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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
Jessie E Britt honors Mabel H Douglas describing her as an energetic educator with broad training and kindness toward students. The obituary notes her musical talent public speaking skills and democratic character.
Mrs. Orville Smith assisted by Mrs. Jack Mueler held a birthday party for daughters Marie and Marine. Guests enjoyed outdoor games, pink and white decorations, punch wafers ice cream and cake. An original program featured solos duets recitations dances and dramatizations.
Chautauqua week runs July 19 to 24 with banks closing at 2 00 p m each day. First National Bank and U S National Bank announce early closing to accommodate the event.
Deputy Morris returned from San Francisco with Roy Wilcox who had fled the state to escape a March 4 bootlegging indictment. Wilcox was held in San Francisco until requisition papers arrived and will be tried at the next Circuit Court sitting. The wet goods were shipped to Whiteson by an unidentified party. Wilcox had a once solid reputation prior to this affair.
Miss Helen Cowgill of the State Leader for Ghia Clubs of Oregon will lead an all day educational meeting at the Newberg public school building August 1. Demonstrations include canning cooking and sewing with exhibits of girls work. Mothers are urged to attend and bring lunch to support the county club and fair in September. N C Maris Industrial Field Secretary.
The Oregon Retail Merchants Association holds its Fifteenth Annual Convention in Portland August 6 through 7 with sessions in the Green Room of the Portland Chamber of Commerce. The program features a single address and merchant led discussions to address industry problems amid Northwest Buyers Week attracting about 2400 merchants. State Secretary L R Merrick oversees convention arrangements. Newberg merchants represent the district.
The Graphic article titled Meetings at the Tent is condemned for inaccurate Bible exposition. The writer disputes Beil’s link of the little horn to the Roman Empire and rejects the year-day interpretation of Daniel 8 14. Skepticism toward Saturdayism and sectarian preaching is urged. Geo. H. Lee.
When cleaning leather furniture use a paste of powdered pipe clay and water. Apply, let sit for several hours, then brush away. Repeat if stains persist.
The schedule lists admissions from 3¢ to 65¢ for events titled The Oriental Pageant Victory Day and Some By-Products of Armageddon with lecturers Dr Robert Satellite and Herbeman featured. Musical entertainment by Earl Hipple Concert Company and Bark Hipple. Final Joy Night program includes Uncle Sam’s Experiment and a closing concert with War Tax included.
The Salem Journal argues for replacing the Wheatland ferry with a bridge funded by market bonds. The plan would pave River Road and connect Wheatland to Newberg, creating a heavily traveled Marion county corridor endorsed by many in Yamhill and Marion counties.
A household tip suggests holding a hot shovel over varnished surfaces to lift white spots. The method is risky and may harm the finish. readers are advised to use gentler approaches like applying heat cautiously or seeking professional refinishing.
Evangelist A R Bell will end services in the Gospel tent behind the Graphic office during Chautauqua from Sunday evening July 20. Discussion topics include After Death What If a Man Die Shall He Live Again If Yes Then When and Angels Who Are They What Is Their Ministry. Neckwear salvage urged for patching.
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