Bridal Shower
Given by Club
Surprise Party
Given Mrs. Rose
At the meeting of the Nehalem
social club, OES, held last Wed­
nesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Eva Hearing, plans were
made for the club to serve the
dinner for the meeting of the 99W
Alternate Road association which
will be held in Vernonia March
14.
Following the business meet­
ing, Mrs. Elsie Zimmerman was
honored with a shower of gifts
for her new home. Highlight of
the shower was the cleverly de­
corated table on which had been
erected a mountain on which a
bride and groom were skiing.
Several clever games were play­
ed also.
RIVERVIEW — The ladies of
First Street surprised Mrs. J. E.
Rose Friday evening in celebra­
tion of her birthday. Attending
were Mesdames Alice Mills, El-
vesta Dutton, Martin Davis, Ben
Barker, W. J. Lindsley, Florence
Rohrscheib of Port Orford and
the two hostesses Mrs. E. L. Lloyd
and Mrs. J. L. Lloyd.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smeer and
son of Portland visited at the
Carl Hodgen home Sunday.
The four Vernonia Oregonian
carriers are gathering subscrip­
tions to enable the winners to
visit Disney Land at Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson
and two daughters of Cedar Hills
spent the week end at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Huntley.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Stiles and
children of Portland and Mr. and
Mrs. Clair Dunlevy of Salem visit­
ed at the B. E. Russum home on
Sunday.
Brandford Russum who has
been in Good Samaritan hospital
for ten days expects to come
home Wednesday, but will be on
crutches for a while.
Mrs.
Blanche Powers of Seattl” is
staying with her daughter, Mrs.
Russum.
Ralph McKee spent four days
last week at the Tuality Com­
munity hospital in Hillsboro,
coming home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsay
entertained Mr. and Mrs. Noble
Dunlap and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Henderson at dinner Saturday,
the occasion being the birthday
of Mrs. Dunlap.
Dlicious French pastries were
served to the 20 guests by Mrs.
Hearing and her co-hostesses,
Mrs. Evelyn Holce and Mrs.
Louise Hamnett.
The next meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. Isabel Culbert­
son March 23. two weeks later
than the usual date which falls
on the night of the road associa­
tion dinner.
Valentines Keep Score
For Pinochle Players
Mrs. Marie Shafer served a de­
licious dessert luncheon of angel
food cake and ice cream ;j the
members of the Friendly Pinoch­
le club when they met at her
heme last Friday afternoon. Val­
entine motifs were used in keep,
ing with the season.
At the end of the afternoon of
play, Valentine score ca-ds le-
vealed Mrs. Margaret Vander-
zanden as winner .at first prize
and Mrs. Ruby Brunson as win­
ner of second prize.
The club will meet tomorrow
with Mis. Margie DeHart.
Parents would be very wise if
they could l'arn as much as their
teen-age chi'drcn think they
could teach them.
AUTOMOTIVE FLASHES
Experiments b y automotive
body engineers reveal that when
a white-topped car is parked in
the sun next to a black-topped
car, the former remains 15 de­
grees cooler inside.
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As a nation, we have some 50
million passenger cars and 10
million trucks. That's about two
thirds of the world total of 90
million motor vehicles.
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More than 10 million Ameri­
cans—at least one of every seven
employed persons gain their live­
lihood from the manufacture,
sale, service or use of motor ve­
hicles.
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Two men were discussing a mu­
tual acquaintance, "Nice fellow,"
said one. "but have you noticed
how he always lets his friends
pick up the dinner bill?"
"Yes," replied the other. "He
has a terrible impediment in his
reach."
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It has low milcage—automatic
transmission — radio with rear
seat speaker—heater and defroster
—Solex glass and several other
extras. V8 motor. 1953 Stude­
baker Land Cruiser which is on
special at $1197. A guaranteed
car. Let us show you!
MRS. HAROLD LEECH, presi­
dent pf department of Oregon.
American Legion Auxiliary.
Grand Chancellor Holds
Officer Training Meet
Harry M. Wood, grand chancel­
lor of the grand domain of Ore­
gon, Knights of Pythias, was in
Vernonia Monday evening to con­
duct an officers training meeting
for officers of Avon lodge, St.
Helens, and Harding lodge, Ver­
nonia. Arrangements
for the
meeting were made by the dis­
trict deputy, Oren Weed.
Mr.
Woods was accompanied by sev­
eral other Knights from Portland,
also.
Also brought before the group
Monday evening was the fact that
the Knights of Pythias and Py­
thian Sister of Oregon had been
invited to sponsor the traffic safe­
ty progra mof the Highway Lifo-
savers committee of Oregon citi­
zens during the month of Feb­
ruary.
Chancellor Commander,
Ben Fowler of Harding lodge has
signified the intention of his
group to aid the program in every
way possible. Safety code cards
and other material have been dis­
tributed to all Vernonia knights
and sisters.
Highway courtesy
is emphasized by the order with
the slogan, "Courtesy is Con­
tagious."
District Meet
Draws Officials
Mrs. Reatha Horn was hostess
for the Vernonia Study club
when they met at her home last
Thursday evening, February 2.
A very interesting program on
Mineralogy was given by Mrs.
Isabel Culbertson.
The next meeting will be Thurs­
day evening, February 16 at the
home of Mrs. Amy Kamholz.
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FOOI» SHOPPING IDEAS
NABISCO HUDSON
HOUSE
NEHALEM
KEASEY ROUTE — The Kea­
sey extension unit met at the
home of Mrs. Perry McFarland
on its regular meeting date. Mrs.
Ted Keasey was the project lead
er on lampshade making. Mis.
Terry Brady was ill and unable
to come and help Mrs. Keasey.
Five lampshades were started
but it was impossible to finish
them at one meeting. Those at­
tending were Mrs. Herb Counts,
Mrs. George Martan, Mrs. Har­
vey Christensen, Mrs. Ted De­
Witt, Mrs. Frank Morris and Mrs.
H. A DeWitt.
Mrs. Walt Parker spent Monday
with her sister, Mrs. Ted Keasey
and. started her lampshade then
as she had been unable to attend
the meeting.
The Van Werts have a new
Chevrolet pick-up
Mrs. H. A. DeWitt spent the
week end in Portland visiting
Mrs. G. G White, a former Rock
Creek resident.
Former Resident
| Seriously Ill
RIVERVIEW — A birthday
pot-luck dinner was held at the
home of Mrs. Ed Buckner Monday
honoring Mrs. Mertie Cline. Other
guests were: Eileen Larson, Eliza­
beth Serafin and Stona Serafin,
Nora Riley was unable to attend
because of illness.
Jackie Greenwood has been
confined to his horn-' a week with
pneumonia, but will soon be able
to return to school.
The latest report from Olof
Jacobson, who is in the Good
Samaritan hospital is that his
condition is serious but he is hold­
ing his own. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight
Parkins of Boulder City, Nevada
are staying with her mother, Mrs.
Jacobson. Laurel Wittwer, Mrs.
Jacobson’s son returned to his
home at Las Vegas, Nevada on
Thursday and Mr. Jacobson’s bro­
ther, N. E. Jacobson has also re­
turned to his home at DeWitt,
Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knowles and
her son Timmy Coryell moved to
Astoria Saturday to be nearer
where Mr. Knowles is working.
Yvonne Russum is employed at
Medical Center in Portland. She
is sharing an apartment with
three other girls, including her
aunt, Sharlee Powers, who is cm
ployed at the Doernbecker hos­
pital.
Mr and Mrs. Ray Chenowith
and children of Portland visited
his mother, Mrs. J. P. Lofton on
Sunday.
Jergen Johanson Services
At Birkenfeld Thursday
BIRKENFELD — The funeral
for Jergen Johanson was held
Dodge - Plymouth - Dodge Trucks
Thursday
at
the
Birkenfeld
968 Bridge
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grange hall at 11 a m. He was
buried in the Fish Hawk ceme­
Sell it with an Eagle Want Ad. tery.
Robert Berg, Shirley, Nicky and
Erick spent last week end at
Cotton visiting relatives.
Robert Hanberg from Cannon
Beach has been visiting his sister
Be sure to include these items in your next order!
Anna Hanberg.
Elsa Richardson was visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouch
of Astoria and at Seaside over the
Wheat Thins
week end.
Word was received by Mr and
Ritz Crackers
Mrs. Francis Nordstrom that his
Olives
Honey
nephew, Tommy Nordstrom's son,
String Beans
had collapsed at college and had
Grahams
I a bad hemmorhage causing a left
Corn
Snow Flake
side stroke.
John Cahill went to Portland
Crackers
Peas
Sunday with Mr and Mrs. A. J.
Always
Cookies
Bellingham to make arrange­
ments for the Jergen Johanson
Uniform in
Good
for
Every
Shredded
funeral.
Meal
Wheat
Flavor
Cleve Brown from Portland is
visiting at the home of Mr and
Mrs James Cahill.
Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Beach were
Seaside visitors at the home of
MARKET AND GROCERY
her mother, Mrs Rogers, over the
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week end.
HAWKEN MOTORS
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Potluck Dinner
Marks Birthday
Mrs. Harold Leech, Bonneville,
Oregon, president of the depart, I
ment of Oregon, American Legion I
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Auxiliary, presided over the busi­
ness sessions at the district 1 con­ Ì
vention held at Forest Grove last I
Thursday, February 9. The meet­ !
ing was opened by the district
president, Mrs. Marguerite Royce
of Seaside, who introduced Mrs.
Leech to the assembly.
Other department officers pre­ I
sent were Mrs. Frances Grund,
vice-p resident; Mrs. Amelia
Thornton, secretary Mrs. Muriel
Acton, Girls State chairman and
Mrs. Cee Gunn, national Girl’s
State representative.
District 1 is composed of 13
units in Clatsop, Columbia and
Washington counties. Those from
Vernonia attending the district
meet were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Waite, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cul­
bertson, Mrs. Albert Schalock,
Mrs. Nora Mitchell, Mrs. Ruby
Biggs, Mrs. Maeva Brimmer, Tru­
man Knight and Earl Atkins.
Study Club Members
Learn About Minerals
Keasey Route Ladies
Making Lampshades
TIMBER ROUTE — Mrs. Carl
Wienecke received word this
week that Mrs. Jim Monger of
Sabina. Utah, is seriously ill Mr.
and Mrs. Monger were former
residents of Vernonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Akers and
Mr and Mrs. Edwin Justice were
in Forest Grove Saturday to see
the different events of the Gay
Nineties festival staged there.
Mrs. Hilda Justice and Mrs.
Florence Akers were in Portland
Monday having lunch with Nancy
Lee Akers and Marilyn Good.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Justice
spent the week end in Portland
staying Friday night with their
son Lonnie and his wife and Sat­
urday night with son Raymond
and his family.
Mrs. Robert Pollock, Donna and
Wallace, visited Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Shipley and
Mike.
Florence Reynolds, Maxine Rey­
nolds, Thelma Weaver and Edna
Reynolds visited with Mrs. Bert
Tisdale Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Thacker,
Mrs. Nell Thacker, Mrs. T. L.
Galloway, Tamara and Tommie
were in Portland Sunday visiting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les­
ter Teeling and grandad Thacker.
THE EAGLE. VERNONIA, ORE
Trip Made To
San Francisco
TIMBER ROUTE—Mrs. Blanche
Bergerson left Friday for San
Francisco for an indefinite visit
with her sister and her family.
Mrs. Kate Coates was a Sun­
day visitor at the home of Mrs.
Florenz West.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tisdale re­
turned to their home Thursday,
from Seattle where they had been
visiting his sister and mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thacker
were in Portland Saturday on
business.
Mrs. Albert Reynolds, Mrs. For­
rest Reynolds, Mrs. Donavan Key
nolds and Mrs. Harry Weaver
called on Mrs. Lynwood Reynolds
Monday morning.
Mrs. Florenz West and Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Smith attended the
March of Dimes Benefit at Dessy’s
Saturday» night.
Mr. and Mrs. John Siedelman
were in Forest Grove Friday at
the auction sale.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ostrander
and two sons attended the Cham­
ber of Commerce breakfast in
Banks Sunday morning.
Cathy Quinn, daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Lloyd Quinn, is recuper­
ating at the home of her grand­
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Buff-
mire of Vernonia, from a tonsilec­
tomy performed Tuesday morn­
ing.
Valley Squares Dance
Friday at Birkenfeld
The Nehalem Valley Squares
will dance at Birkenfeld on Fri­
day night, February 17. Howard
Jollie from Astoria will be the
caller. Visitors are always wel­
come.
Women are not strong physi­
cally but one of them can put the
top on a fruit jar so it takes 20
minutes for her husband to get it
off.
—Office Supplies at the Eagle—
BEN'S BARBER SHOP
Expert Tonsorial Work
Vernonia, Oregon
THURSDAY. FEB. 16, 1956
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Throat Infection Causes
Postponement of Party
TIMBER ROUTE — Due to a
strep throat Jane Miller is post­
poning the stork shower sched­
uled for her home for Thursday,
February 16, to March 1.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wienecke
of Forest Grove, their son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
David Wienecke and children of
Hillsboro, visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Wienecke Sunday even­
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams
and baby son, Mr. and Mrs. Shell
and family of Aloha, daughters
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hecken-
liable, were home with their par­
ents for the day, a week ago Sun.
day.
Mrs. Florenz West, her mother
Mrs. Wm. Greiling of Portland
and two friends of the family,
Mrs Margaret Sanders and Mrs.
Anna Schatz met for luncheon
Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Sanders in Portland
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bender and
family spent Sunday in Skarno-
kawa, Washington visiting with
her father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Nielsen.
Unit Members Sign For
Home Nursing Course
Big and little lampshades wi r?
started at the regular meeting of
the Mist-Nehalem extension unit
last week. Mrs. H. Jones and Mrs.
L. Garlock were th" leaders for
the lesson entitled recovering
cloth lampshades. The meeting
was held at the home of Mrs.
Zella Bellingham February 10.
Thirteen members signed up
for the home nursing course. Mrs.
A. Anderson will be the instruc­
tor for the lessons which will be.
gin in March. Mrs. E. Larsjn
showed pictures of gems found
in Ceylon. Mrs. F Busch, pub­
licity chairman, asked for news
stories of
interest concerning
members who have made hobbies
or businesses of projects begun
as extension projects.
The next meeting will be bas­
ket weaving at the home of Miss
Shirley Berg on March 9 begin­
ning at 10:30 a m. A baby sitter
will be provided for the children
but they are asked to bring their
own lunches.
Friends Bid io "At Home'
Honorng Mrs. Hattie Ward
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Sandon ex­
tend an invitation to friends of
Mrs. Sandon’s mother, Mrs. Hat­
tie Ward, to call at their home
Sunday afternoon between the
hours of 2 and 4 to extend birth­
day greetings to Mrs. Ward on
her 86th birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whitehead of
Portland spbnt Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udey
celebrating a wedding anniver­
sary.
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