Lester C. Rees Post Elect New Officers
At the regular meeting of Lester C. Rees Post No. 57 of the American Legion officers for 1922 were elected. Commander Frank Swart and other leaders were named. a lot at First and Center streets was purchased for a new legion building to serve as a community house for Newberg. Plans await finalization and construction may begin before March 1. The post seeks incorporation and a charter for a Locale Voiture with Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, likely in January. A New Year dinner for the l. auxiliary is planned, with proceeds aiding Portland hospitals and a Christmas gift to Bob Walker in St Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Rees
American Legion
Frank Swart
Leonard Gower
Paul E. Overend
Elmer Warner
J. 8. Rankin
Raymond Amy
George Nicholls
Archie Abdul
D. R. Smith
Bain Morris
First
Center Streets
Case & Brown
Legion
Newberg
Lester Rees Post
Salem
Yamhill County
Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux
Christmas Music at the Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church choir offers a morning service program of Christmas chimes anthems solos and a benediction piece with Mrs Babock Mr Chas Morris and Mrs Chas Morris among the soloists The evening service features a fund of carols and anthems with the usual choir and accompanists listed by name and role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bohm
Old
Judea
Geibel
Niedlinger
Jesus
Mrs. Mor
Goff
W. H. Woodworth
Hanning
Mathew Reid
Knowles
E. E. Goff
Henry Craw
Miss Britt
Emma Bell Woodworth
High School Teachers From University of Oregon Graduates
Directory data show 277 high school teachers in Oregon are University of Oregon graduates. Only 66 are men, most in principals or superintendents roles. top salaries reach 4450 annually for men and 2500 for a leading female principal in western Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Western Oregon
Newberg Berrian Band Plans Free January Concert
The Newberg Berrian band under Hal L. Campbell plans a free January concert to thank the community and boost the group. A monthly series may follow if suitable halls are found, with rehearsals Wednesdays at J C Porter store and a free beginners class before practice. The boozter club backs the band and seeks more players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Berrian Boozter Club
Campbell
London College of Music
America
New York Daily News
Lieberling & Lucas
Portland
Berrians
J. C. Porter & Co
Fair Tax Supports State Fair Funding by Gasoline Levy
After a partisan fight in the short session rural lawmakers blocked a general tax plan for the 1925 exposition and lawmakers approved a gasoline tax to fund the fair. Auto drivers would finance it, with business users of autos potentially opposing. The public broadly wants the fair and accepts the levy.
Caution Over Christmas Tree Candles Warned
The article urges extreme care with Christmas tree candles noting their fire risk. It recommends keeping inflammable items away and watching the candles closely, with electric lights as a safer alternative.
Christmas Candy Sale by Young Women's Missionary Society
The Young Women's Missionary Society plans a Christmas candy sale at Crede's Market on Saturday December 24 starting at 1 30 p m. Proceeds support society activities and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Missionary Society
Crede's Market
Divorce action filed by Persis Busby against Horace Busby
Persis Busby files for divorce in district court with attorneys Vinton and Tooze listed. The case against Horace Busby seeks dissolution of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton & Tooze
Persis Busby
Horace Busby
Local Bounties Paid for Wild Skins in Sheridan Area
Ward Mendenhall of Sheridan and R E Berry of McMinnville both turned in a bobcat pelt on December 10 and December 8 respectively, each earning a $2.00 bounty. The previous payment was on November 26 to L O Larson of Sheridan for two coyote skins totaling $7.00.
Appraisement in Ladd Estate Inventory Listed
The Ladd estate in Carlton estimates real property at 10000 with personal property valued at 12567. The deceased is named Charles E. Ladd and the county of record is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Charles E. Ladd
Carlton
Judge Tucker Sits in Yamhill Circuit Court Hearings
Judge Tucker of Multnomah county circuit court filled in this week in Yamhill circuit court for Judge Belt, hearing cases as a temporary bench presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Tucker
Circuit Court
Multnomah County
Yamhill
Belt
Budget Meeting Set for December 29 in County Court House
The News-Reporter notes the annual budget meeting will occur on Thursday December 29 at the courthouse. The county will seek tax funds totaling 484 113 17 to cover estimated expenditures of 546 070 for the coming year and 9 000 requested by the county poor and nurse. The budget was prepared by the county commissioners court with input from W. S. Allan Dundee Elmer Campbell Hopewell and A. L. Jameson McMinnville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. S. Allan
Dundee
Elmer Campbell
Hopewell
A. L. Jameson
McMinnville
Oregon Walnuts Delight East and Europe Buyers
Oregon walnuts receive strong demand as the Oregon Growers Association ships graded samples to the East and Europe. Reports cite orders for six cars from New York, two cars from Baltimore and Washington, and interest from the Midwest. England shows substantial demand for Oregon varieties due to superior grading and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon Growers Association
East
Europe
New York
Baltimore
Washington
D. C
Middle West
England
France
Marriage Licenses for Goldie Gumm and Nettie Martin
Goldie Marie Gumm of Newberg wed Albert Eugene Hunt of Aberdeen Washington. Nettie Bell Martin of Amity wed Irvin Claud Wright of Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Marie Gumm
Newberg
Albert Eugene Hunt
Aberdeen
Nettie Bell Martin
Amity
Irvin Claud Wright
Sheridan
Reverend T Brouillette Celebrates 80th Birthday in Portland
Rev T Brouillette former pastor of the Newberg Presbyterian church was surprised at his 80th birthday party at 822 Capital Avenue Portland on December 10. Friends and relatives presented flowers and gifts while six children and families joined an evening of music and conversation with performances by the Miller and Fernwood orchestras. Beatrice Buckley danced a folk dance and young Wesley Boyes played steel guitar. Refreshments included apple pie French salad and coffee. G A R and W A C members from Ben Butler Post later visited the home to honor their commander with warm tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Brouillette
Newberg Presbyterian Church
Capital Avenue
Portland
Miller Orchestra
Fernwood Orchestra
Brouillette
Beatrice B. Buckley
Wesley Boyes
Ben Butler
Home Town Paper as Weekly Gift
Readers are urged to send the home town newspaper to someone away from home as a weekly reminder of the sender and local ties. The message promotes the paper as a thoughtful, ongoing connection to familiar places and people.
Regular Graphic subscription invitation
A prompt encourages readers to enroll as regular Graphic subscribers so they do not miss issues. The message emphasizes the value of continuous access and urges action to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Graphic
Rare Filipino quartet to perform at Wood-Mar hall
Ne Pomoceno's Filipino quartet brings native songs in English and Filipino with instrumental pieces on the banjurias laud octavina and más at Wood-Mar hall on Thursday December 29. The program mixes Filipino and Hawaiian tunes with classical airs and operatic gems. Seats are on sale at Kienle's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Pomoceno
America
Ne Pomecena
South Seas
B. del Rosario
Damalario
Kienle
Whitney Boys in Concert at McMinnville
Newberg pressed 138 boys plus 50 from Portland and local McMinnville youth in a McMinnville College gym concert. The largely attended show showcased the Whitney Boys Chorus under Rev Whitney with strong praise for local director Chas A Morris. The Newberg group may be featured in Portland next spring and could join Newberg's Rose Festival parade efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Whitney
McMinnville
McMinnville College
Portland
Chas. A. Morris
Morris
Music Recital at Presbyterian Church Delights Audience
An afternoon recital directed by Miss Britt at the Presbyterian church drew good attendance despite bad weather. Piano pupils showed varying progress with several displaying notable talent. Mrs Grissen presented two vocal students Miss Edith Sanderman and Miss Della Parrish who sang pleasingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Britt
Income Tax Returns Required for 1921 Filers Says Huntley
Collector Clyde G. Huntley announced that all individuals with net income of 1000 or more must file for 1921. Married filers with net income 2000 or more, heads of families with any income, and anyone with gross income 5000 or more must file a return whether or not profits exist. Dependent exemptions rose to 400, but a return is still needed to claim the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde G. Huntley
Internal Revenue
Huntley
$13 000 000 A Month For Vets
The cost of rehabilitating disabled veterans has risen by over two thousand dollars monthly due to Director Forbes's push to locate every eligible man. Enrollment grew from 82 738 on September 1 to 101 941 in December, with maintenance costs around $13 million each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Sanderman Home Destroyed by Flames
The fine Sim on Sanderman farm home on the Rex hill east of Newberg was destroyed by fire last Monday afternoon. The attic origin and wind may have fueled the blaze, with water frozen and effort hampered by cold. Firefighters from Newberg arrived after the house was nearly lost, saving only the piano and a few furnishings. insurance covers losses not fully. The Sanderman family is staying with Mrs Ed Asmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Sanderman
Rex Hill
Newberg
Sandermans
Sanderman
Ed. Asmus
Elk Rock Tunnel Completes Big Elwk Rock Tunnel on SP Line
Southern Pacific completes Elk Rock tunnel on the east side electric line between Portland and Oswego. The $350000 project is 1395 feet long, 23½ feet high, 18 feet wide, with concrete portals and timber lining. A 24 hour, 100-man crew worked June 1 to December 5, 1921, replacing the prior 1050 foot trestle that joined the Willamette Valley Railway to the line built by Dundee Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Rock
Southern Pacific
Portland
Oswego
Elk Rock Tunnel
Willamette Valley Railway
Dundee
Dundee Reid
Port Orford
Jefferson Street
Willamette River
Furniture Made From Pressed Paper Tables Chairs and More
Furniture from pressed paper now imitates fine woods with colored polished surfaces. Paper tables chairs and related articles are described as furniture made from fan pressed paper.
Campbell's Market Promises to Beat Competitors
Campbell's advertises price matching across items with the claim to outdo rivals. It targets shoppers seeking lower grocery costs and highlights store-wide deals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxilliary of Portland Post
Bob"’ Walker
St. Vincent's Hospital
Berrian Band
Court House News
Tucker
Whitney Boys
Newberg Chorus
Southern Pacific Company
Campbell's
Atl
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