Looking Back: Through the Chronicle's Files 40 Years Ago, February 6, 1985 Employment has firmed up in the four-county area served by the Oregon Employment Services office with revisions of completion dates schedules for various projects because of flood caused shutdowns, reported manager N.E. Swan. One of those involves laying of the pipe for the Bureau of Reclamation’s orchard irrigation project, for watering of some 5,400 acres by a system of pipes with water pressure. A committee of local citizens appointed by Chairman Jean Krier of District 12 school board has begun a broad study of present and future school needs in the system. At the first meeting Thursday night, the committee headed by Dr. Phillip Dougherty discussed some of the directions the study committee will take. Sherman County came out on top here Friday night over the Wahtonka Eagles 53-48 in a rough and tumble Greater Oregon League game that saw 61 fouls called on the two teams. Bill Hammel led the Eagles and game scoring with 15 points and Bob Runie came up with 11 for Wahtonka. Dave Eakin and Steve Gentry both hit 14 for the Huskies and Kip Cole dropped in 11. 60 Years Ago, February 6, 1945 Wasco County, with nine days to go before the drive closes, today had raised $2,250 of its $3,000 quota in the “march of dimes” infantile paralysis fund raising campaign, it was reported by Willis Darnielle, county chairman. Darnielle reported that Wamic (Oregon), with collections totaling $365 had exceeded all other communities outside The Dalles. Walter Lang brought Wamic’s contribution to The Dalles. Two substantial checks announced by Darnielle today were received from St. Mary’s Academy and The Dalles Breakfast Club. 80 Years Ago, February 6, 1925 Chenowith Grange No. 591, in regular session Thursday, by resolution heartily indorsed the stand taken by Justice of the Peace Henry Meredith in his efforts to suppress the liquor traffic. Justice Meredith has recently passed heavy sentences on moonshiners appearing in his court. A program was given at the Grange meeting by the lecturer, Mrs. W.W. Harris. Refreshments were served. 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