Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
A photo from 50 years ago – 50-Year Class Reunion: Ten of 14 living members of the Class of 1922 make it back to Ritzville for the 50th anniversary of their graduation from high school here. Seen standing, from left, are Roy Oestreich, Ritzville, Ivan McCollom, El Cajon,Calif., Mrs. T.R. Manke, Ritzville, Caroline Metzner Nissen, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Lydia Rodenberger Mock, Kennewick. Seated are, from left, Milton Schwisow, Irene Rowe McMurray, both Ritzville, Doris Chargois Hahn, Ellensburg, Mollie Thaut Koch, Lake Pend Oreille and Anna Wolsburn Buyers, Milwaukie, Oregon.
100 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
June 1, 1922
Raise fund for Basin:
Adams County first in state
to pledge quota for
Columbia Basin Project
Adams County has "gone over the top" in raising its quota of the fund to be used in pushing the campaign for federal recognition of the Columbia Basin Irrigation project.
Chairman Gritman notified John W. Langdon of Walla Walla, the chairman for the Fourth District, and Mr. Langdon wired back the following: "Hurrah for Adams county. Congratulations. Am wiring good news to ane at Spokane; This will inspire every county in the state and set an example for other district to emulate."
Adams County apparently is the first county to report its portion as subscribed. The amount assessed against us was $2525.
75 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
May 29, 1947
Youngstuer is object
of all night search
Several men and boys hunted all Saturday night for little Joe Dee Garza, 2-1/2 year old son of Mrs. Ellen Garza and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, who was found unharmed early the next morning. The little fellow was last seen about 7:30 Saturday evening at the John Johnson home, where he and his mother make their home, but the search did not start until ten o'clock, for he was thought to be downtown with his grandfather.
50 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
June 1, 1972
Against 'Tucna School Board: Blauer sues for damages
Frederic A. Blauert, ag teacher at Washtucna, has filed suit against Superior Court here against the school board and school district for damages and an injunction.
He claims the board did not follow provisions of the law in not renewing his contract as a teacher. He asks a temporary restraining order and an amount in damages to be determined by the court.
Blauert recites, in his complaint, that he has been employed by the Washtucna School District for 13 years. A notice of non-renewal mailed each certificated employee of hte district, he claims, failed to state a probable cause, as required by law.
25 years ago
Ritzville Adams
County Journal
May 29, 1997
Deputies called to gang fight
Adams County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call for help from the Othello Police Department on Tuesday, May 27, after a gang fight broke out on the streets of Othello.
Adams County Sheriff Mike Kline said an Othello Police Officer was first on the scene where a Moses Lake gang faction was fighting with members of an Othello gang. Bricks, rocks, sticks and bats were used in the fight, but no firearms were on scene, according to Kline. An Adams County reserve deputy was just arriving at his home near the incident when he heard the Othello officer call for backup and immediately went to the scene.
– The Journal
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