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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
A Newberg citizen argues against extensive permanent street paving until the sewer system is fixed and finances stabilize. He cites past overrun costs on the concrete bridge and warns councilmen to heed public remonstrances before proceeding with paving plans and charter changes.
May Day events drew a fair crowd with a morning parade led by Ralph Butt in a Hudson car carrying Mayor Larkin and university leaders. Queen Frances Elliott crowned amid drills and a May Pole winding. Faculty car won best decorated vehicle. Afternoon tennis saw Moc Minnville College take boys singles and doubles, P. C. the mixed doubles. Baseball ended 12 to 2 for McMinnville College, though the game appeared closer.
A reader urges giving to the Salvation Army as a way to spend money for good in Yamhill county. The letter questions supporting evil with wealth and argues for aiding “unfortunate boys and girls” who will become future citizens.
The United Contracting Co. of Portland was the sole bidder for Newberg paving. Warren Construction Co. had a rep on site, but both firms appeared to work in harmony. Bids covered bitulithic at 2.48 per sq yd totaling 181,126.63 and crete at 2.65 per sq yd totaling 194,857.46 plus attorney and engineer fees. A council meeting Friday will consider the matter further.
J F Myers leads a statewide campaign urging a Yes vote May 21 for a state institution to train the blind in trades and arts. He cites wartime hardship and charity limits and notes endorsements from Portland groups, granges, churches, unions, and schools.
Simon Stevens born in Ontario county Canada in 1845 died in Portland Oregon May 1 1920 aged 74 years 10 months 11 days. Survived by wife Caroline Sack Rider seven children six daughters and a son, nineteen grandchildren, one sister and three brothers in Canada. Funeral by Rev Jesse Edwards Mayard at Hollingsworth Co chapel Newberg interment in family lot Dayton.
The Newberg quarterly meeting of Friends Church will be held Friday through Sunday with visiting minister Rev Ger vas A Carey from Friends University Wichita in attendance. The Pacific College Board will meet at the college on Friday evening at 7 30.
Salem dispatch reports a May 21 primary focused on nine tax and appropriation measures carrying millions in new taxes. Candidates promote platforms amid debates on state marketing, public service commissions, and substantial tax increases feared under higher millage, with statewide levies projected to rise about 188 percent if all measures pass.
The Seventh Day Adventist congregation of Newberg completed work on their church building and will host a two day dedication starting Saturday May 9. Programs include Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday services are 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The dedicatory sermon is at 3 p.m. Sunday. Leaders from Portland Elders Cottrell Hibbard Prof J C Colcord C H B Olcott and Miss Edith Starbuck will attend to assist and instruct. All interested invited.
Alumni and former students of Pacific College in Portland enjoyed a dinner at the Benson Hotel. A telegram from Herbert Hoover greeting the group was read. Speakers included Prof. R. W. Kirk and Miss Laura Hammer with a campaign update from President John D. Mills. A permanent-organization committee chaired by A. D. Kenworthy was formed.
C. C. Hamilton national field secretary of Christian Endeavor Headquarters Boston and former overseas Y M C A worker will address a Youth rally at the Presbyterian church Thursday May 13 at 8 pm with a free will offering. He will also speak at the college chapel at 10 am May 13. Halcyon Whey Vice President Yamhill County C E Union.
The Public Service Commission of Oregon will hold a hearing in the city hall council chamber on the afternoon of March 10 1920. The public and Newberg Telephone Company subscribers are invited to attend as rates are adjusted to cover higher operating maintenance and service costs.
On May 3 an open air meeting at the Abernathy farm drew nearly every family along the river road from Thos. Parrish to the county line with Parrett Mountain. County commissioners outlined turning the road into a market road and permanent improvement spurred a swift $1,200 subscription. The project could make the route a scenic drive to Newberg, boosting local trade as nearby towns Sherwood and Wilsonville currently absorb goods. H. Hitchen and Elwood Abernathy reported strong support in Newbery during their subscription efforts.
Hess and Gould buy Dundée saloon and plan vigorous public bets. A drove of fat cattle passes through town en route to Portland. Anticipation of spring as Albert Hoskins plans an early swarm of bees. Amos Nelson lists a 320 acre farm for 25 dollars per acre. Clergy men McIntyre and M C Wire visit Newberg to discuss real estate. McMinnville Dayton and Lafayette discuss a motor line and summer survey trip. Union party club meets in Hobson’s gallery electing officers and adopting by laws. speeches by Haworth Votan Sowerman and Wiley.
The United States National Bank of Newberg raises surplus to 50000 and gains Roll of Honor status for banks with surplus equal to paid up capital. It reports capital and surplus of 100000 and total resources over 1 million with plans for a burglar proof vault and safety deposit boxes.
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