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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

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Christmas Sacred Concert at M. E. Church

A sacred Christmas concert by the Methodist church choir is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 pm with a full program including Adeste Fideles Joy to the World and Hark Hark My Soul. Soprano and tenor solos, duets, quartets, and several anthems will be performed by choir members and invited vocalists.

The Methodist Church Handel Choir Nazareth Gounod Miss Green Allis Mother Smith Putnam Jane Solo Miss Simmons the King Matthews Curtis Haydn Williams Smart Wise and Sauer Shelley Mrs. Allis Mrs. Curtis Mr. Allis Miss Barkee Bethlehem Redver

Cashmere notables and regional notes from Tacoma to Wenatchee

H F Parrish of Cashmere is in Tacoma hospital for a dislocation suffered in the army. F T Barnes died at his Cashmere home, survived by wife and four children. M L Fauch of Wenatchee files bankruptcy in Spokane with debts of 51,242 pounds. Wenatchee district apple shipments total 6,582 cars to December 10, with ample empties for other lots. A rumor claims I W W plans a winter jail drive, with authorities arranging stone piles and road work for their confinement.

H. FE. Parrish Cashmere Tacoma F. T. Barnes M. L. Fauch Wenatchee Spokane Wenatchee District

K P Lodge Elects Officers at Regular Meeting

The K P lodge elected officers last week including C Coe Hanson as E H, John S Brender as Vo, J T Lindley as Prelate, RB Rutherford as MW, Chas Hathaway as MA, G W Wicklander as K R and MF, E H Ball as MOE, Tom McKenzie as JG, Evan Evanson as OG. Installation set for the first January meeting.

K. P. Lodge C. Coe E. Hanson John S. Brender J. T. Lindley M. W C. Rutherford M. A Chas. Hathaway R. S G. W. Wicklander E. H. Ball J. G Tom McKenzie Evan Evanson

Church Notices Methodist Episcopal Christmas Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 Intermediate League 2 30 Topic Faith Leader Ruth Field Junior League 3 30 Epworth League 6 30 Theme The spirit of Generosity Christmas Eve service at seven Special music Calm on the Listening Ear Maston bass solo Mr Allis Sacred Christmas concert 7 30 Pastor WM Hoskins

Methodist Episcopal Ruth Field Maston Mr. Allis WM. Hoskins

Arraignment in Leavenworth for Assault and Forgery Charges

Dan Shaffer charged with assault in the second degree by threatening Deputy Sheriff Vic Miller at Leavenworth and John Adams charged with forging a check were arraigned before Judge Grimshaw Thursday morning and given 24 hours to secure an attorney and enter a plea.

Dan Shaffer Vic Miller Leavenworth John Adams Grimshaw Thursda

Labor and social problems discussed in debate

A speaker with a lifetime of labor experience discusses wage theory and social systems. He argues that wealth division is unsustainable under capitalism and warns against rapid socialist or Bolshevik reforms, urging a blended approach with a guaranteed minimum wage and profit sharing tied to output. He cautions about unemployment and the dangers of state overreach, advocating gradual, cooperative reform. He emphasizes individual liberty in enterprise and collective effort to solve labor tensions.

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Farm Bureau Organized by Dryden Growers

At a Dryden meeting a large group of representative growers formed a Community Farm Bureau. About forty growers adopted a work program and elected leaders for areas including Rodent Control, Soil Improvement, Pruning, Thinning, Spraying, Poultry, Harvesting, and Irrigation with Henry M. Smith named Community Chairman. A plan to study bruising in apple picking prompted A N Hall to lead harvesting efforts and a Wenatchee conference was proposed to improve methods and reduce bruising.

Dryden T. A. Davies A. Dittman S. Reimann A. N. Hall H. Remley Henry M. Smith Suggssted Wenatchee

Local Notes and Upcoming Events in Blewett

Sheriff McManus and officials visited Blewett while Evangelist Roper from Vancouver plans evangelistic services starting January 2 1921. Christmas Methodist concert Food Sale at Rutherford’s store December 18 and 10 oclock pastry sale. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meets December 21 at 2 30. A farewell party for the Dicksons, local births and hospital update, Blewett mine activity and Great Northern Lumber Co saw mill winter shutdown and repairs with anticipated spring restart.

Great Northern Lumber Co

Hart Wins Washington Governor Race In General Election

In the general election the state totals show Governor Louis F. Hart of the Republican party with 210,662 votes from a total of 399,408 ballots cast. Bridges leads the former Labor party with 121,371, while Black and Burgess trail. Jones tallies 217,069 with Cotterill and France far behind. Official canvass incomplete with various state offices listed.

Secretary of State Olympia Louis F. Hart Robert Bridges W. W. Black David Burgess Bridges Black Labor Party Burgess Jones Cotterill France Clausen Adair Farmer-Labor

Idea of Game Preserves Gaining Support in County

Leavenworth Sportsmen's Association met to discuss establishing game preserves in the county. Proposals include winter and summer preserves to protect deer upland birds and nests, with limits on shepherds carrying firearms in closed seasons and possible state or Forestry Department rulings to enforce restrictions.

Leavenworth Sportsmen’s Association Leavenworth Forestry Department

Horsman Webb Nuptials Held in Leavenworth Home

The marriage of Harry Horsman to Miss Clara Webb of Leavenworth occurred Wednesday afternoon December 15 1920 at the bride's Leavenworth home with Rev Wm Hoskins officiating.

Harry Horsman Clara Webb Leavenworth Wm. Hoskins

Pythian Sisters Lodge Organized in Leavenworth

Mrs. Madeline Bay presided as Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters of Washington when a new lodge opened in Leavenworth. About thirty charter members joined, with six weeks to recruit more signers. Officers include Most Excellent Chief Mrs. Frank Clemens and Junior Chief Mrs. E. H. Ball.

Madeline Bay Pythian Sisters of Washington Leavenworth Knights of Pythias Frank Clemens E. H. Ball W. E. Hanson Wm. Brender K. of R. and Cor H. A. Franklin Tom McKenzie Miss Hathaway Geo. Wickland Evan Evanson

Freshman Initiation Marks High School Mixer

Upperclassmen host an all high school mixer this Friday evening featuring the initiation of freshmen into hidden mysteries of Soph Jun Seniordom.

Graders Schedule Gymnasium Time With Pupils

A weekly plan assigns each grade teacher 30 minutes to an hour of gymnasium time with her pupils. The arrangement aims to boost student activity and enjoyment, especially through the winter months.

Knights of Pythias Medal Contest Proposed for History Civics

Leavenworth lodge 164 of the Knights of Pythias proposes awarding three valuable medals for best work in American History and Civics at the end of the school year. The Board has favorably considered the idea and the superintendent with lodge representatives will arrange contest details to be announced when completed.

Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 164 Order Leavenworth

Pilgrims Landed at Plymouth 300 Years Ago This Month

The article recalls the Pilgrims leaving Cape Cod on the 6th and landing at Plymouth Rock on the 21st, beginning construction of the first house for company use. It mentions moving the rock back to the shore and protecting it, and notes a postponed World Exposition due to the Great War.

America Cape Cod Plymouth Rock

Holiday Vacation Plans For Local Teachers

The Echo notes the upcoming holiday break starting next week with schools closed until January 3. Teachers list their vacation plans across cities including Leavenworth Seattle Wenatchee Salem Sunnyside Colfax Kendrick Idaho Spokane Everett Olympia and undecided assignments for Christopher and Maxwell.

Miss Barkee Lindley Lindahl Leavenworth Curtis Seattle Miss Barr Miss Ward Mr. Bowersov Wenatchee Miss Bagley Salem Miss Wise Sunnyside Miss Conrad Colfax Miss Lane Kendrick Idaho Miss Wansbrouch Miss Greene Spokane Miss Long Miss Myer Everett Miss Krieder Olympia Miss Christopher Miss Maxwell

Traveler Carl Storre Heads to Seattle and Ohio Marriage

Carl T. Storre left Monday night for Seattle to visit Mt. Vernon and other points before heading to Iowa for Christmas and then to Ohio where he is expected to be married. He plans to return early in January.

Carl T. Storre Seattle Mt. Vernon Iowa Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E. Church Mayo Watson Schubert Or Briggs Hilton Mr. Curtis Shepherds Vincent Choir Awai Gruber K K. P Renius Farm Bureau IS Organized BY Dryden Growers the Bureau McManus O. E. Swartz Mesdames T. S. Pipkin and W. M. Brender Rutherford Evangelist Roper Vancouver B. C Hi Brown W. S. Barlow Blewett Way Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Rumohr Lee Howerton Ira Dickson No. 40 Dickson R. B. Field E. G. Riebe Blewett Gov. Hart Farmer-Labor Party Pythian Sisters Lodge NUM Tor Masonic Hall K. P
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