Thde rl den Elects Walker Wing In City Council Reorganization
Mayor Walker presided as Craven led the council to reappoint committees and adopt conservative improvements. New member Skinner pledged support and the council set a $600 bond for the city treasurer while approving routine expenditures and noting issues with north-part water service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Walkgs
Thderlden
Skinner
Annon
Ibrary Board
Birachberg
Cooper
A. J. Thomas
Craven
Th Council
Marth
Tom
W. H. Coble
Flice
Skinneb
Neil
Walker
Lowing Sims
I Power Co
James Moran
Ching Water
Coundden Bohannon
Raven
Alumni defeat Independence in opening basketball game
In Independence the season opened with a game at the armory where the Alumni team defeated Independence High School 24 to 20. The lineup included Melvin Ray Frank Schrunk Otis Scot Glenn Burright Elmer Addison Jamen Stapleton Baron Smiley and Ira Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Ohat
Armory
Independence High School
Alurons
Melvin Ray
Otis
Frank Schrunk
Otis Scot
Glenn Burright
Elmer Addison
Jamen Stapleton
Addison Bob Craven
Baron Smiley
Ira Compton
Burright
A. P. Black
Kings Way Store Burned In Monday Morning Fire
A merchandise establishment named Kings Hoy was almost destroyed by an early Monday morning fire. J McGraff and Mr Mé aff operated the store for about a year and a half, with the Allens noted as pioneer long residents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McGraff
Kings Hey
Allens
Ruga for Sale on C Street Tit
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale of a rug at a location on C Street Tit. Readable details are minimal. specifics on date or seller remain unclear.
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C Street
Tit
Bridal Couple Here on Their Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs George B Bietz return to Oak Grove after honeymooning with the Eldridges from Sunday to Wednesday They were married January 1 at the home of the bride’s father J Butler in Oak Grove The bride formerly lived in California and came to Oak Grove six months ago with her father The groom is a former Pennsylvanian Mrs Bretz is a niece of the Eldridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Bietz
Oak Grove
K. C. Eldridge
Bietz
J. ©. Butler
Jennie Best
Lester Lippert
Rev. Hawthorn
Wear Salem
California
Bretz
Eldridge
Business men aid European relief drive in Polk county
Under the guidance of the Retail Merchants Association a campaign to raise 1450 for the European Relief Council is under way. Eerbert Hoover is chairman and district chairmen cover Polk county east of the Southern Pacific tracks.
Three KS Dine and Greet the New Year at Mattison Home
A Kill Kare Klub New Year celebration at the Mattison residence featured guests Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bice of Miwaukie Oregon charter members. The event included progressive courses Oyster cocktails music dancing and a late night reunion with Father Time marking the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Kare Klub
Henry N. Mattison
W. H. Bice
Miwaukie
Ore
Bices
Mattison
J. S. Robbie
J. S. Bohannon
Sloper
Hank Mattison
Bill Walker
Father Time
Will Walker
H. N. Mattison
Bohannon
Sherman Hays
BR. F. Swope
George Carbray
James
Robbie
Mr. Hays
New Chief Appointed at Independence Telephone Office
Miss Bauman becomes chief at the Independence exchange succeeding Mrs Bauman who resigns to devote time to home. Dean S Baughman remains trouble man for the Independence Monmouth division as Robert H Ashby of Portland and other Ette Telephone Company staff assist in the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Oe Bauman
Haseen
Henry Bauman
Hoskins
Robert H. Ashby
Portland
Theette Telephone Company
Miss Bauman
Dean S. Baughman
Independence- Monmouth
University of Oregon Medical School Expands Vision
The University of Oregon medical school serves a 300000 square mile region, with demand from neighboring states. It currently caps at 50 graduates annually, turning away 100 applicants, and aims to become a Northwest Johns Hopkins with Portland as a hospital hub for five states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
University of Oregon Medical School
United States
P. L. Campbell
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Alaska
John Hopkins
Northwest
Portland
Burglar Takes Money and Watch From Stevens Store
Stevens & Co. reports a burglary last Sunday night by breaking a rear window. A few dollars in nickels and dimes and a cheap watch were stolen. The watch was in a case with costlier pieces, suggesting an amateur thief, possibly a boy. Stevens brothers doubt arrest without stronger evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Co
Stevens Brothers
Independence National Bank Declares 0 Percent Dividend
At a December 1, 1920 stockholders meeting of The Independence National Bank of this city, a dividend of 0 percent was declared for the semi annual period ending on the noted date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence National Bank
Turnbulls Open General Store at Sheridan
Sheridan merchants under the Sheridan Mercantile Co. announce O A and HL Turnbulls new general store opening. A stock of goods purchased for the venture arrives from Busy Boom Vista with Seenville Turnbull assisting. Mrs A A Turnbull and children remain after opening week.
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Turnbulls Open
Sheridan
Sheridan Mercantile Company
O. A
Turnbull
Willamette’ Vailley
Sheridan Am
Seenige Turrbull
North Dakota
A. A. Teribull
Winter term opens with higher enrollment at Oregon Normal
Oregon Normal reports a strong start with enrollment above expectations as President Ackerman meets with the state official in Salem. Faculty attend the State Teachers Association in Portland with multiple staff presenting and a 250 person Spenden event at the Portland Hotel. A moving picture “Earthbound” showcases Basil King’s spiritual drama, while future screenings and visits by Miss Mary Mgaruder of Rockville are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
Tuessday
Salem
Churchill
Normal
State Teachers’ Association
Portland
Gentle
Mr. Beattie
Mrr. Gilmore
Misses Schuette
Holliday
Syp and
Mingus
Chapel Monday
Basil King
Boston
Mary Mgaruder
Rockville
Maryland
Librarian Miss Mabel G West Retains Post At Normal
Miss Mabel G West librarian has resigned but agrees to stay another term at Normal since a satisfactory successor could not be found. She planned to depart January 1 for an extended trip east to study school libraries and attend Columbia University courses in Children's Literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel G. West
Columbia University
Milestones Film to Be Shown at Normal Chapel
Miss Fannie Porter reports 170 Normal School graduates teaching in Portland. A moving picture adaptation of Arnold Bennett's Milestones will be shown at the Normal chapel Saturday evening in January. The play has popular appeal and previously inspired the Eastward musical Appleblossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Porter
Portland
Arnold Bennett
Japs Start Serving Frog Meat in Tokyo Restaurant
Frog meat makes its first appearance on a popular Tokyo restaurant menu after Dr. Watanabe brought edible frogs from the United States in 1918. Government steps encourage frog raising and consumption amid new culinary experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Watanabe
United States
Ace Garage Under Trustee Control in Polk County
The Ace Garage, Ford agency in Polk County, is placed under trusteeship led by C W Irvine to protect creditors and allow ongoing operation. Walter Plant oversees the shop with Irvine directing business, aiming to settle obligations from assets, while a new car shipment and full parts stock maintain services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Walter Plant
Ford Agency
Ford Service
Carr
Butler-Smith Wedding A New Year Event
A pretty New Year wedding united Bernice Lenore Butler and Robert E. Smith at the Butler home last Saturday. Dr. H. C. Dunsmore officiated using the ring service. Mrs. M. F. Butler played the wedding march. About 40 relatives attended. a bouffet lunch followed. The couple left for a Portland honeymoon. Mr. Smith, from Colville Wash., worked at City Meat Market with Gus Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Butler
Bernice Lenore
Robert E. Smith
H. C. Dunsmore
Presbyterian Church
M. F. Butler
Portland
Edwin Bowman
Hillsboro
A. L. Sperling
Robert Blohm
F. J. Ruppert
Salem
Reynolds Surprised On Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J C Reynolds celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home west of town on December 27. The event was a surprise arranged by their daughters Gladys of Albany and Marjorie of Independence with other relatives attending in Salem. Guests enjoyed games music and a luncheon as J R Ley presented silverware to the couple.
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J. C. Reynolds
Town
Miss Gladys
Albany
Marjorie
Independence
Salem
J. R. Ley
G., Wells
Perry Wells
M. N. Prather
Cleve Prather
H. ®. Prather
N. Anderson
Les F. J. Anderson
G. F. Harmon
Mrs. Reynolds
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M. Walker
Hubbard High School
Albany Moose Club
Legion Guard
Luckiamute
Kings Waey
John H. Ebbert
M. E. Church
Huena Vista
F. C. McLean
Parker
A. E. Horton
A. C. Moore
Oak Point
M. C. Williams
A. L. Thomas
Brunk
Eola
West Salem
G. C. Skinner
W. Irvine
G. G. Walker
A. J. Robinson
Beaversday
Robinson
Portland Ca
Ieee
Louise Bauman
Mrs. Baughman
U. OF O. Medical School
Big Territory
Stevens
Independence National Remembers Stockholders
Oregon Normal
ACE Garage
Butler-Smith
Reynolds
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