Oregon Road Bond Debate and Political Commentary
A coastal Oregon letter critiques road bond proposals and praises Senator Barrett and Governor Withycombe. It argues the bond bill benefits Umatilla County, defends Republican leaders, and contrasts with Walter Pierce’s tax plan. The piece notes McNary’s Senate appointment and contemplates regional funding imbalances while condemning wartime austerity rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. McNary
United States Senate
Withycombe
Lane
Oregon Supreme Court
West
McNary
Twenty-First Annual Reunion Program Highlights and Events
A lengthy program from the Anatitic County Pioneers and their Sons and Daughters reunion in Wiarton details musical performances by the Weston Concert Band Apollo, readings, vocal solos, and a 3:00 p.m baseball followed by a 7 to 8 p.m free band concert. Various acts feature Walter Rose, Laurel E. Davis, Zilla Simpoon, and Hon. Walter M. Pierce among others with multiple marches, overtures, waltzes, and patriotic pieces listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatitic County
Wiarton
Candon
FD. Watts
Bao
Weston Mule
Ruth Douglas Reading
Manda
Laurel E. Davis Yoeul
Walter Rose
Star Spangled Banner
Athena Ladies
Mine Pouel
Mow Lal Thar Mee EA Woodward
Austin Foss
Shekeeeh
the Haywayans
Winif
Weston Concert Baril
America
W.S. Payne
Weston Glee Club
Zilla Simpoon
Adarem
En-Repadser
Athens
W. R. Seat
Laurel B. Daviv
Parla
Dela G. Sulipg
Haywayans
Zilla Simpaon
Teners
Freedom
Weston
Laurel E. Davin
Edna Wut
Thelma Saling
Umatitia
Six Pennington Girls Enter Summer School Trip
Miss Lois Porter departed for Bellingham Washington to attend the summer session at Bellingham Normal. Six Pennington girls accompany her and will establish a residence in Bellingham under Mrs J G Young wife of the county superintendent who will preside over the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennyton
Lois Porter
Bellingham
Wash
Bellingham Normal
Mra. J. G. Young
War Census Day Pacta Cottkins Warns Registration
War Census Day to Tuesday June 5 mandates all male residents aged 21 to 20 years Indudlyr must register including aliens and sick or crippled. Exemption from military service to be announced later. Absentees register before census day at the county clerk's office. Military districts must send four competent persons to arrange registration. Penalty for failing to register or giving false answers is imprisonment without fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tueadas
Henneliday
Senator Barrett backs road bonding plan in union county
A. Parkett, Joint Monitor, reports that Senator Barrett endorses a statewide road bonding measure. He argues the plan guarantees Oregon’s future with funds for Cascade range highways and eastern road development, while opposing countywide dettagro steps and pledging to press for a comprehensive state plan. The measure risks state aid emphasis and would not obligate action for specific districts like Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield
Barrett
Steiner
Ritner
Hodgen
Paving Trust
Umatilla County
Charley Barrett
Investmnett
Dui
Ain
Euod
KiuMiori Oregons
Istern
Oregon
Catilla
Koster Urogun
A. Parkett
Inlet
Pmatifla Union
Mutraw
Campaign debate on roads and funding calls for better routes
An engineering magazine excerpt presents a debate on road policy urging four main road classes, arguing for state financing of road grade while counties fund pavement, and criticizing current tax and war funding. The piece endorses the Good Roads movement and questions the candidate’s approach to road development and budgeting.
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Weston Leader
Clank Wood
Oeare
Umatilla
Cascades
Kaiser
Portland
Russia
Walter Pierce
Pierce
Multnomah County
Im Alliance 1
Mareh
Weaton
Ealon Chubey
Wrisdale
J. M. Banister
Geo. D. Peebler
Carmena’ Nes
Lota G. Sailing
Aiden
Will M. Peterson
Star Spangled Hanner
Banal
Thedp.m
Maviion
Iowa
Wallabies
Missouri
Washington Grays
U. Sy of A
Pavilion
The
Gladiators
Invincible
Britani
Ensign
Zeus
Pabson
Gentry
Pacta
Cottkins
Senator Barrett
Alfionm
Remo, Atiny Hi
C. H. Smith
Watts
Weston Transfer Co
Davis & Ellis
Chua
Carter Dan P. Smythe
Carter & Smythe
Pendleton
Ureg
Clube Fundeoniy
Dr. 5. L. Kennard
Candy Shop
Odessa Kirkpatrick
P. T. Harbour
Preston-Shaffer. Milling Co
Athena
Waitsburg, Wash
Eand
Northwest
Weston Mercantile Company
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