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Aurora Y. Published E very Thursday AURORA, MARION COUNTY, OREGON. VOL. XL Midway Between Portland and Salem, on the Pacific Highway and S. P. Ry. 180 MILE DRIVE AMONG BEST FARM S OF OREGON All Sections of Valley Prosperous. Some Hops— More Hops look fo r a half crop there. From Hillsboro we started back by Part- land, the W orld’s Fair city. On the Highway between Hillsboro and Portland everything is looking in the prime o f condition. New houses go ing up, pep shining in the farmers’ faces, every town has a big welcome sign across the Highway telling of. their advantages and none o f them having as good a location as Aurora. We had to stop in Portland to cat. and left for home as the news boys were crying “ Sunday Morning Pa per. ” It was a revelation, a fine trip and disclosed what a wonderful country we have on all sides. Hops will go from 500 to 2000 pounds to the acre this year with a probable average o f 1200 to 1500 pounds. The most essential part from now on is clean • picking. It must be fo r this and future markets. Several towns and miles o f farm land were looked upon, and several stops made, in a “ trip o f inspect io n " last Saturday. To size up the Hop Prospects we were, invited by Mr. Bents to take a ride in his big, fast “ Bull Dog. Dr. B. F. Giesy, Zeno Schwab, Henry L. Bents, Henry L. Jr., and the editor, used the paved highways to good advant age and seen sights never before dreamed o f by the scribe. W e went through Hubbard, a mighty good little town, and stopped first at the “ L acky” yard, managed this year by Mr. Paine. This is a big yard o f 75 acres, but crop looks light, an es timating drop o f 35,000 pounds. Henry “ stepped on ’e r” and headed around toward Donald. W e Let’ s advertise Aurora. passed the A. E. Fellers yards and splendid acres and halted at the Soon be time to remind your relatives Flinn patch. Here are only 11 acres that you can’t buy Christman presents but the prettiest yet seen on the trip. this year. W e guess this, and will bet a hat, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Bents and H, yield over 2,000 pounds to the acre. Over St. Paul way the trip is de L. Jr, drove to Corvallis Wednesday lightful— not only are the hops look and were shown through the buildings ing good but all crops exceptionally and grounds of the O. A. C. Henry Jr good. A couple miles out o f St. will attend the College this year. Paul we stopped to see Mr. Bents’ Deer Season wili open this Saturday prize field. Here he has 40 acres o f hops that we will put up to any August 20th, The sportsmen are now patch in the world today.. They are talking nothing but deer, and guns are wired high and full o f hops. Mr. being brightened up. Schwab got some good pictures here. Mrs, Helen Vandeleur and babies, W e all took a drink— o f the icy cold spring water on this place, and jour Helen and Catherine left Thursday for neyed on toward the river. Before Boston. Mrs. Diana Snyder, Aileen crossing, we admired *a dozen splen and Diana Snyder and Mrs. L. L. Grib- did yards and noted the cultivation, ble accompanied them as far as Port training and condition o f most o f land, them. The general yield will be be Attend the meeting at the Odd Pel- low the average everywhere is our conclusion and the fields getting the lows Hall Monday night. Let every best attention are producing the big- j man and his neighbor be there, gest. Here let us mention the farm Lost; A traveling bag; between homes we couldn’t help but notice. Newly painted, many o f them, well Canby and Rural L school, Notify G. kept lawns, flawers and surroundings H. Eyman, Aurora, Route 2. with here and there a big house For Exchange: Modern Portland looming up that hasn’t seen paint fo r probably a quarter o f a century. residence and business in erood valley These kind are an eye-sore to passers town for a farm. Total value $13,500. in this age o f pride and progress. G.. R, Watt, Aurora, Atty. for owner, W e drove by the big, well looking The Aurora Womens Club invites the Ray yard, J. J. Metzler yard and public to get library books at the stopped at the J. P. Ranzan 35 acre yard. Here is another extra fine Aurora Drug Store, every Wednesday stand on an extra fine farm. You from 2 until 5 f . m. Beginning Aug.24 can sec work and care on every turn Don’ t you use printed letterheads and when the harvest is over will be and envelopes? The Observer prints well paid. W e visited the Minarei them. 25 acres on the river that ought to go 1500 pounds or better and crossed Tomatoes selling now for 75 cents to Newberg—the Berry City, that is per bushel m the field. Bring your lately taking on an amature boom ., St Then up the new winding road to boxes> Fry Bros. Aurora. ®mtm ©flints Last Monday night parents gath ered in Aurora to' discuss ways of sending their children to High School;, this year. A t the meeting were the members o f the W oodbum H. S. Board and the Principal o f their school, all giving us good talks of their splendid school and the extrr courses and advantages offered These include an Agricultural coûrs< :—the only one offered in Marior County. The Woodburn H. S. wil. provide free transportation to and from Aurora and if wanted by the majority the buss will go to Barlow each school day. A committee hafj been securing a list o f pupils de-’ daring to take advantage o f the offer and it is found that practically al; children o f High School age have de clared their intention o f going to the Woodburn school this year. It h the knowledge that the Woodburn school is better equipped and bettei able to give the higher instruction that moves all the parents to send the students there. T en . teachers have been engaged fo r this school and ne$ courses added. The athletic départ aient is also a drawing card. A gôoe covered truck and responsible driver has been engaged. Aurora Lurherao Church. The service next Sunday morning will be held, as usual at 10.30 o'clocl . This service will be in the German lar; guage and the pastor will preach tb sermon. The Sunday school hour is 9.3< All are cordially invited.— W. F. Sch midt, pastor. A picnic dinner was given Sunda; in honor o f Helen Vandeleur, wli sailed Thursday from Portland td San Francisco. From there she wil go to Boston by train. A number o friends gathered on 'the' banks o Pudding^river for one last "good tim< before she left. All o f them regrettée; her leaving very much for. during. He; sf.iv in iv cvVr. o’ i" ct T )"'''1 ’.u im'i' ed to her and she had formed man; life long friends. A t noon the picni dinner was served which everyone en joyed and after that ifiost o f ‘ tb party went in swimming. Those win were present are : Mrs. Helen Van deleur, Helen and Catherine Vande leur, Mrs, Diana Snyder, Mr. am Mrs. L. L. Gribble, Allen Fletcher Hugh Wells, Rudolph Paulsen, Jes Stedman, Anna Paulsen, Diana Sny der, Norma Gribblè, Henry Snyder Lowell Gribble, Aileen Snyder an; Theoda Gribble. Y Miss, Walker went to Portland Friday evening to visit her mother and sister. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Salder were Portland visitors Monday. f Y ? I ? Y t T T Y I t e t National lank OF AURORA Payment by check is the safe and sat isfactory method of disbursind money. Your bank thus keeps for you a record of money received and expenses paid. The First National Bank extends a truly to each customer. helpful service This bank is owned by sixty-three of your friends and neighbors. Y y y M y Mrs. Lottie Foster, little son Albert and Nettie Galbrith were here several days last week arranging the house etc., fo r Mrs. Foster when she re turns this fall to teach. y T % Mr. Allen Fletcher o f Portland visited at the Diana Snyder home Sat urday evening and Sunday. n T You will A lw ays Find a Cordial W elcom e Y Y Y y y y y Y Y Y Y y y y t CIGARETTE ST. PAUL Traveling Chest ' 'ÍT v ' ü ^LYiiiíWií■ ni hope iio' olu hero will stay away from a general meek ng next Monday night. Free Buss Route to School. The Students will go in a crowd to Woodburn H. S. this year. The free mss eachr morning will go over the fol lowing route, Get in any place on the oute and go to school with a jolly crowd if High School students. Starts at the Four Corners.” east of town, or old 7ost corner, thence north to Barlow, thence by Highway to Aurora and- on to Woodburn. pl&ces for Eyesight Specialists 204-11 Salem Bank of Commerce Bldg. SALEM, OREGON Oregon’s Largest, Most Modern, Best-Equipped Exclusve Optical Establishment. DISHES, TINWARE, FOODSTUFFS THERMOS BOTTLE, KNIVES & FORKS Harln ji/i’s Eyeglass Service O N L Y $ 8 .0 0 KEEPS AN EYE ON YOUR EYES Worth twice that-put it on your running board Brady & Veager HARTMAN GENERAL CONTRACIORS First Street Woodburn Jewelers & Opticians SALEM. ORE few Bert Shimmiq was ill for lays and unable to be at work. Hattie Stier visited her sister for few days last week. Mrs. Dewey Miller and Mr. Lorenz went to Portland one day last, week. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and little son were in Portland Sunday. Miss Norma Yergen returned from Portland Sunday. She had her ton sils removed and is quite well again now except for a sore throat. Mrs. Grindeland o f Willamette vis ited her daughter Mrs. E. M. Howe, ast Wednesday. Mrs. H ow e’s little niece, Inga Grindeland, visited her for a week. Mrs. Guy ; Yergen returned from Portland last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs.' Monroe and family of] Portland visited at the Geo. Yergen i home Sunday7 evening. A number o f kiddies from the Children’s Home in Des Moines, Wn., I damped at the City Camp grounds j last Thursday evening. They had a | band o f sixteen pieces which played Thursday evening and again Friday morning. For a children’s band it was remarkable. Mr. and Mrs. Draper were with the children. They have been traveling all over the state visiting points o f interest and at the same time supporting themselves. The home is self-supporting. Mrs. Anna Flemming and children Elizabeth and Billy, from 'W ashing ton, have been here visiting her moth er, Mrs. Frank Yergen. Henry Bents was at home, for a short time Saturday. He has maije plans to attend the school at Corval lis this fall. ' Miss Mila Grindeland and Mr. Schrieder o f Oregon City visited Mrs. E. M. Howe over the week-end. Optical Co. J T T T T T UP THE COLUMBIA Service Is Our Slogan afety Is Our Watchword During this busy season you will find it often necessary to take a short cut. Uncle Sam’s mail service is. safe and efficient. We will give prompt and careful atten tion to your deposit mailed to us, or to any request you may send. If you are running short of check blanks, or wish any banking service performed on short notice just phone as. As always in the past you will find the friendly service of this strong bank fills you* every banking need. This Bank is directed and man aged by experienced men of proven business ability who understand local conditions and how to meet them. Morris T T T 5000 buyers in this field J. M. W ill and family, Mr. and It has been suggested to the Ob- j Mrs. Ekner Smucker and Mr. and We have had the pleasure o f visit server Editor that we call a meeting]Mrs. Geo. Wursj;er drove up to Hood ing the thriving little town o f St. i f citizens, business men and farm- j River Sunday, where the wind wag Paul, 15 miles west o f Aurora, and 3rs for the purpose o f organizing a ¡blowing, a gale— something these last Saturday took dinner at the Commercial Club, or get together or-1 Willamette Valley people never wit- hotel there, which equalled that janization under any other name, noga-at home. Mr. W ill says the served at the largest city hotels. St. We would suggest, and in behalf o f ¡orchards and farms there look splen- Paul is on a market road running to xll, ask, our readers to meet at the ] did., Aurora that is being put in first Odd Fellows Hall in Aurora, Mon-i ------------------------- class shape, and the drive is being day night, August 22. There arej Andy Miller was a Portland visitor made a short one by the improved conditions. No better country lies nany . reasons why this community ¡.Sunday. should have an organization that will j _ - outdoors than that around Sf. Paul; favor good business and better ! -™-r> anc* Mrs. Sam Miller returned no people are more contented and hings.'i for all o f us. The farmers from Seaside last Wednesday. Ivan happy. They have a splendid park, lave many problems that could be Blosser, who has spent most o f the a solid, substantial bank, and several liscussed and the townsmen have summer there . with his mother, re well stocked stores. , Among the equally 'as many important matters turned with them. Mrs.^Albert Ehlfen many things St. Paul has to be proud ,o solve for the welfare o f all. There, and little daughter Izetta,v also re o f is a base ball team that never The ire many things going to take place turned. Mrs. Ehlen had been visiting heard p f that word “ defeat.” md many people going to locate her mother, Mrs. J. F. Kerr. She best feature and drawing card is the ilong this, highway between now and brought her brother, Jack, back for prosperous farms—-grain, fruit, hops,, ;he 1925 Fair. Something must be a/ visit. Jack still likes Aurora the dairy and poultry farms. The coun try between St. Paul and Aurora is lone toward inviting them. There best. ire a few things thq^town needs bad- Miss Clara W ill returned from the grand. It will pay anyone to look on y—probably the most important is beach Thursday evening. N ot much the grandure. o-operafion. We must get together o f a crowd seems to be at any o f the 'or progress, and each take it upon beaches. N E W FA M ILY FOR AURORA mreslf to be agreeable and leave no R. G. W att has sold a half inter <oom for bitter memories, selfish NOTICE OF SALE B Y GUARDIAN est in the durg store to Mr. N. E. notives, jealousies, or petty stub- Pursuant to a license issued by the 'Manock o f Yamhill county. Mr. jorness*' The' day is coming when Honorable County Court o f the State W att found it impossible to handle Aurora' will need a cannery, an or- o f Oregon for Marion County; dated the business without help, and fpund anizatmn is needed t o ‘ present the August 15th, 1921, the undefsigned a good man to take part o f it. The ’act to/ proper people. Our Auto guardian o f the persons and estates Manock fam ily have moved to Aurora Park needs improving, a stove,! o f Oliver J. Bowers and Clarence J. and are at honAe in the living rooms ;ables apd benches, and some head is Bowers, minors^ will on the 17th day at the pharmacy. íeeded to see to it. A celebration is o f September, 1921, sell at private sometimes desired, and someone to go sale for cash on the premises the fo l Donald Bauer of Molalla has been ihead with arrangements is essential. lowing-described real property, viz: Some new industries áre badly need- An undivided one half interest in a here visiting friends and relatives. He id, and there should be some one to tract o f land situated in section four says Molalla will have a Union High mswer inquiries. A new slogan for in township four South in range one School this winter and next fall a new he town or a welcome sign properly West o f the Willamette Meridian con building. vofded Is needed at each entrance taining about two acres, together Herwig Netter who graduated from o the town on the Highway— no one with the appurtenances ¿hereunto be s in position to act upon it. There longing. Any sale made thereof, sub High , School this spring, has made ar rangements to attend school at Eugene s some plan needed to induce more ject to approval by said Court. this fall. First publication Aug. 18, 1921. visitors to stop, some attraction to iffer for more business. W e all JOHN BOWERS, Guardian,, Napoleon Davis, med more socialibility. In all, we Attorney fo r Guardian. lelieve it a good plan to have an or- Last publication, Sept. 15, 1921. janizatkfp that will meet ~ at least mee a ’ month, have an occasional tmcheomfL’aiid consider conditions md opgyi’t’unities ¡Hoy our community, "for , ,Ve. yH yes on anything5" o f a pijo- A large number o f people from Fargo and vicinity gave a picnic at Pudding Tiger Sunday. They enjoy ed themselves very much and thought the swimming hole one o f the best they had ever seen. They are plan ning another picnic and will probably f come here again. Miss Gladys Moomaw returned to f Hubbard Saturday evening to^visit her parents. / Carl Schwab, who has had the chicken pox is able to be out again. , Mrs, Agnes, Smith has returned and Y <?♦ is working in Sadler & KransJ store after a two week’s vacation. A t T i CALL FOR MEETING MEETING Bring us your Blackberries . Cash or Trade. Sadler & Kraus NO. 25 Five Rural Routes, City Water, Electricity, Auto Camp Grounds. INTERESTING SCHOOL Chchalem Mountain, stopping on the J. P. Metzler beautiful ranch. Here Have a suggestion for improvement is a lovely spot and Mr. Metzler h a s !an(j “ spring it” Monday night at the 75 acres in hops. One o f his fields j citizens meeting, should average 1500 pounds and the other probably seven or eight hun dred. From Marion county to Yam hill, then over the highway cutting part o f Multnomah county and down to Washington county. Between Beaverton and Hillsboro we stopped at the Lacky yard and met with sad disappointment, as Washi n g t o n county made a poor showing if this yard could be a sample. W ouldn’t 18, 1921 Aurora State Bank Capital and Surplus, $40,000 C e j- Savings - Checking Accounts (Under Exacting State Supervision)