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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1949 BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON "Trends In Education" Discussed By G. P. A. Will Retire Martha Shull, O. E. A. President, Friday From S. P. Work “Time are changing much more Girl Chorus Sings rapidly than we like to believe, j For their first appearance, Mrs. and certainly in order to keep1 Morris’s girls chorus sang two abreast, we must improve our numbers, and showed the train school at the same pace,” said ing received in these few weeks. Committee reports were made, Miss Martha Shull, president of Oregon Educational Association, by the Hallowe’en party, by the at the November meeting of the membership, which reported 175 local Parent-Teachers Associa-1 on that date. tion last Friday evening. Her top ic was “What’s Happenening in Education.” “Oregon has had the greatest population increase in the past decade of any western state, with some 55% increase. Her educa tion has not been quite able to keep abreast. Many districts, a At a meeting of the Sea Scout few bonded already to the limit, committee of Brookings Rotary are faced with building programs club, Friday evening, Archie Mc Vay assumed position of “skipper” that harrass the voters no end. “However, Oregon has main with John Cox to help him get tained high standards in her edu the group functions under way Following a conference with cational systems, but it is a mys Dave Putnam, regional scout di tery just how. Her per-pupil-cost rector. it was suggested that an is reasonable in comparison with other skill will be added in boat other states having the same high construction, according to plans. standards. The problem with this Archie McVay has offered the state, like so many of the west use of the old house on the Mc where population increases have Vay farm, on the Harbor side of; been high, is how to raise the the river, as headquarters, or funds needed for schools. “the shack” which will be con “The basis school fund, put in verted into a “land ship.” to full effect in 1944, has aided With age limits lowered, the tremendously. Personal property scout committee hopes to inter cannot stand any more load. In- est the younger boys in this phase come taxes have helped solve a of scouting. great tax load. With all boys over 14 years “If trends can be followed as eligible,, it is hoped that everyone they now unfurl, Oregon can ex- of the boys will take advantage poet another 100% increase in of this training. The first, or or school population in the next ten ganization meeting wil bel held years. This fact gives not only at 7:15 tonight. Boys wishing to the teachers the jitters, but the have transportation, may assem districts over the state tremend- ble at Chevron Service Stalion at ous headaches. 7 p. m. from where cars will be “Furthermore, people are not provided. Crews will be set up at the going into the teaching profession in the same proportion as the first meeting, with boys election demand is increasing. What will of officers will be another feature result is a matter of concern to of the first meeting. These boys many school boards. To keep up will serve for three months. with trends, education faces a crucial test—in the next ten years but the cast is not hopeless,” she for the past week, ending on said in concluding. Max. Min. Rain Sunday: Bcport On Beaver Girls States October 31 52 69 Maryann Biddle and Margaret November 1 44 .52 Byrne, who were sent by the Le November 2 j56 44 gion Auxiliary to Beaver Girls November 3 44 75 State last June, reported what November 4 68 40 they had gained through that November 48 .66 training. Miss Biddle told of the November 6 5.93 events as they happened in a Rain for October. chronological order. Miss Byrne Send the Pilot to a friend foi told of the workings of the Bea Christmas save writing letters. ver Girl State. Sea Scouts To Make ! Boats As Part Of New Work Plan PORTLAND— Forty-one years of continuous service in the pass enger department of Sqpthern Pacific company in Portland will end for J. A. Ormandy, general passenger agent, Dec. 1, when he takes voluntary retirement un- the company’s pension plan. Born on a farm near Larned, Kansas, Ormandy came to Port land at the age of 10 when his wamily moved here. After his schooling he learned telegraphy while serving as a messenger boy and started his railroad career as a telegrapher working in sev eral stations. Later he transferr ed to the S. P. passenger depart ment in Portland. In 1911 he was made office manager and in 1920 was advanced to assistant pass enger agent. He was promoted to general passenger agent in August, 1923, which position he has held continuous^ since. The World's Best Climate The chorus of Chapter No. 675, । S. P. E. B. S. Q. S. A. favored the meeting of Oregon Coast Asso ciation, Monday evening with a few numbers at the banquet. This is the first out-of-town appear ance of the group. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Grooten- dorst plan to make a trip to their I old home in Holland sometime soon. They plan to leave about the last of the month, with Mr. Grootendorst to return within a few weeks, while Mrs. Grooten- dorst plans to spend at least two months. They left Holland just prior to Hitler’s invasion of Po land in 1939. PAGE THREB his time fighting weeds and when winter comes, moles, gophers, rats and mice keep him busy. Prop erty owners interested in ths pest control can have their requests filled at the county extension of fice, Gold Beach, or direct from Don White, Port Orford, Not By Bread Alone “Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain and washed by hand in innocense: for all day long have I been plagued, and chast ened every morning. When I thought to understand this it was too painful for me, until I went into the sanctuary of God: then understood I their end. Thus my heart was grieved and I was pricked in my reins, so foolish was I and so ignorant. I was as GOLD BEACH If you want to j a beast before thee. Nevertheless get your mole, be careful whore I am continually with thee: thou you dig your fish-worms, stated hast holden me by thy right hand. Don White, county pest control Thou shalt guide me with thy agent. counsel, and afterward receive Moles, like fish, are particular me to glory.” Ps. 73:13-17; 21-24. about the kind of worms they Please read Ps. 73. like. It takes a quart! of worms Only God can keep our poor, to poison moles on a 40-acre plot foolish hearts from seeking the Don't Be Cold! For gas, oil or of land if the runways are not hurtful things of life, "which Electric Heat, see Chet co Home too numerous. drown men in perdition.”—Jos. During the summer Don spends M. Johnson, Gold Beach. and Auto Supply Co. adv. Moles, Like Fish, Choosy Of Worms LOCAL NEWS Chetco Home & Auto Supply Brookings, Oregon Grayshe! Building SHOP NOW Weather Report far Christmas Tays USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN Most Complete Line We've Ever Hadi! I COME IN AND SEE PLUTO,” “MINNIE & “WILLIE, THE WOL! MOUSE” and all your other favorite Walt Disney Stuffed Animals ALL THE OLD GAMES To Their "Jew Home November 29, 1949 MR. AND MRS. 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