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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
5
Community items report visits by Mrs. Julian Shaffer and others, longtime residents moving to Monmouth and Portland, plus social events at Cloverleaf Rebekah lodge. Obituary notice for William Powers. plans for Initiatory Services and banquet. Teachers and tradespeople active in Independence with birthdays and farm sales noted.
Mrs Florence Whiteaker arrived from Medford and started work as a linotype operator at the Enterprise office. She was a nurse at Good Samaritan hospital in Medford for over a year and is greeted by a large circle of friends. Gasoline supplies show no change with curtailment affecting all but Bayles Motor company, as Standard Oil policy limits demand by about 30 percent. Union Oil applies its regulation to Bayles as well, leaving customers dissatisfied and prompting calls for a change at the Independ ence garage. Mr. Skinner promises ample gasoline at his shop soon.
The mill at Padee line is undergoing repairs and extensions and should resume operation by tomorrow or Monday. Southern Pacific Company has placed an order for 10,000 tes. Order wool from W. J. Clark by phone or at the Enterprise office.
Independence Garage offers spark plugs suitable for all tractor makes. Quick fitment and broad compatibility aimed at farm equipment owners seeking reliable ignition parts. Services include expert advice and on site installation when needed.
A fragment lists individuals including lander H. Hirschberg A. L. Thomas D. E. Fletcher M. C. Williams W. C. Heffley Charles Calbreath Glenn Smith GH Wood DP McCarthy Z C Kimball of Independence Arthur Horton George Dickinson Peter Peterson and Dad Lacey of Parker as part of a regional assembly or recognition.
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