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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
3
Pendleton notes report convalescence after an operation, roof repair permits, and residents moving to Klamath Falls. Local audits and linen donations rise for Créan efforts. A nurse of Pendleton family suffers from Spanish influenza, with multiple deaths and hospital notes, plus unusual potato harvest anecdotes.
Pendleton residents John Ross and Holle McKonele were granted a marriage license by County Clerk Crown. Bred Nelson, formerly of Pendleton, has word of a commission as second lieutenant in the aviation service, stationed at Scott Field. Major Lee Drake of the Umatilla County Guard spoke of training gains, while Milton's Glen Walter died of Spanish influenza at 19, with a Milton funeral held today.
Postponed meetings of the Pendleton and Wincinkyay American Red Cross chapters set for October 2 and October 23 aim to elect directors and set up the new board. The delays reflect conformity with local health office regulations and Nosea overall safety measures.
Fragmentary notice from Sono County warns that foreigners taking out papers to avoid military service may be barred from citizenship if they renounce their goal. A local registrar is said to have received requests for papers from county residents seeking escape from service.
David H. Hubbard, six year old son of Dr. John H. Hubbard of Grace, died of pneumonia contracted during Spanish influenza while en route to Moscow. The body will be buried in Idaho, after a voyage from Ontario to Gren Idaho. Dr. Hubbard is a known physician and friend of W. B. Gorrie of Pendleton.
Lieutenant Leslie Tooee, known in Peadieton as a visiting figure, was killed by a sniper on September 4 according to Belem advices. The report notes he is twin to Lieutenant Lamar Toweley and references his wartime service in France and later university ties at Oregon.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions The C W Rose Co and Cleveland with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a company name and location but lacks a complete event or outcome to summarize.
A vintage ad promotes colored knitting yarns including G. Town Vienna Knitting Worsted Shetland Floss and Art Wool. It notes availability of navy yarns with government consent and lists prices from 85 cents to $1.10 per skein. Also advertised are navy blue dress goods, silks, satins, and crepe de chine fabrics with wide price ranges.
The store highlights new knitting materials used as yarn substitutes in the Art Department. Available in all shades the Perle Knitting Cotton is advertised as the best kind with balls priced at 30 cents. Linens of various kinds are also offered for crafts and garments, including Madeira and crash linens, priced economically.
The Thorn Hollow school is closed due to Spanish influenza affecting the community. Teacher Matilda Dallinger travels to Helix to visit family while the school remains shut and Fort Worden preparations occur. Jane Wornom departs Pendleton for Fort Worden to enlist, after visiting his mother. Seed and fruit tree seed drive urged by W E Green to aid soldiers with provisions and seed for a Red Cross effort.
W W Green county school superintendent announces instructions to organize a junior program for students to secure war savings stamps pledges. Each child meeting the requirement earns a certificate and medal after presenting documentation through a petition and portraiture process.
An army chaplain utters a prayer as shelling erupts around allied troops. He maintains composure and aids wounded and frightened soldiers while the line endures. The scene captures courage under fire as officers and troops rally under fire.
New York October 11 A United States troop ship was torpedoed following information from a petty officer in the U S navy conveyed by an alleged enemy informant The charges were brought against Lehmer and Margaret Sullivan in connection with the affair before United States Commissioner Blanton Lehmer faced a technical charge of tampering with officers and sailors aiding the enemy while the Sullivan woman was linked to the alleged accomplices The case centers on alleged admissions that the informant declared loyalty to the United States but spoke of aiding the enemy
An OCR fragment lists numerous names and places with scattered action notes. It mentions deaths and injuries in an unclear event, reference to places like Idaho and Pella, and various individuals such as Charles, George, Ralph, and Michael with minimal context. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
Shaky OCR fragment recounts Albers testimony cited by Repuy United and Tichenor about an Inland State case. Murky dialogue mentions a bottle and a plan to silence witnesses, with references to years in prison and possible release, amid unclear courtroom details and intoxication claims.
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