A reckless wrong-way driver was chased by deputies through Cornelius and Forest Grove before being stopped near Dilley and arrested, the sheriff's office said Friday.
"Rowdyism at Dilley," "Adultery of a shameless color," "screaming head lines full of blood and hair and horror..." an 1875 newspaper was... less than complimentary of the Dilley community near Forest Grove.
In 1925, the city center of Santa Barbara was destroyed in an earthquake. One Dilley man studying law there survived to tell the tale.
Also in this week's column: Bulbs, berries, and baseball.
"Lectures - Drama - Music - Opera - Travel" was the billing for a five day program of a Chautauqua, a long-forgotten type of celebration popular in the U.S. and Forest Grove until the early 20th century.
A farmer near Cornelius is killed in a ditch accident, controversy over a city sewer, and, well, feet are in this week's news from a century ago in Forest Grove!
"Memorial Day to See 'Closed' City," an 86 foot fir flag pole and more in this week's history column showcasing Forest Grove life from one hundred years ago!
In 1925, the Pacific University student newspaper caused a stir with an 8-page newspaper printed entirely in green ink. This and more in the news of a century ago!
