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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
The issue notes the upcoming annual school election set for next Monday. It highlights Pacific College’s two top graduates and gives tall student measurements for Kob xt. H. Dann and Emmett W. Gulley, listing their heights as six feet three and a half inches and six feet six inches respectively.
The Graphic editor was away last Sunday afternoon and missed the Red Cross gathering at the library. An interesting meeting is reported and a canvass for a large sum of money for the work is to be made. Also noted is a visit to a tin shop where milk cans and milk pails were brought in for mending.
The act requires British subjects aged 18 to 40 in Washington Montana Idaho Alaska to register at the British Consulate in Portland. It notes not a compulsory obligation and details vary by statute and location.
A damaged line from the Big Hardware Store pledges stay and invites customers back after a closure and insurance stock adjustment. They warn of possible delay and promise repairs for mowers and to watch for next week’s advertisement for details on value offers.
The Red Cross campaign aims to involve children and parents to fund a $400000 relief effort. Officials urge youngsters to donate pennies nickels and dimes saved from meals and treats to aid wounded soldiers in Europe. Each small amount is linked to a life saving or medical supply and underscores thrift and sacrifice during wartime.
Grand Ronde led the palling precinct in the mud as Yamhill County tallied 59 to 4 in a local contest. The county clerk’s office notes timers and bulletin updates along with a June census of 66 scalp protectors. Marriage licenses issued include Long Blalock Toney Reetz Hazelton McGinnville McGogy Brixey Morecroft Kane and others. Judge Dodson underwent mastoid surgery with uncertain recovery. The county road project precedes a planned big celebration while war census registration proceeded with no slackers found. totals show 1471 registrants with daily breakdowns.
Numerous short items list visits and travel across Oregon Washington and California. Names include Mrs A R Mills Miss Evah Hadley Miss Maud Putman Miss Maude Haworth and Miss Florence Rees with mentions of Eva Markell J S Montgomery and C B Newhouse. Activities range from surveying work and teaching posts to church notices and yearly meeting related plans. The piece notes a no service day for a Yearly Meeting and a June 24 children’s day program.
Portland resident Miss Daisy Hendrickson visited Miss Lucy Shatz last week. Annual school election and Parent-Teacher meeting planned, with officer elections, music, and a spelling school. Chehalem Center honors Victor and Carlos Hendrickson for enlisting. both recently returned from Alberta to join cavalry. Q H G Club ladies hosted Jenny Post for gooseberries followed by fruit salad cake and coffee. Fred Harrison and Etta Hess wed in Vancouver and will be in Portland for Rose Carnival. many friends wish them well. Dora Moore hosted Florence Selah and Marguerite Johnson gatherings, aside from family.
Morning service at 11 features Christian Liberality or Six Hundred in Six Minutes. Evening program includes a Children's Day concert A Mission Trip in the Woods. Trustee meeting at 8 am and Brotherhood gathering Tuesday at 6 30 with Dr Roberg of Portland as speaker. Wednesday includes Bible Ages Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am Junior and Intermediate Endeavor at 4 pm Senior C EB 6 30 pm Evening service 8 pm C E and Junior Endeavor prayer meeting.
The W C T U met in the park year six for a flower program. Morning was given to the bowl questions. The lunch at noon was honoring. The afternoon program held unusual interest. The story of how Frances
Services at 8 PM conducted by the C E Society invite the public to hear Bea Brackenberry of G Gresham preach a new voice sunday. Piano 21 marks a special moment for Methodist people with follow up meetings at the church including a 2 PM session, a fellowship lunch at 6 PM, and a stirring 7 30 PM gathering.
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