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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
2
Independence Enterprise notes the May Day at the Oregon Normal school featuring a queen crowning and pageants along with wholesome field sports. The event invites parents to join in open house, praising the institution as essential to education and civic life. President Sanders and staff are commended for their leadership and the school’s character.
Memorial day here is marked to honor patriotic deeds especially Civil War participants. Dallas city council opposes dancing or amusements on May 30 and urges observance in the true spirit with flags at half mast in the morning and full mast in the afternoon as a patriotic reminder and inspiration.
Senator Patterson leads the contest as he tours the state’s northeast and southern regions. He promises a business oriented administration and gains favorable reactions. The Polk influence is strong with J D Lee and Judge Webster Holmes tied to Polk lineage in the Republican and Democratic fields respectively.
William Riddell Jr announces his Republican candidacy for County Commissioner. He pledges economic administration, tax levy reduction, fair treatment of all residents, equal wages for county employees, 70 percent road levy distribution, targeted market road placement, regular public hours, tax budget influence within law, road maintenance, and harmony with the Court while following voters wishes. The notice ends with bid to serve if voters approve.
D E Fletcher announces his candidacy for the Polk county 11th district state legislature seat on the Republican ticket. He declares the slogan No interest to serve but the people's interest and asks Republican voters for support.
Political notice from B F Jones announcing candidacy for joint representative from Lincoln and Polk counties subject to Republican electors in the May 1922 primary.
Polk County voters are informed that P. O. Powell announces his candidacy for re election to the office of Representative in the current legislative term. He cites his record from the last session as the basis for seeking another term.
Candidate T. J. Graves announces renomination for Polk County Commissioner subject to Republican voters in the May 19 1922 primary. Local political move highlights party backing and election timeline in Oregon.
Oregon Voter notes banker A J Johnson of Corvallis may return to the Legislature as State Senator for Benton County. Johnson, a longtime public servant and tax expert, contests Representative E H Belknap with I L Patterson seeking the governorship and emphasizes Johnson’s record in finance, state planning, and public service.
E H Belknap a Benton county native and lawyer by training advocates agriculture and economy in his bid for joint State Senator. The Oregon Voter notes his four legislature sessions role a top speaker and diligent committee worker. He opposed Portland fair funding and free text books taxes, urging equitable tax reform. A separate notice reports the closing of Pd Adv property sale near Southern Pacific depot at 82 12 by 165 feet for 650 dollars with contract pending.
Glen D. Holman of Dallas Oregon calls GOP rivals to a joint debate on 32 taxes from Laws of 1921 114 87 154 155 212 213 243 261 260 313 331 333 353 286 447 448 451 452 457 476 481 511 6550 557 558 559 660 761 767 771 800 883 noting 28 of the acts were voted by Powell and Fletcher and expressing wish to discuss merits before the people.
G. T. Boothby announces plans for a new Evangelical church to be built at the corner of Monmouth avenue and Jackson street in Monmouth. The deal for the property is underway and construction details are being drawn.
Hon W C Hawley Republican candidate for re nomination to Congress. He is hardworking capable successful trustworthy faithful servant. He remains at his post tending to the needs of his constituency and Oregon. Read his record in the pamphlet by the Secretary of State. Information furnished by R C Glover et al. Pd Adv.
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