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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
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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.
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Pubi tailed every Thursday at Cottage Grove. Oregon
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Insure ... to Be sure
Nee I s Soon
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