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Following are small recaps of stories that appeared in past editions of the Rifle newspaper.
December 17, 1931
Piceance drilling delayed
The Rifle Telegram has always promised its readers to keep them constantly advised of the progress being made at the Piceance creek well. This is one of the most important industrial developments of this region at the present time, and it is in a proven gas and oil field.
No report has been given for several weeks for the reason that no considerable progress has been made, notwithstanding the diligent efforts of the best crew of drillers that the Magnolia Petroleum has among its large and successful organization, which covers the midcontinent and southwestern oil fields.
The small sand that was cut at 1,725 feet, which gave a terrific water pressure, has been the cause of recent delay and trouble.
May 21, 1964
Telegram owners announce purchase of LeDonne Bowling Lanes building
Purchase of the LeDonne Bowling Lanes building in Rifle by Mountain States Communications Inc., of which the Rifle Telegram is an affiliate, was announced this week by William R. Dunaway, president of the corporation and publisher of the Telegram. Former owners of the building, Jim and Ina LeDonne, have operated the bowling lanes and the LeDonne Sporting Goods at the location since 1947.
According to Dunaway, it is not planned to move the offices of the Telegram at least at the present time. Dunaway stated, “We have faith in the future of Rifle and wanted to show this faith by our investment in this particular property.”
According to the Telegram publisher, Nina's Beauty Shop will remain in its present location.
The building formerly housed the old Ute Theatre prior to its burning in the 1940's and has since been the location of the bowling alley and sports good shops. Jim and Ina LeDonne, former owners of the building, are managing and operating the Rifle Creek Golf Course and Pro Shop.
July 31, 1974
Council selects new city manager
Rifle City Councilmen and Mayor Bill VanArsdale recently selected a new city administrator and according to reports, Daniel W. Deppe, 33, has agreed to take the city's top post at a salary of $15,000 per year. Deppe was named from an original field of 16 applicants and he is presently the city manager at Lafayette (near Boulder) where he worked his way up through the ranks where he started as an equipment operator.
He served as public works foreman, public works director and acting city manager before becoming full-time city manager four months ago.
Deppe will be replacing former city manager Leigh Megargee, who resigned earlier this month. Megargee's salary at the time of his resignation was around $800 per month.
December 17, 1931
Piceance drilling delayed
The Rifle Telegram has always promised its readers to keep them constantly advised of the progress being made at the Piceance creek well. This is one of the most important industrial developments of this region at the present time, and it is in a proven gas and oil field.
No report has been given for several weeks for the reason that no considerable progress has been made, notwithstanding the diligent efforts of the best crew of drillers that the Magnolia Petroleum has among its large and successful organization, which covers the midcontinent and southwestern oil fields.
The small sand that was cut at 1,725 feet, which gave a terrific water pressure, has been the cause of recent delay and trouble.
May 21, 1964
Telegram owners announce purchase of LeDonne Bowling Lanes building
Purchase of the LeDonne Bowling Lanes building in Rifle by Mountain States Communications Inc., of which the Rifle Telegram is an affiliate, was announced this week by William R. Dunaway, president of the corporation and publisher of the Telegram. Former owners of the building, Jim and Ina LeDonne, have operated the bowling lanes and the LeDonne Sporting Goods at the location since 1947.
According to Dunaway, it is not planned to move the offices of the Telegram at least at the present time. Dunaway stated, “We have faith in the future of Rifle and wanted to show this faith by our investment in this particular property.”
According to the Telegram publisher, Nina's Beauty Shop will remain in its present location.
The building formerly housed the old Ute Theatre prior to its burning in the 1940's and has since been the location of the bowling alley and sports good shops. Jim and Ina LeDonne, former owners of the building, are managing and operating the Rifle Creek Golf Course and Pro Shop.
July 31, 1974
Council selects new city manager
Rifle City Councilmen and Mayor Bill VanArsdale recently selected a new city administrator and according to reports, Daniel W. Deppe, 33, has agreed to take the city's top post at a salary of $15,000 per year. Deppe was named from an original field of 16 applicants and he is presently the city manager at Lafayette (near Boulder) where he worked his way up through the ranks where he started as an equipment operator.
He served as public works foreman, public works director and acting city manager before becoming full-time city manager four months ago.
Deppe will be replacing former city manager Leigh Megargee, who resigned earlier this month. Megargee's salary at the time of his resignation was around $800 per month.
