A Look Back: December 15, 2017

Posted 12/15/17

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A Look Back: December 15, 2017

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100 Years Ago
Dec. 20, 1917
Goshen County Journal

Missing issue

75 Years Ago
Dec. 17, 1942

Must mail Christmas gifts now
“Some of the public – but not enough – are heeding the warning of the post office department that Christmas gifts must be mailed earlier this year than usual if they are to reach their destinations before Christmas,” says Postmaster D. T. Shoemaker.
Many people have made an effort to relieve the situation that occurs each Christmas by mailing gifts and cards early, but it is estimated that only a small portion of those to be sent have been mailed. This year, when transportation facilities are already overtaxed with military needs, and when mails to men in service and those engaged in war industries away from home will be heavier than ever before, it is necessary that all citizens mail their packages and gifts at once.



50 Years Ago
Dec. 14, 1967

Goshen Co accident loss estimated at $500K
With only two weeks remaining in 1967, it is likely Wyoming will have a substantial reduction in fatal accidents for the second year in a row – something that has never happened before.
The state-wide fatality toll stood at 135 for 1967, as of Monday of this week, compared to 145 this same date last year. The economic loss from auto accidents in Goshen County from Jan. 1, 1967 through Dec. 1, 1967, is an estimated $483,860.
Calculable costs are based on wage loss, medical expenses, overhead cost of insurance and property damage.

25 Years Ago
Dec. 16, 1992

Council gives nod to Sunday liquor sales
The Torrington Town Council voted Tuesday in a 3-2 decision to make an ordinance allowing the Sunday opening of bars and the sale of alcoholic beverages – for a four-month trial period
In a rare move, the town council had a roll-call vote at the request of Mayor Ed Jolovich. The decision was made after the council heard from members of the audience who were either for or against the measure.
Pastors from several churches in Torrington turned in petitions with an estimated 65 signatures representing people opposed to the measure. Several liquor establishments turned in petitions with nearly 450 signatures urging the council to rule in favor of Sunday sales.
Jolovich said he thinks the council should help the businesses, who said decreased sales were cutting into their ability to make a living, adding, “I would support the ordinance through a May trial period.
But Paula Knight, a member of the audience, told the council while she understands about the economy, she asked, “When did we come to the place where money is more important that a
person’s life.”


EWC welcomes new officers
The Eastern Wyoming College Board of Trustees welcomed three newly-elected members and elected officers during the regular December meeting.
New members are Roger Steben, a Huntley farmer, and retired EWC administrators Margaret Lee and Bill Marsh. The board re–elected Bill Guth as president, Dolores Kaufman as vice president, Rick Carroll as secretary and Marsh as treasurer.