Local News Notes and Navy Dock Update
The La Grande region notes discuss delays and editorial policies for the Ca lted Press Telegraph Service and local notices. A $1 450 000 drydock at Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo California is under construction and set for January completion with engineer Francia B Smith detailing pile foundations and concrete construction challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Inland Navy Yard
Fo ‘Course
Vallejo
Cal
Francia B. Smith
Wise
Washington
Navy Department
Smith
Traveling Pamenger Agent O Neil in La Grande for OR&N
J H ONeil the traveling Pamenger agent for O R N is in La Grande to confer with Commercial club officers and assist OR&N traffic business He finalized Long Beach excursion plans with a $10 round trip rate and a two week return limit Stop overs on return allowed and two coaches will be used More details to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. O'Neil
la Grande Commercial Club
O. R. & N. Company
O'Neil
Long Beach
County Fair Needs Real Effort, La Grande Voice Says
An editorial urges La Grande to rally for a true county fair with broad community support. It criticizes apathy among local business leaders and recommends moving the fair’s headquarters to the city to boost sponsorship and turnout.
Presbyterian Song Service Recital at Local Church
Sunday evening program at the Presbyterian church features Hymn No. 34 selections Reading Anthem by Mrs. Richardson and others, prayers by the pastor, Hymn Nos. 312 115 with a ladies trio and choir soloists, offering, address on The Place of Mount in the Church, benediction by the choir and pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Reaponaire
Wanfold
A. I. Richardson
Mra
Upton
Olbe
Silverthorn
Mesars
Landrum
Cochran
Construction progress on Wigin's plastering work in eastern Oregon
The report notes plastering and interior finishing near completion in the Wigin project with walls and windows largely finished. Painters have worked steadily this week and framing remains, with completion targeted by September 1 as the controlling authorities approve the timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innel
Oregon
Community Social On The Lawn At Mr and Mrs D
A social gathering was held on Wednesday afternoon and evening on the lawn of Mr and Mrs D Onraniy. Attendees were invited for cake and cream served during the event on the lawn setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foo Crean Seedal
Hhireh. Whilve & Komeerntiads
Lee Crean
Postal Convention Enables Relted Parcel Rates
Under a new postal accord between the United States and Italy effective today, parcels may be sent to Italy at 12 cents per pound up to 11 pounds. The same rule applies to wounded parcels with a 12 cent rate for specified weights, though the OCR text is garbled and some details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Post
Toaly
Washington
United States
Maly
Parca Pant
Thaly
Hon
Van Cleve slur calls for reply in presidential campaign
New York August 1 Norman E Mack says he will reply to a circular from J C Van Cleve president of the National Manufacturers association urging members and friends to attack Bryan in the coming election The Commoner will publish Bryan’s 2000 word reply next Friday Van Cleve links the attack to the anti injunction plank on the party platform and says the move represents the strongest argument his group can make Mack reports some association members assured Bryan of support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norman E. Mack
Onfioon
J. C. van Cleve
National Manufacturer’ Association
Bryan
Commoner
van Cleve
Mack
Paris Raids Target Labor Federation Leaders
French gendarmes raid the headquarters of the general labor federation arresting Editor Poughal of Voix du Peuple, Secretary Griffedshes and M. Muri. They face charges of responsibility for riots at Vigneux and strikes endangering Paris welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Labor Federation
Poughal
Voix du People
Griffedshes
M. Muri
Vigneux
Gray Bridge Completed In Grande Ronde County
Bridge Superintendent J F Campbell announces completion of a 150 foot bridge over the Grande Ronde River at the Wilheim site. The 19 foot wide structure rests on piling and stands three feet above extreme high water, a credited gain for county residents. Oyster Bay Aug 1 Secretary Wright cancels steps toward hazing charges against eight West Point cadets after a Roosevelt conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Wright
Fragmentary notice from veterinary office phone contact
Fragmentary OCR shows a residence phone instruction and a veterinary reference with names PF and Chart ton. The text is incomplete but indicates contact details for Call or office communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puilrona
Mie Witen
PF. A. Chartton
Wave club work pressed to name new members
Local club teams Reniy Turnlehets carpenters and ophols trver completed their tasks in the new Wika home and plan to invite members tomorrow to join the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reniy
Turnlehets
Wika
Wome
Deaths from Heat Reported Outside Towns
Heat related fatalities are reported from rural areas and outlying towns. A resident named Vibrerd Srogayl was found deceased in a ditch near Tulare as temperatures rose to high levels yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teo
Prom Wen
Guelph Home Werk Arrivals For Old Hoare Celebration
Readers report arrivals for the forthcoming Hoare celebration week in Guelph reflecting city sports and entertainment events. The event, tied to the Diggmet of Ite Kiod, shows growing local interest and community participation as preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muelph
Ree Hiente
Guelph
Doniaton
Poems on Sate by Hert Huffman Available at Local Stores
Hert Huffman announces Sona of the Oregon Pine a poetry volume now on sale at Leavitt's Cleve Store and New Ito's Drug Attire. Price ten cents. Also offered a 600-lb cream separator in good condition for exchange or work horns. Nobt Miler 1 At South La Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert Huffman
Flert Huffman
Leavitt
Cleve
Ito
South
la Grande
Also Mentioned on This Page
la Grande Evening Observer
Currey Brothers
Calted Press
Telegraph Service
Eduyance
Elgin
Union County
Hlgin
Thafri
Roosters
Ronde
Brandes
Pat Lavey
Vancleve
Intervsisa
Brryan
Mack Tasues
Brian
Bellingham
Aug
Chouckanuwt Bay
Eliza Island
Seattle
Germany
Astrakhan
Sherwood's Electric Theater
B. M. Sherwood & CO
Mahaffey Building
Chicago Novelty Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Bramwell, Co
J. Black
Eruit
Doxen
Hese
Shane
F. D. Haisten
Adams Ave
Polk’s Gazetteer
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Wash
Dr. King
New Discovery
Monney
Sea
Circus Minier Bees
York
Mawes
Sgrissa
Aseog Square Garden
Europe
Mary
Trevisiis Ausizis
la Raque
Pete
Gach Obie
Ettee
Fale
Dallyard Gap
Foundland
Givertien & Mack
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!