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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
The Payette Chautauqua opening lists acts including Alter Purwlietion of Superintendent Ahem, New England Choir, and drama readings. Evening performances feature Land-Liale Berl, Fiddlve and Fortunes, and a health lecture series among others. Local notices report a gunshot wound recovery, a W R C picnic set for July 20 in Ontario, and community events from July 10 to 20 with varied entertainment and lectures.
Me Darl Venable former secretary to United States Senator W E Borah and ex Executive Secretary of the Nations Republican Congressional Committee has accepted a key Washington post. He sails from Boise to Washington with his wife and plans to work on the House of Representatives election campaign every two years. Venable will be away for weeks as he serves in a major national party role while remaining a Payette native.
A fragmented passage outlines discussions on orchard spraying and coddling moth control with references to testing methods and expert opinions. It mentions meetings about pest management, Madison County area meetings, and a timetable of upcoming talks and gatherings with dates in August and September.
J A Davis manager of the Payette Mills returned from a coast trip to Portland Seattle and other cities in the Milling Company interest He found satisfactory prices sold a large quantity of rye and other grain and plans another eastern trip He reports the northwest crop exceptionally good and predicts heavy grain offerings and possible price declines for the season Also an item about a White Prout Refrigerator for sale by Mrs DW Ainey
Cora Howard Connerly, 46, died July 8 1921 at Payette Idaho after long illness. Born near North Bend Nebraska April 1 1875, she moved to Payette twelve years ago with brief residence in Jordan Valley Oregon. She married Lee Connerly December 1900 and left a son Darrel, his wife and infant, plus her parents Mr and Mrs P P Howard and siblings Mrs B R Fitch and Guy C Howard. Funeral held at the Fitch home conducted by the Baptist pastor. Her husband died May 30 1923.
0. B. Looney of Whit by Hottom was believed drowned in the Snake river but reappeared on the Oregon side the next day. He was unconscious when found, brought to Payette, and is staying with Nurse Baker. His mind is described as somewhat de ranged but expected to recover. L. V. Stewart departed Tuesday for Yakima Valley and other fruit regions for about two weeks. Shopping baskets tear the Golden Rule Saturday.
Idaho OH and Gas Co advances drilling with a 300 meter derrick as equipment arrives from Casper Wyoming. Driller Stevens aims for continuous operation once ready. A California well driller calls the setup substantial. Also reported is the Mountain Home kidnapping case involving Carl Groll and Helen Grolle, with Groll held for bonds after arrest in Payette.
The passage praises the Chautauqua as a Christian educational rallying ground and anticipates a strong program with humor music and instruction. Court House News notes Payette County banks designated as County Depositories and employee vacation schedules. Local reports include Norris and family visiting Starkey and the Idaho Canning Co operating fall blast shifts shipping cherries with plans for apricots peaches and later fruits. A Ford roadster stars in a last chance sale and a paint show follows.
Emma Theatre program lists "The Gopper Head" and "What Women Want" with showings on Friday and Saturday matinees plus "The Led Card" and "The Night Be Wet" with other comedy acts. A travel report covers Mrs C J Grimes and Mr C J Grimes touring Portland Tacoma and other cities by motorcycle, carrying eight hundred pounds and averaging 46 mpg over about two thousand miles.
Knights of Pythias held a Monday meeting with Deputy Chancellor Carl L. Korup installing new officers for the upcoming year. Lan Glesier B F McCarroll Chas darting Mr Shoemaker and Mr Fields received the first degree of Knighthood. The lodge aims to grow membership over 100 percent and invites new members.
G F Smith and O P May were arrested Saturday in Fruitland by Constable H E Tassing and charged with drunkenness and possessing intoxicating liquor. Smith released on 50 dollar bond. May, owner of the car, required to post 260.90 dollars. May to appear for preliminary hearing Saturday. El Tullis brought from New Plymouth by Sheriff Jefferis charged with selling liquor and arraigned before Judge Luther with a 1000.90 dollar bond. preliminary hearing set for today.
Dr J C Woodward Qcatist announces daily afternoon fittings at his Woodward Building office with potential evening appointments. Eyes will be examined free of charge using modern instruments.
With peak heat and looming winter, residents are urged to stockpile coal while plentiful. Local dealers pledge no price cuts but warn of scarcity later, urging July purchases to ensure quality and availability. Golden Gate Ranch proprietor G F Thayer showcases Irish Cobbler potatoes, highlighting his farming skill and Payette Heights improvements. Special basket sale at the Golden Mule Saturday.
Deputy Walbrecht visits Boise on county business while residents share visits and family news. Economical mentions include stock buying trips, property purchases, medical updates, and plans for Chautauqua tickets through local stores.
Marion V. Fuller of Corncil and Ruby Lakey of Payette were united in marriage July 6 at 2 40 p m. Harmon Elwin Turner of Faas and Bexsie Gertrude Pincher of Payette were married July that same year.
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