An aerial view of the Columbia River salmon derby. Numerous boats can be seen on the river. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 9).

E.A. Schlecht holding a 20-pound salmon during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Mayor Norman Howerton of Ilwaco, Schlecht, Mayor George J. Buri of Long Beach, Mayor Walter T. Foelker of Aberdeen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 2).

Four men holding salmon caught during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Milt H. McGuire, John Dickson, Don Owen, Dr. Paul Raver. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 2 of 2).