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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
2
PAYETTE NEWSLETTER notes the Act of Congress March 1 1021 and recalls wartime cigarette relief by Red Cross and churches. It laments anti smoking laws, urges sensible approach to public morals, and discusses county road conditions and temporary drags to improve travel ahead of the coming session.
The page lists income tax loss deduction rules for 1920 and warns deductions only apply to losses tied to profit transactions or insured casualty events. It notes losses must be sustained in that year and not from personal asset declines unless sold. The rest is a jumble of ad-like copy about family, local events, theater, and classified notices including help wanted and sale listings.
The Payette Mills company urges mothers to promote health through bread and milk luncheons for school children. It promotes Payette Mills flour made from Marquis and Blue Stem wheat and lists brands Arrow Sunshine Crystal Cream Pride. Contact the Payette Mills for preferred brand.
The Portia Club held a full meeting Monday 28 with a musical program arranged by Mrs McDonald and carried out by Mrs Eastman. The program included Prelude in C minor and The Eartha Decked with Flowers with The Portia Club Trio. New members were welcomed and district president Mrs Jenness spoke on state and national interests. Members discussed loyalty and the presiding officer was Mrs W A Coughanour. Light refreshments were served by Mesdames Kavanaugh Spaulding and Wendell.
The Stealers a William Cabanne documentary plays at the Emma Theatre for two days starting Tuesday. The film, praised for dramatic intensity, is Cabanne’s silent drama about faith and justice, conceived written and directed by Cabanne himself.
Oyster supper at the Y M C A next Friday evening from 6 30 to 8 o clock. Big chef William Maule will oversee oysters with men serving while women observe. Proceeds fund chairs for the Y building. Also notes from Woodland and Klamath Falls church events and Portia Incorporated meeting notice.
Obituary notes Mabel Keeler longtime Payette High School alumna and teacher who returned to Payette to teach and mentored students. After a two year illness she died February 23 in Payette Christian Church service featured Eastern Star members and a graveside ritual.
Payette High School fans saw the Panthers clinch the section title as the boys defeated Ontario High 33 to 16 on home floor. Patch and Clauser led accurate shooting while the first and second teams beat Intermountain Institute 22 to 9 and 15 to 12 respectively. The team carries eleven wins, no losses, and eyes Caldwell and State Tournament in Moscow. University Glee Club visit and afterglow dance followed the concert with Senior and Junior classes hosting refreshments and dancing.
Bert Deans Paints and Paper Hanging lists services and contact numbers. a 1918 Dodo Roadster is offered for sale by Victor Griep in Fruitland as of Feb 24, 12. Mrs Ted Jacobsen advertises showing articles for sale: rug, lawn swing, couch, high chair, nursery bar, cabinet table, Kiddy bar, and vacuum cleaner, viewable near Payette post office area East of blocks.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a March 26, 1921 clerk carrier examination in Payette Idaho to establish an eligible register for Postal Service vacancies. Entrance salary is 1400 dollars. Open to all US citizens meeting requirements. appointing officers may specify sex. Ages 18 to 45, with military service preferences exempt from age limits. Obtain application from Frank Zimmerman, Local Secretary, or the Elev enth U.S. Civil Service District in Seattle.
Train bulletin lists west and east bound departures from Payette with numbers and times. An almanac ad suggests using sun times. Church notices invite weekly services, evangelistic meetings, and schedules led by Pastor Argyll Houser with Sunday school at 10, sermons at 11 and 2, prayer at 6, and youth meeting Friday.
The bulletin lists Sunday services in Lent at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled the Divine Economist and 7 30 p m on Friday a talk on Religion and the Family. Speaker Opallaghan, R D OPALLAGHAN, appears in the notices.
In Payette Idaho Kon Hetute items are being offered for sale or rent by Copeland Jensen First National Bank. Community inquiries seek locations and availability as spring approaches.
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