100 years ago – November 19, 1925
Firm Celebrates Anniversary; Rosenberg & Bush Is Older Institution Than City Itself
The sixtieth anniversary sale of Rosenberg & Bush opened this morning with the stock of Rosenberg & Bush reduced for the benefit of those who are interested in securing bargains of merchandise. There are few firms doing business in the state who can boast of a record of sixty years of continuous operation. The fact that Healdsburg has one of those firms argues well for the business ability of those who have piloted the big institution through its various channels. In fact, sixty years of operation antedates the incorporation of the city of Healdsburg by two years. This city was organized in 1857. The Healdsburg Tribune on Tuesday published four pages of advertisement of this sale, and 3500 circulars for direct mailing were printed from the same type.
75 years ago – November 2, 1950
“Operation Phone” Starts This Week
A fund-raising campaign to make the lot of the wounded evacuated soldiers who have been fighting in Korea a happier one will be put into effect this week, announced Ed Jenkins, Commander, Sotoyome Post 111, American Legion. A rehabilitation project of the American Legion, the campaign is called “Operation Telephone” and all moneys raised will go to help wounded soldiers upon arrival at the Fairfield Suisun Air Base Hospital to telephone home. The funds will be turned over to the Base Chaplain for disbursement.
Approximately fifty milk bottles in which contributions can be placed will be located in local stores, cafes, restaurants, and taverns. Said Commander Jenkins: “We are selling the means of making happy the wounded evacuated soldiers who have been fighting in Korea to the Citizens of Healdsburg.”
50 years ago – November 6, 1975
Lots of Eggs, but Police Say Quiet Halloween
With many parents apparently heeding warnings against trick or treating, Halloween passed without any major incident. Healdsburg police report school and law enforcement officials had warned parents to be watchful for treats that had been tampered with. It appeared that many parents preferred that their children not seek treats door-to-door. Instead, a number of private parties were held, and many parents accompanied those youngsters who did make the rounds.
Police had to contend with many egg throwing incidents, including one in which a youngster received a minor eye injury. A fire hydrant in the 700 block of Johnson Street was turned on. Otherwise, Halloween was quiet, police say.
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