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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

8

Regents discuss normal schools at Salem meeting

A Salem dispatch reports the state board of regents will likely consider recommendations for normal schools. The board has power only to advise and to manage funds, not to close schools. Any proposals would go to Governor Chamberlain and the legislature for action.

The Pendleton Tribune Salem State Board of Regenta For E. E. Cragg Board of Regents Chursberlain Board of Reconte Dia Peu Churchill Powers Maler Normaia Board On Teachters Brage Ehairman

Rudderless airship seen in ball park calamity

A chaotic baseball game between Gobblers and Alicel featured a flood of hits and home runs. La Grande erupted with 19 runs and Pendleton delivered several timely hits as pitchers rotated. Fans endured a wild, error-filled display with heavy hitting and charged play as Taliaferro was noted for absence.

Gobbléra Alicel Ball Park la Grande Pendleton Pendinton Childers Fuchel Cotteman la ‘Grande Dean Penn Dan Oinders Horst Housten Fitchell Taliaferro

Ladies Free Admission Fridays At La Grande Park

The La Grande club announces Ladies Day every Friday at home games. Women will be admitted free of charge on Fridays, aligning with a new policy seen in other leagues. The move encourages female fans to attend and support the team.

la Grande Babes Tall Park Inland Empire League After. Com Will Terenfier Colime

Local travelers and concert crowd scene noted

Mimnaugh returns from Balt Lake while Lewis heads to Faribault for visits and business. Family and friends travel from Imbler for tonight’s concert. J T Horne, Dewey Smith, Peter Westmakow, Jesse Blanchard and others arrive from nearby areas. Miss Zourt Lew, daughter of C G Lewis, departs Caldwell after study and piano training under Miss MacDonald.

al Smith Jemes Smith Jon Smith Mies Zourt Lew C. G. Lewis Lewis Business College Caldwell Maho Miss Lewis Mia Miss MacDonald

Improving Ite Streets and Street Racks in Capital

Street Commissioner Matott projects hitching racks on Washington and Jefferson avenues between Fourth street and Greenwood streets to aid large visiting groups during celebrations. He also orders repair and reconstruction of crosswalks as part of ongoing civic improvements. Later text lists attendees from La Grande at a birthday event with a luncheon and pleasant conversation.

Matott Washington and Jefferson Avenues Fourth Street Greenwood Kite

Walla Walla Triumphs In Long Baker City Showdown

In Walla Walla Baker City opened with a tense 11 innings, wind hindered fielding yet the home club prevailed. Promoters see a fresh era as players adjust to the venue and new life in the league.

P. c. le Grande Walla Walla Pendletor Beatmaker City Baker City Walla Walle Thang Errora

Birthday celebration for Grandma McKennon at La Grande

Grandchildren and friends gathered yesterday at the home of L. L. McKennon in La Grande to celebrate Grandma McKennon's 87th birthday with family and a few friends nearby.

Grandma McKennon la Grande L. L. McKennon

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