Washington moves six condemnation suits for Sunset Highway route
The state filed six condemnation suits against landowners between Sunnyslope grade and Monitor to secure a 60 foot right of way for the Sunset Highway. Four suits target a 10 foot strip along current rights of way. two seek a new 60 foot wide route through W. H. Humphries property and the First Methodist Church of Monitor. Damages may cover land, orchard, and possible building removals as negotiation failed and a certificate of necessity was issued by the attorney general.
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State of Washington
Sunnyslope
Monitor
Olympia
R. T. Burkey
Bessie Harding
J. E. Coulthard
W. H. Humphries
First Methodist Church of
Attorney General’s Office
The Merchant Prince Adverts to Build a Tiny Store
A wise old entrepreneur starts with one dollar eighty cents for stock and an ad. He grows to a corner storefront on two-by-four space, buys glass storefronts, and floods the town with half page ads. The merchant prospers, showing that advertising draws customers.
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Merchant Prince
Lands Selling Nicely in Wenatchee Park District
E R Tyler in charge of land sales distributed a folded prospectus Wednesday describing lands in Wenatchee Park. Seven tracts drawn interest with six sold. water is ready in quantities and buyers from the Big Bend and nearby areas anticipate solid farming prospects with poultry cattle and hogs supporting a stable income.
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E. R. Tyler
Wenatchee Park District
Big Bend
Contempt Charge Filed in Warman Suit
J A Warman sues J S Crutchfield and J A Mead for contempt alleging they advertise the suit and may prejudice jurors. The action seeks court action to address the alleged prejudicial advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Warman
J. S. Crutchfield
J. A. Mead
Warman
Bill Tegtmeier Catches Daddy of All Big Fish
Leavenworth readers learn of Bill Tegtmeier’s 27 inch rainbow trout weighing five pounds caught Wednesday on the Icicle. The record fish is described as the granddaddy of the Rainbow tribe and may be preserved as a notable local achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Tegtmeier
Leavenworth
Dr. Hoxsey
Deed Mayor
R. L. Smith
Guy Hamilton
Bill
Tegtmeier
Weekly Luncheon Draws Good Attendance and Reports
The Commercial Club Friday luncheon drew about fifty attendees. District Manager Sylvester of the forest service circulated songs he composed, then the meeting proceeded with minutes and treasurer’s report. Committees reported progress on campsite, hospital, publicity, fire siren, industrial matters, and Boy Scouts. A $140 concert net was noted, with hopes for larger proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
W. FE. Anderson
N. L. Brown
D. A. Burgett
J. F. Beattiger
Mary Adams
McIntosh
Sylvester
Forest Service
L. J. Nelson
B. H. Bryan
Rufus Woods
Boy Scout Committee
Woods
Graham
G. N. Railway Co
J. T. Lindley
O. A. Lee
E. R. McClain
Mrs. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Leavenworth Troop 1 Scout Meeting Scheduled
Leavenworth Troop No 1 of the Boy Scouts of America will meet Saturday night April 29 at the Community Building. All eligible boys should attend to further organize the troop and begin summer activities. -J E Champers.
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Leavenworth
Boy Scouts of America
Railroad Items of Timely Interest
Local notes detail travel from Leavenworth and Cascade Division figures and a Worcester death. Mrs. J E Oursler visits from Cascade Tunnel while Mrs. Bunch hosts a Choral Club party. Fishing at Hidden Lake yields limits and rail traffic updates, with travels to Tacoma Seattle and Spokane referenced.
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J. J. White
Spokane
Tod
Bert Hagler
Slavin
F. B. Slavin
Tacoma
Jim
St. Edward’s College
Orville Bethel
Oroville
Thos. Maxwell
Edith
Skykomish
G. W. Hoxsey
John Brady
Cascade Division
Leavenworth Terminal
Hidden Lake
Lake Wenateee
Hilen Lake
Paul Hodge
St. Paul
Twin Cties
Engineers’ Lodge
E. L. Tucker
Seattle
Frank Cassiday
Leavenworth
Bert Larrish
Paul McElroy
R. L. Leslie
Roy Lews
Betty
Lewis
New York City
South Carolina
Civic Club Bazaar Promises Tea Room and Raffle Goods
Saturday shoppers are invited to the Bazaar room for tea in the Japanese tea room and a raffle featuring a hand crocheted rag rug among other items. The Ladies' Civic Club has drawn interest for local improvement work and urges pie and cake donations for the April 29 food booth at Thon's hall.
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Ladies’ Civic Club
Thon’s
Local notes span travels and land deals in Wenatchee area
Mrs Earl Ault returned from Seattle after a 10 day visit. Mr and Mrs M A Peters and family spent the weekend at Wenatchee with relatives. Tyler stays busy selling land to home seekers. Mrs H W Peters and son Homer came home from Indiana where they wintered with relatives. F F Knapp leads a road repair crew in the valley before ditch work. Arthur Lehrman couple moved to the Brender place to work for Cahill Bros Logging Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ault
Seattle
M. A. Peters
Wenatchee
Tyler
H. W. Peters
Homer
Indiana
Leavenworth Sportsmen Plan May 7 Gun Club Shoot
The Leavenworth Sportsmen Association schedules a Sunday shoot on May 7 with a silver cup awarded to the high score. Trap shooters are urged to attend and keep the date in mind.
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Leavenworth Sportsmen's Association
Breezy Bits of News From Peshastin
Local notes from Peshastin recount visits by the Hobsons of Wenatchee and gatherings at the Community Church and Woodmen Hall. Grace Lanphere reviews books for the P F Gs. alfalfa field becomes a ball park. health advice sends Luttrell to Blewett. deaths and illnesses touch area families. a bazaar and dinner by M E ladies succeeds.
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Curtis Ranch
Seattle
Woodmen Hall
Wingate
M. E. Ladies
Mr. White
Mr. Starks
Wenatchee
Robbins
Mrs. Osborne
Titus
Lillian of
Leaven
Boy Scout Troops Organized in Leavenworth
Two Boy Scout troops were organized in Leavenworth last week. Troop No 2 led by S P Freeman with 27 boys, patrol leaders Joe Stafford Craig Booth and Foster Hatmaker, treasurer Knox Woodruff. Troop No 1 with J E Champers as scoutmaster met 12 boys, patrol leaders Fletcher Gardner John Emig, scribe Ray Jones, treasurer John Emig.
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Leavenworth
S. P. Freeman
Henry Woldivet
C. G. Cockburn
Joe Stafford
Craig Booth
Foster Hatmaker
Knox Woodruff
J. E. Champers
R. F. Taylor
Fletcher Gardner
John Emig
Ray Jones
Dryden notes April events and wedding highlights
Miss Elva Bland of Caldwell wed Edwin Caldwell and will live in Entiat after a shower in Dryden. The town hosted a Baptist ladies flower trip, R N A and M W A gatherings, Campfire Girls dance, P T A meeting with Miss Easton’s class awarded, and a sermon by Mr. Springer. Sim Drug Co. purchased Dryden Drug Store, to be run by Preston.
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Elva Bland
Caldwell
Edwin Caldwell
France
Entiat
The
Baptist Church of
Buman
Presbyterian Sunday School
Springer
Peshastin
Sim Drug Co
Dryden Drug Store
Preston
Cougar Inn to Open Mid May With Expansion
Lake Wenatchee reports indicate the Cougar Inn will open about May 15 or 20 after adding a 20 by 32 foot three story expansion. The hotel will add many rooms to accommodate guests and will offer 32 boats for boating or fishing. Managers Smith and Searles plan regular dances on Saturdays to please visitors.
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Cougar
Bill
Lake Wenatchee
Cougar Inn
Smith and Searles
Leavenworth Town Team to Meet Dryden at Ball Park
The Leavenworth town team made up of local players will play Dryden next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the ball park. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Leavenworth Town
Dryden
Ball Park
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Edwin West
Ralph Hanson
Tholin’s Hall
L’worth
Booth
ECHO
Civic Club
Mrs
Fred Hobson
Hobson
Grace Lanphere
BOY Scout
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