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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
Payette County reports rapid construction with the Maho Almity Milling site advancing and new structures rising including a high school addition and a theatre. Senator Borah and Colonel Patch loom in local politics as Payette hosts a luncheon and unity meeting to back Patch for Senate.
A Payette County Patch for Séria tor Club will organize in Payette Friday at 7 o clock in the YM, CA dining hall. Local pride supporters and others will attend to boost Col Patch s United States Senate bid. Speeches will follow as the club forms to back Patch. Enthusiasm will be high. Includes notes on a marriage at the Church of God Parsonage in Payette. The groom plans to return to his ranch home in Nampa. A letter from Ellison White thanks Will Wells for Payette Chautauqua patronage and pledges continued service.
A late article notes Albert White Jr has been appointed Postmaster and began the role on the first of the month. He has previously served at the Post Office handling mail and assisting the public, earning favorable regard for his courteous service. The paper praises his competence and expects a long tenure in government affairs.
Tomorrow is the Little Willow Irrigation District picnic with an address by Hon. Miles Cannon and other speakers. A varied program promises entertainment for all, extending invitation to everyone. also an unrelated sale notice for an Overland Six in good condition.
Two young girls about age 14 in men's work clothes were picked up near Rex Spray Factory by Sheriff Jefferis. They were wandering and begging, raising suspicion about their character. Brought to Payette, they admitted escaping from the Detention Home at Boise and were returned to Boise authorities.
Classified brief listing two Tommy items: sale of late Duke cherries by R Frazier with phone 371 F 12 and a lost red bank containing a piano tuning record, finder to return to Mrs Masonheimer. Contact F-22 Lad for details.
City Hall long an eyesore on Payette main street will be removed. A new modern theater is planned on the site with two small stores and an entrance from the street. Payette Brick Manufacturing reports kilnwise progress, led by Mr. Sherwood, and notes 12 men employed producing about 12,000 bricks daily using the Pallet System.
The EMA Theatre program lists July events with silent era stars Mary Hickford and Patty Arimekle in comedies and dramas. Daily shows include incidents of animal comedy and other acts. A mix of film titles and performers fills the schedule across July 15 to 23 with repeated mentions of cinema entertainment.
Raymond Harry Wilson and Reatha Watkins of Weiser wed at the Baptist Parionale on Saturday June 16. The couple plans to honeymoon in Portland after the ceremony.
W. J. Bryan addressed about 1500 people on the High School grounds last Monday. The famed orator spoke two hours and delivered a humorous, truthful, pointed talk on many subjects. He did not favor any party and the speech was praised as an eloquent religious sermon worth the admission. Bryan, though a preacher, has spent most of his life as a national politician and remains devoted to improving mankind. New Willard Batteries at Bain’s Battery Station. Phone Bryan.
Mr and Mrs Everett Mendenhall welcome a baby boy on Thursday July 8 amid local family notes. Various residents travel for visits, illness recovery, and summer outings. local businesses advertise battery stations and laundry services. theatre ads and community updates fill the Payette scene with a mix of births, birthdays, and itineraries.
Mrs Ira Mink of Ontario spent several days with Mrs Streeter Stroup while Everett Hottenstien returns home after illness. Mrs A K Aspy Mrs G C Shoemaker and Mrs J A Darnold visited Welser Thursday. Eva Ellison of Caldwell visits a Mr Mire for a few days. Mrs Streeter Stroup hosted a Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Ira Mixk with twenty five guests and seven meats served. Mrs Pat Draper on sick list this week. Mrs Robert Linkouws of Portland spent last week with Ira Hiram Walters. Mrs W A Cased and children of New Plymouth spent a few weeks in Washoe.
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