75 years ago

July 30, 1943

Coupons for 318 gallons of gasoline, all endorsed with various vehicle license numbers, were stolen sometime between 10 and 11 o’clock last night at the City Center Service station, 201 West Wishkah street, police were informed today. The coupons were taken while the station was open.

The penalty for such a theft is $10,000 and up to five years imprisonment, police officials said.

50 years ago

July 30, 1968

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garold E. Messenger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Messenger of Cosmopolis, has received the Air Medal at Korat Royal Thai AFB, Thailand.

Sgt. Messenger, a radio operator, was decorated for his meritorious achievement as a combat crew member on successful and important missions, under hazardous conditions. He is assigned to a unit of the Pacific Air Force.

The sergeant is a graduate of Weatherwax High School, Aberdeen.

25 years ago

July 30, 1993

Some 50 people sympathetic with the Mary’s River Lumber Co. crew’s effort to gain a new labor agreement, picketed the company this morning to bring attention to the negotiations.

The mill is not on strike, but about a month ago the International Woodworkers of America crew voted to authorize a strike should negotiations fail.

While the crew of about 85 worked inside this morning, former St. Mary’s workers and members of other unions picketed for an hour at the mill, located just outside Montesano.

“This crew made a big, bold step (in authorizing the strike) and it’s important for them to know they have support behind them,” said Dave Rux, financial secretary for the IWA.

Rux would not discuss details of the contract, but claims that, on the whole, it is worse than the current terms.

“Their proposal is so horrible, it is degrading to any working man, I don’t care if he’s union or not,” Rux said.

Compiled from the archives of The Daily World by Karen Barkstrom