Shannon's Trivia: Pyramids in TD had original signs?

Circa 1968

By Tom Peterson with photos and background from John Foley

The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 9, 2024 — You don’t have to go to Egypt to recognize these pyramids.

They are right here in The Dalles.

But you may have to dig into a crypt to answer this question.

What did the four original signs, redacted above like a police report, say on this famous local restaurant in 1968?

Gut check! Dig deep puzzlers! The answer is wrapped tighter than a mummy.

Phone a friend. Go to the archives. Maybe Shakey knows?

An incredible day at Shannon’s awaits your industrious dig!

Send your answers to tom@cccnews.com by Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3:48 p.m. Those sending correct answers will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift certificate to Shannon’s Ice Cream. The winner will be announced Monday, Aug. 12.

Shannon’s Ice Cream 318 E. Fourth Street, The Dalles, scooping the dream daily from noon to 9 p.m. It’s across the street from the Civic Auditorium. Look for the boneshaker out front.

Shannon’s - Boneshakers and ice cream makers - nondairy and sugar-free options and don’t forget that crepe with two scoops.