The Dalles Chronicle April 6, 2003 20 Years Ago, April 6, 1983 Wasco County deputies already in the area on the investigation of a cattle shooting rescued a Prineville (Oregon) man who was thrown in the water when he went over Shearar's Falls in a kayak Tuesday evening. The victim of the kayak accident, identified as Marty Ray Carroll, 20, was pulled out of the Deschutes River below the falls by a deputy. He was taken to the hospital by Maupin (Oregon) ambulance and treated for hypothermia and released. 40 Years Ago, April 6, 1963 Three candidates are in the race for the District 12 school board position to be vacated June 30 by Dr. John Gilhousen, present board chairman. As the deadline for candidacy neared the field Friday afternoon included L.W. Hoskins, Edgar Dick and Dale Fallon. Mrs. Bonnie Smith, who had taken out a petition, did not file a candidacy. Harry Hogan, former Wasco county district attorney, has been named associate solicitor for water and power in the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. Hogan has been serving as regional solicitor for the Department in Portland. Interior Secretary Steward Udall made the announcement. Another school record was broken again Friday during the first annual Mid-Columbia Invitational Track meet held in The Dalles. This time however it was a Hood River High School mark and in the pole vault. Frank Eastlery vaulted 11 feet, one-quarter inch breaking Hood River's old mark of 11 feet. Ironically, Steve Lawrence, The Dalles, set a new DHS (Dalles High School) record at Hood River Monday when he soared 11-7. 60 Years ago, April 6, 1943. The bomb reconnaissance school being held tonight at the civic auditorium, starting at 8 o'clock, will hold its second session this evening with Lt. John P. Tipper of the army bomb disposal command in charge. Anyone interested is asked to communicate with Charles Roth Jr., fire chief, or enroll personally in the class at the auditorium. Miss Celia B. Hood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hood of Tygh Valley (Oregon), is the first young woman from that district to enlist in the WAVES. 80 Years Ago, April 6, 1923 A resolution condemning the proposed referendum movements on the state income tax and oleomargarine bill, was adopted by the Pomona Grange of Wasco County at a recent meeting held at Eightmile. It was pointed out in the general discussion that Governor Pierce, in his campaign as governor of Oregon, made a state income tax as one of the principal talking points of his candidacy. Grangers took the stand that the income tax as passed is the fulfillment by the governor of this pledge and that the measure should at least be given a trial. Abandonment of the bounty system of predatory animal extermination, and a cooperative effort between the county and the United States Biology Survey to trap these pests by means of paid men is asked in a petition filed in the county court this morning by County Agriculture Agent C.W. Daigh. Wasco County already has two government trappers, one maintained by the Biological Survey and another by stockmen and sheepmen. 100 Year Ago, April 6, 1903 News has just reached us on the total destruction by fire of G.W. Bowen's store and post office at Glenwood (Washington). The fire started Wednesday evening while Mr. Bowen was at supper. The blaze spread rapidly to the oil room, and before even the books could be saved the entire building was destroyed. 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

The Dalles Chronicle April 6, 2003 (Text Only) As can be seen by the inscription around the edges of last week's photo, our subject was the original home of Judge Joseph Gardner Wilson, dating from 1865-1915. The site of the home, which looks to be quite far out in the country from the photo, is at Ninth and Lewis Streets in The Dalles, not far from the Joseph G. Wilson school that was named in his honor. Joseph G. Wilson graduated from Cincinnati Law School in 1852. He married Elizabeth Millar in November, 1854 and the couple lived in the Salem (Oregon) area. In 1862, Wilson was named the first circuit court judge in Wasco County. Ten years later he was elected to Congress and moved to Ohio. He died in Ohio in 1873 and his wife and four children moved back to The Dalles. Elizabeth Millar Wilson taught for one year at the Union Street School and the following year, 1874, became the first woman Postmistress in the U.S., appointed to run The Dalles office by Ulysses S. Grant. She served until 1886. In 1925, the name of East Hill School (originally built in 1894) was changed to Joseph G. Wilson School. For photograph inquiries 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 messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Thursday, December 18, 1890, page three LOCAL BREVITIES Mr. J.D. Presby of Columbus, Washington, is in the city. Mrs. J.D. McNail and daughter are the guests of Mrs. J.M. Filloon. William Hood will leave for Indiana to-night for an extended visit. Mr. John Watson starts tomorrow with a big freight train loaded to the guards with goods for Prineville (Oregon). J.B. Morory Esq., of Moro (Oregon), called today. He reports everything is prosperous condition in his county. Honorable E.L. Smith who has been quite sick for the past six months is in Portland for treatment and is slowly improving. Mr. George Nolin, of Dufur (Oregon), came in yesterday with a load of produce which he disposed of without any trouble. Mr. Nolin is one of our rustling farmers. Mr. F.H. Button of Hood River (Oregon), at present La Crosse, Wisconsin, is expected home soon. It is probable he will put up a big sawmill just below the railroad bridge across the river there, on his return. J.O. Warner esq., of Nansene (Oregon) came into town to-day. Like all others he says, "More rain! More rain!" Mr. Warner is one of our successful and wide awake citizens. Articles incorporating the Wapinitia (Oregon) Wagon Road Company with principal office in Salem (Oregon), were filed yesterday with the Secretary of State. The object is to maintain a wagon road in this county. The incorporators are J.N. Miles, R.H. Scott, L.M. Kirk and C.W. McConn. At a regular meeting of Temple Lodge N.3, A.O.U.W., held last week, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Paul Kreft, master workman; H. Taylor, foreman; D. Fisher, overseer; L. Rorden, recorder; D.S. Myers, financier; E. Schaum, receiver; H. Larsen, guide; J.D. Mitschke, inside watch; Keorge (sp) Gibons, outside watch; Dr. O.D. Doane, medical examiner. Mr. J.L. Stoddard, manager of the Oregon Lumber Company's three mills at Hood River, was in the city today. The mills have closed down for the winter and have their yards filled with lumber, which was the cause of the early closing. The company is filling a contract for hewn ties, taking all offered, bank on Hood River. William O'Brien helped himself to an overcoat belonging to Mr. Fitzpatrick of Tygh Valley (Oregon) this morning. Mr. Fitzpatrick had laid the coat near the door of McFarland & French's store for a few moments when O'Brien took it. He was promptly arrested by Deputy Sheriff Brown, tried by Judge Schutz and sent to jail for 30 days. J.H. Larsen this morning showed us his handsome yearling colt John L. The youngster is pretty as a picture, gentle as a kitten, and gives promise of great speed. He can show a three minute gait easily. He was sired by Rockland Jr., dam, Mountain Queen; a good strain of blood and he shows it. In color he is a dark bay, and measures almost fifteen hands and a half. We predicts (sp) he will be heard from in the next year or two. Mr. W.F. Hedgepath of Prineville (Oregon), who has been in Page county Iowa for the last eighteen months arrived here this morning on his way home. He is glad to get back, and like all other Pacific coast people, cannot be satisfied to live in the east. Mr. David Elliott also of Prineville, who has been east for nearly two years arrived on the same train and expresses himself to the same effect as Mr. Hedgepath. These gentlemen tell us there is considerable talk among eastern people concerning Oregon, and that we may expect a large immigration. Four cars of sheep and one of hogs were shipped to the Sound (Puget Sound, Washington)last night by Mr. Charles Butler. MARRIED At the residence of the brides parents in this city Wednesday evening December 17th, Mr. J.S. Winzler, of La Grande (Oregon), to Miss Ida Sylvester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sylvester, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Wm. MIchell. They young couple leave for La Grande their future home to-night followed by the good wishes of a host of friends. 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: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Surnames: Sonnabend, Phelps, Tibbets, Sumner, Peterson, Turpin, Thompson, Sohlar Lindy Leroy Sonnabend (Bull of The Woods), 75, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at a Portland hospital on Saturday, March 29, 2003. He was born May 25, 1927, in Yakima, the 11th of 13 children to William and Gertrude (Phelps) Sonnabend. He was raised in Yakima and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945. After the service he returned to the Northwest working construction for Pacific Power & Light. In 1960 he settled in Hood River working as a lineman and retiring as a foreman in the mid 1980's. He then returned to construction and retired in 1999. He was a member of the Hood River Elk's Lodge, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jeanne (Tibbets) Sonnabend, whom he married on April 18, 1950 in Yuma, Arizona, Hood River; three sons and their families, Greg and his wife, Lu Sonnabend and their children, Johnathan, Christopher, Kristen, Jordan, and Jonah, Anchorage, (Alaska); Phil and his wife, Denise Sonnabend, and their children, Shalene and Joshua, The Dalles; Bill Sonnabend and his children, Rachelle Sohlar and Sky, Portland; his daughter, Cheryl Sonnabend and her son Brent Sumner, The Dalles; his brother, Bill Sonnabend; three sisters Rilla Peterson, Betty Turpin, and Darlene Thompson. Funeral services will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2003 with Reverend Lynn Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Veteran's Section at The Dalles Parklawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. The Dalles Chronicle April 1, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

SONNABEND, Lindy L., 75, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at a Portland hospital, Saturday, March 29, 2003. (Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle March 31, 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 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

Surnames: Hughes, Shoemaker, Schilling, Mattson Norman Peter Hughes, 76, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at a local care facility. He was born January 18, 1927, in Orofino, Idaho to Walter Michael and Olive Mae (Shoemaker) Hughes and grew up there. He joined th United States Navy at age 17 and retired in 1964. He married Jo An Schilling on October 28, 1950, in Stevenson (Washington) and they made their home in various places throughout the world as they followed his military career. Following his return to civilian life he was employed as a purchasing agent for several construction companies in Oregon and California and lived in Tigard (Oregon) for a number of years before retiring to Hood River in 2002. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. He had been a member of the Tigard Post of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jo An, Hood River; sons Peter, Los Alamitos, California; and Steven, Hood River; daughters Sharon Mattson, Portland; and Sandra Hughes, San Diego; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael, in January 2002. A service in celebration of his life was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, at the West Side Fire Hall in Rockford with Bob Huskey presiding a reception will follow. Private interment will be at the White Salmon (Washington) Cemetry. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, P.O. Box 36, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle March 31, 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

The Dalles Chronicle March 20, 2003 Looking Back is compiled weekly by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, March 30, 1983 Persons interested in finding a solution to the condemnation of the first base bleachers at Quinton Street Ball Park (The Dalles) are being asked to attend a meeting at noon at Spooky's Pizza Village. Jack Willis and Jerry Urness have called the meeting to determine any action the public might take in helping school district 12, the owner of the property, solve the problem. 40 Years Ago, March 30, 1963 Petersburg school board visited the upper Chenowith School Friday night to learn more about Chenowith's plans for physical facilities and curriculum for the high school to be operated there this fall. Petersburg Chairman Carl Kaser said the board met twice at Chenowith - first with the District 9 (Chenowith) board and then independently after viewing the upper building. Dalles Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr. and Lt. George D. Telfer will be among more than 200 fire service command officers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Hawaii and British Columbia attending the fifth annual Northwest Command School April 1-4. 60 Years Ago, March 31, 1943 Delmar Kendrick, Dalles High School senior and son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Kendrick, was the winner last evening of the American Legion oratorical contest for Eastern Oregon held at the Eastern Oregon College of Education at La Grande. He earns the right to go to Salem (Oregon) to enter the state contest and his name will be placed upon a plaque. Miss Anna Macnab, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Macnab of Wasco (Oregon) was on the honor roll at Marylhurst Normal for the term ending March 9. Miss Macnab is a senior at Marylhurst and holds the office of student body president. 80 Years Ago, March 30, 1923 An oil portrait of Joseph H. Sherar, a former pioneer of Wasco County, builder of the Sherar's grade and of Sherar's bridge, which at the present time is being replaced by a new structure, is now in the office of Circuit Judge Fred W. Wilson and along with other pictures of Wasco pioneers, will be hung in the courthouse in the near future. A portrait of Orland Humason, the first county judge of Wasco County and the man who introduced the bill making Wasco County, will soon be hung over the bench in county court. 100 Years Ago, March 30, 1903 Last Tuesday night the cellar at the William Jordan home on Chenowith Creek was entered and a lot of wine taken, the house ransacked and $35 in money, a note for $107 and a mortgage stolen. Coming into the city later, Mr. Jordan reported to Marshal Woods, producing a pipe which the culprit had left behind. Strange as it may seem, the marshal recognized the pipe as the property of a man by the name of W.G. Cullen, who he had in jail last summer for mistreating his little daughter. Cullen lives in the Chenowith neighborhood and it seems that with him was a harness maker by the name of Oscar Helgrin, and the two men being under the influence of liquor, told neighbors they had taken some things from Jordan's. This morning a warrant was issued for their arrest and the preliminary hearing has not take place as we go to press. 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: Ricci, Shumway, Neal, Jackson, Rix, Jonasson, Fredrickson, Smith Wanda Ricci, 88, a resident of Newberg (Oregon), died at her home on March 24, 2003. She was born the daughter of Marlon R. and Viva E. (Shumway) Neal on September 11, 1914 in Odell (Oregon). She grew up and attended school in both Parkdale (Oregon) and The Dalles area. She then worked as a waitress, cook and laundry worker as well as several other jobs. She married Vernon Jackson in White Salmon (Washington) in 1935. They were later divorced. She then married Cappy Rix in Goldendale (Washington) in 1944. He died in 1954. Then in 1956 she married Harold Ricci in Portland and in 1961 they moved to Newberg. He died in 1993. She used her talents to crochet baby caps at Newberg Hospital as well as being active in local charities. She was also a member of the Newberg Christian Women's Association and was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary of Newberg for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was an avid traveler and lived with her son in Japan and Korea for 18 months. Survivors include five sons, David Jonasson and Eldon Jackson, both of Roseberg (Oregon); Neal Jackson, The Dalles; Dale Rix, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and Noel Rix, Hampton, New Hampshire; two brothers, Forrest Neal, Enterprise (Oregon); and Noel Neal, Hood River; two sisters, Sheila Fredrickson, Long Beach, Washington, and Thais Smith, The Dalles; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Memorial services were held today at the Nut Tree Ranch Mobile Estates in Newberg. Committal is private. Arrangements are by Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Attrell's Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132. The Dalles Chronicle March 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 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Leroy Pattee, 84, a resident of Mosier (Oregon), died on March 21, 2003, at the hospital in Hood River (Oregon). Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Street, Hood River. The Dalles Chronicle March 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Surnames: Gannon, Williams, Byrd, Rosa, Haynes James "Butch" Leland Gannon, 61, a resident of Mosier (Oregon), died at his winter home in Yuma, Arizona, of a heart attack, on Friday, March 21, 2003. He was born February 5, 1942, in Fresno, California, the oldest of three children to James Olin and Audrey Lea (Williams) Gannon. He moved to The Dalles in 1948, and was a member of The Dalles High School Class of 1960. He served in the U.S. Army then returned to The Dalles, married Libby Haynes and they had three sons. On January 29, 1983, he married Colleen Byrd in Palm Springs, California. He owned and operated Butch's Exxon Service Station on West 6th Street until selling it in 1978. Currently, he and his wife were farming their cherry orchard in Mosier and he helped her with Hickory Farms' Pacific Northwest operations. He enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, spending time at his cabin and the new home in Yuma, and helping with friends. He is survived by his wife, Anita Gannon, Mosier; his sons, Jamie Gannon, Portland; Jeff and B.J. Gannon, The Dalles; grandchildren, James, Brittany, David and Abby; his mother, Audrey Gannon, The Dalles; his sister, Glenda and her husband, Len Rosa, The Dalles; mother-in-law, Mildred Byrd, Mosier; and in-laws, Greg and Tanya Byrd, Mosier; and Doug and Joy Byrd, Florence (Oregon). He was preceded in death by his father, James, in 1969 and his sister, Sandra, in 2001. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at The Dalles Gateway Presbyterian Church with Fritz Stranz officiating. Private cremation will be held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle March 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 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

GANNON, James, 61, a resident of Mosier (Oregon), died at his winter home in Yuma, Arizona on Friday, March 21. (Spencer, Libby and Powell). The Dalles Chronicle March 23, 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

The Dalles Chronicle March 23, 2003, page B4 Compiled by Elroy King. 40 Years Ago, March 23, 1963 With the promotion of Sergeant Les L. Thouvenel to head the local office of the Oregon State police, Corporal James Shelton of Pendleton (Oregon) has been assigned to The Dalles as second officer in charge effective April 1. Thouvenel took over the office here March 1, with the retirement last February of Sergeant C. A. U'Ren, who is now in charge of The Dalles Bridge. An inky black mixture of silt and water spewed from the end of a (15,000) foot long pipeline here Friday as dredging began on The Dalles Highway bypass project. The material is being pumped from the bottom of the Columbia River into the area on which the freeway's grade is being built by the contractor, Roy L. Houck, [&] Sons. 60 Years Ago, March 23, 1943 Two more dairies supplying The Dalles are going out of business according to announcements made today. J.Y. Gibson, operator of Alfalfa Lawn dairy for the last 10 years said this morning that he is quitting business April 1. The recent half cent increase in the milk price in not sufficient to compensate for higher feed and labor costs, Gibson declared. The second dairy operation that will go out of business is the Ingels herd in the Dufur (Oregon) valley. The prize herd of 22 Jersey cows this week were advertised for sale. Milk supplied by the herd had been sold wholesale to Dalles distributors. According to Frank Ingels it has been found impractical to continue operations under the present price and labor setup. 80 Years Ago, March 23, 1923 Records of the transfer of title to the Dufur (Oregon) Farm and Fruit company, by the Washington Securities company, of the property purchased by the latter company at the sheriff's sale of the Dufur Orchard CoOwners company on January 15 were filed in the office of the county clerk this morning. The new company is capitalized at $200,000 and C.G. Frisbie, Marvin E. Holland and William C. Holland are the incorporators. The Women's Christian Temperance Union met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.M. Ford, who had charge of the program for the day. Mrs. C.A. Fox, vice-president, presided over the meeting. Reverend John L. Logue gave the main address, entitled "Law Enforcement." J.O. Randall, recently employed by the Welcome restaurant, and Mrs. E. Randall, have purchased the Rhodes cafe at 512 Second Street from Amos Rhodes. 100 Years Ago, March 23, 1903 In the future passenger conductors on the O.R.& N. (Oregon Railroad & Navigation) will receive about $140 per month instead of $12 and those on freight trains will receive $3.45 per 100 miles instead of $3 as formerly as a 15 percent increase in wages for all freight train employees of the O.R.& N. and ten percent better wages than has in the past been paid to those serving in the passenger branch of the company service has been announced as the result of a conference that has been on for some time in Portland between Superintendent J.P. O'Brien and a committee from the operating department. J.P. Kononen went down to Lyle (Washington) this week and he reports the track laying crew would reach Swale Canyon yesterday. John Martin went down yesterday and says they reached the canyon. Track is now laid within sixteen miles of Centerville (Washington). 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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

The Dalles Chronicle March 23, 2003. page B4 (Text Only) Thanks to Nedra Faught, we were able to identify the three folks above. Rather than three sheriffs, we have three brothers: Isaac, Frank and Thomas Driver. Faughts, who is a granddaughter of Thomas Driver, said that he did indeed serve as Wasco County Sheriff, elected in 1894. Donna Robertson knew that he received 1,172 votes in that election. For questions regarding photo, contact Rodger Nichols (Chronicle Staff) at 541-506-4603 or e-mail 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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: Davidson, Landers, Lucas, Delzer, Humphreys Dennis Keith Davidson, 52, a resident of The Dalles, died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the local hospital. He was born January 15, 1951 in Hood River (Oregon). Shortly after his birth his mother, Shirley (Landers) Davidson married Wayne Lucas who was the only father Dennis ever knew. He graduated from Dufur High School and spent the next 30 years in The Dalles. He was employed as a glazier for Kennelly Glass, Gorge Glass, and Walter Worrell Construction. He loved the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing and camping as well as four-wheeling. Survivors include his sons; Dennis Shane Davidson and Douglas Shawn Davidson of Alaska and Aaron James Davidson, Jared Colton Davidson, and Cody Lucas Davidson of The Dalles, his brothers Don Lawrence Lucas of Hood River and Larry Dean Lucas of Bend (Oregon) and his sisters Linda Delzer of The Dalles and Dottie Dee Humphreys of Hershey, Nebraska; seven grandchildren and his companion Jill Knight of The Dalles. He was preceded in death by his father in 1970 and his mother in June of 2001. Memorial services will be held at Harvest Foursquare church at noon on Wednesday, March 19, 2003. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & burial. The Dalles Chronicle March 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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 Daily Chronicle, Tuesday, December 16, 1890, page three LOCAL BREVITIES Mr. Chas. Van Duyn of Tygh Valley (Oregong), was in the city yesterday. Henry Smith is loading a six horse team with freight for Prineville (Oregon) J.B. Dow called at this office today. Mr. Dow expects to take up his residence in this city in future. Mrs. J. Oliphant (nee Miss Elsie Smith) of Portland is visiting friends and relatives in this city. A carload of hogs was shipped to Portland last night by Messers. Abbott and Baxter of Tygh Ridge. B.C. McAtee and Wm. Contrell, of Tygh Valley, are doing the city. No rain as yet, to be of benefit to the farming interests, the roads are dry and dusty. Mr. O. Kinersly was in Portland yesterday without his umbrella, and came home this morning sadly disappointed because there was no rain. Mr. A.J. Brigham, of the S.B. Medicine Company, is in the city, is prospering himself and tells us the Company's business is growing steadily. Mr. Seth Morgan of Three-Mile is circulating a petition to the legislature to have a bill passed making it a penal offense to put a provision for paying attorney's fees in a note of hand. Attorneys willplease take notice and hustle up their remonstrance. There is no one thing gives strangers arriving in a city so favorable an impression as neat depot buildings and clean grounds. Since Mr. C.H. Watson has been division road master, a marked improvement has been made in this line at the depot and the yards. The latter are exceptionally clean and neat which resounds to Mr. Watson's credit, and benefits the city. Mr. Riddell and H. Rice, committee from Fairfield Grange were in the city yesterday, to communicate with the board of trade concerning the putting of a line of boats on the river. They say the grangers are prepared to give substantial aid to the scheme. A meeting of all the granges in the county is meet at Dufur (Oregon), February 20th, to take action in the matter, and to pledge themselves if necessary to ship all products by the new line. There is apparent danger of a diphtheria epidemic as well as measles in Pendleton (Oregon), if prompt measures are not taken to prevent the disease from obtaining a foothold. The EAST OREGONIAN is informed that diphtheria was deemed the cause of Beulah Hilton's death, and that two other children of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton are ill with a disease pronounced diphtheria by the attending physicians, Drs. Alexander. A little daughter of Henry Thompson has also been attacked. Hotel Arrivals for the past Twenty-four Hours Umatilla House George Dasch, Goldendale (Washington). J. C. Riceland, Goldendale. James Murphey, Goldendale. W.M. Barnett, Wasco (Oregon). Silas Parrett, Salida, Colorado. E.G. Copeland, city. Dr. Ferris, Monkland (Oregon). Frank Fulton, Biggs (Oregon). W.A. Evans, Antelope (Oregon). W.H. Callicott, Umatilla (Oregon). R.A. Williams, Ft. Hall, Idaho. G.H. Johnson, Dufur (Oregon). C.P. Balch, Dufur. J.W. Ombaugh, White Salmon, Washington. E.H. Convey and wife, San Francisco (California). Thomas Norwhal, Dufur. J.W. Reedy, city. J.E. Seely, Portland. James Murphy, Goldendale. George Gerriert, city. Lee Hoffman, Portland. S.E. Brockway, Portland. F.W. Curtin, McMinnville (Oregon). L.S. Bower and wife, Portland. W.H. Jeffers, Tacoma (Washington). Reverend Dr. Lindnen, Portland. Geo. Hitchcock, Napivine, Washington. Chas. Evans, Albina (Oregon). Chas. Brash, Portland. Chas. Bush, Port Townsend, Washington. D.H. Steyman, Hartland C.R. Patterson, Portland. Jas. Thompsen, Portland. O.P. King, Grass Valley (Oregon). H. Tayler, city. W.J. Garron, city. Joe. Tredman, Portland. Jeny O. Schovling, Pineville (Prineville?). C.O. Major, Portland. END 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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

Surnames: Smith, Walker, Sodorff, Elliott, Russell, Conley Virginia Madeline Smith, 74, a resident of The Dalles, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at her home. She was born April 26, 1928 in Pullman, Washington, the youngest of five children to Charles Emil and Fannie Ida (Walker) Sodorff and grew up in the greater Spokane Valley area. She was a graduate of Central Valley High School. On June 12, 1948 she married Earnest A. Smith in Spokane (Washington) and they made their home there briefly before moving west to the Puyallup Valley in Puget Sound in 1953. they later moved to Hood River (Oregon) in 1965 and finally to The Dalles in 1996. Mr. Smith died in 1997. She was a homemaker and a mother who enjoyed her family and also found time for her other special interests, including sewing, reading, listening to music, and missionary work for her church. She was a faithful student of the bible and devoted a part of each day to bible study. While living in The Dalles she was a member of Covenant Christian Community. Survivors include her children and their families; Ted and Joy Smith of The Dalles, Tim and Kim Smith of Galt, California, Lolly and Irv Elliott of Oregon City (Oregon), Gwen Russell of Tillamook (Oregon), Tammy and Mike Conley of Cottage Grove (Oregon), and Beth Smith of The Dalles; 27 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her four siblings. A service in celebration of her life will be held at Covenant Christian Community, 2630 East 18th Street on Tuesday, March 18th, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Norman Clear presiding. Private interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing visitation will be Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m. - t p.m., at Columbia Cremation & Burial, 1012 Trevitt Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 96305, Washington, D.C. 20090-6305. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & burial. The Dalles Chronicle March 16, 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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

The Dalles Chronicle March 16, 2003 Compiled by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, March 16, 1983 A "historic" statement on principles and key elements to be sought in proposed federal legislation setting up a Columbia River Gorge Commission was signed Tuesday by governors of Oregon and Washington. Governors Vic Atiyeh of Oregon and John Spellman of Washington met in a hotel overlooking the river to sign the joint statement on what they wanted in the way of legislation establishing a commission whose members they would appoint. The governors presented a list of 22 principles and eight key elements they said they wanted in the legislation. 40 Years Ago, March 16, 1963 Dr. John Gilhousen, in his 10th year of service, has announced he does not intend to run for re-election to the District 12 school board this spring. He told the board at its meeting this week that other demands on his time and energy are so great he does not feel justified in seeking another term. Dr. Gilhousen is now serving as board chairman. Silas H. Shotwell, minister of the local Church of Christ, has been awarded the J.W. McGarvey fellowship to do graduate work this summer Abilene Christian College in Abalone, Texas. The fellowship, which is awarded annually to 50 ministers throughout the U.S., provide tuition, room and board for one summer session. A lot of sports fans, nearly a Civic Auditorium full, missed some good amateur bouts when the novice championships were conducted in The Dalles area Friday night. Only a handful, mostly parents and friends, witnessed the 21 bouts. Championship trophies were presented to the winners and second place trophies to the losers. Eddie Sluder and Cotton Light served as referees. 60 Years Ago, March 16, 1943 Six Lions Club members Sunday went to a site near the old ball park and fenced in three lots donated to them for victory garden use by Willis F. Darnielle. Spading of the land thus enclosed already has begun and will be continued each afternoon and on Sundays until the Victory Gardens are completely planted with peas, potatoes, radishes, onion sets or what have you. 80 Years Ago, March 16, 1923 A special St. Patrick's Day program was held this afternoon at St. Mary's Academy in honor of Reverend Patrick J. O'Rourke, pastor of St. Peters Catholic Church whose "name day" it is. 100 Years Ago, March 16, 1903 After being confined to his home for several weeks with erysipelas, grippe and lately rheumatism, J.H. Cross was this morning able to come down to his store, though it was with difficulty that he makes his way around. The family of Reverend D.V. Poling again finds themselves under quarantine rule, Irene, the oldest daughter being the victim of the fever this time. They certainly seem to be having more than their share of the disease. Saturday Miss Anne Haslam, who had for several years been employed as a clerk in the dry goods department of the Edward C. Pease Co., laid aside her duties preparatory to leaving soon for Winnipeg (Canada?) where the Haslam family expects to make their home. 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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

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Surnames: Puddy, Vannuys, Bradshaw, Pinehurst, Randrup, Roman, Whitmore, Johnston Mark Vannuys Puddy, 76, a resident of The Dalles, died at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2003. He was born September 23, 1926, in Hood River (Oregon), the second of three children to Jess and Mildred (Vannuys) Puddy. He grew up and graduated high school in Hood River. He served three years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during WWII. He then attended and graduated college with a degree in Biology from Oregon State College, in Corvallis. He returned to Hood River, working for the Hood River City Police Department and then for the Oregon State Police. While working for the state police, he was a game officer in Hood River and Wasco Counties for 12 years. He worked for the Hood River County Sheriff's Department and then retired in 1981 from the Wasco County Sheriffs' Department. After his retirement from the county, he worked on a farm in central Oregon. In 1983 he began working for the Mt. Hood National Forest as a Law Enforcement Officer and retired in 1989. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose and American Legion and enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and horses. He is survived by his wife Maurine, whom he married in The Dalles on February 24, 1966; two sons, Mark Puddy, Missoula, Montana, and Bill Puddy of Winnemucca, Nevada; two daughter Kathleen Bradshaw and Annette, Pinehurst (Oregon); four stepchildren, Beckie Randrup, Mosier (Oregon); Bobbi Roman, Central Valley, California; Sharon Whitmore, Astoria (Oregon), and Dennis Johnston, Lynnwood, California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and cousin, Pastor Don Puddy of Carson, Washington. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hal and Ed. Private services will be held at a later date. Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Memorials can be made to charity of choice. The Dalles Chronicle March 11, 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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: Pope, Ward, Lloyd, Sheppard, Lemon Phyllis Lloyd Pope, 79, a resident of Parkdale (Oregon), died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at her home following a battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1924, in Portland to Arthur E. and Gertrude (Ward) Lloyd. Following her graduation from Grant High School she attended the University of Michigan, later graduating from Lewis and Clark College with a bachelor's degree in Education. She had served with the WAVES in the U.S. Navy. She married Clem L. Pope in Reno, Nevada on September 25, 1947. They came to the Hood River (Oregon) area in 1980. She was a homemaker and mother who enjoyed her family, quilting, and travel. She is survived by her husband, Clem, Parkdale; her children; sons Clem Pope, McCall, Idaho; and Arthur Pope, Eugene (Oregon); daughters Ann Pope, The Dalles; Gale Sheppard, Prairie City (Oregon); and Lyn Lemon, Anchorage, Alaska; her brother, Donald Lloyd, Boise, Idaho; and five grandchildren. At her request no public services will be held. The family will observe private ceremonies of remembrance in conjunction with the disposition of her ashes. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation and Burial. The Dalles Chronicle March 12, 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/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl "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