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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 3, 1921)
VOLUME IV. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, JUNE 3 , 1 9 2 1 NO. 1 CHAUTAUQUA LOCAL REALTOR DECORATION DAY (M O I liM TIME OEATH OF SIDESTEPS MISHAP OBSERVED FITTINGLY I S J * HERE A SUCCESS MOS. GRIFFA ____ I 0. L. Foster, of the Inde In commemoration of heroes pendence Realty Co., while ! driving in the country Wednes- two lfreat wars which mark a day had a narrow escape from »t«*ch of years from Lexington death. He was driving at a t0 the Ar*onne’ Independence rapid rate and hia attention was W l e Kke those throughout the called to a field of hops. Along States. held appropriate ceremonies, Ceremonies which this yard was a deep ditch which was not noticed by Mr. Foster will fan the ñame of patriotism until almost ton late to avert a and keep alive in the hearts of Chairman Cockle May Call serious disaster. Th > front the coming generation the ap wheel struck the side of the preciation now felt for those Meeting Soon to Secare ditch and went over, but a hard who fell on the battlefield. Chautauqua. Promptly at the appointed quick pull of the steering wheel time the line of march began. j forced the car to the right and The iy21 Chautauqua of Inde almost by a miracle saved the There were members of Com pendence has passed into history occupants from at least a bad pany K. the G. A. R., the W. R. and at this date it is not quite snaking up. Peonle can not be C., the American Legion and sure that “ history will repeat it too careful when driving cars. the Auxiliary. At the school self” , at least next year, Not First June Bride. enough guarantors were secured The first of June brides to ap before the superintendent. Miss pear at the Dallas court house Lane, went away Wednesday to assure its return. Chairman ® pendence, who has been em- Cockle, who rendered faithful ployed in the telephone office at service for the Chautauqua just If J. Pluvius holds off a little that place. Miss Downing is the over, expects to call a mass meeting very soon and instead longer and does not decide to daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L- of securing forty guarantors or sprinkle old mother earth, the Downing of Independence. She boosters he hopes at this time to Baptist Young People’s Society was married to Ernest E. Lin- have the backing and support of wiil leave the charch at 7 o'clock coin of Independence, who is The the entire community. This will Friday (tonight) for their desti- employed as a logger. nation in the country where they young couple were married by not only mean a bigger and bet ter Chautauqua but it will also will gather around bonfires and Rev. D. A. McKenzie of the mean the arousing of community roast weenies and eat “ hot Presbyterian church in the spirit which we want and must dogs” . For some time a contest county clerk’s office at high have to make these events what has been going on between the noon jn the presence of Mr. and they should be. In fact he hopes girls and boys. The boys had a Mr8. Downing. They will reside there will be sufficient enthusi big lead at first but the girls by ¡n Independence immediately af- asm to organize a Chautauqua faithful plodding are rapidly ov- ter their honeymoon on which ertaking them, the boys now be- they departed shortly after the association. The committee in charge of the jiiUT only 12 points ahead. It be- ceremcny. — Dallas Observer. community dinner which was a jgins to look as if the boys had pleasant feature of the Chautau- j better take a few lessons in the Harry Miller is here from O. qua desites to thank Conkey & culinary art from their mothers. A. C. where he has just finisned Walker for donating the coffee. For if they lose they will have to a pharmaceutical course. Mr. treat the young ladies to eats. It Miller has accepted a splendid is up to the boys to choose one position with a drug firm in course or another; either win or Spokane and will leave for that learn the art of kitchen work as • 1 city soon.. there are only 4 Sundays left un til the contest closes. Who will Dr. L. A. Barrick was here win? Ask Paul Scott or Misses There’s nothing “ countrified” Florence Hartman or Gladys from Salem this week. about Oak Point but just the Storey; they know. same it’s to have a “ country Mrs. H. M. Hoop of Albany fair” June 10, beginning at 6 Camping Party Enjoyed visited Mrs. Nellie Barnett last p. m. and lasting until (?). Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Killander, week end. There will be a stock show, a wild woman, “ hot dog" sand Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kullander, wiches, doughnuts made by Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith and WOODEN GODS OF IBOS E. M. Young. They’re so good Mr. and Mrs. Ksnneth Williams you wish the hole wasn’t there. and baby of Airlie formed a A good program ’n everything to camping party that enjoyed an make you want to stay until outing in the mountains near Airlie the week end vacation. morning—June 11. Not a Certainty That It Will Be Secured Next Year. TO GALL MASS MEET Baptist Young People TO Eat “Hot Dog” Was ^eona M‘ Inde- “Country Fair” at Oak Point WHAT SHALL I GET FOR DINNER? Day after day, week after week this problem confronts you. If vou were to stock vour shelves with a good assortment of canned goods, you would alwavs have something ou hand vour folks would like. Let Us Supply Your Needs J. G. McIntosh Grocery HOME OF GOOD GROCERIES ~ INDEPENDENCE, OREGON Ik e n g a s, o r w ooden g o d s of th e Ibo*. who Inhabit southern Nigeria in .Af rica. No house may be without one. Ti»e Ikenra at the left Is “ inhabited by a s p irit” while the o n e at the right Is »piriti«*— . The two long horn- m , v- Ing backward are the symbols of strength and power. T h e Ibo», 4.000,- (JOO I d number, are aeml-clvlllced. The sweet girl graduate will soon come into her own. She will vie with the June brides for a share of adoration to be be stowed the month of brides, roses and graduates. Among the Oregon U. gradu ates the name of Miss Leota Rogers appers. Among the Normal graduates are Misses Norma Calbreath and Leota Rogers. Independence Hi has a large class this year, the members in cluding Helen Turnbull Marjorie Reynolds, Edna Burch, Muriel The mem bars of the G. A. R. Wilson, Kathleen Skinner, Faye were guests of the Monmouth Walker, Sec.; Edith Plesainger, Normal in the afternoon. Melvin Kay, Glenn Burright, president; Robt. Craven, Julius Jorgensen. Gerald Hewitt, Erma BUILDERS DID WORK WELL Boughey, Lulu Grigsby, treasur Roof of Westminstar Hall, London, la er; Cyril Reynolds, Alice Ruch, a Wonderful Piece of Expert vise president. building an appropriate program was rendered to a large audi ence. The address of the day was offered by Dr. H. C. Duns- more who paid a befitting tri bute to those who made the supreme sacrifice. Following this, in memory of the naval heroes, the “ water service” was held at the river. At the G. A. R. hall a basket luncheon was served to the American Legion, Veterans of the Spanish and Civil wars and their families. Carpentering. A party of members of the Royal Institute of British Architects re cently inspected the renovation of Westminster hall roof. Sir Frank Baines of the office of works explained the progress of the renovation and pointed out the glories of the old roof, which he de scrib e as wonderful carpentry, agreeing with others who have writ ten of the roof as remarkable alike for the beauty and the ingenuity of its construction, says the London Times. Apparently there was not a single nail used, nor a metal plate nor a bolt. The ravages of the minute para site called zestobium were ex plainer!. Such was the care exer cised by the old builders, said Sir F. Baines, and the excellent quality of the oak selected that dry rot was practii-ally nil, although there was much decay. Only the marvelous ac curacy of the design in every detail enabled the enormous pressures to be resisted and saved the roof from falling. For the benefit of posterity, it was added, many water-color drawings to scale have been made of the de tails of the roof. It was only natural that there should he requests foi some of the old wood to be made into snuff boxes and other souvenirs. For various reasons these could not he gratified. The wood will be sent to great museums all over the world. W O M A N ’S C L U B IN C H IN A . In Shanghai, China, the Ameri can Woman’s club recently cele hraled its twenty-second birthday al the Carlton cafe in that city. Thi club includes five departments— lit erary, musical, social, mothers’ anc social service. It’s a “Real Shame to Treat ’Em in This Way G e n o a. Th e chief of polh-e of thla c ity h a - re ce iv e d a letter signed "Th e Tra m w a ys Pick pockets’ Association" complain, ing that the persons from whom they abstract pockethooks have "the dishonest habit" of Invar ¡ably declaring to the police a much larger financial loss than they have really suffered. Th e y rite specific cases where one man claiming to have t,een ro b b ed of 2..VKI lire only lost .VI. and another one reporting a loss of 1.S00 lire when his pocket hook contained less than 200. T h e letter argues that such ex aggerations are likely to cauae unfortunate consequences and strained relations among the pickpocket fraternity, as when a member of the association turns in a few hundred lire when the Inaer claims to have lost thou sands. the pickpocket la tuapect ed by hia oolleaguea of haring retained the difference “ Alleged honc-t people ahoald be more delicate." the letter esida Salem Elks Stage Free Show Wednesday A number of Salem Elks ac companied by several ladies were here Wednesday and put on a free show at Isis which was attended by a large number of local people. The program consisted of songs, dances, sketches and skits and offered plenty of delightful fun for the crowd. During the evening a talk was made in favor of the bonus bill. Women Raise $160 In First Oay Pulmotor Drive The committee from the Woman’s Club on the drive to secure a pulmotor reports splen did success. Everoone seems to heartily endorse the movement and to respond generously with substantial aid, $160 being raised tne first day. WEEK END Aged Woman Succumbs To 6rlm Reapar. Mrs. C. G. Griffa,a well known resident of this section, who has lived in Oregon for 31 years, passed at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. C. McBeth in Inde pendence on Saturday, May 28 at the age of 73. She had been ill for over two years and tfco her children and friends knew that she could not survive, her pass ing caused much sorrow among them. Mrs. Griffa lived a beau tiful Christian life, having been a member of the Baptist church since she was 12 years old. The funeral services, directed hy A. L. Keeney, were held from her chosen church Tuesday af ternoon. Rev. H. L. Proppe, pastor paid a loving tribute to the useful life. The pall bearers were Peter Kurre, W. A. Scott, G. W. Wer- line, J. L Murdock, John Scott and Joe McClellan. Interment was made at Odd Fellow’s cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mrs. Griffa was born in Ger many and came to America when 12 years old. She was married to Mr. Moose and four children were born to them— Mesdames Emily Broberg of Manhattan. Kan., Lydia Dehler of Sylvan Grove, Kan., Sarah Fechter of Calistoga, Cal. and Mattie McBeth of Independence. Mr. Moose died a few years after their marriage. In 1878 she married C. G. Griffa of Lincoln, Kan., and one daughter, Mrs. C. V. Clodfelter of Jefferson, was born to them. In addition to the four daughters named, there are three step-children to (Continued on last page.) SPECIALS BROKEN SIZES P IECE UNDEWEAR SELLS REGULAR FOR on Sale at 75c RICE Tours truly. O. A. Kreamer INDEPENDENCE, OREGON