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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
1
Lester Turner defending Leavenworth Red Cross Chapter against claims of inactivity. He cites $683.47 spent from the Relief Fund for military supplies in four months and urges more duty and self denial among local women while condemning lax participation and delays in finishing articles.
Mr. Ross Watson long known for enforcing fish and game laws and serving as county game warden has joined the aviation service. He will soon depart for a training camp in San Diego California to begin aviation training after moving to Seattle last fall.
The paper corrects an earlier misprint and states Mrs. L. J. Nelson will hold over for another year. L. W. Woodrow seeks re election after two years as clerk of the board with no announced opponent. Voters are urged to cast ballots tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Olympia dispatch reports Dr Edward de Reymonte, famed in Leavenworth, arrested for practicing chiropody and bake medicine. A patient suffered a serious contagious disease. Reymonte posted $500 bail and claimed varied military and birth identities while lacking a medical certificate.
Red Cross asks all sewing volunteers to finish garments by Monday. Mrs Reginald Bowden reports a $42 membership total since January 10. Many names from Tye. The final first series card party is Thursday with a new series starting two weeks later. Seattle shipping on Feb 27 lists sweaters 42 pairs Sox 36 Wristlets five pairs. Mrs Frank Lenzie, back from Seattle, will announce an afternoon surgical class at the high school after passing the course.
In response to a question about local Red Cross participation, the article says many women in Leavenworth perform Red Cross duty while some do not for various reasons. The piece suggests most women respond nobly and that slackers exist in every community, not just here.
Mr and Mrs J L Maston came back from Spokane last Saturday afternoon they heard Harry Lauder sing war songs and pronounced him great.
A Spokane News Bureau report surveys strong wheat acreage and livestock growth across the Inland Empire. Delegations in Washington helped secure favorable price concessions, with several regional grain elevators planned in Mabton Grangeville Fenn and Columbia County. Livestock markets, home gardens and the Boys and Girls Pig Clubs receive a boost as Wilson era production aims expand.
Chicago vice president W A Graff and Portland executive F S Seritsmeier of Great Northern Lumber Co have been in town two weeks reviewing conditions. President F T Boles of Chicago joined them. Plan is to begin this month unless an unforeseen incident arises. Logs on hand exceed last year and logging under Mr Quigley proceeds in several camps. Outlook for lumbering remains mixed but not wholly bleak.
The council met with a quorum and reviewed last meetings. They instructed a report to the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau on a rebuilt fire risk building and possible insurance impact. They set rules for bills with requisitions and approved advertising for 1000 feet of 10 inch pipe. The city clerk's salary was raised to 125 dollars monthly with 75 from general fund and 50 from water fund. Several bills were audited and paid totaling 602.96 dollars.
Paul Wallace, 13, underwent an appendectomy performed by Dr. Gearhart of Wenatchee with Drs. Hoxsey and Judah assisting. By 5 p.m. he had recovered from anesthesia and shown signs of likely recovery. He was popular with local schoolchildren who visited the hospital seeking updates.
The Hallowell Concert Company makes its third appearance here next Friday night March 8 under the Knights of Pythias. Many patrons recall their excellent previous performance. Mrs Lara West returned from a two week visit with her daughter Miss Hazel West who is teaching at Winton.
A collection of letters from Leavenworth residents and servicemen describes cross country train travel in 1918, rough weather, sandy deserts, and scarce rations. Ewing Boyle reports from U S S Great Northern detailing Panama City and Charleston liberties, while a Chelan News note describes flying training and solo takeoffs with a double controlled aircraft.
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