Rankin Letters From Belgium Describe Field Hospital Move
Dr. John S. Rankin writes from Rim Belgium about transferring from the 363rd Infantry to the Solet Field Hospital, 316 Sanitary Train. He notes safe from shellfire, describes damaged Convent hospital, refugees, daily nursing duties, losses among officers, and hopes for homeward voyage after the war ends. He praises Australian troops and Belgian king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
363Rd Infantry
Solet
List Division
362Nd
Sherman
Walnut matters discussed at county walnut meeting
Walnut losses worth hundreds to thousands of dollars result from improper harvest and inadequate washing and drying. About 100 trees at the county farm near McMinnville may be distributed to caretakers, with some older trees bearing but immovable. J. C. Cooper invites all to a Tuesday and Wednesday program with speakers, exhibits, and a $100 prize for the best western seedling. Charles Trunk and E. C. Apavelo k discuss plans for planting more trees and inviting Western Walnut Association to make the site a permanent meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Charles Trunk
County Growers’ Club
E. C. Apavelock
Western Walnut Association
J. C. Cooper
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Drives Statewide Teens
Oregon high schools prepare for the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call as Public Information forms a Junior 4-Minute Men program. Contests honor 4-Minute Men who will spread the Roll Call message to families. Some states plan theatre appearances during the pre Christmas week to promote the drive. The campaign centers on the slogan Where's your button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Red Cross
Committee of Public Information
Artists Coming Friday Night for Lyceum Series
On Friday night this week the Petri Forbes Concert Company will present the second Lyceum course program. Reserved seats are on sale at Kienle's Music Store at the usual price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petri Forbes Concert Company
Lyceum
Kienle
Letters From World War I Soldier Mark Armistice Joy
Glenn writes from France on November 10 1918 as Kaiser abdicates and armistice nears He recalls Paris celebrations joy and relief describes gas injuries and field scenes and notes occupation tasks and future travels while awaiting peace and homecoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Xson
Germany
B. Boches
Paris
France
Russia
Letter From Soldier Describes Detachment and Delayed News
A soldier writes home about three months without correspondence, detailing limited facilities while on detached service from the hospital company. He notes a long wait for word and hints this may be his last message from a second service.
Mayor Larkin Urges Red Cross Membership in 1918
In a proclamation dated December 11 1918 Mayor George Larkin of Newberg Oregon calls for universal Red Cross membership. He notes President Wilson also urges enrollment and highlights Red Cross work supporting soldiers abroad at home and in reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
France
Russia
Siberia
Europe
George Larkin
Newberg
Oregort
Rebecca W. H. Smith
City Recorder
Knight Adjustment Co to Succeed Yanio Reg Collection Agency
The Knight Adjustment Co an Oregon corporation will take over the Yanio reg Collection Agency of McMinnville in January to enable expansion. The merger may lead to publishing Yamoreg Monthly Bulletin as a county report and a Willamette Valley Rating Bulletin covering all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Adjustment Co
Oregon
Yanioreg Collection Agency
McMinnville
Yamoreg
Willamette Valley
Newberg Road Meeting Aims at Boosting Good Roads
John A. Smith presides at a West Chehalem committee meeting to promote a hard surfaced Newberg to Carlton road. Members plan a December 14 gathering at Duncan's hall to map routes, seek higher auto taxes, tax tributary property, and leverage federal aid to secure Oregon's share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Duncan’s Hall
Carlton
R. J. Moore
RL Dennis
Sam Laughlin
Yamhill
Chas. E. Waide
T. J. Dean Calkins
Dayton
LaFayette
McMinnville
Congress
Yamhill County
Oregon
Wilson
Willson
Real Estate Transfers Compiled From Local Deeds
A list of property transfers including Harry W Alsop to B H Alsop for 1 acre. Karl F Brentano to Joseph H and Peter C Thoma for 131 acres. Banister to Eva Yo for blocks in Sheridan. various others in Sheridan and nearby towns with prices ranging from $1 to $2600 and involving multiple parcels, heirs and trustees. Names include Alsop, Brentano, Thoma, Banister, Pittman, Churchman, Graves, Kal sten, Cox, Dorsey, Hadley, Yocom, Ottinger, Hadley and Williams, with parcels in Sheridan McMinnville and LaFayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W Alsop
B H Alsop
James T Hambree
Karl F Brentano
Joseph H
Peter C Thoma
John Cary
Eva Yocom
Sheridan
R E Brown
S J Madson
C Marsh
Clarence Crimmins
Marie
Walter Pittman
Town of LaFayette
Churchman
Alice Branson
Gardiner
Ruth F Graves
City of
M Churchman
Hattie F Kalsten
Zella Cox
Richard Martin Cox
Faulconer
J P Dorsey
Charles Hadley
Joel Chrisman
I C Emmerson
H C Petergon
J Guiett
Ind
Clifton Hill
W D
Sarah E Ottinger
Bibee
Ralph G Hadley
Albert W Williams
Stewart Hannah
Joel Harris
John R Harris
Bik
Oak Park
McMinnville
A C Harrison
W Elston
Marsh
Scott Morris
Avarez
Also Mentioned on This Page
John S. Rankin
Clarence Butt
Ruby Brisbine
Lyman Brisbine
Butt
Noah
Hartwig
Vermillen
Jump
Ara Gonne
Verdun
Hopital
Tipperary
Helen Hs
Alfred
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Fritz
States
Hinnie
England
America
Gerald Gower
Larkin
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