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Ten Years Ago

October 21, 2004

The family of the late Ernest and Dorothy Kison will be donating a plaque commemorating the people for whom Kison Court is named. The Waitsburg School Board unanimously approved of the idea, proposed by Scott and Renee Krivoshein of Walla Walla, at its meeting Oct. 13. Ernie Kison was the brother of Mrs. Krivoshein's grandfather, the late Bernie Kison of Ritzville.

Setter Jesse Meier has been a stalward member of the Waitsburg Cardinals this season, usually making a good share of the team's assists. Meier and fellow senior volleyball players were recognized at their final home volleyball game.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

October 19, 1989

Sandy Conover, daughter of Larry and Pam Conover and a senior at Waitsburg High School, has earned a trip to the National 4-H Roundup in Denver on October 26-29. Sandy placed third in livestock judging at the Puyallup fair and will be a member of the Washington State team.

Waitsburg Commercial Club discussed plans for the town Christmas party at the meeting Tuesday. President Joe McCown said chairperson Denise Winnett has asked that someone else help with solicitation for prizes. McCown volunteered to be on the committee, and appointed Berger Chase, Bill Thompson and Jim Burres to assist.

Fifty Years Ago

October 16, 1964

Carl Henze spent a few uncomfortable hours this past weekend after swallowing a straight pin. The doctor made an attempt to remove it, but couldn't do so until Carl was under an anesthetic. Carl's comment: "I'm in training to be a sword swallower, and decided to start small, but it just didn't work out."

Mrs. Don Thomas was honored at a Grandmother to-be shower Monday night at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Jantz who was assisted by Mrs. Jack Clodius.

Closing Notice: Waitsburg Stores will be closed from 2:00 until 4:00 on Friday, October 16, for the Football game.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

October 20, 1939

A group of friends gathered at the Ira Bloor home Friday evening for a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Bloor, it being her birthday. Four tables of cards were in play with Mr. and Mrs. Will Wallace winning high score, and Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Egelston second. Mrs. Bloor was presented a lovely gift by the group.

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wilson returned Saturday after a month's visit in Spokane, accompanied by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens.

Wm. Hinchliffe, of Washtucna, was visiting relatives and old Waitsburg friends in this city this week. Bill says he and his family may purchase an acreage tract near this city if he can find one to suit his requirements.

Rev. and Mrs. Paul Perkins announce the birth of their son, Douglas Ford, at the Walla Walla General Hospital, October 18.

Mayor E. J. Call, head miller at the Preston-Shaffer Mining Co. here, was in Portland for several days this week attending a miller's convention.

One Hundred Years Ago

October 16, 1914

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Harding, who recently came here from Topeka, Kansas, to take charge of the Christian Church, are strictly Kansas people.

Mrs. Margaret Preston, wife of Fred B. Preston, passed away at the family home in Los Angeles Sunday morning after a short illness.

Born at the farm home near Bolles Junction Sunday morning, Oct. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Schulyer Arnold, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have several boys but this is the first girl, consequently the family is much elated.

Dan Harris was in town Saturday from his farm north of Prescott. Dan is farming the A. J. McCullock place and raised a fine crop of wheat this year. He has just completed the building of a new barn on the place 50 x 80 feet.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

October 18, 1889

On Mrs. Killicut's return from up north she found her door standing open and several articles missing, but fortunately they were found by Charley Prather near Highland, and returned to their owner. Look out for tramps.

While attempting to cut a board with a dull ax at Bolles Junction yesterday, C. H. Sapp had the misfortune to cut off one of his big toes. Dr. C. C. Johnson sewed it on, and the unfortunate young man is doing as well as could be expected.

Mr. Pettyjohn and daughter, Mrs. Tyler, who have been visiting at Mr. Pettyjohn's for some time past, start for home in St. Paul., Minn., today.