"FIRE, battled several hours during the early morning of Nov. 10, 1963, finally destroyed the former Ninth Street Super Market and Sawyer's Variety Store on W. Ninth Street. In its place have risen a new, expanded department store and a new Thriftway grocery containing the most modern fixtures and conveniences for shoppers." — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 4, 1964.
"FIXING A FLAT TIRE isn't exactly fun but it's easier when you know how, as Colleen Fallon was finding out when this picture was taken in summer driving training class taught by Al Larvick at The Dalles High School. Thirty-six students are enrolled. Car for the course was presented to the school by Sunset Motor Co." — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 12, 1964
"GOING UP is elevated tank in The Dalles irrigation project, just above the Gene Cooper place on Skyline Road. Sub - contractor for the Beasley Engineering Co. on this project is Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. A seven-ton section is being lifted into place. Capacity of the tank will be 220,000 gallons to provide pressure and controls for a large area of the project. Tall? It rises 150 feet above the ground!" — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 13, 1964
A small blaze, quickly extinguished by the volunteer fire department, occurred on the roof of The Dalles creamery yesterday afternoon. Sparks from the chimney are said to have been the cause of the flames. Slight damage was done. — The Dalles Chronicle
Construction of a concrete wading pool, 14 by 20 feet in dimension, which will be in the Union street park, is expected to start within a few days, according to members of the Sorosis club, which is building the pool as a gift to the city. — The Dalles Chronicle
Old flags for use in the D. A. R. public ceremony on Flag day, June 14, are urgently desired, according to Mrs. Joseph Stadelman. Due to the fact that the D. A. R. has made a public ceremony out of the burning of old flags for the last seven years, a scarcity of worn-out colors is being experienced this year. — The Dalles Chronicle
Local officers, under Marshal Bill Hart, made their annual pilgrimage into the jungles below the depot on Monday. Every year, about this time, when there are too many hoboes and bums in town, the officers explore the woods north of town, and generally with surprising results. On Monday, when the officers got deep into the cottonwoods, they ran on to barb wire entanglements, and began to get the interested in their work. They found an opening through which they could enter without losing their uniforms or dignity. Once inside the entanglements they found a veritable bums’ paradise, with huts and plenty of shade trees. They learned that when the shades of evening approached the entrance through the wire entanglement was closed, and the ‘boes and bums were thus able to shoot craps and enjoy other amusements without fear of interruption. The officers held their annual bonfire to celebrate the exodus of the bums, the material of the huts making good fuel. — Hood River News
An insane person on Monday went to the Chas Thornton home on the Underwood road, tore up things and otherwise ransacked the house, and almost scared to death the children who were during the absence of their parents. The man broke up the jars of fruit on the floor, ransacked a desk, got a razor and cut a garden hose into numerous pieces, and then threatened the lives of the children. He left with a war-whoop and shouted that he would be back. It is reported that the man was again at the house Tuesday, although officials were looking for him, the man ran into the woods on hearing some one driving up. — White Salmon Enterprise
1944 — 80 years ago
Virtually the entire Wasco county cherry crop either has been sold, contracted or will be in one of these categories before the day ends, a check of local selling agencies revealed this morning. — The Dalles Chronicle
A small sailboat in which Carl Francois, Tom and Dan Curtiss were riding overturned about 15 feet from the Washington shore yesterday evening, it was reported here today. The boys easily swam to shore. They moored their boat on the Washington side of the river and came back on the ferry, little the worse for their ducking. — The Dalles Chronicle
1944 — 80 years ago
No ringing of church bells or the shrieking of sirens followed receipt of the news that the long-promised invasion of Europe from the west was at last under way. Perhaps for the reason that the first news was received by radio late Monday night, and the great majority of residents of town and valley were already planning to stay there until Tuesday morning. Some of the radio fans carried on into the small hours of the morning and until they had decided that, beyond the first flash of the invasion, much of the news coming in the first few hours was but a repetition of what had already been told.
Downtown, Tuesday morning, with the receipt of news of a distinctly optimistic tone, flags were unfurled along Oak and other business streets, which small groups gathered around radios to hear the frequent bulletins from the big city broadcasting stations, or to read the first reports which appeared in the edition of the metropolitan paper which had been distributed. — Hood River News
The long-awaited music festival of the symphony and choral groups of the Hood River Music association will take place tonight at the high school auditorium before an audience of music-lovers from all the surrounding communities. The well-planned program conducted by Boris Sirpo will include music covering a period of over two hundred and fifty years, ranging from “Concerto Grosso,” by Giuseppe Sammartini, to the “Symphony in F Major” by the present-day American composer, Harold M. Johnson. The same event will take place in The Dalles on the following evening. — White Salmon Enterprise
"FIRE, battled several hours during the early morning of Nov. 10, 1963, finally destroyed the former Ninth Street Super Market and Sawyer's Variety Store on W. Ninth Street. In its place have risen a new, expanded department store and a new Thriftway grocery containing the most modern fixtures and conveniences for shoppers." — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 4, 1964.
1964 — 60 years ago
Wasco County was the second among Oregon’s 36 counties to top its quota in this spring’s cancer drive.
To date, this county’s 1964 cancer fund has reached $3,626.68, well above the $3,000 quota, Mrs. Marion Burney, treasurer, reported Wednesday. — The Dalles Chronicle
"FIXING A FLAT TIRE isn't exactly fun but it's easier when you know how, as Colleen Fallon was finding out when this picture was taken in summer driving training class taught by Al Larvick at The Dalles High School. Thirty-six students are enrolled. Car for the course was presented to the school by Sunset Motor Co." — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 12, 1964
Motor failure at The Dalles Dam navigation lock has caused the Corps of Engineers to discourage pleasure boaters from trying to move through the facility into Lake Celilo above the dam. — The Dalles Chronicle
There will be a delay in the opening of the Indian summer run fishing season on the Columbia River due to reduced numbers of fish passing over Bonneville Dam. — The Dalles Chronicle
"GOING UP is elevated tank in The Dalles irrigation project, just above the Gene Cooper place on Skyline Road. Sub - contractor for the Beasley Engineering Co. on this project is Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. A seven-ton section is being lifted into place. Capacity of the tank will be 220,000 gallons to provide pressure and controls for a large area of the project. Tall? It rises 150 feet above the ground!" — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, June 13, 1964
Knitters and crocheters from Maine to Hood River will be needling their way to fame this year as contestants in the 1964 National Wool Needlework Contest. Entries here will be submitted for judging locally at the Hood River county fair from August 6 to 8 at Wy’east. No entries may be made directly to the contest’s national headquarters.
“We’re announcing this early because these people have to get started on their projects,” said fair manager Routson. — Hood River News
1984 — 40 years ago
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission Monday dropped its investigation into allegations of wrongdoing by city officials in Antelope and Rajneeshpuram because it is out of money. — The Dalles Chronicle
Two Northwest senators are trying to head off a plan by Sen. Howard Netzenbaum, D-Ohio, to force Bonneville Power Administration into a fixed schedule for repaying an $8 billion debt to the government. — The Dalles Chronicle
“Win a few,” they say, “and lose a few.” It could have been the slogan for Hanna Car Wash Systems in Milwaukie this week. And part of the slogan applied to Hood River County. On the same day Hanna announced it had sealed a $42 million deal to supply car wash systems to South Korea, Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon, Ltd., announced it has terminated an agreement with Daniel C. Hanna, president of Hanna Car Wash Systems, to purchase the ski resort in Hood River County. Hanna had revealed two weeks ago that he had made an offer to purchase the major ski rest, and that negotiations were underway to work out details on the pending purchase. At that point, it appeared the exchange would take place, but there were several conditions that were part of the negotiations.
“The buyer’s obligation to purchase the ski facility was conditioned on a number of contingencies,” said Clay Simon, genera manager of Mt. Hood Meadows. “These contingencies were not satisfied within the time established in the preliminary agreement, therefore, Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon, Ltd., has elected to terminated the negotiations with Mr. Hanna.” — Hood River News
The Clark College Mid-Columbia Learning Center in Bingen closed its doors last week. The end of the spring term was also the end of the facility itself in its present location, as college officials in Vancouver cite diminishing enrollment in their decision to vacate the building. Talks are under way with White Salmon schools which may allow a continuation of some services through the district. — White Salmon Enterprise
This political cartoon by William W. Scranton ran in The Dalles Daily Chronicle on June 13, 1964.
2004 — 20 years ago
Northwest Indian tribes and fishermen on Tuesday criticized a Bonneville Power Administration plan to reduce the amount of water spilled over hydroelectric dams this summer along the Snake and Columbia rivers, calling it a setback for salmon recovery in the region. — The Dalles Chronicle
Any law designed to restrict sex-oriented businesses could also affect taverns and other adult-oriented businesses in The Dalles, according to information presented at Monday night’s city council meeting. Councilors assigned City Attorney Gene Parker the task of researching successful laws restricting sex-oriented businesses. Parker’s research could take a month or longer. — The Dalles Chronicle
The May 21 Port of Cascade Locks silent auction for the playground fund was “an overwhelming success,” according to Port general manager Chuck Daughtry. A total of $4,945 was raised toward construction, exceeding the Port’s fundraising goals for the event. The auction featured a barbecue dinner and a wealth of donated prizes from local businesses donated gifts certificates, goods and services.
To date, $63,735 has been raised, more than enough to complete the project, Daughtry said. “We are waiting for federal confirmation on Oregon Parks and Recreation’s request for a $29,070 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund before we order the materials from Columbia Cascade Company,” Daughtry said. “We should be receiving the approval shortly. We are hopeful that we can schedule the construction prior to the end of July.” — Hood River News
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