25 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1919
Page
1
Secretary Lane, who led the industrial conference, urged President Wilson to back a new conference in a letter. He said the prior effort died at birth due to unaddressed questions and urged a civil defense approach to avert an irrepressible conflict. Lane called for calm, unity, and practical terms to adjust differences without force.
E C Day a Popdieton contractor has bought an interest in the Umatilla Sand and Gravel Company. He becomes manager while continuing independent work. The company, two years old, was formed for 20 000 capital with Ben Burroughs president Hurt Gitlondera secretary and Frei Krown superintendent. The gravel pit is at Umatilla and the firm supplies washed sand and gravel for building needs.
Pilot Rock women anxiously support a program to enable mothers to attend classes while Teach ers take care of children. Thirty Pilot Rock leaders and women will attend class weekly with hours arranged to permit prompt kindergarten after class. Pendleton classes begin Monday with 50 high school girls and local women volunteering. Weston will run two classes with 26 in one. Mrs Waleh plans Hermiston work with Miss Florene Smilex, county health market, visiting the area.
Pendleton and Umatilla precinct workers report $500 raised by noon toward the Roosevelt Memorial Fund with a countywide push aiming for $900 by event day. County Chairman Roy W. Tither predicts no trouble meeting the quota of 8150, with schools and communities planning special Roosevelt programs Monday.
A historical piece discusses daylight saving time becoming a national standard, with one hundred million Americans affected as clocks shift back an hour. It notes Congress approval and a new law planned for the following year, contrasting farmer drawbacks with industrial benefits and the public’s eventual acceptance.
Thousands of relatives and friends gathered for a memorial Mass honoring service members who died in the war. Cardinal Mercier attended and led prayers as tributes were paid to the forces of the United States.
A young woman, identified as Pecavet, 24, arrives in New York with relatives on a risky voyage from Mollari. She files an intention to become an American citizen two days after landing, while recounting perilous travel and gratitude for aid received.
The Dalles and Pendleton high schools faced off in football at Pound field. Coach Floto and his squad met a tough Pendleton defense as The Dalles pressed for early momentum. The Dalles team, listed with several players and weights, aimed to counter Pendleton’s formidible lineup in a tense afternoon clash.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Waldorf Astor and a future viscount inheriting millions, referencing Wis Gither and Pymievth in 1806. The passage is garbled but centers on inheritance and a reformer figure linked to Parliament and debts.
Wi Remain Permanently, H.C. Reow, an architect, and others announced they would maintain a permanent office in Faom Gi, with the Belts Bitline in Wondlewn. Mr. Heo and Ms. Liesle, noted architects of the Elle Poutlaine project, have held offices in Porthind and Seattle. Mr. Teone Wall also set a new date for his office.
A garbled report references people linked to World War II service, education, and local roles. It mentions a nurse or medic, a hospital setting, athletic coaching at Tiliew High School, and a teacher in hygiene and home care, with scattered names and places.
Chicago leaders discuss segregation and housing for Black residents at a conference of white and Black property owners. A lawyer named Gary Lucas urged defining a regular Black Belt with a loan association and other measures to reduce racial trouble and prevent riots.
Ematilia county farmers who bought wheat in the La Crosse vicinity are prospering. Nines thousand bushels of hard white wheat were sold Thursday for $2.45 a bushel to millers. The lot was owned by Max Dudley If Foort and Frank Hyde, all former Umatilla county farmers. Pendleton’s Schoonmaker, elected president of the La Crosse Commercial Club, promised Pendleton methods would be implemented to boost La Crosse’s standing with capital.
Long entry list marks seventh annual Hermiston Dairy and Hog Exhibit. Winners include Hermiston Jerseys leaders in multiple classes such as champion bull Merry Adelaide St. Mawes and top cow over eight years, with premiums for sired cattle and best boar shows across ages.
Washington reports say the cabinet met in extraordinary session to handle the looming coal miners strike and railway wage demands. Officials discuss continuing coal production, a peace program, and possible government action to safeguard soft coal supply.
A check for 20212.50 from Umatinla County was mailed to Detroit today as the first semi annual interest on 795000 dollars of road bonds sold April 29. Interest draws 31 1/2 percent and will cost the county about 44000 dollars yearly with much of the interest covered by bank deposits reducing taxpayer burden.
A supply of American Legion pins arrived today and will be distributed through James FH. Howler at the First National Bank. The local post urges each member to meet at the meeting place, button and wear the badge.
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