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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
2
Public notices indicate the Leavenworth Echo operated as second class mail matter in Leavenworth Washington. It published weekly on Fridays with a $2.50 yearly prepaid subscription and communications directed to the newspaper at its Leavenworth address.
Spokane representative Bassett counsels that tax reduction is not impossible, offering an encouraging outlook as editor H. S. Berrick reports.
Mary Pickford plans a project to beautify Hollywood while excluding Fatty Arbuckle from the city if her efforts succeed. The proposal signals a clean up of local film district and social scene.
British and Turkish forces advanced at Lausanne but a dispute over oil well ownership at Arak emerged. The issue hints at lubrication quality concerns for the oils involved and adds friction to negotiations.
Senator Johnson resists bearing Europe’s economic woes while California senators favor unbalancing European accounts with goods and money flowing to American markets. The exchange frames a broader debate on global trade impacts and national economic interests.
The Cashmere Record produced a full 24 page edition last week featuring bio advertisements from merchants banks garages blacksmiths and hotels alongside city and community articles.
A letter to the editor argues that the government compensated railroads for taking over lines, while farmers who gave up idle land should receive price guarantees for a couple of years to support them.
The Seattle Retail Grocers association is pushing a bill for exams to determine fitness of grocers and a certificate for those who pass. The draft aims to bar competitors, and the measure should be defeated if sponsors bring it before the legislature.
The county board votes to centralize all road work and district road funds under the county engineer. Critics say the move hides district spending and offers no relief to the western county. The Wenatchee district keeps 8 mills while other districts face road access concerns.
Senator Borah warns against new European conflict yet pursues steps in Washington aimed at peace. He advocates diplomacy and legislative measures to deter aggression while urging careful scrutiny of arms and alliances.
Will Hays, head of the motion picture industry, said Fatty Arbuckle might get another chance to “make good,” a remark that provoked a strong nationwide protest. Hays later said the announcement was a mistake amid ongoing criticism of industry misconduct.
The Leavenworth Echo accuses Entiat Times of bias as it urges dividing Chelan county. Both papers discuss funding for the coming year and a larger territory to spread taxes. The Wenatchee area is said to want a courthouse and road spending.
Mark E. Reed of Shelton is expected to be speaker of the House. Charles R. May bury is noted as likely chief clerk. Tacoma’s James H. Davis may chair the appropriation committee and former speaker E H Guie could join the rules committee. Kennewick’s Mark M. Moulton is suggested to lead the judiciary committee. Spokane’s J D Bassett likely heads revenues and taxation.
The county board considers a full reconstruction of Knapp's hill road. It is a low traffic connector, used mainly to link Chelan with nearby towns, and would cost at least twenty five thousand dollars. The move reflects Chelan's influence with Wenatchee and Cashmere and the board's broader policy.
The article notes O Dowd of Seattle losing to Monroe logger Bearcat Bercott and Soldier Wood knocked out by Leo Stokes. It reports Tommy Gibbons declaring readiness to fight Jack Dempsey, who may delay to secure favorable gate receipts or a large guarantee.
A strong turnout for Monday evening’s dance hosted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen at their hall. Attendees reported a very fine time.
Albert Lessing urges community help for the new sanitarium noting small contributions are welcome and will be acknowledged. He says staff leave of absence for hospital nurses continues until needed and assures current facility can handle any required work as progress on the new building advances.
Watch Night services planned at the Peshastin M E church on New Year Eve. Program includes 8 pm preaching and music, 9 pm laymen's meeting with speakers, 10 pm social hour with eats, and 11 pm watch night service with Rev Cook as special speaker. A chorus from Peshastin and Dryden, led by Ernest Gronseth, will perform.
Answers guide parents to inspire children to study scripture with references from Psalms. The questions cover joy from God's promises praise for goodness blessings on the righteous protection from need and the fountain of life, highlighting trust patience and the superiority of righteous contentment.
Merritt Newdal Clifford Dery Motteler and Geo Hoxsey return from the University at Seattle for vacation. Mr and Mrs Chas Hathaway visit from Wenatchee for Christmas dinner with Mrs Hathaway's parents the Farrells. W H Cassell renews Echo subscription. Laverne Gatherless Bert Holloway and Harold Day come home from University of Oregon for holidays. Peter Hoyt from the University of Idaho. Jack Ruth returns from Royal Development Co camp after a difficult trip and rapid tunnel progress despite bad roads and rain.
Leavenworth Masonic lodge will install officers on January 8 and hold its annual clam feed. All members and visiting Masons are urged to attend. the event features the famous clam dish prepared by Zarthan lodge chefs and is a favored social gathering.
Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 with the subject Simon Blesses God for His Salvation. The Lord's Supper will be observed at evening services. Weekday activities announced. Pastor William Lueckel.
In Chelan County Washington a petition was filed by Reuben Marritt asking that all property of the estate of Princess Louisa Marritt be awarded to him and that the estate be closed and the administrator discharged. The hearing is set for January 24 1923 at 9 30 A M in Wenatchee court to contest if desired.
The Echo expresses hope for a prosperous new year for the community and world while urging residents to shed petty prejudices and work together. Local notes include F Farrell returning from Oregon for holidays, a marriage license issued to M L Herzog and Georgia J Doty of Leavenworth, and several residents visiting family for Christmas. Sheriff McManus reports no prisoner concerns while noting steady local industries. Old friends in Cass City Michigan send Christmas wishes to Echo readers, mentioning former marshal John Bohnsack.
In Chelan County Washington the Superior Court hears the estate of Mike Mirabelli deceased. Joe Mirabelli administrator seeks setting apart the estate to the widow. Hearing is scheduled January 17 1928 at 9 30 in Wenatchee court. All interested appear and show cause. Dec 20 1922. Clerk Deputy Clerk J T Lindley attorney Leavenworth Wash.
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