A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum.
- 100 years ago
On March 4, 1925, Clark County’s Board of Commissioners and Pioneer’s A.H. Beagle announced an agreement for the county to purchase a strip of land on Beagle’s property. The area in question was known as the “death knoll,” which obstructed motorists’ view on the Pacific Highway. The county planned to level the knoll to prevent further accidents.
- 75 years ago
Al Koplan, chair of the retail merchants committee of the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, announced on March 7, 1950, that 50 downtown merchants entered a window display contest. Part of Vancouver’s annual spring opening, the displays would be unveiled on March 17, “on spring opening night.” All the participating displays would be judged on originality, artistry, effectiveness, and adherence to the theme: “Suddenly It’s Spring.”
- 50 years ago
On March 3, 1975, a Vancouver woman “pitched a tent in protest” over planned cuts to public assistance. The woman, herself a welfare recipient, said she was frustrated at the proposed 50 percent cuts to caseworkers “at a time when human and social problems are multiplying because of high unemployment.” She was also registering people to vote and asking folks to sign a position paper opposing the planned cuts.
