No Man's Land Visit From an American Ambulance Crew
An Enterprise correspondent recounts a move toward the front in France. Kenneth Keith, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kein of Chelsea Oklahoma, describes crossing into a cave shelter near No Man's Land with American and French troops. He notes shelling, trench life, food, and proximity to the front as planes and artillery buzz overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
France
Kenneth Keith
Frank Kein
Chelsea
Oklahoma
B.C. Keith
Thievy
Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans Noted
The article details Baccalaureate services at the Christian Church with the High School Chorus performing pieces by Mascagni and Rubenstein, a sermon by Rev. H. H. Ball, and hymns including My Country, Tis of Thee. Commencement exercises on May 10 feature senior glee clubs, duets, and the presentation of diplomas by M. F. Albert of the Board of Education, with a farewell reception afterward for soldiers leaving for Camp Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Carey
Angel” Rubenstein
H. H. Ball
Payette Boy Advances in National Army Training
Aqua M. Boyd, a Payette High School graduate of 1914, attended the University of Purdue then joined the officers training camp at Presidio, California. He completed training at Camp Lewis and Fort Sill, where he progressed to first lieutenant and serves as an assistant instructor in the new National Army. This reflects well for another Payette boy.
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Payette
Aqua M. Boyd
Payette High School
University of
Nw National Army
Company Boy Wounded and Patriot News From France
A letter from Elwin Perry describes Albert Bracewell of Fruitland as slightly wounded and notes several Company I soldiers at the front. Perry, cared for in France, mentions home letters and calls for continued patriotic support. The Royal Neighbors of America vote to buy a Liberty Bond at a recent meeting, reinforcing patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Perry
France
Albert Bracewell
Fruitland
A. H. Mevomnel
Perry
America
Patriot ic meeting at Bolton school house adds to town event
Payette readers are invited to a 2 PM Sunday program at Bolton school house featuring Rev H K Wallis speaking on The German War Wheel followed by Calvin Keller remarks and music. Afterward the County Council of Defense will meet to conduct business as roads remain good and locals welcome attendees.
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Bolton
H. K. Wallis
Little Willow Creek
Calvin Keller
County Council of Defense
Payette Willl
A Surprise Party Honors Mrs Claud Hard
The Philathea Class of the Baptist Sunday School surprised Mrs Claud Hard on her birthday with an unannounced visit and a pleasant evening. Light refreshments were served as they expressed appreciation for her work as a teacher. Ralph Spaulding and wife of Weiser visited his parents and noted his purchase of a fine residence there. Estate items from Lewis and Beardsley deceased will be sold May 11 at 2 p m including two small Overland cars and household goods now for public bid.
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Gans
Abri, Leavey No. 6
Paul
No Man's Land
Paul J
the Baptist Sunday School
Claudhard
Ralph Spaulding
Weiser
Sundsy
Ralph
Lewis and Beardsley
O. G. Twant
Lewis
Payette News Briefs and Obituary Notes
A mixed page from Payette reports social life, wartime letters, local improvement plans, and civic news. It notes a March 4 and 6 author correspondence on district prospects, a large irrigation project led by engineer A E B Buell, and local obituaries for Frank Ho Muay with family details. Also covered are a Payette baby band plan, a May 12 street performance, a May section wedding, Presbyterian church notices, and a city sprinkling contract update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unarey Boiten
Arver
Bolton
A EB. Buell
Dong
Local notices of visits and personal travels in Payette region
Personal and local notes recount visits and travels across the Payette area. Mentions include Lafe Eaton in Midvale, Frank Miller in Gipsom Oregon visiting the Blair home, Mrs. A. Blair's two week stay in Le Grande Oregon, and multiple residents returning from Portland and Boise area trips. Also notes on local business, a crime reference at Woodward’s hall, and community items such as sales, new positions, and a card of thanks for bereavement.
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Lafe Eaton
Midvale
Sive
Frank Miller
Gipsom
Oregon
Mrs. Peliey
Airs
E A. Blair
le Grande
T. C. Mead
Rexing
S Slater
Pred
Aus
B. R. Sewell
F. F. Brown
G Sonday
Porutland
Sas
Sanitora
Payette Nephi Purcell
Gills Mtar
Che Sewell
Payette County drafts two men for Camp Lewis move
Payette County is to supply men for the draft. Charles Ralph Hardin of Prestland and Benjamin Milton Tomlin of Payette were selected. They will report on May tenth and depart for Camp Lewis shortly thereafter. The Methodist Church notes a sermon on The Second Mile for next Sunday morning. Sunday School starts at 10 o percent track. No evening services to allow attendance at the Barraclaureate service at the Christian Church. He Wallis, Pastor.
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Martha Stevens
Pruitland
Bss
Gotham More. Co
L. ©. Moore
Dee Maines
Iowa
L. C. Moore Jr
Camp Lewis
L. C. Moore
St Caria
Payette County
Charles Ralph Hardin
Prestland
Benjamin Milton Tomlin
Payette
Cacidd
Camp Lewis S
Methodist Church
Christian Church
HE Wallis
Golden Kale Stores Banquet In Southern Idabu District
A large gathering of nine Golden Kale Stores managers pros proprietors and clerks met Tuesday evening at the Jacoteen building in southern Idabu Buki Damqudt for a patriotic business session. Speakers included W E Graham Boise store manager detailing progress and evening plans. Payette student choir provided songs and a dress for plans. About 45 attendees left for their hotels around 1130 p m.
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Idabu Buki
Jacoteen
Ervous
Mitvale
Caldwell
Nampa
New Plymouth
Emmett
Weiner
Poise
Parma
Payette
Mise Young
W. E. Graham
Boise
eTims
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Romentts
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Loren
Claylio
Flora M. Stome
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L. K. Ballenger
Verlie Brannock
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Cilent
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Walling
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Robert W. Beséer
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Woodwards Hell
Chester Short
Keith and Son
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Dextrell
Yale
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Ray Hard
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