Wenatchee Valley Apple Growers Plan Marketing Union
Mr J B Adams travels to Wenatchee for two daily meetings with C E Bassett C W Moomaw W H Kerr and Judge J B Burns to promote a business like marketing system for the counties fruit growers The Growers League already benefits Chelan and Okanogan units and aims to replace consignments with cash sales across the Wenatchee valley by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Burns
Agricultural Department
Adams
Federal Department of Agriculture
Growers League
Mr. Adams
Okanogan Country
Omak
Okanogan
Okanogan Independent
Chelan
League
Government Agricultural Bureau
Wenatchee Valley
Farewell Party for Miss Mabel Melum Held Monday
A farewell gathering hosted by Mrs G E Bellingham and daughter featured music and games with refreshments. Guests included Mrs Wm Yake Mrs Meeker Mrs Ben Gritzmacher and several others while Miss Melum planned a move to Ephrata to start a millinery business. Also noted was Mrs J B DeBlois visiting from Pateros Washington and praising the Okanogan country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Melum
G. E. Bellingham
Wm. Yake
Meeker
Ben Gritzmacher
R. E. McKinney
Elsie Meier
Alta Shortridge
Alice
Cynthia
School Election Tomorrow at the Old School Building
Voters may cast ballots from 1 to 8 pm at the old school building. No registration required. Mrs. L. J. Nelson is unopposed for the three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nelson
State Industrial News Highlights Northwest Growth Amid War
Anacortes industries plan reopening with strong fruit fish and livestock markets. Bremerton Navy yard targets two ships per year. Labor unrest tied to unemployment and legislation. state labor commissioner warns of shortages. Snoqualmie river bridge contract let for 18000 dollars. Tenino oil drilling backing by Spokane capitalists. Long slate of industrial and public works across the region includes Hoquiam wood plant, dyking district votes, and a 160000 dollar Tacoma Elks temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoqualmie River
Stossell
Spokane
Tenino Field
Bellingham Central Labor Council
Winter Snow Totals Hit Record Amidst Recurring Breakouts
Dr A G McKeown weather observer reports daily 6 pm readings for the last three winters with March 4 unofficial at 16 inches. The current winter totals 272 inches up to 6 am. Hudson Bay Fur Co Spokane Falls notes 1816 winter resembled this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Fur Co
Spokane Falls
Clergy couple heads to Spokane for extended stay
Reverend W. S. Carne and his wife departed yesterday afternoon on train No. 26 bound for Spokane where they plan to remain for the next several months.
Bakery Change in Vienna as S Ness Takes Over
Sam Knowlton sells the Vienna bakery to Mr. S Ness, a veteran of 14 years in the trade, who promises to retain old customers and grow with the town. He brings his family to reside and plans to meet all bakery needs with skilled, reliable service. Nearby, Green Miles and Tom McKenzie form a new partnership renting the adjacent shop for business and transient traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Knowlton
Vienna
S. Ness
Everett
Mr. Ness
Green Miles
Tom McKenzie
Wheeler
Forest Ranger Arrivals Report For Headquarters
Forest Ranger Lenzie traveled from Chiwaukum to report at the headquarters office. Ranger Chartrand from Cle Elum had business with the Leavenworth office this week. Shirley Buck and M. L. Merritt from Portland district forestry office spent several days with Forest Supervisor Sylvester earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenzie
Chiwaukum
L. F. Chartrand
Cle Elum
Leavenworth
Messrs
Shirley Buck
M. L. Merritt
Portland
Sylvester
Mr and Mrs Patrick H Jackson wed in Seattle
Married in Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Jackson, united at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Heidrich, on February 25. The couple arrived Monday and will reside on Riverfront Street in the former Rev. and Mrs. Carne home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H. Jackson
F. L. Heidrich
Seattle
Wenatchee Bound Tourist F. T. Motteler Travels for Business
F. T. Motteler was a Wenatchee bound tourist yesterday, traveling for business. He planned meetings and the trip highlighted the region as a stopover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Motteler
Wenatchee
Boom Expected as Okanogan Boom Near Tonasket
W A Myers and brother C F returned from the Okanogan country where they were employed by McDougal Co to build the flume near Tonasket. Myers reports little snow and predicts a bright future with the Colville reservation opening next summer likely to boom the upper country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Myers
C. F
Okanogan Country
McDougal Co
Tonasket
Mr. Myers
Colville
Republicans Gather in Cashmere Grange Hall Banquet
A large crowd of Republicans from Cashmere Wenatchee and Leavenworth attended a Grange hall banquet last Saturday. The event featured unity and harmony with no bitterness in speeches and Mr Mohler of Cashmere delivering the principal address.
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Grange Hall
Cashmere
Mohler
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Death of Mr Halferty at Cashmere
The death occurred at his home in Cashmere on Thursday February 24. He was 39, survived by a wife and a young daughter. After a year of poor health he showed brief improvement last fall but succumbed after a heroic struggle. He was well known here and widely respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halferty
Cashmere
Oldest Washington Indian Johnnie Sticks Dies In Native Rite
Johnnie Sticks of the Stickine clan, once a noted warrior, died at a Siwash tepee on February 14. He outlived five wives and several children, and followed old Indian rights by hanging in a small canoe tied to a tree limb awaiting burial and Potlach, per Concrete News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Sticks
Johnnie
Washington
Skagit Valley
George Washing
Naval Officer Replies to British Commander Over Silent Alert
A U S Navy officer recounts a 3:20 AM October 24 incident with the British Vancouver and a torpedo boat. The query for destination and crew details triggers a hostile reply, decks stripped for action, and the English depart. Commander John Hood of the Texas records the exchange and asserts prudent duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval
Hampton Roads
Vancouver
European demand boosts Washington lumber industry outlook
The article notes a rising lumber market in Washington driven by both foreign and domestic demand. Labor shortages threaten mills in Leavenworth as workers accept other offers. Belgium seeks 9 million feet with 3 million large timbers, while rumors speak of orders up to 41 million and 77 million feet for portable houses and other construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leavenworth
Daily Press
Chicago
New Orleans
Canada
Northwest
Ground Squirrel Extermination Urged by Washington Station
Washington Agricultural Experiment Station researcher W. T. Shaw summarizes the life history habits and den systems of ground squirrels. A popular bulletin outlines three extermination methods carbon bisulfide poison food and steel traps with color plates and den diagrams. Early spring is advised as the most effective time to act. Write to the Experiment Station Pullman Washington for Popular Bulletin No. 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. T. Shaw
Washington Agricultural Experiment Station
Pullman
K Pythias Holds Postmeeting Lunch For Revival
Knights of Pythias members ended their regular meeting with a lunch and talked of future plans. They expect several candidates to be initiated and aim to revive lodge activity. Attorney Nelson is in Seattle this week on professional matters.
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Blaine
Anacortes
Bellingham
Seattle
Sequim
Happy Valley
Knights of Pythias
Nelson
The Kid Band Concert Shines At Scenic Theatre
The town proud kid band entertained a packed Scenic Theatre on Monday night with vocal and instrumental solos. Notable performances included Mrs. Lou Brender Mrs. Gritzmacher and Master Buddy Ault the eight year old alto horn prodigy. Bandmaster McDaniel received praise for his tireless work nurturing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Theatre
Lou Brender
Laddie
C. W. Reed
Fred Hudson Severely Injured In Railroad Accident
Last Friday afternoon Fred Hudson working with the ice packing gang at the east end railroad ice house attempted to stop three cars with a piece of wood. The wheels passed over both his legs causing serious fractures. He was rushed to Leavenworth hospital where Dr. Hoxsey treated him. The doctor hopes to save both legs and there is cautious optimism after a lengthy operation and multiple stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hudson
East End
Leavenworth Hospital
Hoxsey
Wenatchee Apples Move Fast to Market
The Wenatchee World reports apples from the valley are leaving storage in good condition. Rome Beauty Gano and Ben Davis lead shipments while most varieties arrive sound and able to last weeks. Chicago boxed apple prices show varied grades from Jonathan to Spitzenberg and Delicious with multiple price ranges.
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Wenatchee
Ira Cleveland
Rome
Gano
Ben Davis
Chicago
Jonathan
W. W. Pearmains
Spitzenberg
Tholin Plans California Prospecting Trip
Ed Tholin left yesterday for California to scout a business location. Mrs Tholin accompanied him to Seattle and will stay with her mother until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tholin
California
Mrs. Tholin
Seattle
Mr. Tholin
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J. B. Adams
Ing
C. E. Bas
Melum
J. B. DeBlois
Pateros
Wash
State Industrial News
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Hoquiam Manufacturing Co
Old Gray
Harbor City
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Glen
Yakima Valley
Tacoma
Elks Temple
Lewis County
Santa Fee
A. G. McKeown
Forestry Notes
Colville County
Scott Halferty
Secretary of the Navy
John Hood
U. S. Battleship
Texas
Europe
K.P
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