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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
12
A publicity blurb extols pipe smoking pleasure for both new and seasoned pipe smokers. It promises relief from bite or parch with an exclusive patented process. Readers are urged to use their old pipes or papers and obtain P. A. to satisfy their smoke appetite while the opportunity lasts.
Washington reports that the American army, escorting the occupation force, will likely depart France by August. Secretary Baker announced that almost all units will have left, with only a small working force remaining to await the first duty in the United States.
A garbled report notes a Chinese soldier to be sent to the United States amid tensions. Authorities confirm limits on movement and medical considerations affecting residents, with unclear references to government policy and wartime needs.
An official announcement from the British government promotes hiring American recruits into various technical fields. The plan, coordinated through the appointments department, aims to boost cooperation on commerce and industry. Private Fred Uathker, from Aurora, Cire, is noted in the report.
Milton area residents are noted for shifts in property and travel, with Pierport and Pendleton connections. The column mentions Walla Walla visitors, Willamette University ties, and various Milton families moving, hosting, or traveling for the week. Community members from Milton, Pendleton, and nearby areas appear in social updates and local travel notes.
High School drama classmates presented At the Red of the Rainbow earning praise from a large audience. Mrs. A. A. Whitley and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hansen hosted guests. the event supported by patrons including Delia Hewords and Dellly Hewne under director Miss Nellie Hoon. The Presbyterian church gathering led to a youth group charter with 22 members and officers including President Keith Avorunhely and Secretary Emory Records.
A fragmentary local roundup mentions a vetting group initiation, Pendleton track meet action with East End schools taking second place, Vincent school bringing 21 contestants, and local auto owners Lane Hoon Craim Tull W Weather with new cars. Other items note I C Bredwen’s recovery in Walla Walla, visits by Mr and Mrs Jamen Kirk, birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs W. F. Murphy, Athena high school defeat, Roy Hitner's Red Cross talk, and Delays for Vincent and Argonne veterans including La Morveillaine singing and Nelson’s return from France.
Milton real estate and garage trades surged as two Main Street properties changed hands. W. Johnson bought a one third stake in the old Phelps building to build a modern shop, while a J. C. Pengelly Company store property was sold to a Walla Walla firm for an upcoming auto shop. Residents travel Bourbon.
Russian refugees report Lenine’s home life in Ruvela’s Bolshevik regime. He fortifies Villa Detronmom on Montagne des Moineaux with machine gun emplacements and guards. A military guard attends dinners and Elites provide performances while Lenine seeks security in an armored car retreat.
Unclear OCR reads as a murder case in Vernich California. A woman killed a child and her husband then killed herself before discovery. Details are fragmentary with names and exact relations unreadable. The incident appears to have occurred Monday with little corroborating information available.
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