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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1917)
Mt. Scott Herald A Wt»A»iily |>A|H<r d«vol«<l to ih«* bet turni«'nt of Mt nit and adjoining rural di Mr le Ur Kvrry Thursday at l/cnla, Oregon by T h « M t Bom Fvai.iaMiNM C ompany Knl«re<1 ss second class mall mattar fabril ary I«, IVI«, at iba p«.t ultlva al lattila. Oregon, titular art ol Congress. March 1 18711 Subacri pilon price ■ 61 a year. In advance 7W4, O 61 IHOSCS: War. ficials grafters, etc. A b a rule opinion, The more pretentious this class of complainers are not the papers the more reason for home owners, receiving the acting contrary to their advice many benefits of the city with- and direction — Sunnyside Ga- out contributing to its support. zette. We are not blind to our city’s We have noted time and time faults, neither do we uphold again that the atmosphere of them. Instead, we are striving the home life of the child is by works and suggestions to cor what makes him or her in the rect our faults. We need the ac years that follow. tive co-operation of all citizens. Home builders are really The Government is planning prophets, testifying by works that they have faith in out city; < to build 1,000 new ships, many they appreciate their home of which will be constructed at towns; they know by helping in Pacific Coast shipyards. all civic movements it will help their property and their neigh The banks of Oregon show a bors. Home owners are the ones gain of $38,563,449 in their re from whom we always gain the sources as compared with one support for new enterprises, new year ago. churches, good roads, etc. it is a great thing to really ap The first big steel ship to be preciate our city; its possibilities built in a Portland yard was and its future development. launched on Saturday. That appreciation can best be re alized by becoming a home own It is quite a compliment to a er- by building a modern home;, man these days to be called one which will lie attractive, one ‘small potatoes.”- Exchange. which will be the standard for | your neighborhood. To gain more home-builders, more ap preciative citizens, more prophets who will be honored, not by cold To the Editor of the Mt. Keou columns of marble, but by the I Herald, M. O.' H. — Your interesting words of praise and commenda editorial “Old (»lory" with it» many tion of our entire citizenship is “if'»’' and “and’»” suggest» the writing the mission of this paper in pre of thia letter. What a pity that senting from time to time the politic», pure unadulterated party in- suggestions for modem homes. terenta, regardless of principles, »bonld If the wars of (¡eneral Sher man’s days could only be likened to hell itself, what must the con ditions be today? It is with a feeling of intense sadness, of gravest forboding, of keenest disappointment that we witness our national law-making body urging our nation to enter the awful, useless, unprecedented maelstrom which saddens, Europe staggers civilization, and dishon ors the Prince of Peace. It is difficult to see how any thing can be gained by such a course. Assuredly the cause of conflict, if anyone can remember far enough back to recall it, will be settled quietly by arbitration by a few representatives of the worn-out belligerents. Will our nation be in a better position at that time to pour oil upon the thrice embittered racial hatreds if we are one of those embroiled? so warp our lives an to call forth the Will our prestige as a nation, as lamentable diaappointment» mentioned Some enterprising, liberty lov in that editorial; that might be other a member of the world’s brother hood of .nations, be increased by ing citizen dumped a nice big wise, but for the if’«, etc. To one who our entering this wicked strug load of tin cans right on the pub look» part effect» to cauan«, for all things gle? Will the “life, liberty and lic street—on 94th street between that make for good or evil, it is sug gestive of Üie need of organization to de pursuit of happiness” of our peo 53rd and 55th avenues this even feat organization if such a thing be ple be protected and enhanced ing. This is only one block i possible. If nonpartisanship could dis by such a course? Will we "as a from the main street, and one place all policies of a party nature what nation fulfil our trust of uphold block from the school. We be progress might be made in the common ing the banner of the Prince of lieve the culprit can be prosecut 1 interest and welfare of all the people. Progreesiv»», Prohibitionists, and Peace, or will we, too, join the ed and we’d like to learn who it | Socialists have so much in common that ranks of the great nations who is. A clean, healthy town de a common ground should be (ound have failed because at some cru- mands better co-operation than | where all could come together for the common good and make their work cial test they were found want- this.—J. S. F. effective. ing? We boast of our govern i Past experiences in initiative atati ment by the people; if a referen Where a community through legislation provee that no party, how- dum were taken would the peo co-operation is producing some ever modern, has ALL the necessary ac ple plunge our nation into this one thing of quality and in con ceptable demands to which the people ednested and for which the people war? siderable quantity that com are will vote if it be plfu-ed before them With all our being we protest munity is fast making a name free from party contamination. Equal against war. If the step has not for itself and is soon advertised suffrage, Prohibition and other laws already been taken, we hope and and is sought by buyers. It pays passed by the people in this »tate amply pray that it may never be. If it. communities to pull together in prove tiie need of a non-partisan, get- is done we believe history will> planning production. — Western to-gather action by the people of like intenwt». No long ax we have legisla record it as one of the saddest Farmer. tive ansenibliee made up of partisan in ___________________ events in America’s history, All I terests just so long will we suffer re honor to the President who has With advancing spring the actionary dominant forces to retard, successfully kept us out of war middlemen have begun to com- ■ and misdirect the practical best interests for so long. Undoubtedly the plain that people won’t buy their of the people. Principles known to be pressure has been beyond any high-priced potatoes. Why don’t of Round practical use are discarded because of party policies. The great thing that we can conceive. they advertise them on the social forces for good are not able to If war is declared and universal “Dollar down, a year to pay” j overcome this evil thing of party poli service thrust upen us, what plan.—Gresham Outlook. cies, and few understand the reason why. The fact that society is divided then? We cannot tell. We do Newspapers are most power into classes along economic lines gets know that America has never no hearing because of political affilia lacked courage and never will; ful mediums for directing public tions. The fundamental cause of “greed that she always rallies to the for gaiu” deplored by the editor might flag in times of great stress. A not be accepted as the real cause of the evil effects depicted. Surely we need time of peril always unites us. Save the Nickels; an all inclusive, comprehensible get-to- Personally we can have no part gvtlier organization for our social, eco in it. We cannot fight, cannot nomic and material advancement.— The DOLLARS bear arms against our fellow C. W. Barzee. WILL TAKE men; we are prepared to follow our Quaker ancestry into suffer- CARE OF Two-Platoon Plan. lntr and death if need be, but all ' Editor Mt. Scott Herald.—The tire- THEMSELVES around us our friends and ac men of Lenta district in common with quaintances will go and we shall the firemen of the entire city are asking the voters at the June election to give have our share of Europe’s proud them a 12 hour day instead of 24 hours sorrow. May God preserve us. ax at present provided by law. An -J. S. F. initiative measure bearing 22,508 names, People's Forum Appreciate Your Home Town. “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country” ifc one of the truisms of the good book which has lived throughout the centuries and is exemplified today the same as lfM)O years ago. Few of us really appreciate our home towns and cities. Few of us appreciate the men and women who labor unselfishly to up-build their communities. We criticise those of altruistic ten dencies, always hinting and in sinuating that their time and money is given for personal ag grandisement when; in reality most of our public spirited citizens lose money by devot ing their time, talent and energy for the betterment of our com munity. Then there is a class who are always wanting to live in another city, claiming that our city is slow, non-progressive, our of- Every time you go out of town to shop you SPEND NICKELS FOR CAR FARE. You spend TIME AND ENERGY. If yeu want to maha an esrhange you SPEND MORE NICKELS. MORE TIME AND ENERGY TRADE WITH THE HOME MERCHANT Published by order of wax tiled Tuesday, putting the question clearly before the voters. The measure provides for the shortening of the day from 24 hours as at present, and allows a man some chance to have home life as other men have. In the circulation of the petitions no exjiense was incurred, the work of soliciatation being done, largely, by wives of tiremen, who feel that a rank injustice is done them and their families by the present law. Firemen have to work 24 hours a day five days out of six, with no Sundays off. The eight hour day prevails throughout the city service, even with policemen, and the usual holidays and Sundays are given as a matter of course, with Saturday after noon off in the city hall force, mort of the year. The number of men employed in the fire department is 884. The proposed law will add 92, at a cost of about 190,000 per year, an item too small to discuss.—Jas. Irving, Sec’y Two-Platoon Committee. Rachel. | Church Directory Arteta Baptiat Church. 9:46 a. in. Bible School. 11 a. m. Preaching service »:<X> p. in Keening services. 7:00 p. m B. Y. P. V, meeting. » 00 Thursday Prayer meeting. Everybody welcome lo any an<l all ol these services. W. T. I. Spriggs, Pastor. Millard Avenue Presbyterian Church. 10 a. m. Sabbath School. 11 a. m Morning worship. 7:0« p. m. Y. P. S. C. K. 7 46 p. m. Keening worship. 7:00 p. m. Wednewlay. mid week service 7:00 p. m. Thursday, choir predice. Rev Win H. Amos. Pastor. St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Sundays: R:0Sa. m. Low Mass. 4:30 a. m. High Maes. 340 am. Sunday School. 13 M. Choir rehearsal. Week days: Maas al 0:00 a. m. Seventh Day Adventist Church. 10 a. m. Saturday Sabbath School. 11 a. m. Saturday preaching. 7:00 p. m. Wednesday. Prayer meeting. 7:16 p. m. Sunday preaching. Kern Park Christian Church. Corner Hrth St .and 44 th Ave., S. K. 10a. m. Bible School. 11 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. preaching service. 6:30 p. m. Christian Kndeavor. 7:00 p. m. Thursday, mid week prayer meeting. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. G. K Berry, Pastor, logo K. Salmon. St. Pauls Episcopal Church. One block south of Woodmere station Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month at 0:00 a. m. No other services that day Every other Bunday the regular services will be as usual. Evening prayer and sermon st 4XO p. m Sunday School meets at 3:00 p. m. B. Boatwright, Supt., L. Maffet, Sec. Kev. O W. Taylor, Rector. I Lents Evangelical Church. Hermon by the pats tor. 11 a. m and 7:ltp.m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m., Albert Fenkhauser, Superintendent. Y. P A.. 6:46 p. m., Paul Bradford. President. Prayer meeting Thurs day 6:00 p. m. A cordial welcome to all. T. R. Hornschuch, Pas Lents Friends Chufch. 0:46 a. m. Bible School, Clifford Barker, Superintendent. 11:00 a. m. Preaching ser vice. 6:26 p. tn. Christian Kndeavor. 740 p. m. Preaching service. »00 p. m. Thursday, mid-week prayer meeting. A cordial welcome to all these services. John and Nettle Riley, Pastors. Lents Baptist Church. Lord's Day. Bible School, S:46 a. m. Morning worship. 11 a. m. Elmo Heights Sunday School. 2:80 p. m. B. Y. P. t'., 6:30 p. m. Keening worship 7:SU p. m. A cordial wel come io these services. J. M. Nelson, Pastor. Fifth Church Of Christ. Fifth Church of Christ. Scientist of Port land, Ore. Myrtle Park Hall, Myrtle Park. Services Sunday 11 a. m. Sunday School 9:3« and 11 a. m. Wednesday evening testimonial Meeting H:00, Lents M. E. Church. Sunday Sceool 6:46 a. m Preaching UHM a. m Bible Study Class, 5:30 p. m. Epworth League 640 p. m. Preaching 7 40 p. m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 740. F. M. Jasper, Pastor. Residence 5768 83 rd street. I Easter Greetings • ; from Morterud’s Market 1 fl. D. Kenworthy and Co. Inc. funeral Directors, TWO ESTABLISHMENTS PHONE TABOR 8267 PHONE TABOR BBSS 5802-4 92nd STREET S. E. 4615 66th St., Cor. FOSTER ROAD IN LENTS ARLETA First Class Service Given Day or Night. Close Proximity to Cemeteries Enable» <Js to Furnish Funerals at a Minimum Expense. Laurelwood M. E Church a. m Sunday School. 11XM a. m. preach ing. 12:»o p. m. class meeting. 3:u0 p. tn. Junior League. 6:30 p m. Epworth League. 740 p. m. preaching 8:00 p. m Thursday evening, prayer service Dr. C. R. Carlos, Pastor. Herman Reformed Church. Corner Woodstock Are., and 87th Bl. Rev. | W G. Llenkaeniper. pastor. Sunday School, 10 a. m. Morning Worship, 11 a. m. Y. P. 8 at 740 p. tn. German School and Catechetical Class Saturday at 3:00 a. m. Free Methodist Church. Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 740 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wedneeday 7:30 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Robert H. Clark, Pastor. Professional Directory Phone, Tabor S314 Dr. A. Klaptocz Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence, 92d ST. and FOSTER RD. (Over Lents Pharmacy) Tabor 4754 Dr. C. S. Ogsbury Dentistry I.KNT8, OREGON. Phone. Tabor 3214 Dr. P. J. O’Donnell Dentist Wd 8T. and FOSTER RD. (Over Lents Pharmacy) Tabor 3536 Dr. Wm. Rees Office and Residence, 258 E 50th St. PORTLAND, ORE Repair Work a Specialty Miller & McGraw (Successor, to M. N. SADLER) An at your service. 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