Historic Hood River
Fruit Growers Union
7-31-2024
Notes
This image of the members of the Fruit Growers Union is date circa 1904. The members are:
Standing (L-R):Â Geo. A. McCurdy, Chris Dethman, C. D. Woodworth, ___ Sheppard, Ed. Better Fruit
Seated (L-R):Â _______, C. H. Sproat.
You can read about the Fruit Growers Union in this era in this article from the Hood River Glacier. It’s very relatable that no one wanted to be secretary to the Board.
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Tags: agriculture, apples, Dethman, Fruit Growers Union, McCurdy, orchard, Sheppard, Sproat, Woodworth
Tags: agriculture, apples, Dethman, Fruit Growers Union, McCurdy, orchard, Sheppard, Sproat, Woodworth
L. E.
When Chris Dethman first came to the Bingen/White Salmon area, he slogged his way through wet snow to check out the Gilmer Valley and Camas Prairie area for a homestead. He decided against it and chose the Hood River area for his farm.
I am sure he counted his blessings every day for making that decision.