Park tracts clash as city blocks Caples purchase
A large protest led by Don V Walker blocked the city council from purchasing the Caples tract for park use. Opponents argued the site was too small and preferred a 20 acre right of way for O W A R N. C J Anderson urged the purchase, while F C Knapp and Peninsula Lumber backed a larger tract. The ordinance was referred for further study.
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Caples
Peninsula
Don V. Walker
Walker
F. C. Knapp
Pier
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Portland
Seattle
Northwest
Oregon Sea
Standard Oil Work At Learned Tract Junctions
Public Dock Commission awarded A Guthrie Co a contract for Pier No 5 at Municipal Terminal No 4 for 87865 dollars. The pier will handle Idaho potash shipments and include a covered conveyor to bins and ships. Harold H Hookham and Annie L Oliver wed on March 20 1920 at city ceremony. They will live at 52 E Mohawk Street.
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Municipal Terminal No.4
Public Dock Commission
A. Guthrie & Co
Idaho
Orient
Harold H. Hookham
Annie L. Oliver
Mohawk Street
Workers Increase At St Johns Yard Amid Transfer
The emergency fleet organization moved 88 supply and sales staff from North West National Bank building to St Johns concentration warehouse boosting local workers to 250. The yard, once Grant Smith-Porter Ship Co plant, now buzzes with activity though payroll figures from 1918 show 6760 during peak shipbuilding. Many sales staff are women forming coffee clubs at noon while male staff join fashion debates atop the hill. Sales this week coastwide about 2.5 million dollars, with St Johns, San Francisco, and Seattle offices sharing proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arc Tion
Northwest National Bank
St. Johns
Grant Smith-Porter Ship Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Honora,y Journal
Easter vacation notes at James John high school
Asst. Superintendent Rice visited James John. Easter break runs Friday and Monday. Alumni seen include Gordon Avery Hazel Green Randolph Edward Howard Margaret Nelson and John McGregor. A March 26 luncheon for Mr. Fletcher hosted by the D.S. Dept. covered eighteen guests from faculty and Peninsula National Bank. Seniors choose Engaged By Wednesday for the April 23-24 pay. Cast selections announced with many named students and advisers Getz and Ray as coaches.
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Gordon Avery
Hazel Green
Randolph and
Edward Howard
Margaret Nelson
John McGregor
Charlottte Jones
Mabel
Amanda Steele
Mary
Elia Ackerman
Jane
Lewis Clark
Arthur
George Mikach
Gertrude Hanson
Muck seeks re election as County Commissioner in St Johns
Candidate A A Muck filed today for re election to the St Johns County Board of Commissioners. He promises budget restraint, consolidation to reduce costs, enforcement of law, support for Home Labor and Home Products, and keeping the office open. The declaration includes his past record, goals, and a personal fable with quotes from Walt Mason and Earl Wood.
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A. A. Muck
Muck
St. Johns
Lower Peninsula
Mack
Board of Commissioners
W.eek
Salem
Walt Mason
Laurelwood Rebekah Lodge Initiates New Members
Laurelwood Rebekah lodge held initiation at its regular meeting in the I. C. O. F. hall on Wednesday evening March 24. New members are John Kerli Irene Jencks and Hirdie Swarthout. The lodge continues steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelwood Rebekah Lodge
John Kerli
Irene Jencks
Hirdie Swarthout
Springtime poem and notes from St Johns lady
An old column mixes a verse titled Springtime with reflections on life, youth and heaven. It notes a Salvation Army program aiding mothers and children with health restoring summer outings, and mentions Mrs. K L Bowse arriving from Lincoln to visit her sister in town.
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St. Johns
Ae Thapa
Heaven
United States
Salvation Army
K. L. Bowse
Lincoln
Neb
Mra. J. Fones
Hartman Street
Paint Deals and Early Access for New Coatings
The note hints at new paint products arriving early and suggests potential price concessions if negotiated promptly. It implies a proactive buyer opportunity and a seller readiness to offer reductions to secure a sale.
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Standard Oil Company
Learned Tract
Jersey, Richmond and
Columbia Boulevard
Erick Fagerstrom
Edison Street
Boyers
Gale
Cook
Jersey Street
Mra
J. Blair
Pollyanna Club
North Smith Avenue
O. F. Baldwin
FF. W. Figenton
J. F. German
H. O. Brown
R. Nestle
George Currier
J. G. Hawkins
F. P. Meyra
F.W. Griswold
H. M. Fassett
Mra. Casteel
F.C. Knapp and Associates
Peninsula Lumber Company Club
Autzen
Peninsulaational Bank
Georgia
Rich Thacher
Gewoue
Prenes
Joodiawn
Columbia
Ion
Sory
Brunswick
Ona
Rice
James John
Fletcher
Mr. Campbell
Mra, Johnson
Misa Randall
C. A.W
St. Johna
Earl Wood
Boouter
Jesus Lopes
Arivate
Orauroy
Carpenters
Ayao Rana
Aya
Ang and
Rogers
St.Johns Undertaking Co
Thos. Grice
North
Peninsula Security CO
South Jersey St
LW. Ib
Byerle & Armstrong
Beckett's
Frank A. Rice
Peninsula Security
A. M. Warner
Columbia Ltd
South Jersey
W. J. Hayzlett
N. Jersey St
Portland Railway Light & Power Company
Aa Cootrig Stara
Lewis Caldwell
Children's
Hale
Burlington Street
Multnomah
Linn
Apeil
Bryant
Genatanee Ra
St Feel Lloyd Comely
Spors
Mary Bile Brent
Esauany
Sue Way
Maclean
Als Marold
Roth Dalton
Black
Tharadan
Zane Griey
Harry Carey
AL Bt. John
Speed
Barney Oldfield
National Vulcanizing Co
Jersey
the Hoes
McCartney & Herwick
Columbla
Swenson Suwet
Sierenen Myoders
Lstret
Hue Colusmbia
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