FROM THE FILES

100 years ago

The Ritzville

Journal-Times

Dec. 23, 1920

CHILDREN PRESENT PLEASING CANTATA

Santa Claus came with his bells and his pack and made happy the hearts of all the children at the high school last Saturday night, the event being the Christmas cantata put on by the pupils of the grade schools. The cantata was a splendid production and met with the heartiest comments of praise from the audience which filled both the floor and balcony of the gymnasium.

75 years ago

The Ritzville

Journal-Times

Dec. 20, 1945

City Tackles 3 Problems

Parking, Liquor Issues

Debated

City councilmen decided Tuesday night to:

1. “Stick by their guns” on recent changes in traffic regulations, despite the plea of several church representatives for angle parking;

2. Adopt a “hands off” policy regarding serving of liquor by the drink in a proposed private club, after Attorney George H. Freese told them they couldn’t do anything anyway; and,

3. Paved the way for future growth along the southwestern end of the state highway by ordering Water Superintendent Earl Colwell to prepare a list of materials needed to extend water mains from Adams along the highway to the city limits.

50 years ago

The Ritzville

Journal-Times

Dec. 17, 1970

Bulb Snatchers Sought

Four reports of theft of outdoor Christmas tree bulbs Monday alerted Ritzville lawmen to begin patrolling residential areas. Chief Koehler reminded parents they are liable for mischief and damage caused by their children.

25 years ago

Ritzville Adams

County Journal

Dec. 21, 1995

Hoof Beat: News from Ritzville Grade School

By Rosemary Scheel

Merry Christmas everyone! The K-6 concert went very well. Great job everybody! The great participation in the toy drive was very much appreciated. They will really help the less fortunate in our community. The Bronco Trot that the grade school had on Wednesday was excellent! Everyone that participated was rewarded with a candy cane.