War talk and local notes blend in Weston column
The page blends wartime opinion with local business notes. It contrasts unselfish public effort with political figures and cites German setbacks, then shifts to Weston post office receipts rising in 1918, boasting of commercial progress. It references local writers, state figures, and humorous takes on war costs and Berlin sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeton
Weston
Athena
Edh- Marks
New York
Colonel Wood
Tribune
Kernel
Boyd
Russia
Sieekeer
Revival urged for Weston Commercial Club to boost civic spirit
The Weston community celebrates the decline of flu and calls for reviving the Weston Commercial Club. The piece extols the club’s role in fostering civic pride, debating public issues, and screening worthy proposals, arguing a strong town needs organized public spirit. It also notes editorial standards and local anecdotes about public notices and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Weston Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Werteri
Lest We Forget: Umapine residents refuse war fund gifts
The Central Loyalty Committee reports that several Umapine residents including Herman Behnke, Willem Swaah, and Fred Melhoff refused to contribute to the United War Work Fund. Milton resident J. E. B. Hoon also declined to aid the fund. The crops and assets cited reflect financial hardship and reluctance to support military relief agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Loyalty Committee
Herman Behnke
Umapine
United War Work Fund
Et Graagebaurer
Prine
Fred Melhoff
Our Boy In Arms
Willem Swaah
Sid
J. EB. Hoon
Milton
War and sports mix in uneasy postwar reflections
A fragment notes talk of opening seasons and league plans, with a grim view of postwar thrift and reverence for the fading topic of war. It reflects on Belgium’s place in history and the U S Navy emerging from war with colors folded, stronger in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
United States Navy
Church Notices Roll of Sunday Services and Preachers
Church of the Brethren holds Sunday school at 10 a m and services at 8 a m and 6 30 p m with Bible study Life of Christ at 7 30 p m. Methodist Church lists Sunday school 4 a m and preaching at 11 30 a m with Panehansa League at 6 80, United Brethren preaches at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with Junior B at 4 90 p m. Baptist Church extends cordial welcome with Sunday school 10 a m and preaching 11 a m and 8 p m. Christian Science Society meets Sunday 11 a m Water Street near Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Ham OW
John Bonewits
Methodist Church
Panehansa League
United Brethren Church
Py Wriggle
Baptist Church
W. RB Storms
Christian Science Society
Berviews
Water Street
Main
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Ford Agency
Robert Simpson
Pendleton
Weston Auto CO
BUD Nelson
Taft
The
United States
Comle Paders
Germany
Clark Wood
Secomé
Claas
Carter Glass
Pritter
the Treasury
Oregon
Berlin
Hans
Roosevelt
Trotzky
Lenine
Greek County Journal
Prineville
Theodore
Hee
Republican Party
Republicas Party
Kernel Boyd
Joe Hodgson
Children’s Rockers
Homer I. Watts
Wall
Hume
Orboon
A.W. Lundell
Weston Baths
R. L. Reynaud
Baker's Goods
Davis & Ellis
Hass & Sauer
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