PIONEER PORTRAITS

Fifteen Years Ago

April 21, 2011

Nearly 600 riders paid a visit to Waitsburg and its surrounding countryside this past weekend during the 15th annual Tour of Walla Walla. This 3-day, 4-stage cycling race brought bicyclists from all over to Waitsburg's downtown.

Fletcher Baker will be sworn in as the first-ever student representative on the Waitsburg City Council on Wednesday.

Port of Columbia Manager Jennie Dickinson poses with Port Commissioners Dale McKinley, Lawrence Turner, and Gene Warren during the Blue Mountain Station groundbreaking ceremony last Friday in Dayton.

Waitsburg senior Austin Beasley takes a long jump to finish in a three-way tie for first at Wednesday's meet in Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

April 26, 2001

Crowned Queen of the Junior Prom last Saturday was Jessie Winnett, and Prom King was James Richardson. Ye Town Hall was transformed into an enchanting undersea world for the annual dance, sponsored by the Junior Class of Waitsburg High School.

Pat Mohney downplayed his role in rescuing little Alexis Nordman, instead directing attention toward her mother, Terrie Nordman, who covered her daughter to protect her from the attacking Rottweilers. Nordman calls Mohney "an angel."

Scott Mason pitched well for Waitsburg in the pitcher's duel with Tim Lynch of DeSales last Saturday. The Cards lost in eight innings 3-2.

In a cloud of dust, Cardinal Sarah Henze safely reaches third. Waitsburg dropped two games to DeSales last weekend.

Fifty Years Ago

April 22, 1976

[Photo Caption] Two little girls graced the sign on the new field that honors their grandfather, Leroy Houger. They are Heidi Houger, left, and Lisa Houger, right.

Any Alumni of the Waitsburg High School Band or Choir or any others interested in renewing their musical talents are welcome to join the High School groups on Thursday, April 29, 1976, at 7:30.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

April 27, 1951

New officers of the Saddleers elected Monday night are Jake Smith, president; Cecil Webber, vice president; Connie Cole, secretary; and Erma Smith, treasurer. Directors are Jake Smith, Don Thomas, Jim Archer, Ellsworth Conover and Pete Hermanns,

Candidates for Days of Real Sport Queen are Lassie Smith, Colleen Kinman from Prescott, Barbara Lovelace, Elaine Land and Janet Collins.

One Hundred Years Ago

April 30, 1926

D. W. Ramseur and son Edgar arrived home Sunday from Lincolnton, NC, where they spent the winter months visiting relatives and old friends in and about "the old home town."

The graduating class of 1926 is composed of Edward Jordan, Kenneth Gohlman, Edward Kunz, Blain Pasley, Lloyd Smith, Fred Zuger, Alva Bain, Amanda Barnes, Millie Bishop, Alice Buroker, Inez Danielson, Edna Eichelberger, Dorthe Harris, Nellie Harting, Eula Manis, Irene McCown, Mary Philips, Bertha Sanders, Mildred Smith, Vivian Stewart, Charlotte Tabor, Velma Walker and Mildred Woods.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

May 3, 1901

P. H. Abbey and wife moved into the residence of Mrs. Mary Abbey, formerly occupied by W. H. Fletcher and wife, in the eastern part of town.

Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Ethel Viola Woods to Mr. John C. Bartges, Wednesday, May 8, 1901.

Frank Harsh this week moved his mother and sisters to Long's Station where Frank has secured a position in the flouring mills there.