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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
1
The article lauds Portland’s growth under Mayor Baker noting $220 million invested in new buildings over ten years, a 46 percent population rise, and 26 640 new homes housing 115 000 residents. It credits Baker with boosting business, attracting new residents, and pushing prosperity while promising further plans.
The committee will evaluate qualifications and proposals for the state engineer appointment. Applicants listed include Baar Cunningham of Portland Blood Williams Stevens Koon Murray Howard Needles Taramen Robinson Steinman Weneler Harrington Courtelyou Laciné McCullough Modjenki Jacobse Ober Crocker Downing Lenoir Smith Hoss among others.
City officials accuse Pacific Telephone & Telegraph of high rates and objectionable practices and push a franchise measure for the upcoming election. The council votes to submit the telephone franchise to the people for approval or rejection, urging lower rates and elimination of abuses. Election details mention a polling site and local election staff.
Fragmented OCR text mentions various names and clubs with unclear context. The readable parts reference individuals such as Sacks and Wiberg and a city context, but no coherent event or action is identified to summarize into a concrete news item.
The Bachelors defeated the Antorians 11 to 0 in a rain light crowd game at the scene of battle. Lyng Jones starred for the Bachelors as four horsemen Anderson Warnick N Stephens and Bill Martin drove a late drive for the score. Next Sunday they clash with Oregon City at Wat Street Park with Sax predicting another win despite injuries to Stephens and Medley.
Plans are made for Assumption Church Bazaar to be held at Odd Hall on November 15 16. It promises a larger scale event with prizes including a hand made inch frame and a football. The event opens Friday with entertainment and games each night and supper served.
Community leaders reclaim support for street widenings tied to the St Johns bridge project. They urge Peninsula and St Johns residents to vote yes in November, noting job creation, local materials, and reciprocal aid from East Side merchants.
The Bachelor Club announces a benefit dance at Oddfellows Hall on Friday evening November 2. Odbs Orchestra and comedians will provide music and light entertainment to raise funds for the club.
The Wil tase school PTA meeting last Friday discussed plans for a new building on Charleston Street with parcels enlarged west of John Street. Architect V Jones and superintendent Mathew O'Dell presented the project amid lively remarks by Williams. The program featured Mrs Eva Clark's class and a Halllowe'en playlet, with Miss Grace Bridges sharing auditorium work insights. The Parent Teacher Drive crowned Miss McDonald’s class for most members and attendance, while Dr W A Allen to speak at Pioneer Memorial Church service Sunday.
The piece argues for a motor vehicle tax adjustment in 1929 to fund highways without burdening real property. It warns that the Dunne bill would halt new construction, cut maintenance, and favor trucking while imposing costs on residents. It notes potential legal fees elimination and warns of broader economic effects.
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