From our files: Back-to-school dresses $1.98 in 1950

100 years ago, August 1, 1925

The Cowley Progress

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Marchant on Wednesday evening, a fine 9¼ pound baby boy – the first boy in the family, and Mr. Marchant is so happy that he had to hobble himself to keep from running away from himself. Mother and son are doing nicely, and everybody is extending hearty congratulations to the happy parents.

75 years ago, August 3, 1950

The Lovell Chronicle

Ad: Lo Teen Dresses for the Back-to-School Crowd. There’s plenty of style and quality and lots of value in this just unpacked group of – Printed Plaids, Combination Gingham Checks with solid color skirts, Paisley Prints with clever trims. Sizes 7 to 14 years. $1.98. Vaughn Ragsdale.

50 years ago, July 31, 1975

The Lovell Chronicle

Tenants in the one-year-old Rose City West apartments have been few and far between. Despite the sparsity of renters, two among 32 units, apartment manager Billie Hampton is optimistic. Hampton said all age groups have inquired about the apartments. She said a few school teachers have also inquired about the units. Although originally conceived as a retirement home, subsequent rulings by the Farmers Home Administration require the apartments be open to all persons regardless of age.

Jack Pearson, one of the original planners of Rose City West, said some limitation is placed on salary. No more than two may live in an apartment, and no children are allowed in the units.

25 years ago, August 3, 2000

The Lovell Chronicle

Incoming Rocky Mountain High School senior Jessica Campbell was a member of the gold medal winning team at the Hoopsmart Hawaii Classic.

Campbell, the daughter of Rick and Luann Campbell of Frannie, was invited to the Hawaii tournament. She was nominated for the basketball tournaments by a vote of coaches from around the state, which she said was quite an honor. 

She was placed on an eight-man team from Wyoming, Kansas, Minnesota and Indiana. The teams played 12 complete games, starting in pool play, then in the championship bracket. The team lost three games in pool play but was undefeated in bracketed play, Campbell said.

10 years ago, July 30, 2015

The Lovell Chronicle

Those watching “The Cokeville Miracle” at the Hyart Theatre on Friday night will be in for a treat with the appearance of Ron Hartley, a deputy sheriff who responded to the 1986 hostage situation and subsequent bombing at the Cokeville Elementary School while four of his six children were inside the school.