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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
5
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Donna Pomeroy and Kenneth visit family. several travelers and visitors from Salem Albany Corvallis and Portland are listed. New Year gatherings, hospital visits, dancing parties, and community events fill the week with images of everyday town life and regional news.
The Autocitc club hosted Dr and Mrs O D Butler on New Year’s Eve with a luncheon after guests departed. Asa H Robinson’s Auction bridge group enjoyed a red and green themed supper with honors to Mrs A E Horton and Z C Kimball. A family New Year gathering at Grant McLaughlin’s featured music and a special “company” dinner. Lena Becker wed Frank Fleischman of Corvallis on December 25 in Corvallis. The Y J D club held a weekly dance with hosts James X Robbie and Z C Kimball. honors to Mrs Ellen Davis and A C Moore. A New Year’s 6 o’clock dinner by Grover Mattison drew G G Walker and others. A birthday party for Master Eugene McCarthy included a goldfish centerpiece and candlelit tableau.
A party featured a yellow checked basket of candy and gaily bordered napkins with Mother Goose characters. Children received boxes with a napkin, place card, and an orange as they left. Guests included Maxine and Margaret Foster, Altha Fisher, Evelyn Davis, Tommy Pomeroy, John Cokillette, and Robert Maillie.
The Epworth League held a watch night party in the church parlors last Saturday night with a social time after business. Mr Bradner donated ice cream and was praised as a good fellow. The W F M S will meet at the parsonage at 2 o clock this afternoon. all members are asked to attend.
The Baptist church invites all to attend with a 1922 Bible sermon theme. Worship at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent Archie Justin, 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Proppe on Is the Bible good for 1922. Evening youth programs and orchestra at 6:30 and 7:30. Also Christian church services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Dr. R. Tibbs Maxey.
Professor HE D Scudder of C A C emphasizes that farm success hinges on earning capacity rather than production or marketing. He argues farmers focus on better organization, noting size, quality and diversity of business, stead layout, labor efficiency, rotations, and machinery as key factors.
O C Crum of the C A Experiment station warns that careful stock selection and bird care are essential for a profitable poultry flock. Neglect weakens vitality. he notes that the male birds comprise about half the flock and must be well bred and vigorous.
In the next issue of the Enterprise an upcoming auction is announced with a declining bid tone, indicating reduced offers or interest. The notice specifies dates and terms likely guiding bidders to adjust expectations and timing for participation.
Oregon Milling and Warehouse Co advertises Prize Peach hard wheat flour at 2.10 dollars per sack with guaranteed quality and Pride of Oregon at 1.50 dollars per sack. Company location listed as 14 tf.
A brief note promotes using Enterprise Classified ads for selling buying trading or finding items. It invites readers to place ads to reach interested buyers sellers or traders. Clear call to action emphasizing practical local marketplace access.
Meeting notice states gatherings in K P Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights. Visiting members are welcome. Francis Brown is listed as foreman and Luella Walker as correspondent.
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