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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
8
T H Thorne purchased the property once held by the Ohmart family on the corner of Second and Center streets. The Thornes moved into the new home last Saturday and will reside there.
Mrs L S Otis visited in McMinnville with her daughter Mrs Walter Van Atta. Pacific College and McMinnville College meet on Friday at 4 pm on the local diamond. W C T U and Parent Teachers events are planned for May 25 27 with field meet songs and refreshments. Court cases include Dewey Mattison rape sentencing and George Jensen wife beating conviction.
Monday May 16 Perry Macy and Albert Willis with Velma visited Portland returning the same day. J E Stanaberry State Horticultural Inspector of Portland was in Newberg on official business. G H Umbaugh editor Kelso Kelsonian spent Sunday at F R Rundell residence. Rev Fred L Post and wife from Banks Oregon visited son A A Post. A shoe polisher is described as an outing flannel bag to polish shoes without getting hands dirty. A fire alarm Tuesday night to Dr J W Barcroft residence citing an electric iron left on an ironing board starting a small fire with no further damage.
Word reached of W H Wharton's death in Yakima Washington last week. He formerly served as president of the First National Bank of Newberg.
Wilfred Crozer faced a week with appendicitis and a postponed operation for graduation. Sixteen Current Events Club ladies visited Mrs. H. M. Hoskins for a day of reminiscences. The Wednesday Club hosted Mrs. Walter Terrell for a homecoming style meeting with several former members and out of town guests. Ice cream and cake were served.
Auto drivers cheer as gasoline drops two cents a gallon and tire prices fall. Goodyear advertises discounts from 11 to 12 percent up to 21 percent, United States tires cut, and Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup trims 20 percent. Factories also advertise price reductions including Chevrolet at 21 percent off.
Newberg mayor Calkins, enthusiastic for The Berrians, described McMinnville Rotarians as Johnny-on-the-spot. He enjoyed meeting the club and wished it abundant success in its endeavors, noting Bill Macy’s role as poet and writer which drew laughter.
Spaulding Logging Co reports numerous new buildings and proposed structures with materials supplied by the firm. Homes listed include residences for Mrs A P Weymer G Connor St Paul Mrs A Sallee Ribbon Ridge A Bramlett Dayton and Mrs Christie plus barns for A Bramlett and A Meins. Also noted are repair work and additions aiding housing locally. Two Newberg High School graduates gain top honors at the University of Oregon student body election Mildred Ferguson and James Say both from 1916 graduates. Ferguson elected senior lady member council. Say elected senior gentleman member. Ferguson majors in history and plans teaching. both received strong campus recognition.
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