Looking Back: A Glimpse Through Our Files The Dalles Chronicle September 28, 2003 researched and edited by Elroy King 40 Years Ago, September 28, 1963 Dalles City Assistant Fire Chief J. Ben Penners has announced his resignation from the fire department after 30 years service. Penners has served as assistant chief for more than 21 years. In his letter of resignation Friday to Chief Charles Roth Jr., Penners said the effective date of his move is October 19, but if possible he wishes to be releived of his duties before that time. The winner of a national award for District 5 American Legion Auxiliary was Mrs. Champ King, who received the second place Americanism award. Mrs. King, junior past president of Unit 19, was recently appointed Americanism chairman for the department of Oregon. Mrs. Jess Edington of Hood River (Oregon) Unit 22 received the child welfare award and Mrs. Leonard Hay of the same unit the civil defense award at the recent auxiliary convention in Miami, Florida. 60 Years Ago, September 28, 1943 The United Brethren church has purchased $2175 worth of war bonds in the third war loan drive with money set aside for the buying of a memorial organ. The money was a bequest from the estate of Alan Fligg. Mrs. H.F. Bothwell, who for the last 15 years has taught music in Wasco county and nearby Washington, this week became the new teacher at the Smock school, which since the opening of the school term September 7, has been without any teachers. 80 Years Ago, September 28, 1923 A call has been given by trustees of the local Congregational church to Dr. Bryant C. Preston of Portland to assume the pastorate here, it was learned yesterday. Dr. Preston, it is said, will preach his first sermon in The Dalles, Sunday, October 7, and will probably be located here several months, if not permanently. Meeting for the first time as an organization, Wasco county's new tax supervising and conservation committee elected officers in the county courtroom yesterday afternoon and set October 15 as the date for the next meeting. M.M. Burtner, appointed commissioners for three years by Governor Pierce, was chosen chairman of the board and Miss Celia Gavin was elected secretary at a salary considerably than that allowed by the act of legislation which created the commissions in Oregon. Frank Woodcock of Maupin (Oregon), appointed for two years and John Gavin of The Dalles, for one year, are the other members. Mr. Burtner is a resident of Dufur. 100 Years Ago, September 28, 1903 In spite of the efforts of Dalles merchants to the contrary and the wishes of residents all along the stage line from this city to Goldendale (Washington), notice has been received by Postmaster Patterson that the mail will be discontinued October 1. Centerville (Washington) and other places along the line will be supplied from Goldendale, making the mail four hours later when coming by way of Grants (Oregon). The O.R. & N. will increase its dining car service October 1st by adding a diner to each train in and out of Portland, except the Spokane Flyer. Four new dining cars of the finest type have been built for the company, and they will be conducted under the management of R. Pryor, who will be superintendent of dining car services. This does away with delays at stations in Eastern Oregon for lunches. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Instant message in style with MSN Messenger 6.0. Download it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com