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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
An uncertain supply of gasoline threatens local refueling with a planned shipment of around 10 000 gallons and a 27 000 gallon reserve. Officials warn of rationing and delayed deliveries as residents and businesses brace for possible price and availability stress.
Donation of 900000 from an unnamed donor grows Willamette University's endowment. Trustees plan use for faculty, equipment, and program expansion at Salem campus.
A Willamette area shop adds a universal grinder and delicate tooling for winding pistons and other motor parts. The facility is described as the only one of its kind in the region, signaling a boost to local industry amid high sugar prices and rising costs.
The examination for teachers took place at the in house school in Dallna Oregon during the summer session of 1920. Teachers attending the school will be accommodated for the summer term with funding arranged by Mon- Baume at the school.
Mr and Mrs J E Cooper and daughter Genevieve will travel to Albany on Saturday for the Cooper family annual reunion at FE W Cooper s home. The group includes seven brothers and one sister with 180 descendants listed across The Dalles Independence Albany McMinnville Portland and Assens.
Miss Freda Campbell of Salem has been selected as one of ten American girls to teach English in France. The 20 year old Willamette University graduate will receive a handsome salary and expenses. She is the daughter of Will Campbell and spent her youth in Independence.
A home wedding at the J B Hiltibrand residence joined Verena Vale Hiltibrand and Gorton M Parker in marriage. Dr Dunemore officiated. relatives witnessed the ceremony. Verena, educated in Independence and Portland teacher, and Gorton, with T T Parker Son sawmill firm, plan to reside in Airlie after a Portland honeymoon.
Herbert Hoover backs the Books For Everybody movement aiding Independence Public Library. He praises library extension for self education and notes the American Library Association's wartime service and plans to broaden support. The program seeks 2 million dollars to expand access and establish libraries where none exist.
Mrs. Rose and her mother narrowly escaped harm when a bullet shattered a dining room window at the Wigrich ranch. Sheriff Cox was alerted by Major Howe after a man with a gun was seen along the road. The bullet struck a china cabinet and missed Mrs. Rowe by inches, prompting Major Rose to urge a warning against casual firearm use.
M ONeil and Archy Lacey bought 168 acres near Ritner from Charles Lovel for 7470. Lovel takes 160 acres at Lakeside in Coos county valued at 3000. ONeil and his wife previously lived near Horst Bros. ranch. Lacey is a stepson. They plan to move soon. J F Thurston of Suver bought the Thomas Warren tract south of town and will occupy it later. Independence Realty Co. handled all transactions.
The 1920 graduating class filled the normal building Tuesday evening for a successful Oregon Normal School Alumni Association gathering. The program featured introductions, addresses, musical selections, and a banquet for 116 guests with Dr. Powell as toastmaster and President Ackerman delivering a keynote on My Oregon.
A permanent body named the Polk County Automotive Dealers association was formed in Dallas. Officers: President C G Skinner Secretary C W Fox Treasurer P J Walton. A membership drive aims to include all county auto dealers with Fox J M Hart and P A Traiger on the committee. Semi monthly meetings will rotate between Dallas and Independence, next in Dallas on July 2.
Major Row of the Wigrich ranch reports caterpillar worms attacking hop vines. Little damage yet but growers should monitor fields as worms feed after sundown and burrow underground by day. Wet weather suspected as partly responsible for the outbreak.
Alfred Loy son of J R Loy of Buena Vista district farmers and Jersey breeders is chosen among 6 percent of men as one of 15 for Camp Kearney California officers training unit. Oregonian notes Oregon State College leads among 20 colleges in class with Corvallis top. Loy is in third college year with continuous military training and served in A A 7 C during World War I.
Portland has raised over 35 000 dollars annually toward a 450 000 dollar statewide development budget for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. The canvass resumes later this month aiming for 60 000 dollars annually as Portland’s quota. Conventions and Shriners gathering defer the push, yet workers expect several thousand dollars before resuming. The drive began June 15 in Corvallis Eugene Bend Enterprise Marshfield and Klamath Falls with broad Oregon coverage to follow in North Bend Newport and other towns.
The C. K. Spaulding Lumber Co. team of Salem travels to face the Independence Colts this Sunday. The contest starts promptly at 3 o'clock on the high school ground.
Nine years earlier Kenneth Williams carved Jun 12, 1911 on a turtle and released it. Last Sunday Ira Williams found the turtle in Airlie during a visit, noting the shell had grown an inch and a half, and a new date was carved before its再 release.
Dallas will observe Independence Day on July 5th with a leading role for the American Legion post. Preliminary plans include a band concert and minor sports events in the celebration.
Polk County fights to route the West Side Pacific Highway through Polk, Dallas, and Independence seek mandamus and injunction against the highway commission. Plaintiffs, led by Dallas Mayor A. S. Grant and Independence Mayor W H Walker, argue the 1917 act requires routing via Hillsboro, Forest Grove, McMinnville to Dallas Monmouth Independence. The commission appeals Douglas County Canyonville cutoff to the state supreme court, Polk County expecting a ruling that could confirm or deny the route.
Music lovers attended a well received recital at the Methodist Episcopal church featuring piano solos duets and vocal numbers by pupils of Mrs. Lottie H. McIntosh. Violin obligato was performed by Fay Irvine with many participants listed including Ruth Tethrow Octavia Goldman and Gordon Plant.
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