The NenUnrl, Cottage Grove, Oregon
Thur»., Jan. It, 1950
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vious models, the new rear window
increases visibility and its lines
Diktat DIumAllDk Por
NvW ■ IJ liiUUln
blend into the car's new stream-
I lining motif. The window is set
i in a newly designed locking rubber
| seal.
The 1950 Plymouth car, with im-
There are larger bumpers on
nt styling changes and im- both front and rear. In addition
ements for safety and riding to pioviding greater protection
ort, will go on display here for the grille, rear deck and fen
throughout the country Jan- ders. the bumpers add materially
12, Ceci) Beck of the Cecil to the general appearance of mas
k Motor Co. announced yestcr- siveness.
The theme of simplicity which
' There are new lines in the sil has been carried out in the medal
houette which give the new Ply lion and name plate on the front
mouth a longer, lower, more has been continued in the orna
Streamlined appearance. The mentation of the rear deck. The
Changes are readily apparent block-letter name plate, the li
Whether viewed from front, rear, cense plate light ornament, the
or side.
license plate recess, and the T-
The new Plymouth« may be' seen shapped luggage compartment
here at the Cecil Beck Motor Co., handle are styled to accent the
715 Pacific Highway and McCoy car’s low. sleek lines. Combination
Motors, 5th and Washington.
tail lights and stop lights are set
Rear fenders, which are bolted into each rear fender.
On for economical removal in case
The redesigned instrument panel
repairs are necessary, have been provides new backgrounds of
restyled and lengthened. A large transparent gunmetal on spun
rear window on Club coupes and I aluminum for the gauge dials,
four-door sedans, slightly greater speedometer, radio dial, and clock
cver-ail width, and alterations on The gunmetal finish is also used
the rear deck provide a longer., on the radio grille screen. There
heavier, road-hugging appearance arr larger rotary switch knobs
for all models. The grill has been which aie easier to operate.
•implified and made more massive.
Features for performance, com
It consists of two large horizontal
fort and safety which were pre
bars with a curved-down top mem- viously introduced in the Ply
*er and a single vertical bar at
mouth line have been retained.
the center. Above the grille the The car has characteristic interior
Plymouth nameplate appears in roominess, ample head and leg
Urge block letters, and a bigger, room, and wide, deep chair-height
more colorful medallion has been
seats. The six-cylinder, 97-horse-
placed over the nameplate.
Described as “Packed with value power engine has a 7 to 1 compres
sion ratio. The combination igni
and ready to prove it", the new
tion and starter switch, automatic
Plymouth was characterized by D.
electric choke, super-cushion tires,
S. Eddins, president of Plymouth, safe-gpard hydraulic and safety
as “Die greatest car value we
rim wheels are among the "high-
have ever offered the public.”
priced car” features contained in
“When we speak of values,”
Ekidins said, “We mean that we the new Plymouth.
have combined beauty with sens
Effects of Erosiea
ible styling, that we have achieved
big-car performance with small
The dictionary defines erosion as
er economy, and that the me the wearing away of soil by water.
chanical excellence of which we Erosion’s effects are evident every
have always been proud has main- where—mud-laden rivers swelling
Wined its high level.”
up over their banks, hillsides etched
The front and rear tread have deep with ditches, busy dredges
been increased, a factor which in- sucking silt from harbor bottoms.
creases stability, eases tire loading Erosion’s inroads in the topsoil of
stress on curves, and enhances the the United States, on which 140
car’s general appearance. Thirty- million Americans rely for food
two per cent larger than on pre- and fabric, have been severe.
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On Display Today
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Wickering candle light or pale i power remained on. needed for the a 4-H meeting, with Mr*. Murton I
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glow Of kerosene lamp».
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Mrs. Gale Roby, Kepor*’’
Phone 7B6-J-?
The premature spring thaw of
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only last Friday seems aheady far
away, when balmy, southerly,
Chinook winds took away all of
the New Year snow and left the
fields green and violets blooming
for a day. For the same wind
brought in a heavy wet snow Fri-
day night, that weighted down
power and telephone lines and
all service was out Saturday The
entire community went into its
third day Monday, with no power,
lights, radio or telephone, altho
the roads were passable and the
trusty U. S. Mail getting through.
. No school was held at London
Monday pending restoration of
electric power.
Because of lack of telephone
service and difficulty in getting
around via car, on foot or bob
sled, through or over the nine
inches of soggy snow, the London
news this week is of a minus
quanity. With most folks con
tacted just staying home by the
fire and spending quiet evenings
'water and lieu t mg s.xstems Roads hating a put
Mr and Mrs. J. H. Quigley had »ere cleared of remaining snow.
« new phone installed Thursday,
a
The flood threats from the rain
>>n the 766 line but found it was and melting snow Monday night,
really a useless gadget going out subsided as rain decreased and
of . order
from the storm before turned to snow flurries Mysteri-
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they had time to get used to it. ous rumblings of thunder and
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Mr and - --
Mis. Olan
Nalley
lightning w e r e reported during
another Oregon storm approaching the Monday night storm.
so left Thursday for Nampa, Idaho
Woodards camp reported 4Q
after a five day visit with Mr. and inches of snow and still snowing.
Mrs. Gale Roby. They made the । The Heinrich girls. Wanda Fay
trip
running out and Beverly, have been having the
"-e without trouble, rwuung
of snow at Bend nnd »ponding chicken pox.
Thursday night at Burns with rel
Mrs Lawrence Barkemeyer re
atives.
turned from Klamath Falls Sat
No school was held at London urday by bus from a visit with
last Thursday because of icy roads. her son Bill. She reported very
The electricity was restored for little snow there, but ton below
most of the night Monday, but ■cro, and the ground bare at
was off again Tuesday morning, as Grants Pass.
the wind and pouring rain lashed
Mrs. Beth Kells and her sister,
the valley all night and continued Mrs. Swank, drove to Portlamf
Tuesday, melting the snow and Tuesday, for a few days, depend
sending it rapidly down river.
ing on the weather.
London community came back
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Quigley ac-
to life Tuesday afternoon with the companied Mr. and Mrs. Sam
power on after three and a half Medford to Eugene, Tuesday, for
days, and most of the telephones the farmers’ John Deere day.
in working order. The farmers line
Mr. and Mrs. Brice Tower have
was still out. and there was no moved to the Lorane community.
report from Cedar ('reek.
Mrs. Jeanne Morton and Mrs.
School was scheduled to resume Mable Funk. 4-H leaders. expected
studies. Wednesday morning, if to go to Eugene Wednesday for
hi
the program.
TOO TUM» Recorded
Bascom Lamar Lunsford, folk
Mr». Howard Keinle and family
lorist, recently recorded 700 folk
°f Renton, Wush. »¡lent the hoh- lore tunes in seven days for the
days with her ¡Miretits, Mr. and National library at Washington.
Mr». Thomas Funk. Mrs. Funk
*s enjoying splendid good health
f*1' *bis winter.
Meand'r River
Scene» of wintry beauty greeted
From the winding Maender river
the dawn again Wednesday, with of western Asia Minor came the
oyer a foot of fresh |»wdery snow useful verb that describes what all
and still snowing.
rivers do- meander.
The cost is small, but results
often amaaing thru a Sentinel
want nd. Try one.
WELDING
Cottage Grove
Welding Works
Portable Weld lag Any Place
1030 Madlaon
Phone 181Y
24-ttcxxx
KEM’S for DRUGS
FEATURES
Electrex Heating Pads
SPECIAL REVIVAL MEETINGS
Friendly Warmth on Chilly Nights
A Blessing in Time of Sickness
Safe Uniform Heat
Triple Heat Control
Four Styles — Four Price Ranges
In Sickness or in Health
at Your Rexall Drug Store
PLACE—
Assembly of God Church
- Cottage Grove
TIME—
7:45 P. M. Each Evening
Hear This Ex-Prize Fighter
Evangelist E. J. Maisch, a man with a message to you
Subjects of great interest. You can’t afford to miss any
of these meetings.
QUICK RESULTS FROM
WANT ADS
ARC A ACETYLZNB
ASK ABOI T THE *300 ( ASH PRIZE EOK A NEW NAME FOK THE KEXALI
M AG AZINE.
Pastor K. E. PARRISH
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT
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NEW 1950 PLYMOUTH
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on Display Thursday. January 12th
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McCOY MOTORS and CECIL BECK MOTOR
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BEA UTY
PERFORMANCE
SAFETY
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Easy on the Eyes
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Easy on the Ride
Plymouth, famous for comfort, has wide, deep chair-height seats In
the nine new models. Luxurious interior has beautifully tailored fabrie
npbolstery and handsome appointments. There is ample head and leg room.
Packed With Value and Ready to Prove It!
The Plymouth Special DeLuxe four-door sedan, one of nine new models, Is shown above
The car contains important styling changes and improvements for safety and comfort Its high
compression engine and many mechanical features provide lively, economical performance,
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