Public rally endorses Oregon goods and street expansion
A Portland community rally at the Woolen Mills hall drew about four hundred attendees. Mayor Baker and Commissioner Barbur urged Oregon made products and a city street widening plan to create eight major traffic arteries and reduce unemployment. Firemen and community groups performed, plus a children’s play, with an informal reception concluding the event.
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Community Club
Portland Woolen Mills Hall
St. Johns
J. B. Fletcher
Baker
Barbur
D G Wilson
A. J. Johnson
Oregon
Portland
D. G. Wilson
A. G. Johnson
M. Shaw
Portland Builder John B Yeon Dies After Illness
Prominent Oregon figure John B Yeon died at Good Samaritan hospital after a brief illness. He built the Yeon block and the Columbia highway, started as a logger in Ohio, later leading a lumber firm, and served as county roadmaster on a self funded Columbia River project. Survived by his father, widow Elizabeth Mack Yeon, and four children, with services at St Marys Pro Cathedral.
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Portland
John B. Yeon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Peninsula
Mr. Yeon
Yeon
Columbia Highway
Plantaganet
Ontario
Defiance
Ohio
Oregon
Cathlamet
Washington
Columbia River
Fts
Real Toicher
Mack
Lombard Street
Columbia Park
Elizabeth Mack Yeon
Mary Pauline
John B. Jr
Allen Euwene
Norman Leroy Yeon
John B Jr
Stanford University
St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral
Club to Hold Annual Meeting and Officer Elections
The text notes a November gathering of a club with a special committee serving refreshments. The November meeting will be the annual meeting with election of officers and year’s work reports.
Street Widening Plan Gains Citywide Support
Voters will decide November 6 on a street widening program citywide. Endorsements come from many organizations after city council approval. The plan promises lower delays and smoother traffic plus minimal personal cost, about 30 cents yearly for a $2000 assessment, 60 cents for $5000, with broader regional benefits.
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Portland
Commissioners Seek Detailed Proposals for St Johns Bridge
County commissioners plan to hire an engineer for locating and building the St Johns bridge. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals by October 23 covering surveys, plans, cost estimates, bid assistance, field supervision, material testing, monthly estimates, final inspections, record drawings, and borings supervision.
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St. Johns
Morse
Bachelors Open With Victory Over Mt Scott
The Bachelor football team defeated Mt Scott 20 to 0 at Multnomah Stadium on Sunday. Standout backs Lynn Jones Anderson Martin Emerson Stephens and O'Donnell impressed, while linemen Jessup Medley Cochran Bender Rakes and new players Rubels Stephens Caplan Adams O Jones Dean Liebe provided strong blocking. The squad prepares for a major game at Astoria featuring the Georgiana excursion.
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Multnomah
Lynn Jones
Anderson
Martin
Emerson
Stephens
O’donnell
Jessup
Medley
Cochran
Bender
Rakes
Rubels
F. Stephens
Caplan
Adams
O. Jones
Dean
Liebe
Astoria
Siena
St Johns Bridge Politics and City Support Highlighted
Editor Voices pride in St Johns organization backing the bridge project. Officials Baker Barbur Mann and city commissioners aided campaigning, radio outreach, and kept street widening committees from ballots. The piece warns to remain united to protect gains and influence.
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St. Johns
St. Johns Bridge
Portland
St Johns Bridge
Baker
Barbur
Mann
YWCA Plans New Building at Membership Tea
Plans for the new YWCA building will be featured at the annual membership tea at Mrs Stearns home 1003 S Decatur street next Thursday October 25 from 2 to 5 pm. Speakers include Mra FE B MacNaughton president of the Board and Mrs Roy T Bishop chair of finance and building committee.
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Stearns
S. Decatur Street
Mra FE B MacNaughton
Roy T Bishop
Ruth Ejcchelberger
Miriam Oberg
YWCA
F . Schultz
Roosevelt Tri-Y
E. F. Day
E S&s. Currier
J N Harney
J M Shaw
All Aboard For Astoria
The St. Johns Bachelors organize a first river excursion aboard the steamer Georgiana Sunday October 21 leaving East Washington street Terminal No 2 at 7 am and St Johns ferry Terminal No 3 at 7 30 am Tickets selling fast as fans seek the lowest price. The boat offers piano 80 singing and dancing with an orchestra and a lunch counter. Car owners may park at Portland Woolen Mills and have transportation ready on return.
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St. Johns
East Washington Street
St. Johns Ferry
Portland Woolen Mills
Roosevelt High School seeks new auditorium
A Roosevelt PTA led delegation urged the school board to build a separate auditorium for Roosevelt High School. The current gymnasium and assembly space is deemed inadequate, with an estimated cost of 100000 to 125000. Citizens from across the peninsula support the project alongside PTA members. Also, Mr and Mrs J Baxter Galloway and Mr Leonard vacationed at Sauvies Island for duck shooting.
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H. W Lofgren
Roosevelt Pta
Roosevelt High School
Lofgren
L. Porter
J M Shaw
Peninsula
PTA
J. Baxter Galloway
Fessenden Street Arterial Proposal Sparks East St Johns Drive
East St Johns residents back plans to upgrade Fessenden street from Wall street to Willis boulevard near Peninsula avenue turning it into a major east west arterial. Supporters say the project would boost a neglected district, link to a bridge, and stimulate residential growth toward University Park, with Planning Commission attention expected.
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St. Johns
Kenton
Willis Boulevard
Fiske Street
Peninsula Avenue
Fessenden St
East St. Johns
Fessenden Street
University Park
Peninsula
Fessenden
Cut
Masonic Groups Plan Sunday Visit to Forest Grove Home
Doric Lodge and Minerva Chapter will hold joint services at the Masonic and Estern Star Home in Forest Grove on Sunday October 21. Autos leave the hall at 1 30 p m. Members urged to bring jelly jam or candy and leave some at Finker's garage. The St Johns Masonic bodies visit Minerva Chapter on Tuesday October 23 and all members are invited.
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Doric Lodge
Minerva Chapter
Masonic and Estern Star
Forest Grove
Finker’s
Masonic Bodies
St. Johns
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