1924 — 100 years ago
A number of cougars have been stalking the calves in the hills west of Punchbowl, belonging to the Frautschy boys. Recently they found two calves that had been killed and partly eaten and an examination of the tracks proved that cougar were responsible. The same day the Frautschy brothers set out traps, in the hope of catching at least one of the marauders. Next morning, when they visited the traps, they found a big black bear caught in one of them. Emile Frautschy shot the bear and, after dressing it out, found that it weighed 250 pounds. The meat was sold in Hood River and Odell and was much enjoyed by those who sampled it.
— Hood River News
A Hubbard squash weighing in the neighborhood of 60 pounds was brought to the exhibit building of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday by T. S. Heivner, a farmer of Mt. Hood flat. The squash is unusually large and has been placed in the window where it may be seen by passersby.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Plans are being made for a big celebration to dedicate the new Union High school, which is to be completed December 15th. Contractor Reeves is moving along rapidly and will have the finishers at work inside of the building next week, and he hopes to have the building completed by the middle of December.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1944 — 80 years ago
J. C, Meyer was elected mayor of Hood River Tuesday of this week to succeed R. C . Samuel, who, after a long term of good service, decided not to run again. Three councilmen were re-elected and a now one joined the city government. Percy Bucklin, and E. A. Sonnichsen, both of whom have long served on the council were re-elected for another term, and S.C. Gaulke, who was appointed to fill out the term of the late B. E. Cobb, was elected. R. L. Calmettes, a new candidate, also was elected.
— Hood River News
Plans for raising Wasco county’s quota of $750,000 in the sixth war loan drive which opens Monday were made at a meeting of Portland and county committee officials yesterday afternoon. The Dalles, in this drive, will be considered a part of the metropolitan area and as such will have an opportunity to see some of the big war bond shows.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Claude Ackley and son, of Bingen, went to Trout Lake Tuesday to be on hand Wednesday at the Allaway ranch where 20,000 turkeys will be killed and dressed for the market. Over twelve thousand turkeys were grown this year in the Trout Lake district, and will be taken there from ranches of western Klickitat county and the Underwood district. Mr. Ackley states that several men and about twenty women will be employed at the Allaway ranch during the next few weeks getting the 20,000 turkeys ready for the market. An average of 500 birds are to be dressed daily.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1964 — 60 years ago
Unemployment rates dived from 14.6 percent here in August to 8.4 percent in September, a summary from the Oregon Employment Division shows. It was a trend that was expected to continue into October, since the Hood River Valley was just getting into the prime time for fruit harvest, and employment in the wood products industry was holding steady. September is the latest month for which figures have been compiled. School reopening was also a factor in the trend, and a further decline was expected in October before the pendulum started swinging back because of winter weather.
— Hood River News
Two fires set by a prisoner who was not supposed to have matches filled the Dalles City jail with smoke and could have ended disastrously early Wednesday. It was the third jail fire here within the space of two weeks. On election night, Nov. 3, a fire was set by a Wasco County jail prisoner.
— The Dalles Chronicle
In spite of foggy conditions, over 500 people attended the Klickitat County 4-H Achievement programs, Friday evening at the Goldendale Grange Hall and Saturday evening at the White Salmon Junior High School. The programs climaxed a busy year for 4-H members and leaders with agricultural, home economics, and leadership projects. County medals, Pomona cups, and stars, and scholarships were presented to members for outstanding accomplishments. A length of service pins were presented to the 4-H club leaders.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1984 — 40 years ago
New finds of Rush Skeletonweed in northern Wasco County have given rise to concerns among area wheat producers. Rush Skeletonweed is a fast-spreading noxious weed which has reduced wheat production by 70 percent in infested areas of Australia.
— The Dalles Chronicle
The Gorge Heritage Museum is off and running, as volunteers in Bingen-White Salmon and other communities in western Klickitat and eastern Skamania counties now enjoy a base of operations. The Heritage Museum is located in the former Sears store in Town & Country Square, White Salmon, in space donated until the spring of 1986 by SDS Lumber Company. Volunteer work crews have already remodeled part of the interior, concentrating on a “Country Store” display area. Local historian Keith McCoy is providing many of the antiques to stock his display, but others are welcome; meanwhile, other parts of the museum will be devoted to Indian artifacts and displays highlighting important historical industries of this area.
— White Salmon Enterprise
2004 — 20 years ago
The Yakama Indian Nation is no longer pursuing a proposal to develop a destination resort on tribal land on Mt. Adams, a tribal council official said Monday. The proposed resort have included eight skiers a gondola and a tram that would carry skiers to 11,100 feet on the 12,276-foot mountain, as well as three 18-hole golf courses, a casino, restaurant and 2,500 lodging units.
— The Dalles Chronicle
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