Concrete Block Factory at Portsmouth Promises Building Revolution
A Portland based Filliott Regan company project introduces in Portsmouth a concrete block factory with hollow cement blocks. The plant features Voigt cement tiling, exclusive U.S. rights, and claims fire and water proofing. A test block withstood 46 tons per square inch, demonstrating strong structural potential. The firm operates six machines with four more planned and continues to expand.
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Portsmouth
St. Johns
Filliott-Regan Company
Grand Avenue
Portland
G. T. Hollister
Andrews
Oregon
Ralph Herbert
Herbert
Hollister
United States
The Jobes Milling Company Visit At St Johns Mill Tour
The article recounts a visit to Jobes Milling in St Johns to view bread production. It describes milling processes from grain reception to flour and bran by a Milford ozone machine, oxonizing, and multiple rollers and purifiers. The plant's capacity is 500 to 350 barrels daily, using about 1490 bushels of wheat per cycle, with emphasis on purity and efficiency.
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St. Johne
St. Johns
Jobes Milling Company
Jobes
Westinghouse
Streoth
Milford
Josh
St. Jesus
Corn Story Sparks Local Trade Pride and Seed Hints
A Forest Grove Times piece lauds local shoppers returning from Portland with bundles, urges merchants to advertise prices to keep trade at home, and touts Tom Monahan's corn as a remarkable seed variety named Long Tom with multiple ears per stalk, urging him to share seed.
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Portland
Forest Grove Times
Death of Mrs Black in Oregon City to Portland crematory
Mrs Martha F Black aged 64 died in the night, after moving from Oregon City to St Johns three years ago. Born May 7 1943 at Catlin Illinois she was survived by her son J W H Black, a step daughter Mary K Jakeway, sisters Mrs W B Shively and Mrs S Davis, and brother Dan R Davis. Funeral at Portland crematory Sunday at 3 p.m conducted by Rev A J Montgomery, former Oregon City pastor.
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Martha F. Black
St. Johns
J. WH. Black
This City
Mary K. Jakeway
Sunrise
W. B. Shively
Oregon City
5. Davis
San Diego
Cal
Dan R. Davis
Utah
Presbyterian Church of
Portland
A. J. Montgomery
Third Presbyterian Church of
East Side
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visit Sellwood Home
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held a Sunday gathering at the Odd Fellows hall then toured the new Sellwood home. A lone Rebekah, about a dozen children and several Odd Fellows with attendants filled the scene. The brick building is nearly ready for occupancy, neat as a pin with ample facilities, a credit to the order and a blessing to humanity.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows Home
Sellwood
Rebekah
Portrait of A. R. Kelsey, Woodmen organizer
A. R. Kelsey, special organizer for Los Angeles and vicinity, is credited with vigorous work in St Johns and to him much of the success Woodmen are enjoying locally is due.
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A. R. Kelsey
Spe
Cial
Los Angeles
Cal
Kelsey
St. Johns
Will Attend Reunion With Ki J Hufford In Ohio Visit
Ki J Hufford left Tuesday for Bremen Ohio to attend a family reunion and stay six weeks. Mae Bullis visits Corvallis to see old haunts and friends during the week.
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Ki. J. Hufford
Bremen
Ohio
Mae Bullis
Corvallis
Laurelwood Rebekahs Picnic Pleases Cedar Park Crowd
Laurelwood lodge of Rebekahs hosts a Thursday picnic at Cedar Park with the neighboring Laurel Lodge of Odd Fellows. A well arranged feed and brief program featured Noble Grand F. Foote and a mix of members and invited friends enjoying an orderly, enjoyable outing.
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Laurelwood Lodge
Rebekahs
Cedar Park
Laurel Lodge of Odd Fellows
Abersu
E Foote
Meena Satart
Embarks in Business by Local Son Walker Opens Shop
Karl J. Walker son of L B Walker a city father recently bought Al Harris stock of candy cigars and tobacco and will carry fresh fruits. He starts in a fine location across from our office with a good line of goods and deserves patron support. We wish him success and good treatment for his customers.
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Karl J. Walker
L. B. Walker
al. Harris
Mr. Walker
Trolley Ride Honors Woodmen of the World In Portland
A Woodmen of the World event drew 1800 to 2000 in Portland for a 32 to 33 car trolley parade through Woodington Morrison and the exposition grounds. Mayors of Portland and St Johns addressed the crowd amid horns and dancing. The column highlighted Woodmen growth, structure, Portland camps, and plans to initiate a large class with regional support. The piece praises the order for fraternal warmth, self funding, and community labor among members.
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Woodmen
Rath Atl Weshington
Circle of Woodcraft
Josh Weathersty
Thomas
Carl Woodmen
Woodtsington
Morrison
Exposition Grounds
Washington
Steel Bridge
Oriental Building
Lave
Portland
St. Johns
Sato Street
Sovereign the
Pacific
Sovereign
Rownu Piler
Viciiity
Ogres Gate
California
Vernion
Eleventh Street
Ty Se Johns
Seattle
Bedly
Tly
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Portsmouth Concern
Express Company
Woodlawn
Jersey Street
Leroy H. Smith & CO
Cochran Block
Abington Bidg
THE
Monahan
Tom Monahan
Tom
Mrs. Black
Portland Crematory
Odd Fellows’ Home
Rebekahs Picnic
M.L. Holbrook
Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Columbia Boulevard
O. 1. Oe N. Railroad
Holbrook
Singer Sewing Machines
Clark & Wilson Lumber Co
Linnton, Oregon
Lumber Manufacturers
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