85 years ago – February 28, 1941: No success in rail protest
Efforts to stop the closure of a local rail branch ended in failure. This and more from this day 85 years ago.
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50 years ago – February 17, 1976: Dublin is something – but what?
In this final edition of Mrs. Harriett Claxton's beloved "50 Years Ago:" The Courier Herald seeks a new slogan for Dublin.
85 years ago – February 14, 1941: Wine license issue decided
85 years ago today: Dublin City Council has decided to restrict sale of wine in Dublin to packaged goods only, prohibiting the sale "by the drink."
50 years ago – February 10, 1976: Now Wheeler County has to pay
50 years ago today: 'Last June 16 they were just passing through this east central Georgia county when the Rentz man was slain. Now, the 4,600 residents of the small rural county have to pick up the tab for bringing the two women to trial.'
50 years ago – February 3, 1976: Dessie Woods, Cheryl Todd convicted in killing, robbery case
50 years ago: Dessie Woods was found guilty this morning of voluntary manslaughter and armed robbery by Pulaski County Superior Court Jury.
85 years ago – January 31, 1941: Laurens auto deaths lower
85 years ago: Fewer deaths were linked to automobile accidents in Laurens County.
50 years ago – January 20, 1976: Jury pool complete in murder case
50 years ago today: The jury pool has been narrowed down in the Horne murder-robbery trial.
85 years ago – January 17, 1941: 27 men called to report after draft
On this day 85 years ago: 27 local men called to report after their names were pulled in the draft.
85 years ago – January 10, 1941: Draft board seeks whereabouts of 2 men
On this day 85 years ago: The local draft board seeks the whereabouts of two men.
50 years ago – January 6, 1976: Readers, editors’ top stories of 1975
Courier Herald readers and editors rank the top stories of 1975. This and more 50 years ago.