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Newberg Graphic

Location

Newberg, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

8

Miss Britt's Recital Delights Presbyterian Audience

Despite bad weather a sizable audience heard Miss Jessie Britt's pupils perform at the Presbyterian church. Piano solos by Ruth Taylor Edith Fort Ethel Johnson Helen Baird Fietta Wilkin Llewelyn Sanderman Dorothy Dean and Pauline Terrell showcased Raff Brahms Poldini Chaminade and others. Lucile Bassett and Pauline Miller gave readings and the program closed with a patriotic number featuring Emma Bell Woodworth as Goddess of Liberty Ethel and Arlouine Johnson as standard bearers and Horace Terrell as Uncle Sam while the crowd sang the national anthem.

Presbyterian Church Jessie Britt Ruth Taylor Edith Fort Ethel Johnson Helen Baird Fietta Wilkin Llewelyn Sanderman Dorothy Dean Pauline Terrell Raff Brahms Poldini Chaminade Lucile Bassett Pauline Miller Emma Bell Woodworth Goddess of Liberty Ethel Arlouine Johnson Horace Terrell Uncle Sam Britt

Penny Wise Policy In Lincoln County Debt Paid Off

Yoquina Bay News questions whether treasury funds will cover road repairs after the county freed itself from debt. The paper warns against false economy and curiosity about how the county court will handle the spending as rainy season arrives.

Lincoln County Yoquina Bay

Missionary Day at the Nazarene Church

Rev. K. H. Jackson, famed for his Friends Yearly Meeting address, will speak twice on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. He has spent five years in Central America mission work and is described as a forceful speaker. Pastor O. F. Goettel urges attendance.

K. H. Jackson Friends Yearly Meeting Jackson Central America

Willamina Brothers Sent to State Hospital

John and Charles Parker from Coast creek above Willamina in Willamette county were committed to the asylum for the insane at Salem last Saturday. They had applied to enlist in the army in Portland but were rejected for mental defects. They became a danger, armed with a small rifle and knives, and terrorized Highland district residents until captured by officers. They had many cartridges and were taken to jail. Their father died last year. mother farms Coast creek. The letter notes poor crops, scarce food, and high costs for milk, saddle horse, lodging, and meals.

John Charles Parker Coast Creek Willamina Asylum For Salem Portland Highland

Christmas Program At Baptist Sunday School

Christmas program Friday night features recitations exercises and songs from Sunday school members. No presents or treats, each child to bring money for the Armenian Relief Fund. Sunday schools nationwide join in aiding starving Armenians with food shelter and clothing. All who enjoy listening to Young America are invited.

Baptist Sunday School

Milk price in Russia noted at 1 50 per bottle

A letter to John Christ of the Imperial Case from his father a government contractor in Russia describes rising living costs and a serious food shortage. The message notes milk selling for 1 50 per bottle and outlines hardship faced by residents.

Russia John Christ Imperial Case

What the Y M C A Is Doing in France

A list of YMCA wartime activities in France shows large scale support for soldiers. Items include 700 moving picture machines, 1,500,000 pencils, 3,000,000 sheets of letter paper, 2,000 camp cots, 5,000,000 feet of films, 1,200 magazine holders and other supplies.

Y.M.C. A France

Christmas Program At Newberg Churches

Sunday school begins 9 45 with preaching at 11 Rev K H Jackson delivers the message An evangelistic service follows at 7 30 with Rev Jackson again in charge A Christmas program is set for Friday at 7 45 All are invited.

K. H. Jackson Jackson

Hiker Club Helps Gather Mistletoe In Dundee

Eighteen Port land Hiker Club members went to Dundee Red Hills Sunday to gather mistletoe and returned to Newberg by train. Various local notes include military family updates with Gerald and Leonard Gower in service and abroad, Ballard enlisting in the navy, Garrett resuming the Newberg Cyclery, and a high school teacher's successor in Cam Lewis. A War Department stenographer appointment for Mabel Bell and a health update on L. M. Metcalf from Los Angeles are also reported along with local notices and seed listings at the cannery.

Portland Dundee Red Hills Newberg John Gower Gerald Ft. Riley Kansas France Leonard O. G. Ballard Harry Garrett Newberg Cyclery Ballard Garrett Canby Mr. Garrett A. C. Stanbrough J. Hugh Pruitt Cam Lewis Dale Melrose Newberg High School Mabel Bell Arthur Millard Mr. Ballard Navy

Walnut Growers Club Organized in McMinnville

The Walnut Growers Club of Yamhill County met at McMinnville National Bank parlors to elect Chas Trunk as president and E C Apperson as secretary. The group aims to locate superior local walnut seedlings for a Northwest standard, with $106 in prize money from the Western Walnut Association split into $50 $30 and $20 awards. Membership is 50 cents annually and entries may be submitted by any member. The next meeting will occur at the president's call, likely in February.

Yamhill County McMinnville National Bank Chas E. C. Apperson Northwest Western Walnut Association Walnut Growers’ Club

Prunes Wanted At H S Gile Co Packing House

Highest market price paid for green and dried prunes at H S Gile Co packing house. Market inquiry and purchase terms announced to growers and merchants.

H. S. Gile & Co

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Hart Schaffner & Marx Florsheim UTZ & Dunn Miller Mercantilé Company Miss Britt F. Goettel Willamina Brothers State Hospital Albany Democrat Newberg Churches Nazarere Ray Newby Los Angeles L. M. Metcalf A. S. Mellenger Spaulding Logging Co McCoy Bros R. W. Staley N. N E. S. Greer Dundee Newbery Feed & Seed Co Clarence Butt Phone Black Third and Lincoln Sts H. J. Maynard Newberg Feed & Seed Co Yamoreg Collection Agency McMinnville, Oregon McMinnville, Or Nash First St B. F. Heveland Third St J. M. Root R. F.D W.S. Stull G. W. Dayton Phone Red Liberal Commission John Dunlap N. Harrison St B. A. Kirks McMinnville Oregon Newberg City S. L. Parrett U.S. Nat's Bank Cedar Brook Farm Sherwood Dr. Brown G. E. Carson Valley Canning Co Walnut Growers Club M’minnville Prunes Santa Claus THE
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