Newberg Lady's Yosemite Valley Camping Adventure
Mrs Eliza Stone and her son Roy travel with the Moore party from Newberg Oregon to Yosemite Valley Camp Curry on an 814 mile auto trip. They describe rough roads bold scenery and a bustling valley with hotels camp grounds and a large camping crowd. Prices are listed for essentials and nearby El Portal provides rail access. Mrs L A Moore signs off from Camp Curry.
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Camp Curry
Yosemite Valley
California
Graphic
Newberg
Eliza Stone
Roy
Fairview
Oregon
Ashland Lithia
Glacier Point
Camp Curry Association
Desmond Service
Curry Hotel
Camp Ground
el Portal
National Park
Forest Fire Destroys 100 Acres Near Old Dorrance Sawmill
A waste pile fire near the Dorrance sawmill grew into the region’s worst blaze. Firefighters and volunteers battled wind driven flames through Monday night, cutting and backfiring to protect Dundee and Newberg, with about 125 workers aided by water buckets and sacks. The fire was controlled by Tuesday evening and left a smoldering mass.
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Dorrance
Serine Srupittas
Canyon West Ore
Newberg
Dundee
Elliott
Allan
H. R. Morris
Marriages Listed For Sarah Hollingsworth and Martha Drumeller
A society notice records Sarah Gertrude Hollingsworth and Martha Ann Drumeller as legal ages presenting to George Andrew Gwin and John W. Yates respectively for marriage. The brief item notes the couples are legally eligible.
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Sarah Gertrude Hollingsworth
George Andrew Gwin
Martha Ann Drumeller
John W. Yates
Paris to London Journal of WWI YMCA Worker
A WY M C A worker writes from Paris and Normandy detailing sights from Paris landmarks to Rouen Cathedral, the crowds and mourning in France, and daily life roles for women. He describes torpedo boats at sea as the voyage to London begins, with reflections on war experiences.
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Arthur Dillinger
W. R. Dillinger
Page
France
WY M. C
New York
Deaux
Alma
Gironde
Paris
Orleans
Aiaboe
Joan of Arc
D’lena
Champs Elysees
Arch of Triumph
Louvre
Notre Dame
Napoleon
Pantheon
Alexandre III
London
Normandie
Rouen
Nebraska-Kansas Annual Gathering Draws Big Crowd
The Nebraska Kansas Association of Yamhill county held its annual gathering in City Park Newberg with 250 to 300 attendees. Rev Carter opened with prayer. Speakers included Dr Carruth and A G Caruth. harvest constraints limited seating. officers elected for 1918 were S S Dow president A G Caruth vice president and Mrs Minnie W Cooper secretary-treasurer.
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Nebraska-Kansas Association
Yamhill County
Newberg
Carter
The
Friends Church
Frank Cummins
Jette
Christian Church
Henry Stevens
Yamhill
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
F. Eggert
Portland
Quantrill
Nebraska
W. W. Langer
Omaha
S. S. Dow
Newberg Enterprise
A. G. Carruth
Carlton Sentinel
Minnie W. Cooper
Cooper
Deer hunting trip ends in disappointment and bragging
The Graphic notes a group leaving Newberg on the 13th for Riddell to chase deer in the mountains for four days. They hunt from dawn to dusk, see signs but bag only a few shots. I W and friends remain hopeful despite dry weather and tough terrain, planning to ship a buck to Ed Crede.
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Iebiye
Newberg
Riddel
I. W
W. T. Anderson
Andy
Curry County
Billy
Crede
Express Office
Protest Reaffirms Another Year for School Leader
A local group staged a protest against electing the secretary while offering support for another year. In a show of unity they elected her treasurer and sang America as an apology for not carrying out the original program.
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Nual
America
Civil Service Exam Called for Stenographer and Typewriter
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for stenographer and typewriter positions for men and women and for typewriter only for men and women. The test will be held in 45 Northwest cities on August 31, 1917. Applications and full information via Herbert F. Ward District Secretary 303 Post Office Building Seattle Washington.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Northwest
Herbert F. Ward
Postofice
Seattle
Washington
Miss Inez Dodge Receives Letter From Dave Smith
Dave Smith writes from army headquarters August 9 about his wartime letters and a brother killed after 29 months in trenches. He recalls friends in Newberg, warns mothers to beware, and notes the war may last into next year with delayed summer.
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Inez Dodge
Dave Smith
Canadian Pioneers C. E. Pf
France
Army
Dave
Newberg
Arlie Evans
Fritz
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Alta Gumm at Hadley Home
Miss Alta Gumm, recently married to Roy S Langworthy, received a warm shower hosted by Miss Evah Hadley and Mrs Louise Mills at F E Hadley's home. Guests included Olive Ramsey Daisy Newhouse Mabel Rush Stella Hubbard Eva Markell Blanche Cowgil Ethel Cowgil Christine Clemenson Maud Everest Eva Parrett Goldie Gumm and Mrs Elmer Thorne Martin Lichenthaler Milton Gumm.
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Evah Hadley
Louise Mills
F. E. Hadley
Alta Gumm
Roy S. Langworthy
Miss Gumm
Olive Ramsey
Daisy Newhouse
Mabel Rush
Stella Hubbard
Eva Markell
Blanche
Ethel Cowgil
Christine Clemenson
Maud Everest
Eva Parrett
Goldie Gumm
Mesdame
Elmer Thorne
Martin Lichenthaler
Milton Gumm
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Newberg Lady
L. A. Moore
Parrett Mountain
Tella
Nebraska-Kansas
States
L. W. Hill
Orville Sasith
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