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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
2
Extensive clipped column notes wartime concerns from Weston Oregon with lampooning and brief notices. It jokes about price rises and German leaders while citing local civic items such as a testimonial for returning soldiers and plans for road bonding. The piece blends satirical quips with community notices and editorials from Umatilla county.
An appeal highlights troops recruited from the United States who boosted Allied morale at a critical moment. It argues the government mistreats returning soldiers by denying pay and benefits, urging communities to offer jobs and show gratitude for their sacrifices.
In Pendleton the Umatilla County meeting authorized drafting petitions for a $1,050,000 road bond election. County Court will prepare and issue petitions for a special election, with allocations by district based on tax rolls. State highway match will be dollar for dollar with state highway commission allocations. County Judge HL Marsh led a unanimous gathering with delegates from all sections.
A meeting at the Baptist church organized the Weston Ministerial Association with Rev. W. R. Storms as president and Rev. S. E. Powell as vice president. Officers include Rev. E. F. Wrige, secretary and treasurer, plus committee members to draft a constitution and bylaws. The group aims for closer church fellowship and moral progress in the community.
Sunday school at 10 for multiple churches with preaching at 11. Additional services listed include 7:40 p.m. Bible study Life of Christ led by John Bonewits from Methodist and Epworth League activities. Other churches note 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. meetings, with pastors R Storms and BE Wriggle, and Christian Science Society holding Sunday service at 1 p.m. on Water Street near Main.
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