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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1922

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Esmeralda Charm Delights Class Play Cast and Crew

The Class of 1922 presented the four act comedy drama Esmeralda to a large audience Friday evening May 12. Inez Ewing starred as Esmeralda with strong supporting work by John Emig Elizabeth Hauber and David Weber. Proceeds fund graduation expenses and events through commencement week with Baccalaureate on May 21 and Commencement May 26.

Esmeralda Inez Ewing Ismeralda John Emig Elbert Rogers Elizabeth Hauber Rogers Dave Hardy David Weber Jack Nora Kate Desmond Vitor Barbano Mary Wheeler Mable Bresch

Leavenworth Teachers Resign and Reassignments Planned

Several Leavenworth school teachers resign and will not return next year. Names include C. E. Curtis Miss Barrett Miss Madeline Myers and Mrs. Vare. Others are re-elected signed contracts and plan to teach. new hires pending with a science and physical training instructor secured.

Leavenworth C. E. Curtis Barrett Madeline Myers Vare

Mrs J A Adams Dies After Long Illness

Mrs J A Adams died Sunday afternoon May 14 1922 at her Seattle home after a long illness. Mary Adams left that night to be with her son in bereavement. She is survived by her husband a child born a few weeks ago and other relatives. Mrs John Koerner is visiting relatives and friends.

J. A. Adams Seattle Mary Adams

Commercial club weekly luncheon notes and civic appeals

The Commercial club luncheon drew about thirty members. Dames and officers served. Mrs Elmer as cashier. County nurse Drolet Collins called for support of civic groups and parental awareness for child health. Mrs Roth urged tuberculin tests for all local dairy cows. Dr Laws stressed health follow ups. Committee reports noted folder printing and church sign repaint. Campsite improvement and road talk preceded adjournment.

Commercial Club R. B. Kield O. F. Gardner P. Freeman F. A. Constable H. A. Franklin J. C. Garretson W. W. Elmer Drolet-Collins L. J. Nelson Lessing Laws Peshastin

Memorial Day Program by Legion in local park

At its May 15 meeting the American Legion post outlined a Memorial Day program for May 30. A committee led by S. P. Freeman and others will supervise arrangements. Prosecuting Attorney Sam R. Sumner will speak, with vocal and instrumental music planned. Transport to the cemetery will be provided. The Echo will publish the full program next week.

The American Legion S. P. Freeman R. F. Taylor J. Lindley Herman Howe Roy Holmes Sam R. Sumner Godi Echo

New 14 inch Water Main Goes In At Harding Lane

Water Commissioner Ted Ogden and a crew install a 14 inch main removing old pipe. Water was briefly shut to connect at Harding lane while a temporary irrigation ditch supply was used. Full installation expected within a week with work on a 10 inch line from Harding lane to begin.

Ted Ogden Harding Lane Icicle Hardine Lane Red Bridge

Jurors Called for June Term from County Section

The World lists jurors summoned for the June term to report at 9 a.m. June 1 in this county section. Names include J. J. Armstrong Wellington, Mrs. C. Ackley, Margaret Albright, J. C. Backford, Ross Fireth, Muriel Green, Mrs. L. R. Hart, Ida Kupelik, A. J. True, J. A. Williams Leavenworth, A. J. Hall Dryden.

J. J. Armstrong Wellington C. Ackley Margaret Albright J. C. Backford Ross Fireth Muriel Green

Kumlux Club To Hold Final May Meeting At Mrs Tegtmeier’s

The Kumlux Club plans its last meeting of the year on Friday May 26 at the home of Mrs W A Tegtmeier. A strong attendance is urged to close the season.

Kumlux Club W. A. Tegtmeier

Brender Seeks Permit for Wenatchee Leavenworth Freight Run

William Brender appeared before FE. W. Kuykendall to seek a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a motor freight between Wenatchee and Leavenworth with on delivery service. Great Northern protested, noting questions of necessity and legal operation on special calls.

William Brender Brender William McIntosh Leavenworth F. A. Constable G. H. Caldwell Great Northern J. C. Maher Wenatchee A. A. Piper W. H. Murtha Kuykendall Public Service Commission

St. Paul’s Evang Lutheran Church Services

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 10 45 a m titled Doers of the Words. WM Lueckel is the pastor and welcomes attendees.

ST. Paul's

Valley League Sunday Games Schedule

Leavenworth hosts Peshastin and Dryden faces Malaga this Sunday in Valley League play. The matchups spotlight local teams at home venues with competitive district action.

Leavenworth Peshastin Dryden Malaga

Commencement and Baccalaureate Services Announced

The Baccalaureate services will be held May 21 at 8 p.m. in the gymnasium auditorium with Rev. Robert E. Smith of Wenatchee delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises follow May 26 at 8 p.m. with Dr. F F Nalder of the State College of Washington delivering the commencement address. Both events are free to the public with music by Leavenworth public schools under Miss Winifred L Barr.

Robert E. Smith Methodist Church Wenatchee F. F. Nalder State College of Washington Leavenworth Winifred L. Barr

Sanitarium Stock Sale Push Continues Trustees Meet

Trustees met Monday and renewed the push to sell stock for the Sanitarium. Salesmen have about eight thousand dollars in sight at Leavenworth with hope to raise more, aided by support from the valley. Twenty five percent of the money subscribed has been paid. The community would benefit from a modern sanitarium and citizens urged to contribute voluntarily.

Leavenworth

Mrs McDonald Dies in Local Hospital Obituary

Mrs E L McDonald widow of the ailing husband died at Community hospital on Tuesday after falling ill last February. Survived by her husband and sister Mrs O A Kjos of Seattle who attended the funeral directed by Leavenworth Undertaking Co. in the city and burial was at Cashmere. Husband remains seriously ill.

E. L. McDonald Community Hospital O. A. Kjos Seattle Leavenworth Undertaking Co Cashmere

Icicle irrigation ditch restored with three miles of concrete

Water turned in and the Icicle irrigation ditch went into use again on Monday. Three miles of concrete work completed this spring restored supply to lands under the ditch, and the timely completion was fortunate for farmers relying on the flow.

Icicle

Fire threatens camp at Great Northern Lumber Co

Fire near Camp 20 of the Great Northern Lumber Co. spread to about fifteen acres of young timber before crews gained control. No other structures reported damaged and the incident was contained after persistent effort.

Great Northern Lumber Co

Manual Training and Home Economics Display Tonight

Manual Training and Home Economics display all afternoon Tuesday May 28 and after the School Movies in the evening. Free. All invited. Three families have recently moved here from Wenatchee: L B Turner baker Gartners bakery S Hadland and E Peters both employed by Great Northern Lumber Co. Carleton Field had an operation Tuesday at the Community hospital for appendicitis and was doing nicely. Mrs Herbert Church and mother-in-law left for Moosejaw Sask after several weeks at the F A Sinclair home. Rebekah Church plans to return next fall.

Cougar Inn Gardner Lake Wenatchee Hidden Lake Wenatchee L B. Turner Gartner’s Bakery S. Hadland E. Peters Great Northern Lumber Co Carleton Field Mr Field

Malaga Rip Visiting Leavenworth For Valley League Lead

Malaga collected 16 hits to slug Leavenworth and surge to first place while sending Leavenworth to the cellar. Hummer Skefington and Briggs failed to slow the visitors as Leavenworth yielded the batting streak.

Malaga Leavenworth Hummer Skeffington Briggs

Peshastin Edges Dryden In Burst Of Late Scoring

In a fast league game last Sunday Peshastin won 5 4 at Dryden with a decisive 3rd inning. Douglas started the scoring with a home run and Arbogast Jeske Day added two base hits while Jeske led the league in batting at .889. Kooken and Vern contributed for Dryden with key hits, and the umpire was Ed Ball.

Peshastin Dryden Kooken Vern Jeske Douglas Day Arbogast Wilson Evans Ed. Ball

G N Buys Large Stumpage From Local Timber Sale

Great Northern Lumber Co of Leavenworth buys 2 120 000 ft yellow pine 370 000 ft Douglas fir on Second Creek tributary to the Chumstick. Timber totals about 2 500 000 board feet in stumpage near the logging road end where the company has operated for years. The firm expects to saw eighteen to twenty million feet this year.

Great Northern Lumber Co Leavenworth Second Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Bjork Estabrook Austin Reynolds Marquis Myron Nelson George Drew Viter Barbano Kate John Kinscherf Tev. Smith John Koerner Leavenworth High School W. C. Schwoebel C. G. Cockburn New Rockford N. T Evangelist R. H. Roper Legion Wenatches City Park G. N WM. Lueckel Valley League le Pet Mrs. McDonald Lake Wunder Carsons Casey M. Nelson Rust Miles F. Nelson Penhallagon Johnson Phillips Morris Hill McNeil Taylor Ginger Field Farber Skeff W. Wunder Earl Wingate
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