100 years ago – January 8, 1925
PIGEON HUNTERS FACE ARREST
Healdsburg hunters who have been taking a pot shot into the large flocks of wild pigeons to be found in this vicinity, are warned that a drive is to be made on those guilty of this illegal practice.
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Henry Lencioni announced that he intends to show no leniency toward anybody caught either with birds in their possession or in the act of shooting at them. In addition to a state closed season law, there are several Federal statutes protecting the birds, Lencioni says. The pigeons have been attracted here in great numbers by the heavy crop of acorns about Healdsburg.
75 years ago – January 5, 1950
CHRISTMAS SEAL RETURNS MUST BE SENT IN IMMEDIATELY
Residents of the Healdsburg area who have not as yet acknowledged receipt of the 1949 Christmas Seal Sale letters should do so promptly, W. L. Cook, president of the Sonoma County Tuberculosis and Health Association, urges. Letters containing the 1949 Christmas Seals were mailed to reach all the homes in Sonoma County by November 22. Cook said that because a large number of people have not made their financial returns so far, cards will be sent out in the next few days as a reminder to do so.
“In the rush of Christmas preparations people sometimes overlook acknowledging their Christmas Seals,” he states. “With tuberculosis still the leading cause of death in the age group of 15 to 45, we are very anxious to have all returns in as soon as possible. The tuberculosis control work of the association in 1950 depends upon the success of this Christmas Seal Sale. Your seal sale contributions also finance research on rheumatic fever, the scourge of childhood.” To date seal sale returns have reached the $14,500.67 mark, and $20,000 is needed to put on a complete and effective program for the control of tuberculosis and rheumatic fever.
50 years ago – January 9, 1975
DROP-IN CENTER FOR SENIORS PLANNED BY BOY’S CLUB, CITY
Success has come to several months’ effort to initiate an organized program for senior citizens in Healdsburg. Staff from the Healdsburg Boys’ Club and the city Recreation Department are now formulating a program that will use volunteers from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide drop-in activities and special classes two days a week for senior citizens at the Boys’ Club.
The Boys’ Club will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for various special classes and drop-in activities. On Tuesdays seniors will be able to attend classes of interest to them, play cards, have a potluck lunch, or a chat. On Thursdays the emphasis will be upon services useful to senior citizens.
Assistance with Social Security problems, an explanation of what assistance programs are available, assistance with legal problems, and health care referrals will be given. One course under consideration will deal with stresses peculiar to the aged.
The Flashbackers are docents for the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society, open Wednesday-Sunday at 221 Matheson St.
