A Bright Future of St Johns Real Estate and Industry Growth
A survey of St Johns and the peninsula shows rapid urban and industrial expansion with diversified holdings along the waterfront. Major owners include E Ketchum, W Patton, the Portland syndicate, Weyerhaeuser, Barker and Stewart, St Johns Shipbuilding, Port of Portland Drydock, Jobes Milling, Asbestos Factory, St Johns Lumber, Star Sand & Gravel, Portland Manufacturing, Western Cooperage, and others. The article notes rising property values, persistent faith in future value, and a shift of real estate to manufacturing districts, with the Mount Hood Railway planning an auxiliary plant and a large concentration of manufacturing near the waterfront influencing nearby residences. It cites census figures around 1930 and observed property transactions, including a corner sale to Frank Ludisher and prior sales of significant parcels, underscoring St Johns’ trajectory toward broader industrial prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Ogden Tract
Lower
Ogden Ranch
E. Ketchum
W. Patton
Ang
Portland
F. T Daly
Honeyman
Weyerhaeuser Company
Messrs. Barker and Stewart
St. Johns Shipbuilding Company
St Johns City Dock
Porter Bros
Jobes Milling Company
Abendeen
Peninsula Lunder Company
Mount Hood Railway
Peninsula
Nean
Standard Oil Company
Union Oil Company
St. Johna
Proba
Jppion
Tel Tal Non
Ain
Frank Ludisher
McDonald Buil
Joton South
Bond Issue Passes for Free Ferry in St Johns
A special election in St Johns approved bond issuance to purchase slips and ferry approaches from St Johns Transportation Co. with 452 votes cast. Ward results: 282 in favor in the first ward, 184 in favor and seven against in the second. The editorial lauds the decision, criticizes a small group, and notes plans for a new ferry boat to be in service within six months, with bonds advertised locally and in an outside paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Transportation Company
St. Johns
3 Johns
St Ihe
K. C. Couch
Atte
St. Jo
Lauthers Mercantile Compalra
Benedict Bros
Calif
Point Vi
Pgp
Sunday Jay Journal
Why Go to College Why Willamette speaks on college value
Elizabeth Stalter notes Willamette University vice president Dr Todd addressed James John High students on college benefits including fun, friendships, and dollars earned. He urged growth into giants of mind and character, and the school geared up for a senior-junior annual. The basketball season closed with a 24 to 12 win over the Columbia Juniors, while interclass games and pep flourished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Willamette University
Reteibance
Columbia
Columbias
James Jobn
Pinkie’ Smith
James Jotn
Barry
Whisler
Jennings
Poff
Carroll
Smock
Pooley
Smith
Collins
Magone
Gosser
Marlett
Piabet
Janes Jobus High
Sophs
E. Clark C
Cross
G. McCarthy
Dickie
Stalter
C. Nelson
Tooley
A. Adame
Worth & Beam
Stocker
E. Clark
G. McCarty
E. Stalter
M. Dickie
William
Mr. Fry
James John High
Jefferson
Vocifergus
Beery
Park Bond Vote Proposed for St Johns Public Park
A special April 3 election will decide issuing bonds to buy a six acre park tract near Northern Hill station. The land halves are owned by H. Be Harris and Nancy Caples, priced at 9000 and 12000 totaling 21000. The piece is level, tree filled, and accessible, with advocates urging the city to secure a park to modernize Th e town and hope Portland will cover future costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
H. Be, Harris
Nancy Caples
Dawson Street
Northern Hill Station
Wut
Cit
Portland
Primary Candidates From City Primary Canvass Report
The canvassing board reports Republican vote totals and names for mayor recorder attorney treasurer and council seats. Several ties occur with candidates including Couch Rice Eason Kellogg Val entine Dobie Hiller Brice and others in wards one and two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C Couch
Frank A. Rice
A. M. Eason
Creasurer
W. Scot Kellogg
F. W. Valentine
Dobie
J.B. Hiller
H. W. Brice
A. A. Muck
J. B. Martin
Wand
J. R. Hiller
Pascal Hill
wTrman
Frank A Rice
A. M. Esnon
W. Scot
Kelingy
Lange
Delightful St Johns Party At 72 Vier Street
Delightfully entertained Mr and Mrs Peter Autzen hosted a party of St Johns residents Friday night at their home on 72 Vier Street in Ir F beidoue avers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P H Batensen, Mr and Mrs J N Hidlefsen, Mr Antove Edlefsen, Mr and Mrs A A Mock, Mr and Mrs A A Rice, Mr and Mrs Whalen, Mr and Mrs W B Evans, Mr and Mrs Knowles of California, Mr and Mrs Autzen, Miss Blanche Edlefsen, and Miss Alice Autzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Autzen
St. Johns
Vier Street
Ir- F
Auteen
and Mes
P. H. Bas Tefsen
Mra
J. N. Hidlefsen
Antove Edlefsen
A. A. Mock
IF. A. Rice
Whalen
W. BR. Evans
Knowles
California
Autzen
Blanche Edlefsen
Alice Autzen
Big dredging project for Columbia Slough eyed by investors
A major plan proposes dredging the Columbia Slough from its mouth to the city limits to 25 feet depth, building docks and belt line railways, reclaiming hundreds of acres, and creating a shipping hub. Prominent promoters include D G Stevens W M Cook John Quinn and George Poe. The venture, estimated at 500000 to 1600000 dollars, aims to boost Northwest Portland trade and provide sewer relief with a ducted overwater sewer plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Peninsula
D. G. Stevens
W. M. Cook
John Quinn
George
Poe
Deasels
Willamette
Portland
Oregonough
Willamette River
Family Reunion of Caplines at Oak's Rink
A Monday March reunion for the P, KR, L. and PF Co caplines filled Oak's Rink with a crowded, joyful crowd. Dancers and rollerskaters enjoyed the evening while babies played between sessions. Frement B S Josselyn spoke and photos were taken of attendees led byMr and Mrs J Nutting and daughter Cleo showing St Johns as part of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak
Frement B.S. Josselyn
Building Permits Listed For Ivanhoe And Willamette Areas
Two permit items appear: No 24 Te John Reis to erect a barn on Ivanhoe street between Mohawk and Tyler, cost 800. No 25 Te Dr BR A Jayne to erect a dwelling on Willamette boulevard between Alma and Burr, cost 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reis
Ivanhoe Street
Mohawk and
Tyler
BR. A. Jayne
Willamette Boulevard
Alma
Burr
Mrs. Stacker Visits Old Friends From St Johns Milliner
Mrs A Stacker, once a popular St Johns milliner, spent a few days with friends here last week. Now located in Lebanon Oregon, she says the new town does not compare favorably with St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stacker
St. Johns
Lebanon
Oregon
St. Johus
City Council Debates Jersey Street Hard Surfacing
The Jersey Street project dominates a tense council meeting with citizens, Dr. Joseph McChesney, and C. C. Woodhouse clashing over Westrymite bids. Mayor Hendricks and Downey back a motion to adopt Westrymite specifications while opponents point to past failures and question the bid terms. A plan to vacate a ten foot strip on Willamette Boulevard prompts width determinations, sidewalk grants for Dove addition, and charter amendment talk. Maple Street sewer bids trigger further debate as bidders clash over contract conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Street
Westrymite Company
Joseph McChesney
Bitulithie
St. Louis
Chicago
C. C. Woodhouse
McChesney
St. Johns
McKeon
Hendricks
Downey
Weatrumite Company
Johnson
Westramite
Willamette Boutevard
Cook
T. Dove
Dove
East St. Johns
St. Jone
No-Hiller
Davis Yeo
Windle
Dobie
Monos
Mistakes and Discrepancies in Ward Election Counts
Report of conflicting vote tallies from a canvassing board and an election board during a late primary. In Ward One, council candidate accused of two votes. canvassing board lists eleven votes. Ward Two shows Downey seven Hill six on election board, while canvassing credits Hill seven and Downey none. Both groups claim accuracy amid disputed tallies and nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
Downey
Mr. Hill
Carevassing Board
Dow
Mr. Downey
New Playhouse St Jolie Planned for Jersey Street Site
AVilliams and Eas tmowmen plan a two story reinforced concrete brick theatre in St Johns suburb with 600 seats on main floor and gallery a deep stage and proscenium arch. Bickner Brow to erect, plans due by March 15, excavation contracts soon, and superstructure design. civic bid issues and a council vote follow in Mortland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jolie
Avilliams and
Eastmowmen
Bickner Brow
Jersey Street
St. Johns
Telegram
Home for Wayward Daughters Open in Portland Suburb
A home for wayward daughters near Portland offers two hours daily schooling and chores such as weaving laundry cooking and housekeeping under Sisters of St John the Baptist Episcopal Church. For more information contact the Slatery Charge St Elisabeth's House at East and Street North Portland Oregon. The Kieth Brothers return from a Pacific coast trip praise Portland and St Johns. readers urged to subscribe to the Review.
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Wayward Daughiere
Portland
Sisters of St. Joh Uaplist
Episcopal
Slatery
St. Elisabeth's Mouse
Porthird
Oregon
Kieth
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Nebraska
St. John
St. Johns
Also Mentioned on This Page
EB. Bowe
Wait So
Elizabeth Stalter
Council Proceedings
Maple Street
Seybold
Jeffrey & Baffton
Catincll
New Playhouse
Fillmore
Lat
Cat Hedtape
Mortland
Street Committee
Seybold Ln
Jotrnean
Jotnaan
Npc
Ad Ballard
St. Johns Pharmacy
Hia
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