Jitney ordinance battle marks Aberdeen council
Aberdeen council debated and passed a measure allowing jitneys to stop near street corners after hours of votes and procedural fights. The move, aimed at easing jitney operations, drew opposition over rule interpretations and potential impact on other city routes.
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J. M. Phillips
J. M. Bowes
E. C. Mc
Wieland
Egerer
Fraser
Aberdeen
Peter F. Clark
Splash in Hoquiam Seeks Record Crowds This July
The Splash committee in Hoquiam reports strong plans for the third annual event with excursions to Seattle and Tacoma expected to draw large crowds. A parade is slated as the biggest on Grays Harbor, with posters ready for distribution and most program and concession details finalized.
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Urges Work in Wynooche Water District Move
Mayor J M Phillips urged the Aberdeen city council to form a regional water district for Grays Harbor cities or proceed alone. He faulted the failure to secure water from Wynooche and called for immediate action by the city attorney and water committee to organize citizen committees to advance the project.
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Aberdeen
Phillips
New Law Cuts Half of Mothers Pensions in County
Montesano May 20 In June 10 new laws take effect and about half the mothers pensions will be cut. Of 84 applications 38 were from abandoned or divorced women who will lose eligibility. Pensioners may have to reapply under the updated rules requiring three years residency and other as yet unclear criteria. An attorney from the harbor district criticized the move as too drastic.
Loomis Named Grand Vice Chancellor in Pythias Honors
The Aberdeen attorney F. W. Loomis was elected grand vice chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Washington at a Tacoma grand lodge gathering. He is seen as a stepping stone to future elevation to grand chancellor. Judge Loomis served as toastmaster at a banquet after the Aberdeen Dokkies’ initiation program. The grand lodge named its officers for the coming year, including Gus Meese of Spokane.
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Hoquiam Woman Dies After Auto Wreck
Mrs. Luella Bacon Moore wife of Hoquiam merchant F Earl Moore died after being thrown from a car skidding to avoid a motorcycle at L and Eighth streets Hoquiam She aged 30 had a 12 year old son Wilfred Gawley and is survived by her mother Mrs Elnora Bacon Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church Hoquiam with interment in the Hoquiam mausoleum
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F. Earl Moore
Hoquiam
Moore
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Elnora Bacon
Aberdeen water project eyed with council trip to Wyncodie
The Aberdeen water committee led by Councilman J H Empey plans a July 29 visit to Wyncodie canyon to inspect the source for Aberdeen's proposed water supply. The trip could include a stay of several days, with invitation extended to all citizens. Mayor Phillips praises efforts but argues a citywide district would be costly and unstable in credit.
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Poor Farm Sanitary Conditions In Montesano
Following an inspection this week of the Montesano poor farm buildings the commissioners reported the facilities are in fair condition and reasonably sanitary after recent overhaul. Commissioner Phil S. Locke said the hospital building on the Harbor will be used for county poor and sick soon, but no appropriation or funds exist to maintain it this year.
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Copalis Couple Granted License Ahead of Wedding
Montesano May 20. Richard Henry Abbott and Ida Flint were issued a marriage license Tuesday. Copalis is their recorded residence.
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Hindu in Trouble Again in California Case
Pato Mohamed, the Hindu, linked to a 1912 robbery and later released by governor pardon, is suspected in trouble in Butte County California. Prosecutors review his record amid Hindu complaints that their lives are forfeit and danger of murder looms. Elks plan informal dancing at the club tonight.
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Miss Elsie Parrett Named Deputy County Superintendent
Miss Elsie Parrett of Aberdeen has been appointed deputy county superintendent of schools by Superintendent J. W. Hodge to succeed the late Miss Winona B. Hemenway. She will assume duties about July 1 after seven years as a county teacher and recent graduation from Grays Harbor Business College. Parrett is finishing a Carlisle term left without a teacher.
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Aberdeen
Winona B. Hemenway
J. W. Hodge
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Grays Harbor
Livestock Special Car to Visit Aberdeen This Summer
The Northern Pacific Railway livestock special car will be in Aberdeen between July 26 and August 7 as part of a campaign with agricultural colleges of the Pacific Northwest. Experts will study farms and Chehalis county farmers are likely to attend a meeting called by the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce with railway farm specialists.
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Partners Fall Out In Aberdeen Water Project Suit
Joseph Tiefenthaler sues Carl Gylling claiming breach of a partnership agreement in the Aberdeen city water reservoir contract. A temporary injunction blocks final payments by the city pending a Saturday hearing on the injunction. The complaint says the principals formed a partnership for the work but Gylling then refused to honor the arrangement.
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Carl Gylling
Montesano
Aberdeen City
Gylling
Cats win 1-0 over Victoria at Electric Park
Spec Harkness pitched a no hitter as the Black Cats defeated Victoria 1-0 after Wednesday 3-4 loss. Ward starred at short with flawless defense and strong team support as Aberdeen fans anticipate pennant contention this season.
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Timber Fire Loss Reduced by Western Forestrys Efforts
Hoquiam Washington May 20 E T Allen executive head of the Western Forestry association told the Hoquiam Commercial club at a luncheon that annual timber fire loss has been cut from about 500 million feet to 25 to 50 million feet a reduction credited to his group and that further cuts are expected.
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E. T. Allen
Western Forestry Association
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Salmon price cut impacts Quinfault fishers at Taholah
A 20 percent price cut took effect at Taholah as canner agents pay Indian fishermen 20 cents per fish instead of 25. The Quiniquits run began a month early, remained extraordinarily heavy, and harvesters report prosperous income during flood tide.
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Couple from Hoquiam Montesano Receives License
May 20 Hoquiam and Montesano report a marriage license issued to Constan tine Field and Alina George of Hoquiam confirming their union plans in the region.
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Constantine Field
Alina George
Hoquiam
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