Good Roads for the Farmers
Seven Portland hotels annually disburse about 350000 for Oregon farm products with at least 210000 going directly to small farmers for poultry butter eggs milk cream and vegetables. The remaining 140000 funds ham bacon fish and fresh meat. Roads improvements would widen markets by making Oregon more accessible to tourists and benefiting farmers through better road access and land development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
California
County School Notes From Supt. Duncan
County and high school apportionments mailed May 14 1917. County funds set at $5 per pupil while high school grants total $40 for the first 20 pupils $30 for the next 20 and $12.50 for remaining pupils. May 26 county convention at Cook school 10 a.m. A 2008 program listed. Eighth grade graduation June 2 1:30 p.m. at McMinnville High School. Jan May and June exam takers urged to attend. Yam hill County Teachers Association last meeting May 19 Sheridan High School 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Cook School
McMinnville Senior High School
Yamhill County Teachers’ Association
Sheridan High School
McMinnville Court Opens as Judge Dodson Returns
County judge J B Dodson returns to the bench after two months illness. Registration closes May 19 ahead of the special election. Voters who changed precincts must notify the county clerk for poll books. Sam McVay lands rock crushing contract at 85c to 1.20 per yard. Marriage licenses issued to listed individuals. Divorces filed. Hunting and fishing licenses rise May 21 from 1 to 1 50. Sheriff returns a prisoner from Portland for insult to a Japanese woman in Carlton. Judge Belt reviews grand jury. term date to be set after June 5.
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Sam McVay
Newberg
Henderson
Portland
Hill
Carlton
H. H. Belt
McMineville
Grand Jury
War census compulsory for men 21 to 30
Every man between 21 and 30 must register on the day to be proclaimed by the President for the war census. No exceptions apply to this rule. Even exempt men must register. exemptions will be determined after government records are complete.
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Wilson
Joint Discussion on Road Bond Vote Planned Saturday
A. Smith, promoter of a 6 million road bonding measure, arranges a Portland talk and a Saturday joint discussion at Duncan's hall with speakers for and against the bonds. The event includes a noon feed, musical numbers, and broad attendance from McMinnville and Yamhill county.
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Ee A. Smith
Est
Chehalem
Portland
Duncan’s Hall
B. Huston
Jay Bowerman
Adams
State Highway Commission
C. E. Spence
Oregon State Grange
Lilly
Clackames County
W. T. Macy
J. G. Dietrech
Miss Ehrlich
McMinnville
Civic Club of
Newberg
Benson
Good Roads Movement
Oregon
John A. Smith
Yamhill County
Pacific College Readings Delight Chapel Audience
Mrs Joe Hollingsworth delighted the chapel audience with several readings Tuesday morning. Next Saturday the Varsity will travel to Chemawa for a return game against the Indian nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hollingsworth
Varsity
Chemawa
Newberg Churches Offer Broad Sunday Program
The article lists morning and evening services at Newberg churches with programs including harvest joys and visions, a Bible school led by Lester Jones, sermons on memories and a pageant by the Epworth League, plus a welcome to all. Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11, and activities for Junior and Senior Endeavor throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Lestier Jones
C. E
Enae
Perisho
Methodists
Epworth League
Portland visits and weddings among area residents
Miss Lila Hodges visited Portland last week and John Breese wed Miss Alice Little after a meeting in Portland. The couple returned home Friday. Several social items note W. C. T. U. meetings, a debate on a road bond issue, and a teen death to 13 year old Marie Livengood.
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Lila Hodges
Portland
Howard Walton
Tillamook
Maurice Walton
Hood River
John Breese
Alice Little
Los Angeles
Uite
R. W. Staley
W. A. Baker
H G. Crocker
W.R. Everest
Mr. Patten
F. L. Strait
Harold Weaver
Mr. Dean
Farmers Union
Our Mothers Observed in Baptist Service
Mothers Day observed next Sunday with the G A R and W R C attending in a body. Theme for the discourse is Our Mothers. Evening sermon on Things to Remember From the Convention. All welcome.
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W.R. C
Wells said by Ex Governor Geer
Ex governor T T Geer criticizes Congress and federal probes into food price rises. He argues distrust of trusts and regressive price controls, questions the value of past busting, and calls for decisive action rather than empty investigations. He condemns price manipulation and defends Roosevelt and military limits while urging relief for common people.
State Sunday School Convention Opens in Newberg
Delegates to the thirty second annual State Sunday School Convention began arriving in Newberg late Monday and continued through Wednesday. The opening session was at Friends church with registration HQ at the German Methodist church across the street. Mayor Larkin and attorney Clarence Butt welcomed attendees as C A Rice, the president, gave the response. Sessions run through Friday evening with a strong program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Friends Church
Larkin
Clarence Butt
C. A. Rice
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Supt
Duncan
Malheur
Marion
Wheeler
Crook
Court House, M’minnville
J. B. Dodson
Fred W. Mattern
Lenore
Cal
Dora May Ornduft
Frank Delletiglie
Willamina
Angela Paolo
Yambill
Paul H. Thompson
Marie E. Gustafson
Moe Minnville
Eark
William W. Clark
Mary Jane Clark
Aimee Seibert
George W. Seibert
Prof. Mills
Elma Paulgen
Pacific College
Newberg Churches
Christian
Methodist
Frank
Rex
E. B. L. Terrell
East Third
Corner of
Center
Marie
Albert Livengood
Baptist
Geer
T. T. Geer
Oregonian
Congress
United States Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Roosevelt
State Sunday School Convention
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