Few citizens of the Hood River valley have a more excellent hold upon the confidence and respect of their fellow townsmen than does Hans Lage. He was located here over fifty years ago and, through grim determination and perseverance along rightly directed lines, has gained considerable material success.
In 1883, he bought a tract of land, then covered with dense timber growth, in that part of Wasco County, which was later set off into Hood River County. He planted twenty-five acres of fruit.
John Hudson
Located in the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is an agricultural city with an economy that relies heavily on tourism and wind-based industries. The town is a popular destination for windsurfing, biking, and hiking and is also home to several art galleries and wineries. The city has more than two dozen sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Hood River County History Museum and the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum.
John Hudson is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has worked in various senior military and civilian roles. His experience includes serving on the Air Staff and in various joint system program offices. He has commanded squadrons and been a senior adviser to the Director of Defense Acquisition and Logistics.
He has extensive expertise in fraud investigations, financial services, and forensic accounting. He has conducted numerous internal and external studies for private clients, governmental agencies, and law firms. In addition, he has undertaken a number of independent evaluations and analyses for banks and other large companies. He has also testified as an expert witness in civil and criminal proceedings.
John Hudson has served on the Board of Trustees at Thiel College and has received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the institution. He has also been a speaker at universities and other business organizations, including the Harvard Law School. His work has been published in a variety of journals, including the Proceedings of the British Academy and the Selden Society Lecture on “Pollock and Maitland” (published in 2009). He has also edited and contributed to a volume on legal history. Hudson has also consulted extensively in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation and has acted as a mediator and arbitrator for both civil and international disputes.
John B. Jackson
John B. Jackson, though not a native of this valley, has taken such an active part in the development of its farming and orchard interests that he holds a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was born in Morristown, Tennessee, on June 26, 1871. He was the son of Captain F. M. and Elizabeth (Thurman) Jackson. He received an excellent public school education. In 1884, he came to Oregon and settled at Hood River. He has since made a successful career in real estate and general construction, specializing in commercial office buildings.
He has built up a large property, and his orchards rank among the most extensive in this section of the state. He also has a large sheep ranch. He has done a great deal of work in the improvement of his place, clearing it and rubbing it down to make it fit for cultivation.
His property extends over two and a half miles west of Hood River. He has one block of twelve acres planted in Anjou pears, which are regarded as the finest in this section. His apple orchards are also very superior.
Hans Lage, another well-known fruit grower, holds an equally high place in the esteem of his fellows. He came to this valley over fifty years ago and, by his grim determination and perseverance along rightly directed lines, has not only won considerable material success but has gained that which is far more valuable—the unqualified confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on March 18, 1847. He received an excellent public school education and started his career as a clerk in a dry goods store. He then worked as a lumber cruiser and located settlers on government land.
James L. Langille
Hood River is the county seat of Columbia County, Oregon. It is located in the Columbia Gorge, on the Pacific Northwest border with Washington state. The town is home to a variety of attractions, including wineries and breweries, and has an active outdoor recreation scene. It also has two 18-hole golf courses and the nation’s oldest volunteer search and rescue crew serving a mountain area. Hood River is also known for its culinary scene, featuring many restaurants and food truck parks. The town has a population of about 4,000 residents.
The town’s proximity to Portland and its growing economy has made it an attractive location for companies looking to expand their operations in the area. As a result, the county has seen a rise in tourism jobs and technology-related industries. It has become a hub for brewing and winery tours and has attracted a Sprint call center, the Diamond Fruit Cooperative cannery, and the defense contractor Hood Technologies.
In his early years, he followed a line of business that brought him into contact with the public and was for some time in the employ of Tackman & Co. In 1882, he purchased the homestead of Milton Neal, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres in that part of Wasco county that is now in Hood River county, and by his untiring efforts, both mental and physical, in the direction of clearing up this wild country, has gained not only significant and valuable material success but also that which is more important, the unqualified confidence and respect of his fellowmen.
Langille was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. He attended the public schools of his native province and in Chicago, Illinois. In 1897, he went to Alaska, over the White Pass, and engaged in mining operations.
John P. Thomsen
John Thomsen is a building contractor who has been in business for over 30 years. He has worked on a variety of construction projects, including schools, shopping centers, and hospitals. He has also performed many renovations of existing buildings. He has built a reputation for quality work and excellent customer service. John has an extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations.
He graduated from Western Canada High School in 1979 and was a member of the football team. He also played rugby and competed in the wrestling championships. He later attended Augustana University in Camrose, Alberta. While there, he participated in several student theatre productions. In addition, he was a student union president and won a gold medal at the Alberta College Athletic Conference wrestling competitions.
In 1981, John married Jenny Ellen Laulainen. They had two children. He was a very talented musician and played piano, violin, cello, and guitar. He was a good singer as well. John was a very religious man and never smoked or drank alcohol. He was a good father and husband, and he loved his family.
John Thomsen was born in Washington, USA to Peter C Thomsen and Henrieta E Thomsen. He had two siblings: Wallace R Thomsen and one other sibling. He was a very religious person and liked to travel. He was an amiable and warm person. He loved to spend time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was very dedicated to his work. He always worked hard and never gave up. He loved to play golf and basketball. He was very active in his church and community. He also liked to go on camping trips.
William F. Rand
Having worked in the construction industry for more than a decade, Alberto Lopez has developed a reputation for building high-quality homes. He combines his experience with an appreciation of the natural environment to create unique spaces for his clients. He believes that green construction can be as effective as traditional home building but also provides a number of benefits.
He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Real Estate Investment Advisory Committee for the University of Oregon. He has a Master of Business Administration and majored in Finance at Bentley College.
William F. Rand was a printer and co-founder of the Rand McNally publishing company. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and moved to Chicago, where he worked at his brother’s print shop. He later moved to California, where he helped establish Los Angeles’ first newspaper.
After descending the Blue Mountains, the wagon train followed the south bank of the Columbia River to The Dalles. It then proceeded up the river to Portland, arriving in late September. John Hudson Robbins and his family were among the first of the Robbins children to come to Oregon.
He was the father of ten children, namely Louise, who died in Iowa in infancy; Meta Scobee, of Davenport, Iowa; Frederick, of Odell; Lela Emily, wife of C. P. Rhoades; and William, who lives at Hood River. He was a charter member of Kemp Lodge No. 181, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and took a strong interest in public affairs. He was a trustee of the Pine Grove School and a member of the State Democratic Party.
