New Opera House To Be Finished Soon At Newberg
The Star theatre moves to a new brick brick building by W. E. Shoemake and sons near Newberg Bakery. Completed in April, the 97 foot long 25 by 97 foot structure seats 300 with modern decor. Architect Dawson will handle interior design and ventilation features ensure comfort and clear sightlines for vaudeville and motion pictures.
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W. E
R. W. Shoemake and Sons
Newberg
Star Theatre
Brown
The
Star
Willamette Valley
Edmund Senn
Dawson
Mr. Brown
Runaway Wagon Injures William Morris in Town Incident
William Morris received two gashes on the head when a driven wagon with a runaway team swung from First Street to College Street and crashed near the crossing. He was treated at Dr Rankin’s office and kept about an hour. The runaway spooked by an engine caused bystander alarm and a near-miss with school children on the bridge.
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Wim. Morris
First Street
Mr. Morris
Chehalem Mountain
Blaine
Morris
College Street
Second Street
Sheridan Street
Blaine Street
Dunbar Male Quartette and Bell Ringers at College Auditorium
The Dunbar Male Quartette and Bell Ringers tour across America and Europe for twelve years, with over three hundred thousand miles traveled and more than two thousand concerts. They feature vocal quartette and bell demonstrations carrying two hundred bells. On Monday April 3 they perform at the college auditorium, with tickets on sale at Hudson's Drug Store.
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Dunbar
Bell Ringers
Lyceum
America
Europe
United States
Dunbar Company
Dunbars
Tebbetts to Speak at Friends Church in Newberg
Charles E. Tebbetts, General Secretary of the American Friends Board of Foreign Missions, arrives in Newberg to speak at 7 30 pm on Administration and Church Organization. Sunday topics include God's World Wide Purpose and Missionary Education.
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Charles E. Tebbetts
American Friends Board of Foreign Missions
Newberg
Rev. Tebbetts
Oakland
Ortland
Seattle
A. J. Weaver
Friends Church
Newberg Opera House to Offer High Class Vaudeville
The owner pledges best service and clean, first class shows for theatre goers in Newberg. He emphasizes that vaudeville will feature only high quality, respectable troupes, maintaining a reputation for clean entertainment.
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Newberg
The Baptist Church Announces Next Sunday Services
Regular services scheduled for Sunday with morning theme The Individual in His Place and evening topic Friendship. The Lord's Prayer will be celebrated in the morning. All invited.
Vera Cooper Weds Frank Nathan Haroun in Portland
The Portland wedding of Vera Cooper and Frank Nathan Haroun took place at the Cooper home on East Morrison Street with Dr. William H. Fry officiating. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, choir, and floral canopies as family members and bridesmaids participated.
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Portland
Newberg
Vera Cooper
Frank Nathan Haroun
A. B. Cooper
Cooper Home
East Morrison Street
William H. Fry
Sunnyside Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Fry
Grace Snyder
Ralph Cooper
Mildred Appenlander
Eula Colcord
Lafe McKay
Little Helen Snyder
Easter Musical Treat at Presbyterian and Friends churches
Rehearsals for Stainers crucifixion rendition progress under J E Dunbar director of a combined choir from Presbyterian and Friends churches. About thirty voices perform the Easter cantata with two performances, an afternoon vesper at the Presbyterian church and an evening repeat at the Friends church.
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Stainers
Presbyterian
the Friends
J. E. Dunbar
Dunbar
Boise
Idaho
Presbyterian Church
Friends Church
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Three Couples
Nellie D. Alexander aged 18 wed Robert M. Anderson 23. Mary Oliphant aged 21 wed Peter Wirfs 26. Margaret A. Houk aged 19 wed Claude L. Brower 21.
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Nellie D. Alexander
Robert M. Anderson
Mary Oliphant
Peter Wirfs
Margaret A. Houk
Claude L. Brower
Mrs Cooper and Mrs Haroun Host After April 15 Event
A social note mentions Mrs Cooper and Mrs Haroun hosting at 84 East Thirty-ninth Street after April 15. Mrs Cooper’s culinary achievements are praised and Mr Haroun works for Wadhams and Kerr wholesalers.
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Mrs. Cooper
Haroun
Washington High School
Wadhams and Kerr Wholesale Grocers
East Thirty-ninth Street
Obituary of J. S. Brown from Adams County to Missouri
J S Brown born March 24 1859 Adams County Illinois moved to Lincoln County Missouri as a youth. Married Emma Hines Auburn Missouri 1879 and had six children. He joined the church early and lived to serve God. Died March 25 at age 52 with two sons three daughters and two brothers left. Funeral March 27 at M E Church with pastor conducting services.
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J. S. Brown
Adams County
Illinois
Lincoln County
Missouri
Emma Hines
Auburn
Voice of God
Christ
M. E. Church
Local Students Debating Each Other on Chinese Exclusion
Edna Mills Opal Miller and Dale Trew were absent due to sickness. New pupils Ruby Moore Beulah Thorpe Inez Dodge and Seth Dodge joined. The Monday sorority meeting planned a joint program for next week. Dayton institute attendees found it pleasant. Newberg defeated Seaside High in a close debate on extending the Chinese Exclusion Law to all Asiatics. Debaters named included Lillian Reuter Marie King Gladys Trew for Newberg and Verna Tagg Zoe Brown Elvin Tagg for Seaside. Judges were Larsell Payne and Reagan. Hood River debate follows Friday. Mrs Booker spoke to High School. Supt Wiley visited Albany and returned Monday.
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Ruby Moore
Mt. Hood
Beulah Thorpe
Oklahoma
Inez Dodge
Seth Dodge
Tacoma
Dayton
Seaside High School
Newberg
Lillian Reuter
Marie King
Gladys Trew
Seaside
Verna Tagg
Zoe Brown
Elvin Tagg
Larsell and Payne
McMinnville College
Reagan
Pacific College
Hood River
Booker
Supt. Wiley
Albany
Newberg to Build Carnegie Library With Carnegie Grant
The city accepts Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 10 000 to build a free public library and to maintain it at 1 000 yearly. A joint committee works on plans and a tax of eight tenths of a mill is proposed to support the library. Site chosen near town center within two blocks of First Street.
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Skibo
Andrew Carnegie
Wednesday Club
Commercial Club
Library Association
Newberg
Carpaeie Oil
Carnegie Library
Civic Improvement Club thanks committee and supporters
The Civic Improvement Club extends a vote of thanks to the carnival committee for efficient arrangements and to Mr. Dawson for advertising. Gratitude goes to the city press and all who aided in making the event a brilliant success. signed by Anna McDonalp president and Verona H Newson secretary.
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Civic Improvement Club
Dawson
Anna McDoonaLp
Verona H. Newson
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WM. Morris
Dunbar Male Quartette
Harles E. Tebbetts
NEW Pacific College
Edna Mills
Opal Miller
Dale Trew
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