Saturday night closing mirrors national defense debates
The piece analyzes Saturday closing orders in Leavenworth and similar towns, noting mixed adherence, local debate, and that enforcement is voluntary. It cites E F Dahm and T M Hanger, along with Aberdeen and Walla Walla responses, and explains the national council of defense favors limited deliveries but leaves local rules flexible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Daily Press
E. F. Dahm
T. M. Hanger
Walla Walla
Commercial Economy Committee
Council of Defense
Aberdeen
National Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
Commercial Economy Board
Council of National Defense
Washington D. C
Thos Grove Dies in San Antonio Texas Pioneer Citizen
Thos Grove a longtime We natchee pioneer who moved to Texas in 1911 died last Tuesday from heart trouble. He was well known among old timers and spent many years in mercantile business there. His wife is a daughter of the late Judge Pal mer and sister of Frank Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grove
Wenatchee
Texas
Judge Palmer
Frank Palmer
Ice Shortage Looms For Leavenworth Residents
Citizens fear a summer ice scarcity as the Wenatchee river fails to produce the usual thick ice. No snow or freezing temperatures this winter leaves locals worried, with ammonia shortages and high prices for manufactured ice likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Wenatchee River
Amonia
Washington Called Upon to Enroll 6000 Artisans for Shipyard Task
The United States government calls for a reserve army of 250000 artisans and skilled mechanics. Washington state must enroll 5906 men for the United States Shipyard Volunteers of the Public Service Reserve. Enrollment blanks available February 11 with aims to fill 250000 in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Shipyard Volunteers
Public Service Reserve
United States Public Service Reserve
A. Z. Wells
Wenatchee Washington
Blewett Pass Road to Be Made Fine Highway
James Allen states federal authorities will begin improving the Blewett Pass road when weather allows, likely within 60 days. About $70,000 in federal state and county funds are available this year for grading and widening to first class condition toward the summit. He plans to eliminate steep grades and urges a $40,000 state appropriation matched by federal funds for 1919 and 1920 improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Blewett Pass
Allen
Blewett
ELECT SCHOOL DIRECTORS ON MARCH 2
The term of two current school board members ends March 2. Successors to Mrs. L. J. Nelson and Mr. L. W. Woodrow will be elected. Clarence Huston and Amelia Renville, recently married in North Yakima, return to Leavenworth. Attorney Nelson came back from Wenatchee on legal business. Mrs. Phil Yates, wintering in Sunnyside, Wash., has recovered and plans to return to Leavenworth around the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nelson
L. W. Woodrow
Clarence Huston
Amelia Renville
North Yakima
Attorney Nelson
Wenatchee
Phil Yates
Sunnyside
Wash
Leavenworth
Great Northern SBR Co Keeps 300 Men In Woods
Echo reports logging at Great Northern SBR Co has continued all winter with 280 to 300 men on the woods payroll. Logs will soon roll into the mill pond at three to four trains daily after a new track line is completed. General Manager Geo Gardner expected home next week as mill operations are anticipated to start shortly. Demand for lumber remains steady with rising prices due to shipyard activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
The
Echo
Mill Pond
Geo. Gardner
New Manager for Creamery in Leavenworth Takes Charge
Mentor Love becomes head of Leavenworth Creamery succeeding G W Hathaway after two years. Love brings experience from Toppenish and Hazelwood creamers and reports using pasteurization for all future butter. Two butter lots produced. approval sought from housewives and local merchants to support home product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentor Love
Leavenworth
G. W. Hathaway
Love
Yakima
Hazelwood
Portland
Wenatchee Valley
Councilman Miller Suffers Apoplectic Stroke
J S Brownlow visited J W Miller last Tuesday and found him in a half rational state. Miller was brought to town and doctors say he had an apoplectic stroke. By Wednesday he was reported in somewhat better condition. Relatives in Nebraska were advised or will be. He is about 65 and has lived alone north of the track for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Brownlow
J. W. Miller
Clint Towne
D. C. Towne
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
N. J
Butte Mont
New Mexico
Hhawe
Strict Headlight Inspection Enforcement Warns Drivers
Daily press reports warn auto owners no leniency for improper headlights. The law will be enforced strictly with heavy fines for violators. State examiner travels to Wenatchee this week to advise car owners on rights and proper headlight alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Shipping demand 1918 drives U S government plea
The United States faces a critical ship shortage in 1918 due to wartime demand and submarine losses. An increase of 4.5 million tons is sought, with 250,000 skilled workers enlisted in the Public Service Reserve as ports, yards, and Great Lakes shipping suffer disruptions across the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States
Germany
Pacific Coast Service
Gulf of Mexico Service
Great Lakes Mercantile Shipping
Washington
Public Service Reserve
A. Z. Wells
Wenatchee Wash
Apple Box Shortage Warns Yakima Growers for Next Season
Yakima valley apple growers worry over a box material shortage for next season. Fred Eberle, manager of the horticultural union, says a Puget Sound mill has only 50,000 feet on hand versus 12,000,000 last year. He forecasts box prices at 16 to 17 cents. Also notes Spokane mining man H Mortimer’s Blewett visit and Meteor property work. Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet Feb 21 at Mrs. N A Nelson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maston
Harry
France
Tom Featherstone
Army
Navy Y. M. C. A
U. S
Corp
Harry Maston
Tee Spillane
New York
Yakima Valley
Fred Eberle
Horticultural Union
Yakima
H. Mortimer
Spokane
Blewett
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Local Movements And Social Events In Winton Community
Mrs. W W Elmer visited her daughter Mrs Gaspard in Winton after a train ride. Miss Madeline McCoy came from Peshastin to catch a Seattle train. Mrs Clyde Snyder left for Scenic Hot Springs where she stays since last summer. Engineer J M White and wife traveled to Fremont Iowa due to his mother’s illness. The B of L E auxiliary met at Mrs F W Clemens to sew Red Cross pieces. The next meeting will be at Mrs H G Applegate’s home. Mrs H G Applegate hosted a birthday dinner for her husband Homer G and Mrs N J Applegate and Mrs F W Clemens with ten guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Elmer
Winton
Gaspard
Madeline McCoy
Peshastin
Seattle
Clyde Snyder
Scenic Hot Springs
Rohrbaugh
J. M. White
Fremont
Iowa
Mr. White
L. E
F. W. Clemens
Red Cross
H. G. Applegate
Homer G
N. J. Applegate
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Great Northern Sbr. CO
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E. S. Philips
Howard
J. C. Davis
M. G. Wilson
Great Northern
Eberhard
Leo Dayton
Davis
Wilson
Hell
Fritz
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