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Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

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Lover Girl Is Married Here Tod D Ritchey

At the home of Mr and Mrs J M Larsen the marriage of Berniece Rebekah Larsen to Clarence D Ritchey of La Centre Washington was performed by Dr Dunsmore. The bride wore blue tricotine and a long family heirloom plate marked a century of marriages. The couple will live in Elam Oregon after a Portland honeymoon.

Mia Job McLeod Berniece Rebekah Larsen Clarence D. Ritchey la Centre Washington Dr. Dunsmore Saver J. 1D. Harris Wella Latrelle Kemp Joh McLeod

Indecipherable OCR: State Highway Bill Debate

Fragmentary text describes conflict over a 1917 Pacific highway routing and bills S14 No 12 granting highway commission powers. Mentions Dallas Independence Oregon county and Fletcher opposing the measure amid political contention.

Crix Dallas Fletcher

Polk County Highway Battle Moves Through Senate

The session reveals a fierce clash over highway funding and commission authority. Proponents accuse the highway commission of an overbearing push while taxpayers fear debt without clear accountability. The struggle centers on authority to proceed with road projects and funding in Polk County.

Senate Re Reén Ayer Polk County Pacific High Dallas Independence J Commission Tchey Mission Fletcher D. E. Fletcher Polk Lincoln Highway Commission Yeon Barratt

Legion for Policies and Not Politics

Independence Post of the American Legion rebukes political involvement in an article from the Recall Bulletin dated February 11. G. G. Godfrey states the Legion’s bylaws bar political action and that Independence Post did not partake in the recall fight.

Independence Post American TL Legion Legion G. G. Godfrey American Legion

Civic Club Carnival a Big Success in Armory Evening

The Woman's Civic Club held the first in a series of separation parties in the armory to support a community house for Independence. The event drew about one hundred dollars in profit with busy refreshment booths and entertainment including fortune telling Stella Hereafter and dancing to conclude. Notable attendees included Dr. O. D. Butler Hank Mattison Taylor Jones Dinty Moore and Dr. F. G. Hewett.

Woman's Civic Club Armory Stella Shadow Walter Plant Miss Plant Miisa Rose Weinies Frank Smith J. W. Dimick 0. A. Kreamer Hugh Hanna M. J. Butler Howard Morland Mr. Morland F. L. Chown Lester Neal E. M. Young Ferguson Fitchard Eldridge Elmer Chown Booth

Mrs Cowan of Corvallis Visited Daughter Elma

Mrs Charles Cowan of Corvallis was the guest last Sunday of her daughter Miss Elma Cowan.

Charles Cowan Corvallis Miss Elma Cowan

Judge Robinson Appreciative of Polk County Support

ASA B. Robinson thanks voters after Wednesday's Polk County election confirming broad public endorsement. He says he pursued the people's wishes in all public acts and expresses gratitude for the strong affirmation.

Polk County Asa B. Robinson Oregon Polk Robinson Independence Airlie Buena Vista Dallas West Salem Brush College Buell Salt Lake Jackson Spring Valley Eola East Rickreall Ulrich Monmouth Falls City Country Suver

Double Header Saturday Night At Armory

Two basketball games are set for Saturday night at the armory. Company M of the Oregon National Guard will face the Legion Guard five, and Stayton high school will compete with the local high school team. Tipoff is at 8 o clock with expected large attendance.

Company M Oregon National Guard Salem Legion Guard Stayton Beaverton Independence O. D. Byers Robert Craven Melvin Ray Dee Neal Maniey Burright Dean Craven Joe Smiley Frank Schrank

Pythians Observe Anniversary With Program

Homer Lodges No 45 Knights of Pythias will mark their anniversary with a program next Monday evening. Chancellor Commander W H Cockle and Dr A C Hanson supervise. The event includes solos, recitations, a saxophone trio, an address by Frank Grant, supreme representative of Oregon, and honors for C W Irvine and Dr W F Locke for long service.

Homer Lodges Knights of Pythias W. H. Cockle A. C. Hanson Alberta Williams M. J. Butler Pam Scott Frank Grant Oregon C. W. Irvine W. F. Locke Denver Independence Denver Pythian Lodge

H. C. Hannon Moves to Southern California

Hannon of the Hopville district has sold his farm and left with his wife and son for East Bakersfield California to make it their home. The property was bought by J. C. Fidler of Dallas who will occupy it.

H. C. Hannon Hopville Town Bakersfield Cal Mr. Hannon J. C. Fidler Dallas

Exhibition of book plates at Craven and Walker

The display runs for the remainder of the week at Craven and Walker's book store. The pen sketches are by an artist trained for years at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibit will appeal to connoisseurs of high class original work.

Craven & Walker's Museum of Fine Arts Boston Mass Art Institute of Chicago

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Lover Girl Tod D. Ritchey Rob Pitchets Robinson Ulrich U. Ma Douglas Hola Rickreall Bridgeport Salt Creek iMcCoy West Salem Ee Black Rock Pedee Lewisville Brush College Oakdale Rock Creek Ao Kg Ae Falls City Polle Thom Oppok Oreponian Legion For Crab Club Civic Club Independence High School Molalla High School Pythians Southern California
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