Washington to ship record apple and pear crops this year
Horticultural officials estimate Washington fruit output will exceed last year with about 16,300 carloads of apples and pears. Major regions including Yakima Valley, Wenatchee, Spokane and Columbia River districts foresee enormous yields aided by favorable weather and minimal frost.
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Proderickh
AL Blontley
Washington
Hhorticulture
Commiestoner
Huntley
Jomiter
Wallington
Yakima Valley
Wenatchee
Spokane
Palouse
Walla Walla
Columbia River District
Fire destroys lumber mill near Lyle
A lumber mill owned by 118, Clemens of Timber Valley, 14 miles north of Lyle, burned Saturday night. Loss estimated at 700 with Mille Insurance, fires spread to yards, shop lumber mostly destroyed, total loss around 1200 plus several large antlers. Clemens plans rebuilding a larger plant soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens
Timber Valley
Lyle
Lowe
Thiele
Baa
New County Library Seeks Books and Donations
The new county library asks for book donations and money to equip and stock shelves. The book committee led by Miss Mary McLaren invites lists of donated books and notes two early gifts, with July as the target to finalize orders and notify donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Committee
Mary McLaren
J.P. Lucas
J. D. McLaughlin
Multnomah County
Portland
Sirollar
Ita
Cascade Locks News Roundup From Portland Trips and Local Events
Cascade Locks notes show Levy and others visiting Portland for days, families returning from Portland, and many attending Elks’ plea se at Bonneville. Reports cover dances at the K P Hall, Epworth League meetings, and postponed MOE Children’s Day service. A Wind River mill engine break halts work and workers spend the day in Portland. Hood River post office lists names awaiting letters along with social visits and a planned Hood River excursion for hikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Cates
Echols
John Cates
Esther Coke
Vera Olin
Martha Alwick
Portland
P. Hall
Sidewalk Fund
Epworth League
W. W. Hutchinson
MOE
Wind River Lumber Company
Maclver
Poetland
Mr. Ho
Levy
Mina Demate Hendrick
Community News Roundup from East Saint Daniels Area
Local residents were seen in a sequence of Sunday visits and church events. Guests included Elmer Sweany and the Gibbons family while numerous people spent time with relatives in Portland and White Salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Weaver
East St. Danis
Elmer Sweany
Portland
J. A. Bennett
Ken Ashley Cash
Valley Christian Church
Goverol
Ore
Aml
W. I. Unuller
Inet Werk
Mike Mande Hastrouck
Whey
Seh
Troy
Idaho
Mre
White Salmon
Teadwell
Hood River County Tests Clay and Gravel Road Construction
A Hood River Valley experiment shows clay and gravel roads can harden into cementlike surfaces at about one quarter the cost of macadam. County road supervisor Thomas Lacey plans broader use, plus a new bridge planking method to reduce replank costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lacey
Ron
Odell District
Hood River Valley
Lacey
Hoodiver County
Laney
Obituary of Phillip Kollas a valued German resident
Phillip Kollas died Friday at his Pine Grove home after a severe heart attack the prior Sunday. Born in Germany on October 7 1845 he was widely respected in the valley. The funeral Saturday afternoon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception was attended by many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah d' Armand Steele Decker
Jesse Decker
Pine Grove
M. Carson
Decker
Bellville
Greenville
Jesie Lawter
Jane
Hood River Valley
Seater
Isil
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Oregon
Prhp
Arthur Decker
Phillip Kollas
Church of the Immaculate Concrption
Father Phun
Insulation Chosen for New National Apple Warehouse
Bell Wildman and Company of Portland complete insulation plans for a four story storage building for the National Apple Company. The design emphasizes extensive insulation and precooling for apples, with automatic sprinkling and limited outside handling to reduce spoilage and insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Apple Company
Bell, Wildman and Company
Porthond
Bullring
Sox
J’. H. Sproat
Sprout
Sproat
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Loattio
Chas. N. Clarke
Hood River County
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Lsen
Hart Schaltner & Marx
Paris
Hood River
Cluett
Monarch
Concord
Goodyear
Wibrary
Sept
Cascade Locks
E. Pennock
A. Peterson
Lawrence
W. V. Hutchingon
Coroella
Locks
Elks’ Plcase
Bonneville
M. Vaughn
Mra
Bartlett
Berges
Bertha Howe
Henry N. Miller
J. A. Whittrock
M.J. Young
June Young
E. EF. Rug Familly
A. KR. Cregh
Hanee Doll
Hood
Barrett
Mise Simpeon
Eland City
Mrs. Green
Portlan
Mere Abertnett
Tiladge Menvis
Ma Gibbons
Blanch Howell
Vernon Shoemaker
Messrs
Santelaened Johneon
Mies Laura Mmehogy
Porthind Tx
Mr. and
Mre. T.mahup
Saya the Journal
Ladies’ Alliance
The
First Unitarian Society
Smnith
Caruso
MES
Sarail Dh
Atterbury
San Rafael
Unl
Realdenta
Dixnen
Cal
Ile
City Recorder
Langille
Stanford University
Centralia
Wash
Phillip Rodlas
Benjamin
America
M. G. Vogt
Gordon
O. B. Williams
Rp and Doors
First Ave. South
Seattle
W. G. Snow
Fourth Street
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