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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
1
Editor review urges St Johns to back a city burial ground and cemetery association under Oregon law. A resident recounts high local cemetery costs, proposes forming an association to save over 50 percent, and asks the editor to publish the stance for public support.
The Western Development League plans a major exhibit train to tour the East next fall, promoting the West with five to ten cars showing regional products. Prominent westerners and governors will be invited to engage state leaders, with cooperation from commercial bodies and Panama-Pacific Exposition interests. The campaign aims to attract eastern settlers, avoid selfish boosting, and the exhibits will later appear at Eastern lunch shows during winter.
Oregon Pioneers plan their annual reunion and social at the Masonic temple in June. Organizers, including Mary George H. Himes, arrange a program of general interest as longtime pioneers who helped found the state gather to recall past events. Indian War veterans will meet here on June 20.
A humorous guide to removing dandelions, urging uprooting at the ground with care and patience. It mockingly advises prayer, avoiding profanity, and discreetly keeping the wife out of the way for a second attempt, ending with the option to hire a gardener if unsuccessful.
The late city council failed to pass an ordinance granting Mount Light and Power a franchise to place wires underground along Jersey and Philadelphia streets. Holes, exposed work sites, and unsightly areas would mar the blocks, as streets would resemble a stockade on both sides. Regulators note many cities require undergrounding, but poles remain where convenient for the company.
The currency department approved converting Peninsula Bank of St John Oregon into Peninsula National Bank of St Johns with capital of 50000 dollars. Robert Treat Platt of Plat & Pla Portland attorneys serves as president. F C Knapp is vice president and C A Wood cashier. Directors include Peter Autzen, M L Holbrook.
To the sons of veterans on the Peninsula you are invited to meet at the old engine house at the car barns on the evening of May 27 at eight o'clock to form a camp of the sons of veterans. All sons over eighteen are eligible and urged to attend at the G A R St Johns Memorial day morning at 9 30 to watch with the old com es By order of Patriotic Instructors Mrs Steeney of the W of G A R Mrs Miller of the W R C M D Drew of the G A R
No. 54 To C R Downs to erect a dwelling on Jersey street between Alma and Ida streets costing 1000. No. 55 To C R Chadwick to pad deifing on Swenson street between Cruikshank and Myers costing 250. No. 56 To Lars Tolleson to erect dwelling on Gresham street between Alma and Ide costing 150.
The Tuesday city council session focused on streetwork and paving plans. Petitions sought Burr street opening and Bank street widening, plus improvements on Willamette boulevard with sidewalk and curb changes. Several ordinances were tabled for further study while fire apparatus upgrades and water land exchanges moved forward.
Memorial day events outline a May 30 gathering with veterans visiting St Johns schools at 10 a m and public ceremonies at Hill cherry orchard Jersey and Fessenden. Participants include Post W R C L of G A and G A R groups marching in a set route ending with school children disbanding on grounds.
A published anecdote recalls Bridget Clarity losing her recommendation into the ocean as she boarded ship to America. An exaggerated letter to the public mocked her reputation, while farmers in the wheat belt endure showers, earning only a dollar a minute with little harm. City papers praise local officials amid political shifts, and Chas. T. Russell visits Port land, Michigan. Also a five room plastered house for rent on West Tyler Street is advertised.
The library reports a steady rise in interest with 133 books issued on Monday and an average weekly dilation of 115. Notable new titles include My Mark Twain, Upbuilders, Life of Mary Georgine Milmine, War of the Classes, and Human Bullets. Readers are invited to explore topics from advertising and journalism to science and domestic arts.
Excitement grows in Vale as the finest oil sample from the Vale oil field is shown. The heavy black oil and oil sand suggest a big gusher may be near, drawing hundreds of residents and visitors to view the sample and discuss prospects.
A college comedy in three acts titled The Toastmaster will be presented at James John High School on Saturday June 3 at 8 p m Admission 25 cents with reserved seats 35 cents Tickets go on sale at North Bank Pharmacy on Wednesday May 31 The cast includes Hill Morgan Arkie Aanderon Ralph Carlson Bob Renmark Basil Smith Frank Wright Byron Poff Cecil Magone Prof Reed Mrs Reed Ruth Canright Hazel Couch and others The event aims to entertain while highlighting student actors from the Sophomore to Freshman classes.
The ladies of the M E church plan a food sale at Calef Bros furniture store Saturday afternoon. A prior sale was omitted due to a misunderstanding. The note suggests the need for shelter over various streets and mentions subscribing to the Telegram-beat evening paper on the coast.
City of St Johns Oregon enacts assessment for Jersey Street from Richmond to Fessenden less already accepted portions. It sets the total cost, allocates specific parcels, and directs entry in the city liens docket for publication under charter.
Proposals for street work in St Johns Will be received at the office of the scorer of the City of St Johns entit Ment Seelork for Wise Improvement on Jory Street with chart surface pavement from Catlin Street to Mond Street Subdivision The engineer's estimate and blanks must be on file and proposals completed within go days from last publication of notice Right to reject any or all bids reserved Published in the St Johns Review May 44 and ab 19th.
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