Items of Interest At Oregon Normal
Memorial Day program highlighted the chapel with Judge LT Harely delivering the address and the Glee Club and mixed quartet performing. Superintendent elect Howard of Marshfield looked for teachers, and rural education talks were given at chapel. Plans include tennis courts, extended summer schools in Pendleton and Monmouth, and a larger tennis facility at the Normal campus.
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Wan
Lt, Harely
Munlal
Normal School
Howard
Marshfield
Independent bankers gather for annual meeting in Independence
Powell of the thin city responded to the welcome address at the bankers convention in Independence held last Friday. R M Walker of the Independence Business Men's Association greeted banker guests at the Tall theater where O M Plummer spoke on Livestock Industry of the Northwest. David Ayer of the U S National Bank of Salem was elected president of the foundation for the ensuing year.
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Iran
Powell
Thin Clty
Independence
R. M. Walker
Independence Business Men's Association
O. M. Plummer
Northwest
Beaver Hotel
David Ayer
U. S. National Bank of Salem
Fnundation
Red Cross Ex-Service Bulletin Seeks Help for Veterans
Willamette Chapter Salem Oregon urges ex service men to report injuries not yet compensated and to send information to Washington after July 1 to claim rights. Includes a questionnaire on mileage pay bonus back pay clothing allowance insurance compensation training and employment status and asks for names of others entitled to benefits.
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Willamette
The
American Red Cross
Salem
Oregon
ANT
Washington
Andi
Monmouth Lodge names Grand Marshal for year
Miss Alice Butler becomes Grand Marshal for the Monmouth Rebekah Lodge in a historic appointment at the Baker Assembly. The week included reunions at Willamette University with Dr. Bowersox, and social visits among locals, with mayoral and lodge activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Rebekah Lodge
Alice Butler
Baker
Dr. Bowersox
Portland
Medival
Willamette University
Philippines
Commencement Plans for Sixteen Monmouth Graduates
End of year activities include finals, athletic contests, and upcoming commencement. Seniors prepare class history and prophecy as exams begin Tuesday, with Baccalaureate by Rev Victor Morris at the Christian Church on June 6 and graduation Monday evening.
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Independence
Bob Craven
Delos Eldridge
Manly Avant
Philip Partridge
Monmouth
Elkins School
Dallas
Independence Field
Victor Morris l
The
Christian Church
Senis
Funeral Draws Large Crown in Christian Church
A large crowd attended the funeral services for W. H. Mack at the Christian church. Attendees came from Monmouth Heights Antioch Mistletoe district Dallas Independence and other areas. Rev. Morris extolled Mr Mack's character noting his guest status at the minister's Eugene home before his death. Burial followed at the I O O F cemetery south of Independence.
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Christian Church
W. H. Mack
Mr. Mack
Monmouth Heights
Antioch
Mistletoe
Dallas
Independence
Corvallis
Rev. Morris
Eugene
How Long Good Sirs Polk County Road Delays Spark Frustration
Polk county faces 180 miles of state highway surface work stalled by inaction of the county court. Citizens circulate petitions while the Dallas Independence entente awaits action on the Monmouth to Corvallis road. The delay prompts critics to question when taxpayers will endure the impasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
State Highway Commission
Dallas Independence Entente
Monmouth
Corvallis
Commission
Richreau-Dallas
Gasoline Shortage Strains Monmouth Motorists
Monmouth experiences a severe gasoline shortage with prices from 30 cents to 1 dollar per gallon. Independence station truck delivered 150 gallons to a local garage, enough to last until Saturday as demand remains high. Automobiles line streets while authorities and residents seek solutions, including kerosene and ether schemes and efforts to curb theft from unattended cars.
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Monmouth
Independence Station
Dean Baughman
Telephone Company
J/M. Smith buildings
Main Street
Wight
Rney
Memorial Day Oration by Justice L. T Harris
Memorial Day observances at the Normal included G A R W R C Independence and National Guard units. Judge Lawrence T. Harris of Salem delivered an oration praising patriotism, one nation and one language, amid musical numbers led by Miss Schuette the Normal Glee club and a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
Independence
Company L
National Guard
Guard
Lawrence T. Harris
Salem
Miss Schuette
Glee Club
Council Considers Weed Ordinance Enforcement Petition
The common council heard a petition signed by many requesting enforcement of the weed and grass ordinance. G T Boothby presented it and the council agreed to verify the ordinance or draft a special one if needed. Several claims were approved for payment from General and Water funds. An adjournment was set pending mayoral call for further matters. The session included a decision to condemn the R.
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Common Council
G. T. Boothby
Sava
General Fund—Power Company
Hartley
Myr Mulkey
Wash Street
Pollan Bros
R.B. Swenson
J. F. Moreland
Water Fund—Power Co
R. B. Swenson
J.F. Moreland
C. McBeth
Monmouth Chautauqua Signers Form Group in Johnson's Store
A meeting of Monmouth Chautauqua signers convened in Johnson's store last Friday morning. M. J. Butler named chairman and manager, J. Prima as secretary, C. A. Wolverton as treasurer. Poles and seating equipment from Independence Chautauqua prepared for the Monmouth program tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s
M. J. Butler
C. A. Wolverton
Monmouth
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Oregon Normal
Ackerman
Mins Schuette
Eome Juniors
Pendleton
M. M. Harvey
Winegar's
Messrs
Hubert and
Nelson
Bankers
J. H. Mulkey
Albert Sacre
Monmouth Avenue
B. L. Johnson
Falls City
Baptist Church
Dallas High School
Dean Straub
State University
Guy Lee
Perry
James McLaughlin
Spring Waldale
Lee
Stu
Mr. Morrison
Perrydale
Red Cross
Herbert Evans
Russel Hunett
Bert
Seattle
Weathrook
Atlantic
Mr. Hunter
Agricultural College
D. B. Stitt
Frank Lenhart
Springfield
J. A. Riddell
Stitt
Broad Street
Carl Pollan
Herald Office
Haggard
H.C. Winters
Girard
Kaneas
Luckimamute
Mra. Winters
Normal Lodge
C. F
Braxton Powell
G.T. Boothby
W.G
Paul Tucheron
Secy
Treas
Casey
Hosking
Butler
Mary Purvinte
Edward 0
Brown
Dr. Dunsmore
Ingall
Hoskins
Ier
E. E. Paddock
Chicago
R. E B. Williams
James H. Gilbert
University of Oregon
Alma Bliss
Glen Turner
Ralph Cox
Fannie Steinberge
Dorris Lee
Gladys Canterbury
Charles Moser
Eunice Andrews
Lucy Bowman
Jeasie Webber
Wendell van Loan
Margaret Seymore
Beth Ostrom
Claire Winegar
Doress Conklin
Arizona Sawyers
Justice L. T Harris
Dempsey
Annette Abbott Adams
San Francisco
U. S
Jack Dempsey
Raf
Miss Senska
Crofoot
Cupid's Knoll
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