Polk Breeders Earn Wide Jersey Honors at State Fair
Jersey cattle entries from Polk County dominated the state fair showing. Polk breeders led in grand champion and many senior classes with awards to Sam J. McKee Frank Loughary and Son and R A. the Polk County Jersey Cattle Club led by G G Hewitt. The premium of 76 dollars will fund club treasury as multiple cows and herd awards were tallied across 26 entries with 8 gold medal cows.
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Gery
Itt
Sam J. McKee
Prank Loughary & Son
R. A
Polk
Marion
Clack
Polk County Jersey Cattle Club
G. G. Hewitt
Club
Harry Dpif
Iliff
Tiff
Frank Loughary & Son
A. Alderson
J. McKee
Alf
Frank Loughary
Rinda Lad
B. Boss
Harry Tiff
College Makes Big Hit at Oregon State Fair
Oregon Agricultural College presents the largest and most comprehensive exhibit at the state fair in Corvallis. The display covers agricultural education, liberal arts, home economics for women, engineering, forestry, mining, pharmacy, and vocational education with graphic plans, experiment station findings, and a military display by the college and the federal war department. Floral designs and a complete compendium of farm plans accompany the exhibits. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Groves attended the Pendleton round-up last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallix
State College
John A. Wood Dies at Home Near Here
John Albert Wood a prominent farmer died at his home northwest of town Wednesday at about 1 o clock after a year long illness due to general health decline. He was 66 born June 9 1856 and survived by his widow Myrtle and two daughters Edna Myers and Vivian Meiring of Portland plus three grandchildren Peter Bennett Daphene Bessett and Bruce Harper. Funeral plans include burial in Walla Walla Washington with services there. Wood had long operated a ranch in eastern Oregon and belonged to Salem lodge 346 B P C E Ohio lodge at Prineville and the Canton at Walla Walla.
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John Albert Wood
Town
Mr. Wood
Solomon Wood
Wodin
Myrtle Wood
Edna Myers
Vivian Meiring
Portland
Peter Bennett
Daphene
Prineville
Canton
Walla Walla
Miss Hazel Butler Weds Grant Andrew Byers at Family Home
Miss Hazel Butler daughter of Monroe Butler married Grant Andrew Byers at the Butler grandparents home between Independence and Monmouth. The ceremony occurred last Saturday night at 7 15 conducted by Rev H L Proppe. Byers, son of Garfield Byers, works for Standard Oil. They reside at Fifth and F streets and are praised by friends.
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Hazel Butler
Monroe Butler
Grant Andrew Byers
L. M. Butler
Independence
Monmouth
H. L. Proppe
The
Baptist Church
Byers
Garfield Byers
Standard Oil Company
Portland Man Buys Model Barber Shop in Violette Building
Don Barton sells the Model barber shop in the Violette building to Bert Brooks formerly of Portland. Brooks has taken possession with his wife and two daughters. Barton plans winter trip to southern California. future plans not yet decided.
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Don Barton
Violette Building
Bert Brooks
Portland
Mr. Brooks
South Third Street
Mr. Barton
California
Independence Invited to Polk County Fair
Mayor R. M. Walker said Independence is designated with Monmouth and Dallas for Polk County fair day on Friday October 6. The notice came by phone stating Independence will join the event alongside Monmouth and Dallas at the fairgrounds.
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Independence
Polk County Fair
R. M. Walker
Monmouth
Dallas
Polk County
Prime hog consignment to Portland markets 104 head shipped
A carload of 104 prime hogs including 16 Curve Jerseys was shipped to Portland by George W. Gray and BE. F. Black. Hogs topped on corn weighed 3080 pounds for 16 head bought by Mr. Black from H. G. Seeley at $22 per head, about six months old. Half the lot came from the Gray ranch with others from local farmers. More hogs are moving to market from Independence this fall, signaling a profitable trend for feeders and farmers.
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Portland
George W. Gray
BE. F. Black
Mr. Black
H. G. Seeley
Gray Ranch
Clarence Burroughs
Verd Schrunk
James Reynolds
Pete Hanson
Mr. Gray
Independence
Lebanon Man Fined in Minor Delinquency Case
John H. Turpin of Lebanon was fined 500 dollars and costs after being convicted of attempting to contribute to delinquency of a minor. The complainant was Mrs. Pempie Miller and her 1% year old daughter was the alleged victim. The case, appealed to the circuit court, involves the Wigrich ranch incident.
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John H. Turpin
Lebanon
R. W. Baker
Pempie Miller
Turpin
Newport & White
J. N. Helgerson
Dallas
Wigrich Ranch
Registration books close October 7th for voters
Registration books will close October 7th. Those moving from their precinct must re register by that date to avoid swearing in on election day. Women who changed names by marriage must register. Deputy registrars are listed by precinct including R M Walker in Independence and C C Gardner in Bridgeport among others.
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Moore
Independence
R. M. Walker
Buena Vista
O. R. Mack
Monmouth
Howard Morlan
Douglas
Irvin Husse
North Falls City
Vivian King
South Falls City
Charles H. Ben
Games and Races On Convention Program
The Christian Endeavor convention will feature games and contests on Saturday afternoon including three legged races and baseball. Mrs. Taylor Jones leads the entertainment committee while delegates from distant parts need beds and meals. local residents are urged to provide hospitality in Independence.
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Christian Endeavor
Taylor Jones
Polk County
Independence
Christian Endeavor Union Interdenominational
Independence High School Wins District Grounds Improvement Prize
Independence High School received a $10 prize from Justice of the Peace R. W. Baker for the district's best improvements over the past year. Josiah Wills, county school superintendent, presented the award. The district includes Independence and neighboring towns. The school has enhanced grounds with a new gymnasium, a tennis court, a nearly 100 foot flagpole, and planned cement walks. Baker announced future distributions to encourage all district schools to enter.
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Independence High School
R. W. Baker
Justice of the Peace
Josiah Wills
Independence
Monmouth
Buena Vista
Hopville
Parker
Highland
Suver
Airlie
Elkins
Oak Point
Baker
Enterprise
Baker Named Acting City Recorder in Independence
City council made R. W. Baker acting city recorder to fill the unexpired term of B. F. Swope who resigned to move to Monmouth and devote full time to his law practice. Mayor Walker announced and the council confirmed the appointment, with Baker qualifying immediately.
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R. W. Baker
Independence
Walker
Baker
B .F. Swope
Monmouth
Happenings in the Elkins Country
Local notes report O A C student Carl Tetherow visiting relatives over the weekend. Salem visitors include Mr and Mrs A E Tetherow and daughters Ruth and Mildred. Roy Pitzer and others have been filling their filos recently. School opening delayed to October 2 due to child labor. Mildred Manning of Mundmouth high school visited. Carl Dodson of O A C spent weekend with parents. Verda Crook left for Dallas to begin work in a high school.
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Carl Tetherow
Joe Tetherow
A. E. Tetherow
Ruth
Mildred
Salem
Roy Pitzer
W.H. Hannum
J. W. Johnson
C. W. Price
Mildred Manning
Monmouth High School
Carl Dodson
R. C. Dodson
Verda Crook
Dallas
Entertained at L. G. Reeves home by Portland guests
Over the weekend Q. G. Reeves his wife and two sons of Portland were entertained at the L. G. Reeves home. They were joined by Mrs. Margaret Bevier of Portland for the informal gathering.
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L. G. Reeves
Q. G. Reeves
Portland
Margaret Bevier
Williams Takes Post With California Highway Dept
W C Williams moved to Crescent California to join the state highway commission. He spent the past summer in eastern Oregon.
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W. C. Williams
Crescent
Calif
State Highway Commission
Oregon
Oak Point Community Notes and School Update
Oak Point hosts a sequence of local events. Grover Peterson Jr bought a Fordson tractor and began fall plowing. R A Alderson builds a large silo for his dairy. Joy Harriet Gollina returns from Oregon City after visiting her aunt. Oak Point school welcomed new cadets and began on September 25. The Mitoma hop ranch reports 1500 more boxes of hops than last year. At least some pupils attended the state fair this week.
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Frank Web
Telberry
McMinnville
Webster
Grover Peterson, Jr
Oak Point
R. A. Alderson
Joy Harriet Gollina
Oregon City
J. H. Collins
Hendrickson
Watkins
Funny
Bishop
Oak Point School
John Titus
Len Stilwell
Independence
Ed. Watkins
Ella Bigelow
Hastings
Nebraska
Roy Bigelow
Mitoma
P T A Opens Membership as First Meeting Nears
The Parent-Teacher Association announces its first meeting of the new school year at the training school on Tuesday October 3 at 3 30 p m. A short program and business session will precede lunch in the school kitchen and a chance to greet teachers. Membership books will be opened to all interested.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Cement Short Delays Third Street Paving Bid Rushed
City council met in special session to review Kulander Bros. bid for concrete paving on Third Street from Monmouth to C, 30 feet wide with a six inch surface and 1-2-4 mix. Bid includes curbing at 41 cents per running foot. cement price capped at four dollars per barrel. Action postponed to next regular meeting amid cement shortage. Cement Association official expects supply to improve in days.
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Third Street
Monmouth
Kullander Bros
Nims
Portland
Cement Association of America
Independence High School Enrolls 50 Percent Increase
Independence high school opened with a 50 percent rise in enrollment from the prior year reaching 104 students by Wednesday night and expected to exceed 110. Totals by class include 14 seniors 23 juniors 21 sophomores and 46 freshmen with 23 out-of-district pupils boosting numbers aided by adding agriculture to the curriculum.
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Independence High School
Supt
Highland
Jim Stapleton
Marian Dickinson
Pauline Dickinson
Roy Yung
Paul Yung
Suver
Addie Gobat
Alma Oglesbee
Oak Point
Geraldine Bigelow
Chester Downing
Edna Joy
Marion County
Rita Ruch
Orin Haley
Hoskins
Sherman Foster
Parker
Carl Fuller
Glenn Sparks
Monroe Vieth
Margaretutte Zielesch
Hopville
Ward Moore
Nina Porterfield
James Hanna
Helen Porterfield
Lester Moore
Valsette
John Gordon
Charles G. Irvine
W. T. Hoffman
R. M. Walker
C. W. Irvine
Enterprise
A. C. Moore
M. H. Pengra
D. E. Fletcher
Two $50 Fines Levied in Police Court Here
John Clancy of Portland and John Brown of Salem were each fined $50 by City Recorder R. W. Baker on Monday for drunken and disorderly conduct. They were taken in tow last Saturday by Chief Parker. Clancy's car was held as security and both men were released after pleading not guilty.
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John Clancy
Portland
John Brown
Salem
R. W. Baker
Parker
Clancy
Horst Ranch Declared Game Preserve in Dallas County
A county clerk filing records Horst ranch over 1000 acres as a wild bird and game refuge for five years. The agreement formalizes the designation and length of protection.
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Dallas
Horst
Train Strikes Truck at Amity No Injuries Reported
A northbound Southern Pacific train struck a Ford pickup in Amity on a Wednesday morning, overturning the vehicle and carrying it about 20 feet against the depot. The professor driver escaped without injuries.
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Southern Pacific
Amity
Former nun to speak at Baptist church
Miss Elizabeth Schaffen of Portland known as Sister Lucretia will address a public meeting at the Baptist church next Monday night at 8 o'clock. The nun has served for 81 years and will speak on her experiences and views.
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Elizabeth Schaffen
Portland
Lucretia
The
Baptist Church
Polk Takes Second in County Agriculture
Polk earned second place in the county agricultural exhibits at the state fair highlighting local farming talent and county pride.
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POLK
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Oregon State Fair
Mrs. Emerson Groves
Pendleton
John A. Wood Ding
G. A. Byers
Barton
Buell
M. C .Peterson
Brush College
Mrs
Fred
Ewing
Lewisville
Evadna Smith
Oakdale
C. I. Ballard
Rock Creek
Anna M. Heydon
City Recorder
Elkins Country
Horst Ranch
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