85 Years Ago

85 years ago – January 31, 1941: Laurens auto deaths lower

85 years ago: Fewer deaths were linked to automobile accidents in Laurens County.

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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.

85 years ago – January 3, 1941: Crowd turns out for council meeting

A large crowd turned out for a city council meeting with a heavy agenda, this and more on this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago – December 27, 1940: Officials report mostly quiet holiday

Local law enforcement officials reported a quiet Christmas season, with only one fatal accident. This and more topped headlines 85 years ago.

85 years ago – December 20, 1940: Crowds throng here for display

A collection of stories from December 20, 1940, highlighted by coverage of Dublin's Christmas light display.

85 years ago – December 13, 1940: Laurens men pass the muster

No one was rejected in the first selective service contingent of Laurens County, this story and more topped headlines 85 years ago.

85 years ago – Dec. 6, 1940: Health official oversees ‘rat proofing’ 

Health officials continuing working to 'rat proof' the city. This and more from this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago – November 29, 1940: December 12 will be a big day

Dublin prepares for its biggest Christmas display yet ... this and more topped the news 85 years ago.

85 years ago: Most businesses to close for Thanksgiving

A collection of news items taken from the Dublin Courier Herald, Dispatch, and Press from Nov. 22, 1940.

85 years ago: Laurens voters give FDR big margin

FDR dominated at the polls in Laurens County on this day 85 years ago.

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