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Abbotsford T ribune Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago January 14, 1954

Chamber of Commerce hear barber shop singers

For their annual meeting, held at the Presbyterian church, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce were served a turkey dinner by the Presbyterian ladies, during which the newly organized Barber Shop singers sang their repertoire.

Guards beat Loyal city team Wednesday

The Abbotsford Guards basketball team staged a thrilling comeback to beat a tall Loyal team, 61 to 51. The Guards were led by Kalepp with 26 points.

University band to deliver concert

When the University of Wisconsin band presents a concert in the Abbotsford High School gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 4, the audience will be hearing the 1954 version of America’s oldest college band which has a history going back to 1885.

Tribune-P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 50 years ago April 12, 1974

Nikolay claims city is at fault for sewage issue

A claim for $30,000 in damages to an Abbotsford home was presented to the Abbotsford City Council in regular session Monday evening in city hall by John J. Nikolay. The damage, according to the claim, was caused by city surveyors giving Nikolay the wrong grade levels for his connection to the city’s sanitary sewage system.

Johnson’s Garage, Inc. opens at Colby location Monday

Forrest Johnson of Unity has purchased the H. H. Motor Company building and equipment in Colby from Bernard Tesmer. The new operation will be known as Johnson’s Garage, Inc.

Tribune -P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 25 years ago January 13, 1999

Wheels turning slowly in contamination search

The DNR is trying to simplify the identification and cleanup of gasoline contamination at several sites in downtown Abbotsford, but the effort is proceeding slowly because of the complexity of the issue and the need to coordinate funding with another state agency.

Colby, Abby chambers honor two businesses

Colby’s S& K Dairy and Abbotsford’s Schiferl Realty received ‘Business of the Year’ honors from their respective chambers.

Rosemeyer is Colby’s ‘Citizen of the Year’

Colby High School football coach Jeff Rosemeyer was honored at the Colby Chamber of Commerce annual banquet for his achievement in leading the Hornet football team to the 1998 state championship.