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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
1
Polk county officials and civic leaders push a fall corn show in Independence with 20 acre fields showcased by growers near Willamette valley towns. A.A. Moore and C. D. Calbreath oversee the event while the Independence Bank funds exhibit participation for 1 2 acre plots from area youths.
Officials report Independence high school will open a week later than planned due to pupil issues in the hop yards. The new principal is expected to arrive the first of September after a vacation in Myrtle, Coos County.
A local business group reports placing a large sign at Bronk's corner showing distances to Independence Corvallis and Rue rene and a Welcome sign at the northern city limits. Additional signs to towns and an auto camp direction have been set, with crews including A G Kerry J B Bohannon and GC Skinner coordinating the community project.
The Oregonian reports federal officials sparring over raids on private homes for home brewed beer. Oregon judges and officials discuss how state law and the 2017 act define possession and distillery use, with juror sentiments noted on personal use cases and enforcement limits.
C. W. Leonard of Monmouth visited the Enterprise office Thursday while attending to business matters.
Portland attorney John W. Kaste predicts victory in the Pacific highway controversy between Independence and Dallas. A temporary injunction suspending highway operations in the county will be argued for final determination by Judge John McCourt in Portland Monday. Kaste says the case hinges on whether the road between Dallas and Independence means through the towns or via stub connections. He notes highway bonds are being sold under par, contrary to the act’s provisions.
Mrs J A Reynolds hosted a birthday luncheon for Ladies' Aid members of the Methodist Episcopal church in the church parlors. Mrs Cook and Mrs Kelley, August-born, joined as honor guests as about 35 attended a elaborately set luncheon with floral decorations and home made ice cream.
Frank Evans was fined 100 dollars and costs for permitting a still to operate in his house in Independence. He pleaded guilty and claimed no personal involvement, saying the buck passed to the South brothers. Sheriff Orr raided the place on August 9 as two men fled through the front door.
The Independence school board will not build a high school gym this season. It holds 16 000 dollars for a gym yet bids at 13 000 dollars plus were too high. Plans by a Salem architect were rejected as unaffordable. The board hopes costs may fall next year with possible reductions in materials and labor.
A representative of the Advance Thresher Company of Salem was injured Thursday night when his car struck a woodpile in front of Mrs Richs residence on Monmouth street. The Ford toppled onto its side catching his leg causing two severe gashes though no bones were broken. After medical aid he resumed travel with car damage mainly a broken windshield. He claimed slow driving and failing to see the obstruction.
G. C. Skinner driving a Studebaker Six completed a Newport run last Saturday in three hours and 60 minutes. The 76 mile trip faced minimal hazards aside from one detour. He was joined by Lee Robinson and Emerson Groves. returning, he traveled with Mrs. Skinner Kathleen Alice and Mrs. Guy Walker. Robinson returned Monday after investigating a car part delay caused by an express office negligence.
Maryland corn club winners gain advantage by proximity to Washington. The group toured Washington and the Agriculture Department where they were personally introduced to Secretary Meredith, highlighting their trip and recognition.
Threshing in the area is well along as farmers shell spring crops. Overall grain yields are lighter than anticipated, especially winter grain. Heavy straw suggests potential bumper returns, but late rains kept heads from filling fully. One prominent farmer predicts a yield near last season’s.
George Hubbard aged 77, a Polk county resident for 67 years, died at his daughter Mrs H D Staats home on Church street in Dallas Friday morning August 20. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment in the I O O F cemetery. He was born in Illinois and moved to Oregon as a boy. Survived by daughter Mrs Staats and brothers and sisters including F K Hubbard Falls City Mrs H S Tetherow Dallas J B Hubbard B E Hubbard Independence Perry Hubbard Centralia Wash James Hubbard Spangle Wash Lydia Ford Falls City and Amanda Redfield Silverton.
Six young men were arrested by Sheriff John W. Orr and Deputy Chase for gambling in Smith & Son pool hall. They pleaded guilty before Justice R W Baker and each was fined ten dollars.
Mr Gentle and Miss Arbuthnot will attend institute work at Klamath Falls September 1 2 and 3 with return via Crater Lake. Mrs Gentle and Miss Levis join the trip. Miss Bramberg registrar returns from southern Oregon and Bayocean. President and Mrs Ackerman spend the week in Portland and Hood River. A new commercial course is described. The student body enjoyed a Luckinmute picnic. Gilmore overhauls gym floor and builds playground and tennis facilities. Arbuthnot taught the county summer school in Oregon City. Levis heads to Bay Ocean then Crater Lake. Craven family on a motor trip to Bandon.
The hop harvest is set to begin September 6 with 70 cents per box. Widespread labor is ready as yards report full crews including day hands. The Wigrich began picking this week as a prelude to the main harvest, to be completed in four to five days. C A. McLaughlin hurriedly rebuilds trellises, facing costs from damaged wires and posts. The season promises heavy work and high quality, with an estimated 5000 people needed to pick and cure hops.
The Stand ard Oil company announced a further gasoline price rise of half a cent per gallon. Local service stations will not change the charge, remaining at 2 cents.
A government pile driver scow used to repair the revetment north of town was damaged by fire yesterday. The cabin burned off and the crew acted quickly to prevent the vessel from being destroyed.
Mountain States Power faces fuel supply troubles after a Dallas mill fire. Blackouts disrupted Isis theatre and lit candles and lamps citywide. Fire dept stood by as manager Joslin pledges quick restoration and asks patrons to bear inconveniences.
A carload of Studebaker Sixes arrived and was unloaded by G. C. Skinner of the Independence Garage. The shipment included four seven passenger machines. A new Studebaker light Six is to be displayed soon, praised for its light weight and 40 horsepower engine. Skinner also added Commerce trucks in ton and ton and a half sizes with a half ton overload option.
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