A Visit to the Schools Reflects on Teachers and Buildings
An editorial praising public schools and teachers notes their central role in shaping leaders. It describes a newly built high school, its administration including Miss C A Ross, and the care given to students with well equipped recitation rooms, ventilation, and upkeep. The piece ends with a promise to continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
C. A. Ross
Randall
Waters
Johnson
Duno
Beach
Stevens
Clark
City Dads in Session on Charter Vote and Appointments
The St Johns city council met in regular session translating routine business while edging toward the charter question. Peter Autzen took oath as city father, new election calls prepared, and several appointments made including special police at the skating rink and hall maintenance actions pending court action on bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Auteen
Autzen
Ies
City of St. Johns
J. P. Wyvel
St. Johns Hotel
Esson
BR. W. Garlick
Piggo
Recorder
Greene
Marion Johnson
John Poff
Thompson
O. J. Learned
Ro Downs
Second Ward
P. W. Hinman
N. A.gee
C. W. Potter
Chas. Davis
L. J. Chipman
Youngferdorf
Trolley link eyed from Whitwood Court to Hillsboro
Engineers suggest a trolley line from Whitwood Court to Portland with county rights of way sought for Linnton road to the county western boundary and toward Hillsboro. The route would pass through Washington county to Cornelius gap, linking riverfront districts and fostering rapid growth along the Willamette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitwood Court
Portland
A. C. Emmons
United Railways Company
Linnton Road
Washington County
Hillsboro
Cornelius Gap
Oregon Trustee Company
West
Besk
Willamette
Editor Heads Home to Albia for Two-Week Absence
The editor leaves for Albia Iowa on Saturday afternoon to revisit childhood scenes. He smiles broadly while the staff anticipates two weeks without his presence and will publish in his absence, apologizing for any discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Lowa
Hitting Him Hard in White Salmon Community Theft
The White Salmon Enterprise condemns a thief who has stolen the scopes of children during the past week. The notice calls for the community to seek the culprit, threaten punishment, and express strong disapproval of the offender’s alleged acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
One the Cliff Dwellers Hickle Reports Busy New Town
C A Hickle now located at the Columbia on the North Ban railroad says things are humming in the new town during a visit Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hickle
Columbia
North Ban Railroad
Columbia Boulevard
Baptist Church Dedication Prompts Citywide Congratulation
The St Johns Baptist church was dedicated in a manger on Sunday with Dr J Whit comb Brougher of Portland delivering the Bee ce sermon to a large crowd. Funds raised seem sufficient to clear the church, and evening services by resident pastors underscored local ecclesiastical support. Rev B A Leonard deserves credit for making the handsome structure possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Baptist Church
J. Whitcomb Brougher
Portland
Beece
St. Joins
Eslally
B.A. Leonard
High Prices for Medford Pears Hit New York Market
Medford Comice pears from Rogue River valley fetched record highs in New York this week. Prices stood at per box or four dollars per half box at auction, translating to about fifty cents to the retail buyer. Two carloads sold, from C. H. Lewis Bear Creek orchard bringing 4622.80 and W. Perkins’ orchard at 598, marking the season’s peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
New York
Rogue River Valley
W. Perkins
First National Bank Proposed for St Johns Oregon
The approval of F. P. Drinker A J Drinker C B Russell Alexander Sweek and F A Voert man to organize the First National Bank of St Johns Oregon with 25000 capital has been approved by the Comptroller of the Currency. If this bank opens St Johns will have three banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Drinker
Portis
A. J. Drinker
C. B. Russell
Alexander Sweek
F. A. Voertman
First National Bank of
St. Johns
Oregon
Repudiates the Map. Portland October 5 1967
The Tithe Guar ante and Trust Co. disputes a claim that a newly sold map is a publication of its company. The editor notes the October 4 issue comment and publishes this notice to offset the misattribution. The notice states the company knows nothing of the map’s authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Manvassessing
the Tithe Guarante and Trust Co
Stars Defeat Wabashes In Lopsided Ballgame
A Tri-City League All-Stars team defeated Portland amateur club Wabash 15 to 6 at the local grounds Sunday. Charlie Moore led the Stars with two doubles and two singles while stellar defense from the second baseman helped limit the Wabash offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Charlie Moore
Mes Gonger
Heavenly Bodies
Becomes Newest Residents in St Johns Beats Minnesota All Hollow
William Adams and wife with son arrive in St Johns as new settlers marking a brighter climate contrast to Minnesota. They praise green grass and blooming flowers while noting how eastern winters would spur rail travel, hoping locals spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams
Minnesota
St. Johns
Adame
Charlie Moore Sets Notable Tri City Batting Record
Charlie Moore of the St. Johns team served as player and manager and posted 40 hits in 68 at bats for a .408 batting average. He led the league in at bats and runs with 28, achieving a rare high position in the hitting standings and earning pride in his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Moore
St. Johns
Tri-City
Otcher
Charlie
Blaze at Whitwood Court Alcohol Plant
A small fire broke out Sunday morning at the Whitwood Court alcohol plant when a pitch kettle boiled over. The blaze posed grave danger to the plant but was brought under control as operations resumed with minor damage to the kettle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitwood Court
Aes
Oregon Corn Flake Co proposed plant for St Johns
A local appeal urges St Johns to pursue a large corn flake and cereal plant by Oregon Corn Flake Co founders Messrs Page and Stanford. The letter touts nearby rail and harbor advantages, promises local employment up to 100, and argues for keeping production and distribution in St Johns. It mentions a small demonstration plant, strict sanitation, and plans to ship nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Messrs
Pacific Coast
Philippines
Mage
Page
Oregon Corn Fluke Company
St. John
St. Jolene
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Express Company
Big Channel Mining Company
Te Milnes
Cite Company
Merlin
Josephine County
Brock
W. H. King
Daniel Calkins
Iowa
Baptist Church
Stars
Wabashes
Oregon Corn Flake CO
M.L. Holbrook
C. B. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Holbrook
Leroy Real Estate
Cochran Block
H. Smith & CO. Life and Accident Insurance
Abington Brig
Peterson & Noce, Tailors
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