1925 — 100 years ago
Headlines: Posse searches for escaped convict; Gorge Hotel is coming into own: Highway service station attractive; Mount Hood is to be developed; Visitor dies after going swimming; Bridge of Gods is to be built; Elk’s Barbeque draws big crowd.
— Hood River News
The Dalles city water is pure. This is the verdict of the state and federal public health officers after a test of the water, despite rumors to the contrary.
Clarence Ryan, eight-year-old son of Rufus Ryan of this city, was accidentally shot yesterday afternoon while playing east of Thompson’s addition. The boy was hit by a bullet fired by youths shooting at crows. He was immediately taken to The Dalles hospital, were his condition was said not to be serious. The bullet entered the boy’s side, but the wound was not deep.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1945 — 80 years ago
Headlines: Peace has come and all are grateful: County celebrations [serve] but subdued; Rationing is stated to be on way out: Gas, fuel oil, many foods off the list; Marines want men and women; Bartlett Pear crop may total 7,500 tons: Labor shortage may mean fresh shipments; Labor camp will close till Sept. 15: All Mexicans will be gone by Wednesday.
— Hood River News
Peace came to the world on Aug. 12, but in Portland, as in other cities throughout the nation, there was no peace for police officials. Portland, continued its riot of noise and celebration last night after a brief pause for rest and recuperation from alcoholic antics.
Wasco county residents should continue to save waste paper, tin cans and waste fats, as the salvage program must continue “for the time being,” it was reported today by the war production board.
The end of gasoline rationing has resulted in widespread use of automobiles during the last several days, with the result that many of the old cars have developed trouble necessitating visits to repair shops, a check revealed today. Several minor wrecks have occurred, due to the increased traffic, it was reported.
— The Dalles Chronicle
War’s Over, Japan Surrenders! B.Z. Corners Happy War is Over; Played National Anthem on Violin On Sidewalk; War Workers Celebrate V-J Day; When the first sirens sounded its furious blasts at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, it broadcaster the word that the Japs had finally accepted the terms of unconditional surrender as formed by the allies a few days before.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1965 — 60 years ago
Lost Hiker found safe in mountains. “I asked God to get us out of that damned hole.”
— Hood River News
While the 226 pints of blood contributed here by residents of Wasco County Thursday was apparently the most since 1957, when 231 pints were contributed, it failed to beat all-time records, leaders in the Red Cross program here noted. A nurse in the program for many years went to her clipping file to find a report of a blood donation at which 333 pints were received.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Princesses To Spread Word Of Huckleberry Festival Fun. On Tuesday August 24 the six Princesses of the 1965 Huckleberry Festival will open their tout of service clubs and civic organizations to publicize the Festival.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1985 — 40 years ago
Subjects charged in marijuana case; proposals called for airport; Split vote: Chiefs’ talk rejected; Harvest starts for Bartletts — Early Harvest.
— Hood River News
A planned unit development near Mosier for six dwellings drew preliminary approval from the Wasco County Planning Commission ... but construction permits won’t be issued until the conditions including the proving of potable water supplies exists. The development will be on about 35 acres off State Road about four miles east of Mosier...
Two firefighters injured while combating a grass fire in the Dallesport area last august have filed separate law suits against Burlington Northern Railroad.
City and county officials have a worried eye on traffic impacts should the landfill here win a bid to accept 40,000 tons of contaminated soil.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Volunteers go to bat for ballfield. Thanks to the help of several community volunteers, including two constructing firms, White Salmon’s Aeolun ballfield is undergoing some badly-needed renovation ... He said that over the years a great deal of excess dirt has been trucked onto the field, and earth-moving which took place over the weekend was designed to move this out of the way and return it to its original condition — with the hope that proper maintenance will then prolong its lifetime in the future.
— White Salmon Enterprise
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