PIONEER PORTRAITS

Fifteen Years Ago

November 10, 2011

Dayton's Betty Ann Fletcher and Elaine Huson were nearly speechless last Thursday night when they were announced as the 2011 Citizens of the Year by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The women could barely squeak out that they were honored after being hugged and cheered on by their family and friends in the community who had attended the chamber's 65th banquet at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Roslyn Edwards, whose husband Steve won the award last year, presented on his behalf and said the two women spent many hours volunteering at local events. They patrolled the walkway under the grandstand at the fairgrounds, manned polling stations during elections, and helped with Dayton on Tour and fundraising auctions.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

November 8, 2001

Gary Thomas of Waitsburg was recognized by the Walla Walla Fair for 30 years of volunteer service at the Fair's Appreciation Dinner held recently. He has been a betting-booth volunteer all those years. "I enjoy doing it," he commented. Thomas has been a part of the Walla Walla Fair horse racing scene since returning to the area from Seattle in 1971. Years ago, horse racing was held from Friday through Monday of the Labor Day weekend in those pre-Spring Race Meet days. Later, when the Spring Race Meet was added, the fair horse racing was reduced to Saturday through Monday. Thomas' usual spot is at Window 1.

Fifty Years Ago

November 4, 1976

[Photo Caption] Dave and Ursula Willoughby have sold their Chevron service station after working in it for the past 16 and one-half years. Both are looking forward to extra leisure time.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

November 9, 1951

E. B. Lee of Seattle has purchased Mike's Barber Shop in Waitsburg and took over the business Tuesday.

James D. Stonecipher, member of the state legislature, was named chairman of the city-county airport board at a meeting last Friday afternoon.

The S & S Mfg. CO. which has been manufacturing S & S Soil Savers in Waitsburg for the past two years, has been temporarily closed down for the winter months.

One Hundred Years Ago

November 12, 1926

A most attractive party was given at the home of Mrs. Jack Cushin of Waitsburg on Thursday afternoon of last week honoring Mrs. Schuyler Arnold of Prescott who was recently elected an officer in Grand Temple, Pythian Sisters of Washington.

County Commissioner N. B. Atkinson this week purchased the fuel and feed business from M. H. Land and Sons, and has taken possession with his son Pete Atkinson in charge.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

November 15, 1901

C. B. and Wait Preston, William Tucker and Oscar Abbey drove to Walla Walla Tuesday to witness the football game between the University of Oregon and Whitman College.

Arthur L. Land, one of Waitsburg's citizens, was in the city on Thursday keeping an eye on the wheat market. Mr. Land is holding for the 50 cent mark.

A dance and lap supper is to be given at the Jonas Hall near Alto by Willis Jonas and Ralph McDonal. Everyone is expected to bring a well-filled basket. Quite a number expect to attend from this city.