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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
2
The Payette community, led by its Chamber of Commerce, plans paving to lift business area appearance and convenience. The piece urges action to improve Riverside Cemetery, noting it is neglected with weeds and rusted vases, and calls for coordinated effort to honor departed loved ones.
A church marks Mother's Day with tributes during Sunday School and the sermon theme Memories of the Old Home. Special music by Mrs Johnston and Mrs Komp, with an evening service at 7 30 led by the pastor focusing on memories of home.
The piece argues for worker ownership of railroads, praising private ownership and warning against government control. It notes Union Pacific plans to let employees buy stock from one to ten shares, enabling up to 20,000 workers to own significant value in the road through 24 monthly installments over two years.
A dangerous practice has resurfaced in Payette with several dogs poisoned in the east part of town. The act endangers children who might pick up poisoned food and calls for authorities to address the cowardly act and protect residents and pets.
A last week Enterprise item misstated that George Boor moved bull heads from Buttermilk Slough to Washoe and Whitley Bottom. The fish were actually relocated from the slough near Woods Spur, not from Buttermilk as claimed.
The Payette Steam Laundry advertises two day bargains on laundry work Friday and Saturday this week. It claims county housewives should use their services for quilts blankets pillows and lace curtains, noting the shop is especially equipped to handle this work and that the price makes home cleaning impractical.
State Federation notes ongoing changes to the Joint State Federation and District year book with officers updated as received. Bertha Stull Green calls for a State Federation Council Meeting on June 1 at Weiser, while Mrs Thomas G Winter and Mrs J G H Gravely attend district events and press national advocacy on the Fess bill.
The first and second year sewing clubs of Payette will exhibit their work Saturday May 7 in Lauer Bros south window. The event highlights practical sewing with aprons and school dresses, plus coordinated outfits for various occasions. Admission is 10 cents except complimentary tickets for sewing club girls. a matinee features Charles Ray in Eye Crate Wallop and a two-reel comedy.
A meeting of importance to poultry raisers is set for Fruitland at the Association Packing House next Monday evening May 9 at 8 o'clock. The aim is to organize a Poultry Marketing Association with Pren Moore and B Ross present to advise. All poultry producers and those interested in a Cooperative Marketing Association should attend.
Sunday after Ascension Day at St James Church lists 9 A. M. Holy Communion 10 A. M. Church School 11 A. M. Choral Eucharist with Rev. Thos Ashworth as Rector.
Mother's Day services at the Methodist Church include morning sermon and an evening Song Service with the pastor speaking. Notices invite attendance and arrange transportation through C L Walker or Mrs Tha Zimmerman. The page also lists housing, roomer, piano for sale, and multiple local notices including a probate administrator appointment for J Lawrence Hollandsworth estate in Payette County Idaho with claims due within four months.
Payette defeated Huntington 5 to 4 in a home game noted for steady defense and solid field support. The Huntington lineup, described as husky and well developed, struggled despite good effort as Payette secured the win on their home diamond.
Two empty Saturday slots announced for music lessons at the home of Mrs Will Wells. Contact Mrs GC W Cox by telephone 166 for details and scheduling.
County Idaho notice states Craton T Barker estate is administered by Henry T Barker with Heltzel as attorney. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within four months of first publication at Payette National Bank building Payette Idaho. Dated May 1921.
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