The Star Valley Independent has been covering the area for over 100 years.  Check out what was in the news 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago.

25-years ago:

(photo) The grandchildren of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Simpson, Elizabeth Stevig, 2, and Erick Simpson, 5, show the huge Kuta squash their grandmother, Wilda, grew in her organic garden. The squash were the result of volunteer growth from seeds mixed with the compost used in the garden. The squash[es] weighted [9 lbs. & 14.5 lbs.] Mrs. Simpson grows 19 to 21 different vegetables in her organic garden prepared from compost of her own preparation. The Simpson reside in Turnerville.

50-years ago:

The Palisades Dam Project was formally dedicated Saturday in a ceremony at the dam attend by federal and Idaho state officials. Fred A. Seaton, Secretary of the Interior, gave the dedicatory speech. About 300 persons were present. . . .The Palisades Dam Project embraces the largest earth-fill dam ever constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the tenth largest in the world, and a 1,400,000 acre-foot reservoir. It cost about 80 million dollars. Its generators produce about 144,000 kilowatts of power, part of which is consumed in Star Valley, Jackson Hole and Swan Valley. The rock faced dam is 273 feet high 2,200 feet long at the crest, 2250 feet wide at the base, and 40 feet wide at the crest It has a total volume of approximately 13,800,000 cubic yards. Flood control and recreation are included in the benefits along with irrigation and power.

75-years ago:

Edgar Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erickson of Freedom, slipped to Idaho Falls with Twila Allen and they were married on Monday of last week. Edgar is a very thrifty young man, employed at the creamery in Freedom. Twila is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Annie Allen Yeaman, and well prepared to make this young man a splendid wife. We all join in wishing them a happy and prosperous sojourn.

Star Valley Wins from Jackson–Star Valley outplayed their slightly smaller opponents for a victor y of 33 to 0 in a fast football game at Jackson Friday, Sept. 21. Never once was the Star Valley goal threatened. The local boys scored consistently all through the game. The plays which scored the most yardage were round end runs and over line plays. . . . The most spectacular part of the game was a beautiful execution of the “sleeper play” a pass from Harrison to Clinger and away for a touchdown.

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100-years ago:

Auburn news: Mr. Jos. H. Walton was presented with a fine baby girl, this is the 18th member of Mr. Walton’s family, and he feels justly proud of this addition. A Big Free Dance at the Auburn ball tonight.

Bedford news: Mr. C.G. Heiner’s addition he is building to his home makes a very big improvement to his place. The Sheep Men are moving out of the hills which will make the place seem lonesome after their summer stay with us. We are expecting to hear the hum of the thresher this week. Jack Frost has nipped everything possible now. Thank providence haying is over at last.

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