25 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
1
John Clanton and Arthur Blanchard received a U S patent on September 24 for a Hydro Water Motor. The device, scalable to fit any running stream, uses turbine current to power irrigation pumps with minimal ongoing costs. A Payette-area plant to manufacture or install a motor is being considered.
Pauline Pence of Payette, a junior in the University of Idaho College of Education, is not yet a member of The Curtain, the student dramatic organization. Founded last year by Prof. J J H Cushman, it has strengthened university drama. Active members include Nampa Pearl Stalker, McKinley of Kellogg, Maxwell Shoes, and Abe Gott. Pence has two years of student drama experience and has appeared in several plays.
The Fruitland dance hall reopened after county order closure since September 16. Fruitland Amusement Company sued in district court and Judge Varian ruled in favor of the defendants. The first dance since reopening was held last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Miller returned from a vacation and orchard trip near Payette. R C Enos and family visited G F Hartwell. Enos manages Van Petten Lumber Co in Adrian Oregon.
The Payette dance pavilion, long in disrepair, has been repaired and leased by the Payette Amusement Company to Nampa parties who will host dances through the winter. The building’s piano suffered exposure damage. A Golden Rule banquet united Payette, Ontario, and New Plymouth groups in Weiser with about eighty attendees, described as a social for salespeople to share business ideas.
Reports from head driller Mr Stevens indicate the Payette oil well shows encouraging prospects. Depth of over 2400 feet and mud pushed up 60 feet signal improving conditions after a period of under drilling and equipment setup.
Senator P R Gooding will speak in Payette Tuesday evening at 7 520 at the High School Auditorium. His address will cover issues facing the community and farmers today. The Rex Spray Co are launching their 1924 campaign on Fly Tex sales with plans to double business in 1924.
The Portia club met Monday afternoon in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Mrs. W A Coughanour chaired in Mrs Bradshaw’s absence. Delegates from the State Federation were discussed with reports on legislation, home economics, society, civics and welfare. New members named: Mrs Wolf, Mrs Leger, Mrs Donald Hart.
Mr L M Mitchel efficiency man for Challenge Cream & Butter Association of Los Angeles visits Payette Farmers Cooperative Creamery. He cites Idaho dairy strengths and urges centralized quality control, better sanitation laws, and organized marketing to raise butterfat prices and improve cream quality. He praises Payette’s cooperative as leading Idaho in cream quality and price, predicting it will become the state’s largest creamery.
In the Portland Oregonian a statement reports Laster Albert elected to the offices of Vice-President of the National American Legion at the National convention in San Francisco. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Albert of this city.
Girl Scouts held a banquet in the White Lunch dining room on Thursday evening. After serving the meal, tables were cleared and dancing to a piano accompanist closed the night. The junior class party followed at Payette High School with boys and girls in aprons, refreshments of cookies and cider, and dancing until eleven.
L W Lowry and his wife of Portland were in Payette over Sunday returning to Boise when two suitcases containing about 325 in clothing and cash were stolen from their car soon after leaving Payette for Union. The pair reported the loss after reaching Union that evening.
J H Connyers and Mr Bigger, two seasoned hunters past seventy, scout hills for the deer they are allowed by law. They reminisce about older days when climbing the hill was easier and wagons carried more, now facing modern gear and vehicles. They plan to adapt with a DIY blind on the radiator and hope to sight a buck for venison.
Vestal driving a Dodge pickup loaded with apple boxes was struck by a P V train last Friday morning. The vehicle was carried about ninety feet before stopping. Vestal suffered minor bruises and was treated in Payette by Dr. J R Woodward.
Sheriff Jefferis and Constable Stearman head to Knox then on to Pistol Creek with attorney Sutton and Judge Luther. They plan swift action on any game-law violation, with Sutton arguing the case and Luther delivering judgment.
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday morning service at 11 with a lesson sermon titled Probation after Death and Sunday school at 10. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday at 8. The reading room at 215 North 9th Street opens daily 2 to 4 except holidays, inviting public attendance and visiting the reading room. Get your next suit and overcoat at Farber's, better and not more expensive.
The Emma Theatre presents a weekly bill featuring Wallace Reid in Human Wreckage and Pathe News, followed by Bulk Jones in Second-hand Love with Buster Keaton in The Electric House. Gloria Swanson stars in Beyond the Rocks with the Hawaiian Troubadours, plus Cecil B. DeMille's Adam's Rib and more newsreels in a later show.
QUALITY COUNTS. W F Sherwood ships brick daily to outside points boosting local income. The latest kiln work matches top quality apples from the best Payette orchards this year, 100% extra fancy. Sherwood with 30 years brick making aims to raise quality and build strong reputation in business. Also notices St James Episcopal Church Sunday services Oct 23 22nd Trinity 10am Church School 11am Choral Eucharist and sermon by the Rector.
B. W. Gilmore, owner of a Council dairy, will take a lay-off from daily work after renting his ranch for two years. He plans a rest of a few weeks and may head to California for the winter. He notes low roads and fine weather with early mountain snow having disappeared in his upper country.
Wayne Beck and Elder Campbell returned Monday evening from a hunting trip on the South Fork of the Salmon river with big bucks. Tom notes the deer are exceptionally plentiful for this time of year in that region.
Numerous local items note moves and travel in Payette and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs J Callahan welcome a 9 pound son. A Baptist ladies cook sale is planned for Superior Grocery on Nov 3. Residents travel to Boise and Portland for work, recreation, or medical reasons. A Payette band concert drew many from New Plymouth and nearby towns.
State Reclamation Commissioner Swendsen reports the Thousand Springs land in Custer County will be relinquished to open it for homestead entry, with war veterans given first priority. This cleanup reflects federal policy to free unused tracts for settlement and use. Beginning Friday, Velours goods go on sale at The Settle Shop. The Covered Wagon continues at Wheaton Theatre with an orchestra, and local notices cover travel, sales, and staff movements.
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