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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
3
Press Paragraphs show diverse items in Pendleton reflecting weekly life. Mentions include births by Betts and Copkrooks, visits from Walla Walla and Alberta, remodeling by Dobson, funerals for Mrs. O Harra, and local business activity with assayer Strain and photographer Danner. Community events, storms, and travel updates appear alongside personal notices and arrivals.
The Valentine party at Masonic Hall last Friday drew about one hundred young people. Pinkerton orchestra provided music, and partners were matched by heart-shaped cards with sentimental quoteshalf. Miss Katie Maloney won multiple contests and a heart box of bonbons. The event featured recitations, an archery contest, and old fashioned games ending with more music and refreshments.
Weston Leader reports a Saturday incident where Wood stumbled into a metropolitan crowd on Main Street causing congestion as police enforce city rules. The scene included a mayoral figure in the center of the throng and a chaotic escape. Separate note mentions recent wheat crop optimism amid slow snowmelt moisture.
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