Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicles Files August 31, 2003 researched and compiled by Craig Coleman 20 Years Ago, August 31, 1983 A student ministries program has been introduced at Judson Baptist College under the direction of Calvin L. Russel from Battleground, Washington. The program will involve students in various kinds of outreach ministry into the community and beyond and has the goal of being of mutual benefit to the area churches, the participating students, the college and the community. 40 Years Ago, August 31, 1963 President Kennedy will visit Oregon as part of a 10-state tour of conservation and natural resource areas late next month, the White House announced today. The White House said no details of times or places were available, but Representative Edith Green, D-Oregon, said in Washington D.C. that Kennedy planned to speak in Portland Saturday, September 28, at a dedication of the city's new high rise public housing project for the aged. The Dalles police were investigating three break-ins today, at least two of which may have been accomplished by the same persons. In one of the business places entered, The Dalles TV Co. at 409 Union Street, a safe was peeled and an estimated $117 taken. The other business hit some time during the middle of the night were The Dalles Soda Works warehouse on Bargeway Road and the Pacific Power and Light Co. building at Second and Court streets downtown. 60 Years Ago, August 31, 1943 George Barker of the Riverview Dairy at 9:50 last night was slugged in the head by an unknown assailant, on Washington Street near the entrance to the alley midway between First and Second streets, and left lying there bruised and unconscious. He is now at The Dalles hospital, suffering loss of memory, but was not unconscious on his arrival at the hospital. The monthly report of Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr., to be submitted to the city council Wednesday night, September 8, will show that 39 lots were burned over during August, and cleared of weeds, dry grass and rubbish. The revetment from Madison Street to the eastern city limits also was burned to lessen the summer fire menace to adjoining property. 100 Years Ago, August 29, 1903 Grants Pass, Ore - The discovery of a blow-snake over four feet in length languidly enjoying himself in the parlor caused considerable excitement at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Gabbert, of this city a few days ago. Mrs. Gabbert and her children were in the parlor at the time and were not aware of the reptile's presence till it dragged itself out into the middle of the room. Such a small thing as a gold ring set in turquoise lying on the floor in front of the door this morning, caused quite a sensation when Mr. Young entered the store of I.C. Nickelsen about 7 o'clock. It is not the custom at that store to keep the rings on the floor at night, but rather in a show case covered with a canvass. Therefore the stray ring led him to investigate further before opening up. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Historic The Dalles Days October 3-5, 2003 Contact: 541-296-2231 tdacc@gorge.net 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 a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963