Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files November 23, 2003 20 Years Ago, November 23, 1983 A recall effort against Wasco County Sheriff Bob Brown ended Tuesday when a group circulating petitions for the recall failed to meet a 5 p.m. deadline for turning in the petitions to the county clerk’s office. Wasco County Clerk Sue Proffitt said she was notified at midafternoon on Tuesday by a spokesman for the Committee for Fair and Impartial Wasco County Government that the petitions would not be filed. Sealed bids on farm equipment sold by the Internal Revenue Service brought a total of $21,787.56, far below the $482,649 in estate taxes the IRS claims Al Stelzer owes. Included was a combine which sold for $5,000. There were vehicles and other farm equipment involved. 40 Years Ago, November 25, 1963 Note: The newspapers for November 23, 1963 were filled entirely with stories about the assassination of President John Kennedy. Item in Looking Back are taken from November 25, 1963 All three members of a Portland family was killed early Monday three miles west of Hood River (Oregon) on US 30 when the driver lost control and their westbound car skidded sideways in front of a truck. They were identified by the office of state police here as Rubie Lee Drake, the driver; William E. Drake, her husband; and Shirley Ann Drake, 14, their daughter. 60 Years Ago, November 23, 1943 A former livestock owner from Antelope (Oregon) today holds the distinguished flying cross, one of the top ranking army valor awards. He is S/Sgt. Robert E. McGreer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. McGreer and assistant radio operator of the Lib ship, “Sweet Adeline”, who received his award in connection with the record low level bombing attack which his Lib group made on the Rumanian oil fields at Ploesti. Walter R. Bailey, manager of the Columbia Fruit Growers, who a couple of weeks ago was seriously injured when a piece of hot metal flew into his left leg when a motor truck gasoline tank exploded at Rufus (Oregon), this morning for the first time returned to his desk in the warehouse at the foot of Madison street. His leg is still encased in a cast, but he is able to walk stiff-kneed, unassisted, except that he uses a cane. 80 Years Ago, November 23, 1923 Three million gallons of water a day can be pumped from the new city well without maximum pressure. Announcement to this effect was made today, following a test of the well by members of the water commission and, is beyond their greatest expectations. The well was drilled by George, Scott, a Portland contractor, at a cost of $2,400. He said last night that he believed that with maximum pressure the well would deliver 4,000,000 gallons of water every 24 hours. 100 Years Ago, November 23, 1903 Last Wednesday an overcoat and some other articles were stolen from the California restaurant and since that time Marshall Wood has been on the lookout for the culprit. Saturday afternoon he arrested one Ben D’Grout, who has been in the city since last September, and of late seemed to have no occupation. D’Grout admitted the theft and his case came up this afternoon. Our friend, J.T. Rorick, who has been ill for some time past, we learn is suffering with a genuine case of typhoid fever. We trust, however that J.T. will down the illness and come out on top. Tomorrow night the Wasco Tribe, I.O.R.M. [Improved Order of Red Men] will have a grand ball at the Baldwin opera house. With Birgfield’s orchestra furnishing the best of music and the effort which has been made to make this affair a success, a good time is assured all who attend. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx