Political musings on Oregon senatorial races and local contests
Our Political News Letter surveys the Oregon Senate race with attacks on Huston and West, notes on McNary allies, Stanfield rivals, and calls for public turnout May 17. It endorses Ralph E. Williams for National Committeeman, previews governor candidates, and sketches circuit judge and county commissioner contests with local intrigues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kupfer
Huston
West
Mc Nary
Capitol
Bob
Ralph E. Williams
Republican Party
Withycombe
Salem
L. J. Simpson
Coos Bay
Washington
Gus Moser
Gus
Multnomah
Dr. Anderson
Astoria
Gov. West
Dept. No
Stapleton
Arthur J. Moulton
Mr. Orton
John E. Owen
McCredie
Gantenbein
To France and Homeward Hearts in War Time
Poem and local election notes mix in this fragmentary item. It invokes sending troops to France, Lafayette debts, and mothers grieving as citizens discuss candidates like Philo Holbrook Ralph Hoyt and Chas Johns, with notes on a jitney regulation measure and city politics. The piece blends war sentiment with a political snapshot from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Holbrook
Ood
Ralph Hoyt
Thomas
Daly
Bailey
Holman
Chas. A. Johns
Supreme Court
Mr. Johns
Johns
Shipworker orator to tour U S for national service role
J R Johnson a Portland shipyard foreman and church pastor has been appointed speaker for the national service section of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. He will tour the country in working clothes, delivering patriotic addresses to fellow shipbuilders after being praised for a powerful liberty themed speech referencing Patrick Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Manufacturing Company
J. R. Johnson
Christian Church
Northwest
Potestaion K. Johnson
Portland
Patrick Henry
J. Johnson
Oregon
Johnson
National Service
Emergency Fleet Corporation
APL
Grant Smith Porter Yard
Smith-Porter Yard
Books Recently Received and Local Club News
A list of new books includes The Little Girl's Knitting and Crochet Book and Kreps Camp and Trail Methods, plus Poultry by Reed-Western Bird Guide. The Knights and Ladies of Security held a large meeting, purchased St Johns skating rink, and prepared remodeling. A juvenile drill team and orchestra performed, with upcoming open meetings and a Saturday sale night dance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klickmann
Kreps
Patterson
Rockies
Pacific
A. S. Committee On Public Information
Cowing
Red Cross
Smith
Knights and Ladies of Security
Davidson
Crescent of
Sister Moreing
Portland Council
Portland
Mothers Day Observance At City Methodist Church
Mothers Day services are set for Sunday with a morning program in song and sermon. A 4 p.m. patriotic united service will be held at the Auditorium led by Bishop Mathew Simpeon Hughes and the united Portland Methodist choirs. The drive invites all members to contribute at least one day’s wage to a war fund and asks families to honor mothers by wearing white carnations and sharing kindness through gifts, visits, or letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fers
Motor-West
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Municipal Street Railway
Jerank
Mathew Simpeon Hughes
United Choirs of
Portland Methodism
Penny-A-Word Column Promotes Local Ads and Perfume
A quirky local notice touts Currin's good razors and Thelma as queen of perfume. It invites readers to sell in the Penny-A-Word Column and explains counting words or initials to determine cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Currin
Grant Smith-Porter Wins Fourth Straight in Shipbuilders Field
The Grant Smith-Porter club beat Northwest Steel 6 to 1 at St Johns, with Henning debuting as a winner and hitting a home run. Eddie Yates Nordatrome collected two hits as Blanchard Pritchard and Barham contributed solid offense. Vancouver and St Johns stages host games this Sunday as a double header is planned at St Johns Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Smith-Porter
Ague
Norwesco
Northwest Steel
St. Johns
Yates
Henning
Norwenco
Bill Russell
Northwest Steel Aggregation
Russell
Anderson
Check
Grant
Barham
eCormick
St. Helens
Standifer-Clarknen Ve
Vancouver
Supple-Ballin Va. Foundation
Cornfoot
Peninsula
St. Johns Park
St Johns Honor Roll Lists Enlistees in Uncle Sam's Service
St Johns presents a long honor roll of locals who have enlisted. Readers are asked to report any omitted names to the office. The list includes Taylor Whitmore, Athill Irvine, Dean Knowles, Carl Knowles, Theodore Bugbee, H Bryan Poff, Armand Elin, Claude Harris, Russell Poff, K P Galloway, Chas Jarlick, Marne Donaldson, Glenn Doskell, Ray Clark, Benajah Swan, Hubert Martin, Leon Sorber, Donald Strickland, Lowell Anderson, John Lafillett, Frank Thompson, Jon Lear, Hal Davis, Jonald Trowbridge, Bert arson, Alan Rutherford, James Plaskett, Henry Brandenberg, J W Welsh, David Howe, Clyde Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Uncle Sam
Taylor M. Whitmore
Athill W. Irvine
Dean H. Knowles
Carl H. Knowles
Theodore Bugbee
H. Bryan Poff
Armand Elin
Claude B. Harris
Russell
Poff
K.P. Galloway
Chas. E. Jarlick
Marne Donaldson
Glenn Doskell
Ray Clark
Benajah T.swan
Hubert Martin
Leon Sorber
Donald Strickland
Lowell Anderson
John Lafillett
Frank L. Thompson
Jon Lear
Hal J. Davis
Jonald N. Trowbridge
Bert Arson
Alan Rutherford
James Plaskett
Henry Brandanberg
J. W. Welsh
David Howe
Clyde Heath
Walter Mayer
Fred Schalling
John 3Omgs
Ernest Johnson
Hiram Satinger
Kenneth Simmons
Hornton
Peninsula school Red Cross reports relief work
The St Johns Review prints a Peninsula school Red Cross report by Mrs Heninger chairing and Mrs Miller secretary detailing sewing room meetings on Thursday and Friday from January to date. Items include pajamas four pairs bed coats forty two pairs bed shirts thirty six tape shirts twenty four surgeon caps sixty face masks sixty arm slings eighty six T bands twenty four dish towels twenty four napkins thirty six traycloths twelve handkerchiefs one hundred thirty six pillows one hundred eighty gun wipers five hundred knitted war sweaters thirty six socks two pairs helmets six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Review
St. Johns
Lewin
Peninsula School
Mre
H. P. Heninger
Mra
Miller
Portland Hosts Grand Army Encampment Visit This Summer
H J Compson Relief Corps No 42 St Johns thanks St Johns citizens for aid in funding the Grand Army of the Republic encampment coming to Portland the week of August 19. First Northwest visit promised to be the best ever. The corps meets Saturday May 8 for a silver tea and invites visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Grand Army of the Republic
H. J. Compson Relief Corps No. 42
St. Johns
Northwest
Corps
Cow for Sale Near Portland in Oregon
Classified note offers a nearly fresh cow for sale at 90 dollars. Address listed as 808 Van Buren street Portland Oregon. Signed Currin and mentions sending boys in France i ores from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Street
Portland
Oregon
France
Iores
Currin
Piano Technique Teacher Publicly Appears From Pupils
A note describes a teacher of piano technique who develops pupils from beginner stages to public performance. The studios are on Columbia Street and North Ketlogg Street with phone listings for contact. The item reflects a local advertisement style from a past era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Ketlogg
Myrtle W. Campbell
Fourteenth Street
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Fea
Lafayett
Fran Welnger
Reed College
Ice St. Johns
W. J. Gilatrap
Burr Street
America
J. B. Schaefer
Multnomah County
A. L. Treber
Ristol Street
St. Johna
Victrolas
Georgia
Elmer Sneed
Syracus St
Colombia
Gabriel Pullin
London
Lombard Street
Vorner
Wall Phone
Columbia Jet
Frank A. Rice Trae
Notre Dame Studin
W. John Street
Telephone
Columbia Ae
Gilstrap
Mld
HR. Seely
Ald
Ewart P. Borden
Peninsula Bank Bily
PO and
Tepe
Herbert F. Jones
North Jersey Street
Coline
Joseph McChesney
M.D
Peninsula Bank
Kes
Yro
J. Vinton Scott
Oflice Howes
Lay Haselay Bad Venbownha Bank Md
Columban Tye
Cotman
Samuel A. Mulkey
Varhoty
Guamanthod
Benne
Natema
Hank Hentiog
Colin Bein Stout
Caldwell & Patterson
Barkers
Gonal
Burlington Street
Philadelphia Maths Bie
Perry C. Stroud
Pires
Netevsial
Maik
ST, JOHNS+ ORLGON
Rosebud
ROKT
S. Jersey St. Op
Coste
Saiton Brewing
St. Johns Undertaking Co
Jersey Street
Colninshin
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