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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
5
A broad roundup of residents visiting, traveling, and relocating around Newberg. Notables include A Heas visiting Portland, Miss Helen Scott at Tigard, and the R J Moore family at the coast. Many families plan trips to coast towns, Mt Hood, Astoria, and Bay Ocean, while locals welcome newcomers and celebrate small events.
Mr and Mrs F R Rundell and daughter Geraldine and nieces Amy and Maxine Hall and G H Umbaugh traveled to Molalla Saturday afternoon returning Sunday evening. Chas Frick went back to Victoria B C on Wednesday hoping to bring his father C C Frick back early next week. Word from Victoria says Mr Frick is improving.
Newberg seeks workers to build modern homes for sale as the town expands and streets are paved. Officials note other towns succeed with such development and hope Newberg follows suit to attract residents and keep pace with improvements.
W B White and Co continue in real estate and insurance at the same location. The Kendrick residence on Fifth Street near College has been sold to Mr and Mrs Griffen, relatives of Dr H C Dixon returning from California. No rentals available. Kendrick seeks another home in Newberg. Mrs Shoemaker of Elwood Indiana visited, lodging with the Edwards, touring Dundee hills and orchards and considering relocation here.
Henry Seidell rear ended a gravel truck at First and Center streets on Thursday morning. His Chevrolet sustained heavy damage including a smashed windshield and torn roof while he was en route to Portland. He suffered a chin cut as his car collided with the truck's rear.
I H Hutchens shows a stalk of corn just 12 inches tall with an ear, claiming additional similar stalks exist. Wilber Hoyt, Harrisburg ex service man, will report to Albany's American Legion about a gang he says is trying to drive him off his land and has faced threats. he fired twice at a man who set his cordwood on fire but missed in dim light.
President Harding has signed a resolution requesting foreign nations participate in the 1925 Atlantic Pacific Electric and Highways Exposition. This clears the way for Portland to proceed with all arrangements, and by past records and growth, the fair is expected to be the greatest yet held.
The M E church choir honored leader V V Gould with a birthday surprise after practice last Thursday night. Forty members gathered for cake and entertainment at a nearby confectionery before preparing for the summer concert on Sunday evening August 14. Milton and Mary Jane Newlin celebrated 63 years of marriage on Friday August 5 with a lighthearted reflection on longevity and patience in marriage.
Mrs Winnifred E Young born September 17 1875 in Wisconsin died August 6 1921 in Oregon aged 45 10 18. She married Geo S Young on December 15 1913 in Spokane Washington and moved to Newberg Oregon two years later. Her life centered on charitable acts for children and community, with church faith and a peaceful burial in memory of a cheerful helper who left a lasting legacy.
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