This Week in History

25 years ago (1999)

Dogs left in cars die from heat stroke

Three dogs have suffered heat stroke in the last two months in Lincoln County, prompting a veterinarian to warn people to be careful when leaving pets in vehicles. Two of the dogs died.

One dog died April 17 after being left in a car on an overcast day with temperatures in the 60s. Its companion survived but only after a transfusion and $950 in medical care.

Another dog died Sunday after his caretaker left it in a vehicle at Devils Punchbowl State Park. In both cases, the windows of the vehicles were cracked open.

“That doesn’t do anything,” said Dr. Karen Conradi, a veterinarian at Grove Veterinary Clinic in Newport.

Crosswalk flags installed for pedestrian safety

Pedestrians will stand a better chance against motorists on U.S. Highway 101 at North 17th Street in Lincoln City through the use of a new crosswalk flag system installed this week by the city public works department.

The bright orange flags, mounted on each corner of the busy intersection, can be carried by pedestrians as they cross the street.

Lincoln Palisades opening June 19

The grand opening of Lincoln Palisades, a new home development being built by Silver Ridge Homes in the northwest area of Lincoln City, will be held Saturday, June 19.

Tim Hophan, of Silver Ridge Homes, said although there are 60 building sites in the first phase of development, plans have been made to build 200 homes in four phases on the 80-acre site located near Lakeside Golf Course.

Friends of Wildwoods & Trails urge conservative approach to park

The Friends of Wildwoods & Trails suggested a conservative approach to developing a park in Cutler City during a presentation to the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency Monday night.

The trails group was recently asked by the agency to review plans for the park after opposition was voiced to the extensive boardwalks, parking lot and restrooms proposed by the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Department.

50 years ago (1974)

Siletz water system is nearly completed

Siletz residents will have 20 times as much water available than they do at present when their new water purification and filtration system is completed about July 1.

The $270,000 project has full state approval, says resident inspector Larry Bittner, who reports that the only remaining work is installation of pumps in the treatment facility, painting the 200,000-gallon storage tank and some incidentals.

Dog owners face problem

Dog owners who allow their pets to run loose within the city of Newport are subject to a fine and jail sentence as the result of a law that went into effect this week.

The Newport City Council June 17 adopted an ordinance that prohibits a dog owner from letting his pet run loose on any public or private property within the city limits and which requires him to keep his dog leashed or otherwise controlled at all times.

Work starts on new Toledo library

Preliminary work on a new public library for Toledo will begin immediately, after the city council Monday night approved a method of financing the project.

The council authorized City Manager Larry Hart to proceed with preparations to build the library, which will be located near the refurbished municipal swimming pool.

County courthouse ‘home’ for visitor

Charles C. Berg Jr., 69, of Beaverton, spent five days in the county jail recently after being convicted in district court on a charge of public intoxication.

When not in jail, he still uses the courthouse as his base and has become somewhat of a celebrity.

He reportedly “lives” in a cardboard shelter in a vacant lot across the street from the courthouse and is a regular visitor to the courthouse restrooms morning and evening. Once, he was even observed taking a bath in the restroom.

County officials are not concerned about his activity. They say he is happy the way he is living, and they are glad to accommodate him.

75 years ago (1949)

Unemployed figure high along coast

Unemployment along the coast is still above average for this season of the year, according to the Oregon State Employment Service office in Toledo.

A number of operations along the ocean boundary of the county reopened and just as suddenly shut down. As a result, each day finds a few workers reporting to the office with reports of layoffs, and anticipation of further major layoffs still to come.

Burglars enter two local cafes

Burglars broke into the Barbara B. Café in Wecoma and Cliff’s Drive-Inn in DeLake sometime Sunday night. Police indicated there was reason to believe that both robberies were the work of the same thieves.

Only foodstuffs were reported stolen from the Barbara B., while no food or candy, but only cash was taken from Cliff’s. There, about $60 worth of nickels were taken from the jukebox. Entrance was gained by a jimmied front door.

Regatta backers schedule picnic

The Devils Lake Yacht Club will hold a picnic June 24 at the regatta grounds adjoining the lake.

All those interested in boats, whether owners of boats or not, are cordially invited to attend. Cruises on the lake are planned for all present.

Majorettes will give instructions

Starting June 21 at 1 p.m., Gertrude Gilmore and Mary O’Neil, both Toledo High majorettes, will give lessons in baton twirling and strutting.

One of the small baton students will be selected as regular majorette in the high school band next year. Lessons will be held weekly at the playground in Arcadia Park.

100 years ago (1924)

Parchon found not guilty by jury

F. M. Parchon, of Newport, who was arrested here last week for the illegal possession of moonshine, was tried before Justice of the Peace Parish Wednesday, and after hearing the evidence and visiting the premises where the liquor was found, the jury returned of verdict of “not guilty.”

The liquor was found within a few feet of the garage operated by a Parchon. Nine pints of moonshine were found and offered in evidence.

Daniel appointed speed cop here

Jess Daniel has been employed by the county court to work in this county as a traffic officer.

Many reports have come to the attention of the court that the speed laws are being violated to a great extent, especially on the road between Toledo and Newport.

Newport Golf Course to start July 4

According to Mr. Arnwriter, manager of the newly organized Newport Golf Course, the links will be ready for operation on July 4, and a game between several Oregon experts has been scheduled for that day.

This will be an added attraction for the Fourth of July celebration here, and it is very likely that a great numbers of golf enthusiasts will witness the contest.

Big dance at Newport tomorrow evening

The Newport Chamber of Commerce is staging a big carnival-dance at the Natatorium there tomorrow, Friday, evening, as has been explained by handbills and an advertisement that appears in this issue.

The Newport Chamber is raising funds to complete buildings in their auto park, and this carnival is being held for that purpose

Many Toledo people are making plans to attend.