City Council Considers Street Improvements And Petitions
All members attended the Linnton city council meeting except Councilman Garlick. The body referred sidewalk improvements for Swenson and Seneca streets to the engineer, reviewed Whitwood Court parcel assessment, and approved $225.75 in bills. Remonstrances on Tyler Street were to be checked for feasibility, and Oswego Street plans between Smith Avenue and Columbia Boulevard were adopted. Weed penalties remonstrances were to be referred to finance and city recorder. A proposed ordinance by G L Perrine prompted further discussion next Tuesday. East St Johns Improvement Association requested greater police protection. no action was taken.
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City Council
Garlick
Vincent
Swenson Street
Oene and
Myers Streets
Seneca Street
Charlenton Street
Whitwood Court
Linnton
Tyler Street
Oswego Street
Smith Avenue
Columbia Boulevard
Finance Committee
City Recorder
G. L. Perrine
Graden
Michael Kello
East St. Johns
Oregon to Produce Sugar In New Beet Project
If plans stay on track Oregon aims to begin sugar production soon. Eastern Oregon has grown beets for years, now the Willamette Valley and southern counties join in. About 6000 acres have signed up around Medford and Grants Pass, justifying a beet sugar factory. Capital from Oregon California and Utah backs the project.
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Oregon
Willamette Valley
Medford
Grants Pass
Ifornia
Utah Capital
Portland public school leaders tour Woolen Mills
School superintendent and principals from Portland public schools visited the Portland Woolen Mills to inspect wartime processes under BL Thompson and Mill Superintendent Carter. The efficiency system installed at the mill drew interest as part of a plan by Alderman to connect schools with industry and promote the made in Oregon spirit among students. Portland industries will be visited weekly.
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Portland
BL. Thompson
Carter
Alderman
Oregon
Public Defender Likely Aims to Improve Justice in Los Angeles Style
Judge Steven son informs Commissioners on public defender benefits citing Los Angeles as precedent. The office would ensure legal rights for those without means, with cooperation from prosecutors to seek truth and fair outcomes. Telegram notes the system in practice in Angeles has broadly served justice well.
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Stevenson
Los Angeles
Angeles
Lewis Delivers Anecdote During Gate Debate
In the House a measure faced consideration amid earnest speeches. Representative D C Lewis told a tale about the grave inscription of Aunt Polly Ann to illustrate a point, ending with a quip about Abraham and a partial inscription.
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D. C. Lewis Rose
Polly Ann
Abraham
Abra
Evolution A Little Maid and a Glasse of Nighttime Courtship
A fragmentary verse sketch echoes a romantic sequence set in a balmy June night. It speaks of a small meeting, a gentle walk, a brief wooing, a potential ring, and a plan for a family, framed as a playful domestic vignette with life and alimony hinted as themes.
Building Permits Issued on Feasenden and Dawson Streets
No 4 To Anton Kleuser authorized to erect a residence on Feasenden street between penteoras and Onwess streets at a cost of 1000. No 5 To G B Darowish to erect a store and residence on Dawson street between Buchanan and Burr streets. Frank Jones of St Helens visited St Johns at the start of the week.
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Anton Kleuser
Feasenden Street
Penteoras
Onwess Streets
G. B. Darowish
Dawson Street
Buchanan and
Burr Streets
Frank Jones
St. Helens
St. Johns
Senior Class Pins and School Activities Highlight Local High School
Senior class members wear diamond shaped pins with J H S 15 as underclassmates spot them. Committees plan the annual Senior play colors flower motto. Gresham and James John both boys and girls teams played. Girls 10 James John 2. Boys 22 James John 11. Dramatic Society held its fourth program with diverse acts and strong orchestra. North School cooking demo entertained mothers. Governor Withycombe proposes a public manufacturing commission idea for Oregon. A London Sketch joke ends the item.
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Mnasium
Gresham
James John
Gis
Forest Grove
Dramatic Society
Ethel Hufford
Minnie Nolen
Trabecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Maid of the’ ‘Mill
Frances Miller
Florence Davis
Reading
Aunt Jane
Margaret Nelson
Carlyle Cunningham
Wyeth Jayne
Jennie McNiven
Margaret Rasai
The
McSwats
Dorothy Schaffer
Vole
Bernice Hrowney
Populoes Shores of
North School
Hig
Miss Twining
Cause of Crime Editor Review Commentary on Reform
A St Johns civic editorial laments youth crime and urges thoughtful social science over vengeance. It argues crime stems from society, not just individuals, citing studies by Lombroso and Ramford and urging tolerance, education, and systemic reform to prevent delinquency.
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Portland
Twoscore
Avogadro
Construction News From The Oregonian Year
Portland area construction plans include Union Meat Company spending between 100 000 and 150 000 and a 500 000 project, Wealthy Shell Oil Company buying five acres near Willbridge for 25 000 with a large plant and dock to cost over 500 000, and school and municipal projects totalling about 290 000. Doernbecher Manufacturing plans a large addition and a concrete annex. Shell Oil Company of California plans a Willbridge plant with a dock, tanks, and a pipeline, with about half a million dollars in expenditures and land bought from Portland Gas and Coke Company.
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Union Meat Company
Portland
Shell Oil Company
Willbridge
Lana
Franklin High School
Blake
Blake-McFall
East Side
Realty Board
C. Colt
Enon
Shell
Shel Oil Company of California
Rothachild Piterees
Linnton Road
Portland Gas & Coke Company
G. 5. Reams
Thempany
J. B. Holbrook
San Francisco
Oregonian
Limited Funds Prompt Private Bill Request at Restaurant
A diner apologizes to the waiter and asks for another look at the bill, saying they have just enough money to pay the amount due and nothing left for a tip. The waiter is asked to discreetly review the bill.
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