Days of Yore for August 1, 2024
10 years ago—
The Arlington Community Chamber of Commerce annual Show-n-Shine Car Show was held July 26th in Arlington’s picturesque river-front Earl Snell Memorial Park and was a great success by all accounts. Dave Sitton of Arlington took home the coveted Jim Rudisill Memorial People’s Choice award for his cherry red 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
At the annual awards ceremony at the Oregon State Fair, families from across the state will receive recognition for operating as Century or Sesquicentennial (150 year) Farm or Ranch. The Fairview Ranch was founded in Sherman County in 1914 by Hans and Krestine Thompson. The applicants to have the ranch designated as historic are Larry Thompson and Janet Moulds, grandchildren of the founders who now operate the farm.
Sadly, Condon’s venerable Liberty Theatre is closing its doors. Saturday night’s showing of ‘Transformers’ will be the last, according to owner Don James. The future use of the Liberty Theatre, on Condon’s historic Main Street, is uncertain.
25 years ago—
A new business that employs five people might not be big news in one of Oregon’s metropolitan areas. But when something like that comes along in a small town like Wasco, population 420, it’s cause for celebration. That’s what happened when Pioneer Implement Corporation broke ground for a new 8,000 square foot John Deere service center in the Sherman County city.
Would that a person live so that the memory of him causes a smile and good feeling. Such a person was Charley Woodward who died last week. He was a Mitchell boy who never knew a stranger. He had an innate ability to say the funniest things and make the encounter with him a highlight of the day. Condolences to his mother, Jane Woodward, and other family members.
50 years ago—
Logan Harris, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Harris, Condon, received multiple bruises, Saturday, when he was struck by a Datsun pickup, while riding his bicycle. The pickup was driven by Robert Pierce. The accident occurred at the intersection of Lincoln and Frazer Streets. Harris was taken to The Dalles General Hospital by Condon ambulance and released Monday afternoon. No citations were issues.
Work was started on the Clarno Bridge. It was necessary to wait until the water was down in order to work on the base of the pier. It will take three months to complete the project. Area cattlemen have been unable to ship cattle to Madras because of the load limit set on the old bridge. The new bridge will speed shipping of cattle, barley and other products.
75 years ago—
One hundred and six cowboys from many parts of the US and Canada were in attendance for the 4th annual Condon rodeo. This is the largest number ever present for a Condon show, although more than that participated at Arlington six weeks ago, stated manager Howard Johnson. The rodeo grounds have been put in good shape and with five chutes in operation, there was no time lost between events. The Condon Rodeo Club plans to build a grandstand before the show next year, which will accommodate 500 people, states Johnny Rattray, president.
Greg Thompson of Portland, a week-end visitor at the home of his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bettencourt, is not favorably impressed with Condon hospitality. While a spectator at the rodeo last Sunday, some one lifted his pocket book and left him without enough money to buy gasoline for the trip home.
Steven Carnine, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrin Carnine, visited the fore part of the week at the Wayne Anderson ranch with Bobbie. Steven says he likes ranching.
100 years ago—
The people of Fossil are delighted with the way Contractor Hilton is getting along with the new school house. The stone and brick work will likely be finished this week. The new building will be ready when school opens September 22.
Kimberly Grange will give a Scotch-American dance at Kimberly (the Junction) on Saturday. There will be jazz music, bagpipes, step dances and Scotch songs. In the afternoon there will be all kinds of athletic sports. Gilliam and Wheeler County people are cordially invited to come early and bring their lunch. There will also be a midnight supper served by the ladies of Kimberly Grange.
From the Condon Times 1909—
A report came in from Gwendolen on Saturday, that Bob Gatis was stabbed, and was on the point of death. The truth of the matter was, Bob’s brother gave him a lick over the head with a spade, but a little thing like a blow with a spade would not phase a man with as thick a skull as Bob’s.
J.A. Scott, L.L. Boyed and Frank Golden left on a hunting and fishing trip to the mountains last Sunday. Mr. Scott will feed his harvest hands on bear meat this harvest.
Eggs are getting scarce as farmers’ wives are keeping all they can gather to feed harvest hands and the supply in town will soon give out.
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