The Dalles Chronicle August 17, 2003 Researched and compiled by Craig Coleman. 40 Years Ago, August 17, 1963 A queen and two princesses began their real roles in typical Western style at the Wasco County Fair Friday night. Their selection in the arena before a packed grandstand climaxed a series of exhibition maneuvers, each of 10 contestants appearing on her horse in colorful riding costume. Lee Gayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gayer of The Dalles, won the judges' nod and will appear with her two princesses Mona Nye and Kathy Duvall of The Dalles, today and Sunday, the final day of the fair. Joan Rankin, a teaching missionary in Teheran, Iran, will speak to the Gateway Presbyterian senior High fellowship at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Torgerson, 610 E. 20th Street and to the church's Women's Association Wednesday at 8 p.m. Miss Rankin teaches at the Community School for English-speaking children in Teheran with classes from nursery through high school. 60 Years Ago, August 17, 1943 The teacher shortage that threatens to curtail the operation of schools in many parts of the state, thus far gives no indication of reaching serious proportions in The Dalles and Wasco County. This was the report today from Paul R. McCulloch and Frank Brumbaugh, city and county school superintendents, respectively. But one vacancy remains in The Dalles schools, of 16 that developed at the close of the last school year. Because The Dalles has been selected as the Eagles' state convention city in the spring of 1944, the president-elect will pay his first official visit of the current year to The Dalles Aerie No. 2126 F.O.E. tonight. Accompanying him will be Arthur Bains of Portland, district supervisor. 80 Years Ago, August 17, 1923 Saved from severe injuries, if not death, J.F. Stillwell of The Dalles probably owes his life to a telephone pole. As it was, he received not a scratch when his automobile crashed through the wooden railing of the approach to the Columbia River highway bridge over Hood River (Oregon) Monday and plunged down 20 feet. Something went wrong with the steering gear, it is believed. The car was prevented from turning completely over when the rear end caught on the telephone pole. Half a mountainside, facing The Dalles on the west, is involved in a suit for the foreclosure of a mortgage and sale of the land by the sheriff, in satisfaction of a promissory note. Papers in connection with the suit were filed in the circuit court here this morning by Francis V. Galloway for Emma Carlson. 100 Years Ago, August 17, 1903 Saturday's Journal contains a very good picture of Miss Melissa Hill, of this city, who has been appointed professor of English at McMinnville (Oregon) college. The Dalles is proud of Miss Hill, who is a graduate of our high school and has made the most of her opportunities and fitted herself to such a responsible position. Last night, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell surprised their relatives by making their appearance after the 9 o'clock train, having left Dawson City (Alaska) two weeks ago today. Five years ago April 13, during the excitement over the Klondike, Mr. and Mrs. Michell left their farm near Goldendale (Washington) and started for the gold fields. They took the Ashcroft trail through British Columbia and were five months in reaching Skagway. Don't attempt to ask the editor to write up or rebuke every evil in the town or community. But when once convinced that such duties need attending to, write an article for your paper and sign your name to it for publication. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental