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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
1
The Weston store announces its public opening Saturday the 15th two years after it first opened. Aimed as a trade magnet the shop pledges a complete showing of coats suits dresses men’s wear and children’s clothing with 100 coats and 100 suits and dresses on display. The ad promises fashionable military styles rich velvets plushes fur trims and new colors at prices lower than city stores.
Readiness announced for a fashion show showcasing ladies coats suits and dresses. Boys models display smart suits and outfits plus men s overcoats and music by the orchestra. No admission charge. Curtain at o oclock.
Mrs Rabb will again represent Miss Moore of Walla Walla with a superior line of millinery surpassing previous seasons. Miss Moore has spent two months selecting from top markets and is excited by the fall styles. We are busy selecting Weston hats for the best stores and extra salespeople are on hand for Saturday.
Weston's social guests travel connections and harvest news are reported along with school preparations. The piece notes performances by Joe Payants orchestra at the Harvest Ball, a minor auto mishap, threshing results, staff changes, and the Weston school opening schedule with teachers named and duties outlined.
Edna Hanna, head of Lindenwood College piano department, arrives to teach at Maron Burnett School of Piano Playing in Weston. She studied in Lindenwood and Europe, returns to teach, and will open her course on Wednesday September 12. She fills the vacancy left by Zilla Simpson who will study in New York.
Walla Walla Washington hosts the first annual Pioneer Powwow September 14 and 15 with a pioneers cabin at the fair grounds as headquarters. Relics and stories from early settlers will be displayed and afternoons feature track events and arena riding roping broncho busting bulldogging. Great Wortham Shows will provide uptown night attractions, drawing a large Northwest attendance.
Morning subject A Greater Controversy and evening subject A Kingdom Lost at United Brethren church. Other services at usual hours. The church will be pleased to welcome you. E I Wriggle, pastor.
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