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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
1
Dr Rankin writes from a French village about long train journeys, billeting in old stone houses, and the sights of narrow streets. He notes French hardships, hospitality, and a hope of further schooling, along with references to battles and unit citations.
The writer notes return from the front and reports on current circumstances after duty. He describes travel, relief, and greetings received. The message conveys a personal perspective on wartime experience and adjustments after active service.
Pacific College notes that two thirds of alumni serve in war work under various branches, while last year’s graduates split evenly between war service and continuing education. Miss Addie E. Wright becomes matron of Kanyon Hall, and graduating commercial students are in strong demand for shorthand and typewriting roles. Colonel Rees defends Friends colleges from political pressure to adopt military training and emphasizes loyalty and non-discrimination in education during the crisis.
Pacific College delays its fall start to September 30 to align with war time needs. Registration on the 30th and classes begin October 1 with expanded programs and courses in music, commerce, and preparation. President Pennington invites inquiries about the new year.
A pleasant social event was held at the Fred L. Ames home last Tuesday evening for Miss Tessie Myers prior to her marriage to Earl Pinney. Guests staged a mock wedding, presented a gift basket, and opened parcels revealing items for the bride’s new home amid merriment.
A Jerome Idaho couple, Mr and Mrs F M Bryan, describe their 240 acre wheat and alfalfa farm with hay stacks, third cutting due soon, scarce farm help, and abundant crops aided by a warm summer and ample water. They praise state conservation and note sheep wintering and rising hay prices.
A historical legend claims bananas are the Garden of Eden’s original fruit alongside the serpent and Eve. The piece notes bananas multiply food yield, resist disease, and tolerate poor soil, describing the Iwauna as a non tree non herb plant reaching thirty feet with no wood fiber.
List of teachers for the coming year in Newberg with A C Stanbrough as Superintendent and L Van Wormer as Principal of Grades. The document names the teaching staff for the upcoming school year in Newberg.
The document lists Alma E Stone Leona Jackson Daisy Newhouse Effie Terrell Mabel Rush Josephine Bradley Nell D Chapin Zella Williams with H A Wright principal G W Brace Ruth Romig Mary E Jones Evadne Harrison Jessie Harritt Olive Wilson Elma Paulsen across English History Languages and sciences for the High School staff.
Sermon titled What If It Is examines the topic of close communion amid jokes disputes and strong opinions. The notice invites all to attend Sunday school at 10 a m with Roman study for men and a B Y P U session at 7 p m followed by an evening union service at the Baptist church.
Morning worship at 11 includes a sermon titled Jesus in Social Life from the John series. Evening union service at 8 8 in the Baptist church. Sabbath school at 9 15 and Y P S C E at 7. Note urges faithful attendance and avoiding neglect of Christ’s church.
Sunday 11 am patriotic address on the Fourth Liberty Loan by C R Chapin. Evening sermon on Keeping the Commandments. Tuesday 2 pm Ladies Aid meeting. Wednesday 8 pm midweek prayer meeting. Sunday 7 pm Y P S C E and Junior Endeavor. Cordial invitation to attend.
Sabbath school and a class meeting will be held while Rev. Hight is away on vacation. No Sunday evening services. Class leader Geo. G. Edwards notes the plan.
The Sunday school will meet at 10 a.m. led by EB H. Alderson and the pastor will preach at 11 a.m. This is the last service before conference and will be of special appeal.
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