May Day Festival Receives Wide Praise At Payette
Commencement week in Payette public schools features the second annual May Day celebration by the Portia Club. Gov. Moore praises local progress, the parade and floats draw record crowds, but a ball game in the park disappoints attendees. The Charm School musical on May 14 offers lighthearted entertainment with a full senior class cast.
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Tay
Portia Club
W. E. Hall
Wm. J. Boone
Ead
Payette Choral Club
Herald
Katherine Pence
Govinor Moore
Fruitland School
Payette County
Paytte
Fruitland
C. ©. Moore
Idaho
California
Payette
Moore
Welser
Payette Baptists
Granduur
Payette High School
Charm School
Austin Bevans
Frederick Shawhan
David McKenzie
Verner Beckman
George Boyd
Fred Anderson
Simpkins
Elmer Beckman
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Henry Hartenhagen in Payette
A surprise party at Mrs Henry Hartenhagen's Payette east home celebrated her 49th birthday on Wednesday evening April 5. Daughters Hattie and sons Henry Jr and Carl organized. Guests included Cecilia Schultz Lucilia Schultz Florence Hale Geo Boomhour August Senkbeil Huskey Ed Shiek Harry Chadwick and others.
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Henry Hartenhagen
Payette
Hattie
Henry Jr
Carl
Cecilia Schultz
Lucilia Schultz
Florence Hale
Ontario
Geo. Boomhour
Fruitland
August Senkbeil
Huskey
Ed Shiek
Harry Chadwick
New Plymouth
Calyx spray urged for fruit worm control this season
Idaho officials advise growers to begin Calyx spray as petals drop to prevent codling moth worm damage. Though frost has reduced blossom numbers some trees still hold fruit high in the canopy, requiring thorough coverage. Director M L Dean notes larger trees may justify the cost to protect remaining crops.
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State
Idaho
Department OF Agriculture
Boise, Idaho
Anny Ltd
Payette County Band Improves Ahead of Summer
The Payette County Band resumes winter rehearsals and shows marked improvement on the May Day street performance. New recruits are joining, with a goal of a fifty-piece ensemble. an opening concert is planned for May 17. Also, Judge Luther begins a 30 day vacation tour with Judge Church visiting Denver and Mexico.
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Payette County
Stoner
Luther
Payette
Judge Church of
Black Canyon Celebration Planned at Dam Site
A large delegation from Payette led by the Payette County Band will attend the dedication of the Black Canyon dam with a 7 55 a m train from Payette and a 6 p m return. The program begins at 10 a m with dam dedication and a noon picnic, followed by a 2 30 pm Idaho Oregon league game in Emmett and a dance that evening.
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Black Canyon Dam
Payette
Miss Penn Brubaker
B. F. McCarroll
John R. McKinney
Emmett
Dam
Idaho
Alfalfa Weevil and Quality Concerns Highlighted
The article discusses quality versus quantity in alfalfa production in the valley. It notes the Idaho Alfa Milling Co. has opened a cash market and will grade hay by quality. Proper cultivation and timely spraying are urged to control the alfalfa weevil and ensure fair prices for farmers and buyers.
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Idaho Alalfa Milling Co
Alfalfa Milling Co
Water Short on Range And Provisions For Sheep Camp
H O Musgrove reports serious water shortages on the range as creeks run dry early, forcing sheepmen to move to wetter areas while rains are needed. Ten cars of eggs and ten cars of butter shipped from Payette in March and April brought substantial outside money into the area, boosting farmers’ income. Also noted: a Reo truck for sale by Lauer Mercantile Co and a lost light brown coat at the Payette Dance Pavilion with reward offered.
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Payette
Portia Club
H. O. Musgrove
Crane Creek
Caldwell
C.H. Bowman & Son
Farmers Co-operative Creamery Co
Enterprise Office
Broom corn production eyed near Payette by new leases
J. W. Mahoney and James May lease 35 acres of the Cox farm south of Payette to plant broom corn this year. Mahoney brings Oklahoma experience and expects the crop to thrive with minimal irrigation, potentially creating a local broom industry and even a future factory in Payette. Carloads last season sold on the coast for 100 to 250 dollars per ton, yielding 0.5 to 0.75 tons per acre.
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J. W. Mahoney
James
Cox Farm
Payette
Mr. Mahoney
Oklahoma
Idaho
Nampa
Respect the Flag Observance Urged by American Legion
The American Legion officers thank Ex-service members for appearing in uniform on May Day. They urge proper flag etiquette and recall that removing hats during the flag pass is disrespectful and punishable by martial law. The note calls for civilian enthusiasm and outlines future etiquette guidelines. Claude I Horton Adjutant.
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American Legion
Payette
Claude I. Horton
Auto Caravan To Lewiston From Idaho Towns
A caravan of about 80 cars from Nampa Caldwell Parma New Plymouth Fruitland Payette Welser and the townes will depart Wednesday May 14 heading to Lewiston. The trip promotes sightseeing and the North and South Highway with stopovers at New Meadows and Grangeville overnight and returns May 15. Open to all interested riders and advertised as worthwhile.
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Nampa
Caldwell
Parma
New Plymouth
Fruttiland
Payette
Welser
Shriner's Circus
American Legion in Anerigan plans Memorial Day and flag program
The Anerigan Legion meets with progress reports from the Athletics Committee and a new chaplain following Lillies Robinson’s death. They plan a Memorial Day observance with cooperation from nearby posts, urging firecracker abstinence and describing a citywide flag system sold for 4.55 dollars per unit including hardware and service.
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American Legion
B. R. Wells
Legion Athletic
Lillies Robinson
Legion
Mars Street
Drinking in a public place leads to fines
Patterson B H Roberson and Carl Davis of Emmett were taken into custody near a dance hall by Sheriff Jefferts and Chief Fred Christensen for drinking intoxicating liquor in a public place. They pled guilty before Probate Judge Luther with fines of Patterson and Roberson \$100 each, Roberson \$50, and Davis \$25.
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NP. Patterson
B. H. Roberson
Hose
Weiser
Carl Davis
Emmett
Jefferts
Fred Christensen
Mr. Luther
Patterson
Roberson
Hure
Davis
Baker Edges Payette In Close High School Contest
In a tight high school baseball game Baker narrowly defeated Payette 7 to 6. Key players included Payette’s early runs and Baker’s late rally led by pitchers and defensive plays. Next Sunday Payette hosts Ontario as Emmett prep for two home games and an upcoming schedule.
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Baker
Drs
Payette
Faber
Ontario
Sandare
Emmett
Fem
Semmen
Mice
Nate Ford
Arnott
Twilight League Clash Highlights Church Teams Match
The article notes a Christian and Baptist church league game set for Wednesday May 14 with local players prepared for competition. It mentions costs for travel and possible expenses and references the expected start time and venue context for the event.
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Satiery
Wales
Romina
Adeleone
Bette the Christian and Baptist Church
Escardo Joan Arrests and Idaho Escape Highlight Odd Case
The report details Escardo Joan and associates involved in a nighttime incident near Ontario. Fred Christensen pursued a fleeing suspect who eluded officers and escaped into Idaho. A separate figure, Tariy, was arrested after paying $2 at a hotel in Vale and sent to trial nearby.
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George Devis
Jesus
Pareto
Fred Christensen
Ste Ibe
Qutase
Idaho
Br Christen
Ontario
Tariy
Turelay
Vale
Kaeeur County
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Violet Searson
Muriel Doughty
Leona McKamey
Ethel Spelvin
Ulah Zeiger
Rprise Party
B. R. Fitch
Paul Walker
M. L. Dean
Bureau of Plant Industry
Payette Grange
Myra
Walter Johnson
Kuna
D. W. Ainey
Black Canyon
Reo
Lauer Mercantile Co
Auto Caravan
Lewiston
Anerigan Legion
Americas Legion
G. A
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Hessine & Aes
Stewart
Barion
Escardo Joan
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