Serious Accident at Feed Mill Near Town
Ed Fletcher, a mill worker living north of town, suffered a severe accident at the Feed Mill yesterday afternoon. His left hand was crushed between the grinding belt and machinery. Bart Christian, who manages the mill, and another helper shut off power. Christian's arm was cut by the belt as it snapped free, causing further injuries. Fletcher was rushed to a doctor for wrist surgery and is resting, while Christian sustained injuries but remains able to work with a splinted arm.
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Ed. Fletcher
Ted
Devon
Bart Christian
Pletcher
Earl Christian
Mr. Christian
Dolyy
Christian Lea
Mr. Lampkin
Harry Clay
Dr. McDonald's
Reddington and Suve wed at Presbyterian Manse
Reddington known as Harry marries Helen Suve at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Reed officiating. The couple, from Payette Valley, plan a Wyoming home as friends extend good wishes from Enterprise and local readers. A December M W A meeting voted to donate to the Red Cross and buy War Savings Stamps, with officers elected for the year. Woodmen and Royal Neighbor to hold joint installation and banquet January 9, 1918. A Red Cross request thanks volunteers for apple hauling and notes minor mishap with bees during unloading. details mention local households and helpers.
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Wyoming
Red Cross Society
T. D. Coblentz
D. L. Kastenbacher
Chas
H. Ensign
Cart W. Giessler
Claude Shanks
Arthur Orcutt
A. Rose
Manger
Henry B. Orcutt
Community Christmas Exercise Planned Across Town
The town churches schedule a Sunday December 23 Christmas program at 7 30 PM to 8 10 PM at the Elma Theatre with a Christus story illustrated by famous pictures. Mr Neilson leads with public school pupils, and the event precedes a picture exhibit, ensuring no gap between acts.
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Christus
Neilson
Elma Theatre
Couzhanour
Methodist Church
Armenia
Epworth Leazcne
Newman
Payette
Thomas
Lewisville
Waulis
Paetor
Shipbuilding Efforts Push Portland War ships
Portland mobilizes to build ships for wartime needs as federal guidance urges maximum effort. About 50 million dollars in wood ships and 46 million in steel ships are under contract, with 14 000 workers already employed and projections for 10 000 more next year. Wages are good, hours reasonable, and conditions favorable as the nation ramps up vital transportation capacity.
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Europe
America
Portland
Shipping Board
Natonal
State of Oregon
United States
Red Cross Seals Drive And War Notes From Camp Mille
A wartime community page urges Red Cross Christmas Seals to aid soldiers and fight tuberculosis. Readers are told 5 000 seals have sold locally with grades contributing totals, and a 10 000 seal goal is set. Also notes a letter from Camp Mille about hikes and longing for peace, plus fuel shortage concerns and calls to action for timber salvage and river transport of wood.
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RED Cross
Payette
Cascade
Red Cross Chain Parties Highlight Social Week
Several large Chain Parties were held last week with many hosted by local ladies. Notable gatherings included Mrs. Albert Wilson and Mrs. McKinney at Mrs. Wilenson, and multiple hostesses coordinating eights and fours. Additional events featured Mrs. Hob Brown and Mrs. Chase among others.
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RED Cross
Albert Wilson
Mc' Kinney
Wileon
Wilt Wells
W. H. Farber
Earl Farber
Hob Brown
D. C. Chase
J. Turner
Bi Holmes
James Lauer
Vow
C. Chase
Turn
Fritelimon
Mies Mac Farwnd
Keller
F. Harland
Mies
Irene Harland
K. Walker
Important Notice to Registrants Declares Mailing and Penalties
All numbers from one to one hundred eleven have been mailed and must be executed and returned within seven days from mailing. Failure may punishly include up to one year in prison and could affect eligibility for induction into military service. Local board acceptance of deferred classifications available within seven days with affidavit evidence. Dated Dec. 20, Lit. J. Wh. Hanigan, Chairman of Local Board.
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Loc Oh
J. WH. Hanigan
Loca Soard
Achievement Pins Awarded by Pay-Mite County Clubs
Twenty eight achievement pins were awarded to members of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Pay-Mite County for completing work and reporting on it. Bronze pins went to numerous first year members, while second year gold pins honored Rudolf Brodersen and others. The Grunity champions included Broderson, Cobber, Cruikshank, Kramm, and Mildred Baker. A total of 5950 dollars in premiums was won at the State Fair, with James Cruikshank earning a top prize from the OSSS for a state second year win.
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Mombers
Pay- Mite County
Ty Leta Alspach
Ardus Fee
Grace Fee
Dana Fee
Harold Martin
Ruth Bowers
John Brown
Maud Benson
Todd Coulter
dar‘Liv Coulter
Emma Creanser
Lillie Crukehank
James Croikshaw
Eva Tare
Eleanor French
Ina Kramp
Rotetr Fre
Susim Lowrie
Harold Hatcip
Dane Portner
Josephine Phil
Francis Stuve
Rose Sodja
Iard Tyler
Ruby Warne
Rudolf Brodersen
Viola Kraig
Rudolf Broderson
Potato Club
Todd Cobber
Jamie Cruikshank
Viola Kramm
Garin
Mildred Baker
Fevltry Club
James Cruikshank
G. Faw Sutton
Reservoir plans progress in Little Willow Creek area
Weather favors construction as residents near completing the main dam and diversion works for a new reservoir. Ditches and canals are advancing with subcontractors, while local church activities outline a Christmas program and regular services led by Pastor Wau lis. Messages note a daughter in Butte with scarlet fever and business trips by Tyler Irvin and Mayes Swarts to Welser for sheep wintering near Ontario.
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Little Wilow Creek
Willl Son
D. B. Coats Rand
Local notes from Payette and environs give festive season glimpse
Long list of residents visiting and traveling for holidays and funerals. Mrs. J W Farsan visits daughter Dotha in Boss Bunday while Mrs C F Shins and others travel to Twin Falls for holidays. Several families attend funerals in Emmett and Fayette. Schoolmates Velma Spaulding and Garde Wood head home from Moscow, Verne Spaulding works in Fairfield. Apple buyers depart Payette. real estate and farming updates. Christmas Eve events at Wood Ward Hall. Mr. Adams plans a winter garage. community engagement with Red Cross and local business notes.
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A. Penske
Waltere
Emmett
Tunserall
Fenske
J. H Commyers
Fayette
Tows
Oll
Velma Spaulding
Garde Wood
Moscow
Verne Spaulding
Fairfield
Idah
Austin McWilliams
Ontario
Mac
Payette
A. E. Wood
Kansas
Wood Ward Hall
C. H. Bowman
T. PF. Adams
Boise
Bentley
A. C. Cogswell
New Plymouth
Rose
G. W. Masai
New Paymouth
Sted
Carl Korupwig
Weiser
Sir Korup
Rep Strikbuho
Long Beach
Calif
Dibble
Ainey
Phylise
Howe
Spokane
B. F. Supley
Lare
Papa Rowena Smith
Mrr
Charles BR. Emich
Gooding
J. Kenepp
W. S. ‘Taylor
Sheridan Mo
Enterprise
Seoten Colley
Jack Trail
Trevey
Hummel
Boley
Howell
L. Adams
Wood and
Sywhuldines
Adams
Wallity
Aileo
Moura
Is Bieduaes
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Gringer
T. Adams
BG S Brainard
K. G. Hoyd
Bowen
Miss Brundage
Coughanour
Chas. Ensigg
Low Farber
Yw.r. Gilmore
Jenniie Gish
Larson
Fritchman
Wood
Spauking
E. W. Equals
GHP
Wm. T. Sherman
Sherman Corps
Cornelia Bell
Hattles L. Ackerman
Minnie Holtz
Wicabeth Hutchinson
Mary A. Shawhan
Minnie Albert
Susan E. Slinker
Gallena Coughmour
Minnie Molte
Kitty Cupperaull
Bisabeth Bradt
French
J.H Beck
John B. Fisher
Joe Plate
C. S. Tyler
Mra
Rhoada
P. Monrey
Sco
Camp Mille
Dad
Henry
Ian
RED. Cross
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Fos Wells
BR. Payne
Ida
J. W. Farsan
Boss Bunday
Miss Dotha Farsan
C. F. Shins
Aving Om and
Ave
South
Aick
McGlinchy
W. Gilmory
McGilinchy Gove
California
F. H. Lyon Wen
Fruitead
M. G. Riebel Atlas
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Woodward
Mir
Mre
Geo. Seuxt
Sand Hollow
George
H. Harland
Harland
New York
Johni¢ Shimp
C. O. Yount
Mr. Yount
W. Gllmore
Wentworth Moss
Cavers
Pence
Allbert Smi Girde Thureton
Cot
Joet Prinat
P. V
Rome
Afr
Privat
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