Memorial Day Exercises in Newberg Mark Civil War Semi Cent
Memorial Day events will be held in Newberg on May 30 to mark the Civil War semi centennial. The day features a morning G A R and W R C gathering at Masonic hall, a parade to the cemetery, and an afternoon program at the skating rink with songs, an invocation, an address, and benediction.
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Newberg
Fort Sumpter
Lincoln
South Carolina
Mississippi
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas
Ace ‘Davia
Confederate States of America
W.R.C
Masonic Hall
Chas. A. Morris
M. H. Buehler
BE. A. Buehler
Mr. Frazier
C. A. White
Vander Stuken
E. A. Buehler
R. S. Martin
Boys of the Old Brigade
J. A. Parks
C. H. Hodgatt
C. A. White Male Quartett
Alexander Hull
B. M
Ezra Hayes
Memorial Sermon Honors Grand Army Soldiers at Church
On the upcoming Sabbath at 11 a.m. the Methodist Episcopal Church will host the annual memorial sermon honoring the heroic services of soldiers who fought for the country. The event will pay tribute to Grand Army members and their contributions.
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Grand Army
Five kinds of Fools sermon at local church service
The church invites all who wish to honor fallen patriots to attend the service with national colors decorating the church. At 8 p.m. the sermon topic will be Five kinds of Fools. Good music morning and evening. Bring friends.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Doings of Council Grades Streets and Allocates Sidewalks
The city council awarded Walter H. Wilson a grading contract for First Street and River segments and ordered a survey for Main Street. A long list of sidewalk projects along Main, Fifth, Blaine, River, Center, Meridan, and adjacent streets was approved. The council scheduled another meeting for Friday night.
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Walter H. Wilson
First Street
East
Center
First S
West Side Main
Dayton Ave. E
West
Blaine
Sec
East Side
West Side
Meri
Edwards
Willam
Merid
South Side
Wash
Mrs C B Wilson Hosts Luncheon for Miss Gardner
Mrs C B Wilson honored Miss Mabelle Gardner with a Friday luncheon at her Third and Edwards home. Red and white decor, japonica and star of Bethlehem arrangements adorned two tables for thirteen as Miss Gardner announced her engagement to Mr Cecil J Hoskins of McMinnville with the wedding set for June 6. Guests included Mrs S J Madson and several other ladies and the Gardner sisters.
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Mabelle Gardner
C. B. Wilson
Third
Edwards Streets
Star of Bethlehem
S. J. Madson
Good Road Talk Brims With Local Support For Oregon Highway
A Newberg gathering of Portland Sherwood Dayton and McMinnville boosters discussed improving the Rex to Tigardville route via the valley. Subscriptions near 3000 dollars and Spokane County court cooperation were noted with Portlanders pledging further aid to push road work.
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Portland
Sherwood
Dayton
McMinnville
Rex
Tigardville
Waggoner
Yamhill
Oregon
Great Northwest
California
John S. Beall
C. B. Merrick
J. E B. Moreback
Washington County
Martin
Seattle
Rome
A Tale of Two Cities at Star Theatre
Vitagraph presents Charles Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cities at Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3. The film claims to vividly depict the graphic life of the French Revolution era and marks a notable achievement in adapting the beloved novel for the screen. The production comes as Dickens scholarship grows, aiding students and general readers alike in appreciating his storytelling.
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Vitagraph
Charles Dickens
Star Theatre
Dickens
Poultry Association Calls Farm Folks To New Show
Yamhill County association urges chicken growers to prepare for a winter Blue Ribbon poultry show. Members listed include Joseph Hall E L Heater W E Crozer C E Newhouse C F Butler C A Hodson with outreach to N Brouillette Carrie Brouillette Rex Brouillette C W Cook Frank Osborne. Membership 50 cents. The evening meal was served late.
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Yamhill
Asmaeotiefo
New
E. L. Heater
Joseph Hall
W. E. Crozer
C. E. Newhouse
C. F. Butler
C. A. Hodson
N. Brouillette
Carrie Brouillette
Rex Brouillette
C. W. Cook
Frank Osborne
Silver Medal Contest at the Wide Awake rink
The Wide Awake S. T. S. will present its 4th Silver Medal contest next Sunday afternoon May 28 at 3 o clock at the skating rink. The event features a double contest between eleven boys and girls with a good program. A free will offering will be taken. Mrs. Mary E. C. Scott, Supt.
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Mary E. C. Scott
Pleasant surprise send Whitten family to Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs W H Whitten and children plan to depart for Philadelphia for their son’s medical care with an eminent specialist. Mr Whitten will return later while Mrs Whitten stays east with the children. A farewell reception was held Tuesday night at their home by neighbors including the Brouillette Bowers Lapp Cummings Brown Buckley families.
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W. H. Whitten
Philadelphia
Mr. Whitten
Revival Meetings Draw Great Crowds At Local Church
Evangelist S. M. Martin and Prof. C. H. Hodgatt lead revival services with growing chorus numbers. Attendance remains high with each sermon described as unique and intellectually rich. Watch for upcoming features as services continue next week. The pastor Gero. C. Rirchey invites all to attend.
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S. M. Martin
C. H. Hodgatt
Gero. C. Rirchey
Mothers and Boys In Church Duty Question
W C I A meeting in the Graphic on Pointers for Mothers discusses gender standards and youth behavior. The piece questions unequal fault, suggests home church services, and notes a post meeting spread of strawberries and tea. The next gathering is May 31 with Mrs Patterson, west of town, then June 28.
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Wright
Johnson
Piano Recital at Ferguson Home Delights Audience
On Hancock Street Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ferguson hosted a piano recital by their daughter Mildred and Esther Terrell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Terrell. Both girls performed well under teachers Miss Jessie Britt and Mrs. C. B. Wilson. Nadine Bryan assisted with vocal numbers. A social time and refreshments followed.
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Claude Ferguson
Hancock Street
Mildred
Esther Terrell
Walter Terrell
Jessie Britt
C. B. Wilson
Nadine Bryan
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Mrs. C. B. Wilson
First National Bank
Poultry Association
W. C
1. A. Meeting
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