This Week in History

25 years ago (1999)

Dog finds marijuana at Toledo High

A police search of lockers at Toledo High School using a drug-sniffing dog resulted in the suspension of two students at that school.

Toledo High School Principal Roger Stewart said that the dog, which was brought into the school Wednesday, hit on two lockers, “and we did find marijuana in both.”

This discovery resulted in suspensions and a recommendation for expulsion of the students.

Vandals damage restrooms at Agate Beach

Approximately $2,200 in damage was done to restrooms at Agate Beach State Park early Friday, according to Newport police.

In addition, about $700 in damage caused by spray paint was done at several other business locations around Newport over the Memorial Day weekend, police said.

All bathroom fixtures were removed and smashed at the park, police reported. Graffiti was spray-painted at the park as well, and garbage was thrown around.

Y2K town hall set for June 3

Area residents will get the chance to find out the status of local preparation efforts for the Y2K problem at a special town hall meeting in Lincoln City on June 3.

The meeting, organized by the North Lincoln Y2K/Emergency Preparedness Task Force, will begin at 7 p.m. at the new Taft High School.

Toledo approves draft plans to move One Spot near post office

The Toledo City Council gave its approval for draft plans to move the One Spot locomotive toward a loading dock at the Toledo Post Office, and to transfer ownership of the 77-year-old relic to local railroad buffs.

Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society members would like to refurbish the old logging steam engine and put it on display under a covered roof.

50 years ago (1974)

Boa constrictor attends Siletz class

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating burglaries and vandalism in Siletz in which a boa constrictor was let loose in Siletz School and was not found until several days later — curled up in a warm place in a classroom.

A sheriff’s deputy found the snake when he was investigating a later burglary in which vending machines were vandalized and money taken from them.

School board cuts budget, special election July 9

Noting that county taxpayers are encountering hard times, the Lincoln County School Board Monday evening cinched their belts and cut the proposed 1974–75 operating budget by a quarter of a million dollars and scratched the $1,644,546 serial levy.

A special school election, the second, was set for Tuesday, July 9. The budget and serial levy were defeated countywide by voters on May 7.

Manager denies committee request after council session

“No city can be run by two governing bodies – one elected by the people – the other appointed by the mayor to serve the mayor and his friends,” Lincoln City Council President Richard Wells told other council members Monday.

These and other comments by Wells set the tone for a special council meeting in the Municipal Court building, called during the weekend to define policies concerning the Mayor’s Citizens Fact Finding Advisory Committee.

Council mulls “extra” charge on parking

If a new system of parking fines passes Toledo City Council, repeat violators might be in for some expensive parking on Main Street.

Councilmen asked City Attorney Paul Osterlund Monday night to draw up a plan that would raise fines on a sliding scale for repeat violations.

First offense would draw a $2 ticket, up from the current 50 cent fine. Each repeat violation within a six-month period would draw a successively higher fine — $5 on the second offense, $10 on the third and $20 maximum.

75 years ago (1949)

Time problem still unsettled

It looks like Lincoln County communities will continue to go their separate ways regarding time.

Meeting in Toledo last week, the county’s mayors failed to reach agreement on getting all cities on daylight or standard time.

Toledo and north Lincoln beach towns are on daylight time. Newport and southern communities are on standard time.

Phone rates increased in Toledo

According to C. D. Ashbaugh, manager for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, the telephone rate changes for local service in Toledo involve monthly rate increases as follows:

Residence service, 4 party line, 25c.

Residence service, 2 party line, 50c.

Residence service, 1 party line, 75c.

Residence service, suburban line, 25c.

Business service, 2 party line, 50c.

Business service, 1 party line, $1.

Business service, suburban line, 50c.

Lights planned by softballers for new field

Installation of lights for night play at Oceanlake’s new softball diamond in the Kurtsis tract now nearing completion was decided upon at the Tuesday night meeting of the North Lincoln Softball Association.

Opening of the season at the new field will be held June 13, with a free jamboree in which each of the eight teams now entered in the league will play two innings.

Record number of visitors throng north Lincoln beaches on weekend

What was termed by many residents as the largest crowd ever seen here descended upon north Lincoln County and Depoe Bay in particular over the weekend.

Monday, following completion of the Fleet of Flowers ceremony, cars were jammed, bumper to bumper, nearly as far back as Taft due to the bottleneck caused by the rough temporary crossing at the D River. Some reports of motorists on side streets waiting as long as 30 minutes for a lull in traffic in which to cross the street were received. One resident stated that 1,300 cars per hour for a four-hour stretch were passing north through DeLake Monday.

100 years ago (1924)

Giant cougar meets death on Drift Creek, dogs are responsible

There has been considerable talk that dogs kept on farms of Lincoln County are a menace. Perhaps they are, but if it was not for the dogs, it is possible that Mr. Cougar would be safe at all times because he is rarely seen by man unless treed by dogs.

One of the largest cougars ever seen in this section was killed by Alva Moore on Drift Creek last Wednesday. The beast measured 9 feet from tip to tip, and his weight was estimated at 250 pounds. This one animal has likely done hundreds of dollars worth of damage to the sheep and goat industry in this county, and it is hard to estimate how many deer have been killed by him.

Campground not for permanent living

Three members of the Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Toledo City Council and asked that campers not be allowed to make the camping grounds a permanent stopping place.

The campgrounds were cleared by the chamber and made into a camp for the purpose of tourists, and not for permanent campers.

The council conceded to the wishes of the Chamber of Commerce.

Toledo will cross bats with Albany here next Sunday

Toledo has forgotten the defeat of last Sunday at the hands of the Corvallis All-Stars and is going to take revenge on the Albany club that is coming here next Sunday for a contest with the Lincoln Countyites.

It is also reported that Beamis, who in reality should be wearing a Toledo uniform, will appear here on the mound for Albany. This being the case, it will be a battle royal, as we all know that Art has wonderful qualities as a pitcher.

Hecker, Toledo’s shortstop, will also be on the Albany lineup, he having left his position at the mill here and moved back to Albany.

But listen, Toledo is not asleep by any means. The game will start at 2 p.m., and Toledo is going to win.