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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
8
East Oregonian item reports Clair Sturdivant, a Umattilla County native serving in the navy, stationed abroad with a letter home dated July 31 1918. He describes ship life, weather, and longing for home along with updates on local residents and community notices from Ukiah Oregon and Pendleton Oregon.
Ukiah Oregon state brief notes a Monday opening with strong attendance as teachers and students start active lessons. Several locals and visitors are listed, including Clod Ledgerwood returning from Pendleton, Mrs Laohue, and many others visiting or passing through to Pendleton, Portland, and Petrson Meadows for supplies and posts.
East Oregonian special reports Ans Huffman was seriously injured last week when caught in a tumbling rod shaft on Joe Keys stationary machine. He sustained a broken right arm and serious internal injuries. Additional notes mention local movement and visitors in Athena as the community reflects on the incident.
The Dalles recruiting officer announces men who have passed their 44th birthday and not yet reached their 46th birthday may enlist in certain army branches between May 4 and May 16. Eligible departments include the medical staff.
The record notes letters from the Surgeon General and the Chief Signal Officer approving certain Air Service and Nav sections, while Quartermaster lacks approval. All applicants must pose the prescribed physical examinations to meet the qualifications for enlistment in the requested departments.
Rome reports Cavaliere Antonio Mango of Sardinia's Lascar brigade is the most decorated Italian soldier. He holds the Knight of the Crown of Italy, gold medal for military valor, three silver bravery medals, and trophies from Britain France Belgium and others. Mango has 104 wounds, two brothers killed in action, and survived a four month stay at Mahavern before escaping.
Rev A Crowder, pastor of the Methodist church in St Bennore Perry Idaho, attends the conference with General Crowder's cousin. The draft organization is led by Rev Crowder who has lived in Washington and spent five years in the West.
The article notes a town with about 4090 residents near the Montana border, importing Bonners Ferry Idaho and supplying a Canadian trade route. It references proximity to a mining and lumber sector, a Washington border, and distances of around 14 to 23 miles to surrounding points.
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