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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
2
Notice from The Leavenworth Echo announces weekly publication Friday issue and subscription rate of 3.00 per year in advance. Communications should be sent to the paper, Leavenworth, Washington. Editor H. S. Rearick signs the notice.
Memorial Day observances in France, England, and all 48 states honor fallen soldiers. The Tacoma Ledger notes the nationwide ceremonies feature old veterans, mid aged volunteers, young service members, women, children, flags, speeches, and flower crowned graves. The piece highlights patriotism, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to the dead’s trust.
The Tacoma Ledger notes federal foresters warn that denudation leads to floods erosion and poverty. They link China famines to forest loss, urge conservation of water power and hydro electric expansion, and cite President Harding on $200000 annual forest fire loss in the United States.
The article notes vast timber land and natural resources at risk from non productive land and about 33,000 forest fires annually. It urges thrift and individual effort to support the forest fire protection program and prevent further losses.
Lenine asserts communism is bankrupt in Russia and the same fate seems to afflict this country. The claim contrasts Russia’s woes with domestic political and economic concerns.
A wireless telephone with a five mile radius has been perfected and is especially adapted for installation in doctors automobiles.
Lower transcontinental freight rates set to take effect soon to improve canal competition.
Britain seeks to reestablish trade relations with Russia but faces a hurdle as Russia reportedly cannot guarantee payments, delaying the resumption of commerce.
A government camp will run at Camp Lewis from July 6 to August 5. Able bodied male citizens aged 16 to 35 may enroll. Carfare board clothing and ammunition are provided by the government at no cost to applicants per dispatches.
Editor Ben Spear retires from publishing. he is register of the United States Land Office. J. M. Stoddard, owner of the Empire, will continue the business. Community support concerns lead to consolidation of the two papers.
Lee F Chartrand of Cashmere, a forest ranger, produced a special forest fire prevention issue of the Record last week. Editor Cornelius donated the plant and Chartrand filled it with ads and readable articles by himself and others including a poem by A H Sylvester, the district forest supervisor. The effort reflects well on Chartrand and the editor and their office team.
News from Bend Oregon reports two campers B J Carpenter and George Judowitz convicted for leaving camp fires burning on the Deschutes National Forest May 15 They were fined 5 dollars each In Washington A L Arneson paid 1500 in damages and a 100 fine for a fire near inflammable material on the National Forest A federal jury in Portland found Lorenzo E Dole guilty for maliciously setting a fire on the Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon May 19 Forest officials call for continued care and Forest Protection Week to curb fires This item also covers a regional school track meet with various weight classes and records in Leavenworth and Peshastin.
The May 13 1921 track meet between Peshastin and Leavenworth grade schools was won by Leavenworth. The result ties honors after Peshastin won last year. The contest followed rules by the State Board of Education with contestants placed in four classes.
Chumstick School District 22 held a year end picnic in Schoolhouse canyon with 42 attendees including 19 pupils. Vivian Ells won the old fashioned spelling contest. prizes honored perfect attendance and spelling records. Mrs. Amy S. Antles praised for fostering discipline and interest as students said goodbye.
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 10 45 with sermon on Matthew 11 16 24. Abraham and Isaac are referenced in the lessons. Pastor William Lueckel signs the notice inviting attendance.
Mrs. J H Mitchell hosted a Tuesday evening shower at 149 West Benton Street in honor of Miss Dorothy Hauck soon to be married. Attendees included Mrs. C R Williams and many others. gifts were plentiful as music and amusements filled the event followed by refreshments.
In Chelan county superior court two divorce suits allege desertion. James A. Abbott says his wife Euelah left with four children on May 20 1918. they wed April 2 1906 in Leavenworth and he seeks custody. J F E Nelson says his wife Rose deserted him July 7 1907 at Colville. they have no children.
Jim Sgauning of near Wenatchee River Bridge was arrested, convicted of stealing Rothrock Livestock Co. sheep, and butchered them. Judge Davis sentenced him to a $25 fine and costs totaling $5 25.
In Chelan County Washington the estate of Charles A Fox deceased is to have a hearing on July 6 1921 at 9 30 A M in Wenatchee Court House. Cora E Fox executrix seeks final report and distribution of assets and asks decree closing the estate with debts paid and heirs entitled to the property identified. Any interested person may appear and contest. Judge William A Grimshaw signs the order.
On July 5 1921 between 10 a m and 4 p m in Wenatchee Chelan County Washington the state will sell a 40 acre tract SW of NE of section 16 township 24 north range 18 east W M with improvements subject to prior easements and mineral reservations. Minimum bid equals appraised value 760 dollars with payments of 1 tenth at sale and 1 tenth annually plus 6 percent interest. full payoff allowed at any time. Clark V Savidge Commissioner of Public Lands. (6t May 27 July 1)
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