Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-08-19
Mr.. AND MRS. HUNGATE
HONORED BY FRIENDS
Farewell Reception Given to Pioneer
Residents of Pullman Who Are
Moving to Spokane

A farewell reception in nonor of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. a. Hungate was given
last Friday evening at the Federated
church, The affair was arranged by
the members of the church and of
the Historical club, but the attend
ance was not confined to the mem
bers of these organizations, many
other friends of the esteemed guests
of honor being present. The rooms
were prettily decorated for the oc-
casion and the program was pleasing
ly informal
Mrs. f. NJ Slagle presided and
short talks were made by VIM Good
year for the neighbours by Mrs. G.
w. Ewing for the Historical club;
by f. F. Gaines for the Federated
churches and by Dr. Bruce McCully.
Mr.. Goodyear eulogized the fine in
fluence which Mr.. and Mrs. Hungate
have always exerted as parents and
neighbors. Mrs Ewing told of the
splendid service which Mrs Hungate
has rendered to the Historical club,
referring to her as the founder and
mother of that organization. Mr.
Gaines expressed the appreciation Of
the church for the generous and
hearty support which Mr.. and Mrs.
Hungate have always cheerfully rem
dered. DR.. McCully brought out the
thought that the removal Of people
from a community does not neces-
sarily sever the interests and friend
ships which they have formed in that
community
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hungate re-
sponded feelingly, expressing their
deep appreciation of the good wishes
of their friends and neighbors and
their sincere regard for Pullman and
its people They said that they were
leaving for no other reason than
the desire to be nearer their chill
dren, three of whom reside in Spo-
Kane anu duOlutI 1T NiltlitN
After light refreshments had been
served and all present had extended
their best wishes to the departing
couple the reception ended with the
singing Of AUD Lang Syne."
Mr.. and Mrs. Huneate are among
the oldest residents of Pullman. hav-
ing moved here in 1888, from Almota,
where Mr.. Hungate ran a flour mill
in the early days They have always
taken an active interest in public af-
fairs and Mr. Hungate was elected
as one Of the delegates from Whit
man county to the convention, which
framed the constitution Of this state.
He also served as treasurer for the
funds raised in Pullman and vicinity
to purchase the land offered as a
site for the Washington Agricultural
College and School of Science. They
have reared six children in Pullman,
five Of whom were students at the
college, and all of whom are now
happily married and are useful and
respected members Of the communi-
ties in which they reside. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hungate have retained their
youth to a remarkable degree and
are active and vigorous both physical
" and mentally In their thoughts
and interests they are still young
Their kindness, generosity and ex-
emplary family life have endeared
them to all, and they will be much
missed by scores Of personal friends
and all Of their neighbors.
Mr.. Hungate will retain his farm
land near Pullman. but has sold HIS
house here and purchased an attrae-
tive bungalow 1T 1904 Lamont street
Spokane, in the Mantle park district.