1924 — 100 years ago
Walter Fisher, ex-convict, and suspected as the Metolius bank robber and also the thief who robbed the Shaniko store a few weeks ago, has been arrested in Seattle, it was reported by the United Press this afternoon. Fisher is wanted by the Jefferson county authorities upon information gathered by Sheriff Levi Chrisman of Wasco County, which resulted recently in the arrest of William Gott and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henton of Shaniko as alleged accomplices.
— The Dalles Chronicle
A simple, but impressive ceremony marked the informal opening of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge last Saturday morning. Ideal weather prevailed and a big crowd began to assemble each side of the center span before 10 o’clock. E. O. Blanchar, member of the board of trustees of the bridge, had charge of events and promptly at scheduled time, introduced Leslie Butler, chairman of board of trustees, who, after stating that the bridge is a monument to the spirit of co-operation among the peoples of Hood River, Klickitat and Skamania counties, wielded the big sledge hammer and drove the last spike home with three accurate blows. Then Mayor Robert Perigo, of Hood River, stepped forward, and extended greeting to Mayor Ira D. Hyde, of White Salmon, amid the cheers of the big crowd assembled.
— Hood River News
1944 — 80 years ago
The cold weather of late has caused the headwaters of Dog river to freeze over, reducing the gravity flow of water to The Dalles, it was reported today. Eventually the water will break over or under the ice, resuming its normal flow. In the interim the city water commission is augmenting the local supply by pumping from the Marx well.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1964 — 60 years ago
A style show of hair-dos by girls enrolled at The Dalles School of Beauty and comments on the need for higher salaries for state workers marked the Christmas dinner party here Friday of some 100 members of the Oregon State Employees Association.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Two 6-foot bridge towers were hoisted into place Monday as the Port of Hood River’s new $176,000 pedestrian bridge began to come together. Bridge approaches were installed on either side of the Hood River, and behind the Nichols Boat Works on the west bank, and behind the Hood River County Museum on the east bank. The bridge will roughly parallel the Interstate 84 bridge. Cables for the cable-stayed, modified suspension bridge are in place on the towers. The center framing for the 300-foot-long structure is expected to be placed either late this week or next week. A large crane must be brought in from Portland to place two 6-foot and two 47-foot section, a Custom Aluminum spokesperson said. Then the electrical work must done and decking placed before the bridge will be ready for public use.
— Hood River News
Heck Harper, Portland TV entertainer for the small fry will vie with Santa Saturday at the Elks temple here when White Salmon merchants promote their “Breakfast with Santa”. Harper will be here to sign autographs and sing. Later Santa will be in Town and Country Square from 2 to 5. Tickets for the breakfast are on sale at all local stores. A show in the afternoon at the Canyon is a Chinook Christmas gift to the kiddies. Admission by canned goods and all canned goods go to needy families.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1984 — 40 years ago
Wasco County has filed a motion in circuit court seeking to stop further use of 640 “tent” structures on Rajneeshpuram and the disassembly of these structures. The motion is part of a suit by McGreer and others against the city of Rajneeshpuram and other defendants and dates back to 1983. — The Dalles Chronicle
Farmers are looking for compensation from Fish and Wildlife Commission funds when their land is damaged by elk, according to a policy passed by the Oregon Farm Bureau House of Delegates at its 51st annual meeting in Klamath Falls. The Clatsop County Farm Bureau proposed the policy, saying the compensation should come from tags purchased by hunters. In 1979, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a three-point or better bull elk harvest administrative rule; the rule is not administered statewide. Since the rule, bull numbers have increased to the point where farmers say they are seriously damaging property and crops, the delegates said.
— Hood River News
2004 — 20 years ago
In what some are calling an unprecedented move, the state plans to transfer its Klickitat fish hatchery operations to the Yakama Indian Nation in an effort to restore fish runs to the upper basin of the Klickitat River. It’s been more than 50 years since salmon and steelhead returned to spawn in the upper Klickitat ...
— The Dalles Chronicle
The Hood River County School Board met for its regular meeting Dec. 8 to discuss continuing budget concerns and the recently released 2003-2004 District Report Card, and other business such as acknowledging recent donations to schools and hearing a proposal to move Cascade Locks sports from the Big Sky league to a 1A Portland league. Several parents attended particularly to voice concerns about the decision to cut PE and music specialists from elementary schools. Members of the board responded with complete agreement, and pointed out that they are open to suggestions .... Superintendent Pat Evensen-Brady said that, unfortunately, the latest word from the Legislature wasn’t good: There will be no funding for current programs next year.
— Hood River News
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