Bygones for July 15, 2010

By news@duluthnewstribune.com

July 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM

News Tribune

July 15, 1970

Preparations are under way to reopen Duluth's old Strand Theater at 16 E. Superior St. as a plush, 280-seat luxury movie house called the Cinema. The decor will feature stone walls, a water fountain, red or gold draperies, and velvet-touch wallpaper.

Duluth Mayor Ben Boo has designated July 26 as Joe Priley Day to express the city's appreciation to the commissioner for his work in beautifying the Civic Center. The recently completed tiered water fountain will be named Priley Fountain. News Tribune

July 15, 1990

About 150 people combed the land along the St. Louis River near Scanlon yesterday, getting rid of trash and drawing attention to the problem of pollution. Volunteers from Duluth, Cloquet, Scanlon, Esko, Superior and the Fond du Lac Reservation participated.

The Duluth City Council this week discussed an ordinance that would require cats to be kept indoors or on a leash and also make rabies shots mandatory for cats. A vote on the ordinance is expected July 23. Researched by the Reference & Information staff at the Duluth Public Library. Call 730-4202 or click on Ask Us at www.duluth.lib.mn.us

Bygones for July 15, 2010

News Tribune July 15, 1970 Preparations are under way to reopen Duluth's old Strand Theater at 16 E. Superior St. as a plush, 280-seat luxury movie house called the Cinema. The decor will feature stone walls, a water fountain, red or gold draperi...