County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting
The County Farm Bureau held its third annual meeting with 140 members present. The group praised progress over the past two years, planning for 1922 topics such as drainage certification, potato fruit, livestock, weed control, marketing, and local work led by Col A. And and Vic Vice President of the Oregon Farm Bureau.
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Snembership
Col. A. Atrd
Vic Vee
Oregon Farm Bureau
W. L Yy
Kadiderty
Fawley
Train collision injures Chester Sloper relative in Vancouver
Fragmentary notice reports Chester Sloper and a brother injured near Vancouver Washington in a crossing incident involving a Northern Pacific freight train. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate the harm occurred while on duty with a western long distance company.
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Wion
Chester Sloper
Vancouver
Wash
Northern Pacific
Newestern
Vident Ia
Ion
No Federal Aid For River Control
The article notes opposition to federal funding for Willamette River navigation work. Local merchants report rapid bank erosion threatening downtown Portland, with about 100 acres of property washed away. The issue was presented to Congressmen Hawley and McArthur by the Merchants’ Association and discussed with the Portland War Department division.
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Willamette
Went Bank
Retyi Merchants’ Association
de. OF. J. Butler
Flrw Worec
Kovernmerit
Independence Boy Wins Benson Wrestling Title at 125
Marshal Huntley of Independence, enrolled at Benson in Portland, won the elimination contest at 125 pounds becoming champion among 1400 students. He pinned his opponent in two minutes, signaling a rapid victory. He is son of Mr and Mrs W Huntley, longtime Independence residents now in Portland for Benson tech.
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Marshal Huntley
Independence
Benson School
Portland
Young Huntley
Huntley
W. Huntley
Benson Tech
Ed. Lewis
Harris Sells Residence in Independence to Tom Bill
W. H. Harris sold a six room residence with 2.7 acres in Independence to Tom Bill, a Valley & Silots foreman at Hosking. Bill plans to move for his children's schooling needs. Harris retains possession until after the current school year ends. Deal handled by J. E. Hubbard of Independence Realty Co. PMR.
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W. H. Harris
Independence
Tom Bill
Valley & Silots
Hosking
Harris
Bill
J. E. Hubbard
Endependence Realty Con Pmr
Frozen pipes wreck kitchen in Monmouth residence blast
A kitchen explosion at the J.4 Williams home in Monmouth wrecked the room with cupboards and windows shattered. The back of the house was blown out and staves were torn, but no one was hurt though two women were struck by flying debris near the kitchen area.
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J. 4
Santa Claus Visits in Independence
Charles B reports Santa Claus has visited Independence confirming his identity. The piece portrays Santa as jolly with a booming appetite and lists local supporters, stores, and decorations in Independence where he has set up headquarters at Craven & Walker's, praising Quartier's toy selection, Moss Walker's hotel decor, Eddy & Carbray, Shorty, Haven F. Leonard, Joe Hirschberg, and A. L. Keeney.
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Ken Hodgkin
Santa Claus
Independence
Craven & Walker's
Quartier’s
R. W. Baker
Moss Walker
Beaver
Eddy & Carbray
Max Goldman
A. L. Kullander
Shorty
Haven F. M. Leonard
Joe Hirschberg
Joe
A. L. Keeney
Independence Crossing Attracts Attention In Oregon
The Portland Journal notes Independence is the only usable bridge over Luckiamute during the late Western Oregon flood period. The piece argues Independence has bridge efficiency in its favor and is named in law as a west side city the Pacific highway must pass through.
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Portland Journal of Tuesday
Oregon
Luckinmute
Legion Gets Even Break In Basketball
Independence American Legion lost to Oregon Agricultural College 44 to 15 in the high school gym. The Aggies showed strong team play under Coach Rutherford while the local squad, coached by Craven, fought to improve. The match featured Stinson Gill and Hjelte for OAC and Addison Schrank Archibald Black Reynolds McKinney Fisher for Independence. Also the American Legion defeated Grand Ronde 62 to 6 in a season opener with Fisher Powell Shirley James Johnson Hays as top scorers.
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Independence American Legion
Oregon Agricultural College
Craven
Aggies
Independence
Rutherford
Fettle
Stinson
Gill
Hjelte
Ross
Richards
Fernley
Elderson
Lyman
Ryan
Perry
Mix
Addison
Schrank
Archibald
Black
Reynolds
McKinney
Fisher
Rollo McKinney
Gion
Powell
Shirley
James
Johnson
Hays
Schrunk
Harris
Christmas observance closes area businesses Monday
Independence business houses will be closed all day Monday December 26 for Christmas observed. Oregon Agricultural College students home for the holiday include Opal Hewett Doc Hewett Lucille Craven Bob Craven William McKinney Rollo McKinney Charles Calbreath Betty Stilwell Ulla Dickinson Cyril Reynolds Wendell Dengler.
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Independence Business
Oregon Agricultural College
Opal Hewett
Exposition tax gas bill fuels Portland fair push
A special legislative session aimed at aiding the Portland exposition fails to win broad support as the direct property tax dies. Polk Lincoln’s bill would divert 8 million dollars from a two cent gasoline tax to an exposition fund, with 10 percent returned to counties for local exhibits. The measure passes the house 44 to 14 and awaits senate action. If enacted, a constitutional amendment and voter approval at spring primaries would be needed. A second item seeks a thorough state financial audit.
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Portland
D. E. Fletcher
Polk Lincoln
House
Fair Commission
Senate
Olcott
Upstate
Royal Arch Masons Select New Officers
B. E. Smith was reelected high priest of Independence Chapter Royal Arch Masons. New officers include King B Wolfe Scribe Dr F G Hewett Co of H Dr M J Butler Secretary Harvey N Dickinson Treasurer H Hirschberg. Induction for senior officers to occur January first meeting.
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B. E. Smith
Independence
Royal Arch Masons
King
B. R. Wolfe
F. G. Hewett
A. L. Keeney
Willamette to Meet American Legion Team Next Thursday
Willamette University faces the American Legion team in the high school gymnasium next Thursday night, December 29. Locals expect a close contest as Willamette trails theAggies in speed.
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Willamette University
American Legion
Willamette
Aggies
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Gathering of Arm Organization
Paul Carpenter
Pui Wire
Tékaton
Het Wied
Independence Boy
Benson
Tom Bill OF
Hoskins
J. J. Williams
Monmouth
Charles B
Santa
Sants
Independence Crossing
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