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U. of O. Library XX Wwos-flartor flot Nowhere a Finer Climate — Nowhere A Finer Community VOLUME FOUR. NUMBER XXXXIII BROOKINGS. CURRY COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1949 MERRY CHRISTMAS Last Rites Tuesday .Mornong For Mrs. C. Halvorsen 63 Last rites for Mrs. Charmain Halvorsen, who passed away in her sleep, while visiting the Van Campen home last Thursday, were held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Baptist Community church. Rev. Nick N. Neufeld, pastor, officiated. Interment was at the Hillside Cemetery, Grants Pass, by side of her late husband, who died in 1944. Born near Kansas City, Kans . June 8, 1866. she was 63 years of age at the time of her death, She came to this area about three and a half-years ago from Grants Pass, and made her home at the cottage near Sunset Auto Courts. • Last summer she was confined to Seaside hospital with heart ailment, which ultimately was responsible for her passing. She is survived by two daugh ters, Mrs. Adeline Merrill, Brook ings; Mrs. Ruth Shoup, of Casa Grande, Arizona; one sister, Mrs. Violet Woodriff of Harbor and five grandchildren. Mrs. Halvorsen went earlier, last week to the Van Canmpen home, up the Chetco, for a visit. I She passed away quietly in her sleep, Thursday night. The warmth of spirit | that accompanies every Christmas season is with us again in 1949 Our wish is that you can Temperance Group Plans Educational Because of the increasing trend toward alcoholism and in ; temperance and resulting civic problems a public-minded group participate to the fullest of individuals met last week to o. discuss the possibility of curbing in a universal this evil in this community and the surrounding area. The proposal was made and accepted at this meeting to form an organization known as the Brookings Temperance Society, whose aim would be to educate the citizens of this area with the problems involved and the The chapter chorus, quartets lllfflilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllN detrimental effects of the liquor and soloists of the local chapter, Retiring President Charles H. traffic here. S. P. E. B. S. Q. S. A., will be A spokesman for this organi Grayshel, of Brookings Chamber out in force at the celebration zation mentioned this week that of Commerce, announced last In case of rain or storm. around the community Christmas Thursday evening at the Decem- there have been many apparent tree-to help cheer Santa on his Christmas tree festivilites her meeting that the postponed infranctions of the law in this ride to Brookings and to add will be held at high school hearing by the Army Engineers area as quite often minors are generally to the festive spirit gymnasium. on “Chetco Cove,” had now been seen under the influence of al with carols and rollicking songs definitely set for 10 a. m. on coholic beverages. He also said of good cheer. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Chet- that the liquor traffic here is Some very special entertain co Grange hall. producing not only a increasing Doxology, Invocation, Gloria ment has been arranged for this Mr. Rader, manager of । amount of public nuisance but the ‘ Christmas eve celebration with a Patri. Hymn, “Hark the Herald An Leith Airport a1 Gold Beach, was also might lead to increase in short-wave tie-up being made so guest speaker of the evening and public menace and crime. that Santa Clause can speak di gels Sing,” Congregation. To help educate high school Responsive Reading: Luke 2:- told of the possibilities of air reef to the crowd at the Christ- freight and charter passenger youth and the public at large a 1 to 14. mas tree while on his way from Male Quartet: “The Christmas service if and when a suitable full-scale advertising campaign the north pole, air strip could be located in or has been organized. The first Hymn.” Being a two-way hookup, San- near Brookings. Charles Echols, advertisement in this series ap Morning Prayer: Pasor. ta will be able to hear as well county surveyor, had previously pears on another page in this Upon Male Quartet: "It Came as talk with the children who informed the gathering that he issue and deals with one phase the Midnight Clear.” wish to communicate with him. Announcements and Offering. was assembling definite data - of liquor advertising which the Bob Perkins will be the master S. P. E. B. S. Q. S. A. CHORUS which in ail probability would oi ganizatidn terms misleading. At its regular meeting, Sidney of ceremonies for all the festiv make a local airport a reality. An appeal is also made to Bob Perkins, director Croft Lodge, No. 206 A. F. & ities before Santa’s arrival which Among principal business of make this truly a “Merry Christ 1. “Silent Night.” A. M., Friday evening, installed is pretty much of a guarantee 2. “O Come All Ye Faithful.” the meeting was the nomination mas” in this community by ab oflicers for the coming year, in-1 that things will sparkle and pop Sermon: ‘No Room in the Inn.' ot three new directors to fill the staining from the purchase and eluding: expiring terms of Robert Swan, the use of alcoholic beverages. | every minute of the time, right Closing Hymn Benediction. W. M.—Charles E. Low. Ed Lessard and Pete Lesmeister. ‘ up to Santa’s arrival on the Postlude—Mrs. DeMoss. I S. W.—A. C. Thompson. Warren Smith, J. Elmer Park Brookings fire truck. J- W.—Leonard R. Harvey. er were elected for three-year Christmas morning the local Treasurer—Ira Darst. terms to fill these vacancies. Pete chapter, S. P. E. B. S. Q. S. A. Secretary—Sam J. Gott. Lesmeister was also elected for chorus will be heard at the spe Announcement has been re- Sr. Deac.—L. P. Cross. a two-year term to fill a previous cial service at the Community Members of Chetco Home Ex ceived by her parents, Mr. and Jr. Deac.—R. A. Young. vacancy caused by the resigna church. • tension unit enjoyed a lovelv tion of Archie Hendricks. Mis. Frank Hassett, of the mar Sr. Stewart—D. L. Campbell. This opportunity for comment demonstration at the Grange last riage, Dec. 7, of their daughter, Jr. Stewart—Allan Ettinger. Carry-over directors are: Ho- should not be passed without di Wednesday on “Buffet Meals and mer Haggerty, Merle Ruth, to Pfc. Loren R. Later, of Chaplain—Chas. Christianson. Hanscam, recting your attention to the Entertaining.’ ’ This was ably George Funk, Charles Marshall—Charles Bickner. Grayshel Solon, Maine, at Kodiak, Alas completely unselfish, community- demonst rated by the project ka. The ceremony was performed and Roy Weideman. Tyler—Cecil Travis. minded activities of this newly- leaders, Mrs. Elsie Roynolds and The directors will select their in Hillside Chapel there, before formed chapter. With no thought Mrs. Emil Edwardson. They used president and vice-president at Chaplain Weise, at 8 p. m. of self-aggrandizement these their own linens, silver and dish a board meeting to be held this Ruth left here last summer, men lend themselves to any and es. The table was decorated in week. shortly after her graduation from all charities and non-profit com the Christmas motif. Brookings High School, with her munity functions for the sheer These women not only showed sister, June, who spent a month Just because a youngster map joy of bringing entertainment to how to plan and serve a buffet here on visit. No further details be ill and shut in Christmas Eve all those who are there to hear. meal but served a meal which Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kershaw, were learned by the Pilot. will not prevent him, or her, If this message of song could was enthusiastically enjoyed by owners of Kershaw Orchards at from enjoying the Christmas, as only be heard throughout this everyone present. Medford, have purchased a five- the Volunteer firemen and the troubled world who is to say The next meeting will be Jan. acre ocean frontage tract, south that its effect would not be re- 18 at 1:15 p. m. at the Grange of Harbor from Mrs. Martha Mc All Masons, their families and Barbershoppers told the Pilot. Easter Star members and fam Parents may report to Eddie fleeted in the souls of men? hall and will be a demonstra Collum of Klamath Falls. They Thornton, at Ed and Mendy’s tion on “Home Lighting” to be plan a new home on this beauti- ilies are invited to be present at Baptist Community Church ^hevron station, of any child not given by the home demonstration ful site in the not too distant the Odd Fellows hall, Friday eve Service for 11 a. m. Sunday, able to attend. The group will future. The transaction was han- ning, Dec. 23, for a Christmas agent. Miss Dorothy Newton. go to the home, sing carols, and Dec. 25: died throug the Pete Lesmeister party and social time. Please Piano Prelude Mrs. DeMoss. Come. Sam J. Gott, Secretary. Agency. depart, leaving camfy: Pilot Class Ads Get Results’ |L 74 «I»: S. P. E. B. S. Q. S. A. Will Be Active In Christmas Festivities Of Community Harbor Hearing Is Set For Wednesday January Eleventh In Case Of Storm Masons Install 1950 Officers Ruth Hassett Was Wed On Dec. 7 Extension Club Met Last Wed'day Shut-in Or Sick To Be Visited Realty Transfers Masonic Party
