Woman killed Sunday at Tigard in car train crash
Mrs. Anna Eschman 32 and her husband Albert 38 were traveling to Firwood to tend a war garden when their light car was struck by the Eugene limited at a Tigard road crossing. Mrs. Eschman died from skull fracture and injuries. Mr. Eschman wounded and in hospital. Coroner Limber opened an inquest. Police report trains at 35 mph and car wreckage spread over the right of way. Also noted is a Newberg Christian church meeting starting April 14 led by Dr Roy L Dunn.
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Oregonian
Anna Eschman
Thurman Street
Albert G. Eschman
Eugene Limited
Oregon Electric
Tigard
Eschman
Roy L. Dunn
The
Christian Church
Newberg
Paxson Writes From France Describe Travel Ordeal
Glenn S Paxson recounts his move from his former post to France aboard crowded trains. He details baggage duties in multiple stations, rough sleeping in a compact compartment, and visits to historic sites including Charlemagne era towers and a grand church with dozens of saints carved on its doors.
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France
Charlemagne
Brooks Named Aide de Camp in Grand Army of the Republic
W H Brooks was appointed Aide de Camp on the G A R staff by Adjutant General Robert W McBride. He will recruit and aid weak Posts and receive a silver eagle badge. Brooks, a Shiloh survivor, was POW in the battle and later drummed at Lincoln's funeral in Springfield.
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W. H. Brooks
Robert W. McBride
Grand Army of the Republic
State Life Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
Brooks
Shiloh
Illinois
Lincoln
Springfield
Did You Reach Out A Hand To The Burdened Man
A reflective poem questions whether readers offered help to a struggling brother. It contrasts inquiries about intent with concrete actions like smiling, offering a lift, or guiding him to the road. Repeated appeals urge tangible compassion over busy indifference.
Patriot Day at Sherwood Parade Draws Crowd
On Saturday April 6 a patriotic program starts at 10 30 a m with speeches and singing followed by a big parade at noon. All are invited to attend.
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Sherwood
Mrs Katherine Glenn Kerry to Give April Recital for Red Cross
Mrs Katherine Glenn Kerry renowned mezzo soprano and composer will give a benefit recital in Newberg on April 19 with all proceeds to the local Red Cross. She will perform six of her own songs including Twilight which has circulated widely. Assisted by Mrs Eva Hummer Hall, the event supports war charity and marks her return to public performance after teaching at Pacific College. Sibyl Woodward reports.
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Wood-Mar Hall
Red Cross
Katherine Glenn Kerry
Kerry
Seattle
Oregon
Newberg
Pacific College
Paris
London
Portland
Multnomah Hotel
Eva Hummer Hall
Pennington
Marie K. Evans
Sibyl Woodward
Big Liberty Loan Day Planned With Parade and Ball Game
Newberg gears up for the third Liberty Loan drive this Saturday with a mammoth automobile parade featuring Uncle Sam and musical support from Fernwood and West Chehalem bands. Hon. Milt Miller and Lt. James Montgomery will speak at the park or Duncan's Hall if weather fails. Bert Miller leads a married-men team against the unencumbered lineup on the college diamond, including Billy Sullivan and Paddy Krietz of the Chicago White Sox. Local businesses will close 1 to 3:30 PM, and bonds totaling 75 000 dollars are to be sold by district committees with bank sponsorship and a one week goal.
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Newberg
Unce Sam
Fernwood
West Chehalem
Milt Miller
Duncan's Hall
Bert Miller
Billy Sullivan
Paddy Krietz
Chicago “White Sox
James Montgomery
Pension date set for Indian War veterans
Ezra Hayes reports that Representative Hawley says pensions for Indian War veterans begin from March 4 1917 once the veteran has reached age 62 and is honorably discharged. No back pay is allowed.
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Hawley
Ezra Hayes
Sacred concert at Presbyterian Church Sunday evening 7 30
A sacred music concert is planned at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 30. The program includes hymns anthems solos and a brief Homily with Holy Communion following at 11 a m. Sunday school starts 9 45 with P S C E at 6 30 led by Florence Lee.
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Presbyterian Church
Babcock
Shelley
Gounod
C. A. Morris
America
Jesus
Florence Lee
Free PTA program at high school on Friday
The Parent-Teacher Association offers a free program at the high school building Friday April 5 at 8 o clock. Afterward candy popcorn sandwiches and coffee will be sold in the lower hall. Attendees are urged to bring nickels and dimes.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Marriage Licenses Listed for Six Couples
Irene Moulett and Harry A. Breslin Jeannette W. Jeffries and Myron E. Fairbanks Hulda Hadley Gilbert and Lee Henry Bissett Esther Hazel Brunson and El mer Whitmore Hazel Elliott and Omer Eli Ganse Edna Katherine Miller and Gus Alex LaBonte were issued marriage licenses in the latest notices.
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Irene Moulett
Harry A. Breslin
Jeannette W. Jeffries
Myron E. Fairbanks
Hulda Hadley Gilbert
Lee
Henry Bissett
Esther Hazel Brunson
Elmer Whitmore
Hazel Elliott
Omer Eli Ganse
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H. Brooks
Mrs
Katherine Glenn Kerry Coming
Liberty Loan
White Sox
Edna Katherine Miller
Gus Alex LaBonte
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