Letter from Arlie Evans About a Home Visit
A short letter from Arlie Evans to his mother describes a Sunday visit from Hobart Littlefield, traveling with fellow soldiers from Newberg. They drove to a halfway town and returned by train, noting familiar scenery and curious local reactions. Evans mentions hoping mail will arrive to print photos, Seth’s sickness, and concern about aftereffects from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Hobart Littlefield
Clarence
Leonard
Sgts
Cass
Pierson
Frank Pierce
Willamette Valley
Arthur and His Apollos Impress Chautauqua Crowds
Ralph Parlette profiles the Apollo Concert Company led by Arthur Wells and Alta, noting his virtuoso banjo performance and the group’s long standing on the platform. The Apollos now feature the Apollo phone and a mix of saxophone, banjo, violin, piano, and readings by Josephine Beasley.
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Chautauqua
Apollos Famous Concert Company
Arthur Wells
Lyceum
Apollo Company
Apollo
Arthur
Apollos
Ralph Parlette
East
Alta
Josephine Beasley
Bliss Day
Tires Marked Progress Due To Care In Production
Racine Rubber Company of Racine Wisconsin adds extra tests and an inspector per seven tire builders to ensure quality for Racine Country Road and Multi Mile Cord tires. Company cites higher costs offset by longer mileage and satisfied dealers and customers.
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Severa Lame
Racine Rubber Company
Racine
Wisconsin
Mr. McCoy
Racine Country
Marriage Licenses Listed for Dayton and Whiteson
Gladys L Harte of Dayton weds Evert Alden Shuman of Flora. Evadne F Harte of Dayton weds Toney Kyle Cinnamon of Dayton. Nellie Garlick of Whiteson weds Charles Shively of Whiteson. Semi weekly Oregon Journal and the Newberg Graphic price set at 2.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys L. Harte
Dayton
Evert Alden Shuman
Flora
Evadne F. Harte
Toney Kyle Cinnamon
Nellie Garlick
Whiteson
Charles Shively
Oregon Journal
The
Newberg Graphic
Springbrook Flags Honor 16 Servicemen and War Savings Drive
Springbrook marks a service flag of sixteen stars at the schoolhouse presented by the Improvement Club led by Mrs. J H Rees. The event blended music and readings with War Savings Stamp pledges reaching 6 580, surpassing the 4 080 share for the community, aided by speakers and a committee headed by Eva Markell and others. Sixteen named boys include Arthur Burke and Leslie Stockman, seven in overseas service, as the War Savings effort reached 160 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook
Springbrook Improvement Club
J H. Rees
Frank Carlisle
Arthur Burke
Roy Burke
Curtis Cowgill
Lee Cowgill
Willard Cowgill
Ed G. Fearey
Joe L. Fearey
F. Alfred Hobson
Sam
U.S. G. Miller
Newberg
Rev. Hicks
United States
Grant Heater
Fred Kincaid
J. I. Hadley
J. H. Rees
Ray Newby
Park Meetings Announce Summer Evangelism Series 1918
A week of mid-summer evangelism in the park is planned by local pastors starting Sunday at 8 p.m. Rev. Edward Louis Jeambey leads with children's and youth programs through July 14, including daily Bible-themed lessons and Sunday services. Literature will be sold on platform tables and the community is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Louis Jeambey
Jame-Bee
Wilbert White Bible Institute
New York City
Fish Pond
Gasoline Blast Triggers Major Fire at Newberg Stores
A gasoline tank exploded behind I W Hill tailor shop at 4 15 pm causing a fire that damaged the Yamhill Electric Co warehouse and half of the adjoining bank building. Losses include the electric company stock, the Newberg Enterprise, Rev Ezra Hayes Real Estate, S S Dow publisher, the Newberg restaurant, and I W Hill shop. Firemen with strong water pressure contained most damage, sustaining an estimated eight thousand dollars in losses with insurance coverage. The Yamhill Electric Co moves into the Graphic building office for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Hill Tailor Shop
Yamhill Electric Co
United States National Bank
Ezra Hayes
Newberg Enterprise
S. S. Dow
Newberg
Orville Smith
I. W. Hill
Hill
Newbery Fire Company
Henry French
Graphic
Newberg Ministerial Association Elects Officers
The Newberg Ministerial Association met and elected President Rev. Fred E. Carter Vice-President Rev. R. E. Myers Secretary Rev. Geo H. Lee and Treasurer Rev. E. W. Hight for the year Arrangements were made for mid-summer park services and open-air Gospel Meetings July 7 to 14 with Evangelist E L Jeamby and pastors in charge The association reports a very successful year.
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Newberg
War Savings Stamp Drive Short of Quota in Portland
Potmaster Frank S. Moyers spoke at the park to spark War Savings Stamp sales. Rev. R. E. Myers said the local school district aimed at 51,600 but needed over 15,000 more. The canvass continues with appeals for help as sales grow but the target remains unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Moyers
Portland
R. E. Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arlie Evans
Seth
Oregonian
Kienle
Frank Cartisle
R. J. Moore
Victor Rees
M. H. David
Uncle Sam
Leslie Stockman
Hazel Newhouse
Sons of America
Misses Bartholomew
Giga
Mother Hubbard
Bernice Newhouse
Carl F. Miller
Eva Markell
the Bible
Pocket Testament League
John
Zacchaeus
Daniel
Dan
Paul
Mars Hill
School Streets
Organization OF Ministerial Association
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