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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1922

Page

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New Fruit Concern Formed After Packers Association Split

Trustees of the Skookum Packers Association ended contracts with the Shook-in Packers and created the United Apple Growers to take over assets, while local units may market through other agencies. The Northwestern Fruit Exchange contract remains four years. The meeting covered finances, advertising reach, and plans for future marketing contracts.

Skookum Packer Association Shook-in Packers’ Association Skokum Packers’ Association Northwestern Fruit Exchange United Apple Growers W. S. Trimble Entiat F. H. Moses Cashmere F. C. Paine Omak Harry J. Kerr Olanogan J. A. Wilson Peshastin Skookum Fackers’ Association Skookum J. S. Crutchfield J. A. Meade Skook Im Crutchfield J. B. Adams H. M. Holmes J. A. Foster H. J. Kerr P. B. Field Skookum Packers Associaton Association Harry L Miller Skookum Pack N. W. Mogge Warman Miss Lanphere

Commercial Club Hosts Pine Valley Luncheon Meeting

The Commercial Club held a well attended luncheon with forty two members and four valley visitors. Officers and committee members reported on stock selling plans, publicity efforts, and scenic highway projects for Stevens Pass with hopes for spring work and community support.

Commercial Club Down the Valley Sam Sumner A. H. Sylvester Commissioner Long W. B. Paton Bert Hagler Taylor Wm. Brender R. J. Smith J. R. Roth Ray Overhulse Hennessey Howe Motteler Blewett Pass Dick Simons Mr. Elliott Geo. Hauber Stevens Pass Olympia Sum

Leavenworth Choral Society Seeks Active 50 Members

Thirty singers attended last Monday’s practice with several absent due to illness. Mrs Bryan plans a weekly extra session for those needing special work in their parts, promising a valuable effort. The next practice is in the Community Building next Monday at 7 30 with a goal of fifty or more active members.

Leavenworth Choral Society Bryan Leavenworth

Great Northern power plant goes out of commission

The Great Northern Railway Co power plant above town failed last week due to a frozen stand pipe causing a section of the main pipeline to collapse. A large crew replaced the plant early this week, with steam from locomotives used to clear ice. the break required smoking through a three mile tunnel at the Cascades summit.

Great Northern Railway Co Cascades

Advertised Letters for February 8, 192

List of names including Melvel A Alliston Harold Hansen Chas Jensen Joe Junker Ed Krueger John Latimer Mr. McDonald Lee Mori S Patterson Beulah Prong C I Riggs Clarence Robeson Chester Salusto S Lindley F E Smith Miss Lawriene Clara Spiel er Miss Nellie Vouvelet Miss Nellie Williams A L Webb Master Alford Wert C B. requestors asked to mention advertising when calling. Postmaster Guy A Hamilton.

Alliston Melvel A. Hansen Harold. Jensen Chas. Junker Joe J. Krueger Ed. Latimer John. Lyke Mr. McDonald Edwin. McMinds Lee M. Mori S. Patterson Beulah Prong Robert. Riggs C. I. Robeson Clarence R. Ross Chester Salusto Sam. Lindley F. E. Smith Lawriene Spieler Clara Stone Mary J. Strand Edward Vouvelet Nellie Williams A. L. Young James R. Wilson Henry Webb Alford Wert C. B Guy A. Hamilton

Government funds Blewett Pass road project

The Forestry Department will spend 200000 on the Blewett Pass road on the Chelan side this year completing the route from Ingalls Creek to the Blewett saw mill. The county plans about 50000 for the road from the Peshatin Methodist church to the saw mill.

Forestry Department Blewett Pass Chelan Ingalls Creek Blewett Peshatin Methodist Church

School Election Set For Tomorrow Afternoon

Voters head to the polls tomorrow for the annual school election. The contest features one director seat with incumbent Mrs. L. J. Nelson running against B. C. Rutherford and Mrs. G. E. Ouren as challengers.

L. J. Nelson B. C. Rutherford G. E. Ouren

Labor Urges Repeal of the Dry Act in Labor Federation Call

The American Federation of Labor executive council urged repeal of the Volstead Act and replacement with a measure allowing wine and beer sales. They criticized the act as a social failure, fostering law contempt, bootlegging, poison concotions, unemployment, and high taxes. The council plans an bipartisan campaign committee to influence elections while supporting reasonable enforcement.

Washington Tech Areri Ran Federation of Labor Npartisan Erten

Plain Notes of Local Social Activity

Paula Hertzog spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lehrman returned Sunday from Wenatchee. M. A. Wise was called to Wenatchee by his daughter Marie's pneumonia, accompanied by Everett Dallison. Mrs. Alex Spence returned Monday from Oroville. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rupel entertained Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Pobst and family and Mr. Mott. Dallison couple rejoice over a new water well at 18 feet. A. V. Shore visited Leavenworth shopping, returned with Mrs. Shore’s brother Herman. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Leavell hosted dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Callison and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Peters and families.

Paula Hertzog Arthur Lehrman Wenatchee M. A. Wise Marie Everett Dallison Alex Spence Oroville C. F. Rupel O. M. Pobst Mr. Mott Dallison A. V. Shore Leavenworth

Shall We Have a Band in Leavenworth This Year

Mr James McDaniel, longtime bandmaster, urges the town to decide on a band. He seeks to start rehearsals now so concerts can begin when weather allows. The Commercial Club is called to act promptly.

Jas. McDaniel

Pruning Demonstration Postponed to March 3

The pruning demonstration advertised for Thursday March 2 was postponed and will be held Friday March 3 at 2 o clock. The Great North rn Railway Co protests against Wenatchee Southern permission. Rumors tie Milwaukee to backing the road, with Great Northern opposing competition.

Great North Rn Railway Co Wenatchee Southern Milwaukee Great Northern

Glass factory may come to Leavenworth

Local Commercial Club luncheon draws interest from prospective investors led by H B Smith of Merritt who owns silica supplies. He notes the Pacific Northwest needs over 5000 cars of glass products annually and says Leavenworth could attract a large plant creating thousands of jobs.

GLASS Leavenworth Pacific Northwest H. B. Smith Merritt

Big Benefit Mixer For High School Fund

Tomorrow evening the high school hosts a large benefit performance and mixer to raise funds as athletics run in debt. The motion picture fund has funded athletic supplies and stage scenery but now needs support after suspending most showings. Organizers aim to raise 150 dollars this week with two attractions beyond the games and general admission set at 25 and 35 cents. Mr Field of Great Northern Lumber Co spent days in Spokane on business and leisure.

Motion Picture Ernest Shakleton Mr. Field Great Northern Lumber Co Spokane

Cashmere News Highlights Local Real Estate and Events

The Cashmere page reports plans for a $40,000 M E church in Cashmere, housing a full basement, main floor and choir loft. It notes orchard sales totaling $13,000 and a $36,000 sale of Delicios and Winesaps, with immediate possession. Social events include American Legion dances, Ladies Auxiliary activities, and a successful band concert.

Baker, Vogle, Evans and Rousch Seattle M. E Cashmere H. M. Smith Gottlieb J. L. Maxwell Near Dryden Canada

Cupid at Vassar charms Leavenworth junior play crowd

The Leavenworth junior class presented Cupid at Vassar at the community building last Saturday. Performers including Fred Ouren Earl Harris John Kinscherf and Gladys Wellstein drew praise for their comic and romantic roles. Miss Leavitt and Miss Barr were credited for coaching and direction as a large audience attended the event.

Vassar Leavenworth Thomas Fred Ouren Earl Harris John Kinscherf George Rumohr Gladys Wellstein Mrs. Carroll Mabel Bresch Susie Miles Kate Wanda Florence Clemens Miss Page Sybil Bowers Margaret Dahlgren Mabel Lord Margaret O’larey Helen Hale Miss Leavitt Miss Barr

Chelan Falls To Leavenworth In Fast Basketball Battle

Leavenworth defeated Chelan 28 to 14 on a fast floor as Barbano led Leavenworth with four field baskets while Brownfield struggled with one field goal and six fouls. Freeman refereed a splendid game, with no protests from visitors.

Chelan High School Brownfield Chelan S. Brownfield Leavenworth Boys Barbano Wade Love Haugh Leavenworth Butterbaugh R. Lord Freeman

Methodist Church Services with Sunday School and Sermons

Sunday School at 9 45. Epworth League at 6 30. Topic Friendship. Preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Pastor in charge of both services. Young People's Bible study class Thursday at 7 30. WM HOSKINS Pastor.

Epworth League WM. Hoskins

Cashmere Boys Defeat Wenatchee In High Scoring Win

Cashmere boys beat Wenatchee 27 to 15 in a fast paced game noted as one of the season's quick contests. Cottage Hotel sold by C A Geyer to Ed Bectol of Wenatchee for 7500 dollars. World Hotel in Wenatchee to be leased by W H Bruce. Mrs J A Prentis at home on Alberta Street. R J Cross and Son returned from Mansfield after transacting business. Miss Ruby Linkem was a caller Thursday.

Cashmere Boys Wenatchee C. A. Geyer Ed. Bectol W. H. Bruce The World Hotel Wnatchee J. A. Prentis Alberta St R. J. Cross and Son Mansfield Ruby Linkem

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Fruit Concern United Apple Growers New Company Ner Long Paton Sylvester Hennesse R. F. Taylor Lake Wenatcheroid Leverly Sumner O. F. Gardner Mr. Gardner LABOR Cooperative Association American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary R. N L. H. Wiliams James Miller Irvin Qualley Warren Kinney M. E. Ladies’ Aid Ernest Tonk Frances Taylor Albert Stoltenberg North Cashmere Monitor Bridge Grace Liddell Columbia Sanitarium L. H. Tomkins Tacoma W. R.C F. J. Beazly Knowles Grace Bell Gueen Esther Society M. E. Church Leonard Schmitten East of Wenatchee Wenatchee Girls Cupid L. H Methodist Church Services
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