Uncle Josiah Colors The Stage In Local Theatre Play
An Independence and Monmouth cast presented Uncle Josiah at the American Legion post theatre to raise funds for the theater and Independence folk enjoyed a lively program. A strong orchestra opened with patriotic selections as the ensemble delivered a well staged playlet under director G. Godfrey with feisty performances by Armtrong, Butler Armstrong, Newcombe and Byers among others. The production moves to Oregon Normal College on April 12 for broader audiences.
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Josiah
American Legion
Mont Cher
Andy
Monmouth
Veinh
Armetrong
M. B. Pengra
Wellington Armatrong
A. T. Underwood
Jamin Butler Armstrong
Joen
Ira Williamea
Iam LeBlanc
Ceeeee Blien Byers
Fiarry Newcombe
Merle Brown
Wellington
Armstrong
Cessesway
Reape James
Armetrong'y Butler
Art Black
Helen Cornelius Jersimy
Josiah Ceee
Eva Eckright Kindy
Evelin Byersith LeBlanc
LeBlanc
Mian Ruth Straw
Hansen
Valen Gaild
Ed Wunder
More
W. HH. Mall
Willard
Craven
Pearledges
Guy Walker
Louis Sorg
Joe Birk Iz
Neil McKinzie
Mr. C. Wydevine
Carolina
Paul Scott
G. Godfrey
Arthur Ie
March Butterfat Yield Of The Loughary Herd
Frank Loughary & Son report from Luckiamute farm on milk production for March. The 17 cows yielded 946.0 pounds of fat, averaging 55.66 pounds per head across the herd.
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Frank Loughary & Son
Luckiamute Farm
Register of Merit
Dersoys
Enter Prise
Monmouth
Peter Kurne Struggles Through Illness After Influenza
Peter Kurne has been very ill for a week following a severe bout with influenza. The aftermath has kept him away from regular duties as doctors monitor his recovery.
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Peter Kurne
Vannice and pupils tour engineering show at Oregon State
Corvallis Oregon last week featured a visit by Corvallis Indpendence High School instructor K T Vannice and sixteen pupils to Oregon Agricultural College's engineering display. Departments showcased civil mechanical mining chemical electrical forestry and army engineering exhibits with interactive demos and a reception at the ice cream stand.
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Corvallii
Thomas K. Vannice
Independence High School
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallin
A. W. Marker
Horace Clark
George Ray
Civil Engineers
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Georgetown
Forestry Department
Army Engineers
F. M. Randellet
American Society of Civil Engineers
Mr. Vannice
Russell Jones
Quincy Waddle
George Arrell
John Heffley
Franklin Parker
Father George Kutch Dies at McMinnville
W. T. Kutch aged 96 years and 15 days died at his daughter Mrs. Houston's home in McMinnville after living at Carlton for 59 years. Born in Indiana, he moved to Oregon at age 20 and helped establish Carlton. Survived by five children W. B. Kutch Yamhill George Kutch Independence Mrs. Lizette Seattle Mrs. Murray Portland and Mrs. Houston McMinnville. Funeral held at Macey chapel McMinnville with many mourners.
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W. T. Kutch
George Kutch
Independence
Houston
McMinnville
Mr. Kutch
Carlton
Indiana
Oregon
Kuteh
W. BE. Kuteh
Yamhill
George Kuteh
Lizette
Seattle
Murray
Portland
Macey Chapel
Shower Honors Miss Bessie Swope At McLeod Home
A well attended shower for Miss Bessie Swope was hosted last Saturday afternoon by Mrs. McLeod and Misses De Vore and Burrough at Mrs. McLeod’s residence. The daffodil and fern decor created a cheerful setting as friends gathered to welcome the guest of honor followed by a luncheon served by the hostesses with assistance from Winona Carter and Laurelle Kemp. Attending guests included Misses Irene Forsythe Woodburn Anna Ellaon Gladys Childs Mesdames Becker Addison Obbie Butler Kutch Carbray Walker Swope Mattison.
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Bessie Swope
McLeod
DeVore
Burrough
Death summons noble woman Mrs B Irvine of Independence
Mrs. 8. B. Irvine a pioneer resident of Independence for over 50 years died at her daughter Mrs. James L. Hanna’s home in Portland after a brief influenza illness. She was born May 12 1843 in Illinois and came to Oregon with her family as a child. She married Mr. Irvine Sept 4 1871 at Independence and leaves five children. Funeral services were held in Portland with interment there.
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B. Irvine
Independence
Mis
James L. Hanna
Portland
Irvine
Ilinois
Josiah Johnston
Plains
Oregon
Mr. Irvine
J. J. Bowersox
Evangelical Church
Four Horsemen Best Picture At Isis Theatre
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is hailed as the best picture of the season by Isis Theatre patrons. Packed houses greeted the allegorical World War era film lauded for its money, talent, and production quality.
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Four Horsemen
Isis Theatre
Doran N Turner Dies in Dallas After Illness
Doran N. Turner a noted stock buyer and farmer from Airlie died at a Dallas hospital last Saturday morning at 2 oclock after weeks of illness from rheumatic fever following influenza. Born March 12, 1874 in Marion county Oregon he was the son of James C Turner. He was twice married first to Laura Baldwin who died years ago leaving three children Verda of Petaluma Don and Dee Turner at home, and later to May Renger. He leaves five brothers and one sister and a large Polk county circle of friends. The funeral will be Monday at the family home with Dr H Charles Dunsmore officiating and Keeney funeral director in charge. Interment in Smith cemetery marked the largest funeral in years with a procession of over 50 cars.
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Doran N. Turner
Arlie
Dallas Hospital
Mr. Turner
Marion County
Oregon
James C. Turner
Lewisville
Airlie
Laura Baldwin
Verda Turner
Petaluma
Cal
Don
Dee Turner
Turner
May Renger
W. N. O'Kelley
M. C. Williams
Frank
Hermist
Polk County
Public Utility Vehicle Franchise Adopted in Independence
Independence council approves an ordinance requiring all public utility vehicles operating through the city to secure a franchise effective May 18. The measure sets no exclusive franchises, aims for an open field with a nominal charge for commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Auditing of monthly claims was also approved.
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Ety Comeil
Oregon
Violin Class at Crosby Davis Misses Two Names
In a Pp. T. A. meeting report for Cros by Davis violin class selections two names were omitted. Players listed include Mrs. Wooley, Mrs. D. C. Davis, Mabel Kullander, Clarence Quartier and Orlo D. Forest. Also noted is word that Thomas A. Edison reportedly surpassed the 750 watt mark recently.
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Pp. T. A
Crosby Davis
Wooley
D. C. Davis
Mabel Kullander
Clarence Quartier
Orlo D. Forest
Program for School Field Meet Arranged
High and grade school pupils plan to take part in the county track meet at Independence on May 20. The complete program lists events from tennis to track and field, with offices and officials named, and scoring five points for first, three for second, and one for third.
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Independence
O. D. Byers
J. W. L. Kaufmann
Dallas
Perrydale
Airlie
Dodds
Campbell, Gooding
Wills
Miss Sup
D. H. S.blohn
Morse
Miss Slothoon
Broccoli Crop Damaged by Winter Freeze In Valley
The Independence district suffers heavy broccoli losses from freezing weather with light harvests and inferior quality. Some fields were killed and bottom lands hit hardest. several fields may not be harvested. Growers remain committed to continuing the crop despite the setback.
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Independence
Charles H Wheeler Dies After Short Illness
Charles H Wheeler died at his home south of Independence at 2:30 a m on April 3 after a brief illness. Born January 6 1847 in New York state, he was about years old. He moved to the Millerhouser place in the American Bottom with his family about two years ago and had farmed the past decade. Survived by his widow and six children Anna Estes Lilian O Shea Elnora Nicker son D Orsa Wheeler Ambrose Wheeler and Eugene Wheeler all listed with residences in San Francisco Harrisburg Buena Vista and at home. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Buena Vista Thursday at 10 a m Rev Allen Stehl officiating with A L Keeney Funeral Director. Interment followed at Lee Mission cemetery Salem at 11 45 a m.
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Charles H. Wheeler
Independence
New York State
Wheeler
Millerhouser Place
American Bottom
Salem
R. M. Wade & Co
Allen Stehl
A. L. Keeney
Lee Mission Cemetery
Monmouth and Independence Doctors Attend Mayo Lecture
Dr. Bowersox of Monmouth and Dr. Knott of Independence drove to Portland last night to listen to a lecture by Dr. Mayo, the noted Rochester, Minn., specialist.
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Bowersox
Monmouth
Dr. Knott
Independence
Portland
Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Local group forms topnotch Independence baseball team
W. B. Huggins serves as manager with Ira Mix as secretary treasurer for a new Independence baseball organization. Board includes Don Barton Hank Birkholz Art Black and Huggins and Mix. Ten players signed with room for more. Verd Schrunk returns as catcher A Loy southpaw Pete Stoltenberg on mound. Other players include George Fetcher Frank Pisher G Loy Roy Houck Elmer Addison A T Underwood and Art Black. New suits and startup funds to be raised by local business men. High school ground to be used. practice to begin when weather allows.
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W. B. Huggins
Ira Mix
Don Barton
Hank Birkholz
Art Black
Messrs. Huggins
Mix
Verd Schrunk
A. Loy
Pete Stoltenberg
George Fetcher
Frank Pisher
G. Loy
Roy Houck
Elmer Addison
A. T. Underwood
Fetcher
Underwood
Monmouth
Dallas hosts large Woodmen initiation with 36 new members
The Modern Woodmen of America in Dallas initiated 36 candidates in a gala event led by Ralph E. Johnson and Fred B. Curry. The parade featured a Woodmen goat, drill teams, and a decorated truck carrying 15 senior members as 500 attendees from multiple cities watched. A missing Hudson spare tire from the Albany delegation was reported to the sheriff.
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Dallas Camp
Dallas
Woodrhen
America
Woodcraft
Salem
Albany
Ralph E. Johnson
Fred B. Curry
W. C. Schaeffer
Besdes
Woodmen
Corvallis
Portland
Falls City
Suver
Silverton
Woodmen Hall
Sheriff's Office
Elliott Buys Stewart Motor Company in Major Deal
C A Elliott has purchased the Stewart Motor Company after arriving to manage it about a month ago. He exercised an option to buy, becoming sole owner, while continuing the business under the Stewart name. Elliott also runs Elliott Motor Company in Dallas and backs Polk Field’s bright future.
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Elliott
Stewart Motor Company
C. A. Elliott
Dallas
Elliott Motor Company
Polk
Irvine family attends Portland funeral
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Irvine and Mrs. Sarah E. Irvine traveled to Portland yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. EB Irvine.
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C. W. Irvine
Sarah E. Irvine
Portland
EB. Irvine
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Oregon Normal
Vannice
O, A.C
M'Minnville
S. B. Irvine
Dorsa N. Turner
Thomas A. Edison
Genoa Econo Pt
Bill Huggins
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