Looking Back

1 years ago

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Rocklyn store and the residence of Mrs. Jennie O'Bell. Firefighters were able to save the neighboring residence of Postmaster Boyk. The glare of the fire could be seen from Davenport.

A Washington Water Power line construction crew has set up camp about six miles south of Davenport the crew currently numbers 15 but will soon number 40. They are constructing a power line to Ephrata.

Several Odessa men traveled to Spokane to see New York Yankee's home run hitter Babe Ruth. Ruth and Yankee teammate Bob Meusel played in an exhibition game against...