Letters From Our Lads Over There War Time Dispatches
Letters from soldiers describe France in April 1918 with mentions of Paris taxi rides, front-line training, and reflections on U S and British conduct. Corporal Schunky recounts Paris bombardment and morale, while Floyd Corpora thanks family for letters, candy, and tobacco, noting longing for home and humor amid war conditions.
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Floyd Corpora
Benneo
Germany
Schunky
Parin
Paris
Pieun
School Play Tonight Somewhere in France
The Athena High School az staged a two act war play as the Red Crows benefit at the Auditorium. The program features A Dream Lesson by a 10 girl cast, The Darkey Trio, living pictures with mustora, and vocals in costume by Jeanette Millet, Helen Rundell, and others. The evening includes a patriotic drill and a two act drama Somewhere in Orange.
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Athena High School
Supt
JO. Russell
Misa Currie de Preece
Margaret Lawson
Darkey
Henry Koopke
Helen Rundell
Orange
Eating Habits and The Potent Potatoes of War Time
A humorous social commentary urges changing dining habits to curb bread consumption. The piece argues food choices reflect habit rather than necessity, citing historical wartime eating and suggesting swapping bread for potatoes and other staples. It also compares ritual objects in distant cultures to eating behavior and ends with a playful note about holding a hot potato.
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Mra. Robt
J. Burdett
United ‘Staten
Food Conservation Urged For War Effort
A World War I era note urges American farmers to boost bread grain production to feed soldiers in Europe. It highlights bread as essential, points to conservation at West Point and in civilian diets, and cites a composite flour mix as healthier than prior white bread.
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Europe
America
Beth Than
Myer
Macy Cadeta
Second War Fund Drive Planned by Red Cross in Oregon
Oregon prepares for a second Red Cross war fund drive totaling 100 million dollars with Portland announcing plans. Henry L. Corbett will chair the effort. H. E. Witham named state manager and regional organizers appointed. Headquarters will be Liberty Temple, Portland, with 76 percent of funds for national war work and 28 percent for local chapter efforts. J. C. Elrod leads eastern Oregon districts including Umatilla Union Wallowa and Morcow counties.
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American Red Cross
Oregon
Portland
Henry L. Corbett
Arew
Red Cross
Iun
Red Crone
Corbett
H. E. Witham
Mr. Witham
Wach
Liberty Lawn
Red Grove
City of
Liberty Temple
American National Red Cross
Union
Wallowa
Morcow
J. C. Elrod
Elrod Hav
Pageant of Spring Delights Athens School Children
School children under Miss Mude Sherman and Mrs J C Baddeley performed in the Pageant of Spring at the Athens Auditorium. The program featured 46 participants in a four-number display, with strong ensemble balance and detailed performances from the first fairy ring to the final act. After a ten minute intermission, the second part opened with The Bride’s Ball The Rose.
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Mian Mude Sherman
Athens
Mra. J. C. Baddeley
Porfort
Childeen
Dance and drill program ends with Liberty Boys finale
A school program featured graceful drills and a variety of acts including choruses solos Butterfly dance and readings. Mrs Connie Baker played piano. Admission was 15 cents with 9.45 dollars net after costs for costumes and incidentals. Two soldier boys escorted by a diminutive Migs Columbia appeared and the Knitting Club sequence delighted the audience.
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Knitting Club
Johnny
Liberty Boys
Columbia
Mra
Connie Baker
Oregon Fuel Chief Opposes Embargo Plan on Coal
Fuel Administrator Holmen of Oregon spoke at the Salt Lake City conference of western administrators. He opposed a Washington mine operators plan to embargo Utah and Wyoming coal to capture the Oregon market. He argued Eastern Oregon relies on Intermountain coal and warned against higher freight costs and potential shortages this winter. He urged households to secure fuel supplies now.
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Holmen
Oregon
Salt Lake City
North Pacific
Holmey
Washington States
Utah
Wyoming
Washington
Holmes
Pioneer des at Walla Walla Whiteman dies after long illness
C H Whiteman a longtime Walla Walla resident died Tuesday at his home after months of illness. He came to the area in 1878, settled near Athens then moved to a large ranch near Freely Wall. He was active in city affairs and left a widow Mary M Whiteman and children Lyn, Clarence, and Otto. Funeral services were held at Central Christian church in Walla Walla.
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C. A. Whiteman
Walla Walla
Mr. Whiteman
Emma
Usatitla County
Athens
Dod Wince
Walla Walls
Hays
Hin Umay Tilla County
Pute
FaCroey
Wall
Hin Hon
Otis Whiteman
Deowmued
Keokuk
California
Willamette Valley
Unnavilla County
Mary M. Whiteman
Lyn
Mra. Founto Alliton
Lind, Wanh
Clarence Whiteman
Pendleton
Otto Whiteman
LaGrows, Ward
Central Christian Church
Walle Walle
Graduation and Baccalaureate Honors At Athena High
The Athena High School Baccalaureate Exercises set for May 19 and a graduation program Friday May 17 will be held in the school auditorium. The Sunday program includes hymns, scripture, prayers, announcements, vocal solos, and the presentation of diplomas and attendance certificates. Notable participants include Rev D Berett, Rev J B Snyder, M T Watts, and several students named Abide With Me.
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Athena High School
Ekessa de May
Bg Vere
D. Berett
Dwallath
Moat High
Zampo
Minnes Watts
Lilliejohn
Miles Helen Russell Addreus
Snyder
Watts
Athenareas
Brrett
Lieuallen Family Reunion Marks Gorge Liedallen Birthday
Yesterday the fifteenth birthday of Gorge Liedallen was celebrated with a Jolly family reunion at the old pine home one mile from town. A formal dinner followed with many relatives in attendance including Hugh McArthur and Mrs W S Perry of Portland and numerous Lieuallen family members.
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Lieuallen
Gorge Liedallen
Fean Leonard
Hugh McArthur
Presen
Hugh McArthor
Mra
Perry
Portland
Mro
BH. Caton
Min
Goo
Banlatey
George Liouallen
Hugh Liouallen
Zeph Lockwood, Jr. Rey
Athena
FM. Stlue
Spokane
H. Lapshard
Jean
Waitsburg
Jobo Baniater
B. Liouallen
Mee
Margaret Liewallon
Sarat, McDougal
Wonton
J. T. Liewallon
Wally Watin
Ready for Registrations and Draft Preparations
The county draft board reports preparations for the 21 year old registrants with updated blue ink registration cards and modified certificates. About ten percent of last June’s registrants were 21 and the process anticipates similar age turnout this year. Prominent local figures Crownd Men P9 Watte and Mr. J. AL Williams attended a Goldman lecture in the city with Worth Watts.
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Watte
J. AL Williams
Cat Twople
Worth Watts
Chwutfour
Elty
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