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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
4
The Graphic invites readers to become a responsive correspondent in their district. If a district is not represented, readers are urged to phone or write with interest in the proposition.
The article notes the sale of Valley View two miles west of town by Frank DeVore. The buyer, a superintendent at the Old Soldiers Home in Roseburg, Ore, plans to stay until next fall. Also mentioned is Homer Fisher moving his family to Willow Brook farm west of town and his continued work in Gresham. Obituary reports Chas. G. Koeber dies at Good Samaritan hospital Portland at 63 after stomach ulcers, survived by six children and multiple relatives in Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wire of Portland visited Rev Wire at his home Sunday evening. C A Roth and Miss Yong Liest of Portland stayed with J D Crater over the weekend. Rev Hinshaw preached, while Rev Elwood Hodson filled in for Rev Paul Lewis. Parent Teacher meeting is set for Friday night at the school. A play by Kohls comedians a debate and music are planned with admission 26 cents. Mrs Olive Graves and father in law John Graves left for Salem after the death of Mrs Graves. Mrs Mary Jane Johnson visiting with daughter Mrs Mary A Wills in Newberg spends time at Mrs Mary P Johnsons home. Grandma Johnson, aged ninety, enjoys country blossoms and reading. Mr and Mrs Harley and family drove to Dufur via the Columbia River Highway, returning with Alta Christiansen family. Ella Quinn in The Dalles Hospital after a serious operation. Mr Quinn works fifteen miles from Dufur. Harley logged over 300 miles without an accident in his Ford.
Springbrook residents report visits from Portland and Salem friends and relatives. A seven pound girl born to Erich Becker’s family. Local clubs hold gatherings at Mrs. Victor Reese and Mrs. Percey Tallman’s homes. Rex Fernwood and Springbrook combine to beat Newberg high 12 to 17 in a Friday ball game.
A series of local visits and events are noted. Mr. Vanschoik of Portland visits his daughter Mrs. C. C. Loucks. Lad Hillers attend a dance in Wilsonville. Henry Tautfest and family visit Fargo relatives. Clarence Kramier returns to Portland for fire department work. Arthur Ives spends weekend with cousin Chris. Portland guests Mrs. Sutton visit I. J. Tauffeat. Ruth Baker visits Fernwood sisters. Ethel Case of Newberg marries Frank Crites of Newberg. Marie Catlin and Joyce Iler visit Mrs. C. H. Ives. John Lovey family drive from Portland to see Al McCulley. Valentine of Los Angeles visits his mother-in-law Mrs. Johnson. Parrrish wedding in Fernwood on April 6. Grandma Kiser returns from Portland with Hines. Lad Hill Dramatic Club hosts surprise party for Mrs. C. H. Ives. twenty guests attend.
Mr and Mrs Dolph visited in Portland and Strong seeking lumber camp work. The Caroll Starrs visited with the Amoths in Newberg while Mrs Lena Rostad and son traveled from Portland to see her daughter Mrs H L Amoth. Mrs Ben Yergen visited Henry Hopkins in Newberg last Sunday. Wilma Vanderbeck cared for her sister ill with appendicitis. The Fendall family gathered at the old home place with Omar Fendall from Forest Grove and Kenneth Fendall from O A C attending a B Y P A rally in Dayton. Mrs Sarah Grover remains ill but received visitors including S S Parrott Loucks and others.
Local notes report visits by Fred Hendrick and L Whitaker family in Portland Newberg and Bridal Well. Rex school hosted a well attended program and cafeteria supper raising 26 dollars. Roscoe Winters suffered a facial injury from barb wire during a hill race with a girl.
Spokane guest at Otter brook. Parrett and Hollingsworth families visit Dundee. locals plan Oregon themed questions for April meeting. blossom day outings from Portland to Dundee. freight traffic surges as highway work uses two hundred carloads. The Dundee Woman's Club hosts Anderson birthday program and Home Industries talks. Community tragedy, school fire scare ends safely. spring sports and socials continue with many Portland visitors.
Mrs. A. O. Parrish and Joe Powell hosted guests while families like Bryant Offel Parrett and Renne shared time in Hillsboro Kalama Newberg Ladd Hill and nearby homes. Wes Boyes and others joined relatives across Sunday and Monday visits.
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