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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
Dr Henry Black Burns will lecture January 14 at the High School building. He speaks truthfully with caustic wit, drawing on wide life experience to discuss crime and social ills, aiming to provoke thought without embittering listeners. His engaging, timely talks garner repeated recalls and thoughtful audiences.
Bannock and surrounding counties unite to form an egg marketing association. Members will ship to a central warehouse for grading and cash payment, with storage financing and an 8 percent stock dividend. A Pocatello meeting January 4 plans to enroll hens and set up stock.
The Payette fire department held a Monday evening banquet in the K P hall with all members present and city council and officials invited. The affair, prepared by the wives of department members, aimed to foster goodwill between the two bodies and was described as very enjoyable.
Postmaster A. E. White hosted a Sunday banquet at the White Lunch for the Payette post office staff and guests including editors and former postmaster Venable. Thirteen attended a turkey dinner with speeches, table decorations bearing "Service and Loyalty," and favors reflecting each member's role. Several longtime employees were noted for their years of service, including Kay, Albert White, Luther Peterson, W. G. Earp, and White himself, who began as a clerk in 1908 and served through World War I.
A joint installation of officers for the Temple of Pythian Sisters and Payette Lodge Knights of Pythias will be at the Pythian hall on Wednesday evening January 9. All Pythian Sisters are asked to bring husbands and Knights of Pythias to bring their wives. a pleasant evening and social hour follow with light lunch.
After 84 years of marriage the couple Mr. and Mrs. W. F. P. Stirm marked the occasion on New Year’s Day at the home of Mrs. Chloe Masonheimer, a lifelong friend. Bill asserts he wouldn’t trade his wife for the best looking girl in Payette County.
J. T. Sanders was arrested by Sheriff Jefferis on charges of violating automobile license tag laws. He pleaded guilty before Probate Judge M. O. Luther, who fined him $100 though the statute allows up to $300 and six months in jail.
As the new year begins the writer urges Payette residents to adopt a single practical resolution. The goal is simple and doable: shop locally to strengthen the town's economy without demanding drastic changes.
Gladys Pence and Phyllis Dunick Reeler hosted a New Year watch party at AL Peper's home with Blue and white decor. The evening featured dancing and socializing into the New Year with numerous attendees including Marie Bertram Harriet Hinze Ar Elsie Sick Gertrude Sick Helen Kilcarne Cera Gish Estelle Luki Ellewise Hurd Grudge Pence Ph Dua nick Douglass Stadshaw Albert Leror Jefferis Denner Hogue Robert Fiege Harry Lamb Cleil Bingeney Dale Starsco Charlies Clauser Bud Springston Claire Daniels Harold Johnson Allerton Pateh.
Miss Elsie Robirts hosted a four table bridge party in honor of her visiting sister Mrs Eitley Loughery from Boise. Winners were Mrs Earl Dibbie and Mrs Elmo Rotering. Guests included Earl Dibbie Lyle Ferrer Elmo Rotering Arthur Lattie W L Roberts Leonard Wright Leo Ballenger Frank Fuller Etting Lougherr E H Murphy Elmer Cole and the Misses Velma Spaulding Bintehe Rerac Donna Resac Edna Gager and Malinda Precht.
Blanch oumcow rotturneg Friday afternoon honored her sister Rolva and Miss Anta Peatz. Guests included Mrs. Byram Aent and the Misses Alberta Hardin Mildred Baker Pauline Adair Netto Auhr Gladys Boltinen Ethel Jef feris Helen Moss and Helen Maus grove. Attendants enjoyed touring and five bumited. A deletions tro comme Innrhoor was served. James Whalen hosted children and grandchildren with his brother and sister Mr and Mrs M D Whalen of Boise for Christmas dinner. Kim Steffen and his wife and baby visited Nampa with Ed Whalen before returning to LaGrande. Dr and Mrs Numbers of Parma camped over New Years Day and spent the year’s end with Mrs Number, parents Mr and Mrs B G Dunn, Mr and Mrs J F Whalen, Mrs Thode and Bing, New Year’s day guests of Mr and Mrs D W Atney.
The Enterprise thanks readers subscribers and patrons for loyal support in past wars and promises continued cooperation in the new year. It reflects on the role of a home newspaper in informing the community and shaping opinion and expresses appreciation for the public’s help in making the paper possible.
A critical note questions the huge cost of guarding every railroad crossing. It argues safety measures must target reckless drivers, not burden railroads with expenses, and criticizes excessive signaling as ineffective for those who ignore signs.
The Emma Theatre offers a weekly schedule with Theodore Roberts in Grumpy and Racing Hearts featuring Our Gang Comedy. Later showings include Alice Brady in The Leopardess and Buddy Messinger in Don't Get Freed, followed by The West Bound Limited Pathe News and Felix the Cat.
Mr and Mrs Herman Precht entertained friends at Karkoom Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs J L Wells Mr and Mrs Earl Farber Mr and Mrs K L Johnson Mr and Mrs Aestis Anson Mr and Mrs Clifford Hart Mr and Mrs Elmo Rotering Mr and Mrs Gil Curry Mr and Mrs Leo Ballenger and Mr and Mrs H Murphy The Johnsons and Wells won first honors.
The M B C club met for its regular annual holiday gathering with Mrs Ainer leading a luncheon demonstration. A Christmas tree unwrapped two presents for attendees, and the group concluded with the usual business, a very enjoyable occasion.
The Nearly New Baby Overland belonging to Wm Oster was stolen from his garage Thursday evening during a family gathering for their daughter's wedding. Eight to ten cars were left along the road. the owner notified the sheriff and search efforts continue with no results.
P G Peterson dies at his home near Seattle after learning of his father F G Peterson’s death on December 23. Peterson was a longtime Payette shoe repairman and respected community member noted for his honesty and fair dealings.
Eastern Market reports G. W. Shartieff and son Ray back late week with ample apples on hand. They encountered no trouble selling varieties they produced and disposed of all their carloads, noting Winesaps were particularly in demand.
A Whitman College and Conservatory student hosted eighteen former schoolmates at 331 N 6th St for a festive oclock dinner. The table featured candles and a miniature Christmas tree as the group, separated since September, enjoyed a brief reunion with guests from Portland Lewiston and other nearby towns. The event showcased friendships and seasonal cheer amid a busy holiday period.
Payette saw heavy footfall and car traffic two weeks into the holiday rush as shops reported unusually brisk sales. The Farmers Co op Creamery drew a steady crowd with customers buying cream and paying with cash and cream checks, reflecting strong local commerce.
A time two point buck wandered into the Payette area a few days ago, startling Clade Wade while he hunted ducks on the Nesbitt ranch. Wade hid in brush as the animal appeared within fifty feet, then bolted after spotting a man with a gun. The deer dodged a high wire fence and left the locality, likely moving on from the feared enemy territory. Mr and Mrs Perry Spencer of North Second Street have decided to pursue farm life and recently left their Pay residence.
The Megest and best rally in the district drew large delegations from Weiser Emmett Fruitland New Plymouth and Ontario at the local Baptist church New Years afternoon and evening Emmett won the banner for the largest delegation and membership Payette B Y P U hosted with 180 dinner attendees Stunts and music filled the program with talks by Mrs Day Miss Root Shanks and Rev Brom Plans for a bigger May 30 rally at Fruitland were announced Mildred Audry and Jack Hayes were Boise guests Also noted were Hogue returning from Walla Walla and a Walla Walla prune shipment incident priced at 10 000 and other social items from Nampa and area
A historic note recounts the chamber of commerce annual meeting stressing member presence to keep the organization effective. It also covers joint officer installations at Washoe Lodge No 28 AF and AM and Lorraine Chapter No 280 Royal Arch Masons, with long lists of elected officers, jewels presented, and post‑ceremonial banquets.
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