25 years ago: On this date in 1989, Robert Sixtee, 60, of Main Street Avenue, announced his resignation.

50 years ago: On this date in 1964, a local secretary quit her job to get married.

100 years ago: On this date in 1914, Beacon editorial: ‘Automobile is a fad; we shall be proven correct.’

Source: Beacon archives & Bass Lake Public/Private Library