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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
3
The High School lists staff roles including editor in chief Dorothy Eresch and assistant editor Bert Holloway. Reporters include Laverne Gutherles Mary Wheeler Mable Eresch Orvis Haugh with class designations for senior through freshman levels.
The piece rails against self serving loyalty and analyzes style while recounting a Tuesday basketball game between the faculty and the high school team. It notes Hal Featherstone as captain leading the girls and boys teams to wins and previews upcoming matches at Quincy and Cashmere.
The delayed program will be conducted by the Seniors at 1 10 on Thursday.
The article notes Huckleberry Finn was substituted for The Copperhead in the school film program. It praises the Twain novel as lively and adventurous, reflecting youth spirit. Class meetings are planned Friday during assembly, and physics remains on its daily schedule.
A local game pits Faculty team against Hi School in a competitive matchup. The event highlights school athletic spirit and community interest as players showcase skill on the court.
A quirky column notes students and teachers with questions about end of world fears forgotten lectures money requests and growing pupils. It mentions Miss Byrnes Neta Tyler Mr Bowersox Curtis Wesley Hoffman Myron Viter and John O delivering recitations and moments of vanity in a light humorous tone.
In Chelan County Washington notice is given that George M Luther has been appointed Administrator with the Will annexed of the estate of Clarence J Luther Deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator or attorney J T Lindley in Leavenworth within six months from January 21 1921. If not filed they will be barred. The document includes school humor and a cartoon caption about Leavenworth High and a coach named Lindahl not clearly depicted due to a blur from the camera.
Mrs. A B Kennedy died at her Leavenworth home on February 1 1921 after several weeks illness. Born Jessie Moore in Sin City she was 49. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Avis Moore Ardis Kennedy and son Vere Kennedy. Funeral held February 2 at 2 30 pm at home under Leavenworth Undertaking Co Rev Wm Hoskin officiated burial in Leavenworth cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Rexall Laxative Aspirin Cold Tablets from U D Co claim best combination for coryza and head colds. Ingredients include Aspirin Acetanilide Aloin and Capsicum to reduce fever alleviate pain dry nasal passages and shorten illness. Buy a box at Wheeler's Drug Store Leavenworth Washington.
Notice announces a special election on March 5 1921 in Leavenworth to decide whether Kin scherf’s Addition blocks 2 13 18 18 20 23 38 39 and 40 join the city limits. Polls open 1 to 6 PM at McNett home and Community building with named election officers listed.
A local ad notes a fresh supply of typewriter ribbons for Oliver, Remington Visible, L. C. Smith, and Underwood machines. The message says the ribbons are the best available and invites readers to buy while supplies last.
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