Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago

April 30, 2014

With all the heavy machinery and detection instruments being used to comb through debris at the Oso, Wash., landslide zone, there's a small wet object getting heavy usage that deserves a closer look. A dog's nose. Whether a dog is a Labrador, beagle or poodle, the scent-detection ability of its nose outdoes any artificial detectors, said Washington State University veterinarian Leticia Fanucchi, who researches the dog's olfactory system as it related to canine behavior.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

May 5, 1999

Berglund's Food City of Pomeroy was recognized by "Progressive Grocer", a national grocery industry magazine as an Outstanding Independent grocery for 1998 in the magazine's April issue. The story, owned by Troy and Janeen Berglund of Pomeroy, was one of only two stores in Washington to receive the honor.

Fifty Years Ago

May 2, 1974

A park bench from Pomeroy won't be among the attractions at Expo '74 when it opens Saturday. Although Expo had asked for a bench, and the city made one ready, no one ever picked it up. Expo wrote communities of Washington, Idaho and Montana last fall asking for park benches which Expo would apparently pain, and label where they came from. Pomeroy city crew, at the request of Expo, refurbished a park bench, but it still rests in the city shop.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

May 5, 1949

Jim Jones, for the past 21 years with the county road system, and later foreman of the county rock crusher, began new duties Monday, May 2, with the state highway department. George Lawrence, of Colfax, has succeeded Jones as foreman of the county rock crusher. Jones began his job with the county in April, 1928. Although it has not been announced officially, it is believed that Jones will succeed Foreman Hawley Huyette as foreman of the state highway system in Garfield County.

One Hundred Years Ago

May 3, 1924

Dedication of the flag pole recently erected by the American Legion on the school grounds is announced for Friday afternoon, following the festival at the city park. Rev. J.H. Thomas will give the address for the Legion, to which H.M. Ridenour, superintendent of schools, will respond with an address of acceptance. There will be a prayer by the post chaplain Dr. A.L. Tefft. Miss Doris Roeder will direct assembly singing of "America" and "The Star Spangled Banner." The Legion will present a formal flag raising.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

April 29, 1899

From Scoggin Ridge-We have all been on the qui vive to know why Jasper was in such a rush that he couldn't wait for that bit of tailoring to be done on that brand new suit, but must have it sent out by special messenger. Perhaps the minister about Peola could tell us. Farming is not much advanced yet as the ground remains so cold and wet. Many have not commenced to plow.