Auto Crash Damages Store Wall at Main and First Streets
Frank Feely traveling south on Main at about thirty miles per hour collided with C H Kimball at the First Street intersection. Feeley admitted fault and will cover damages to Wright cash store owned by Orville Weat. Feeley has prior speeding conviction. A female passenger sustained minor facial cuts.
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First
Main Streets
Frank Feely
Dayton Avenue
Main Street
C. H. Kimball
McMinnville
First Street
Kimball
Feeley
Thrat Street
Wright Cash-Store
Orville Weatfall
Recorder’s Court
Mitchell
City Council Approves Bills and Grants Bids for Graveling
The city council held its regular monthly meeting approving bills and passing a graveling project for College Street from Sixth to Ninth. They granted several truck and jitney franchises and required future pool hall license applications to go before the council. Citizens filed two complaints over street assessment issues.
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College Street
Ninth
E. Winchester
City Recorder
Auto Evening With Young Women Missionary Society
The Young Women's Missionary Society met December 2 in the M E church basement with 27 attendees. They discussed aiding Fannie a child from a Portland settlement, planned Christmas boxes, and a candy sale, followed by an automobile themed social. January gathering is set with Miss Florence Calkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Home Missionary Society
M. E
Misa Mabel Hornibrook
Fannie
Portland
Mabel Rush
Clara Haymes
Ella Titus
Florence Calkins
P. E. O. Meeting at Mrs. Minnie W. Cooper Home
P. E. O. Chapter L met at east First street home of Mrs. Minnie W. Cooper on Monday afternoon. After the business session, guests enjoyed social hour and a two course luncheon prepared by Mrs. Cooper and her mother Mrs. Wood with assistance from Mrs. L. T. Hayward. Attendees included Mrs. E. B. Goff, Mrs. W. W. Anderson, Mrs. Frank Swart, Mrs. Lodeon, and Miss Peterson.
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Minnie W. Cooper
East First Street
Cooper
Wood
L. T. Hayward
Mra
E. B
Goff
W. W. Anderson
Frank Swart
Mra. Lodeon
Misa Peterson
Civic Improvement Club Meeting Draws New Members
The Civic Improvement Club held last Friday afternoon with several new members joining. Mrs. Babcock sang two numbers and a Christmas gift guessing game added merriment. Tea and wafers were served by the committee.
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Civic Improvement Club
Post and Auxiliary Name New Officers
The Lester C. Rees Post American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening and elected officers. Auxiliary: President Marie K Evans, VP Dalah Morris, secretary Hazel Moore, treasurer Blanch Groth, and executive board members Minnie Langton, Dean Mills, and Carrie Crites. Post nominees for several offices include Commander Barney Groth and others. two weeks to vote. A building committee and financing plan were formed for a new legion building with ten dollar certificates redeemable for entertainment. A site search and game arrangements were also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Rees
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie K. Evans
Dalah Morris
Hazel Moore
Blanch Groth
Minnie Langton
Dean Mills
Carrie Crites
Legionnaires
Barney Groth
Frank Swart
Paul Overend
Chandos Chase
Leonard Gower
Alfred Allen
P. E. Overend
Joe Nelson
Elmer Warner
Archie Abdil
Darrell James
Darrell James, and Dr. J. 8. Rankin; Historian, H. M. Washbond and R. E. Amy
Bain Morris
Jerry Conner
George Mertin
George Nichols
Ernest Duncan
Dave Smith
Arthur Parrish
R. L. Parker
John McDonald
Dr. Rankin
Will Allen
Legion
Xmas handiwork sale by Mrs Welter
Beginning Saturday December 10 Mrs Welter offers a fine stock of plain and art handiwork for the Christmas trade A good place to secure holiday gifts Located between W E White real estate office and the Lee millinery 1011
School Elections Set for December 10 and 12
The Graphic explains two December elections: Saturday December 10 at the grade school for a tax increase not exceeding four tenths of one mill and Monday December 12 at the city hall to vote on the school budget. It warns that voting down the budget could lead to school closures and potential wage claims by teachers.
Newberg Packing and Produce Company Formed
The Newberg meat firm at First and College streets, run since 1910 by Crede, is sold to a corporation and renamed Newberg Packing and Produce Company. T. R. Howett will head the business with 25 years of experience, aiming to operate at full capacity including wholesale packing, ice plant, and a sausage kitchen.
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Newberg Meat Company
Crede
First and
College Streets
Newberg
Portland
T. R. Howett
Mr. Howett
Howett
Gresham
James Burns
May Motor Company
New Motor Company
Newberg Packing and Produce Company
Union Meat Co
Wisconsin and Nebraska People Meet in Duncan’s Hall
Wisconsin and Nebraska residents are invited to a December 20 gathering at Duncan’s hall. The event opens at 10 am with a welcome committee, lunch baskets encouraged, coffee and dishes provided, and a short afternoon program. The aim is to get acquainted, with smiles and hearty greetings the keynote. S. P. Van Dyke is president and Mrs. L. A. Moore secretary.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
Duncan’s Hall
S. P. van Dyke
L. A. Moore
Thomsen and Houck Granted Marriage License
Anna Marie Thomsen of McMinnville and Elvin Leonard Houck of McMinnville secured a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in the near future, per county records.
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Anna Marie Thomsen
Mc Minn Ville
Elvin Leonard Houck
Minnville
Monday Vote Warns of Budget Defeat by Opponents
A public notice previews Monday voting with opponents asserting turnout will defeat the budget proposal. It frames the political stakes and urges civic participation.
Death of Willie McVey A Newberg Student
William H. McVey 19, of Newberg, died December 4 1921 at home after a restoring spinal injury from a May river accident. A sophomore at Newberg High School he was beloved by friends and classmates. Funeral services were held at the M E Church with the high school and fraternity in attendance.
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William H. McVey
Sam McVey
Newberg
Willamette River
Portland
Third
Center Streets
Good Samaritan Hospital
Willie
Newberg High School
Margaret
Lloyd
M. E. Church
Chas. E. Gibson
Fire destroys Rex hill Cadillac stage car
One of the eight Portland to Tillamook passenger Cadillacs burned on Rex hill at 1 30 Wednesday morning. Driver Carl Moore was alone aboard. The vehicle, owned by Ivan Donaldson, was destroyed by backfiring near Whitaker place on the Rex hill route. Moore had come from Portland to visit his wife and was returning home.
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Portland
Tillamook
Newberg
Rex Hill
Carl Moore
Moore
Whitaker Place
Ivan Donaldson
College music recital opens season in Wood-Mar Hall
The college music department presents the first pupil recital of the year in Wood-Mar Hall Monday at 7 45 p m free to the public. The program features ensemble string numbers with ten or more violinists plus piano and cello solos vocal and violin pieces and a balanced program described as among the best the department has presented.
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Wood-Mar Hall
Newberg W. O. W. Feeds Goat to Welcome 34 New Members
About 140 members of the Newberg Camp No. 113 W. O. W. met at the O. O. F. hall and ate Jones goat in a fine feed. District Manager J. C. Pate and J. Sheehy attended as 34 new members were presented for acceptance. The event featured community singing and humorous yodel songs by Mr. Sheehy. The list of candidates includes F. G. Laflemme, A. L. Tang en, W. G. Reid, Scott Livengood, M. E. Blalock, Oren M. Davis and others.
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Newberg
J. C. Pate
J. Sheehy
Mr. Sheehy
F. G. LaFlemme
A. L. Tangen
W. G. Reid
Scott Livengood
M. E. Blalock
Oren M. Davis
J. R. Scott
G. A. Jamees
L. F. King
C. W. Peterson
C. F. Rasmussen
J. E. Martin
F. E. Pareons
M. R. Stevens
E. Adolph
J. M. Wilson
R. A. Heater
Farmers Get Fare Cut During Farmers Week
Farmers at O A C during December 26 to 31 may ride round trip at one and a half times fare if they register for work. They pay full fare to Corvallis, receive a receipt, and upon validation receive half fare back home.
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Corvallis
College basketball practice begins as intramural games loom
A large portion of the student body joined last week’s basketball drills, led by Armstrong and H. Elliott. New and returning players contend for spots as plans for intra-mural contests and a January to March away schedule unfold with Albany College and others in the Oregon independent colleges league. H. Hinshaw resigns as college board member. Dr William Rees appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Armstrong
H. Elliott
Cook
Carter
Alfred Terrell
F. Hinshaw
Pil
Warner
Perisho
Woodward
Haworth
San Francisco
California
H. A. Hinshaw
William Rees
President Pennington Attends Five Years Meeting Events
President Pennington attended the executive committee meeting of the Five Years Meeting in Richmond on December 1 and 30, with brief stops in Chicago and Ames, Iowa. F W Perlsho is mentioned in connection with the proceeding.
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Pennington
Richmond
Chicago
Ana
Aloosa
F. W. Perlsho
Women’s auxiliary upgrades dormitory at Pacific College
The women’s auxiliary to Pacific College plans substantial improvements to the girls dormitory. Mrs. Rebecca Pennington has been elected to her former presidency upon returning to Oregon.
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Pacific College
Rebecca Pennington
Oregon
Death toll hits Coffin family with two losses
The friends of Dr. William V. Coffin mourn the double tragedy as his son and his aged mother die on consecutive days following the recent endowment campaign.
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William V. Coffin
State oratorical contest set for Pacific College
Preparations are underway for this year's state oratorical contest to be hosted by Pacific College. The event brings together rising speakers to compete for the honor and cash prizes.
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Pacific College
Newberg Whitney Boys Chorus Expands Quickly
Newberg grows its Whitney Boys Chorus with 150 local members and plans a Dec 16 concert in McMinnville drawing 50 Portland and 150 Newberg boys. Rev Whitney will visit to assist. parents urged to bring youths to next Tuesday’s rehearsal at the Presbyterian church.
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McMinnville
Portland
Newberg
H. G. Lee
C. A. Morris
Presbyterian Church
Whitney
Oregon People Hold Joint Thanksgiving Dinner in Iowa
A group of twenty three Oregon natives and guests gathered in Oskaloosa Iowa for Thanksgiving at Peatt College gymnasium. The meal featured baked chicken oyster dressing cranberry sauce and various desserts while a scribe chronicled the event for the Newberg Graphic.
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Newberg
Oregon
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Oregon Coast
Oskalooga
California
Newberg Graphic
Peatt College
Henry Edwin McGrew
Penn College
McGrew
Pacific College
Harvey Wright
Margaret
Russell
Wright
Penn Academy
Pacific
Newberg High School
Lena Spangle
Newheree
The
Friends Church
Esther
Robert
Academy
Henry C. Wassom
Whitely
Penn Gymnasium
Henry Keeney
Keeney
Academy Athletics
Emma F. Coffin
Homer Coffin
Portland
Henry Allen
Coffin
Salem
Albert J. Brown
E. H. Stranahan
Indiana
Oscar Struk
Sawyer
Wisconsin
Penn
Lester Perisho
Emma Perisho
Nora
Floyd Perisho
Lee Crean
McMinnville Sees Rising Interest in Boys Chorus
The town of McMinnville explores the true nature and appeal of the boys chorus, sparking broader attention and curiosity about the ensemble and its activities.
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McMinnville
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City Council
Young Women’s Missionary Society
P. E. O. Meeting
Civic Club Met
Willie McVey
Newberg Whitney Boys’ Chorus
Oskaloosa Gymnasium
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