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December 17, 2020



Ten Years Ago

December 16, 2010

Lisa Ronnberg, executive director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for the past three and half years, has announced she will leave her position to become the business manager for the Columbia County Public Works Department.

The Port of Columbia will end its lease of Lyons Ferry Park with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, which means the recreational facility across the river from Lyons Ferry Marina will not reopen unless the Corps can find another tenant.

The Times is moving back to its renovated historic building on Main Street this week after almost a year of using the former Mock’s Electric building as its headquarters. As with any move that involves computer and communications equipment, there is a chance some of its services may be interrupted Wednesday through Friday.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

December 21, 1995

Oma Harting of Waitsburg is baking up goodies for the holidays. She has taken a knack for baking and turned it into a budding business that’s oh-so-sweet.

The Waitsburg Planning Commission has recommended approval of placing a 25-foot travel trailer owned by Sonia Crawford on land on Murphy Street owned by Ken Wilson. The trailer was to have skirting installed. Crawford will live in the trailer while finishing school courses.

Members of the Waitsburg School District Board of Directors have elected Terry McCoy, of Waitsburg, chairman of the board. In addition, board member Bill Bloor, a Waitsburg attorney elected to the board in 1993, has been elected vice-chairman.

Carl and Ardath Henze will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at Ye Towne Hall.

Fifty Years Ago

December 31, 1970

Recent developments in the increased freedom for pornography should be very comforting to my Uncle Ralph. He used to be confused to no end about the spelling of pubic and public. Now, it seems, the terms are rapidly becoming synonymous.

Corky Callahan told The Times Wednesday that he wants all local firemen to be on hand Sunday morning, January 3 at 9 a.m. to help take down Christmas decorations.

[Photo caption] Another invention has come from the multi-faceted machine shop of Waitsburg’s Paul Hofer. Paul is shown by a diesel tractor fitted out with a “side-saddle” post hole digger. Paul explained that most post-hole diggers must be used by backing the tractor up to the site. This one can travel along parallel to the fence row, digging holes and set to move to the next spot without changing direction. If you have a job to do, Paul can build a machine to do it for you.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

January 4, 1946

The basement of the Hallis Hawks home was flooded with 5 feet of water Friday when the waters of the mill race overflowed the banks and entered the basement through a drive-garage.

Rena Hansen has transferred from the Seattle College for nurses to the St. Mary’s training school in Walla Walla.

The City Council discussed flood control at their meeting Wednesday night and made plans for water line repairs to prevent muddy water entering the city water supply.

One Hundred Years Ago

January 14, 1921

In a game dull at first but exciting at the finish, the local High lost to the fast YMCA team from Walla Walla Friday evening—34 to 30.

Mrs. Mary Smith, who was so unfortunate a few weeks ago as to have a couple of ribs broken by a steer knocking her down, has gone home again. She has been cared for by Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Loundagin.

Owen A. Groom and family arrived home Wednesday morning after spending two and a half months at Long Beach, Cal. They made the return trip the entire distance in their car taking eleven days for the trip.

C. R. Mason, of the Perrine-Jonas sales force, went to Spokane last Thursday and is spending the week in that city and at Cheney. It is rumored that when he returns, he may not return alone. Selah!

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

December 10, 1896

Captain H. G. Shuham was this week promoted to the distinguished position of major of the Second Battalion of the National Guard of Washington.

Miss Lillie Hallowell gave an elegant dinner in honor of Mrs. Ella Maxwell last Friday.

Rev. Lee A. Johnson is holding a revival meeting at Huntsville, and we understand much interest is manifest.

J. D. Woodworth, one of the best citizens of Walla Walla County, is now a resident of this neck o’ woods, a fact with The Times notes with pleasure.

 

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