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Newspaper

Payette Enterprise

Location

Payette, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

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Graduation Week Reflections At Local High School

Seniors face the end of school days with mixed feelings as commencement week unfolds. The class participates in sermons, a play titled The Charm School, and Friday night graduation in the high school auditorium. The commencement speaker is President Wm. Boone of the College of Idaho.

Chist Vernon E. Mall Pantey Methodist Church Mise Sanders Wm. 2 Boone College of Idaho Anderson Frederick Arthur Arment Hotlines Blbert Barton Mildred Irene Beckman Elmer Alexander Beckman Verner William Brown Hildred Jamita Brubaker Fern Leoline Burns Harry Raymond Clark James Melvin Coulter Winifred Grace Crane Clarence Leo Cuahman Charlotte May Daniel Joseph Clair Dayton Martha Myfanwy DeWitt Joseph Merwin Diederickson Leona Helen Equals Edward Walter Farnham Marty Lonide Field Eugene Arnold Gorton Fern Harris Nancy Welby Hogue Frank Herbert Hutchinson Robert Dail Jowell Robert Markham Lee Robert Arthur Lockhart Fay Ruby Lowe Leah Ealth Martin Jasper Ray Mathis Olive Lorene Mauylding Charles Coet MecKamey Leona Pearl Morris Ora Frank Pence Katherine Frances Pieri Mina Marie Pine John Howard Raby Prudence Matilda Roe Alta May Roe Lela Rather Rogers Margaret Carol Sanger Harry Clifford Searson Violet Maize Shawhan Frederic Pickering Shearer James Edward Lurber Ruth Genevieve Wainwright Victora Dorothy May Watts Laura Nell Wilson Della Beatrice Zeiger Walt Lenore

Emmett Payette Ball Game Move To Payette Sunday

The Emmett at Payette ball game slated for Sunday the 17th will be played in Payette due to no games at Welser or Ontario that day. Sheriff Jefferis left Tuesday morning for New York City with Walter J. Kent, a man held for ten days for mental derangement. Kent appeared with papers linking him to Kent Adjustment Co. of Pittsburgh, was taken to John Fill ranch, then put in charge by Sheriff Jefferis. Funds were sent to return him to his New York home.

Emmett Payette Welser Ontario Jefferis New York City Walter J. Kent Kent Kent Adjustment Co Pittsburg John Fill L. M. Lyon Mr. Hill Sherrie Jefferis New York Soran O'Malia Rhodes Wi Te Stewart Rhowdes Howsing Ontari Stockton F Chapman Hayes Siren Heialn Newhill Halla Houstag Clemo Barton Campinas Oregon Bramette Boise

Oumer Payette Boy Weds in Seattle

A May 10 wedding at the Braman home in Seattle united Miss Helen H. Braman and G. A. Bulmer of Tacoma. The reception followed with Acacia house boys and Payette ties attending. The Payette County Band announced a concert next May 17 at the Post Office Square weather permitting.

Seattle Francis N. Braman 15Th Avenue Wash Helen H. Braman G. A. Bulmer Tacoma Payette Earl Keller Acacia House Boys University of Washington Ted Driscoll Payette County

Inman Funderburke Are Wedded in Terre Haute

Roy Funderburke and Miss Edna Inman were married this afternoon in Terre Haute Indiana. The bride has worked at the Central Mit nois Public Service Company in Taylorville for two years. Both plan an extended honeymoon in June visiting Payette Idaho and the bride’s mother.

Roy Funderburke Edna Inman Central Mitnois Public Service Company Terre Haute Ind Taylorville Mabel Stokes Payette Idaho Punderburke Forman Taylorville Courier

Golden Rule Day Picnic Draws About 1000 Children

Central school ground buzzed with 1000 children and parents as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts ran games and served dinner. Palate of ice cream and cake followed by a trip to the theater filled the day. Prizes for seventh and eighth graders went to Bess Louise Hagz and others. special honors awarded to Thelma Dunn and Little Miss Hare.

Guinea Aparts Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Payette Flems Bess Louise Hagz Eileen Gilmore Commiendab Jurielnean Thelma Dunn Lelia Little Miss Hare

Thackers Home From Califorknia Return

S. D. Thacker and wife returned from Los Angeles California after a six to eight point stay. They faced little duty but many irritations yet were not detained. Thacker calls stamping out hoof and mouth disease in California a strenuous effort and urges cooperation and strict treatment for those who refuse.

S. D. Thacker Los Angeles Calif Thacker Califor

Wayman Williams Plans Visit to Payette Friends

Wayman Williams of Canyon City Colorado writes his parents Mr and Mrs A V Williams that he and Mrs Williams expect to visit friends in Payette at the end of the month. He remains a teacher in Canyon schools with three years tenure and a substantial salary raise for the next year. This homegrown Payette High School alumnus is said to be doing well.

Wayman Williams Canyon City Colorado A.V. Williams Williams Payette Wayman Ganyon

Shower and Maypole fete at Airs. Martin wedding

May Day event described with a bridal shower for Mrs. Arthur Martin formerly Miss Hermine Casberg of Payette. Decor featured spring flowers and a maypole. Guests enjoyed punch, lunch, and well wishes. Portia Club expresses appreciation for Apple Blossom Festival support and county cooperation.

F. Riedeling Athur Martin Misa Hermine Casberg Payette Ping E. Theiberhausen Portia Club Win Frultingd New Plymouth Portia FL Hog

Black Canyon Dam Dedication Ceremony Recalls Landmark Irrigation Project

An 1920s crowd attended the Black Canyon Dam dedication highlighting the structure as keystone to the Emmett Irrigation District plan. The report details dam specs, construction costs, materials used, manpower, and the project’s role in diverting sagebrush line to irrigation towns Caldwell Parma New Plymouth, with a payroll and camp amenities noted.

Inyon Dam Ian Commercial Lab Wie Payette County J. W. Abdrens Wes MeGovernor Baldon Commission C. C Fors Ty Eorne Ridge Moore Pecl Conti Caldwell Parma New Plymouth Recla Sde

Beekeeping Enterprise Sets Up Shop in Payette Box on Sidewalk

A swarm of bees arrived in Payette on Wednesday afternoon and, after being gathered, settled in a box outside the Palumbo Fruit Co office with F. Stamey guiding the move. The friendly insects drew a crowd as they found a new home. The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Monday at noon on May 19 at Mrs Walter L. Johnston’s home on 10th Street.

Payette F. Stamey Palumbo, Fruit Co Ione New Home Womens Auxiliary of the Amorican Legion Walter L. Johnston 10Th Street

High School Faces Loss of Key Courses Over Funds

A county school board votes to drop Domestic Science Manual Training and Commercial courses due to a property valuation drop and smaller levy. Citizens meet and back restoring music and art, urging a four mill tax to fund all, with a May 24 vote on the levy. The group emphasizes preserving the high school’s current standing and student welfare.

Board of County Commissioners

Peas In Idaho Canning Co Case Draw Interest

The Enterprise samples Seven Devils canned peas from Idaho Canning Co and deems the product satisfactory for local patrons. It praises supporting local industry and notes the peas are selling well.

Idaho Canning Co Gondé

Spends Mother's Day With Mother

Ed Shelworth and family motored to Boise Sunday to spend Mother’s Day with his parents. It is noted he seldom misses the occasion, and many would be glad of the opportunity now. They were accompanied by Ed’s brother Will and family from Weiser.

Ed Shelworth Boise Mr. Shelworth Mother Will Weiser

The Highest Praise From The Author

Harold Bell Wright declares a film adaptation of his novel as faithful, praising the on screen characters and the depicted Arizona setting. Critics hail it as the best ever, with Wright asserting the film mirrors his story.

Arizona Harold Bell Wright Emara

Laundry convention trip to Esmett in southwestern Idaho

Arthur Walter Charney Johnston and Till Powell of the Payette Steam Laundry will drive to Esmett Sunday to attend a Southwestern Idaho laundrymen convention. The event aims to be educational with attendees from the laundry trade learning about the latest improved methods and business practices.

Arthur Walter and Charney Johnston Till Powell Payette Esmett Mhe Idaho Johnston Brothers

Black Canyon Dam Feature in Emmett Index Edition

The Emmett Index released a splendid issue on the Black Canyon dam with valuable information and several illustrations. It covers construction details, project history, and surrounding countryside in an educational, readable feature worth reading.

Emmett Black Canyon

Gas Explosion Destroys Orrell Building on Main Street

A rear room gasoline vapor in the Orrell building housing the City Pressery and W E Loughrey Barber Shop exploded about 7 PM, wrecking the front partition and a window. Three men, Beamguard, Masenheimer, and Ciancer, were trapped but released. no serious injuries. Fire department arrived within 90 seconds, extinguishing the blaze as clothing and property burned. The incident, linked to a previously burning upper room, caused about 1500 dollars in damage, fully covered by insurance.

Orrell Main Street City Pressery W. E. Loughrey Beamguard Vernon Masenheimer Ted Ciancer Beameuard

Junior Senior Recitation May 10 at Hish School Gym

The Junior class held a May 10 reception in the high school gym with red and white decor. Tables held red tulips and white rama ton flowers, with guests seated by place cards. Speakers Ash ley Post, Loretta Byers, Kath erine Penes, and Albert Goodwin presided while Fern Brubaker presented a cane to the junior president. Dancing by Radio followed lunch and thanks were given to sponsors and patrons.

Hish Ashley Posst Cecil Mallen Mr. Adame Frederic Shawhan Loretta Byers Kather Penes Loretta Katherine Harry Sanger Fern Brubaker Albert Goodwin Pederson Purniture Co Payetty Scarth

Margaret Runion Hospitalized With Appendicitis

Margaret Runion was suddenly taken ill Wednesday evening with appendicitis. Treatment is being given to avoid surgery if possible. She had been ill for some time and deteriorated last night. For sale piano and violins both good. Box No. Ontario, Oregon.

Margaret Runion Piano Vietrols Ontario Oregon

Fire destroys Chevrolet sedan on River Street

A Chevrolet sedan owned by George Biskeey was wrecked by fire at 3:00 AM on River Street. Believed caused by a short in the electric wiring, the blaze also damaged the car when it was briefly driven earlier by Mr. Blakney and finally extinguished with road dust. The vehicle, nearly new, represented a heavy loss to Blakney.

George Biskeey River Street Blakney

Caravan to Lewiston Sees Last Minute Cancellations

McCarroll, president of the chamber of commerce, and couples including Mr and Mrs Wu Maui and Mr and Mrs Geo Alth lead a Sept auto caravan to Lewiston. A number planned to go but various last minute circumstances prevented many participants from traveling.

McCarroll Chamber of Commerce Wu Maui Geo. Althhough Donald Hast Vv. G. Earp Lewiston

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Postponed

The Payette Chamber of Commerce meeting is postponed to the first Friday in June due to BrATALING exercises and members away on Memorial duties. The president and several others are unable to attend.

Chamber OF Commerce Payette Chamber of Commerce

Purst Fish Story Reported By Local Group

John Tolman, Dr D Cochran and their wives claim a successful fishing trip beyond Trensted Orewon. They say no fish were landed but describe catching a few trout fins. Dr Avey returned from Hot Lake improved after a shoulder operation revealed a loose bone.

John Tolman D. &. Cochran Trensted Orewon Avey Hot Lake

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