G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

The first thing we deduce about this picture is that it is from 1959. We are able to make this firm conclusion by virtue of thorough training in military intelligence by one of our staff members. We could tell you who, but the less you know, the safer you are. Well, okay, we can also deduce the year from the fact that there’s a big sign with “1959” on it. It also has “1859” on it, but we’re pretty sure the picture was taken in the 20th century. But who are

L Ooking Back

January 30, 1913 – 110 Years Ago

We have noticed in our meanderings about Centerville certain young men who are very ignorant from the lack of looking between the lids of a textbook. It seems that the paramount issue for them is to smoke cigarettes and spit tobacco juice on other people’s property. When you speak to them of reading a good book or to help organize some society for the betterment of the community, the question uppermost in their minds is, will it cost me anything to do so? These young folks should remember that the future of Centerville depends upon the younger generations. The new generations must be regenerated to be able to take hold of new ideas, new plans, new living, newer and up-to-date ways of paving the way for a “Better Town” and prosperous future.

January 26, 1933 – 90 Years Ago

Freeman Grow at the Safeway Store procured a large cat to do combat with an oversized rat that recently moved into the rear of the store. Monday morning, they found the cat dead and the rat very much alive.

January 28, 1943 – 80 Years Ago

Editor’s note: Somebody stole a sawmill—a very unusual theft—and I believed the party or parties, live in Klickitat County. In an effort to help the man recover his property, we are deviating from the usual practice of running classified ads and giving a little extra space for its publication. The ad reads: OFFERS $50 REWARD – on October 15, 1942, a sawmill was dismantled and stolen from its location near Seabeck in Kitsap County, and it is believed it was taken to Klickitat County. If anyone knows or can give a suspicious clue that might lead to its recovery, you may communicate with Kitsap County Sheriff or Nels Johnson, R.D. No. 1, Box 1833, Bremerton, Washington.

January 28, 1943 – 80 Years Ago

There was a bale wire shortage in 1942 and a real possibility of a greater shortage in 1943, so baling wire should be reused by taking it from the bale and straightening it. Saved wires should be kept free from rust and put up in bales of 500 for shorter lengths and 250 for longer lengths. Baling wire comes in several lengths usually 8-, 8½-, or 9½-foot lengths. The wire is removed by pulling over the edge of the bale and untying the loop or using a screwdriver to enlarge the loop and the end of the wire. It may then be straightened and stretched to proper length and be reused. Plans for a bale wire straightener have been developed by R. N. Miller, Extension Engineer at the State College of Washington. Free mimeographed plans of the wire straightener may be obtained from the local county agent.

January 25, 1973 – 50 Years Ago

Navy Fireman Apprentice Jimmy J. Mulrony, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram J. Mulrony, Goldendale, is in the western Pacific aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Recently, the big “E” made her fi rst visit in four years to Hong Kong, where her crew spent seven days at this Crown colony.

—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society

More points to ponder:

“Now, pay attention, 007. This looks like a regular suitcase. But when you push this button, a handle pops out, and you can wheel it.” these people? What was the occasion? Where was this taken? We have no idea. All we know about this picture is that it ran in The Sentinel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please drop us an email (info@goldendalesentinel.com), or give us a call (509-773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

Spelling is a lossed art.

If I’m ever taken in for questioning, I hope there’s no algebra.

We’ve colorized this picture from last week. We know this is the Klickitat County Sheriff’s office, but, though we had a pretty specific year (the calendars on the walls say 1962,) we were unable to find last week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture as it ran in The Sentinel. We were able to put

Points to ponder: names to almost everyone, and one person even had two different names given. Let us know what you think. The information we have is, left to right: Mert Clausen, Swanson or John Splawn, Earl Rhodes, unknown, Arnie Ritter, Dude Pruitt, and Alf Jacobson.

I’m in a band called Missing Cat. You’ve probably seen our posters.