Surnames: Leigh, DeGraff, Wilson, Griffin, Clark Joseph "Joe" D. Leigh, 77, a resident of Dufur (Oregon), died at a local care center in The Dalles, on Monday, June 16, 2003. He was born April 12, 1926, in Everett, Washington, the oldest of five children To Clarence and Jennie (DeGraff) Leigh. He grew up in Gold Bar, Washington until moving with his family to The Dalles in 1940. He later lived in Hood River, Mosier and settled in Dufur in the early 1980's. He worked on the railroad as a section hand, starting at age fifteen, until his Retirement on November 30, 1987. He liked being with family and doing outside Activities. He is survived by four sons, Gene and wife, Linda Leigh of Gresham (Oregon); Don Leigh and Ron Leigh and wife, Sabine, all of Mosier (Oregon) and Marvin Leigh and wife, Jeannie, of The Dalles; sisters, Violet Wilson and Dorothy Griffin of The Dalles and Betty Clark of Dufur, 9 grandchildren, 3 great- Grandchildren; devoted friend, Chester Pratt and several nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Ben, in May 2003. Viewing visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 and 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday. Graveside services will be held at The Dalles IOOF Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Remembrances may be made to the Dufur Ambulance Fund c/o City of Dufur, P.O. Box 145, Dufur, Oregon 97021. The Dalles Chronicle June 18, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through the Chronicle's Files June 22, 2003 researched and compiled each week by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, June 22, 1983 New Judson Baptist College President Dr. Roger Crabbs Tuesday laid out a plan that he and his management team hope will make The Dlles "one of the educational centers of the Northwest>" The management team, which includes Crabbs, presidential academic administrator Dr. Neil Roth, presidential fiscal administrator Rudolph Resnick and development consultant Larson Ross, presented a five year development plan at a press conference. Members of the Jackson Engine Company, No. 1, made a strong showing at the Milwaukie (Oregon) Daze Firemen's Muster last weekend. The company also took some new equipment - a 1918 Americn LaFrance fire truck that had been purchased by city fireman Charles Norris for use by the muster club. The truck won two trophies its first time out and the team took firsts in two categories. The Northwest Open Masters Decathlon will be held July 8-9 at the Wahtonka (The Dalles) High School track. The meet is being hosted by Wahtonka football and girls track and field coach Buck Gent, who is a nationally ranked age group decathelete. 40 Years Ago, June 22, 1963 A panel from which the jury will be chosen for the first degree murder trial of Jake G. Goss will report Monday in Wasco County Circuit Court, Judge Edward H. Howell of Canyon City (Oregon) presiding. The charges were brought against the 66-year-old in Sherman County on May 4 as the result of the death April 14 of Frank Edward Finnegan, 43. Finnegan died in a bunkhouse at the Fred Dormaier ranch, east of Wasco (Oregon) where both men were employed. County Weed Control Officer Grant Mead attacked poison oak areas at three public stair and walkways from the lower to higher levels of town recently in an effort to eliminate the hazard in the city. C. Dean Smith, city manager reports. Amitrol-T was used at the Harrison Street trail, the stairway leading up the Fourth Street grade and at the Washington Street-Scenic Drive trail. 60 Years Ago, June 22, 1943 The Dalles war price and rationing board last night revoked the right of a Clair Brace, a minor, to get any more gasoline for the duration of the war as a result of promiscuous motoring in a car bearing an "A" sticker, the gasoline for which was obtained, it was stated on coupons illegally used. These coupons, board members said today, were taken by the son of a service station operator from his father's stack of used ration coupons, then used by Brace, and it is alleged, other youths who spent much of their time driving hundreds, perhaps thousands of miles with gasoline this illegally obtained, in defiance of all war restrictions on the use of gasoline. 80 Years Ago, June 22, 1923 Friends received word here today that Richard P. Strahl, a graduate of the class of 1916 at The Dalles High Schhol, was graduated from the college of denistry at North Pacific college in June and successfully passed the Oregon State Board examinations. Additional bee licenses were taken out at the office of the county clerk yesterday and include the following apiarists: W.H. Reams, E.C. Beck, E.F. Sharp, G.R. Walton, E.C. Malloy, J. Kaser, D. Cochran and B.H. Hayes. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

History Mystery Photo The Dalles Chronicle June 22, 2003 page A10 With the news earlier in the week about the wind-driven collapse of the 100-year-old Klondike School, we thought most people would guess last week's mystery photo. Instead, only Doris Fleck and Gordon Hilderbrand knew that it was a picture of the Klondike School student body for the 1907-08 school year. Mr. Hilderbrand was kind enough to send along a photocopy from a Serman County Historical Society publication which reporduced the phot and identified most of the students: Back row left to right: "Elner Helyer, Thelma Anson, John Mattias, Teacher Miss Banmber, unknown, unknown, unknown. Middle row......Sylvia girl, Ross Hilderbrand with left hand on desk and Andy Walter with right hand on desk." The publication also said this about the school: "Klondike School was built of brick obtained in Goldendale, Washington by George Hilderbrand who lived nearby. It is the only brick country school in the county and was ready for use in 1907 and last used in 1932." We were sorry to see a part of Sherman County's history topple -- perhaps it passed the torch of landmark to the slowly turning blades of the nearby wind farm. Photo information, contact Rodger Nichols at 541-506-4603, fax: 541-298-1365 or e-mail rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com 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 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files June 8, 2003 researched and assembled by Elroy King 20 Year Ago, June 8, 1983 The Antelope City Council, heavily dominated by followers of Rajneshee unanimously passed an ordinance "setting aside city property for relaxation and recreation without wearing clothing." The public nudity ordinance proposed by council member Ma Deva Parmita and passed Tuesday night, states that "the people of Antelope believe that the human body is beautiful" and that residents "wish to regain their innocence and get in touch with themselves and nature and learn to accept themselves totally as they are." The Schultens Motors Columbia Gorge Hustlers found themselves in a wild game last night as they defeated David Douglas 25-22 in American Legion action. The Hustlers, who officially became the Ray Schultens Motors Hustlers yesterday, played a game of tu-of-war with Douglas before finally shutting down their hosts in the last three innings and taking the victory.There were 47 runs, 32 base hits and 11 errors in the game and every starting Hustler had at least on RBI, with Max Clizer leading the way in that department with seven. 40 Years Ago, June 8, 1963 Cara Linn Wheeler, who was graduated this week from The Dalles High School, received a scholarship award this week from the Ford Foundation to study ballet at the San Francisco Ballet School for eight weeks this summer, beginning July 8. She will be taking instruction from Harold and Lew Christensen, brothers of William Christensen, head of the University of Utah ballet department in which Cara Linn will enroll this September. Dave Schreiber of Maupin (Oregon) has received a $3,000 half time research assistantship at Washington State University, PUllman (Washington), in agricultural engineering starting in September. Schreiber will work toward his master's degree while at WSU, where his special field of study will be soils and water. Jim Peterson's Chenowith Bulldogs (The Dalles) had a near perfect season this year with a 9-1 record, the loss being to the junior high school eighth graders. With that team, however, Chenowith won four out of five games. The Chenowith sluggers scored 51 runs on 43 hits to 28 runs and 26 hits by the opponents. 60 Years Ago, June 8, 1943 Marvin L. Markman of The Dalles and Wesley R. Ross of Wamic (Oregon) received B.S. degrees in engineering at the commencement exercises held May 29 at Oregon State College. Melvin A. Look of The Dalles received a B.S. in agriculture and Miss E. Ruth received a B.S. in secretarial science. Roy Darnielle of Gresham (Oregon), brother of Willis Darnielle of this city, is in The Dalles today in connection with his purchase of the D.S. Doyle grain and stock farm on Eight Mile Creek. The ranch already produces wheat, cherries, cows and hots and Darnielle states he intends to improve it further. Miss Margaret McDermid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McDermid of Wasco (Oregon) was graduated on Friday from the Oregon College of Education at Monmouth (Oregon). She received the degree of bachelor of science in elementary education and has signed a contract to teach next year at Oswego (Oregon). 80 Years Ago, June 8, 1923 Roscoe Krier and Griffith Williams started at 4 o'clock this morning on a bicycle trip to Portland. The boys were to make the city in two days time, reaching Cascade Locks tonight where they will make camp. A telephone call from Hood River about the middle of the morning assured their parents here that they were having a fine outing and keeping with the schedule. When in Portland they will visit at the home of Griffith's grandmother, Mrs. John Goss, and enjoy the Rose Festival. Four of the best golfers in the Pacific Northwest, Rudolph Wilhelm, Russell Smith, Walter Nash and Bill Handley, will play exhibition matches at The Dalles Country Club Sunday afternoon, as a result of arrangements made by local directors of the club. 100 Years Ago, JUne 8, 1903 A serious accident happened to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunter last week at Mosier (Oregon). They had filled a beer keg with unslaked lime and afterwards poured in water when an explosion occurred and they both almost completely lost their eyesight. They were taken to Portland yesterday to ascertain whether or not anything can be done for them. Homer Angell, of whose record Dallesites are proud, returned this morning from New York, where he has just finished his course at Columbia college and received the degree of LL.B. {Bachelor of Laws}. As yet his plans for the future are not yet formulated. He expects, however, to wait until fall before entering his profession and will no doubt spend the summer on a surveying trip. 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 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Surnames: Bond, House, Worthen, Mabrey, Smith, Carter Sharon Kay "Penny" House Bond, 62, a resident of The Dalles, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at a local hospital. She was born September 15, 1940 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the youngest of Three children to Harry A. and Mary (Worthen) House. In 1943 her family moved To Hood River (Oregon), where she grew up attending local schools. She was in The class of 1958 at Wy'East High School. On September 28, 1956 she married Burl Bond, Jr., and they made their home in Hood River for a number of years before moving to The Dalles in the late 1950's. She was a homemaker and loved maintaining her home and cooking. Early in her Adult life she taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School classes. Active in her community, she served as a 4-H leader and as the official Scorekeeper for the Western Little League in addition to serving with the Chenowith Roller Skating program and working as the statistician and Scorekeeper for her husband's Babe Ruth ball team. For the past six years she had been the official scorekeeper for the Oregon High School State/Metro baseball series held in The Dalles each June. She loved animals, especially dogs. She had been active in animal concerns, For many years serving as the treasurer for Mid-Columbia Animal Friends spay And neuter fund. In more recent years she and her husband provided a foster home for Home At Last Animal Friends. She had been a member of the Rowena Baptist Church and enjoyed on-line witnessing for her faith with her computer. She discovered computers during the last three years of her life and enjoyed "dressing up" her e-mails and sending them. She is survived by her husband, Burl Bond, Jr. and her children and their Families; son Kent and his wife Anna Bond of Hillsboro (Oregon) and their Three children, Derek, Chelsea, and Jessica; her daughter Lisa and husband Jeff Mabrey, The Dalles and their three children Heidi, Jeffrey and Jacob; Daughter Kaye and her husband Wayne Smith, The Dalles and their children Zachary and Summer; her mother Mary House, Hood River; brother Kent and Maria House, Prineville (Oregon); sister Peggy and her husband Don Carter, Parkdale (Oregon); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family, including her dog and steadfast companion Maddie. She was preceded in death by her father in 1967. A service in celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2003 in the Grand Ballroom of the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles, with the Reverend George Clark presiding. A luncheon reception will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Small Time Dog Rescue, 5630 Wahtonka Road, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 or to Home At Last Animal Friends, P.O. Box 390, in The Dalles. Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle June 13, 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 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/191.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Jeffrey, I recently obtained a copy of William Marker's death certificate from the Oregon Archives...it stated he was buried at Idlewilde Cemetery..... Appreciative, Betty Marker

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/191.1 Message Board Post: The Hood River County History 1852 - 1987 on page 131 lists "Marker, Wm. R." as being buried in Idlewilde Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon. You can contact the cemetery for more information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/193.2 Message Board Post: The boundaries of Falls Township or Precinct changed over the years, but for the most part it included everything near the Columbia River starting from the western end of present day Hood River County going east to Hood River. The Hood River County History 1852 - 1987, page 131 has a listing showing "Marker, Wm. R." being buried in Idlewilde Cemetery in Hood River. You can contact the cemetery for more information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/144.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. Yes, Kenneth's wife Fern still lives in Indianola as does Kent Amsberry. Marvin has been a mystery to this family because he disappeared sometime in the late 1940's and was never seen or heard from again. At the time his mother, my great aunt Leona Amsberry died no one was able to locate him. Marvin did make some sort of attempt to contact the family sometime in the 1950's....he sent a letter to his brother Kenneth but Kenneth was dead then and Fern could not sign for the letter. I will forward the information you gave me on to Kent Amsberry as I'm certain he would be more than happy to have it. Again...thank you. Jacci Runyan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/144.1 Message Board Post: Marvin's grandfather is my great-great uncle, Matthew James Amsberry. My records from "The William A. Amsberry and related families" book states that Marvin was born in Eping, ND, though Iowa would make more sense. His brother Kenneth's wife resided in Indianola, Iowa in 1970 at the time of this book. They had a son Kent Amsberry born 9/20/1948. Maybe he knows something about his Uncle Marvin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Burtt & Marton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/194 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Eldridge & Mina Williams Burtt. Mina was born in Laporte County 1853 to James & Mary Williams. Eldridge was born in 1849 in New York. They were married in Middleville, Barry County, Michigan on August 13, 1873. In 1915 they lived in Glendive, Montana. I believe they died in Portland, Oregon. Mina used to write to relatives about the Portland Rose Festival. They had one child that I know of. Charlie their child married Florence Marton, she was a school teacher at "Hatch's Mill". Charlie was also a teacher. He also was an Artist & family stories say he had a beautiful tenor voice. Thanks: Jan & John Keith Plainwell, MI

Surnames: Ogawa, Iwagami, Toda, Kiser, Akita, Imai, Hoffman Susie Shizue Ogawa, 84, a resident of Dallesport (Washington), died at her home On Saturday, May 31, 2003. She was born October 27, 1918, in Dee (Oregon), the third of eight children to Choshiro and Kumano (Iwagami) Toda. She attended The Dalles area schools, Graduating with honors from The Dalles High School in 1937. During World War II, her life was interrupted by internment in California and Idaho. She stayed on and worked in Idaho before returning to Dallesport in 1945. She married Akira "Ike" Ogawa on October 25, 1947, in The Dalles. They operated Their own farm for more than 25 years but before that worked for many years for other farmers. They bought undeveloped Dallesport farmland in 1949, but did not move to the Property until 1962. They used to truck their produce to Portland, but in later Years, produce customers came to the farm from miles around. She was a member of Japanese American Citizen League and enjoyed her grand- Children, raising flowers and gardening, reading, traveling, mushroom hunting, Cooking and her pets. She is survived by her daughter, Judy, and her husband, Tony Kiser, The Dalles; Grandchildren, Bret Kiser, Fayetteville, North Carolina; serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Middle East, and Sara Kiser, residing in Sydney, Australia, While attending Hillsong International Leadership College; her brothers, Harry Toda, Dallesport; Tom and his wife, Mamie Today, Portland; her sisters and their spouses, Marie and Saburo Akita, Dallesport; Mary and Shige Imai, Dee and Lena and Bob Hoffman, Beaverton (Oregon) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Akira Ogawa in death in May 2001, and Her parents, an infant sister, Tazuko Toda and her brother, Frank Toda. Evening visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home with Asa Jenson officiating. Interment will follow at The Dalles IOOF Cemetery at 18th and Cherry Heights Streets. The Dalles Chronicle June 5, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Surnames: Fader, Loretta, Calisti Josephine "Josie" Fader, 75, a resident of Odell (Oregon), died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at her home. She was born November 6, 1927 in Lumber Port, West Virginia to Phillip and Thelma (Loretta) Calisti and grew up in West Virginia, later moving to Michigan And finally to California, where she lived for 30 years before moving to Odell In 1992 to be near family. She enjoyed bowling and needlework projects such as cross-stitch and embroidery. Survivors include two sons, Donald and Phillip Fader of Hood River (Oregon) and Turlock, California; three brothers, Al Calisti, Warren, Michigan; Lou Calisti, Anaheim, California; and Cal Calisti, Arlington, Virginia; a sister, Mary Calisti, Odell; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Calisti. At her request, no public services will be held. The family will observe Private ceremonies of remembrance in conjunction with the placement of her Ashes. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, 13th and May Streets In Hood River, 97031 Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle June 3, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

FADER, Josephine, 75, a resident of Odell (Oregon), died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at her home. (Columbia Cremation & Burial is in care of arrangements). The Dalles Chronicle June 2, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

ELMGREN, Joan Carolyn, 66, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at her home. (Columbia Cremation & Burial is in care of arrangements). The Dalles Chronicle June 2, 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 _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

The Dalles Chronicle June 1, 2003 Looking Back is researched and compiled by Elroy King of the Chronicle staff. 20 Years Ago, June 1, 1983 Antelope (Oregon) Mayor Ma Prem Karuna read a letter Tuesday evening stating that she will resign should the nearby city of Rajneeshpuram survive an incorporation challenge currently being waged over land law issues. The announcement came at a special meeting of the Antelope City Council held in the basement of the Antelope School House. Karuna read her letter of resignation to a large crowd which included resident followers of the Indian mystic Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, longtime Antelope residents, local ranchers and media representatives. Dan Conner is valedictorian and Suzanne Kincaid salutatorian for Sherman Union High School. Conner has a grade point average of 3.69. Kincaid has a grade point average of 3.47 40 Years Ago, June 1, 1963 Construction of the new privately sponsored nursing home on the northwest side of Mill Creek, beyond Erickson's Addition, [Evergreen] is expected to start about July 1. L. Dean Torkelson of Hermiston (Oregon) told the Chronicle Friday the project which in its first phase may entail an investment of some $300,000 is definitely in the "go" stage with "all commercial financing" confirmed. Torkelson, who is in partnership with Dr. Milton L. Johnson in operation of a nursing home in Hermiston, said the initial X shaped frame building will be constructed on about two acres of the site that includes close to six acres. 60 Years Ago, June 1, 1943 Carl G. Thompson of Rufus (Oregon) this week advertised his cattle and dairy equipment for sale, making a total of a half dozen dairymen locally and in surrounding districts to forsake dairying for more lucrative employment. "Higher costs and lower profits" have been given as the reason in the majority of cases. 80 Years Ago, June 1, 1923 Wasco County road bonds commanded a premium today when $200,000 of the $800,000 issue voted for the construction of The Dalles - California highway were sold to Farris and Hardgrove and Stearns Brothers and Company, Spokane (Washington) firms, bidding jointly. Bids were opened at the local courthouse. A total of $200,620 was paid by the Spokane firms for the issue. The baccalaureate sermon for the seniors who are graduating this year at The Dalles High School will be given by Reverend John L. Bogue Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the high school auditorium it was announced by Paul K. Abrahamson, principal today. The following officers have been elected to preside over the freshman class of the local high school for the ensuing year: Marion Sexton, president; Walter Marx, vice-resident; Jacquetta Moorhead, secreatry; Donald McGowan, treasurer; George Stadelman, board of control; Fred Lemke, sergeant-at-arms. 100 Years Ago, June 1, 1903 Bids for supplying school district No. 12 with wood for the coming year were opened at the meeting of the board Friday night. The contract for 50 cords of slab wood at the high school and 15 cords of fir for the East Hill primary were let to J.T. Peters, the former at $2.75 a cord and the latter at $3.90. The remainder of the wood will be furnished by Nat Garman at $3.75 a cord. William Glasius was re-elected janitor. J.A. McArthur of the Wasco Warehouse Milling Company was interviewing some of Dufur's (Oregon) businessmen yesterday with a view to installing a substation at Dufur and furnishing the Dufur people with chained lightening. The proposition is to put in sixteen candle lights at the rate of 75 cents each in lots of three, or $1 per light when single lights are used. The company will also furnish power for mechanical purposes if desired. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

The Dalles Chronicle June 1, 2003 HISTORY MYSTERY PHOTO (Text Only) John Lundell, Eldon Wagenblast and Jane Rolfe all knew our star attraction last week in the photo was Bessie, or "Old Bess", a Percheron that hauled freight for American Express for eight years, starting in 1916. Jane Rolfe of Grass Valley (Oregon) said her uncle, Fred Wegener, was the driver, and that Bessie, who was very popular with the citizens of The Dalles, was so proficient, she often made the right stops without being told. John Lundell said when foot trouble necessitated her reitrement, former Congressman Malcolm A. Moody bought her from the freight company and she retired to his comfortable farm, where she received the best of care. For inquiries regarding the photo, contact Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603, Fax: 541-298-1365 or e-mail: rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com 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 _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Surnames: Dodson, White, O'Connor, Kruckenberg, Lupkes, Hibbitts William "Bill" Leon Dodson, 83, a resident of The Dalles, died at his home on Friday, May 23, 2003. He was born October 16, 1919, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the youngest of Seven children to William Lee and Nina Ray (White) Dodson. The family moved to California where he graduated from Glendale High School. He met and married Priscilla "Jo" Josephine O'Connor on June 21, 1940. On November 8, 1942, he joined the Navy, serving in the Marshall Islands on an air Rescue unit on a crash boat, the C21010. After the service, he returned to The Dalles where he and his partner Buck Benjamin owned and operated the Dodson Auto Body Shop and Kennelly Glass for Many years. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Kiwanis and Wyam Kiwanis, Stein Collectors International, Northwest Polka Club and belonged to the Elks, Eagles, And Moose Lodges. He loved fishing, hunting, hiking, stein collecting, polka dancing and playing His tuba. At one time, he conducted the city band, was a member of Hungry Five Band and spent four years playing with the Wahtonka Band ending in 1990. This was one of the many joys of his youth. He played at the Salvation Army posts and in his early days of marriage, played at dances in the area. He thoroughly enjoyed life, his Boy Scout, Sea Scouts, and the people of The Dalles. In 1982, he was named Man of the Year of The Dalles. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, The Dalles; three children, William "Bill" Leslie Dodson, The Dalles; Nina Jo Kruckenberg and her husband Paul, Hood River, Raymond Lee Dodson and his wife Kyra Carroll, Eugene' and a close family friend, Norma Coiner, The Dalles; four grandchildren, Trudy Jayne Lupkes and her Husband Brian, Dufur (Oregon); William Lynn Dodson and his wife Melody, Bridgeport, Washington; Wendy Jo Hibbitts and her husband Gene, Ontario Oregon); Chet El Kruckenberg, Hood River, (Oregon; eight great-grandchildren; cousins Nieces and nephews. Viewing and visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Thursday, June 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. Private Family graveside and Navy services will follow at The Dalles Odd Fellow Cemetery With Reverend Todd Unger officiating. There will be a public gathering of all his friends and family at the Dodson Home, 1033 Irvine Street West, The Dalles, Oregon on June 21 and 22. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. The Dalles Chronicle May 28, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Surnames: Nunnally, Abney, Torres John “Jay” Albert Nunnally, 83, a resident of Cleveland, Mississippi, and a former resident of The Dalles, died in a Cleveland hospital on May 24, 2003. He was born February 13, 1920, in Carroll County to John and Winnie Nunnally. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Theo Fayrene “Faye” Abney on April 20, 1940 in Cleveland. He was a deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church in The Dalles and was a charter Member of Providence Baptist Church in Hood River. He worked for C.P. House as a serviceman and worked for many years for Petrol Lane Gas Company in California and Oregon and retired from Lowry Tims in Cleveland. Survivors include his wife, Theo Fayrene; one son, Jerry Clark Nunnally and His wife, Sue, in Alaska; one daughter, Janice Anita Nunley Torres, Cleveland; Two brothers, Harold Nunnally, Santa Rosa, California and Charles Nunnally and His wife, Ruth, in North Carolina; nine grandchildren, including Michael Nunley and his wife, Sherri, Hood River (Oregon) and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland with Brother Steve Maughan officiating. Burial will follow at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, Community Hospice Care or The charity of the donor’s choice. The Dalles Chronicle May 28, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

Surnames: Larson, Hecht, Quade, DeLeon, Teatsorth, Presswood, Strange, Settle, Gustafson, Colidge, Conrad James G. Larson, 68, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hood River (Oregon) Died at the hospital in Hood River on May 12, 2003 after a heart attack. He also Had been a vacancy pastor for Bethany Lutheran Church in The Dalles. He was born September 14, 1934 in Pierre, South Dakota to Pastor Hugo and Josephine (Rahn) Larson. He attended high school and college at St. John’s Lutheran School in Winfield, Kansas, then attended Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis. In 1952 his father’s ministry took the family to Wilmot, South Dakota where on A summer break he met and later married Donna Hecht, a local school teacher. They were married on June 3, 1960, the same day he was ordained as a minister. In September 1960 they left for Australia for his first assignment at Cairns, Queensland. After five years they moved back to the United States settling in Hood River, where he served the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hood River and Our Savior’s in Bingen (Washington). Four years later, he left Immanuel to start a new congregation, Divine Word Lutheran Church. He managed a service station and pizza parlor out of the same Building. In 1972, he and his congregation moved into the old First Baptist Church build- ing on the heights and the church was renamed Concordia Lutheran. He opened a Christian Day School there in 1976. It remained open until the 1990s. During his ministry, he led an effort to bring a large group of Vietnamese Refugees to the U.S. Many of the children attended the school. After the school closed he continued his ministry and served congregations As a vacancy pastor. He semi-retired in 1996 but continued to assist new Pastors in the district. He was a courier for Airborne Express, serving the gorge. He was involved in the pro-life movement. He and his wife raised five of their own children and adopted 10 more from Korea, the Philippines, Chicago and Portland. Besides his wife, Donna, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Aaron and Heidi Larson, Tamuning, Guam; Cheye and Verneta Larson, Seattle, (Washington); Linda and Mike Quade, Wilmot, South Dakota; Ingrid and Jack DeLeon, Odell (Oregon); Catherine and Lewis Teatsorth, Lincoln Park, Michigan; Timothy and Janene Larson, Tigard (Oregon); Nathan and Debbie Larson, Odell; Thomas and Adrienne Larson, Portland, Peter Larson, Seattle; Glenn Presswood, Ramunstein AFB, Germany, Rachel and Kevin Strange, Portland; Raphael Larson, Washington, D.C.; Stephen Larson and James R. Larson, Both Seattle; and David Larson, Hood River; his grandchildren, 27 grandchildren, his brothers and Sisters and their spouses, Hugo and Ann Larson, Watertown, South Dakota; Vince And Linda Larson, Carlton (Oregon); John Larson, Eugene (Oregon); Ingrid and Victor Settle, Odell; Grace and Bill Gustafson, Gresham (Oregon); Josie and Carl Coolidge, Boring (Oregon); Naomi and Richard Conrad, Wilmot; and Angela Settle, Seattle. Funeral services were held May 17 at Concordia Church in Hood River and committal was at Idlewild Cemetery. Arrangements were by Anderson Tribute Center of Hood River. Memorials may be made to the Pastor James Larson Memorial account at Bank of America, 115 Oak Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle May 21, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963