Looking Back: Through The Chronicles Files March 13, 2005 20 Years Ago, March 13, 1985 A 25-year-old man arrested here Sunday night in a simple traffic stop has become the subject of police activity in four states on cases involving rape, robbery, attempted murder and assault. He has been identified as Ronald C. Cunningham, who is believed to be from Wallace, Idaho. Cunningham was taken to the hospital here Monday with unknown symptoms, but it is believed he was ill prior to his arrest by Sgt. Duane Sumner at 10 p.m. Sunday at Sixth and Cherry Heights. 40 Years Ago, March 13, 1965 Petitions calling for an election in the Chenowith rural area west of The Dalles for incorporation as a city were being circulated this week following the second meeting to discuss the topic held Thursday night by the Chenowith Development Association. Ralph Madsen, association president, presided over the gathering of about 50 residents of the area at their meeting at Wahtonka High School. 80 Years Ago, March 13, 1925 A contract for drilling of a 10-inch well at The Dalles Country Club to provide water for irrigated fairways, was entered into between directors of the club and C.H. Scott, well driller, last night. Scott will move his equipment to the club course from Portland early next week and will start work soon after that, he said. The contract calls for a 10-inch well, not less than 100 feet nor more than 300 feet deep. The death of Mrs. Walter M. Pierce, wife of the governor, has apparently held up extradition papers forwarded by District Attorney Francis V. Galloway in the case of William Baker, wanted here on a grand jury indictment charging nonsupport. Baker was arrested several days ago in Seattle [Washington] and is free on $1,000 bond. He is fighting extradition. Owing to the death of Mrs. Pierce it was believed here today that the governor has not returned to his desk at the capital. 100 Years Ago, March 13, 1905 His name is Dan Hopkins and he has evidently been having a high time out in Tygh [Tygh Valley, Oregon], beating his wife, firing off his gun, tearing up things generally, and when Constable Moad attempted to arrest him he attacked him. But Moad did a little of the beating act himself and subdued him. Justice of Peace J.K. Harper didnt know what to do with him so sent him to District Attorney Menefee, who is also at a loss to know just what is expected of him in the case as it really doesnt come under his jurisdiction. The Christian and Missionary Alliance has rented the building on the corner of Washington and Third street, formerly used as an undertaking parlor. It is being remodeled and nicely fitted up, and when completed will make a neat little chapel. The first service in the new chapel will be held Wednesday, March 15. Reverend Sawtelle of Portland, superintendent of the C and M Alliance work in the state of Oregon, will preach on Wednesday and Thursday evening of this week. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program