New Draft Changes Put All Men 21 to 80 Under Review
The government announces December 15 as the starting date for a revised selective service method. A nationwide rollout begins December 1 with automatic cancellation of exemptions. Registrants must complete a Questionnaire detailing occupation income dependents and health. Seven days are allowed to respond. nonresponse forfeits exemptions and places the man in Class 1. Lawyers will assist at local boards. Adjutant General, Portland.
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United States
Portland
Thanksgiving Appeal for Aid to Oregon Children
The Iris Aid Society of Oregon appeals for fees supplies and money from teachers, pupils, and the public to support its work amid wartime economy. It notes decreased income and rising pile needs, asking for 15000 dollars and donations of canned fruit and aids to be distributed free by competent agents to the children and families served.
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Us’ and
Iris’ Aid Society of
Oregon
Mig
Sant Compeente
New Victrota Models Unveiled by Currin
Currin announces new and improved Victrota models, highlighting advances in design and performance. The briefing emphasizes enhanced efficiency, updated features, and potential industry impact for buyers and dealers.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Woodrow Wilson 1917
The text announces a national day of thanksgiving and prayer issued by President Woodrow Wilson on November 7, 1917. It frames gratitude amid wartime trials and calls Americans to worship, reflect, and support global liberty, peace, and justice. The proclamation locates authority in the District of Columbia with Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
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United States of America
Mal
Dutiea
Une
Woodrow Wilson
United States
District of Columbia
Inara Ison
Robert Etnaing
Pleasant Surprise for Bertha and Bessie Lauth
A surprise party at 1021 S Ivanhoe Street on November 8 hosted by friends featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Miss Wagner, Dorothy Wagner, Dorothy Walker, Martha Maples, Edna Martin, Dean Elliott, Arthur Melton, Louis Tormey, Harvey Blanding, Harold Sherbert, James Worthington, Romane Strickland, Lloyd Martin, Mrs Lauth, Wylma Wagner, and Gladys Elliott. The event offered a joyful evening with guests and entertainment.
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Bertha
Bessie Lauth
S. Ivanhoe Street
Ne Wagner
Aby
Dorothy Nie Wagner
Dorothy Walker
Dorothy Melton
Martha Maples
Edna Martin
Dean Elliott
Arthur Melton
Louis Tormey
Harvey Blanding
Harold Sherbert
James Worthington
Romane Strickland
Lloyd
Auction Notice for Property and General Petitions
Fragmentary OCR notes show an auction at seven or eight, outlining property and general petitions, with emphasis on lowest price and an electric tore. Details are unclear, but the item indicates a sale event with price and timing information.
The Ride That Failed On Saturday Recall
A nostalgic recounting of a Saturday bus trip to Linnton where crowding, a stalled engine, and a gasoline shortage led to delays and crowded aisles. The piece notes fare collection, public transportation woes, and a call for timely notices to publish upcoming items.
Favorite Patriotic Cure Drug Offers Insider Deals
A local ad invites customers to come in for a patriotic themed cure drug. The brief notice emphasizes limited time offers and encourages shoppers to visit the shop for discounts. Secure branding and a quick call to action appear in the short message.
Massive spruce operation planned for aircraft work
The United States Signal Corps has nearly completed a vast lumbering program to supply spruce for airplanes. Alaska to Oregon tracts will be opened, with dozens of mills devoted to spruce, crews living in forests, and a central plant planned on a Columbia River site for grain grading and stock preparation.
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United States Signal Corps
Alaska
Oregon
Washington
Columbia River
Benton County
Callam County
Tillamook County
Gray's Harbor
Delightful Social at St Clement’s Church
A pleasant social at St Clement’s church on Smith and Newton streets featured cafeteria style serving by the ladies, recitals and solos by parish members, and humorous readings. Will Burley performed with his daughters, and the children of St Clement’s School plan a dramatic entertainment on November 28 at 8 p.m. with additional card socials to come during winter announced in The St Johns Review.
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St. Clement's Church
Smith and Newton Streets
M. Kellow
Starkey
van Halder
Martin Hogan
Will Burley
St. Clement's School
St. Johns
Entertaining School Hall Show by Clement’s Children
A November 28 performance at Clement’s School Hall on Smith Avenue Burris features four to twelve year old students in a two and a half hour program of singing dancing dialogues recitations instrumental and choruses. Tickets are admitted at cents with good seating and lighting promised for attendees.
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Linnton
Alam
Aaston
Cohen
Alvande
Hoggs
Clement
Rds
St. Clement's Smith Avenue
Burriis
For Sale Five Room Apt on 100x100 East Charleston
For sale a five room entry priced home lot measures 100 by 100 feet located in East Charleston. Interested buyers should call 718 East Richmond Street for details and arranging a viewing.
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East Charleston
A . Call
East
Richmond Street
James John High Update Promotes Football and Y M C A
James John High reports a 33-0 loss to Forest Grove amid plans to redeem the score with Jefferson. Students rally for Y M C A subscriptions, stage a canning drive, and plan a new school song to boost upcoming football. Community rally honors school and emphasizes wholesome activities.
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James John
Forest Grove
Burlesgue
Jefferson
Miller Boy
Jamesdotn
Peninsula
Linnton
Pence
France
Isin
Woodard
Mr. Galt
James John Pennant
Pope
James
James John High
Bishop Sumner Speaks At High School PTA Lecture
Bishop Sumner headlined the third Me free lecture for the Parent Teacher Association and St John committee at the High School Auditorium. The audience filled the hall, and he praised the PTA, urged parent membership, and discussed citizenship and school support. The program opened with a local performance and closed with a poem and a tailored call for better community engagement.
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Parent Teacher’s Association
St. Johnsee
Sumner
Indulin
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Joy St. Johns
Pretty Wedding Unites Helene Ogsbury and Lieut Williams
A large Portland wedding Sunday November 18 unites Miss Helene Ogsbury and Lieut Benjamin H Williams of Eugene Oregon at the bride's home. The ceremony features a ring rite, ornate yellow and green decor, and congratulations from friends before the couple depart for Astoria.
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Helene Ogsbury
Benjamin ,H. Williams
Eugene
Ore
Stanton C
6Th Street
Portland
Iseee
Monmouth State Normal School
Eugene Wilson
Jean
Katherine Parkhi
G. E. Parkhill
Irvington
Cecil Brunera
Stanton Ogsbury
J.D. Nielan
Wiliam
Wallace
Idaho
Miss Rich
Chopin
Williams
John Claire Montieth
Russell Moody Wedding Er
Jay C Roswell and Miss Nettie Moody wed at the bride’s home 717 North Edison Street at 7 30 p m Saturday The ceremony was by Dr H Jones of the Christian church with ring service Grover Russell acted man and Miss Nellie Con sister of the bride bridesmaid Miss Pearl Phillips and the Babcock sisters provided the wedding march A fine supper followed The groom is a popular St Johns resident and now serves as a mail carrier in Linnton.
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Jay C. Roswell
Nettie Moody
North
Edison Street
Dr. H. Jones
The
Christian Church
Grover Russell
Nellie Consister
Pearl Phillips
Babcock
St. Johns le
Linnton
Mr. Russell
Sam
Social Dance Hosted by United Artisans Assembly at Linnton
On Friday night at Maccabee hall in Linnton the United Artisans Assembly held a social dance. Four attendees enjoyed Sneed's Orchestra from St Johns with music continuous from 9 p m until midnight. Those fan mite at Currina are rightly priced.
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Maccabee
Currina
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Currin
Johns Ae Iert Oy
Ulia
General Petlcns
Eletric Tore
Tiren Allied
Schoo
Girl’ Glee Club
Fletcher
Margaret Nelson
D. Francia Deake
O. M. Plummer
L. R. Alderman
Charles Spackman
James John High School
Etta Patterson
Bishop Sumner
Horn
Man Pees
Rolla
Russell-Moody
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