75 years ago

Feb. 4, 1942

A unique tribute to General MacArthur for his valiant stand in the Philippines was being prepared today in Aberdeen — a huge bed of MacArthur rose plants in Benn park.

Park Superintendent Hugo Larson said a planting of 100 MacArthur rose bushes began today in a special bed.

Feb. 5, 1942

• Their cousin, Captain Henke, famous German test pilot, was killed last year while flying a nazi plane.

Their father was a German general in the Boer war, frequently decorated for his military accomplishments.

Yet Albert and Bruno Henke, Aberdeen youths, are both serving in the United States army, the former in the air corps and the latter in the infantry.

The youths’ mother, now Mrs. Arthur Wylie, operator of Tena’s Diner, near the Wilson mill, said “Bruno and Albert have determined to outshine their famous cousin and father if it is at all possible. But they are glad to be fighting for America just as their step-father, Mr. Wylie, did in the World war.”

• More than 500 south beach clam diggers have urged that clam digging be allowed on Grays Harbor beaches this year, and pledged their support in enforcing any regulatory measures the government might establish in coastal defense areas.

A resolution to that effect, signed by 500 residents of Tokeland, Grayland, North Cove and Westport, has been sent to the president, governor and commanding officer of the armed forces in this area.

50 years ago

Feb. 4, 1967

“I’ve seen the Pharoahs of Egypt.”

“I’ve been for a ride on flying saucers.”

“I’ve asked the water to talk to me and it has.”

This is not Doctor Leary talking about his psychedelic religion and LSD.

This is a 14-year-old Aberdeen boy who has been endangering his health and possibly destroying vital organs in his body by “glue sniffing.”

Not only that but he has led his 10-year-old brother into the same meandering “trips.”

Evidence of a “ring” of sniffers first was noted locally on January 28 when an alert mother told police that a boy with 14 tubes of model airplane glue was holding court with other lads under the Sixth Street bridge above Canyon Court. On February 2, a service station operator on Simpson Avenue told police that young boys, about 10, had been using the restroom at his place to sniff glue. Broken tubes of the stuff were found abandoned in the restroom after school.

Feb. 5, 1967

Sunday, no newspaper printed

25 years ago

Feb. 4, 1992

Harbor children will get their moment in the spotlight this summer, thanks to a $13,000 grant from the E.K. and Lillian F. Bishop Foundation.

The grant will provide the start-up funds for an annual six-week summer workshop at the 7th Street Theatre, according to Micki Colwell, coordinator of the Hoquiam Development Association and author of the grant request.

The check from the foundation arrived Monday, along with a $2,000 check from the Donrey Foundation to help with renovations under way at the theater.

While not every child is destined for a career on stage, Colwell says the program can benefit all children by introducing them to theater and helping to build their self-confidence.

Workshop staff will be Hank Bilderback as drama director, Pat Wilhelms as music director and Gayle Russell as choreographer.

Feb. 5, 1992

In the face of unemployment topping 12 percent, Tuesday saw stunning victories for most Twin Harbor school districts.

Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Cosmopolis, Elma, Wishkah, Valley, Ocosta, North Beach and Pacific County districts passed their biennial maintenance and operations levies with margins ranging from 73 to 85 percent.

Montesano’s M&O levy appears headed for passage with a 63 percent “yes” vote, although absentees could change the outcome.

Quinault Lake is in a more perilous situation, clinging to a 60.43 percent margin with 10 absentees out.

McCleary school officials wish they had a least that glimmer of hope. They were the only losers last night, receiving just 56 percent support.

Compiled from the archives of The Daily World by Karen Barkstrom