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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
1
Rapid progress on the highway south of Payette is expected to finish about 9000 yards of paving by Saturday night, with complete paving in two weeks. A three foot shoulder will be added on each side to create a 24 foot driving space, and 80 to 100 truck loads of crushed rock are being used from the city pit though sand content is high.
Omaha Nebraska July 23 1929 to Payette Idaho praising the city for support of homeless boys shows. The letter from Father Flanagan's Boys Home signed by H F Gately thanks readers for publicity and hopes visitors from Payette will come and be welcomed.
Voters must register by Saturday August 2 before the August 5 primary election. All eligible voters must register regardless of previous registration status or time already on record.
From Blida on July 4 a desert wind drove record heat from 107.6 F to as high as 149 F, scorching grape crops and tomatoes across Guyotville Fonka Castiglione Birard Danaonda Cheragas Stooili Zeralda Mahelma. Estimated damage reaches 150 million francs. beekeepers report bees surviving thanks to water and cooling. Ross I. McClanahan signs the clipping addressed to Will Wells, Payette Idaho.
H J Puchett and wife with their daughter and Clarence Ficken and wife of Fruitland Beach returned from a two week pleasure trip to Yellowstone. They traveled via Garden Valley Bear Valley Stanley Big Salmon Clay ton Idaho Falls and Pocatello. They reported great rainbow trout fishing and the park as a wonderful place well worth the journey.
H H Harland a longtime Payette valley figure died in Portland after a two year nervous breakdown. At 65 he served as state grange master and state fruit inspector, was on the land board, education board and crop reporter. Survived by wife two daughters and three sons with burial expected in Portland. Dead Ox flat battles the American Legion in a three wins apiece baseball stretch, next game Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Mrs Annie Bulmer of Seattle writes that last May she either lost or left a brown fur somewhere and asks that it be left at Farber's store in Payette if found. She gives her Seattle address 1546 15th Avenue North and asks to hear occasionally from Payette friends.
Nellis Brady, arrested by Sheriff Jefferis last Friday, faced a preliminary hearing before Probate Judge Luther this morning and was bound over for trial in district court. He remains jailed unable to post a $500 bond fixed by the court.
A small park near the passenger depot in Payette is celebrated for its diverse blooms. Clark Brothers Florists and Gill Bros Seed Co of Portland supplied bulbs at a sacrifice price, with railroad workers and local business owners contributing. Otto Petrick maintains the park and surrounding railroad parks.
The post repairs the flag on the flagpole due to frequent breezes. The next meeting is Monday evening August 4. Ex service men may take a $275 30 day trip to France offered by the U S shipping board. The state convention at Pocatello is August 7 8 and 9 with delegates elected at the last meeting. Transport costs partly offset by an extra 25 assessment pro rated by mileage.
August Rupp and Duane Johnson of Payette were arrested Sunday by Deputy Game Warden George Boor for fishing without a license. They appeared before Judge Luther Monday and were fined $25 each plus costs, with a portion of the fines remitted by the judge.
M E Wood and Ll W Spaulding hosted old Kansas friends at the camp ground last Friday while the editor was surprised Tuesday by a visit from seven travelers, Mr and Mrs Irve Wright and their Iowa family en route to California. The reunion marked 24 years since their last meeting.
An excerpt from the Village Cutepe features Septimus Grees a young rock agent and a cast including Ocey Gum. The text mentions August 5 and a planned family friendly performance for children, with the show produced by CA Little ClodRbpper and Ameri cap te.
Emmete for Ver Emmete for Ver com pany with guns, L. A. Polly and L. peers were arrested Sunday, July 2, on charge of possessing guns. One was given a preliminary hearing in Judge Leathers court and bound over for trial in district court. The other four waived preliminary trial and were held for district court.
About three weeks ago residents near Ingard met highway commissioners at Fruitland to protest the dangerous stretch between the P V railroad and the Shawhan lateral. A narrow track, square corner, and a deep ditch create a blind approach from the east across farms canal grade. Commissioners examined the site and are considering a fix to prevent a serious accident.
The Payette creamery undergoes rapid activity as new equipment nears operation. A fully completed cooling plant adds to the bustling scene, showcasing extensive engineering at the Farmers' Cooperative Dreamers. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hurst and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nickens of Portland, with local interest high.
The Jolly Entertainers, a troupe of boys and girls from a Washington children's home, return to perform at the Emma Theatre Friday evening. The show features singing, dancing, a three round boxing bout, and a real band concert led by "Deddy" Draper. The troupe tours by auto trucks and aims to bring home-like care and education to the kids while traveling.
The White Lunch has changed hands as Lom Feldscher sells to R. P. Peterson of Mountain Home who now operates the business. Peterson plans to relocate to the W. D. Case building, leasing and remodeling both rooms once home to Brown News Stand and Strother Jewelry. He expects to move early next week.
Mrs. FP S Stevens a former New Plymouth resident now visiting Payette area with the Burkes after six months in Honolulu and a Yellowstone trip. She heads to Kansas City, visited Payette friends. Stevens once ran the town’s only store, left about 15 years ago. Warrant call issued for Amram. drainage warrants interest ceases August 5, 1924. Ruth R Shaw Payette County Treasurer.
Willow Creek area faces water shortage but ranchers claim the stream will carry through with no shortage. Crops prosper where irrigation is possible and alfalfa seed grows exceptionally well. J R McKinney cultivates a 40 acre bloom displaying Payette county as a dependable water area for Idaho.
The Payette Grange meets monthly with next session on Tuesday August 12 to discuss Studs topic Taz Farmer and Hit Automodie and curb extravagance while considering farmer auto use. Also noted is Payne Pomona Grange meeting September 13 and tax issue study. plus a Ford owner's window crash at the Pord garage when Walter Burk lost control and drove through plate glass, causing total glass damage but no harm to his car.
A late 19th or early 20th century American Legion creed outlines the organization’s aims to protect country and law, defend the weak, educate youth, and promote peace. It stresses devotion to God, nation, and constitutional rights while inviting other groups to join in shared nonprofit aims for universal happiness and peace.
US Game Warden George Tome kins of Baker Oregon was in Pallette for official business. For Sale Singer sewing machine in good condition price 18 dollars Mrs J Roberta. ue
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