Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-02
Willamette Valley News


high school building Thursday even
ing was success in every sense OF the
word. The grand parade of the entire
student body through the main streets
was a clever advertising stunt which
served the purpose admirably. The
main feature of the entertainment was
the playlet Box and Cox; the charae-
ters were represented by George Wal
ker, Prof. Travenor and Fannie Stein
berg, and each played the part we'll
The several side shows were good and
well patronlaed. The ice cream, candy,
soft drink and bakery booths were all
well patronized. The affair was got
ten up for the purpose of raising mon
ey for the new piano purchased by the
high school student body last year 1t
lis not known definitely as to how
much money was cleared.
The new years celebration at the
grange hall promises to be very en-
joyable affair; the program is all made
up and other arrangements made; On
account of sickness there will not be
a full attendance but good time is
expected never the less.
Ameeting Of the stockholders of the
Monmouth Cooperative Creamery was
held on Tuesday in the Norm theater
building for the purpose of voting on
the question of joining the Oregon Co.
operative Dairy Exchange. MI Mickle,
state food and dairy commissioner,
Prof. Fits and the secretary Of the
exchange were there and addressed the
netting xplaining the purpose and ad-
vantages of joining the organization.
The sentiment Of the stockholders was
expressed when the vote was taken.
There wro "A vots for, and Is against.
However the question was not decided
as the number voting did not constitute
a quorum. Another vote will be taken
at the regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders which comes in January.
Miss Mabel West, normal school Ii.
brarian, and her mother left one day
this week for Long Beach where the
latter will remain for the winter.
r. .. Powell made a trip to Carleton
and llillsboro Tuesday in the interest
of the creamery.
Miss Bessie Foster is spending the
holidays with friends and relatives in
Monmouth.
Although there have been several
inches of snow in the hills west OF
Monmouth there was only about a
half inch here.
Miss Fern Seeman Of Independence
is spending the week end with the Os-
troms at Sunshine Farm, south of Mon
mouth.
Ed florence spent several days this
week hunting duck near Newport; Mrs.
florence accompanied him and is visit
ing friends there.
Mrs. Pennie johnson and Mrs. DON
ELY OF Wallowa are spending the week
with their sister, Mrs. Fred Huber.
Il. T. Evans who has been very i'll
with pneumonia for nearly two weeks
is not vet out of danger. The trained
nurse is still in attendance
Among Monmouth young people who
have schools at various places this
year and who came home for Christmas
vacation are: Mabel johnson, Anna
Wood, Any Steinberg, Tom Ostein,
Ranie Burkhead, Glen Work, Mildred
Force, Meta Waller, Ivan Wood and
Dorothy Portwood.
Professors Gilmore and Evendon.
Misses Parrot, Arbuthnot and Todd of
the normal faculty attended the state
teachers association in Portland this
week.
The funeral party of W. W. Percival
of Independence passed through Mon
mouth on its way TO the X. P. ceme-
terry south of town.
According 10 the school census Mon
mouth has gained SO pupils for the
year, the largest gain Of any of the
surrounding towns in proportion to
population.