Lusitania Sunk By Submarine Off Irish Coast
The Cunard liner Lusitania sank after being torpedoed by a German submarine near the Irish coast. About 1500 people perished or were lost as lifeboats filled and chaos followed. Notable victims included Alfred Vanderbilt and Charles Frohman, while Mrs. Cook, known as Mother, and her elderly husband were among residents recalled from the valley after 17 years in Oregon.
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Cunard
Lusitania
New
Oe Cahier Ob
Inkalec
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Elbert Hubbard
Charles Frohman
Naches
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs John Cook
The Graphic recalls Mr. and Mrs. John W Cook marking fifty years of marriage with a celebration at North Yakima Washington hosted by their family. The couple, married in Bedford Iowa, hosted guests from 1 30 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 as flowers and refreshments filled their Powerhouse road home. Their sons Allan and Marion Cook attended, one living with them in Selah and the other in Caldwell Idaho.
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The
Graphic
John W Cook
Lower
Wynooski Street
North Yakima
Washington
Republic of the City
John W. Cook
Powerhouse Road
Mrs. Cook
Bedford
Allan Cook
Marion Cook
Caldwell
Ida
Selah
Pro bono Publico praised by grateful craftsman in Newberg
A craftsman thanks women who protested, editors, and mothers for humane treatment during inspection of his work in Newberg. He quotes wise sayings and notes gratitude for support from a few benefactors as he recalls his stay and the idea of servants and princes.
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Graphic
Newberg
Joint Revival Services At Methodist And Friends Churches
Evangelistic services held jointly by the Methodist Episcopal and Friends youth groups invite high school and college students to meet at the Methodist church. A 4 o'clock children's meeting led by Mrs. Lescault is scheduled, followed by evening services at the Friends church.
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Methodist Episcopal and Friends
Methodist Church
Lescault
Friends Church
Bankers Convention in Newberg Focuses on Education and Pig Club
A Newberg gathering of about thirty bankers, led by W S Wharton, discussed bank credit evolution and waterways development in Oregon. Officers were elected, and a cooperative push backed by Group No 1 pledged support for the National Pig Club and child savings initiatives to foster financial responsibility.
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Newberg
W. S. Wharton
Chas
Whitely
Clarence Butt
A. C. Shute
Hillsboro
BG. Crawford
Lumbers National Bank of Port
H. E. Pennell
St. Johns
Crawford
State Association
Agricultural Committee
C. H. Vaughn
Hood River
Patien
Oregon Bankers’ Association
National Pig Club
Willamette Club Clobbers Springbrook 20–3 in League Blowout
The Willamette Athletic Club baseball team routed Springbrook 20 to 3 last Saturday. Springbrook had been the only league foe to beat Willamette this season as the league season wraps up next Saturday with final standings at stake.
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Willamette Club
Springbrook
Parent Teachers Association Program at High School
The regular Parent Teachers Association meeting will be at the High School on May 18 at 8 o clock. The program includes Trio by three boys Reading by Prof Hawkins Solo by Prof Hull Address Parent Teachers Circle Work by Assistant State Superintendent Wells Solo by Mrs Babcock Address by County School Superintendent S S Duncan Violin Duet by Messrs Frank and Percy Sharp All interested invited Light refreshments served.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Highing
Hawkins
Hull
Wells
Babcock
S. S. Duncan
Messrs
Frank and
Percy Sharp
Willamette Club Tennis Court Secures Local Site
Willamette Club members have prepared a tennis court between Second and Third on College streets. The court belongs to Elmer Beuhler and the club plans several tournaments in the near future.
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Elmer Beuhler
College Streets
Annual Rose Show Planned by Civic Improvement Association
The Civic Improvement Association announces its annual rose show on Saturday May 22 starting at 10 am with a baby parade at 10 am. Exhibits close for judging by noon and open to the public at 1 pm. Prizes offered for multiple rose varieties and collections. rose committee lists organizers.
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Civic Improvement Association
L. M. Parker
Peace Orations Highlight Lyceum Session at Friends Church
Walter Wilson Meade Elliott Ellis Pickett and Arthur Benson delivered peace orations at the peace session of the Quarterly Meeting held in the Friends church last Friday evening. Two orations by Wilson and Elliott led the old line and peace contests respectively. Elizabeth Strate ex P A 15 visited the college this week. Rev Charles O Whitely was a chapel visitor recently. The Y W C A weekly meeting on Wednesday focused on promoting the annual summer conference. Rev Homer Cox of Sunnyside Friends church Portland led the regular Y M C A meeting this week.
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Walter Wilson
Meade G. Elliott
Ellis Pickett
Arthur Benson
Friends Church
Wilson
Mr. Elliott
Elizabeth Strate
P. A
Charles O. Whitely
Homer Cox
Sunnyside Friends Church of
Portland
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Big Liner
Charles Lescault
Willamette Athletic Club
Willamette
Chehalem C
Fernwood
Miller
Caroline Testout
Frau Karl Druschki
Pink la France
Gloria Lyonaise
Bretton Roses
Hiéties
Mamon Cochet
White
Pink
Killarney
Ulrich Brunner
J. B. Clark
Kasserine Augusta Victoria
J. S. Madson
Sadie Stuart
R. M. Thurston
Ada McNay
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