Compiled by Don Hoiness from archived copies of The Bulletin at the Des Chutes Historical Museum.

100 YEARS AGO

For the week ending

March 1, 1914

Wiest writes to governor

As the result of a letter addressed to Governor West by L.D. Wiest on behalf of the Law and Order League, further activity in the effort to close the local pool and billiard rooms on Sunday took place last Sunday.

Acting on orders from Sheriff Elkins, Deputy Sheriff Wenandy visited the Carmody establishment about noon Sunday and ordered the patrons who were watching a bowling match to leave the room. Mr. Carmody was not present. His employee in charge was told that he might keep open the front of the store where cigars and light refreshments are sold but that the pool room and bowling alleys must be shut. On Mr. Carmody’s return a short time later, he reopened the rear room and began to bowl with some friends. Soon after, according to Mr. Carmody, Deputy Sheriff Wenandy came back and again ordered the place to be closed, and when this was refused said that he placed Mr. Carmody under arrest though having no warrant to do so. At this time the rear room was vacated and the door leading to it sealed up by Deputy Fox. The seal was removed at midnight and Mr. Carmody understands that he is no longer under arrest although no trial has been held. In Wiest’s letter to the Governor he claims that juries are afraid to convict.

In the case of the Metropolitan, the deputy came in about noon and was at Carmody’s and ordered the pool room closed, saying that a padlock would be put on the door if the order was not complied with. R. Bartlet, who was in charge at the time, then closed the room. He also understands that he was arrested but that he is now “off.”

The defendants in both cases admitted the facts in the case that the places had been kept open for traffic on the Sunday in question and secured acquittal in the face of their admissions which make it evident to the people here that convictions cannot be had locally on account of the power that is back of those who are attempting to keep the town open, as even men who earnestly desire to see these places closed are afraid, when on a jury, to vote for conviction, knowing as they do that it will bring down upon their heads the fire of the opposition.

One of the three proprietors of one of the pool rooms is a member of the city council, and, as set forth, the City Attorney (Mr. V.A. Forbes) defends them in their violations of the law. They make no question as to what the reading of the statute is but take the stand that the law cannot be enforced here and openly defy attempts at enforcement.

75 YEARS AGO

For the week ending

March 1, 1939

Yell Leaders show way (Editorial)

The huge crowd that packed the high school gymnasium for the Bend-Redmond basketball game grew suddenly silent when Redmond’s young cheer leaders, Miss Frankie Stevenson and Will Kanoff, walked across the court during a lull in the hotly contested game and stood in front of the highly partisan Bend student body. Something unusual was about to happen, the spectators appeared to sense.

Were the Redmond yell leaders angry at the Bend rooting section? This appeared to be the first thought that flashed through the minds of spectators. Then it became evident that the Redmond cheer leaders were about to attempt to lead the Bend section in a team yell. Would the Bend sections respond?

Then the visiting cheer leaders swung into action and the Bend High School boys and girls responded with a mighty yell, followed by a fine ovation from adult fans. In a few moments, John Stenkamp and Jeane Doster, Bend cheer leaders, called for a yell from the Redmond section, and a second yell, of collegiate caliber, echoed through the gymnasium

But that did not end the nice courtesies of yell leaders and rooting sections, during another lull in play, the yell leaders, each group standing in front of opposing rooting sections, called for a united yell for “the teams.” The result was probably the greatest yell ever heard in the Bend gymnasium.

Then, as if they had done nothing at all, the young cheer leaders went back to their own rooting sections,

When that crowd filed out of the gymnasium after the game it seemed just a bit more cheerful than usual, as winners and losers exchanged greetings. There were no slighting remarks about opposing players. There were no “below the belt digs.” Redmond was the loser in that hard battle, but folks from the north appeared to be in a happy mood.

Something had happened in that game that made spectators realize that the real purpose of high school athletics is not to produce a winner, but to develop sportsmanship.

You may soon“Go Abroad” at home

The first motion picture ever made from a transatlantic television image was made by engineers who filmed the image as it came from London to the RCA station at Riverhead Long Island. They hope similar ones, showing European events actually happening, can be “rebroadcast” to U.S. home receivers.

50 YEARS AGO

For the week ending

March 1, 1964

Collegians jam areafor Winter Carnival

There were some 4,000 college skiers in Bend yesterday — and today it is believed that the throng will sweep upwards to 6,000. That’s the word from Portland State College’s Dave Whitehead.

It goes without saying — this is the Greatest Portland State Intercollegiate Winter Carnival ever.

Sunshine and clear weather drenched Bend and Central Oregon. Summer-like weather in town, and crisp, hard-packed snow conditions on Mt. Bachelor, greeted competitive skiers from over 40 colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest, California and Nevada.

Today the Carnival reaches its fever pitch. A day-full (and night-full) of activity is on the docket. As a matter of fact, there are so many things going on, collegiate carnival goers can’t possibly attend them all.

This morning there is competition in the giant slalom and at the Skyliners’ ski jump west of town, where collegians were jumping on a 40 meter slope. There is a spaghetti feed tonight at the Bend High School cafeteria where the Wayfarers, professional entertainers, will present two performances in the auditorium.

Corky Demler, a tall, trim Willamette University coed, has been elected the 1964 Carnival Queen. She was crowned last night in the Bend High School auditorium by Central Oregon College’s Micki Sickles, the 1963 Carnival Queen.

Her coronation followed a talent show. The Weekenders of Lewis and Clark, and the Eastern Oregon College trio, captured first and second honors.

Tabulation of ski results early this morning by carnival officials offer that the University of Nevada and Sierra College of Rocklin, Calif., again may be taking the awards.

Winter Carnival Fun (Editorial)

Portland State’s Winter Carnival has developed into an event that attracts thousands for a weekend of good, clean fun without turning the host city into a shambles.

Much of the credit for keeping the great mass of young adults entertained while they are letting off steam goes to the hosts from Portland State College. They have done a good job along this line in the past; they probably will continue to do so in the future.

The Winter Carnival brings people to Bend and Central Oregon. For many of the students, this year’s carnival was an introduction to the area. Their presence was a short but worthwhile boost. More important, some of them will return; many will recommend Central Oregon and its facilities to others.

25 YEARS AGO

For the week ending

March 1, 1989

Teen lawyers viein Pupils’ Court

While many of their friends were probably out enjoying the warm weather Saturday, about 60 students and a half-dozen local lawyers spent the day cooped up in the Deschutes County Courthouse in deadly serious deliberations.

A man had been found dead in his home with three bullet holes in his back. Police arrested his wife after she admitted to the shooting, and charged her with murder. In her defense, her attorneys argued that he had repeatedly beat her, sending her to the emergency room on several occasions.

In eight different trials, the woman was convicted of murder only once and found guilty of manslaughter in the others. Even so, the woman will never go to jail.

That’s because trials were held in Mock Court, with the students portraying prepared roles from court clerks and bailiffs to witnesses, attorneys and defendants.

The trials were part of a regional contest in a statewide Mock Court competition sponsored by the Oregon Law Related Education Program, with Saturdays match seeking the best of teams from Bend, Redmond and The Dalles.

The first case on the docket in the afternoon had one of Redmond High School’s teams prosecuting the Mountain View team.

Following attorneys opening remarks, a parade of witnesses, ranging from police officers to medical and mental health experts, were called to the stand and questioned, cross-examined and re-crossed. Objections came from both sides, asking questions of relevance and making accusations of badgering.

A break in players’ intensity came when Kim Schneider, portraying the role of an expert on battered women, was asked if it was unusual that she was being paid $1,500, her regularly hourly fee, for her time on the court.

“No, not at all,” Schneider replied. “Everyone else in the courtroom is getting paid, why shouldn’t I?”

It was back to business when Amy Hanson, playing the role of the defendant, took the stand. The courtroom was hushed as Hanson told how her character’s husband came home drunk and complained about how the house looked and what she had cooked for dinner. She testified that she was upset and disoriented when she told police she had shot him.

Although Hanson’s character was convicted of manslaughter, Presiding Mock Court Judge Alta Brady, joined on the bench by fellow local lawyer Louis Selken and Pilot Butte Junior High teacher Cheryl McAdams, declared Mountain View the winner based on presentation and legal strategy.

Mountain View went undefeated and won the regional competition, with Redmond in second. Both teams will travel to Portland next weekend to compete against 10 other teams for the state title.