What Shall We Do About 11 Payette Street Plan Debate
The Payette City Council and local Commercial Club discuss financing street paving. Majority of business owners support the improvement district but some large property owners oppose the cost. A 70 percent property-owner petition will trigger official action as attorneys outline the legal procedure. A petition is planned. occupants deserve consideration as the town aims to keep pace with rivals. Also note a Ship by Truck excursion led by Walter Adair to transport a Kelley-spring truck to join a train from Boise to Mountain Home. The convoy stops in Meridian Nampa Caldwell Ontario Yale Weiser Payette Emmett before Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Commercial Club
John H. Norris
Walter Adair
Salt Lake
Rosso
Boise
Meridian
Nampa
Caldwell
Ontario
Yale
Weiser
Pin Road
Emmett
Mountain Home
Adair
Pocatello
Payette Camp Ground Dedicated by Local Residents
A large Payette gathering celebrated the completion of a fully equipped Payette Tourist Camp ground. Donations funded baths, wash house, electric lighting, plumbing, and campfire gear, with Mr. Graff leading the effort and four days of his labor. An evening meal and remarks by Attorney John H. Norris followed, promising frequent summer events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Graff
J. L. Wells
Tom Smith
Gart Farber
John H. Norris
Revival Draws Crowds as 11 Professions of Faith Reported
Evangelist J B Barbour preached at the Church of God warning that wages of sin is death and urging commitment to Christ. He proclaimed that some are “kidgloved” Christians and urged public, out and out faith. Meetings continue nightly at 7 20 with more testimonies and prayers, a large Married People's meeting held Sunday, and Friday cottage prayer sessions citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Barbour
Church of God
Word of God
Rev. Barbour
Jesus Christ
India
Sunday School Organized at Patton School House
Buell led a Sunday afternoon gathering to form a regular Sunday School with meetings at Holton and Patton schools. The Patton school house will host weekly services, Mrs. Morgan elected Superintendent. Also notes a sale of household goods due to leaving town with items listed including a Majestic Range a gold watch a rug set a book case and a lawn mower. An Oakland Six auto is also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell
Little Willow Creek
Reed
Holton
Patton
Morgan
H. Patton
Central School
Chas
Bolton
Oakland Six
B. ©. Payne
Sixth St
Walters Reiss Tie The Knot In Emmett Ceremony
Married John H. Walters and Marguerite Reiss, both of Emmett, on Saturday May 16 at the Court House with Judge Luther officiating. Walters is a cousin of Mrs. A. G. Penske of this city. The couple plans to reside in Emmett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Walers
Marguerite Reiss
Emmett
Court House
Luther
Walters
A. G. Penske
Ranch sale near Cascade to Robert Coulter
Mr J TL Connyers sold his 80 acre stock ranch near Cascade to Robert Coulter of near New Plymouth and went to Cascade Wednesday to complete the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tl, Connyers
Cascade
Robert Coulter
New Plymouth
Payette Hosts Multi Day Convention in May
Payette to host a three day convention at the Christian Church on May 26 27 with sessions at 9 00 2 00 and 7 30 am pm and evening. Noted speakers including Hon H Baldridge will address vital community topics as Parma Boise and local business leaders participate and raise support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Payette
Christian Church
Parma
Baldridge
Boise
Payette County
Pederson Auto Company Incorporates with 25000 Capital
Veder Son Auto Company Incorporates with capital stock of 25000 dollars. The corporation was completed last Monday. Members to be automobile owners sharing 50 percent in repairs and upkeep and 50 percent cash dividends. New car purchasers receive 5 percent stock discount. Stock divided into 100 dollar shares. Completion upon stock sale.
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Vederson Auto Company
Pederson Auto Company
Dead Ox Flat Mrs Oakley's Telephone brings crowd to Park Improvement Club play
The Home Talent Play Mrs Oakley's Telephone staged by the Park Improvement Club members on Friday May 14 drew a large audience. The cast included Mrs Roy Burrell Mrs Walter Davis Mrs E W Tomlin and Miss Mabel Smith with Mrs Tom Heslop directing. Between acts Mrs M S Wyard of Seattle performed Scotch Ballads and ice cream cones after the show raised a sizable amount for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley
Ladies of the Park Improvement Club
Tom Heslop
Roy Burrell
Walter Davis
E. W. Tomlin
Mabel ‘Smith
M. S. Wyard
Seattle
Findlay College Conservatory of Music graduate named
Miss Naomi Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Parsons will graduate from Findlay College of Ohio in June Mrs Parsons and daughter Edna will leave for there May 26 Ray Hutchinson son of R M Hutchinson while plowing near Weiser tried to cross a ditch the plow frightened the horses and he was injured with a deep gash above the ankle taken to a neighbor then to Payette for care doctor says he is doing nicely Mr and Mrs Ed Pence of Boise visited Payette relatives over the weekend The Pence brothers and families were hosted at I L Thurston home for dinner on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Parsons
Earl Parsons
Findlay College of Ohio
Parsons
Edna
Ray Hutchinson
R. M. Hutchinson
Weiser
Payette
Pence
Boise
Ponce Brothers
I. L. Thurston
H. M. Suffin
G. F. Thayer
Library
Portia Club
L. G. Prestel
Harold Prestel
Eugene
Oregon
William Maule
Albert White
Gooding
Marshal Fitch
J. W. Gray
Halfway
Yeoman Lodge
Theater C. Beavell
Portland
Roy Loughrey
Corvailia
Butley
L. E. Merritt
Ben New Plymouth Ranch
W. F. Stirm
Pate
Studebaker
Fern Wells
Cascade
Harry E. Smith
Shafer
Shere
J. B. Crouch
Methodist
Benjamin Seaward
Airs Mate
Snyder
Ontario
Levi Johnson
Shout June
Oklabwena
Hughes
Emime Theatre
B.D. Ficke
Johnson
Rupert
W. O. W. Loge
E. 5. Purcell
Geo. Leott
Emmett
Twistay
J. Mo Swanson
Northith Fireet
N.C. Trwin
Mr& Red Moss
H E. Mowe
Rev
Mowe
Christian Chardl
Ray Landon
Edna Toman
Irene Hamond
Beise
Prank Crighton
Shater
Inez
Milan
Golden Rule
Presbyterian Church
Hi HW. Shawhan
Blp Shawtan
Shawhan
Hartel Kirk
Piet
No. 4
Rho
Chautauqua I Coming To Payette This Summer
The 1920 Chautauqua week June 29 to July 5 features Judge George D. Alden and Judge Fred G. Bale among prominent lecturers. The program adds musical acts Mary Adel Hays Raul Pereira and the Royal Welsh Lady Singers, plus a New York Dramatic production Kindhing by Maurice Browne Players and an Evening in the South Sea finale with Maori Singers and Leila Blomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
George D. Alden
Transsetts
Fred G. Bale
Ohio
Carlton Chamberlayne
New York
Julius Caesar Nayphe
Orient
G. Whitfield Kay
South America
E. B. Fish
Northwest
Maurice Browne
Lena Laska
Alaska
The
Parnells
South Sea
America
New Zealand
Leila Blomfield
Frank Bannister dies after long illness in Payette
Frank Bannister born in Iowa in June 1850 moved with family to Kansas then Idaho. He married Anna Stevens, lived on Lovers Lane in Payette, died May 7 after seeking relief in Arizona. Funeral held May 12 at home officiated by Rev. Wallis. Survived by wife, three brothers and one sister. He was known as a man of good standing and integrity in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bannister
Iowa
Kansas
Idaho
Little Willow Creek
Payette
Anna F. Stevens
Frank Crighton
Lover's Lane
Mr. Bannister
Arizona
H. K. Wallis
Methodist Church
Correction of 50th Wedding Anniversary Notice
In last week's issue we published the notice of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs B Cupperall and stated the dinner was given by the Indies of the W R O. This was an error Mrs L G Prestel and Mrs Harold Prestel of Eugene Oregon who were visiting at the Copperwull home prepared the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cupperall
W. R
L. G. Prestel
Harold Prestel
Fugene
Oregon
Copperwull
Meeting Postponed to May 26 By W D W Notice
The meeting called for Thursday May 20th has been postponed to Wednesday May 26th. H D Picke, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Picke
Emma Theatre Program Shows Week of May 21
The Emma Theatre lists a busy roster including C W Griffiths Greatest Question and Harold Lloyd comedies. Features William Farnum Wolves of the Night and The Corsican Brothers with animal comedy and a Portia Club benefit concert noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Griffith
Gupid
Big Bill Hart
Bryant Washburn
Harold Lloyd
William Farnam
Enid Bennett
Partners Three
Fox News
William Farnum
UN Farnum
United Feature
Portia Club Arranges Five Lecture Numbers for October
A Bilison White Chautauqua representative met Portia Club members to organize a five event lecture course starting late October. The lineup is described as exceptionally good with lectures by renowned speakers, musical numbers, and male quartets. Exact dates and details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Club
Experimental work on coddling moths by University of Idaho
Professor Longley from the Experimental Station is conducting coddling moth trials in Fruitland Beach Crystal Bottom and the Lowery orchard on the Heights. Larvae are kept in glass cages. first moths expected in about 12 to 14 days, with worm activity starting in about three weeks. Farm Bureau office serves as Longley’s headquarters. consult him for guidance on sprays and pest timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longley
University of Idaho
Crystal Bottom
Lowery
Longrey
Farm Bureau
American Legion Special Meeting Plans Memorial Day
American Legion hosts a special meeting for ex-service men at 8 p.m. Monday May 24 in the Y M C A basement to plan Memorial Day exercises. Boxing and wrestling follow the meeting. June 10 invites Legion and Auxiliary to a supper on the Madison lawn with Auxiliary providing lunch and Legion handling entertainment and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lega
American Legion
Legion
Auxiliary
D. H. Williams Dies at East Payette Home
Announcement of the death of D. H. Williams occurred this morning at his Payette Valley residence. A longtime resident, his passing will sadden many in the community. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced. obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Williams
East Payette
Williams
Payette Valley
Payette notes many visitors and local happenings
Mrs Ruth Shaw and Miss Ella B Rawlings visited Boise and Baker City while May Beckstead of Nampa called on Payette friends. Several locals underwent operations or travel, including Mrs A L Shafer in Ontario hospital and J A Lauer & Bros hiring A E Luce from Portland. Community events feature a Silver Tea for St James Guild, a Bird Portia Chuir Concert, and updates on businesses, homes, and school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Shaw
Boise
Ella B. Rawlings
Baker “City
Riverside
David Jones
St. James Guild
Guild
J. P. Hallett
Bert Moglgridge
Bertram Howard
Nancy
Joan Hartley
Lena Durham
A Rare Treat Concert and Picture Show at Mersey
A rare concert and picture show at Mersey on May 24 features Jimmes. Admission covers both events with seats served at 25 cents for children. Bryant Washingtons and Harold Lloyd comedy act alongside city male quartet Chalk Tal with cornet trombone piano and vocal solos. Also offered for sale items include a 5 foot wood pipe, a 4 inch pump, and a 3 hp meter from B M Greig of Ontario Oregon. For sale or trade: 160 acres under Warm Springs Irrigation Project offered by G R G Box 687 Ontario Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersey
Bryant Washtoarns
Harold Lloyd
Chalk Tal
Allie Chalmers
B. M. Greig
Ontario
Norsa
Seres Uader
Warm Springs
R. G
Oregon
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Findlay College Conservatory OF Music
Emma Theatre
D. H. Welliams
May Beckstead
A. L. Shafer
Ontario Hospital
Campbel
Welser
K. c. B. Dunifer
Motor Sales Co
Wash
Nietzel
Brannock ,Motor Sales Co
Ednainman
Merri Crouch
C. B. Arnett
Mirc. E. A. Blair
la Grand
Dorotha Wenz
Payette High School
Rathdrum
Ida
D. W. Spaulding
Nampa Ssiday
Cavanaugh
Sunnyside
Little
Willow
A. E. Luce
J. A. Lauer & Bro
W. R. Whipple
Western Idaho Lumber and Building Co
Anderson
W. S. Brundage
Lovers’ Lane
Mr. Anderson
Mrs. Bird Portia Chuir
O. Cree
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