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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1911

Page

2

Fraternal Lodge and Club Meetings Schedule

La Grande groups announce regular meetings for LF and A M Lodge 41 on Saturdays at 7 30 p m. E E La Grande Lodge 432 meets Thursdays at 8 00 p m at Hik's club corner Depot and Washington. Woodmen of the World Lodge 169 meets second and fourth Saturdays at KP ballroom. Crystal Lodge Rebekahs meet Tuesdays at LO O F ball with visitors welcome. Red Cross Knights of Pythias lodge 27 meets Mondays in Castle ball with visiting knights urged to attend. Hope Chapter 1% C B C holds second and fourth Wednesdays. Ronda Circle 47 meets first Thursday of the month.

A. M lLa Grande Lodge L. M. Hoyt la Grande Lodge No. 432 Hik's Depot Street Washington Avenue H. J. Rittor FE. Coolidge Woodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge No K P. Ball D, Fitzgerald C. J. H. Keeney Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No LO. O. F Meaw Xatib Arbuckle N. G Anna Alexander Knights OF Pythias Red Crom Lodge No Castle Ball O. E

Many Girls in Eld Meet at Chautauqua Grounds

Miss Mildred Tracy leads a physical culture class at the chautauqua grounds preparing for a Saturday afternoon meet. Captains have been named for tug of war obstacle race potato race and running relay with many class members expected to compete.

Mildred Tracy Chautauqua Grounds Capaiia Naomi Williamson Naomi Kirtley Gladys Miller Dorothy Meyers Serena Rohan Alice Hill Grace Robson Mre Bohnenkawp Mrs. Polack Helen McDonald Bessie Stoddard Wilma Oesterling Minna Ash Oma Richardson Julia Rieth Leona Newlin Mary Newiin Master Linville Moore Besmie Allmon Zoe Bragg Helen Bartlett George McDonald Marie Bolton Enid Stanchfield Netin Kiddle Lita Kiddle

Leona Newlin Leads Walking Relay Race Captaincy

Mrs. Ritter and Leona Newlin are noted as captains in the walking relay race, with Newlin serving as captain for the event and Ritter as a teammate or organizer.

Ritter Leona Newlin

First wheat threshed in Walla Walla region shows bumper prospects

The first wheat of the season, 2000 sacks of No. 1 40 fold grown by J W Dalton of Lowden, tested heavy with 55 bushels per acre, stored at Pacific Canal Elevator in Walla Walla. Harvest已 begun locally and should accelerate in a week as fields finish threshing.

Walla Walla Wash J. W. Dalton Lowden Pacific Canal Elevator Company

Sunset Magazine July Preview Highlights Sea Breeze and Spells

The July Sunset Magazine features The Call of the Cool Sea Breeze by Peter B Kyne, plus The Spell by C N and A M Williamson. It promises hunting fishing and motoring content and is on sale at all newsstands with four color illustrations.

Peter B. Kyne C.N A. M. Williamson Asle

Engineer Corrects La Grande Sewer Pipe Specs

Former Salt Lake engineer L O Kelsey writes Mayor A L Richardson disputing La Grande sewer project notes. He asserts 30 inch pipe standard and warns 24 inch usage harms capacity, cites freight rivals, and defends his reputation and contract specs.

Salt Lake Portland Sutherland Engieer Kelasy la Grande A. L. Richardson Oregon Kelsey & Young Young la Granhe Hillsboro Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountains Spokane Seattle Tacoma San Francisco Calfornia Bancome Observer

Mysterious Lemon mixes with Baker bats in dramatic loss

Baker Herald reports a Sunday game where the Mysterious Lemon struggled on the mound as Baker battering produced wallops. Star pitcher’s bravado faded under crowd jeers while Stone outpitched him leading to Baker’s clean win.

Baker Baker Herald Lemon Stone

Garden City Adopts Commission Government After Vote

Walla Walla dispatch reports a two to one statewide vote approving commission government. Eleven precincts backed the measure early morning hours, creating a 1490 to 768 result. City of Garden City will organize under a three-man commission with an election within 60 days to choose the new leaders.

Walla Walla Wall Walla Commission Dhtary

Royal wedding at Westminster between Lyttleton and Major Guest

The Hon Frances Lyttleton wed Major Henry Guest at St. Margaret's Church in Westminster. A large reception followed as the couple and the bridegroom received 1000 presents, including gifts from royal family members.

Westmiister London St. Margaret's Church Westminster Frances Lyttleton Henry Guest M. Py Lord Wilborne Duke of Marlborough Winston Churchill

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