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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

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Terrible accident on Beaver Hill injures Cashmere party

A Ford truck carrying thirteen people from Lake Wenatchee crashed on Beaver Hill near Cashmere as it descended the hill at high speed. Three were seriously injured Elsie Banko 14 with skull fracture Mrs Giese with crushed foot and ankle pelvis fracture Howard Weaver with multiple leg and ankle fractures. Others scratched or bruised. The group was treated at Leavenworth Community Hospital with Mrs Banko at Barclay hotel awaiting further care.

G. D. Banko Cashmere Lake Wenatchee Beaver Hill Mr. Banko Howard Weaver Leavenworth Dr. Lessing Mrs. Giese Elsie Banko

Married at Seattle 1922 vows for Lichti and Hathaway

Miss Mildred Lichti and Mr. Chas Hathaway both of Leavenworth wed in Seattle on September 2 1922. They plan to reside in Wenatchee where Hathaway works for Great Northern Lumber Co. Echo offers best wishes. Cantaloupe growers in Dona Ana County New Mexico use parchment cones per county agent to protect young plants. Temperature under cones stays 5 to 10 degrees warmer, aiding germination and protecting from light frost. Cones prove cost effective by improving germination and offering insect and frost protection.

Mildred Lichti Chas. Hathaway Leavenworth Seattle Wenatchee Hathaway Great Northern Lumber Co Echo Cantaloupes Dona Ana County N. Mexico Mickle Washington Chelan County Farm Bureau Chelan County Soils Office District Horticultural Office Memorial Park John R. Peters Sunnyslope Peters Moss Orchard Fred Larsen Graham

No Settlement Yet In Railroad Strike Talks

Reports say secret negotiations may be underway in the East while officials received dispatches to end the strike. Locally, workers refuse to return until a formal settlement is reached, as delays persist and the power situation worsens.

Waterville Area Notes Include School Plans and Trips

Miss Mildred Johnston returned to Waterville to continue her high school studies. Ranger R E Nickles traveled to Spokane on business. Lester Brown and Neal Sears visited Leavenworth. Miss Dorothy Ammerman will finish high school in Puyallup. The Brown brothers and Lawrence Dickenson hauled boxes from the Nason Creek box factory to Winton for shipment to Cashmere. Miss Martha Brown plans to attend Leavenworth high school this year.

Mildred Johnston Waterville Ranger R. E. Nickles Spokane Lester Brown Neal Sears Leavenworth Dorothy Ammerman Puyallup Lloyd Lawrence Dickenson Nason Creek Winton Cashmere

Schannach Reports North Dakota and Minnesota Trip Notes

W G Schannach of the Echo writes from Lake Park Minnesota about a three week trip with Mrs Schannach to relatives in North Dakota and Minnesota. He notes arrival in Spokane travel by Northern Pacific and Great Northern trains and praise for the N P service amid strike activity. He describes Fargo, Lake Park area farming conditions, crops, prices, and dairying prosperity with a bad wheat price outlook and a late rain need. He ends with fishing tales and greetings.

W. G. Schannach The Echo G.N Leavenworth Spokane N. P Fargo Lake Park Minn Rearick North Dakota Minot

Legion Boxing Card Big Night Delights Wenatchee Crowd

An outdoor boxing show at Wenatchee Hall Park by the American Legion drew a large visiting turnout from Leavenworth and locals. Main event Spike Carney lost to Seattle’s Bud Manning by draw. The Schlafli vs Billings bout ended in a crowd-pleasing draw, Feeney beat Young, Snell scored a kayo, and a curtain raiser ended with a no contest. Ad Schlafli slated to fight next for Leavenworth show on October 5.

Wenatchee Hall Park American Legion Legion Leavenworth Spike Carney Wenatchee Bud Manning Seattle Manning Winiy Knight Yakima Schlafli Billings Eddie Schlach Jack Feeney Red Young Doc Snell Veter

Supreme Court Judges Up for Re election in Primary

The piece urges voters to re elect four sitting Supreme Court justices Mark Fullerton Emmett Parker Kenneth Mackintosh and Chester Hovey in the upcoming primary arguing their merit and independence from party politics lawyers nationwide advocate their continued service and predict a strong majority for re election.

Supreme Court Mark A. Fullerton Emmett N. Parker Kenneth Mackintosh Fullerton Parker, Mackintosh and Hovey

Farewell reception for Hoskins at Methodist church

The ladies aid held a farewell reception Wednesday afternoon for retiring pastor The Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Hoskins attended by many. The read message expressed esteem and regret at their removal and praised their faithful labors, kindness, and leadership. Gifts of sherbet glasses and salad forks were given to the Hoskins.

Methodist Church Wm. Hoskins Brother Hoskins

July August business notes show resilient economy and mixed sector shifts

The monthly overview reports persistent activity at high levels despite labor strife and seasonal dips. Prices rose on key commodities while August showed conflicting trends. Manufacturing stayed strong with autos and construction above last year, coal output rising, and labor conditions improving after strike settlements. Wholesale and retail trade dipped slightly but remained better than a year ago with hardware strength. The foreign exchange market saw a rapid decline of the mark, and a barber shop relocation at Wenatchee Terminal Hotel is noted.

New England

Civic club meeting called for Friday afternoon

The Civic club invites all members to an 8 o clock meeting in K. P. hall on Friday. Officers will be elected and the secretary will report the State Federation of Women's clubs meeting in Spokane. Other matters of importance will be acted upon and all are urged to attend.

Civic Club K. P. Hall State Federation of Women's Clubs Spokane

Leavenworth Opens School Amid Orderly First Week

A four o clock Monday meeting set openning plans for school which started Tuesday in orderly fashion. Pupils served one hour forenoon and afternoon for attendance book checkouts and lessons. Wednesday enrollment reached 458 with 355 in grades and 103 in high school, and all teachers were present.

Leavenworth

Taxpayers urged to organize for local tax cuts

The State Federation of Taxpayers' associations calls on taxpayers to unite and study government finances to reduce the tax burden. It argues 75 percent of taxes fund local government and that organized voting power is needed to demand retrenchment and prudent public spending.

State Federation of Taxpayers’ Associations

Shower for Miss Lichti in pale green and gold

A late August 31 shower at Miss Dorothy Bresch home honors Miss Mildred Lichti a recent September bride. Guests include Clara Jones Ethel Barnes Edna Barclay Lucy Watts Gladys Simons Lois Ruth Helen Blankenship Alice Volck Margaret O Larey Inez Ewing Helen Hale Florence Clemens Myrtle Clemens Helen Tichacek Margaret Dahlgren Mary Reynolds Merle Lichti and Mesdames Horey Barkee Franklin Gaffney Burgess. The event featured music games and a buffet luncheon with golden glow flowers and festive festooning. The gifts were numerous and beautiful.

Dorothy M. Bresch Mildred E. Lichti Clara Jones Ethel Barnes Edna Barclay Lucy Watts Gladys Simons Lois Ruth Helen Blankenship Alice Volck Margaret O’larey Inez Ewing Helen Hale Florence Clemens Myrtle Clemens Helen Tichacek Margaret Dahlgren Mary Reynolds Merle Lichti Neta Horey Gladys Barkee Anna Franklin Gladys Gaffney Mildred Burgess

Judge Kenneth Mackintosh Stands in Supreme Court Primary

A pre election statement from Mackintosh campaign organizers predicts a strong majority vote for Judge Kenneth Mackintosh in the Washington supreme court primary next Tuesday. The release cites his record, expeditious decisions, native-son status and broad voter appeal, noting no opposition and urging voters to mark the separate judicial ballot.

Kenneth Mackintosh Supreme Court Washington Mackintosh

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Schannach Trip East Hoskins Business, Industry and Finance United States Federal Reserve Board Pesch Terminal Hotel Green Miles Miss Lichti
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