Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicles Files February 29, 2004 20 Years Ago, February 29, 1984 Another candidate for the office of Wasco County Sheriff has dropped out of the race, leaving only one candidate in each of the major two political parties seeking the office. Harry Gilpin, who took out petitions on November 27, informed the Chronicle today that he was withdrawing his petition and he would no longer be a candidate unless he got enough support to mount a write-in campaign. Left on the ballot are Incumbent Sheriff Bob Brown, a Democrat, who paid a filing fee to get on the ballot, and Art Labrousse, a city police department commander, who took out petitions as a Republican. 40 Years Ago, February 29, 1964 Dave Larsen of The Dalles announced Saturday morning that he has filed his candidacy at Salem [Oregon] for the Republican nomination for a seat in the state legislature. Larsen, vice president of Port of The Dalles for the past four years, seeks nomination in the primary election for the legislative position now held by Rep. Katherine Musa, D-The Dalles. The legislative district, No. 22, includes Hood River and Wasco counties. The Dalles was tied for second place in the District 7-A1 wrestling tournament in La Grande [Oregon] today going into the championship semifinal at 1 p.m. Priveville, defending champion, is leading with 30 team points followed by The Dalles and Redmond with 22 each. As of today there were six Indians [The Dalles team name] who have not lost a match, Scott Lewis, Chuck Pryor, Jim Reed, Bill McBurney, John Dethman and Tom Merrion. Only McBurney and Merrion are seniors. 60 Years Ago, February 29, 1944 Miss Dorothy Lu Simonsen, sophomore in architecture and allied arts, and Miss Frances Smith, sophomore in liberal arts, both students at the University of Oregon, were chosen president and song leader respectively at the Hillcrest lodge womens dormitory in elections held last week. Miss Simonsen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Simonsen and Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Smith. Contributions in Red Cross funds raising campaign, which got under way today in Wasco County has reached a total of $2,471.27 at 1 p.m. today, with solicitors active in both the city and rural areas, it was announced by R.R. Harper, drive chairman. 80 Years Ago, February 29, 1904 Speeding at the rate of 60 miles and [sic] hour over six miles of mountain road between Dufur [Oregon] and the head of Tygh Grade, Sheriff Levi Chrisman and Deputy Guy Elton last night had one of the most exciting chases after alleged bootleggers on record here for some time. George Baldy Nosker and Robert Bob Shaw are in the county jail today as the sequel to the wild ride in which the Nosker machine was in the lead until Sheriff Chrisman car, driven by Elton, overtook them about six miles south of Dufur. City Engineer P.W. Marx is making arrangements today to have two crews of men to begin work on each end of the scenic highway leading to Sorosis Park. Five volunteers started at the east end yesterday, under the direction of John Elton, and four others started work this morning on the west end under Mr. Payne. Mr. Elton will continue work on the east end this afternoon and has been authorized to employ laborers on the road at $3 per day. Mr. Marx yesterday purchased a road plow at a cost of $86, which will be vorn by the city and will not come from the donation fund, which is now said to be $475 in cash with enough pledges obtained by W.F. Gitchell to make $600. 100 Years Ago, February 29, 1904 In preparing for the erection of the cannery building on the vacant lot at the foot of Washington Street it became necessary to tear down a small building on the north side of the alley between First and Second Streets. This shack might be termed a landmark, since it has stood there for the past 40 years defying the fiery elements which have threatened it three different times. In the early 60s it was erected and occupied by Wm Hand as a printing office. Upon inquiry today we learn that W.W. Williams, who is being treated at the hospital for typhoid fever and whose condition was critical the latter part of last week is somewhat better today. Mr. Coshing, who is ill with pneumonia at his home near town, is also getting along much better than expected. 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 http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." 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