Pioneer Portraits - August 11, 2016

Ten Years Ago

August 17, 2006

A Waitsburg teen has returned from a summertime trip to the British Isles as part of the 50th People to People Ambassador Program. Jessica Mason, 16-year-old daughter of Gerald and Kathy Mason of Waitsburg, was one of seven young people from the area to participate in the program, first founded in 1956 by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The Waitsburg School District approved its 2006-2007 budget at its July 26 meeting, adopting a budget that conservatively projects student enrollment, said Carol Clarke, superintendent. Based on the projected enrollment, the budget will be at about a $100,000 deficit, Dr. Clarke said, but school directors and administration anticipate that enrollment will be higher than planned. . . at present the District’s reserve amounts to $515,000, she said.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

August 15, 1991

The home of Jim and Geraine Hansen on the south fork of the Coppei is part of a picture spread about the Palouse country in the August issue of Country. The Reiman publications features fantastic photography and articles. The Hansen photo just makes you want to “head for the hills” and the Coppei!

Waitsburg City Council discussed some water system problems, decided against the purchase of a maintainer and agreed to give some assistance to a Main Street tree project by Ron Carlson for next spring.

Principal Dan Butler announced this week that school registration will being on Thursday, August 22, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Fifty Years Ago

August 11, 1966

A logging trailer tongue sheared off as a Dee Jay Logging Company truck turned the Coppei-Preston corner in Waitsburg early Tuesday morning. A load of logs was unceremoniously dumped in the back driveway of the Scott Lumber Yard. The trailer itself ended up on the parking just south of the Al Watson home.

County Commissioners Monday appointed Jack McCaw to replace Emory McCown as a fire commissioner of Waitsburg fire district No. 2. Mr. McCown has served on the board of commissioners for the past 20 years and has only recently resigned.

The Waitsburg German band was on hand to play a few snappy tunes for the Prescott parade on July 4. Members of the band were Glen Hofer, Joe Abbey, Randy Pearson, Kirk Erwin and Rita Thomas. Music holder was Glen’s wife, Ginger.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

August 15, 1941

It was quite warm Saturday but Sunday was even hotter, sending the mercury to the highest mark since July 18, when an even 100 recording marked the breakup of a mid-July heat wave.

The Hogeye-Whiskey Creek and the Lower Walla Walla Road school bus routes have been combined. Glen Howard will have this route with a thirty-passenger bus.

Mrs. Cassie Buroker has been awarded the Wilson Hollow bus route, Her son Johnny will drive the bus. John Clodius has purchased from the district the Spring Valley School House.

Mrs. Denzil Mock entertained the Junior A. O. U. W. Lodge at her country home Saturday night. Croquet was played on the lawn and games inside.

One Hundred Years Ago

August 18, 1916

The James Archer combine was practically ruined Wednesday forenoon at about 10 o’clock, when on a soft and very steep hillside the machine tipped over sideways down the hill. Fortunately none of the men or horses were injured. The combine was a Holt machine with gasoline separator power, and seems to be a total wreck.

Born at Walla Walla, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, of this city, a son. All concerned are getting along nicely, except possibly Grandpa Dr. R. E. Butler. But then suppose that Dr. is to be excused as this is the first time he has ever been a Grandpa.

Fred G. Klatt of Enterprise, Ore. has recently traded for the R. O. Sanders acreage property east of town, and with his family, is expected to assume possession within a few days.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

August 21, 1891

For Sale: A fine new Epworth organ direct from the factory, black walnut case of beautiful design, sweet-toned, four set of reeds. Price only $85; a bargain. Apply to Rev. Bowser.

Here’s the way a pessimist looks at life: A human being’s history in a nutshell: born, welcomed, caressed, cried, fed, grew, amused, reared, studied examined, graduated, in love, loved, engaged married quarreled, reconciled, suffered, deserted, taken ill, died mourned buried forgotten.

Last Tuesday Platte Morrow and Chas. Preston hitched the farmer’s pony to the latter’s cart and started from the mountains to this city. All went will till within about 3 miles of town, when the tail of the pony got over the line, and the result was, the boys were spilled, the pony ran away, the card was smashed. Fortunately the boys were not hurt, the pony ditto, and the cart can be repaired.