100 years ago – September 10, 1925
Local Writer To Publish A Wonderful Book
Julius Myron Alexander is publishing a new book, containing 78 pages of his famous “Brochures,” little essays of life, giving the philosophy gathered through the years of the writer’s well-spent life, each a gem in its own setting, and the whole forming an assembly in book form. Mr. Alexander, Healdsburg’s own writer, who has gained much note by his pen, states concerning this work, that it has long been his ambition to publish this book, which he regards as his greatest effort in authorship. These essays are well worth the reading, but the reader is warned beforehand that they are not so-called “light” reading. One brochure a day is plenty to read, and it must be studied as it is read to get the most out of it.
The thinking man or woman, the young man or woman who would like to improve his vision, his ideas concerning living, and who would welcome suggestions which are all too rare in this jazz age of frothy nothings, cannot help but be benefitted and learn to have a more wholesome regard for life and its ideals. Printed on 96 pages, on buff heavy paper, embellished with chaste initial letters and but a few suitable ornaments, the book will be a good example of fine bookwork. Bound in real leather, it contains an actual photograph of the author autographed in his own personal handwriting.
75 years ago – September 14, 1950
New Catholic School Will Open Monday, September 18
Nuns Come From All Over The World To Start First Branch of Their Order In America Here
It was revealed today by Father Michael Galvin, Pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church, that the new Catholic Elementary School will open definitely on Monday, September 18. The school, which is lodged in the former Tribune Building, at Fitch and Tucker Streets, is being remodeled and is nearing completion. The five nuns who will teach in the new school belong to the Congregation known as the “Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus” which was founded in France in the year 1662 by Rev. Father Barre. The Order, which is devoted to the teaching profession, has branches in Ireland, England, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Malaya, and Japan.
The five nuns were picked by the Rev. Mother General of the Congregation to come to Healdsburg to start the first branch of their Order in America. All of the Nuns are well qualified to teach both elementary and higher education classes. They are coming from Spain, France, England and Japan. They are all Irish born.
50 years ago – September 11, 1975
Dancing planned
Ballroom dancing for persons “Over 50” will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at Tayman Park Clubhouse. Third in a series, the activity is sponsored monthly by the Healdsburg Recreation Department. Dancing begins at 8:30 pm and will feature such dances as two-steps, foxtrots, waltzes, rumba and cha cha, interspersed with polkas and other country-style dances, plus mixers and an occasional Latin rhythm. Participants are asked to bring refreshments such as cookies or other light refreshments.
