Yearly Meeting Closes Amid Debate on Five Years Union
The Northwest Friends church annual meeting closed after a year of agitation over withdrawal from the Five Years Meeting based at Richmond Indiana. Idaho carried the proposal to stay with the larger body with reservations, while Salem Portland Newberg Boise Valley favored withdrawal or modification. Evangelist Rev. J Clarkson Hinshaw outlined regional expansion. Rev. Wm Kirby and returned mission workers spoke on Africa.
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Friends Church
Northwest
Salem
Richmond
Indiana
Yearly Meetings
United States
Ohio
Baltimore
Portland
Newberg
Boise Valley
Idaho
J. Clarkson Hinshaw
Wm. Kirby
Des Moines
Iowa
Kirby
Emory J. Rees
Austin
Blanche Connover
South Africa
Foreign —Missions
Pennington
Gleveland
Rev. Kirby
Mrs Bass Sees Divine Healing in Portland Visit
Mrs Bass reports observing two healings at the John G. Lake divine healing meetings in Portland at Eleventh and Morrison. A man cured of yearlong stomach trouble and a woman freed from an eighteen year goiter testified to continued divine power. Lake has resided in Spokane the past five years and his ministry has healed 1,299 flu cases in the last two years.
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Graphic
Portland
Ernest R. Bass
John G. Lake
Eleventh
Morrison Streets
Mr. Lake
Spokane
Washington
Yam Hill County Federation Meeting in Sheridan
The Yam hill County Federation of Women's Clubs met in Sheridan on Friday June 11. After a brief business session and lunch at the city hall, reports were heard and a Civic Improvement address and several solos and a fan dance entertained attendees. Officers for the next year were reelected: President Mrs F H Buchanan McMinnville, Vice President Miss Jennie D Miller Newberg, Secretary Treasurer Mrs E S Greer Dundee. The federation thanked Sheridan for hospitality and accepted Dundee Club's invitation for next year.
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Yamhill County Federation of Woman's Clubs
Sheridan
City
Willamette Seniors Breakfast Held at Parrett Home
Willamette University senior class gathered at East Third Street home of Miss Eva Parrett for the annual breakfast. Six engagements were announced as part of a senior table run tradition while guests and assistants, including Mrs. E. F. Green and several Everest sisters, helped serve a three course meal.
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L. Parrett
Willamette University
East Third Street
Salem
Eva Parrett
Willamette
E. F. Green
Goldie Everest
Maude Everest
Helene Everest
Bernice Knuths
Velma Baker
Evelyn Gordon
Vera Wise
Rita
Prune Growers Ask School Opening Delay
County Superintendent Duncan reports prune growers request delaying autumn school openings until the first Monday in October to secure needed help for harvest. The growers say the crop will be abundant and pupils could earn money for school year expenses, prompting the request.
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Duncan
Agriculture Notes at Newberg High School Emphasize Rural Foundation
Oliver F. Kilham, Director of Agriculture at Newberg High School, argues that agriculture is the foundation of all arts and trades. He notes that farm work requires individual responsibility and that cities rely on country producers to sustain civil life.
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New York
Vienna
Agriculture Department
Newberg High School
Obituary Anna Jensen 85 in Forest Grove Oregon
Anna K Jensen born in Denmark January 11 1835 confirmed Lutheran 14 married Christian F Nelson 1866 came to America 1874 settled Empire City Nevada 15 years moved to West Chehalem Oregon 1888 husband died 1902 moved to Forest Grove died June 6 1920 age 85 4 25 survivors include brother Peter Jensen daughter Mrs M W Patton and six grandchildren funeral held by Rev Carlos at Buxton parlors interred in Newberg.
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Anna K. Jensen
Denmark
Christian F. Nelson
America
Empire City
Nevada
Oregon
West Chehalem
Newberg
Forest Grove
Peter Jensen
Winlock
Washington
Daghter
M. W. Patton
Ruth
Evelyn
Mabel
Fred Patton
Annie Swart
Reno
Clara Watle
Portola
California
Arthur and
Evelyn Sw
Young People Meet at Epworth League Event
Young people gather at Epworth League on June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Leader Wesley Wire presents the topic Living Up to Responsibilities. The college group invites all to attend a lively meeting.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Wesley Wire
Baptist Sunday School Picnic Sets Old Time Event
The Baptist Sunday school plans its annual picnic in the grove tomorrow afternoon from four to nine. It will feature a basket dinner and plenty of fun with an inviting tone that no formal invitation is required.
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the Baptist Sunday School
the Grove
Compromise Resolution at Chicago Undermines Republican Unity
The compromise plank on the peace treaty weakens Senator Johnson and Borah in the nomination race and spares a potential bolt by California’s candidate. The adopted position saddles Republicans with a less favorable stance than the rejected anti ratification plank, while Johnson and Borah are said to have shot their bolts and the party may face Wilsonian risks ahead.
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Johnson
Senator Borah
Wilson
League of Nations
Republican Party
Mr. Wilson
United States
Borah
Chicago
California
Spokesman Review
Teachers Examinations Set for McMinnville State Certificates
County Superintendent of Yamhill announces exams for state certificates in McMinnville Oregon. Tests run June 30 to July 3 and December 15 to 18 1920 starting at 9 am and 4 pm on the specified days. Subjects include history penmanship music drawing physiology reading manual training domestic science and many others.
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Yamhill
McMinnville
Oregon
Concrete road from Lewis Corner to McMinnville urged
A petition seeks county court approval to pave the Lewis Corner to McMinnville road with concrete. The drive argues long term economy despite higher upfront costs and explores funding options including private purchase of bonds and donations to complete the project this year.
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Lewis Corner
McMinnville
Sale Mile Prints Draw Crowds at Graphic
Local notice invites readers to visit the Graphic to obtain sale mile prints, promising quick access and clear pricing. The item emphasizes availability at the newspaper office and urges timely pickup for collectors.
Harding and Coolidge Head Republican Ticket After 10 Ballots
The Republican National Convention in Chicago chose Warren G. Harding of Ohio for president and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts for vice president after ten ballots. Harding had long been considered a leading candidate and Coolidge was also a strong contender for the vice presidency.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Harding
Senate
Coolidge
Warren G. 1865
Corsica
Iberia
Commencement Exercises Highlight High School Graduation
The June 10 commencement program in the high school auditorium featured the class song, class history by Francis Haworth, a class will read by Don Craw, a prophecy by Lois Fendall, and student musical numbers. June 11 delivered the address by Mas Hal Poling of Ivallis on "The Grip that Holds," with class orators Burdette Wilson, Francis Haworth, and Florence Lee. Diplomas were awarded to Vera Painton, Myrtle Haveman, Don Craw, and others, including Florence Lee and Beatrice Towers, plus special scholarships to Howard Nottage and Francis Haworth. The recipient of the Conference scholarship may select among Pacific College, McMinnville College, Pacific University, Albany College, and Philomath College.
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Eave
Francis Haworth
Don Craw
Will
Lois Fendall
Beatrice Towers
Mas Hal
D. W. Poling
Ivallis
Burdette Wilson
Florence Lee
Palmer Hayes
Bss
Putman
Vera Painton
Myrtle Haveman
Howard Pet
ineth—Khels
Fendal
Florence—Lee
Dorothy Hodson
Warren Jones
Clifford Jones
Mearly Sanders
Marion Martin
Rain Morris
Elizabeth Calkins
Ermina Lutz
Vern Howard
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
France
Willamette University
Howard Nottage
Pacific College
McMinnville College
Pacific University
Albany College
Philomath Colleece
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County Federation OF Women’s Clubs
WHS
McNary
Hiram Johnson
Woodburn Indeepdent
Forrest Crissey
Saturday Evening Post
Crissey
Sran
HiHeboro Independent
Harding and Coolidge
Lege
Marion Weekly
Florence King
Marion
Ernor
Taft
Ator
Plymouth
Vermont
Ambherat College
Grace A. Goodhue
Burlington
House of Representatives
State
Knight Adjustment
McMianavile
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