Pendleton News Notes on Roses and Local Events
Weather favors roses as Pendleton growers report thriving blooms at multiple gardens including Madam Bouchers and Lady Hillingdon varieties. Cab companies report steady gasoline supply with no major delays. The African Methodist Episcopal church dedication drew a large crowd and featured Rev. J. Leraw. City water department books export begins but delayed by costs. A nine day cowboy contest linked to Elk national convention is planned in Chicago. Over 100 Knights of Pythias members attended meetings in Pendleton with new initiates. A child’s conference weighs babies for a local program. Schools schedule high grade exit exams for students needing makeup tests. Art films appear at the Pastime. Avard challenges rivals in rodeo-style exhibition. Telephone lines planned between Wenaha forest ranger stations before July 1.
Pretty Block Delays Train No 6 to 7:40 Morning
Train No 6 was delayed about 26 minutes due to a block signal failure near the State hospital. The engine block end was found out of order and the train held there before resuming its two mile journey to the station.
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State Hospital
Transformers to Be Put In at Havana Next Week
Pacific Power and Light Co will install transformers at Havana next week to power a rock crusher for gravel for the Havana Helix county road. Construction supervisor Charles Knowles of Kennewick directs the electric work as graveling on the graded stretch begins soon.
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Havana
Pacific Power & Light Co
Havana-Helix
Bejgin
Charles Knowles
Kennewick
Forest Fire Danger Eases After Rain Says Official
Iain Hedvees reports rain reduced danger in Umatilla National Forest. A. Hottcher clarifies rain helped ranges and lower altitudes stay moist. Last year dry June sparked fires earlier. July and August are the peak risk months for forest blazes.
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Iain Hedvees
A. Hottcher
Umatilla National Forest
State depositories listed by Oregon treasurer
Banks named as state depositories by O P Hoff include the Taland Empire Bank First National and American National Bank of Helix and the Farmera Bank of Weston. The report shows 200 state depositories in Oregon with wide distribution. Banks will serve as depositories until the first Monday in next June.
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Taland Empire Bank
First National
American National
Bank of Helix
Farmera Bank of
Weston
O. P Hoff
Oregon
Pendleton Hanks Fourth in Oregon Bank Deposits
Pendleton Hanks remains fourth among Oregon towns with deposits over 1,000,000 per a report by state banks superintendent WIN EL Bennett issued yesterday. May 4 1920 figures show Portland Salem Astoria banks ahead of Pendleton in a list of 36 towns with deposits over 1,000,000. Total Oregon bank deposits reached 256,568,684.64, up 7,036,190.67 since February 28, 1920 and up 39,389,?130.60 since May 12, 1910.
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Pendleton
YMCA Summer Camp Dates Set Near Gibbon
June 23 to July 2 are the YMCA summer camp dates near Gibbon with Cash Wood as county secretary in charge. Twelve Pendleton boys and three Pilot Rock boys have signed up. more will come from Hermiston under Rev. W. R. Gallaher and a group from Weston. Mr. Wood traveled to Eeho to secure additional days for the camp.
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Gibbon
Cash Wood
Pendleton
Tiree Helix
Pilot Rock
Hermiston
W. R. Gallaher
Weston
Mr. Wood
Eeho
Distillate Shipment Aids Local Farmers
Mor Distillan counting reports a shipment of 0,000 gallons of distillate to supply Umarilla county farmers who did not receive from the last 100,661 gallon allotment. Fred Bennign, county agent, says ten cars will distribute before July 1 through the county farm bureau. Distribution by route includes Filet Rock two cars Pendleton four and Vat tyelo Helix Athena and Mision one each. The first shipment cut costs by about 9,060 dollars and a similar saving is expected for the second. Arrival will ease gasoline shortages.
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Mor
Umarilla
Fred Bennign
Filet Rock
Pendleton
Vattyelo
Helix
Athena
Mision
Central Office to Match Farm Labor and Employers
Umatifa County Farm Bureau plans a central employment office led by county agent Fred Bennion to connect farmers with laborers this summer. Tonight the Commercial Association will seek local business support to direct employers and workers to the office. The plan aims to replace unofficial agencies with a clerk kept ledger of job demands and worker availability during limited daily hours.
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Umatifia
Bureau
Checked Dress Goods Sale Across Wide Range
Finest panty checked dress goods in black and white for baby coats and women's wear, varying sizes from 42 to 58 inches wide. Some have cotton work with wool filling, some are all wool. Yardage from 25 cents to 1.50, with new patterns and practical uses for waists.
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Batiste
Tweed Suiting and Accessories Promotions
A fragment advertises Tweed Suiting for suits and skirts featuring plaids and mixtures from four fifty to six dollars. It notes 36 inch wide medium weight fabric, washable, in colors rose green yellow orange blue with new patterns. It claims stylish, latest patterns and offers price guidance.
New Draperies and Silk Goods Prominent in Store Display
Our Art Department upstairs in the balcony highlights a fresh stock of draperies curtain goods cretonnes package goods towels Bacilla Percale open stock embroidery Barcilla Percale and bed spreads scarfs center pieces and pillow cases. Summer underwear is offered with vests at 25 cents and union suits at 59 and 69 cents.
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Fabrice Gloves and Lingerie Goods on Sale
Fabrice gloves washable at 1.15 to 1.25 come in white black and colors with short length and strap cuff in all sizes. Blue Bird Batiste 50¢ yd white and tinted grounds with blue bird print for night gowns pajamas and similar uses. Lingerie clasps gold and silver plain and fancy 65c to 3.00 fancy combs and hair pins 50c to 2.00.
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