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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1920)
ML Jurait Heralö LENTS STATION, PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1920 SIX-FOOT SEWER PLANNED FOR MOUNT SCOTT DISTRICT Speedy French Motor Glide Boat AT THE PORTNOMAH DAIRY Twenty-nine years ago. or to be mure exact. In I8»l. Andrew Helman set I led on his present farm, one mile east of »2nd street, the buelneae part uf Lenta. Al that time there were ' 5 M but four houses bet week his modest home and Kern hill. The road lead from East Portland out Io his habitation—a distance of «•ven miles was little better than a widened trail, full of chuck-holes, and during the winter mouths and late spring ing VOL. XVIII. No. 25 NEW MAN IN CHARGE AT THE LENTS PARK EVENINC STAR GRANGE HAS A FINE PROGRAM FOR DATE JULY THIRO C. A. Brickman, of 78th street be tween 4<i mid IMh avenue, has sue- < ceded Ed Huiuiu us purk keeper at tho Lents playground. It has not I .sen decided Just where Mr. Huiiliu Evening Star grange at east 80th will le sei,I Mr. Ilrli-kinaii cumes 'ri-tu the Lziire'hiirst pu--k and play- and Division streets, will hold a meet ing Saturday, July 8, which promises gro* nd, wt-i li comprises tl-uul “<* Along this epees of i>- . iim v lietween 3»rd and often hub tilth streets u -il <>uk anil A»h streets. deep. Mr. Helmen dally drove an old horse and hack to East Portland to supply milk cuoluiiiere with the to be attractive, Judging by the pro gram. A basket picnic dinner will be the mud i tiled supreme. ' succeaelun of rut-holes, product of four or five cows. Ut Is related by une of his sons that lare Mr. Iletinnn daily across paid a five cent the Stark >Ue»t to deliver owe quart of milk to a west side eMMomer, although It i» difficult to see where the profit lorry mm« In. Mr. Helman continued on luei week, slipped and fell from an dious milk route for years, and In the meantime a carline wak built out, and Lenta came Into being. His business began to grow, and the old Division at reel road waa made bet* ter. and bualneas Increased. until to- mg upon a smaller pipe und bruising bls right side and leg Had he tailed to catch on tho second pipe he would liavt fallen so'ne distance bclow to a cement pavement, possllily with more revere results. As It Is, he will I* laid up for several days. day the Helmane at I’ornomah Dairy sell 35» gallons of milk per day. to- gather with ten gallons of cream, the «ante being delivered on two large trucks. The dairy hard com prise« 198 cows, principally Holstein grades, and ths farm consists of 7« acres, with 40 acres additional rented nearby for pasturage. Early In June the I’ornomah Dairy inatalled four double unit Universal machines, with aluminum Other equipment consists milking buckets, of a bottle washing machine in which all bottles take a Iwo-hour bath In hot alkaline water, which utterly da- atroya every germ. Then i'onies an Ice plant, which freezes the milk. A machine automatically cape the milk hollies and prints the day of tbe week upon the cap. The state l*oard of health a maximum of allows 10,000 bacteria, but tho I'ortnomah milk shows the pres ence of but from 3009 to 71*00 bac- which lerla, makes it abaolutely healthful. By tho old hand method of milking It took nine men one hour and 18 minutes Io milk 104 roars. With the »Id of the new milking machines. four men *lo tlie same work In the same time. The barn la washed out twice dally, the water coming from u big tank fed from two fine springs on the hill back of the main barn, which la 40x200 feel. SEVENTIETH STREET IS TO BE IMPROVED Petitions from the localities to be affected have been granted by the city council within the past few days, for praying the of 70th strset from Improvement Foster road to The street to be Im proved will consist of about six blocks, and residents i along the line ure extremely anxious that the work bo done this year, as i the Improve- Gradually meats are badly needed 44th avenue. Mt. Hcott section are being Improved and made passable for winter travel, and the result will l*e that property will the streets und avenues of the l*e more attractive and more valuable. D eception given NEW PASTOR ON TUESDAY EVENING A reception and supper were given Rev. F. Culver and family. Inst Tues day evening nt 8 p. m. waa u The supper basket affair, and tho table was not In the church annex, where HAPPY VALLEY ROYS USE NINE STICKS OF DYNAMITE AT WEDDING A popular weddlng occured at Happy Valley Wednesday evening al 8 p. ni, when Ruth Peteraon and la-on Blshoff were united in marriage by Rev. A. B. Anderson of the Luth eran church, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Poulson. Shortly after the »redding, the heavy booming of dynamite awoke the echos of Ha|>py Valley and the dishes at the wedding feast rattled In response to the repeated satt’Os until nine sticks of the explosive had saluted the bride and groom. Th*- charavlrl party was then Invited to partake of Ice cream and cake, and clgHrs were distributed, and ’'all went as merry as a marriage bell.” J. things provided l*y the housewives of white. The Oregon mist only made Mrs. Elwood, who was elected sec their amlles all the sweeter. Mrs. Dennis, who first proposed the float. retary, did splendid work and is en was elected president of the associa aat one for all concerned. Rev. Cul- ver comes to this charge from Bel- llnghain, Wash., where he was well that up in the church councils of work, and la entitled to great praise Mrs. Holman also understands all the details, so that if one la absent, the work goes along Just the same. Speaking of tho hardship« endured by Mr. Helman and herself In early days, Mr«. Heiman said: tho "It was awfully lonely out here In the old days, with no neighbors near, and I have often wondered how Mr. Helman ever stood that dally trip, The ladies of the G. A. R. did the decorating, and I am willing to ad they are far superior for that kind of work. T TWO PERSONS HURT IN AUTO COLUSION ON FOSTER ROAD her uud special mention. mit state. She waa Indefatigable in tion. to men The eight la dies who rode on the float were the moat beautiful ladles in the city, whose names are as follows: Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Koontz, of Winslow Mead circle; Mrs. Tuaaey and Mrs. Hodge, of Shiloh circle; Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Rider, of Black mar circle: year after year, through tho mud and On Inst Tuesday evening. Ray J. Oftentimes he walked the rain, whole distance, driving the horse, Leahy, a driver for the Portnomah which had all It could do to pull the Dairy east of Lenta, and Mrs. A. W. hack. As I think of It now. It seems Helman of Portnomah Farm were severely Injured In a head on collie Impossible. • 1 • Probably If Mr. Helman were asked ion between the Ford driven by Ix-ahy how he managed to keep going with and a big county truck at a point on the handicap of bad roads and weather, he would have said: ”1 gum that little woman back there Lennox wagon, and when he turned out, dis Is worth it all.” covered avenue and Foster I^ahy tried to go around that there were a two road. wood more Mrs. Sundler and Mrs. latcy, of Peter Porter circle. The platform on which the ladies sat had a column eight feet high, with a beautiful painted sign with titled to be mentioned. There float, was a drum but the rain wet the the drums, so they could play only a few pieces Those of Chambers. the drum corps were: Hillis and Wai rod. The 72nd Street Will Soon Be Ready For Paving Approach OVERSEAS MAN NOW OPERATES LATH MILL station, near plant Firland was second lieutenant of a battery in the 384th Field Artillery. »1st Division, Germany during her and the war with allies, and took part in the battle of tbe Argonne, and I want to praise the ladies who did in ThejS worked and worked well.- The driver, who so skillfully handled the float is entitled to great pralae and also the thanks of the circle. want to thank the one We who to Wood MRS. 60TFRIED SEDOLO ENTERTAINS MRS. EDWAROS ON LATTER'S BIRTHDAY Mrs. C. B. Edwards was the guest of hqnor Wednesday afternoon at a de lightful surprise party given in her Mr. Thom says the nouw of the have a better Miss Mary Cauthorn of 481« 44th street will give a piano recital at the United Presbyterian church, 27th St Next Sunday at the Millard Avenue Presbyterian church, Mr. F. E. Dor ris, whe has been filling the pulpit special request, a will sermon Mrs. Gotfried Sebold. the occasion being the birthday of Mrs. Edwards. Those present were, Lundberg. Mrs, Harold Mrs. Arthur Riley, Mrs. Norman Nubson, Mrs. Winfred Wal Edwards. Mrs. GIVES RECITAL since Rev. Day left, honor by ker. Mrs. Gotfried Sebold. Mrs.. C. B. give, by delivered Elva Upham, Miss Fern Upham and Warren Walker. A delightful afternoon was spent in music and games after which a most delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Sebold assisted by Mrs. Win- fred W. Walker, The guest of honor was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. DAILY BIBLE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT TO BE HELD ON JULY 7 two weeks ago. entitled “Open Eyed Eager Soul." Mrs. Mabel Colvey will Rev. J. E. Allen, former missionary to Persia will be temporary pastor of the church after this week Prof J. A. Hollingworth has moved The commencement exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School, which has been conducted under the aus pices of the Multnomth Sunday School Association, will be held in the audi- torium of the Arleta public school on Wednesday evening. July 7, at 8 o’clock. The program will consist of a demonstration of the work done in the Daily Vacation Bible School. Y. P. A. HOLDS EX. GRESHAM TO HAVE COMMITTEE MEETING BIG CELEBRATION • The executive committee of the Young Peoples Alliance met Monday at the home of E. M. Scheuerman. President Wr.t. Anderson In the chair. For fear I may have over done. looked some who helped, 1 will say we thank everybody. Retherford, Missionary secretary Mrs. Girl’s Leg Nearly Severed PORTLAND LEADS IN ENTERTAINMENT Under Revolving Disc westward Later he was armistice was signed. The following vacancies were filled: SCHNIDER. creek, thence stock addition. stationed at Coblens. Germany, with It was very nlcely painted the sign. tests will be made along »2nd street to a point on Johnson was just back from Stenay. when the the driver, and he behaved well, tbe decorating. perfect harmony, the same Lieut. E. P. Thom, proprietor of a manufacturing from his home at 4140 ««th street to Grand Army was represented by a new home recently purchased at Commander Peterson, who sat with 1178 Hawthorne Avenue. Portland, during the month just Miss Seva Lundbom, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Lund past has led the Entire Northwest In ing him was a heavy county truck, bom, of near Gresham, accidentally the matter of entertainment. First and Just az the two machines were fell under a disc harrow ivpon which came the Immense throng of Shrlners about to page, some children ran Into she waa riding one day last week, and from all over the United States, with their splendid hands pageants, drees the Toad in front of th«*' truck, and nearly severed one of her le;;». She had bogged permission of her father suits and multicolored costumes, ban Contractor Cochran with a force of the driver, in erder to keep from run to drive the team for a short time nera, floats and Shrine emblems and ning down the children, swerved when the accident occured. She had clowns and funmaking devices, Next men and teams waa at work the fore only made two rounds, when she at camo the Rose Show with its flower part of the week filling in 72nd sharply to the center of the road, tempted to get off the disc, her foot parades, its electric floats and frater striking the Ford. In a way the ac street on the east aide of the car catching, with the above result. nal exhibits, with roses predominant track preparatory to paving same. It cident seemed unavoidable. The oc Physicians hope for her recovery. The everywhere, Portland is fast becom la' believed that the work of filling cupants were'thrown out and severely young lady was attempting to help ing one of the greatest entrtalnment centers in the country, and the fame will be completed by the last of the hurt by the tall and flying glass of her father, who waa laid up with an She Is a of her June beauty is already estab- Both are at Port Infected hand at the time. week. If nothing Interferes. He will the windshield. member of the Orient school and is llshed. then move up hie paving equipment nomah Farm, where they are receiv well known in both Orient and Powell and finish up the east aide of the ing medical attention. Valley. W. H. Williams, of 8028 88th street. street from Foster road to Slat ave arrived home last week from Idaho, The lienta Dei Ica tesse i i hop is be Robert Stone has finished rcpalnt- where he has been engaged in shear- nue. ing repainted thin we<k. Ing and kalsominlng and otherwise Ing sheep. Mr. and Mrs. Williams in fixing up the Lents Waiting Room tend to leave next Wednesday for Many Sbrinerà were entertained by Born, to Mr. and Mrs Calorie, 8054 confectionery, greatly Improving the friends and relatives at Arista during Marysville. Cal., by machine. They Interior^ the same 63rd avenue, June 28, a son. Shrine week. 0 may stay for the summer. wagons In front of him. at intervals along Foster road, and render a solo at the morning service corps on ed will have to be determined by test holes, which are now being dug I near Hawthorn avenue, this (Friday) long and II feet wide anil four feet ! for which donation the ladies of the evening at 8 o’clock. G. A. It. kindly tender their thanks. high. It was decorated with more better acquainted with the pastor and The event was s pleas- hla family, founder of good programs. i the names of the ladies of the G. Mt. Scott Herald: As per Invitation I will give you [ A- K- Department of Oregon, placed the church. Tho affair waa Informal, base the probable cost, and the for mation of tho ground to be excavat be a good attendance. The Evening Star grangers are noted for having jectiles that came from Fritz on the American front. the congregation partook of the good reports must be had upon which to There promises to sawg in the factory dairy. Is now abeenl In eastern Ore- gon buying alfalfa hay for the dairy His herd, anent the coming winter. ♦ two sons. Emil and Fred, have the active management of the dairy, but the of the program, sound to him than the whiazing pro than two thousand Oregon roses, tn- . Their thanks are also due the Cope tersperaed with Oregon grape. In , land Lumber company for lumber the back of the float was a raised donations, and Io all those who so are being formulated to that end. Before much can be done, however, Readings and instrumental samples. the army of occupation, returning to Portland, his old home, about a year a description of the float the ladles; uP°n It. Tlie ■Ign was handsomely of the G. A. R. had in the Roue Fes- I decorated with roses, The truck and tlval parade, The float was 20 feet I driver were donated by Will Eatchell. that a sewer is contemplated along the route mentioned, and that pl«"» distribute will MOUNT SCOÏÏ LADIES FEATURE FLOAT IN FESTIVAL PARADE MARY CAUTHORN and the evening waa spent In getting Helman, One of the new business enterprises of tbe Mt. Scott section is the cut-up plant owned by Ernest I’. Thom at Hazelwild Spur No. 1. between «»th and 79th streets. The plant was in stalled early in the present year, with the Idea of manufacturing lath, but was later converted into a cut-np plant. It is now running on what is known as car-strips, the strips being used to provide air space in refriger ator cun. and the mill has a daily cap acity of 18.000 strips per day, and em ploys seven men. The mills also sell cull lumber for summer houses, chicken sheds, etc. and bean poles, The company gets most of its lumber front a Bull Run concern, and ships about three car? a week of the manufactured strips product. octagon platform, on which sat eight | kindly assisted them In the prepara- ladles of the G. A. R. dressed in tion of the float. more than one hundred members of has thus tar been taken by the city, but the city • engineer's office states and vocal music will also be features ago. the Mr. CUT-UP PLANT DOES PAYING BUSINESS and road one now contemplated from Myrtle Park eastward. No definite action E. church will Oregon will speak on "Special Tax This new type of glide boat Is liutlr by the French and makes a speed of 74Hi miles an hour. Tills performance probably constitutes a world record. ation.” A. J. Clark, the Oregon Pro ducts man will tell about Oregon Products, Foster Myrtle Park, and the main from that place is much smaller than the ler. Collector of Internal Revenue for Made along detour to Woodstock and connecting with l the sewer in that addition, which empties into the Willamette river. City sewerage has been ex- tended out Mt. Scott way as far a» give a patriotic talk, and Milton Mil Uie Portland Gas company one day elevated gas main several feet, sink- his te er of the Mt. Tabor M down six-foot sewer main from the above station east on Foster road to »2nd "•feet, thence south to a point near Johnson creek, thence following a The lecture had at the noon hour. put eastward from .Myrtle Park to ascer tain the cost of construction’ of a hour will be at 2 p. m., in charge of Mias Buckman. lecturer. Rev. Deck ALEX. W. STEWART INJURED BY FA LI Alex. W. Stewart, ut GulHiieaa road near 55th avenue. while working fol For some time past test holm have l>een lookout committee chairman, Gladys Gresham has prepared a fine pro gram for 'the celebration of the Fourth of July, Judge Jacob Kanz- ler of Portland will deliver the ora- tion, and besides the Gresham band the Highland Pipers will give stir H. R. Scheuerman, Cltiaenship com- ring music on the bagpipes. At 9:30 the parade will take place. Features mitttee chairman. Paul Myers, Junior Alliance was voted "a vaca are the dancing and music of the tion until September. Highlanders, horse racing, athletic A committee on music is to be ap events, airplane stunts and dancing. pointed by the president. Leaders were appointed for the rest Many Lents people plan to spend the of the year. day with their Gresham neighbors. Next Sunday evening’s topic, “Our Duty to Our Coountry.” All are In- vited. MRS. TURNER GIVES PARTY FOR KIDDIES MASS MEETING IS CALLED FOR JULY 6 A mass meting has been called for Tuesday night, July C, requesting the Mrs. Turner of 55th avenue and attendance of all parties Interested 104th street entertained Monday- afternoon and evening in honor of in obtaining city water for the dis her little daughter Emma’s fourth trict outside the city, and east of I^nta birthday. Those present in the after Junction. The meeting will be held noon were Mrs.t Smart and three at the store of the Lenta Junction children. Mrs. McNeil and daughter, Mercantile Company, and it is deemed Mabel, Mrs. Mason and daughter Important that those desiring city Bessie, Florence White, Dorothy Wil water shsuld attend. The meeting son and Mrs. Turner, all of Portland. opens at 8 p. m. In the evening Mr. Turner and Mr Mason Joined the party. Refreshments I)ay officer Anderson, lk*nts husky were served both afternoon and even- ing. but popular patrolman. Is back on his beat after a strenoua week herd W. H. Williams of «022 is repaint- 1 ing traffic over on the west side dur ing his house. ing Shrine week. J :•