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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
8
Real estate brokers report a severe shortage of rental houses with only a few vacant homes for sale. They could place 500 tenants in 60 days if housing were available, noting five room rentals at $25 monthly and six room homes at $30 with six month leases. The nationwide demand will take at least ten years to satisfy.
Samuel Minchin born November 7 1843 in Hook Norton England died August 10 1920 at Dundee Oregon. He came to New York state as a youth and married Sarah Swetman May 28 1874 in Huntington Canada. Survived by wife and three of five children Fred W Willamina Elwood B Portland Edith M Dundee. He served as a Friends church minister and was held in esteem by all who knew him. We sorrow not as others with no hope for if we believe Jesus died and rose again God will bring with him those who sleep in Jesus. A Friend.
On Wednesday evening at the Parrish home in Newberg eighteen young friends gathered to celebrate Miss Annetta Parrish's eighteenth birthday. They enjoyed hours of recreation and departed after extending wishes for many happy returns.
Alexander Hull who leads the music department at Pacific College Newberg since 1908 adapted Homer Comes Home from his story. Hull has sold to Blue Book American Ladies Home Journal Country Gentleman Adventure Bellman Smart Set and Popular. Scribner's planned to publish a September issue of his story.
Yamhill County voters, who approved bonds for the Pacific Highway, urge the Highway Commission to resume work. They argue bond prices are not the issue, noting pre-election promises to move rapidly and seek timely completion with money at favorable rates. They demand clear action and updates showing their wishes are binding law.
Clyde Stanton and Alice N Shrader wed Thursday night at 8 30 in Rev Van Dyke s home with only Mr and Mrs A J Shrader present. They will live on the Stanton ranch north of town formerly the Westfall place and Miss Shrader leaves five years of faithful service as linotype operator at the Graphic.
Classified notices list a light bay gelding for sale with contact Ernest Wohlsthegel, plus a nearly new one ton Ford truck offer from Anderson Motor Co with flexible terms. Also Jersey heifer due to freshen in about six weeks for $70 from Harry Madison, and multiple farm and real estate listings with prices and contact details in McMinnville and Sherwood.
Mrs Josephine Bradley hosted a small ceremony on Saturday August 14 with Rev Jewell officiating. Soale Bradley became the bride of Kenneth E Foster of Portland in a ring ceremony attended by close relatives. The couple will reside in Portland.
Miss Marjorie H Hubbard of Yamhill County and W R Morris Jr were married Sunday August 15 at 4 30 p m at the home of W R Morris in this city by Rev Gillespie Office Church The Graphic joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life.
W. Blair mayor of Alvin Texas and his daughter toured the country in their car claiming 4100 miles with two tires inflated by Texas air. Blair, in his third mayoral term, said the journey supports the idea of See America First.
The city faced a severe gas shortage last Saturday with none of the stations able to supply fuel except in limited amounts. By noon supplies were exhausted as tourists sought even a single gallon and outing plans were disrupted.
A quotation from the Enterprise Ledger notes how a man's old plug can provoke lynching while a pretty girl who blasts a horn goes uncensured, illustrating how blame shifts with gender.
White & Company's at 703 First Street is the contact for Pacific Agency listings mentioned in office materials. The note references call in for details and includes a stray 291f identifier.
The County Court of Marion County Oregon seeks bids by 1 PM August 7 1920 for hauling 565000 to 10000 cubic yards of travel from the Bunkers near St Paul onto county roads with an average haul of about 3 miles. Specifications available at County Clerk A G Boyer office.
Tillamook and Way Points announce thrice weekly round trips from Newberg on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays returning Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays. Pacific City stops possible with passengers. Fare four dollars each way. Enos Ellis.
The notice urges readers to order winter wood now. It lists two contacts: W. W. Nelson with day phone Black 92 and evening phone Black 108, and J. C. Keller 45tf.
Advertisement data lists a car for hire serving Salem Portland and the Columbia Highway. Contact Mrs D A Hart 811 First Street or call Red 4 42 cents per mile.
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