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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented text lists names, places, and events with no clear narrative. Readers see scattered references to individuals, locations, and activities, suggesting a community notes column with incomplete OCR. Further readable fragments point to dates, meetings, and civic mentions without coherent context.
The report highlights train service topics, a Shrine event, and family ties with several moves. Prominent items include the Warren Construction quarry plan for highway work, GW Hall’s move to build housing in Union County, and school staffing changes for the coming year. The piece mentions local figures like May dil Mins AP Northen and Athena, with health updates and a baptism among the community.
Local civic group members hosted a toast to fund an immediate park cleanup. The Commercial Club president urged donations to beautify the cemetery ahead of Decoration Day while town council planned road macadamization to ease wheat traffic.
A document transmitted by President White and signed by Secretary Mark outlines aims for empire petroleum control and fair distribution among nations. Senator Gore and others criticize the report for detailing disabilities imposed on monopoly exploitation by imperial powers.
Representatives of Tri state Terminal and the Wheat Growers association of Washington Idaho and Oregon announce a cooperative marketing plan for northwest farmers. C W Nelson to manage Washington Kinjuy and Dregers associations and oversee sales with Tri state assisting crop handling for 1920. The Spokane Interstate fair prep includes the 721 Seaforth Highlanders of Canada pipe band under Major John Gillies.
May 1 end month saw Oregon National Guard boosted by two companies of infantry and one company of artillery. Total enlistments reached 215 percent of strength with 1006 men enlisted. units included two infantry companies and one artillery company, with four more men in certain statuses.
Weston schools held a Memorial Day graduation program May 1 featuring Rev Mark A Phinney and speaker Br BM EB Bellon of White Temple. Gail Miller Williams, Ansa Lavender and Goldin Nesbit received scholarships. Gail Williams, Goldie Nesbit and others were noted as among Weston’s youngest graduates with several local names listed.
The piece reports railroads seeking government control to ease emergency shortages and manage care and motive power, claiming critical congestion threatens commerce. It notes the commission warning of widespread economic impact and potential shutdowns affecting production and deliveries.
Pendleton attorney Newberry will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for district attorney. He announced this week his decision to run on the Democratic ticket for the office of district attorney.
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