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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
5
The Newberg Graphic issue notes school superintendent S. B. Duncan campaigning against Miss Black as autumn rains clear. It hints at county turnout and voters meeting the candidate while addressing the public in the September 16, 1920 edition.
Horace Sykes, secretary for the State Fire Marshal, surveys Newberg conditions and recommends improving firefighting gear including a one ton fire truck with chemical tanks and hose. Full report to be published next week. Nearby, Newbery residents travel to Portland to hear Cox, whose campaign skills are noted though Oregon prospects appear doubtful amid Maine results. Dundee grower W. S. Allan estimates prune cracking at about one percent as weather holds promise for a strong crop.
Growers face unsettled prune prices as buyers hesitate due to last year’s stock. In Yamhill county, Governor Olcott’s pardon of Branson for Booth’s murder prompts crowds to question Branson and Booth involvement. Prosecutor Conner questions the pardon while Rev. Crocker expands Newberg prune marketing with a truck for direct market placement.
Wm. Comer plans study at Washington State College Pullman. Mrs. Brooks hospital stay at St Vincent's for goitre treatment. Adelpha Evans hosted a birthday party for six girls at Mrs. E. L. Evans home. Jack Horner pie fun with each guest. Guests listed. Glenn Taylor plans music study at Willamette in Salem next year. Western Union Bend manager and Mrs. Nichols visit with Portland relatives. Southern Pacific timetable lists north bound trains from Newberg to Portland with multiple departures and Sunday and Saturday notes.
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