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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
2
Weston residents report progress toward a new community hall in the old Sailor Avery stable on Main Street. A chorus formed by local singers will perform at the planned hall as street gatherings and a fire drill rehearsals occur.
Milton Oregon April 3. City manager E B Coyle announces a six million pound copper wire purchase at 24 cents a pound to rebuilt city lines this spring and summer. The plan includes moving over half a mile of main street wiring to a new alley run to reduce outages from wind and tree interference. Also notes residents R Schmidt and family moving from Walla Walla to Milton, J B Gentry returning from Colton California, Rolla Ragelale joining Canfield Swanson as a salesman, and John Harder buying a new steamer automobile priced at 2800 dollars.
Several residents at Gurdane are on the sick list as the community notes doctor visits and improving health. Charley Ely begins plowing aid work soon. Dr De Vani assisted by Pilot Hock in Dillard. Jesse French visited. Frank Jones traveled from Wilet Tock with Mme Montgomery and daughter Marjory. Mrs Tom Boright and children returned to Campbell ranch after visiting her parents. George Belly is cooking for the outing crew as Frank Jones helps. Doll Northon was ill last week but improving. Northup worked at Mr Jones but could not keep up. The Sebo group travels from Pilot Rock to plow for Chu Hipawhile Frank Jones plans to move gear to Pilot Rock and then to Meurl Pletehet ranch. Tom Ene has been herding. Wes Prank GINWand has been unwell but improving.
A fragmented notice reports a man named Wilford in New York or nearby, said to be in military service, with a relative in a local home. The readable fragments place him in current residence and reference Mrs. William Corley confirming details.
A scribbled county column describes Easter events at Westlandly with multiple local names and activities. It notes school groups from Minnehaha and Westland, a birthday rake, and ranch life. Attendees include Spencer, Vernie, Madge Quick, Gladge Ware, and families from Pendleton and Hermiston. The piece mentions travel to Walla Walla and a planned move of a Westland man to Hermiston.
East Oregonian reports a serious break in the Western Land Company's ditch near Noho, likely keeping water out for about a week. Notes on local farm sales, sheep movements, frost damage, and alfalfa growth accompany the brief rural update.
In Virginia on April 24 Camp Lee reported the first cases of sleeping sickness among soldiers, eight ill and one dead. Officials would not confirm origins or whether patients came from France. Major Tanker Howard, chief medical officer, acknowledged the illness but kept details private. Major J. Pothier and Turgeon first noted the disease and studied autopsies of those who died.
In Berlin and Munich new German laws restrict women from certain work and require men to keep to traditional roles. The measures aim to limit female employment in key trades, sparking debate on state policy and social norms amid official justification and public reaction.
A clipped, garbled OCR fragment mentions a wife and conduct with nightwear in May and entertainment by a magazine or other unnamed source. The readable elements include a question form and scattered names or brands, but the passage is incomplete and lacks clear events, entities, or dates to form a solid news item.
Judge Butler in district court Monday granted Elmer J. Davidson a divorce from Marte Davidson on grounds of infidelity. The record notes rumors of money stockings and unbecoming conduct as supporting evidence, with Davidson described as a city fireman and Marte as a divorcee.
April 24 report from Rock Island describes Sor Holmes sustaining a minor injury when a revolver discharged in his pocket while a driver attempted to steal gloves. A bullet struck the vest pocket and split, with Holmes only suffering a bruise from a kerchief pushed into his flesh.
New York April 14 Edward I Fears a commoner from Europe of the Knights of Columbus was named Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory by Pope Benedict XV for war welfare work. Announcement made by William J Vigas chairman of the organization.
In Vallejo California on April 24 officials report delays to the battleship Neva amid confusion over larger navy red flags. Construction pace slows as yard workers prepare for the next two months with orders to finish remaining sections at the shipyard.
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