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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
1
A horticulture report from Oregon warns growers of damage to fruit trees from late winter heat and sun on snow. It cites cambium and growing-point injuries, bark damage on pears and apples, and advises cautious pruning with a preference for delaying heavy cuts until April or May.
A community meeting at Farmers' C. Soviability discusses life interest in the home and its ties to health moral and religious concerns for the family.
An advisory note warns about delaying dental visits citing pain and rising costs. It mentions fear of pain, various offices, and insurers, with promises of moderate costs and guarantees. The text urges prompt care to avoid higher future expenses.
A column argues three town roles booster quiescent or knocker and how loyalty boosts the community. It notes neighbors judge individuals by their public support or lack thereof and urges active town support to receive reciprocal benefit.
A report argues that farm homes should become congenial social centers with modern conveniences, outdoor plantings, music, and reading. It calls for competent medical supervision, a community hospital, visiting nurse, and farm schools aligned to life needs, with newspapers and periodicals aiding rural betterment.
The 1919 report by H. C. Seymour shows 2593 club members statewide earning 33,095.40 from livestock, corn, potatoes, gardens, canning and other products. Multnomah and several counties lead. pork, gardening, poultry, canning and milk projects show substantial profits. Rabbit raising adds 5,122.50 in value with 3,415 rabbits raised.
Corn club boys cleared 1329.10 from plots in Oregon though the state is not a corn belt. Averet Hickox of Malheur county raised the best corn. Sheep and wool valued at 1457.21 profit 700.25. Calf club members cleared 1427.50 with calves worth 4177.50. Girls sewing clubs produced 4344 articles profit 1158. Cooking clubs earned 1209.67.
The Oregon Normal School will close its second term Friday February, with students listed as completing the Standard Course. Armstrong Alice Portland. Burkhar Verle C Harisburg. Bristow Elda Gail Pleasant Ore on. Dawson Florence H North Pora nd. Dunbare Elizabeth Joseph Oregon Euclave Mrs Dorothea McMeritt regon. Emmerick Betrtha Waterville. Gebers Dora C Medford. Gram Hester Marion Aurora.
A discussion on explosions in myth and science traces meteors as hot planetary fragments. It notes how Earth is reached by meteors and describes cooling gases causing explosions. It concludes with humanity harnessing explosive force for travel with four wheels.
Local faculty members and students at the Bas pel hour near Portland attended a Pacific hour program. Miss Smith spoke on Primary Methods at the Dallas teachers meeting. The literary societies will hold a chapel program Friday at 7:30 p.m. President Ackerman will address the School Officers Convention in Dallas next Saturday.
The student body election results announced last week show Cyril Reynolds as President and Otis Scott as Vice President with Helen Jones as another Vice President. Kathleen Skinner becomes Secretary and Gerald Hewitt is Treasurer. Athletic committee includes Robert On and Glenn Burright. Social committee lists Marjorie Nolds and Helen Jones. Myrtle is named to the Literary committee.
Next week marks commencement with seniors graduating in February instead of June due to most completing by then. Dr Dunsmore will speak at 7:30 Sunday evening in the M E church and the exercises will close with a program of music and an address by Dr John Staub Dean of the University of Oregon in the opera house. The public is invited.
Evening service features voluntary by Crosby Davis and Ellen Davis with Mrs. McIntosh. Hymn by Congregation and vocal solo by Mrs. Maurice Butler. Scripture reading by Rev. Cook and invocation by Rev. Proppe. Anthem by the choir and offertory by Crosby Davis and Ellen Davis. Male quartet includes Dr. Barrick Dr. Hewitt Mr. Hulbert and Underhill. Address by Dr. Dunsmore and closing by Rev. Cook.
The program features Invocation by Rev Cook Violin Solo by Miss Elizabeth Levy piano duets by Kathleen Skinner and Thelma Williams Address by Dr John Straub Dean of the University of Oregon Vocal solo by Miss Mildred Jones additional violin solos and duets by Ming Levy Mrs Maurice Butler and Miss Hope McDonald Class diplomas presented by Principal J H Collins and Attorney D E Fletcher Highest cash prizes offered from February 9. a note on matrimony alimony and a quip about carrying a buckeye for rheumatism.
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