The following stories happened this week, 25 and 50 years ago, as reported in the Snoqualmie Valley Record. From the Record’s archives:

Thursday, April 19, 1990

• A 29-year-old man and his toddler-age daughter perished Monday afternoon when their car crashed into logs rolling from a disabled truck. State Route 203 at Stillwater was closed by the Washington State Patrol for five hours as the wreckage was cleared and investigations initiated.  Firefighters from Districts 10 (Carnation-Issaquah), 45 (Duvall) and 27 (Fall City) responded to the scene of the disaster and worked to free the automobile’s occupants but were unable to revive them. Large logs had crushed the car right at the front seat. Truck owner A.J. Cloninger said the vehicle’s “reach” connecting the trailer to the tractor had apparently broken at a weld when the truck turned off the Lake Joy Road.

• King County Fire District 10 is having an open house and dedication ceremony for the new Coalfield fire station on Saturday.  

Thursday, April 22, 1965

• Mount Si High School seniors have chosen “Midnight Blues” as the theme for their senior ball to be presented on Friday, April 23. The school cafeteria will take on the atmosphere of a riverboat for the festive occasion. Dancing, to taped music, will be from 9 p.m., to midnight. Formal dress is required. The ball is open to the public.

• Volunteer workers throughout the Valley, participating in the annual educational and fundraising Crusade of the American Cancer Society, began ringing doorbells on Tuesday. They will conclude their once-a-year-canvass on Thursday. Crusade chairpersons include Mrs. Hadley Rogers for North Bend and Mrs. John Frommer, who reminds Duvall-area residents that contributions may be left at Tri-Valley Insurance.