The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-01-14
BREvITIES

II W. W. IL blNhHlHtg feNutueu
Saturday night from Portland, very
much relieved. His injured eye was
examined by specialist. who found
and removed small piece Of
needle. This had become deeply en-
beddcd In the eye ball, but was
drawn out with the aid Of, a magnet.
Il lodged In the doctors eye when he
was shaking an automobile rug.
Sunday. January 9th, was period
Of rejoicing for local folk. The first
bright sunny day In weeks brought
forth scores Of motorists and hiking
parties. a robin was observed hop
ping about in cheerful. friendly
mood. A flock Of meadowlarks,
perched on fence posts. gave a con.
cert thrilling in its promise Of APP
preaching spring.
ID. =. Lavender. deputy sheriff. was
up from Pcndleton' Tuesday on an
official visit.
Elder J. w. Barnett, state eyangel
iHt Of the Church Of the Brethren,
who had begun series Of meetings
at the local church, was called Fri
day to Oakland, Calf. A brother
there is seriously i'll.
DR.. II. {. Curry. eycsight special
list. formerly Of walla Walln, now Of
Seattle, who has made professional
visits to Weston for many years,
win BE- at the City drug store Thurs
day, January 20. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Proebstel Sr.
were dinner guests last Thursday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. DeGraw at their
home on north Water street.
Mrs. Edith G. vanDeusen. home
demonstration agent Of Pendlcton,
vii meet the ladies Of Weston at the
club room In Memorial hall Satur-
day afternoon. January Is. at 2:30
o'clock. 10 organize u class in some
line Of household art. A full at
tendance is desired, as the choice Of
instruction will be made at this
meeting.
Frank Smith leaves Monday for
Walla Walla to take a position with
the Farmers Grain agency. Mrs.
Smith and Master Lawrence will join
him so soon as he secures resi-
dencc.
An amateur minstrel show, spon-
sored by the local drama club. is in
prospect for Weston. The plans as
yet have hardly passed the tentative
stage, however. The first general
meeting is scheduled for next Mon
day evening at seven-thirty at Mem
orial hall. and all those who have
been asked to take part are request
cd TO be there promptly.
A sketch by Sid Barnes. local ar
tist, is published in Judge Of Janu-
AIRY is and receives honorable men
,on. II was entered in Wiggle
Wobbles contest.
W. II. Gould is dividing the front
part Of his building on Main street
into two neat Offices. One will be
occupied by S, A, Barnes and the
other by c. w. Avery.
A Scholarship Loan Fund tea will
be sponsored by the Saturday After
noon club Wednesday afternoon, Jan
uary 90, at Memorial hall. The Of
fcring received will be forwarded to
State Federation officers who admins
lister this fund for the benefit Of
worthy young women desiring
higher education, but financially un-
able to attain IL. The public is in !.
vited to attend and aid in this de-
serving cause.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hendrickson Of
Adams were guests during the week
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Ross, 1t is !
inferred that they were not unwel-
come visitors, since they helped take ]
the inventory Of the Ross furniture '
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Hebert have re-
opened their hotel on north Water !.
street.
Roy Key was adjudged mentally
at hearing in Pendle-
ton Monday, and placed under the
care of guardian. ], H. Key,
The body of Albert J. York, for 3S !
years janitor Of the Baker school
building, Walla Walla, was found in
the basement Of the school Monday
by his wife. He had died !
Of heart failure.