Looking Back 12/12/24
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Dec. 11, 1924
Fruit growers and farmers who have experienced losses as a result of rabbits girdling their young fruit trees may, next year, have the privilege of at least “fighting back,” if steps taken to have the protective game laws repealed are successful. Farm Bureau Members from the Twenty-fifth Congressional district, recently formally requested the legislative department of the Illinois Agriculture Association to secure a revision of game laws which now protect rabbits by a closed season.
Dec. 15, 1949
Hardin will be the turnaround point next June 4 for the Midwest Marine Association’s first marathon boat race out of Alton. Decision to make the race a roundtripper between Alton and Hardin was reached by the MMA at a meeting in St. Louis Monday night. They are also trying to arrange a dedication program for the newly restored original section of the McAdams Highway and Gov. Stevenson will be asked to attend. Between 200 and 300 entries in the races are expected. There will be several different classes with races starting every half hour. It is reported that the events will be televised.
Dec. 12, 1974
Ducks continue to be scarce for hunters as only 843 were killed last week by 1,357 hunters. Last year 2,167 hunters killed 902 ducks and three geese during the same week, which was the end of the season and brought out more hunters. Totals for the season last year, which was 45 days in length, were 14,632 hunters killed 9,595 ducks and 151 geese.
Dec. 15, 1999
Mayor Bill Horman and Trustee Louis Sagezs stood alongside one of the three new “Welcome to Hardin” signs on the southern village limits which were erected on Sept. 13. Richard Dziruowitz of Brussels was the talent behind the three “Welcome to Hardin” signs. This design was chosen from several of Dziruowitz’s sketches. The purpose of the signs was to catch the eye of passing motorists. Dziruowitz has had 16 years painting experience. He has painted the eagle on the new Golden Eagle Ferry, did the “Welcome to Brussels” sign, and also paints names on truck doors. He does his painting freehand without stencils. The signs were made by Louis Sagez and Mike Sagez who put on the posts and frame.
