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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
4
Local society notes list visits and departures among Astoria Portland Montesano and Seattle residents. Officials, merchants and clergy travel for business and events while clubs meet and charitable events raise funds for Associated Charities.
C M Weatherwax of this city will offer a $500 loving cup for competition by Washington high schools in the state athletic association to promote athletics especially football. The cup cannot be permanently claimed until won three times. The matter will be subsumed for further action.
S. L. Moyer, physical instructor at Aberdeen High, expresses strong enthusiasm for the proposition as it moves to the state high school athletic association board of control for consideration.
Andrew Anderson of the South Aberdeen fire station was severely injured with several broken ribs when the chemical engine skidded near the Aber deen Lumber and Shingle plant. He jumped onto the ladder as the vehicle threatened to overturn and was struck. He is hospitalized at Aberdeen General.
After drill on Tuesday night the Second Regiment N G W appointed committees for the upcoming military ball. General chairman Private H A Comeau. assistant chairman Sergeant Roy Nichols. treasurer Private H C Randolph M D. aides Private W H Tucker. Sergeant Glen Smith. musician B H Short. invitations Private B Glidden. decorations Corporals L Helbe L Sawyer Wiggins. box office Sergeant Scott.
A public meeting is called for tomorrow evening in the city council room to discuss care of wayward children whose parents fail to exercise proper parental control. A preliminary meeting was held Tuesday at Mrs. Harry Kay’s home, 519 West Sixth Street, with Professors Greenleaf and Moyer of the high school as speakers.
Harbor plans to take the noon train and return on the late evening run. The meeting will conduct the annual election of officers.
I N Sanderson of Sanderson Porter is in the city reviewing the electric light and power field after his firm bought G H Light and Power. He aims to stop a rival company from entering the market, warning it would waste effort and harm the public and investors.
Grays Harbor naval militia plans a banquet at the Washington hotel this evening after a Hoquiam meeting Tuesday night. About 49 plates will be set with most members attending. Topics include a naval ball in February and funding for the armory bill plus state recognition and appropriation. State leaders were named honorary members.
A reader notes Aberdeen Printing Co at 408 East 5401 and asks readers to share feedback whether the work pleases them or not. The message invites public opinion and emphasizes printing service location.
Police Chief F R Archer ordered six extra patrolmen to curb reckless snowballing and rough coasting after broken windows and injuries were reported. He also warned automobile owners to use lights at night under state law and pledged strict enforcement in Aberdeen.
Injunctions were filed Tuesday against Bluff City to stop the Dabney bluff road project. North Aberdeen property owners via A M Wade allege funds would come from the general expense fund and claim the council lacks a plan or proper voter approval as required by state law. The city council, after a special meeting Saturday, decided to proceed and condemn un donated right of way sections. The writ is returnable Saturday January 14 for a Superior court hearing.
A printer interviews Jacob about a customer who bought shoes fourteen months ago and praises the fit comfort and service. The exchange emphasizes repeat business and trust as the main asset, while noting a forthcoming shoe bill debate and promotions for Hills Bros coffee and a blood medicine from Evans Drug Co.
The Grays Harbor Federation of Women's Clubs holds its annual meeting and banquet in Montesano on January 25 with the Montesano club as host. Local ladies will attend.
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