Locals and Personal News From Newberg Area
Many residents and visitors are noted around town and nearby, including Elmer Everest and family in Tillamook, Omer Fendall’s Newport trip, and Mrs. Lee Fortune improving after illness. Neighbors attend events, travels span Portland to Duluth, and local officials discuss depot and education while social gatherings, weddings, and property transactions are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wilson
Jessie Gardner
Trask River
C. J. Hoskins
McMinnville
Orie Macy
Independence
Carlton
Tillamook
Yamhill
Trask
Community notices and social events in Chehalem Center
The Chehalem Center community reports a Christian Endeavor meeting at the Childers home, hop picking at L R Ralston, and Miss Rosa Hendrickson visiting Portland. Reverend Walter Wilson concludes his Chehalem Center pastorate this year, with best wishes for Springbrook. Delegates attend the Newberg W C T U convention. Miss Christine Meyers’s surprise party features a dog on the steps and music from Miss Meyers. Also a feature on David Livingstone notes his self taught astronomy and wide-ranging skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Andrews
Pacific College
Whittier
California
Newberg
W. E. Terrell
Pasadena
Germany
England
Christian Endeavor
S.W. Childers
L. R. Ralston
Rosa Hendrickson
Portland
Walter Wilson
Chehalem Center
Springbrook
Elizabeth Meyers
S. W. Newhouse
J.C. Wills
M. E. Hodges
Mary P. Johnson
C. L. Johnson
Maude and
Mildred Wills
Christine Meyers
G. Crocker
Christine
Ruth Meyers
Dorris Hazenberg
Meyers
Miss Meyers
Standing Invitation Joke From Chicago Tribune
A Chicago stenographer defends herself when the boss asks why she did not invite the president to sit. He only needed a seat, and she replies that the president has a standing invitation, implying he should always stand by. The anecdote plays on workplace humor about deference and expectations.
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Chicago
Steno
Two Kinds of Truth
A reflection on how oaths sanctify truth in solemn justice yet permit latitude in everyday commerce. Charles Lamb notes that truth bound by oath is absolute, while ordinary affirmations in markets admit a degree of approximation. The piece contrasts rigid conscience with practical negotiation.
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Charles Lamb
Notable Washington Star quips on Briggins’ savvy facts
A Washington Star quip praises Briggins for his remarkable command of information. It notes his knack for sharing surprising details while carefully choosing topics the audience is unlikely to verify, keeping his statements intriguing yet safe.
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Spaulding Logging Co
Marion County
Briggins
Washington Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmer Everest
Omer Fendall
Newport
Mrs. Theo. Jeffries
Elva Burness
E. L. Evans
Ella Crawford
Lee Fortune
Joseph Langellier
Albert Benson
Frank Evans
Duluth
Minnesota
Mack Kaufman
Eva Wilson
Austin Bowman
J. A. Chapman
Washington County
Dlay
W. C. Woodward
W. A. King and Family
Nye Creek Beach
Ezra Hayes
Graphic
R. B. Linnville
T. W. Hester
John Shearer
Robert E. Staryhorn
Portland, Eugene & Eastern
Will Vestal
Clifford
Tyre Hutchins
Thomas Rood
St Vincent’s Hospital
Horace Cox
Arlington
A. T. Blair
J. T. Smith
F. E. Vestal
Versteeg
Chehalem Mountain
Friends Church
Rex
H. Elmer Pemberton
Salem
R. P. Loomis
Seattle
Loomis
Kansas
Oregon
Anderson Hodgson
Washbouga
Genevive Courtney
Courtney
Dayton
J. B. Mount
Chas. A. Morris
Peoria
Illinois
J. W. Withycombe
Grange
Sherwood
Dr. Rankin
John Beck
Mr. Beck
George C. Ritchey
Mackie Land
Ronnie Atkinson
Lincoln
Harry Klock
Nebraska
Little
Kaufman
North River and
Hancock Streets
Newberg Transfer Co
Thomas Woodruff
Post Office Department
S. S. Duncan
N. C
Webster
Southern Pacific
Newbery
M& Minnville
Yamhill County Veterans’ Association
C. R. Duer
Cleveland Ohio
Duer
S. F. Wallace
Fred Barnes
Camas
Washington
Ines
Miss Andrews
Barnes
W. E. Crozer
Crozer
Chris Held
North Meridian
Nelson Brouillette
South College and
Fifth Streets
Mr. Brouillette
Fernwood
J. L. Hoskins
W. T. Sartin
Cedarvale
Mrs. Sartin
Mr. Hoskins
Pacific
Maude E. Switzer
Harold V. Waldron
E. E. Switzer
Newberg Telephone Co
First National Bank
Wm. Crawford
Fort Rock
Lake County
Crawford
North Meridian Street
Hancock
Clinton Newhouse
Shady Nook
Louis Smith
Livingstone
David Livingstone
Thomas Maclear
Elephant Marsh
Marobert
The
Miller Mercantile Co
Selig
Star Theatre
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