Hops Picking Campaign Amid Labor Cost Concerns
An informal meeting discussed Independence County hop picking, with about 60 participants. Talks covered 60 per box rates, farm labor costs running well over a million dollars, and plans to ease congestion with advance applications for workers and housing provisions for families involved in the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Jason
Finelieh
Han Arotel
Bral
Grewre
Hatter Londen
Lea
Hurine Bop
Broccoli Stand Succeeds Despite Unclear Weather
Report notes a fine broccoli stand at Loluns with thriving plants. Mentions Mr Callings counting 26 nerax and rapid growth on heavy land, while tobacco machinery appears to affect plant health. Uncertain text obscures details of gas quantity and automatic processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catings
End Vetch Yield 1000 at Melmurry Ranch
About 20 acres of oats and vetch were threshed at the McElmurry ranch south of 284 packs produced. The yield of grain is not stated, but the operation shows good potential. McElmurry expects further favorable results from the new threshing machine purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford and Mr. Bullifson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oata
McElmurry
Henry McElmurry
Rullifaon
Register at City Auto Park
Fragmentary note discusses registering at a city auto park and mentions travelers, time, and possible references to individuals and places, though many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auto Park
Reunion Buch Family 18 Held at Rick Reall Home
A Sunday gathering honored Judge Samuel Burch of Polk County at the Rick Reall residence with several relatives and friends from nearby towns. Attendees included Higsons Nat Burch Springfield Jake Burch Albany Frank B Burch Berd Or Mrs Sarah Cawthorn Portland Mrs Fred Buchanan Corvallin John M Walter Ford Dallas Mrs Homer Hill Verd Hill Wendall Deringer Independence and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Burch
Rick. Reall
Polk County
Judge Burch
USA
Hig Sons
Nat Burch
Springfield
Jake Burch
Albany
Prank B. Burch
Berd, Or
Sarah Cawthorn O
Portland
Fred Buchanan
Corvallin
John M
Walter Ford
Dallan
Homer Hill
Verd Hill
Wendall Deringer
Independence
Truck Driver Breaks Arm Starting Machine Near Monmouth
Stephen Orr, a W. N. Trent truck driver from Newberg, sustained a broken right arm Tuesday morning while attempting to start a road contract machine south of Monmouth at about seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Orr
W. N. Trent
Monmouth
Orr
Newberg
Lillie B. Kays Estate Appraised At 9655.73
The estate of Lillie B. Kays has been inventoried and appraised with real property valued at SOGSG.73 and the balance as personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie B. Kays
Lillie B. Kaye
River tragedy claims another Willamette youth
James Sidney Buchanan aged 16 drowned in the Willamette River near Burton ranch after entering the eddy formed by a wing dam. Witnesses tried to help as swirls and 20 feet of water hindered recovery. the body was recovered after several hours. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and the youth was interred in Portland. He was born November 25, 1904 in Corvallis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville L. Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sidney Buchanan
Willamette River
Burton Ranch
Homer& Wood
Jungmatter
Art Baker
A. J. Keeney
Presbyterian Church
H. Charles Dunamore
A. Kreamer
Max
Willard FE. Craven
George Conkey
G. C. Skinner
Portland
Corvallis
Orville L. Buchanan
F. L. Brown
Paul
Neil Buchanan
Independence
Dorothy House
Kings Valley
Death of Herbert Hoyser in Muskogee Oklahoma
Announcement of Herbert Hoyser an Independence, Missouri native and former machinist, who died in Muskogee Oklahoma after illness. He served as chief petty officer in WWI and was a charter member of Independence post of the American Legion. Survived by parents G M Hoyser and two sisters and a brother. Funeral in Salem pending remnant arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoyner
Muskogee
Oklahoma
G. M. Hoyser
Marion County
Portland
Muskogee Knights of Pythias
Independence Lodge
Salem
Herb Hayner
Independence
Yellowstone National Park
G. C. Skinner
Payy
Atlantis
Ava Boyard
Mia Henrietta Heyser
Milton Heyser
Reunion Walker Family Held at John Walker
A pleasant family reunion took place last Sunday at the country home of John Walker. The dinner was served under four maple trees with chicken and dumplings, vegetables, and dessert. Attending were Mr and Mrs S B Walker, Mr and Mrs William Walker, Mr and Mrs Jesse Walker, Independence and Mrs James Elliott, and Miss Addie Walker of Dallas, with Florence Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
John Walker
Oregon
Florence
B. Walker
William Walker
Jesse Walker
Independence
James Elliott
Addie Walker
Dallas
Boy Scouts Camp at Neskowin Under Hinkle supervision
Ten scouts from Independence and Monmouth plus Scout Master James Hinkle camp at Neskowin for a ten day outing. Reported incidents include K P duties, a cheese bribe, and beans with bread and coffee. The group plans a hike to Pacific City and continued seaside activities with keen enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hinkle
Monmouth
Independence and Monmouth
Neakowin
Hinkle
C. W. Irvine
Bob Irvine
Bill Baker
Elvin Calbreath
Paul Plessinger
Delbert Schwabbauer
George Ray
Bill Becken
Delos Eldridge
Independence
Bill Mason
Hugh van Loan
Neskowin
Jim Hinkle
K. P
Fob Irvine
Delos Elddee
City Council Adopts G Street Improvement Plan
At a regular meeting the city council approves a resolution to apportion the cost of grading and traveling G Street from First to Sixth. Estimated cost set at 15.05 per 148% foot lot by assistant city engineer A. E. Horton. Various expenses audited and approved including Craven Hdw 7.00 and Standard Oil Co 2102
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Horton
Coast Survey & Flame Co
G. H. Wood
Fire Dept
H. E. Lenhart
J. W. Winters
Wood
F. D. Moore
Transcript
W. E. Craven
L. Damon
Eaentis
Kullander & Kullander
International tractor demonstrations showcase on local ranches
William Prehm has purchased an 8-16 International tractor from J. D. Hibbs & Co for use on his ranch south of town. Accompanied by his two sons he returns from Portland to operate the ranch. Demonstrations occurred at Oscar Moore’s place and at S. H. Robinson’s place with International crews showing a two bottom P. N. O plow and a pair of 1.5 ton trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Prehm
J. D. Hibbs & Co
S. H. Robinson Place
A. I. Thomas
Temporary repairs for J. W. Kirkland building
The J. W. Kirkland building on First street damaged by fire last week is being temporarily repaired. The front part will continue to be occupied by Frank Smith & Son as a cigar and confectionery store under a city council permit. Smith has a lease for about a year and a half. his fire loss was adjusted at 1500 with insurance of 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirkland
First Street
Frank Smith & Son
Smith
Miss Freda Campbell Returns From Year In France
Miss Freda Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Will T Campbell has returned from Caen France where she studied at a girls school for a year She graduated from Willamette University in 1920 and was noted for scholarship and popularity The French scholarship was awarded to her Congratulations are due Mr and Mrs Merle Nye on the birth of a son Tuesday Mrs Nye is progressing well and the father is very happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Oregon
Washington
C. W. Henkle
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
M. C Williams
Thelma
Seattle
Dave Collins
Independence
Wert
Mr. Williams
Freda Campbell
Will T. Campbell
Caen
France
Miss Campbell
Willamette University
Merle Nye
Young Girl Fractures Leg at Lamb Farm
A nine year old niece of J F E Lamb of Luckiamute country had her leg fractured between the knee and ankle when run over by cattle at the Lamb farm Sunday evening. The girl, whose home is in Washington, has been staying with the Lambs and attending school nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Lamb
Luckiamute
Lamb Farm
Washington
the Lambs
Valley and Siletz track crew men injured
Joe Rosenbalm and Jack Bennett of the Valley and Siletz track crew are nursing minor injuries. Rosenbalm has an infected hand from a bruise and Bennett fell a short distance bruising a knee quite badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rosenbalm
Jack Bennett
Valley & Siletz
Rosenbalm
Bennett
Independence forms bathing association for raft project
Mrs. L. W. Seggel leads Independence in forming a bathing association to build a 20 by 40 foot raft above the ferry. About 100 members back the plan to provide a safe, wholesome swimming area with dressing rooms and a small park area. A committee selects site and oversees construction with lumber ordered from Charles K. Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Seggel
Independence
Glen C. Smith
Glenn Burright
Albert Quartier
Rol Walker
Emerson Groves
Art Black
Charles K. Spaulding Logging Company
Salem
H. Charles Dunsmore
Bliss Byers
A. L. Kullander
Z. C. Kimball
A. L. Keeney
M. H. Pengra
Oak Point Library Serves Polk County Community
Rural county library in Oak Point district attracts steady patrons. County librarian Miss Hoyt invites requests for books to expand the 75 volume collection, which includes juvenile titles. Access is free and open to all, with residents proud of the first Polk county library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Point
Polk County
Albany Man Fined For Driving Unlicensed Car
Kirk was fined $10 by Justice Baker for operating a Ford without a license. He had not displayed the dealer's license and was arrested by State Officer Mc Mahon.
Gasoline prices cut two cents a gallon
The price of gasoline is reduced by two cents per gallon effective Wednesday. Local retail price becomes 27 4 cents.
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Loluns
Melmurrys
Tnson
Tates
Rick Reall
River
Sidney Buchanan
Wing Dam
Herbert Hoyser
BOY
Lamb Place
Valley and
Siletz
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