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Cottage Grove Sentinel
COTTAGE DROVE. LANE COUNTY. OREGON TillIRSDAY. MAY 13, 194«
NUMBER 40
Old Landmark Destroyed
Flre Demolishes
Patrol Barracks
NOW IS THE HOUR!
Fire swept through the Eastern
law«- Fire Patrol Barracks on the
Mosby Creek highway, burning
the $1 .(XX) structure to the ground.
Six men housed at the barrack«
lost all of their personal belong
ing«. Five of the six were at work
when the fin- broke out The re
maining man phoned the alarm to
the Cottage Grove Fire Ik-part-
were
ment. Telephone
crossed and caused a alight delay
However the local department
made the «ix mile run to the bar-
rucks In record lime and managed
to protect nearby building« and
tree« from the fire.
A defective stove is believed to
I m - the cause of the fire.
Picnic Time is here! You
can find all those tasty
picnic items at your
Irish-Swartz store, and
better yet you can find
all the food items you
use everyday too - in
brands you know at
prices ou can afford to
pay. Shop this friendly
food store every day for
all your food needs.
LIMITED-DUT Y OFFICE*«
BI ENG HEI.FA TED
A selection Ix.ard has been con
vener! in the Navy Department
to select applications from the
chief warrant officers, warrant
officers, chief petty officer«, first
class, for permanent appointment
in the Regular Navy, in com-
misioned grades not above the
grade of commander, for limited
duty in the technical fields indi-
cated by their warrants and
ratings.
Officers of the new clasxifi-
cation will preform limited duty
only, and will be referred to as
limited duty officers (.LDO). This
opens a new career for outstanding
personnel who are fully qualified
for limited duty in certain tech
nical field« because of their pre
vious specialization.
Baked Beans
Shriner 49-er — Sat., at Armory.
— Libby’s fancy
!—----------------------
17$ ounces
Potato Chips
— Regular
JLidrw
15c package
Weed Killers
We Now Stock
Recommended Weed
Killers
J»““««- «« «hr Cottage Drove lee Pl.nt, M North Hex rath street, deotnayrd by flr/on
of May S. ha. been estimated at U q .000, .«Id II. c. K.,w, owner, Tureday. < . ......... the blaze h»« not been
determined.
Oregon Legion Commander Maris
Opposes Veteran Bonus at Meeting
American lx-gion Department Mum street and the highway. The
Commander J. S Maris emphatic Legion's share of the proceeds
ally opposed the proposed cash will go to the building fund of the
Ixinus to veterans Monday night Veteran's Welfare Fund. Free
at an initiation meeting of the rental of the grounds was donated
to the organization by W. A
rottage Grove Legion
Shaking before 123 American Woodard.
Jack Lairson, Springfield area
I^-gion members, repit-scntutivcs
of the Auxiliary, and guests, the commander, outlined the concep
Oregon Department commander tion and growth of the American
explained his stand by saying that Legion. Charles Whipps was con
the veterans really would not gratulated for turning in the
names of the 195 new membrn
benefit.
this year.
No Benefit For Veterans
Entertainment was furnished
"This is really no great benefit
for the veterans,” Commander by W C. Martin Jr., who sang a
Maria said. "As taxpayers, the vet baritone solo accompanied by
erans would have to help finance Joan Metcalf. Elizabeth Workman.
the bonus and taxes would be Jeannette Workman. Roberta Bag
ley, and Diane Murdock sang
even higher."
Commander Maris continued his quartet arrangements of two
talk with mention of the various songs; and an instrumental quart
ix-gion youth programs through et composed of Roy Duerst, Betty
out the state. He especially stress Duerst. ’Ix-nora Porter and Rich
ed the Ix-g ion-sponsored Junior freshmen ts were served.
Legion baseball. Beaver Boy State ard Buffington played while re-
training course, and the annual
INDIAN THEME CIIONEN
oratorical contests.
Purpose of the meeting was the FOR CUB ACTIVITIES
"Indians'' has neen chosen as
obligation of 27 new members into
the Cottage Grove American Ix»- the theme for the month of Muy
gion. The I-anc County Voiturc for the ten Cub Scout dens, said
Mr. M A. Bullard. den leader. An
40 <-t 8 uniformed degree team Indian Pow-wow has been plannt*d
performed the initiation.
for the first week in June, in
The Ix-gion post decided to ob which ail dens will participate.
serve Memorial day this year with Preparations are at present under
services to be held Sunday. May way with the assistance of the den
Mothers. The program will be held
30 at 2 p. m.
outdoors if the weather permits.
Legion Sponsors Carnival
Awards will be presented at this
Special attention was directed time, and some of the boys will
at the Legion-sponsored Douglas graduate into the older Scout
carnival showing at the corner of groups.
PTA Shifts Date
For Next Meeting
The Parent-Teachers meeting
will iw held Wednesday, May 19.
at H p.m, in the Jefferson school'
lunch room instead of on May 17
as previously scheduled.
Mrs J. il Stamm of Eugene
will attend the meeting to help
with organization of the group
There will be an flection of per
manent officers. The PTA by-laws
will lie presented to the members.
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Sinox General
Stantox 40
Stantox P44
Stantox 70-
24D
Let us help you with your
weed problems.
ICE CREAM
Argentine
Luncheon Meat
Floyd Githens
Motors Inc.
9th A Main — Phone 27
May We Suggest for Graduation
1 he Gift that Keeps on Giving
We have a nice selection of singles and albums in Master
works and popular records.
— Coca Cola, Seven Up
Nehi, Grapette
Hires and Barq’s
Assorted flavors
Franco American
Deviled Ham
Hormel 's
Pigs’ Feet
Hormel 's
Tuna Flakes
No
tin
Sardines
Maine
Mushrooms Pieces and Stems
Snowflake Sodas
Large
Ritz Crackers
^or
SODA POP
— Red Rose
Spaghetti
Corned Beef
A ■■
M
00 ~
—_ plus
deposit
15C
Can 49C
We are happy to be able to present an exceptional variety of
Can 49C
fine quality fresh produce this week for your choosing.
guaranteed or your money refunded on every
2 tor 35c Satisfaction
item you buy at your Irish-Swartz store.
pint 39c
35c
Onions
Radishes
2 tor 29c 2 bunches .
... .15c
<«29c
2 it. 49c
Pink Grapefruit
29c The end of the season is nearly here.
59c doz.
Can
WFRUITS ^VEGETABLES
box
Children's
Western
Victor — Columbia — Capitol
BRISBANE ELECTRIC
702 Main
Phone 73
GUARANTEED to
PEACHES
Wesson Oil
— Probably your last chance
at this price
Case of 24
No. 2H Tins
Oregon Elbertas
— For Salads
— For Frying
Fishers Blend
Increase Crop Yield
SNOWDRIFT
Works wonders
on those
pies and cakes
— Does every
thing well
3 lb. TIN
50 lbs
TILLS
MULCHES
CULTIVATES
THE BEST IN MEATS
Modal G-16 Garden Tiller
Cuts 16" Swath
AVAILABLE
NOW
Reconditions your soil, prevents erosion,
increases your crop yield. M-E Garden Tiller
has been tried and proven from coast to
Slab Bacon
Pure Ground Beef
Any Size Piece
Not Wasty Fat
Special
Special
65c lb.
53c lb.
coast, is famous for rugged construction.
Increases Crop Yield
For
County Commissioner
ROTARY GARDEN TILLERS
ALLEN P. WHEELER
REPUBLICAN
O Bom and Educated in Lane County
• Fann Owner and Taxpayer
40-Up
Paid ndv.
Floyd Githens Motors, Inc.
336 Main
Phone 27
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SPECIALS
OPEN
FRIDAYS
TO
0 P. M.
Shoulder
Pork Steak
Lean and Meaty
Special
65c lb.
Limit 5 lbs. to a Customer
Irish & Swartz
OPEN
FRIDAYS
’’FRIENDLY FOOD SERVICE”
FREE CITY DELIVERY
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PHONE
53
9 P. M.