Ellison-White Festival Dates Announced for Chautauqua
Ellison-White association sets October 7 to 12 for Chautauqua events in New Plymouth led by 50 local supporters. The lineup includes Burkhart Birdland Duo with Marguerite Flatland, Evans Brown harpist and magician, Cappy Ricks stage comedy with Edwin Stanley, Sam Grathwell lecturer, and Artisan Novelty Trio closing with song and readings.
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Ellison- White Association
New Plymouth
Burkhart Birdland
Oliver Burkhart
Chicago
Marguerite Flatland
Evans Brown
Cappy Ricks
Frisco
Peter B. Kyne
Morosco
Cappy
Edwin Stanley
Sam Grathwell
Artisan
Sandard
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Wachter
A surprise party was held last Thursday evening for Mrs. Louis Wachter. Planned by Mr. Wachter and Mrs. A I Ferch, the event was attended by members of the Congregational church and friends and relatives. Nearly 50 guests enjoyed visiting games and refreshments, including a McCarty birthday cake.
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Louis Wachter
Aaron Collingsworth Heads to Kansas City Visit
Mr. Aaron Collingsworth and his sons Gordon and Eugene left a week ago Sunday for a six weeks visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City.
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Aaron Collingsworth
Gordon
Eugene
Kansas City
Three Churches in New Plymouth Rally for Worship
Congregational Church invites all to morning service at 11 o clock with a sermon on The Tempter s Alibi and an evening sermon If I were a Layman in New Plymouth. Bible school at 10 o clock led by C E Miles. Mrs M G Davis elected choir director.
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New Plymouth
Bible School
C. E. Miles
God
M. G. Davis
Ths
The Home Corner Box of Gull Prunes and Apple Jelly
The article details waste conservation in the valley by processing prunes into jelly and pulp into butter substitute, plus plans to dry the best prunes and make conserve from poorer ones. It credits Mrs. Van Valkenberg for a green tomatoes relish recipe and notes Mrs. Trayer presenting a one crust apple pie recipe at a business wives supper.
Merchants Back Poultry Meeting Plans in New Plymouth
New Plymouth business men favored a poultry meeting to be hosted by Pron Moore in November. A arrangements committee was named and thanks given to C F Eder and Van Petten Lumber Co for seating. The club switched to monthly on the third Tuesday, band schedule caused changes, and an annual banquet was set for January.
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New Plymouth
Pron Moore
H. C. Prior
A. J. Hellenberg
W. P. Ackerman
C. F. Eder
van Petten
Pioneer Hall
Labor To Be Fully Employed Washington
Labor in the United States was fully employed at the beginning of September with bright autumn prospects. Full time work was likely in most industries, with steel and automobile sectors, construction projects, and harvest fields described as most satisfactory.
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Washington
United States
Man Hunt in Golden Gate Park After Double Killing
In Golden Gate Park San Francisco a man hunt followed the shooting of Hazel Young by her former husband John Govner a middle aged mechanic He killed his ex wife and seriously wounded her companion Harry Jacobs during the attack.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
John Govner
Hazel Young
Harry Jacobs
Moffett Replies to Mitchell Over Aviation Criticism
Read Admiral William A. Moffett issues a statement defending the army and navy aviation services against Colonel William W. Mitchell’s allegations. He decries “destructive criticism” and false accusations that undermine public confidence, claiming loyal service members are unjustly branded.
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Washington
William A. Moffett
Army
Navy
William W. Mitchell
Fruitland Cow Leads in August in Weiser-Payette tests
In August seven hundred two cows were tested in the Weiser Payette dairy district. The average fat was 29.3 pounds and milk 75.7 pounds. Eighty eight cows produced 40 pounds fat or more. Notable cows include Vernu owned by C B Henggler of Fruitland with 733 pounds fat and 1383 pounds milk, and Inka the July high cow with 69.4 pounds fat and 1829 pounds milk.
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Weiser-Payette
C. B. Henggler
Fruitland
Jersey
Inka
R. M. Jennings
O. J. Neutze
New Plymouth
Ragapple
S. W. High
H E Wilfong
C. Polly
Buttercup
J A. Gwin
E. Meyer
Beauty
Big Union Plan Defeated by Half a Million Votes
In Scarborough England the radical wing of the Trades Union Congress lost its bid to form one large union and reduce the number of unions by about half a million votes. Delegates from major unions opposed the proposal. Ben Tillett spoke to the delegations.
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Scarborough
England
Trades Union Congress
Ben Tillett
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Business Women Meet Hostesses Named In Social Evening
The business women met with Mrs. A. W. Reed Tuesday evening. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Goldsmith were hostesses. Mrs. Chas. Linder will entertain the club next time.
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A. W. Reed
Reed
Mrs. Goldsmith
Chas. Linder
Typhoon Claims Dozens of Fishermen Near Palawan
Five survivors drifted ashore on a sail boat after days of gale to report a typhoon disaster in the Sulu sea off Palawan. About thirty five fishermen are believed drowned, as constabulary reports from Occidental Negros province confirm.
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Manila
Sulu
Palawan
Occidental Negroes
Gen Woods' Son Files Bankruptcy in Brooklyn
Leonard Wood Jr. son of the governor general of the Philippines files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Brooklyn. He estimates liabilities at 14585 and assets at 742 including 91 cash 1 in bank 300 in open accounts and an IOU for 350.
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Gen. Woods
New York
Leonard Wood, Jr
Philippines
Brooklyn
Plymouth to Ship Sixty Cars Prunes this Season
About 55 to 60 cars of prunes will be shipped from New Plymouth this season per O.S. L Agent Fred Fairman. The forty sixth car left Wednesday with ten or more to follow. four cars of apples were loaded, two shipped. Jonathan prices range from 35 to 105 dollars per ton, with prune earnings for growers between 850 and 400 dollars per car.
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New Plymouth
Fred Fairman
O.S. L
Jonathans
Dinner Party At Miss Emma Creasey House
Miss Emma Creasey hosted a dinner party Friday evening at her home. Supper was served and guests enjoyed games singing and visiting. Attending were Misses Jeanne Robertson Ina Robertson Alice Reed Clara Fairman Zella Schmidt Editha Ackerman Claire Jacobs Delphine Lynch Muriel Falkner Leona Harriet Fereh Carol Jenora Miles Marguerite Felthouse and Fern Lewis.
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Emma _ Creasey
Jeanne
Ina Robertson
Alice Reed
Clara Fairman
Zella Schmidt
Editha Ackerman
Claire Jacobs
Delphine Lynch
Muriel Falkner
Leona
Harriet Fereh
Carol
Jenora Miles
Marguerite Felthouse
Fern Lewis
Upper Classes Elect Officers at Local High School
The Senior class elected Craten Barker as president Ina Robertson as secretary Virgil Siple as treasurer and HD Thompson as class advisor. The Junior class chose Charles Dotson as president Lynn Knight as secretary and Mrs Lucy Thompson as advisor. Lavender and green were named Junior colors. Bernice Olson new instructor is Lincoln high Tacoma graduate with BA from Puget Sound and teaching in cooking sewing English and French. A former local high school student graduated in 1920 at 15 and earned an AB from McPherson College in 1925 with math major.
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Craten Barker
Ina Robertson
Virgil Siple
Thompson
Charles Dotson
Lynn Knight
Mra
Lucy Thompson
Bernice Olson
Lincoln High School
Tacoma
Wash
College of Puget Sound
Ms. High
McPherson College
China Plea for End to Extraterritorial Privileges at League
Chao Hsin-Chu, China’s charge d affaires in London, urged the League of Nations assembly to revise treaties granting extra-territorial rights. He argued such privileges provoke friction and hinder China’s relations with other powers, calling for reforms under article 19 of the league covenant.
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Geneva
China
League of Nations Assembly
Chao Hsin-Chu
London
Court House News and Local Notices Summary
Court actions opened as C W Hill receiver for Weiser Live stock Association vs Ida E Wheaton et al. Marriage licenses issued to Floyd Corliss and Reva Starr Ontario. Vera Browning and Harry McConnell Fruitland wed at Walla Walla. A F Ayers reports auto and transportation license checks in Payette county. County commission sets tax levy at 1.45, down eleven cents. state levy remains 0.50.
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C. W. Hill
Weiser Livestock Association
Ida E. Wheaton Et al
High School Classes Run Large As Curriculum Expands
The article notes unusually large class sizes at the high school with 20 to 40 students, six-hour teaching days for three instructors, and a crowded timetable. Freshmen and sophomores face a mix of math English science and civics, while juniors and seniors choose from several specialties with plans to adjust sociology and geometry next semester.
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Olson
Thompson
Mr High
Miss Olson
Ford Family Reunion at Caldwell Home
Mr and Mrs C E Hyde and daughter spent Friday in Caldwell at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Hyde. Mr and Mrs C H Hyde of Oreana Idaho, parents of the Hyde boys, were present with the three sons and their families.
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C. E. Hyde
Caldwell
A. L. Hyde
C. H. Hyde
Oreana
Idaho
Hyde Boys
Denver Politician Graham Found Dead In His Home
Denver, Colo. Royal R. Graham former district judge and candidate for juvenile judge against Judge Ben B Lindsey was found dead in his home. He reportedly took his own life by turning on the gas. Graham had played a key role in a ballot recount for the juvenile judgeship in which Lindsey prevailed several months ago.
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Denver
Colo
Royal R. Graham
Ben B. Lindsey
Graham
Lindsey
Plymouth Band Delights Fair At Malheur County
New Plymouth boys led by Jay Stoner entertained at the Malheur County fair in Ontario last week. The group earned enough to clear debt for their organization and boost hometown publicity. Guernsey cattle and other livestock earned prizes with Chas Pritz and H Major placing, Harvey Bean sweeping the Leghorn poultry division, and Ralph Wyler earning garden product prizes.
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New Plymouth
Jay Stoner
Malheur
Ontario
Jersey
Guernsey
Chas. Pritz
Fruitland
H. Major
Harvey Bean
Poultry Department
Caldwell
Ralph Wyler
Vicious Cow Kicks Woman in Face During Milking
Mrs Ira Mathews was kicked in the face by a cow while milking on Thursday evening. She suffered a deep cut on one cheek and required three stitches along with significant bruising.
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Ira Mathews
Mathews
Clean Shirt Dispute Stages for Arizona Commission
Nealy A. Pennington lodges a complaint with the Arizona corporation commission over a Southern Pacific dining car policy. He alleges steward T. L. Wooding required him to wear a coat before service on the Tucson to Phoenix journey, citing a $4.98 shirt to prove proper dress.
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Tucson
Ariz
Southern Pacific Railroad
Arizona Corporation Commission
Nealy A. Pennington
Pennington
Phoenix
T. L. Wooding
Pepper Says He Cannot Be Mediator in Anthracite Stoppage
Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania, returning from vacation, and Governor Pinchot were urged as mediators in the anthracite mine suspension but Pepper offers no solution. He says if a course existed to make anthracite plentiful and cheaper, he would follow it, and that talk cannot mend matters and may worsen them.
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Pepper
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Colorado University Head Dead in Denver
Dr. James Hutchins Baker 77 former president emeritus of the University of Colorado died at a Denver hospital after pneumonia. Born October 18, 1848 in Harmony Missouri, he graduated from Bates College in 1873 and moved west in 1875. He served as CU president from 1892 to 1914.
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Colorado University
Denver
James Hutchins Baker
University of Colorado
Baker
Harmony
Bates College
Lewiston
How Can God Answer Prayer Sermon at Baptist Church
Rev Henry Jacobs preaches on How Can God Answer Prayer in Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with Evening Service on the same topic. Junior and Senior B Y P U meet at 7 p m, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. Lois Bostie and Donald Wiseman preside over youth groups.
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Jacobs
Lois Bostie
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Ellison
Congregational Church
W. H. Goldsmith
Merchants Favor Poultry Meeting
Moffett
Mitchell
Plymouth
Prunes
League
Court House News
Floyd Corliss
Reva Starr
Vera Browning
Harry McConnell
Walla Walla, Wash
A. F. Ayers
State Department of Law Enforcement
Payette County
Baptist Church News
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