The Dalles Chronicle November 16, 2003 Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files Editor’s note: The Chronicle inadvertently ran the November 16 Looking Back column last week [November 2, 2003]. This is the column that should have appeared. 20 Years Ago, November 9, 1983 Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer today filed a complaint in Wasco County Circuit Court seeking a ruling on whether the city of Rajneeshpuram is legally a city and whether it can receive public money. Frohnmayer’s complaint, filed on behalf of the state of Oregon, alleges that the city, which was founded by followers of the Indian guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, violates state and federal constitutional provisions involving separation of church and state. 40 Years Ago, November 9, 1963 Some increases in the number of unemployment was noted in early November by the Oregon Employment Service office here serving four counties, said N.E. Swan, manager in his monthly report, but payrolls were slightly larger for John Day Dam than a month ago. Seasonal layoffs were noted. Now on the list of dam workers are 517 with a total for all dam and allied relocation projects about 1,500 men. The Dalles slushed its way through a heavily muddied Amotan Field (The Dalles) to its seventh Inter-mountain League victory, defeating Mac-Hi 32-6 and completing its season with a 7-2 second alone in second place. Senior quarterback John Altendorf passed for one touchdown, ran for another and was one of 14 seniors playing his last football game for the Indians (The Dalles High School). 60 Years Ago, November 9, 1943 The Dalles fire department again was call, at 8:10 last night to the ruins of the Kerr-Gifford flour mill fire on East Second Street, where another blaze might have endangered surrounding property, had it not been promptly brought under control, which required 45 minutes. The ruins continue to smolder today, with one fire hose ready for action on the premises at all times until the burning grain finally is extinguished. Carl Stiefel, Wasco County war finance chairman, will be the guest of honor at a testimonial to be held in Portland on Friday, November 19, according to word received from E.C. Sammons, state chairman. He will be featured participant in the statewide meeting of the Oregon War Finance committee Million Dollar club, the program to be broadcast over a statewide network at 8 o’clock that evening. 80 Years Ago, November 9, 1923 Cartons of toys and useful things, to alleviate the suffering of victims of the earthquake in Japan, are being prepared by school children of The Dalles for shipment on the S.S. Franconia, to the school children of Japan. The boxes are expected to arrive in Japan by New Year’s Day. Under the supervision of their teachers the pupils are busily packing the cartons with materials such as needles, scissors, brightly colored materials, crayon pencils and ribbons, which it is hoped will please the fancy of the children of Japan. Bids for construction of the Dufur-Tygh Valley (Oregon) grade section of The Dalles-California Highway will be opened by the state highway commission at Portland on November 26 according to an announcement made this morning by C.W. Wanzer, division engineer. The work will start shortly after the award of the contract. The section is 10 miles in length. Co9mpletion of construction on the Cow Canyon section is expected next week. 100 Years Ago, November 9, 1903 For fifteen years past the hearse owned by William Mitchell has done service in The Dalles, carrying the remains of loved ones to their last resting place. Mr. Mitchell recently disposed of it and in its place a fine new hearse, purchased by Ward and Robertson, will be used. It arrived yesterday morning and is a handsome thing, modern in every respect, the dull black trimmings and gray draperies setting off the glossy black to good effect. Special meetings which have been held at the Methodist church during the past three weeks closed last night and Reverend Williams, who has been assisting the pastor, returned to his home at Prosser [Washington] today. During the past week Reverend Williams has preached some splendid sermons and proven himself not only an able, but earnest worker. 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 _________________________________________________________________ >From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, you’ll find a range of helpful holiday info here. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx