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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
The Weston Normal School community reports on faculty changes, student activities, and society events. Principal Arlie Hampton leads Pendleton High School research, while Miss Ellen A. Nelson departs Saley schools for new duties in the East. Delphian and Vespertine societies hold initiations, rallies, and programs as Miss Pettit marries Clay Taylor.
Miss Frances Pettit and C. S. Taylor were married by Rev. G. S. Pewtherer at the Pettit residence on Monmouth Avenue. The ceremony, witnessed by close relatives, followed by a move to the Taylor farm home, with future plans for a settled life. A. B. Westfall repairs and paints local homes, improving the townscape.
A mass meeting is set for Monday October 5 at 7 30 pm in the Normal building to organize a Monmouth Citizens Course for 1908 9. Citizens are urged to attend to help plan and select a managing committee and to indicate popular entertainments and costs.
Social Hour Club will meet at Mrs. Robinson's home on Wednesday October 7. Members are urged to attend by President Miss Maggie Butler. Miss Myrtle Sturm of Lebanon visits Miss Ethel Newman this week. A. T. Cross recovers from a heart trouble and is out again. O. A. Wolverton hunted yesterday but did not take the limit. Earl Austin and Joe Oswalt fished and hunted at Ocean Park with Babe Graham. Clover hunting near done. yields vary by field. We seek a correspondent in every county school district and offer a special deal to teachers. Rev. Sanford Snyder returns to Independence charge. J. F. Smith from Luckinmute station repairs frost damage at his farm. Harold Bogert travels to Sheridan to sample hops for T. A. Riggs, planning to visit McMinnville and others. Evaporator runs on Italian prunes with outlook into next week. sales anticipated at remunerative prices. F.S.C.E. of the Christian Church hosted a Japanese reception for students last Friday. The Endeavor room was a Japanese parlor. church decor featured flowers and a program with a descriptive guessing contest. Light refreshments included Japanese sago pudding and tea. no chairs, only cushions. Over 100 attended and enjoyed the evening.
A civic improvement call urges Monmouth residents to lead a town wide effort to clean rubbish along sidewalks and vacant lots. The piece argues for a public meeting to form an action plan to impress the legislature with the town’s pride and attract needed funding for beautification.
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