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Monmouth--Mrs. Matilda Tweed Falk died at the family home, south of Monmouth, January 21, at the age of 62 years. She was born at Wesley, Iowa, August 14, 1878. She came with her parents from Iowa in 1901 to Silverton, Ore. She was married there in 1903 to Fred W. Falk and moved to Halsey where they made their home for many years, coming to Monmouth in 1935. Surviving here are her husband, Fred W. Falk, and four children, Webster, Arlie and Andrew Falk, Monmouth, and Delma Brinkard [sic] of Harrisburg; three grandchildren, three brothers, John Tweed, Portland; Ernest Tweed, Toppenish, Wash., and Ansel Tweed, Bremerton, Wash., and a sister, Stella Tweed, San Francisco, Calif. At an early age Mrs. Falk affiliated with the Lutheran church. Services were from the Smith-Baun chapel in Monmouth, Thursday, January 23, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Luhr of Silverton officiated. Interment was in Fir Crest cemetery, Monmouth.⁵

Andrew Falk. MONMOUTH--Funeral for Andrew James Falk, 62, Monmouth, who died today at a Salem hospital, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Parmenter Funeral Home in Independence. Burial will follow at the Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. He was born Feb. 2, 1910 in Halsey where he lived until 1935 when he moved to Monmouth. He lived in Lebanon for four years during World War II and returned to Monmouth. He was a volunteer fireman. Survivors include the widow, Julia; a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Bellford [sic] of Salem; four sons, Fred of Monmouth, Arthur of Portland, David of Memphis, Tenn. and Ray of Corvallis; a sister, Mrs. Dale Drainkard [sic] of Harrisburg; a brother, Arlie, of Salem; and eight grandchildren.⁵

Julia Louisa Falk June 11, 1917 - March 18, 2003. Julia Louisa falk of Monmouth died on March 18 in Monmouth. She was 85. She was born to Fred and Martha Willamina Musgrave in Minerva. She grew up in Florence and Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School. She married Andrew James Falk on Sept. 5, 1936. She was a member of the Hobby Club, a 4-H leader and a member of the Monmouth Senior Center. She enjoyed craft work and her grandchildren. She wa preceded in death by her husband, Andrew in 1973, two sons, Andrew Fred Falk and David Dodge Falk, and a granddaughter. Survivors include her daughter, Wilma Matilda Bedford of Salem; sons, Arthur James Falk of Pilot Rock, Texas and Ray Earl Falk of Corvallis; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were March 21 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence and vault interment was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.²

Jan 31 1915-July 27, 2013. Delma Carolyn Falk Drinkard, 98, passed away at her home on Saturday. Delma was born at home to her parents, Fred and Matilda Falk, on their farm 2 1/2 miles south of Halsey. She joined three older brother Webster, Arlie and Andrew. She walked 1 1/2 miles each way to attend Brandon School during her grade school years, then graduated from Halsey High Schhol in 1933. After working a year to earn money for college, she entered Oregon Normal School in Monmouth in the fall of 1934 and received her teaching credentials from there in June 1936. She taught in Wells School in 1936-37 in a community that ceased to exist when the Army built Camp Adair during World War II. During the 1937-39 school years, she taught in her one-room grade school alma mater, Brandon. After her daughters were both in school, she began substitute teaching in the Harrisburg, Junction City and Wyatt school districts and did so until she retired at age 71. She treasured the memories of her teaching years. On June 19,1937, Delma married Dale Drinkard and moved to his farm near Harrisburg, where she spent the remainder of her life. She loved her life on the farm and all that came with it -- from milking cows to gardening preserving foods and sewing. She was a member of the Harrisburg Christian Church and the Harrisburg Senior Center, as well as belonging to both Charity Grange and the Rowland community's ODO Club for over 70 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Caldwell of Portland and Dalene Nelson of Harrisburg; son-in-law Rod Nelson of Harrisburg; and grandson Doug Nelson of Portland. She was predeceased by her husband, Dale, her parents, her brothers, son-in-law Ed Caldwell and grandson Frankie Nelson. A memorial service will be at 11 am Saturday, Aug 3, at Harrisburg Christian Church. Dlema passed peacefully with the compassionate help of Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and would like any remembrances be directed to them at Albany General Hospital Foundation, 1046 Sixth St. S. W., Albany, OR 97321. Arrangements entrusted to Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home. Please access the obituary, and you are invited to sign the guest book at www.musgroves.com.⁵

A memorial service will be held Sept. 21 for Robert Dale Drinkard of Harrisburg, who died Sept. 17 of age-related causes. He was 93. Drinkard was born Jan. 19, 1912, in Halsey to Homer and Emma Cooley Drinkard. He married Delma Falk on June 19, 1937, in Lebanon. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1930. He had worked as a farmer. He belonged to the Charity Grange, Harrisburg Christian Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards and sports. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Donna Caldwell and Dalene Nelson, both of Portland; and one grandchild. A grandson, Frnakie Nelson, died in 1984. Wednesday's service will be held at 11 a.m. at Harrisburg Christian Church. Private inurnment will be in Alford Cemetery in Harrisburg. Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contgributions may be made to the Harrisburg Fire Department, The Salvation Army or the Eugene Mission.²

Howard Falk. March 17, 1915 - July 7, 1998. Howard Leonard Falk of Dallas died July 7 in Salem. He was 83. He was born near Halsey to Adolph and Eola Bilyeu Falk. He grew up in the Halsey, Brownsville, Harrisburg and Albany areas. A farmer in the Airlie area for a number of years, he also worked as a custodian for Polk County, retiring in 1977. As a young man he was a rodeo rider and bucked cattle. He also loved to train horses. After moving to Dallas in 1959 he was in the tree-trimming business in Dallas for 37 years, working up until a month ago. He was well-known for his ability to climb high, which he enjoyed doing until shortly before his death. He was a master at working around electrical outlets and power lines. Survivors include his wife, Mae of Dallas; daughters, Elaine Ashley and Carol Englund, both of Dallas; a brother, Gilbert Falk of Terrebonne; sisters, marie Decker of Spokane, Wash. and Arlene Goens of Lafayette, Calif; and two grandchildren. Services were held July 11 at the Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Private interment followed in the Dallas Cemetery.⁵

Mae Lorene Falk April 18, 1920 - June 20, 2000. DALLAS -- Mae Falk, 80, died Tuesday. She was born in Dallas and attended local and California schools before graduating from Dallas High School in 1938. She was a housekeeper, telegraph office secretary and 4-H secretary and worked at the Salem Servicemen's Center until 1946. She married Howard in 1945, and they worked various farms until moving to Dallas in 1959. She was a secretary for Polk County Civil Defense, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed camping, photography and traveling. Her husband died in 1998. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Ashley and Carol Englund, both of Dallas, two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visiting will be 1-8 p.m. today at Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary.²