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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
1
The city reduces staff with Fred Christensen acting as chief of police and street commissioner after Allen Stegal’s resignation. He will also handle night work while the town seeks lower expenses. Watermaster E H Alden gains full police authority to aid in economical administration.
The first annual opening of Petersons Furniture and Undertaking Establishment drew a large crowd last Tuesday. Visitors viewed the new store and its extensive stock while enjoying Beamguard orchestra music and Mrs Pevarson of Ontario’s vocal solos. Attorney John M Heiman spoke on home furnishing and the importance of good furniture. Mrs C R Augustus, manager, gave carnations to every visiting lady and guests inspected house finishings after the program.
Boise notes by Rex Osborne offer a prescient forecast of Idaho politics. Republican nominees include Moore for governor and Borah for Senate. Democrats name Ross for governor and Rice or Walters for Senate. Progressive candidate Samuels seeks governor with a Twin Falls senator prospect.
Rev. H. K. Wallace, former pastor of the M. E. Church, now at Island City, Oregon, dropped in on business in Payette Tuesday evening. It has been nearly four years since he left Payette, but he looked natural and familiar, and many were glad to see him.
Frank Creighton, longtime Idaho figure, returns to the state after years away and plans to stay. He visited Payette to reconnect with old friends and is staying with his daughter Mrs. Philip Reiger in Weiser where another daughter also resides. The notice includes a local ad for spark plugs at Superior Filling Station.
Henry Bartenhagen narrowly escaped being killed by a bull in a Payette area yard last Saturday. His old family dog protective action distracted the enraged animal, allowing Bartenhagen to stagger away with only several bruises. The bull subsequently finished its revenge on the animal.
The Payette County Rod and Gun Club directors and membership committee met in Fruitland to plot a membership drive ending April 16. B R Fitch bets he can recruit more members than the north end of the county. the loser pays the banquet. Membership is $1 with potential to reach about 500. The club also sets bounties for magpies crows and Sharp Shinned hawks and offers free membership to boys under 16 who turn in 25 heads. The stocking committee will discuss trout planting in Little and Big Willow.
At a March 25 1924 Payette Grange gathering a resolution was unanimously adopted opposing foreign elements unable to assimilate and endorsing the Johnson immigration bill. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to congressional delegation. Ford Windshield glass prices noted.
In Balboa Park San Diego on Sunday March 28 two Payette residents, A H Garside and George Chapman, reunited by chance after months away from home. Garside and his son Lester traveled from Payette in a Ford visiting Texas Oklahoma and Oregon before returning toward Payette while the Chapmans drove to California and settled in San Diego. Both parties plan homeward trips this month with Garside noting he might settle in San Diego someday.
Lyman Longfellow suffered a light scalp wound and other bruises when his car was damaged after colliding with a large car full of young people returning from a dance near the Ham bly ranch northeast of Payette. He was forced off the road, with one wheel torn, axle bent, and a fender smashed while the Welser car occupants were uninjured.
Fred Rabenau assistant at Boise Payette timber Co has been promoted to manager of the Eagle yard though a start date is not set. K. W. Hunt of Nampa will fill the vacancy and move his family to Payette in the coming days. The note extends congratulations and mourns the loss of a valued local family.
Meta Lingalls of New Plymouth and John Hélmon, who moved from Cagendo's building, added an extension and a large porch to a home in Washoe Bottom. W. F. Sherwood visited Boise on business Tuesday.
An arrest was made at a dry ranch northeast of Payette as federal officers and Boise deputies responded. L. H. Mephetremae faced a federal court appearance, with a $750 bond set, amid a cave camp discovery reported by Jeff Batifled of the federal office.
City officials from Emmett and Payette observers toured Payette last Thursday to view age system upgrades in the recently improved districts. Mayor Woodward welcomed the visitors, who praised the quality of the work and urged neighboring cities to adopt similar improvements.
An evening program at Mrs. Freehsfer’s home features Mrs. A Mc Clanahan recounting eight years in Alaska. She presents photographs, native carvings and totem pole miniatures to illustrate Alaskan life and customs. Members thank Mrs. Sheilor for the instructive talk.
Idaho Department of Agriculture orders inspectors to interview shippers of California foods and packing from California and urge burning of packing materials to prevent disease spread. Notes California losses exceed one million dollars in indemnities and other local damages. Encourages local papers to print the enclosed article.
Mrs. Ed Short urges patronizing home industry after inspecting her Buick Six recently painted by the Star Paint Shop. The job is described as equal to any elsewhere.
Baseball in Payette with a home opener against Ontario on Easter Sunday. Schedule lists games across April to July with Boise Baker Weiser Ontario Emmett also visiting Payette. A late note mentions Riverside beating Little Willow 21 to 2 in a separate game.
Daily call to vote for May Queen candidates at the Apple Blossom Festival. Voters asked to pay last month’s bills and support sweethearts like Milaws Wayne Benson and Bernice Hart while listings show several contestants with small vote totals from Payette Pruitland and New Plymouth areas.
D P Donovan, once active in Payette real estate, spent ten days in Payette then moved to Los Angeles California. He notes strong real estate markets in southern California with overall good conditions, though some agricultural regions are hard hit. He says Payette has changed markedly for the better since his last visit seven years ago.
The Portia Club held a dance Saturday evening with strong attendance and fine music from the Rameauourd orchestra. Net proceeds are not yet final but will help cover festival expenses for May 1.
Naomi Beckman hosted a lively social evening on March 28 with 27 young friends enjoying music games and a late luncheon. Guests included Ansel Clelland Clair Loveland John Clark Besse Louise Hoge Bell Clark and others in a cheerful gathering.
After a six month season the entire Denney and Co Drier staff joined in a banquet to celebrate closing and farewell until fall. Apples were cleaned by six o clock and the diner tables prepared for the feast. About 0 workers participated in the event. The drier provided steady winter payroll and turned many tons of culled apples into cash.
The American Legion posts invite members to a bazaar at Mo EB Church on Saturday April 12 at 2 p.m. A meeting is urged for April 7 at 7 38 p.m. to discuss long overdue membership dues and plans this year.
The Swanson residence narrowly escaped destruction when a roof fire started by falling sparks Sunday around one o clock. J M Swanson alerted the fire department. water from a garden hose, aided by neighbors, kept the blaze under control before full containment. Only minor roof damage and insured loss were reported.
The Farmer's Cooperative Creamery reports March as a record month with 191,542 pounds of butter manufactured, surpassing prior levels and showing the impact of cooperative marketing. It notes over 35,000 dollars saved via reduced testing costs and highlights the dairy regions of Western and Eastern Oregon backing the effort.
Portia Club members will elect officers at the Terulat meeting on Monday April 14 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Secretary Mrs J E Turner urges all members to attend and participate in selecting leaders for Portia for the coming year.
A discussion on higher farmers prices from beet sugar, noting marketing price spreads and potential gains if beet sugar displaced cane sugar in Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa and surrounding districts. Estimates include added revenue per bag in Detroit Des Moines and Wichita, with a plan to boost beet sugar sales east of Chicago and educate farmers on the cross regional market effects.
A Lenten tea event is planned at the Thorley home hosted by Mrs Wontwari and other local society members. Guests include Mrs Charlee Kenyon Mrs Gearte A Keltoge Mrs Irwin Thurwion and Mrs Woodward with a 240 hour window noted.
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