This week in history: Jan. 11, 2023

Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023

1923 — 100 years ago

Jan 12 1923 Kresse Drug Co — “Start the New Year with a Victrola,” begins this ad for Kresse Drug Co. in the Jan. 12, 1923, Hood River News. “Resolve now that not another day shall pass before your home, too, can enjoy the pleasure of good music, sung and played by the greatest of the world’s artists.”

The anti-alien land bill (commonly known as the anti-Japanese bill) is now ready for presentation to the state legislature and is to be introduced by Representative Bailey of Lane County. The bill was drafted by the American Legion committee of the state. The bill would also prevent a corporation in which the majority of stock is held by such aliens from owning or leasing lands. All the loopholes left in the California law are said to be covered by this proposed statute. There is a provision in the bill that it shall violate no treaty rights. — Hood River News

1963-1-10 White Salmon Enterprise — ARRIVAL OF NATURAL gas in this area was marked by an impressive “flare-off” ceremony at Bingen Veneer and Plywood Co. plant this week. On hand were, from left Francis F. Hill, president Northwest Natural Gas Co., R.W. Harris, vice president, El Paso Natural Gas Co., Wally Stevenson, Bingen Veneer, C.H. Gueffroy, chairman of the board, Northwest Natural, Mel Davidson, the district manager of Northwest’s Mid-Columbia district, and Frank Daubenspeck, also of Bingen Veneer.
— Jan. 10, 1963, The Enterprise

CHANGE OF FACE — To help keep loose rocks from rolling down, gunnite facing is being blasted onto the side of the cliff face in the freeway construction area west of Hood River. Workman Bill Zimmerman, Port-land, holds the gun that shoots the cement in place. Wire mesh helps reinforce the new facing.
— Jan. 10, 1963, Hood River News

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Take Straw Vote On Length Of War

A group of local business and professional men, who have been meeting for lunch at the Apple Blossom café over a long period of years, were called upon Monday of this week to participate in a straw vote as to the year the global war will end, and the vote brought interesting results.

The majority decided that the war will end some time in 1944, but several of those who voted believe that it will end this year. Two who voted held to the theory that the war will continue until the fall of 1946, while yet another, who did not vote, expressed the view that the war might drag on for even as long as thirty years. — Jan. 8, 1943, Hood River News

White Salmon Valley Apples Make Hit in Kans.

White Salmon Valley apples have made a hit in Kansas, according to the following letter received by J.A. Eaton of Roaring Brook, on the Trout Lake road. Mr. Eaton recently sent a few boxes of fine apples to some of his friends in his old home town of Corning, Kansas. The letter from Geo. F. Lueck, leading merchant of that place, reads as follows: “I hardly realized that apples grew so perfect as those you sent us, not a spot or blemish and such wonderful flavor. We are guarding those apples like we would gold, eating one at a time and dividing it amongst us, trying to make them hold out for some time. We certainly are enjoying the apples and want to thank you for this kind remembrance, and only wish we had something to send in return that would mean as great a treat to you as this has been to us. But, poor old Kansas can’t produce the goods, must let it go with thanking you for them.” — Jan. 15, 1923, White Salmon Enterprise

Wind and Rain Storm Does Considerable Damage

During the latter part of last week and continuing throughout Sunday, the White Salmon Valley was visited by the worst wind and rain storm ever recorded in this section. The rain came down in torrents, filling culverts, washing out roads, blowing over telephone and light poles, causing much damage. This city was without train communication for several days, due to washouts this side of Vancouver. The electric light service, as well as the telephone, were only temporarily out for short periods due to the quick action of the managers who were on the job and repaired break after break Sunday afternoon and evening. — Jan. 15, 1923, White Salmon Enterprise

Hyde is Mayor

Ira E. Hyde was appointed Mayor of the town of White Salmon this week when newly elected mayor, G.G. Crow, resigned on account of business. R.O. Lyon was chosen to fill the place on the council vacated by Councilman Hyde.

Water rents are now to be paid to Mrs. McNeil at the telephone office, on or before the 10th of the month.

Dr. R.S. Rogers has been appointed city health officer.

A.B. Groshong, police judge.

S.J. Smith, marshal.

Mrs. Bertha McNeil, collector of water rent.

C.H. Estes, clerk.

Considerable time was given to talking over the water system, and an itemized account of the business will be printed in next week’s issue. C.E. Bransman is also a new member of the council, elected at the recent election. — Jan. 15, 1923, White Salmon Enterprise

Fight Delays Inauguration Of Governor Snell

SALEM, AP — The inauguration of Governor-elect Earl Snell, set for 2 p.m. today, was postponed indefinitely because of the battle for the senate presidency which remained unsettled after 10 ballots. At noon, after two hours of balloting, the senate recessed until 1:45 p.m. — Jan. 11, 1943, The Dalles Daily Chronicle