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Entries to the Independence Corn Show will close Thursday night, November 16th YEAH No. 12 DALLAS READY FOR CEIii Excellent Program Planned For Entertainment of Service Coy Dallas h madtf extensive prcpara- iwni for the ubnervunro of Armistice . .... i.... .......i. i .l... i. I. ....... t. I. .. Amerioti legion, their families, G. ,t B. Spanliih-Amercan veteran aid their i'ttmillfn are to t irucst o j.e Italia legion during the after- 'won "J evening. Durng the forenoon there will be titrtwn i me juonmoum rxormai fallowed by luncheon with the war vttcrani and their families the guests ,f honor. Concerning the Dalian celebration :h Observer ya: The program fur the Armistice Day (fltiratioa to be Riven under the aun pices of the Carl H. Kenton poat No. .v f Dallas, hua now been fully form Jitrd and mi It is the intention of bt pout to carry it out in full it -romuu-x to be the biggest event of -milar nature ever held In Polk wunty. Lat year the celebration wan held Jer the auspice of the Independ- see post with the Dallas post as , fir gumta. This year the Inde- (ndenre poat is to be the guest of je local post. In addition to these rU, the local post alao invites all j i-MTvicc men and their families in j county to participate in the day'a tivitiei. The program as arranged fiil take place in the entire after wn and late in the eveining, and rj end with a big- free dance In the rmory with the bent dance music wided, and starting at 9 o'clock. Armistice Day falls on Saturday, Member 11, which will make it con- aiMit for all who desire to do so ') attend. Promptly at 1 :30 o'clock - the afternoon will be held the big1 v&v, which will be participated in 7 the military, fraternal and other jwiizationa and the school children. 3m parado will form in position not iter than 1:15 in order to make a ,"rempt start, The parado is open to y military and fraternal organiza n in the county. The parade will form as follows isd follow the line of march given: . . ... . . 1 Colors in position in front of ie Dallas armory at 1:15 o'clock. , 2 Hand This promises to be the 'ie featuro of the day and excellent mie is assured to the guests. 3 Company L infantry of the Ore son National guard. This aggrega 'ion will he in full uniform and the visitors will be able to me some nifity man-ling evolutions. 4 Aim riean Legion Posts of Polk unty, including the Independence ?ot ami Carl U. FenUm post No. 20 oi Dallas. 5 LadieK Atutiliary of the Ameri can Legion. These auxiliaries in the "'iinty are quite large and the ladies wve assured a representative turn out of their members. 6 Spanish war veterans ard their diei. All in marching order and fTymjr Old Glory. 7 Hoy Scouts of America. There lr a goodly nomlier of these young-1 krs in I'olk county and they will "ke the older nrennizations look We'i to their marching laurels, 8 Grand Army of the Republic "ni the Indies of the various Woman's Relief cor,)8 of the county. These organizations are rapidly deter iorating in numbers, but will present 1 good and active formation in the Parade. MVoodmcn of tho World on Court Ml'et't, west of Church street tace cst, 10 Prune Center Camp No. 0917, M!em Woodmen of America of Dal and all members of the Modern Woodmen of America in the county. this formation will be the cracker J8ck degree team of the order under Cfl!mnn,l of Roy Kelly as captain, p 7Th'' members of tho Knights of ythins and all other fraternal or ""'aations are expected to join in nd take position in the line of march as they desire. fo 'f',"tl the athletic program J the children will be held at the cj1(ll'y- This program will be in rB0 of E. B, Hamilton, captain of f. ?a"y Ij of Dans. Music for this ;ur will be furnished by the band j th() At .'1 o'clock a fuothall Kame will be played on tho college cantpuM. The eoiiieanrn: lennm Imvtt not n yet been (infinitely decided upon, but it will bo A content well worth going to kit. The game will bo played under the direction of a committee headed by Jack llaycH. At 6:30 o'clock a banquet will be nerved in the Christian church at the corner of Clay and Jefferson streets, to all ex-service men and their fam ilies in I'olk county. This will be followed at 8 o'clock by a special program in the church of vocal and Instrumental music and speaking. MRS. MAUI HA RICHARDSON KICCUMIJS IN PORTLAND Hallowed by the soft nun of Indian summer, crowned by banks of perfect ly blended autumn flowers, and sur rounded by loving relatives and friends, the earthly body of Martha Church Richardson was lowered to its last resting place Tuesday. No more beautiful place could be found for her bed the smiling1 fields at her feet typifying the mother, and the h'ue sky overhead the true Christian life she led for 69 years. Mra. Richardson died Sundav, leav ing four children, nine grandchildren. and one great grandson. That the myriad of friends she hai left arc true friends was indicated by the lov- ing tributes in words and flowers bestowed upon the casket and the body within. A white ribbon, pinned on the shroud by Miss Sarepta Rich ardson, sister-in-law, was testimony to Mrs. Richardson's tireless work in the Woman's Christian Temperance union, for which she was elected a life member shortly before her death. Called by nearly everyone who came under her kindly touch during the last years, "Aunt Martha," Mrs. Richardson was an inspiration in Christianity for more than one gene ration in Independence. She was one of the charter members of the Church of Christ in Independence, and it is believed, the last of them. Mrs. Richardson, born August 15, 1853 at Zona, was a daughter of John Phillips, pioneer of 1845, who settled near Zena. She was married to John Wesley Richardson in Spring Valley July 17, 18(19. They moved to Inde pendence in 1873, and in a short time built a home in which they lived until death called them. Mrs. Richardson's blood runs un- broken through three generations oi , iit t:-.i 1 ,w ' oldest sons John W. Richardson, Cyril V. Richardson, a grandson, and Gerald Richardson, a great-grandson. Frank E. Richardson and Charles W. Richardson, sons, and Mrs. Rose L. McGrath, the only living daughter, all live in Portland. While visiting her son Charles, Mrs. Richardson quietly fell dead Novem ber 5, passing away as inconspicu ously as she had served. David Kratz, acting pastor of the Christian church, and firm friend of the late Mrs. Richardson, preached tho funeral sermon, and Miss Greeta Phillips of Salem, her niece, gave two solos. Brothers and bisters, nephews, grandchildren nieces and t and more distant relatives from over the state tn oxnress their love ami devotion to the memory ot Manna Riohnrdson-pionecr, mother, patriot, but above nil, Christian. SPOOKS HOLD SWAY AT AN ELKINS AFFAIR A very "spooky" party was given) by Misses Ruth ami Mihireu inm Miss Maud McEldowncy at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tethcrow Saturday night. The rooms and porches were decorated with iack o' liintvrns, chrysnmnemuma ... autumn leaves. Upon arrival h were erected by ghosts the The evening was pleasantly spent in play ing games after which a delicious lunch consisting of pumpkin ami mi,.o pie and cider was served. Those present were Messrs. Ray Way, Carl Tethcrow, Frank Loughary, Cnrl Dodson, Frnnk and Tom McEl downcy, Trumnn Tease, Chester Dod son, Harold and Clare Pnco, Alfred Jones. Johnio Williams, A. A. Tethc row, Raymond Crook, Augustus Den maI , Melford Nelson, Miwc. -Mildred Manning, Vera Dodson, V.o1 N.cl- son, Florence Enschedo,- veiu ' Ruth and Mildred Teth-o; Maud McEldowncy Mrs. G. P. Jones I Jr. and Mrs. A. Tethcrow and Maurice ledrow. and prizes will a warded to winning contetanta. DEPENDENCE, OREGON, VISIT SCHOOLS DECEMBER 3-9 American Legion and Edu cational Association Back Movement Visit the schools" is the slogan adopted by the American Legion and National Educational association for the week of December 3 to 9, set aside thia year as American educa tion week, for tho purpose of bring ing- home to the people of the country the importance of proper schools. Mayors throughout the state and nation will issue proclamations con cerning the week, clergy will preach on the subject of education on Sun day, December 3rd, merchants will run "Visit the schools" slogans in their advertising-. Everywhere a sincere attempt is being- made by the legion and educators to stir up in terest in the foundation of American ideals the public schools. Oregon American Leg-ion posts will combine their forces with the Nation al Education association for a dynam ic drive to bring- home to the people the importance of the schools. A national drive will be made Monday, December 4th, with the slogan "American all by 1927" to help im migrants to become Americans, and etart their education in the duties of citizenship. The next day, Tuesday, will be de voted to patriotism, with the subjects of "universal" ue of the English language in the United States; music as a nation builder; the flag, the em blem of freedom," and "The citizen's duty to vote", being emphasized. Better paid teachers, more school houses and the schools' influence on the coming generation will receive attention Wednesday, December 6th. The next day, Thursday, will be de vnfi ti the cure of illiteracy. The American Legion will endeavor to call - the citizen's duty to teaching the il-J literate to read and write. This day will be a declaration of war on Bol shevism." An equal opportunity for all in education will be urged Friday, Dec. 8. A nation-wide study will be made of rural and city schools in a com parative way, also of high schools and colleges. Believing that a sick body makes a . . . aUent;on wju be called on satunay Dec. 9th, to physical edu . - cation, the needs of playgrounds, and the great out-of-doors, the country's need in developing our forests, the conservation of our soil and play grounds for every community. BUDGET FOR CITY SCHOOLS IS ADOPTED Only two taxpayers in addition to the members of the school board, at tended a budget meeting for school district No. 29 (Independence) Wed nesday night. The budget, as had been previously arranged and sub mitted to the voters by publication in 'the Enterprise, was adopted without chancre It calls for an expenditure Lf $26,065, with $14,915 to be raised ty direct tax. Chairman M. II. Fengra presmea at the meeting, ana a. v. D. E. Fletcher, the other members of the board, and Clerk Charles u. imne were present. Max Goldman Irvine Max Goldman and t. W. were the spectators. 1 R'member , MJ1 . uuui Mn.i men UV MAttr. WHEN 3b .' 'tON' 3: Kill - . IV-.St IK WWW -- 1 I'tv'zy TV;. 1 rf. '? FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 1922 POLK STRONG FOR WALTER PIERCE Fletcher and Other County Republicans Are Elected Easily Polk in common with most of tho counties of the state gave Walter M. Pierce, the democratic nominee for governor, a majority of the votes in Tuesday's election. In fact, Polk went it so strong that Mr. Pierce re ceived more than two votes to one for Mr. Olcott. The complete but unof ficial vote giving Mr. Olcott 1455 and Mr. Pierce 29G8. The democratic slide stopped with the governor, the balance of the re publican state ticket being elceted by substantial majorities. D. E. Fletcher running on the re publican ticket for state represen tative from Polk defeated his oppon ent, J. C. Syron by 437 votes. Mr. Fletcher made no campaign up until a few days before election. Returns came in slowly and it looked at one time as though the representative is sue was going to be a horse race, but Independence, Dallas, Valsetz, West Salem and other precincts came through with handsome Fletcher ma jorities. - ' 1 B. F. Jones of Newport was easily elected joint representative from Polk and Lincoln. He carried Polk by a majority of 632 and Lincoln, his home county, give him an exceptionally strong endorsement. William Ridell, Jr., of Monmouth, received a majority of 556 for county commissioner pver Ira C. Mehrling lof Falls City. The compulsory educational bill received 2144 "yes-" votes and 1910 "no" votes. The two tax questions submitted by the county court were decisively de feated. One asking for $40,000 for road purposes, $2000 for county fair, OQO for county agent and $2682 for county library received 1247 favor- able votes and 2792 unfavorable votes. The other question asking for $26, 800 for bridges on the west side Pa cific highway received even worse treatment, there being 1020 for it and 2992 against it. In the Independence city election very little interest was taken, all of ficers being elected without opposi tion . Mayor, R. M. Walker; council men, J. S. Bohannon, G. G. Walker, and Willard E. Craven; recorder, A. E. Horton. In the county election, J. E. Hub bard received quite a number of com plimentary votes for constable in the district comprising Independence and Monmouth and known as district five, in opposition to C. E. Stewart of Monmouth, the republican - democrat nominee. "Bob" Baker of Independence was elected justice of the peace for this district without opposition. Interest in the outcome of the elec tion was keen in Independence on election night. Returns were receiv ed at the Enterprise ofice until an early hour the following morning. These were from the Western Union with S. Taylor Jones at the key, Rus sell Jones and fNig" Mills serving as ju. - - " , 7. bons of George Graves and G. C. omm wum, tne Willamette ieiepnone company, connection with the sheriffs office at "Dallas. D NOW 1! . r rs.f.,l r ti )r ' fafclu rOR mis fS. w ever. eonMb m -fo PINNER? I..- ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL STUDENTS AT O. A. C. Oregon. Agricultural College, Cor vallis, No. 9 Ten Independence stu dents are enrolled at the Oregon Agricultural college this term Glenn O. Burright, Hazel Calbreath, Robert W. Craven, Lenore John Davis, Wen dell II. Denlinger, Ulla Dickinson, Gerald R. Hewett, Opal Hewett, Rollo James McKinney, and Dermod K. MacCarthy. Mr. McKinney is a senior in engi neering and president of the Sigma Gamma fraternity. He works part time for the U. S. geological survey measuring the flow of all streams between Springfield and Albany. Mr. Burright is a sophomore in commerce and a member of the Omega Upsilon fraternity. He is an associate member of the Mask and Dagger, a dramatic organization, and is working part time at Nolan's cloth ing store. Miss Dickinson is a senior in home economics. The school of home eco-, nomics is quartered in a new buiding where Miss Dickinsn along with many other young women is ! studying the problems and manage ment of the home. Child care, home sanitation, practical buying and test ing of clothing, courses in dress mak- j ing, cooking, food selection and pre paration are among the courses studied by home economic students. A baby is adopted by this school each year, the girls being given practical experience" in feeding, bathing and general care of the infant Each girl has the opportunity of caring for the baby certain periods during the day. Miss Dickinson is a member of the Beta Alpha sorority. John M. Richardson is a senior in commerce and a student assistant in the department of indusrial journal ism. He is a member of the Sigma Delta Chi, journalistic fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Psi, an honorary com merce organization. Mr. Richard son is generaly active in student affairs."- - Miss Hazel Calbreath is a junior in home economics and has pledged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority. This is Miss Calbreath's first year at the Oregon Agricultural college. Miss Opal Hewett is a senior in pharmacy. This course prepares students for any position requiring a knowledge of drugs and chemicals. Miss Hewett is a member and officer of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She holds an office in the College Pharmaceutical association "Bob" Craven and Gerald Hewett are sophomores. Craven is taking a course in commerce and is a member of the Gamma Nu fraternity. Hewett is taking pharmacy and is a member of the Kappi Psi fraternity. Mr. Davis is studying vocational commerce and is playing in one of the college dance orchestras. . Mr. Denlinger is a senior in me chanical engineering and a member of the Wastina club. The only freshman from Independ ence is Dermoid MacCarthy. He is taking mechanical engineering. Independence is represented in ev ery division of the college except ag riculture. VALSETZ MILL RESUMED OPERATIONS WEDNESDAY The Cobbs & Mitchell mill at Val setz resumed" oprations Wednesday morning after being idle for the past two months while the refuse burner was beng rebuilt and extensive alter ations were made in both the sawmill and planing mill. It is expected that for the first few days there will be some delay in get ting the machinery tuned up but after that it is expected that the output of the plant will be increased ma terially. SCHOOL CENSUS HERE SHOWS SLIGHT INCREASE A school census for the Independ ence district has just been completed for Clerk Charles G. Irvine by E .E. Paddock and . it shows an increase of 15 over last year. , s In the district there are now of school age over 4 and under 20 509 children, 248 boys and 261 girls. Mr. Paddock made a very thoiough job, visiting every house in the dis-' trict and then checking his list with the old one. " Mr. Paddock kept tally on dwelling houses, finding 400 as the total num ber. - MUCH INTEREST IN CORN SHOW Heavy Increase in Entries is Expected by Com , mittee in Charge This being a bumper crop year for farm products should make the In dependence annual corn show the big gest exhibit ever held here. The en thusiasm which has been aroused throughout the whole county result ing from rotation of crops coupled with one of Oregon's most ideal corn growing seasons will be expressed by the finest and largest exhibits of corn and corn products, potatoes, squash, and pumpkins, that the Wil lamette valley has ever seen. Grow ers of corn and potatoes living across the county as well as those close at hand have signified their intention to show several of their best varieties and premium winners of Polk county at the stae fair at Salme and at Polk county fair at Dallas plan to enter their prize winning exhibits. This being an exhibit of farm pro ducts by growers themselves should stimulate each person in the county, whether a grower or consumer, to attend the exhibit and view the qual ity poducts of our home growers. There are 11 classes of entries with nine classes being devoted to corn exhibits and corn products with pota toes having one class and vegetables the remaining class. There are ho entering charges or any expense to the grower at all, the only restriction being that each exhibit must be en tered in the name of the actual grower. There are 90 premiums offered ranging from $1 to $10 each and clearly expresses that local business people believe there is a pronounced benefit resulting from growing corn. - Each business place in Independ ence is offering a premium of some sort. '! The first few years of the corn show we labored hard to get 75 en tries each year, but hard work re sulted finally in last year of a , show with 130 entries, this being the lar gest number of corn entries ever made before in the entire state at any fair. This year we estimate that there will be around 200 entries. The name of the Independence show is known all over the state and last year the inquiries for seed corn to the successful premilum winner quick ly bought out all the excess seed for the next planting. The committee in charge expects to have musical concerts each evening and on Saturday afternoon there will be a lecture. A program for - the two days is nearly ready for press. Each person should feel that the corn show is his show and strive to be there at least. Let the com mittee know of your presence and how to make it bigger and. better next year. We all should strive to see our nearest neighbor at least and say: "I'll see you at the corn show, next week." ONE BLOCK F STREET IS TO BE IMPROVED A petition asking for the improve ment of F street between Sixth and Seventh was presented to the city j council Wednesday night and received favorable consideration. The street is to be graded and graveled. Several residents of the north part of the city petitioned that some actior be taken relative to a Southern Pa cific crossing in that part of the city The council is taking up the matter of truck franchises with . all concerns who send cays or trucks here regu larly for the delivery of goods This will include the oil companies. ; VALSETZ MAN HAS LEG CUT OFF BY TRAIN W. H. Hall of Valsetz was run over by a train near that place Wednesday morning, the accident completely sev ering one foot at the ankle. The injured man was brot to Independ ence, after having received first aid treatment at Valsetz, and was sent at once to Portland for furthed care. It was reported here yesteday that Hall die while enoute to Portland, but there was no verification of it. Hall was about 70 yaers old, and was employed as a "roustabout" at one of the camps.