Peninsula Greeley street extension eyed for faster Portland access
Residents of the Lower Peninsula urge swift action on extending Greeley Street to cut distance to the city center by about one mile and remove sixty intersections. Officials note time savings of roughly 15 minutes one way, potentially boosting Peninsula growth and desirability. Support from St Johns expected to help push the project before year end.
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Greeley Street
Lower Peninsula
Portland Business Center
Peninsula
Portland
St. Johns
City Park
Gertain
Great Scenic Beauty Has New Driveway
Portland gains an eleven mile hillside scenic boulevard ready for surfacing between Skyline boulevard and Linnton road. Officials and business leaders inspected the route, praising views of St Johns Vancouver Mount Hood and the city skyline. The Hillside boulevard, built by local landowners at about $140000, may be turned over to the city and will unlock hillside property for homesites with further road plans.
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Portland
St. Johns
United States
Oregonian
Skyline Boulevard
Linnton Road
Albee
Baker
O. M. Clark
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Ainsworth
Chamber
W. P. Jones
Merchants National Bank
James O.congill
Buss Rich Shapers
Nash
Parka of
St. Paul, Minn
Willamette River
Vancouver
Countney
Water Front
Mount St. Helens
Mount Hood
Germantown Road
Cornell ‘Road
Valley Country
Lower Arbor
I Pieres
New Drive
J. Holbrook
Which is the Stronger Motive in Life
A W C T U talk at Columbia Park argues the stronger motive is doing good over money. The speaker cites biblical verses about riches as a trap, praising a life of service, humility, and contentment over wealth. It highlights examples of selfless acts and warns wealth can hinder faith and happiness.
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Oy Branaman
Columbia Park
Christ
Solomon
Paul
Timothy
Jeans
Jesus
St Ruth
Florence Ni
Midni
Crimea
Evan
Iain Pacibes
Pays Visit to City Officials in St Johns
A delegation led by H W Bonham and others met with St Johns city officials including Commissioner Baker Daly Dieck and Mayor Albee. They discussed water rates Bull Run supply, Greeley street extension, sub police stations and civil service retention. The visit concluded with positive notes on Portland’s officials and plans for future collaboration.
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H. W. Bonham
K. €. Couch
J. N. Edlefsen
E. C. Geeslin
L. B. Walker
Deane H. Knowles
A. W. Davis
C. S. McGill
A. W. Markle
H. D. Beam
T. A. Ketchum
Albee
Baker
St. Johns City Hall
St.Johnites
City Hall
Couch
St. Johns
Commissioner Daly
Daly
Davis
Bull Run
J. Daly Pilling
T. Johns
Missioner Dieck
Al- 80
Greeley Street
Civil Service Board
Bigelow
Peninsula Items and Picnic Reflections
Peninsular residents Mr and Mrs Willard Caldwell returned from visiting relatives in Peninsular and prepare to head to Spokane. Carter family from Peninsula planned an extended auto trip through Oregon and California with a week in San Francisco and other California stops. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held an annual picnic at Columbia Park on July 24 with a baseball game and races followed by dinner at Schlock. The anniversary of the pioneers reaching Salt Lake was noted, with Hofstrand, an elder, playing a role in services. he is survived by a widow and one member.
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Mr. Carter
Peninsula
Oregon
Californi
Carter
San Francisco
Church of Jesus Christ of Day Saints
Columbia Park
Schlock
the Pioneers
Oe Church
Salt Lake Alley
Uring Iervices
Insula
Geo. A. Carter
East St. Johna
Baughman
University Park
John N. Edlefson
C. V. Zimmerman
Dock Number Three Becomes Port Fire Protection Focus
Dock No 3 official of St Johns pontoon dock area enhanced for Portland region fire protection. City commission plans buckets and hose connections as interim measure until sprinkler system is installed.
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St. Johns Ponte Dock
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St. Johns
Linnton Bescame
Portland
Addae
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Nak Commission
Lively Mass Meeting Advances Peninsula Civic Plan
The second mass meeting of St Johns citizens at city hall, presided by President Couch, drew a fairly large attendance. Committees reported warm receptions in Univ ern Park, discussed Greeley street extension, lower water rates, and a sub police station. Attendees urged organized clubs across the peninsula and plans for a permanent coalition, with adjournment set for two weeks.
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St. Johns
Couch
C. V. Zimmerman
H.W. Bonham
A. W. Davis
Univern, Park
St.Johns
Peninsula
H. W.ham
Greeley Street
Dieck
Bonham
Baker
R. Bonham
A.W. Davia
Daly
Bull Run
E. C. Geenlin
Albee
Portland
Ehange Baling
Board of Commissioners
H. E. Fennell
EB. C. Geeulin
Powe G
Goueh Appois
John N. Edlefsen
J. Pennell
A.W. Davis
G.v.zimmerman
Ji. C. Geeslin
T. A. Ketchum
P. H. Edlemen
D. C Lewis
University Park Visit Reports and Ladies Aid Meeting
University Park Mrs Needham of Iowa visiting Mrs C L Hamilton at present. The adult Bible class of the University held their monthly meeting at Mrs D A Smith’s home this week. After the business session a social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess. The Ladies Aid of the University
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Mra
Needham
Iowa
C. L. Hamilton
M, EB. Ch
D. A. Smithie
Lavender Tea Delight at Mrs Dennis Residence
Ladies of the Sity Park M. E. church enjoyed a lavender tea at Mrs Albert Dennis home on Friday afternoon. Rooms were decorated in lavender with blossoms on the table. Favors consisted of lavender bags. refreshments included lavender colored ice cream and cake. A charming social gathering left attendees with a pleasant afternoon.
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Sity Park M. E. Church
Albert Dennis
Kong
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Willard Caldwell
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