The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-12-15
LAST MEETING
OF POMONA
THIS YEAR


ter Anderson. The Pomona lecturer
being absent the program was in
charge of the local lecturer, Mrs. NJ L.
Swanson. 1t consisted of the following:
Address of welcome, Bert Curry.
Recitation, G. f. Eastman.
Recitation, Frances Farrar.
Recitation, Mrs. Mathews.
Song. Minnie and Jennie Walston.
Recitation. Mrs. Monroe.
Address, Mr.. Hahner.
Recitation. A. W. Davis.
Stunt, Mrs. Harlow and d. II. Smith.
Talk w H. Anderson.
During the evening session the fifth
degree was given to a class of four.
The reports of the subordinate
oranges all pointed to renewed and
progressive activity. buying of Liberty
bonds and Red Cross work being some
of the features.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year:
Master, A. w. Davis.
Overseer, d. II. Smith
Lecturer. Mrs. M. l. Swanson.
Steward, Merle Bennett.
Assistant Steward, Bert Curry.
Chaplain, Mrs. M. L. Monroe.
Treasurer II. C. Gates.
Gatekeeper, G. w. Eastman.
Ceres, Mrs. w. f. MacBoyle.
Pomona, Mrs. George Gibson.
Flora, Mrs. Effiie Gates.
Lady Assistant Steward, Miss Ethel
Miller.
ley, three years.
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adopted:
Whereas. the moneys derived from
the licensing of automobiles and trucks
Is spent for maintenance of state and
permanent highways. and that the
greater number of automobiles have
with mud holes, steep as well as mar
row grades and sharp curves.
Resolved that. stevens County Pom
ona Grange wishes to go on record as
moneys to repair the county roads In
such places as five or more automobile
owners may petition the county COM
said funds as they have paid in
Whereas in states where it has been
adopted the method of transferring
deeds with abstract through the county
auditors Office without recourse to alb
stracting companies records, that are
thus making saving of unnecessary
expensee in real estate transactions,
tSsafanS has always proven great success
Resolved, by Stevens County Pomona
Grange number II that the oranges Of
this state take this subject, up. keep 1t
constantly before the public. using
law enforced at the earliest possible
date in the state of Washington.
Whereas the Divine Master. in His
wisdom having called Sister Fannie
Noah from her earthly labors; there
Resolved. that the coincidence and
sympathy of the members of this Po-
mona grange be extended to the be-
reaved family: and be it further
spread upon the minutes and that a
copy be sent to the family and to the
press.
Whereas the most progressive states
in the Union are abolishing petty pol
itics so far as county officers are con-
cerned and are placing their offices
mits retaining of Office by them when
they prove capable and courteous TO
their constituency; and,
abolishing political faith so far rs
efficiency. in office is concerned; there
Resolved by Stevens County Pomona
Grange that we heartily favor a law
ton which will permit the reelection
Of county officers to Office so long as
thus doing away with the system
which causes change in methods of
handling county affairs and which Is a
source of higher taxation; and, be it
Resolved. that we urge the oranges
throughout the state and the Agricul-
turai Grange News and all other pub
licatiOns friendly to us to use every
effort nOSSihlQ tO nlaca ipifiafiya
measure before the people of this state
In the coming election to vote upon
that will permit this suggested system
being adopted.
Whereas. the county agricultural
agents work in this county can be
made most effective through the CO.
operation of each subordinate grange,
as proven in other counties of this and
adtSihning hnrss states ate ia and IN s...,on
at Wenatchee adopted resolutions
advocating the formation of farm ad-
visory council or farm bureau" and.
agents. r. B. Coglon. has requested the
county agent of this county to ask tho
help and cooperation OF the subordin-
ate oranges in furthering the agricul-
tural work in this county; therefore,
be 1t
Resolved, that this Pomona grange
go on record as favoring the formation
Of such farm bureau to assist the coun-
work.
Whereas. 1t is a great help to all
travellers to have sign boards con-
structed. designating the destination
Of roads,
Resolved. that Pomona Grange num-
Der II. in regular session at Meyers
Falls go on record as favoring the
placing Of signboards at each cross
road by the county: be 1t further
Resolved. that a copy Of these reso-
lutions be sent to the county commits
sioners
Whereas, the Divine Master In His
supreme ruling OF the universe has
called unto himself Brother c. B. Keg-
ley, our honored master Of Washington
State Grange
Resolved, that Stevens County Po-
mona Grange number H. assembled in
regular session at Meyers Falls. give
expression to our loss We have been
called upon to sustain.
Resolved, that while we bow in hum
BILE Submission to the Divine edfct our
admiration towards c. b. Kegley as q
man and the work he has accomplished
ory.
Resolved that a copy of these reso.,
lutions be sent to Sister Kegley and
family, a copy spread upon our min
utes, also to the Agricultural Grange
News and the press of Stevens county,
also the Spokesman Review, and that
our charter be suitably draped until
the next meeting Of the state grange.
Whereas, special investigating
committee, composed OF 1urymen serv-
Ing in the last session Of the superior
court held in Colville November. 1917,
was appointed by the Honorable D. II.
Carav To rAport on conditions at tho