10 years ago—
It was quite serendipitous that rural Fossil resident Jan Schott would end up in a nearly front row position for the parade honoring the National Football Champion Seattle Seahawks after they defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. She had gone to Seattle for the annual Flower and Garden Show and had a little time to kill, so took in the festivities.
Helen Olds, a life-long Grass Valley resident, joined the ranks of area centenarians when she celebrated her 100th birthday on February 23. Also with a 100th birthday this month is Beryl Irzyk, who noted the milestone day February 13.
Firefighters from at least five agencies, including North Gilliam County, battled a fire that ultimately consumed the historic Biggs Motel February 24. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Fire fighting efforts were hampered by a lack of water which had to be shuttled by three tenders which made multiple trips from Rufus, seven miles away.
25 years ago—
While the Mitchell/Spray basketball teams fell short of qualifying for state titles, the boys came away with the sportsmanship award selected by the tournament officials.
Maggie Sebastian of Condon is home after spending several weeks in Guatemala on a mission as chaplain with a medical team. She has many stories to relate from her “life changing” experience.
In town last weekend for getting away and socializing, but mostly for a chance to raz each other, were Rudy Mundy, Mike Parrish, Pat Tierney, and Jerry Albrich. They joined Dan Schott and Henry Wilkins.
50 years ago—
More than 110 persons were present to wish Annie Boyer “Happy Birthday” on the occasion of her 90th birthday when an open house was held in her home. The open house was hosted by her children.
Mike Leckie vacationed for 10 days in Mexico. He couldn’t wait to get back to work at his store, the General Mercantile, but couldn’t get gas on a Sunday, so returned to work on Monday.
A formal opening of the new City Hall and Fire Station at Spray was held February 14. The new pumice block building was under the supervision of Clarence Nelson, and is modern in every way. The building was of no cost to the people of Spray as it was financed with refunds and Revenue Sharing monies.
75 years ago—
Frigid weather has forced the closure of two Condon businesses. The People’s Meat Company suspended operations at their slaughter house. Ice formed over the water containers in the building and knives froze in the meat. The Condon Lumber Company closed down and will not resume work until the weather moderates. It was so cold Monday that one of the prongs on the mill’s big lumber carriers snapped off, and had to be welded back on.
W.H. Steiwer of Fossil was elected president of the Oregon Woolgrowers Association at its 53rd annual meeting in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Campbell and Bruce came from Pendleton to deliver a cocker spaniel pup, which Mrs. James G. Burns purchased to replace the dog killed when the Union Oil truck overturned at the Shaffer ranch last week. James and Ray have named him Major II.
100 years ago—
Chess players have been invited to meet tonight at the home of Judge D.R. Parker, where it is expected they will organize the Condon Chess Club, elect officers, adopt by-laws, etc. The guests will play chess and listen in on the radio which Judge Parker recently installed.
We spend more money in America for chewing gum than for books – probably because it’s easier to exercise the chin than the brain.
Hunt Dairy delivery team ran away yesterday down Main Street. Beyond spilling out a few filled milk bottles, no damage was done. They ran down the canyon road a couple of miles and stopped.
From the Condon Times 1909 —
J.E. Hunt’s bacheleering days will soon be over as Mrs. Hunt is expected back in a few days. Mrs. Fitzmaurice is also expected home in March when religiously inclined old gents will be expected to be home by ten p.m.
Michael Summers is blasting the rock for the foundation of the new Dunn brick building. The building will be quite an addition to Main Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay C. Clarke, of Arlington, celebrated their silver wedding last seek. When their picture appeared in the Arlington Record we thought they were a couple just married as they looked so young. It seems however they have traveled life’s highway together for 25 years and are still on the road.
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