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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
5
A chain of short items notes visits by T J Werth from Willamina and others to relatives in the area. Portland and Dundee figures attend church meetings, and several residents travel to Portland for conferences. Local business news covers the Newberg poultry exhibit, Maxwell car agency, and Spaulding Co mill progress. Community life includes parties, memorials, and club activities with regional figures visiting and plans for holidays and local events.
Duchess Skylark Ormsby 124514 earns world butterfat title after a 365 day test at Minnesota Agricultural College. She produced 27 761.07 pounds of milk with 1 205.09 pounds of butterfat averaging 4.32 percent. Breeder R B Young and Minneapolis owner John B. Irwin credited, with lineage tracing to Sir Ormsby Skylark and Oakhurst Duchess Cothilde.
Bro Muckley of Portland representing the National Benevolent Christian Association preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm with themes on life purpose and Christmas hope. Church events include a Friday Ladies Society meeting and a bazaar with booths for candy, ice cream, and fancy work raising about $60. The West Chehalem team lost to Dundee in basketball, next plays Springbrook. Proceeds from the bazaar included a quilt auction and various sales, with the Graphic and Weekly Oregonian subscription noted.
The Newberg Parent-Teacher Association thanks all who contributed to recent school exercises. They aim to build a second play shed for the children and express gratitude for the community’s support through the successful turnout and entertainment. Committee members listed include Mrs. E L Evans Mrs H R Morris Miss Wilma Duncan and Mrs C R Chapin.
H N Davis and L L Amoth attended the Portland Stock Show last week. Dean Calkins also visited the event on Tuesday. Social gathering noted for Friday night December 17 hosted by the Young People Society. Mrs Tilla Hesgard and her daughters Ila and Rosie visited the Fendall family. Theresa Boyd and Mary Worden of Newberg High attended with their parents Sunday.
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