Armory Dependence Funding for Oregon National Guard Project
The text describes an appropriation of funds totaling 820,000 from state sources for the acquisition building and equipping of an armory in Independence Polk County. It notes possible additional contributions from city and county sources and requires allocation under the state general treasury guidance with the National Guard staff oversight.
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City of Indend
Pol’s
Polk County
Regon
General Staff of National Guard
Oregon
Oregon National
Local Soldier Chris Burright Honored After Discharge
Enlisted in the United States Army and served with the Fifth Field Artillery in heavy fighting. Since his return he has been at Camp Lewis and other west coast posts. A gathering at Lou Sorg’s home welcomed him and tea was planned for the guest. Regular bus meeting and reports on Japan were noted at Mrs. Oliver’s home.
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United States Army
Chris Burright
Field Artillery
Camp Lewis
Weat
Mra. Oliver
Prune Week Promotes Oregon Grown Fruits
The article notes prune week activities with merchants showcasing Oregon grown prunes and urging mailing of prune cartoons to friends to support local growers. It mentions grocers facing last season's crop losses and a health angle for the product while urging road improvements for local growers.
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Polk County
Oregon
Legion Dance To Raise Funds For Colors
The American Legion plans a dancing party at the armory on Washington’s Birthday February 22 to raise funds for securing colors. It will be a novelty affair with a lunch basket auction. basket ownership grants the holder the privilege of sharing the basket with the sitter who prepared it.
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Independence Post
The
American Legion
Washington
Amity Man Joseph Loop In Private Stay At Niece’s Home
Joseph Loop of Amity has been in privacy for several days at the home of his niece, Mrs W G Grant, with neighbors noting he remained indoors and away from public view.
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Joseph Loop
Amity
Privat
Mra. W. G. Grant
St Johns to Host Legion Guard In Armory Saturday Night
The Bachelor club basketball team of St Johns Oregon will face the Legion Guard in the armory Saturday night. Legion Guard recently beat McMinnville 30 to 5 and features Schrunk Black Mix McKinney and Archibald. Buena Vista beat Independence in a razor close finish last Friday. Mollala, county champion, warm up for a strong armory game at 8 o clock tonight.
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Bachelor Club
St. Johns
Ore
Legion Guard
McMinnville
Schrunk
Black
Mix
McKinney
Archibald
O. D. Byers
Buena Vista High School
Independence High School
Independence
Mollala High
Clackamas County
Road tax levy up from last year in Dallas county
The Dallas county tax roll shows a 7.4 mill increase to 28.7 mills plus special levies, with total state and school taxes at 656,877.63 and sheriff collection of 556,887.78. Valuations rose in Dallas and Independence, fell inMonmouth and West Salem, while Falls City and other districts posted mixed gains and losses. A new birth is noted: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Roy Hartman on February 6.
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Dallas
Independence
Monmouth
Falls City
West Salem
Vote Is the Warcry in Polk County Recall Battle
A Polk County recall election centers on County Judge Asa B Robinson amid accusations and propaganda about roads and governance. Supporters praise his record of finanical prudence and lawful action while opponents frame the race as a route to highway changes and personal gain. The challenger is farmer J F Ulrich of Airlie with limited roadmaking experience and no known stake in county probate duties.
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Folk County
Asa B. Robinson
Judge Robinson
Polk
Oregon
Polk County
Robinson
Benton
Willamette Valley
J. F. Ulrich
Airlie
Mr. Ulrich
North Dakota
Ulrich
Spaulding Company resumes Salem Mill operations
The Salem mill of the Spaulding Logging company has resumed operations after idle since December 18. It is now running to capacity and employs more than 200 men.
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Salem
Spaulding Logging Company
Death of H. T. Kopp at Los Angeles residence
News reports the death of H. T. Kopp at his home 967 FE Paseo street Los Angeles California on Thursday February 9 He is survived by his widow Miss Bessie Butler of Independence
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H. T. Kopp
Hie
FE Paseo Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Bessie Butler
Independence
Indpendence council approves street light contract
At a Wednesday special meeting Independence city council agreed to increase street lights from 45 to 35, starting this September, for two years. The city will pay just under $50 more per month. A water agreement for fire purposes was also approved and a special meeting will be held next Monday to ratify it.
Normal Programs and Graduates Noted at Oregon Normal
Oregon Normal highlights include Harry L. Kingman of the Student Volunteer Movement addressing students at chapel hour to promote overseas aid. February 11 honors those completing work and receiving diplomas with Townspeople invited to attend. Names listed include Helen Butler and Esther Moser among graduates from several towns. A lecture recital on The Highwayman precedes a cantata rescheduled for February 11 with John Claire Monteith performing solos. The State oratorical contest preliminaries yield four contestants. Beth Godbold coaches. The Soul of Youth, a motion picture about a youth from an orphanage, screens February 12 with Judge Ben Lindsay appearing to deliver a public message on child protection.
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Harry L. Kingman
Kingman
Normal
Helen Butler
Independence
Emadale Garrison
Salem
Bess Marguerite Gasho
Brewster
Washington
Rachael OE
Cooke
Silverton
Goldie E
Hufford Bandon
Edrie la Bare
Florence Larson
St. Helens
Esther Moser
Stafford
Glee Club
Eugene
Chapel Hour
Esther Chapman
Mary Fellows
Jennie Carroll
Mr. Ward
Beth Godbold
Department of Public Speaking
C. B. Watson
Gold Hill
Oregon
Ben Lindsay
Judge Lindsay
100 Percent for Judge Robinson Gains Ground
Reports from across the county indicate strong support for Judge Robinson in next Wednesday's election. A Dallas campaign meeting named Bob Kreason as campaign manager and urged turning out all registered voters to ensure a landslide, with high backing in Independence Monmouth West Salem and Dallas precincts. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for those not yet registered.
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Judge Robinson
Robinson
Dallas
Bob’ Kreason
Independence
Monmouth
Rickreall
West Salem
Brush College
Airlie
Parker Man Injured In Axe Accident At Log Jam
John Lacey of Parker sustained a severe foot cut with an axe while working on a log jam on the Luckiamute near Parker. He hobbling around on crutches after the Wednesday incident.
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Parker
John Lacey
Parker Jis
Luckiamute
Legion Auxiliary Planned For Next Week
Indepercedence Post has arranged to organize a ladies auxiliary to the American Legion next Thursday evening. Eligible are wives mothers sisters and other relatives of Legion members and of deceased service men. Meeting at Legion headquarters with lunch served.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Expenditures Questioned In Polk County Road Work
A political claim alleges Polk County spent $11 000 for road work after a recall call and $20 000 in the two months after, but campaign notes say $10 000 was paid to the state highway commission for Pacific highway grading at Suver plus $5 300 for a tractor and $4 200 for a truck in the prior three months.
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Polk County
Ulrich
State Highway Commission
Suver
Polk
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Uard
Urright
Unday
Lou Sorg
Bur
ST. John’s
Buena Vista Trims High School
Roy Hartman
Spaulding Company
Salem Mill
Oregon Normal
Legion Auxiliary
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