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100 years ago in 1924:
Kiwanians, a few guests and their ladies observing the club's "Sweetheart Night" at the Hotel Warner turned the clock back a varying number of years and became "kids" again. Then at 10 p.m., they turned the clock forward a bit and enjoyed a dance. There was a snake dance that took 65 couples off their dignity and made them all schoolmates. There were lively stunts for the whole company, contests with rapid word spelling by individuals holding letters and rushing to places amid much confusion, excitement, laughs and an occasional scream. Then 30 ladies picked 30 knights who crossed the hall by any means except walking. Some skidded, some hopped, some jumped and some did fancy steps or gymnastic tricks. Half a dozen other stunts and games kept the party moving.
50 years ago in 1974:
With flags waving, bands playing and community leaders delivering brief remarks on "freedoms" in America, a special "American Patriots' Day" was observed in the Warren-Trumbull County area. Ceremonies for the occasion were held at the North Mar Smorgasbord, at E. Market Street and North Road, and an enthusiastic crowd of local citizens attended. The event was staged to observe Presidents' Day, being marked nationally to celebrate the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. The ceremony also was held in cooperation with the Warren Founders' Day Committee, which was planning the 175th anniversary of the founding of Warren, that year. All the speakers who participated in the patriotic program urged Americans to be proud of the heritage they had received from their forefathers and to protect the freedoms that now exist for future generations.
25 years ago in 1999:
Couples who said "I do" 50 or more years ago received a special treat for Valentine's Day. The Old Country Buffet Restaurant honored couples who had their golden wedding anniversary with a free Valentine's Day buffet-style meal. General Manager Brian Herb said the two-day event brought a steady stream of customers. "Last year we did this for a week and served over 800 free meals. I anticipate just as many people this year with Sunday Valentine's Day and Monday being a holiday (Presidents Day)," Herb said. A long line began to form at 11 a.m. Sunday and stayed steady for hours. Couples were not only treated to a free meal but were able to dine in an area of the restaurant decorated with red tablecloths and red carnation centerpieces. The couples also got a free photograph taken by the restaurant staff.
10 years ago in 2014:
A fundraiser through Trumbull Business College organized a community fundraiser called "Have a Heart," which was designed to raise money and package cookie gift bags that were then distributed to area charities on Valentine's Day. Monetary donations were collected from Feb. 1 through Valentine's Day, while cookies were donated from the Trumbull Business College students and faculty as well as community members. The event donated roughly 150 cookie bags to Someplace Safe, the Riverbend Center and the Christy House, facilities devoted to helping victims of domestic violence, people suffering from mental health crises and the homeless.
Compiled from the archives of the Tribune Chronicle by Emily Earnhart.