Students at Visitation school in Verboort recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo Sharon Hundley The American Legion was first chartered by Congress in 1919, as a patriotic organization focusing on service to veterans and service members ,giving them a voice in American policy making and laws. From a war-weary[Read More…]
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Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: November 3 – November 9, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Mon Nov 3 – A lovely day. Did our usual work. I made Grandma’s print dress I gave her for her birthday. Gladie made some plaster book ends. Grandpa H. came over awhile. Tue Nov 4 – Foggy & some cloudy. I put out a wash, then[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: October 27 – November 2, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Mon Oct 27 – A clear beautiful day. Did up our morning work & went to town to get Uncle Henry, he came back from Tillamook Sunday, stayed at Mildred’s last nite. We got home at 11. He bought us a big salmon Tue Oct 28 –[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: October 6 – October 26, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Mon Oct 6 – Foggy & smokey. I made some apple pies. Billie went to hospital right after breakfast, came back for dinner & went to work in p.m. Gladie went horse back riding. Uncle Henry and I just talked all afternoon. Billie went to hospital again[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 29 – October 5, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills (written as Mr.[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 22 – 28, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
News from the past: September, 1895
The Washington County Hatchet’s nameplate as it appeared in a September 5, 1895 edition of the paper. WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY – It was a bustling time for the region. Even in the midst of a severe economic depression (the Panic of 1893 lasted into 1897), the city of Forest Grove,[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 15 – 21, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 8-14, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
Column | True friendships last a lifetime: A bond made at the Gales Creek Elementary School
Former classmates from the Gales Creek Elementary School pose for a photo. Credit: Joyce Sauber This summer, a reunion put together in two weeks brought 19 out of a class of 27 students, along with parents, teachers, and former staff from Gales Creek Elementary School. Among those who attended were[Read More…]
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