125 years ago – February 7, 1901
Tribune To Be Managed by High School Students in Editor’s Absence
The editor of the Tribune and his eldest daughter will participate in the excursion of the California Press Association to New Orleans, leaving San Francisco Sunday morning, February 10th, and during his absence of two weeks the Tribune will be edited and managed by the pupils of the Healdsburg High School. The Tribune of the issues of February 14th and 21st will demonstrate what the bright boys and girls of the Healdsburg High School are capable of in this line. The fourth-year class will have editorial charge of the paper, and they will be assisted by appointees from the other classes. Harry Bell and Ezra Will have been chosen by their classmates as managing editors for next week’s edition, and Miss Esther Will will act in this capacity for the paper of the following week. There is a keen spirit of rivalry between the young ladies and young men of the High School over the work, and the issues will undoubtedly be above the Tribune’s customary excellence from a news standpoint. We bespeak for these young men and women every courtesy usually extended to members of the Press, and it is needless to say they will be worthy representatives of the profession during their short engagement.
75 years ago – February 1, 1951
Camp Fire Group Is Collecting Christmas Cards for Veterans
The Hi-He-Ya Camp Fire Group in Alexander Valley is collecting old Christmas cards, which are to be sent to disabled veterans. Another project that they have under way, is the collection of old worn-out time pieces, such as watches, clocks, etc., which will be sent to the tubercular ward at Livermore.
50 years ago – February 12, 1976
Illness Forces School District Move
The Healdsburg School District administrative staff has received a go-ahead from both the elementary and high school boards to relocate their present offices from 304 Center Street. The sudden move was necessitated by the illness of Assistant Superintendent John Kateley, Budget Secretary Lynn Cadd, and a custodian. While it is still only conjecture, their sickness has been linked to the spraying of the building by a local pest control firm. The results of a toxicology report will be received next week, which should identify the source of the apparent poisoning. Superintendent Robert Malone said the administration is looking for the right price and the right location.
