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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (April 6, 1950)
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BROOKINGS, CURRY COUNTY, Hundreds View '50 George Funk Returned Saturday Night From Daffodil Showing Two-Months Journey OREGON THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1950 “Pot O’ Gold” Presented Daffodil Traffic Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Del Norte Chcrr her Was Tremendous At Dance, Saturday Named Officers CRESCENT CITY- The SMITH RIVER Literally hun After a two-months journey, While the amount in no way Frank King, manager of the dreds from Curry County, Del which took them as far east as Southwest Airways Company San Leandro Chamber of Com amounted to the cost of their Norte County and other places Indiana, and as far south as reported late last week that home and furnishings destroxed merce. was principal speaker at attended the annual Women's Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. air freight shipments from the week before by fire, Mr. and the 37th annual meeting of Del Club flower show, last Thursday | George Funk returned Saturday' here and Eureka, establish Mrs. William Campbell can say Norte County Chamber of Com* at the community hall. night with plenty to say con- ed new records during the there was a “pot of gold” at the merce Monday evening, held at cerning the country in general, Many beautiful flower arrange end of the rainbow, last Satur the Memorial hall. Crescent City. recent daffodil season. “I am afraid, with the lilies ments were seen of daffodils and i day night, after the benefit dance President nad Mrs. Elmer Parker Over 70 thousand pounds other spring flowers. One hun-1 hurt by the frost, I have over held for them. of Brookings Chamber of Com of the beautiful yellow flow dred and forty varieties of lo-' sold my crop, but I do know I To Amber (Mrs. Campbell to merce, were guests. ers were carried by South cally-grown daffodils were seen. had wonderful success and heard Mr. King told ot the methods the youngsters) it was a trifle All these were labeled and dis lots of compliments for the fa west during the month of being employed by the Alameda embarrassing because it was the played against a black back-drop mous Croft lilies.” George told February this represents county chamber in inducing new first she had ever seen, she told by Mrs. Clarence Hight and her the Pilot. over 3*2 millions blooms. industries to that area, pointing friends, but the gold was there “Phoenix is the fastest grow sister, Mrs. Martha Urich. out all phases of the efforts put The flower shipments were in amount of $325, which may As guests entered the hall they ing place I saw on the trip. One out by the chamber in this work. transferre dto trunk line car make sufficient to buy new clo viewed the beautiful meadow-like contractor is completing three At the election of officers W. riers at San Francisco and thing for the family/ arrangement of native greenery houses every two days and he is C. Mason was chosen to lead the consigned to a dozen or more “Tell the people,” the Camp Crescent City group for the com of mosses, wild flowers, ferns and: unable to keep abreast with the cities as far east as Chicago. bells asked the Pilot: “We just ing year. To assist him are: a tiny pond with water lily pads I demand for homes. At Miami, don’t know how’ to express our Contributing heavily to all and canoe, an Indian tepee, and Okla., I ran across a place that First Vicp-presiclent Maris thanks as words are inadequate. Ward. this shipment was the Brook here sat Alec Billie, wearing a has a real school problem. Its VI e owe much to the pt'ople of tribal costume and playing on school population has grown so ings and Harbor area, where Second Vice-President — Carl our community and wish to take! Pewterbaugh. his tom-toms, and singing an In". rapidly that it will take more E. A. Elston had arranged a than two million dollars to meet this way of expressing our sin dian chant. Directors: Walter Osborn, Mar* great many shipments. cere thanks.” His woe, Laura, sat beside him demands, and the place can bond shall Griffin and Vaughn Pyke, only to about a fifth of that stag retiring president. demonstrating the weaving of In gering amount. A dinner was served prior to dian baskets. “Our lilies are coming along the business meeting. Mrs. Thelma McVay and Mrs. nicely for the Oakland flow'er Ethel Scott were dressed in elab show which will be staged later orate shell and bead costumes, in this month. We will try to Volunteer Workers Are Yu'0! L7m.eiYi'r is a" smiles—1 very well and should be real ad- artistically designed, and each give this area our usual big boost with plenty to hang up over each 1 ditions to the club Hank West Needed For “Project” wore a straw woven cap on her with our display.” ear —Pete has hopes for the 1950 1 brook, ----- ’ sophomore at O. S. C, Men are now registering for head. Another attraction was Pelicans, newest entrants in the and currently trying for a pitch work on the school landscaping little Deanna Lopez, daughter of baseball season—hopes that the ing spot on the varsity, will join project. Add your name to the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lopez, w’ho Southern Oregon League, will be the Pelicans when school closes list, so that when >ime arrives was strapped in a papoose basket. one club to reckon with. in June. and your services are needed, The stage was beautiful with Reason for this optimism may Pete Lesmeister, business man- you may be sent a notification an out-door garden scene, with be attributed to the first work age for the Pelicans, announced card. A beautiful setting for the a cottage window and an out GOLD BEACH—Muddy w’ater out, Sunday, of the aspirant Pel the appointment of Whitey Mat-' school, attractive grounds for the door fireplace, arranged with so —-result of the rains, recently, icans, at the high school field. son, as playing manager. Pep- * children is the aim of the Azalea many growing flowers. This was does not make fishing on the Members of last year’s penn- pery Whitey is expected to do a Garden Club, heading the project. arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rogue something to write home nant-winning club turning out real job. Pete also stated he has with strong backs, and Moss. about, It simply isn’t too good were: Whitey Matson, Leo Span planned a trip to Corvallis and so Men willing hands are sorely need The art room was attractively at this moment. gler, Dick Salvage. Eddie Des- Portland this week-end in an ef ed. If many register, only a few arranged with many displays of It is rumored that Fred An jardin, Harold Putnam, Vern fort to land at least two more hours of work will be held for old and new’ photography ar- < derson, commonly known as that Hanscam, Floyd Sw’earingen and good players. each individual. Have a part in ranged by Mrs. Alyce Bolick. On “Lucky Anderson,’’ came in with Bob Westbrook, the latter home No practice will be held this this and register now with Max the mantel was a group of wild his boat loaded. Probably he had for Easter Vacation from school Sunday, but Manager Matson has Brainard. flower paintings by Sydney Ar- a certain partv that Clayton Tri- in California. called another for Sunday, April Also out for the initial practice 16, with possibly practice games mer. The flower arrangements vett guides been anchored next were under direction of Mrs. Ida to him- this wouldn’t have hap- were Bob Astin, pitcher, ana Jim for April 23 and 30, also for Hall, showing off each flower. pened. However, Fred got the Barrett, thii*d baseman, former May 7, the Sunday preceding the Roosevelt and Van- Three arrangements were dis congratulations! . iw^^ wn. , (Portland) iu¡ nanu, aim van- league opener on May 14. Bill Fitzstevens, owner of the | Jothjl^ played by men: William Buck Any new’ player in the area ner, Lloyd Moss and Dick Faris. Lucky lodge was swamped with1 wanting to try out for the team Next Thursday at the court During the afternoon b a c k- are asked to contact Whitey house, Gold Beach the policy- Mat- ground music was played by a j eager fishermen—having had his I National Hardware Week son or Pete Lesnieister. making board of the state will phonograph, arranged by Observed Locally With make its only Curry county ap Jessie Lessard. In a corner of pearance, starting at 10 a. m. Ed Hoddinott and his missus i Hanscam Buying Event ’he room, •'Salvage from the Al- arrived at Lucky lodge" several Present will be high officials National Hardware Week. Ap bnght Forest, arranged by Mis.,d before )h ' i ari oí me h sea-1 of the state highway department, Maudee Luick, showed products j son. He was ovi erheard telling ' ril 6 to 12, is being fittingly ob of the P. U. C. and from the sec retary of state’s office. The meet n Coquille, Ted { ♦ „ j ' Soren Burns from ivu served in this area by the E. E. COQUILLE Officers and direc ing is destined to clear up any . a| the plant and Tykols of Paisley, and otner ear Hanscam and Sons store, Harbor, bulb sale were kept busv selling jy arrjvers about the big ones who are offering amazing values tors of the Coos-Curry Pioneer misunderstanding concerning the an assortment of garden flowers.. that got away while he w*g fish. to patrons. Page three of tbir and Historical Association met highway program of the county, Mans was chairman.! ¡ng on the Chetco, Winchuck and issue is filled with a few of the March 11 at the Boy Scout room and the coast. of the local community building. Several public-spirited citizens -• The Girl Scouts, under direc , smith rivers last fall, of course big savings offers. thmr Inodnr iVi re AnlHrnd . ’ This is part of the expansion Following luncheon served by tion nf of their leader, Mrs. Mildred of this area have told the Pilot —he had landed some of those Owen, gave information and al- ! big oneS— they didn’t all get— program being offered by this the ladies, a meeting was called they wished to attend, and learn firm, which has the franchise for to order. Mrs. Chase, secretary all possible. Since anothy en so guided visitors about. । shall it be said away? Two large serving tables, with Tallant Greenough, prominent Frigidaire products for Curry and and treasurer, reported over 1000 gagement awaits them that eve lace cloths, and silverware, each | Coquille attorney, was one of the a portion of Coos county. A new members paid up. She paid spe ning, the group must leave by centered with attractive flower few lucky fishermen that came store will be established at Myr- cial tribute to the Norway mem 2:30 p. m. arrangement, (arranged by An in with a big one Sunday—an Be Point, and the showmobile bers who have paid up 100%. Mrs. Mary Randleman reported na Marie Westbrook) were set other fisherman in Tallant s par unit will be used to cover all in the tea garden. Sandwiches, ty landed a 37-pounder that was the territory. on the new articles received by coffee and tea were served dur weighed in at the Sportsmen’s the museum, and Mrs. Stephens ing the afternoon, with Mrs. Ruth Cannery’, and entered in the der reported of the number of vis Raymond as general chairman by of Gold Beach. itors at the museum, with 3514, The club room was kept open having registered. i In order to wind up the local Fishing information is just a from 7 to 9 in the evening. Cook courtesy offered by Rex and Faye J. Albert Matson, John Niel Cripple Children Easter Seals ies and coffee were served by Hayes, phone 495. Seveial old son, Mrs. James Maple and J. H. drive, girls will be stationed at Easter will be fittingly observed McCloskey were appointed t o the postoffice later this week to Mrs. Mabel Browne. A neat sum fishermen were missed on the was netted from the aflair, to be Rogue: Archie Anderson, Jerry by the churches of the area, ac the historical committee. Thesse sell lilies, similar to that of the used for the local library. Mrs. McBride, manager of White Rock cording to church announcements members met last Saturday at I different service organizations, Eunice Faris, club president, is Cottages, Dr. A. O. Schmitt, W. elsewhere in this issue. Beginning the Coquille hotel with the orig selling poppies or forget-me-nots. grateful to everyone for the sue-1 W. with Good Friday Evening, joint inal history committee to organ Funds derived from this drive Smith, and others. services will be held at the Bap ize for continued w'ork. cess the affair enjoyed. which closes Easter, will go to tist Community church. A joint the various agencies in Oregon Fishing Contest Booked sunrise service has been planned Chetco Rod and Gun Club is which have been dedicated to for the Azalea Park, Sunday at holding its first dance exclusively aid of crippled children. Cans at By Parker’s Anchorage 6:30 a. m. for teen-agers, Friday evening, various business houses h a V e Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Seymour Something new for this area Smith River and Guskchu are April 7. Sandwiches and cokes been generously patronized. of Portland have purchased US is the announcement of Parker’s As last year, this area has acres on Hwy 101, three mile* Anchorage of a cutthroat fishing combining for a sunrise service are “on the house” and all teen north of Brookings from Mr. and i contest, beginning April 15 and and breakfast service at beach agers are cordially invited to at learned that it has one of the Mrs. J. W. Mosier. The deal was' ending May 31. Details arP listed1 near Rivers End, at 6:30 Sunday tend. There will be no admission world's meanest people. A year completed through C. O. and LJ on page five of this issue, by! morning. Sunday school program charge. The party will be at the ago a well-filled can was stolen, and services befitting the occa- i club house, on Benham road, 8 and this year, the can at Vin L Leonard Real Estate Agency.! Elmer Parker. sion follow’. Read the church an p. m. to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Bud cents, practically filled by pat- nouncements elsewhere in this1 Elston, assisted by other mem- t is, will chaperone the party * pai Lesmeister Pleased With First Turnout Sunday of Pelican Baseball Aspirants Fishing On Rogue Starts Off Poorly State Group Due In County Thirs. Pioneer Assn. Will Seek Home Site Churches Plan For Easter Services Realty Transfers Lilies Will Conclude Easter Seal Drive
