Local W. C. T. U. hosts reception and banquet
The Ieal W. C. T. U. held a reception and banquet at Odd Fellows hall. Mayor Larkin and Mrs. Ida Woods attended with the teaching staff and city officials. Mrs. Kemp President spoke on legislative sessions and moral issues, urging support for anti-cigarette laws and funds for a new penitentiary.
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Ieal W. C. T. U
Odd Fellows Hall
Larkin
Ida .M. Woods
Kemp
Etta Moore
George Larkin
Pennington
S. S. Dow
Special Musical Service at First Presbyterian Church
Program for a Sunday evening service at the First Presbyterian Church includes pieces by Chopin Gounod and others. Performers listed are Miss Britten, Miss Bassett and Peter Gounod. The event is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 PM.
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Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Chopin
Britt
Peter
Miss Bassett
Young People's Union Notes Contest Progress
The report shows Paul Elliott's side with eight more points and Miss Wilson's sixteen as the tally grows. About twenty young people have joined or considered joining Young People's Societies, and the committee seeks better side names beyond Paul Elliott and Miss Wilson.
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Paul Elliott
Miss Wilson
Misa Wilson
Patriotic Meeting Called for March 30 in Newberg
City officials urge residents to attend a patriotic meeting at Duncan's Hall Friday night March 30. Judge John H. Stevenson of Portland will deliver the address and locals will be invited to speak briefly. Mayor Geo Larkin notes the event complies with the governor's patriotic week proclamation.
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Newberg
Oregon
Duncan’s Hall
John H. Stevenson
Portland
Geo. Larkin
Big Lecturer Ott to Speak at Wood-Mar Hall Tonight
Edward Amherst Ott presents the lecture Sour Grapes at Wood-Mar Hall this evening. The program headlines one of the country’s leading lecturers and offers a major public talk for local audiences.
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Edward Amherst Ott
Wood-Mar Hall
Moose Event Tuesday Night at Chehalem No 540
Informal entertainment at the Moose auditorium by Chehalem No 540 Loyal Order of Moose featured Emerald Isle decorations. The evening included music singing and dancing with Haskin's orchestra providing tunes.
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Moose Auditorium
Chehalem No. 540
Order of Moose
Emerald Isle
Haskin
Students return to Pacific College after vacation pause
The Pacific College campus resumes routine as clubs rehearse for a Dundee concert and debates with Albany College proceed. Baseball workouts begin in the gym with plans to practice on the diamond when weather allows, while a few dorm residents stay in Newberg.
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Dundee
Albany College
Newberg
Mildred Benson
Christine Hollingsworth
Prof. Mills
Lester Wright
Robert Dann
Ben Darling
Ralph Shiley
Hester
New Auto Law Features Key Driving Rules
The last legislature enacted a new automobile law detailing drivers must keep slow vehicles rightward, yield room to faster traffic, signal clearly, and only ambulances or doctors may exceed speed limits on emergency calls. It also requires dimmed lights, limits projecting tire parts, bans throwing objects on highways, restricts passengers from tampering with vehicles, and prohibits drivers under 15 without an adult present.
T L Con test held in Dundee County
The county L T L contest took place last Friday in Dundee and drew a good crowd despite rain. Nine young contestants performed with Nola Fern Fortune winning the medal for her tobacco evils lecture, while Willard Bassett and Helen Stanbrough also performed memorable pieces.
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Dundee
Newberg
Waln Otter
Herbert Vi Vole
Swink
J. G. Alford
A. C. Stan H
Willard Bassett
Helen Stanbrough
Chehalem Center
Nola Fern Fortune
J. W. Fortune
Mrs E B L Terrell Seeks Sewing Help This Spring
Mrs E B L Terrell at 911 3rd Street invites applicants for sewing help this spring. Call Black 123 to discuss positions and hours. Act early to secure work during a busy season.
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E. B. L. Terrell
3Rd St
Black
Woman's Auxiliary Sale Promotes Hot Tomales and Baked Goods
The Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific Co will hold a sale on Saturday April 14 featuring hot tomales cakes bread and salad. A forecast of sale items and a list of baked goods will be provided at the event.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Pacific Co
Government seeks mechanics for navy yard vacancies
The United States Civil Service Commission announces vacancies in navy yards and ordnance establishments abroad and at home. It asks proficient tradespeople not on government contracts to list themselves for immediate or potential future employment. For details contact the Newberg Oregon post office. March 26, 1917. Board members Fred G. Hutchins and Seth B. Dodge sign.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Governor Withycombe Leads Oregon Road Plan Debate
The article notes Governor Withycombe won by a large majority and faces criticism of the highway commission for not naming a highway engineer. It urges trust in elected officers and advises patience with the road bonding act as Oregon seeks winterable roads to boost state progress.
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W. E. Paxson
Newberg
Hattie
Beth Gowdy
Joseph Hoberg
Wisconsin
Hoberg
Oregon
Withycombe
Telephone Register
Wm Clemmens Confined at Home Under Physician Care
Wm Clemmens remains confined to his home under physician care as efforts continue to monitor his health. The report notes ongoing medical supervision and the expectation of a continued home recovery.
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Wm. Clemmens
Mrs Omar Fendall Entertains Manyhaha Club
Mrs Omar Fendall hosted a Manyhaha Club gathering last Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs H A Miller Mrs Walter Van Atta Mrs Russell Parker Mrs C J Hoskins and Mr Curtis Houser along with Misses Katherine Romig and Mabel Miller. Daffodils and pussy willows decorated the rooms and a two course luncheon followed needlework.
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Manyhaha Club
Omar Fendall
C. J. Hoskins
Fendall
Mesdames H. A. Miller
Walter van Atta
Russell Parker
Curtis Houser
Katherine Romig
Mabel Miller
Growers Meeting Held At Odd Fellow Hall
The fourth in a series of growers meetings is set for Saturday at Odd Fellow's hall starting at 10 in the forenoon. G E Frost Jr will speak on fertilizers as applied to fruit trees and vegetables. Newberg business men will provide a free lunch at noon.
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Odd Fellow’s
G. E. Frost, Jr
Newberg
Anniversary Services at Newberg Church Set for April 7
The Newberg church marks its ninth anniversary with all day services on Saturday April 7. Morning communion and a memorial to the Lord precede a fellowship meal in the lower room and an 2 pm roll call. Members urged to attend. no evening service.
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Bible School
Lester Ge
Karmon
Christian’s
Toa Weeser
M. E
Yamhill County Aims for Better Pure-Bred Dairy Herds
A group of pure-bred cattle breeders from Yamhill County met at the county agricultor’s office to discuss improving local herds. They noted some of the world’s best beef and dairy stock are in the county but warned most herds are underproducing and few use registered sires. Leaders urged bull and test associations to form a breeders’ group to promote higher productivity and local high-quality stock, with a plan to meet again.
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Nesta Productey Eae
Yamhill
M. S. Shrock
Quote from John Sharp Williams on rewarding a town helper
An old man in the town recalls a remark by John Sharp Williams the former House Democratic leader about how to reward a town servant. The exchange includes dialect and humor indicating a reward dilemma between coal or whiskey.
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John Sharp Willams
Wednesday Club Entertains at the Terrell Home
The Wednesday Club hosted their husbands Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Terrell home with daffodil and fern decor and a large American flag. Games and a short program followed by a two course luncheon. Attendees included H. Allen, A. T. Lemon, R. M. Sanders, and many others. Hear Edward Amherst Ott at Wood-Mar Hall tonight.
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W. E. Terrell
Margaret Hodson
Melba Sanders
C. J. Hoskins
Russell Parker
Omar Fendall
Merry Makers
Messrs. and Mesdames H. Allen
A. T. Lemon
R. M. Sanders
W. W. Hollingsworth
F. C Stannard
HB. G. Crocker
Edwards
Rankin
C. A. Hodson
L. C. Palmer
Clarence Butt
Harry A. Miller
R. L. Parker
W. W. Silver
U.S
Edna Converse
Daisy Newhouse
Jessie Harriott
Esther Terrell
A Sanders
Alfred Terrell
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Young People's Union
Pacific College
Papa
K. W. Swink
Mildred Wills
Mrs
Growers’ Meeting
Newberg Churches
Christian
Methodist
C. E
Wedoceday
Yamhill County
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