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Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
1
Hary Pith a well known young man from Hiaine arrived in Seattle on Morley afternoon with Lortab. He wed Mine Abigal Whittlealy of Seattle on May 6 at Sealthe. They will reside here where Mr Sint was born and raised.
The Parent Teacher Association plans to elect officers at its next meeting set for Saturday in the Hewting Ever auditorium. The event aims to organize for the coming year and discuss health and development programs. Members encouraged to attend and contact Mrs Kee Wither for details.
A largely attended dedication in the city marked the completion of a church at nearly $10,000. Fr Warry of Liverpool led the blessing and Archbishop Chris delivered an eloquent sermon to a packed congregation. Fr James Kouw of Beaverton gave a German language discourse and praise was extended to Fr Vian Clarynbectk for planning and overseeing the project.
The Tillamook Band members hosted a reception for Mr. Wim G. Larson and his bride Hazel Vetty after Monday rehearsal. Ice cream cake and refreshments were served with comments praising Larson’s musicianship and past U S Army service. A water token from the Boosters Club sealed well wishes for a long, happy marriage and continued band membership.
The Tillamook community mourns the death of a child after a six week illness. Funeral is set for Thursday with Dr. Porthana and Dr. Wendt involved. Funds have been raised for a new home, and clothing or useful items are requested at the Herald office for relief. Household goods including a sewing machine and piano are for sale at OUF home with lineback.
On Sunday evening the home of Mrs. M d Salwey, two and a half miles south of town, burned to the ground with contents. Miran Salwey and children were inside. her husband had died in the state?fall. Fire officials investigated the cause as a sudden blaze amid the night.
The report thanks Catholic and non Catholic friends for supporting the new church building. Donors include Mar tio and Theodore Berns for the capital font, Jon and Mra Durrer for the high altar, SS. Johnson for the altar cross from Fulda Germany, John Perna for four chandeliers, and Will Spalding plus others who gave single chandeliers. Fr Galliger spoke on education at the evening service. Distances to markets hinder produce transport. grazing prospects look good as Mr Brewer invites new settlers to focus on stock raising. Portland Rose Festival runs June 10 to 12 with Rex Organus replaced by a Queen of Rosaria during festival week. Hert is noted in the election context.
Portland letters report 1914 grain to be the largest on record due to favorable weather and high yields per acre. Fruit crops may lag. new orchards promise a strong total fruit yield. J W Brewer warns settlers about elimination of forest reserves in Central Oregon, noting 182,100 of 236,680 open acres are non tilable and few lands suitable for farming remain.
A Sunday temperance rally at the Christian Church featured Rev. Sam Hettia and "Cowboy Preacher" Bettis delivering strong sermons. A revival series was proposed, using the skating rink as a venue, with plans to run at least three weeks starting May 14.
A shopper urges opening an account with the Tillamook County Bank and paying bills by check. The message emphasizes tracking expenditures by reviewing checks each month and knowing where money went.
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