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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
8
Relatives gathered at the family home to honor Grandpa Kirkland on his fourth milestone. Despite advanced years, he remained in good health and enjoyed the visit with kin from Corvallis Albany and Portland, regretting the day’s end as evening arrived.
A humorous Indianapolis News item recounts a big passenger car trapped on Central avenue after a driver tried to salvage it by polishing the curb while a bystander offered a shove. The engine revved but the car wouldn’t move until the bystander urged shifting to low and giving it a push.
General Pellegrin, newly appointed to command the 13th French infantry division at Langres, embodies Napoleon’s idea that a soldier can rise by effort. He began as a telegraph messenger in Marseilles, saved to buy books, studied at night, earned the baccalaureate, entered Saint-Cyr, and won a commission. He served in Morocco in 1907, was wounded at the Marne, then returned to Morocco as a trusted Lyautey aide.
A psychologist notes a married man can be identified by the umbrellas he uses at a family restaurant cloak room. He explains men once carried one umbrella for both, but modern couples now each carry their own to avoid inconvenience and stay dry.
A sweeping prohibition on smoking across Olympic national forest in Washington covers about 540000 acres. The ban, issued as a precaution after a winter cyclone left debris, will last for a period determined by the district forester in Portland Oregon.
Lois Parmenter learns the meaning of H L as Harvey Ide when a packing box arrives and editors request more human interest stories. Miss Buffum supports the shift, praising Lois’s work and recognizing Ide’s influence on their reception.
The February Par ent-Teacher association meeting featured student readings and dances by seventh and eighth graders, a large audience applauding efforts. Hostesses Mesdames Carbray Clark and Mattson organized two Valentine themed gatherings with prizes, cards, and dancing, plus additional parties at Skinner Clark and Irvine homes with music, meals, and various student performances. The piece notes birthdays, a Pythian Sisters basket social raising over 100 dollars, a March 6 musical program by Independence and Monmouth singers, and a variety of local clubs hosting events through March.
The family expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness of friends and neighbors during the illness and burial of their loved one and for the floral remembrances. Mrs L Rice and Mr and Mrs F B Saunders extend thanks.
Monmouth social notes report Dan Calbreath at a Friday trade event. Tilton attended the H Buck public sale near Buena Vista Friday. Mrs Herman Wunder joined events in Monmouth last Friday. PL Fishback was in Dallas Saturday afternoon. Ben and Carl Polan of M were in the vicinity on business. Mrs A J Shipley Naomi and Miss Helen G visited Mrs RB Roseby in Monmouth Saturday. Lon B Fishback of Eugene was in his brother's group in Monmouth Monday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Rake with daughter Reta and Mrs Retta ar were shoppers in Salem Saturday.
Mrs Sigler is foregrounded for nursing care over several years with medical references. She resides in a house west of the Christian church as noted in Méo12.
A brief urging readers to use En Classifieds for selling trading or locating items. Encourages quick listings and broad reach through the newspaper's classified section.
A brief line encourages selling items via a classified ad service. It promotes using the classifieds to reach buyers and complete a sale efficiently.
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