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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
4
A lively social scene unfolds with a birthday surprise for Mrs Pearson and a musical program at the Hepcat church. Hosts Mrs Tickter and Mrs Breen host gatherings, while Willian M. Burteardt enjoys compliments. Visitors Breen and Putnam plan attendance, with editorial convention events and missionary society entertainments on the docket.
Social items note Deciine of a visitor from Rotor Mr Putin likely to stay into next week. Local outings planned at Bintham Springs with dances at Echo Red Cross and a July 15 Umatilla river picnic featuring morning and afternoon programs, races, and prizes. Notables include Mrs Flee King, Mre Lawrence, Stephen Stone, George Von Smith, and F Parra attending regional events.
WwW EK Brown is absent from home as Echo Mr Jack Cherry of Uotatilia visits Pendleton. Mrs Claude Keliage of Herwiiston spends the day in Pendleton. Capulp Lee Caldwell of Troop D returns home to Portland. Mr and Mrs Jock Gideuwn expect five days in Portland before settling permanently. A 3% Rewinger and others spend the night in Pendleton. Nurses from St Anthony's hospital plan to leave for Hidaway pringe for vacation.
Drumheller plans a Pioneer Pow Wow at the fair grounds on September 19 featuring Indian riders and ropers. John Wapato, a renowned rider, will attend with a unique ride, and Willam Switser will bring 10,000 wild horses and many riders. Also appearing are Indian rider Willam Thorpe and Jim McManamon with his brother, highlighting a diverse lineup for the fall show.
The coroner's inquest into a weekend race printing meet death ejected three newspaper men. A chamber of commerce committee of 140 discussed alleged drafting by city officials and police. Speakers urged reorganizing the police department and hinted at city administration changes.
A garbled telegram from Tutt wiileer Aeelandt in New York suggests a Dutch ship Zee may act as a rescue vessel near American waters. The note mentions cooperation with Hillard-Astarienm Ett and references Americah girth severy years.
A city procurement review covers bids on septic tank bonds and ongoing public works. Merrie Brom led with 1025 while Relter Bros bid 12470 and others submitted amounts for bond issues. A representative warned repairs may improve after readvertisement due to war bond market effects. Webb Street improvement bid 16020.45 was questioned as not watered and council delayed decision, while Norborne Berkeley cited culvert issues on Thommen Street raising flooding and a demand for 300 feet of new work on Titen street.
A fragment indicates mention of Weenomtite and Willow in connection with a street committee. The note suggests a local committee discussion or referral but lacks dates or actions. Further context would clarify the specific decision or project involved.
Fragmentary report recalls a deadly grenade throw by a Pelota player amid French frontline fighting. Describes Allied and German assaults, heavy artillery bombardment, and French defense as German troops attack entrenched positions near the frontier. Confused phrasing limits specifics but notes intense engagement and retreat of French lines.
Columbia University is rapidly completing a large war hospital on nineteen acres in the Brons area of New York City. Eleven of the portable wards will form a center for the wounded to be distributed to other parts of New York. The facility features a distinctive ward design and planned wards for care.
Washington July 11 report that the food administration will fix a price for wheat to growers to support the Americas harvest. President Hoover denies plans to set an arbitrary price level and asserts the administration has no intention to fix such a price.
A large glass of beer drew attention in New York as crowds gathered near a theater district. Police noted the disturbance but there were no injuries reported, and the event remained under investigation with witnesses providing statements.
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