10 Years Ago

  • With the bright lights of the Mineral County USO Center, the contestants of the Miss Armed Forces Day event were all smiles as they entered the stage to be introduced by Ann Kee, the master of ceremonies.
  • A second attempt by the Mineral County School District to obtain an endorsement of a rollover of the current school bond from county commissioners failed.

20 Years Ago

  • Amber Medina, Marshae Laryea, Juanita Carr, and Anessha Felix competed for the crown of Miss Armed Forces Day 2004.
  • The Local Emergency Planning Committee was looking for women that served in any branch of the Armed Force to be honored in the Armed Force Day Parade.
  • Senior night was at the Cliff House Lakeside Resort every Thursday night. Lasagna or Spaghetti was served for only $3.95. Free limousine service was available for parties of four or more.

30 Years Ago

  • New student body officers for the ensuing year were elected at Mineral County High School. New officers elected were: Darren Hamrey president, Kari Emm vice president, Echo Dillard secretary, Andy Billings student body representative, and Starla Wilson head cheerleader.
  • Lloyd Brown of Hawthorne bowled a 709 scratch series in the local league and became a member of the elite “700 Cub” recognized by the American Bowling Congress .
  • Frank Busby of Hawthorne was the lucky winner of a brand new 1994 Plymouth 2-door Duster that was awarded bin the El Capitan Car Bonanza drawing bFrank and his wife Ada, were pictured in the paper receiving the keys to the brand new car from Rick Shields, general manager of the El Capitan.
  • Twelve local BMX riders went to Las Vegas to place in the Silver State Nationals where more than 300 riders participated. All the riders did a great job racing. Matt Rucker won first place in his race.

40 Years Ago

  • The cause of a one vehicle accident on Pole Line Rd (State Route 359) was attributed to snow and ice. Four of the five persons in the car sustained minor injuries.
  • Creation of the Mineral County Hospital District was approved and was subject to acceptance by the Nevada Tax Commission. The special tax rate of .1511 cents per $100 valuation was agreed upon as the amount necessary to finance the plan.
  • Individuals appointed to serve on the newly created Hospital Board of trustees were Phyllis Bowles, Peggy Cavin, Max Chilcott, Steve Olsen, Angie Rosemore and Harry Poe.
  • The Desert Dance Arts Theater presented Pinocchio, a locally created musical at the Convention Center.
  • Winners of the Abel Captain fishing derby were Gordon Webster of Leadville, Colo. wit a 10 pound,13 ounce cutthroat trout, Vitos Salteriobof Fallon, 9 pounds trout, and tied for 3rd place was George Streamer and Porter Buger, both with 8 pounds 7 ounce trout.

50 Years Ago

  • With all officers related to law enforcement located in the county’s new public safety building (second unit of the new courthouse), residents were invited to inspect the facility but Sheriff Hayden Combs.
  • Larry Velasquez, Danny Lopez and Berry Greenleaf were listed in the All-American Prep Yearbook.

60 Years Ago

  • The Hawthorne Serpents won the conference baseball championship. Players receiving the coach’s praise were Ray Freeman, Brent Foshie, Ronnie Johnson and Mike Lyle.
  • A delegation of Mina citizens met with the county commissioners in Hawthorne to discuss a proposed enactment of an ordinance designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens of the community.
  • Janice Wynn, elected Naval Ammunition Depot Armed Forces Day Queen, and her four ladies in waiting were to be seen on KVRL TV. The attendants with Miss Wynn were Brenda Sutherland, Pat Douglas, Patricia Willie, and Nancy Larson.
  • Uncle Vane Day recalled the classic joke that had been told many times about a little tot who went to his first day of school. That evening even when he got home, his father asked, “ Well did you learn anything today?”

“I guess no,” sighed the youngest.”I better go back again tomorrow.”

70 Years Ago

  • Edith Drake, “An efficient and attentive waitress at the El Capitan,” was named Nevada State winner and was one of the 40 winners in the “Miss Good Morning” contest.
  • The county decided to buy a fire truck, creating a plan to share the cost with the City of Hawthorne. The decision was made with Mayor “Birdlegs” Adams stating he would resign as a member of the volunteer fire department if the truck was not approved.

80 Years Ago

  • Quan Quen Fong, more commonly known in Hawthorne as George Quen, was arrested by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and charged with draft evasion. Quan was employed at the Hawthorne bar as a dealer.
  • A.J. Bates Mineral County deputy sheriff, resigned and announced he would accept defense work at the Naval Ammunition Depot. Bates originally came to Hawthorne as Nevada state supervisor of WPA recreation projects.
  • Don Robertson resigned as principal of Mineral County High School to become superintendent of the Carson City school.
  • Student Bobby Officers elected at Mineral County High School were Mel Gruwell president, Larry McGowan vice president, Mildred Babb secretary, Ruby Estes treasurer.

90 Years Ago

  • L.w. “Lou” Berrum, member of the family that owned Moana Hot Springs, moved to Hawthorne and announced he would open a garage at the corner of E. And 6th Street, offering auto repair service of all types.
  • American Legion Post 19 planned a Spring Festival to be held at the KP Hall, with music provided by the 14 piece band from Hawthorne NAD  marine Barracks.
  • Automobile driven by Coleman “Dutch” Hughes on Main Street in Mina overturned. Hughes was not injured, but his passenger, Earl LeBeau of Hawthorne, suffered a bruised hand.