The Dalles Chronicle December 22, 2002 Looking Back is produced weekly by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, December 22, 1982 Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, an (East) Indian guru whose followers settled in central Oregon and took political control of the town of Antelope, today was denied an application for permanent residency in the United States. U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service officials rejected two applications filed by the 51-year-old mystic, who lives on a 100-square mile commune called Rajneeshpurm, saying he does not fit the definition of a religious leader or teacher. Two student body officers from The Dalles Junior High School, seventh graders Kristi Maley and Jenny Smith, raised $36 by making and selling Christmas tree ornaments. The money they raised will be donated on behalf of The Dalles Junior High student body to the Salvation Army Christmas basket program. The Dalles got 14 points each from Mary Urness and Katja Ellertson and 12 more from Lori Willingham as it defeated Reynolds 46-39 in a Mt. Hood Conference girls basketball game played Tuesday night. 40 Years Ago, December 22, 1962 A worker on The Dalles bypass project was fatally injured and another man received lesser injuries Friday during the removal of pilings near the edge of the Columbia River. Juell L. Thomas, 43, Gervais (Oregon), died shortly after his arrival at The Dalles General Hospital. Another worker, Delbert McClain, 40, The Dalles, remains in the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Members of long standing were honored at the December 17 meeting of Azalea Rebekah Lodge 99, conducted by Mrs. Rex Kaseberg, noble grand. Six members holding 50 or more years of membership were honored and 30 members with 25 years or more. All were presented with a remembrance from the noble grand. Among military personnel home on leave during the holiday season are Ronald E. Rogers, fireman apprentice; Patrick L. Ferguson, seaman apprentice; and David D. Skroch, seaman apprentice, all of The Dalles. 60 Years Ago, December 22, 1942 The Mid-Columbia today was the scene of a man hunt in which posses, airplanes and even coast guard auxiliary patrol boats were involved as the result of the shooting early this morning of John H. Golden, Washington state patrolman with headquarters at Goldendale (Washington). The shooting occurred near Mabton. Two youths, one about 16 and the other reported between 16 and 18, were the object of the search. Assisting in launching the Liberty ship Sacajawea today at the Oregon ship building corporation yards in Portland were the honor students from Sherman County (Oregon), Donald Thompson of Moro High School and Pat O'Meara of Wasco High school, both of which schools finished high in the recent scrap metal collection in Oregon as a whole. Keith DeCoursey, who has been attending Dartmouth University in New Hampshire, is on his way west to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeCoursey of Klickitat, Washington, formerly of The Dalles. 80 Years Ago, December 22, 1902 With about 70 couples in attendance members of the Oregon Agricultural College alumni association last night held an enjoyable dancing party at civic auditorium. Members of the high school senior class and past, present and future students at O.A.C. from Wasco, Sherman and Hood River counties were guests. Music was supplied by a mixed orchestra, made up of local and O.A.C. players, under the leadership of Estelle Rorick. 100 Years Ago, December 22, 1902 The Order of Washington met in regular session on Saturday evening. A number of new members were initiated and the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: P. Pres., A.L. Aiken; Pres. C.H. Brown; Vice Pres. Mary Hopkins; Chaplain L.L. Hill; Sec. E.R. Lemison; Teas., Mathias Flock; Escort and Capt. David Lemison; Assistant Escort and Capt., Barbara Bunn; Sent. Arthur McDonald; Guard, W.R. Smith; Trustee, one year, George Burns; Trustee, two years, George Krause; and three years, J.M. Patterson.