Commission Unscrambling Roads Causes Polk County Concerns
State highway commission faces a tangle over court decisions on market road funds and grading contracts. Judge Kelleys ruling bars funding shifts, while Polk County seeks $113,000 more to cover advances and build bridges. Residents fear reduced surfacing and farmers’ shipment costs.
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State Highway Commission
Polk County
Kelley
Monmouth-Benton County
Richreau- Holmes Gap
Salem
Portland
Polk
Commission
Highway Commission
Hillibrand
Trent
Is Direct Primary a Failure in Oregon Politics
A discussion argues that Oregon’s direct primary is failing and proposes reforms. It notes Republican gubernatorial campaigns illustrate voter incompetence and suggests compulsory participation or voting as a remedy, acknowledging opposition from some and comparing past compulsory measures to present ideas.
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Oregon
Social week highlights and gatherings in Independence
Mrs. Sarah Irvine hosted a dinner honoring the Vibberts of Salem and social events included farewell parties for O. F. E. S. past matrons, a Pythian Sisters gathering in Salem, and a dinner theater party for the Clarks. A domestic science class hosted a four course dinner for the school board and faculty. A charity concert at the Methodist church featured five Filipino musicians boosting the collection. May 28 saw a Dickinson wedding anniversary dinner at Main Street store bungalow with 25 guests. C. W. Irvine chaperoned a Portland ball game trip for local youths with notable city hosts and spectators. Additional notes mention local visits, shopping trips, transport of guests, and planned dances enabled by a radiphone installation.
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Yexley
John Dickinson
Main Street
H. Charles Dunsmore
Harvey Dickinson
Will Wood
Will Fuller
C. W. Irvine
Portland
Salt Lake City
Mr. Irvine
Bob and
Billy Irvine
Billy Baker
Elvin Calbreath
Valmore Bullis
Quincy Weddle
W. Lappe
Independence
H. Holderman
Salem
C. B. Bassett
A. L. Bassett
EB. Tice
Tice
Valseta
Indies
Major la Londe
Frank Freeman
W. Whalen
500 Club
Week's Doings in Highland Country
Highland events include school graduation in Silverton attended by Mr. and Mrs. Dell Alexander and a visitors list featuring Miss Hazel Van Avery with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Webber. Local farming activity centers on clover hay harvest as Ivan Jones leaves J. W. Osborn farm.
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Dell Alexander
Silverton
Hazel van Avery
Portland
Webber
Mildred van Avery
Harold van Avery
Ivan Jones
J. W. Osborn
Alice Kurre
Albany
W. N. Alexander
H. McElmurry
Henry
Providence
Crabtree
Elkins School
Farmers’ Union
L. C. Radisson
Corvallis
Rulifson
C. A
Pearl Black
Percy Dickinson
S. H. McElmurry
Oren
Spur picnicers enjoy day at old dam near Olson
A Spur town group known as Snoosville spent Sunday at an old dam two miles below Olson. They fished swam and relaxed by a camp fire with a fish fry and coffee. A future picnic is planned. Mrs. H Holderman and her children returned from a ten day Vancouver visit.
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H. Holderman
Vancouver
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Independence Enterprise
Zz CG Kimball
Groth Electric
H. H. Hansen
Willard Batteries
C Street
Sarah Irvine
J. Vibbert
Mrs
Claire Vibbert
O. FE. S
Mesdames Clark
Eldridge
Order
Pythian Sisters
Salem Lodge
W. J. Clark
Forest Grove
ZC. Kimball
Isis
Mar
George Carbray
Henry Mattison
W. J Clark
Methodist Church
J. G. McIntosh
Jack Stapleton
Gale Alexander
Hewett & Knott
Dalsett Events
F.o.b
Detroit
Stewart Motor Co
C. A. Elliott
John Muir
Prent
Yellowstone
The
Union Pacific System
West Yellowstone
Park
J. H. O'Neill
Ells Fargo Building
WM. McMurray
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