Withycombe and Pierce Ahead for Governor Race
In Gilliam county yesterday the primary turnout was light with about 40 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Statewide returns show Withycombe leading for governor with Simpson second and Olcott third, while McNary leads Stanfield for senator two to one. Democratic ticket names Pierce for governor and West for senator. Stewart and Wright lead for representatives. Schroeder defeats Hull for county clerk.
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Withycombe
Pierce
McNary
Stanfield
Stewart
Wright
Schroeder
Hull
Clerk
Gilliam
Condon Inter
Condon
Simpson
Olcott
Portland
Aud West
Fossil
Moro
Conservation program adopted by women groups in Gil lam County
At the County Organization Meeting in Condon on May 4 2018 the Home Economies Committee of Gil lam County Agricultural Council approved a conservation program. It covers food production poultry drying canning storage and substitution use sanitation hygiene first aid child feeding and clothing selection repair. Representatives will distribute Extension Service literature and bulletins. communities will adapt methods and coordinate with clubs granges schools churches newspapers and other agencies to widen impact.
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Gillam County Agricultural Council
Condon
Oregon Agricultural College
Basket Social at Olex Nets Good Sum
The basket social and dance at Olex last Saturday drew a large crowd and raised 190 dollars. Half went to the Red Crows and the rest the Olex Home Guard fund. The article notes several local movements and visits around Condon, Tone, Heppner, and Arlington with multiple residents traveling for events and work.
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Olex
Red Crows
T.C. Mobley
Condon
Condon High Graduation Draws A Night Of Praise
The Condon High School graduation concluded with a strong program at the Congregational church. Miss Annie O Rourke crowned May Queen, awards given by Superintendent Sturgill, and diplomas presented by Prof. Hammack, with Melville Moore and Mary O Rourke praised for essays and scholarship. A free chicken dinner Sunday caps the event along with local notices of residents and visitors.
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Gunden High School
Congregational Church
Einer
Mary O'Rourke
Bertha Haley
Vera Anderson
Nell Goodwin
Helen Summera
Mae Campbell
Vivien Austin
Lola Keisar
Delia Guski
Hazel Wit- Hata
Annie O'Rourke
Inez McCauley
Melville Moore
Laos
Helen Summers
Rose Anderson
Nett Goodwin
Cora Anderson
Cora Ander
American Red Cross
Joan of Arc
Russia
Mina Vivien Austin
Richard
Willamette University
Supt
Sturgill
Hammack
Melon Summers
Mary O'Rourke Ternate
Mae Campbell Vivien Austin
For Sale Two Mildhed Cows by Fletcher Condon
Notice states after May 20 laundry parcels will be increased by 20 percent. The item lists two mildh cows for sale and names H Fletcher and Condon as contact points.
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H, H Fletcher
Condon
C.C.D
Ste
Gilliam County Day and farming tips urged for 1919
June 15th designated Gilliam County Day at the Experiment Station. Readers urged to plant potatoes for high rice prices, rush summer fallow, follow with harrow, and plan a profitable day. County Agent offers farm account books and supplies squirrel poison. Grain storage and grain prices noted with Sacha at 31 cents. farmers advised to arrange granaries and purchases now.
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Gilliam
Experiment Station
Sacha
Death Claims Young Girl Buried Today
Flora Maley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Maley died unexpectedly at home from convulsions Wednesday. Funeral services were held today at 2:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall at Alville, with burial in Alville cemetery.
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Flora
W. B. Maley
Weidman
Grange
Alville
Car Loops the Loop Injuring Passengers but Not Seriously
County Agent J C Hawkins and Mrs Jeasie D McComb escaped serious harm when their Ford flipped after skidding on damp sand near Clem schoolhouse on the way to an agricultural meeting in Olex. Both suffered bruises and Mrs McComb sprained her arm but no severe injuries. They walked to the railroad and returned by train.
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J.C. Hawkins
Jeasie D. McComb
Olex
Mr. Hawkins
Clem
Parcel Post Social at Congregational Church Event
Next Wednesday night the Congregational church hosts a parcel post social inviting all to attend. Guests should bring parcel post packages worth at least 26 cents, children’s packages valued at 25 cents will be auctioned, and those with no packages pay admission. Proceeds go to a good cause for the organ fund.
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Parcel Post
Orgen
Farm Laborers Set Meeting to Discuss Wages in Eastern Oregon
A courthouse gathering is planned for Saturday night May 25 to discuss farm labor wage scales in eastern Oregon. County Agent J C Hawkins urges all workers to attend and elect a committee to join a Pendleton meeting next month with farmers from across the region. Also noted is the death of Lewis Couture Jr the 11 month old son of Mr and Mrs Couture of Ferry Canyon whose funeral was held in Condon after burial in the local Catholic cemetery. Rev G C Wickers and family plan to move to Portland where their son Paul works for Lang & Co.
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Bo'clock
J.C. Hawkins
Oregon
Pendleton
G. C. Wicker
Portland
Paul
Lang & Co
Farmers’ Union
Condon
Lieut Kocker Grabs Big Booze Shipment
A letter from Lieutenant Kocker notes the Eastern Oregon unit growing toward departure around June 1. They captured 280 quarts of alcohol from the expected supplier for the Condon district and anticipate continued success in eastern Oregon.
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Lieut. Kocker
Kocker
Eastern Oregon Company
Condon
Oregon
Gilliam Boy Reports California Earthquake Letters
A Navy wireless operator in Sev Diego recalls a major southern California quake with buildings swaying and crowds fleeing. He notes a hospital stay, graduation in a field, and mentions comrades, enlistment, and future hopes. The Farmers Union schedules a May meeting in Condon with meals, wood orders, and a Portland eye specialist visit. Local visits and departures are also listed.
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Orfa BR
Andrews
Blalock
California
V. 8
Navy
Sev Diego
Ray
Gilliam
Satan
France
Fred Harford
Florida
Mexico
Gilliam County
Many Fast Horses Enter Races At Upcoming Meet
The race meet is a week away with 28 horses at the track and 100 expected by opening day, Wednesday May 29. Harness races are filled with strong rivalry among horses from the Pacific Coast and beyond, and the track is at its best condition.
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Pacific Coast
Eph Wilson Reports From France In Letter Home
Eph Wilson mails a letter from somewhere in France describing grassy hills, a magpie in a tree, and jokes about the French language. He notes homesickness, mentions Alberta and Oregon comparisons, and signals he is well though unable to state their exact location or mission. About a hundred children beg for souvenirs nearby as he closes.
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Eph Wilson
France
Crown
America
Clarence
Alberta
Oregon
Fourteen More Will Go Last of Month
Fourteen Gilliam county men will be called to county service on May 29 or shortly thereafter and report at Fort McDowell in San Francisco. Sheriff Lillie, local board chairman, announced the quota has been exhausted and all prior registrants have been accepted. Also notes residents Hess family returned from vacation. Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Cooney returned from Portland after a family illness.
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Liberty Theatre
Sparks
Horace L. Cooper
Gilliam County
Uncle Sam
Fort Riley
Kansans
Misa Daisy Leonard
Fort McDowell
San Francisco
Lillie
Will It Be Sack or Bulk A Grain Supply Notice
Mrs Catherine Lindsey of La Grande visits Condon with her parents Mr and Mrs M O Clarke and Miss Amelia Steeves as Dailes visits her daughter. Arlington Lumber Co offers sacks at 30 cents with a 9 cent differential lowering sack cost to about 10 cents and urges bulk storage preparation with grain bin material and thrift stamps.
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Catherine Lindsey
la Grande
Condon
M. O. Clarke
Victor Marden
Amelia Steeves
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Will McFarlane
A daughter was born Sunday morning May 5 to Mr and Mrs Will McFarlane. R R Butler visited from The Dalles earlier in the week. Mr Crees of Olex was in Condon Wednesday.
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Will McFarlane
R. R. Butler
Dalles
Mr. Crees
Olex
Condon
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