Looking back… 50 and 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.

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50 years ago – December 23, 1975: Wynn’s give bright gift

The top stories from December 23, 1975

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.

50 years ago – December 16, 1975: Bank robbers still at large

A month later, the robbers of Knight State Bank in Dexter are still at large - This and more ... 50 years ago today.

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.

50 years ago – December 9, 1975: Laurens deputy shoots driver

On this day 50 years ago: A man is shot by a Laurens County deputy after speeding through two roadblocks and attempting to plow through a third.

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.

50 years ago – December 2, 1975: Morris Bank robber pleads guilty

The suspect in the Morris Bank robbery pleads guilty, and staff promotions at The Courier Herald: This and more topped headlines on December 2, 1975

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.

50 years ago: Thanksgiving celebration, closings

Dublin prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday ... and more ... on this day 50 years ago.

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