Historic Days will expand The Dalles Chronicle August 29, 2003 Bridge and dam, pep band events slated Oct. 3-5 Two major new celebrations are being incorporated into this year’s Historic The Dalles Days celebration, which is being expanded into three days of activities in early October. Officials from across both Oregon and Washington are expected Saturday, Oct. 4, for a 50th anniversary celebration of The Dalles Bridge, and the first concrete poured at The Dalles Dam, together with a road run and antique car rally. Later that same morning, pep bands from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University will join bands from both The Dalles and Wahtonka high schools in a musical kick-off for the annual United Way fundraising campaign. There will be free public tours by The LINK, museum open houses and guest speakers, Lewis & Clark presentations at Rock Fort, a performance by the Cascade Singers, family picnic at Fort Dalles Museum, historic talk at Pulpit Rock, and dozens of other events stretching from Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5. A schedule of events will be produced in early September, but in the meantime organizers for both the United Way kickoff campaign and 50th anniversary celebrations are spreading the word about these activities — and inviting public participation. Bridge & Dam Anniversary The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon Department of Transportation, Washington Department of Transportation, and the Historic The Dalles Days Committee, is looking for the names and addresses of anyone who worked on the construction of The Dalles Bridge and Dam projects. The anniversary celebration on Oct. 4 will include The Dam Bridge Fun Run and a rededication of the bridge, complete with new plaque dedications, antique cars and marching bands. “The committee is searching for the names and addresses of individuals who participated in the construction to send them special invitations,” said Dan Knoll of Oregon Department of Transportation. “Their work and dedication has meant a lot to our economy and we want to show them our appreciation once again.” If you or anyone you know participated in these two monumental projects that means so much to the economy of the Pacific Northwest, please contact The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 296-2231, ext. 23. United Way Kick-off Pep bands from both the University of Oregon and Oregon State University will join local student musicians to help launch the annual United Way fundraising campaign, which extends through the rest of the year. This event will take place along Fifth Street adjacent to the Wasco County Courthouse, immediately following the 50th anniversary Bridge & Dam celebrations. Bleachers will be set up for the bands and spectators, and there will be refreshments with freewill offerings invited. “It’s a tailgate party,” suggests John Dallum, president of the United Way board. United Way is a coordinated fundraising campaign for human service organizations and agencies throughout the community. The fall campaign is its major annual fundraiser, with donations invited either directly or through payroll deductions. “The University of Oregon and Oregon State University have both agreed to participate,” Dallum said. “I think it’ll be a lot of fun — college pep bands in the middle of football season are always fun.” 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Enter for your chance to IM with Bon Jovi, Seal, Bow Wow, or Mary J Blige using MSN Messenger http://entertainment.msn.com/imastar

Surnames: Zimmerman, McColley, Watts, Hooker Doris Irene McColley Zimmerman, 75, died August 21, 2003, at the Hood River (Oregon) Hospital. She was born September 11, 1927, in Glencove, Washington and graduated as Valedictorian of Vaughn High School. She then attended Washington State College in Pullman, graduating with a degree in elementary education, with a Major in music and minor in history. She began her teaching career in the early 1950s in Bickleton (Washington), then Moved to White Salmon (Washington) Valley School District. On August 17, 1952, she married Thomas A. Zimmerman of White Salmon, where the Couple lived for most of their married life. She retired in 1982 after 30 years Of teaching, most of which were spent teaching junior high English and girls PE, And coaching junior high girls athletics. She was one of the first female Referees for high school boys' basketball. During her lifetime, she was extremely active in many Masonic organizations. She is survived by two daughters, Helen Watts, Bend (Oregon), and Edie Hooker, Seattle (Washington); a brother, Roy McColley, Iowa; and four grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, August 28, at White Salmon United Methodist Church. A second service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda, Portland. Remembrances may be made to the White Salmon United Methodist Church, the Estarl Scholarship Fund, Rose City Park United Methodist Church, or to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 1685 Branham Lane, Suite 227, San Jose, California 95118. Gardner Funeral Home's Columbia River Crematory in White Salmon is in charge of Arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle August 27, 2003. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and enjoy automatic e-mail virus protection. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

Crash Claims Hood River Pilot Hood River (AP) a 45-year-old Hood River (Oregon) man died after his powered Glider crashed during takeoff at the region's airport. The man was identified As John Richmond, said Gary Tiffany, a detective at the Hood River County Sheriff's office. Officials at the sheriff's office said the glider reached an Altitude of about 150 feet before crashing into an orchard. Richmond was a Proficient pilot and flew the glider, which he housed at the airport, almost Daily, said Zi Shahzada, a mechanic at the airport. A powered glider is Equipped with a small engine that generates enough speed for liftoff. A small Propeller carries it to a few thousand feet. Federal Aviation Administration Officials are investigating the crash. The Dalles Chronicle July 30, 2003. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Enter for your chance to IM with Bon Jovi, Seal, Bow Wow, or Mary J Blige using MSN Messenger http://entertainment.msn.com/imastar

Surnames: Sterling, Shepherd, Lewis, Straub, Jones, Pacheco Janice Mae Sterling, 69, a resident of The Dalles, died at the local hospital On Sunday, August 24, 2003. She was born July 13, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, the youngest of 13 children with her twin sister to James Rodney and Gladys M. (Shepherd) Lewis. She grew up in Lima And married Charles Lee Sterling on August 31, 1952, in Auburn, Indiana. In 1956, she married Oliver Robert Straub in Buffalo, New York and they moved To the Los Angeles (California) area and then to Parkdale (Oregon) in 1967. Janice worked at Diamond Fruit in Parkdale for many years. She also worked at Hood River Care Center until poor health led to early retirement. After her Retirement, she lived with her son Chuck and his family in Dee (Oregon). In the Late 90's, she moved to Akron, Indiana to be near her son, Marion, and his Family and in 2001, moved to The Dalles to be near her daughter, Jacqueline, And her family. She enjoyed crocheting, computers, her faith and especially her family. Janice is survived by her children, Chuck and Sharon Sterling and their Children, Chris, Samantha and Cody; Bonanza; her son and his family, Marion and Gaby Sterling and their son, Patrick Graham, Akron, Indiana; her daughter and Her family, Jacqueline Jones and Guillermo Pacheco and Jacqueline's sons, Jay And Adam and one great-grandchild, Isaac Jones, The Dalles. At her request, there will be no services held. Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 7420 SW Bridgeport Road, #200, Tualatin, Oregon 97224-7711. The Dalles Chronicle August 26, 2003. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Monday, December 29, 1890, Front page MORE VICTIMS OF POISONING Another Eugene (Oregon) Family Striken Down With a Mysterious Complaint Eugene, Dec. 27 - Several parties in this city have recently been the victims of accidental poisoning, supposed to have been from eating head cheese. Yesterday the family of J.H. Wilkinson were all reported in a dangerous condition, and today it is learned that Joel Ware, formerly county clerk, and his entire family are sick with the same symptoms. They ate some meat of the same kind and from the same market as that which was supposed to have poisoned the other family. The symptoms are peculiar. Some of the victims have been prostrate for two days and are yet scarcely able to rise in bed. The physicians seem to be unable to tell what the poison is. LOCAL BREVITIES page three Miss Gertrude French went to Portland this morning for an extended visit. Mr. Anderson will ship a double decked car-load of sheep to Portland to-night. Mr. Deerhake the man who shot himself last week is in a very precarious condition. He may pull through, but the chances are all against him. Honorable Hiram Dustin, of Goldendale, Klickitat county's (Washington) prosecuting attorney, was a passenger on Hood's stage for home this morning. Wood Bros. have a couple of dressed hogs hanging in front of their shop which weigh respectively 570 and 590 pounds. We have seen bigger hogs, but never any that weighed more. The many friends of Honorable E.L. Smith will be pained to learn that he has gradually grown worse until there is little hope of his recovery. He was removed to the hospital Saturday, and is now under treatment by Dr. Henry Jones of Portland. Mr. Aaron Frazier, superintendent of the public school at Dufur (Oregon), is in the city. The school has made wonderful progress under his efficient management until it ranks now second to no school in the state outside of the larger cities. School will commence again Monday, and the form will open with about ninety pupils. Dufur is proud of her public school, and justly so. Mr. John Stoddard manager and member of the Oregon Lumber Co., of Hood River (Oregon), and Grant Giddes, bookkeeper for the same firm came up on this morning's passenger. The company is having some litigation with Mr. John Parker concerning water rights and right-of-way, and Mr. Stoddard is perpetuating testimony. The reservoir for the new water system is to be located near the old pest house in the pines. This will give it ample fall to supply under good pressure all the houses on the bluff and the needs of the city until it has multiplied in population several times. The water will be taken into the pipes near Mesplies' place on Mill creek, and it looks now as though the new system would be in operation early in the spring. Mr. Frank Pike of Moro (Oregon) is in the city. Mr. C.G. Roberts took his daughters Maggie and Lottie to Pendleton (Oregon) this morning, to attend school there. Recorder Knaggs furnished six tramps with a job of improving the city streets this morning. Knaggs is the most generous man in this line that we know of, as he can furnish an unlimited amount of work on the same terms. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Drew who arrived here from Quebec (Canada) one week ago, were of course much surprised to find the hills covered with green grass and the thermometer in the fifties, as there was two feet of snow at their home when they left, and the thermometer standing at 20 below. They left this morning to visit their daughter Mrs. D.E. Gilman in Gilliam county. Hotel Arrivals for the Past Twenty-four Hours page three Umatilla House C. Hodge, Prineville H. Anderson, Albina W.J. Garson, Albina David Burke, Portland H. Dustin, Goldendale (Washington) C. Meek, City George Goding, Telson A. Stroble, Telson Arthur Coffin, Arlington Samuel Tucker, Albina H. Anderson, City J.P. Ford, East Portland H.S. Wilson, Arlington W.H. Moore, City C.W. Bryan, City C.F. Overbaugh, Portland J.A. Anderson, Victoria B.C. Sohn Stoddard, Hood River C. JOhnson & wife, Dayville John Rummel EXTREME LOW WATER page three The CORVALLIS TIMES (Oregon) rises with this remark: The Willamette river is lower than ever before known at this season of the year. Yesterday Max Friendly's logging outfit consisting of a wagon and three yoke of oxen forded it about a mile and a half above this city and the driver didn't get a drop of water on himself. The like has never been known in December. DIED In this city, Dec. 29th the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Stone. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1890, at Portland infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Johns. In this city Sunday Dec. 29th, Edward Angel, aged about 23 years. The funeral took place this afternoon at Eight mile. Mr. Angel came here recently to assist in caring for members of his family who were sick with Typhoid fever. As they recovered he was stricken down, and passed away a victim of that disease. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." 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The Dalles Chronicle August 17, 2003 Researched and compiled by Craig Coleman. 40 Years Ago, August 17, 1963 A queen and two princesses began their real roles in typical Western style at the Wasco County Fair Friday night. Their selection in the arena before a packed grandstand climaxed a series of exhibition maneuvers, each of 10 contestants appearing on her horse in colorful riding costume. Lee Gayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gayer of The Dalles, won the judges' nod and will appear with her two princesses Mona Nye and Kathy Duvall of The Dalles, today and Sunday, the final day of the fair. Joan Rankin, a teaching missionary in Teheran, Iran, will speak to the Gateway Presbyterian senior High fellowship at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Torgerson, 610 E. 20th Street and to the church's Women's Association Wednesday at 8 p.m. Miss Rankin teaches at the Community School for English-speaking children in Teheran with classes from nursery through high school. 60 Years Ago, August 17, 1943 The teacher shortage that threatens to curtail the operation of schools in many parts of the state, thus far gives no indication of reaching serious proportions in The Dalles and Wasco County. This was the report today from Paul R. McCulloch and Frank Brumbaugh, city and county school superintendents, respectively. But one vacancy remains in The Dalles schools, of 16 that developed at the close of the last school year. Because The Dalles has been selected as the Eagles' state convention city in the spring of 1944, the president-elect will pay his first official visit of the current year to The Dalles Aerie No. 2126 F.O.E. tonight. Accompanying him will be Arthur Bains of Portland, district supervisor. 80 Years Ago, August 17, 1923 Saved from severe injuries, if not death, J.F. Stillwell of The Dalles probably owes his life to a telephone pole. As it was, he received not a scratch when his automobile crashed through the wooden railing of the approach to the Columbia River highway bridge over Hood River (Oregon) Monday and plunged down 20 feet. Something went wrong with the steering gear, it is believed. The car was prevented from turning completely over when the rear end caught on the telephone pole. Half a mountainside, facing The Dalles on the west, is involved in a suit for the foreclosure of a mortgage and sale of the land by the sheriff, in satisfaction of a promissory note. Papers in connection with the suit were filed in the circuit court here this morning by Francis V. Galloway for Emma Carlson. 100 Years Ago, August 17, 1903 Saturday's Journal contains a very good picture of Miss Melissa Hill, of this city, who has been appointed professor of English at McMinnville (Oregon) college. The Dalles is proud of Miss Hill, who is a graduate of our high school and has made the most of her opportunities and fitted herself to such a responsible position. Last night, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell surprised their relatives by making their appearance after the 9 o'clock train, having left Dawson City (Alaska) two weeks ago today. Five years ago April 13, during the excitement over the Klondike, Mr. and Mrs. Michell left their farm near Goldendale (Washington) and started for the gold fields. They took the Ashcroft trail through British Columbia and were five months in reaching Skagway. Don't attempt to ask the editor to write up or rebuke every evil in the town or community. But when once convinced that such duties need attending to, write an article for your paper and sign your name to it for publication. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental

The Dalles Chronicle August 10, 2003 Compiled by Craig Coleman. 20 Years Ago, August 10, 1983 A leading church official from South Africa will conduct a press conference in The Dalles today. His topics are expected to include problems in South Africa, where he has been a severe critic of the government. He is the Ft. Rev. Desmond Tutu, who is the secretary general for the South African Churches, an ecumenical organization. Tutu is the guest of the Rt. Rev. Rustin R. Kimsey, bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon, Episcopal Church. Tutu has just returned from the World Council of Churches meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). Vandalism and minor thefts continued to plague local resident this week. Mrs. Lurila Coslon, 215 W. Ninth Street, reported that her car had been prowled Thursday night or early Friday morning and about $2 worth of postage stamps and 12 books of trading stamps were taken. Luggage in the rear of the station wagon was rummaged through and upset, but nothing else was missing, she said. Members of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a recent no-host steak fry and potluck dinner at the boathouses of Dr. Ray Koch and Jim Barnhouse. The evening was spent swimming, boat riding and dancing later at the clubhouse. 60 Years Ago, August 10, 1943 Jack Routledge, wrestling promoter, now ill at the Eastern Oregon state hospital in The Dalles, it was stated today by Alf Wernmark, has arranged for a wrestling match at the civic auditorium the evening of Tuesday, August 17, featuring Maurice ("The Angel") Tillet, declared to be the "ugliest man in the world." First large shipments of cantaloupes from The Dalles were reported in Portland yesterday. The report said that there had been but a few small direct shipments of cantaloupes from The Dalles previous to yesterday. Sales were said to be $3.75. California stock is being held at unchanged prices. 100 Years Ago, August 10, 1903 While out to Wagonblast's farm, about three miles from town last evening, John Conroy, the 17-year-old son of S.P. Conroy, was thrown from his horse into a ditch and sustained a fracture of the collar bone and a cut on the right knee, the horse falling on him. He was brought home and Dr. Logan reduced the fracture. The young man, however, doesn't think it much fun to be done up in casts in this kind of weather. A good yield of good wheat is reported harvested at the Sigman place this side of Dufur (Oregon), where the crop averaged 53 and two-thirds to the acre. Balch's crop will go forty to the acre and most crops are all right out that way and of good quality says W.B. Kurtz, who has just returned from Dufur. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

The Dalles Chronicle August 3, 2003 (Text Only) A pair of sharp-eyed historians identified last week's puzzler, as a predecessor to St. Peter's Catholic Church. This 30 by 70 foot building, constructed in 1861, sat just east of the present day St. Peter's Landmark at Third and Lincoln streets. After construction was completed on the latter in 1898, the wooden building was razed, and the lumber barged to Stevenson, Washington for use in constructing a house. The first Catholic mission was established on May 16, 1848 near the present site of Columbia Basin Nursing Home by the Reverend L. Rousseau. That log building was destroyed by fire in 1855, and was replaced by a small chapel until the building above [constructed 1861] could be completed. For information regarding the photo, contact: Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603, rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com or fax: 541-298-1365. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Enter for your chance to IM with Bon Jovi, Seal, Bow Wow, or Mary J Blige using MSN Messenger http://entertainment.msn.com/imastar

The Dalles Chronicle August 3, 2003 Research and compiled by Craig Coleman 20 Years Ago, August 3, 1983 Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh has been given until Thursday to submit rebuttal against deportation. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco (California) had granted an extension from July 15 to a point 14 days beyond the date when the appeals court decided on Rashneesh's request for a preliminary injunction. Jeffrey Noles, a Portland attorney representing Rajneesh, said the preliminary injunction request was denied July 21, meaning that 14 additional days could bring the deadline to Thursday. The Schultens Motors Columbia Gorge Hustlers captured the Area 1 championship in style on July 31 as they crushed Baker (Oregon) 23-5 at Bob White Field (The Dalles). The win also assured the Hustlers a home site in the opening round of the state playoffs, which begin today. Four boys from Wasco County have been selected to attend the Oregon Youth Range Camp which will be held at the Lake Creek Guard Station in Grant County August 6-11, according to John K. Frizell, County Extension Agent. They are Mick Shough, Tygh Valley; Earl McAllister, Dufur; Jim Powell, The Dalles; and David Helseth, Mosier. 60 Years Ago, August 4, 1943 The city police yesterday recovered a 1941 Ford coach bearing New York license F-3030, upon being informed by a passerby that the care was parked at 14th and Union streets. The car, registered to Lieutenant Colonel Clarence J. Douglas, of Camp Abbot, apparently had been driven from Bend (Oregon) to The Dalles by the supposed thief. The lieutenant colonel was notified, and the car placed in storage at a local wrecking company's lot. Miss Connie Smith, 1943 graduate of The Dalles High School, was awarded a scholarship at Forest Grove (Oregon), according to a communication received from the university office. Her prominence in journalism and in dramatics in high school days helped to prompt the choice. 80 Years Ago, August 3, 1923 The entire world mourned the passing of President Warren G. Harding today. Flags were flown at half mast in every civilized country on the globe, while messages of condolences were sent by diplomats, kings and dignitaries to the bereaved widow. Throughout the world, wherever the news was flashed, persons of high and low rank joined in common expressions of regret. Five or six more old stoves are needed at the city auto tourist camp for the accommodation of visitors, Superintendent Harry Hall said this morning. Any person having an old stove that can be spared is asked by Hall to telephone to him at the auto park, or get in touch with the city recorder. 100 Years Ago, August 3, 1903 To recover from a broken neck and to drown in six inches of water was the fate of J.M. Deacon, one of the quaint characters of Slocan, who has cashed his chips for the last time. Deacon was 63 years-old. Fifteen years ago he fell off a building and broke his neck. He was one of two men in the world who ever lived after sustaining a broken neck. And yet, though able to boast of this remarkable escape from death, Deacon drowned in less than six inches of water in a ditch near Bear Lake, Slocan. Quite a flurry has been created among the musical people of The Dalles by the sale at Parkins, Grimes & Co. of fine pianos. An immense collection of superb pianos and organs are going at prices heretofore unheard of. It will pay anyone who is without an instrument or having an instrument they wish to turn in on a new one, to take advantage of these low prices. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Help protect your PC: Get a free online virus scan at McAfee.com. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

The Dalles Chronicle July 27, 2003 (Text Only) No one managed to identify last week's stumper which is the cabin of Edward Crate, who gave his name to Crate's Point. Located west of Chenowith Creek and built in 1850, it lasted nearly a century when it burned in a grass fire that spread from nearby railroad right of way. Crate, a French Canadian with voyageur skills, had a boat he bought from the Hudson's Bay Company, and took emigrants down the Columbia (river) and up the Willamette (river) to Oregon City. He also had the contract to transport soldiers from Ft. Vancouver (Washington) to The Dalles in 1852 when the army was building Ft. Dalles. He and his wife had 14 children. And the photo of the rescue at Celilo drew a gracious letter from Monica Wheeler, daughter of Robert Wheeler: "The picture which appeared in LIFE magazine was not taken by my father. He lent his light meter to a man standing next to him, whose name I did not know, the man sent his entire camera full of undeveloped film to LIFE, where it was developed and chosen as picture of the week." She also mentioned the picture we ran was taken by her father on his 42nd birthday and that he founded Wheeler Communications, not "Electronics." For more information regarding these photos, contact:Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603; rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com or fax: 541-298-1365. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Enter for your chance to IM with Bon Jovi, Seal, Bow Wow, or Mary J Blige using MSN Messenger http://entertainment.msn.com/imastar

The Dalles Chronicle, July 27, 2003. Researched and assembled by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, July 27, 1983 Maurices, a family owned Mid-west based firm that features fashion clothing, will open its store doors in The Dalles with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday. The store manager is Karen Gorham, a 22-year-old graduate of Oregon State University. The Dalles Swim Team won the Pendleton (Oregon) Invitational Swim meet for the fourth consecutive year last weekend, defeating second place and host team by 50 1/2 points. Kari Compton led the way for The Dalles, winning all five events that she entered. She was competing in the 8-and-under girls division. Right behind her was Earl Morris with four wins. 40 Years Ago, July 27, 1963 Carl M. Williams, district maintenance superintendent, is being promoted to assistant division engineer for the state highway department in Roseburg (Oregon). Forrest Cooper, state highway engineers, announced the appointment. The new position will involve responsibility for assisting in direction of all engineering and maintenance functions for Southwestern Oregon. Rob Swingle of The Dalles battled his way into the finals of the Oregon Coast Golf Tournament Friday despite offshore winds. He defeated Leighton Tuttle of Portland, 1-up and today faced Tom Bearman of Wilipa Harbor, Washington in the 36 hole finals at Astoria (Oregon). Diana Hillis, a Dalles teenager, defeated Cathy Poulton of Riverwood 2-1 to win the sixth flight championship of the PNGA Junior Girls Golf Championships at Portland Golf Club Friday. 60 Years Ago, July 27, 1943 Fire at 5:49 p.m. yesterday on the roof of the one-story dwelling at 219 W. 14th Street, did $1 damage to the shingles. Before the firemen left new shingles had been nailed on to replace the burned roof covering. The house is occupied by Paul Frye. The fire was caused by a spark from the flue falling on the shingles which bore an accumulation of dry moss and dry seeds from a nearby tree. About 60 members of the Townsend Club No. 1 gathered Sunday to attend the annual potluck and afternoon program, held this year at Union Street park. After the meeting was called to order by the president, Walter Ryan, J.L. Johns gave the invocation. The program included a humorous reading by Mrs. E.E. Van Nuys, solo by Mrs. Burg, accordion selections by Paul Richau, and the speaker of the day, F. Manley Goldsberry. Mr. Goldsberry, who was appointed by Dr. F. E. Townsend as a representative of the bureau out of Washington, D.C., brought his audience first hand information about the plan. 80 Years Ago, July 27, 1923 Fire this afternoon destroyed the building used by The Dalles Shope Brick company, completely gutting the place with probably several thousands of dollars loss. Little insurance the Shope Brick machinery and practically none was carried on the old bottling works machinery stored in the building. The Dalles Shope Brick company has been using the building for the past year for construction purposes. It is owned by E.E. and E. W. Phetteplace. Jubilant over the experiences of their trip, and with a fund of information that will be used by the horticultural and agricultural bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, the annual survey party of that organization returned to The Dalles yesterday. In the party were W.S. Nelson and W.A. Johnston, representing the Chamber of Commerce; C.L. Hazen, county fruit inspector; and Dr. G.E. Sanders, representing the cherry growers of the district. 100 Years Ago, July 27, 1903 Shaniko (Oregon) is a hot bed of discontent just now. The atmosphere reeks gigantic bunches of it, an all because the woolbuyers of that section will not ship their purchases over the lines of O.R. & N. and permit that corporation to route the wool to its destination over Union Pacific. Because of this no wool is being moved out of Shaniko, where there are 60,000 bales awaiting transportation. George Abbott, the wool buyer who had his leg amputated at the hospital about a month ago, is now able to be about the building on crutches and will soon leave the hospital. We understand that Miss Bessie Snipes, the Dalles queen of the Woolmen's carnival, ranked third as regard the number of votes received and was presented with a handsome watch. Miss Snipes is now visiting friends in Portland. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

The Dalles Chronicle August 24, 2003 Researched and compiled by Craig Coleman. 40 Years Ago, August 24, 1963 Sheriff Ernie Mosier will remain on duty to "cover" for newly appointed Sheriff Sterling Trent until the latter returns from vacation, the Wasco County Court said Friday afternoon. Trent, whose appointment was announced yesterday, is scheduled to take the oath of office Wednesday, September 11, a regular County Court meeting day. The bag and possession limits on chukar and Hungarian partridges are increased this year. There's a good reason. More birds, Paul Ebert, game agent in the Mid-Columbia area, recorded the increase in the Wasco and Sherman units in the spring trend count taken in February, March and April, and during the production inventory the last week of July and the first week of August. 60 Years Ago, August 24, 1943 William Stevens said all he wanted was a striped bass. Instead, he hooked a blonde swimming with her boyfriend - an army sergeant who didn't like it. Both men were charged with disturbing the peace, but were released - after Stevens was warned to watch where he tosses his hooks hereafter. Staff Sergeant Charles F. Reese, who is stationed at Hammer Field near Fresno (California) with a bomber squadron, is in The Dalles visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Reese. He arrived in The Dalles by bus, having come by plane from California to Portland in three hours. Sergeant Reese has been in the service three years, having enlisted before finishing high school. 80 Years Ago, August 24, 1923 The famous Whitney boys' chorus of the Willamette valley will give an open-air concert tomorrow evening, beginning at 8 o'clock in Union Street park. The chorus, which is singing at Hood River (Oregon) tonight, will be represented by 150 of its best singers, one of whom is said to have the second highest trained boy's voice in the United States. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (U.P.I.) - The city hall cat engaged in a death struggle with a large rat atop the council table, according to the janitor, but the cat decided that she didn't want to carry the thing that far and deserted the battle room. The rat ran her out of the room, down the stairs into the street. The cat hasn't come back. 100 Years Ago, August 24, 1903 The weather has been so beautiful and the days so rare for this time of the year that Mr. Lake thought it was June and has been dishing out marriage licenses lavishly. Saturday he gave his consent for W.L. Smith and E.F. Ward, of Kingsley (Oregon), to become one, and this morning was as accommodating to Gabriel Hardison and Mrs. Ruth Dickerson, of Lyle (Washington), and J.M. O'Brien and Helen Strachan, of Dufur (Oregon). If the weather permits next Sunday, John Leland Henderson, the well-known attorney of Hood River will give an exhibition of his expert swimming, making the trip from this city to Hood River, a distance of twenty two miles. Mr. Henderson is 52 years old and is the champion swimmer of these parts. "I'm glad I'm livin" was the sentiment which Judge G.C. Blakeley expressed when he met his friends this afternoon as he stepped off the train. This was not an unusual sentiment for the Judge, who always makes the most of life; but considering the fact that he was aboard the Elkes' train which was wrecked near Chehalis (Washington) Saturday. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. If you wish to reply to this message, please click on the link below to do so. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//nZB.2ACE/195.2 Message Board Post: Thanks to all that sent me a reply and other valuable information!!!! Now, does anyone know where I might find an obituary for Walter or his wife Eleanor Catherine Moser? She died in March of 1989. They used to live in Dee and Hood River, both in Hood River County. I understand that they're first two children were boys and both died very young. Is there a link somewhere that is available for cemetery transcriptions? As you can see, answers always lead to more questions. Thanks in advance!!!!

Oregon Death Records Name: Rice, Walter H County: Hood River Death Date: 25 Feb 1975 Certificate: 75-02095 Spouse: Eleanor Birth Date: - Apr 1891 Patty in Ca.

1930 Hood River, Hood River county, Oregon North Precinct District 7 family 178 RICE, Walter H. head age 36 Owns home married at age 25 born Missouri, father born U.S. mother born U.S. laborer for contractor --- Eleanor C wife 32 married at age 18 born Idaho, father born North Carolina --- LeRoy son 8 born Oregon father born Missouri, mother born Idaho ----Eleanor Catherine daughter 5 born Oregon father born Missouri, mother born Idaho ----Betty Jean daughter 36 3 5/12 born Oregon, father born Missouri, mother born Idaho

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rice Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/195.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you. Absent a Hood River connection, I was going to move your message to the Rice surname board -- glad I asked! Beth Hood River County Board Admin

Just a reminder that when replying to a message that originates on the Hood River Message Board you should click on the link provided to make your response. Otherwise, your response goes only to mailing list members, and the board poster most likely will not see your answer because most times they aren't subscribed to the mailing list. You can identify a gatewayed message because it will have a heading similar to this: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: xxxxx, xxxxx, xxxxx, xxxxx >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xxxxxxxxxxx.x > >Message Board Post: Thanks, Beth Johnston Hood River List Admin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. If you wish to reply to this message, please click on the link below. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//nZB.2ACE/195.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, according to his SSDI, he died there, in Hood River, Oregon in 1975.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rice Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/195.1 Message Board Post: Could you tell us what his connection with Hood River Co., Oregon is, please?