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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
4
The note lists Newberg Graphic editor J. M. Boonna and addresses, mentions the March 28, 1918 issue, and recounts local press chatter about Yamhill life, new publications at Independence and Oswego Times rebranding as Clackamas County Banner with a silent editor name.
The Valley Canning Company plans to expand operations and hire more workers as it seeks additional contracts with growers for beans and corn. Those too busy to visit can call the office and a representative will arrange a meeting promptly.
In Newberg last week two major talks drew attention. Louis Albert Banks spoke for National Prohibition and the Anti Saloon League. Dr. Frederick G. Coan described Armenian cruelties by the Turks aided by Germany and urged aid to the starving remnant.
G A Hurley former owner of the Independence Monitor and lawyer with his brother at Yale Malheur county has returned to Independence as editor of the Monitor He touts plans for an overall factory saying Independence has vacant buildings suitable for a plant and notes wartime need to clothe Belgians with nearby supply.
No one has any inkling who will be chosen as highway commissioner as Governor Withycombe Adams nears the end of his term. The article notes the uncertainty during the transition period and points to pending selections within state transport circles.
The Oregon highway commission faces reappointment debates as Governor may drop Adams due to Simon Benson and his demand for square dealing. Benson and W L Thompson share strong integrity, with Benson valued for guiding road policy and holding Adams to account.
Newberg churches and Sunday schools switch to a time schedule proclaimed by congress. Parishioners must set clocks forward an hour Saturday night and rise for the first call of Big Ben Sunday morning.
The article notes railroads must observe the new regulations and govern themselves accordingly while urging diligence, warning that slack workers may stay in bed.
Mrs Ira K Vantress travels to Sheridan to visit her daughter Mrs Jessie Wright. Red Cross benefit program at Wood Mar Hall Friday night. Mrs Seth Williams attends funeral of cousin Mrs Mayers in Salem. Ross Newby learns of mother Axum Newby’s death in California. burial in Newberg. S F Lowe notes Rhode Island Red sale in Hay Springs. hopes to offer a similar hen in Newberg. Dr A J Rossiter visits from Oswego Oregon. J L Van Blaricom touts ads after selling 72 boxes on Dollar Day. Mrs G W Range returns from California trip. E A Wright remains weak after pneumonia. Mrs Dimond itinerant between Pendleton and Portland, attends to business in Newberg.
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