Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page A11 October 8, 2006 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, October 8, 1986 A study into the possible consolidation of four Southern Wasco County school districts into a single district under the authority of the Wasco County Union High School board was approved by the WCUHS board after a joint meeting of all board involved Tuesday night. The circuit court for Wasco County will not intervene in a settlement negotiated by the attorney general with several Rajneesh corporations on the Rajneesh caused salmonella outbreak, but two attorneys who represent some of the victims may use other routes to collect damages for their clients. The Dalles-Wasco County Library is eyeing to construct a new arched roof, 10,600 square foot mezzanine and an approximately 1,000 square foot meeting room. The board has written to three foundations, Fred Meyer Charitable Trust, Oregon Community Foundation and the Dula Foundation in hopes of securing funds for the project. 40 Years Ago, October 8, 1966 With contributions of merchandise and services from 20 individuals and firms, Project Ditty Bag of the Wasco County Chapter, American Red Cross, was described by the chairman, Mrs. Gary Kortge, as a "great success." One hundred of the bags were made and filled and will be shipped Monday to San Francisco for transmittal to the First Marine Division in Vietnam. Selection of Albert H. Morgan, a private first class in the U.S. Army at Qui Nhon in VietNam, as the outstanding soldier for the month of September in the U.S. Army Support Command has been announced. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Orin S. Morgan of The Dalles. Sherman County's Huskies jumped into the win column in the Greater Oregon League Friday night by beating Enterprise 20-7. Terry Stark scored the first two touchdowns for Sherman County and Phil Jones got the third one. 60 Years Ago, October 8, 1946 No CHRONICLE published on this date. On Sept. 24, CHRONICLE plant was damaged in a fire and publication did not resume until Oct. 14. Pictures and a story of the fire published that day. 80 Years Ago, October 8, 1926 The office of police commissioner will be abolished on Jan. 1, 1927 the city council voted at its October meeting last night. Ed Kurtz, who has held the office for the past four years will retire at the end of the year and no other appointment will be made. The following were elected as officers of The Dalles Ministerial Association at their October meeting yesterday: Rev. E.F. Wriggle, president; Rev. Joseph A. Ten Broek, vice-president; Rev. H.H. Davies, secretary. A community Sunday School census and a general "Go to Church Sunday" program were planned. F.H. Ingalls of Dufur is putting down the last of a series of applications of carbon bisulphide for the eradication of morning glory in summer fallow. The use of this chemical was attempted this year by County Agent C.W. Daight and met with exceptional success results showed. 100 Years Ago, October 8, 1906 That the salmon industry on the Columbia River is seriously endangered by the persistent violation of the law and by the steady encroachment of power manufacturers is the opinion clearly manifested today by members of the State Fish Commission at their meeting recently in Salem. The fruit crop in Sherman county is becoming of considerable importance said the WASCO NEWS. The orchards along the Columbia, Deschutes and John Day rivers are sufficiently productive to supply the home market besides leaving a considerable surplus to be shipped to Portland and other points. Recently Charles McIntosh, who has for several years taken such excellent care of Odd Fellow cemetery, resigned his position as sexton and is succeeded by C.R. Egbert. While it would seem impossible to find one who would fill the place more satisfactorily than did Mr. McIntosh, no doubt Mr. Egbert will give as good satisfaction. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program