Looking Back

100 years ago

The Davenport commercial club endorsed a proposed road from state road No. 22 at the head of Inkster Canyon through the Egypt country for 6.25 miles.

George Ekins was nearly electrocuted to death in an accident at the Washington Water Power station outside Reardan.

75 years ago

Frank Reinbold was re-elected president of the Parent-Teacher Association of Davenport.

Odessa hosted 4-H Club Day, which featured six clubs from around Lincoln County.

50 years ago

Davenport city councilmembers approved purchase of an asbestos-cement pipe for the new water main.

The Edwall community library opened.

25 years ago

An early morning house fire gutted a residence at First and Maxwell Streets in Davenport.

The Harrington Memorial Hall audience was treated to “Molly Sweeney,” a play put on by the Cast Adrift Players of Spokane.

10 years ago

Kaysa Panke of Davenport competed as a member of the British Columbia U14 team at the Whistler Cup skiing competition.

Reardan High School teacher Rick Perleberg received a $7,000 “Partners in Science” supplemental award from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust.