1925 — 100 years ago
W.E. Clark, of Mt. Hood, brought to the News office last week a rate sample of twin apples of the Winter Banana variety. While this freak of nature is not unknown in this valley, it is probably the first time that twin apples, of almost equal size, have been noticed in an orchard.
— Hood River News
With the deadline on headlight readjustment several weeks past, Justice of the Peace H. G. Meredith stepped up the fine violations to $20 yesterday, when two cases were brought into court.
An indication that the Christmas season is fast approaching was seen today in the “planting” of municipal Christmas trees in the downtown district.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1945 — 80 years ago
Veterans faced with housing problem. Council to confer with committee. Lack of housing facilities, long evident in the Hood River area, has now become one of the most pressing problems, and a committee of the chamber of commerce, met with members of the city council Monday evening of this week to ascertain whether it is possible for the municipality of Hood River to head a program which could result in the early building of a number of homes in the city.
— Hood River News
Sgt. Jeanne Bonney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bonney, arrived home this week after 19 months overseas in the Pacific area, having received her discharge from service at Camp Beale, Calif. She landed in San Francisco ... The sergeant had been 31 months in the service and last eight months of her overseas period were spent on Manila, where she was first in the machine record divisions, and after V-J day in the recovered personnel division. Frequently she had been in Australia and New Guinea. She wears the WAAC ribbon, the Southwest Pacific ribbon, the Philippines Liberation ribbon, Victory in American theater ribbon...
City police today were investigating the robbery of a house at 1109 Clark street while the occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brownfield, were absent yesterday evening. The dwelling was ransacked. About $1.50 in change and a carton of cigarets [sic] were the only items found to have been taken.
An alleged “feud” between John Dillon, operator of the local bus line, and Bart Smith, city police sergeant, was aired for more than an hour before the city council last night, with Dillon charging “persecution” by the police officer and Smith contending that the bus operator was a persistent violator of traffic laws.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Bingen plans curbs, walks: The town council of Bingen announced Wednesday that Bingen plans to construct city-built curbing for all city streets and sidewalks throughout the city of Bingen in the very near future.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1965 — 60 years ago
Jewelry taken by 3 thieves. Strong-arm robbers stole an estimated $6,500 worth of jewelry and cash from a woman motorist who stopped Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Kroger’s Beach rest area. The victim was Olive Barber Crow, Lincoln City, who stopped at the rest area on her way from Walla Walla to her home. Mrs. Crow was stripped of two diamond rings, a set of diamond earrings, a ruby ring, a wrist watch, and some $200 in cash.
— Hood River News
Bulb snatchers, an evil breed that goes on the prowl this time of year, are busy again in The Dalles. City police reports Monday contained a number of complaints about loss of colored Christmas lights from home and yard displays. In some cases several dozen bulbs were taken during the weekend. The total number ran to 200 or more.
— The Dalles Chronicle
“Yogie Bear” is Christmas show: Saturday, Dec. 18, is the annual Chinook sponsored Christmas Movie treat for the kids a the Canyon Theatre in Bingen ... Admittance like in former years will be by bringing some canned good item for the benefit baskets for the needy of the area.
— White Salmon Enterpris
1985 — 40 years ago
Snow ends, slush bogs down removal plan. The Mid-Columbia faced yet another weather trial this week — slush. A long anticipated warming trend, in combination with almost two weeks’ accumulation of snow, created a soggy situation which had some residents remembering more frozen times with surprising fondness.
— Hood River News
A six-foot-tall spruce tree to serve The Dalles as its official Christmas tree may not be impressive, but Mayor John Mabrey says it will grow with the town.
Circuit Judge John Kelly plans to rule today on whether to permanently block Rajneesh corporations from transferring liquidation sales money from Oregon until restaurant claims over salmonella poisoning are settled.
Residents of Antelope are unanimous in their desire to see Rajneeshpuram return to farmland, and would probably fight a decision by the state to turn the 64,000-acre ranch into a minimum security prison.
— The Dalles Chronicle
WS hijack survivor described takeover: “It won’t stop me from contributing to travel, but I’ll never forget it. It’s never left my mind. It’s changed me. It’s put me close to the reality of the world. I felt what it’s like, instead of seeing what it’s like by watching the news., said Pat, 1975 Columbia High School graduate.
— White Salmon Enterprise
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