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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
Newspaper staff listing notes the Newberg Graphic appoints an editor and a publisher. The brief entry confirms leadership positions at the publication and signals organizational changes within the paper.
In a March 29, 1917 issue the Graphic notes the Western Walnut Association session planned for fall and a walnut industry growth in Oregon with trees bearing nuts costing 25 to 30 cents a pound. It covers road bond debates, Oregon road funding, railroad timetable tweaks, and local nostalgia on kerosene lamp evolution.
Carl W. Ackerman, noted for his war zone dispatches with James W. Gerard, is featured as a Oregonian contributor and Earlham College graduate. The piece notes a Yamhill County press meeting endorsing road bonding and surveys Britain’s wartime finances, projecting a large annual debt service and deficits, with analysis originating from the Oregonian.
A dense list of property transfers in Newberg and surrounding additions. Names include Apperson, Johnson, Baker, Hart, Underwood, Crafton, Hamblin, Edwards, Chaphe, Fortune, Ames, Gordon, Henderson, Amphlett, Gettman, Hackett, Cobb, Sherwood, Lehman, Herring, Linville, Williamson, Meade, McDonald, Parrett, Putnam, Richey, Stevens, Thompson. Properties span acres and blocks with prices noted from $1 to $5000 and specific subdivison references central add and Edwards etc.
Miss Anna Tan spends time with Scene this week. Victor Hendrickson visits friends across the community. The Hodson family mourns the loss of Elwood Hodson's son. Pauline and La Verne Cornelius of North Yellowstone visit Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Tangen. The Boys' Athletic Club hosted a social at Carlos A. Peps home. Revival meetings proceed at the church under Miss Laurana M. T. Miss Terrell delivers strong gospel messages. Attendance remains good though urged to bring more. Services at 7 45 each evening and 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
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