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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
2
The January 11 1917 Newberg Graphic notes Salem criticism of clerkl hire savings during the legislative session. It also cites the Newberg Fire Department annual report showing members earned about 85 cents per fire attended, with shoes costly, and praises the firefighters' strong year and calls for better support.
Speaker Stanfield assigned Ira C. Barber of this county to chair the claims committee and gave him seats on two additional standing panels.
The writer notes growing public influence on court rulings citing the Webb-Kenyon decision as an example and contrasts it with forty years ago when liquor interests often controlled outcomes. The piece questions whether the same result would occur in a similar case today.
O A C trailed Pacific College from the start in a Monday night scrimmage with the final score 25 to 34. The graphic notes Ade Sieberts was absent due to scholarship issues and is reportedly no longer a student or team member at OAC.
The twenty-ninth Oregon legislature convened in Salem with Gus C. Moser of Portland elected president of the Senate and R. N. Stanfield of Umatilla County chosen speaker of the house. Committees were named and work began, including a bill to make the District of Columbia dry. The measure drew affirmative votes from the Senate.
The Coquille Sentinel reports that seven adverse votes in both chambers hint Olcott will attract more votes for governor than for secretary of state. Salem whispers say Chamberlain West Republicans and Democrats plot Olcott against Lincoln element, promising two years of political intrigue.
With Lone Fir Dairy Western Condensed Milk Newberg Creamery and C N Chapman milk and cream all active in town the dairy growth follows public push for more cows to support fruit and berry trade. Eldriedge once led Independence creamery to move for lack of cream here but now local dairy expansion accelerates with daily checks and soil benefits from manure.
Vick Hendrickson and Harry Crater left Monday for Aberdeen Washington. Rosa Hendrickson returned home from Portland hospital last Thursday. A Jan. 3 daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Morgan, their sixth daughter and two sons. Next Monday at 8 PM the Parent-Teacher meeting at the school house with a small admission fee. Last Friday the Q H G Club met at Mrs. Chas Shires home. they knitted a quilt and enjoyed refreshments. Present were Mesdames Smail Post Yarns Walton Shire Ralston P. Johnson and others. February meeting planned with Mrs Post. Farmers met at the school house to discuss enrolling more members. A new light plant to be installed at the school house aims to improve lighting after past dissatisfaction.
Readers are invited to Methodist Episcopal church services with Sabbath school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00. Epworth League meets at 6 30 with evening sermon. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30. Christian church schedules Bible school at 9 45 and a 11 00 sermon The Ministry of Reconciliation. Teacher training at 5 45 and C E and junior prayer at 6 30. Sermons titled The Unpardonable Sin and Weights Laid Aside. Trustee meeting Monday 7 30 and Brotherhood supper Wednesday 6 30. Part located with Ed Mueller's involvement.
The W C T U met at Mrs. Etta Moore’s home on North Main Street with many in attendance. Devotional hour led by Mrs Bartlett drew praise and participation. A planned youth event was postponed due to competing evening functions. Mrs Harford reported a successful children’s meeting last Wednesday. Mrs Evans outlined social plans for Red Letter Day. Mrs Hannon urged state aid, and the union agreed to donate one dollar. Mrs Maria Bowerman is away in Salem. Mrs Scott serves as treasurer pro tem. Mildred Wills noted the medal contest slated for the 16th next Tuesday, hoping community turnout will support the speaker class. The Friends church is urged to be filled to witness the rising talent of the younger set.
Washington district news notes the U S Department of Agriculture asking Congressman Hawley to select 400 Oregon farmers in the First District to test one variety of rare field seed. About 70 Kana grows are available, with shipment from the department's warehouse upon Hawley's requisition. Farmers must list first second and third choices and act quickly before March 1 1917, with no cost to the tester.
The school’s fast basketball team defeated Woodburn in two games and beat Salem 47 to 12 Tuesday night. Girls stage lively social events like a necktie social last Saturday. Phi Lambda Sigma elected Harry Robertson as representative and Prof. McNair as critic. The piece envisions future glory, wrestling doubts, and a push to keep sports alive with Fred Horning teaching the art.
A Pacific Coast Manufacturer criticizes an Oregon rule that gasoline must meet 60 degrees gravity at 60 degrees temperature and urges repeal. The reform measure allegedly cost the public about 2 million dollars and diverted 200 thousand annually to a road fund via a one cent gas tax.
Bargains in new and second hand goods advertised at Nash's Second Hand Store in Elst. Prompt call to visit for prices and items available.
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