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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
1
Three state fire marshal deputies visited Newberg and praised the city as a model of fire prevention for its size. They commended the fire department for equipment, the new electric siren, and the fire chief and marshal, and noted steps toward a college hydrant and potential lower insurance rates.
The Delta Gammas staged a Tuesday evening entertainment at the Presbyterian church raising about thirty dollars for the new group. Performances included The Freak Sisters, Mr. Koop's Im personifications, a pantomime, and solos by Mrs. Morris, with a cast featuring Miss Pritt, Grace Colby, Gertrude Bradley, Pearl Richard, and others.
Dr. W. N. Coffee pastor of the local Free Methodist church was named district elder of the Salem district at the 26th annual Oregon conference held in Portland. Rev. H. O. Kreider will succeed him as pastor at Newberg for the coming year.
Newberg undertakes extensive street improvement and sidewalk construction with cement curbs and surface drainage. Paving on Wynooski and Sheridan streets progresses, base and finish layers laid, while cement walks are installed. About 100 Newberg men are employed across grading, digging ditches, material hauling, and paving tasks, largely local labor.
The G A R post and American Legion will hold a Memorial Day celebration May 30 starting at 9 30 a m at Duncan's hall with a march to the cemetery and decorated graves. Dr Joshua Stanfield of Portland will deliver the address at 2 30 p m in Duncan's hall with music from the relief corps and patriotic songs. Local businesses plan to close for the day.
A brief notice asks residents to return a lost cream bottle belonging to Oberg and Paulson located at 3411, urging prompt action and civic responsibility.
A six shovel riding corn cultivator advertised in the Graphic's classified column for two insertions sold after interest from Prof Ross of the high school. Mr LeFevre and the professor, unaware of each other, completed the deal thanks to the ad. Both parties are pleased with the result.
At Commercially rooms last Tuesday a strong turnout of farmers and townspeople organized The Berrians. Ralph Butt won the presidency after multiple ballots as members signed charter roles and a 200 member projection emerged.
A nostalgic lyric praises The Berrians from Newberg, celebrating the town as a destined city and the group’s lively spirit. The verse envisions rich hills, a lasting prosperity, and gratitude to the Berrians who put Newberg on the map.
An eight member Newberg campaign committee led by S. L. Parrott and W. H. Woodworth is canvassing local businesses to raise the remaining 50 000 toward Pacific College 150 000 endowment. East and other supporters have already contributed about 100 000, and the group urges securing every dollar to preserve the college as a key community asset and educational standard.
Newberg business houses except garages will close on Decoration Day Monday May 20 1921 as announced by the Newberg Business Men's Association through its Board of Directors.
The Baker theatre in Newberg unveils a three-show weekly slate under new management. Maurice Tourneur presents Deep Waters and Wald Men of Africa on Friday and Saturday, May Allison stars in The Marriage of William Ashe Monday and Tuesday, plus The Lost City episode. Tom Mix stars with his horse in The Daredevil on Wednesday and Thursday, with a Snub Pollard comedy and Paramount magazine also shown.
We express gratitude to those offering kindness and words during our bereavement for wife and mother. John Kirkley and family.
Newberg and Woodburn chapters join for the tenth annual state convention of the P E O held in Woodburn on May 24 to 26. Attendees from Newberg included Mr and Mrs R C Thurston Mr and Mrs C Baird and others. The Tuesday reception featured a Newberg orchestra and a program with addresses music and solos.
Mr and Mrs William Clemens escaped serious harm after a Portland bound car collided with theirs near Multnomah station. The other driver suspected of liquor impairment was arrested by two deputy sheriffs and faced District Judge Deich in Portland, receiving 30 days in jail and a $100 fine, with agreeing to cover Clemens auto damage.
Rev Hiram Gould was called to Turner Oregon to perform the wedding ceremony for George V Naderwan and Evelyn Martin at the M E church. Twenty two years earlier he joined Mrs W A Martin and Mr W A Martin in marriage at Dallas Oregon and Miss Martin chose the same minister for her wedding. Gould returned home Wednesday after the ceremony.
Mrs. M C Young of Wilsonville and Mrs. Sam Gilbreath of Tualatin traveled to Newberg Monday for the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Kirkley. The sisters were longtime friends, and Gilbreath was once known as Jennie McKee Graham, an agent for the Portland and Willamette Valley railroad. She also ran the Tourists Hotel, later Newberg House, near the Imperial hotel, built for Jesse Edwards. Kirkley served as housekeeper at the Tourist Hotel during that era.
Lois Elizabeth Stout died at home in Portland on Friday May 20 from pneumonia. She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R L Stout. Relatives including Mrs Mabel Vantressa and I K Vantress attended the funeral held at the Stout home on Saturday afternoon.
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