85 Years Ago

85-years-ago: February 1, 1940

A collection of local stories from this day 85 years ago.

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85 Years Ago: January 18, 1940

The top stories from this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: January 11, 1940

A collection of stories from this day 85 years ago.

85 Years Ago: December 7, 1939

A big win by Dublin over Wrightsville on the gridiron topped the news on this day 85 years ago.

Dublin prepares for early Thanksgiving celebration

Dublin, and the rest of the country, prepares for an early Thanksgiving holiday

85 years ago: November 16, 1939

Topping the news on this day 85 years ago: The 121st Infantry has been ordered to report for a seven day field training session.

85 years ago: November 9, 1939

As war ramps up in Europe, locals prepare for an Armistice Day celebration. This story and more topped the news on his day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: November 2, 1939

Topping the headlines on this day 85 years ago: The city council moves to borrow money to fund local schools.

85 Years Ago: October 19, 1939

Plans to increase drill periods for local guardsmen and more made the news on this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: October 12, 1939

A collection of news stories from this day 85 years ago.

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