Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Newberg Home
A large Whitman region party marked the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George held at their home beside the college campus. The event featured a stageed program with music led by Kienle's orchestra and Harold Riggs of Portland. Attendees included 125 guests with many relatives from Oregon and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. George
Kienle
Harold Riggs
Portland
Oak Grove
Eli Hadley
George
Helen and
Wilma Evans
Louise Watt
Lucile George
Ruth Thayer
Blythe Owen
Jesse Edwards
Indiana
Mooresville
Oregon
Newberg
Jolce
Leonard
A. L. George
Portland Seed Co
Hattie Downing
Calexico
California
John Mendenhall obituary reveals long life of service and faith
John Mendenhall born June 25 1850 near Salem Lee County Iowa son of Jacob and Elizabeth Mendenhall married Jane Blacklege produced nine children eight surviving Sylvia Belle Owens died 1915 The family moved Iowa Nebraska Washington Oregon He suffered paralysis after six months Bay View Washington and later Ned Newberg Oregon He died July 18 1917 at age 67 funeral held at home South Meridian Street at 2 pm conducted by President Levi T Pennington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mendenhall
Jacob
Elizabeth Mendenhall
Salem
Lee County
Iowa
Sylvia Belle Owens
Ouray
Colorado
C. A. Mendenhall
Harrison
Nebraska
Zula Johnston
Burlington
Washington
Grace Wasmund
Winterhaven
Florida
Mamie Louise Mendenhall
Paul Arthur Mendenhall
Hay Springs
Alice Roberts
Melba
Idaho
Ruth and
Helen Mendenhall
American Tract Society
Bay View
Newberg
Oregon
Pacific College
South Meridian Street
Levi T. Pennington
Paving Contract Awarded to Oscar Huber
The State Highway Commission let the road paving contract between Newberg and Portland to Oscar Huber of Portland. Contract price is $1.28 per square yard for bitulithic material. A ten year maintenance clause is included. Work aims for completion before winter rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Portland
State Highway Commission
Oscar Huber
The Best Way to Can Sweet Corn
U. S. Department of Agriculture instructs on rapid prep after harvest, including husk removal, blanching, packing into hot jars with salt, sealing, and water bath processing for three hours. Guidance covers cutting corn from the cob and filling jars promptly to ensure quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
L T L Gold Medal Contest Presented by W C T U
The L T L held a gold medal contest under Miss Mildred Wills with contestants Leonard Held Helen Stanbrough Herbert Van Valin and Laverne Fortune Laverne won the medal Music numbers by Catherine Parker Gerald Held and Blythe Owen pleased the audience Mrs Babcock and the Menden hall sisters also entertained A park picnic followed with games a crowd in the auditorium and a generous lunch afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wills
Leonard Held
Helen Stanbrough
Herbert van Valin
Laverne Fortune
Laverne
Catherine Parker
Gerald
Blythe Owen
Engagement announced at Newberg country home
A party hosted by Miss Alta at the Milton Gumm residence east of Newberg announces her engagement to Rae S. Langworthy. Guests enjoyed games music readings and pink and white refreshments as plans for the upcoming wedding were revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae S. Langworthy
Alta Gumm
Milton Gumm
Newberg
Alta
Evah Hadley
Lora Putman
Geo. Snow
Miss Floy Langworthy
Miss Goldie
Ethel Cowgill
Lora Peetman
Jennie Burke
Christene Clemenson
Mable Rush
Olive Ramsey
Norma Harvey
Ethel
Loganberry Juice Competes With Grape Beverage In Oregon
Loganberry juice gains ground as a lively competitor to grape juice with Oregon plants expanding production. Originating in Santa Cruz California by Dr. Logan, loganberries thrive in Newberg Willamette Valley where Jones Bros. & Co. built a juice and vinegar plant after diversifying into loganberry juice. The five year contract for berries around Newberg reflects strong local cultivation growth and growing per acre yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz County
California
Dr. Logan
Oregon
Salem
Gile & Co
Jones Bros. & Co
Watsonville
Cal
Portland
Newberg
Ore
Willamette Valley
Estimating Crop Profits at Sixty-Dollar Tonne
The report claims $60 per ton with $20 per ton paid to pickers. At this rate, pickers earn $1.50 to $3.00 daily, and a four ton per acre yield is common. With careful farming, average returns could reach about $160 per acre, about 10 percent of $1,600.
Farm Notes Warn Waste Of Barnyard Manure And Straw
Carl S. Vrooman warns U S farmers waste 1 billion dollars yearly by not using barn yard manure and 100 million more from burning straw and corn stalks. A Supreme Court decision says operating a silage cutter or feed grinder is hazardous. ordinary farm labor is not unless hired to operate machinery. Notices of canning and drying demonstrations will be held across the county with dates to be announced. M S Shrock August 6 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl S. Vrooman
Oregon
United States
Supreme Court
Oregon Agricultural College
M. S. Shrock
Badger State Association Seventh Annual Picnic Dinner
The Badger State Association invites all residents of Wisconsin to the seventh annual reunion and picnic in Newberg City Park on Tuesday August 14. Attendees should bring lunch baskets and utensils for their party. A short program and live music are planned. the association provides hot tea coffee plates and tablecloths. Members born in Wisconsin are urged to register in the Badger book. about 200 names and addresses are on file. Mrs L A Moore Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger State Association
Newberg City
Wisconsin
L. A. Moore
Sec'y
Civil Service Exam Set For Newberg Oregon
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an examination in Newberg Oregon on August 25 1917 for male post office clerk to form an eligible list for vacancies. Applications and blanks available from Ross A Newby secretary or from the District Secretary Seattle Washington. Apply early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Newberg
Oregon
Ross A. Newby
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Ore
Post
Seattle
Washington
Mill owner Christenson sells slab wood to West Chehalem dairy
N Christenson of West Chehalem sells the slab wood from his mill to a nearby milk condensery. The deal highlights local timber use for dairy production in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Christenson
West Chehalem
Information for the drafted men Portland Oregon
Oregon draft guidance outlines steps for those numbered for the first draft. It covers how to learn the red ink serial number, how counties post names, and how to file for exemption or discharge using Forms 110 or 121 within seven days, plus ten days to supply affidavits. Industrial exemption must go to district boards after county certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Regular Army
National Guard
la Grande
Euzene
Morever
County
City Championship Tennis Tournament Planned
A city championship tennis tournament is being arranged to begin once entries are complete. Prospective entrants may submit names to C. K. Knickerbocker at the U.S. National Bank or Stewart Davis at Larkin-Prince Hardware Co. A trophy will be awarded to the singles and doubles champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Knickerbocker
U.S. National Bank
Stewart Davis
Larkin-Prince Hardware Co
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Ralph
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Los Angeles
Virginia Bennett
Alameda
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McMinnville
Frank Chapman
Charlie Chapman
Sheridan
Pearl Elliott
Kathyln
Georgetown
Illinois
D. W
Cnstrators
W. C. T. U. Gleanings
John T. Bell
Omaha, Nebraska
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