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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise lists its weekly publication cadence and subscription pricing. It notes a one year rate and a six month rate under the standard advertising and circulation terms managed by Z C Kimball.
The Dallas Observer is accused of spreading highway commission propaganda as counties near Independence demand intervention in a suit to stop Pacific highway work. Farmers south of Independence question the legality of state actions, while critics warn the highway will never be built south of Independence. The piece argues defiance of law and courts threatens government foundations.
The bridegroom from Portland married in San Luis Obispo after arriving there from Portland. They dated years apart and rekindled their friendship about a year ago, with the California ceremony marking the sequel to their romance.
Oregon Normal announces the annual Stunt Program hosted by student groups in the chapel on Wednesday evening August 8 at 8 15. A flap will be awarded to the winning group at the last chapel exercises Friday. Rivalry is keen with clever stunts expected. Public welcome.
Polk county wheat growers signed articles to join the Oregon Cooperative Grain Growers Association at a Parker meeting. GC A Barnes of Goldendale Washington leads the drive with field workers Paine Sutherland and Stewart. The group aims to market wheat orderly, stabilize the market, and return the largest share of consumer price to farmers.
Parker W N Sharp spent the weekend in Dallas with friends and relatives. Californias two evangelists led a Sunday evening sermon in the area. Winnogene Peterson, attending Normal school, spent the weekend at home and will finish her six weeks term August 5. Ed Vieth returned from Iowa with a wonderful trip report. Mrs R G Wells and Mrs P A Lacey of Salem visited the Lacey family. Benjamin Savage traveled from Salem to the Zielesch home for a weekend with friends. Mrs Don McEwen and son Donald Wallace, visiting with her parents, returned to Seattle. After a short visit with Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mrs Chapman returned to Portland. Oral Harris and Arthur Lacey helped Leonard Shaffer celebrate his birthday at the Zielesch home.
Governor Olcott calls for economy in all state departments and warns to guard every penny of state funds. He notes Polk county highway costs show room for savings and urges continued efforts to cut waste.
Portland friends of E. C. Pentland and Mrs. Viola Abell witnessed their recent marriage in the South. Pentland, longtime resident of Independence and former publisher of the West Side, is noted for his early venture in community journalism before its absorption by the Enterprise.
The Polk county fire patrol lookout on Bald Mountain confirmed no forest fires have been reported this season after a small blaze in Lincoln county was detected by a patrol airplane and quickly controlled. T. C. Stockwell, the lookout in charge, relayed the alert to patrolmen and maintains daily radio contact with airmen.
P. A. Finseth a Dallas merchant is expected home from an extended trip to Norway about the middle of next month.
W J Clark and family left this morning on an auto trip to Eugene and Coos county. R B Godfrey of McIntosh grocery takes a two week vacation with his father visiting. Godfrey and family head to Portland and the Columbia highway. Entries open for races with agents at Pacific City. A daughter named Helen Louise born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Arrell. Walter Plant and children return from Newport after a two week vacation noted as pleasant though cold at times. Mrs Gertrude Collins and Mr Collins will camp near McKenzie river after summer school at Eugene. Miss Opal Hewett and friends motored to Salem for a picnic. Event promotions list liberal pursuits and free amusements at Pacific City, with assurances about prices and privileges for visitors to the beach area.
A note praises C A C Miss Dickinson as she plans to enroll in the agricultural college this fall. The piece invites a prospective student to the inner circle and highlights favorable points about the program and the campus.
Soll experts pose as disciples in a county end scene while Torgerson and Charlie Hart mask a fishin trip. They prepared gear, followed back roads, returned with modest catch, and bragged of plans for another outing as they shared the day’s simple meal.
Despite heat 80 attended Sunday school at 10 with Mr. Justin as superintendent. Rev. Proppe preaches at 11 on the Great Separation and again at 7 for the young peoples society on After Death What. A vital message invites all to come and be edified.
On behalf of the service rendered our mother in saving her home during the recent fire we desire to thank the firemen and our many friends. Adv. Ernest and Hurlbert Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bingman Mrs. Estella Bickley.
The Van Cleve studio relocates its operations from Dallas to Salem, shifting its business presence and customer access to a new city location. The move updates local photography services and may affect appointment scheduling and service range.
A disabled veteran recalls service at Belleau Wood Chateau Thierry the Argonne and the government compensation campaign. The Dalles plant of the Oregon Grocers' Association shipped about 85000 pounds this season.
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