1 - b&w print, circa

The History Museum of Hood River County recently shared the above photo on its historic photograph page (hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/historic-hood-river): “They are posing for an image commemorating the dedication of the Odell Methodist Episcopal Church in 1911,” writes Arthur Babitz, who curates the page. “The church building is still around with few external modifications. It is now called the Wy’east Community Church.”

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This week in history: July 26, 2023

This week in history: July 26, 2023

Yesteryears

1923 — 100 years ago

The fire department draws attention of the public to the practice of auto owners, who follow the fire truck when the latter is on the way to fires. This practice is very dangerous because in most instances, the drivers of these autos endeavor to keep up with the truck and in doing so, not only break the speed laws but also endanger other users of the roads. — Hood River News