Red Cross Quota Drive Underway in County
Campaign to boost Red Cross membership launches across Umatilla and Pendleton with Branfield reporting 2423 signups. Campaign Manager Roy Penland assigns volunteers by district and group, naming committees led by women for home fronts and PTAs to canvass schools and neighborhoods.
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Great Mercy
Umatilla
Pendleton
Branfield
Helix
Roy Penland
George Strand
Viteayele
Vancyele North
W. D. McNary
Ledail
Norborne Berkeley
Alta
J. Murphy
Court
E Brock Bone
Parent
O.W
H. Williama ichalFman
P-T
Kenneth Meltne
G. W. Phelps
KR. E. Wattenburg
Washington School
Walter Jones
WH. FE. Cook
C. H. Williams
Main
Webb
W. 2D. McNair
Ling HW. Sturgis
A. J. Gowen
Brooke Dickson
K. T. Wade
FB Pruitt
May T. Hinhop
FE. Dyad
Jackson
A. J McAlinter
H. Marsh
Lia
H. EB
Blekers Myre
G. M. Rice
H. W Collins
Civic Club
J. T. Richardson
Charlee Hamilton
Janes Johne, Jr
Charles Greiticn
Alec
J. J. Raley
Fred Merl
N. P
River Wert
Laura Nash
Lowell Rogers
Goo. Haslett
Mrn
A. Newberry
NS. Matlock
Stra
J. L. Vaughan
Mra
C.K. Rude
J. ‘A Woodworth
King
EB. W Myers
BA. Lowell
Hooch Pearson
Questionnaires Mis filed by registrants prompt advisory help
Two of the first questionnaires were filed out improperly and sent back to registrars. Registrants must consult advisory board members if unclear, with Frank Davin overseeing the information desk at city hall. Hesitants will be gathered to discuss matters and penalties for false statements in the questionnaires.
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Frank Davin
Kaiser Predicted Present War to U S Newspapersman in 1208
The article reports a wartime prediction attributed to Kaiser about a future conflict with the United States. It discusses a proposed river route costing 116000 and funding questions from district taxes. It notes opposition to higher costs and mentions a river district formed along the river with notable property owners supporting a pilot route. The piece includes remarks on ship velocity, maintenance costs, and an interview about naval policy amid broader wartime tensions.
German Spy Robs British Mission Office in Washington
A German spy robbed the British war mission offices in Washington. The missing key to the mission’s private post office box is the principal item taken, detectives suspect an inside job since locks show no tampering. British officials deny valuable items were taken. the affair may involve entente secrets and a carrier pigeon found in the mission’s office.
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Washington
Germany
Pendleton Boys Injured When Farm Machine Upset Near Weston
Four Pendleton youths were hurt when a farm machine overturned near Weston yesterday morning. They were taken to Wall Wall for treatment after the incident at Dry Creek road, with one boy pinned under debris and others suffering various injuries but none believed life threatening. Police investigated the wreck as bystanders assisted victims.
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Pendleton
Weston
Weeton
Chapin
Harold Casey 15 All Star Player Hero of Local Team
Harold Casey, star player for Pendon High School, shines in a rugged Northernton league game. Amid a sea of familiar rivals, Casey’s clutch TD passes and run attempts keep Pendon competitive and draw praise from coaches and teammates alike.
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Harold Casey
Star Bedfield Mar
Penden High School
Foor- Vea
Owe Fai Mena
wHenorthio Weat Invereeholasric Teauy
Jtinerge Werte
Abe Oneren
Lotte
Prohibition Amendment Passes House With Narrow Margin
The national prohibition amendment passed the House by a vote of 262 to 128. Debate began as supporters urged enforcement and opponents warned of unintended consequences, marking a pivotal step in the constitutional process.
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Washington
U S Must Speed Up Sending of Men and Ships
Washington reports call for accelerated manpower and naval dispatches as allies push for quicker deployment. Confusion in the air as officials discuss war timing and strategic moves amid uncertain naval and army readiness.
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U.S
Basket Social Ends With Surprise Prize Inside
Barnhart, a Cold Springs farmer and Far mer Union officer, paid 15 for a basket at a schoolhouse social. He discovered the prize was a cam of his wife and helper, and the money split between Red Cross and the Troys and Girt Sid Society of Mortland.
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Barnhart
Cold Springs
Farmer Union
Furnhart
Red Cross
Troys
Sid Society of
Mortland
Rifles for Pendleton Home Guards Soon Arrive
Pendleton will receive 66 rifles for the Home Guards and the Silver Grays within a few days. Sheriff Taylor has the shipping receipt from the adjutant general and a county court safeguard agreement. Drills will be held on two nights as rifles arrive, with reserves subject to sheriff call for emergencies.
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Pendleton
Sherif
Taylor
Honor Guards Form Advisory Board At City Meeting
A Sirls National Honor Guard advisory board was elected by five prominent citizens. Members include Mita Effic ieat Frazier, Mrs Henry Dixon Jones, Mr Tallama, Dr Parker and K L J Vinnsthaiss. The group raised 350 at a board dance to fund Christmas packages for local service members.
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Sirls National Honor Guard
Mita Efficieat Frazier
Henry Dixon Jones
Tallama
Parker
K. L. J. Vinnsthaiss
Ural
Syrditex Somsereille
Tider
Fary Schulia
Altre
Beant McCally
Wren
Mere Velmer
Ceara
Virginia
Caroline Honney
Det Siewt
Miet Ovander
Pinkur
British convoy ships sunk by German destroyers
Sir Erick Geddes told Parliament that four German destroyers sunk one British destroyer six merchantmen and four trawlers en route to Norway. One British destroyer escaped as survivors from Partridge and traders were evacuated. Eighty eight Scandinavians were rescued while others reached Norway in open boats after the Tyne battle.
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London
Erick Geddes
House of Commons
Norway
Geddes
Addmiralty
Admiralty
Tyne
Armenian Drive Underway in Local Hotehl Work
Plans by local committees for Armenian and Syrian hotel work are being put into practice. Judge Lowell opened with a Helix meeting, joined by U. L. Mann W. W. Harrah and J. W. Tallman. They spoke at Adama and addressed a large crowd. W. S. Pritchard of Spokane helped Pendleton volunteers at Mil ton Freewater Amity and F emale Last evening F. E. Jud Guo Hartsman and P. J. Bragg spoke at Pilot Rock where a large gathering heard Bragg. The meeting raised 316.7 dollars, 16.50 more than raised previously. Leon Cohen was asked by Judge Lowell to chair the subscription committee.
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Lowell
Helix
U. L. Mann
W. W. Harrah
J. W. Tallman
Adama
W. S. Pritchard
Spokane
Pendheton Committee
Milton-Freewater
Amapine
F. E. Jud
Guo. Hartsmin
P. J. Bragg
Pilot Hock
Mr. Bragg
Leon Cohen
Judse Lowell
Tragedy in Oregon town ends in boy duel shooting
A 14 year old and others staged a rifle duel in Parkplace near Vokes Place, four youths involved, Cecil Green 33? or Lake Smith 11? slain. Sheriff Wilke recovered the body and reported the four boys were friends before the fatal event.
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Sears
Hilke
Parkplace
Cecile Green
Lake Smith
Smith
Wilke
Green and Smith
Cecil Show
Lacatie
Fimith
Lebnox
Ceell Ftiew
Weil
Lewise
Lnigheahet Rifles
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Willie Peti
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Atel Wits
Betel Bankatis
Alan
Kalkers
Placnd
New York
England
Nile England
Eeadler Fulllon
Wienathen
Vivid
Ives
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Wien
Berth
Saeth
Gentealigh
Bookiine
Nordoer
Mick Tou
Senayoof
Walla
Weare
Aberdeen
Richapebhaie
Maithenin Clery
Aeal Barrett Gard
Veit Reerott
Teoh A'Terh
Wally Wyeth
Feil Vien Ewe
Salvin ‘Hianor Twn
Brkt
Wakiye
Veord Beni
Khait AV
Pen Ilety
Jeanett
Widl! Vested
Wattle Wally
Xtra
Benno
Tiew
Ariey
Navy
America
Wietone
Dhaiedy Diehl
Amstemidam
Tier
Etlin Duismitehaw
Tortie Avi
Muro
Helin
Nt Loreto
Minter
Kernviers
Praskrine
Bhetelyer
Oon Shoehire
Ee McAllen
Man Kolo
Jeanhtth
Ial
Cloretthe
Montana
Honor Guards
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Shere Antenen
Gretain
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Amon
Witcox
Ste
Matheett
Sahel
Vctithete
Lad
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Peretin
Hamewoator
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