Newberg Graphic 1918 fishing season note and candidate trends
The April 4 1918 Newberg Graphic mentions the open fishing season as a boon for the boys. It notes the Aurora Observer and the "'Korealis' and Hop Reporter" will mark their nineteenth anniversary next month with a special edition. It observes timid candidate activity in Yamhill county warming with spring and increasing numbers expected on the home stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Observer
Korealis
Yamhill
Batter Returns to Lead Off for Newberg Bell Game
Billy Sullivan of West Chehalem White Sox Orchards invested 5000 in Liberty Bonds first issue. On Saturday she plans a second investment by taking his old place behind the batters at the big bell game in Newberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy”’ Sullivan
West Chehalem White Sox
Liberty
Newberg
Hurley Contends for State Legislature Seat
Washington county residents should note J. P. Hurley, editor and Republican candidate, who emphasizes his ability to represent constituents in the upcoming legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. P. Hurley
Ture
Hurley
C J Edwards urged for Tillamook and Yamhill race
Word from Tillamook County says C J Edwards who grew up in Newberg is urged by Republicans to run for joint representative in the legislature. Support is expected if he runs, while poultry raisers warn that federal pressure to raise chick production may not yield expected profits due to high feed costs and grain shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillamook County
C. J. Edwards
Newberg
Tillamook
Yamhill
Edwars
Nelson enters race for county commissioner nomination
J. Carl Nelson tells the Graphic he will seek the Republican nomination for county commissioner and reports strong support from Carlton and Yambhill, with endorsements from the Strange and Farmers' Union. He is a hustler in business and pledges to push hard in the campaign and serve the people if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Nelson
Carlton
Yambhill
Strange and Farmers’ Union
Mr. Nelson
Tragic Tigard Crossing Death Warns Drivers To Slow Down
A Sunday train auto crash in Tigard killed the motorist husband of the victim. He admitted he saw the train but misjudged its speed and could not stop the car. The notice laments drivers failing to check speed at crossings and calls for safety first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigard
Oregon Electric
Silo plant manager injured grabbing timber and bolt
George Skeels superintendent of the silo plant tore his right hand badly on Saturday afternoon while unloading a truck. He required five stitches but remained on the job. The report notes ongoing activity at the silo and nearby operations including logging, rail and drum traffic, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Skeels
Yambill County
Wynooski
Carlton
C. K. Spaulding
Lambert’s Slough
Gray Eagle
Newberg
Salem
Grahamona
J. P. Newman
Visalia
California
Mary’s River
Corvallis
S. P
Joseph Barnard
Willamette Paper Co
Oregon City
Senator and Mrs Vinton Visit Mrs Grover on Wednesday
Senator and Mrs Vinton of McMinnville called on Mrs Sara Grover on Wednesday. Mrs A T Hertig also called on Mrs Boyd on Wednesday. Mrs Seely from Marion county was noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
Vinton
McMinnville
Sara Grover
A. T. Hertig
Boyd
Seely
Marion Coun
Mountain Top community notes and club report
The Mountain Top Industrial Club has formed with eighteen members across multiple crafts including baking sewing and garden work. The group aims to curb gophers and moles while biweekly meetings continue. Local residents Louis Upchurch and sister Mrs. Jones return to town with social events, and various community updates cover car purchases, schooling changes, a garden tractor issue, Easter services, and wedding celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brunson
William Davis
Margaret Bruno
Charles Tykeson
Charles Tatman
West Chehalem Notes at Local Farms and Visits
Steily Bush returns to farming in the area after a period in Portland. Omar Fendall and family of Newberg visit E. G. Fendall and family. Mrs. N. P. Nelson and Louise join the Seelys for a Sunday gathering. M. W. Patton returns from Portland to resume farm work. Daniel Baker of Forest Grove spends last weekend with his son H. C. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Barnes
Literary Society
C. E. Society
West Chehalem
Armenian Relief Fund
N. P. Nelson
W. A. Allen
Dundee
Steily Bush
Portland
Omar Fendall
Newberg
E. G. Fendall
Louise
A. C. Seely
M. W. Patton
Daniel Baker
Forest Grove
H. C. Baker
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Newberg Graphic
Nh. WooDew
Graphic Building
Oregon
Clara Wenger
Edna
Vanda Davis
Mountain Top
W. C. Bryant
George Vanesse
Lou Carter
Red Cross
Moly America League
Gaines Evans
Frisco Bay
Oliver Worden
San Francisco
Army
Louis Upchurch
Jones
Sewell
Otto
Mr. Upchurch
August Otto
Chas. Tatman
Elsie Smith
Effie McPherson
Bend
McPherson
J. P. Shipley
Stella Hubard
Springbrook
Ansel Tykeson
Martha Proctor
Ella Brunson
Esther Brunson
Elmer Whitmore
Mt. Top
Mervin Whitmore
Sive
Allen
Kenneth Fendall
Newberg Cleaners & Dyers
MR. Hoover
Were
Sharples
ACME
Oregon Hardware
Larkin-Prince Hardware Co
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