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VOLUME FOUR, NUMBER XXVI.
Sea Scouts Guests
Of Rotariaas, At
River Affair, Tues.
Pelicans Given Peed
For Season Succeses
S. S. S. Drifter, Sea Scout ship
232’s vessel, was officially launch
ed in the Chetco River, Tuesday
noon by the Rotary club, spon
sors of the ship. Miss Pauline
Hendricks, daughter of club pres
ident A. P. Hendricks, did the
christening honors.
Following formal opening of the
club meeting, the ceremony was
held when the boat was officially
turned over to the scouts. Elmer
Parker, skipper, accepted on the
part of the boys.
Following a lunch of weiners,
potato salad and pop, the Rotar
ians were taken for a ride around
the river mouth. The shaft, which
had just been installed, worked
loose, and the old fellows had
to resort to oars to come back
to the starting point.
Rotarians from Grants Pass
and Santa Barbara were present
for the occasion, as well as the
bridge pretty well decked with
people watching the affair.
With the age limit for senior
scouting (sea or air scouts) low
ered to 14 years, it is expected
renewed interest will be manifest
by a number of boys who here
tofore were not eligible.
Splash Made Monday Evening
However, the visitors at the
river. Tuesday were cheated of
the “splash” of launching. A num-
ber of Rotarians, headed by the
club president, late Monday, had
done some work on the boat, and
were elevating one end so the
boat could be pushed into the
water. The boat was “elevated”
too much, and went in on its
own doings.
Hendricks is sporting a skinned
shin and other bruises when he
couldn’t clear his feet from the
anchor rope.
Vaughans Injured
In Auto Collision
Mrs. K. D. Vaughan suffered
a broken arm and others in the
car varying degrees of cuts and
bruises, Tuesday afternoon, when
the Vaughans, with their house
guests were returning from Cres
cent City.
Just as the Vaughans were
leaving the redwoods near Fort
Dick, they met a lumber truck.
A car, following this truck, turn
ed out to pass, hitting the car
of the Vaughans, head-on. Their
car was badly demolished.
NOTICE
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
"ill hold a pot luck picnic, Sun
day, Aug. 28, at 1 p. m. on the
I ^outh Bank of the Chetco, at the
DeMartin Bar. All veterans, their
families and friends are welcome.
Send the Pilot to a friend!
BROOKINGS,
Jim Robinson, one of the
sponsors of the Pelican base
ball club, complimented the
players and their wives with
a chicken dinner, served at
the Chetco Cafe, Tuesday
evening.
"Big Jim" is one of many
who is highly gratified at
the fine showing made this
season and he also felt that
a good “feed” would give the
boys some extra strength for
the series with Crescent City
Merchants which starts here
next Sunday afternoon.
Faculty Announced
For School Opening
Monday, Sept. 12
CURRY’ COUNTY,
OREGON
Boys Hurt while
Playing With Caps
Or Dynamite
SMITH RIVER—-Three local
boys, Robert Johnson, 17. son of
Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar Larsen;
Bobbie Smith, 14, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Smith, formerly of
this place but who recently went
to Brookings and Ray Falkins,
12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Fal-
kins, and a visiting boy, Raymond
Dickie, son of Mrs. Elmer Dickie
of Orick, were playing with dyna
mite caps, or powder, in the sand
of the river bank, when it ex
ploded, throwing rocks and meta’
into their chests and faces.
Most seriously injured was Roy
Falkins, whose left hand was
blown off. and whose eyes were
injured.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1949
| Funeral Services Held Here On Tuesday
For Bennie Carr, Timber Accident Victim
Brief funeral services were held at Baptist Community Church,
Tuesday afternoon, for Bennie Carr, who was fatally injured in
a timber accident, Wednesday morning, near Carpenterville. Burial
will be at his old home in Washington, where the body was sent.
Group Attended
Baptist Camp
Rev. Nick Neufeld, pastor of
Baptist Community church, and
four girls from the church, at
tended the Southern Oregon Bap-
tist camp, near Medford last
week. Going were Pauline Hend
ricks. Fae Rausch, Jean Gott and
Patsy Cook.
Sponsored by Baptist churches
of this region, the camp is busy
and happy. In the morning there
were two classes for young peo
ple, conducted by the pastors.
In the afternoon there were three
hours of recreation.
Following supper there were
devotionals, and a gathering at
campfires for singing and telling
of Christian experiences.
There were 40 young people
from the six churches of this re
gion. The camp is located about
half way between Prospect and
Union Creek, on the Crater Lake
highway.
Bobbie Smith suffered a broken
With election of Miss Doris
Jeanne Stewart of Kittanning, jawbone and several teeth were
Pa., announced Lynn Hampton knocked out.
Wednesday morning, and Miss
Mrs. James Rooney heard the
Gail Friel of Spearfish. S. Dak., blast on the river and soon one
for the third grade, the teaching of the boys came up the bank
staff of the local schools is now When she noted his condition,
ready for school opening on Mon sent for Lewis Ulrich, neighbor.
day, Sept. 12.
Ulrich and James Hight rushed
High School: Arthur Guthrie, the boys to Seaside hospital to
coach and social science; Carl have their wounds cared for. All
Harrison, typing 1 and 2 and are reported doing satisfactorily
commerce; Miss Ruth Woodward,
Bobbie was released and has
English and shorthand; Mrs.
returned to Brookings. All the
Catherine Doherty, science and
boys will soon be taken to an
math; Miss Doris Jean Stewart,
eye specialist, to determine ex-
Read Pilot Class Ads. You will
home economics and girls phys
tent of injury to their eyes.
likely find your wants there.
ical education; Mrs. Dorothy Mor
ris, girls chorus; John Ginther,
mechanical drawing; Lynn Hamp
ton, supt. and bookkeeping.
Elementary: John Ginther, 8th;
Mrs. Frances Henry, 7th; Mrs.
“All-Year Events Association” be headed by one or more of the
Gladys Payne, 6th; Mrs. Ruth rally, Thursday evening at th? directors of the group. Any new
Garcia, 5th; Mrs. Lillian Mat- high school, was attended by a ideas will be turned over to the
hews, 4th; Miss Gail Friel, Bid; small, but seemingly enthusiastic association, and from the board
Mrs. Jennie Carter, 2nd; Mrs. crowd, which has planned an assignments will be made for
Bernadine Steele, 2nd and Mrs. other meeting, about the middle the event.
“The committee which started
Evelyn DeMoss, 1st. Mrs. Dorothy of September at which time off
Morris, music.
cers and directors will be named this group, advertised for a name
Those attending the initial rallv to be used by the group. Of the
Registration Dates Announced
Students are asked to register last week, were shown several 31 offers, the group decided upon
at the high school on the follow- reels of movies, taken by Henry All-Year Events Association,’ to
ing date:
Kerr, of Oakland Flower show head every civic event of promo
oMnday afternoon, August 29, of 1949, Daffodil parade at Ta tional nature.”
coma this year, and the 1949 Regatta Plans Forthcoming
2 to 5 p. m. Freshmen.
The Pilot was informed almost
Monday evening, August 29, Lily Blossom Time. Some of the
immediately following the rally
7 to 9; seniors.
1948 pictures were also shown.
Thursday
evening, that plans for
George Funk, acting chairman
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 30,
2 to 5 p. m. Sophomores.
of the newly-formed association, a regatta would be submitted to
Wednesday evening, August 31, told the people the purpose of the group at the next meeting.
7 to 9, juniors.
the organization, how it came to A fish derby will be another set
On Monday, August 29 from be formed, and plans for the fu- of plans also forthcoming.
Mrs. Martha Grayshel, whose
2 to 5 p. m. all first and second ture, especially regarding festi
suggestion
won the $25 prize for
vals
staged
in
this
area.
grade pupils are asked to regis
“Heretofore, a few people got the name selected, returned the
ter. It is important that all first
and second grade pupils come so together to stage each of these money to the group, with the
arrangements can be made for events. To finance them, merch understanding that a juvenile pa-
ants were asked for money, and rade be staged locally at Hallow
opening of school.
There will be a pre-school meet the public felt no urge to help. e’en time This is believed the
ing of teachers at Coquille, Sept. This new association will be in first event to be planned by the
1st and 2nd. Mrs. Georgia Fromm clusive of all residents of the group.
At the rally, Thursday, indi-
asks that as many teachers at area, each being asked to buy a
$1.00 membership. This move viduals, belonging to various or-
tend that can come.
ment, it is felt, will give every panizations about the area, were
Mervin Lee is the name for the one in the community an interest asked to solicit memberships in
little son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich in the accomplishments.
“All-Year Events Association.’’
ard Barton, born Tuesday. Mrs.
“Each event will be under a The goal set is 2000 for the year
Barton was Miss Dorothy Stark separate committee, made up of 1950 for which the memberships
before her marriage.
the association membership, to will run.
Membership Drive Will Be Launched
For 'All-Year Events Association' Soon
Bennie Clyde Carr, who came
to this area about three years
ago. was born June 26, 1916 at
Renton, Wash., receiving his edu
cation there and at Highline H.
S„ Seattle. He was married, July
5, 1938 at Yakima, Wash., to Miss
Ruth Butler. To this union were
born two children, Ralph and
Sharon.
Log Rolls From Truck
While there will always be
many details lacking, Bennie was
fatally injured on Wednesday of
last week, while attempting to
chain a load of logs on his truck.
A log with a decided bend fell
from the truck, striking him on
the shoulder, and falling across
both legs. Badly injured, Bennie
remained conscious en route to
the hospital, but soon afterward
lapsed into a coma, which was
said to have been a blood clot.
Death came about 3 a. m. Sun
day, despite all attempts on the
part of doctors to save him.
Surviving, besides the widow
and two children, are: three
brothers, Stanley of Brookings,
Ralph of Seattle and Sgt. Merle
of the U. S. Army; one sister,
Mrs. Florence Dunham of Ta
coma.
Well liked among those with
whom he worked, Bonnie was a
member of the First Presbyter
ian church of Seattle, and the
Elks lodge at Chehalis, Wash.
Church Filled at Rites
Baptist Community Church
was filled to capacity Tuesday
afternoon at the last rites here,
conducted by Rev. Nick Neufeld,
pastor. Pall bearers were asso
ciates in the timber industry:
Andrew Bonde, Luke Fadling, Dan
Harroun, Harold Putnam, Edwin
Matson and Micky Mickolojazyk.
The body was shipped by train
from Grants Pass for Seattle for
burial.
Resuscitator Was
Demonstrated To
Rotary Club, Tues.
A resuscitator, most modern in
design, has been left with the
Brookings Rotary club for dis
play about the area, with an idea
of purchase by the various or
ganizations of the area.
Demonstrated at the river at
Parkers Anchorage Tuesday, the
equipment is claimed to be about
the best for any type of shock,
drowning or asphixiation. The
equipment sells for $678.65, It,
if purchased, will be put with
the ambulance for any emer
gency.