A Look Back
50 Years Ago
■While southern California beaches were being clogged yesterday during a 95-degree heat wave, most New Englanders were preparing for the third and coldest night of the year, as sub-zero readings again forced Granby schools to close, and left some Amherst residents staring in disbelief at thermometers registering 32 degrees below zero.
■The Mr. and Mrs. Club of St. Michael’s School is planning to hold its annual “Country Store” in March, under the direction of Mrs. Irving Guerin and Mrs. John Cycz, co-chairmen. “The Country Store” is the only big money-raising event held to obtain funds for both St. Michael’s Grammar and High Schools.