Surprise Shower Honors Bride to Be Miss Goodnough
The Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs. G L Biggets home with good attendance and devotional hour followed by refreshments. Miss Dollis Zuber and Mrs. Lloyd Scriber hosted a surprise shower at the Zuber residence for Miss Bessie Goodnough, to marry June 3 to James Walnum of the O R N company. The room featured pink and white decor, Cupid motifs, and a heart centerpiece with Cupid arrows. A two course luncheon concluded the social. Attendees included Mesdames Bay, Sullivan, Bull, and several Misses including Winnie Ormond and Floy Masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
Missionary Circle of the Baptist Church
G. L. Biggets
Dollis Zuber
Lloyd Scriber
Zuber
Bessie Goodnough
James Walnum
Cupid
Elmer Sullivan
J. M. Bull
Lulu Gulling
Winnie Ormond
Floy Masses
Frantes Masser
Casle Goodnough
Mac Noyes
Ivy Gone
Justine Clark
Beasle Goodnough
Memorial Day observance plans and program
Memorial Day activities include a march to the cemetery and a full program at the tabernacle led by the W B C, featuring band music, prayers, and speeches. Attendees will lay wreaths, decorate graves, and honor unknown dead with songs and recitations by local students and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Bend
New Fire Alarm System Upgraded Pending City Aid
The fire bell is repaired and can be rung by Pacific States Telephone central. It currently cannot specify city sections. Fire Chief Jones to seek $150 from the city council for a newer system so the central office can signal exact location. The repair expert will stay in La Grande until council action. AL Childs Earners Shop offers tents wagon sheets bed covers and robes. Evening Observer 65¢ per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific States Telephone Company
Jones
la Grande
Corncil
AL Childs
Jack Childs
Pir
Local World Notes Vanishing City Visitors and Movements
Local items recount daily comings and goings in La Grande and surrounding towns. Residents from Union Cove Meacham Pleasant Valley Melosse travel for visits, circus attendance, memorial day events, and Portland trips. Extended notes cover appendicitis recovery, political campaign stops, Odd Fellows lodge travel, and notable locals like Joseph Nibley and Wealey York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Vincent
Perth
Charles Nibley
Meacham
Jett Spencer
Union
la Grande
C. M. Stackland
Cove
John Chadwick
Frank Phy
North Powder
Aister
Elgin
J. N. Boyd
Walla Walls
J. H. Keeney
N. L. Ackles
Portland
G. G. Hayes
Hayes
Georgy Holmes
Witnem
Stra
J. M. Merry
Mere
Ed Hawley
Mra Crow
South la Grande
A. F. Sheets
Joseph
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Balom
Mrs. & O. Gates
Port
Keeney
Ed Rumble
Wallowa
Thomas
HL. M. Thomas
Howard Wallace
Hie
Indiana
Agricultural College of
Tennessee
Elieh School
Wealey York
Bummerville
Observer
York
Elegant chocolate tasting at Bliverthorn Mack's
Read as a brief note about trying a selection of chocolates described as elegant from Bliverthorn and Mack's, with a date reference D5-27-6-27.
Divorce Proceedings Open in Spokane Case
Mra Johnson formerly of Spokane City begins divorce action against JFP Johnson. The case names B Johnson, previously owner of the Spokane cafe, as a party amid dissolving matrimonial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
JFP
Dentist Ad Promises Painless Work and Kids’ Teeth Care
An old advertisement details Dr. W. D. McMillan offering painless dental services for children with special attention to four or nine teeth in a Grande National Bank Building. It also notes Silverthorn & Mack’s soda fountain serving the finest chocolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. W. D. McMillan
Grande National Bank
Public offices extend holidays for Memorial Day week
The Land Office Postoffice and Court House announce extended vacations with Memorial Day and election day back to back. Clerks will enjoy a three day holiday. Dowtown office doors open tomorrow 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM while others close. Court offices also close for the extended break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Postoffice
Court House
Tand
Ecourt Wise
Special Pullman Sleeper Offered For La Grande Travel
The O R and N will supply a special Pullman sleeper for La Grande residents traveling to Portland Monday night if about 20 people notify Agent Keeney by tomorrow noon. Agent Mready has four or five names and seeks more to arrange one or possibly two Pullmans. Rates start Monday and run until the sixth with return service available on Monday morning, aiming to group travelers for comfort and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Portland
Keeney
Mready
Police Round Up Dull Day Amid City Visitors
No arrests made as of 2 PM with police claiming nothing to do during daylight. The force added two special officers and pledged constant vigilance while a string of watchful characters faced Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo Caine
Cirete
Ite
Pendleton
Tontehet
Marshal Shot By Mistake in Spokane Robbery Case
In Spokane Washington, J B Wright of Coloville was mistaken for a robber during a late night crime. The misidentification led to a marshal being shot inadvertently as the suspected assailants attempted to hold up Wright’s brother, George Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. B Wright
Coloville
George Rush
Officer Down Early Morning Shootings Toward Fatal Wound
Wright was shot fatally after two men allegedly attempted a robbery as Jack Rush claimed two armed assailants fired at him while fleeing. Rush said the shooting resulted from a mistake and refused to have the suspect arrested. Officers confronted the Wright home. one brother opened the door and a rifle was fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottt
Wright
Rush
Jack Rush
Mayor Urges City Businesses to Close for Memorial Day
Mayor Hall asks all city businesses to close tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm in honor of Memorial day observances. The tabernacle will host the old soldiers and others for exercises and the memorial address by Attorney G. T. Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cochran
Gertrude Imogen Halley
Clara Herman
F. Kil- Patrick
Fred Semthe
Milton Rioddard
Misa Mabel Williama
Girlie
W. G
Hall
M. K. Hall
G. T. Cochran
Elgin Special Train Brings Circus Visitors to La Grande
A special train from Elgin arrived at 10 o clock with Conductor Grady guiding 160 plus sightseers from Elgin Summerville Allcel Imbler and Island City into La Grande. The Elgin party departs for La Grande tonight while the westbound train brings about 50 circus visitors from North Powder Telecaget and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Grady
Summerville
Allcel
Imbler
Island City
la Grande
North Powder
Telecaget
Cnton
Rainfall Views and Local Notices Incoherent Tale
Heavy rainfall fills the Glande Ronde valley this spring with showers lasting through the night. Weather bureau records show 0 inches for the night. The note mentions fewer farmers visiting the circus and a rental cottage at Adams Avenue and Gresawend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glande Ronde
Weather Bureau
Beet industry in Pacific Monthly June issue
Advance copy of Pacific Monthly highlights beet industry in this city with totals of raised sugar beets and related figures, tied to Oregon industry coverage. Includes data from the June issue and references local beet activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Monthly
Oregon
The World's Best Climate Promises Health Aid
The article notes altitude related fevers and malaria at different levels, and promotes Electric ters as a remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at the Newlin Drug Cos drug store priced 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin Drug Cos Drug Store
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Aemutery
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Aleg
Jittle
Fred Schuke
Chap
Habe
Fois
Evening Observer
Republican Party
Congress
W. KR. Ellis
Umatilla County
The
Supreme Court
Rodent &. Bean
Lane County
Dairy and Food Comm
A. W. Bailey
Multnomahty
United Slates Benator
H. M. Cake
Multnomah County
Clyde B. Aitchison
Maltnoman County
Senator—Union An
Sherift
Conve
Wer
W. Knowles
Union County
Edward W. Rumble
Dalton County
Joan PP. Rusk
Wallowa County
EN F. Richardson
la Grane
F. W. Pavis
la Grandee
ED Wiugit
Inland City
Jd. M. Seldik
J. R. Snook
Ta Grande
Rudolph A. Hug
Figmendent
Omen Bissiop
Joan Frawley
la Granite
Calvin K. Thornton
KR. Monk
I Gran Dbetriet
Angus Stewart
I. W. Faulk
la Grande District
Silverthorn & Mack's
Adams Avenue
Gresawend
Patty
Mia
C. E. Wells
Black
ED Stringham
Orn Hann
Egerpecmge
Chicago
Elgin Branch
J. H. Kreeney
Prin Publican Party
Nuence
Cale Mod Elite
Srengthen
Jon
Second
Congressional District
Republican Central Committee
KF. H. Plagg
W. BE. Williamson
E. D. Selder, the Candy Man
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