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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
7
The Graphic calls for a live correspondent in every community and invites readers to phone or write if their district is not represented. The notice urges involvement and outlines the proposition for coverage across districts.
Mr Hoffman hauls his straw berries to Portland while Milton Hockenberry visits on the mountain for a few days. A Cadus dance was well attended and enjoyed by all. The McDougalls from Dayton visited Roy McDougalls and helped pick berries. Georgie McDougall stays with them. Big crowds gather at Pleasant View school house for an old time picnic and ball game with a noon picnic dinner followed by afternoon preaching.
Mrs. Depp called on Mrs. Rudolf Wenger last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Haynes of Yam Hill were visiting on the Ridge Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pattison were Sunday callers at the George Vanoose home. Miss Lillian Hertig visiting Grandma Barkley at Newberg last Friday. Mrs. Geo Wenger and Miss Clara returned Saturday from Portland and report a fine time at the Rose Festival. Rev Brock and Rev Miller are holding a protracted meeting at the school house this week. Everyone welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sallee and two daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kinney and daughter Nellie called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm Carter Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cook and two boys from Newberg and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rice and aunt from McMinnville visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hertig and daughter Lillian were callers at the Shelton Hoodenpyle home at Lake View Saturday. Quite a few of the Ribbon Ridge People attended the Children's Day exercises at the West Chehalem church Sunday.
Mrs. C L Johnson visits Newberg residents at the Johnson home. West Chehalem and Chehalem Center hold a road meeting at the schoolhouse. Etta Harrison and daughter stay in Berry season with Hess and Roth relatives. Portland visitors attend Crater reception. Local families attend Rose Festival and report minor illnesses. Roy Farrell hosts a Saturday gathering for Mrs Alice Farrell. W C T U serves dinner at the schoolhouse with Rev Brock as speaker. Clam digging at Netarts Bay then return home. John Crater hosts a wedding party with music games and treats for Harry Crater.
Last Thursday June 9 Harry Crater and Miss Tony Liest requested Rev. Paul Lewis to officiate at their wedding at the parsonage. After the ceremony they dined with Judge Wm. McBride and friends. Crater, a long time resident, served in the eighth division overseas. Liest, a Portland girl and former teacher at Lents, wins many good wishes.
Local items report visitors from Bethel and Portland, festival participation, and farming updates. Notes on school election, berry boosts, coast trips, clamming at Netarts Bay and Sand Lake, and residents moving to Marion while Rex neighbors attend the Rose Festival. Fishing trips near Blaine mentioned and plans for another excursion.
Rex residents enjoy berry harvests led by Simon Sanderman while others attend Friends church events in Newberg. Meadowline updates include family visits, measles illnesses, school graduations, construction of the Advance Club Hall, and a plea for increased traffic enforcement between Newberg and Portland.
Community news from Dundee includes social events, visits, and gatherings. Mentions of the O A C boys heading to Kentucky for military training, Mrs. Allen’s mother visiting, and various family visits between Dundee, Dayton, Fernwood, and Newberg. A major all day school picnic is announced with chicken as the featured food and a possible married men versus single men baseball game. A Newbery high school play What Became of Mary Jane is praised, and a Farmer’s Union meeting decides to lease the cannery to save cherries and berries from spoilage.
Mrs. Bertha McCulley and Miss Gladys St Clair joined Rose Festival events in Portland with family. Florin Woods visited from Portland as surveyors begin a county road project from Yamhill to Wilsonville, staying at Jack Smiths. A collision near Rose Festival injured Loucks, Stewart, and Ives. Ives car sustained heavy damage. Jack and Mrs Smith celebrate golden anniversary on June 9.
The Springbrook notes a large strawberry crop with fair prices, while farmers fear ongoing rains may crack ripe fruit. Portland visitors traveled to the area for fruiting season, and locals host relatives from Salem and Kentucky exploring farmland. A Portland trip occurred for business and social visits, and a Canadian Pacific route then factored in a long homeward journey.
Mrs. C. Gettman and sons spent Tuesday in Portland. Mrs. Weasley Boyes hosted relatives from Portland and Newberg Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Wheeler of Portland visited brother A. S. Bryant and family Sunday. Mrs. Speary and children from Beaver visiting her mother, Mrs. H. C. Ross. Mrs. C. McCormick, recently in hospital, returned much improved. Mrs. N. D. Brouillette came from Siletz and reports her father, Mr. Cobb, much better. Blythe Patterson of Newberg spent Sunday with Florence Bryant. Mrs. Ed Mueller and young son from Gladstone visiting Mrs. A. B. Sherf.
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