A stroll down memory lane from the archives of The Torrington Telegram
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100 Years Ago
Feb. 28, 1918
Big revival meeting
The Rev. G. E. Pennell of Newcastle will have charge of Revival to last two weeks at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Torrington. Rev. Pennell is pastor of the Methodist Church at Newcastle and has won for himself the reputation as a successful pastor and evangelist.
The services will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening and at 11 o’clock on Sunday morning.
Come and you will meet people that will cheer you up, hear singing that will liven you up and preaching that will wake you up.
Come and bring your friends. Whosoever may come and take of the waters of life freely. Rev. 22:17
All Americans can serve
Every man, woman and child in this country who wants to serve the country can serve it and serve it in a very simple and effective way, Secretary of the Treasury William McAddo says. That service is to lend your money to the government.
Every 25-cents loaned to the government is a help at this time and practically every man, woman and child by making some trifling sacrifice, some denial of a pleasure or giving up some indulgence, can render the government that
support.
75 Years Ago
March 4, 1943
Quotas outlined in war fund drive
The Goshen County 1943 Red Cross Drive is now underway in the rural communities and towns other than Torrington and is scheduled to begin in the city March 18. The drive goal is $5,900, H. A. DeBolt, chairman of the war fund committee, said this week.
50 Years Ago
March 4, 1968
Farmers Union meets at Hawk Springs
The Yoder-Hawk Springs Farmers Union held its February meeting at the Hawk Springs Fire Hall on Monday.
The program consisted of three parts.
The new film from the Agricultural Extension Office, We’re On Our Way, was shown. It is a youth action picture showing how young people are taking action to protect and enhance the national beauty of America.
Carl Otto reported on the progress of the Torrington Community Federal Credit Union with headquarters in the Farmers Union Office in Torrington. Otto reported growth in both membership and in loans.
Coffee Hour discussion was on “The Progress for Unity Among Farm Organizations.” The conclusion drawn was that organization which are sincere in working for improved prices and fair returns were working together toward a common goal.
Pioneers, Spartans, St. Mary winners