Christian Church Takes Shape: Beams go in place on the Hood River Valley Christian Church’s main sanctuary as construction moves ahead on schedule. Four main timber structures 25-30 feet high, tied in with gabled end sections, form the supports for the sanctuary.— March 26, 1964, Hood River News
Eagles fly at state: Oh, what a feeling state basketball playoffs spur. The excitement of state basketball playoffs touched nearly the entire community last week as the Hood River Valley Eagles went 3-1 at the state tournament in Eugene and nabbed the consolation trophy doing so. Not since 1962 when the Hood River High Dragons won fourth place honors has a local team bent the ear and attracted the eye of valley hoop fans like the Eagles did last week … Pictured is Coach Lyle Harpe and trophies. — March 21, 1984, Hood River News
Christian Church Takes Shape: Beams go in place on the Hood River Valley Christian Church’s main sanctuary as construction moves ahead on schedule. Four main timber structures 25-30 feet high, tied in with gabled end sections, form the supports for the sanctuary.— March 26, 1964, Hood River News
The fine but chilly weather of last Sunday brought out the golfers in big numbers and at times there were several groups waiting their turn to drive. It is estimated that, during the day, there were at least 200 people at the clubhouse. A number of our local players are already showing a marked improvement in their play this spring. — Hood River News
Sale of the city lot adjacent to the local Elks’ lodge site, on Third street near Court, will be made by the city to raise funds toward the completion of the Scenic highway to Sorosis park, it was announced today. — The Dalles Chronicle
At a meeting of the new board of directors of the local school district held Monday, Mrs. Wm. Claterbos was chosen clerk of the board, and was instructed to file with the county superintendent the petition for the formation of a union high school district with Bingen and Pleasant View. The other districts have already filed theirs and the matter will come to a vote in about ten days. JS Degman was reelected chairman of the local board. — White Salmon Enterprise
1944 — 80 years ago
A sharp increase in postal rates in cities where carrier service exists will become effective Sunday, March 26. In Hood River, the local drop letter rate will continue to be one cent. The air mail rates, parcel post and money order fees will be increased. For air mail, the rate will be eight cents per ounce or fraction of an ounce on service between post offices in the continental United States, including Alaska. The former air mail rate of six cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof will continue to apply on all mail addressed to army or navy post offices for delivery overseas and to air mail sent by soldiers from overseas. — Hood River News
Three roof fires, caused by sparks, resulted in runs by The Dalles fire department over the weekend ... Roth reported that 15 fires had been reported this month, 8 of these being roof fires caused from sparks. He warned that many roofs are covered with dry moss and vegetation and should be cleaned off. He also asked local residents to check all stove pipes and chimneys. — The Dalles Chronicle
After two- and one-half years the Columbia river gorge may once again take its title as the best lighted airlane in the world. Early last week the air beacons along the Columbia near this city were turned on. They had been off since shortly after Pearl Harbor. — White Salmon Enterprise
1964 — 60 years ago
Hood River County Chamber of Commerce went on record this week urging the county school board to “strongly consider” wood construction in future school building programs. Changing their original resolution to a letter directed to the school board, chamber directors noted that the lumber industry is a major factor in the economy of the Hood River area. — Hood River News
Easter Egg hunts, once such a popular feature in The Dalles of the Easter season, are back again, only this time on the grounds of Columbia Park State Home rather than a downtown park. And participants in the hunts will not be children of The Dalles but residents at the home coming from all over Oregon for their stay in the big dormitories on the hill with the scenic view. Women residents took part in the Friday afternoon hunt using eggs many of which were supplied by the students of The Dalles Junior High School... — The Dalles Chronicle
Eagles fly at state: Oh, what a feeling state basketball playoffs spur. The excitement of state basketball playoffs touched nearly the entire community last week as the Hood River Valley Eagles went 3-1 at the state tournament in Eugene and nabbed the consolation trophy doing so. Not since 1962 when the Hood River High Dragons won fourth place honors has a local team bent the ear and attracted the eye of valley hoop fans like the Eagles did last week … Pictured is Coach Lyle Harpe and trophies. — March 21, 1984, Hood River News
1984 — 40 years ago
Papers transferring ownership of Diamond Fruit Growers Inc., property in Hood River to the Port of Hood River are scheduled for signing here Thursday, according to attorneys for the two parties. Negotiations have been in progress for several weeks for sale of all Diamond property in Hood River, except the Cascade cold storage on Cascade Street, to the port district. The sale involves 800,000 square feet of buildings and over 19 acres of industrial property. — Hood River News
Oregon’s chief justice called for higher judges’ salaries and the closure of seldom-used district courts in a speech before a state commission. Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Peterson, speaking before the subcommittee on general oversight of the Oregon Commission on the Judicial Branch Saturday, said the morale of judges in Oregon is low. The state says that it has had no offers from anyone to buy the Judson Baptist College property should the state take it back. ... There has been street talk this week in The Dalles that if Judson isn’t able to complete its deal to refinance and pay the state off, that the Rajneesh commune was interested. A solid 512 negative votes from Rajneeshpuram stopped Wasco County’s tax levy election which lost on Tuesday 2,054 yes, 2,409 no. — The Dalles Chronicle
At its meeting Monday the Klickitat County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to gather comments on a proposed conditional use permit by Jean Ulam, Canyonville, Ore. The applicant is requesting the permit to reopen and operate the existing Lyle Hotel to include a bed and breakfast business of 11 units. Although the hotel is closed and has been for some time, a portion of the hotel is used for residential purposes, according to the county planning department staff review. — White Salmon Enterprise
2004 — 20 years ago
Cascade Locks officials are keeping their fingers crossed that a tribal casino will soon be built to help their “desperate” economic crisis. The city is suffering from double digit unemployment — even higher than the remainder of the county at 12.8 percent. “This community doesn’t want to die, but if we’re going to survive we’re going to have to figure out a way to bring in more wealth and tourism,” said Robert Willoughby, city manager. — Hood River News
Maintenance crews at The Dalles Lock and Dam reported seeing an oil sheen below the dam’s powerhouse Thursday morning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced yesterday. According to a Corps news release, the 20-foot by 20-foot sheen was first noticed around 8:30 a.m. as crews were stopping and starting the generating units so trash racks on the upriver side of the powerhouse could be inspected. — The Dalles Chronicle
Ninety families in Klickitat and Skamania counties are among thousands of elderly, disabled or low income households across the nation who will soon lose rental assistance support through the federal Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The cuts are coming as a result of changes in the federal budget. For fiscal year 2005, President Bush’s budget plan allocates $1.6 billion for HUD’s “Section 8” program — not enough to fund all the housing vouchers. — White Salmon Enterprise
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