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 Oct. 10, 1924, local law enforcement declared they had received complaints of residents riding bicycles at night without lights. Police officials warned that it is a “dangerous practice and might easily result in serious injury or even death,” warning bicyclists to discontinue the practice immediately.
- 75 years ago
On Oct. 12, 1949, it was announced the Ridgefield Future Farmers of America received the gold emblem, the highest award in FFA, while at the organization’s convention in Kansas City. The Ridgefield group, comprised of 50 members, got the award for having the top parliamentarian of the state, a high rating on the home supervised farm program, and winning banners on numerous miscellaneous FFA projects. Ridgefield’s FFA gold emblem was the first such award given to any chapter in Washington.
- 50 years ago
Early in October 1974, newlyweds Danny Wilcox and Priscilla Clark and Larry Wilcox and Rhonda Wilcox, rode in “gaily decorated wheelbarrows” down Vancouver’s Main Street in a “shivaree.” The mock serenade of the couples, a tradition in 19th century rural America, included revelers beating pots, pans and cans, and shouting encouragement to the couples. As they were pushed up Main “at a running pace,” “bewildered car drivers lined up behind.” Despite the odd event, some onlookers joined in.
