85 Years Ago

85 Years Ago: July 20, 1939

On this day in 1939 a lengthy legal battle in a shooting death at the Dexter Post Office came to conclusion.

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85 Years Ago: July 13, 1939

A reported case of polio and 20 people being treated for rabid-dog bites were among stories reported this day 85 years ago.

85 Years Ago: June 29, 1939

The first expected shipment of watermelons out of Laurens County topped the news on this day 85 years ago.

85 Years Ago: June 22,1939

An upcoming Fourth of July tournament at the Dublin Country Club was the lead story on this day in 1939

85 Years Ago: June 15, 1939

The appointment of Moses J. Guyton as Dublin's postmaster and the broadcast of a revival service topped headlines on this day 85 years ago.

85 YEARS AGO: Very light vote expected in state election; huge tent revival to begin Sunday night

In the news on this day in 1939: Local officials expect a light turnout to vote in a statewide election and county churches prepare for a massive tent revival.

85 Years Ago: June 1, 1939

An early morning fire causing severe damage to a local grocery topped headlines on this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: May 25, 1939

The Dublin High School commencement ceremony and the last band concert of the year were among the top headlines of May 25, 1939.

85 YEARS AGO: May 25, 1939

On this day on May 25,1939 students at Dublin High School prepare for graduation while school comes to a close with celebrations and activities across the area.

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