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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
The Payette community prepared for a Christmas Eve event as residents repaired homes, with families and neighbors involved in decorating and delivering holiday cheer. The article notes local volunteers, progress on a remodel, and plans for the festive gathering and charity efforts.
Mrs THVT IE nim and Meveiteir mete Watney attend a double wedding at Judge Calvin Kotler's home in December. The ceremony ties Mev Tit Weohele to We with Vera Weight as telite ee Gen Sma. The note records a lengthy, unclear sequence of household events and a lost item at Bancroft Hotel with a reward offered.
Charley Levitt and his wife and two children escaped serious harm when a car with glaring lights blinded the road near the Jog Slough bridge south of Payette. The driver fled after the crash, leaving the Levitts trapped as their vehicle hung from the bridge railing over swift water. The incident sparked calls for laws requiring headlight dimming to prevent such dangers.
The ceremony took place at the Catholic Church in Deer Park Washington on December 22 1921 at 9 AM officiated by Reverend John Cronin. The couple was attended by B A McDevitt and Miss Cathryn Stricker. A National Mass featured two solo violin selections and organ accompaniment. Flowers were pink and white chrysanthemums. The bride wore a sunset shade gown with silver hat and carried a shower bouquet of pink and yellow roses. A four course wedding breakfast for fourteen relatives followed at a friend’s home in Deer Park with violin vocal and piano pieces. The couple will reside in Payette after a brief stay in Spokane. Superintendent notes extend best wishes from the Payette community. A Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A meeting is announced for Saturday at two thirty with important business.
Idaho adjutant general L V Patch has been commissioned by President Harding as brigadier general in the U S Army Reserve. The move, approved by the Senate, places him in command of a brigade within the 104th division headquartered at Salt Lake City. Patch, a 20-year veteran, led as captain and later lieutenant colonel in World War I with the 2nd Idaho and 333rd artillery units, and served in major actions from the Marne to Verdun.
At the home of Mr and Mrs H R Moomer on Monday evening Leo Wilson of Washington and Miss Reynolds of Baker Ore were united in marriage by the Baptist pastor with a ring ceremony. The couple will establish their home in Baker.
The Rev Argyl Houser leads services starting Sunday morning with a generous greeting and a check to all attendees. A baptismal service is set for Sunday at 2 00 pm at the Baptiste Church with others to follow through the week.
Fitch Realty Co offers trade of property near Dill for a Maxwell Touring car and 100 horses, seeks one to five acres. Also advertises a December 29 1913 rental for a five room hawwee with or without range at 125 Ith Ave North by J C Arrendiil.
Emma Theatre announces a string of film showings from late December to early January including Bits of Life, Bringing Him In, Winners of the Wear, Too Much Speed, The Night Horseman, The Sailor, The Canopy, and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse with matinee and night performances. Farmers Trade Day Sale postponed to January 14 due to Auctioneer Clanton’s schedule. attendees invited to bring property.
The Emmett Index notes J H Stoner formerly of Payette, once band leader, will form a band of one piece. Emmett Sand stands out, and a live band under Stoner’s leadership would be a strong asset to Payette, reflecting local musical talent and the need for strong leadership to unify groups.
The Caldwell poultry show ends Friday with a banner event. The Commercial Club hosts the banquet and invites the Chamber of Commerce, and Commercial clubs at Tesser and Ontario. Caldwell people have supported the club and will attend the banquet Friday evening.
A December baby boom is noted with births on December 22 to Mr. and Mrs. George Bateham and to Mr. and Mrs. M. Maes. On December 23 a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Austin Anson and a boy for Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wadell. Also on December 23 a boy and on December 28 a girl for Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Adame, plus a birth to Mr. and Walter Watts.
A Wednesday eve hive affair by Battery C 146 Field Artillery in Chamber of Commerce rooms drew about 75 attendees. The program mixed singing, boxing, wrestling and refreshments including sloughnuts cider cigarettes gum and candy.
Local notes list numerous residents and visitors over Christmas and New Year. Attorney J. H. Norris and City Attorney Sutton conducted business in Yale Boise and Payette respectively. Families from Emmett Nampa Boise Weiser and other towns spent holidays with relatives. Names include David Jones Guss Hart Shanks McClanahan Case Sutton Wood and many more.
Mee A and four Sr received a Christmas missive by cable from Major Mantworth Moss serving in Germany. The message promised to tell his mother of his safe arrival and the family gratefully acknowledged gifts and parcels delivered to them, with many hoping for further updates from the front.
Nel Fitch son of Mr and Mrs B R Fitch of Payette returns from service with Pacific Coast Artillery after World War I. He marries Mies Reseie Harris of Greenies in a ceremony at the bride’s home on Monday evening. The couple will reside in Payette where friends will greet them.
A local church pageant at 182 Method dist Church was postponed as committee members planned the program and decorations. The notice invites patrons and friends to attend the extended evening event and extend best wishes for a joyful season from Jobnen Variety Store.
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