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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
9
J A Smith of Newberg was in Amity on business this week, reported locally. He met with area officials and discussed commercial matters during a short停 stay.
The News Times reports Forest Grove adds a new Hew fire truck to its fire department fleet. City officials say the modern apparatus boosts response capability and safety for residents.
Charles K Spaulding of the Spaulding company is referenced in a fragment of a historical notice or report likely noting business or industrial affairs connected to Spaulding and a place named Williamina.
The Aurora Observer urges Aurora residents to endorse the proposed union high school, calling for community unity and turnout to vote in support of the project at the local site.
Mr and Mrs W A Bond drove from Nebraska to Lebanon in search of a new site. They relocated to Lebanon about two years ago.
The Aurora Observer reports a change in ownership with Paul Robinson entering a larger enterprise and N. C. Westcott moving to new ventures after a period in the local newspaper business at Banks.
Cochran Bros contractors for paving between Yamhill and Gan ten planned the start of work after arriving Tuesday. Ten workers will be on site next Monday with crews beginning at the Yamhill end of the sector, per the Yamhill Record.
The Hood River Glacier notes zero acres planted this area with strawberries but predicts that favorable weather could push the 1921 crop to 100000 berries. Clark Seed-Hing is favored by growers as a new variety developed from the Wilson.
Rev. E M Smith of the M E church in McMinnville dies from blood poisoning after poison oak infection on his face. Funeral services were held in McMinnville with Methodists from the district and many friends and relatives in attendance. He was a popular young preacher.
A longtime McMinnville pub figure, who has filled the establishment for the past years, dies leaving a widow and small children. His absence leaves a gap in the community and in the lives of regulars who knew him well.
Leona Elizabeth Turnbow died at her home west of Yamhill on March 24. The Turnbows once lived near Newberg and Mrs Turnbow was a Baptist church member. She leaves a husband and nine children.
The legislature changed fishing rules to allow trout only after April 15 with the former date April 1. The base season runs June 15 to April 15 next year with a daily limit of 30 and a weekly limit of 60. A fishing license costs $3.00 or $5.60 for a combined hunting and fishing license.
Ore L. Price writes from Newberg praising K B H Woodward and the Graphic for standing for right and justice. He mentions retirement reasons, visits to Roy Nelson and Doate field in New Orleans and New York, and that Dr Littlefield asks to be remembered to Newberg friends. He and Mrs. Woodward receive best wishes from Price and his wife.
An agricultural report projects a record apple crop in Oregon in 1921 if mid April weather stays mild. The 1920 yield was 4,280,872 bushels with an average price of 75 cents per bushel, totaling about $66 per acre. Hood River leads in orchard area with 11,770 acres. Wasco and Jackson follow.
Eugene March 28 reports Oregon high schools naming yearbooks after local terms and animals. Burns christened The Rodeo, Madras chose High Sage, Grants Pass featured Umpqua and Toka, Gresham used Manhinten, Junction City Titled Junco-Ed, McMinnville Lincolnian, and Albany College Orange Pearl.
The article discusses timing for nicotine and soap sprays to control pear thrips, equipment needs, and cautions against underpowered gear. It also covers seeding clover with nurse grain like barley wheat and oats, suggests soil amendments such as land plaster, and notes suitable spring varieties for wheat and irrigation at various elevations.
A quirky verse by George Pitch paints a mule as monstrous and comical a creature. It describes the mule as ears and dynamite, bricks in its heels and a scheming nature. The speaker hints at cruelty and mischief, with a voice that booms at noon and a grudging, ominous vibe. The poem ends with a sly economic taunt about betting on the mule as a foolproof plan.
Vindetta H sidest daughter of A da and Edde La P yhote ae Nebraska born November 22 1891 moved to Oregon in 1901 attended Springbrook school and Pacific Academy class of 1910 became Alva Heater wife July 6 1918. She left a husband and daughter Raymond who died young and Maria age seven. Survived by her parents sisters and brother in Oregon. Lifelong Friends church member she died March 29 1921 aged 29 years four months seven days services March 31 at Springbrook Friends church burial Mountain cemetery.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for support during illness and death of a loved one. Mentions Rev. Miller for comfort, choir for singing, and helpers who sewed sympathy and flowers. Signed by Alva Heater and Daughter, Mr and Mrs A P Wallen and Family, with painting of Winchester barber shop by R A Spivey for Mrs Littlefield’s building.
Beginning Saturday April 9 and through Tuesday April 12 residents must collect tin cams and nonburnable garbage. Items should be bagged for single handling and placed for free city pickup. After April 12 hauling will cost. Do not submit burnable or perishables. Contact street commissioner for future disposal.
Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2 30 p m in Duncan s Hall 311 First Street Frances Woodruff presiding Emma L Snow secretary
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