1924 — 100 years ago
Hardly an apple harvest goes by without an epidemic of some kind or other being introduced. This year there is promise of an epidemic of scarlet fever, several cases having already been reported in different sections of the valley. It is stated that, in the Odell district, a woman already in the “rash” stage of the disease, attended a meeting and came into contact with a number of residents, who are now under observation. — Hood River News
Bids will be called, within the next month for the completion The Dalles-California highway surfacing in Wasco county, at a cost of about $118,000. — The Dalles Chronicle
Building improvements in White Salmon, approximating $55,000, are now under way, the largest construction being the new Union High School which will cost about $35,000. Contractor Reeves is making good headway and is already laying tile on the main floor.
Excavation for the basement of a new home to be erected by Mrs. Waldron and her son, Earl McCoy, was started Tuesday. The fine new home of six rooms and full basement is to be erected on a two-lot tract south of Dr. Putney’s residence in the northwest section of town. — White Salmon Enterprise
1944 — 80 years ago
In accordance with arrangements with the civil service commission two employer representatives for west coast naval ship repair yards will be in The Dalles, September 26, 27 and 28th for the purpose of recruiting additional manpower for ship repair in the various naval shipyards. Those interested will be interviewed at the office of the local United States employment service at 118 E. 2nd Street. — The Dalles Chronicle
The White Salmon grade school purchased $133.20 worth of stamps and bonds this week. Mrs. Miller’s room purchased the most, $28.90. Miss. Marck’s and Miss Rotschy’s rooms tied for second place. Both purchased $26.75 worth … The white Salmon grade school has a large VICTORY poster with the word “Victory” painted against a red, white and blue background. Each child buying a bond will have his name written in the word victory. He will be buying a share in Victory to let Freedom ring all over the world. — White Salmon Enterprise
1964 — 60 years ago
Dave Larsen, vice president of the Port of The Dalles and a campaigner for the legislative seat now held by Katerine Musa, thinks there’s a good chance a 9,000-ton ship will sail up the Columbia some time this year, dock at The Dalles, pick up a load of logs, and head back to the ocean and then Japan. If he’s right, it might signal the start of more deep-water shipping activity on the Columbia as far as The Dalles. He pointed out that a new tenant at The Dalles port is Interior Elevator Co. whose controlling stockholder is Export Pacific of Tacoma, who in turn is one of the largest log shippers on the Pacific Coast. The locks at Bonneville are large enough to accommodate ships of the 9 to 10,000 ton classification, Larsen says. He notes that Harvey Alumni Company is using 15,000 ton vessels now, but that if it becomes feasible, might go to smaller ships to utilize the Columbia River as shipping means. — Hood River News
A man who staggered into Maier’s Market on E. Second Street with knife wounds on his throat was in city jail here today while police questioned witnesses in an effort to identify the assailant. In jail charged with being drunk in a public place is .... described as a transient ranch worker. — The Dalles Chronicle
City officials will join with members of The Dalles Lions Club and the Auxiliary Tuesday noon to launch one of the most ambitious improvement projects ever undertaken at Sorosis Park. Ground will be broken for the new rustic-type shelter building, a structure financed by the Lions Auxiliary through various fund-raising projects. — The Dalles Chronicle
Visitors’ attendance at Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, 40 miles east of Portland, slipped during the month of August as 146,900 toured the Portland U.S. Army Engineer District project compared to the 151,700 in July.
Walter A. Mackie, Project Engineer, said 104,500 tourists were counted at Bradford Island, 40,900 at the north shore, and 1,500 at Tanner Creek. Those at Tanner Creed and 10,600 from the other two locations were fisherman. They caught about 1,800 pounds of sports fish.
Most of the visitors to Bonneville Dam – 134,800 – were sightseers, Mackie added. During August 173 pleasure craft utilized the dam’s navigation lock. — White Salmon Enterprise
1984 — 40 years ago
Five Hood River residents have been treated at Hood River Memorial Hospital for suspected food poisoning that has approached epidemic proportions in The Dalles this week. Memorial Hospital reported that five were treated after returning from dining in The Dalles in separate parties Monday. To of the local patients remain in care with the confirmed cases of salmonella. More than 40 patients have been admitted to Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles since Sept. 14 reportedly suffering from the malady. The Wasco County public health department has verified several of the cases were contracted at Arlo’s Restaurant, and The Portage Inn. Investigation is underway at several other The Dalles area restaurants which may be involved in the widespread outbreak of the disease. — Hood River News
Handbills seeking donations for the “Antelope” campaign” were found in The Dalles Chronicle newspaper roadside delivery tubes in South Wasco County Friday and have no connection with the newspaper or its representatives, Steve Bennett, publisher of the newspaper said. — The Dalles Chronicle
A surprise in the 17th Legislative District votes cast during the primary election Sept. 18 showed White Salmon candidate for state senate Betty Thompson beating out her Democrat challengers to face Republican incumbent Hal Zimmerman in the general election in November.
Thompson was the overwhelming Democratic favorite in both Skamania and Klickitat counties as well. Of the votes cast in Klickitat County, Thompson garnered 940 votes to her opponents Jim Bowen, 419, and Glenn Cressy, 215. Hal Zimmerman received 2,176 votes in the county. In Skamania, Thompson ran off with 434 votes. Bowen had 284 and Cressy got 239. Zimmerman garnered 978 votes. — White Salmon Enterprise
2004 — 20 years ago
Next week is Homecoming Week at Hood River Valley High School. The following are some highlights of the week’s activities: Classes will decorate their hallways on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Starting Monday each day will have a different these for Dress Up Day. Monday, the staff will wear tie-dye or college attire; senior class will wear black; juniors, blue; sophomores, yellow; and freshmen, red. Tuesday, everyone can choose from Hawaiian, Western or superhero themes. Wednesday, camo/sports/hobo. Classes will decorate floats on Tuesday from 3:30-9 p.m. at the fairgrounds. At noon on Wednesday, the classes will compete in a pie-eating contest in the courtyard. — Hood River News, 2004
The flurry of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens intensified further Thursday and scientists warn that a small or moderate blast could spew ash and rock as far as three miles from the crater in the next few days. — The Dalles Chronicle
Global Headlines
1924
Chinese Army Directed By American
British Fire On Turkish Troops; Many Casualties
General Lu’s Army Facing Destruction
League Accepts Japan’s Demand For Amendments
1944
American Raids Smash Jap Air Power, Shipping
Planes, Guns Clearing Way for New Allied Offensive
Paratroops Hold Out in Face of Fierce Assaults
1964
Army Officer Slain In Ambush
Salem Man Relates Viet Close Call
Viet Troops Seize Camp
Domestic Problems Dominate Election Campaign
in Britain
1984
Oregon trade visitors meet with Chinese premier Ziyang
2004
Hurricanes keep coming back for more
Four Marines, one soldier killed in Iraq fighting
Militants kidnap more civilians
Rare Shakespeare book found
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.