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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
7
The Graphic invites local readers to volunteer as live correspondents in every community. If a district lacks representation, readers are urged to phone or write with their proposition to join the effort.
The Gettman family spent Sunday in Portland. The Ladies Embroidery Club meets June 9 at Mrs. Holland’s home. Mrs. Brouillette was called to Siletz for her father Cobb’s illness. U S Bryant and children visited Clatskanie for Decoration Day and relatives. Ruth Baker and friends toured to Astoria and back. J W Bryant and family were weekend guests of U S Bryant. School closed May 27 after a successful term with an eighth grade program and diplomas presented by County School Superintendent Duncan. Graduates include Arnuhr Wolghemuth Wanda Renne Mae Bryant Elizabeth Seifken Freddie Adolph William Gall Marrion Everst Edna Roberts Ellene Abernethy Elva Livengood Ellen Shref Adelaide Everest Ernest Hieser Eugene Sandoz Everett Getman.
Miss Nellie Kinney visited a school on Tuesday and Miss Burnham called on Howard Boyd Wednesday evening. Grace Carter and Jerr Hatch called at Fay Har ford home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bob Cook of Newberg visited Wm Carter. Mildred Burnham spent weekend with A H Boyd family. Mrs N P Nelson of West Chehalem called on her mother Mrs Wm Carter Sunday. War ner Warner returned home ill with pneumonia. Preaching at the school house next Sunday at 3 pm. School ends Friday amid relief from the school board. Chas Sallee family visited Harlan Smith in Newberg Sunday. Blanche Ruthraff of Sea Side hired to teach next year. Anna Sallee, Mrs George Wenger and Miss Clara Wenger called on Mrs Hertig last week. Gladys Hertig left for Newport to work at White House restaurant. Delmer Lillian Hertig and Mrs Ivan King of Burlington drove to Mist to visit Johnson family. Ribbon Ridge men fund work on the road near the old Walker bill. Road completion will improve motoring for all.
Burton and Isabel Frost and Edna Asmus have measles. Farmers around Rex busy picking strawberries. Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan visited Monday with Mrs. Jay Ditto. Dennis Mills and wife spent Decoration Day at her father's home. Several Rex youths played tennis at Gottlieb Scaad's. Fred Shaad returned from Springfield for the weekend. The holiday drew many to the busy highway. Mrs. Jenkins has wood hauled from the timber and pooled near the track. Mrs. Frankie Martin will preach next Sunday at Rex Friends church. Mrs. Frost hosted dinner for Mrs. Chambers and others. Rex school received several applications but hiring is already done. Mrs. Erickson and baby left for Salem Saturday after visiting Abe Jenkins.
N L Wiley received a letter from Rev Astleford of California saying Mrs Astleford is seriously ill with pneumonia. Reed Chambers and son from Salem visited. they left for home Monday. The 8th grade graduation exercises were enjoyed. the house was decorated and the pupils and teachers were praised. A Friday picnic marked the last day of school with cafeteria style dinner of ice cream and cake.
Bertram Snyder on sick list this week and many neighbors visit Portland and Eugene. The Collier farm house at Scholls burned Wednesday night. Local residents from Newberg, Chehalem Center, Laurel and beyond attended cemetery decorations and family gatherings over the weekend. The Berrians are invited to join Pleasant View school picnic on June 12. A dance at Cate Hutchen's drew a large crowd with locals and visitors from Newberg and Chehalem Center.
Miss Winona Smith visits near Oregon City and several locals travel to Portland and Salem for church gatherings shopping and social events. The Upstreams class hike, WCTU institute talks, and school program with a Littl Gray Man play are detailed along with visits by the Baker and Sallee families and a wedding of Noel Hesgard.
Sunnycrest residents are urged to vote for Miss Retha Fisher as Queen of the Berhany representing Newberg and vicinity at the Rose Carnival. The community hosted an ice cream social at the Hubbard home raising funds for Ingred Oksonen in Salem hospital, with many locals attending.
Residents attend Decoration day graves visits in Dundee while others visit in Newberg. Augusta Neiderberger named chief superintendent at Devore's store. Community reports include Powell sight singing, Yamhill federation program, and farewell for Clarence Miller who moved to Washington.
Little Carrol Warner died Saturday after more than a year of illness. She had recently appeared to recover before a relapse proved fatal. The Dundee church funeral was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Lena Fankhauser Pauline Powell Inez Anderson Isabella Allan Ruth Bennett and Hermena Fankhauser. Reverend Gould of Newberg officiated. The community extends sympathies to Mr and Mrs F R Warner and family.
W D Bryan went to Lafayette and Charles Davis to Sheridan on Tuesday. Mrs W E Burke returned home last Saturday. D B Putman went to Sherwood on business Wednesday. Miss Stella Hubbard visited Rex on Saturday. George Post returned home after a Willamina visit last Sunday. Mrs Elsie Winters from Portland visited here Saturday with her parents. Mr McDonald and wife spent the weekend with the Duntons. P H Hammond was called to Portland last Saturday on unexpected business. Grant and Rollin Heater and Frank Carlisle drove to Portland on business last Thursday. A new mountainside road allows traffic on part of the project. Miss Daisy Newhouse returned home from La Grande for summer. Early cherries ripen signaling fine valley climate compared to others. George Lacy family visited the Hammond home last Sunday. they are from Portland. EB Newhouse returned home after days in western Washington with strawberry growers union. Harvest brings many strangers aiding in picking. C Brown and Hattie Dyer, son and daughter of Mr Brown, recently arrived from Kansas. A motor truck added to handle crates of harvested strawberries for Portland and beyond. Delta Kappa hosted Junior class weekend at Corvallis with Rollin Heater and Charles Carlisle. Two carloads of lumber from a local mill shipped this week, showing revival of the lumber industry despite freight costs. Duncan Bros farm visitors over the weekend included S S Duncan and wife from McMinnville, J A
Salem and Portland residents are listed among travelers passing westbound on Southern Pacific trains as Memorial Day activities unfold. Part of a column notes the upcoming Newberg high school play What Became of Mary Jane with Miss Florence Heater in a prominent role, while farmers discuss the possible cannery shutdown and local blackcap crop concerns. Household tips cover ironing comfort, patching shoes, cleaning bowls, linen threading, and Javelle water cautions.
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