Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files February 8, 2004 page A9 20 Years Ago, February 8, 1984 Total construction in The Dalles during 1983 was up slightly from 1982 but that was the second lowest total for the last five years. City building inspector Bobby Johnson reports the value of all construction permits $2,592,700 for 1983. Previous totals are $2,331,571 for 1981, $3,553,017 in 1982. $9,975,211 in 1980 and $6,226,324 for 1979. The five year average is $4,932,164. Wahtonka [The Dalles] wrestlers recorded three falls and also picked up a trio of forfeits as they defeated Wasco County 48-9 Tuesday night in a duel meet at Wahtonka high’s gym. Getting falls for the Eagles were Tom Greiner at 98, Rob Watson at 136 and James Junker at 168. Decision winners for the Eagles were Dan Schooler, Ken Lindsey and Dave Ferguson. Decision winners for Wasco County were Darren Hughes, Fred Walters and Bill Anderson. 40 Years Ago, February 8, 1964 Burns [Oregon] scored a 73-63 win over hosting Wahtonka here Friday in a Greater Oregon League game. They will meet again tonight in a non-counter. Corky Palmer scored 22 points for the winners. John Lewis and Dave Helseth each scored 15 for the Eagles. Lyle’s [Washington] Cougars won their 12th straight Klickitat County B League game and claimed and closed out their league season here Friday with a 56-44 win over the Klickitat Vandals. It was also Coach Titus’ team’s 19th consecutive win of the season without a defeat. 60 Years Ago, February 8, 1944 A recommendation by Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr.that the city council adopt an “adequate building” code for The Dalles, in order that fire hazards in both new and old construction May be minimized last night received the approval of the city council. Fire Chief Roth had asked the council to name a committee to investigate the situation and advise on steps that might be taken. On the motion of councilman W.L. Kirk, the council voted acceptance of Roth’s report, with the sti8pulation that the recommended action be taken at the next council meeting when Mayor George Stadelman will be present. Four men who took the civil service examinations for the position of paid firemen on The Dalles department, made the required marks and are eligible for appointment as soon as vacancies occur in the d epartment it was announced today by Charles Roth Jr., fire chief. Those passing the examination were H.E. Heichel, George Ramsey, Frank Joe Bonn and Frank Junior Emerson. 80 Years Ago, February 8, 1924 What were today determined to be the bones of a white woman, who died and was buried probably 50 years ago, have been brought to the city from the ranch known as the old James Fulton place, in the Fairbanks [Oregon] district. Who the woman was will never be known. Perhaps the wife of some immigrant of some hardship of the plains, perhaps the victim of an Indian raid on the train of covered wagons. These and many other theories are advanced. Designation of the 1924 market road in Wasco County, to be known as the Emerson-Roberts market road, was announced this morning by the county court. County roadmaster P.W. Marx will construct this year’s road and has completed grading of the Wrentham of 1923 market road, according to advices. The roadmaster will move camp at once to the new site. Sam Marsh was arrested by officers McClaskey and Swetland of the O.W.R. & N. special police force, near the depot last night when he discovered to be carrying an old .45 caliber revolver in a loaf of bread. Marsh was incarcerated in the city jail and may be prosecuted of a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. 100 Years Ago, February 8, 1904 Rewards for the capture of Guy Harshman and Charles Hoehn, who held up the O.R. & N. train last September, have been ordered paid. Detective J.J. Fitzgerald, who recently did such splendid work up the way, being the recipient of $300 for Harshman and a portion of $1300 for Hoehn’s capture. Harshman was sentenced to twelve years in the state penitentiary and young Hoehn went up for ten years. R.F. Randall, who came to The Dalles two months ago suffering with Bright’s disease, was stricken with apoplexy last evening at his room at the Star lodging house and died at 1:30 this morning. His brother. B.F. Randall, arrived on the train from Portland to make arrangements for the funeral. 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