Orondo residents seek uniform irrigation power plan
At a Saturday night meeting in the Orondo schoolhouse a committee was appointed to solicit power proposals for 400 to 600 horsepower to irrigate 2000 acres. Participants included engineers from Entiat Power & Electric, Wenatchee Electric, and McGinnis of Seattle. The group aims for low, standard nationwide pricing with a multi-company bid for irrigation, heat, light and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orondo
Engineer Barash
Entiat Power & Electric Company
S. L. Packwood
Entiat
David R. McGinnis
Seattle
William Edmund
Entiat Electric Company
McGinnis
Wenatchee Lictric Company
Arthw Gunn
Arthur Gunn
Mr. McGinnis
Wenatchee Electric Company
McChesney
Everett
Chelan Power
Washington Water Power Company
Spokane
George H. Gray & Son
Many New Houses Rise in Wenatchee Area
The Douglas County side shows about 50 new homes completed or under construction. Residents expect a year of greater growth and development than any before, with Wenatchee experiencing a sizable expansion across the valley.
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Wenatchee
Douglas County
Wheat prospects seen bright by Quincy editor
Editor S. G. Shaw of the Quincy Quill reports spring wheat in the area is up and looks favorable for a big crop. He notes recent heavy winds over the past two weeks have slowed growth of the sown wheat but the overall outlook remains positive.
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S. G. Shaw
Quincy Quill
City
Notice to Voters on Registration Closure for Annexation Vote
Notice from J. B. Palmer Registration Officer that registration books will close at five o clock on April 14 and remain closed until after the April 25 election on the proposition to annex territory north of Wenatchee.
Classified Ads Offer Quick Results For Selling Or Exchanging
If you have any article to sell or exchange an ad in the classified columns will bring quick results. Read the Classified ads. Best two-bit meal in the city, Orondo Cafe.
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Orondo Cafe
Veterans in Wenatchee plan Spanish American War group
A movement forms to unite about forty local veterans of the Cuban conflict. They seek a veteran association to carry forward the G A R principles and sustain fraternal ties among former service members as the group develops.
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Wenatchee
Cuba
A L Brown Retained As School Superintendent
At a school board meeting last night A L Brown was re elected to lead the district for the coming year. Other teachers were approved but no announcements were made pending another meeting tonight to review applications. Rev A J Adams is lecturing in Quincy this week.
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A. L. Brown
Gubernatorial race analysis signals east west split
The piece surveys the coming bid for Washington governor amid backers and doubts. It notes Governor Mead’s reputation as a railroad ally turned public favorite, Henry McBride’s bid aided by Spokane support, and rival candidates Atkinson Ridpath and Cosgrove. It traces McBride’s eastern backing and the Spokesman-Review’s stance as pivotal to his campaign.
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Mead
McBride
Spokesman-Review
Atkinson
Chelan County
Ridpath
Spokane
Cosgrove
Republican Party
Washington
Henry McBride
Spokesman - Review
Review
Washingto
Wenatchee High School Con Test Tonight at Theater
An oratorical contest at Wenatchee High School in the Wenatchee theatre will choose a winner to represent the school at Pullman on May 8. The program features speeches such as Spartacus to the Gladiators and Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death, with music by the High School Orchestra and Glee Club.
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Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee Theatre
Pullman
Spartacus
Gladiators
Liberty and Union
Henry Hartman
Earl Marr Eaganee
Vida van Cleave
Black Horse
Lester Leavell
Blaine
Loren Baptie
Liberty
Orchestra
Stenforth
Edna Browning
Stripes Wits
Paul Garett
John Brisky
Glee Club
Sis in New York at the Singer building
The column previews the annual theater visit of Sis and her Hoosier entertainers in a new production set in New York. Sis and Zeke tour the metropolis, with the familiar country charm clashing with big city adventures, in a familiar comedic setup.
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Sis
Zeke
Singer
Metropolis
New York
Locomotives and Land Deals Tie Bayonne Captain to Wenatchee
Captain George E. Elder has been located in Bayonne New Jersey after a year in Wenatchee. David R. McGinnis of Seattle visited Wenatchee in recent days with plans tied to an extensive fruit land tract near Orondo to irrigate next year.
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George E. Elder
Bayonne
New Jersey
Wenatchee
David R. McGinnis
Seattle
Mr. McGinnis
J. W. McGinnis
Orondo
Dan F. Shaser Announces Democratic Sheriff Candidacy
A paid advertisement announces Dan F. Shaser’s candidacy for county sheriff on the Democratic ticket, subject to the primary.
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Dan F. Shaser
Warren Announces Candidacy for Chelan County Engineer
F A Warren declares candidacy for county engineer on the Republican ticket in the Chelan County primaries. He urges voters to consider his qualifications and platform as the election approaches.
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Chelan County
F. A. Warren
Reynolds Confirms Run for Auditor in Republican Primary
A candidate statement from F A Reynolds announces intention to seek the Republican nomination for auditor subject to the September primaries. He signs as F A Reynolds.
Sheriff Candidate Announces Candidacy in Primary
J E Ferguson announces campaign for sheriff on the Republican ticket pending the primary election.
Berry and Sussex enter Republican County Engineer race
In formal statements Fred M. Berry announces his intention to run for County Engineer in the Republican primary. J W Sussex also submits his candidacy indicating support within the party and seeking selection in the primary.
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Fred M. Berry
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