The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-06-25

friends In the upper country, Mr.
Simpson and family expect TO make
their home next year ON little Dry
creek, where Walter bought tract
Of land from Albert o'Harra that he
expects to devote 10 poultrying and
diversified farming. For the past
Ave years he has been operating 700
acres Of leased land in the Elberton
neighhoThood,
Press Mitchell is here from Cotton
wood. Idaho,
An all-day service. to which the
public is cordially invited. will be
held next Sunday at the Baptist
church. There will be Sunday school
at 10 a. M, preaching at IL a, M
by Rev. Milo G. Bentley Of Milton,
dinner on the lawn at noon. an adj
dress by the pastor on "Why Organ
iEe the Young People9" at $3.50 p.
m. to be followed by organization Of
the b. y. p. L., refreshments on the
lawn at 5 y. NJ. r. Y. T. u. service
at ESQ p. M. and evangelistie SER
mon By Mr.. Bentley at 1880 p. M,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl r. Lieusllcn,
both Of whom arc members Of the
clerical force Of The First National
Bank Of walla walla, are here ON
their return from a vacation visit at
Seattle and Tacoma.
A family gathering was enjoyed
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. II. Nelson in observance of Mr.
Nelson's Goth birthday anniversary
and the goth anniversary Of his conf
ing to Weston as o.-w, section fore
man. A sumptuous feast was
spread, and Mr.. Nelson was pre-
sented by his children with a hand
some gold ring. All the children
were here with the exception Of c.
c. Nelson OF Starbuck, who could not
come. Present were: Wallace Mel
son and family Of Malla Walla, Mr..
and Mrs. w. d. Warner and children
of La Grande, s. S. Nelson and FAM
lily of Weston, Mrs. W. G. Phelps of
Pendleton, Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Nell
son.
In honor Of Miss Josie Lavender, a
popular bride-elect, the local East
ern Star chapter and Bachelor Girls
club entertained with a "hailstorm
shower" at the home Of Miss Eliza
Morrison, Friday evening. Many
beautiful gifts of linen, cut glass and
silver were received by the honor
guest. A tempting lunch was served
as a finishing touch to the function.
In addition to members, the following
guests were among those present:
Mrs. Charles Price, Mrs. J. Marvin
Price, Mrs. James H. Price, Mrs. ].
Frank Price, Mrs. D. F. Lavender,
Misses Anna Lavender, Nina Price
and Vira Morrison.
His vacation over, J. R. English
leaves Tuesday to resume his work
in the Office of the U. S. surveyor
general at San Francisco.
Miss Velma Hart Of Walla Walla
is visitor this week at the home Of
her grandmother, Mrs. Susan Tucker.
The motion picture "FreckleS"
drew a large audience at Memorial
Hall theatre Tuesday evening. Thir-
ty-two motor cars were parked near
the building while the film was be-
ing shown.
Miller and Walter Rayborn were in
town Tuesday harvesting a fine crop
Of alfalfa on the Normal Heights
property.
Mrs. Will Payne has been quite i'll
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Adams have re-
moved from the residence on Normal
Heights which they have been occu-
pying and are now domiciled in the
Harry Shick cottage on North Wat
er street.
Frank English is busily engaged in
hauling wood from the mountain to
local customers.
Jake Narkaus was in town Tues
day exchanging views on current top
les with local friends and acquaint-
ances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buford Kinnison and
little daughter, who have been visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Kinnison's
parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Starm-
er, returned Tuesday to their home in
Ernest Ross was in Monday from
his reservation ranch, renewing ale
glance to local merchants.
Grady Herndon, one Of the enter