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1981
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NEWSLETTER
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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
M E M O R IA L
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BOX 549, SILETZ, OR 97380
DAY
The Paul Washington Cemetery has served the Indian residents of this area for
many years. Formerly known as "the Siletz Cemetery". The burial ground was
renamed to honor Paul Washington after he was killed in France during World
War I. P.F.C. Washington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Washington, died September
28, 1918.
A double funeral was held May 24, 1919 for Paul and his brother Andrew after
the latter died of Tuberculosis in Denver, Co. as he was returning from the war.
Reported in the May 30, 1919 Lincoln County Leader as "the largest funeral ever
held in Siletz,"
S E R V IC E S
W hen: M ay 25
W h e r e : P au l W a s h in g to n C e m e t e r y
T im e : 11:30 a .m .
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The Third Annual Memorial Day Services will be hosted this year by the Siletz,
Springfield and Salem Johnson O'Malley program. This will be the first year
that the Springfield and Salem JOM have assisted with the event. With thier
assistance we will also be honoring the Riverside Cemetery along with the
services at the Paul Washington Cemetery this year. We will be honoring the
War Veterans and many other loved ones that have gone on before us.
There will be a wreath presentations at the cemetery, one will be presented to
the family members of Paul Washington. Pauline Ricks will receive a wreath
for the Veterans who are buried at the Riverside Cemetery. She will then be
placing the wreath at the Riverside Cemetery grounds.
There will be a moment of silence to honor all veterans and loved ones who have
gone on before us. If you have someone that you want mentioned at this time
during the services contact, SHARON SUTLER, SILETZ AREA OFFICE, 444-2536 OR
WRITE TO P.O.BOX 670 OR CONTACT, CAROLINE EASTER, SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICE,
746-9658, OR WRITE TO 161 N. 17TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477.
"PLEASE CALL OR WRITE WE DON'T WANT TO FORGET ANYONE".
DINNER:
Siletz Grange Hall 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz will sponsor a ham and turkey dinner with
all the trimmings. The dinner will be hosted by the Siletz and Springfield
Johnson O'Malley programs.
***DESSERT AND SALAD WILL BE POT LUCK***
"WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WITH US. IT WILL BE A GOOD
CHANCE TO VISIT FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHO YOU HAVEN'T SEEN FOR A LONG TIME.
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