Village life shapes farmer happiness and rural balance
The U S Department of Agriculture notes village leadership stabilizes farm life by providing markets for goods, schooling, social events, and entertainment while absorbing a large share of farm income. A nearby incident mentions a missing dresser mirror from the Ross home and a drowning of Mr Ross in the Santiam River, prompting community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Engleman's Hardware
Lord Rothermere Challenges School Exam for a Wager
Lord Rothermere at age 56 accepts a challenge to pass a schoolboy general knowledge test. If he fails to reach 75 percent he pays 1000 pounds to the Labor Party. if he wins his challenger pays 30 pounds to the Newspaper Fan. The test stems from a Daily Mail critique of children’s questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rothermere
Lord Northciffe
Labor Party
W. C. Cove
National Union of Teachers
Fana
Daily Mail
Cove
Rothermere
Rotary Club
Pendleton
Washington
Rotarians
East Oregonian
Diphtheria Prevention and Immunity Tactics Noted
State health officials remind Nome residents that diphtheria deaths occurred when antitoxin was unavailable and early treatment was delayed. The Schick test can reveal immunity, and toxin antitoxin injections three times establish protection. the Board of Health notes ongoing spring seeding work and local travels and chores among Morgan residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Schick
State ‘Board of Health
Small Town Beautification Through Local Initiative
The Department of Agriculture notes that village beautification depends on local energy and public spirit. Groups transform damp heaps into gardens, replace dilapidated stores with solid buildings, and launch landscape and tree planting programs. Beauty boosts business and real estate values and attracts tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Morgan Life: Local Social and Travel Notes
Mrs Wigglesworth and Gertrude Pettyjohn visited Pendleton for the weekend and returned early in the week. Palmateer Wetzel and Treedson cleaned spring grain at RK E Harbison's warehouse. Gertrude Pettyjohn now rides from home to school at lone. Mrs Wigglesworth and Mrs Fred Pettyjohn with two sons accompanied by Mr Edwards to Hepliner for business where a car was purchased. James Hardesty family visited Pat Medlock and family Sunday. Mrs Noah Pettyjohn called on Morgan friends Saturday afternoon and Noah Pettyjohn hauled straw Monday. Mrs Pat Medlock spent Monday in Cecil visiting friends.
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Wiggleaworth
Gertrude Pettyjohn
Pendleton
Wid Palmateer
Herb Wetzel
al Treedson
RK. E. Harbison
Lone
Wigglesworth
Fred Pettyjohn
Edwards
Heplin
Lexington Echoes Feels Busyness With Local Visits And Events
Louis Allyn returns from Nebraska to take a Lon Edwards position. Miss Myrtle McNeil visits with her daughter, a local school employee. Oddfellows dance in Hardman draws many Lexington residents. Inez Clarke recovers from flu. Mr and Mrs Young of Heppner plan to move to Medford. Rebekah and Oddfellows get together in Ione. Bob Burlick from Salem attends to local business. Connecticut Fire Insurance agents visit Mrs Brashears. Mrs Lloyd Matison visits Lexington. Kelley and family attend Pendleton basketball final. Ed Duran returns from Pasco visit. A new piano is purchased for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle McNeil
Portland
Miss McNeil
Lexington
Oddfellows
Hardman
Alfreport
Inez Clarke
Harvey Young
Heppner
Young
O. J. Cox
Mrs. Young
Medford Oregon
B. H. Grady
Cecil
Rebekah and Oddfellows
Lone
Bob Burlick
Salem
Homestead
Cecil News Items Highlight Local Social and Business Visits
W G and David Hynd of Rose Lawn spent Sunday visiting and handling business around Gevil. A Rood with G Good man called in Cecil. Henry Sweeter and family from Coc visited with Mrs Georg Miller and son Elvin of High View. John Krebs and Mack Smith of the Last Camp stopped by the Frank Dees ranch near Heppner Junction. W G Palmateer of Windy Nook and Chas Gray as Cecil callers on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Yocum of Wasco and Mrs WH Everett of Wasco joined Mr and Mrs bank on Sunday, Mrs Everett staying to visit daughter Mrs Funk. Hazel Dean, Leon Logan and Sam Barnett hauling wheat from Ced ware house. Henry Krebs of the Last Camp a Heppner business caller on Tuesday. Empry entry of Heppner looked up old friends in Cecil on Tuesday. J W Osborn and Henry Streeter transacting business in law on Tuesday. Mrs Bert Bennett and sons of the M V Logan ranch visited with Mr and Mrs J McEntire of Killarney on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Pat Medlock of Morgan dinner guest of Mrs Alf Medlock of Rockcliffe on Monday. Mrs Weltha Combest of Fairview visited with Mr and Mrs A J Streeter on Tuesday. Mrs C Bellenbrook of Shepperds Rest was a county seat visitor on Friday.
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W. G
David Hynd
Rose Lawn
Gevil
Mra
A. Rood
G. Goodman
Cecil
Henry Sweeter
Georg Miller
Elvin
High View
John Krebs
Mack Smith
Frank Dees
Heppoer Junction
W. G. Palmateer
Windy Nook
Chas, Gray
Henry Krebs
Heppner
J. W. Osborn
Henry, Streeter
Bert. Bennett
M. V. Logan Ranch
J. McEntire
Killarney
Pat Medlock
Morgan
Alf Medlock
Rockcliffe
Weltha Combest
Fairview
A. J. Streeter
C. Bellenbrook
Shepperds Rest
Don’t Miss Opera Project by Fifth and Sixth Graders
Announcement invites readers to watch an operatta by fifth and sixth graders of Lone School. Details on programme and date to appear in next week’s issue.
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Lone School
Oregon Industrial Accidents and School Wine Incident
Three workers died in Oregon from industrial accidents during the week ending January 14. The report lists Daniel Corkey Glenwood Jender Join Swaneun North Bend and Charles Vanvendt Oakridge as victims. A total of 497 accidents were reported. Two Lincoln High School students in Portland were suspended after evidence showed they supplied wine for a private party. four girls who drank the wine were censured by officials.
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Cireron
Etate
Danie F. Corkey
Glenwood
Car Jender
Join Swaneun
North Bend
Pliedriver
Charles Vanvendt
Oakridge
Ivo
Etudente
Lincoln High School
Portland
Oregon Oregon California Portland meet on memorials for river port development
Public officials from Oregon Wanlington and California meet in Portland to urge Congress to appropriate 20 million dollars for limber porta development with sites proposed in Oregon and California. Governor Merethina orders show cause proceedings to compel Dr Rowx to retire from office. widow of Harvey McDonald to pay inheritance tax on Oregon estate valued at 22 000.
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Oregon
Portland
Congress
Wankerton
California
Thomas Mow
Fulah
Atate
Merethina
Rowx
Harvey McDonald
Walla Walla
Waah
Kay
McDonald
Lodge Directory and Meeting Schedules for Local Chapters
Fragmented directory lists lodge names and meeting days. HONK LOH No 1 AO & ALM meets monthly on the third Wednesday. LOCUST CHAPTER No 110 O K meets second and fourth Tuesday. other entries mention various individuals and irregular meeting notes.
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Walder
LS BK
Dilek
Locust Chapten
O. K
Mia
Myrtle Walker
Mee
Mea
Nita Widdle
Jone Lougee
Moore
Urwak Young
Hergen Lelottery Se
Tigele A. Drownrea
KF. Ketow
Hpunchgirss Rebekat
LOO
Monte
Ny Huby Kowelmans
Arvilla Bwanson
Verda Kitelle
Trons
Eta Bria Low
Notice to Creditors in Morrow County Estate
The county court of Oregon Morrow County appoints Lana A. Padberg administrator of the Keb Vidberg estate. Creditors must present claims with proper documentation to J. Nye attorney in Heppner Oregon by the stated date after publication. First published March 3, 1925.
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Ormgon
Morrow County
Keb
Vidberg
Elaine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ross
Willow Creek Poultry Farm
Ben Morgan
Mr. Harbison
Thelma
Mildred Morgan
Misaf Lindstrom
Boardman
S. Edwards
Sam
Mra. J. A. Harbke
Ad.tresy
Shefield Laboratories
Dept. Ta
Aurora
Lilimoly
Chas Ritchie
Heppner Farmers Elevator Co
Tilman Hogue Ranch
Morgan Life
Louis Allyn
Nebraska
Louie
Lon Edwards
Mr. Boyer
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Brooks
Connecticut
KE. Brashears
Lloyd Matison
Heppener
Bert Thornburg
Fred Kelley
Ed Duran
Pasco
Leo Crow
Lipman Wolfe & Co
Engelman Hardware Zone
State Highway Communion
Condon
Gilliam County
Campbell, Hart & Tobin
Colfax
Wash
Lodge Directory
Farmer’s Elevator Co
Lone, Oregon
Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co
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