Police and firefighters at the Redmond Fire Department in old city hall, SW Seventh and Evergreen, taken sometime before 1959.(Ruthann Hartley/Spokesman files)

100 years ago

April 26, 1917 — In five days last week the French recovered seventy square miles of territory in their irresistible smash, in which German troops made every effort to stem. Great masses of troops were rushed in to reinforce the lines and in one counter attack two divisions — 40,000 men — were literally wiped out by the French machine guns alone. Not only the troops, but German officers, appear thoroughly demoralized. Miles of trenches and bomb proofs which the Germans had spent two years in building were taken in a few minutes and since April 9 when the offensive began, 36,000 prisoners and 500 guns have been captured.

75 years ago

April 16, 1942 — The second meeting of the series of classes in fire defense for Redmond’s Civilian Defense Organization will be held on Friday evening, April 17, in the auditorium at the high school, Fire Chief John Berning said this week. Sixty-four members of defense organization attended the first session held last Thursday night, at which Chief Berning gave a short lecture on fire prevention, pointing out that everyone should think in terms of preventing fires by eliminating hazards and taking precautionary steps. In time of emergency, he pointed out, each householder will be on his own and should know how to protect his property. Two short pictures, donated by the Redmond Motor Company and by James Conley were shown to the group. A five minute short on taking care of incendiary bombs has been issued by the government, Berning said and will be shown at the Mayfair theatre next Saturday night and at the Odem Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

50 years ago

April 20, 1967 — Oregon Flying Farmers will be hosts for a tristate Flying Farmers convention for Washington, Idaho and Oregon May 19, 20 and 21 at Redmond, it has been announced by Lee Stevens of Forest Grove, president. Redmond Chamber of Commerce is cooperating in making arrangements for the meeting, which will draw a large number of planes to Roberts Field. A workshop on mountain flying, teen talent show, geological outline for do-it-yourself fly-over of the Redmond area, bus tour of scenic and agricultural points of interests, buffet supper, and queen’s coronation are among events already planned. The Richard Johnsons of Condon and the Lyle Gabels of Maupin are the co-chairmen for the event. Invitations have been sent to farmers who fly in many western states. Any pilot with agricultural interests is invited, Stevens said. Reservations now are being accepted by the Johnsons at Condon.

25 years ago

April 15, 1992 — It’s back to the negotiation table for the disputed contract between the Redmond School District and the district’s teachers. Late Friday afternoon the Redmond Education Association representative council voted to reject the fact-finding report of Carlton Snow. Earlier the school board voted unanimous to accept the report. The REA rejects the report on two reason: salary increase and personnel. “We felt the 3 percent salary increase Snow recommended was inadequate,” said Barbara Barber, chair of the REA negotiating team. “The school board has already offered and agreed to a 4.25 percent increase and we felt we were not being responsible by agreeing to a later increase.” The REA also rejected the report because probationary teachers were not included in the just cause stipulation Snow recommended for tenured teachers.