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Abbotsford T ribune Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago February 11, 1954

Guards contribute $100 toward bleachers

The local unit of the National Guard contributed $100 toward the purchase of the bleachers, which were used temporarily at the school. The bleachers were purchased by the Chamber of Commerce when permanent bleachers were installed in the gym.

Tri-City Band starts practice

The Tri-City Band had an organization and rehearsal meeting Monday evening at the band room of the high school.About 15 of last year’s group attended the first session.

University band heard by near capacity audience

The concert given by the University of Wisconsin band at the Abbotsford gym drew a crowd of 1,300 people.

Tribune-P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 50 years ago February 7, 1974

Speed in school areas object of complaints

Chief of police John Nelson reports the Abbotsford-Colby Police Department has received several complaints of motorists exceeding the 15 mph speed limit and urges motorists to exercise caution.

Neillsville edges Colby 73 to 68

The Hornets had four or five players battling the flu during the week leading up to the game. Brian Eggebrecht scored 15 points in the game against the Warriors.

Wrestlers place at tourney

Alan Prestebak and Vic Borgemoen, both of Abbotsford, received medals at the Marawood conference wrestling tournament held at Stratford. Prestebak’s record on the season is 12-2-1 and Borgemoen’s is 12-3.

Tribune -P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 25 years ago February 10, 1999

Abby-Colby discussion makes space search for emergency services complex

The two cities already share a joint police department but talks of combining ambulance and fire departments will be discussed before Abbotsford decides whether or not to renovate or construct a new emergency building.

Colby Cub Scouts Blue and Gold banquet held

The Colby Cub Scout Pack 383 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet where Brenda Duvall of Bear’s Taxidermy gave a presentation on how the skins of harvested animals are made into permanent mounts.

Klieforth receives football scholarship from Mankato

Mike Klieforth became the first Abby Falcon to earn a college football scholarship after he signed papers to commit to Minnesota State University in Mankato.