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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
2
Payette Enterprise issued every issue under editor and manager Wile Wells. The publication notes second class matter status and mailing at the Idaho post office under the 1872 act.
Washington introduces a national old age pension proposal for citizens over 65 with no other income. The bill caps benefits between six and nine dollars weekly and places administration in the Interior Department. Separate Idaho bill requires business name disclosures and penalties for noncompliance, with the Boise Association of Credit Men distributing copies.
An editorial urging patience in crowds and on the telephone, noting how people tolerate delays in theaters and lines but grow irate on calls. It criticizes rude behavior toward operators and reflects on human nature, then briefly mentions worm-control timing and Chautauqua dates, ending with a pair of local anecdotes about dress at dances.
An editor urges readers to share news from Gi ue about events in the community. Call to report happenings, marriages, births, or visits to help fill the columns. The paper seeks timely notices and asks residents to inform when they are traveling or hosting guests. Phone number provided as 10.
Holy Family Catholic Church presents a Trinity Sunday program with an 8:16 a.m. sermon titled Faithy and Selene followed by Benediction. A 7:40 p.m. Friday exposition on Catholic teaching about belief in a hereafter concludes the observance, led by RK D O’Callagan.
Mrs Ja Nesbitt postmistress for Gross Idaho vacationing at her parents Ira and Mary Kenward with her two sons. A birthday party at the beach marked the older boy’s fifth birthday. A family night event featured a dance in Willow. Rain caused slides blocking a path near Willow Fall. Pagetin River flooded from Falk Store downstream with grain fields already flooded. high water expected. Nesbitt and Kenward families visited Caleb Coulter in New Plymouth. The Wehan Relief Corps will meet Friday May 27 at 2 o'clock at M G Ay.
The Boys and Girls Clubs prepare a day long festival with plays, games, contests, and a speech by Farmer Smith. Members from districts meet for athletic events, a hot lunch, songs, and a ball game. Points toward a club banner will be awarded. enrollment remains open until June 1.
Mrs W F Stirms motored to Boise Saturday to visit Katherine returning Monday. L H Patton shipped four cars of cattle to Portland market Friday. Byron Elam and wife Payette visitors Saturday evening. Howard Roe weekend at home with parents. Emma Ecks went to Plattsmouth Nebr and married Albert Day May 1st. Farewell dance for Mildred Hickey on Early Coates ranch platform Saturday night. Emma Henningsen closed school at Patton school Friday 13th and heads to Albion for summer teachers’ school. Ed Patton and wife attended Ontario commencement Friday. Jasper Roe and wife Payette visitors Friday afternoon. G A Stover from Ontario buying cattle for market Thursday. Vestor Patton weekend at home. Chas Nelson sold cattle to Wells Payette shipped to Portland Friday. C A Currin and children returned from Payette Thursday. Mrs Geo Coates visiting Payette parents Albert White. Mrs Skippen visiting daughter Mrs Clifford Ayres on Big Willow. Harl Coates visiting Stirm home Thursday. Violet Johnson party Saturday with Miss Hickey honored. Games and music followed by refreshments. Pastime Community Club funeral social Friday at Bolton wheelhouse. Mr and Mrs Burt Duell and Mary Hagerman visited Stirm home Monday. John Kaine to Ontario for funeral.
A jumble of social notes records visits by Mr and Mrs Tivia Newberry and Mr and Mrs Clyde Newberry Sunday. Mrs Alter Coates and Mrs J Davis of Fruitland are mentioned in casual calls with local residents.
Oregon-Slope News reports relatives joining to celebrate the golden wedding of A. R. White and his wife of Ontario with Rev Luscombe officiating. A new baby boy arrived at Henry Baby Time Tuesday morning, and other social events include visits, birthdays, meals, and local gatherings across Payette and surrounding areas. Several eighth grade contestants at Pioneer and Park Schools are listed, along with community notices, club meetings, and local travels.
Willow Grange met Friday at the tone school house District No. 6. State Secretary Ferrin Harland spoke on managing purchases and farmer losses in the producer consumer gap. Oscar Kelfer gave a talk on getting acquainted. Next meeting set for Friday May 27 with refreshments.
Knights of Pythias held a lively meeting in Payette despite stormy weather. About twenty Kalgiits and other members attended from nearby lodges, with new officers installed including South, Turner, Jenven, Carl Koran, Wa B.A, and others. Applications for writthood noted and the organization planned a forthcoming class through the Degrees of Friendship Charity and Benevolence. The next regular meeting is set for the fourth Monday in May. May tunes and guitar notes announced for early June.
Dr J C Woodward Qcalist announces daily afternoon fittings for glasses with free eye examinations. Evening appointments possible. Office equipped with modern instruments. Auxiliary to the American Legion to meet with the WAC at 3 PM to plan Memorial Day program.
In the Probate Court of Payette County Idaho an administrator was appointed for the estate of J Lawrence Hollandsworth deceased. Creditors are required to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at Payette National Bank building Payette Idaho. Dated May 6 1921. W R Williams Administrator. I L Heltzel Attorney for Estate first pub May 6 last June 2
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