Annual Gathering of Friends Church Concludes Meeting
The twenty fourth annual assembly of the Friends church of the Northwest closed in Newberg with delegates from Oregon Washington and Idaho. Officers included Pres Pennington and clerks Mrs Anna Benson Mrs Marguerite Elliott and Chester Hadley. Notable guests included Rev Robert E Pretlow of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Friends Church of the Northwest
Newberg
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Pres. Pennington
Anna Benson
Marguerite P. Elliott
Chester Hadley
Robert E. Pretlow
Seattle
Christian Endeavor Union
Pacific College
E. H. Woodward
F. M. George
A. M. Bray
Evangeline Martin
S. A. Mills
Lucy Rees
Wm. C. Allen
Philadelphia
San Jose
California
France
Haverford
Pennsylvania
McMinnville News Briefs
Marriage licenses issued include Harry B Brookhardt Albany Clara A Swift McMinnville James Law Tacoma Lillias VanCleef Whitman McMinnville. C R Chapin filed his notary commission. Gopher bounty reached 127 scalps in one month paying $180.80. County Judge J B Dodson died June 15 at Good Samaritan hospital Portland. funeral in McMinnville. Gov Withycombe appointed W W Nickel to fill Dodson’s term. Circuit Judge Belt presiding. docket light with four jury trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Brookhardt
Albany
Clara A. Swift
McMinnville
James Lawton
Tacoma Lillias
VanCleef Whitman
C. R. Chapin
J. B. Dodson
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Christian Church
Withycombe
W. W. Nickel
Dodson
Nickel
Yamhill County
Belt
Interesting letter from Mrs Ball about government planting camp
Elfie Ball writes from Gov Forest Station near Hebo about a trip with Maud Lightfoot to a government planting camp. She describes walking eight miles to Hebo, riding a horse, camp life, meals, a film crew, lilies found on the hills, snow patches, and panoramic views of Tillamook and the ocean, ending with a cheerful note about being a “some hiker.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfie Ball
Maud Lightfoot
Hebo
Gov. Forest Sta
Mamma
Maud
Hebe
Sand Lake
Frank
Schumann-Heinke
John McCormack
Mau Powell
Ernest
Tillamook
Blaine
Beaver
Netarts
Newberg
Elfie
Civic Club notes urge park cleanup for Fourth in Newberg
Civic Improvement Club spent 7.50 to clean the park for summer use and asks patrons to use cans for waste, avoid driving over flower beds, and keep the park sanitary for children. County Federation of Women's Clubs meets in Dayton with Mrs. Caster present. lunch encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Civic Improvement Club
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dayton
Mre.Castner
Better Next Time Pedestrian and Chauffeur Exchange Warning
A humorous exchange shows a pedestrian shouting “Hey you just missed me by an inch” and a driver replying to be patient as they plan a direct return, capturing a brief street interaction.
A Newsy Account From Clarence H. Coe at American Lake
Clarence H. Coe writes from Company E, 8th Regiment Engineer Reserve, Tacoma WA, June 13 1917 describing Army life at American Lake. He notes uniforms, tent life, new recruits from Newberg, officers praised as both capable and gentlemanly, typhoid inoculation, drill fatigue, and YMCA support efforts urging booster cartoons for relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lake
Wash
Newberg
Young
Bill
Lodge
C.H. Coe, Co. E
8Th Regiment Engineer Reserve Military Station
Tacoma
Washington
Strawberry Festival Benefit at Rex June 27 1917
Army Y M C A benefit event all day with ball game tennis contest lectures and music. Public invited to attend and bring friends for a day of activities and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Army Y. M. C. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gathering OF Friends Church
Woodrow Wilson
United States Congress
John F. Hanson
Homer L. Cox
Richmond
Indiana
Pennington
M. P. Elliott
Newbery
Port Thos
C. Perisho
Greenleaf
Edith Minchin
Springbrook
Josephine Hackett
Salem
T. W. Hester
Anna B. Miles
L. L. Heston
O. J. Sherman
Berta K. Terrell
Sumner Binford
Stella Crozer
E. G. Pearson
Coast Mountains
Civic Club
Chautauqua
Lorene W. Wilson
Mra Lorene Wiswell Wilson
Federated Woman's Clubs of America
Wood Briggs
W. A. Bone
GL Mellinger
Mexico
Mellinger
Kentucky
Bob Payless
Clarence H. Coe
N. F. Byers
O. I
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