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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
4
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The Helmick family gathered Sunday at Luckiamute Park in Polk County for a reunion and picnic. Mrs. Sarah Helmick of Albany donated five acres of land for the park, with praise from President Landers of the Monmouth Normal. Members from Albany Corvallis Portland Dallas and other towns attended, sharing songs and stories from 1845 plains travel and settling Oregon.
The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans and Mrs. George Kurre with Martha Jean of Rickreall and Corvallis companions, Dr. and Mrs. Bowersox with Max, Edward Locke of Portland, and several others from Monmouth, Independence, Albany, and Salem. Mrs. Helmick completed the trip with good spirits and no fatigue, celebrating her 99th birthday on July 4th.
Social events feature Helen Byers celebrating her 11th birthday with a surprise party organized by sister Retta and friend Hazel. Guests include Evelyn Maillie Eileen Pengra Celestia Cuthbert Ernestine Smiley Naomi Hewett Marjorie Wonder Blanche Baker and music by a Victrola. Mr and Mrs Guy Walker hosted a Sunday dinner for 12 with Shasta daisies baby breath and ferns as centerpieces.
An item lists attendees including Messra and Mesdames Willard Craven Hedges Henkle Mattison and Williams at a Walkers gathering, identifying a social event with several named participants.
Abigal L. Walker wed Anton M. Larsen at the Walker residence in Independence in a piped ceremony with about 60 relatives and friends. Rev. Frank James officiated under a flower arch as Walter Muir of Dallas attended the groom. The couple will reside in Newberg after September 1 and then Portland for a time.
Rev H L Proppe comes back from vacation to occupy the Baptist church pulpit in both morning and evening services. Bible school led by superintendent Mr Justin at 10 A M. Young People's society gathers at 7 P M. All are welcome to worship.
Students elect Esther Garbe to report term activities for The Norm 1923. Miss Arbuthnot travels to Des Moines. Edna Avery visits Pullman. Carlton Savage named secretary to the president. Proof sheets on state course of study sent. changes noted. Entertainment plans include a chapel concert in August. Miss DeVore vacationing at Cannon Beach. Missing motion picture to be shown August 11. other films to follow. Marriage announced for Ruby Munford and Andrew McCormick of Husum. Munford heads home economics at the Normal.
Dr. John Atkinston Townsend longtime Presbyterian stalwart of Portland dies suddenly Friday night. Funeral plans and biographical details follow as the community mourns a devoted church leader and physician.
The Rev Dr Townsend longtime clerk of the Oregon Synod died suddenly from heart disease. Funeral services were conducted at Finley’s chapel by Rev F G Strange and Rev John Dawson. Townsend, born 1849 in Ireland, served in Manitouba Portland Roseburg and other communities before settling in Albany College and the University of Oregon. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
The report states SC Halliday suffered incapacitating injuries after a mindirected blow from a heavy hammer. Police or medical responders note the full force was delivered with strong right arm, causing severe pain and forced absence from duties. The Halliday family plans a Bremerton trip for business and pleasure during recovery.
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