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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
6
Pendleton notes report Cox of Gray's grocery in Seattle on business, while Tack from Portland and Holdman plan work ventures. Awnings for the First National Bank are being hung by Hamley & Co in blue and grey. Various locals travel, attend university meetings, and manage daily affairs as community life continues.
The city council approved a permit for John Selbert to modify a Mary Street property formerly a pool hall. Work includes 400 units of unspecified measure and interior alterations to convert the space into a confectionery and soft drink shop.
John Heathman of Empire City and John Neathmin city street superintendent have headed to Empire City to visit a daughter living there. Heathman has been in poor health for several weeks and seeks a change of location to Oxnerley to improve his condition.
A break-in at the city natatorium last night left about one dollar in change missing from an office till. A door was forced and intruder entry occurred with no other losses reported. Police suspect a juvenile offender may be involved.
U.S. Marshal and deputy marshal pace through Pendleton today delivering subpoenas to witnesses for the federal grand jury convening in Portland next month. From there he proceeds to Enterprise and Baker to locate moonshine suspects held in federal custody.
J B McCook is set to fill the new chair at American National Bank, with the appointment taking effect September 1 and his predecessor, T C Schurpt, moving to cashier. Mrs Ella May Harmon will demo a pressure cooker from A C G Mies Harmon will arrange trials for interested parties, noting compatibility with gas wood coal or electric stoves.
Domiorons to Hemale in Canada plan winter on their farm near Rorky ford Alin and spend summer there not returning to Pendelton this fall. Crops in their section are very good and they report better conditions in the north. In Calgary province there is little or no drops this year. Norton Robo named Director of Motor Corps and Canteen Service for the Northwestern Red Cross with headquarters in Beattie. He succeeds John A Farwell who resigned July 31.
Mr and Mrs L Meteo of 16 Ra Teyatroat Pendieton Tut returned home after a lengthy auto journey lasting zero days to the Mexican border, traveling through Oregon and California to visit major parks and resorts. They were with three children and Mr McBoee s father Charles AMfc Deo.
Police officers reported two men, George Wolt and R. L. Johnston, found guilty of being drunk on Ventura alcohol night. They were sentenced to five days in jail after failing to pay fines of ten dollars each. They mixed their drinks with lemon extract and sugar water.
Cidronte Adiatas and Claretce Adams, son of Walter Adams of this city, arrive today after leading the Elk's Stomp event in Twin Falls. He is set to oversee the Rove Clio Park Row in Portland and events around Labor Day in the region.
Mr Adams of Burley Idaho owns twenty five horses including relay string and bucking bronchs. He wonders if he will attend Pendleton Round-Up in September. He attended every Round-Up except that year and tied in the first local show.
Jose Douce Friday and Saturday at Enagle-Woodman hall with McCormick's Jazz Orchestra of Portland and Earl Mendricks will feature a dance. The funeral of Amy Clark aged 17 will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Brown chapel with Rev. R. E. Gornall officiating. Relatives travel from The Dalles to attend.
The new state course of study reforms are expected by month end and will be mailed to county teachers once received. They will not be distributed through the county school superintendent’s office but will go out when the supply arrives.
J A L Churchill state superintendent announces a simplified school word list to grade teachers. The list, meant to ease instruction, covers first and second reader concepts and will be mailed to county superintendents statewide for distribution to teachers.
Residents report a dire house shortage as yearly growling rents push families toward hotel lodging. A local family offered board and room if they vacate to aid renters, while Mr and Mrs Turner return to Pendleton to find a residence or housekeeping space unavailable.
Vo McCracker of Welfoot Aircraft Co. Salem, spent the day in town on company business and left for home last evening.
Gentle breezes and a clear blue sky define today’s forecast with a light breeze. Temperatures show a high around 4 with a low near 0. A quirky note on protecting confections suggests a silk wire beehive craft with seven parallel wires and a delicate silk net for decoration.
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