Front Page History
A look at the top stories from the archives of the Winslow Mail
9 years ago
The city purchased a 1996 Pierce Saver pumper fire truck and designated it Engine No. 1 this week in 1996. Two Winslow firefighters drove it from Wisconsin.
The $190,471 truck pumped 1,500 gallons per minute and had a 750-gallon storage tank on board. It was the first truck to use the white and blue color scheme (because it's easier to see at night) and was the first to be able to carry up to six firefighters.
26 years ago
In 1979, the Winslow School Board opened bids to construct a new "mini-dome" elementary school, which would be built between the then Washington and Lincoln schools. Voters approved the sale of $1.9 million in bonds for construction.
However, the board received two bids, both much higher than that amount. The board considered redesigning the school. Eventually, the board approved a bid of $2,054,000 with the balance paid with a capital levy financed during construction.
67 years ago
Lester French, said to be the first Caucasian child born in Winslow, was arrested Aug. 7, 1938 in his hometown for assault to commit murder in Stockton, Calif.
According to the story, he was born "nearly a half century ago." He left Winslow in 1908 and returned 16 years later to work at the icehouse and on the Little Colorado River bridge. French admitted to police that he had an argument with his wife and struck her twice with a knife.
90 years ago
City Council proceedings from this week in 1915 included a report that the Marshall shot an old horse that had been serving the city. He was authorized to sell the nag, wagon and harness at auction.
Also, it apparently was difficult to get the councilmen to show up for meetings. During the proceedings, it was mentioned that the Marshall "captured" Mayor Bly when he "ventured into town to buy some more provisions for his mountain camp."
Another member moved outside city limits and was replaced and a resolution was passed asking for another councilman to resign due to poor attendance. He worked on the railroad and was seldom in town.
However, the absences seem strangely unmerited considering what else occurred at this meeting. Another councilman asked to be excused early and was granted his desire. In gratitude for this courtesy, he sent to the council room "a big bottle of Billy Bryan's favorite tonic," which was enjoyed by the remaining councilmen and spectators.
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