Fruitland Community Notes Reach Across Idaho Border
Fruitland section reports many residents moving, visiting relatives, and local events. Gowers pitted land south of Pratt for wheat. Clarke Lewis hosted about 30 youngsters at grandparents home with games and refreshments. Several moves and visits follow through Whitley Bottom to Ontario and New Plymouth. Local staff changes include EB Silbert moving to Whitley Bottom for J H Boor ranch work. Miss Evelyn Skippen to Ontario for Glover home work. Community celebrations, box social at Whitley Bottom school to fund Red Cross, and multiple comings and goings among families, churches, and ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Lewis
Silbert
Whitley Botom
J. H. Boor
Evelyn Skippen
Ontario
Glover
Fred Ithiger
New Wrymouth
Uyrir
E. E. Silkett
Kateh
Chas Pathner
Parma
Homer Shake
Irene Shake
Emmett
Harold Shake Fred
Noyes
Fruitland Banner
Siner
Mra
New Plymouth
Idaho- Oregon
Lumbago
Johnson
Bolsa
Jo, Johnson
Marian Kinsey
Hanseh
Zane Schubert
Mann
Boise
Sadie Altizar
L. W. Flock
C. W. Young
Fern Linek
Jane Shamberger
H. Sargent
Walter Burkel
A.B. Eldredgle
PF. W. Cobb
Theodore Smith
Wilder
Ray Stevens
Lambert Young
George Stevens
Frasera Homan
Sidney Robison
Stevens
Ralph Jones
Midvale
Mise Mae Bartel
Clinton
Mize Barteh
Ford M. Burteh
Rev. Burteh
Miss Ronteld
H. B. Solernck
Blackfoot
Idaho
H. B. Solterbeck
Weiser
Mike Fannie Peacork
Whitley Bottom
Jas. H. Boor
Red Cross
V Enterprise
Amos Gardner
Wilsomoesmond Nuptials
Mise Inez Wilson and Guinn Vesmon were married at Boise on March 20. Their bringing party included the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wilson. They returned the same day and were entertained in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Inez Wilson
Vesmon
Guinn
Boise
J. E. Wilson
Wedding Supper at Wilson Home After Guinns Wed
Seventy five guests attended a wedding supper at the Wilson home. Mr and Mrs Guinn plan to reside on a ranch near New Plymouth and have the best wishes of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Young
A. F. Kinnison
Ontario
Parduay
Ruth VanDerKar
Spainhower
Norman Thompson
Helen Palmatier
Lee Troxell
Wilson
Prof Mason Resigns From Fruitland High School
Prof Mason a prominent mathematics teacher at Fruitland High School resigned his position and left last Friday. An electrical engineer, he will join the Government Aviation School in San Antonio Texas. His New Plymouth home community joins in congratulating him on this opportunity for service. Pupils and teachers held a farewell party at the High School Auditorium Thursday evening and presented him gifts and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Mason
Fruitland
Mason
San Antonio
Texas
New Plymouth
Homage Paid to Joan of Arc in Orleans and New Orleans
A Paris telegraph describes a Franco American homage at the fifteenth century city hall in Orleans as the bicentenary of the New World city is marked by United States delegates. Flowers and a bronze palm leaf honor Joan of Arc while a Tourelles pilgrimage recalls Her defense. The piece links medieval events to the present Flanders front with Wilson and Marne references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan of Arc
Orleans
New Orleans
Hotel de Ville
Loire
France
Paris
New World
United States
Tourelles
Flanders
Wilson
The
Marne
Death to the Fupples and a Court Life Tale
A New York domestic relations session hears a strange snatching tale about four brindle Boston bulls and a bulldog named Ida. The wife recalls milk and nursing dogs as part of a divorce crossfire, while the court questions relevance to the case amid domestic disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Ida
Mineral wool plant near Melbourne to insulate packing gear
An American firm in Australia begins operations near Melbourne to convert local basalt into mineral wool for insulating machinery and ice chests and as an asbestos substitute. Basalt is melted with freestone and limestone and forced through steam under high pressure, producing aerated rock flakes that settle on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Melbourne
Scientific American
Thought for Today: The great man starts with a child’s heart
The quotation credits Mencius with the idea that true greatness lies in retaining childlike wonder and honesty. It frames character as an inner steadfastness rather than outward power. The note invites reflection on staying open, curious, and sincere despite life’s pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mencius
Little Willow Valley Busy With Farming and Red Cross Plans
Payettes King clan visits the Dam in Paddock Valley praising work done and crop prospects in Little Willow Valley. Wheat acreage appears large as grutic men drive an Overland car with Mr. Walling. Walter Shimp plows daily, grain drill follows. Various locals, including Flening of Boise, plan repairs, lumber, cement for construction camps and entertainment for Red Cross efforts. Telephone service disrupted for over two weeks due to vandalism on the ditch poles and wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Paddock Valley
Little Willow Valley
Walling
Walter Shimp
Mr. Flening
Boise
W. W. Kay
Red Cross
W. R. Shimp
Walter
Nyssa
C. A. Currin
Payette
Welser
Bell
Big Willow
Mainey Bros
Buell
Local Notes From Payette and Vicinity War Time Updates
C Zinn of Bourbon Indiana visits property interests and friends. C Yount returns from Victoria BC. summer plans to visit. Mr. and Mrs. Yount to spend summer in Victoria. Mrs. H C Frakes of Payette visits daughter at Spur. Miss Viola Meechan teaches in district No 1. weekend with New Plymouth parents. Mrs. Herbert Godell and children move Crystal to Welser. Mrs. Ida Thompson of Pocatello visits relatives near Crystal. Sunday School in district No .lonvened. quarterlies in short supply. Peeping Toms near Crystal track fled after shotgun display. Clare Cockrum visits from Boise to see parents at Mrs. M M Cheek’s. Mrs. Sierra Jackson reports brothers Albert and Chester Craven en route to France. AL W Palmer vaccinated about 50 calves at Thornton Fritchman and Burt farms. Dist No 9 school plans a play with small Red Cross admission. Mrs. Tr J Jackson collecting Red Cross pledge cards achieves success in Washington County Missouri. Stoneman leaves for Austin Oregon after visit with sister Mrs G W Brannock. employment in logging camp. Portland sent article Socialist’s Sound Americanism to farmers. argues against tearing up state constitution and adopting untested theories during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Zinn
Bourbon
Indiana
C. C. Yount
Victoria
B.C
Yount
H. C. Frakes
Payette
the Spur
Viola Meechan
New Plymouth
Herbert Godell
Crystal
Welser
Ida Thompson
Pocatello
Dist
Lonvened
Crysstal
Clare Cockrum
Boise
M. M. Cheek
Sierra Jackson
Albert
Chester Craven
France
U. S
AL W. R. Palmer
Thornton
Fritchman
Burt
G. W. Brannock
Austin
Ore
Hindu Baby Naming Rite at Twelve Days
Hindu babies are named when they are about twelve days old and the naming is typically done by the brother of the child.
War marriages urged to bolster morale and resolve
Dr Clara MacNaughton told the National League of American Penwomen in Washington that Americans err in discouraging war marriages. She cited French experience showing war brides lift morale, aid recovery, and strengthen resolve for a long conflict. She argued lasting unions should not be postponed when affection is deep and standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clara MacNaughton
National League of American Penwomen
Washington
Train Brakeman Clears Vacuum Brake Mystery on Oregon Rail
Two commercial travelers argued over train braking on the Oregon Electric line. The motorman explained simply that stopping comes from turning a top and filling the vacuum pipe. A separate item advertises a piano bargain in Payette, offered by B. Manor at Bancroft Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Electric
B. Manor,Wate
Bancroft Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fruitland Department
Gowers
Prattland Townalre
Ben Bohannon
C. H. Sargent
Uto Tie Noble Ditch
Wilsomoesmond
Hua Roceucuveye Payette
Prof
Mason A
Glynn
Newport News
James S. Brailey, Jr
Italy
A. A. Stetler
Little Willow News
Geo. Rezac
Sudan
Charcoal Shells Donkey’s Remedies International Stock Foods
Acme
Payette Equity Exchange
McCormick
J. A. Lauer & Brother
Glenn C. Landon
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