Town talk centers on capture of Buick thief
John Shearer cornered the man who stole Frank Nelsons Buick after a long chase ending in brush. The suspect, named George Peters then Wansley, fled jail and was recaptured near the railroad. Everett, Washington, native and ex soldier, is jailed in McMinnville awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peters
Newberg
Chris Held
Portland
Washington
H.R. M
City
Second Street
Calkins
John Shearer
Everett
Wansley
McMinnville
Miss Doris Gregory Weds Jeen Wade in Kendrick Idaho
The Graphic notes a Tuesday afternoon wedding at the Kendrick Methodist church. Miss Doris Gregory of Kendrick married Jeen Wade of Idaho Falls, with Rev. J Carloss Gregory officiating. Attendants were Ellen Gregory and Lorents Wade. The couple, both university of Idaho alumni, plan to reside in No Idaho. Wade is an ensign in the U S Navy Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Kendrick
Idaho
Doris Gregory
Jeen Waitman Wade
J. Carloss Gregory
Ellen Gregory
Lorents G. Wade
United States Navy
C. O. Young Jr
Spokane
Haydn Wood
University of Idaho
Delta Gamma Fraternity
Phi Delta ‘Theta
Rupert
Oregon
Newberg
United States Naval Reserve
No, Idaho
Wednesday Club and Civic Improve ment Club entertain Newberg women
About fifty Newberg women attended a social afternoon at the Commercial Club parlors with members from Dundee Rex and West Chehalem. Edith Knight Hill of the Oregonian staff spoke informally and was warmly received after readings by Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Morris. Tea and wafers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Club
Newberg
Dundee
Rex
Weat Chehalem
Babcock
Joe Mine
Charles A. Morris
Courier
Edith Knight Hill
Oregonian
Skirting Fair Freight Rates for Western Shipyards
A manufacturer condemns railroad and shipping policies that raise steel freight for Pacific coast shipbuilders. He notes a 2 percent from Pittsburgh and 105 percent from Chicago to the coast, making an 8800 ton ship’s freight $87 500. Western yards face double 1916 rates while no steel moves by water to the coast, the Shipping Board and railroad administration cited as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
Chicago
Japan
Shipping Board
Atlantic Seaboard
Hog Island
Merritt Wood Worth Dies at Seventeen
The Rex youth Merritt Wood Worth son of Mr. and Mrs Orville Wood Worth died Friday from typhoid pneumonia at seventeen. He graduated with the 1917 Rex class and attended Newberg high school later. He worked last year for the Columbia Ship Building Corp in Portland. Survived by parents and one sister Mrs W M Roberts of Portland. funeral held at Rex church by Pastor Mrs Maude Butler.
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Merritt Woodworth
Orville Woodworth
Rex
Rex School
Newberg
Columbia Ship Building Corporation
Portland
W. M. Roberts
Rex Church
Maude Butler
Home Coming Day Celebrations for Yamhill Soldiers
Friday September 19 marks Home Coming Day for Yamhill County troops with a countywide celebration in McMinnville. Stores will close for the event and towns with bands are urged to provide music while others bring picnic dinners to City Park. Sheridan plans a Graves Girls appearance and air plane exhibitions as outsiders are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Abdon
Sheridan
Learning to Cull Poultry From The Poultry Expert
Poultry expert James Orelere notes that culling non productive birds has advanced greatly in two years, reducing egg production costs. Indicators include shriveled wattles, tight pelvic bones, hardened abdomen, yellow shanks, and molt status. Best breeders show October to November traits like incomplete molt, bright eyes, and proper pelvic depth.
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James Orelere
O. c
Plymouth
Investigations Fall Short On Print Paper Prices
The Hillsboro Independent notes skepticism as government vows to investigate print paper costs. It recalls a prior inquiry that showed manufacturing costs up 40 cents a ton while prices doubled, a 100 percent hike that ended without relief.
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Hillsboro Independent
Former Newberg Lad Becomes Pasadena Store Manager
A. P. Johnson reports his son Clarence has risen from assistant manager at the Owl Drug Company in Los Angeles to manager of the Pasadena store. The Corvallis Courier notes that merit rewards his long service and many local friends will be glad.
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A. P. Johnson
Clarence
Owl Drug Company
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Corvallis Gourter
Poise and Humor Balance Excitability and Self-Control
The piece argues that poise comes from self-control and a sense of humor. It notes excitable people fear loss of poise under stress, while humor aids regulation. Egoism and self-deprecation hinder poise, as overvaluation or undervaluation of others leads to sulkiness or feeble surrender.
Why signs at intersections puzzle drivers
Hood River Glacier wonders why road signs at intersections are hard to see and compares it to buttered bread always landing buttered side down. Psychologists sometimes explain such things, but the piece notes the question without providing a definite answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River Glacier
Sherwood Justice Under Fire In Oregon Grain Boom
The Sheridan Sun reports pressure on Sherwood officials over speeders and intoxication in Justice Haynes court. Duerst Bros achieve a grain windfall with 400 acre farm producing 22 000 dollars, wheat yields 47 to 50 bushels per acre and 2 000 to 3 000 sacks of oats. G. W. Byers of Yamhill Milling Company notes 37 000 bushels of wheat stored as Bellevue farming booms. Grand Ronde shipments move 20 miles to Bridewell for storage.
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Duerst Bros
Bill
John
Bellevue
Yamhill Milling Company
G. W. Byers
Timid Chickens Confront Airborne Fear in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Sentinel reports a light hearted fear among local poultry over a new ailment named airplanitis. Chickens flatten and hide from airplanes perceived as giant hawks and scouts, though the disease is non contagious and deemed incurable. A plane repair visit near Mrs Gowdy’s coop and other sightings spur the tale as Creswell residents report planes circling fowl yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Former Yamhill County Man Dies in Eastern Oregon
Wibiur Hendricks of Dufur in Eastern Oregon, brother of John Hendricks and Ed Uawad Arisaks, died early Wednesday. Born on the old Hendricks place near Carlton, he had lived in Dufur since early years. His brother John visited him in Portland Sunday and left for Dufur with Ed Hendricks to attend the funeral. He was 58 and two brothers live in Seattle. The man “Who has made good,” 2-10 Daniel Friday night at Dun can's hall.
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Portland
Sherwood
Oregon
Oregon State Motor Association
BE. B. Tongue
Washington County
M. J. Haynes
Barge E. Leonard
State Motor Association
C. C. Overmire
Mr. Leonard
Mr. Overmire
Overmire
Justice Haynes
Wibiur Hendricks
Dufur
John Hendricks
Ed Uawad Arisaks
Maliaawlils
John
Ed Hendricks
Hendricks Place
Carlton
Seattle
Carlton Sentinel
Government cannot outdo private business say manufacturers
A manufacturer criticizes the government war risk insurance bureau for recruiting 500000 volunteers and expanding offices at high costs. They argue public programs waste resources, press coverage, and boost living costs, while private enterprises run leaner and more efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Fernwood Reception for Returned Soldiers
The Red Cross reception at Fernwood gymnasium on Thursday night September 4 honored Arthur Parrish John Wohlgemuth and Bernard Mainwaring with music from the Fernwood band community singing and a welcome address by Mrs. H C Ross and a sermon by Rev Lee of Newbery church Refreshments of pie ice cream and coffee followed with social games Bernard Mainwaring was absent in the East but his Fernwood friends celebrate his safety Vernon Bush returned to town Tuesday after earning money for Pacific College year ahead
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Red Cross
Fernwood Gymnasium
Arthur Parrish
John Wohlgemuth
Bernard Mainwaring
Fernwood
H. C. Ross
Lee
Newbery Presbyterian Church
East
Vernon Bush
Pacific College
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Frank Nelson
Nelson
First Street
Ferry Road
Ruth Nottage
Yamhill
B. E. Sisson
Newberg Lad GE Kting
Sherwood Justice
Sheridan Sun
Yamhill County
Daniel
Duncan’s Hall
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