Roosevelt Military Highway Drive Aimed At Oregon Vote
A letter advocates voting for Roosevelt Military Highway and irrigation bonds in Oregon. It argues state federal matching funds will back the project, boosting dairy and hay production, lowering transport costs, expanding Willamette Valley markets, and spurring Eastern and Central Oregon development. It urges unity to support both measures for statewide growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Systems
Europe
Oregon
Congress
Coast Counties
Willamette Valley
Tillamook City
Tillamook County
Coast
Cencoast
Birthday Party in Willamette Street Home
Mrs A E Hall hosted a 13th birthday party for Lola at 608 Willamette street on Saturday evening. Guests included Newberg-Therman Evans Marel Fortune Alvin Christie Perry Palmer Roy Bradley and many family members. Games ice cream and cake were served as attendees joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Street
A. E. Hall
Lola
Newberg
Therman Evans
Marel Fortune
Alvin Christie
Perry Palmer
Roy Bradley
Marie Hill
Lucile Stout
Edith Lamb
Constance Stevens
Mae Shepherd
Zoa Martin
Ethel Bates
Mable Fortune
Grace Riley
Myrtle Jacobson
Thelma Jacobson
Chehalem Center
Bennie Shires
Raymond Johnson
Bill Ralston
Bildon Everest
Burton Graves
Allen Staley
Everett Morgan
Bessie Ralaston
Nema Morgan
Minnie Ralston
Edna Ralston
Marybelle Graves
Lucy Ralston
Edith Fort
Emma Fort
Joe Hall
Mra. L. R. Ralston
Rev George H Lee Will Make Extended Trip East
Reverend George H Lee pastor of the Presbyterian church will attend the General Assembly in St Louis May 15 324 along the way he will preach May 26 at Fourth Presbyterian Spokane Ohio and Cincinnati his former home. He plans to attend seminary and college reunions in Hartford Connecticut and Williams College returning home late June or early July.
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George H. Lee
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
St. Louis
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Spokane
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hartford
Connecticut
New England
Pittsbug
Charles
Wiliams College
Founders Day at Old Champoeg celebrates pioneer government
On Founders Day at Champoeg the crowd gathered on the Willamette banks to honor the 1843 provisional government founders. Ex-Governor Geer spoke. Governor Olcott read archival documents. a Meek statue request was adopted with a biannual legislative committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Champoeg
Willamette
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Champoeg
Pomona
Portland
Oregon City
P. H. D'Arcy
Salem
T. T. Geer
Geer
Oregon Journal
Edith Tozier Weatherred
Olcott
Joe Meek
C. E. Cline
Missionary Workers Among Eskimos Visit Newberg
Rev and Mrs Charles Replogle who spent five years with Eskimo Indians in Alaska near the Arctic Circle visited Newberg Wednesday with the Vernon T Hinshaw family. They spoke at the college chapel and later to students, showing via lantern slides the progress in Eskimo education and living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Charles Replogle
Alaska
Attic Circle
Vernon T. Hinshaw
Letter from Ruth Gilbert About Boys in New York
Ruth Gilbert writes Mrs Evans about her sons arriving in the city after a delay at the Sanitary plant. She mentions the Newberg Expeditionary Forces reunion plans, large boys in lively spirits, and a social evening at Churchill's with Arlie Leonard Grover Higgins Mrs Ross Sadie Hubbard. She notes Earl Conrad also contacted her by phone.
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Mrs. Evans
New York
Arlie
Joe
Leonard Gower
Grover Higgins
Grover
Newberg
New York City
Clarence
Leonard
Mrs. Ross
Salem
Sadie Hubbard
Churchill's
Earl Conrad
Chapter L P E D Sisterhood Luncheon in Newberg
Mrs. Thos L Cummings hosted Newberg P E D S chapter members for a luncheon in Portland area hosted by Mrs Cummings and Mrs Boyes. Attendees included Mesdames E B Baird BH M Thurston Minnie W Cooper Weasley Boyes F Wallace A H Dean Lyle Palmer George Luts F Evans and Miss Colby. The next meeting at Mrs Boyes home will include an initiation on May 20.
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Thos. L. Cummings
Portland
Newberg
Mesdames EB. C., Baird
BH. M. Thurston
Minnie W. Cooper
Weasley Boyes
F. Wallace
A. H. Dean
Lyle Palmer
George Luts
F. Evans
Miss Colby
Cummings
Boyes
Mrs. Cummings
Brouillette
J. W. Ferguson
Baby Found On Porch At Salem Home Of B C Miles
A baby girl was found sleeping on the front porch of the home of B C Miles in Salem at 6 30 am Wednesday. The infant lay in a brown wicker go cart wrapped in clothing and toys, with Portland purchased garments suggesting a well kept home. No accompanying person was found in hotel registers or elsewhere in the city and the timing implies a late night abandonment.
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Salem
Stoome
C. Miles
B. C. Miles
Miles
Portland
Mothers Day Sermon At Christian Church
The Christian Church announces Sunday services with the W R C and G A R attending. The pastor speaks on Mothers in the morning and on The Call of a Lost Soul in the evening. Bible school at 10 and Christian Endeavor at 7 follow. Midweek prayer meets Wednesdays at 8. County church conference meets in Newberg May 9 with an all day program.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
County Conference of Christian Churches of
Yamhill County
Newberg
Words of Appreciation for Virgil Oswald Kersey
Parents and relatives express sincere appreciation for sympathy, comforting words, and floral offerings following the death of Virgil Oswald Kersey.
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Virgil Oswald Kersey
Judge Alden Featured Speaker in Newberg Lectures
The program for Newberg lists Judge Alden as a lecturer who has spoken twice on elites there. He is described as a forceful and entertaining speaker with a strong stage presence in these past lectures.
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Alden
Newberg
Jitney Bus Ordinance Fails to Pass at Third Reading
City council met Monday night to hear third reading on bonding jitneys. Acting Mayor W W Silver announced the ordinance but no one responded for or against its passage and no vote was recorded. The Newberg to Portland jitney battle continues as bus lines draw riders away from the Southern Pacific.
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W. W. Silver
Remat
Newberg
Portland
Southern Pacific
3. P
Prune Outlook Not So Promising for Crop
Reports on the prune crop are mixed with caution. G A Dearborn from Dundee sees about a 25 percent normal crop on younger trees while older trees bloom less and leaves lag. W E Williams of Springbrook expects French prunes to do well but Italians will be scarce. Weather hindered pollenizing and recent dry seasons strain tree vitality. Prices have held strong near 15 cents or more for those with a decent crop.
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G. A. Dearborn
Dundee
W. E. Williams
Springbrook
Boy Scouts Triumph Over West Chehalem in Wednesday Game
The Boy Scouts defeated West Chehalem 4 to 1 on Wednesday. Notable players include Wallace Hanville as catcher, Lynn Switzer on the mound, Frank Myers at short, Harold Baird at second, Charles Babcock at third, Perry Babcock at third, Alvin Christy in right, Elwood Kendall in left, and Palmer Peterson in center. Hanville drove in two runs, Switzer one, and Kendall scored once.
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Boy Scouts
West Chehalem
Follws
Wallace Hanville
Lynn Switzer
Frank Myers
Harold Baird
Charles Babcock
Perry Babcock
Alvin Christy
Elwood Kendall
Palmer Peterson
Hanville
Switzer
Kendall
Local voters weigh road bond measures with light turnout
On Tuesday June 3 an election will decide several road bonding propositions and related measures amid very low local interest. Officials note minimal discussion and expect possible more activity later.
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Wore
Geo. H. Lee
Hill County
State Highway Commission
D. I. Asbury
A. Ruth Gilbert
Ruth Gilbert
Sisterhood
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