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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
8
A large elegant loving cup and a smaller accompanying cup arrive for water sports at Chautauqua grounds on July fourth. The trophies, on display at Peare jewelry store, reward top individual points and relay winners, with viewing available to prospective contestants.
A large crowd attended the Baptist church last evening for a well prepared program by the young people and Sunday school children. The audience praised the efforts as the children sang and spoke praises for the work of the Lord on Children’s Day.
A Pullman Washington assistant contractor Mr H Mackey who is in La Grande area to join the high school building project plans to set up a tent to house his family while work continues. He travels between locations and contemplates relocation surprises.
With housing in short supply, observers note a pull factor keeping residents within the city. Analysts point to amenities, jobs, and urban services as key attractions amid scarce homes.
The popular band dance returns to Elke hall next Wednesday with a ten piece band orchestra and several dance numbers to feature the event. Airdome at La Grande to host Broadway actress Miss Ethel Tucker with a strong company opening Thursday the 23rd for an indefinite engagement after a successful run in Twin Falls Idaho.
John Andrews of Perry suffered injuries to three fingers of his right hand when a rifle in his possession discharged accidentally. He was taken to Grande Ronde hospital and treated by Doctor Molitor. doctors doubt he will lose his hand.
A daughter was born Saturday June 18 1910 to Mr and Mrs August Erick in the city.
Early July produce note urges readers to buy ripe cherries now from F. H. Tatman as supply dwindles.
A city committee in charge of a continental congress reenactment has assigned all major roles. The production will feature at least thirty characters on stage, each portraying leaders who participated in the congressional matters at war’s end.
Miss Helen M. Burr of Whitman College will teach a Domestic Science course at the Chautauqua with ten cents per lesson and fifty cents for the full course. Fees fund demonstration materials. Ladies wishing to join should contact committee members Mrs J K Wright chair, Mrs E E Bragg, or Mrs Turner Oliver with name and date.
Blue Mountain Grange No 345 passes a resolution at its June 18 1910 session urging strict enforcement of weed control laws as weeds bloom and spread seeds across county roads to protect farms and homes. The measure calls authorities to compel obedience and labels inaction a farce.
In Dayton Ohio on June 20 the slogan Harmon Hearst and Harmony set to energize the campaign. The Harmon part is expected to win endorsement at the state convention and momentum runs toward the presidency.
The Bayonne vessel Recally with a crew of ten collided and sank near Liverpool on June 20. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful and all hands were lost.
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