08 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Ione Independant
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
1
Weather report from Harbison Cooperative Observatory shows 25 clear days and 4 partly cloudy days, with total precipitation 0.62 inches. Prevailing wind direction is west, data for this period and last year noted.
Mrs Lee Howell and family with Mrs Ernest Leiker and Haroont Mildred Finell of Portland joined the Hekker party for a gypsy outing to Kitter Springs on Sunday. They visited Ma and Mrs Wilson near Monument and called at Stubbe field and Long Creek. A noon meal was shared at the Norris home before continuing to Daily Springs where all returned tired but happy.
A Kansas City Star Science Service report cites the United States losing millions of cars to disabling illnesses annually. Men average one loss per year, women about two, and children over two during the school year. Colds and flu remain main causes, with total days lost in work and school reaching hundreds of millions yearly.
Personal mentions describe travel by Sciram Werst and family from Clarkston to Lone. Visits with relatives, Legion dance planned with a 25 cent admission. Portland visitors, a party from Heppner, and Beulah Agee’s cousin Emma Agee are noted. The Rodeo queen Ariello Parrons is announced. Walter Corley wins transport contract for Lone Tree pupils. Francis Bryson suffers a fractured arm and is taken to Heppner.
In Lexington, wheat arrivals rose to the week's high, filling local grain storage. Local figures name Orville Watsforth, Dee Cox, Gene Gentry and Frank Munters among builders at the Farmer's House site, with Harold Beach hauling for Cox Gentry and Munters. Bennett Miller departed for Hub Sard after working on Miles Martin launch, while George and Sherman Tucker visited sister Mrs. Arthur Hunt. Strodtmen visited Jane. the Connors and their children left for W. B. Tucker ranch on Blas.
Residents gathered at Mr and Mrs Joan Schleeveight home on Sunday August 4 to mark their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests contributed gifts and a noon dinner followed, with Peter Timm presenting a bouquet to the couple. Musical numbers and warm wishes accompanied the celebration.
Mrs. Fred Ritchie announces she will receive maternity cases at her home on Second Street or visit patients. Vegetables including beets carrots onions cucumbers and apples offered fresh from the earth. Ohio Improved Chester White pigs from registered stock advertised at lower cost than shipping in. Prices reasonable.
The August meeting at Mrs. Blain Blackwel's home had limited attendees due to the busy season. Final plans were made for the dance scheduled for Saturday night.
A brief notice lists P. G. Balsiger in a clarified position. The item specifies the change in duties and the effective date, with no additional details about reasons or contextual background.
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