Memorial and Decoration Day Observance Recalls Veterans
Last Sunday and Monday set aside to honor those who served the country with exercises that went smoothly though Spanish War Veterans were omitted. Rev William F Wholett preached on Lincoln, with choir and Legion members performing. A city procession visited graves, wreaths placed, and a large crowd filled Emma Theater and M B Church for speeches by Hon. T A Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
John A. Logan
Uts
WH. FF. Wholeht
New Plymouth
Linfay
Payette County
Professor Neilson
Legion Boys
Earl Keller
Edgar Vestal
Ray Hicks
Emma Theater
Sons of Veterans
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Relief Corps
M. B
T. A. Walters
Ladies of St. James Gullit Meeting Report
A Pleasant afternoon as the Ladies of the St James Gullit held an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs W F Crockford on Thursday afternoon. After business was disposed of, refreshments were enjoyed. The next meeting will be Thursday June 10 at Mrs Percy Browns 1020 East Avenue South. Tea will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Gullit
W. F. Crockford
Percy Brown
Flist Avenue South
Farm Bureau Junior Festival at Birdings Island
The Farm Bureau Junior Clubs hold a Friday picnic day at Birdings Island on June fourth with a parade of transport styles. Visitors from nearby counties attend lunch with New Plymouth Fruitland and Weiser leaders taking part. The program runs from 10:30 to 4 with registrations, free games, a picnic lunch, songs and yells, contests, athletic events, and a final awards ceremony for the winning club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Birdings Island
T. McCall
Fay Fow Jer
Greeling
Wood
Services at St James Church Sunday
Sunday school at 10 a m morning prayer and sermon to be given by Rev Francis M Adams. Also reported is a criminal note about Frank Powers from Fruitland who pleaded guilty to liquor law violations and was fined $200 and jailed 30 days. A banquet promoting United States Senate candidate L V Patch is announced for June 20 at the Y M C A dining room with 100 tickets available. Also listed are a sale ad for a crab colored baby carriage and piano tuning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James
Francis M. Adams
Frank Powers
Fruitland
Jefferis
R. £. Haynes
Marshal Fenske
Walbrecht
Powers
Luther
Varlan
L. V. Patch
United States
Clyde Shank
Rezac
Gen
Patch
Payette
Payette County
of Idaho
Narrow escape as cream truck struck by train near Ontario
Willard Hall had a close call Saturday near Ontario while returning to Payette with a loaded cream truck. The Vale passenger train hit his vehicle, destroying the cream laden car and scattering cans. Hall sustained bruises and back injuries but was not seriously harmed and is expected to be out of duty for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hall
Payette
Oregon
Ontario
Yale
Farmers Co-operative Creamery
Vale
Mr. Hall
0. A. Clark
I. BR. Woodward
R. R
Get Their Just Dues for Auto Ride to Welser
Ten days in the county jail and a $50 fine were imposed on G B Naylor and Fred Precht for taking Charles Brown’s car to Welser. The theft occurred near the Emma Theatre on Tuesday evening. Night Marshal Fenske alerted authorities, and within thirty minutes the youths were arrested in Weiser by City Marshal. Sheriff Jefferies escorted them back to face the charge the following Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B Naylor
Fred Precht
Welser
Charles Brown
Emma Theatre
Fenske
Weiser
Jefferies
Chiropractors Meeting in Payette This Saturday
The Society of Chiropractors for the District of South western Idaho will meet in Payette next Saturday at Dr Sims offices. Papers will be read on disease with clinic demonstrations invited for those who have or think they have a serious ailment. Those attending the clinic should be at 2 p.m. or call Dr Sims to arrange beforehand. Banquet at Bancroft Hotel in the evening for doctors and wives. Eldredge Fulton wedding followed at Presbyterian Manse May 29 with Sybil Fulton marrying Tom Eldredge. The couple will reside on Sixth Street after a short visit in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Society of Chiropractors
State of
Kansas
Eldredge
Sixth Street
Mr. Eldredge
Verne Cree
C. Cree
Wendle
Helen Shawhan
Boise
C. FP. Shawhan
E. C. Boas
Compton
Ray Shurtleff
William Bertram
Pederson Auto Co
Daisy Crump
Moscow
Mama
Frank Goodwin
Hazel Brown
Emmett
Howard Anderson
P. E. Seeley
California
Nyssa
Carl Jacobsen
Sixth Street Club
Albert Miller
Buhl
Idaho
Alfred Hallman
Buh
McDonald
Second Avenue
Charley Fulton
EB. H. Brubaker
Nash
J.M. Simpson
Wallace
J. L. Griffith
Simpson
Linnin Jefferis
Ira Tweedy
Buhl Idaho
Lewiston
Mr. Tweedy
Sim Smith
de. R. B. Hurd
P. F. Brennan
Chi~ Sen
Brennan
Frost Does But Little Damage To Orchard Crops
Frost last week caused limited damage only in the least favorable spots. Primes suffered more than other fruit, but most orchards expect a fair crop. Also noted is motor repair service by B. J. Metherington at 805 North Main Street Bottke. A lost shawl description and reward appear as a note directed to A. Fielstrom for return to Idaho Power Co. Payette or Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Hospital
Payette
A. Fielstrom
Idaho Power Co
Ontario
Payette Boys Bring Home the Bacon
Payette baseball teams scored a 18 to 4 win over Huntington at Huntington last Sunday. The Parma game against Payette was tight through seven innings, Payette winning 7 to 2. Perry made a notable leaping catch in left field, and Shaker pitched strongly for Payette. The next game is set for Welser, promising another good contest with Payette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Payette
Parma
Pa Boys
Perry
Shaker
Sam
Welser
Pacific & Idaho Northern names new leaders in 1920
At a board meeting on May 19 1920 Samuel Norris is elected President succeeding H E Dunn who resigned due to ill health Le Grand Young becomes Vice President and General Manager in charge of transportation operations effective June 1 1920 with headquarters at Welser Idaho John D Carberry serves as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Samuel Norris
H. E. Dunn
le Grand Young
Welser
Idaho
John D. Carberry
Union Christian Endeavor Party Promises Fun on School Lawn
Payette residents are invited to a Friday evening party hosted by the Union Christian Endeavor Society at the high school lawn, with games from former youth days, costumes, and refreshments. Ice cream and cake will follow a seven thirty start in the Y basement amid playful dress-up as boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Christian Endeavor Society of
Payette
Jif
Social Evening Hosted by Legion at Madsen Home
Ladies and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 1 and American Legion Boys and Ex-Service men plan a social evening at the Madsen home on the Beach, Monday June 7. Transport and refreshments arranged with ladies bringing two spoons and two ice cream dishes. Care departs at 7:30 for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 1
American Legion
Madsen
Emma Theatre Program Highlights and Local Visit
The Emma Theatre lists a June lineup including Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Reckless Romeo with Patty Arbuckle, Georgie Minstrels, William Hart in The Money Canal, Harold Lloyd Comedy, Gioria Joy in No Children Wanted, Strangers, Bryant Washburn in Something to Do, and Bert Lytel in The Right of Way. Charley Prestel family and another group from Centralia, Washington, praise Payette Camp Ground, note strong local advertising and spend about $20 each on merchandise and repairs during their stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Patty Arbuckle
Romeo
Georgie Minstrels
William 8. Hart
Harold Lloyd
Gioria Joy
Bryant Washburn
Fox News
Priday
Bert Lytel
Payette
Charley Prestel
Centralia
Washington
Michigan
Engagement of Miss Elizabeth Strong to Phillip Shamberger
Miss Elizabeth Strong daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Strong of this city becomes engaged to Mr Phillip Shamberger of Idaho. The couple met at Leland Stanford University where he graduated last year and she is now studying. The wedding is planned for June 17 at Memorial Chapel in California with the Strongs traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Strong
H. O. Strong
Phillip Shamberger
Idahostar Beer
Elizabeth
Leland Stanford University
Memorial Chapel
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Shamberger
Payette
Payette High School
Mr. Pedersen
Pedersen Auto Co
Nampa
G. Dunn
Alpha
Ontario
Seattle
Knight Templar Banquet Awards Degrees in Washington Hotel
Thursday evening May 27 members Dr. O H Aver M E McDonald J L Thurston J B Turner and Chas Hartung attended a banquet at the Washington Hotel given by Welser Commandry No 7 Knight Templar Masons. A special meeting followed during which J E Turner and Chas Hartung received Knight Templar degrees.
Idaho Tower Company Seeks About Ten Percent Rate Hike
Idaho Power Company receives rate increases for most services, excluding new pumping service, with a 10 percent rise and pumping service moving from 20 to 25 percent. J F Orr, division manager, criticized the Commission’s allowance. Other entities, including The Telephone and Pullman Company, gain increases, while railroads request more. Tax and wage pressures compound the impact on Idaho business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablic
Idaho
Idaho Power Company
J. F. Orr
Power Company
Enterprise
Pullman Company
Omr
Bowker Couple Welcome Baby Daughter at Blanchard Home
A daughter was born Friday May 28 at Blanchard Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs J O Bowker. Jake Bowker bets fifty dollars he could fill a carload to celebrate surpassing any market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Local notes and visits fill Payette week
Miss Lill Cree and Mrs. Elizabeth Toole visited Boise over Sunday. Many locals travel to Boise and Nampa for business and family visits, with several plans to attend events. The Yeomen meet Friday, June 4, and piano lessons are announced.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Bureau Junior Festival
Chas Hartung
B. J. Metherington & Co
N. Sth
Bottke
PaciFic & Idaho
Northern Railway CO
Union Christian R
B. R. Fitch
L. Carier
A. J. Johnston
Indiana
Mr. Johnston
F. A. Engle
F. M. Gardner
E. P. Holtenhouse
First Avenue
FP. C. Howard
D. Flite
North 6Th Street
C. L. Cazier
Idaho Tower Company
Can
Ln Ninth St
Carrie Venable
Holse
Nick Manser
North Sixth Street
Bobby Keith
B. C. Keith
Mary Stone
Lester Seawell
Mr. Seawell
F. H. Shadoine
North 6Th
Marrabellia A. Marangeepa
Christian Church
Marrabellin Marangeepa
San Francisco
Marangeepa
Mauritia
England
Lee
Hieserman
Ping
Africa
T. R. Neilson
North 9Th St
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