salem remembers timeline 1923-1924

Salem Remembers Timeline 1923-1924 1923, August 24 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

Rotarians Have Annual Picnic

Salem and McMinnville Organizations Enjoy Wheatland Ferry Outing

Salem and McMinnville Rotarians celebrated their third annual joint picnic Thursday afternoon and evening, at the Wheatland Ferry campgrounds. They have been meeting at this halfway point each time, and every time has proved a little bigger and better and with more elaborate dinners and more fun and louder shouts of good fellowship than the year before. Yesterday there were 125 members and guests, about equally divided between the two towns. President Bill Casey of McMinnville led off in the oratoricals, with Tom Kay of the Salem bunch responding. The big evening program was almost altogether the work of Frank Shaffer, philosopher and story-teller and entertainer. He put on a delightful lot of songs and stories and bits of good living philosophy that captivated the crowd. McMinnville won the annual baseball game by a score of 7 to 3, in spite of Bill Busick's pitching and Tom Kay’s catching. Dan Langenberg was the gallant umps who couldn't seem to favor a friend of an expense of an enemy so the score stood where it did. The ham-and-chicken-and-ice-cream—n’ everything dinner served by Johnnie Jones of Salem was a masterpiece of its kind. McMinnville may get the most scores on the baseball field, but they failed to win at the table, according to local authorities.

Salem’s Derby Building, c. 1915.

1923, September 11 | Salem’s Jewish Heritage The Oregon Statesman

Jews to Observe New Year Rites

Several Business Houses in City to Be Closed Today for Observance

Formal observance of the Jewish New Year will be made in Salem at 8:30 this morning, though the day, or Rosh Hashanah, as it is on the Jewish calendar, officially began at 6 o'clock last night. As is customary, every Jewish store in the city will be closed today. Then the Day of Atonement begins at 6 p.m. September 19 and continues until 6 p.m. September 20. The business houses will be closed September 20. All Jewish people are invited to attend the services in the Derby building this morning. Fasting will begin at 6 o'clock the afternoon of September 19, and will not be broken until 6 o'clock of the following evening. During this period no member of the faith will eat, drink or smoke. Stores which will be closed today and tomorrow, and again later in the month, are the People’s Cash store, H. Steinbock, Capital Junk company, Salem Bargain store, Capital Hardware & Furniture, Square Deal Furniture store, Capital Exchange Chicago store and the Paris Shoe store. Several others will also observe the day, but owing to the nature of the business, will not be closed, though the proprietors will not be present. There are about 25 Jewish families in Salem at present, and it is expected a majority of these will attend the services this morning, though a few are planning to go to Portland. Officers of the Salem Association are H. Steinbock, president; Louis Solof secretary, and I. Safron, treasurer.


Miss Betty Samuels and Sol Rosenberg Marry

Miss Betty Samuels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Samuels of this city, became the bride of Mr. Sol Rosenberg of Long Beach, Cal., at a very pretty and impressive ceremony performed in McCormack Hall at 5 o'clock Sunday, the Rabbi A. L. Rosencranz of Portland officiating. To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Mrs. Henry Hintzen, the bridal party entered the hall, meeting at the altar where the marriage vows were witnessed by over 100 relatives and friends. This is reported to have been the first orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony ever performed in Salem. The bride was lovely in a gown of white taffeta and silver lace. She carried a bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. Her net veil was caught into a simple band of orange blossoms. In a rose chiffon and silver dress, Mrs. Florence Rosenberg appeared as maid of honor. As bridesmaids, Miss Gussy Brownstein of Portland wore a dress of gray lace over pink; Miss Molly Samuels wore yellow georgette crêpe; Miss

Annette Feldstein had a dress of pink georgette, and Miss Sarah Solof wore orchid taffetas. Mr. Louis Solof acted as best man. Autumn blossoms, ferns and palms decorated the hall for the occasion. Immediately following the wedding supper, which was served at 6 o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberg left for a honeymoon in Seattle and British Columbia. Later, they will make their home in Huntington, Cal., where Mr. Rosenberg is in business. Mrs. Rosenberg is a Salem girl, a graduate of Salem high school and later attended college in California where she met Mr. Rosenberg. Guests for the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Abrams, Mrs. H. Rosenberg, Florence Rosenberg, Long Beach, California; Mr. and Mrs. Feldstein, Mr. and Mrs. Director, Mr. and Mrs. C. Brownstein, Mr. and Mrs. Libman, Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Shi Director, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Brownstein, Mr. and Mrs. N. Brownstein of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Solof, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Brenner, Portland, Mr. and Mrs. S. Safron, Mrs. Myers and daughter, Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Halzman, Louis Solof, Sam Solof, William Solof, Sarah Solof, Molly Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. M. Steinbock, Joy Turner, W. Moses, I. Bockman, Portland, Gertrude Rosumny, Portland, Eva Libman, Belle Libman, Mr. and Mrs. Kalorifuri, Mr. and Mrs. Schusterowitz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Hintzen, Mrs. Walsh and daughter, Harry Capulto, all of Portland.


Will Close— Jewish Business Houses Will Close For New Years

All the Jewish business houses will close tonight at 6 o'clock and not open again until Friday morning, in observance of the Jewish New Year's holiday. There will be services at the Darby building, and all Jews are invited to attend. A Happy New Year's to all is the wish of the Jewish community of Salem. H Steinbock, president; Louis Solof, secretary; I. Safron; treasurer.

1924 | The Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act) This Act established a quota system for immigration based on national origin. U.S. immigration visas would be set for incoming immigrants, at two percent of the total number of people from each nationality listed on the 1890 U.S. census. The Immigration Act of 1924 excluded immigrants from Asia completely.

1924, June 2 | The Indian Citizenship Act Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act granting full citizenship to all Native Americans born in the US. Native Americans weren't allowed to vote until 1957 and there were some states that were hesitant to comply with the Act. Only 40% of Native Americans were not citizens until the act was enacted. KL

1924, January 5 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

Woman Will Speak

The Portland woman will speak in West Salem Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow morning. Mrs. Davies, field secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church will give an address at 11 a. m. Special music will be rendered by Mrs. Charles Maxwell and her daughter of Salem. At 7:30 p. m. Reverend A. Hawthorne, pastor of the church, will bring a message for 1924 on the subject, "Be of Good Cheer." Public cordially invited.

1924, January 27 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

The Home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller | Marie Maxwell

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Miller, 1009 North Fifth Street, was the scene of a happy surprise party on Wednesday evening when Miss Edna and Miss Minnie Miller were hostesses for the mother’s class of the first Methodist church Sunday school, in honor of their own mothers’ birthday anniversary. A clever ruse was carried out whereby Mrs. Miller was taken completely by surprise. The guests showered Mrs. Miller with handkerchiefs, flowers and other small gifts. The evening was spent in conversation, music and games. Mrs. Charles Maxwell, a member of the class, gave several vocal solos. Later in the evening dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses. About 45 women were present.

1924, February 28 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

The Ladies of Southeast Circle | Marie Maxwell

The ladies of the southeast circle presided as hostesses at the meeting of the general aid society of the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. A business meeting was the first affair of the afternoon. A program followed and, afterward, tea. A patriotic background was arranged, flowers being used. As numbers on the program Carmelita Barquist gave a reading, Doris Phenicle a piano solo, Eugenia Savage a piano solo, Mrs. Halverson a reading, Marie Lippold and Vincent Tuttle a George Washington duet, and Mrs. Charles Maxwell four negro dialect songs. The ladies of the hostess circle include Mrs. J. W. Phenicle, Mrs. N. S. Savage, Mrs. Lebold, Mrs. Charles Maxwell, Mrs. W. E. Park, Mrs. Vernon Pontius, Mrs. La Bare, Mrs. Lena Cherrington, Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Halvorson, Mrs. E. J. Swafford, Mrs. Harry Swafford, Mrs. Freeland, Mrs. Jepson, Mrs. Lippold, Mrs. Eyre, Mrs. Hawley, and Mrs. De Harport.

Salem’s Elk Lodge, c.1950.

1924, May 16 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

Johnny Jones, Salem Caterer Johnny Jones, Salem caterer, who has been ill for some time, is again on the job and served the banquet at the Elks club last night.

Temple Beth Israel in Portland, c. 1905

1924, August 14 | Salem’s Jewish Heritage The Oregon Statesman

John R. Sites Receives Honor

Salem Musician Elected Director for Temple Beth Israel, Portland

Dr. John R. Sites, elected Tuesday night by the board of trustees as director of music at Temple Beth Israel in Portland of which John B.Wise is Rabbi, will assume, on September 1, a position of considerable distinction. Dr. Sites was enthusiastically recommended for the directorship by Rabbi Wise in recognition of his former services in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was director at the Temple at which the father of Dr. Wise was the rabbi a number of years ago. The position came in an entirely unsolicited manner.

Dr. Sites will be in Portland two days a week for his work — Friday and Saturday, maintaining his conservatory schedule in Salem. The musical basis at Beth Israel comprises an excellent quartet, a voluntary chorus, and stringed instruments. Mrs. Jane Burns Albert is solo soprano for the quartet, and Mr. Couson the temple organist. Dr. Sites is looking forward to his work with considerable interest. It is a matter of distinct pride for Salem that Portland’s great Jewish temple sent to Salem for its director. Dr. Sites will have the studio for his Portland class in the newly erected Sunday school building. Among the many outstanding Jewish services in which Dr. Sites will preside in a musical way will be those of the Day of Atonement, falling on October 7. The ceremonies will be conducted in the municipal auditorium. A new half million dollar temple is now under construction. The musical capabilities of Dr. Sites are thoroughly known in Salem where he is director of both the Apollo club and the European octet.


Jewish Holidays

The Jewish community of Salem will hold services in the Derby building, Court and High, Sunday evening, and Monday and Tuesday all day. All Jewish stores will be closed on account of the Jewish New Year's holidays. All Jewish people are invited to attend the services. H. Steinbock, president and Mr. Shufterowitz, secretary.


Jews to Observe Their New Year

At 6 Tonight Will Begin the Year 5685 for The Jews of The World Formal observance of the Jewish New Year will be made in Salem tomorrow, through the day, or Rosh Hashanah, as it is on the Jewish calendar, officially begins at 6 o'clock tonight. As is customary, most of the Jewish stores in Salem will be closed tomorrow. Then the Day of Atonement begins on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and continues for ten days. Fasting will begin at 6 o'clock the afternoon of tomorrow and will not be broken till 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. During this period no member of the faith will eat drink or smoke. A number of Salem stores will be closed tomorrow and some of them again later in the month. Several proprietors will observe the day in Salem or Portland, but owing to the nature of their business will not have their stores closed.

Simon Director and family, and several other Jewish families of Salem, will go to Portland to observe the anniversary. Their years were made up of lunar months, and were eleven days shorter than ours. They added a 13th month every three years. There are about 25 Jewish families in Salem, but perhaps a majority of them go to Portland to observe such anniversaries as this.


With Sunday, Monday and Tuesday…

With Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as Jewish New Year, eleven Salem families will go to Portland tomorrow for the holiday.

1924, October 1 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Oregon Statesman

Mrs. C. A. Edwards | Marie Maxwell

Mrs. C. A. Edwards, who is leaving this week to make her home at The Dalles, was the inspiration for a delightful farewell and birthday party Monday evening at the home of Mrs. George Gutekunst, 1253 Chemeketa street when the members of the Mothers’ class of the First Methodist church, of which Mrs. Edwards is the president, gathered to surprise her. Thirty members of the class were present for the evening which was made even more pleasant with music and a talk by Miss Mary Young, home on a furlough from Korea. The women were particularly interested in the fact which Miss Young brought out relating to the gift of land which a generous tourist made the district in order that they might build a new school. The devotional ceremony was beautifully conducted by Mrs. Charles J. Lisle. A lovely pair of crystal candlesticks was the gift of the class to Mrs. Edwards in token of their appreciation. A beautiful sheaf of autumn flowers was an additional tribute given by Mrs. Charles Maxwell who also sang, choosing, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.” A luncheon served at tables attractive with pink roses and pink candles closed the enjoyable evening. The committee of hostesses planning the affair were: Mrs. George Gutekunst, Mrs. H. F. Shanks, and Mrs. Wilson.

1924, November 8 | Salem’s Black Heritage The Advocate

Salem Maid Visits

Miss El Rae Maxwell, charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maxwell of Salem, Oregon, is the houseguest for two weeks of Miss Octavia Rutherford. Both young ladies called at the Advocate office Monday. Miss Myrtle Maxwell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, who graduated from the National Bible Training School of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a deaconess, is now teaching kindergarten in Friendship Home, in the same city. She will be home in August to visit her people.

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