Chautauqua Vows Best Eclipse Program This Year
The 1918 Chautauqua announces Geo. Rezac as Secretary and Manager with Igelis Yucers. the week starts June 24. President Wilson backs the event and the program promises the best yet with music from the Exposition Band and a front line of distinguished speakers. Local officers named include J. B. Turner as president and Geo. Rezer as secretary and manager. Tickets available at Al Tanks and Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krezac
Geo. Rezac
Igelis Yucers
Wilson
Rccurat
San Francisco
Wim. Maule
Urket Sales
Encampment Activities at Payette Idaho G A R Auxiliaries
Encampment events at Payette Idaho include a Tuesday June 11 program with reception at Woodward Hall and W R C Hall. Speakers include Mayor Woolware and Dept Commander Finnery with musical numbers and readings. The Muh School Cadets will drill on Wednesday evening as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Payette
Idaho
G. A. R— Woodward
G. A. R.— Grange Hall
Singing—America
Payette
Woolware
Wercial Club
Willard White
Paul Brainard
Memorial Day Observed At Payette With Ceremonies
A large Payette crowd observed Memorial Day with a morning procession from the central school to the cemetery where veterans were honored by the W R C and GG A R. High School cadets fired a salute to unknown soldiers and the day included music by the Gettysburg Address was read by Miss Marie Gauer. The Payette band led an afternoon program and local speakers and a male quartet were featured. Red Cross sewing moves to Mrs Wrights home and chain fundraising nears $114 of $123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Central School
GG. A. R
Grange Hall
W. H! Ashley
Welser
RED Cross
Hutchinson
Sixth Street
A. H. Wright
F. H. Hougue
Farm Bureau Notes on War Torn Fields and Safety
The notice warns of agricultural damage from pests and weather themed warfare imagery and urges farmers to halt bun ravages on crops and poultry. It discusses labor meeting postponement at Fruitland High School and advises cattle vaccination, proper disposal of carcasses, and poison precautions. An eclipse viewing plan is included with timed instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Fruitland High School
Thometz
Farr Bureau
Payette and Fruitland Aid Miller Fire Victims
Local housewives organize a drive to collect canned fruits and vegetables for Mrs. Miller and her children who lost their home in a fire. Residents may leave jars with named coordinators at community centers Saturday evening. The note also urges observing a total solar eclipse from Payette region with a clear view to the northwest.
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Uae
Wie
Idsho
Weser
Payette
Hancy
Jucasello
Baker City
Oregon
Malsey
Honte Lo
Weiser
Belse
Caldwell
Taurus
Belt of Orion
Quffers Suffer Severe Paralytic Stroke near Hanigan residence
Fragments report J F Rodgers found at 11 30 pm near Sherif Hanigan’s home unconscious beside his car. Passersby alerted Night Marshal Fenske. Rodgers transported to Dr McDonald’s. Doctors later said he suffered a paralysis stroke with speech loss, in critical condition. In Idaho a German alien women registration notice is issued by Chief Registrar Boise. Rentals ad for Groom bungalow appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FP. Rodgers
Sherif
Hanigan
Mr. Hanigan
Fenske
Rogers
Boise
Idaho
Soldier Boy in France Letters Home Describe Hardship and War Life
A WWI soldier writes to his sister from the trenches near the front. He details delays for letters and lights, reliance on the BC A for supplies, bad weather, mud, and constant tension from bombardment. He describes night patrols, machine gun fire, and German presence, with glimpses of daily routines and longing for home.
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Sinter
The
Trent
Temedes
B.C. A
Sam Jummebis
Bowie
Sis
Nurses Needed for Army and Navy Before January First
A public appeal urges 25 000 nurses be recruited by January 1 1819 to serve the Army and Navy. The plea warns that one third of all registered nurses must respond to the call or sick and wounded servicemen will suffer due to lack of care. Mrs J W Berry 411rd Ave SN endorses the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
United States
Local notes from Payette social and business scenes
May 71st birth announced for Mr and Mrs Thos Walker. A. R. Ingalls of New Plymouth transacted business in Payette Tuesday. Many residents inquired about rooms and housing. The Elk Cafe installed an electric sign improving appearance. Fayette Mil and Box Factory moved to new location near G tapes on dred Ave.mond. Various residents travel, visit family, and attend events in Boise, Spokane, Chicago, and other locales.
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Thos. Walker
A. R. Ingalls
New Plymouth
Payette
McWilliams
Ontario
Linkbell
Spokane
C. Sewell
Boise
Monney the Elk Cafe
FH. Hogue
Deaney and Co
Chicago
Ars. A. L. Kay
Clare
Yee Fayette
Dred Ave
North
EB Perkins
Boas
Merritt
Ind Ave
G. Earp
Nampa Mon- Say
Geo. W. Saker
Bere
Ime van Kiten
Antano
Nce
Guy Graham
Theo
Fetersam
Rows Ice
Oregon
Keterson
P. C. Winn
Kenneth
Dangerous fluid found near Al Mitchell home
On a Tuesday a yard incident at 7th Street revealed a reddish brown liquid with cinnamon odor in a small container. Residents poured some on the ground, prompting police and mayoral involvement while doctors plan full analysis to assess fire risk. ST JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH announcements follow with calendar of services and Bishop J S Funsten to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mitchell
7Th Street
Mr. Mitchell
Cutes
Woodward
Pat
ST. James Ef'scopal Church
Jane
J. S. Funsten
Maho
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Kimery Mandelis
Mano
Sprimeston
Hmma Sprague
Agirese-Kew
Paaddock —Kife and
Drom
Major Anderson
Maski
Roy Rive Adéres
Reynolds
Adj
Georgia
Comrade Rowe
Paast
J. W. Shields
Muh School
Farm Bureau Notes
J, H. Moore
Lick Observatory
Goldendale
Washington
Quffers
J. W. Berry
Sra Ave
Soldier Boy
France
E&p
Prence
Avra
Nurses OF America
B. A. Grant
Butte Mont
C. H. Bussey
Salt Lake
Will Reily
Yale
Gorham
Rexberg
E. W. Blakesley
C. E Dixon
Gorham Mere Co
Tascoma
Seattle
Bremington
Verne | Wright
H. K Wallis
Emilie
Gilmore
John McGlinchey
General Federation
Juridaho
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mary Oh
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Turaway
Lillian Cramp Poster
Portis Club
BB Herd
Coentry
Hugh W. Page
Marie G. Thomas
W. F. Breckon
Margaret Linder
Kimberli
W_ F. Stirm
Drivise
Mr. Breckon
Stir
KD. Credghaw
Cracshaw
Peter Pence
Taer
Harley Smith
Portland
Snllimers House
Gretchen Carlson
David Alyold
Glimchey
Twin Falls
Iuabo
Tetilinahey
Burt Kerrick
Grand Junction
E A. Blair
Daubenberger
Fayette
Payette Valley
Geo. Reth
Ke 2c Phasney
E. Saort
Camusges
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