Retiring Salem Mail Carrier From This County
Salem Oregon April 30 After thirty one years as a mail carrier in Salem Silas E Howard known as Si Howard retires May 1 under the pension act He is 65 and will visit his children in California He walked seven to eight mail collections daily and drove the local collection wagon for eight years He came to Salem in 1877 from Yamhill county and recalls starting pay of 50 a month rising to 1500 a year The sack of mail on his back once weighed 110 pounds and the job wore him out but kept him on the route for decades.
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Salem
Silas E. Howard
Si” Howard
Congress
Mr. Howard
Howard
Yamhill County
Commercial
Ferry Streets
Andy Gilbert
Oregon Tourist Bureau Launch Under Olcott Direction
The Oregon Tourist and Information Bureau begins activities this week to foster travel. Governor Olcott appoints Leslie Butler as chair, Cameron Squires as vice chair and treasurer, with George T. Collins, George Lawrence Jr., and Wallace C. Birdsall on the committee. Sidney B. Vincent named manager, noted for promoting Oregon scenery through magazine features.
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Oregon Tourist and Information Bureau
Oregon
Olcott
Leslie Butler
Hood _ River
Cameron Squires
Portland
George T. Collins
Medford
George Lawrence, Jr
Wallace C. Birdsall
Bend
Sidney B. Vincent
Yamhill County Roads Bond Plan Delayed For Favorable Conditions
A local organization prepared to place a 600000 road bond on the ballot to fund good roads in Yamhill County including Newberg to Yamhill and other projects with a 60 50 county to outside funds match. Because of high taxes and unfinished work the plan was postponed though 50000 will be voted this year to pave Sheridan to Willamina toward the Polk county line with state highway commission contracts. J U Smith and R J Moore endorse moving ahead once conditions improve.
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Yamhill
Newberg
Sheridan
Willamina
Polk County
State Highway Commission
Yamhill County
Tillamook County
Oregon
Portland
Tillamook
J. U.smith
J. U. Smith
R. J. Moore
Enjoy Day on the Highway Picnic at Bonneville
May Day outing on the Columbia River highway gathered 34 people from Newberg area. The group toured the Bonneville fish hatchery after a picnic lunch and later visited key sights on the return, with families and several local residents among the travelers.
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Bonneville
Columbia River
Newberg
W. E. Holland
West Chehalem
Cummings
Wesley Boyes
Esther Roberts
Fernwood
T. Brouillette
Rex Brouillette
J. T. Blake
Clifford Miller
L. E. Brown
C. E. Lapp
S. Miller
Kenneth
Benjamin
Ttinville
St. Ann
Illinois
Newberg High School Boys Dominate Vancouver in Baseball
Newberg defeated Vancouver 14 to 4 on the local diamond. Pitcher Carson fanned 18 as Newberg built five runs in the first inning and six more in the fifth. Vancouver scored once in the fourth and three in the seventh. eight innings were played.
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Newberg High School
Vancouver
Newberg
Carson
Lutz
Dubois
Coovert
Whitaker
Court Happenings at Yamhill County Seat
Foreclosure case Tom Stallings vs E L Ballard filed in circuit court. Judgment taken April 29 for 816.60 including costs. Weeks and Birchfield vs Kilgore judgment entered May 2 in circuit court. May 2 estate filing in county court for Harry Littlefield deceased.
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Tom Stallings
E. L. Ballard
Priday
W. H. Weeks
H. M. Birchfield
C. L. Kilgore
Harry Littlefield
Club Met Wednesday With Sewing and Guests
The North Main Improvement club met at Mrs. Bakanoff’s home on Wednesday May 4 with six ladies present. Roll call noted current events and the afternoon was spent sewing. Out of town guests Mrs Hawley and Mrs Coopers attended before a lunch and adjournment to meet Mrs Conway May 18.
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North Main Improvement Club
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Called For May 7 At Terrell Home
The Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific College will hold a called meeting Saturday May 7 at Mrs W E Terrell's home. Full attendance is urged as important matters related to the campaign will be considered by the executive committee chaired by Mrs W B Crozer See.
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Pacific College
W. E. Terrell
W. B. Crozer
Oregon Growers Report on 1920 Sales Progress
At the Oregon Growers' Cooperative Association annual meeting the sales department posted average prices per pound for fruits and totals sold. Loganberries and cherries each sold at 12.7 cents with over one million pounds shipped. prunes totaled over 8 million pounds. New York bought the most at 1,940,050 pounds.
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Oregon Growers’ Cooperative Association
Oregon Growers’ Fire Association
New York State
London
Liverpool
Delightful Musical Evening in Prospect
The Monday Musical Club of Newberg will host an annual Guest Day on May 16 at the Presbyterian church with an informal musical evening. Mrs Nettie Greer Taylor president of the State Federation of Music Clubs will attend and outside talent will perform likely through the federated clubs extension department. A silver offering or small admission will defray expenses. the public is invited.
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Newberg
Presbyterian Church
Nettie Greer Taylor
State Federation of Music Clubs
Federated Clubs
How to Renovate Leather With Oil and Vinegar Polish
Instructions describe renewing leather by boiling Mnseed oil with vinegar, letting it cool, then applying with a flannel duster. The method claims to remove greasy marks from arm and head leather chairs and leaves a polished finish.
Today s Definition Quiet in a Store Believer in Advertising
Quotelike remark on advertising by D C B notes that silence or lack of promotion defines the store of the skeptic in ads. The line comments on the idea that absence of advertising signals disbelief in its power.
Mrs Jennie Deen Reported Confined To Bed In Illness
An item notes Mrs. Jennie Deen has been bedridden for two weeks due to illness, indicating persistent sickness and contact likely with local household reports.
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Jennie Deen
Goodyear executive touts rebound after cross country sales swing
J. R. Riley, Goodyear sales manager for California, reports a strong recovery as he completes a 5000 mile swing through western and northwestern branches. The overheard quotes span weathered adages and humorous sayings about money and trains.
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J. R. Riley
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company of California
Tire Company
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