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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
2
Train numbers 351 365 359 353 357 361 depart Portland at 7 35 a m 10 20 a m 1 06 p m 4 06 p m 5 35 p m and 11 35 p m Saturday only. Trains 366 and 358 are discontinued between Newberg with arrivals at Newberg listed for the day.
Reservations for theatre parties or lost articles can be made by calling the General Office at 506 Panamé Butila Ang, Portland Main 6106. No reservations under 60 cents. Ne chargé under 25 cents. Also mention the Triangle union emblem.
Miss Pauline Cornelson visited Miss Elsie Tangen over Sunday. W C T U officers were elected at Mrs Eliza beth Meyer’s home. W L Quinn of Dufur reports the birth of an eight pound daughter. Tangen returned from West Timber with the Wesars and others. Mrs C L Johnson attends Wisconsin and Nebraska picnic in Newberg. Sergeant Hendrickson and Christine Meyer visited Portland. Mrs Elizabeth Meyer and Mrs Carpenter returned home. Mrs Mattie Peterson and Clara Peterson of Akley visited, plan to move to Sumpter Washington. Parent Teacher Association meets August 18 at the school with pantomime Uncle Sam’s Nephew and ice cream social. Strong family moving from Skelton place to Frank Kiprey place. Mrs Chas Lansberg and children return to Pegui after berry camp with Marie Smith.
A 1919 crossing statistics summary details 18 deaths 81 injuries and 233 automobile incidents in six months, with most accidents at daytime crossings involving passenger trains. Analysts urge patience and warning to drivers, noting trains at maximum speed cover a half mile in three-fifths of a minute, suggesting safe waiting times to prevent tragedies.
An editorial questions whether farmers favor government operation of packing houses yards railroads and marketing of farm products. It notes farm land values rising sharply in Missouri and the West while railroad bonds fall and farm mortgages remain affordable, arguing the farmer should consider government involvement.
The Industrial Club rally in Newberg August 1 drew about two dozen members from five schools. Miss Ella Brunson from Mountain Top led five members from District 54 while Mrs Will Carter and Mrs John A Smith traveled notable distances to attend. Demonstration work by Miss Helen Cowgill of the U A C capped the club gathering.
A Hillsboro Independent notice condemns the open hugging of couples seen on the streets. The piece notes the practice has become common despite concerns about propriety and public decorum, urging restraint and suggesting parental guidance as a remedy.
The article extols progressive banking as essential to industrial development. It contrasts old style bankers with modern managers who build by applying scientific business principles, seeking capital to unlock latent regional resources and foster customer prosperity rather than predatory sales or secrecy.
At the ministerial meeting Rev Dr of Los Angeles was appointed to preach next Sabbath at the evening union service in the park. Rev B L Hicks will preside. Newly elected officers include President Mr Lee and a vice president. details follow the terse report.
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