Franchise fees in Newberg stir local opposition
City council levies quarterly franchise fees on transport firms including Newberg Portland stage line and Scholz Bros truck line. Rates range from five dollars for local routes to ninety dollars per quarter per bus car, with freight trucks charged as well. Debates arise over highway upkeep costs and railroad tax comparisons as stakeholders consider possible rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Oregon & Washington Company
Newberg- Portland
the Graphic
Philly
Oregonian
Portland
Great Northern Transportation Company
Monday Musical Club Meeting Highlights Chords and Cavaliers
The Monday Musical club met on First Street, starting with chorus work on Boating Song by Charles Gilbert Spross. Members shared readings on The Music of the Cavaliers of Virginia by Mrs Chapin and anecdotes from Cavalier era literature. Plans for a visit by the Whitney boys are in development with dates to be announced.
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First Street
Charles Gilbert Spross
Cavaliers of Virginia
Morgan Girl Born On Chehalem Mountain
On October 15, 1921, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Morgan welcomed a daughter on Chehalem mountain. Doyle's Tire Shop in St. Louis reports Barney Oldfields 30x3% tires at 9.99.
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Morgan
Chehalem Mountain
A. G. Morgan
Newberg High to Host Forest Grove in Friday Game
Newberg high school prepares for a Friday clash with Forest Grove after a tough showing against Silverton where Carson and Nelson injuries hampered backfield play. Forest Grove arrives with a strong resume, having defeated Estacada 54 to 0 and Hill Military 21 to 19.
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Silverton High
Newberg Boys
Silverton
Newberg
Carson
Nelson
Forest Grove
Carl Switzer
Thomas
Estacada
Hill Military
Portland
Riley Day Program At Wednesday Club
The Wednesday club met at 402 College Street for a Riley Day program led by Mrs Ena May Kilham. Mrs Jane Silver delivered a Riley biography and readings included An Old Sweetheart of Mine and Riley child poems. Next meeting November 2 with Mrs Ena May Kilham. leader Mrs Eula Lewis.
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Jennie Hollingsworth
College Street
Ena May Kilham
Riley
Jane Silver
Mattie Hodson
Kennedy and Brown Tie The Knot in Portland
Theo A Kennedy, a Newberg high student in 1916 17, married Emma Harwood Brown in Portland on September 2. After enlistments and overseas service with the Third Oregon and a medical corps stint in France, he returned to the United States and now attends Pacific University at Forest Grove pursuing a pre medical course.
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Theo. A. Kennedy
Newbery
Oregon
Portland
Emma Harwood Brown
Kennedy
Laura Kennedy
Manhattan Beach
California
Newberg
Harry Rockwell
Theodore
France
United States
Post Hospital
Lakehurst
N. J
Camp Dix
Pacific University
Forest Grove
City Council Reverses Plan on West First Street Sidewalks
The city council met in a special session and heard many citizens remonstrate against sidewalk construction on the north side of West First Street. The council decided not to proceed with the walks. An ordinance granting a franchise to Union Oil Company was passed, expanding the company’s holdings.
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West First Street
Union Oil Company
Bible Institute Begins This Week at Church of the Brethren
Commencing Wednesday evening October 26 at 7 30 Elder W E Trostle of Pasadena California conducts sessions at 10 am and two in the afternoon. The study covers Bible truths the life and works of Jesus prophecy doom of nations and aims to aid the life of victory. S P Van Dyke invites all interested in Bible study to attend.
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Church of the Brethren
W. E. Trostle
Pasadena
California
Jesus
S. P. van Dyke
Marriage Licenses Granted in Yamhill and Surrounding Areas
Marriage licenses issued for Mary Hartnett of Yamhill to James MacKay of Portland Naomi Galson of Yamhill to John Murphy of Portland Neva Farrier of Yamhill to Ernest Huntley of Yamhill Agnes Smith of Dayton to Ralph Abdill of Dayton Olive Bockes of Amity to George Wood of McMinnville LaVeatrice Landingham of Yamhill to Lloyd Simpkins of Hopewell
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Mary Josephine Hartnett
Yamhill
James Harry MacKay
Portland
Naomi Frances Galson
John Leonard Murphy
Neva Rowens Farrier
Ernest Martin Huntley
Agnes Flossie Smith
Dayton
Ralph Gilford Abdill
Olive Ada Blanche Bockes
Amity
George Douglas Wood
McMinnville
LaVeatrice Leona Landingham
Ema
Lloyd Simpkins
Hopewell
Near East Relief addressed by J J Handsaker at Oregon conference
J J Handsaker state director described Near East Relief efforts under Mt Ararat scene showing fourteen orphanages and hundreds of children in streets of Erian. He urged Oregon to support the cause as Christmas offerings and a Portland chest donation were highlighted.
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J. J. Handsaker
Near East
Mt. Ararat
Erian
Oregon
Portland
Margaret Reid
W. E. Doughty
New York
Handsaker
Alexandropol
Ethel Long Newman
Corvallis
Ben W. Olcott
Mayor Baker
Captain Yarrow
Constantinople
Vickrey
Tiflis
Armenia
Erivan
Karakliss
Etchmiadzin
Delijan
Caucasus
Near East Relief
Whitney Boys Chorus Coming to Newberg
The Monday Musical club of Newberg announces the Whitney Boys Chorus will perform at Wood-Mar hall on November 4. After praise for their Salem concert the club sets a general admission of 6 cents with tickets available at Kienle's or from club members.
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Newberg
Whitney Boys
Newbers
Wood-Mar Hall
Salem
Kienle’s
Clubbing-rate deal with Oregonian or Telegram expires October 29
Special clubbing rates offered through the Oregonian or Telegram are valid until October 29. Readers are urged to take advantage before the cutoff. The offer targets subscribers of both publications and promises discounted access to events or services.
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The
Oregonian
Telegram
Doyle Bros Move to Refit Corner Tire Shop
Doyle Bros purchase the Hodson corner building at First and Meridian to expand their tire service. They plan a two story complex with a showroom, driveways on two sides, a rain sheltered tire area, a vulcanizing section, and living quarters upstairs. The project signals First street becoming an automobile row alongside Anderson garage Newberg Motor Co. and D. A. Hart.
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Doyle Bros
Doyles
Geome Time
First
Meridian Streets
C. A. Hodson
Jones & Scott Real Estate
Messrs. Doyle
Anderson Garage
Newberg Motor Co
D. A. Hart
Mr. Doyle
First Street
Farmers Committee Hopes Survey Boosts Newberg Fruit Industry
A meeting of the Farmers' Committee on October 15 outlined a plan to survey fruits grown around Newberg centered marketing and shipping. Ten communities including Spring Brook Dundee Sunnycrest Chehalem Center and West Chehalem will provide data on fruit types acreage and disposal methods to stabilize marketing.
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Newberg
Springbrook
Frank Carlisle
W. H. Dean
Rex
N. L. Wiley
Fernwood
F. B. Scherf
Dundee
Joe Hollingsworth
Sunnycrest
C. W. Bradshaw
Chehalem Center
S. T. Bixler
West Chehalem
Henry Amoth
A. S. Mellinger
Lecture by Dr John B Horner at Dundee Community Hall
Dr John B Horner history professor at Oregon Agricultural College and author of Oregon Her History Her Great Men Her Literature will deliver an illustrated lecture on the book’s subject at Dundee Community Hall next Saturday October 22 at 8 PM. The Dundee Epworth League sponsors the event with a 25 cent admission.
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John B. Horner
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Dundee
Horner
Dr. Horner
Dundee Epworth League
Newberg Portland Bus Raises Fares to One Dollar
The Newberg Portland Bus Company raises fares between Newberg and Portland to one dollar after city council imposes a heavy franchise. The new Portland terminal is expected to open in about six weeks, featuring a large depot with lunch rooms checking rooms waiting rooms ticket offices and more. The company thanks local patrons and pledges to maintain service quality.
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Newberg- Portland Bus Company
Here
Portland
Northwest Tourism Board Drives Growth With Portland Rose Garden
The Pacific Northwest Tourist Association, backed by Oregon Washington and British Columbia, touts rising travel to the region. Portland plans an eleven acre rose garden with a rose theatre seating 5000, six entrances and 4000 car spaces, expected by 1925 expo readiness.
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Pacific Northwest
Northwest
California
East
Middle West
Portland
Royal Rosarians
Europe
Northwest Tourist Association
Julius L. Meier
Meier
Farmers Meeting Scheduled at Fernwood October 22
Farmers from multiple communities are invited to Fernwood for a meeting on Saturday October 22 at 2 p m. The session continues the discussion from the October 15 meeting at Springbrook and will cover the railroad survey and other farmer concerns in or near Newberg.
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Fernwood
Springbrook
Newberg
Dust Control Tactics In A Damp Newspaper
The note describes using a dampened newspaper torn into bits and spread under a door crack to dampen dust and prevent it from moving to the next room. The method relies on moisture to trap particles as a makeshift barrier.
Barney Oldfields 20x3% Tires at Doyle's Tire Shop
Ott shoppers see a tire deal featuring Barney Oldfields 20x3 percent tires priced at $9.99 from Doyle's Tire Shop. Merchandise appears in a compact local ad listing.
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Barney Oldfields
Doyle's
County Clubs Federation Meet in Yamhill Endorses Disarmament Conference
The County Federation of Clubs met in Yamhill on Tuesday evening. Representatives from Newberg were T. Bixler and C. W. Bradshaw of the local Farmers club. The body endorsed the government call for a disarmament conference and heard a tax report urging a 2 percent state income tax and prewar state officer salaries. Committees were formed to work with other federations, request a county agent, and pursue a county fair as well as reconsider the county booklet project with 4000 copies ordered. The Clackamas county farm bureau organizer announced plans to start work in Yam Hill soon.
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County Federation of Clubs
Yamhill
S&s
Court House News: Divorce and Money Claims Filed
Suits filed include Martha Wright vs Wilbur Wright for divorce with James E. Burdett as plaintiff's attorney. Maggie Findley versus Hugh Findley for divorce with Roy Sparks for plaintiff. Multiple action for money cases against American Central Insurance Co., D H Gibbon, and others with listed attorneys.
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Martha Wright
Wilbur Wright
James E. Burdett
Maggie Findley
Hugh Findley
Roy Sparks
The
Plaintif
Walter B. Shaw
American Central Insurance Co
Action For Money
Vinton
Tooze
Irvin Gordon
F. E. Burke
B. A. Kliks
Charles J. Taff
William M. Hart
J. G. Vincent
F. J. Randall
D. H. Gibbon
B. A. Kirks
Otto W. Heider
Harry H. Long
E. Demaray
Thompson Estate Admitted to Probate
The estate of S. C. Thompson has been admitted to probate signaling the opening of legal proceedings to settle debts, assets, and rightful heirs under applicable probate law and court oversight.
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S. C. Thompson
Bounty Report for Coyotes in County Clerk Office
Ohmar Frank turned in two coyote pelts on October 7 and received a seven dollar bounty. Cr C McCorkle of Grand Ronde collected six dollars for a coyote and a bobcat bounty recently.
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Ohmar Frank
Cr. C. McCorkle
Grand Ronde
Portland Realty Board Sponsors Educational Course
The Portland realty board held a lecture for members at the Oregon building Tuesday at 8 p m to teach new property selling methods. Attending were I N Venable N F Byers Tom Tyndall and W E White invited guests. Tom Tyndall drove a Chevrolet an hour to attend. Newberg dealers urged to join as associates and take the course.
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Portland Realty Board
I. N. Venable
N. F. Byers
Tom Tyndall
W. E. White
Oregon Building
Tom
Newberg
Club Would Retain Name West Side Pacific Highway
The Newberg Commercial club voted to draft resolutions for the state highway commission urging retention of the name West Side Pacific Highway for the route through Newberg. Members avoided discussion of the Memorial loop, leaving that to the commission's judgment.
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Newberg
State Highway Commission
West Side Pacific Highway
Memorial Loop
Highway Commission
Young Man Dies After Illness in Newberg
Arthur Vernette Love son of Mr and Mrs John Love of Sixth and River streets died Tuesday morning after a four day illness from infantile paralysis. He was sixteen years nine months and fifteen days old and a Newberg high school student who had moved from Montana a month ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Hollingsworth and Rev Charles E Gibson of the M E Church officiated. He also leaves a sister Mrs R B Jones who lives nearby.
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Arthur Vernette Love
John Love
River Streets
Newberg High School
Newberg
Montana
Hollingsworth
Charles E. Gibson
M. E. Church
Ating
R. RB. Jones
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Bible Institute
Yarrow
Whitney
Meeting OF Farmers’ Committee
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
Great Northwest
Court House News
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