Observations from an Unobserved Observer on St Johns Growth
A reflective column notes St Johns expanding faster than any prewar year and forecasts fuel cost grumbles as a winter staple. It urges careful driving in Portland to prevent auto accidents and highlights Portland’s seaport activity centered at Terminal No 4. A Missouri resident, N. J. Bailey, visits Michigan, Indiana, and Kansas, then returns to Oregon, concluding Oregon life suits him best, while a veteran minister offers marital counsel full of paradoxes about managing a husband.
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St. Johns
Portland
Marine News
N. J. Bailey
Ivanhoe Street
Oregon
Middle West
Prairies
Prairie
Lonth
Mr. Bailey
Michigan
Bailey
Indiana
Kan Sas
Levy Envisions Vital City Levy To Back Vital Services
The city council issues a statement on the November special levy to fund essential municipal services amid cuts, stressing no tax increase but an emergency need. Mayor Baker warns without passage fire and police could face 28 percent cuts as departments remain under manned and under equipped. The measure is presented as necessary for continued street lighting and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Supervision and Conservation Commission
Mixer engine troubles and hotel project update
The report describes a troublesome mixer engine, built weakly for power, and Columbia Machine Works and Garage engineering a bolt on truck engine mixer setup. It ran long hours during a tryout and supports concrete lifting for a hotel project in New Jersey and Chicago streams. Also noted are a Community church ladies event planning a bazaar and a silver tea at 1007 S Irinecton Street with social gathering on Oct 27.
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Greene
Columbia Machine Works
Jersey
Chicago
J. O. Bailey
Irinecton Street
Clara Cole Engagement Party At North Ivanhoe Street
Clara Cole of Peninsula National Bank hosted an informal party at her North Ivanhoe Street home. Music provided vocal and instrumental entertainment as refreshments were served. A playful letter announced Clara Cole’s engagement to Viking T Laren, read by Cupida the postmaster.
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Clara Cole
Peninsula National Bank
Ivanhoe Street
Cupida
Viking T Laren
Gladys
Marie Bresioe
Clara
Grace Cole
Vinia Dunsnore
Hildegard Durand
Nettie Johnston
Valkyria
Sylfi Larsen
Selina Moe
Mirinie — Plasket
James John Tigh Girl Re serves reception and mock wedding
The YWCA notes a jovial Saturday evening event with a potluck supper, a mock wedding in which Mrs. Roberton played bride and Charlotte Reid bridegroom, officiated by Mrs. Shaw. The bridesmaids and Girl Ions members performed stunts after.
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James John Tigh
Roberton
Charlotte Reid
Shaw
Ioos
Community Rally Encourages Church Members and Activities
The community rally drew good morning and evening attendance with Stadelman and Mahon speaking on church cooperation and youth roles. A Brotherhood is forming with fifteen attendees. Sunday workers met for supper to discuss topics. The parish house saw active use four times this week as plans for Halloween and a future sermon series unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chaseh
Stadelman
Me. Mahon
Ita Avkerman
Elurch
Elureh
Jst
Peninsula National Banker Receives Charter Extension
The Peninsula National Bank has obtained from the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington DC a new charter extending its charter for a term of nine years from the date of duty tat, 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula National Banker
Washington, DC
Big Dance Nights With AL Goodams Orchestra
A weekly Saturday event features AL Goodams orchestra performing music at Achinson. The program includes ROBES OG EHS pieces for dancers and listeners.
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AL Goodam
Achinson She
Robes — OG Ehs
Voters in St Johns District See Campaign Events Noted
An apparent civic notice urges St Johns voters to attend a Saturday gathering at the St John property stake, featuring W. A. Carrell and department leaders. It mentions Arthur’s four terms in Washington, a campaign stop, and an official visit to TL 1, Compaon WI No 2, with comments on attendee roles and post-session refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthue
Andreas
St Folin
Wade
Arthur Tits
Pallis Carter
Orewon
W. A. Carrell
Department Tiequer Hood Bieer
Clee
Compaon WI
Sattealag
Bat
ATL Tien Hieres
Iva Sealy Tor
Broom trader barred for sewer garden bargein at 200 N Jersey
A garbled notice describes a broom trader accused of a sewer garden barge in at 200 North Jersey Street. The partial text mentions a price of 1600 and that the action may apply to this week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Amizich
Jersey
Miss Gladys Moe Weekend Visit in Bov erty Orbits
Miss Gladys Moe, whose toned age at Ch Onnron, spent the weekend visiting her relatives Mero and Mix. A, Man of Bov erty over.
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Gladys Moe
Ch Onnron
Fer Parente
Mero and
Mix
Boverty
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Davee
Ford
B. ST
Macfarland-Robinson, Inc
Burlington St
St. Johns Undertaking Co
Thomas Grice
Offien
Empire
Wight
Jersey St
the Tin House
North
Jersey Street
H. A. Manning
Prop
Louie Cogan
The
Blue & White Shoe Repair Co
Broadwa
Ankeny
Oak Phone Broadway
Reischman
Mr. Mint Mex
Livermore Sattle
Nourse
Stith
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Rogers
Roge
Ise
Chambers Co. Inc
Killingsworth Avenue
Mex. Robertson
Mos. Reid
Willard Battery Insurance
Willard Storage Battery Company
Willan
St. Johns Auto Electric Co
S. Jersey St
Willard
Florist
S. Jersey Street
Multnomah
Frank Mayo
Tet House Peters
Thuman Tears
Wil
Utes Wlei
Be ““Hhumorenjue
Dowlas
Dorothy Phillips
Viunally
Fraley
Norma Talmadge
Keon
Kevin Ate
Rua Husson
sisTiey
Alure
Verus
Beckett's
Greenhouses
N.kellogg
ReSiata
Phone Empire
Philadelphia Street
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