Letter From War Zone Shows Homeward Hope and Duty
A 1917 wartime letter from France describes ceased rains and improving conditions at a new camp. The writer notes optimism about returning home, longing for family, and plans to work in his “own line” on detached duty while appreciating English-speaking friends and memories of home. He asks about family, pets, and letters, and mentions awaiting mail and supplies.
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France
Clarence
Wilma
Tom
Reno
Vic
Grandmas
Mr. Hoskins
P.T. A
Death of Former Newberg Citizen Job P. Dodge
Job P. Dodge aged 76 died Monday in Hillsboro area after living at The Maples west of Newberg then Yaquina bay resorts and First and Fir residence. Born July 22 1841 in Ohio, he served in an Illinois Civil War regiment and belonged to G A R. He remarried Florence Ewing in 1909 in Newberg. survivors include Asa Dodge Duluth MT Mrs Edward Koplin Helena MT and Lottie Dodge Portland. Funeral Thursday at his residence with I O O F cemetery burial and planned later Duluth reinterment.
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Job P. Dodge
Hillsboro
Maples
Forest Grove Road
Yaquina Bay
First
Fir
Mr. Dodge
Ohio
Illinois
Guard of Honor
Grand Army
McKinley
Duluth
Minn
Portland
Newberg
Florence Ewing
Asa Dodge
Edward Koplin
Helena
Montana
Lottie Dodge
Message From Arlie About Ranch Hunt
A loving son Arlie writes a family note to tell Dad to look for the ranch and to say good night with affection. The message centers on a home front household task and family care.
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Arlie
Y M C A Fund Subscriptions Exceed Quota in Yamhill County
Y M C A fundraising shows strong support with $3 249 17 pledged for the east half of Yamhill County against a $2 000 quota. Read includes Newberg Fernwood Springbrook West Chehalem Lafayette Warehill and other communities with varied amounts.
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Yamhill
Newberg
Fernwood
Uagasedntcesahoechoas
Springbrook
West Chehalem
Warehill
LaFayette
Christmas Greetings From Portland Soldier to Arlie Evans
A Christmas greeting from J. A. Clemenson of Portland to his nephew Arlie Evans of Newberg is sent from Somewhere in France. The poem laments the war’s destruction and praises the soldiers and French people fighting to reclaim their homeland.
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France
J. A. Clemenson
Portland
Arlie Evans
Newberg
Arlie
Lincoln relics and a Tacoma visitor’s tale in Newberg
Mrs. Hanna M. Fisher, now in Newberg from Tacoma, recounts her family ties to Abraham Lincoln and the anti-slavery era. Her father and brother aided Lincoln’s circle in Sangamon and Vermilion counties, with relics from the 1860 convention later given to Earlham College.
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Hanna M. Fisher
Tacoma
Washington
Newberg
R. C. Alden
Fisher
Lincoln
Locan
Ira Haworth
Wayne County
Illin
Vermilion County
Sangamon County
Chicago
Io High
Haworth
Adam Lincoln
Sangamon
John Hanks
Hanks
Kansas City
Kansas
Earlham College
Richmond
Indiana
Newberg Boys Off for Mare Island
Four Oregon youths Percival I Sharp Frank L Sharp Ralph Butt and W Franklin Miller left Portland for Mare Island San Francisco to train as Navy wireless operators. They paid their own way and completed the Y M C A wireless course in two weeks showing notable patriotism and drive.
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Ralph Butt
Frank Miller
Percy
Frank Sharp
Mare Island
San Francisco
Navy
Oregonian
Portland
Oregon
Percival I
Frank L. Sharp
Newberg
W. Franklin Miller
McMinnville
Y. M. C. A. Electrical School
Scott
Cards of Thanks for kindness during illness and death
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us during our mother's sickness and death and for the beautiful flowers. M. B. Sleeper and wife. We appreciate the kindness shown to us in our bereavement. Mrs. H. A. Hyde and Family.
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M. B. Sleeper
H. A. Hyde
Reception for Rev. Joseph Hall in Newberg Sunday School
The Berean Sunday school class of the M. E. church held a reception for Rev. Joseph Hall who has taught there for nineteen years. Friends and classmates gathered at President William Clemmens home on November 20 for songs, speeches praising Hall’s service, and a light luncheon before his winter trip to California.
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Hall
California
Brother Hall
Berean
M. E. Church
Christian Fellowship
Wm. Clemmens
Clemmens
Myers
Round
Brother Baker
Rev. Round
Newberg
Sissons
Heveland
Peebles
Childers
Nichols
Baker
Ames
Duncan
Goodby
Praenane
Hone
Fred L. Ames
In Memory of H A Hyde Berean Bible Class Resolution
The Berean Bible class of the Newberg M E Sunday school resolves that H A Hyde has been called to eternity and expresses sympathy to his family. They note his faithful service as husband and father and Christian brother whose presence will be missed. A copy is to be given to the family and recorded in church records. Committee members S L Parrett B F Hevland and S W Childers sign.
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M. E. Sunday School
Newberg
H. A. Hyde
Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
S. L. Parrett
B. F. Hevland
S. W. Childers
REMEMBER THE ORPHANS BOYS' AND GIRLS' AID APPEAL
The Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Oregon appeals to schools and citizens for food and cash. With milk prices up and incomes down the society requests $15 000 and canned goods. Railroads will ship donations free through December 31 to aid the receiving home full to capacity.
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Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of
Oregon
You must quit calling me Hun says Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript publishes a playful yet pointed note urging readers to stop using demeaning terms like Hun in addressing soldiers. The piece frames the request as a matter of honor during wartime, calling for respect as American troops prepare for the Great War.
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Boston Transcript
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Florence Kaufman and Carl William Harris. Pearl Anna Barks and Verle Nathan Talbott. Beatrice Jane Clayton and Clarence Robert Brown.
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Florence Kaufman
Carl William Harris
Pearl Anna Barks
Verle Nathan Talbott
Beatrice Jane Clayton
Clarence Robert Brown
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Y. M. C. A. Fund
Joseph Moore
Newberg Boys
Rev
Joseph Hall
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