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Newberg Graphic

Location

Newberg, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

2

Learn to Like Good Music Says American Soldier in New York

Lance corporal Samuel Lelouche of the 328th Infantry, on sick leave in New York, praises European military music education. He recalls loving Pagliacci after serving in France and predicts American troops will return with refined taste, detesting ragtime and demanding quality.

Europe Samuel Lellouche Three Hundred and ‘Twenty-eighth Infantry Army of France New York New York Herald

Excavations Nearby Wall of Wailing Refer to Temples Tombs

The article recalls Col Charles Warren’s 50 year old dig above the Wall of Wailing showing the valley floor deeper than current levels. It notes tombs near the area including Absalom Jehoshaphat and tradition links to Isaiah Hezekiah Zechariah and Uzziah.

Col Charles Warren Wailing Judah Chicago Examiner Absalom Jehosaphat Isaiah Hezekiah Zechariah Uzziah

Local residents gather for weddings and community events

Mrs. Wm Wilson and children visit in Sherwood while Miss Francis Eddens travels to Portland for the Ervay Wilson wedding. Harold Fogg departs for San Antonio aviation school as his father and others attend the Portland wedding of Norman Wilson and Ivy Elway. Community theatre, Red Cross sewing sessions, and a Christian Endeavor party highlight a busy week in Dundee with residents from Portland and Eastern Oregon visiting.

Francis Eddens Portland Ervay-Wilson A. S. Fogg Harold San Antonio Texas Ordell Seattle Dillinger William Wilson Norman Wilson Ivy B. Elway Barbour Ellsworth Flanders Bennett Balston George Mall John Goens Oregon F. T. Keyes Dundee Goens Keyes Dundee Dramatic Club Rube Mabel Swink Louise Bauman Doris Dodd Claus Groth Weyman Fisher Will Hutchison Harold Parrett Francis Keyes Henry Billich Hans Groth Archie Ryan Leona Hess Oregon Agricultural College

Service Flag Displayed At War Department

A 17 by 12 foot service flag with a red border and 432 blue stars on a white field is hung on the wall facing the main entrance of the War Department as a public notice of employees who have joined U S forces since the war declaration in April.

War Department Germany

A Cheap Gift: War Tax Reflections

A man remarks that paying war taxes is tolerable. He cites a young veteran who lost an arm and doubts any amount of money can make him feel equal or generous in return.

Inflation Reminded by Remark on Peanut Price

A speaker notes the rising cost of living while recalling a time when a nickel bought a small bag of peanuts. The remark frames inflation as universal and unavoidable, yet hints at a minor comfort in memory.

Poor Diplomacy at Reception Sparks Snub

A witty note quotes a wife accusing her husband of letting her dance with everyone at the reception without protest, highlighting social tensions and etiquette in a humorous domestic moment. The exchange playfully critiques marital diplomacy and social norms.

Terrible jokes and debts echo in stern public rant

A quoted citizen laments inflation and government demands for vast sums. The speaker criticizes the push for two billion dollars and recounts a marginal joke about borrowing a car to illustrate financial strain, reflecting wartime or postwar hardship.

Billy's crash ends engagement after joy ride with fiancee

A report notes Billy suffered a bad crash during a joy ride with his fiancée. The incident also led to the breaking of their engagement.

Billy

Rex Folks Attend Growers Meeting at Cannery Saturday

Mrs. Walker visits her son in Portland for a few days. H. H. Peters and son Melvie were Portland shoppers Saturday. Charlie Garland returns from Portland to help with farm work. Arthur Peters spent Sunday at home, accompanied by his mother. Two Rex soldier boys, Francis Jenkins and Willard Wiley, quarantined at Camp Lewis for mumps. Mrs. N. L. Wiley helped the Astleford family pack for California. Mrs. Astleford’s mother is ill. they will stay with her. Mrs. A J Heskett reports Marvin Garland at a Florida training camp still disliking that state and seeking the “Sunny Florida.”

Mrs. Walker Portland H. H. Peters Melvie Rex Cannery Charlie Garland Arthur Peters Francis Jenkins Willard Wiley Camp Lewis N. L. Wiley Sherwood Astleford California Mr. Astleford A.J. Heskett Marvin Garland Florida Marvin

Fernwood Buys Home Girls and Boys Farewell and Local Games

Wm Dailey returned from Salem on Saturday. Mrs L M Metcalf and the Ray Newby family visited the Ross home on Tuesday. The Wesley Boyes family left Fernwood Monday for Portland to make their home. Fernwood defeated Dundee in a gym basketball game and the Fernwood school boys beat Dundee. The Parent Teacher Association met to bid farewell to retiring vice president Mrs Wesley Boyes with a gift from the group. Mrs Ralph Gill was elected vice president.

Wm. Dailey Salem L. M. Metcalf Ray Newby Springbrook Ross Wesley Boyes Fernwood Portland Dundee Nelson Brouillette P.T. A Ralph Gill

Industrial Club meeting and local visits noted

Next Friday the Industrial Club will meet. Sunday guests included Ralph and Harold Baker at Laurence Boyd's home. Numerous local residents visited relatives and friends across McMinnville Willamette Oregon City and Portland from Sunday to Friday with various family groups and couples visiting the Boyds Carters and Bryants.

Industrial Club Ralph Harold Baker Laurence Boyd Hazel Randall Western Kansas

Local Social News Notes from Bay Area Visit Activities

Miss Eva Zenzen has stayed at home this week while Adam Zenzen visits family. Charles Lamson made a business trip to Portland returning Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamson return to the Bay home after a two week visit with friends at Willamina. Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Gellen hosted a Sunday gathering that included Mrs. Lamson Mrs. Ray Florence Ray John Johnston John McNamara and Norman Yeager.

Eva Zenzen Adam Zenzen Charles Lamson Portland Bay Willamina Chancey Gell Mrs. Lamson Mrs. Ray Florence Ray John Johnston John McNamara Norman Yeager

Community Notes From West Chehalem District

Mrs. A. C. Seely spent Tuesday in Portland. Mrs. F. M. Russell visited relatives in Marion county. Mrs. H. C. Baker has been ill but now improving. Vernon Waide joined Portland shipyards and likes the work. C E B service topic will be Christian Endeavor Goals and How to Reach Them led by Kenneth Fendall. A birthday gathering honored Miss Ethel Bush. Ladies' Aid elected officers. West Chehalem church sermons encouraged attendance with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. service. Red Cross meeting reported strong. Mrs. J. A. Smith leads. Peanut Social by the C E Society drew about twenty. Games, punch, peanut butter sandwiches, and peanuts were enjoyed.

H. C. Baker Vernon Waide Portland Ship Yards C. EB Christian Endeavor Kenneth Fendall Ladies’ Aid Society D. P. Shaw E. G. Fendall George Bush B F. Yergen F. C. Stannard West Chehalem Union Church C. E. Society

Portland Visits And Local Gatherings Noted

Wm Smail, Portland visitor on Monday. Mrs J B Vanderbeck visited her daughter in Portland over Sunday. Mrs Clara Reetz of Junction City visited here last week. Mr and Mrs Wm Quinn and their little son returned to Portland after visiting Mrs Christianson. Mr and Mrs A J Palmer are staying with Mrs Mary Johnson who has been ill. Mrs A A Post invites club members to celebrate a birthday and organize a Red Cross unit. Corporal El mer Hodges of Battle Creek Michigan sent his mother a decorated birthday cake. She hosted friends and oysters for the guests. Last Friday K L Tangen died after a sudden apoplexy. Neighbors extend sympathy to the sorrowing family.

Elmer Hodges Battle Creek Michigan K. L. Tangen

Funeral Held in Newberg at Hodson Elliott Parlors

Funeral held in Newberg at Hodson Elliott's undertaking parlors with interment in Newberg cemetery noted in the obituary fragment.

Newberg Hodson & Elliott

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Member Federal Reserve System First National Bank Paris West Haven Conn France Temple OF Solomon Waling Red Cross Q. M. Keiling, Sexton Ores Undertakers Jhodson & Elliott Auto Funeral Car Jones W. T. Evans Miss. Susie Nebraska George Vanoose Evan Carter Gaines Evans Emel Jensen McMinnville A. H. Boyd George Carter Miss Grace Edna and Vanda Davis Mountain Top W. C. Bryant Lou Carter Oregon City Willamette Boyd Home Albert Kenmitz W. GC. Bryant A. C. Seely F. M. Russell Marion County Ethel and Steily Bush Miss Ethel Beulah Leonard Versteeg Lois Lela Yergen J. A. Smith Wm. Smail J. B. Vanderbeck Clara Reetz Junction City A. J. Palmer Mary Johnson A. A. Post Magazin McCall CO Clarence Butt Daggl Proeg Wri Morttracts and Org Oren Eien Slowbern Ovaee C. R. Chapin de. H. C. Dixon van Valin'Dental U. S. National Bank DR. A. M. Davis Ferguson Littlefield & Romig Physicians and Surgeons First Nat'l Bank Thos. W. Hester E. E. Daniels V. A. Vincent The Newberg Feed Co
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