Celebration on Tap for Columbia River festivities
Seventeen cities along the Columbia River and its tributaries organize a series of celebrations for Pacific health and commerce. The Columba River fleet will transport residents on the O C T Co steamer Oregona from Salem to Oregon City and Portland May 6, with 50 cent downriver fares and a 25 cent return option to Portland after dedicatory events.
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Columbia River
Colasbia
Willamette
Willesects
Pacific
Sacanie
Columbia Waterway
Erith Columbia
Wenets Morstana
Wyoming
Idaho
the River of the West
United States
Northwestern States
San Francisco
Celilo
Oregona
Willamette River
Oregon City
Portland
Salem
Ore
Wheatland
St. Pan and
Mission
Lodge
Newberg
Champoeg
Butteville
Wilsonville
Oregon City Locks
Taylor Street
Lewiston
Shortage in School Money Causes Tax Apportionment Gap
S. S. Duncan, Superintendent, explains the April shortfall in district funding due to only a fraction of taxes being received this year. County apportionment totals $41,717.10 and high school $15,415.05, with the levy up 2-10 of a mill. October receipts will offset some, but overall funds are tighter until tax payments come in.
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Aoais Isan Bank
S. Duncan
Grand piano debut at college auditorium concert
The new grand piano from Kienle & Sons is installed on the platform and will debut Monday evening March 3 with a program of songs and piano numbers. Prof Hawkins will read, Mrs Hall and Prof Hall perform The Dance of Death, and proceeds fund the piano’s first payment. Admission ten cents, tickets from Kienle’s or Student Body members.
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Kienle & Sons
Hawkins
Kienle
Psychology Club Organized at Rex
An enthusiastic Rex meeting at Mrs. R. N. Morrison’s home organized a psychology club. Attendees included Miss Halcyon, the Pacer.ee, and Mrs. S. T. Sampolis with Ethelda L. Conway.
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REX
R. N. Morrison
Wiley
Halcyon
Pacer
S. T. Sampolis
Ethelda L. Conway
Good Roads Drive Aids Local Road Repair Effort
In Willamina afternoon residents gathered as Mr Allan demonstrated road drag use to improve rough sections. The drag flattens ruts, smooths the bed, and will be used repeatedly in the lower county where maintenance is strongest. Mr Johnson supports the effort to keep roads in good condition.
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Allan
Er Borhood
Ward Kak
Johnson
Wordy inquiry from Newberg man sparks publication offer
A Newberg businessman shares a typed letter from a state resident seeking property values and security for a potential trade. The writer asks about rent and sale prices for a house near the mayor, nearby landmarks, and the distance to a canary or cannery, promising compensation when he visits.
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Newberg
Chapin hostess notes at PEO gathering in Newberg
Chapter LP of the PEO Sisterhood met with Mrs. C R Chapin on Sheridan Street last Thursday afternoon. A social hour followed a brief business session and luncheon with novelty place cards using old photographs. The city attorney and his wife figured in humorous readings while jonquils and white carnations styled the centerpiece. Meetings will be under Nazarene church auspices.
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B.O. Sisterhood
C. R. Chapin
Sheridan Street
P.E. 0
Baker and Shaw Tie The Knot With Catlin in Portland
Jamies William Baker and Ella Mae Shaw wed Livcean Elder E. W. Catlin in Portland on April 4. Relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony and offered congratulations. Several beautiful presents were exchanged as tokens of esteem from many friends.
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Jamies William Baker
Ella Mae Shaw
John Shaw
E. W. Catlin
Portland
Revival Services to Be Led by C B Ong in Pasadena
The Holiness Association Hall hosts revival meetings with evangelist C B Ong starting Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM, then daily at 7 30 PM. Ong has previously drawn large audiences and is described as a sweet spirited man of God and a successful soul winner.
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V. C. B. Ong
Pasadena
Holiness Association
Newy
Reverend Stannard Speaks at Wood-Mar Hall Social Night
The event opened with Rev. F. C. Stannard speaking Thursday morning in Wood-Mar Hall. A social hour featured cream and waters. Eric Bolt of Willamette University and Lisle Hubbard of Pacific gave strong performances at the annual contest in the M. B. church. An unmarried contest tasted the fare at a Springbrook picnic supper near the Lewis home. A new grand piano, long installed in Wood-Mar Hall, is to be used in a piano fund concert next Monday night, May 3, with admission ten cents.
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Wood-Mar Hall
M. B
Eric Bolt
Willamette University
Lisle Hubbard
Pacific
Lewis
Springbrook
Piano Fund
Willamette Club Hosts Social Evening and Boxing Contest
On Tuesday the Willamette Club met in the club room for a social evening with a short president’s talk and games. The main event was a boxing match between the president and vice president. Next Tuesday the regular club business meeting will be held with all members urged to attend. Willamette Club baseball defeated Chebalem Center 11 to 8, scoring in the eighth when Mills hit a two on base home run after a 8 8 tie. batteries were Baird and Mills.
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Willamette Club
Chebalem Center
Mills
Willamette
Baird
Mystery Line Between Rob inson Crusoe and Acrobat
A reader notes a curious line about Rob inson Crusoe as an acrobat. The exchange mentions Little Robert-Ma and a mother asking why, then says after work he sat down on his chest.
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Robert
Robinson Crusoe
Skelton Appeals Water Rights Case to Supreme Court
The city deposited a $2000 check to Mr. Skelton which he refused to accept while appealing to the supreme court. Attorney Van Winkle secured the case and the court heard it last week. Water from the spring to the reservoir was piped, but riparian claimants below the spring argue their rights must be settled before the city can take the water.
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Seema Arene
Anc
Skelton
Supreme Court
van Winkle
Salem
Public Recital by Miss Jessie Britt at Presbyterian Church
The pupils of Miss Jessie Britt will perform a piano recital at the Presbyterian church Monday evening at 8 o clock. Mrs. Chas Morris and Mrs. D Kuhlman assist. Admission is free and all are invited. A new Fundamental Music Training class begins May 5 and runs through the summer.
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Jessie Britt
Presbyterian Church
Chas, Morris
D. Kuhlman
Miss Britt
Veda White and Victor DeLashmutt Friended in Marriage Plans
The notice states that Veda White, 22, plans to wed Victor C. DeLashmutt, 26. Details indicate a forthcoming engagement and customary matrimonial arrangements.
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Veda White
Victor C. DeLashmutt
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Secion & Street
Chas. B. Orai
Plese
LaGrand
Rchapin Hostess
Nazarene Church
J. T. Little
B. Ong
F. C. Stannard
Eon
Fernwood
Chehalem Center
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