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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
A scanned notice outlines a ten yearly census starting January 2 with strict confidentiality. It lists key questions on age, literacy, birthplace, citizenship, language, home ownership, occupation, and farm data for 1919 and 1920. It also invites farmers to request advance schedules and mentions occupations across industries.
A civic guide introduces the Opportunity Monographs from the Federal Board for Vocational Education. It outlines subdivisions under Commercial Occupations such as Bookkeeping General Clerical Work and Retail Selling to help high school pupils understand possible careers.
The Oregon State Teachers Association will meet in Portland December 29 30 and 31 for the largest statewide convention yet with delegates from every county and local organization. President A C Hampton of La Grande chairs a notable program expecting two out of state speakers including H B Wilson of Berkeley California.
Civic Club hosts a community concert by a 25 voice chorus directed by Mr. Arthur at Wood-Mar Hall. The program features works by Carrie Jacobs Bond with noted musicians Mrs. C A Morris Rienle's Orchestra and the Quaker City String Quartet. Tickets reserved at Kienle's Music Store. balcony unreserved. Program begins at 8:15 pm with audience seated on time.
The ten below temperatures across the Willamette Valley caused heavy hardship as water pipes froze across households. Jack Frost damaged plumbing, prompting emergency repairs and higher fuel use until rain eased and snow melted. Newberg reports mounting plumbing bills and uncertain losses from frozen goods.
The proclamation outlines the 1920 United States census starting January 2, 1920 and stresses the duty of every person to answer all census questions. It clarifies aims, penalties for noncompliance, and reassures that data are for general statistics and not used for taxation or enforcement.
The Baptist church will present the same music program as last Sunday since no services were held. During holidays the choir will use the old English caro work. Citizens who know of anyone sick or unable to hear the carols should contact Mr Arthur to have the carols delivered. he is listed in the telephone book.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and beautiful flowers shown after the sudden death of our father Lucia Peters and Children.
A long sequence of property transfers in Oregon details numerous buyers and sellers, acreage and lots across Newberg McMinnville Sheridan and nearby additions. Names include Scandinavian-American Bank Levi Hagey Nora Bell Farmer J W Christopherson Tillie Evans Mary M Dilley E H Ruffner and many others with specific parcels and prices ranging from a few dollars to twenty thousand.
The Monday Musical Club of Newberg voted to guarantee the Gray Shevinne concert, featuringMischa Shevinne, at a favorable price due to easy access and prior bookings. The event promises refined artistry and entertainments, with a luncheon reception for members and guests at Mrs. Morris home.
Herbert R York and wife convey 2 and 3 blocks in Central addition Newberg to Fannie Lilly for 1150 dollars. Eva Yocom transfers lots 1 2 and 3 block 6 in Revenue addition Sheridan to W D and J L Cttinger for 600 dollars.
At the association meeting last Friday twelve members were initiated by L. M. Thomas and life. After business, dancing and refreshments followed. Meeting nights now are the second and fourth Saturdays each month open to the public with music games dancing and refreshments, while the first and third are closed.
Minnie Martin of Laurel wed Fred Milton Gaston of Roselodge. Ida May Wilcox of McMinnville married Daniel Henderson Kippen of Milbank South Dakota. Hazel Elizabeth Roberts of Carlton married Walter Clark Kellogg of Yambill.
Announcement for a January 1920 picnic dinner at a hall over Anderson's garage invites attendees to bring well filled baskets. Program to be announced in next week's issue. B. L. Evana serves as president.
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