Portland visits and regional notes in state column
John Crawford visited Portland last week while Francis Keyes works at Portland shipyards. Mrs. Ordell of Seattle and Mrs. Dillinger hosted guests, and many local residents traveled to or from Portland and Spokane. The Red Cross aims for 100 percent local membership and Dundee auxiliary doubles its garment output this two month period. Roses bloom in Red Hills as winter shifts toward spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordell
Seattle
Dillinger
T. A. Harper
Portland
Francis Keyes
E. S. Greer
Spokane
Ronard Billich
Red Hills
The
Red Cross
Dundee
the Red Cross
Fernwood Club News and Local Happenings
The Fernwood Card Club enjoyed a Saturday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gill despite bad weather. Sunday school remains steady in interest and numbers. Wm Dailey visits Salem for a few weeks. Springlike weather returns as farmers await blooms. A Friday shingle project for the play shed may proceed if weather permits. Fernwood attended a Newberg box social for Red Cross funds and twenty one Red Cross workers met at Mrs. Wesley Boyes for relief efforts. Meeting place will move to Mrs. Nelson Brouillette’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gill
Wm. Dailey
T. E. Hobson
Salem
Fernwood
Newberg
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Wesley Boyes
Nelson Brouillette
Community notices from McMinnville area include events and visits
Mrs A C Seely spent last Saturday in Portland Ethel and Steily Bush attend Newberg high school Red Cross met at Mrs J A Smiths DeVere and Kenneth Fendall visited Lawrence Boyd Ribbon Ridge Ralph Baker week with uncle Lewis Baker Carlton J A Smith attended Farmers Week at O A C Mr and Mrs E G Fendall visited Willamina Chas Lamson of Zillah Washington visited E G Fendall family N P Nelson sells at Newberg Red Cross social Friday January 11 meeting at Ew ing Young school for literary society Young and old urged to attend C E services next Sunday night led by Ralph Baker topic Young Christians Reaching Upward Friday January 18 C E social details will be announced Rev F C Stannard began sermons Sunday to interest the young people he encourages attendance every Sunday at 11 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Seely
Portland
Ethel
Steily Bush
Newberg High School
Red Cross Society
J. A. Smith
DeVere
Kenneth Fendall
Lawrence Boyd
Ribbon Ridge
Ralph Baker
Lewis Baker
Carlton
Corvallis
E.G. Fendall
Willamina
Chas. Lamson
Af Zillah
Washington
E. G. Fendall
N. P. Nelson
Red Cross
Newberg
Ewing Young School
C. E
C.E. Society
F.C. Stannard
Stannard
River Flood Impacts Boats and Local Industry
All boats now run on schedule time as river currents ease. Gov Everest works to protect his home on the south side while two youths row forty miles in four hours to test the swift current. Chase Linton plant suffered damage from drift. full extent unknown until water drops. Ray C Dillon resigns as Leon engineer to join Willamette Iron and Steel Works in Portland. D.C.T Co dock project stalls amid inadequate facilities and delays. Ambrose Barcroft, a perambulating farmer, roams town with dairy and poultry duties on river island, busy with bicycle and gas boat chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Cummings
Gov
Everest
Chase & Linton
Ray C. Dillon
Willamette Iron & Steel Works
Portland
D.C.T. Co
Ambrose Barcroft
Lower River Street
Reginald and Sugar Scarcity Dialogue Card
A brief two character exchange shows Reginald and his partner noting sugar scarcity. One greets the other warmly, and the other confirms reliance on them as a source of sweetness. The scene emphasizes domestic dynamics amid shortages.
Local social notes from Newberg and nearby towns
Claude Wright attends show at Heilig. Several residents visit relatives in Newberg and McMinnville. Ladies' Aid holds monthly meeting with new officers elected and program presented.
Local Notes Include Travels Visits and PTA Meeting
Earl Barber left for Portland to start work on January 1. Miss Anna Ringnes returned from Christmas in Silverton. Mr and Mrs Charles Lamson of Toppenish Washington visit West Chehalem and Willamina. Raybell PTA meeting Saturday evening drew a good crowd though attendance was modest. Mrs Fred Yeager was elected secretary treasurer replacing Miss Maude Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schaad
Eustis
Nebraska
Gottlieb Schaad
Ladies’ Aid
C. C. Harmon
J.P. Sawyer
A.J. Heskett
O. Woodworth
Sawyer
Earl Barber
Portland
Anna Ringnes
Silverton
Charles Lamson
Toppenish
Washington
West Chehalem
Willamina
Raybell Parent-Teacher Association
Fred Yeager
Maude Olson
It Doesn’t Always Work About Saving From Smoking
A satirical dialogue contrasts a non smoker claiming debt of 11000 dollars with someone asking about potential savings from quitting. The exchange highlights humor over nicotine habits and financial consequences.
BUTTING IN Fond Mother Warns About Damp Bed Clothes
In a clipped dialogue a mother warns her child about sleeping in a damp bed and wearing damp clothes while an unkind comrade adds advice about not drinking from a damp glass. The exchange captures a domestic scene with sharp humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grant
George
Muddy feet bring relief to Josh in the trenches
Mrs. Corntossel remarks that Josh finds relief in the trenches as he can muddy his feet freely without his mother's criticism. The light exchange captures a family scene amid wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Corntossel
Josh
Dialogue Fragments Reflect War Wounds in France
Readable lines capture a probing wartime exchange about injuries. A man confirms an abdominal wound and a vague note places the injury in France, illustrating the confusion and memory gaps of frontline injury reporting.
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Federal Reserve ‘Tem
First National Bank
Oregon
Ers
Levi T. Pennington
C. K. Spaulding Logging CO
Newberg Bakery
J. H. Sherlock
Prop
John Gower Newtors
Regen
J. L. van Blaricom
John Crawford
A. J
Palmer
George Roberts
W. S. Allan
Alfred
England
Alex Allan
Gertrude
May Fowler
Reginald
Claude Wright
Heilig
Helen Scott
Kane
H. H. Peters
McMinnville
Adelia Ackerman
Mrs
Ed Bacon
Chehalem
Q. M. Keiling and Son
Gustin
Ruth
Erma Kane
Merrett Woodworth
A. Lindberg
N. L. Wiley
France
Clarence Butt
H. C. Dixon
H. M. Massey
P. F. Hawkins
van Valin
Dental Parlors
U. S. National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians and Surgeons
First Nat'l Bank
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
Res
E. E. Daniels
V. A. Vincent
Newberg Feed Co
Q. M. Keiling
Wyneeski St
Undertakers
Hodson & Elliott
C. W. Kienle
J. H. Gibson
Mgr
Yamhill County
Yamhill County Abstract Co
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