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NewsletterSummer 2009

Clatsop CountyHistoriCal soCiety

INSIDEArchives Additions 2

Volunteer Victories .2

Get Ready to Play ....2

ABC 2011 update: ...3

Memorials ..................3

The oldest house in Astoria will be open for the 2009 Astoria Historic Homes Tour. The house, at 1337 Franklin Avenue, was originally built by Captain Hiram Brown and was located in Upper Astoria (present Uppertown) in 1852. Brown had the house barged down river and hauled up hill to its present location in 1862.

Other homes on tour this year include that of well know Columbia River Ferry Captain Fritz Elfving, founder of the Astoria‑North Beach Ferry Company. Also on the tour is the home of successful businessman and founder of the Astoria Timber & Lumber Co., Peter J. Brix. Some will recognize this home from a well known movie.

From Victorians to craftsman bungalows, the homes on this year’s tour represent Astoria’s citizens of the past and their impact on the architectural heritage of the town.

The tour takes place on Sunday, August 16th from 12:30–4:30. Tickets will be available at the Flavel Carriage

House Visitors Center and at the entrance to the Liberty Theater during the Sunday Market. The cost is $10 for CCHS members and $12 for non‑members.

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Sweet ConcertOne hundred supporters and friends of CCHS enjoyed

their just desserts along with some toe tapping music at a private concert for the benefit of the Society July 3rd.

The concert was the brainchild of Society member Eric Paulson and CCHS board Vice President Paul Mitchell and was held at Mr. Paulson’s beautiful home in Astoria overlooking Youngs Bay and Saddle Mountain.

The music of up and coming artist Chelsea Williams and the multitude of desserts left everyone’s souls and stomachs feeling great.

This event sponsored by:

Astoria/GearhartBuilders Supply

Event host Mr. Eric Paulson enjoys a front row seat during Chelsea’s performance. Image provided by JoAnn Murray

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President: Kent EasomVice President: Paul MitchellTreasurer: Kent IvanoffSecretary: Patricia RobertsBoard Members: Brett Estes Marsha Ettro Vern Fowler Jean Harrison Todd Scott Yvonne Starr‑Comins Randy Stemper

Executive Director McAndrew Burns

Director of Marketing Sam Rascoe

Business Manager Martha Dahl

Archivist & Cumtux Editor Liisa Penner

Curator Amber Glen

Facilities Manager Lance Sawrey

Custodian Larry Ziak

Museum Store Sali Diamond Cathy Frizzelle‑Smith Sierra Shadd

Membership & Memorial ServicesAlma Jackson

News Briefs

Archive Additions Astoria’s wicked past is revealed in the correspondence of Sheriff Harley Slusher now on loan to CCHS by Dan Hauer. Slusher, who was Clatsop County sheriff from 1923 to 1933, was put into office by the Law and Order League (a front for the KKK) to enforce the prohibition laws. It wasn’t easy, as he soon found out. Sheriff Slusher arrested violators of the law but the courts threw out many of his cases. Bootleggers were at work all over the county in open defiance of the law. Even the Gearhart town marshal was bootlegging, Slusher said. The letters  now being scanned and preserved in digital and hard copies will be available to the public desiring to learn more about the days of the KKK and prohibition.

Volunteer VictoriesWe are always quick to recognize that CCHS could

not operate without our many volunteers and this past spring, during the cruise ship visits, proved once again how true this is.

Several more ships were added at the last minute due to the swine flu epidemic in Mexico, resulting in more Tea and Scones excursion sales for the Flavel House. Our wonderful volunteers met the challenge, providing tasty scones and other sweet treats for our guests and then serving and cleaning‑up afterwards. THANK YOU! Also, a big thank you to Astoria Coffee Company for donating the special Flavel House tea blend.

ABC 2011 update:Plans are really starting to take shape for Astoria’s 2011 Bicentennial celebration.

The grand opening of the ABC 2011 storefront on the 12th Street Docks in Astoria was a great success. Mayor Willis Van Dusen set the stage with the official ribbon‑cutting while Chef Chris Holen and crew prepared the fine food and drink from the Baked Alaska Restaurant & Bar. A big thank you goes out to Chris & Jennifer Holen for their kind sponsorship of this event.

Speaking of sponsors, Cheri Folk, Heather Seppa and Genevieve Buttenshon of the Bank of Astoria came with an “enormous” $15,000 check for the bicentennial. We appreciate their

generous support of our community’s bicentennial.

The storefront is up and running and filled with the official bicentennial apparel and souvenirs including the commemorative coin (silver with 24k gold) sold for $54.40 each or buy 4 for $200. We minted 250 and have about 75 left. The next minting will be more expensive as the price is based on the cost of silver and gold. We encourage you to buy yours now at the lower price, while supplies last!

The web site www.astoria200.org has all the updated information and merchandise for sale including Astoria bicentennial coffee mugs, salmon socks, T‑shirts, rain jackets, fleece jackets, and even stuffed animals with logo fishing vests and T‑shirts!

Come visit us on the 12th St. Docks and check out the official Astoria bicentennial souvenirs! (Usually open Monday‑Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.‑ 4:00 p.m.) Call 503‑325‑5889.

In Honor of Eric Paulson George C. Fulton

Jean Anderson Lloyd Billings

Ronald W. Carlson Ronald Larsen

Gladys J. Cummings Randy and Debby Stemper Gordon and Betty Johnson Helen D. King

Shirley Fahlstrom Don and Edith Helligso Carol Lambert

Marjorie Forness Arthur L Chan & Family

Sue Kearney Haskins J. Marlene Taylor Patrick, Lori and Tom Kearney Robert and Virginia Kearney

Ellen Hansen Ronald and Charlene Larsen

Norma Hebert Bart Oja

John William “Bill” Jalonen Mike and Ann Simmons Philip and Julia Kearney

Kathleen “Fudgie” Kulland Ronald and Charlene Larsen

Robert S. “Bob” Lovell Jim and Ruth Hope Violet Paulson Jerry Ostermiller and Lynne Johnson Joe and Carol Lambert Buddy Hoell Ed and Charlotte Fearey Don and Molly Ziessler Cynthia Marconeri Carol B. Moore Margaret Thompson June Spence Hugh and Carol Seppa Donna M. Gustafson Lektro Lester and Marylou Green Don and Carol Haskell Priscilla Lowe Belin Mary Sue Lowe Olson Judi Lowe Tolboe Helen Gaston Ted and Pat Bugas Bruce and Kristina Berney McAndrew Burns John and Sue Altstadt

Dept of the Corp Counsel, County of Maui Tom and Pat Hodel Mary and Chris Ritter Marsha McMullen Rae Goforth Dr. Rodney S. Miller William and Ruth Anne Hosken

Howard Lovvold Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Jackson

Roy R. Mannila Bruce and Kristina Berney

June Rose McCollister J. Marlene Taylor

Helmi Mellin George and Jean Harrison Carol Lambert Ed and Charlotte Fearey Margery Warila Rae Goforth Carol B. Moore Vieno and Erkki Ojala

Doris Nygaard Jim and Ruth Hope Buddy Hoell Rae Goforth

Arlene O’Bryan John Milde

James “Lil Jimmy” Parker Anonymous

Eli Riutta Buddy Hoell

Laura Seeborg William Fuentevilla Linda Junkins Laurie Seeborg Orwick Jack and Kay Hansen Demy Hicks

Isabel Smoots Joe and Carol Lambert

Richard Lee “Dick” Stemper Rae Goforth

John Richard “Dick” Thompson Curt and Shelley Ahola Bart Oja Rae Goforth

Robert Utzinger Ruth and James Hope Evelyn Leahy Hankel

Wendell Wyatt Roger and Margaret Shannon

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Astoria Bicentennial Committee Co-Chairpersons Vern Fowler and Jean Harrison receive a $15,000 donation from the Bank of Astoria. (lft–rt) Vern Fowler, Genevieve Buttenshon, Cheri Folk, and Jean Harrison

• Summer 1809 • John Jacob Astor has been working with Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin to secure an official government endorsement for his Columbia River fur‑trading enterprise.

Thank You!

The collection loaned to CCHS consists of a large box with two smaller file boxes designed to look like books and filled with various letters and notices. Also, the Sheriff’s billy club

Members of the 2009 Portland Rose Festival Court find themselves behind bars in The Most Wicked Place on Earth exhibit at the Heritage Museum.

Get ready to play!Mark your calendars

for the weekend of September 12th and 13th, for it is time again for our annual Old–fashioned Fun and Games event on the Flavel House Museum lawn. This free event has become a tradition for many families, providing a last chance to enjoy the outdoors before the cool fall weather and all the activities that school brings.

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CCHS Calendar of Events 1August 14 2009 Astoria Regatta Royal Rosarian

Rose Planting Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Flavel House Museum Rose Garden

1 August 16 2009 Astoria Historic Homes Tour 12:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Flavel Carriage House Visitors Center

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1 September 12–13 Old fashioned Fun and Games 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Flavel House Museum Lawn

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