Starvation and German aims exposed in wartime reports
F Walcott recalls German policy during invasions in Poland Belgium and northern France describing hunger as a tool of occupation to clear land and resettle populations. He quotes officers saying the state matters, lives of conquered peoples are expendable, and relief would be used to advance German control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ©. Walcott
United States Food Administration
Mr. Hoover
America
Belgium
Potand
France
Walcott Daya
Germany
Poland
Belfem
Serbia
Roumada
von Kries
East Prowsta
von Bissing
Mesopotamia
Antwerp
F. Walcott
Hoover
Iberia
Paderewak Committee
Warsaw
Europe
Deer Season Opens With Hunters Preparing In Condon
The deer season in this section starts Sunday September 1. Local sportsmen have cleaned their guns for a week and are choosing hunting areas in the mountains. Many Condon residents plan to head to the hills Sunday morning hoping for a fine head. The limit is two male deer and few will break that rule.
Public School to Open Next Monday at Condon
The Condon Public School will open next Monday September 2 with a full staff of teachers, most returning from last year. Grade assignments include Ariel Mc Queen 1st, Mrs W H Reynolds 2nd, Lottie Keizur 3rd, Mrs J A Randall 4th and part of 5th 6th, Mrs Lulu Searcy 5th and 6th part, Georgia Searcy 7th, and Prof P J Mulkey 8th grade and principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon Public School
Ariel McQueen
W. H. Reynolds
Lottie Keizur
Sth
J. A. Randall
Lulu Searcy
Georgia Searcy
P. J. Mulkey
Six Gilliam County Men Register for Military Service
Only six men in Gilliam county have reached twenty one since June 5. Roy H Ferguson Malvin Hines John A Graham Clair V Hopper Richard W Moore and George W Shane appeared at Sheriff Lillies office Saturday to register for the draft Get ready for the L L drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
Roy H. Ferguson
Malvin
Hines
Condon
John A. Graham
Gwendolen
Clair V. Hopper
Richard W. Moore
George W. Shane
Arlington
Hese
Lillie
L. L
Thirteen More to Leave Next Week
Gilliam county is called upon for thirteen more men for military service and they are to go next week. Fifteen have been notified to hold themselves in readiness and of these thirteen will be chosen. Names include HE. L. Palmer W. B. Crenshaw T. P. Dykstra Emmet Fink Ellis Fink L. L. Turney Dell Beeson C. Martin W. R. Giles W. Z Brookshire P. B. Pattee G. C. Stephens Emmet Hoskin Frank Marick and A. B. Theobald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
HE. L. Palmer
W. B. Crenshaw
T. P. Dykstra
Emmet Fink
Ellis Fink
L. L. Turney
Dell Beeson
C. Martin
W. R. Giles
W.Z Brookshire
P. B. Pattee
Gilliam Urges Precise Timing for Liberty Loan Zero Hour
Gilliam County officials announce a Fourth Liberty Loan quota of 200000 to 206000 dollars with funds due by 9 AM on September 28. W L Harrison, Field Manager for Oregon, stresses the “zero hour” clock plan guiding all counties, with locals asked to be ready and submit allocations before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
Liberty Loan Committee
W. L. Harrison
Fourth Liberty Loan
Oregon
Bartlewin Prine
Gilliam
Petter
Uncle Sam
Condon High School Reopens September 16
Condon High School will open for the year's work on September 16 with Prof. H. K. Shirk at the head. He will be assisted by Mable Paine of Seattle Elmo Obling and Daisy Mulkey, who also taught last year. Mrs. Fred Edwards returned to Fossil with her sister Mrs. Waln. Miss Georgia Searcy is back from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon High School
H. K. Shirk
Mable Paine
Seattle
Elmo Obling
Daisy Mulkey
Aat
Fred Edwards
Fossil
Mrs. Waln
Gilliam Men Join Camp Lewis Drafted to the War Effort
Gilliam county again contributes men to Camp Lewis with eight more selected on Tuesday. The group includes Chey,Weatherford Duthie Beeson Bailey Parrish Schilling Witchey and Rice. Four went under regular call and four to fill rejected slots, led by H F Schilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
Huns
Camp Lewis Chey
F. M. Weatherford
J. L. Duthie
H. B. Beeson
L Bailey
Fred Parrish
Herbert F
Schilling
C. A. Witchey
D.L. Rice
H. F. Schilling
Funeral Services for B K Searcy Held at East Condon Home
Funeral services for B K Searcy were held at the east Condon home at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Rev Simmons of Wheeler County delivered a comforting talk and a quartet group led the singing. A large crowd attended the burial at Mayville cemetery where over a hundred gathered to pay respects to a departed friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Searcy
East Condon
Rev. Simmons
Wheeler County
Mayville
Mayville Farmer Arrested in Portland on Fraud Charge
Herbert Walton, a Mayville area farmer, was arrested in Portland last week by Sheriff Lillie on securing money by false pretenses. He pleaded guilty before Justice Hollen and was bound over to the grand jury with bail set at 1000. Mrs Lulu Searcy returned from Portland Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Walton
Portland
Lillie
Condon
Justice Hollen
Walton
Mayville
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Baby Fund
Prusaiah
Mise Helen Summers
Business
Food Administration
J.C. Sturgill
Blalock
Clarence W. Garrett
Cora
Mabel Carse
D. R. Parker
Mrs. Gariiet
A. B. Robertson
Willamette Valley
Clyde Cripe
Montana
F.C. Walcott
Pinsk
Bincott
Cota
Bert
Hus
John LeForgey
The
Globe
0. N. Laughrige
the Hills
J. Malkey
Camp Lewis
Satyri
Saale As
Tre
Gillam
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