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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic reports Hoover assuring Senator McNary that Oregon apples will reach market when ready. It recalls Bert Hoover’s first taste of Oregon apples in Newberg and his familiarity with their demand.
A call to support the woman with the hoe as gardeners face a hot sun and exhausting conditions. The campaign shifts from boosting planting to encouragement amid new trying circumstances.
The toll of drownings in Oregon begins late this season due to cool weather. Two Sherwood youths died in the Tualatin while committees canvass Newberg and surrounding areas for Red Cross funds. The Graphic withholds figures this week.
Governor Withycombe named W. W. Nickel of McMinnville and Carlton as county judge to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Dodson’s death. Despite support for Jesse Edwards from Newberg businessmen, the governor chose Nickel, citing balance across the county. The move follows political maneuvering amid county affairs and education leadership changes in Tillamook.
A proposal urges expulsion for students using tobacco in public places and calls for firm enforcement. Backers say a Newberg style stance will win broad public support. Chautauqua plans for July 8 13 show strong patronage with inquiries from out of town and good season ticket sales. A meeting of Chautauqua financial backers is set for next Monday at City Hall.
The Oregon Voter urges expanding road funds impartially to all counties and warns against punishing counties with anti road bond majorities. It calls for a united Oregon through a permanent trunk highway system and cautions against sectarian retaliation in funding.
A sixty plus group led by County Agent M. S. Shrock visited stock farms in a county tour. Herbert Willard, owner of the Snell farm, shifts focus to Poland China hogs, backed by state fair winnings. Professor Potter offered no critique of October gifts as the dogs spoke for themselves.
Mrs Mita Stuart visits her sister Mrs Walter Hess. Mrs Carrie Johnson re elected as clerk for a fourth term. W A Baker re elected to a fourth consecutive term as school affairs and public spirited. Red Cross fund donation of five dollars approved. Spelling bee honors Miss Clara Staley champion. Fort Riley training for Johnson and Hendrickson cavalry. W C T U meeting at Mrs M P Johnson’s. Alice Ramsey celebrated. Parent Teacher Association officers re elected. Everest leads Red Cross drive. Several local families host visiting relatives and bid farewell to departing service members.
Ed Cary’s herd combines the old Snell stock with careful bull selection and record keeping to produce Jersey cattle claimed to be the world’s highest producing. The Cary herd’s bulls have stamped its traits across the Northwest, with three females sold to a New York breeder for 4500 dollars and a colt for 600 dollars, and a recent bull sale to Columbus Ohio.
A judge questions a witness about being present at the start of a quarrel between a man and his wife. the witness confirms he was at their wedding, indicating the occasion referenced in the case.
In a Vermont cemetery at Middlebury a widow erects a stone to her husband bearing the inscription Rest in peace until we meet again. The short marker records a quiet, enduring love and completion of memory in a graveyard scene.
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