PIONEER PORTRAITS

Ten Years Ago September 26, 2002

It was a good summer for Waitsburg Lions Club, with several fundraising projects bolstering the club's bank accounts. The income offset some ex- penses the club paid out for maintenance around the softball fields over the summer. The Walla Walla Fair ice project delivered 45,000 pounds of ice over four days of the fair. Gross revenues for ice sales amounted to $6,925, netting the club $2,359 after the concession permit and ice bill were paid. The Softball Bash was full with 26 teams, and unfortu- nately had to turn one team away. The club netted about $5,000, making the softball tournament the second leading money-making project for the club. The tourney's gross income was $9,700. The food left over from the softball bash was donated to the Waitsburg Youth Softball Association, which pro- vided concessions during its tournament, held soon after the Lions' tourney. The Lions also made a $200 contribution toward the treatment of a long-time of- ficial Tom McKeown who is battling cancer. Over the summer, club expenses include $2,100 for grass seed; a $1,900 mower payment, $1,500 in dues and $575 to repair the refrigerator trailer.

Twenty-Five Years Ago September 24, 1987

Nearly 1,000 locals and visitors enjoyed the usual fine fare at the annual Commercial Club Salmon Barbecue event here. McConnell and Jantz credit the numerous volunteers who donate their time and effort to make this affair function smoothly. Serving the luscious portions of smoked salmon were Ken- neth Jantz, and David McConnell, successors to Er- nest Mikkelson who ran the feed for a good number of years.

Fifty Years Ago September 28, 1962

Waitsburg FFA Judging Team won second place at the state judging contest Saturday morning at Wash- ington State University with Gary Thomas taking in- dividual honors as high scorer. Other team members are Bob Abbey and Jim Wood. Alternates were Jim Bloor and Jerry Wood.

The congregations of the Presbyterian Churches of Prescott and Waitsburg were joined together in a yoked field by action of the two congregations and the Presbytery of Walla Walla this past week. Rev. Darrell Syferd will serve as pastor.

Seventy-Five Years Ago October 1, 1937

The three bears were on display at Buehler's Shop at Dayton Tuesday afternoon. They were bagged by Paul Hoafling of Walla Walla, Albert Lloyd and Jim Helmick of Waitsburg.

The Cardinal football team won its second game of the season on the grounds here last Friday after- noon when they defeated Kahlotus, 6- 0. The victory touchdown came on a line thrust by Joe Buroker packing the ball.

E.R. Porter this week completed the sale of his dwelling, corner of Coppei Avenue and Seventh Street to the Misses Minnie and Zelma Vollmer, who will take possession immediately.

One Hundred Years Ago September 27, 1912

The teachers of the public school to the number of 14, spent last Saturday in the mountains, going down to the Touchet at Thayers. The outing was thoroughly enjoyed from all reports. Especially was it a treat to some of the teachers who recently arrived from some of the middle states.

Eldon Buroker, who has an acreage tract a short distance east of town, brought a muskmelon to this office last week, which was sure some melon. It weighed 22 pounds and measured 32 inches around the short way.

The Jasper Mountain School has opened with an enrollment of 14. The teacher, Mr. Duff, seems to be in as good spirits as when he left last spring.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago September 30, 1887

The name of Wallowa City, Ore., has been changed to Enterprise.

H.W. Bosworth has a happy combination; he runs a milk and water wagon and thereby makes a good living. His supply is as inexhaustible as the Touchet itself.

White men are now employed exclusively on the Menoken branch of the O.R. & N. Road.

Olympia had the Methodist Conference and Circus the same day. The press of the capitol town doesn't say which event drew more people.