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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

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Road matter stirs Peshastin Leavenworth residents

A Commercial Club meeting drew a large delegation from Peshastin and Leavenworth to press for concrete surfacing on the Leavenworth Peshastin road and to demand action to keep roads open in winter. Leaders urged honoring prior pledges to pave the Leavenworth end, with committees appointed to press the county board at the next session.

Leavenworth- Peshastin Road F. A. Wingate J. A. Wilson J. M. Curby Geo. Sinclair Guy Stage Peshastin Leavenworth Leavenworth-Peshastin Cashmere Wenatchee Sears Good Roads Association Committee County Good Roads Committee Othre Great Northern Railroad Peshastin and Dryden Messrs. Cadman and Long Berry Arrish Wenatchee-Leavenworth Road Messrs. Cadman Long Good Roads Association Messrs R. B. Field Ray Simons M. W. Starks George Sinclair Wm. MclIntosh L. R. Hart Turner Place F. T. Motteler T. F E. Paine Commercial Club

Leavenworth School Notes Highlight Enrollment and Plans

The third month closed with 481 total students 373 in grades and 108 in high school. Attendance averaged 97.5 percent. Holiday vacation runs December 22 to January 8 with a January 13 end of first semester. Initiation tonight for new students hosted by three committees. Basketball practice drew 36 contenders as teams schedules are announced.

Leavenworth High School Miss Byrnes van Tassel David Weber Mary Wheeler Susie Miles Fred Ouren Orvis Haug Dorothy Kringle Miss Leavitt John Emig Mable Bresch Walter Wade Miss Myers

Thanksgiving Observed in Leavenworth With Prayer and Feasting

Thanksgiving Day in Leavenworth featured a church service and family feasts as the community reflected on abundant harvests. Citizens expressed gratitude for food clothing and employment, noting the nation had strong reasons to pray and thank God for nature’s bounty.

Leavenworth

Burke Heads to Seattle for Winter Stay

Thomas Burke travels to Seattle on Tuesday with plans to spend several winter months there.

Thomas Burke Seattle

Aged Nebraska Man Fatally Shot by Robbers in Wenatchee

Jacob Weber a 78 year old Pawnee Nebraska resident visiting Wenatchee with his wife was shot by masked robbers while returning to his daughter's home. He died Tuesday night and his wife remained critically ill. Police arrested several youths linked to the case and additional suspects were sought as deputies combed the area.

Jacob Weber Pawnee Nebraska Wenatchee L. E. Ovenden Will Weber Weber Everett C. Bozart Ray Bigelow Arthur Coles Archie Erb

Peshastin Orchards Demonstrate Ambition At Fruit Show

Peshastin fruit growers display a cooperative effort claiming a world record for a ten hour apple pack with 10 808 boxes or 14 carloads. The 80-grower association owns 1 000 acres and packs 420 cars in seven weeks. C W White and J F Wright lead the group which fields a dormitory and restaurant for 160 during packing season.

Peshastin Wenatchee Valley C. W. White J. F. Wright Peshastin Fruit Growers’ Association Seattle West Side Mr. White Seattle Times

Banks Skip Saturday Evenings in Winter

The Leavenworth banks will not stay open on Saturday evenings for the remainder of winter. The practice is expected to resume in spring.

Leavenworth

Dope menace voiced at Seattle conference by Canon Bliss

Cannon W. H. Bliss of Seattle urged public action against narcotics at a governor's conference, citing surging opium imports, rising addiction estimates near 2,000,000 in the U.S., and the need for stronger laws and enforcement to stop dope peddlers and cocaine parties among youth.

Cannon W. H. Bliss Seattle Trinity Episcopal Church White Cross Society For Thomas P. Revelle United States Reidy Dr. Read Hans Damm Japan China Canon Bliss

Johnson Sells Peshastin Lumber Co Interest to Leuthold

A. C. Johnson has sold his interest in the Peshastin Lumber and Box Co to Leuthold, a brother-in-law of Er. L. Sawyer, and moved with his family to Helena Montana. Sawyer retains control and the office will move to Peshastin while Leuthold stays at Deer Park. Sawyer will manage locally as mill at Blewett supports a coming year with plans for steady operations. Miss Lillian Johnson visited Seattle after housekeeping for Mr. Schuhart.

A. C. Johnson Peshastin Lumber and Box Co Mr. Leuthold Er. L. Sawyer Mr. Johnson Helena Montana Sawyer Johnson Peshastin Leuthold Deer Park Blewett

Popular gymnasium auditorium fills schedule to capacity

The gymnasium auditorium remains in high demand as after school rehearsals and sports fill every minute from dismissal to six. Girls and boys physical training and basketball dominate afternoons while Tuesday evenings show films and three weekly sessions host the Leavenworth Amateur Athletic Club.

Gymnasiuum Leavenworth Amateur Athletic Club Myers Lindahl Hoffman Sutton

Married Miss Madeline Van De Grift Weds Joe Crowe

Miss Madeline Van De Grift and Mr. Joe Crowe of Granite Falls married at the bride’s mother home on November 26 with Rev. Hoskins officiating. Attendants were Miss Luella Kruichel and Walter Van De Grift served as best man. a small luncheon followed. The couple will reside at Blewett after December 15.

Madeline van de Grift Joe Crowe Granite Falls Marie van de Grift Hoskins Luella Kruichel Monroe Walter van de Grift Leavenworth

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