Payette Chamber Holds Lively Meeting Despite Low Attendance
The Payette Chamber of Commerce annual meeting discussed freight rate discrimination, rail issues, the Payette County Band, corn supply impacting Impa cannery, and local manufacturing prospects. Speakers urged poultry industry growth, azotty fouring unit use, and stronger committee involvement. nominating committee set 27 director candidates with a mailed ballot for nine seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Seeley
Coughanour
F. M. Moss
Payette County
Impa
Kenyon
Kiwanis
Westward memories reflected in a New Year note
Mrs L S Soule of 2525 Grand Concourse sends a $3.00 check for Enterprise. She writes from New York City to Mr Will Wells of Payette Idaho, saying she reads the paper and thinks of old West friends, sending New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
N.Y
Will Wells
Payette
Idaho
Enterprise
L. S. Soule
Grand Concourse
Payette News Sent From Tacoma Reader Note
A Tacoma reader sends a 1.50 renewal for the Payette Enterprise and notes the paper is welcome among Payette old timers. The letter mentions a cold snap with no snow yet and extends wishes for a prosperous new year.
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Tacoma
Wash
Payette Enterprise
Will Wells
Enterprise
Payette
Oddfellows Installation in Payette and Harmony Lodges
Payette Lodge No. 22 and Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 22 held a joint installation in the old lodge hall with Grand Master John W. Shipp presiding. Officers-elect from both lodges were installed, followed by a social hour and luncheon, the event marking the last such jointly held ceremony in that venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette Lodge
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
John W. Shipp
Idaho Falls
E. B. Shanks
Payette Lodge No
Charles Fulton
Ben Tomlin
W. A. Coughanour
E. W. Pease
T. O. Ady
L. EB
Lurber
John Pearce
Rebekah Assembly
Pearl McClurg
Noble
Alberta Smith
Noble Grands of Harmony
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Adolph Hagerman
H. A. Dunnick
F. H. Shadoin
John T. Taylor
J. C. Anderson
Thos, Moggridge
Guardian
C. E. Halleck
Chas
Blair
N. G. BE
Shanks
N. G
John Howard
D. C
Chaplain Beene
P. P
Jas
Carieo
Harmony Rébekah Longe
Noble Gran Tmagene Colton
Wealthie Jacoba
Yeeros Veretary
Gladys Snow- Fin. Bee
C. Callen
Dekah Lodge
Clanton
Lyceum Course and Apple Preparation Notes
The second Lyceum Course will be held at the High Auditorium Monday night. Members urged to attend. Portia referenced. Apple preparation tips described including freezing, boiling, skin removal, and serving. Rummage Sale announced at Farb4 day. Mrs Platt mentioned in passing.
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Lyceum
Portia
Pike at Ontario Fire Ignites Cotton Batts Damages
A considerable fire damaged Rader Bros. store in Ontario last Monday around 1 30 pm. The blaze started under the store balcony in cotton batts, spreading quickly. Firemen saved the building and contents, but water and smoke damage are estimated at 5000 to 10000 dollars. David TL Peterson and wife returned from Portland trip and left furnishings with W A Fouts before heading to Missouri.
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Rader Bro
Ontario
David TL. Peterson
Portland
Furnitie
Payette Rod and Gun Club to elect officers amid low turnout
The Payette County Rod and Gun Club failed to elect officers at a Tuesday meeting despite notice to all members. The group touted its work over the past year including destroying 8,347 magpies to protect song and game birds and reduce San Jose scale. An follow up meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 22, with out of town speakers and lunch, and a prize for the first Sharp Shinned Hawk brought in.
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Payette County
EB. W. Ps
Skating Park Prepared for Payette Children
A skating park was prepared for Payette’s children after school hours. Chief of Police Allen Stegal and Fire Chief H. E. Alden led efforts with fire hoses to flood the ball diamond, freezing it into a glare. Children enjoyed the privilege.
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Payette
Allen Stegal
Wastermaater
H. E. Alden
Fire Department
Students Return After Holiday GRowns To Moscow Train
Students from multiple higher education institutions have mostly returned after the holiday. A special train to Moscow passed through Payette on Saturday carrying many attending the University there. It reflects a push to draw top young people into a broader good.
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Moscow
Payette
Opeia
Real Surprise At Helman Home Oyster Supper Visit
A Saturday night at Mr and Mrs John Helman turns into a spontaneous gathering when the MEB church chair and college friends drop by with oysters crackers and other treats for a water supper. Even in subzero temps sleighing and a jovial party follow with dancing and a gold mounted baton left as a token of friendship.
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John Helman
Church
Beekeeping Experiments Aim to Cut Freight Costs
Rex Bradshaw proposes moving a shipment of bees from Idaho to Southern California to produce honey from orange blossoms and other plants during winter. He plans to harvest and market the honey locally, reducing freight by shipping bees rather than honey. The venture would see bees multiplied in warmer climates and return to Idaho with greater loads in spring, as an experimental plan with several hundred stands retained in Idaho.
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Rex Bradshaw
San Bernardino
Cotta
Bradshaw
Calicommie
USA
Idaho
Postal Savings Certificates Interest Rules Change
Under a board order, effective January 1, 1924, the United States Post Office outlines interest payment rules for Postal Savings Certificates. Interest on certificates surrendered for payment is paid quarterly, while interest on unsurrendered certificates becomes payable one year from the certificate’s interest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trusters of the Postal Savings System
Washington, D. C
J M Bennett Dies in Nevada Pioneer and Union Pacific Veteran
J M Bennett longtime railroad superintendent and West pioneer died after heart failure January 4 in East Ely Nevada while visiting his daughter Mrs Heskey. He served the Union Pacific and U S in bridges and buildings, retiring to Payette Texas area. Masonic services were held at East Bly with American Legion guards of honor. body sent to Los Angeles for interment under Masonic charge.
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Woodward
J. M. Bennett
G. L. Heskey
East Ely
Nevada
California
Mr Bennett
West
Union Pacific Railroad Co
U. S
Payette
East Bly
Leelon
Los Angeles
Eureka Sanitary Watering Trough Aids Poultry Flock
A notice highlights a watering device called the Eureka Sanitary Watering Trough for White Leghorn pullets owned by Mr. and Mrs. B. Blair. The insulated can provides constant water, keeps temperature for 24 hours, and helps during extreme cold. Blair’s fifty-pullet flock hatched May 30 and began laying eggs November 11, rising to 25 to 35 eggs daily.
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BE. A. Blair
Eureka
Dlai
Card of Thanks Returns to Seattle for Family Gratitude
Card thanks friends for kindnesses and floral offerings at the death of their mother and grandmother Ted Driscoll. Special appreciation to Sarah Driscoll who traveled from Payette to visit during her illness and family time. Ted, a University of Washington graduate, completed college work and plans to return to Seattle. offers retail advice on rose bushes and shrubs.
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Ted Driscoll
Sarah Driscoll
Caldwell
Dn Payette
Ted
B. Whealdon
University of Washington
Mary Wile
Seattle
Aelie'berger
Firefighter Farsop Hosts Large Turkey Dinner
Clarence Stub Farsop of the Fire Department hosted a substantial turkey dinner Tuesday evening at the Farson home. Attendees included department colleagues, guests Fred Christenson, Allen Stegal, H. Alden, and city appointees tied to the boys in their work, plus Frank Middleton, auctioneer John Clanton, and printers Smith and Mrs. Clanton. The event featured ample food and a simple program without the usual speeches.
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Clarence “Stub” Farsop
Fire Department
Ble
Fred Christenson
Allen Stegal
H. %. Alden
Frank Middleton
John Clanton
Printer Smith
J. W. Farson
First Aid Association organized by local workers
A group of about thirty from the Payette Fire Department Mountain States Telephone Co and Idaho Power Co formed the First Aid Association last Tuesday. Dr I R Woodward will teach weekly classes at the courthouse council chamber on emergency care and interim treatment before professional medical help.
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Payette Fire Department
Mountain States Telephone Co
Idaho Power Company
First Aid Association
I. R. Woodward
Prisoner Sentenced to Payette Jail for Four Months
Marshal brought W. L. Potter to federal court in Payette after conviction for violating the Aguor law. Potter was fined 600 dollars and sentenced to four months in jail. He will serve the term at Payette county jail.
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Payette
W. L. Potter
Legion Bugle Notes Sparks Busy Year Plans
Local American Legion post starts a new year with high turnout and enthusiasm. About 20 dues paid, committees formed for athletics membership and entertainment. Officers installed, plans include a campaign party, Washington's Birthday ball, minstrel show, and pavilion purchase for a legion home. Payette County Band grows, High Brown Babies Minstrels set for January 25 at Emma Theatre.
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Legion Post
Amit
Tew
Helman
Dr. Wells
Lee Gearhart
Jack Dring
Washington
Legion
High Brown Babies Minstrels
Emma Theatre
Payette County
Payette Chautauqua Plan Seeks Local Guarantors
Payette aims to host its annual Chautauqua with Ellison White backing via a local guarantor system. Each contributor pledges only their ticket amount, fostering individual responsibility while encouraging collective effort to bring national speakers and quality entertainment to the town.
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Payette
Ellison White
Idaho
Paving Spoiled Por Sleds
The rough pavement cripples sled use as snow is graded to curb auto skidding, leaving noncar owners deprived of a former winter privilege. The shift from horse and sleigh to autos has altered road use and harmed those without vehicles.
Payette Valley Rex Spray Co Prepares for War on Flies
In a winter plan the Payette Valley Rex Spray Co orders ly Tox to fight flies when warm weather returns. The company emphasizes readiness in peace as they stock supplies and prepare for a pest battle ahead.
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Payette
Court House News and Local Marriages Report
Court house notices list divorces, foreclosures, and promissory note actions filed in January. Separately, marriage licenses issued to Brady Fowler and Myrtle Smith of Nyssa and Vernon Armstrong and Derton Sterling of Ontario, with ceremonies on January 2. St James Church announces closure for Epiphany services.
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Brady Owen Fowler
Myrtle Jan Smith
Nyssa
Oregon
Vernon Simo Armstrong
Derton Sterling
Ontario
Vernon Hall
Program at the Emma Theatre
The Emma Theatre offers a busy January slate with showings of The West Bound Limited Pathe News and Felix the Cat on Jan 10. Jan 11–12 feature Jack Holt in The Tigers Claw and Larry Lemon in Lightning Love, plus a 2:30 matinee. Jan 14–15 presents Canyon of the Fools with Harry Curry and Is Canan Doyle Right, and Jan 16–17 The Call of the Wild. Jan 23–24 includes The Green Goddess with Pathe News and cartoons. Birthday dinner honors Mr Cole with a large gathering giving tribute to his birthday.
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Pathe News
Felix the Cat
Jack Holt
Larry Lemon
Harry Curry
Canan Doyle
Jack London
Pathe News and Cartoon
Green Godess
Farmers Wake Up Message on Idaho Canning Co Move
A Farmers message from an Entera issue warns that Idaho Canning Co may relocate to Caldwell or Lamebart and remove canning equipment for sweet corn. It argues farmers could plant more corn for steady cash and questions motives of business men while urging growers to decide their crops locally.
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Entera
Mbusatin
Idaho Canning Co
Caldwell Os Lame
Payette
Farmer and Canning Co
Freehafer appoints new law partner in Idaho scene
Carl H Swanstrom has moved to Congell and joined Q R McClure in law practice. McClure will associate with A S Freehafer of Payette and split time between that office and Adams County Leader. McClure, Idaho trained at University of Idaho, has years of practice and two and a half years as Adams County prosecuting attorney. Swanstrom becomes deputy county attorney for Adams County dedicating full time, while Me ech continues in Thurston building office with Freehafer for three years.
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Carl H. Swanstrom
Congell
Q.R. McClure
Mr. McClure
A. S. Preehafer
Payette
Adams County
McClure
Idaho
University of Idan
Ewnanstrom
Ades County
Meech
Thurston
Ford Tractor Demonstration Draws Farm Interest
Ford Motor Co gave a detailed demonstration of agricultural equipment including the Fordson Tractor in the chamber of commerce rooms aided by moving pictures. The event showed tractor use on the farm and was praised as a revolution by attendees. A similar demonstration toured Weiser and Frottland following day and today. Payette Grange officers met Tuesday with a business morning and a general-interest discussion in the afternoon. A luncheon was planned and the State Grange meets in Cardwell for a four day session starting the 14th.
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Ford Motor CO
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Houser
Shy Jim
Weiser
Frottland
Payette Grange
Payette’ Grange
Metahiod
Etunine
Payetto County
Poza Greneo Morts
Ratu Gray
Dt. PF. Wall
Wam
Jason
Goma
State Grangs
Catdwet
Lee
America
Biz
Ab Anderling
D.W. Ainey
Surprise party for Mr Hart welcomes many guests
A large gathering hosted Tuesday evening honored Mr Hart, who recently entered the world 29 years ago. Guests from the close circle and associates filled the home, sharing a festive moment and presenting a token of friendship after the warm reception.
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Oddfellows
Lygew Course
Iatur
Howard Y. Platt
Pike
ROD & Gun Club Meeting
United States Post Office
D M. Bennett
American Legion Bugle
HALL
Court House News
Bernica
ST. James
THE
D. Cole
Elmer Cole
J. L. McDonald
W. Be Sims
Mr. Cole
Cole
A. L. Freeharer
Bre
Chayford Hart
Stampede Vm
Tory
Kane
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