"WORKMEN ON COLLAPSED John Day River bridge, which lost a pier and two of its spans in the flood of Dec. 22, expect to have the spans in place atop the new pier by next week, but admit reconstruction of the bridge has been a long and costly project. Union Pacific freight train crosses adjacent new high level bridge, required by the higher levels of water in the Columbia River nearby with creation of the pool behind John Day Dam. Old highway and railroad bridges can be seen at lower center of photo. These locations will be under water." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 24, 1965.
"CHRISTMAS CARD SCENES minus the snow but with highlights of brigt lights on darkened streets were noted here Friday nigt as customers flocked into the stores in the downtown retail district, including the center of town, and Second and Washington. Merchants reported one of 1965's heaviest shopping days all day on Friday, especially in the afternoon. Credited were holiday weekend layoffs for many workmen and school vacations." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 27, 1965.
"ARNOLD KLOPPENBURG, who was a foreign exchange student at The Dalles High School three years ago, is pictured in military uniform on duty in West Germany. A film about students who have returned to Germany after visits to the U.S. in the American Field Service program will be shown Tuesday evening at The Dalles High School." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 1965.
"SPECTACULAR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION is under way at the northern edge of Arlington, the city which will see its business district moved from this vicinity and a lake created. Bedrock for the piers for a new Union Pacific Railroad bridge to be located here, adjacent to the Interstate 80N freeway bridge shown, is being sought by this heavy equipment and a crew of powder monkeys, all part of a Peter Kiewit Songs, Inc., project." THe Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 29, 1965.
This ad for a nice, cheap car — the $195 Essex Coach, formerly $765 — ran in The Dalles Daily Chronicle on Nov. 29, 1925.
"WORKMEN ON COLLAPSED John Day River bridge, which lost a pier and two of its spans in the flood of Dec. 22, expect to have the spans in place atop the new pier by next week, but admit reconstruction of the bridge has been a long and costly project. Union Pacific freight train crosses adjacent new high level bridge, required by the higher levels of water in the Columbia River nearby with creation of the pool behind John Day Dam. Old highway and railroad bridges can be seen at lower center of photo. These locations will be under water." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 24, 1965.
"INTAKE SECTION where water of the Columbia River will flow for the generation of power is shown on the upriver side of the powerhouse at the John Day Dam. Man is dwarfed by these huge pillars." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 1965.
"CHRISTMAS CARD SCENES minus the snow but with highlights of brigt lights on darkened streets were noted here Friday nigt as customers flocked into the stores in the downtown retail district, including the center of town, and Second and Washington. Merchants reported one of 1965's heaviest shopping days all day on Friday, especially in the afternoon. Credited were holiday weekend layoffs for many workmen and school vacations." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 27, 1965.
"ARNOLD KLOPPENBURG, who was a foreign exchange student at The Dalles High School three years ago, is pictured in military uniform on duty in West Germany. A film about students who have returned to Germany after visits to the U.S. in the American Field Service program will be shown Tuesday evening at The Dalles High School." The Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 1965.
"SPECTACULAR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION is under way at the northern edge of Arlington, the city which will see its business district moved from this vicinity and a lake created. Bedrock for the piers for a new Union Pacific Railroad bridge to be located here, adjacent to the Interstate 80N freeway bridge shown, is being sought by this heavy equipment and a crew of powder monkeys, all part of a Peter Kiewit Songs, Inc., project." THe Dalles Chronicle, Nov. 29, 1965.
Old-fashioned ad published in The Dalles Chronicle at the end of Nov. 1945.
A political comic from The Dalles Chronicle published at the end of Nov. 1945.
1925 — 100 years ago
First Service in new church: Next Sunday will be a day of rejoicing among the members and friends of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for on that day the first services will be held in the new church. The first service will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 in the morning.
— Hood River News
1945 — 80 years ago
Of the 1099 residents of Hood River who took advantage of the free chest x-ray pictures, made in October by the Oregon State Tuberculosis Association with its Mobile Unit, 32 people have been referred to the Health Department for a follow up. Of this number, 20 are being given larger x-ray pictures, and further examination by their physicians to determine whether or not active tuberculosis is present ... The names of twelve persons were referred for conditions other than tuberculosis. This group includes enlarged hearts, deformities of the spine or ribs and other chest conditions which were revealed by x-ray.
— Hood River News
Jitney Dance Carnival Feature: Big feature of the carnival that will hit White Salmon on December 7th and 8th will be the Jitney dance slated for Saturday night. Bill Woods’ band will play for the Jitney dance, the first dance of this kind in many years. The Carnival this winter is the first revival of this famed “old-time” yearly “Carnival Days” in many a year for White Salmon. Years ago, carnivals were yearly occurrences in the old grade school gym that burnt to the ground several winters ago.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1965 — 60 years ago
Armed Robber hits liquor outlet, pistol-whips operator, takes cash:
Agent Pauline Kirkland got in one lick with a vodka bottle before an armed man made off with some $235 from the State Liquor Control store here last Tuesday just before closing time ... “He made me walk into the restroom,” she said, “and the next thing I knew I was getting the bejabbers knocked out of me.”
— Hood River News
Lights go on again — it’s Christmas time in White Salmon and Bingen. And in White Salmon, Walt Palmer of the PUD fastened even more lantern lights with gay lighted candles over Jewett and Estes to convey the festive Christmas spirit. Merchants Association add more lanterns each year to Christmas supply.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1985 — 40 years ago
No, those were not Santa’s sleigh bells heard on the streets of Hood River early this week, though the city’s streets and businesses are dressed up for the festive yule holiday. Those were the sounds of tire chains, jangling down Oak Street, and up whatever side streets were passable, as local residents continued to be amazed at the ferocity of, and attempted to deal with, Winter 1985-86.
— Hood River News
Ordeal ends as Baker eludes terrorist’s bullet: The Bakers learned their son was on the hijacked Egyptian jet late Saturday night when they received a call from a US State Department spokesman. Shortly thereafter, much to their delight, they talked to Pat, who was in St. Luke’s Hospital in Valletta, capital of Malta.
— White Salmon Enterprise
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