Social and Personal notes from the Library gathering and locals
A local meeting will be held tomorrow at 1 PM in the library chublin. Mrs Jee Sailing pod daughter Kine and Thelma have returned from an extended outing. Residents include Dr and Mrs Henderson and children visiting Tyr and Mrs Poordreup in Walla Walla. A bridal shower for Miss Thelma Thompson and fiancée Dr Guy L Boyden drew a large, stylish crowd with decorations and gifts. The Parents Teachers Association planned a public reception for teachers and parents on September 17. Other items note residents Amelia Covenas, Athena, Portland trip, Wallowa outing, Pendleton Hotel, and Oscar Steelhammer en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Jee
Kine
Thelma
Lehman Sprig
Thompein Howe
North Main Street
Mra
Thompeon
Mise
Thelma Thompson
Zella Thompeon
Guy L. Boyden
John Mather Dolph
Akron
Ohio
Mis Katherine Thompson
Misa Jane Murphy
Parent Teachers Association
C. H. Williams
Treachers
Lrars
Harry Levdy
Wallowa
W. Db. McNaery
Kustery Recon State Hospital
Papthard
George Goodang the Good
Pendleton Hotel
la Grande
Oscar Steelhammer
Marlon Couinty
Lou Steelhammer
Eas
President Farrell Attending Round-Up With Party Again
President J. Farrell of the G. W. R. & NS plans to attend the Round-Up this year with a party in his private car The previous year he brought the G. W. R. & NS staff in uniforms and donated their services to the event He is a key booster for Pendle drama and may repeat the support this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Farrell
Farrell
G.W. RR & NS
Pendle
La Grande Elk's Band Set for Round-Up Music
The Elk's Band of La Grande will provide music for the Round-Up show for three days September 21 24 and perform at Happy Canyon. Director Claud Penand and Director Earl have secured the contract after last year’s event drew over seven thousand people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkx
la Grande
Claud Penand
Earl
Happy Canyon
Price shows Chicago as Wheat Price Across Northwest
Spokane conference faction from Oregon reports a $3.20 price applies at all terminals while Harrah favors $2.20 for northwest club. Locals argue the 226 price exists only for Chicago and farmers pay freight to Chicago. Some expect northwest wheat to be shipped by water, offsetting ocean freight versus rail to New York.
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Spokane
Oregon
Farmers’ Union Grain Agency
Tri State
Senate
Harrah
Northwest Club
Chicago
Northwest
New York
William G Furnish Called By Death Pioneer County Resident Dies
William G Furnish, a pioneer resident of the county, died after a long illness at St. Anthony's Hospital where he had been for six weeks. He was 76 and had farmed in the county many years. Survived by his nephew W. J. Furnish of Port Lands and three children Roxy Blanche and Katherine Furnish, along with the late J. Furnish as son. No arrangements have been made.
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William G. Furoleh
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mr. Furnish
J. Furnish
W. J. Furnish
Portlands & Nephew
Roxy
Blanche
Katherine Furnish
Wheat price guessing fuels dealer speculation
The White House released a statement as a presidential committee and industry leaders discuss a fair price for 1917 wheat. The group includes Charles J. Barrett, Eugene Funk, Edward Ladd, J. W. Shorthill, L. J. Tabor, Henry J. Waters, W. N. Doark, James W. Sullivan, F. W. Tansee, Theodore Mail, and Dr. Garfield as chair. The committee recommends two dollars a bushel for basic price with the aim to stabilize prices and curb speculation during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Garfield
Charles J. Barrett
Georgia
Parmers Union
Eugene E. Funk
Illinois
Corn Growers Asociation
Edward F. Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural College
J. W. Shorthil
Nebraska
National Council of Farmers’ Cooperative Pasocration
L J. Tabor
Ohio State Grange
Henry J. Waters
Kansas Agricultural College
al- Her
Food Administration
Chicago
Manu
Pendleton Fur Models to Debut at Hotel Pendleton
The Hudson Bay Fur Co of Portland Oregon presents new fur models in Purxyats Crupes Scarfs and Muffs at the Hotel Pendleton for two days Monday and Tuesday September third and fourth fur dealer M J Humbert will display ladies fashions in furs and take fur remodeling orders all welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Fur cv
Portland
Oregon
Hotel
Pendleton
M. J. Gumi
Humbert
Auto Stage Leaves Adams Athena Weston for Alien-Keighta
Daily departures listed at 10:00 a m and 2:00 p m for Adams Athena and Weston to Alien-Keighta with reservation contact via phone 406 and promoter Ralph Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Athena
Weston
Alien-Keighta
Ralph Shaffer
Affectionate Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offering
A grateful note expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and extended kindness after a mother's death. It mentions floral offerings from Mary, FD Sg, Ww. Ry and Frank Nobite, and notes offices will be closed until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
Moonend
Mary
Frank Nobite
Worlhoviday
Brel
David & Hill
Government wheat price plan cited by committee
A wartime policy review outlines proposed guarantees and pricing for wheat to curb rising costs and protect producers. The committee endorses a floor price of 2.20 per bushel for No 1 Northern spring wheat at Chicago, aiming to simplify profiteering and align with agricultural forecasts and shipping constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Yair Committee
Aiso
Conmres
C & D Department of Agriculture
Prediiurs
Chase
Milter
Grain Corporation
Chicago
Public School District bids for new building in Morrow Oregon
The Bohool Dintriet No. 35 of Morrow County Oregon will accept bids until o clock PM on Centember 96 for construction of the field unit of a new public school building. Proposals cover grading and concrete with rough plumbing heating and wiring. Specifications available from the School Clerk or Architect KE Francis Wil Noms Portland. Bidder must include a certified check of percent of bid payable to J C Bal linger. If contract and bond not secured within 10 days after acceptance, the check is forfeited. District reserves right to accept or reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Fallinger
Lehr
Hoprdmas
Oregon
Mohri
Bohool Dintriet No
Morrow County
Ldtt
Pce
KE Francis Wil Noms
Aliaky Fruilding
Portland
J. C. Ballinger
Ald
Thinrd
Hettember
J.C .Allinger
Palme Lomber Company Riot Leaves Workers Struck
Chehalis August 21. Demanding an eight hour workday, workers at the Palme Lomber Company went on strike this morning. The disruption echoed through the plant as managers and employees clashed over new hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
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T Hemme Clin
T M. Henderson
Tyr
Mrs Poordreup
Wala Walla
FE Anderson
Covenas
Wo Lockwood
KF. Montgomery
LA Grande Elk’'S
Houser
Price
William G. Furnish
University OF Oregon
addMion
Cometry
H. Sond
Umiversity OF Oregon
Eugene
Campbell’s Millinery
Main St
Russia
Wilchistes
Twath
Ophiad
Evantile
Econmpamies Mide Pone
Tetter
Consimery Alm
Hoover
Lou
Unite States
Constamer
Congress
I. Ans
Aun Lay
Uae
Department OF Agriculture
MECAL
U. Sweatime Bureau
Fay Peer, Dae
Durie
Indies
Jone
Donsan
Havre
Montana
Central Montana Ranches Company
Ben F. Dupuits
East Court St
Lay Wa
Castoria
Sylvette
Mrs. Snow
Main Street
Yours Truly
Hudson Bay Fur CO
Portland, Ore
Hotel Pendleton
M. L. Gumbert
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