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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
1
Baker M. Turi sets bread prices at 8 cents per loaf at the bakery and Co-Operative store in Leavenworth with whole wheat and Pullman loaves at 18 cents each. The move aims to provide the best bread at the lowest price for all residents.
The city council convened Tuesday at 8 15 with all members present except Barclay. Bills were approved, appointments confirmed including N L Brown as police chief and W T Ogden as street and water commissioner. Vacancies declared in First Ward, Walker elected to fill unexpired term, Daly retained as street and water commissioner until Jan 15 1921 to finish work.
The Great Northern Lumber Company plans to restart its mill by March 1 and resume logging on the Wenatchee river above Leavenworth. Loading works at Chiwaukum continue, with several million feet of logs on the river awaiting completion. The mill will get repairs and two shifts are expected, though overall demand may remain dull for the first half of the year with a revival by mid summer.
The Citizens State Bank of Leavenworth held its stockholders meeting in the bank rooms. W L Hale elected president as E F Flood steps back while remaining a stockholder. Directors named include Hale Wingate Speidel Stage and Campbell with Campbell as cashier and Brockway as assistant cashier. A Wheeler sale ad offers 8 pounds of coffee for $1.41.
Washington state legislators organized quickly for the 1921 session. Chelan County's new representatives McCauley and Gillette received committee assignments in Pure Foods and Drugs and other panels while facing early adjournment to satisfy citizens.
The Leavenworth Amateur Athletic Club hosts the Crack All-Star Quincy team Saturday at 8 pm in the Community Building. Quincy has not lost in three seasons. admission is 15 cents for grade children, 25 cents for high school, 35 cents for adults, with tickets available at the door for students and beforehand for adults.
The Easter Star lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening and installed officers including Worthy Matron Emma Irwin Worthy Patron F A Constable Associate Matron Gena Brown Secretary Angela Gatherless Treasurer Pearl Wheeler Conductress Myrtle Ruth Associate Conductress Stella Day Chaplain Emma Walker Marshal Nellie Ewing Organist Genevieve Barkee Ada Florence Cockburn Ruth Mary Motteler Esther Hazel Sutton Martha Nellie Stage Electa None Biles Warder Effie Hetherington Sentinel Wm Stage Luncheon was served and the evening was reported enjoyable.
Sunday School at 10 a m and services at 10 45. Sermon from Matthew 10 32 89. Annual congregational meeting after services. All members urged to attend. WM Lueckel pastor.
About twenty friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E G Wheeler last Saturday evening to surprise them on their wedding anniversary. They provided Fur Bark refreshments and lively entertainment, giving the couple a memorable celebration.
Local banks report $96.89 collected for the Child Feeding Fund toward a $600 goal. The appeal cites three million five hundred hungry children and urges donations from the community to prevent withering starvation this winter. Ten dollars can feed a child for months. any amount is welcomed. The plea emphasizes mothers and children across three thousand miles relying on American aid.
Spokane visitors frequent the rail yards with staff from Leavenworth and Spokane. The Hodgins family plans to move to Hillyard while others travel for illness, business, or visits in Wenatchee and Cashmere. Regulars include Miss Marie DeBlois receiving a shower at St Joseph's and various crews resuming duty on the Hill division.
Evangelist Roper continues meetings at the Methodist church inviting all to hear him sing and speak. Mrs. Jennie M. Field travels to Seattle for medical consultation while Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Krollpfeiffer plan to return from New York by February first.
A Wenatchee event drew Peshastin residents including Guy Stage Geo Hauber M W Starks Mohrinway Billy Stage Charley Wright and Charley Miller. Community notes mention visits to Leavenworth Wenatchee Seattle and upcoming P T A and club meetings plus evangelistic services at the M E church.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Dryden State Bank was held Tuesday afternoon at the bank. Attendees praised the bank’s progress since opening. The board of directors elected: Hubert Remley, Solomon Reiman, R. B. Field, R. F. Taylor, D. B. Martin. Officers chosen: R. B. Field president, Hubert Remley first vice president, Solomon Reiman second vice president, D. B. Martin cashier.
Leavenworth defeated Cashmere 24 to 20 in a hard fought high school basketball game at the Leavenworth gym with about 800 in attendance. The match remained competitive from start to finish as both teams showed vim and ginger and the local association hopes for more such games to prevent deficits and draw larger crowds.
Marie Louise DeBlois and Tim Harrington quietly wed at 9 am January 8 at St Josephs church with Father Daly officiating. Frances DeBlois served as bridesmaid and John McBride as best man. The couple planned a brief honeymoon in Seattle and Canadian cities before settling on Ash Street.
On January 6 the Ladies' Auxiliary of the B. of L. FE met in the Firemen's hall for a one o'clock dinner followed by installation of officers for the year. Mrs. John Ewing and Mrs. F. W. Clemens served as installing officers and installed Mrs. A. B. Wescott as President, Mrs. H. G. Applegate as Vice President, Mrs. H. Geerds as Secretary, Mrs. O. Day as Treasurer, Mrs. W. Hoff as Chaplain, Mrs. H. Krondak as Guide, Mrs. J. J. White as Sentinel, Mrs. Ed. Reynolds as Musician, and Mrs. J. Troll and Mrs. F. Hanover as Marshals.
L A Hart of the county game commission says three government promised preserves totaling about 96 000 acres will be posted to deter poachers and opened to fishing until Sept 1 then closed until spring. Boundaries maps will be available. warnings cover trespassing under state and federal laws.
The Pythian Sisters will meet in the Masonic hall on Tuesday January 18 at 8 p.m. All members are requested to be present.
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