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St. Johns Review lUJolins Best Place of all for the 1925 Fair St. Johns Best Place of all for the 1925 Pair VOLUME 17 ST. JOHNS, PORTLAND. OREGON, FRIDAY. MAY G, 1921. NUMHisR m Regarding (lie Exposition The 1925 Imposition, for which plans have been formally launched by public spirited citizens of Port laud, will afford the best possible opportunity to focus attention on this port as a destination for indus tries which will take part In this migration within the ucxt decade, Doubtless those who inaugurated plans for the i'alr had this in mind and mean to emphasize those lea THE COAIAIUNITY CLUB The SI. Joints Cominuuilv Chili mucinhlctl nl the Y. V. (I. A. building Tuesdny evening Tor a business session. The pro posed fnir site in North SI. Johns was given attention, and John N Edlefsen, reporting for the local committee, said plans arc being formulated to nroner- ly boost the Peninsula situ as The golden wedding nnniver- AdelbcrtS. Franklin, wholly-. The Parent and Tenchera' Aq-!2 R. D. Powell met an untimely snry of Mr. and Mrs. George ed nt 527 E. Richmond, died socintion of the George school death Inst Thursday morning Polhill of St. Johns wns celcbra Anril 27th following an operation met Tuesday. Mav 3d. with a while at work nt Terminal No. 4 ted in the Congregational church for appendicitis. He was aged large attendance. In the ab in North St. Johns. Ho was up j Everybody should hwr Friday unlmr. May 151. nt 7:5W the Whitney Itoyi will tin at the Y. W. C. A. al St. John lures which tend to impress Port. f. , land's stragetic advantages upon Hcly .completed for holdlnu the visitors. There are few.cvcn of those1 f,r. 111 ,nlnd l9I,,.M.Pf ft10 ,uim nr fnr u.. ' Peninsula National Bunk Monlh- where they face the Pacific, who ,v cws-i.ciicr, in which n page have any clear vision of the possl.,w?s (lc.vPlcd J. t,,c Peninsula bilitics of this laud where East sllc wlin ?; u ."V'1' 'same, was distributed. llinl tvill tntfi rilnnn twlmn flir Wcl A resolution was adopted urn Coast intensifies the use of her nat."8 employment of ex-service lonal resources, especially her water m?'1 in developing the new park power, ana when China becomes hib piupcr umu more fill v awake to the Intent now. won. ibilities In her iron and steel and man power. The directors of this Exposition can go a long way toward the no complishiucut of a primary purpose in holding it, by selecting a site' it was decided tliat a com mumcalion be forwarded to tli department of public, works urging more rapid progress in the improvement of Huclianan street. A communication was which will nt once imnrcss unoii also directed sent to the citv the visitor's mind the advantages' commissioners asking that three band concerts at least be belt here this summer. II was decided that resolu lions of sympathy be sent to ,1... I ! I . . ..i ,1... it tx uiu umiiiy oi me line n. v. Powell, who was an ticlivc member of the club. Portland possesses for the mauufnc turc and distribution of commodities for world markets. No better lo- cation for the purpose can be Imag ined than the Lower Peninsula. Here we have several thousand acres of undeveloped land lying between the Columbia nud Willamette rivers, The club will put on a plav partly wooded and having a lake' entitled "The District School,'' which could be improved as a laud- which promises to nlTonl muel scape feature or for water sports. ciilcrlnmment and eniovmen Much or little of this acreage could I and plans concerning same was ue unproved according to space re-; discussed. More concerning i qulrciucuts, and after the Pair could i will appear later. be made immediately availlablc for A number 01 new members for industrial purposes. Some of were added to the club, lbe.cn- una iauu is ingu cnougu to aiioru a rollinent ol which Is rapidly view of the surrounding country, including the point of confluence of the two great rivers. The loca tion in itself would be powerfully suggestive of the industrial possibi lities of the Columbia River Gate way. Ocean vessels could laud right at the Exposition grounds and spur trackngo only would be nccc cssary to connect with all trnnscoir tiucntal Hues. Peninsula National Hank News-I.ctler. Tho corner stono laying of tho Pioneer Method st church on Charleston strcot will tako place bundny, May 8th, at a p.m. Tho following program will be ren dorcd: Hymn, "Mile's Lano," announced by itov. W. IS. KIos ter: nrayer by Rev. Edward Lnird Mills, cditorof tho Pacific Chris tian Advocate; anthem by the choir. I Will Extol Thee:" lay ing of the corner stono by Doric Lodgo No. 132, A. I-'. and A. M with Dr. Wm. Wallaco Young son, Difltrict Superintendent, as tho personal representative of tho Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Dr. W. J. Kerr, Presi dent of tho Oregon Agricultural College, Corvullis, Oregon; with D. G. Tomasini as Grand Marshal and Rev: H. T. Atkinson as Grand Chaplin; solo by Lieut. R. L. Crano; address by Bishop W. 0. Shepard, resident Bishop of tho Methodist Episcopal church; hymn to bo announced by Rev. F. N. Sandifur; bene diction by Rev. A. R. MacLean. The (ilenner class of the Methodist church meets Friday evening, May (ilh, nt the home of Mrs. Will Hyde, 120 Olympia street. All members and friends invited to attend. growing. The matter of a thorough cleanup oi St. Johns was dis cussed and a good sized com mitlee appointed lo inaugurate a vigorous campaign. Deanc Knowles, reporting on progress of improvement of Seneca sheet from I'essenden lo (he new nark, staled that (he improvement would soon lie tinder way. It was decided Unit plans be made lor a bt. Johns booth at the Hose bcslival. Mrs. Shaw announced that Whitney's Hoy Chorus would appear at the Y. W. C. A. building on Hie evening or May lath. President Monnhan urged Ihe co-operation or the club members in sending in ilems of news nud other mailers of in terest lo the home paper. Tho I. G. II. Y. Club hold its monthly buainoss meeting at tho homo of Bco Basio last Monday night. Wo had an un usually largo attendanco and an unusually interesting meeting. Wo decided to h-ld our meet ings once a month instead of once a week, as we havo boen doing. Wo nlBO begun plans for our Fourth of July trip. We aro planning a trip up Larch Mountain for baturday. Sunday and Monday, July 2, S and 4. The next meeting will bold nt the home of lidnn Titus on Hav en street on Monday night, June 6th. Girls, remember the date and don't make any other en gagements for that night. Reported. Lady wnnts day work of nny Ecind. 115 S. Edison street. June Class of 1921 PRESENTS Robma Search of Husband a James John High School Auditorium May 13 and 14 at 8 P. M. n Wednesday evening. April 27 1021, also being the -rind birth day of their son, B. F. Polhill They were married April 2G( 1871, at Norwich. New York removing from New York in 1882 to Colorado, thence to Port land in luib. five sons were born to them of whom three are living, two residing in Colorado and the other son, U. v., resid ing with them. TheVulso have an adopted daughter living in Indianapolis, Ind. They are old and faithful and much rejectee members of the Congregationo church and held in tho highest esteem and resnect. Ihe La dies' Aid planned the splendid program, aided by the members and tho old friends of the family. The program also included num bers of the old favorite songs- "Silver Threads Among the Gold," "Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet," "When You and 1 Were Young, Maggie," concluding with all singing "America." After the program refreshments were served. The church was nicely decorated for the occa sion. Reported. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Frcum were given a very pleasant sur prise party Saturday evening. April 30th, by fifteen of their intimate friends, tho occasion being their seventeenth wedding anniversary. An elaborate sup per was served followed by cards and music. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Oliver and junior, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Per ry Dolph, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elliott. Miss Susie ISIIiott. Miss Florence Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Miller. Mrs. William McDon ald and son. We have bad all kinds of weather the past week. 15 years, 7 months and 20 days, sence of the president and vice sixteen or seventeen feet on a ; boy, and if you nver He was the second son of Mrs. Isobelle (Franklin) Eckles. The early days of his life were spent in Iowa. He came here with his family from South Dakota in the Fall of 1919, where he had since resided. He was mar ried to Mi9S MaryRubel Novem ber 24, 1897. at Challon, Iowa. To this union was born three sons and two daughters. He was converted In his youth president the meeting was ore- ladder fittinir a niece of short sided over by Mr. Willinms.prin- timber, when in some manner cipal of the school, ns temporary he fell, striking on the back of chnirmnn. A very interesting his head, and dying a few min nddress was civen by Mr. Park utcs afterward. Ho wns born of the Portland Y. M. C. A. on in Moss Point, Miss., Jnnunry "Tho Work of Americanization." 2-1,1891, and had resided hero A well tendered program was for the past ten years. The de given by the school children: ceased was a well known and nc Pianosolo. Inez Bredeson Misa tive citizen of St. Johns, irreatlv Berg's room; recitation, Harold interested in this community's Ihcia heard through religious influence of ,ther;" Bong, "Pleasant Dreams" his parent, and at the time of Mrs. Alderson's roonr.Jnpnn his death was a lattniui member of the Free Methodist, church of bt. Johns. Ho leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Vera Harris, Wilma, and one son, Edward; one grand daughter, Loise; two brothers, Rev. Joseph Franklin of Henry, S. Dakota, and Rev. Benjamin J. Franklin of Billings, Mont.: Mrs. Mnv Eye and badie I mho- den and his mother, Mrs.Isabclie Eckles. all of St. Johns, besides mnny other relatives and friends. Reported. The Buchelor Club base ball team travels to Grcsham this coming Sunday to cross bats with the team representing that city. A large truck has been arranged to carry tho bnll tossors. From present indications Grcsham has one oi the fastest aggregations assembled in the state and are especially strong in the box with Quinssenberry, tho North Pacific Dental College star slabster bear them before you surety tunnel afford to miB this time. Port land lute weekly rehostrwili at about 18 different placs and this will be the start of St. Johns. There are about 400 boys enrolled at the present time, and with the boys of SU Johns it ought to Iw a pretty good sized chorus. There is no ntrn limit. and nud ivtfvuvAv Wires, title, "Somebody's Mo-development and will be greatly i that enn sing should attend the missed, burviving him are his! weekly rehearsals. The place widow and two children, two! will be announced at this enn. ese song, pupils of Miss lully brothers, J. Edward of this city i cert. For nny other inform and Miss Baker; Trio, piano, pu- and Monroe of Moss Point, his 'Hon see Mr. Krockcl Ht BOON. pi Is of Ilrs. rrank A. luce; song, mother, and sister, Mrs. W. P. Syracuse street. No admission fisher oi Macon, Ua. funeral will he charged for the concert, services were neia at tne uon invitations, Mrs. Simmon's room a contest has uccn on among tho vnhoiiH rooms to determine which room could get tho larj: est number of parents out to the Parent and Teachers' Asso ciation. Mrs. Alderson's room being the winners nt the Inst meeting, they will be presented with a banner by tho Parent and leachers' Council. This contest will bo continued nt the next meetirfg. Miss Rundnll wus unable to give her subject on "Girls' Problems." as had been announced, but will bo present to give it nt tho next meeting, Ihe Parent nnd leachers' Asso ciation will meet Tuesday, June 7th, nt 2:30 p. m. Reported. The Knighls of Pythias am l'Vliiian bisters held their an until banquet and roll call last i : . . 1'iniay L'veiiiuu, iiihi u was II was ng most of the work. The club most enjoyable affair. to keep from bowing to this will hnvo to travel at top speed pronounced by many to be the to keen from bowing to this nest and most la rue I v attended team, tnit Manager Aiaricit, as ol any meeting Ihe Knights am well as Cnpt. Nelson, are just as1 Pvthiaii Sisters bad vet held JVl- .l .t . . f T 1 II I ! . - conuuptu oi wringing uome mo I m... til 1 ........ uucun. muirucii miii ii'uvu in ront of the club minrtcrs at 11:15 u. m. Tiie hnumicl nud speeches am snugs hum siones and oilier en teriainmeni made the evening one to he long reiuemlierei THE WAR IS NOT OVER, BUT . MY PRICES ARE DOWN MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S REAL LEATHER SHOES Men's Pine Dress Shoes, Rubber Heels f $4.95 X Men's Work bancs, $2.95, up Hoy's Shoes $2.25, f2.50, 2.75, up $1.75 Work Shirts, Now , 95c $2 00 Work Shirts, Now $1.25 2.G0 Work Shirts, Now $1.50 $2 50 Dress Shirts, Now $1.50 $8.50 Woolen Dress Pnnts, Now $'1.85 $7.50 Corduroy Pants, Now $3.1)5 Athetotic Underwear, Suit 95c Panama Hats $1,50, $2.50 Children's Play Suits 75c Men's Khaki Coveralls $2.50 gallon Danch Oil Buy Pure Milk Direct From The Farm The Dairy is under strict supervision of the City Health Department and the Cows are tested . for tuberculosis every six months. Phone Col. 321 fr orders Hall Barber Shop ond BATH ROOMS 8. L BALL. Proprietor 108 Philadelphia St. Baths 35c Lawn Mowers and Scissors SHARPENED SAW FILING SatisfaetiH Gmiat4 H. F. ROSE Residents of St. Johns having taxes and city Hens to pay in Portland can make their payments without inconveni ence by availing themselves ol our ser vices. We will pay same and secure your receipt without inconvenience to you. Fee, 25c. References: Any'St. Johns Bank. Peninsula Title, Abstract and Realty Co., by H. Henderson, Manager; 402 North Jersey Street. Why not buy the best and pay while you ride? Goodyear and U. S. Tires on easy payments at the St Johns Hardware Co. 25 to 50 per cent Reduction on HATS AND CAPS THAT FIT YOUR FACE AND POCKETBOOK KA-KH-KHA-KHAKI-PANTS GOOD STUFF AT THE RIGHT PRICE ROGERS THE RAINCOAT MAN Bank ol Commerce Building ST. JOHNS Open Evenings St. Johns Undertaking Co. Thomas Grice, Alnnager Office, Col. 527 PHONES -Night, Col. 299 208 N. Jersey St. FREE USE OF CHAPEL AUTOMOBILE HEARSE Night or Day Calls Promptly Answered Not a Unwell office of nny Portland Undertaking; Co. LOW RUNT enables us to give our customers the benefit of Very I.ovv Prices. We guarantee lower prices than you can get in the city "Say it with 3lt outers (lave an Karly Garden this Cml.n. I... .!.,,. 1 ...... 1 1 25c 25c cued plants. : Early Cabbage Plants, 2 Dozen Head telluce Plants, 2 Dozen Pansy Plants, Perennial Plants, IkdditiK Plants, Ilanginc Ila.skets, Porch Hoxes and Tubs Pilled, Seeds, lite. Mr. Automobile Owner- Are you protected against loss of your car by fire? Are you protected against loss by theft of your car, extra tire spotlight, tnoto-nieter, or any fixed part of your car? Are you protected against loss on account of injury to other people, or damage to other peoples property, for which you may be held legally liable? Are you protected against loss or damage to your own car caused by accidental collision? ''We write everything in Insurance" PENINSULA SECURITY CO. 108 South Jersey St. Phone Columbia 1G1 'S3ecettk s Grecniouses 814 and 816 North Kellogg Street Phone Col. 401 LEWIS CALDWELL LEADING BAKREIl The place where koo1 service aim courteous treatment prevail, Children's liair culling receive special attention. 109 BURLINGTON STREET Kregntionnl church Sunday after noon, which wuh largely attend ed. Hev. .1. H. Johnston preach ed the sermon and the 1. 0. 0. F. hud charge at Columbia, cem etery. The Seventh Church ofChrist, Scientist, of this oily announces n free authorized lecture on Christian Science by Mr. Frank II. Leonard oi' Chicago. Illinois. member of the Hoard of Lec tureship of The Mother Church, the First Church of Christ. Sci- enlist, Hoslon, Mass.. lo tie hold in I lit auditorium of the James John high school Suiulav after noon, May Nth, at :i o'clock. Doors will he onencd at 2:'M). The public is cordially invited lo he present. Special programme of music and address in celebration of Mother's Dav next Sundnv morning id Ihe Congregational Church. Dr. Hull will sneak on "What America Owes Mother." Iixlra soloist, accompanied hv choir. Services heuiu 1 1 n. m.: Sunday school 10 n. in. ICverv hody cordially invited.-(Jeo. II. Hull, temporary Pastor. Dry four foot cord wood ."f8.R0 per cord. Columbia 722. but a collection will bo taken lo help pay oxpengen. for Nnii' i tn I in 11 iMby car riage brand new. Call Syracuse street. I IV .3. ImultnomahI (I TltliA'l'UK JJ Tlmrmlnv ami l'ruliv. Miiy ft unit fl MAE MURRAY "IlHil.s OF CI.AY" l'nMniuiiiit. y. . TOM MOORE i "DUng" The Picture t lint didn't iurlv fof our il lowing mmtr Hceks ru. Sunday, May Sth - DOUGLAS MACLEAN "CIIICKHNS" I'nriimmiHl. life lt niiitv Ilmr lmve." Mondiiv ninl Tmi mIuv. Mnv 11 nnd 10 THOMAS MEIGM'AN MTH I'KOM'lltk Ol' Till'. HTARf." AImi "Velvet I'illgen" No. 12. WediiriuUv. Mnv litis "HELIOTROPE." "! Cmiim. IHtlllMtl MHl'INl. t Thursday nud I'riday, May liiHHtl t BIG IMLh. IMRT in "Tine thstini; lu.ockv ' Don't iiiiiM thU one. Join Our Mother's Day Club Give her a Brunswick 112 on Mother's Day May 8th Keep Mother's Heart Singing You Gun Do II! What Imppicr toUcn of your Hfftetimi mh you cIiihmc tlinu mm which will hrhif Ifmfttaw music into her lif nil the yexr 'toiutd? Special Turin, Which nmkc tfiviiiK cany. Special I'caturcif, which will make the occasion a trcuMiri'd memory for Mother. w. M. TO W WATCH MAICHH AXI . HWHI.liU 107 l'hiliidelphin St. St. John Your Coal Bill Now ill Iw much smaller than it will lc in the neat futuii livery day you delay the more ymi tuuat pay for ami. That i iff loin. 80 order " ur ouliiiaiy au poly to day. Mflht sure of your comfort next winter without having to pay war prim for it. affM;i;nMQii mm DEARING'S For Fine Chocolates Ice Cream, Tobacco and Cigars 311 South Jersey Street Frank A. Rice LAWYER Office 107 N. Jersey Street Phone Col. 887 Residence Col. 398 St Johns Lumber Co. Wholesale and Retail FootohBurlington St, Columbia 131 C 1101 I buy or sell St. Johns Proiierty A. W. DAVIS Real Estate Fire Insurance and Notary Public List your property with me if you desire to sell quickly Phillips & Leiand Transfer and Storage Phone Col. T2 Oilice 20i)S. Jirftiy DAlf,Y TRIM TO PORTLAND o