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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
1
A Northwest lumber report cites improving prospects amid market readjustments. Freight-rate changes, new Atlantic shipping via the Panama Canal, and Coast mills competing with southern pine influence expect better access to Eastern markets. Weyerhaeuser POA enlarges to ship through canal. West Coast Lumbermen urge ICC readjustment. Seattle freight and tow operations seek renewed volume.
Local Athletic Club basketball team aims for North Central Washington title with three home tests against Cashmere Startup and Quincy. The All Stars hold a 7–3 record after ten games, hosting Startup February 28 and Quincy March 5 as they chase strong opponents from Wenatchee to Spokane.
The president proclaims the renaming of Okanogan national forest to Chelan, noting the forest's creation a decade ago. Residents of Walla Walla forward a carload of flour for hungry European children, with two more loads planned to aid relief fund. Cougars maul and feed on deer in eastern Washington and northern Idaho foothills as Jay Spencer reports on winter game conditions. The Idaho panhandle movement grows after a joint conference in Bonner and Boundary counties, with plans to expand north Idaho support. Coeur d Alene records 625 marriage licenses in 1920, Spokane couples exceeding 250, others from across the U S and Canada. Women of Sandpoint publish a 36 page Pend Oreille Review March 4 to fund civic projects, following a similar successful edition last year netting nearly $400.
The notes recount Wm. Lueckel’s visit to Waterville last Friday where he held services on Sunday. Leonard Dingman, after foot surgery a month ago, is now moving about quite freely and reflects optimism for robust business development.
Leavenworth high teams hosted Cashmere with both girls and boys winning. The girls won 28 to 14, and the boys 27 to 11 as visiting players were outplayed and the home crowd celebrated a strong showing by local youths.
A state report notes Wilbur farmers organized a farmers union and a pure bred sire association. Other items include Merriam quarry marble for Spokane Hippodrome at 800000, Spokane Elks Temple dedication soon, Yakima rat control plans, Kennewick Pasco toll bridge fundraising, Moscow cattle price action, Spokane butter prices, and Metaline Falls toll bridge completion costing 110000 to ease Pend Oreille travel.
H G Bohlke resigns as general manager of the Wenatchee District Co operative Association announced at the Sapiso meeting in Wenatchee. Lee M Lampson of the Washington Wheat Growers Organization will succeed him. Bohlke has long served fruit growers and will now focus on his own business and settling grower accounts.
Two Greeks, Mike Angelo and Gus Skatvitititas, were from Wenatchee this Sunday and night they bought a gallon of moonshine. Chief Brown arrested them and Judge Davis fined each $50 on county and $50 on city charges plus costs. The source did not name the seller.
Mrs J A Prentis is on the sick list. J M Francisco visited Wenatchee on business. Harriet Thompson hosted a Washington party. Margaret Williams visits the Dye home in Wenatchee. Mrs J E McClimans entertained six at six o clock dinner. The Pollyanna Circle met at Miss Dorothy Reid's. R A Cross convalesces after an operation at Deaconess hospital. Leonard West plans weeks on the Sound visiting his mother in Vancouver. Herman Lowers remains bedridden from injuries from basketball. Mrs B N Pickett returned from Seattle with granddaughter Marjorie. Mrs J D Grandy has died. she lived here many years, now of Orondo. Mr and Mrs Clarence Schmitten were surprised with an electric percolator and tray. evening featured cards. Bertha Newsham hosted a birthday party for ten year olds with gifts. Percy Carey hosted a pink and white party for twenty friends. he is eight. Mr and Mrs A A and Berger hosted a supper for eight with daffodil decorations. cards played. Firemen’s dinner drew a large crowd. proceeds were 284 with 200 cleared. Cashmere high school basketball lost to Leavenworth. second loss, first win for Leavenworth expected next season. Dr A A Mintzer read the service at Mrs C W Moore’s funeral at Kuelles Undertaking with a quartet singing “A Beautiful Isle” and “Lead Kindly Light.” She was laid to rest in the new Cashmere.
Edward Theodore Kassel born November 7 1885 in Wheatland Iowa. He lived in Ayreshire and Leavenworth with stretches in South Dakota. A mechanical engineer by trade he died February 21 from tuberculosis after a fall operation. Funeral held February 28 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Sheriff investigation last Saturday found no captive girl near Leavenworth. A false report said a girl was held in a Mountain Home ridge camp with scant clothing and food, but the camp appeared orderly with dinner prepared and a competent cook in charge. The originator, if identified, should face slander charges.
Notice to property owners of Improvement District No 4. The seventh annual installment including Price avenue is due by March 27, 1921. City Clerk E G Gowing, Leavenworth Washington.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and the K of P for kindness and thoughtfulness during the illness and passing of their son and brother signed by Mr and Mrs Art Franklin and Family
Mary Irene Moore born February 15 1890 died February 16 1921 leaving husband W C Moore mother Mrs Jameson two sisters and a brother to mourn. Former resident of Everett she was not well known locally. Ernest Gronseth of Dryden visited Cashmere Thursday as four inches of snow fell improving sleighing. Mr and Mrs Luther McNew spent the week in Dryden visiting relatives. The band boys rehearsed for the home talent The Midnight Bell. Miss Ladd and Miss Bliss hosted the Westminster Guild with Washington birthday color scheme.
F W Stevens of Great Northern Lumber Co Leavenworth says western lumbering will not resume on prior scale without lower freight rates and improved conditions. He expects possible mill restart by March middle or end if rates fall and sales rise, though March 1 start is not expected.
Legislative News Service reports nominations for nine department directors under the civil administrative code were sent to the Senate by Governor Louis F. Hart. Named are Kuykendall, McArdle, Farnsworth, Turner, Dan Scott, Ed Clifford, E L French, Ernest Seaborg, with one cabinet post for licenses unnamed. Seven are Republicans and two Democrats. The governor plans to name the licenses director soon as court action on the emergency clause nears a ruling. The appointees would take office in April if approved.
Sunday school at 10 a m and church service at 10 45 a m Lenten services each Thursday at 7 45 p m All are invited to attend Lutheran Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J Farr Friday afternoon Feb 3 Pastor W Y Lueckel
Sunday Select at 2:30 p.m. Intermediate League at 2:30 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning sermon Escape from Temptation. Evening sermon Made Strong for Life's Battles. Pastor William Hoskins. Mrs H G Bohlke of Cashmere and Miss Esther Bohlke of Grand View Va arrived Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs F C Olberg.
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