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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
5
Influenza cases rise in Corvallis area with third wave foreseen. Independence features include new home interiors, a Ford sale, second hand store openings, an auto show, and a push for old right of way use. Local residents attend clubs, church services, and social events amid health warnings.
Mr and Mrs John Dickinson and Mr and Mrs Virgin hosted friends with cards as the evening activity and a luncheon to conclude. The Bodenhammer and Covey families, now in Salem, plan an extensive eastbound auto trip this summer to Iowa and Illinois, lasting several months.
Dr J R N Bell visited McMinnville Saturday and spoke at a Washington Birthday celebration led by the McMinnville Masons and the Eastern Star. The event highlighted George’s early Master era in Virginia, a focal point of the observance.
Mrs. Charles H. Castner president of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs visited Independence Friday and was entertained at a luncheon by local club president Mrs Clyde Feker. Executive board members were present and Castner spoke to the women about the upcoming YWCA drive.
A letter to the Pump kin Hill News beauty editor explains a pumpkin pie nose itch. The writer suggests turning the nose away while eating pie and, if needed, to visit Stem Winder the Pumpkin Hill Jeweler for plating after the advice.
The Rev. H. C. Dunsmore, banker and minister from Independence, stopped in Corvallis for a few hours on Saturday. He dined with local clergy and traveled on to Toledo to see a granddaughter. Dunsmore, known for his oratorical power at the Presbyterian church, now works with Joe Hirschberg in the Independence bank and preaches on Sundays for leisure.
Despite Tuesday night rain about eighty attended the Eastern Star session. Monmouth delegates arrived and the program by Misses Parrott, Brooks, Ferrin, Hagar, Kersting, White and Mrs Butler pleased all. Luncheon and songs followed in the dining room with green and yellow daffodil decorations. Marion Butler returns from Mare Island for a short visit. he remains in navy service.
All invited. R. C. Barnard of the Bungalow Garage visited the Auto show in Portland this week. C. W. Irvine attended the auto show in Portland. James Smith, long stationed at Mare Island Navy Yards, has been transferred East.
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