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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
3
Workers moved a structure from Webb and Cottonwood to 612 Clay Street and, within hours, prepared the building for its new foundation on Railroad Street. By afternoon the frame was set for placement.
A recruiting campaign runs from today until the drill period on Wednesday. The aim is to recruit enough new members to form a second squad, to reach three platoons in the company.
Erbett Dohnert, recently returned from overseas service in the Navy, plans to depart soon for Harney county to work on his brother in law Nelson Wilbur’s ranch.
Misa Virginia Todd assumes duties as secretary of the Umatilla County Red Cross succeeding Co. FR. Roosevelt. She will continue her work alongside her role as secretary of the Home Service section.
Pendleton department of agriculture employees are gathering to fund a memorial drinking fountain on the Graced Holding grounds in Washington DC. A bronze table will accompany the fountain honoring department workers who died in service. The news item also notes a high school military drill where seven weight squads tied for first. squad four won the drill, squad two placed second, and squad three was third.
Tailor heads to Pendleton to measure members for the boys' new toms as club activities proceed. A tailor will determine proper fit for the forthcoming uniforms amid ongoing preparations.
Berlin dispatch describes Germany’s infant republic grappling with a tangle of postwar troubles. It notes widespread doubt about leaders and the risk of reliance on outside help, while civilians hope mediocrity and honesty may sustain the new government through upheaval.
A town dance on Wednesday, April 23 will feature uniforms for the bandmen. Fimnda will pay for the new attire as part of the event, with arrangements noting outfits to be imported and worn during the town gathering.
With the railroad paying its share of taxes, sheriff’s receipts rose sharply today while the mall also sent in several large first half tax payments. Residents have until closing time tonight to pay or risk being placed on the delinquent list with penalties.
Emma C. Lona administratrix for the estate of Huxo Lens filed the first semi annual report with County Clerk KT. Brown and a petition to set aside 340 month for the support of three minor children. The petition was granted in Probate court with orders exempting personal property for widow and children.
Umatilla County Red Cross shows a balance on hand of 16287.45 this month with a March beginning balance of 20507.58 and additions of 109.45 in contributions 47.75 from materials sold and 259.70 from Freewater. Disbursements include membership dues 924 materials purchased 845.66 transportation 42.99 home service 207.17 Cantem Bar view 1542.27 equipment Ted Croat unite 195.70 office alarmer and wakes 60 postage printing 417.35 other general administrative rexponse 149.05 and public health nurn-
The story notes the best fishing season will arrive around Thursday of next week. So Baum, a local spokesman, says water will peak and settle to improve angling. Faun and several anglers plan to travel to the reservoir to seek large bass, though current muddy water yields small catches.
Miss Sydney Sommerville reported 148 people attended the City Library reading room in March. 121 books were loaned and 10 new borrowers added. Sommerville was granted a leave of absence, to be covered by her sister Evelyn Sommerville. Mrs. James Fee resigned from the board. meeting attendees included Martuel Friedley president, Dr BE J Sommerville, C P Strain, Mrs Kenneth McRae, and secretary Mrs Walter Jones.
J Simenton has been appointed by Uncle Sam to provide free information and advice on War Risk Insurance for soldiers and sailors. He can be found at the Pendleton Hotel assisting service members with their policies and eligibility.
A steeplejack named Sixteen completes a long climb to service a church spire, receiving payment for his work and expenses related to the moonlit venture.
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