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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 26, 1950)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. IflfiO ^BROOKING^-HARBOft PILOT, BROOKINGS, ORËGÔM EUGENE HOT-BED OF BARBERHOP SINGERS; POPULARITY HAS GAINED e-urry Co—Oppor/uwiZy ta«<i....Page Sew* er.” This latter was one of the feature numbers on this year’s show. — t - - ————----------- --------- r ------------- There are four organized quar During three short years of its chartered existence, Eugene tets, made up of members of the chapter of SPEBSQSA has made an enviable reputation for it- chapter, and these fellows are * self. In Eugene they are recognized as one of the most outstand active in appearing on Parades for other chapters and they are ing musical groups in a city, well known for its musical culture. in constant demand for service The Barbershoppers also have gained respect for themselves for clubs and benefit shows through doing so many charity shows which have netted thousands of out Oregon. Four of the members went to dollars for community projects in that section. Omaha last June to attend the The two annual Parades of international quartet contest. Quartets there have sold out the “The Plungers” is the oldest The chorus, under direction of huose of 1500 seats with hun Bud Leabo, is one of the dis quartet in the chapter has has dreds more milling but unable trict’s best. This huge group sings chalked up many hundreds of to attend due to limited seating. a varied program in Barbershop appeiirances, some for charity, Next year, this group expects to style which include Negro spir and other just for fun. This quar obtain McArthur court for the ituals, old-time ballads, modern tet is scheduled to sing over ra show. It seats 14,000. hits and even “The Lord's Pray- dio station KOOS Friday night, to advertise the Brookings Pa rade. This group had to mak< arrangements to leave Eugene one day early in order to do this. Such is typical of the Bar bershop spirit: anything to help Pictured here are the House Brothers, who have endeared them the cause. I he bite of the Barbershop bug selves to thousands of Barbershop Harmony fans who have heard is infectuous, and once bitten, their silk-smooth arrangements on dozens of quartet parades and both singer and listener are Bar bershop fans for life. over national radio hook-ups. They are but one of the top-notch House Bros. Popular With Locals rr- — Four-Tune-Four - Why Want More? Heart Attack Takes Langlois Grower LANGLOIS Joseph A. Stan- kavich, o5, pioneer cranberry grower, died suddenly Sunday, when he suffered a heart at tack while at work in one of his cranberry bogs. The deceased was born at Three Lakes, Wis„ Oct. 1894, and came west with his parents in 1902. He moved to Bandon in 1905 and spent most of his life in Coos and Curry counties. He married Alice M. Fish on Nov’. 21, 1922. Surviving, besides the widow, Alice, as a son, Rog er; mother, Mrs. M. II. Stanka- ‘The Plungers,” of Eugene (left to right): Frank Graham, lead; vich; two brothers, Michael and Matt, Bandon; a sister, Mrs. H Bud Leabo, tenor; E. II. Wood, baritone; Robert E. Hirt, bass. W ard, North Bend. Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 p. m. at Cchroe- der chapel with Rev. W. W. Win- quist, officiating. The body was taken to Eugene for cremation. foursomes slated to sing here on the Parade of Quartets. Oct. 28 and 2d, 1 his affair is sponsored by the local S. P. E. B. S. Q S A Td love to come down for the gome. Bob” A long distance telephone call can make a big difference in your so cial or business life, and at such little cost. Rates, while always reasonable, are especially low on Sundays and after 6 p.m. Always use long distance tele phone service as your best way to keep in touch with friends family, and business associates away from home. They're Klamath's "What Four HIGH SCHOOL DOINGS Pictured, left to right Mert Ferebee, tenor, who operates a photographer's studio; Benny Loftsgaard, lead, teacher in Klam ath Falls Schools; John Houston, baritone, director of Klamath halls chorus, and one of the top insurance men of the west; Olney Rudd, bass, rancher at Merrill, Oregon. Dick Everest, Langlois junior, and president of the student body, and Dorothy Storm, sophomore, were tied for highest honors in scholarship at the end of the first six weeks period. Both were within a mere decimal of hav ing perfect scholastic records. Following is a list of the stu dents on the honor roll: Dick Everest, Dorothy Storm, Mary Donaldson, Charles Clarke, Ve- nedia Peterson, Joanne Henry, Bill Storm, Louis Stankavich and Barbara Phillips. Iris Robbins, Glenda Holycross and Barbara Phillips were elect ed leaders by the student body last Friday. The choice was made after several candidates had led the student body group in a number of cheers. The three girls are all members of the fresh man class. Gary Bruchler, dy-1 namic freshman, was elected to yead the “I Want an L” yell at all occasions. Weather Report For Your Shopping Convenience OUR RECORD DEPARTMENT will remain open from 7 to9 p. m. Saturday Evenings CRESCENT CITY RADIO SHOP 840 Third Street Telephone 1512 For the week ending on Sun- day: Max. Min. Rain October 16 .60 52 1.18 October 17 52 .69 ...57 October 18 54 ...66 .55 October 19 .61 57 .75 October 20 60 56 .36 October 21 .68 54 .01 October 22 ..69 54 Rainfall for week 3.04 M-Sgt. and Mrs. Clifton Mc Laughlin of Spencer, Iowa, and daughter, Connie, are visiting at the M. C. Beem home. Arriv ing last Monday night, Sgt. Mc Laughlin left Tuesday for Camp Carson, Colo., to report for duty. Mrs. McLaughlin will remain in this area for a few weeks until her husband can find a home. imuu: mii’m 25,000 OREGON JOBS IN DANGER! Vote against the measure that implies restric* tions on alcoholic beverage advertising only! Because this measure would conflict with federal laws, it would mean total prohibition. 4 The effect, therefore, would be complete prohibition of all brands of akoholic beverages in Oregon . . . and 25,000 Oregon People would be unemployed! DON’T BE TRICKED INTO PROHIBITION VOTE 317 X NO th* lati miaivrt on fh* ballot" ’°‘d “’’a Û«».n.3l7 X N o C o —. ìim . . u . j . S i , da. a., 5... >301 Lumbormtn* Buildin«, Portland 4. Oraaan -
