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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
1
Henry Ford sends a peace appeal via wireless from his ship to European monarchs. He calls for an immediate truce, negotiations, and a just peace, arguing war cannot solve the conflict and urging neutral nations to aid in ending the bloodshed.
Sunday evening at 6 30 Christ mas themed topics will be studied in several church youth groups. Luke 3 8 20 provides scripture with leaders from Friends C E Miss E Terrell Methodist Epworth Miss Grace Wilson Baptist YP Miss Carrie Allen Christian Church CE Maynard Leavitt Chehalem Center CE H G Crocker Springbrook CE Miss Norma Harvey Presbyterian CE Miss Norma Harvey A special song by Miss Dorothy Cox at the Methodist Church. Presbyterian youth invite all to share tea and social time half hour before services. Elder and non participants urged to attend for inspiration and to support the youth effort.
C A Morris the jeweler offers free nickel framed reading glasses to any resident who cannot afford them. Recipients must come Christmas morning between 10 and 12 with a recommendation from a church pastor or the mayor. Glasses require no recommendation if the person is not in need.
Duncan's Hall overflowed as the Parent-Teacher Association staged a graded entertainment led by teachers. Students performed Teddy Bear’s picnic and butterfly, goose, and snow storm drills to strong praise. net proceeds of 58.25 will fund the play shed for boys with another show planned in about three months.
Friday night December 17 at 8 Wood Mar Hall Captain Goodrich and Frank Lynch present a travalogue on the 57 day Columbia expedition from Lewiston to the sea with stereoptical views and motion pictures. Proceeds benefit Whittier College athletic association to aid a basketball tour through Eastern Oregon and Idaho.
The W C W celebrate a quarter century of Woodmen of the World in the Pacific jurisdiction created in 1892 covering nine Western states. The event included Old Guard reunion with 513 living members and notes insurance in force reaching 180 million dollars with a large reserve fund.
A large company spent several hours in social diversions with numbers from a prepared program spread through the evening. Kienle's orchestra played in full force while Mrs Zumwalt offered a solo and an encore assisted by Mrs Nelson. Other camp members added selections before a formal supper in the dining room.
The regular meeting at Mrs Bassett home discussed anti narcotics with Dr Hester explaining the Harrison drug law and roles of opium tobacco and coca cola. He answered questions and the group thanked him. The next meeting is at Mrs Hazelton 407 South School Street on December 22. Contributions to Louise Home Christmas box are requested.
The Minnesota party holds a reunion Friday December 31 at Odd Fellows Hall to accommodate Seventh Day Adventists and Baptist members. Attendees are asked to bring baskets for a chicken dinner and expect a good program, with early arrival encouraged.
A cautionary note urges not to overeat in cold weather and highlights the risk of feeding a fire with excess fuel, stressing heat management and safety.
John S. Larkin of Newberg Oregon died Tuesday evening December 14 at age 81 years 8 months. Born April 11 1834 in Augusta Maine he worked as a Boston clerk then farmed in Minnesota before moving to Oregon in 1883 with his family. He married Eliza A. Jarman January 22 1866 and leaves five living children Charles N C Christenson John George and Miss Jennie. He served in Blue Earth County Minnesota as a state legislator and was treasurer of the local Masonic Order for 25 years. Funeral services were held at Hollingsworth chapel with Rev F C Stannard and Masonic rites at the cemetery.
A public meeting for men and women is set for Friday at 7 30 oclock in Duncan's Hall by order of the committee.
A guidance note urges keeping rooms ventilated during the day to avoid smoke buildup and to sleep with windows open at night for better air quality. It cautions against remaining in unventilated spaces during a fire risk and stresses proactive draft creation through airflow.
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