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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise, published weekly by Z C. Kimball, outlines subscription rates and general publishing notes. The item lists six months and other rate terms in a fragmentary format, reflecting early 20th century newspaper offerings.
Oregon has spent more than 28 million dollars on highways under a lax system. Highway Commissioner John B. Yeon warns that funds may be wasted if trucks carry excess loads or exceed 12 miles per hour. Governors appoint three unpaid commissioners who seem unaccountable. Overloading has persisted for years, with highway contracts routinely flouting the law. The public may demand accountability after money is spent, and Governor Olcott is urged to act to curb the truck problem.
Visitors from far states gather at the Auto Park as tents spring up and fires glow. Alaska couple Mr and Mrs J M Lewis seek a permanent valley home after harsh northern winters while W W Jordan from Missouri eyes a five acre plot nearby to raise fruit and vegetables and provide schooling for his five children.
Work begins today on grading the detour along the east side of K. P. cemetery road south of Monmouth. The steam shovel at the Helmick cut was out of service yesterday due to a slight machinery break and is expected to resume operations today.
Local advertisement lists H. M. Witherow offering electrical wiring and general repairs. Provides residence phone 8222 and business phone 100, with address range 19 21.
The Portland Telegram notes Cyril Vernon Richardson, former Independence boy now in Portland, welcomed a son on August 15 weighing eight pounds. Cyril served in I Company Third Oregon and 101st Infantry, wounded in the Argonne. he later worked in an insurance office, living at 431 East Tenth Street.
Oregon governors convene county leaders from all over the state at the Multnomah hotel in Portland on September 8 to discuss financing the 1925 Oregon exposition. Governor Olcott reactivates war days networks to form a broad cooperative plan with county and state organizations involved.
A list of county chairmen from Jefferson to Yamhill is given as liberty loan committee heads. The group includes delegates from county organizations and three representatives from state bodies. Julius L. Mellor asks Governor Olcott to preside at state-wide committee sessions and a luncheon for over two hundred delegates will be hosted by Mr Meier and associates.
Morris of Eugene will preach both morning and evening at The Churches Christian Church with Bible school at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Public invited. Next Sunday services at Buena Vista M E church and Independence with Sunday school at 10 a m and Epworth League. Missionary day planned with appeal for annual conference offering. Strangers welcome.
Mr and Mrs B Loop and family of Amity traveled to Independence Sunday to visit relatives. They were joined by Curtis Grant of this city who has been visiting in Amity for several weeks.
The notice recalls weddings and visits in Pedee and Kings Valley communities. Ernest Bush and Wilbur Bush attend a ceremony at Evangelles chapel with L A Lensberry officiating. The bride and groom travel to Pacific City and Neshann after the wedding. The couple will reside in Todd.
Mrs W C Bullla celebrated her birthday with a 4 course dinner at the family home hosted by her two daughters. Pink and white decor adorned the room while Westensas showcased their culinary skill. Guests included Tom, Bill, A F E Rallis of Hoskins, Georgie Perrish, Fairfax Perrish of Dallan, and Frances Donovan of Monmouth.
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