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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
5
Local residents and visitors from Portland and Dallas gathered for Thanksgiving in Independence, Salem, and surrounding towns. Figures like Rev Proppe, Mrs. Roscoe Staats, George Kurre, and J. S. Robbie hosted or attended family reunions, church services, and university events while snowbound Abbott and others planned trips to regional counties.
Master Jack Harding visits from Portland during Thanksgiving as locals from Independence and surrounding areas gather. A Portland trip via West Salem brings water on the road, while a Horton family gathering hosts 12 guests including Salem and Portland residents.
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m service. Strangers are welcome and teachers and scholars are urged to attend. Epworth League topic is The Goodness of God led by Earl Clemo. Bazaar and food sale by the ladies’ aid on December 2 are announced with more details to follow.
Our Sunday school meets at 10 a m with Mr Archie Justin Supt. Rev H L Proppe preaches at 11 a m on Cleaving to Christ and at 7 30 p m on Hell. Young People meet 6 30 p m. Casino gambling in Havana suburb noted. Slabwood for sale at Pedee mill. Ads include Electric Carpet Sweepers discounts, Watkins scissors sharpening, Dr Thompson optician visit December 5, and Flour and Wheat prices from Oregon Milling & Warehouse Co.
The Christian church ladies announce an annual bazaar at Sloper Bros. & Cockle's on Thursday December 15. Dry 15 inch planet wood from Dallas will be delivered for $4 per load. Leave orders at Max Goldman. Practical nurse seeks work. Mrs Saywers of North Independence. Also two coal stores offered for sale by Dr M J Butler. Enterprise Classified ads encourage selling buying trading.
Mrs Sigler, a longtime nurse, is available with physician references. She resides two houses west of the Christian church and may be contacted at phone M6912.
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