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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
12
A bulletin lists submission deadlines for department notices, church services across multiple congregations, and upcoming events. It notes Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. and evening services, with references to Holy Communion, Sunday School, and prayer meetings, plus meetings of women’s and youth groups and special church meetings.
A garbled OCR line suggests a possible literary event or reading. No clear names, dates, or places readable. Further text needed to identify organizers or venue.
In a list of Sunday activities DeHart Superintendent leads at 11 a.m. communion and 8:30 p.m. worship. Christian Endeavor presents A Worth While Life. Evangelist Wilhite preaches both morning and evening with Mr Gatew directing song service. Hill School and C K Woe are involved. Everyone, especially the struggling, is invited to the revival.
In An Anomalous Incident in Los Angeles on February 7, J F F Abbott’s car horn squawked during a theft attempt. Two would be thieves approached, tried to drive off, but the horn's alarm and a pedestrians’ alerting caused them to flee as Abbott emerged. The event drew bystanders who advised caution while the suspects escaped.
Marshfield Feb 7 An appeal has been made to the county court for aid defending Harold Howlk the 15 year old boy who in the Preesopttern of court to be tried for the third time on the charge of murder ing Lillian Leuthold at Hamdon last July OG O Howell the jailor of the boy wrote the county court asking for help. In the letter the father states he has spent every cent he had and all money he could borrow and funds given him by friends A few months before the boy arrest the father's hand was cut off and he is not able to do much work he receives 254 per month transportation. The letter says the county is not providing a proper defense alleging that county money is used to hire private detectives and a private attorney for the prosecution. The father claims his son is innocent and asserts it is unfair for him to be deprived of the assistance the prosecution secures by expenditures of county money. He mentions that A de Sherwood is employed to warn Mietrich Ate torney for FB Bell in the prosecution at a cost of 25 for each trial.
Seattle investigators pursue three youths linked to the January 10 kidnapping of 14 year old Violet McCurdy and another girl. The group allegedly compelled the girls to join them after a stage show, with plans to flee toward San Francisco. One suspect, Thomas Noelaw, is in jail in Portland after returning from the trip, while two others remain at large.
Feb 7 report from Baker details a fast moving influenza outbreak affecting more than 50 families. School attendance is 50 percent below normal. North Powder and Keating schools report closures and suspended events. Obituaries note deaths from pneumonia and influenza with local residents affected by the epidemic.
Charles Wolverton, former federal judge in San Francisco, has temporarily retired from duties on the bench. The article notes his long service and current absence from the Mint fel States court duties, with unclear specifics due to damaged text.
Portland February 6 Morrill Toe, city official, charged with illegal possession of liquor in a machine. He was fined $40 after pleading guilty, cited under prohibition law. The case underscores enforcement by Vancouver municipal authorities.
The report describes a collision involving MO Prowitney and Everett near Fudge Townanty. Witness Meecha claims two bottles of whiskey were found in a damaged machine after the accident. Jodeo Beermann noted whiskey had been removed from the machine by unidentified drivers, with speculation the culprit might recall the incident. Authorities charged redhies driving with infraction.
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