School Meeting Agrees on High School Bond Debate
A lively St Johns school meeting drew 7 to 10 taxpayers. Voters split 25 to 17 for a 60,000 high school bond while tax measures failed or passed in turn. Attendees discussed financing a new high school on the James Johns estate block and the need to keep education standards high.
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Us Wal
Wtier
Wiliams
Williams
Branch
Moxon
Willams
Portland
Navy
Cfizena
Aduaicen
St Johns
James Johns
Phere
Doings of the City Council See Street and Tax Moves
The Bt John city council in regular session on Tuesday discussed a right of way petition at Crawford and Pierce, tabled a Richmond street extension deed, and accepted a Burroagus machine payment proposal of 25 dollars monthly for two machines. They reviewed saloon license timing, tax levy figures, trimmed expenses, and planned street line work on Willamette boulevard, plus repairs on Burton Street and committee setup for charter revision.
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Common Council
Etheright
Crawford and
Pierce Streets
A. W. Stearns
Doble
Nancy Caples
Richmond Street
Caples
Hunter
Burroagus Adding
Davia
Ecity
Bt. Johns
Ore
Bt. John
Davis
B & ‘Tillie
Willammette Boulevard
Dubie
City Recorder
Statford Street
City Dock Fund
Burtington Street
Voie
Rinsareth Street
Ve Street
Looham
Mriee
Fie
Dobie
Qiteens
C. Vouk
K. Coneh
Leggett
Te Jelly
Colliera
Local Tax Burden Debate On Education and Portland Roads
Citizens argue against funding Portland bridges and tunnels from local taxes. They call for improving education and public services at home before sending funds to Portland for commuting children. The discussion stresses keeping local improvements equitable and avoiding subsidies to out-of-town facilities.
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Portland
Street Car Company
City of
Mammoth Turnips Delight Printers in Clackamas County
Charlie Arnett from Clive brings giant Longfellow like turnips near Portland. Largest turnip measured 4.5 inches thick, 10 inches wide, 28.5 inches in circumference and weighed 6.5 pounds. catfish-like creature mentioned weighs 6 pounds. Clackamas Commercial Club meeting next Wednesday urged to boost At Johns standing with neighboring communities.
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Charlie Arnett
Clive May County
Portland
Tim
Longfellow
Clackamas
Commercial Club
Johns
Serious Injury After Fall Leaves Man Inhousehold In Need
Comrade T BR Wisney reports a neighbor girl remains in a very serious condition after a fall that may have fractured ribs near the backbone. He recalls his own wartime hunger and laments inability to work for the family, urging friends to help with food and necessities as the worker recovers.
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T. BR. Wisney
Sie
Mr. Wisbey
Lot
Abd Oe Jong
Ake Ts
A Pleasant Party During Christmas Eve
A very pleasant party was given Christmas Eve by the Misses Gallon and Perrine at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gatton on Mohawk street. The evening featured music and games with refreshments at 10 o clock, then dances into the night. Guests included J Galloway, Dick Perrine, Mr. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, Anna and Georgia Perrine, Nellie Cochran, L Wilkerson, Clara and Iva Pope, Gail Perrine, and the Gatton family. The guests praised the hosts as jolly good entertainers and a fine place to spend an evening.
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Gallon and
Perrine
Mrs. Gatton
Mohawk Street
Mual
Messrs
J. Galloway
Dick Perrine
Mr. Collins
Mra
Churchill
Anna
Georgia Perrine
Nellie Cochran
L. Wilkerson
Clara
Iva Pope
Gail Perrine
Gatton
Handsome Windows and Advertisements Spark City Displays
The piece praises shop windows in the city highlighting 6t John Hard ware Company and Bonham Currier's displays. It notes attractive mechanical tools and window arrangements designed to lure customers with eye catching setups. It urges readers to view the advertisers and observe the window displays.
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Jobne Hardware Company
Bonham & Currier
Pleasant Visitors and Growing City Reflections
Pleasant visitors Mr and Mrs Bert Rand of University Park with their late son called at the Review Office. The item notes two years since Myre Hand left and remarks on steady city growth. Also mentions Christmas advertising and a Forest Grove News visit by C Brooks and family returning Sunday evening.
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Bert Rand
Univerity Park
Twstay
Myre
Hand
Toft
Johns
St. Johny
C. Brooks
Forest Grove
Trolley Line on West Side Promises Fast Portland Transit
Residents along the river’s west side welcome a new trolley line. The system, set to begin around February 1, will use four motorized cars from the American Car Company, each 7 feet long with three compartments for baggage smoking and passenger use. Aimed to connect Linnton to Portland and Forest Grove, the line is expected to boost trade, spur home building, and provide rapid trips with potential free ferries and future upgrades as traffic grows.
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United Rail Way
Tig Peltie
American Car Company of
St. Louis
Hine
Tuy
Putman Construction
Howe
Linnton
Tot Brook
Foreat Grove
Portland
Uume
Ettinete
Donne
Uecouner
Mt. Johng
Jose
Miet
Ani
Linon
Tle
Bennett's Lament Over Oregon Newspaper Life
Editor Hennett reads a paper on Oregon development showing the veteran press man’s view of his craft. The piece riffs on editors, readers, and the rough life of small town journalism across Wasco County with self deprecating humor and pointed critiques.
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Hennett
Valles
Oregon
Wasco County
Wight Jean
Opening of New City Area Near St Johns and Mall Ivy Junction
Report describes road and land development around St Johns and Mall Ivy Junction with Deputy Charles Foas supervising. Early signs show a growing neighborhood as plots at No 4 Geo begin opening up and residents begin occupying spaces. Mr Poss and Mr Goo are noted as partners awaiting job opportunities amid ongoing work.
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St Johns
Mall Ivy Junction
Charles Foas
Muhler
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