Skookum plant expands steel dump bodies and blocks output
The Skookum line at St Johns operates a patent steel dump body and marine blocks plant. It supplies fuel dealers with a rear latch dump, boosting unloading speed. The firm has shifted to logging equipment and forgings, supporting shipyards in Portland, British Columbia, and San Francisco. It recently won blocks for Bethlehem Shipbuilding and aims at continuing expansion amid regional demand.
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Skookum Company
Associated Engineering Association
St. Johns
Oregon
Associated Engineering Corporation
Columbia River
British Columbia
California
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
San Francisco
Grant Smith Yard
Skookum
St. Johns Lumber Company
Mother's Day origins and observance history
The Mother's Day idea began May 8, 1910 and became permanent in 1914 by presidential proclamation designating the second Sunday in May. It expanded to outward expressions of love with gifts, words, acts of kindness, and wearing a white carnation. The concept originated with Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia after a memorial service for her mother in a Virginia town. The obituary notes a survivor, funeral details, and reflections on family and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Virginia
Mrs J A Campbell Passes Suddenly in Spring
Mrs J A Campbell dies after a brief illness on a spring afternoon at Mrs W W Rogers home. The article notes her son’s sorrow and mentions the Campbell family had moved to the area three years ago and were visiting friends when the death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ys de Arrongon
Charleston Street
Mra
Kate Hedind
Jennie Arronson
Lena Thompson
Andy Kerr
Etta Schaders
Karl Nordstrom
John Noce
Charlie Backstrom
Misa Herna Backstrom
E. H. Sehnauffer
Myrtle Arronson
Mabel Hedlind
Dorothy Hedlind
Beatrice Lessing
la von Thompson
Alfred Arronson
Rogers
Congregational Church
Unday School
Hull
Lynch
Fassett
St. Johne
S. C. Pioneer Real Estate
N. Jersey St
L. E. Sporup
Selitz
Nora Corbin
Willamette Boulevard
A. Campbell
W. W. Rogers
Campbell
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Pythian Sisters
Sarah Brice
Chicago Street
Pearl Beckman
Margaret Fletcher
Anna Clark
Eva Jones
Edison Street
Columbia
Portland
Meier
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Willamette River
Columbia Slough
Fea New Park
City of
Willamette
St. Johns Fair
Greater
Peninsula
U.S. A
Pseu
Corvallis Republican
Field’s Motor Car Co
Jersey St
Victrola Gluck
Kreisler
Heifetz
Selec
Condas
Pebeou Toot
Castoria
Joe Djerkins
Currin’s
Nek
Bank of Commerce
Baldang
St. Johns Undertaking Co
Portland Undertaking Co
Eninsula Security CO
Gabbage
Lewis Caldwell
Barber
Burlington Street
Frank A. Rice
Jersey Street
Spokane
George Dresher
Rose City
J. A. Campbell
Multnomah
William Farnum
Apell Butt
Billy Burke
Wria
Mother's
Res. Mhone
the Hoes
Central School
Brunswick
Mother’s Day Club
Wusie
Brunswick Records
W. M. Tower Watch Maker
ALD Jewhililee
Philadelphia St
Eady
St. Johns Lumber Co
Phillips & Leland
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