Naval Reserve Band in Leavenworth Liberty Loan Rally
A 40 piece bluejacket Naval Reserve band touring the state for the Third Liberty Loan arrived in Leavenworth on train 29 at 2 15 PM. A large crowd met them and the band played at a Liberty Loan rally before parading Front Street. Speakers Chas Mayberry and W O Dow addressed the crowd despite the absence of expected speakers from Spokane. The band then proceeded to Cashmere by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Leavenworth
University of Washington
Spokane
Major Gordon
Ralph Connor
Chas Mayberry
W. O. Dow
Wenatchee
Sam
Front Street
Promising Min ing Property Sought by Seattle Investor
Mr J S Bingler of Seattle visits the country above Lake Wenatchee to inspect several mining properties amid active mining interest. Silver mining revival expected as demand rises. Lawrence and Grover Dickinson return from the coast and resume a White River Valley homestead amid preference for Cascades snow over Sound rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Bingler
Seattle
The
Echo
Lake Wenatchee
Lawrence
Grover Dickinson
White River Valley
Sound
Cascades
Expert to Aid Chelan Growers in Farm Storage Plans
Charles W. Mann of the USDA Bureau of Markets travels to Wenatchee to study apple storage and arrange expert visits for Chelan county growers. William C. Quick will handle the work starting April 23 and stay as long as needed. Sampson Grocery Co. sells its Winton branch and W. W. Rice moves to Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Mann
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Mann
Wash
W. C. Quick
Wm. Meikle
Sampson Grocery Co
Winton
W. W. Rice
Red Cross Rooms Close Saturday Afternoon
The Red Cross rooms will be closed on Saturday afternoons after the stated time.
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Red Cross
Marked Industrial Expansion in Eastern Washington
Recent weeks show intensifying industrial activity across the Inland Empire focused on plant construction for food conservation. Libby cannery in Yakima doubles capacity to 600000 fruit cases and $150000 in machinery. Lewiston Milling Co bean into 25 carloads of potato flour. new tomato dryer projects in Clarkston. Utah Idaho Beet Sugar plant at Sunnyside underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby, McNeill and Libby
Yakima
Lewiston Milling Company
Frank Petrie
Clarkston
Wash
Utah-Idaho Beet Sugar Company
Sunnyside
Walla Walla Valley
Utah-Idaho Company
Cottonwood Milling & Elevator Company
Cottonwood
Idaho
Moscow
Beaver Creek
Deer Park
Walla Walla
Withrow
Alstown
Farmers Elevator and Produce Company
Valleyford
F. M. Martin Grain and Milling Company
Cheney
Grangeville Electric Light and Power Company
Clearwater River
Grangeville
Camas Prairie
Diamond Match Company
Ohio Match Company
Spokane
Warren Armington
Idaho Falls
Washington Brick, Lime and Sewer Pipe Company
Dishman
Rhodes Harvester Company
Five Leavenworth Boys Enlist in Army Service
Five Leavenworth youths submitted enlistment applications early this week and were accepted Wednesday. M. P. Finley joins the Veterinary Corps, Angus Nicholson and cousin Dan J. Nicholson enter Field Artillery, Paul K. Miles also in Field Artillery, James C. Cahill goes to the Hospital Corps. Additional local volunteers over 21 are expected within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
M. P. Finley
Veterinary Corps
Angus Nicholson
Dan J. Nicholson
Field Artillery
Paul K. Miles
James C. Cahill
Hospital Corps
Soldier letter from the 10th Engineers Forestry in France
W. E. Smith of Company C writes from the A E F about building saw mills and rail lines in France. He describes tents with electric lights and daylong saw mill operation, a 14 inning baseball win on Washington's birthday, and his resolve to support the Allies while praising home and democracy.
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10Th Engineers of Forestry
Kaiser Bill
Uncle Sam
Washington
Harry Beam
France
Utica Letter From Fred R. Austin Describes Training Plan
Fred R. Austin, stationed in Utica New York after transfer from San Antonio, writes his parents about planned training in the Lewis machine gun, Vickers weapons, and aerial gunner instruction. He notes Red Cross support and a Savage Arms Co visit, with time allotted for personal activities.
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Chas Eckhart
Fred R. Austin
Utica
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Fairfield
Ohio
France
New York Red Cross
Savage Arms Co
Forest Service veteran praises Red Cross deeds in France
Mr. H. S. Ward formerly with the Forest Service in Portland now with the 116th Engineers in France writes of his impressions. He notes there was considerable coin about the Red Cross work when he left the United States and now reports seeing their efforts among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Ward
Forest Service
Portland
Oregon
116Th Engineers
France
United States
Red Cross
Boozed and belligerent mob from Blewett faces fines
A group of men from Blewett arrived Monday, caused an altercation at the Brown livery barn, and were jailed after a Tuesday trial. Al Briddlescombe received a $50 fine, Frank Briddlescombe and Guy Olsen $25 each, Harry Cooper $10, with another man fined for public intoxication. The group had Montana ties and a recently arrived car linked to liquor, though officers failed to build a booze charge.
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Blewett
John Barleycorn
Reynolds
al Briddlescombe
Frank
Guy O' Olsen
Harry Cooper
Montana
Frank Meeks
Former Leavenworth Girl Married in Olympia
Miss Alma Peppmoeller wed Mr. J. C. Boyle in Olympia last Saturday April 6 and will reside there. Mrs Alfred Moon formerly of Leavenworth now in Wenatchee visited her newly married sister and Mrs Peter Heinrichs of Everett before continuing home Tuesday.
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Leavenworth
Olympia
Alma Peppmoeller
J. C. Boyle
Alfred Moon
Wenatchee
Peter Heinrichs
Everett
Junior Red Cross at Lake Wenatchee
The Lake Wenatchee school held a social that raised 10 dollars. With only three students, their patriotism shines through, and the funds were given to the Junior Red Cross headed by Prof. Osborne. Goods for shoulder shawls and house dresses are being sent to the school to be made by the teacher and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wenatchee
Red Cross
Osborne
Auto plunges over bank into Wenatchee River
A Wenatchee man, unnamed in the report, stopped on the river bank east of town to crank his car. He asked a passenger to set the brake but shifted to reverse. The car rolled backward down the bank, turned over five or six times, and disappeared into the Wenatchee River near the Icicle water pipe crossing.
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Wenatchee
Wenatchee River
Kumtux Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the Kumtux Club annual election held at Mrs. G. A. Hamilton's home, officers chosen include President Mrs. Chas Eckhart Secretary Mrs. G. A. Hamilton Treasurer Mrs. A. C. Barclay and Vice President Mrs. R. B. Field. Mr. C. G. Smyth departed on the early train Wednesday for Spokane to visit Masonic lodges as Grand Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hamilton
Chas Eckhart
A. C. Barclay
R. B. Field
C. G. Smyth
Spokane
The Mouse Next Door Charade for Red Cross Support
The House Next Door offers a comedy benefiting Red Cross, featuring a plot about Jewish and Gentile rivalries centered on Jacobson and Sir John Cotswold. Cecil Cotswold is aided by Sir Isaac, with a romantic subplot and school and town talent in a production coached by Mrs A S Jenson and stage managed by Mr Walter Koerner. Tickets are thirty five cents with proceeds to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobson
Sir John Cotswold
Cecil Cotswold
Sir Isaac
Cecil
Miss Johnson
Malle
Ch 42S
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Pert
Billie Smith
Somehere
Bob
Walter Johnson
U. S
Home
Don
Bill
W. E. Smith
Co. C
10Th Engineers Forestry
Fred Austin
Utica, New York
Blewetts
Court
Charles D. Agre
Annie Reardon
Krupp
T. E. Smith
Hoxey
A. E. Howelson
Doelle Hardware Co
Cashmere
Mutual Mercantile Co
John McIntosh
McIntosh
Wenatchee World
Trimble
Kumtux Club
Benefit of Red Cross
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