Mulkey-Dawson Boxing Card Set for Saturday
Monmouth’s Mulkey meets Charley Dawson in eight round feature at 145 pounds. Graves of Independence and Fletcher of Monmouth headline other bouts as Lee Egleston and Bill Hunt face four rounds at 200 pounds. Sal Anderson trains Mulkey from Vancouver Washington ahead of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulkey
Monmouth
Charley Dawson
Eugene
Company K
Pendenice
University of Joxing Intrvetor
Mathey Dawson
Sutherlin
Graves
George Fletcher
Tghing
Pletcher
Han
Lee Egleston
Bill Hunt
Salem
Defi
Ted Fox
Sal” Anderson
Mulkey Ind Ve
Vancouver
Ash
Presbyterians donate to the W C T U home drive
Independence church members led by Mrs Ada Wallace Sinn give 135 to raise funds for the West Central Ladies Auxiliary home for orphaned children. A cottage plan and new grounds layout were approved at a Portland farm home meeting as churches unite to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Nhe
Presbyterian Church of Independence
Ada Wallace Sin
We. Co. T. UL
Ad. Mac
Pediat
Beanifying City Campaign Endorsed by Local Club
A local campaign to beautify the city gains favor from the Woman's Club and the Retail Deschante Association. Prof. Peck of Oregon Apertura College has promised to hire soon to help improve the city’s appearance, with steps planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Dechante
Peck O
Orovon Arpertura College
County Teachers and Parent-Teachers Meet in Independence
The annual county convention of the Parent-Teacher Association was held at the training school in Independence with about 140 attendees. Speakers included Mrs. S. C. Halladay and Mrs. Hill, who urged local units to join the state organization, and Mine Marjory Smith promoted refined foods while praising graham and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo
Wan
Parent-Teacher Association
Independence
Mise Arbuthnot
Mio Houx
Walker Sa
8. C. Halladay
4. C. Hil
State
Oregon
Mine Marjory Smith
OA. Cy Home Economics Extension Service
Lea
Graham
Mian Smith
Special Services for Ex-Service Men at Churches
Ex-service men will observe Go to church Sunday with services at the Presbyterian church at 11 AM led by Dr. H Charles Dunsmore and at the Christian church at 7 40 PM by Rev Mr Kratz. Independence post of the America Legion plans to attend as a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H. Charles Dunsmore
Christian Church
Kratz
Independence Post
America Legion
Reserved Seat Sale Heav y for Legion Play
The American Legion comedy Uncle Josiah will be at Isis next Monday night with a sold out audience anticipated. G. G. Godfrey directs a meritorious production as Arthur Moore of Monmouth revisits the rehearsal offering guidance. The Women’s Auxiliary will sell candy and popcorn during the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Uncle Josiah
Isis
Cart
G. G. Godfrey
Arthur Moore
Monmouth
High school to add vocational agri education teacher
Oregon Agricultural College’s Elliott visited Independence to assess adding a vocational agriculture teacher funded equally by federal and state sources and the district. He urged three Hs hand head heart and noted the program could attract outside students to cover district costs. A business leaders meeting at Hotel Beaver is planned to discuss the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slong Agricultural
Board of Education
RE. Elliott
Oregon Agricultural College
Independence
Elliott
Walker
Retail Merchants’ Association
Beaver
Lyman H. Moon Dies After Brief Illness
Lyman H. Moon of Independence died at the Independence hospital at 2 AM after an illness of a few days. An operation was performed Sunday night but death followed hours later. He was about 34, worked at a bootblack stand and Windmill barber shop, and was a member of Odd Fellows and Cloverleaf Rebekah lodges. Remains shipped to Cashmere, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Moon
Independence
Independence Hospital
Moon
Palace
Windmill
S. A. Moon
Cashmere
Wash
J. F. McGuire
Kansas
Clearwater Lodge of
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Clearwater
Clover
Rebekah Lodge
Keeney
Washington
Mrs Elmer Davis and Sister Visit Independence
Mrs Elmer Davis and her sister Miss Gumminger of Walsett are spending a few days with old friends in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
Miss Gumminger
Walsett
Independence
New Term Opens At Oregon Normal With Large Enrollment
The Normal welcomes many new students for the year boosting total enrollment to 500. Initiations into literary societies are planned next week as new members are chosen. Twenty graduates received diplomas on Friday March 24 with President Sanders speaking at the chapel hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Catherine E. Norrie
Ruth Phelps
Florence Mae Whipple
Sylvia Severance
Margaret Mae Hare
Robert A. Barnett
Naomi C. Hagenson
Myrtle Walmer
Hazel Folletta Harris
Ernest A. Morgan
Violet Denny
D. Leone Barger
Ralph J
McLaughlin
Corvallis
Loughary Herd Sets Strong Jersey Milk Record
Frank Loughary and Son report a fine milk record from their Jersey herd in Luckiamute country. Seventeen cows produced daily five-gallon cans for seven days, averaging 20 quarts per cow per day. Ivan Loughary returned from California with two carloads of Jersey bulls, highlighting strong demand for Oregon Jerseys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Loughary
Loughary
Oregon Jersey Breeders’ Association
California
Oregon
Miss Ruth Church Visits and Trains at Waldo Hall
Miss Ruth Church a student at C A C spent several days as a guest of Mr W H Small. Mrs Small accompanied Miss Church to Corvallis on her return and for a few days shared Miss Church s college life at Waldo Hall.
Dallas man Charles Broadwell visits Independence
Charles Broadwell of Dallas, a former resident, traveled to Independence on Wednesday with his son Dewey Broadwell who has opened a shoe repairing establishment on C Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadwell
Dallas
Independence
Dewey Broadwell
C Street
Women Drawn for April Jury Service in Polk County
The April term jury panel was drawn by County Clerk Floyd J. Moore and Sheriff John W. Orr. Nellie Ferguson of Salem and Beulah Holman of Dallas are the first two women jurors called, with the full panel listing twenty six names including Emma Davidson, Nellie Ferguson, Elizabeth Gilliam, Beulah Holman, and several from Dallas and surrounding towns. Women may decline after notification. the piece notes the advance legislative gain for women’s civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd J. Moore
John W. Orr
Nellie Ferguson
Salem
Route 2
Polk County
Beulah Holman
William Addison
Independence
A. Aebi
Suver
Fannie H. Butler
Monmouth
George Clanfield
Dallas R
Pearl Coleman
Dallas
C. E. Cooper
Emma Gertrude Davidson
A. Dunn
O. A. Edwards
Salem R
Elizabeth Gilliam
A. & Grant
Harold H. Rich
Sidney Read
Floyd E. Smith
J. C. Syron
Sheridan
C. E. Staats
J. E. Simkins
M. F. White
Rickreall
K. L. Williams
Airlie
L H Bush Builds Profitable Kings Valley Dairy
H L Bush expands from a small herd of registered Jerseys to one of the valley’s largest and best dairy operations. The Kings Valley ranch features a modern milking setup and a three horse power International engine from J D Hibbs & Co, underscoring the value of the thoroughbred herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bush
Kings Valley
Between the Acts Play to Open Friday in Gym
The high school will present its first play Between the Acts in the gym on Friday evening April 16. Scenery is being built by the school and will be ready for use by that time.
City in Brief Overview of Local Visits and Health
Mrs. Lucinda Baldwin convalesces at home on C street after illness. Miss Ora J. Powell of Lafayette visits Independence friends. C. C. Boyd of E. Clemens Horst company ranch discharged from Independence hospital after influenza. James H. Hinkle rural mail carrier from Monmouth traveled to Portland for medical consultation with Harold Smith. Mrs. Mary Ruch and daughter Jeanette visit Mrs. C. A. Kreamer before returning to Montana. P. A. Johnson, chief engineer at Valset plant of Dobbs Mitchell, in Independence to ensure motor operations during double shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Boyd
E. Clemens Horst
Independence Hospital
James H. Hinkle
Monmouth
Portland
Harold Smith
Mary Ruch
Jeanette
Lebanon
P. A. Johnson
Valset
Dobbs-Mitchell Company
Independence
Mr. Johnson
Polk Track Meet Held May 20 At Independence High
The Polk county track meet and declamation contest for both high and grade schools is set for Independence High School on Saturday May 20 after a teachers institute decision. Events include tennis, hurdles, relays, 50 and 100 yard dashes and the declamation contest in the afternoon. Prof. C D Byers will oversee preparations and students will handle much of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Independence
Teachers’ Institute
Dallas
Independence High School
C. D. Byers
Buena Vista Social Roundup Seeks New Homes and Visits
A busy week in Buena Vista features visitors and greetings from William Schrank of South Dakota and Mrs. Susan Nash among many neighbors. Teachers Norma Webb and Miller attended a local institute while Alma Wells returns from Willamette. Family gatherings, parties, and birthday dinners mark the community week with several trips to Corvallis Amity and Portland for visits and employment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schrank
South Dakota
J. A. Reynolds
Oregon
Dakota
Prof. Barnes
Cottage Grove
Norma Webb
Miller
Teachers’ Institute
Independence
Alma Wells
Willamette
Perry Wells
Susan Nash
Frank McLaughlin
Yuba
Ore
James Getty
Ruth
Vivian Kaw
Amity
Robert Brown
D. C. Sullivan
Portland
Edgar Lichty
G. E. Harman
Corvallis
William Schrunk
Capital City
Cyril Reynolds
Peck” Bugbee
Corvallis College
H. EB. Prather
Raymond Hall
R. 0
Mack
McMinnville
Smiley” Tucker
C. G. Wells
Donald
F. P. Grounds
G. A. Wells
Grounds
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Hlkey-Dawson
Armory
Wcal Presbyterians
S. C. Halladay
J. J. Sechrist
Ballston
Oxie Best
Poheorn
Legion
Independence High
H L Bush
Lucinda Baldwin
Ora J. Powell
Lafayette
POLK
Buena Vista
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