09 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
1
A Washington DC appeal calls for urgent refugee garment donations from readers. The notice notes garments and hospital supplies have been produced and asks for a large next sixty day contribution to aid refugees, stressing time is critical. Also promotes Farm Bureau Day in Payette with turnout and program details.
Dr I R Woodweard driving an Overland and Lester Sewell in a National Roadster collided near the Burt Venable home. Both cars damaged with cement curb broken. Mrs Sewell and infant unharmed. Sewell carried accident insurance to cover vehicle damage. Church notices follow with Prayer and Praise at 7 PM and services listing Homeward Bound by Airship and clocks turned back.
Farm Bureau plans storage for bumper crop next fall and discusses bringing in a government storage expert in the spring. Clover seed sellers highlighted with Geo. Obendorff of Parma to speak. labor bids for veterans urged. sparrow poisoning to start with hens ready to slay 500 birds. Annual meeting set at the Payette Y building with speakers J F L Williams Boise, George Obendorff Parma, and Senator Ross Mason New Plymouth. program 11 A M to 3 30 P M. Seed corn show to display yields. rabbits and road plans also covered. membership $1 supports county efforts and team work.
In a long, readable note from Dewe 3 1928 Private Fred Snowberger recounts sailing from Hoboken July 18 aboard the George Washington, arrival at Brest, and a trek through Nevers and Dijon to a large French bakery near Is Sur Tille. He details shifts, bakery production of 780000 lb daily, early eight hour shifts soon, and Thanksgiving meals, with weather and living conditions, signed Corp. Fred T. Snowberger.
Perigueux France December 8 1918 Dear Uncle Will I am in France and happy We landed Brest and traveled to Perigueux to help set up a base hospital for the wounded The trains here impress with their size and speed We expect more visitors from the front soon I am well and heavier by 23 pounds Please write back Yours Fay C Wells Base Hospital No 95 AP O 794 4 E F via New York
John Hutchinson, once deemed hopeless after a Christmas morning operation for a severe appendix issue, is now believed to be well on the road to recovery. Doctors, nurses, and a consulting council supported his stubborn determination to recover against odds. Clifford Baker returns toward home from France as a Sunset Division member who endured hard fighting. Mrs. Hattie Shafer awaits a letter from her son Clifford noting his December 3 departure and expected landing in New York. Idaho Power Co manager A. Orr sells an 80 acre Paget Oregon Slope ranch to Thomas Heslup, with possession taken and the couple now occupying the new home.
Sheriff elect J T Jeffries resigned as Payette city chief of police after serving nearly two years. He turned in his badge, left for Baker Oregon, and will take office as Payette County sheriff next Monday to oversee a larger territory with expectations of a strong record in law enforcement.
The notice reports Wayne Keith recovering after an unspecified operation in Boise. It notes progress and appreciation for support from family and friends. Wayne Keith is described as improving steadily with healthcare staff overseeing his care.
Mrs J R Brown left Portlang for Poyland Oregon Tuesday after a message from Mae Anderson said to come at once. She found Mr and Mrs Hutchinson and their little girl Ally ill with influenza but progressing with a trained nurse in attendance.
A local call for moral support as new county officials prepare to begin their duties in Payette County. The piece urges citizens to back the incoming group, and notes plans for the Christnine Priestival Yeomen event on Tuesday January 14 with children participating. Church activities at Corso Evangelical Church are outlined with adjusted Sunday services and if plans change, members will be notified. Psalm 1 One is to be read.
Payette society items report Mr and Mrs Frank Korup and Hians Korup visiting from Waiser Su at Cari Korup home. Mrs W F Crockford hosted Mr and Mrs Leo Ballenger and Miss Margaret McPherson at a Sunday five o'clock dinner for Mr and Mrs F E Seley. Elmer Wicklund and family moved into a new bungalow. Attorney John H Nomis traveled via Portland for matters. Neil Pitch returned to Goat Island after furlough. Payette residents note Red Cross activity in Ontario and local business updates. A two year old child burned but expected to recover. Emmett Hriubaker and children arriving from Morencia Arizona plan permanent residence. Cold spell affects coal supply. city water pipes lowered. Royal Neighbors expected. Notices include Payette Commercial Club bylaws revision and banking hours change. Christian Church announces services and Armenian relief offering.
Miss Alten Perry resigns after over four years as Lino type operator due to health issues. Temporary arrangements will cover duties until a permanent replacement is found. Mrs. Anna Murray dies at her Payette home age 42, wife of Murray, soon after birth of baby boy. burial in Caldwell beside two prior children. husband and infant mourn loved one.
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