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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
2
A Weston Oregon publication comments on newspaper pay disputes in Boston and Oregon, remarks on the Oregonian and East Oregonian quarrel, notes pendleton celebrations, and lampoons political figures. It mentions a government film sale scandal and a Chicago death headline as sharp commentary.
A former artilleryman recalls service with the 146th Field Artillery overseas and on the Rhine. He describes campaigns at Chatau Thierry Verdun and the ArGonne, enduring 27 days of shellfire, and the challenge of restraining retaliation against German guns near French positions.
Walla Walla plans a gigantic Frontier Days celebration September 10 to 13 with a wild West show, rodeo contests, saddle and relay races, steer roping, cowboys’ events, stage attractions, and exhibitions. Total $6000 in prizes. Captain Fred Murray leads arrangements with railroads negotiating discounted fares for visitors.
Hezekiah Key longtime Weston resident and Civil War veteran died Friday while leaving his home on Pine Creek. Born in North Carolina in 183? he married Mahalda Moore in 1866 and moved through Iowa California before settling in Oregon. He left a widow and four children and his funeral was held Sunday at his home with brief services and hymns.
At a Monday meeting the Memorial Hall association board abandoned remodeling the front and will devote all resources to readying the hall for motion picture shows. President F D Watts may buy a top Simplex projector and interior changes will fit the hall for it. Exterior work ends with cornices and double windows.
A Ford driven by W Payne and a Buick driven by John son of Milton collided on the Weston Athena road causing serious damage to both cars. Mr Payne and his party including his two sons and two other boys suffered minor injuries from flying glass. Ten miles of the blue and white trail between Athena and Milton were ordered advertised for the August meeting by the state highway commission in Portland.
Notice is given that J H Padberg as administrator of the estate of Ranson Lieuallen deceased has filed a final account. The court fixed June 19 1919 at 10 o clock for objections and approval of the administration and bonds. Dated June 12 1919. PADBERG Administrator of the Estate of Ranson Lieuallen Deceased.
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