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Vol. 16. Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, February 21. 1918 Subscription, $1.50 a Year No. 8 COUNT Y TO P AVE FOSTER FLAG RAISING SUND’Y PAVED ROAD FROM LENTS TO GITY County Commission Approves Ten tallve Road Budqet Which Includes I osier Road Appropriation. WORK SI ARIS SOON Connects County and City, vid loster. 82nd and Division. For weeks it has l>een practically cer tain that the tentative Road Budget as prepare«! by County Roadmaster John Il Yeon woultl I m * adopt««! try the Coun ty Commission, but that action was only finally taken Monday. This Inid- gei includes an appropriation of |2U,<RS> for the |«av • n eighteen foot strip on Foster Road from 102nd Hl. to 82ud St., ami an appropriation o $72.000 for the paving of 82nd St. (rout the Clacka mas County line to Division St. and down Division St. to the end of the present paving at 62nd St. In this way a complete link will tie made front the county points on Foster Roa«l, from the county points in Clackamas on the Oregon City Road, ami from the coun try points on the Powell Valley Road to the centre of the city. It is («It that this is only a step, the remaining por- tion of Foster Road trotn 8*!cd *3 52n<l I wing left to ta* tackled next year. Road master John B. Yeon assures us that work will be undertaken as noon the weather is favorable. Bids will I m * ' advertised for at om«*, an<l nothing will bs allowed to delay ttie commencement of the work. Assistant Roa«lmaster Chapman slates that the budget passed as originally arrang'd as regards tin* Foster Koad and 8'.‘nd Hl. improvements, in other wools Fuster Hoad will ts< bardsurfaced from its present |>oint (102nd Ht ) to 82nd street where it will meet another pav ing project connecting the Clackamas County line at Kendall station with Division Street, ami going down Divi sion Street as far us 62nd Hl. to connect with the present paving. Commissioner Muck stated that thia was merely a start ami the completion of Foster Roail could I m * lookerl for next year. He pointed out that the appro priation for tins district was practically one fifth of the entire road budget for the County, but lielieved emphatically that this community was entitled to that proportion this year. Harry Lauder Speaks. Harry Lauder surely never ap|>eared to lietter advantage, and he certainly never bail a vaster or more enthusiastic audience, than when he stood on the platform of the Albert Hall, Lxindon, recently, to support a great national de mand for prohibition. "Men ami wo men," he said, "if there is a barrier up against ns that Is going to impede vic tory, let us sweep It »wav. H drink is a barrier, if beer is a barrier, then break that barrier down. The voice of the peo ple demands from the government that if drink is to postpone victory, the gov ernment must postpone drink. I he issue before the country could hardly have twen put more forcibly.——A hristian Hcience Monitor. Hooverizing Exhibition There will lie an exhibition of conser- vation cooking at the I<enht Library on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 23. All botise wives and girls are asked lo bring a slice or two of their war bread or samples of any conservation cooking that they have done. This will not only add to the interest of the occasion, but will I m * very much appreciated. If you have had a failure be sure to bring a sample and Mrs. Percy, who will I m * there, will try to tell you the cause Recipes will be given for successful bread and other cooking. Be mire and bring your bread. There will be a story hnnr for the children. Tea and rookies will lie served from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m 1 Al I tltUl CIIUKCM WORKIR PASSIS LINTS PLEASES HATS OFF TO BIG CONVENTION PLEASANT VALLEY WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN HONORED GOV. WITHYCOMBE GHIEE SPEAKER Mrs. Sarah A. Spicer Resident of Reuben Wilson Post and Shiloh Circle Grand Lodqe and State Assemb'y School of forty-seven Pupils Average Mayor Baker and City and County Portland Ihlrty Years. Held Joint Program Saturday. Officers In Attendance at Rebekah $64 Tach tor W. S. S. All are Commissioners Will Also Be Pres Mrs. Sarah Anne Spicer, wife of Wm. Ruben Wilson Poet and Ladies of Convention District No. I. in Rainbow Regiment. ent and Assist in Ceremonies Kpicer, who passed away at her horn«* at 5311 38th Avenue H. E. al fl v«« o’clock Wcdhestiay evening February 13th, of a general breaking down, had lss-n a resi dent ot Portland ahmsil 30 years A iiunds-r of years ago Mrs. Spicer suffi-n-d a very severe attaik of lagripis*. It sf'inel im|MissiliJr for tier to recover from the malady in this climate, so ac- companiisl by her tineband, she move«! to California where "lie resided for tiv<- and a half years and regained her former gixxl health. Relieving that "h<* could again withstand th«-Oregon winters Mr. and Mr». Spicer returii«*d to Portlaud. Alsuil one and a half years ago Mrs. Spicer again contracts * lagripi«-, from which she never fully rccovecol. While she was able to go alrout her home duties and mingle with hur friends most of the time, she ha« during the last year b«*«-n milch w«>akcm*«l in strength. Mra. Spicer, whose maiden name was Sarah Anne Bell was Ixirn at Mauvoo, Illinois. July 22. 1848. making her at tlie time of her demise, <19 years, 6 months and 21 days of age. Mra. Npicer received her education in the public and private schools of Hamil ton, Ohio and early in life l«*came an active meui.x-r of «lie United I* ree by ter- ian Church She wax units*«! in holy wedlock to Wm. E Spicer on April 7, 1870, to which union thn*«* children have been born, two of them dying in infancy. leaving their home in Illinois, Mr. and Mrx Spicer lande«l at the steamship dock in Porllaml, Jan. 22, 1879, having s|w*nt 21 «lays in making the trip. (Continued <>u page 5) ANOIIIER HOME A 101 AL LOSS John M. Mummey Loses Home By tire This Afternoon. "One of the beat ever held” was th« verdict of Mrs. Rebecca Gray, Secretary of District Convention No. 1 referring to the Convention belli last Monday at ls*rits. Mrs. Peterson of Lents was Chairman of the Cenyention. There were about 400 present. Among the distinguishe«l visitors were Bros. Andrews and Hluart, Grand l.odg«* < ifficerx, and four officers from the State Retx-kah Assembly, Mra. Lancast j er of Astoria, Mrs. Ora Cqsper of Dallas, and Mra. Eva Jacobs and Mrs. Jessie . White both of Portland. lnters|M-ra«-d among the business of the convention were musical and read ing numbers many of which were worthy of more than passing mention. Partic ularly pleasing were the vocal number given by Miss Bennett, and the Read ing by Mrs. Pullman of tiie Arleta Lodge (Mountain View). In the evening the Lents (Eureka) Ixxlge exemplified the Retiekah Degree in a very fine manner. The officers elected for the coming year were: Chairman, Mrs. Mary Palmer of Silverleaf; Vice Chairman, Mrs. V ina Good; Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Rebecca Grav; Chaplain, Mrs. ilyatt of Rose City; Marshall, Mrs. McNeil of Eureka; Conductor, Mrs. Jewell of Orphea; lx»ft Supporter, Mrs. Westbtook of Utopia; Inside Guardian M re. Zellar of Columbia; Outside Guard ian, Wilson Benefiel of Columbia. The Executive Committee are as fol lows: Mrs. Gimmell of Silverleaf, Chairman; Mrs. Montgomery of Moun tain View, Mrs. Wyman of Onega, Mrs. Angus of Marrietta, Mrs. Simmons of Laurel wood. U The District is rejoicing over an in- crease of 100 memtiers during the )«axt year, 1000 |>er cent lietter than the in crease of one year ago. ZELLER-DLR4ND It is extremely doubtful if another school can equal the showing made by Pleasant Valley school, R. H. Searle, Principal. This school is in the Syca more District out in the country and ha» a total enrollment of 47. Every student in the school has already sold over |50 worth of Thrift Stamps or Sav ings certificates, the total amount of money raised by their «fforts being f3o25 which means an average of f64 per pupil. A week ago, the showing was not very large, and all that was reported at that time wax that things were shaping up nicely and they had every expecta tion of being ready to do their share. This puts the entire school in a solid phalanx in 8ujx*r intendent Churchill's Rainbow Regiment. The following Committee aided and advised the pupils in their work: T. P. Campbell, Wini fred Romain, R. H. Seark, Herbert Poppleton, Fred Olson, W. U. Moore, and Sadie Kisterson. Every reeident in tlie community got behind the pupils solidly in their endeavor to put their district on the honor roll. Nearly every pup;' has purchased stamps and the total st'll continues to grow. Principal Ager of the Gilbert school reports "making hay while the sun shines.” but at present his showing would not compare with Pleasant Val ley. Miss Dahl of Buckley school is cov ring her district thoroughly, while Mrs. Sharpe of Lynch school is doing equally well. Mr. Dickson, Principal of Woodmere continues the good showing reported last week, but W. M. York, the generalissimo for the district says they al! have to take their hate off to Pleasant Valley.' GILBERT-SPRINGER. Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock : at the home of the bride 4857 65th St. was i solemnized the wedding of William Donald Gilbert and Helen F. Springer, Rev. F. M. Jasper officiating. Only a few immediate friends wen* present and about 20 sat down to the wedding din ner following the cen*mony. Both of the contracting parties are Oregonians, Mr. Gilbert having been born and raised at Gilbert Station just east of Lents, while Miss Sprineer was born at Pendleton and has lived in the Mt. Scott district about ten years, The bridegroom is 25 and works at the Com- foot Steel Works, while the bride who is 19 had a sweet tooth and worked at Russell A Gilbert’s Candy Factory. The factory Gilberts, however, are not re lated to the bridegroom. The young couple are now at home to their friends at 1040, Belmont St. Just as we were going to press today a Charming in its utmost simplicity, tire alarm brought out the lisnl volnn* th** wedding of Mias Francis Durand tt*er». A residence was reported as i and Christian Zeller wax solemnised burning at 59th avenue and 101st street. j Wednesday evening, Jan. 30th, at the The host* cart was trundled out, hut ! St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. there is no hydrant nearer than 97th A Kraus«* officiated. and Foster and it would have taken Mixx Hattie Hachlen played the wed about 30<*0 feet of hose to lay in a line. ding march and the choir l«*«i the bridal When Chief Goggins discovered the fact procexsiou, singing ax they marched hr sent hack for the chemical engine, down the aisle of palms and cedar. The but by the time that arrived the house bridal party wax assembled under the wax so far gutted that nothing could lx- wings of a beautiful white dove. done. It was a total loss and there ix The bride wax charming in silver em no insurance. John M. Mummey of broidered tulle over silver cloth and car 10128 59th avenue, is the owner and he ried a shower bouquet of brides roses was away from home at the time, only and fuchias. She wax attended by her Mrs. Mummey living in the house, The sister, Elfrieda, who was pretty in coral tire started from it defective flue in the satin and Lady Russet roses. Her attic and was so far gone before dis bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Kil- covered that it ix doubtful whether tile liam mid Freda Kreuger. Lillie Zeller house could have been saved in any wax Hower girl and wax dainty in pink REC RE Aim event. Mrs. Mummey lost everything, tulle and carried a basket of pink sweet even including some )H*t rabbits. The pens. By J. L. Johnson. loss was a great shock to her. Mrs. J. Schadler sang, "I Love You How much we owe to the sunshine of Still another cogent reason for an ade Truly."and Mr. Jack Zeller and Albert childhood quate paid Fire Department with proper Hashlin played a violin selection. As th»n4»fe we go with our burdens and equipment and hii extended system of Alter the ceremony a reception and care. tire hydrants. A home means as much buffet supper was held at the horn«* of Life sometimes seems like a deep to thia community its to any other and th«* bride tor her most intimate friends tangled wildwood pro- our home owners have a right to I and relatives. Till their innocent happiness bursts on lection. « The young couple will make their our ear. hotm* in l«ents. Sorrowed or saddened we sometimes go after A romp with the babies, a rest by the way. Claude Cotl'man, nephew of 1. N. Then we are gladdened by frolic and County Sunday The Multnomah Coffman has resigned from tin* yard laughter foremanship of the Mill City Ltinilier School Convention, which it ‘was an- That brightens the hour and shortens columns, would lie nounced in these yard to accept a position with the the day. Government as spruce inspector for hold on Tuesday, March 26, will I m * held on March 19. It was thought by Dear little children wrapped in their aeroplanes, lie will have to spend a stories, good deal of tiim* at Astoria, but is the Executive Committee that a con moving back to Lents to make his home vention on the former date would inter Filling this earth with their radiance Divine; here again. Mr. Coffman got hie ex- fere to some extent with the observance Fairer than rainbows, earth's bright |M*rience with spruce lumber with the of Holy Week by the various churches, est glories Multnomah Box Factory. Had he re hence the change in date. Warming our hearts with their happy mained in their employ he would prob Affairs in Germany are reaching a sunshine. ably have been with the Government some time ago. His new position is a state where Bruiser Bill, to appease the Lick thrift alampe now and kiee ’em lucrative one as the men qualified to people, will have to do something mo:« in 1923. than decorate the Crown Prince. handle this work are scarce. Lents Man U. S. Inspector Convention Date Changed Shiloh Circle G. A. R., gave a very en joyable program on Saturday night, the 16th, in honor of the birthdays of Lin coln and Washington. The program started with a prayer by Comrade Ad- derson, Chaplain of the Poet; followed Flag Will Guard Honor Roll. Lot by a lengthy address by Rev. E. A. Will Gron flowers. Smith, State Chaplain of Spanish Lents is to have & Community Centre, American War Veterans, also [.astor of the Baptist Church of Lents. There a spot in which all may have a part. It was a violin Solo by Master George Sel- will be the lot on the corner of !<2nd and fr: fge, accompanied by Miss Myrtle Foster which is now graced by the McNeil. Mrs. Lcwrence read a short , Hon«*r Roll Bulletin Board containing »to-y about Lincoln, clipped from the 128 names of Lente boys now in active Oregonian. Miss Kiveney gave a piano I service. Arrangements have been made t-olo. Then follower! an address by to add 105 more stare to accomodate ex Henry Westbrook, Past Grand Master tra name«. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 a brand <>f'he Inde|>en<lent Order of Old Fel lows, on the life of Lincoln. A song by new fl.«g will be raised on the flag-pole Master Lyle Peters, "Keep the Home especially prepared, and appropriate Fires Burning,” was very creditably addresses will be made on that occasion. given for a child of eight vears. He The chief speaker will be His Excellency was accompained by hie mother. Other James Witbvcombe, Governor of Oregon. musical numbers were, a song by Miss Other speakers will include Mayor Deardorf and Miss Myrtle McNeil, a Baker, and both Connty and City Com- Piano Solo by Miss Esther Wiley, and a i mission ere. In preparations for this ceremony men Violin Solo by Carl Hawkins with Miss and teams will volunteer to immediate- Hartwig at the Piano. Attorney Melvin made an address i ly clean np and grade the mt, it will be By a strange coincidence all of the sown to lawn grass, sweet peas will be speakers were of Southern pwt*entage. planted around the base ui the bulletin Messrs. Westbrook's and Melvin’s boards, and other flowers will be plant fathers, and Mr. Smith’s mother being ed. It is hoped that the Boy Scouts will have a part in keeping the lot green Southerners. There was a small audience consider in memory of the boys whose names ing that the occasion commemorated appear on tbe board, and it is the aim of those promoting the, movement to the birthday« of two great men. The patriotic songs were. Star make this«little spot a "Community Spangled Banner, and America, with Centre” in which all may share. Those Mrs. Maffett at the piano. Mrs. Forte, willing to assist in the preparation of President of the Circle, occupied the the lot please report at tbe Lents Phar macy to F. R. Peterson. chair. In order that all who workduring the The program closed with a prayer by Rev. Smith, hfter the singing of the week may have an opportunity of shar Star Spangled Banner. The program ing in this celebration it has been set for Sunday afternoon, Feb. 24, at 2:30 was excellent from first to last. p. m. Local talent will furnish the music, including Comrade Walrod’s Fife and Drum Corps. The whole of Lente is earnestly re quested to turn out en mas«e and to I take a personal interest in this new On Saturday evening a num1'?’ of A raised platform will be < nployes of the Otis Elevutor Co. exiled | Centre. arranged for the speakers so that all *»u S. J. Allen cf 8901, C3rd Ave., telling will have a good chance to both see and him that an elevator needed repairing. bear. After some argument they decided the All residents of Lents having, or work was not very pressing and they knowing of Lente boys whose names would come in.Bince it was his birthday ought to appear on the honor roll, but which be had apparently forgotten. who are not now represented are re Progressive 500 was the order of the quested to immediately report to F. R. evening with P. Garver and his “little Peterson, Tabor 2074. In order that brother Lew" carrying off the first and the "boys at the front” may have an booby prizes. Refreshments were served opportunity to learn of this flag raising including a truly royal cake presented ceremony in their honor at first band by Mrs. W.^O. Ash. The Herald will send a complimentary On behalf of the members ot Local copy of the paper to all boys whose No. 23, I. W. O E. C. Mr. Garver pre present address is banded in to this sented Mr. Aden with a gold mono office within the next few days; friends gramed pen and pin as an appreciation and relatives please note. of hie work as Secretary and correspond ent to the Elevator Magazine. When called upon for a speech "Sam” said be was too surprised to speak but would write one out for them later. The musical numbers by Cora and Olive Ash and Mr. Moore were much enjoyed. The boys left sometime before Sunday Reqular Monthly Meeting With Dinn > wishing their host many happy returns. and Open Session Mr. Allen, Mr. Ash and several others have been in the employ of the OtisCo. It is expected that Judge Morrow for over ten years. A much discusseti "long distance smoking match is ex- will be in attendance at the Piensan t pected to take place between “Jitn” Valley Grange at its regular monthly Williams and "Billy” Ash. Those meeting next Saturday. The morning present were : Messrs Moore, J. L. session begins at 10:30, followed by din Garver, Chas. Hobb, Jlui Williams, ner at noon, and an open session in the Garver, Fisher, L. Garver, Lewis, Allen afternoon. and Coyell. NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE Elevator Men Surprise PLEASANT YALLEY GRANGE SATURDAY Arleta Man In Hospital Pioneer Resident Returns. Fletcher Gilbert, who first came to Lents when there was no Lents, 41 years ago, a brother of Mrs. Jane Gray of 92tid 8t., returned to hia residence at 82nd St., after being away at Troutdale for about a year and a half. He called in the Herald ottice and told ns a num ber of interesting incidents of the pioneer days. Word reached the Herald office that C. L. Van Cleve, who has been in the Tuberculosis Hospital at Salem for some time, is not making any appreciable headway. Grave fears are entertained for his recovery. He formerly lived at 4505, 75th St., and his wife has rented the home and moved into Portland where she is working and supporting henelf. Mr. Van Cleve worked for the city for s long time.