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Page ; I I Tiu- Sentitici, Cottage Grove, Oregon Timis.. July ’s. I9Ô5 Charles Coston Stamp Society To Present Recital Thursday, Friday Plans Thurs. Picnic The Cottage Grove Sentinel Charles Coston will be present ed by Mrs. H A. Hagen, his teach er. m a piano citai i t u id ... and Friday. July 2b and 29. at her home The recitals will begin at 8:15 p.m. Coston graduated from Cottage Grove High School this spring. He was a member of the Band and Honor Society. He plans to enter the University of Oregon next fall. Following is the program "French Suite in E Flat Major" by Bach, which includes “Alla- mande," ''Courante." “Sarabande," "Gavotte," "Minuet," "Air" and "Gigue." Three Preludes by Chopin in cluding G Major, A Flat Major and F Minor. Two Poems Op. 32 by MacDow- ell including "Winter" and "The Eagle." "Sonata in A Flat Major No. 8” by Haydn including “Allegro Moderate," "Adagio," and "Pres to." Minstrels" by Debussy and "Anda a Roda" by Villa-Lobos. Eatabllahed Auguat 15. Phones 555 or 556 Pubi tailed every Thursday at Cottage Grove. Oregon Entered at Cottage Grove. Oregon. aa second ciana matter. V & » ii b b I n il 1. n t V ftu Larri pt km ratea, cash in advance •a Oregon Outsole Oregon Foreign ratea on application. A C. Martin James Rotea Al Martin M uiam Adkma No aubacription for Iraa than three mont ha 1 Yr « Mm. J Mo< 1 M 2 00 1 25 4U0 2 50 IM Many thanks for the copies of The Leader. A splendid newspa per job on the Centennial. I pre sume you must have had a plate mad«- for the lust page or had it offset. The stories on pioneer history NATIONAL EDITORIAL remind me of the arguments I NiWSPAPtR stirred up between pioneers when PUBIISHIBS I arrived in Cottage Grove and started a feature “Pioneer Foot association SUSTAINING MEMBtt prints.'' If I were in C. G. now I probably would take the part the old pioneers took and suggest New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia some corrections, such as in the Weekly Newspaper name of the first postmaster. I certainly would add a few years National Advertising Representative to 40 given as the life of The Sen tinel. I was editing it 44 years ago and it had been going for a considerable | m - i lod before that. I I he surest way to develop the local community and wouldn't say. however, that the create permanent prosperity is to encourage and build a l volume number .shown on The i Sentinel itself is correct. My recol- strong Chamber of Commerce. | lection is that shows mote than Information that shows the individual his interest in 60 years, which certainly is over- productive enterprise is indispensable to the sound solution j stating the age. ’^questions that encourage the establishment or growth Compliments again, and long Cottage Grove Hospital 1 may the old sheet wave. ofandustries and business. LACEFIELD — To Mr. and Cordially, Mrs. Orville Fredrick Lacefield. * That this philosophy is sound and has a direct bearing Elbert Bede Cottage Grove, a son, John Mark. -------------------------- on the prosperity of every community, every business and July 20. 1955 every individual is evidenced by figures released by the Cha | Dear Editor: WHITLOCK To Mr. and Mrs A roster of ALL Oregon fam mber of Commerce of the United States covering the period ily associations and reunions is - William Donald Whitlock, Cot from 1940 to 1950. They show that for every 100 new indus being prepared by the Genealogical tage Grove, a daughter. Dawn Kathleen, July 21, 1955. trial workers in nine counties surveyed by the Chamber, forum of Portland. ALBRO To .Mr. and Mrs. The list will include the names | Francis William Albro, Elkton. a retail sales zoomed $360,000, personal income $590,000, and of family groups having annual bank deposits $270,000. son, Gregory Lee. July 21, 1955. meetings, picnics and reunions. In FISHELL To Mr. and mrs. An increase of 200 industrial workers meant 174 new formation desired includes the | Howard Fishell, Cottage jobs in other lines of work, 112 more households and a pop names of ancestors concerned, date Grove, a Elmer son, Terry Lynn, July ulation increase of 296- new purchasers of all manner of of arrival in Oregon, residence of 22. 1955. any other data pertinent ADAMS To Mr. and Mrs. goods and services. The survey covered a ten year period an*1 family, to the history of family, name LeRoy Adams. Cottage Grove, a was designed to measure the impact o f new industry on and address of person designated son. 'Michael Dan, July 23, 1955. local business. to give information about family RIDDLE To Mr and Mrs. The problems of industry are the p r o b 1 e m s of the and date and location of annual Corolous John Riddle, Cottage meeting. people. Grove, a son, Samuel William, Persons interested in contribut The Gordon County News ing to the roster are invited to July 24. 1955. CANTONWINE To Mr. and (Calhoun, Ga.) send information to the address Mrs. Richard Harold Cantonwine. below. Cottage Grove, a daughter, Mar Thank you. garet Ann, July 24, 1955. Mrs Anthony Thomas, DAVIS To Mr. and Mrs. Jack 415 N. Baldwin Street, Lee Davis, Dorena. a daughter, You know, we think of a farm as one of the safest places Portland 11, Oregon Daisy Diane, July 25, 1955. in the world; in fact, in most cases, it is. So you might be GIBSON To Mr. and Mrs. •mote surprised to learn that according to the National Safety Dear Editor: Malcolm McLeod Gibson, Spring .Council between 14,000 and 15,000 lives will be lost in farm Recently parents in Oregon had field. a daughter, Karen Lvnne. accidents during the year 1955—if this year’s death rate the problem of sex crimes against Julv 25. 1955. children forcibly brought to their /Hatches that of other years. CHANEY To Mr. and Mrs. when a small Imy was James Edward Chaney, Cottage That's an appalling loss of life, isn’t it? And what's attention for several days, the vic Grove, a (laughter, Mary Eliza more, another million and a quarter persons will be injured. missing tim of a sex deviate. beth, July 25. 1955. The National Safety Council says farming is the coun When a widely publicized crime try's third most dangerous industry. Only mining and con of this type occurs, there is de termination to “do somethin1’" to struction have a higher rate of work deaths, but agriculture give children better protection actually leads in the total number of accidental work deaths. from our such acts. Then the problem This week is National Farm Safety Week, which runs is forgotten until there is another A regular business meeting of the Women of the Moose was held from July 24th through July 30th. It’s co-sponsored by the dramatic example. that hundreds of such Thursday, July 21. National Safety Council anti the U. S. Department of Agri The fact It was reported that Mrs. C. P. occur each year in Oregon culture. And it’s a mighty good time to give some ext ra crimes requires constant effort and study Armstrong. Senior Regent; Mrs thought to safety measures, whether you work on a farm to alleviate the situation For that Gus Walther. Junior Graduate Re purpose, the Children's Protective gent. and Mrs. A. W. Thomas at or not. Association of Oregon was or tended the State Conference of Incidentally,\farm accidents tend to happen most often ganized in 1952 and the hundreds the Moose which was held in As during the late, morning or afternoon hours when reflexes of parents who belong to it have toria. July 22-24 ire most sluggish. That's why many safety experts recom quietly and steadily studied the The next meeting will tie August 4 at 8 p.m. The Mooseheart Alum mend that rural workers borrow a leaf from their brothers problem since that time. Membership in the association ni Committee will be in charge of in factories and offices and stop for a short coffee break is open to all who are interested. the evening program. This meet around 10:30 and again at 3:30. Dues are only $1. per year. The ing is also initiation for new mem- ; So when you feel yourself tiring, along toward the end money is used to gather informa bers. All members are urged to at of the morning and afternoon, take a break for a few min tion and make it available to Icc- tend. islators, law- enforcement officers utes. and the general public, working And while we’re on the subject, here are some of the toward a solution of the dangers major unsafe acts which the National Safety Council says that confront our children. The interest of more out state farmers should watch out for: Failure to make regular safety inventories, taking short parents is sought by the associa tion which has its headquarters in cuts that cause accidents, using defective, unguarded or Portland hut is state-wide in wrong equipment, inattention daydreaming while working coverage. During the months of with heavy machinery or near hazardous work improper July and August an effort is being animal handling, violating common-sense safety rules, and made to give every parent an op portunity to join us in finding allowing children near dangerous machinery. ways to cojie with the sex offend ers who seek out children Inquiries and memberships can weeks. Reward offered. Ph. .-nt to the <Children■ Pro 1254J 5041c Too Late to Classify tective Association, Iziyalty Build FOR SALE: 1 52" circular hot FOR SALE: Used vacuum clean ing, Portland. ers. $1 and up; Duo-therm oil We thank you for publishing saw. 1 50" circular Simons saw heater. $45; Kirby vacuum this letter tn your newspaper. 2 41" trim saws, all in good cleaner with [xilisher and handy Ove Pearson shape, cheap, inquire at Ander butler. $40 Call 1308 E. Main or son Mfg. Co., ask for Sam Membership Chairman ph 6O8Y 50-2tc-51 ______ 5o-2tp5l Editor, Publiahar Advertiaing Manager Neue Editor, PhoneH 333. 336 236 J Society Editor, Phones 333. 356, 301 Y R COMMUNITY GROWTH NO ACCIDENT ^BIRTHS j Lilas E. Simp-on of Eugene, and Ellis. Enid and Eldon, all at home; and four grandchildren Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m.. Saturday, July 23. 1955 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Cot tage Grove with Levi Kropf of Harrisburg officiating. Interment was in the Cottage Grove IOOF Cemetery. Local Baseball Clubs End in 2-3 Record for Week more tallies, but Eugene added couple to leave it 5-5. In the la.-, frame Eugene scored off a wa] to home plate. R II | The annual South Lane Stamp Society picnic has been scheduled CG 010 220 5 12 for Thursday evening. July 28. at V.F.W. 000 321 6 3 6:30 p.m on the lower field of the Dorena Recreation area. Cottage Grove's junior baseball Members of the Society and teams came cut with a two win- friends are invited to attend the Cottage Grove Leader 25c at three loss record during the past picnic. Those attending are re week Frank Divers' groups, the quested to bring their own table- your newsstand. "Little League" and the "National | ware as well as one food dish per league," were the winners, while family. Mel Fox's bovs, the "American Lions Elect The picnic will not be postponed League" and "Peewees" lost three unless heavy rains interfere late International President games lietween them. Thursday, as covered areas will lie available on the grounds for The Little Leaguers dumned the convenience of the picnickers host Drain's 15 year-olds Friday Members of the Society will be bv a 9-11 count, while Mel E'ox's notified prior to any definite post nine played practically the same ponement of the picnic. crew and lost 1-0 the same day. Members and friends not hav On Saturday Grove's National ing their own transportation can leaguers hosted the McKenzie secure a ride to the picnic grounds Bums and came out on the long if they will meet at the Cottage end of an 8-3 score. Grove City library between 6 and CG's American league nine lost 6:30 pm Members of the Society two close tilts in v. hi< i they beat who will have extra car space are the opponent in every bracket but requested to stop by the library the scoreboard Mst Tuesday the and pick up anyone waiting for a V.F.W nine of Eugene edged the ride Transportation for late ar locals 6-5 in the bo'.iom of the rivals at the library has been pro last inning and Saturday the Eu- vided to assure everyone a ride to gene Elks nosed CG 11-10. the picnic grounds. and Radio repair store. Their In the Elks contest Grove had scarih ended, of course, a 10 hits, including a triple by ED'S. Wicks, to Eugene's 4. Cottage Grove belted 13 hits to 3 for Eu Everette C. Runk, of Route 3, gene in the V.F.W. contest, but Box 270, Eugene, passed away at photo Ly fochrach still lost the game. a hospital in Eugene, Wednesday, July 20, 1955 following a long Humberto Valenzuela of Santiago, It was a nip and tuck battle. illness. He was 45. Chile was elected International Eugene was held scareless for the Runk was born in Lorane on first three frames," while Grove President of Lions International at September 11, 1909, then moved tallied when Hains was hit home the association's 38th Annual Con to Eugene at the age of 11 by Tonole's single. The locals nab vention in Atlantic City. Lions months. He married Amy Johnson bed two more when Mullen and International, with more than 523, in Eugene, March 29, 1934. Tonole were hit home by Seitz's 000 members in 11.580 dubs in 69 He was a member of the Men double, but Eugene knotted the count ries and geographical loca nonite Church at Harrisburg. battle with three counters. tions is the world's largest service He is survived by Mrs. Runk. A home run by Hoover, plus a five children: Etta M. Talley and club organization. single, netted Cottage Grove two Everette C. Runk “FARM ACCIDENTS ON INCREASE’' Women of Moose Hold July Meeting BANTY CHICKENS to give away FOR SALE Good dean '48 Chev. I 4-dr. Ph. 593R Call after 5. .304 Washington. 50-ltp 5O-2tc-51 1 FOR SALE: 1954 Shasta 15 house trailer. Butane and elec WE HAVE BUYER for i anch type । tric equipped See at Evergreen 3-bedrm. home in a desirable Auto Court $800 Ask for Good- location. Walking distance to' mans. 50-ltp business center Price range j $14,(XX) to $16,000 George ' FOR SALE: New 2 bedroom mod Marksbury. Broker. Ph 346 ern house on 1 acre, lieautiful 50-ltc view. Will take small down pay ment or small aluminum trailer FOR SALE': Practically new (Ho house. Balance like rent Ph automatic pistol. Holster and 932R3 50 tfcxxx shells Call at 1308 E Mam, LOST Parakeet within last two phone 6O8Y 5O-2tc-51 Dear Editor: I wish to call to the attention of the citizens of Cottage Grove the somewhat unique relationship which exists IrtWTi’n religious, civic and business groups in the city. The willingness of Mr C. C. Morelock to change his propram at the Dnve-In Theater this weekend at considerable personal expense is an excellent example of his personal interest in main taining high moral standards in the community. This Is but one incident of the cooperation within the community to raise the standards of recrea tion. Mrs. I. H Young Louise Merrick What Toll on the Road to Recovery? Ixiuise Merrick. Black Butte Route. Cottage Grove, passed away at her home Tuesday. July 26 1955. follow ing an extended ill ness She was 40. Mis Met rick was born in Kla math Falls, Oregon. Api il 5. 1915. She married I >r. Robert Merrick in Vancouver, Wash , in May. 1945 The couple came to Cottage Grove tn 1947, She was a member of the Cath olic Church. She is survived by Dr. Merrick; I two sons Mike and Pat; two j daughters: Mary Ix»u and Jeanie, all at home; het mother, Mrs. Harriett Hunter; brother. Robert Hunter; and sister. Mrs Harriett Schmidt, all of Isernon Grove. Cal ifornia. Rosary will be at Smith Funeral Chapel Thursday at 7 30 pm Re quiem High Mass will be at Our Lady of Penx-tual Help Catholic Church Friday at 9 am. with Father Carl Mai officiating. In terment will be in Mt. Calvary. Cemeten in Eugene. Friends may call at Smith Fun- | oral Chapel from 1 to 9 pm. Thursday If accident or illness strikes, can you pay the bills? Health and accident insurance gives you needed protection .. at low cost. 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