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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
5
Local residents tale updates from Port land to Salem with visits, moves and plans. Edith Hill Booker and Mrs. Eva H Hall appear among speakers and social events while property actions and road trips unfold across Newberg and Alberta.
The Bureau of Railway Economics reports 1912 rail revenues rose in the East by 7.2 percent and in the South by 4.9 percent, but operating income declined 4.3 percent and 4.0 percent respectively. West railways gained 8.4 percent in operating income, offsetting 1911 losses. The analysis is based on mile of line data from railways earning over one million dollars and covers about ninety percent of U.S. steam mileage.
A mass meeting on February 28 adopted a constitution for the Boosters Club. Officers will be elected after the state contest. Faculty plan grants for exceptional college work to recognize superior performance. Last Friday the basketball season ended with a 23 to 16 victory over Pacific University, highlighted by Butt's guarding and Replogle's play.
On March 1 the Pacific College Lecture and Concert Company made its first appearance of the year. Miss Eunice Lewis directed a male quartet with Berry Langworthy Lewis Gulley and Mary Jones as pianist. Prof L T Pennington led the lecture and M D Hawkins read.
Saturday evening Newberg beat Mac in a close basketball clash 24 to 22 as Miller starred with three early baskets and a foul. Autos of fans arrived from Mac to witness the defeat. Girls teams also excelled with 22 2 win over teachers and 11 2 Sophomores over Seniors. Duncan of Mac spoke to students after school.
On Friday night March 14 the State Oratorical Contest will be held in Woodmar Hall with eight colleges represented. The event rotates and eight years will pass before another is held in Newberg. Students are selling tickets for reserved seats and expected attendance is large.
The page lists week end standings for the Newberg Hardware piano contest with multiple figures and positions. It also reports on selling crickets in Japan noting profits, cages, prices, and the life cycle of singing insects, followed by a brief item about La Fontaine forgetting a book before presenting fables to Louis XVI and losing a gift of pistoles.
In a brief quoted exchange from the Houston Post a debate centers on how to speak of a girl. One says the Bible teaches loving enemies while the other asserts she is a friend. The remark reflects a street discussion about respect and relationships.
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