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8— Thu rad* r, PORT ORFORD NEWS May 4, 1961 Lutherans To Install New Pastor BARTLETTS FETED AT SILVER ANNIVERSARY Saturday, April 29, a large group of friends and relatives helped Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bart lett celebrate their silver wed Second claaa mall privileges authorized at Port Orford, Ore. ding anniversary. This party OF YOUR OLD HOME TOWN was a complete surprise to the Paul L. Peterson, Publisher honored couple at the Beach Published Every Thursday with lorraine Haines combers square dance hall. Guests were; Mrs. Gertie Bart f O. Box 1 P°rt Orford, Oregon lett, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mr 9«ibecrlptlon per year In Curry County (In advance) $3.00 and Mrs. Burrell Babb, Mr. and It is ever amazing the way heretofore hidden talent crops out Outside Curry County ...................................................... $3.50 Mrs. Harry Byrnes, Mr. and Mrs. in cur town, and very pleasurable for the discoverer. Last Friday Jim Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Bob afternoon Stogie Copy ....................... 19 Cents this writer, on a hot tip, sought and found the Mud Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Liver Hen s Nest" out on the highway nestling Just inside the Bob and ( Announcements, Notices, News and Advertising Must Be more, Mr. and Mrs. Demps Gil- Noma Thomas roadside flower garden. There in a wee white cot In T te Office by 5:00 O’clock Tuesday Evening fillian, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rice, tage formerly a tool shed, we saw at last 275 pieces of ceramic Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mason, Mr. -objects de art" that literally took the breath away! There were K A T IO N A I E D IT O R IA L NEWSPAPER and Mrs. Evert Mills. Mr and Ditchers vases, pictures, statuetts, bowling ball lighters and pin S ' T I I * S§ ’ C& " © \ <’1S 2 Mrs. Leo Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. ash tray sets, ideal gifts for every occasion. Starting as a hobby, P U B L IS H E R S Harold Knapp. Mr. and Mrs. and calling themselves the "Mud Hens", these nine ladies could 'A S S O C IA T IO N have the beginning of a very lucrative business which might Walt Stauffer and Karen, Mr. well K i u n n n : . i i T ,;,a bring another brand of fame to our fair city. This gift shop was and Mrs. Ab Ramey and Gary, officially opened a week ago Sunday, ami reports have it that some Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wilson and of the "drakes" were enlisted in the last-minute shelf details and Bev, Mr. and Mrs. Don Fromm, carpenter work. Our best wishes for a land office business go Mr. and Mrs. Fred Logsdon, Mr. to these artistic and non-feathered "hens": Elzie Belcher, Joyce GUEST EDITORIAL 1, 1956. and Mrs. Bob Douglas, Mr. and Bowman, Thelma Hanhart, Martha O'Hara, Hazel McKenzie, Echol By diaries Haines On July 28, 1957, Rev. John W. Mrs. Ralph Hanson, Mr. and Nutt, Betty Nowlin, Edna Peterson and Noma Thomas. May your POLTA ELECTS Kelley was installed as the first iMrs. Connie Colson, Mrs. Lucille green ware and glazes, your talents and "vaz s , bake your road to full-time pastor of Zion Luther Douglas, Mrs. Syniva Lindburg, fame. * • • • • an, following acceptance by the Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dougherty. Mr. ’ 1, I 'th e The final meeting of American Lutheran church to and Mrs. Jim Wilson, Mr. and Ad and Art Niemann had so much fun last Sunday they prob year fQr business the port Orford. make the local church a "pack ably were in the mood to sponsor two more bowling teams. As a Mrs. Roy Carr, Mr. and Mrs. conclusion to the season, members of Niemann's Insurance and I Langlois Teachers' association age mission”. Gene Carver. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd The city council has decided to build a city hall, and have was held at PacificJRgh school In September, 1957, ground Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon their wives, feted Ad and Art to dinner at Mings in North Bend. Later they toured Shore Acres state park, and Arrago state park, was broken for the new church 6:00 p.m. April 27. chosen a site for It. Unless plans change, very soon, it is to be a 1 at Ben Luethe gave a report on building and the first services Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie which at this time of vear is indescribably beautiful with Japanese Foster, Mrs. Dee Yost, George cherry trees in full bloom, and all kinds of rare plants and shrubs. WHO rectangular block building, one story without basement, er board,g response to were held on Easter Sunday of acted on land to be donated by public spirited citizens for this pur- j the conunit, ee s request for sal- 1958. The church was dedicated Dwire, Miss Betty McDonald, Participating in this frolicsome forray, after presenting their spon Mel Brownly, Miss Mary Wood- sor with an appropriate gift of shaving equipment in bowling pin poee ary schedule adjustments. The October 19 of the same year. worth, Randy Waldie, Bob.Bart- shaped containers, were: Althea and Calvin Smith, Margaret and j school board was very coopera- Tracy Corbin, Eula and Jim Mastropolito, Mabel and Ous Edstrom lett and Tom Osborne. It la the opinion of this writer that a project of such m agni-! tjve and agreed to put all teach- SECOND ANNUAL and Aleen and Gordon Forty. Reports have it that the team didn’t Sending remembrances, but win many medals this year, but they had a rousing rooting section tude and Importance to the citizens and taxpayers of Port Orford! ers on schedule and to form a TALENT SHOW unable to come were: Mr. and and a whale of a lot of fun! merits careful study and thorough planning with full consldera committee to work on future ENJOYED BY MANY Mrs. Russ Juola, Mr. and Mrs. • • • • * tlon of all possible factors. J salary schedules. Leo Georgen. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Periodically Neonta and Ralph Hall break lose, as it were, with A motion was made that an By Loraine Haines Baker and Diane, Coquille; Mr. “come let us be gay potluck party". Last Saturday night was the Might It not be wise to build at the site of the old city hall, meTe^te^ The local Rotary club with Joe and Mrs. John Baker, Coquille; a night. About thrty. or more friends did just that, with dancing new officers as presented by i land now owned by the city? This site affords more area for the nominating committee at Zook officiating as MC, held its Mrs. Martha Hanson and family, and gayety for all in true spring style. , • • ♦ • Building, and a full basement could easily be included. This in it- ’ (he ]as(, meeting Those elected second annual talent show last Forest Grove; Mrs. Jessie Han Speaking of anniversaries, another valiant and beloved pair •elf would be advantageous, In that It could possibly make the pro- f(jr 1961. 62 are: Frances Ever- Friday night at the Battle Rock son. Vernonia; Mrs. Emma Bohr. observed their 58th wedding date last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gust est. president; Ben Luethe, vice ¡school gymnasium. 18 contest- Council Bluff. Iowa; Mr. and Mueller. The details of this event have not been furnished, but Ject eligible for state and county aid. Mrs. Ray Marstall and Mr. and president; and Jean Berger, sec-. ants, or acts, competed for cash just knowing these two sweet people who have trod such a long and prizes in three age groups, before Mrs. Ira Tucker. blissful martial path together, is event enough. Another definite advantage of this site Is that the building ret ary treasurer. Co-hostesses for the affair • * • • • A dessert dinner meeting was J a sizable and enthusiastic audi eeuld be so planned as to present a “first view" of Port Orford for were Mrs. Sharon Douglas. Mrs. planned for May 9 at the Port ence. The only adult contestant Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Read departed April 2:)th for southern travelers from the south. "First Impressions are lasting Impres- Orford elementary school. This was Lloyd Read, who sang "The Sue Ramey, Mrs. Virginia Stauf California in quest of a future home. They visited their daughters •tnns" What do north bound travelers now see? fer and Mrs. Doris Colson. and families, Marjorie Andrews at Sunnyvale, and Viola Crawford meeting will be for the install»- Holy City", and was accompan- Beautiful flower arrangements at West Covina, thence to Mr. Read's sister’s home, Mrs. May Cade tion of officers and presentation ied at the piano by Mrs. Ruth were made by Mrs. Mary Bates. at Pacific Beach. Next they visited Mrs Read's brother, John Do you believe It Is good business for Port Orford to build our of the education citizen of the Humprey. Munro, who was ill at Scripp's hospital in La Jolla. Mr. Read re elty hall and library on a side street and hide it, or should we place year award. Dessert will be serv- Two young singers made this to Port Orford a week ago, leaving Mrs. Read there to assist It where It will be a credit to the community while serving its prac- i pd at 7:30 and all empiOyees of event their debut: Bryan Phillips SQUARE YOUR SETS turned her sister. Word has been received that Mr. Munro passed away Ileal purpose? Shall It be a make-shift, or a monument? The djstr jCt 2-CJ and their husbands singing "Blue Moon” and Brad last Saturday. AU the San Diego relatives were to come to Port land for the funeral May 3. Mr. Munro served with the Portland choice may be yours. | and wives are Invited to attend. Marsh with his rendition of “I ’ve Been Working on the Railroad" water bureau 35 years, retiring in 1954. Following the meeting Norm • • • » • You are urged to fill out the survey form below. If enough ¡Baker will show his pictures and —both were show-stoppers. A singing duet, composed of two Rev. H. L. Foss, D.D. of Seattle, president of the American Interest Is expressed, a mass meeting will be arranged where ev tell about his trip to Europe, Lutheran church of the north Pacific district, will be here Sun Plans were started for the an small brothers, Butch and Larry cryone can hear and be heard. day to officiate at the dedication ceremony of the new educational nual fall “get acquainted” pic- Dudley, delighted the audience unit of the local churh, as well as the installation of Rev. H. L. ------- nic for teachers, which will b e! with a special interpretation of Daugs. After the two services, the congregation has planned a How Much is That Doggie in held on Sunday, September 10. I ENGAGEMENT TOLD potluck meal to which members of the North Bend, Florence and the Window". There were three Coquille congregations have been invited. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Me- j • • * • • dance acts, first: a ballet trio By Burrell S. Babb Donald announce the engage VFW AUXILIARY HEARS featuring Lorna Funk, Teresa Mr. and Mrs. Jim Syphers and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jackman ment of their daughter, Bette Society column: The social i (Maude Cox) of Bridge and Myrtle Point, respectively, were vlsit- Kolibaba and Mary Ellen Knapp, Marie, to Melvin Brownley, son REPORTS; ELECTS was well performed. A second elite of Port Orford opened the , lng former friends here last Monday. The two couples are “old of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Battle Rock Post 7425 Veter- dance number, listed as “The j spring social season Saturday .timers” around the Langlois area and found it pleasant seeing Over 1,500 Jaycees and their Brownley of Bend. ans of Foreign Wars and the Dancing Poodles”, was delight- with a 25th wedding anniver- | their old friends again. The couple plans a fall wed- • • • • • vires from 81 communities in auxiliary, were hosts to a district fUny interpreted by Carol Ann , sary party honoring Della Dish Oregon are anticipated for the , dinK Mr. and Mrs. Odell Flake are entertaining their daughter. Lou meeting held Saturday night, Knapp and Carol Tope. Miss es and Dale Donut (Mr. and Mrs. 1 April 29, at Sixes grange hall 1 Lorna Funk was well received in Dale Bartlett), held at t h e Ellen Crumrine. and son-in-law Bill, this week from Mukilteo. Bnd annual state Jaycee con-1 Guest speakers were Fred B. i her tap dance solo. I Beachcombers sumptuous palace. Wash. Lou Ellen plans a month's visit while her husband attends rentlon May 5, 6 and 7 In Pen Oregon Rural I Corn, department commander of A budding new comedian, Jer I The latest fashion creations were coast guard school.* • • • • Traffic Up dleton. Election of a new slate Hillsboro and department presi ry Forty, gave a humorous mon , evident, especially the gorgeous Oregon rural highway traffic ding Patricia Coulee of Clover ologue along with a clarinet j creation worn by the bride, a Miss Paula Leuthe was home visiting her parents and family, o f officers la the primary order weekend from Ashland, where she Is a increased 6.6 per cent in March, dale. of business to be conducted. which he cleverly used as a ruse, lace denim taffeta gown, trim the Ben Leuthes over last college. Jaycee locals bidding to host 1961, as compared to March, President Coulee reported on but which he never played. Two med with hemp lace and seven student at the southern • • • • • future state meetings are Baker I960, based on figures from 83 her visit to the VFW vocational young organists rendered pleas veils. The bridegroom unveiled Marv and Bob Yoder and Robert, Jr., are getting nearer home. for the summer planning session rural traffic recorder locations home at Eaton Rapids, Mich., ing solos: ten year old Darby the latest in straw hats, silk After spending the past year at Pasco. Wash., they have wended meeting in July, 1961; Albany , of the state highway department, and the impressive work being Robinson, who has been study jackets with broadleaf twill for winter board meeting, In , Five locations indicated an ur- accomplished there for widows ing less than six months, played tweeds. Gasps of admiration their way southward and are now residing in Gold Beach, surely they will make it back to Port Orford some day! Pebruary of 1962; and Roseburg, ban traffic increase of 8.4 per and orphans of veterans. She a medley of familiar tunes with came when the flower girl • « • • • and Salem each trying to cap-. cent for March over the same also related progress of the can amazing aptitude. A two-year (Lloyd Bates) came down the Levity: Y'know the name for a timid skin diver? “A CHICK tuie the state convention of month In i960 cer program at the Oregon Cot "veteran of the console” Steven aisle—her costume was just too, EN OF THE SEA ", These figures brought the to tage. 1862. Phillips. played a difficult a r too divine. The father of the Besides the election of new of tals for the first three months See you next week, and thanks for sending in some news. The district president, Flor rangement of “Nola”. Both or bride (Fred Logsdon) wore the ficers. an installation banquet of 1961 as compared to the same ence Est, presided at the auxil- ganists played during the Inter latest in checkered ginghams. to 1 and dance are on tap for Sator- months of , the previous year business meeting at which _ _ per cent * on „ niral 1 j digtrict SUI Y uuouicoo wttivn lude while the Judges were Luncheon, music and dancing offipers mcciuis fo). thp at coming day night and awards will be ‘"creases ----------- -» of ■, 7^9 n -,,,.„1 wrestling with the decisions. followed—band by Gerry Ram presented to outstanding state t raffle and 5 8 per cent upon ur year were elected and installed. Stanley Zook did an exceedingly ey, Dwier, Tommy—and the par officers and locals for the Just ban traffic. Representing Battle Rock Aux Job, with an injured lip. ty got into full swing after the Maximum daily travel In iliary are Mariam Deaver, chap credible concluding administrative Jay on the trumpet. Four accord minister (Burrell Babb) drank March at most recording sta cee year Jaycees will also have lain; Lou Etta Jamieson, assist- ionists, Lorraine Woods, Pamela some punch. to« opportunity to participate In tions occurred on Sunday, the ant conductress: Billie Jo Rob Mayea. Kathy Krick and Ronnie This gala event was followed horseshoe throwing contests, wild 19th. Heaviest hourly count Inett and Odell Bushnell, color DeBord pleased the listeners by a big social gathering Mon cow milking contests, view a Ju- was recorded most frequently bearers; and Mary Philpott, trus with their individual solos. Pl day when the students from the nlor Mustanger rodeo, and ride between the hour of four and tee. ano numbers were given by Nelson school of dancing had a horse« to their hearts content. five p.m. Members were urged to attend Carla Hubbel. Teresa Phillips rehearsal. They will make their the department convention at and Nicky Marsh, each proving big social debut Saturday, May Astoria June 14 to 18. Refresh to be tuneful "ivory ticklers”. 6th at the graduation exercises, ments and a social hour followed Miss Bonnie Jensen accompan to be followed by a big ball to be the meeting. ied two of the instrumentalists given by the Beachcombers. CITY MALL AND LOCATION SURVEY Flash—Quote me on the fash The next regular meeting was at the piano. announced for Friday, May 12, Prizes were awarded in the ions—the latest—yes sir. Please complete all answers and return to postoffice box 52. 8 p.m.. at the American Legion three age groups, by Mayor An This is the big debutante ball hall. dy Gribble, to: Butch and Larry of the 400 squares. I hear there Port Orford, Oregon, on or before Tuesday. May 9, 1961. Dudley, Lorna Funk, Kathy will be some skullduggery. My Krick, Nicky Marsh, Lloyd Read. self In usual form along with Hi 1. Are you In favor of building a city hall nt this time? Steven, Teresa and Bryan Phil Ho Silvers, King Colson and I lips. Darby Robinson, Carol Tope hope Bob Lewis, calling, and and Carol Ann Knapp, Lorraine with lots of help from the oth —Yes —No. ers. So all you square dancers Woods and Stanley Zook. The Rotary club, with its two old and new alike bring an ex 3 Are you In favor of the proposed location? —Yes —No shows thus far, has barely tap tra left hand, a woman, and be ped the talent that Is prevalent , ready for the time of your life, Are you In favor of the proposed plan? —Yes —No. in our town it is believed, and j Yours truly will be there under they are indeed to be applauded an assumed name. 4. Do you own taxable real property In the city of Port Orford? Consarn that prehistoric Dina- for giving our young folk, and oldsters alike, an opportunity to nelson, our club caller, he knows —Yes No. NOW you can insure your exercise their accomplishments, II gotta graduate somehow. I'll i see you Saturday night. Would you be Interested In a mass mi'etlng for discussion boat as you do your car with as it werP, SAFECO’S new boat-owner» policy . . ■ on the subject? —Yes —No. P O R T C R fC R D The Ponnlo’c Phnirp IE w ù O ■ V v p •‘ iV wr IIU ■ ■ w ILfE a w w SCENES oU SOUNDS Port Orford’s Zion Lutheran Music in Dubuque. A music tea church will Install their new cher for many years, she has ! been active In the church as or- pastor, Rev, H. L. Daugs, at (ganist, choir director and Sun special services Sunday, May 7, day school teacher. The Daugs conducted by Rev. H. L. Foss, have five sons and ten grand D.D, Seattle, who will also ded children. icate the recently completed ed Zion Lutheran church had its ucational unit of the church. beginning here in March of 1952 Services Sunday will begin when the first services were held with a 9:30 Sunday school, reg In Sixes grange hall, moving to ular worship service at 11:00, the Episcopal church in April, and dedication and Installation and on to the Grayce building in at about noon. July, where the small congrega Rev. Daugs Is a graduate of tion remained for about one Wartburg seminary, Dubuque. year. A later move took them Iowa, and attended college at to the Legion hall, where they Clinton, Iowa. A native of Min remained while a parsonage- nesota, and from a family of 11, chapel was being constructed at he has served congregations in 19th and Washington streets. Iowa, Washington, and comes The congregation was officially here from Goodyear, Arizona. incorporated on June 16, 1955. A native of Iowa, Mrs. Daugs The new parsonage-hapel was is a graduate of the Academy of occupied and dedicated on April ■ ™“ ,eet,xc Jaycees Convene In Pendleton -'» F E C 1»" 1 8. If you wish to make explanation, please do so below. Just ONE SAFECO boat- owners policy covers your boat (whether inboard, out board or sail), motors, trailers and miscellaneous equipment for physical damage, provides vital liability and medical coverage for all family mem bers anil guests. You save the expense of separate poli cies . . . k*.‘ Red MrWlllIams—ED 2-2907 Representing Solen-Huggins Ins. Signature 205 W. 6th St. Port Orford. Oregon only 3 ww REMAIN IN OUR 1 Cent Sale THERE ARE STILL LOTS OF TERRIFIC BARGAINS TO SELECT FROM PORT ORFORD DRUG Long-distance calling is fast, easy and low in cost. Isn’t there some one who would like to hear your voice today? W E S T COAST TELEPHO NE C O M PA N Y Serving the fattest growing communitiei in the U .S .A .
