Ickreall Selected for Flax Plant in Valley
G W Hoyser and others from the Mahon ty side organize the Mette Valley Flax and Hemp Association. The old flour mill will be remodeled into a flax processing plant. Local farmers sign contracts for acres yearly, with Stump and Riddell Bros and Crawford promoting the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreal
Mette Valley
G. W. Hoyser
Mahonty
Stump and Riddell Bros
Craw
Proop
R Crawford
Funeral of Mrs. Coxsie Van Orsdal In Oregon
Mary Dornsife and sister Mrs HK com traveled from Monmouth to Eugene for the funeral of Coxsie Van Orsdal who died suddenly near Eugene. The 42 year old widow, wife of Charles Van Orsdal, left a son Burns Holt, and had married four months prior. Burial was at Mint cemetery near March 17. Reverend Stivers presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Dornsife
Indee
Mra. HK. Com
Monmouth
Eugene
Coxsie D. van Oradal
van Orsdal
Ter
Oregon
Jerly
Bunny Holt
Mint Cemetery
Rev
Stivers
Christian Church of T
Burns Holt
Charles van Orsdal
Powell enters race for Polk representative
Powell of Monmouth announces this week his bid for representative from Polk County on the Republican ticket. He seeks a second term, citing his record. Holman of Dallas and Ehther of Independence also pursue the Republication nomination, creating a three-candidate Republican field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Monmouth
Sounty
C. Holman
Dallas
Republy
D. Ehther
Independence
Mhirante
Radio Service Negotiations Reported Here
A local report states Skinner and partners are negotiating for a radio station at the Garage site. The plan involves a battery generator setup and a receiving station with low outlay and negligible cost, linked to a new service broadcasting quick industry happenings and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner Etablishmenhdoneny
Hou
Happenings in the Elkins Country
Local notes from Elkins area record visits by residents to Monmouth Salem Albany and Independence. Mentions flu illness of Levi Olemane, Florence Enschede visiting Salem, new school bell and piano exchange, Farmers Union meeting, St Patrick’s party, student teachers program, and numerous neighborly calls and weekend trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Heffle
Fred Smith
Kon
Monmouth
Independenc
Crook
Independence
Martha Smith
E. A. Tedrow
Glen Harman
Albany
B. E. Holcomb
Florence Enschede
Salem
James Niel
Raymond Way
Minsea Kathryn Peterson
Bernie Robinson
Hazel Hadley
the Normal
Violet Quick
Sarah Rittner
Podeo
A.Z. Tedrow
Seymour
Miss Enschede
Hone
Mra Seymour
Missen Enschede
Bosale Jones
Olivia Shawn
Maud McKidowney
Ruth
Mildred Tetherow
Morris
Frank Loughary Jr
Frank
Tom
Joe McEldowney
Alfred Jones
Clell Kerber
Denzel Moore
Mr. Fuller
Fred Scholl
Falls City
A. E. Tetherow
Dallas
Tetherow
Farmers Union
Mixes Audrey Hoover
Parent
Teachers and Parents Converge for Saturday Institute
A teachers institute and county parent teacher convention will be held at the training school on Saturday March 25 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Luncheon at noon is offered. Mrs Hill state PTA president will address. Miss Marjorie Smith CA C extension will speak on children's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Association
Hill
Marjorie Smith
C. A. C. Extension Service
Suit Follows Collision of Cars in West Salem
Dr. GE Prime of Salem sues Mrs Edna Grace Suver of Monmouth in West Salem justice court for 245 damages after a December 24 collision at Johnson Avenue and the Salem Dallas road. Suver answers with 171 60 counterclaim and alleges Prime cut the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE. Prime
Salem
Justice Court
West Salem
Edna Grace Suver
Monmouth
Suver
Johnson Avenue
Salem-Dallas Road
D. E. Fletcher
Independence bares higher personal property valuations in county
The 1920 and 1921 personal property valuations for Independence rose sharply while Dallas and Monmouth saw minor changes. Investigators from the Independence Retail Merchants Association found a broader pattern of increased merchandise stocks and office equipment values in Independence, with assessors Hugh Black and Arthur Moore cited. Senator I L Patterson of Eola, visiting Independence, voiced satisfaction with GOP governor nomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Independence
Dallas
Monmouth
Hugh Black
Arthur Moore
Arthur E. Horton
R. W. Baker
Independence Retail Merchants’ Association
I. L. Patterson
Eola
Oregon Normal to close term with diplomas on March 24
Winter term ends Friday March 24 with diploma awards for graduates. Chapel programs, guest speakers Miss Montgomery of the University of Oregon and J B Horner of O A C will speak. The new term starts March 27 with registration, Easter break planned, and classes resume April 18. A Barrie based film Sentimental Tommy will be shown March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Montgomery
University of Oregon
J. B. Horner
Brand Opera
Portland
H. E. Inlow
Pendleton
Landers
Churchill
Salem
President Landers
Barrie
Excellent progress with Brother Josiah stage cards
James Henderson crafts window cards for Brother Josiah with Art Black assisting. Preparation for the April 3 presentation advances well with a carefully chosen cast and strong rehearsal results. nightly rehearsals planned. tickets on sale. show expected to draw full houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henderson
Josiah
Art Black
Salem School Superintendent Inspects Independence High Gym
Mr. Hugg of Salem schools and a school board member visited Independence yesterday to inspect the high school gymnasium. He said the favorable remarks about the Independence building justified the visit as Salem plans a new gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugg
Salem
Independence
Woman's Club Incorporates For Permanency And Civic Work
The Woman's Club has been incorporated to ensure permanency and financial responsibility with an educational and civic focus. A Wednesday program featured an Irish folk dance, a Fay Irvine violin solo, and a talk on Interior Decoration by Mrs. M. J. Butler. Members contributed to the children's home fund and plan cooperation with others to raise the home allotment in Independence. The next meeting is April 12 with Oak Point Community club guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Fay Irvine
M. J. Butler
Independence
Oak Point
Harrises and Morelocks Mourn Losses in Six Weeks
J K P Harris of Independence area recovers from six weeks of illness as two relatives die. Granddaughter Nettie Palmer, a nurse in Portland, died of pneumonia. Brother in law E B Morelock dies in Portland at 76. Morelock and Harris families long linked through Civil War era migration to Grand Ronde valley. son Lee Morelock serves as deputy U S marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. P. Harris
Independence
Nettie Palmer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Harris
E. B. Morelock
Mr. Morelock
Rebecca Jane Harris
Milan
Harrison
Morelocks
Ed. Morelock
Jim Harris
Grand Ronde Valley
Summerville
Union County
Joseph
Nez Perce
Bannock
Morelock
Mrs. Morelock
Lee Morelock
United States
Marshal Hotchkiss
DUBS MULKEY FIGHTS DRAW WITH BOB DAWSON
Mulkey of Monmouth and Dawson of Eugene fought an eight round draw in a smoker at Sutherlin Oregon. Dawson is a boxing instructor at the University of Oregon. Graves of Independence defeated Bremijek of Corvallis in four rounds in the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dubs Mulkey
Monmouth
Bob Dawson
Eugene
Sutherlin
Ore
Dawson
University of Oregon
Carl Miller
Mulkey
Mack Graves
Independence
Bremijek
Corvallis
Scudder and Patterson to Speak at Oak Grove
Prof. H. D. Scudder and Senator I. L. Patterson will address Pomona Grange on March 25 in Oak Grove. All are invited to attend the afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scudder
Patterson
Oak Grove
H. D. Scudder
I. L. Patterson
Pomona Grange
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Ickreall
Well
POLK
Elkins Country
Donald Barton
J. B. Violette
Mr. Barton
A. L Keeney
E. Craven
Eddy & Carbray
J.D. Hibbs & Co
Extee
Spaulding Logging Co
Independence Laundry
Oweee
C.D Butler
Gee, Wadden
Sokeene Nee
Oregon Milling & Warehouse Co
Oregon Power Co
Istandard Oil Co
M. H. Pengra
Williams Drug Co
Craven & Walker
Calbreath & Jones
Stewart Motor Co
Isis Theatre
B. F. Swope
Craven Hardware Co
J. C. Penny Co
JC. Crider
Shattuck Motor Co
the Observer
Dallas Meat Co
Hayter Book Store
W. C. Retzer
Sweeney Bros
Monmouth Miller Mercantile Eee Ee Pew
Monmouth Hardware
C. C. Mulkey Ve
Woman's Club IS Incorporated
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