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Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1920

Page

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Polk County Farm Bureau votes to join Oregon State Farm Bureau

Polk County Farm Bureau moves to join the Oregon State Federation and become part of a national body. Leaders including George A. Mann and Jul V. Maris spoke at a Monmouth meeting, detailing plans to unify county and state efforts for fair farmer returns and streamlined marketing.

Polk County Fureau Ton Oregon State Bureau Federation Oregon Monmouth Farm Bureau Ries Chenter H. Gray American Farm Hu- Federation George A. Mann Jackson County Oregon Federation Jul V. Maris Perry O. Powell Carpenter JL Kadderly State Bureau American Farm Bureau Fedis M Milwda United States Merkel Manefield Tne Minsfield H County Prem Bureau

Clock Installations and Events At Oregon Normal

An electrical self winding clock is installed in the Normal office to regulate bells and secondary clocks across the training school dormitory chapel and library. Faculty work is limited this week to Beattie at Bend and Ackerman at Tillamook. Community events include visits by Portland guests, a candy sale benefiting the Juniors, a free picture show of Jennie Be Good, a community sing, Children's Orchestra performances, Armistice Day program with Rev Elvin, and a screening of Humoresque at the chapel.

the Normal Beattie Bend Ackerman Tillamook George H. Gerlinger Helen Ladd Corbett E. R. Corbett Lee Hoffman Portland A. M. Bush Cornelia Marvin Salem Gerlinger Miss West Miss Green Art Jennie Be Realart Mary Miles Minter

Couple Marries in Vancouver Amid Family Ties

Erma A. Lynes and Virgil Bewley wed in Vancouver last Saturday. The couple, long residents here, have since returned and are receiving congratulations.

Erma A. Lynes Virgil ‘Wley Vancouver Mr. Bewley

Divorce Denied in Hill Case After Incompatibility Finding

Judge Bingham in Albany denied Frances E. Fill's divorce suit against Verd Hill of Independence. The decision found no sufficient grounds for alimony or real estate division, ruling the case one of incompatibility. Both sides were represented by local and area lawyers, with the trial held in Albany about a month earlier.

Bingham Albany Frances E. Fill Verd Hill Independence Hill Weatherford & Wyatt PD. B. Fletcher Mr. Hill R. F. Swope Oscar Hayter Dallas

Suver Rancher Marries Beatrice Pierce in Corvallis

Carl DeArmond a Suver rancher and Beatrice Pierce of Ten Mile Douglas county were wed in Corvallis on November 4. They left by auto for a California honeymoon and will spend the winter there. Beatrice has strong local ties and a background in teaching. DeArmond is the son of A. De Armond residing at Hotel Beaver and owning a large Suver ranch with purebred sheep.

Carl DeArmond Suver Beatrice Pierce R. T. Pierce Ten Mile Douglas County Corvallis California Monmouth Scotty Mills Mr. de Armond A. de Armond Beaver

Ebbe Arrell Nuptials Celebrated At Home

Misls Maren Dorcas Arrell married Harris M. Ebbe of Dallas at the Arrell home north of town. The ceremony conducted at noon by Dr. Dunsmore of the Presbyterian church. A wedding repast followed. The couple left for a Portland honeymoon and will reside in Dallas where the groom works with the Mountain States Power Co. Felicitations from friends.

Misls Maren Dorcas Arrell Harris M. Ebbe Dallas F. R. Arrell Mountain States Power Company

Oregon Laundry Owners form state association in Portland

E A Dunckle of Independence steam laundry helped perfect the Oregon Laundry Owners Association now starting with 51 members from across the state. Percy G Allen of Portland elected president. John Tait of Astoria vice president. W A Speer of Portland secretary. Eugene picked for first convention. The group aims to uplift the laundry trade, boost public patronage, and establish a code of ethics.

E. A. Dunckle Independence Steam Laundry Portland Oregon Laundry Owners’ Association Percy G. Allen National Laundry Owners Association of America John Tait Astoria W. A.speer Eugene Oregon Allen Allied Industries National Association United States F. E. Downing

Armistice Day Observed in Monmouth and Dallas

Armistice Day events drew nearly 100 participants from Independence Post American Legion and Oregon National Guard. A Monmouth parade and Normal chapel program led to Dallas celebrations with a parade, football game, cafeteria lunch, social, and dance. Commander A L Kullander praised the day’s fitting observance.

Monmouth Dallas Independence Independence Post American Legion K Company Oregon National Guard Normal Chapel Ostein Alvin Independence Posts Navy and Marine Boys L Company Armory Hubbard Judge Belt A. L. Kullander

Homecoming Week Builds Toward Oregon Game

Corvallis prepares for a full homecoming with events from November 19 to 21. Alumni are urged to attend the Oregon State game as tickets sell rapidly. Reunions and banquets at fraternities, bonfire traditions, and rook-soph bag rush set the festive pace led by Wallace Kadderly. The big Oregon State clash concludes the celebratory week with a banquet chaired by Kadderly and hoped governor attendance.

Corvallis O. A.C Aggie-U. of O Oregon University of Oregon

Varsity O Dance and Open House Times Set

The end will be the varsity O dance Saturday evening. Both the men's and women's gymnasiums will be used. Open house will be observed at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

Civic Club entertains out of town guests

The Civic Club met at Mrs. K. C. Eldridge’s home with guests from Dallas Monmouth and Buena Vista. Miss Jessica Todd of Oregon Normal spoke on a recent orient trip and displayed carved ivory teakwood tapestries and needlework. Japan as the year’s study was noted. Tea followed.

Dallas Monmouth Buena Vista Civic Club K. C. Eldridge Jessica Todd The Oregon Normal Orient Cornelia Marvin China Japan Philippine Islands Todd Eugene Hayter Dallas Woman’s Club Mesdames H. B. Cooper J. R. Craven Oscar Hayter Walton I. L. Smith Hugh Black Allgood Maurice Butler A. Heffley Fred Smith Pember J. A. Reynolds O. D. Butler

Road Districts Seek 10 Mill Highway Levies

Road Districts 9 16 and 15 plan a November 27 vote on a 10 mill highway levy. District 9 south of Independence would raise about 8200 with $12500 county match. District 16 north of Independence would raise about 8100 with $12500 match. District 15 Independence city would raise about 4896 with no county funds. Voters reside as freeholders. polling places set at Buena Vista school, Oak Point school, and Independence city hall at 2 pm.

Road Dstrict No Independence Buena Vista Parker Brunk's City of Oak Point School House Independence City Hall W. H. Cockle C. A. McLaughlin Main Street

Boy Dickinson Recovers After School Hemorrhage

Master John Dickinson son of H N Dickinson recently operated for adenoids suffered a hemorrhage at school last week. He was rushed to a Salem hospital and is now at home improving rapidly.

John Dickinson H. N. Dickinson Salem

Local students active at Oregon Agricultural College

Corvallis report by Marvin Richardson highlights Independence residents at Oregon Agricultural College. Six men and two women from the city study varied fields from mechanical and civil engineering to pharmacy and office administration, with club memberships and state aid noted.

Corvallis Independence Oregon Agricultural College Marvin Richardson Wendell Denlinger Denlinger Association of Mechanical Engineers Wastina Club Military Department Rollo J. McKinney Harry Miller Pharmaceutical Association Kappa Psi Miller Opal Hewett Waldo Hall Miss Hewett Betty Stillwell School of Commerce Miss Stillwell Delta Delta Delta Sorority Commercial Charles Scott Arnold Fitzgerald American Association of Engineers Cavalry

Telephone repairs under direction of line foreman

Willamette Telephone company, under Frank Lawrence, is repairing the Monmouth system and expects about a month to complete. After Monmouth, Lawrence will overhaul the Falls City system.

Frank Lawrence Willamette Telephone Company Monmouth Lawrence Falls City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Polk County Farm Bureau Cory Beron A. Bewlay Mrs. George George Routledge Te Baker Independence Seed & Feed Store Suver Rancher Ebbe-Arrell Dunckle Member OF Oregon Laundry Owners C. A.C
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