Monmouth Residents Share Weekend Visits and Travels
Local residents reported visits and journeys across nearby towns. Darrel Stump employed Monmouth workers for several days. W. A. Fishback and family returned from Meridian Idaho after a month with Mrs. Fishback's mother and brother. Visits span Hillsboro Salem Elkins Independence and Lewisville with multiple family and friend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G Canterbury
Monmouth
Darrel Stump
W. A. Fishback
Meridian
Idaho
Ray Adams
Cochrane
George
Frank Swearingen
Newell
San Francisco
A. J. Shipley
Gilbert Douglas
Salem
Fishback
Lawrence Swearingen
Independence
Barber Shop Opens in Kirkland Building District
Announcement states a new barber shop opened north of Smith and Son's Pool Hall offering courteous treatment and excellent service seeking local patronage in Kirkland Building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Smith & Son
Pool Hall
Oregon bankers meet in Silverton May 19
Drebgort Bunkers association will hold its annual meeting in Silverton on May 19 inviting about 100 bankers from across Oregon. Group 2 includes Marion Polk Linn and part of Yamhill counties with luncheon, an automobile tour, and the annual business meeting at the Goem theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goem Theatre
Polk County Bank Statement: Irvine Cashier Attests
In a 1921 Polk County bank statement C G Irvine, cashier, swears the figures are true. The report lists resources including loans and discounts 5872, insurance deposits 184982.57, and time savings 104989.49. Directors C W Irvine and C J DeArmond attest with notary D E Fletcher signing May 9 1921.
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Tdubrg
Polk
C. G. Irvine
C. J. DeArmond
C. W. Irvine
D. E. Fletcher
Monmouth Items Note Local Gopher Trap Expert and Civic Pulse
William H L Rue of Benton County signs a contract to trap gophers on 4000 acres after a 75 year career with a peak season average of 30 per day at 20 cents each. Community growth at the church and house under Rev E B Pace draws support, funds, and open doors for public recreation. Local events include a circus visit, school appointments, and city moves as October voting approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HL. Rue
Richard Scott
Benton County
Bill
Lucas Ranch
Salem
Baptist Church
E. B. Pace
Alvatt
Rev. Pace
Everet Gwinn
Mr.Gwinn
Dallas
Gordon Black
Corvallis
J. R. Bidgood
Jefferson
Silverton Votes to Bond for $60,000
Silverton taxpayers split on bonding the district for 340,000 for a new school building. A close election last Saturday left the bond in doubt after counting errors were corrected, with a final two vote majority in favor. This marks the district’s third vote on the project amid a heated campaign and possible contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Insects That Walk Like Leaves Revealed in Australia
Strange Australian insects mistaken for leaves walk or crawl after wind gusts. They rest on the ground and then move toward the tree trunk. Bright green in summer, they turn brown with age, have veined wings, and fold legs beneath their bodies when disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Word from Gale Prather and local notices in Buena Vista
Gale Prather writes to his parents that after two years in service he expects a furlough and to return to the States by September 10. The bulletin lists community arrivals departures and social news including Mrs. Elin Reywolls moving, Lewter Godwin’s funeral, and various local residents visiting, relocating, or ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Prather
Prather
States
E. F
Germany
Elin Reywolls
Hallie Cornell
Lebanon
Lewter Godwin
Luckiamute
M. E
Dunsmore
Burton Daurdall Faces United States Hearing Charge
A reported hearing concerns Burton Daurdall over alleged financial misconduct involving false claims and asset handling during grocery operations in Salem. Details are unclear in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Daurdall
United States
Salem
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L. W. Seggel
McDoughel
Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Bot
Mack’s Jubilee Hatchery
S. C
Hollywood
CC. G. McLaughlin
Ore
K. C. Eldridge
F. E. Hennagin
Tripp
Defiance Seed Wheat
George E. Bray
Willard & Craven Hardware Store
E. F. Black
A. E. Horton
J. D. Hibbs & Co
R. E. Duganne
Main Street
J. R. Cooper
Independence Post Office
Rosa Sigler
Parks Residence
Rock Island
J. C. Collins
Pacific Agency Bulletin Service
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Independence Realty Co
Beaver Hotel
A. L. Foster
City of
Ina Fishback
Mrs
Lettie Johnson
Elkins
W. M. DeCoster
C. A. McLaughlin
C. D. Smith
Lewisville
Muchpacker
Farmers State Bank
Sthassen
Bourne Parsued
State of Oregon
Monmouth High School
Eugene
R. H. Smith
Standard Poultry Farm
J. H. Moran
Stewart
Cherro Flou
Cherry City Milling Company
Buena Vista
Henry Knighten
Ray
Mra
Wall of
Albany
Dean Prather
Karney
Jay Prather
Home Folly
Thelma Moe
McMinnville
H. E. Prather
G. A. Wel
Ming
Mr. Wie
Edgar
Mim Sanusy Sjittora
Frank i
Durdall
Samuel Finley Morse
Paris
Farmers’ State Bank
Fords
Stewart Motor Co
Ford and Fordson Service
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