The Dalles Weekly Chronicle Thursday, June 12, 1924 page two (Partial excerpts) Local Boy Receives Degree at O.A.C. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE-Corvallis, June 7 William W. Saunders, son of F.B. Saunders of The Dalles was given the degree of bachelor of science in electrical engineering as a member of the 1924 graduating class. Children of West End School Certified page three (Daily of June 6) Children of the West End school who were neither absent nor tardy during the year and who received certification of attendance are: first grade A – Mary Spickerman, Bobbie Gilbreath; second grad A – Carl Spaulding, Kenneth Ward, Peter Woods, Jack Bailey, Ruby Winfree; third grade A – Loraine Spickerman; fourth grade A – Carloyn Davenport, Max Johns. Others who were neither absent nor tardy during the term are Marjorie Tatro, according to word received by son, Billy Crawford, Paul Fauerzo, Darold Gilbreth, Melva Ward, Elizabeth Fauerso and Richard Marx. ***LOOKING BACKWARD*** page four (From The Chronicle on June 5, 1899) W.H. Hobson is unable to be at his desk today, being confined to his home by illness. Dr. and Mrs. O.C. Hollister will leave on the afternoon train for Portland where they will make their future home. The Misses Lawrence of Portland are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Schenck today. Ground was broken yesterday in preparation for the foundation of a house which is to be built by Ed. M. Williams on the Williams lot on Fourth street, between Washington and Federal. Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. R.F. Gibons who died suddenly Sunday. The Congregational choir sang “One Sweetly Solemn Thought” and Dr. O.D. Doane sang “Thy Will Be Done.” Reverend D.V. Poling delivered an impressive eulogy on the life of Mrs. Gibons. Pallbearers were Messrs. J.M. Marden, J.P. McInerny, W.L. Bradshaw, J.B. Crossen, J.W. French and S.L. Brooks. Fifteen Years Ago (From The Chronicle of June 5, 1909 There were 44 guests in attendance at the shower given for Miss Josephine McInerny yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Rice on West Fourth street. Miss McInerny will be married this month to Paul McCoy. Mrs. Rice was assisted by Mrs. H.S. Wilson, Mrs. H.G. Miller and Mrs. E.O. McCoy. County Clerk F.R. Angle issued a marriage license yesterday to Archie Remington of Free Bridge (Oregon) and Miss Katherine Cushing of The Dalles. Greta McLennon of Antelope (Oregon), a student at St. Mary’s academy, died her this morning, death resulting from tubercular meningitis after an illness of four months. The child was 10 years old. The first serious accident that has occurred in the building of the new hotel happened yesterday when R.J. Gibson, a carpenter, cut a deep gash in his right leg just below the knee with an adz with which he was trimming a beam. At the hospital where he was taken, it was found that the tendons of the leg were severed as well as a small artery cut. Mr. Gibson will be unable to work for several weeks on account of the injury. (From The Chronicle of June 6, 1899) Last night at the home of E.B. Dufur, a reception was given for the new pastor of the Christian church, Reverend Gentry Rushing and his family. About 55 were present to welcome the new pastor to The Dalles, a splendid program was rendered and refreshments were served. Mrs. T.C. Runcie who has been touring California giving lady minstrel shows in connection with home talent is in The Dalles, and with the assistance of the Mesdames Schenck, Logan, Blakeley, MacAllister, Moody, Eddon and Miss Lang will give a program here in the near future. Fifteen Years Ago (From The Chronicle of June 6, 1909) Funeral services for the late R.F. Gibons will be held Sunday afternoon at the Masonic hall. Dr. Walton Skipworth will deliver the funeral address. Services at the grave will be conducted by Wasco Lodge Number 15, A.F. & A.M. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Mays left yesterday on the Bailey Gatzert for Portland where they will attend the Rose Festival. Their automobile which they will take with them will be decorated and used in the festival parade. (From The Chronicle of June 7, 1899) The Columbia river district Epworth League convention will be held this evening at Moro (Oregon). The following delegates from The Dalles will attend: Messrs. James Simonson, Clyde Riddell, and the Misses Mable Collins, Constance Whealdon, Edith Randall. John Parrott and Miss Martha Whealdon will also be present as officers of the league. Miss Nettie Fredden, who is visiting friends in Moro, will also be present, so The Dalles will be well represented. Fifteen Years Ago (From The Chronicle of June 7, 1909) Mrs. Mabel Miller and Miss Mernie Allen left Saturday for Portland to attend the Rose Festival and to visit friends. Miss Lillian Collier left today for Seattle (Washington). She will return July 15 and take charge of Mrs. Schobert’s store while the latter enjoys an extended eastern trip. *** Local Weddings (Daily of June 9, 1924) page four Miss Susie Adamson of Thompson’s addition and Ernest Smith of Portland were married yesterday noon at the home of Mr. Smith’s parents Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Smith. Reverend H.C. KOhr officiated for the ceremony which was performed under a large bell of blue and white. The couple had as attendants Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith. A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony and the newly married couple left in the afternoon for Portland, where they will make their home. Mr. Smith who formerly worked with the J.C. Penney company here, being an employe of the Montgomery Ward & Company store in Portland. Guests for the wedding included the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Smith, with their sons Ben, Merwin, Bobbie and James, and their daughter Ella; Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Smith, Miss Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams and daughters, Miss Mabel and Miss Olive Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Still, Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Donnelly, and Reverend and Mrs. H.C. Kohr and son. Miss Una Reichlein and Raleigh C. Mobley were married Saturday evening at the Christian church, Reverend H.L. Ford, pastor of the church officiating. Only relatives were present for the ceremony. The bride has been a teacher in Wasco county for a number of years, recently finishing a term of school at Mosier (Oregon). Mr. and Mrs. Mobley will make their home in The Dalles. Wernmark Counted on For O.A.C. Squad page four OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, June 9 – Knute Wernmark of The Dalles is counted on as a member of the football squad next fall. He was a lineman on this year’s freshman team. Fall practice will start September 15. Beaver football prospects appear more promising than they have been in several years, despite the loss of several lettermen. Wernmark is a freshman in electrical engineering. SHANIKO NEWS Between 500,000 and 600,000 pounds of wool were sold at the sale last Friday at prices ranging from 33 cents to 37 œ cents. While the competition was not as keen as the growers would like to have seen it, the prices received seemed fairly satisfactory. The following wool growers from the Mitchell (Oregon) country were present at the sale: Thomas Fitzgerald, S.J. Connolly, Ben Tailor and Jacob Kaiser; from Ashwood (Oregon), T.S. Hamilton, Patrick Riley, Charles Keegan and Peter Moran; from Antelope (Oregon), Ed McGreer, John Brogan, Donald T. McRae, A.E. Mauer, Ronald McDonald, M.J. Finlayson, E.J. Kimsey, H.C. Rooper and Henry Rooper from Bakeoven (Oregon), A.J. Conroy, Peter Conroy, Ed Wakerlig and G.W. Mallatt; from Tygh Valley (Oregon), K.L. Hauser; from Maupin (Oregon), John Karlen; from The Dalles, Tom Brogan. The Shaniko growers were J.E. Hinton, J.W. Fisher and Otto Schmidt. The Grass Valley (Oregon) growers were John J. Conroy, John J. Joyce and Mrs. Henry Patjens. Mr. and Mrs. Boule and daughters Velma, Le Vere and Charlotte, of Dufur (Oregon), were visitors at the Hanna ranch last Tuesday night. They returned to Dufur Wednesday. Irma Hoech was a visitor at the Hanna ranch last Saturday night. A.T. Hanna returned last Saturday from a business trip to Condon (Oregon). Mr. and Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Moody, Jack and Jimmie Rees, Frank Wagner and Billy West motored to the John Day river last Sunday, where they ate a picnic lunch. 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