The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Ten Years Ago

February 26, 2004

An 18-foot "History Pole" will not be going up in Preston Park any time soon, the Waitsburg City Council decided after discus­sion of the idea last week. Mayor Randy Hal­ley proposed the concept as a way to obtain an easement for the City through property owned by Craig Burdine.

The Preston Hall girls' basketball team played two home games last week and beat Prescott on Feb. 17, 29-19 and Pomeroy 22- 19 on Feb. 19. Against Prescott, Caris Cole scored five points in the first quarter and Felicia Brown scored two point to give the Mustangs a 7-2 lead. Ashley Coila scored four points in the second; Cole Haily Larsen and Shawny Ingle scored two each and the Mustangs took a 17-8 lead at halftime.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

February 23, 1989

Bob Stokes and Berneice Banks have recently completed the American Heart As­sociation CPR course, and have become certified as instructors. Berneice was in the office Tuesday and said that if any clubs or groups in the area are interested in receiving the training, that they would be glad to offer it to interested citizens.

Me thinks some of the Fifty-five Plus group has had U.S. Postal Service training. You've heard the slogan saying "neither sleet nor storm will stop a postal carrier in his appointed rounds." Several of the Senior couples (and singles) braved what ever the elements give to keep our Friday meetings alive and well. Let it be noted that there is fun in so doing. Shared food and fellowship, someone to talk to has a therapeutic effect on all. Doris and Bob Wagoner kept the dinner going smoothly with lots of coffee flowing to enhance the day.

Fifty Years Ago

February 21, 1964

Waitsburg Lions Club met Wednesday, Feb. 19, to host three new members with help from a three-man installing team from the Prescott Club. Joe Abbey, Carl Peck and Tom Baker were received into membership. Bob Stevens, Bob Muzzy, and Don Anderson were initiating officers from Prescott, while other Prescott visitors included Paul E. Hofer and Bob Davidson.

Five young men from Walla Walla found out that the arm of the law is a little longer than they thought it was. This mischie­vous quintet visited the Plaza Theatre mati­nee last Saturday and set fire to a towel dis­penser. Theatre manager, Phil Monfort, heard the noise and encountered the boys in the act. Phil got the names of some of the boys along with a few aliases, and made a quick trip to Walla Walla last Monday morning. With excellent cooperation from school officials in locating the boys, the sheriff's office took over the details of the case and will act on it. Damage to the rest room wall and fixtures was estimated to be approximately $25.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

February 24, 1939

Wallace Winnett, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Winnett, had the misfortune to slip and fall on a floor that had been recently waxed at the school building and broke both bones of the left arm just above the wrist.

Misses Mary and Margaret Heinen, Fern Clark and Bertha Nifong were hostesses for a bridal shower at the home of the former in Huntsville Wednesday evening honoring Miss Maudie Mays whose marriage to Mel­vin Combs will be an event of this month.

One Hundred Years Ago

February 27, 1914

This community was gretly shocked Tuesday afternoon to learn fo the sudden death of P. W. Preston who passed away Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, Calif.

D. C. Eaton has been enjoying a visit from his brother, R. A. Eaton and wife of Naukon, Iowa. It has been 20 years since Mr. R. A. Eaton was here before. They left Tuesday to return to their home.

Mrs. J. B. Caldwell and son Alvin arrived in this city Wednesday from their home at Nez Perce, Idaho, and will spend a few days visiting relatives and friends in Waitsburg.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

February 22, 1889

Waitsburg is still without a bank, notwithstanding it is the best unoccupied field for a bank in the Pacific Northwest. A genuine bonanza for someone. First come, first served.

Willis Ingalls arrived home from Cali­fornia last Friday, bringing four fine blood­hounds.

The horse market in this part of the country is very good indeed at the present time. Buyers are in the country daily and horses of every class are in demand, and at good prices.

Among the successful ones who at­tended examination last week was Miss Anna Minnick who received a first grade certifi­cate. This is something unusual. What public schools can do better.