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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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’
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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