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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text yields a local notice phrasing about property or services available upon application. It mentions location, dates, and a generic requirement but the text is garbled. The item presents as a public or classified notice with limited legible details.
A local observer questions a prominent pioneer's entitlements in the county Pioneer Association, proposing a joint Sons and Daughters organization to continue the pioneer spirit while old members fade. The piece also laments 15 year delays in establishing a public park, calling it near criminal neglect as time passes without progress.
Light showers yesterday proved modest and did not hinder events or attendance. organizers reported weather largely favorable with gradual sprinkles maintaining the day’s activities and traditions.
Tinkler sits at the valley center and the region expects an unusually large attendance for Pioneer Day next year, with crowds from all directions anticipated.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Weston school board meeting planned for next Tuesday in Salem. Text mentions Pontes and Cascade mountains, with references to Oregon schools and doubt about abolishing Weston school district.
The Fourth of July celebration committee met to review balloon ascent plans and other arrangements. Work is to be completed by next Tuesday morning before the program is released to the public. The parade is expected to be the most elaborate ever seen in eastern Oregon barring bad weather.
The notice mentions a July platen of mounted police in Baker City, a baby parade, and Walla Walla brewers offering near beer for the town. The Dalles Cherry fair begins next Tuesday with note of big cherries and a business deal. A Dover Delaware firm advertises 100 acres of land for 93500 near two stations with a house, outbuildings and fruit trees, claimed not to be in Oregon.
Arrangement committees request all business houses to close doors at 19 o'clock for the day and remain aloof for the Fourth celebration. The plan aims for near unanimous support and adherence to the schedule.
Eastern Oregon Old Soldiers association plans a three day encampment July 1 to 3 in La Grande with registration, receptions, and Grand Army Day activities. Over 60 veterans expected. events include speeches by Mayor Hall and Charley Cochran, musical numbers by L D S band, prayers, solos, recitations, and an afternoon business meeting at the tent near the Fourth of July arbor.
Tidal weather favored the afternoon events on the Madison River as crews from Syracuse Cornell and Pennsylvania competed in the eight oared race. Syracuse won the varsity four with Pennsylvania second and Columbia third. Cornell led the freshmen event with Brynmawr second and Penn third. The regatta saw strong performances from Wisconsin and Columbia as well.
Henry Brown and John Mosier were fined 19 each by Recorder Con for drunken and disorderly behavior. An adjacent classified notice advertises a cheap automobile, 5 horsepower runabout, in first class repair, with inquiry at the office.
W B Sargent longtime leader of La Grande lodge of Elks leaves Sargent City for Dallas Texas to attend the grand lodge session. The event features a San Francisco representative and a three day program with numerous delegates including many from Oregon.
Mantle B. Gwinn, president of Pendleton Savings Bank, was elected president of the Oregon Bankers Association at a June meeting in Salem. L. L. Male of Baker City was elected to the executive committee. The convention adjourned in the late morning as plans to expand the association across Oregon were discussed.
The Pastime features Sherwood Williams performing Take Me With You In Your Dreams. The crowd hails it as a likely hit following School Daya, touted as the era’s top tune with wide male appeal.
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