Popular Couple Wed

From the "Grant County Journal."

June 4, 1948

Why would I include such a clipping as this? Mr. Bloom was a longtime operator at Ephrata and I have hundreds of trainorders written up by him, some of which have already been posted here. 

Annual Trek

From the "Grant County Journal."

May 18, 1970

Demonstration Train Stops At Ephrata

From the "Columbia Basin Herald."

1910

First Experience

From the "Grant County Journal."

May 19, 1969

Truman Visits Ephrata

1948 and 1952 dates.

Truman Visits Ephrata

October 2, 1952

Eisenhower Visits Ephrata

Photographs by John Lee; Courtesy of David Lee.

Note on John Lee here for a moment. Some of you might recall the photo I posted some years ago of the first train being christened at Odair before rolling out to Grand Coulee Dam. Miss Mary Cole was the one doing the honors. She went on to marry John Lee. These photos are courtesy of their son, David. 

I mentioned yesterday I'd speak more about Fred Frick. I really don't know much more about him, but he was campaigning hard during Dwight Eisenhower's presidential train visit to Ephrata during the summer of 1952. All I can say further at this time is Mr. Frick did not win the seat he was running for.

Burlington Northern Station Under Discussion In Ephrata

From the "Grant County Journal."

December 12, 1976

On Its Way Out?

From the "Grant County Journal."

December 10, 1981

Crossing Repair

From the "Grant County Journal."

May 9, 1983

GN Delivers Blue Birds To Quincy

From the "Grant County Journal."

April 21, 1969

I Rode The Train With Mrs. Eisenhower To Ephrata

From the "Grant County Journal."

October 16, 1952

1952 Truman's Visit To Ephrata

From the "Grant County Journal."

October 14, 1952

1952 Eisenhower's Visit To Ephrata

From the "Grant County Journal."

October 9, 1952

The GN depot sign facing Alder St is right above Ike's head.

BN Says No To City Speed Limits

From the "Grant County Journal."

July 15, 1996

Train Speed Limits Eyed

From the "Grant County Journal."

July 8, 1996

1915 Adrian Stockyard Proposal

Courtesy of Aaron Schwarz and the PNRA.

Hand-Wringing On The GN Courtesy Of The Milwaukee

Not sure if these are from Dave Sprau or another Dave.

End Of The Line Ahead For Colorful Caboose

From the Wenatchee "World."

July 11, 1975

This caboose sits alongside Park Lake today.

1904 Ephrata Depot View

Photo by I.N. Mcgrath.

J.R. Hill is the agent.