Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files August 22, 2004 20 Years Ago, August 22, 1984 Wasco County Clerk Sue Proffit is the new president of the Oregon County Clerk’s Association. She was elected in Roseburg [Oregon] last weekend. All 36 counties are eligible for membership. Her voice is expected to be heard again on her desire to have voter registration cut off 20 to 30 days before an election. The idea has been in the legislature and an effort to place it on the ballot by referendum failed this year. 40 Years Ago, August 22, 1964 A Portland miss, who will be shooting for a berth on the United States Olympic swimming team later this month, will be one of some 300 young swimmers competing at the Natatorium in the Oregon Open AAU Swim Meet which started today. Cathy Jameson of the Multnomah Athletic Club will be seeking a spot on the Olympic squad in the 100 and 200-meter breaststroke events. Trials will be held in New York August 30 to September 5. A deadlock in Saturday’s competition brought about a playoff round today in the junior division golf tournament competition at The Dalles County Club. Donnell Smith Jr. and Stephen Smith (no relation) tied for the championship with identical scores of 80. They are playing off for the title at the course today. Harold Franklin and Bonnie LeBreton topped the men’s and the women’s divisions respectively when Celilo Bowmen gathered at the Cherry Heights Range recently for an animal target shoot. Franklin had a score of 218. LeBreton had a score of 168. 60 Years Ago, August 22, 1944 Fire, apparently originating in a spark from an overheated electric motor at 6:30 p.m. yesterday evening completely destroyed the Dufur [Oregon] lumber mill operated by the Tite Knot lumber company of Redmond [Oregon]. About 40,000 feet of the dry lumber stacked next to the mill also burned, but a million feet of lumber stacked further away from the mill was saved. H.R. Robinson, county fire marshal, who was called to the scene reported today that the loss was estimated today by P. Peterson, manager, at about $30,000, partially covered by insurance. 80 Years Ago, August 22, 1924 The popular pastime of pilfering watermelons, which chance to repose to invitingly a short distance from the roadside is going to receive a severe setback if Richard Rankin, a rancher in the Dry Hollow district, succeeds in obtaining a conviction on a charge of larceny which he has instituted because of such offense. Earl Tunning of The Dalles is alleged to have yielded to temptation and removed one of Rankin’s watermelons in a warrant sworn out by Rankin, which was served by Deputy Harry Dodge this morning. For the first time County Traffic Officer Hans Blaser yesterday met a speeding automobile which he could not overtake. The car, an eight cylinder affair, was driven by C.C. Perringer of Pendleton [Oregon]. Blaser started pursuit near the Country Club but Perringer simply “walked away” from him on a straight stretch. Perringer was arrested later in The Dalles when he stopped his car in The Dalles. He was cited to appear in the local justice court. 100 Years Ago, August 22, 1904 Eight sheep were killed and six were wounded in an attack on a herd by masked men in Wheeler County one day last week. This occurred just over the line, known as the Mountain Creek Dead Line and one mile southeast of the ranch of W.R. Childers at a large spring. There were about 50 shots fired and three in the attacking party were mounted. Officer Crate managed to arrest four inebriated persons Saturday night on the street. He placed them in jail and today they will be interviewed by Col. Crossen, who is wearing the judicial ermine in the absence of Recorder Fuloon. The wheat crop of Wasco county, at the present time, will put in circulation over $700,000. Democrats can’t publish any pathetic articles about the poor farmer this year, especially in Oregon. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, Thursday, June 3, 1937 Front page PORTLAND OFFICER TO FACE SERIOUS CHARGE Portland, June 2. (IP) Police Radio Dispatcher James E. Klingensmith and his wife were arrested at their home last night on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. After a boy living in the neighborhood complained to his father, Captain of Detectives John J. Keegan, Lieutenant T.P. Schulpius and Sergeant John Schum concealed themselves in brush near the Klingensmith home. They reported what they saw through French doors caused them to make the arrest. Klingensmith has been on the force since 1929. He is the son of the late Charles E. Klingensmith, a member of the police for many years and once assistant chief of police. CARPENTER DIES BENEATH TRAIN ON RIVER LINE page two Body Discovered Near Milepost 25 Sunday; Brought to Dalles (Daily of May 31) Roy Crumb, 54, bridge carpenter employed by the S.P. & S. railroad company, was killed underneath the wheels of a freight train Saturday evening, between mile-posts 24 and 25 on the railroad’s Deschutes river branch. There were no witnesses to the accident, but it was believed Crumb had attempted to jump on the train and ride it to his home in Vancouver, Washington, for the holiday week-end. His body was not discovered until Sunday morning, when the crew of another train passing the spot saw Crumb’s mangled form lying beside the track. Death probably was instantaneous, according to Coroner C.R. Callaway, who brought the body here. Callaway said the accident happened at what railroad men call the “big bend” where trains usually travel quite slowly. Crumb had been working in the vicinity. The body will be sent to Vancouver for burial. Crumb is survived by a wife and several adult children, Callaway said. GRASS VALLEY YOUTH SERIOUSLY INJURED page two Andy Reckman Brought to Local Hospital After Accident (Daily of May 28) Caught between the fender and revolving track of a caterpillar tractor, Andy Reckman, 18, of Grass Valley [Oregon] last night was brought to the Mid-Columbia hospital where an emergency operation was performed. According to Dr. Willard N. Morse, attending physician, the flesh was literally ground away for almost the entire length of the youth’s body. Several ribs were fractured. The extent of internal and spinal injuries has not been fully ascertained, but the young man is in a very critical condition, Dr. Morse said. Reckman, driving a gang-plow on the Reckman ranch, jumped from his tractor while it was still moving, to adjust the plow blades. In stepping back onto the tractor he missed his footing and was thrown between the fender and revolving track. WILLIAM HALL DIES (Daily of May 28) page two Funeral services for William F. Hall, who died yesterday at his home at Kent [Oregon], will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Kent church, under the direction of Zell’s funeral home. The services will be conducted by the Masonic lodge of Grass Valley and interment will be in the Kent cemetery. Mr. Hall, who was a resident of Kent for the last 40 years, is survived by one brother, Art Hall, believed to be a resident of Portland, and a nephew, J.R. Balif of Ashland [Oregon]. WOUND PROVES FATAL TO OREGON CITY RESIDENT Oregon City, May 28, (IP) – Walter George Huey, 50, died at the Oregon City hospital Thursday night from a bullet wound self-inflicted after he reportedly had attemped to shoot his son-in-law George Hartley, of Milwaukee [Oregon]. Huey, according to reports, went to his son-in-law’s home in search of his wife, from whom he was estranged. Meeting Hartley at the door, he drew a gun, which went off as the two men struggled on the porch. Hartley, uninjured, broke away and turned off the lights. Shortly afterward he heard another shot and, investigating, discovered his father-in-law lying wounded, he said. PORTLANDER SUICIDE Portland, May 28, (IP) – A man believed to be Carl Simpson, 51, jumped from the Morrison street bridge into the Williamette river Thursday and was drowned, the coroner’s office reported today. CITY BRIEFS page three DIVORCE GRANTED – A decree signed yesterday by Circuit Judge Fred W. Wilson granted a divorce to Irving Schwartz, plaintiff in an action against Edith Schwartz. The decree also restored the defendant’s maiden name, Kraemer, to her. GERKING RITES TOMORROW page three Funeral services for Martha A. Gerking, former resident of The Dalles who died Tuesday at Woodburn [Oregon], will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Crandell-Bird chapel with Reverend J. Frank Cunningham of the Christian church officiating. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Pallbearers for the deceased were announced as Miles Leabo, Lester Leabo, Dick Doyle, Fred Patterson, Ralph Perry and Charles Zobrist. FINAL RITES HELD page three Funeral sercices for William H. Pennington, Northdalles [Dallesport, Washington] stockman who died last Monday, were held from the C.R. Callaway & Son chapel this afternoon with Reverend W.I. Eck of The Dalles Lutheran church officiating. George and Alf Wernmark, Roy F. Taylor, Byrd Clark, Harold Sorenson and Malcolm Crawford acted as pallbearers for the deceased. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery. (Daily of May 31) CHECK CHARGE FACED – City police arrested and held for the Wasco county sheriff Sunday morning Clarence Gibson, 42, a cattle buyer, who is charged with passing a worthless check. He was being held in the city jail. POLICE ARREST DRIVER – Jim Wright, 54, a local resident, was arrested by city police Sunday afternoon when his car failed to keep a straight course in the business section. Wright was taken before a physician for a medical examination and booked for drunken driving. WOUNDED WITH GUN – W.P. Jordan, Portland, was treated at The Dalles Hospital’s out patient department Sunday for a bullet wound in his left arm, suffered when he accidentally discharged a .22 caliber rifle. Hospital attendants said the wound was not serious. Jordan was visiting in this locality over the holiday. The accident happened on a ranch outside of the city, hospital attendants said. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Polk's Wasco, Hood River and Sherman County Directory, Vol. IV 1910 page 89 OSTRANDER, Wilbur H. res hd "J" street OSTRANDER, Raymond E. student, bds W.H. Ostrander Tax List 1910 page 167 OSTRANDER, W.H. $1180, The Dalles Wasco County, Oregon Probate-Guardianship 1854-1953 Index OSTRANDER, Raymond and Amos Case #0409 Year 1912 Guardianship Wasco County Wasco County Oregon Index to Wasco County Deaths 1903-1950 abstracted by Jean Koops OSTRANDER, Laura C. 9-23-07 OSTRANDER, Wilbur Hull 04-19-12 1860 Wasco County Oregon Census Transcribed by Harley Haskin Published END OF TRAIL RESEARCHERS 1973 #1986 MONROE, George 42, plasterer, N.Y. OSTRANDER, Oli --- Laborer, N.Y. Wasco County Mariages 1854 - 1900 by Anita Drake J.W. HAMILTON and Olive OSTRANDER Jan. 17, 1885 (Douglas County) Oregon 1860 Census Index of Surnames compiled by Ruby Lacy OSTRANDER UM (Umpqua County) 16 Wc 4 I'm sorry I don't know what the 16 - Wc - 4 represents Hope this helps someone 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/356 Message Board Post: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon December --, 1979 TEACHER, SOCIAL WORKER, LOIS H. PRICE, 80, DIES Long time teacher and social worker, Lois H. Price, 80, died Sunday in Gresham. Born in The Dalles, Mrs. Price was graduated from Dufur High School in 1917 with a elementary teacher's certificate. She began teaching in 1918 in a one-room school at Wamic, Oregon . She earned a teaching certificate from Oregon College of Education in 1922 and was graduated from the Univeristy of Oregon in 1940. Mrs. Price taught in Lake Oswego, Hood River and Portland, and served as principal of Wilkes School in East Multnomah County from 1915-1929. Mrs. Price worked as a custodial officer in the Woman's Federal Reformatory in Seagoville, Texas, before World War II. During the war, she worked in a Texas Interment camp for Japanese and Germans. After the war, she returned to Portland and became the first psychiatric social worker for the Northwest Veterans Administration . Later, she worked as a conselor in the Multnomah County Juvenile Detention Home. She retired in 1960. She was a member of the Mt. Scott Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star; Kellogg Court, Order of Amaranth in Oregon City, Sunset Bull Dog Breeders Cluv; Wasco County Pioneer Association; Daughters of the American Revolution and Pi Lambda Theta National Honorary Education Society. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Jacob, of Beaverton; a sister, Helen Brackett, of Canby; three brothers, Wendell Hill, of Scappoose, James Hill of Oak Grove, and Marshall Hill, of Portland, and one grandson. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Peake Memorial Chapel in Milwaukie. The family suggests contributions to the Amo De Bergnardis Scholarship Fund at Portland community College or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. (Lois Price was the daughter of Edwin M. Hill and Lulu Jennie (Berrian) Hill of Dufur, Oregon)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/355 Message Board Post: ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY IS FATAL Edmund M. Hill, of Dufur , son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hill, and brother of Mrs. L. H. Huggins, of this city, was fatally injured in an automobile accident on the Columbia River Highway, just west of The Dalles Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hill sustained a broken pelvis and other serious injuries that will keep her in the hospital for three months and unable to walk for at least six months. Mrs. Hill is a sister of Mrs. L.E. Clark, who with her husband recently left for Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. and Mrs. Clark on receipt of news of the tragedy left at once for home. It was at firest reported that Mr. Hill's car was hooked by a speed maniace who dashed past him and that the car was dragged some distance and dumped over a fill. Officers, securing a description of the machine supposed to have caused the accident, telephoned to all adjoining towns. Frank A. Gilcrest and A. STanley Pullin, southern California boys, were arrested. Testimony at the coroner's jury, however, developed an alibi for them. The men were held in jail, following the cornoner's verdict, which failed to specify what caused the care to go over the bank. Francis V. Galloway, district attorney of Wasco county, sought new evidence against them. It was considered that the young men would be freed. The fatally injured man, his death having occurred as he was being hurried to the operating table at The Dalles hospital, was survied by four children. All were injured. One little girl suffered a hurt similar to that of her mother. The injuries of the other were less severe. Mr. Hill's funeral occured at Dlufur Tuesday. He was a prominent citizen of Dufur, and a large crowd was present. Those from here at the funeral included: Mr. and Mrs. Huggins, Mr and Mrs. B. L. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wells, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Mack. The two California boys were finally entirely exonerated. Dictrict Attorney Galloway making the following statement: "Every statement that these boys have made in relation to this case I have found to be truthful. At this hearing no evidence has been developed which indicates that these men are responsible for this affair in any way. The whole thing has been the result of a natural misapprehension and resulted from the zeal of the officers to capture those responsible for the tragedy. (This accident occurred on 27 August , 1922 while the Hill family was enroute home to Dufur from picking huckleberries. Hill's had six children, but apparently only four were with the parents.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILLIAM, BARNETT, MENEFEE, GILMORE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/354 Message Board Post: The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, The Dalles, OR., February 18, 1926, page 4 PIONEER SETTLER OF WASCO COUNTY VISITS (Daily of February 17) F.M. Gilliam, pioneer of Wasco county, left The Dalles yesterday for his home in Fossil after visiting for several days at the home of his step-sister, Mrs. J.E. Barnett. Gilliam came to Wasco county as the boy with his mother in 1864, and settled at Dufur. His father, Wm. D. Gilliam, had preceded the family two years, and had a home for them on Fifteen mile creek. Wm. D. Gilliam came to this county from Polk county. He was a cousin of Col. Cornelius Gilliam, after whom Gilliam county was named. The illustrious soldier was killed at Wells springs in the early days by the accidental discharge of his own gun. All the early generations of this pioneer family crossed the plains in 1844 in the second wagon train to make the journey overland. F.M. or Francis Marion, as he was known, married Miss Mary Menefee, daughter of another pioneer family, whose home was on Fifteen mile creek. Frances attended the Long school on Fifteen mile creek, the second schoolhouse in Wasco county. His step-mother was a sister of S.M. Gilmore, the first settler on that portion of land now called Granddalles. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event mentioned above, please post it as a reply to this message.

This fall the Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is going to do an in-depth recording of the tombstones, their location, condition and other elements at the Pioneer Cemetery in The Dalles. Thus far in searches made through records we have not come across a burial map of the cemetery. It is possible it may be in boxes stored in the City Hall’s basement. Or these records could have been destroyed by fires or floods experienced in The Dalles in the 1890s. We are asking for help from the public. We would like copies of any recorded family plot descriptions/deeds that you may have available in yours or a relative’s possession. The cemetery has been known as Bigelow’s cemetery, City cemetery or Dalles City cemetery. Presently it is known as Pioneer Cemetery. If you could send copies of these recorded deeds we would be so grateful. Please send the copies to: CGGS, c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Library, 722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Thank you, 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

I am interested in any info on land claims by Stanford Howell > Or his wife Adeline(Northrup) Howell > Thank you for any information you may have > [email protected] >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAWTHORNE, WERNER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/353 Message Board Post: The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., January 28, 1938, page 1 CAMP SEVEN LAD DIES OF GUN WOUND Fatally injured by an accidental discharge from his .22 rifle while rabbit hunting. Luke Hawthorne, 19-year-old Camp Seven youth died in the Hood River hospital late last week. Hawthorne was struck in the abdomen by a high speed .22 bullet when his rifle accidentally discharged as he was pulling it toward him over a snow covered stump. The shooting occurred last Monday. He was unable to arouse neighbors by his frantic calls for help the injured youth crawled to the home of his sister, Mrs. Edward Werner. From there he was rushed to the Hood River hospital. Blood transfusions and emergency treatment failed to save his life. Hawthorne was buried in The Dalles early this week. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

I am forwarding your query to Rodger Nichols at The Dalles Chronicle [email protected] as he could possibly have the answer or have contacts how to obtain the information. Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society >From: Tom Robinson <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: [ORWASCO] The Dalles, Chapman block >Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 08:04:48 -0700 > >Hello, was 128 Court Street in The Dalles in the Chapman block during the >1890s? Or is the Chapman block and 128 Court St two different places? I'm >trying to resolve address confusion. The place I am trying to figure out >was a couple of doors away from The Dalles Times Mountaineer. > >Here is a 1896 picture of the address I am trying to confirm whether it was >or was not in the Chapman block: >http://historicphotoarchive.com/stuff/6680.jpg > >Thanks >Tom Robinson > > >==== ORWASCO Mailing List ==== >If you know or are willing to learn a piece of fairly easy web publishing >software and can offer 2-3 hours a week to help update Wasco Co. GenWeb >pages with >new resources we've received, please contact Cheri at editor >@historysavers.com (remove >spaces from between editor & @ before sending email) > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Hello, was 128 Court Street in The Dalles in the Chapman block during the 1890s? Or is the Chapman block and 128 Court St two different places? I'm trying to resolve address confusion. The place I am trying to figure out was a couple of doors away from The Dalles Times Mountaineer. Here is a 1896 picture of the address I am trying to confirm whether it was or was not in the Chapman block: http://historicphotoarchive.com/stuff/6680.jpg Thanks Tom Robinson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSON, WEBERG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/352 Message Board Post: The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, The Dalles, OR., March 17, 1911, page 6 Funeral At Mosier - Gustav William Johnson, who died Monday morning at his home in Mosier, was laid to rest yesterday, the services being conducted by the Rev. M.E. Boulton of this city. The deceased was born in Vestervik, Sweden, February 16, 1862, being 49 years old. Mr. Johnson settled at Mosier in 1885 and was married to Miss Bertha Weberg of The Dalles, December 24, 1895. Two children survive. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSON, PHELPS, LOWER, FRITZ, SEARS, TEAGUE, LONG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/351 Message Board Post: The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., October 8, 1910, page 9 "Goldendale" George W. Johnson, an old resident of The Dalles, and brother of D.H. Johnson of Blockhouse, died Sunday, October 2, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Phelps, in Portland, where he was visiting at the time of his death. Mr. Johnson was a resident of The Dalles for 22 years, and is well known to old residents, having been in the building contract business for a number of years. The funeral was held this morning from the Crandall Undertaking parlors. Mr. Johnson's only brother, D.A. Johnson of Blockhouse, was with him in his last illness. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. J.M. Long, of Salem. George W. Johnson was 73 years of age at the time of his death, having been born in Indiana, January 30, 1837. Was married to Elizabeth Lower in Marion County, Iowa, in 1850. They crossed the plains to California in 1864. From that state they removed to Oregon in 1868, and lived in various cities in Oregon and Washington until 22 years ago when they made The Dalles their home. ! Mrs. Johnson died January 31, 1894. The deceased made his home with his daughter, Mrs. L.S. Fritz, during the past three years. Two sons and four daughters survive: J.W. Johnson of Goldendale, Mrs. D.W. Sears and Mrs. George Phelps of Portland, George E. Johnson, Mrs. L.S. Fritz and Mrs. Robert Teague of The Dalles. Seven grandsons, six granddaughters and five great grandchildren also survive. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

The following article may have some value to genealogy researchers: “Finding the Answer: If you’re looking for information on a subject, and get a sinking feeling when your Internet search engine pulls up 359,876 hits, check out a new service offered by Oregon libraries, called ‘L-net.’” A press release describes L-net as “an online reference service available to all Oregonians. At L-net, you can chat with librarians online in real time or ask a question via e-mail. Either way, your questions will be answered. Similar services have been widely used in New Jersey, California and Colorado, the release says. Basically, librarians at 20 different public, academic and high school libraries across the state take turns answering questions at http://www.oregonlibraries.net. L-net can also be reached by visiting your library’s home page. “It’s exciting to have so many different libraries working together,” says Caleb Tucker-Raymond, the service coordinator for L-net. “It’s like having a librarian in every computer in Oregon.” L-net’s live chat service is available Sunday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. L-net’s e-mail service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. L-net is funded by a grant from the Oregon State Library through the federal Library Services and Technology Act. Source: The Dalles Chronicle May 26, 2004 page A4 Read their website for more details. Their website states that out-of-state inquires can be e-mailed to them. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files August 8, 2004 20 Year Ago, August 8, 1984 A murder warrant has been served on a man held in the bay county jail in Panama City, Florida accusing him of killing a truck driver in southern Wasco County. The warrant was served Tuesday in a “John Doe” capacity. Authorities are still attempting to verify the identity of the suspect, who was arraigned on Florida charges under the name of Larry Eugene Wilson on Tuesday. The homicide victim was Robert G. Macknair of Lake Oswego [Oregon]. A Multnomah County [Oregon] Circuit Judge today ordered Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to testify in a $1 million defamation suit, refusing to dismiss the case against the Indian guru and his followers. Judge Clifford Olsen refused to quash a subpoena ordering the guru to appear in court Thursday to testify in the suit brought by former Anetelope [Oregon] resident Donna Smith Quick. The two indoor theaters in The Dalles have been acquired by Moyer Theaters, Inc. president Larry Moyer in Portland has announced. The theater company has been a family owned business for more than 50 years. It operates theaters in Portland, Eugene [Oregon], Vancouver and Olympia [Washington]. 40 Years Ago, August 8, 1964 The dual meet between The Dalles and Pendleton [Oregon] Sunday at the Natatorium turned out to be a smashing win for the locals, who outclassed the Rodeo city swimmers 357 to 253. Paul Kruger paced the victory by taking four firsts, winning the butterfly, backstroke, breast-stroke and freestyle in the 15 to 17 age bracket. Double winners for The Dalles were Linda Urness and Johanna Dick. 60 Years Ago, August 8, 1944 Except for a few scattering lots of fruit the apricot harvest now has ended in Wasco County. W.R. Bailey, manager of the Columbia Growers association said the last loads of fruit were sent yesterday to the Washington Canner cooperative at Vancouver, Washington for canning. Much of this year’s crop was handled through the frozen market, including the frozen pack operation conducted here by the Hudson-Duncan company. Sheriff Harold Sexton today was investigating an “epidemic” of melon patch depredations by local boys ranging in age from 13 to 15. He questioned three Dalles boys at his office today and said he knew the identity of other boys who had been raiding melon patches in this area. Unless the practice is discontinued juvenile court action will be taken, the sheriff said. 80 Years Ago, August 8, 1924 By taking possession in Wasco County of what is believed to be the largest herd of Hereford pure bred beef cattle under one management, Ray G. Johnson Sr. and his two sons, Ray Jr. and Wayne, recently of California, plan to enlarge the number of cattle which may ultimately mean that largest beef stock ranch in Oregon may be located in this county. Such was the general impression gained today following the announcement of a few days ago that the Johnsons’ had purchased the J.E. Kennedy stock ranch in the southern part of the county, an area of 3,500 acres for a cash consideration approximating $85,000. To have suffered a broken back, yet live to take care of her two small sons, may be the happy aftermath of Mrs. Elizabeth Marquis, of Centerville, Washington, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident east of The Dalles yesterday. Dr. Thompson Coberth, attending physician, state this afternoon that Mrs. Marquis would recover. 100 Years Ago, August 8, 1904 No further news has been received concerning the Antelope [Oregon] horse thieves who were surrounded by a sheriff’s posse near Waterman [Oregon] in Wheeler County Saturday morning. It seems that they had camped at the Wilson ranch and were about to start out with their stolen horses early in the morning, when they were surrounded by the officers from Antelope. Shots were exchanged and Deputy Sheriff Shields fell, shot in the mouth. One of the robbers was also shot in the stomach, but not so bad but he escaped with Shields’ horse. Up until Friday morning the amount of money in the Mitchell [Oregon] relief fund [they experienced a flood] was $2064.30. The largest amount was subscribed by Portland, $500; the next largest being $400 sent by Heppner [Oregon]. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files August 15, 2004 20 Year Ago, August 15, 1984 A second suspect in the murder of a truck driver in Wasco County has been apprehended and both suspects will be brought back to Oregon on Thursday. The latest suspect arrested was identified by Wasco County District Attorney Bernie Smith as Gordon Parsons, 19. He was arrested earlier this week in Panama City, Florida and is being held there. Arrested earlier Arnold Huskey, 30. A former follower of Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh has filed suit in federal court seeking $2.38 million in damages, claiming loans she made to the Rajneesh Foundation International have not been repaid. Portland lawyer Mark Cushing filed the suit on behalf of Helen C. Bryson, identified in the suit as a resident of New Mexico. A five way race for mayor and two contested city council races may be on the ballot for voters in The Dalles in November. A total of five candidates returned petitions for the mayor’s race prior to the 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. Petitions for Jeanette Cantrell, Gary Honald and John Mabrey have been certified and they will be on the ballot. Petitions for Bruce Harris and Arthur L. Nims still need to be certified. 40 Years Ago, August 15, 1964 A race that wasn’t a race, with both contestants turning in good times, proved one of the top events at Thompson Field Tuesday night in the second all comers track meet of the season. Al VanTroba of Goldendale [Waschington] and Harry Skandera of The Dalles matched each other stride for stride during the mile, and came across the finish line within two tenths of a second of each other, both with good times. However, they were competing in different age classifications. 60 Years Ago, August 15, 1944 The summer salmon run in the Columbia river is heavy with big catches reported both at Astoria [Oregon] and in the Mid-Columbia. According to P.K. Hollenbeck, local fish buyer, both Chinook and steelhead are numerous in the current run. Mr. and Mrs. George Stadelman and their two children, Sally and George, accompanied by Joan Woolsey and Lenore Taylor, returned last night after spending a week on the coast at the Gearhart hotel. 80 Years Ago, August 15, 24 Confidence that county forces under the direction of the forest service rangers had the Chenowith ridge [The Dalles] grass fire under control last night was expressed this afternoon by County Judge J.T. Adkission. Firefighters returning to the city last night said that an area about five miles wide and presumably as long had been burned over. Residents of Arlington [Oregon] have taken up golf and are now engaged in laying out a nine-hole course at an advantageous short distance from the city, according to Dr. J.W. Donnelley, local enthusiast, who also spends part of his time at Arlington, where he owns a drug store. Physicians have given a blood transfusion to Mrs. Elizabeth Morran, former local girl who was seriously injured in a crash between a street car and an automobile in Seattle [Washington] recently and some hope is now held out for her recovery, according to word received from Miss Lillian Collier, who is at the bedside of her niece. 100 Years Ago, August 15, 1904 Ray Kimsey’s horse, which was stolen by thieves several weeks ago, was left by them at a ranch near Waterman [Oregon], and a telephone message was received here yesterday morning asking Ray to send someone for the animal. It was reported here Wednesday that the outlaws have been separated and that one of them is in Shoofly country. Further than this, no news is attainable about either posse or outlaws. While the harvest crew at the Henry Howell place near Wasco [Oregon] were at dinner Saturday, the combined harvest caught fire and burned. The cause of the fire is unknown. Only a small amount of grain was burned, but the loss was $200. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

The Dalles Chronicle Sunday, August 15, 2004 History Mystery Photo [Text Only] Last week’s photo, drew a number of responses, though it fooled quite a few people who thought it was a home in The Dalles. Instead, this is the home visible from old Highway 30 about two miles west of Mosier. Mr. Agidius added “In the mid 1940s they raised strawberries on the north side of the road. Grant and Marlyn Wilson planted the cherry trees, apples and pears on it.” Current owner Tom Garnier supplied more background: “The house was rebuilt in 1913 after it was destroyed by a fire in 1912. Mr. Mayer or as everyone referred to him as “Markie” purchased the property in 1910 and remodeled the existing structure to the point that it could not be recognized – this is according to the Mosier Bulletin of that time. “Markie Mayer was the son of a prominent Portland business man and later partner in the family business. He spent 32 years living in New York City during the Gilded Age (roughly 1880 until 1912.) “He was friends with and credited with giving the nickname to ‘Diamond Jim’ Brady and also a friend of Lillian Russell. Diamond Jim visited Markie at the orchard where, it is reported, Diamond Jim told Markie that he heard that there was money in these apples and Markie casually replied yes and that he had put every cent into them! – I think Markie must have had a sense of humor and he never made money farming. “Markie never lived in the house but at the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland after 1912. He used the house for entertainment. It was a working orchard, chicken farm, and ranch. He called it Mayerdale.” 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/340.1.1 Message Board Post: Earline, I thank you so much, for years we had heard of this accident but had never followed up on it. My ggrandfather never forgave himself for not watching his grandson more carefully. Thanks again Linda

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle Thursday, January 1, 1925 Front Page NEW JUSTICE TAKES OFFICE JANUARY 2 Henry Meredith to succeed J.W. Allen as Lower Court Office (Daily of December 31, 1924) J.W. Allen, for the last two years justice of the peace in The Dalles, will relinquish his office on January 2 to Henry Meredith, justice-elect at the last general election. Justice Allen will remain in the law practice here. He was defeated as a candidate for the office of district attorney, being the republican opponent of Francis V. Galloway, incumbent. The new justice of the peace will take office room with Mr. Allen. Mr. Meredith has posted bond with the county clerk and will take his oath of office next Friday morning. C.M. Zell, successful republican candidate against C.N. Burget for the office of county coroner, which office Burget had held for more than 20 years, will also take office Friday. E.E. Maynard, constable in The Dalles district, is expected to post his bond and take oath on the same date. These are the only administrative changes here as a result of the recent election. BAILEY’S DEATH ACCIDENT, VERDICT Coroner’s Inquest Held Over Body of Deceased Lineman No responsibility was fixed by a coroner’s jury last night when an inquest was held over the body of Fred Bailey, Pacific Power & Light company employe [sic] who was instantly killed recently when he came in contact with a 2300-volt wire on Union street. The verdict returned to Coroner C.N. Burget was “accidental death”. No trace of relatives of the deceased has been found through tracers sent to the war department. Bailey was an ex-service man and an overseas veteran. Those who were on the coroner’s jury were as follows: Dale Crouch, M. Glavey, W.A. Hunter, Jack Bolton, R.T. Yates and William Vogt. COURTHOUSE BLOTTER page three FILED-Chattel mortgage: Farlow Brothers to Wasco County bank, $10,500 on 261 head of cattle and 620 sheep. FILED-Mortgage: W.C. Lucord, et ux, to the First National bank, $1250 of 160 acres in section 5, township 4, south of range 14 east. FILED-Agreement: Lucinda Jane Milstead to W.C. Lucore, an agreement to sell 160 acres of land in section 5, township 4, south of range 14 east for $1500. FILED-Warranty deed: Elizabeth Vanderslice et al, to Albert Scherrer, lot 7, Cliffs; consideration approximately $500. FILED-Certified copy of order in the matter of the estate of Gottfried Drexel, deceased, appointing Mabel Hood as administratrix. FILED-Mortgage: Tom I. Imada to J.A. Harbke, $1740 on lot J, block 21, D.M.R. and household effects. FILED-Warranty deed: B.H. Neabeck, et ux, to Josephine Berryman, the west half of lot 11 and the east 14 œ feet of lot 12 in block 3, Tackman’s addition; consideration approximately $1500. FILED-Warranty deed: Josephine Berryman to B.H. Neabeck, property as described above; consideration approximately $1500. LOOKING BACK (From The Chronicle December 26, 1899) Mrs. E.M. Wilson has kindly offered the use of her parlors for the reception of the Glee club members from the University of Oregon following their concert this evening. Being near the opera house, Mrs. Wilson’s home will be an ideal place for the function. So quietly did J.C. Baldwin pass away at his home Saturday night that even those who watched by him were not aware for a moment that he ceased breathing. Mr. Baldwin had not been a strong man for many years and about 10 days ago he was taken ill with neuralgia. To Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin were born five children, Frank, Edward, Martha, Lily and Wallace, but only Edward and Martha survive with Mrs. Baldwin. The funeral took place this afternoon with Reverend D.V. Poling of the Congregational church officiating. The city received a very acceptable gift yesterday when the chemical fire engine arrived at the depot. It is probable that it will not be unpacked until Mr. Long from whom it was purchased arrives to test it. “Gypsy” J.H. Crossen’s dog, is very proud of her various families and always manages to display them to the admiring gaze of passers-by. Today, she is domiciled in the Blakeley and Houghton window with six of the cutest pups imaginable. She is putting on a lot of “dog” and is getting much admiration. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO (From The Chronicle December 26, 1909) A quiet wedding took place at the United Brethren parsonage last evening when Joseph M. Remington and Miss May Case were married. Reverend H.F. White officiating. The couple are from Wrentham [Oregon] and will make their home there. Charles F. Robinson and Miss Mabel Carlson were married this afternoon, Reverend B.A. Warren officiating. C.L. Phillips returned today from Portland where he exhibited some of his chickens. He brought back five ribbons earned by the birds. Edward Seufert who has been attending school in Portland arrived home today to spend his vacation with relatives. He is a student at Holmes business college. John Hampshire, now a resident of Tacoma [Washington] arrived in The Dalles yesterday to make a short visit. Harry Anderson, student at the University of Washington is in The Dalles to visit his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Anderson. (From The Chronicle of December 27, 1899) Dr. Belle Rinehart, who has been in New York attending clinics and taking a course in surgery, arrived home this afternoon. She sent no word to the exact date of her return and so surprised her friends. Dr. C. Gertrude French arrived from Portland today to spend a few days with relatives here. Earl Sanders is among the students who are here from the University of Oregon to spend the holidays with relatives. Dr. Ray Logan of Portland spent Christmas day with relatives here. Born in this city December 23, to Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Wells, a daughter. James Cooper and Sayre Rinehart left Sunday morning for the Willamette valley where they will visit for a time. Arthur Stubling, student at the University of Oregon, is in The Dalles to visit relatives over the vacation period. Dr. Harry Littlefield who spent last week at the home of Judge Bradshaw, returned to Portland yesterday. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO (From The Chronicle of December 27, 1909) At the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Harper, at high noon on Christmas day, Miss Elfreda Harper became the bride of Charles Alexander, Reverend Herbert White officiating. The ring ceremony was used. Ray Harper of this city was best man and Miss Letty Carson of Dufur [Oregon] was maid of honor. About 30 relatives and friends were present for the marriage and the dinner following. The newly married couple left for Portland where they will spend a few days. They will make their home in this city. Found guilty of robbing Mrs. W.C. Kortge of a purse containing $12, Miduel Vera was bound over to await the sitting of the grand jury by Justice J.A. Douthit this morning. The prisoner was unable to furnish bail to the amount of $100 so was lodged in jail. Mr.and Mrs. E.C. Price celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary Christmas day with a dinner at the Hotel Shipherd. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Crandall, Mrs. W.H. Groat, Stephen Price and Carlton Groat, and the host and hostess. (From The Chronicle, December 29, 1899) Just after the new chemical fire engine had been tested this afternoon, the fire bell sounded an alarm and a flue in McInerny’s brick building was discovered to be burning. The fire was soon put out with no particular damage. An accident occurred at the same time when C.A. Border’s horse seemed to object to the new engine getting all the attention. The horse started out for water and dragged the cart after him. He ran into a young man on Second street and ran over a Jap on First street but did not injure either. Finally, he made a dead stop at the undertakers on Fourth street. He was little the worse for the experience. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

The Dalles Optimist, Friday, January 3, 1947 Front page LIEUTENANT MAYER RITES HELD Boyhood Resident of The Dalles Died September 22, in Alps Funeral services for Lieutenant Frank Mayer, medical corps, U.S. army, who lost His life in an airplane accident in the Alps September 22, were recently held At St. Stephen’s church in Portland. Stationed in Paris [France], Lt. Mayer was flying from Frankfurt [Germany] to Casablanca [Morocco] when his plane was lost. The wreckage was found in Genoble [France]. Lieutenant Mayer, who spent his boyhood in The Dalles, is the son of Chris Mayer, The Dalles and the late Mrs. Mayer. Before going overseas he was with the Public health department of Michigan. He is survived by his widow, the former Gertrude McInnis of Portland and two Daughters, Susan 7 and Judith who is one year old; his father; a brother Al Mayer and a sister, Miss Gertrude Mayer, all of The Dalles. PINE GROVE By Mrs. Charles Cox PINE GROVE – Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Walters have been on a trip to Corvallis [Oregon], Medford [Oregon] and down in California. They were gone two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sturges were in The Dalles on Monday. Mrs. Sturges went to See a doctor as she is quite ill again. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright came from Portland to spend their week’s vacation At the Bill Sturges home. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Stowe and daughter are spending a week at the Lewis Walters home. Also there for Christmas were Edward, Lester and Ora Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Lawther. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Temple and children from Dayton [Oregon] and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller from Portland spent Christmas at the Charles Cox home. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tunison and small son are spending from Friday until Sunday At the Harold Walters home. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hulett spent Christmas in Portland and one sister, Mrs. Wright, came home with them to visit a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Walters are the parents of a baby girl, born at The Dalles Hospital Friday, December 27. She weighs seven pounds and two ounces and her Name is Joan Elizabeth. Miss Jean Marion of Portland visited at the George Burnside home over Christmas. She will be remembered here as one of the little ladies who held Bible school here last spring. She visited all her pupils here. Mrs. Mose Delose and son spent Christmas at the Bill Sturges home. A Christmas card and $2.00 were sent to the Pine Grove Sunday school by our Dear friend, Anna Cunningham of Roseburg [Oregon]. She has our many thanks. Miss Jean Weberg leaves for her school at Corvallis [Oregon] New Year’s day; Also Miss Carol Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. L.J. McCoy are spending a few days in Portland. Mrs. McCoy went There for treatments. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Tunison are visiting the Vern Tunisons for a few days. Little Mickey Lew Woodside is reported in The Dalles hospital with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fitzgerald and son have just returned to the Forman home After a Christmas trip to California. Folks at the Vern Tunison home Christmas day were Mr. and Mrs. Verl Tunison, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Toothman and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hachler and Mrs. Tunison’s Mother and niece, Mrs. Gotchen and Dorthea. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Temple and children visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Endersby at Oak Springs [Oregon]. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips of Hood River [Oregon] spent Friday and Saturday at The L.E. Walters home. Mrs. Al Quinn was in The Dalles Saturday and visited Mrs. Hazel Linn. Mrs. Erwin Grant made a trip to The Dalles Saturday and brought her husband Home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cone spent Christmas in Portland with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bryson were here to spend Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. Al Quinn and family. Our news reporter, Violet Alben and husband, will be home before the next Writing, we hope. They plan on spending one night with the Remingtons at Cecil, Oregon, on their way home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright went on to Bend [Oregon] from the Sturges home to Spend two days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shepflin. Vacation is over for Pine Grove kiddies. They go back to a new painted floor and Nice clean schoolhouse. J.W. Linn went to The Dalles Saturday and spent the day with his wife who is Still in the hospital, and brought her home with him. All the Hammer family were at home the Sunday before Christmas, 16 of them: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bronner, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hammer and daughter, Betty Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lee and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Summers and Edward, the son in the service. Mrs. Harold Walters is ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Helsch (Harriet Endersby) was supposed to arrive sometime Monday, December 30 for a months visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Endersby and brothers. She has not seen her brother since they came back from Overseas. Vern Tunison, Jr., left Sunday evening for Fort Lewis [Washington] and his Training in the army air corps. Robert and James Cubic from Lebanon, Oregon, were visiting their folks Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Eubanks, over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith from Yakima, Washington were over night guests at the Joe Cubic home recently. Mr. Smith is Mrs. Cubic’s brother. Our club meets at the home of Mrs. Vera Tunison on January 8. The club is one Year old, so election of officers will also be carried out at this meeting. Our Rule is to meet the first Wednesday in each month from 1:30 to 4 p.m., but this First Wednesday starts our new year. Mrs. Black and daughter from Friend [Oregon] came Sunday and Mrs. Mantz came Sunday evening from Molalla [Oregon] to start their school on Monday morning here. SMOCK page four By Mrs. John D. Woods SMOCK PRAIRIE – Bull Durfee has been quite ill the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller of Beaver, Oregon, are spending the holidays with Mrs. Miller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hagen Woodcock of Wamic [Oregon] and hosts Of other relatives in Wamic and Smock. They were up to their farm, looking it Over. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Kennedy and son J.E. Jr., are spending the holidays with Friends in Seattle [Washington]. Little Miss Marlene Alexander of Portland is spending her vacation with her Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Duncan of Smock. Mrs. Lewis Jones returned last week from Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she attended A family reunion. It was 16 years since they had all been home together. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hibberd had as their guests for Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farlow and son Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Eckert and children, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Taylor and sons, Bob Horner, son of Mrs. Hibberd. Bob is Making his home in Bend since his discharge from the navy not long ago. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Duncan and granddaughter Marlene spent Christmas day at the Guy Brittain home. Mr. and Mrs. John Woods and son Clyde spent Christmas in The Dalles at the home Of their son and brother, J.B. Woods and family. A lovely Christmas tree and Santa with pack on his back was enjoyed Christmas eve and a huge turkey dinner Was served Christmas day. Smock was well represented at the Christmas dance at the Grange hall in Wamic. Mr. and Mrs. M. Duncan and Marlene, Mrs. Shorty Rutledge and daughters Billie And Betty, the Woods and the Barbers were present. Guy Brittain moved his bulldozer home Friday from the timer. He has quit for This winter. Lucky Savage is visiting in The Dalles this week. The Smock school had their Christmas tree and program last Monday evening. A large crowd enjoyed the nice program and treats for all. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chandler and son Leonard are living in the Clyde Woods home Recently vacated by the Patty family who moved to the Harry Rose home. Mrs. Rose Is “lots better” but still has to stay in Portland for treatments. The road crew is making great progress improving our roads. The shingles are here for a new roof for the Smock school house, and then a New coat of paint. The directors are asking for all the help they can get. The Ness place has been sold and a new family will move in soon. Mr. and Mrs. M. Duncan and Mrs. Rutledge shopped in The Dalles last week. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brittain had dinner at the Marion Duncan home last Friday. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program