Local Notes and Obituaries from Independence
The Independence community reports on social visits, family travel to Pennsylvania, a minor hospital operation in Salem, and a funeral for Mrs. Sullivan. Dances and entertainments contrast with local concerns including a bridge post, a bus collision, a hospital injury, and a fatal logging camp blast. Liberty Bonds are advised at Farmers State Bank as a protective record.
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George Conkey
Salem
Conkey
Farmers State Bank
National Surety Company
Sister of Mrs Kirkland Dies Suddenly in Portland
Mrs P M Kirkland was summoned to Portland Monday by the death of her sister who fell ill and died within about fifteen minutes. The survivor came from Minnesota months ago to make Oregon home. Funeral held Wednesday. Dr Thompson visits twenty one Valley towns offering precise glasses and optometrist service all day Saturday November 22 at the Beaver Hotel.
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Friendma Sullivan Amony
Independence
Sheth Strant
Salem
Armistice Day programs honor WWI ending in two towns
Independence and Monmouth held joint Armistice Day events with large crowds. Monmouth opened with Judge Belt, music, and a flag salute. a noon dinner by the Commercial Club preceded more activities in Independence at the opera house. Highlights included Mrs. Sam McFlurry’s bugle and a gas mask demonstration by Mr. Kennedy. Rev Dan Poling delivered a patriotic address.
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Independence
Monmouth
Europe
Judge Belt
Commercial Club of
Opera House
Sam MecFlmurry
Dan Poling
Poling
Kennedy
Audray Bascue
Buena Vista Social Roundup and Travel Notes
A short program on Armistice Day at City Schools is reported along with many local visits. Several Buena Vista residents including Misa Plant and Grandma Plant are noted as improving or visiting relatives in Portland and Albany. Harold Reynolds travels to Portland to chaperon a cattle judging expedition, while Rob Emmons and G. W. McLaughlin visit local friends and share harvest scenes. An admission ad for a 10,000 capacity remill in Elmira appears at the end.
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Misa Plant
Grandma Plant
J. K. Neal
Portland
Carl Neal
Rose Harron
Paul
Harold
Co. A. C
Rob Emmons
Albany
G. W. McLaughlin
Salem
McLaughlin
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