Normal School Notes From Oregon Teachers Institute Activities
President Ackerman and colleagues visit Portland on official duties as the Eastern division meeting gathers Oregon teachers. Thanksgiving week closes the Normal School, while students publish The Norm and elect representatives to state committees. Independence Institute hosts papers on mathematics and education with a Glee Club performance, and Cyrus H. Walker speaks on Aborigines and pioneer life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
Gentle
State
Forest Grove
Sara B. Mickelson
State Normal
Institute of Independence
Oregon Normal School
Ostien
Miss Harlan
Grace Davis
Ellis
Lynn
Mickelson
Glee Club
Harlan
Independence
Odd Fellows Hall
Cyrus H. Walker
Walker
Mr. Walker
Whitman
Normal School
City Council Delays Water System Bids and Proceedings
The city council opened bids for the water system and reviewed regular business. Only two bids were received G Jaeger Rich Hill Missouri 13450 and Welton Kibbe Cochran Portland Oregon 13880, and the bids were tabled for the next meeting. A Eu reka Hose Co communication was postponed and Oregon Power Company proposal was continued to December 12 for document rewrite. claims against the city were audited and ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherlin & Co
Kansas City
Missouri
G. Jaeger
Rich Hill
Welton, Kibbe & Cochran
Portland
Oregon
Eureka Hose Co
Oregon Power Company
Portland Letter Highlights Oregon River Projects and Hemp Interest
The Portland letter notes Congress may fund river and harbor improvements for the Northwest, with at least 3.45 million dollars for waterways. Key items include one million for the Columbia River jetty and Celilo Canal funding. It also mentions hemp experiments, Nez Perce outreach, forestry meetings, poultry prizes, and a Eugene to Coos Bay railroad contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Congress
Chief of Army Engineers
Columbia River
Sea Channel
Celilo Canal
Celilo
Columbia
Bridgeport
Kettle Falls
Willammette
Siuslaw Ewer
Snake River
Coos River
Tillamook Bay
Clatskanie River
Notice of Contractor Fees and Utility Charges
Public notice lists contractor payments and misc charges including Mar. 2.00 for F Moreland and Fred Scott, 2.100 for A J Leask, 2.00 for Jas Hart, 63.52 for A Johnson Imbr cement, 6.00 for Power Co light, and other items such as stamps, express charges, and gravel hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Moreland
Dept
Fred Scott
A. J. Leask
Jas, Hart
A. Johnson
Imbr
Amonth Herald
Stitt Recorders
Davis
Coulter
Same
Griffa
Power Co. Light
Monmouth High School Entertainment Draws Crowd and Funds
The Monmouth High School program entertained patrons Saturday night with readings by Miss McNeill and a standout solo by Arthur Burk. The highlight was High School Gossip by Misses Ruby Lorence and Mildred Force, an original production. The event featured class booths and raised about $110, easing last year’s inheritance burden and pleasing faculty and scholars grateful for community support.
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Monmouth High School
Miss McNeill
Reading
Arthur Burkhead
Ruby Lorence
Mildred Force
Public Library hosts last readings of series
Mr and Mrs Hawley and Miss Maggie Butler were guests of honor at a Sunday program. Olive Davis read from early English poetry to modern selections including Kipling and Van Dyke, with songs by Miss Harlan and solos by Miss Grace Davis and Miss Ellis. Tea was served by Miss Harlan, Miss Hyde, and Miss Ellis. The series ends though library hours continue Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Maggie Butler
Public Library
Olive Davis
Kipling
van Dyke
Miss Harlan
Grace Davis
Miss Ellis
Miss Hyde
Book Shower Program at Public Library Tonight
Public Library hosts an evening event in Normal Assembly Hall on Friday at 8 with music talks and a book shower to benefit the library. Donations of good books or money invited. no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Association
Thos. H. Gentle
Jay F. Powell
Ackerman
Miss Harlan
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Council
Nez Perce
Idaho
Fongway
Western Forestry & Conservation Congress
West
Montana
California
Oregon Poultry & Pet Stock Association
Multnomah County
Poultry Department
Oregon Agricultural College
United States
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Coos Bay
H. C. Seymour
Polk County
C. E. Cornelius
Dr. Lowe
Dallas
D, BE. Stitt
Monmouth
North
South
Calvin
Whit
P.S
Pimm
Pirm
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