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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
1
Display at the fair highlights entries in pruning hops tomatoes and grapes with canned vegetables amid a broad fairgrounds scene. Winners include Jackson county participants earning top honors as organizers address space and entry logistics for ongoing exhibits.
The Passociation 18 aims to unify the Oregon Pure Bred Livestock groups including county farm bureaus. Officers Hawley, Breal-Lynn, and Maris were elected as Portland members and will lead through the coming term. The group, formed to promote breeding and industry standards, convened in November to appoint officers and review organization progress.
Services were held Sunday at the Baptist church in Monmouth for the late C. Interment followed in the cemetery south of town. Among those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Morlan, and several residents from Portland Albany and Woodburn.
A fragmented notice from Oregon mentions a participant named Elmurry planning to continue his habit of competing, aiming for a strong finish at the state fair.
President Landers and faculty join United States Commissioner of Education at a Salem luncheon hosted by the State Teachers Association of Oregon. The event featured talks, welcoming addresses, and plans for stronger summer terms and expanded normal school programs. Enrollment at Oregon Normal rises to 861, up from 229 the prior year.
Interior changes planned to accommodate rural and city carriers and general business. Boxes to be removed and lobby reduced to free space. Work will occur next Sunday to minimize public inconvenience.
Floyd A Williams, a Polk county native, is returning from India after six to seven years as a field superintendent for Standard Oil. A letter to his brother M C Williams says he sailed from Bombay on August 1st via Europe and expects to arrive in the latter part of October.
Mr and Mrs M H Penere have returned after a month long visit to San Francisco and other California locales.
Mrs Zielesch died in Parker Oregon September 26 after a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from Rigdon Undertaking Parlor in Salem. She was 77 and survived by four children, 17 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. The family had lived in Winona, Brookling county, Elkton, and Independere before settling near Parker.
The first regular Parent Teacher Association meeting for the coming school year will be held at the training school on Tuesday October 4 at 3 30 p m. Officers will be elected and business matters discussed. The PTA emphasizes work over social activity and reports funds spent on school improvements and equipment.
Postmaster Lacey P. T. Peterson and son Jimmie hunted about two weeks near Riddle and saw many deer but killed only one small buck despite many does observed.
Bert Hilke purchases Cloverleaf Dairy from Mrs Becken, taking immediate possession with 26 cows a truck and complete dairy outfit. plant to move to his farm three miles south of Independenty and Wasiners will operate from there. Hilke assures uninterrupted service and adds five cows from his own herd to maintain ample milk supply. Becken plans to retire from daily duties and continue ranching on a southwest city lot. Hilke has prior experience running Cloverleaf before selling it to Becken years ago.
The Independence high school opened with 70 students, a gain of 10 from last year, with eight seniors, 18 juniors, 24 sophomores, and 20 freshmen. The board of education proclaimed Wednesday a vacation to allow pupils and teachers to attend the state fair, and Supt. Byers reports the school is starting in fine shape for a successful year despite minor early-week interruptions.
Blyan Cooper traveled to Portland for the general inspection of company B 162nd infantry and will then join the life saving crew at Barview. He plans to stay flexible for spring work and has several years of navy life saving service.
The P. J. Edwards farm south of Monmouth has its buildings repainted in white. A new residence by P. O. Burbank on the east side of the highway near Edwards place is nearing completion and will be modern and attractive.
A daughter was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Charles Van Avery who reside south of town in a family announcement from the local area.
Baptist Sunday school children gathered at Mrs. H. L. Proppe’s home for hours of games and a pink themed feast. The afternoon featured an untangling string spider web, a peanut hunt, classic games, and a large pink kewpie centerpiece. Mrs. Proppe and Mrs. Witherow hosted with several children present, including Emma Werline and Maybelle Fancher, among others.
Walter Plant of Independence and Miss Plant and Miss Rose of Buena Vista buy the Dallas Grocery company in Dallas. They will open next Monday under Plant & Rose name, continuing a Buena Vista store history and relocating with Mrs Plant and children.
Mr and Mrs John Nelson of Dallas were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs Nelsons sister Mrs John Becker preserving a quiet family gathering.
James Hiltibrand Polk Countys oldest native born resident died at his Luckiamute home September 28 after about ten days confinement to bed high blood pressure attributed as the cause He was born November 12 1850 and married Lavina Fuqua November 26 1868 They had five children four survive J B Hiltibrand Everett D Hiltibrand C Glenn Hiltibrand and Mrs G M Parker survive with two sisters Mrs L Cottell and Mrs Marshal Scrafford Three grandchildren and one great grandson survive The couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary three years ago A funeral was held from his late home Thursday at 2 PM He was a longtime Evangelical church member and well known in the county.
Rev F S Clemo pastor of the Methodist churches at Buena Vista and Independence will complete his first year and hold services Sunday morning at Buena Vista and evening at Independence. He will attend a conference at Forest Grove next Tuesday. Independence and Buena Vista will become separate charges next year with a likely salary increase for Clemo due to church progress.
Mr. Gray, who has purchased Richardson farms in Buena Vista, added a tractor and a truck for ranch work. He resides on the farm vacated by Mr. Enners near the J. A. Reynolds property, with water piped from a distant spring. The former Salem businessman is taking up the ranch duties with vim.
Russell Catlin in a Ford sedan attempted to pass a parked car along the highway near the Dr Snapp residence north of town. He locked wheels with Mrs Will Bloch who drove a Chevrolet. Both cars lost a wheel and sustained damage. no one was injured.
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