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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
7
A school column recalls activities at Independence High, detailing class projects in mechanical drawing and general science under Mr. Vannice, homeroom preparations for Christmas events, student dances, English debates, and domestic arts progress.
Senator Stanfield notes opportunity for young men to enter the Coast Guard Academy at New London or as cadet engineers. A competitive exam will fill vacancies starting January 1922, with age limits 18 to 24 for cadets and 20 to 25 for engineers. Contact the U S Coast Guard office in Washington for literature and details.
The Polk county library system shows rising circulation since October 1920 with 1,081 volumes to 1,824 in October 1921, a gain of 743. Branches operate in Independence Falls City West Salem Monmouth and Perrydale with 82 school district stations hosting traveling libraries. Books mailed to Polk county residents on request. the Enterprise price remains $1.50 yearly.
Oregon notes recap Armistice celebrations from Corvallis to Medford, including high turnout and record crowds. Reports cite Union Oil plant work in The Dalles, co operative cheese efforts at Munos Landing, and local actions on taxes, beekeeping, and road bonds.
Guy G. Hewitt executor of Louisa Harman deceased has filed his final account in the Polk County Oregon County Court. The court fixes December 10 1921 at 10:00 AM in Dallas Oregon as the time and place to hear objections and settle the final accounting. Oscar Hayter attorney for the estate.
Notice to creditors announces the appointment of the administrator of Moore Getty deceased state Oregon Polk County. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to the administrator at Buena Vista within six months from this notice dated October 21 1921.
Notice states funds in the Street Improvement Fund of Independence Oregon cover Bonds No. 20 and 21 dated December 1 1914. On December 1 1921 the bonds will be taken up cancelled and paid in full with interest to that date after which no interest accrues. Dated October 25 1921. City Treasurer Co W Irvine.
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