Yesteryears
1924 — 100 years ago
Unless Deputy marshal Frazier is greatly mistaken, the European earwig, which has become such a pest in Seattle and Portland, has arrived in Hood River. Two of these insects, answering in every detail, the descriptions published, were found last week, one in the city hall and the other at the court house. There is no indication available as to how these insects got here, but it is considered likely that they have been carried by visitors, either in automobiles or in clothing. Residents are requested to maintain a close watch for these pests and to destroy them whenever seen. They can be readily identified, as they differ from any other insect in one respect, the curved nippers at the end of the body. — Hood River News
Now that the United States has adopted prohibition, the entire world will soon be following its example, was the prediction made last night by “Pussyfoot” Johnson, noted traveler and crusader for the cause of prohibition, in a public address at the civic Auditorium. Mr. Johnson spoke under the auspices of the local Mininsterial association. — The Dalles Chronicle
Experimental plots for spinach and head lettuce will be continued in the fall by The Dalles-Wasco County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Manager W. S. Nelson reported to the board of directors last night. Only a small amount of experimental work on spinach is contemplated, although it is probable, Mr. Nelson said, that a considerable acreage will be planted for the fresh market. — The Dalles Chronicle
A battery of huge trucks has been busy the past week transporting 24 carloads of fabricate steel from the yards of the O.W.R.&N. company to the Columbia river at Hood River, where the steel will soon rise in spans of the Waukoma (sic) interstate bridge, which will connect Hood River and White Salmon. Another cargo of the steel is expected to arrive in Portland soon by way of the Panama canal from Baltimore, Md. — White Salmon Enterprise
1944 — 80 years ago
A hitherto unidentified disease of suckling calves which causes lesions which resemble those in lambs suffering from pulpy kidney disease has been causing losses in several eastern Oregon counties, reports Dr. O. H. Muth, associate veterinarian of the O.S.C. experiment station. Dr. Muth has been investigating the disease, which has appeared in beef herds, in Wasco, Grant, Deschutes, Lake and possibly other counties east of the mountains. The disease strikes suddenly with calves from two to six weeks old. Death occurs after only a short illness, sometimes in a few hours. — Hood River News
Saturday was the warmest day of 1944 in The Dalles, official weather records disclose. The temperature climbed to 95 above here Saturday, tapering off Sunday to 80 above when a strong west wind swept through the Columbia gorge. — The Dalles Chronicle
Second Lieutenant Wilbur S. Kidd of 106 Harris street, The Dalles, is one of 15 Oregonians attached to what they call the “general hospital engineer regiment” somewhere in England. They have become almost expert at reconditioning grounds and starting hospital farms at each hospital area where they have been transferred, having found the localities badly in need of treatment as a result of continuous bivouac for innumerable units. — The Dalles Chronicle
Memorial Day will be approximately observed on Tuesday, May 30, when the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars an Boy Scouts will hold graveside services at the White Salmon Odd Fellows cemetery at 11 o’clock in the morning. Rev. B.C. Gallaher will be the speaker. — White Salmon Enterprise
1964 — 60 years ago
At mid Valley school health classes have a new approach to the government reports linking tobacco and cancer. Several months ago the students, after studying the effects of smoking, decided to put on their own campaign against using tobacco. After they talked it over thoroughly, the students decided to purchase a large rubber stamp with the words “Be Smart, Don’t Start.” The 2 1/2 by 5-inch stamp, with inch high letters gets a good workout in the Mid Valley Library. When magazines come in, each one is thumbed through, and the slogan is stamped on all cigarette ads. — Hood River News
The words were different but the recommendations were the same as before when the Wasco County grand jury issued its report here Thursday.
After visiting county and Dalles City police and jail facilities the grand jury praised the county jail as “particularly clean and orderly” and again called attention to “crowded, cramped and cluttered” conditions of the city jail.
Space available for the jail in city hall “is simply inadequate,” said the report signed by foreman Edward Wilhelm. The grand jury said it was drawing this problem to the attention of the city council once more. — The Dalles Chronicle
1984 — 40 years ago
Parking meters on the Heights are history. City council members voted to accept a special parking committee recommendation Tuesday to leave the meters on the shelf and stick with the parking limit signs. The meters were removed in mid-March after the council decided to conduct a 60-day trial without meters. Councilman Mike Maurer originally proposed the experiment, figuring they were no longer needed on the Heights. Last week the city’s special parking committee met to review the first two months without meters on the Heights and the vote was unanimous — there meters were not missed. A couple early complaints were filed with the city, but those were quickly handed and since that time nothing has been said, pro or con, about the lack of meters on the Heights. — Hood River News
A five-alarm fire caused by an electrical malfunction destroyed a duplex apartment unit Sunday afternoon, but the occupants of the two residences escaped without injury. — The Dalles Chronicle
A series of financial “miracles” came to a successful conclusion at 11:10 this morning and Judson Baptist College became the owner of its campus on Scenic Drive. — The Dalles Chronicle
Although temperatures didn’t break records like last year, Lyle Pioneer Days had an average turnout for its annual festival. The 1984 Pioneer Days queen coronation program opened the three-day festival Friday night, when 1983 Queen Tauna Bird Starr crowned her successor. The program was sponsored by the Lyle Lions Club. Following a nearly two-hour show which featured seven princesses performing individual talents, modeling old fashioned bathing suits and answering questions, Lisa Logue was handed her crown. — White Salmon Enterprise
2004 — 20 years ago
More than 150 licensed acupuncturists from around the world have convened for a workshop at the Hood River Inn this weekend. Three days of classes began on Friday and are led by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the most highly respected practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Europe. Macicoa has published several works on the subject that have become textbooks for all major acupuncture colleges. Licensed Acupuncturists Katie Clearly and Carla Stepper have organized the second annual event in Hood River that is drawing participants from as far away as Pakistan and Canada. The seminar will offer 21 hours of accredited education, fulfilling some of the 60 hours required every four years for acupuncturists to maintain their license. Cleary and Stepper decided to host the event in Hood River to offer a scenic setting that lent itself to an extended stay for recreational value — a change from the usual urban locale. — Hood River News
If it had wings in World War II, changes are Ralph Madsen flew it; engines, however, were optional. Madsen, a The Dalles resident and former owner of the Westgate Market, flew fighters and bombers around the world from 1942 to 1945, and helped form the Air Corps’ combat glider forces. — The Dalles Chronicle
Expect a big party at the Port of The Dalles around June 2005. That’s when the final payment comes due on the 20-year, 4.5 million bond that launched the port industrial park. — The Dalles Chronicle
Global headlines
1924
American Soccer Team Beaten By Uruguaryans
Relief Party Is Taken By Bandits
Bucharest Is Scene Of Munitions Blast
England Contracts for Ray of Death
1944
Tremendous Armada Hits All Parts Of Europe
Americans Meet Hard Fighting In South Pacific
One Invasion Date Passed Without Action, Nazi Propogandists Assert
Northern Burma Battle Favorable
1964
Prime Minister Nehru Dies: Nanda Sworn Into Office
Britain Agrees To Back U. S. Stand In Asia
K Hints U.S. Bases On Film
1984
Reagan sends 400 missiles to help Saudis in fighting
U.S. troops near fight with El Salvador units
2004
Terror search extends globally
Deal made to move U.S. soldiers
Gunmen hit Saudi compound
Iraqis name tribal leader as president
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