The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-11-29
CHAMBERCOMMERCE
FOR BOYS School
is SOLIDLY BACK OF PROJECT FOR
MOSCOW-NEW OREGON LAW
ELIMINATES THAT STATE.

The Oregon compulsory attendance
school law, a constitutional amend
ment, voted by the people of the state
at the recent election, WILL in all
probability, eliminate Oregon as a
contender for the northwest boys
school, which is to be established by
the Methodist Episcopal church, ac-
cording to a statement by DR.. H. o.
Perry before the Moscow chamber Of
commerce Wednesday noon. This
narrows the proposition down to a
choice between Idaho and Washington
and greatly enhances Moscow's
chances to secure the school. DR..
Perry is a member of the commission
which will decide upon the site
for the school, and will leave in few
days to attend a meeting of the COM
mission, at which it is probable de-
cision will be reached as to the home
of the proposed school.
Chamber of Commerce on Record.
At the meeting of the chamber of
commerce Wednesday the matter of
securing a suitable site for the pro-
posed school was discussed at length,
and DR.. Perry was assured by unani-
nous vote of those present that
suitable farm of from 140 to 160 acres
near town would be secured and
decided upon selection of this city.
C. L. Butterfield, chairman of the
finance committee stated that it was
absolutely necessary that the cham
Der of commerce take definite action
fixing Moscows status in the matter.
There was a general discussion In
which J. D. Davis, G. p Mix, j. j.
Keane, Judge Lee, Dean Thomson and
others took part. Mr.. Mix said that
Moscow should unquestionably get
back of the proposition, and secure
the school if possible, as it would
greatly add to Moscow's prestige as
an educational center and would be
adding another substantial institution,
with great possibilities, to the COM
Mr.. Davis showed that it would
mean a large amount of money to
the community each year. Judge Lee,
Mr.. Keane and others said there should
be no question about the attitude OF
the chamber of commerce and OF MOS
COW business men.
c. B. Green said that he was heartily
in favor of the proposition, but said
that all the business men should aid
in putting it across and not leave 1t
to a few.
President Hagan won applause when
he said that as a rule, even IT the
attendance at the chamber Of COM
nerce was small, matters endorsed
oy the body were taken up and put
across by the business interests.
Mr.. Butterfield moved that Dr. Perry
De advised that he could assure the
,ther members of the commission that
n case Moscow is selected as the site
or the school, suitable farm will
,e purchased and turned over to the
rustees of the school free of charge
rhe motion was carried by an unani-
nous vote.
Many VIII Attend North idaho Meet
Secretary Rowe read communica-
ion from the secretary of the North
daho chamber of commerce, calling
Lttention to the next meeting of the
which will be held at
lewiston, December II and 12, and
lrging that a large delegation be pre-
ent from Moscow. President Hagan
Urged that there be a large attendance
md said that instead of appointing
delegates, all would be urged to at
end J. S. Heckathorn is vice-presl-
lent of the North Idaho chamber
Dr. J. w Stevenson rendered two
rocal solos, which were much ap-
,preciated He was accompanied by
)r. Church at the piano.