10 years ago—
Changing their life styles during December were Duane and Bonnie Johnson. Bonnie retired from her work with the Farm Service Agency after over 40 years, and Duane retired from his work of 40 years at Jamieson & Marshall Plumbing and Heating. The Johnsons are already heavily booked with grandchildren projects.
Here are a few changes that took place as of January 1, 2014: Oregon’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to $9.10 per hour. Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving will fetch higher fines – at least $142 and up to $500. Smoking in a car while a child is present will fetch a maximum fine of $250 for the first time offense and $500 for repeat offenses.
25 years ago—
Gilliam County Sheriff Paul Barnett has just recently completed serving a year as president of the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association, and at the annual meeting of the Association was voted by his peers as ‘Sheriff of the Year’.
Remember the Black Lab that was Marcia Wickelman’s Aunt B’s dog, that was looking for a home over Christmas? Well, Ron and Jennifer Deluca called and were happy to make a home for this puppy. Five Christmases ago, they had taken in a yellow Lab and because of the season, named the dog Santa. You guessed it, this dog’s name is Klaus.
A potluck dinner will be held at The Rock to honor Marvin Britt as he retires after serving 13 years as the mayor of Spray. Buck Leckie will be sworn in as the new mayor of Spray at the council meeting January 8th.
50 years ago—
Miss Samira Isaac of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is in Fossil as an exchange student. Samira is making her home with the Marvin Mabe family for 3 1/3 months, and then she will live with the Harold Hyatt family for the same amount of time.
Jude Berray was notified that she was the successful applicant for the position of postmaster in Condon following the resignation of Peggy Kennedy. Kennedy had held the position for the past 22 years.
Len Haldorson called his family from Amman, Jordan to tell them that he had arrived safely and was enjoying his work. Haldorson is employed by AID as a weed control specialist. He is expected to return to the states about the middle of February.
75 years ago—
Charles and Joseph Burns, better known to friends as Chuck and Joe, recently expanded their mortuary business by the purchase of the Bomboy Funeral Home in Pendleton. Three years ago, the boys, who own and operate the mortuary in Condon, purchased the Prann Funeral home in Hermiston. Even though the boys are living in Pendleton and Hermiston, they will continue to operate the Condon business, and are leaving a man here to take charge of it.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mercer had a harrowing experience the night of December 26 when they narrowly missed being burned in their bed. The Mercers had gone that day to North Powder to visit family and take advantage of the skiing opportunities at Anthony Lakes. They were awoken about 12:30 a.m. by shouts of “Fire!” Still dazed with sleep they tried the door to find the hall full of fire and the window wouldn’t open. Bruce knocked out the glass and they jumped out into the snow and sub-zero temperatures just as the gas which been accumulating in their room exploded into flames.
100 years ago—
Miss Elsie Fitzmaurice, who pushes a diligent pencil for the East Oregonian in Pendleton, spent the Holidays with her parents in this burg – she left on Monday to take up her arduous duties and give the speck of news of the Eastern Oregon city to the readers of her valuable sheet.
Postmaster Laugbridge estimates that twice as much Christmas mail was handled at the Condon Port office this holiday season as there was the previous season.
Arlington has decided to install a chlorination plant to purify the water used in that city. The appearance of several cases of typhoid fever led to a conference between the city council and Dr. Frederick D. Stricker, secretary of the state board of health. In the meantime, drinking water should also be boiled.
From the Condon Globe 1908—
John Maidment was over from his sheep ranch near Lone Rock attending court, and officiating as a Grand Juror. He says his sheep are all right and come what may he has feed enough to last until spring opens and the white mantle now on the hills gives place to a verdant coat of green grass.
The New Years ball given by the Fehrenbacher Orchestra in Wades Hall in Olex was very largely attended and was the most brilliant social affair of the holiday season.
A party of the “Champion Whist Players” surprised Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Ralston and played the old year out and the new year in. A dainty and much enjoyed lunch was served by Mrs. Ralston. Present were Mrs. McConnell, Newell, Stinchfield, Carter, Grant and Keys. It was in the small hours of the morning when each departed to their respective homes with a hearty good night and wishes for the new year.
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