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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
4
Oregon readers discuss Governor Withycombe calling May 4 to 11 for a do and paint campaign while crops suffer from dry weather. Strawberry shipments expected next week and concerns rise over dwindling rain impacting growers. plus commentary on Constantinople proposals and a humorous verse about a lawyer’s life.
The Oregonian notes Colonel Roosevelt’s testimony reinforces the view of a strictly guided conscience. The piece argues his actions align with moral duty, asserting his in between interest and duty rarely troubled him and praising those who find the right always aligns with their desires.
The Sher wood Journal editor is urged to stop efforts to form a new county by cutting from Washington Yamhill and Clackamas. The Telephone Register reviews the map and notes Newberg’s alleged hub role, but argues Newberg is proven capable of growing as a town without redrawing boundaries.
A reader contemplating legal action over a neighborhood feud recalls Walt’s old rivalry tale about a cow and a dispute over a bung. The anecdote hints at how a minor grievance can escalate to formal dispute or court action.
At the Panama Pacific Exposition the Oregon Building draws attention for its bold design and massive Douglas fir columns. Forty eight columns symbolize the states, each heavy enough to frame a house, supporting a 251 foot flagpole carved from a single tree. The giant pole weighs 93,600 pounds and dates back three centuries.
Miss Eda Nelson visits Portland last Tuesday. Harvey Anderson family and Lewis Amoth hosted Sunday at Mr and Mrs D P Shaw. Mrs Swan Benson shared part of the week in Portland with Mrs Lundstram of Newberg and Mrs Tangen of Center attending Ladies Aid. Berlin Davis family from Portland and Dr A M Davis of Newberg joined Mrs Joanna Davis Sunday. B F Vergen family were entertained at Harry Baker home last Sunday. Swan Benson returned home part of last week. Forty residents attended the Ladies Aid dinner with praise for the church’s hospitality. The play The Heart of a Horn directed by Miss Ella Macy drew praise and featured Gilbert Westover Fred Blanchard Seth Marlow Worden Clarence Denton Boyd Arnold Payne Chester Noble Cyrus Bodpin Kenneth Fendall Robert Clit Calkins Caroline Westover Waide Salina Florence Noble Tillie Sloan Theresa Boyd Em Florence Calkins. Mrs Campbell of North Dakota is visiting two weeks. G N Hesgard hosts a visit. A musical at Ew ing Young House Dist No 10 on Wednesday May 5 directed by Weet Smith features Maud Gregory Lois Fendall Clara quartets and boys band. Proceeds go to piano fund. Admission adults 15c, children 10c. Everyone invited.
Roy Shires and Vivian Hadley visited Rex after noon. Fernwood beat Springbrook in a second matchup as May Day plans form with Queen Verle Nordyke and a baseball and basketball program. The May Day program includes a picnic, games, and a canning season kickoff at Rex.
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