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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic notes that the voter registration deadline is October 7 and urges laggards to act quickly. It mentions recent mailed statements to debtors and invites further responses from others.
The prune men report peak spirits as dry weather favors evaporation season. With several days of favorable conditions, the crop appears well cared for and progress is positive.
A Portland man visiting Newberg for a week reported sore feet and hoped for softer ground than cement to rest them. He said he looked forward to the trip with pleasure but was disappointed, noting the city's civilization proved too much for his tired feet.
John S. Knight, booster for the McMinnville Round-up, sent copy for a four inch double column display ad for two insertions in the Graphic and a full column of eight point reading matter as a free press notice He would have looked better if he had offered to pay for the column and seek free insertion for the display.
The Globe-Democrat noted Mr Hughes failed to evoke expected national enthusiasm after his acceptance speech. While he remained in the West, readers formed a mistaken impression due to the conditions described by the paper and its critique of his reception.
The 14 000 mile tour supports Mr Hughes and counters myths about him. Voters in Maine saw him as a capable, honest, and independent leader who would veto wasteful spending and serve all people without patronage. He remains discreet on European policy while planning for a possible presidency.
Mrs. Arnold of Portland held Sunday church services. Wm Flangher visited A J Palmer in Dundee. N C Johnson attended a road meeting in McMinnville. Ruth Meyer and Gladys Smail room in town and attend high school. School begins Monday morning. Teachers F L Strait and Elizabeth Meyer will helm. The Crockers and son George moved to Newberg for winter so George can attend school. Portland visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Goff and Mr and Mrs Wm Wilkinson visited Sheldon Stubbs. Newhouses visited a sick relative in Portland. Monday afternoon Carlos Johnson unloaded prunes at Gile Company warehouse when his team and wagon were disturbed.
The C P U notes a winter kickoff social Friday October 6 at the Presbyterian church. Miss Ethel Morris leads the event a social for teachers from public, high school and Chehalem Center Springbrook with apple cider. Various church services and rally plans follow with leaders and soloists named and a business meeting at A V Hendrickson home.
Church activities listed with times for Bible school sermons and youth services. Special meetings postponed from October 1 to October 15 under Elder J N McConnel of McMinnville. Additional items include communion and ministerial meeting details.
The church calendar lists Tuesday 2:30 and 7:30 pm Ladies Missionary Conference and general meeting, Wednesday 7:30 discussion on The Fifth Commandment, Friday 8 pm Y P C U reception, Rally Day events include 9:30 prayer, 10:00 Sunday school rally, 11:00 church rally with Communion, 6:30 youth rally, and 7:30 Gospel service. All members urged to attend. the public is invited.
Nazarenes announce a week of nightly services at 7 30 m with Evangelist Stella Crooks starting Sunday at 11 a m Special singing and concise sermons aim to attract attendees The hall meetings end soon as the new church building is expected by December with further plans announced by C F Goettel.
The Grange fair showcases good exhibits over Friday October 20 and Saturday October 21 with local participation and community displays.
The article outlines exhibits grasses and grains fruits vegetables livestock and poultry with superior displays promised. It mentions a Eugenics contest for babies aged six to thirty six months run by Mrs. Leslie Moore and a Milch can contest tested by a state dairy and food commission deputy. A Harvest Queen will be elected by popular vote. tickets sold at Scholl stores to fund fair expenses. Harvey Wells Insurance Commissioner urges school fire drills and municipal cooperation for fire prevention and sanitation.
The Chicago fire anniversary on October 9 is observed as Fire Prevention Day nearly nationwide. Oregon Insurance Department urges municipal officers to raise citizen awareness of fire prevention through housekeeping, attic cleaning, rubbish disposal, flue and chimney repair, gas and electric safety, heating and stove safety, and gasoline storage.
The Associated Charities board met September 25 with President F C Stannard presiding. Minutes were approved. The treasurer reported for the quarter ending September 25 and urged delinquent members to pay ten cents per quarter. The group asks the public to use City Hall as the disposal point for discarded clothing. Ida M Woods, Secretary.
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