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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 23. 1950
PROOKTNGS-HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON
The Home of Winter Flowers
BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT
High Waters Of Rogue River 'Cover' Coastal Highway
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March 7, 1946. under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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THINK ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
New Zealand flax, a plant which grows well in this coastal area,
And one which may be used as substitute for hemp in case this
nation is in war, and the supply is cut off. is being discussed in
this issue by Mrs. E. R. Miller (author of Along Azalea Row) who
has always been quite an observer of all things.
In our complex world, we depend more than we realize on all
nations for those things we use almost every day, and give
little thought from w’here they come. Everyone of us can remember
how Japan cut off our supply of hemp and rubber after Pearl
Harbor. Our scientists soon overcame the rubber question—and
now we, right in this area, have an opportunity to alleviate any The Coastal highway wasn't much help to traffic where this picture was taken, north of Wedder
possibility of a hemp shortage. That is something to ponder.
Phis writer knows little about New* Zealand flax, or the manu- burn. Stories vary about the dept of the water over highway at this point, but regardless of the
facture of hemp products, but it takes no genius to see what I depth, travel was halted for several hours. It was no uncommon sight to see H cabin floating down-
possibilities this area has in culture of this plant, and the future! ,
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of this area, if were grown and processed here.
stream toward the sea. Property losses have not been assessed as yet.
If thought were given to other possibilities which we live with
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keiser, on
in this area, this section of Oregon could suddenly come up with
Frank, Portland.
er, Calif., Sunday.
a vital place in the economic life of this nation. Why not get to
the Winchuck. A number of lit
Twenty leaders competed for
Garland and Dale Moore and
work and plan this course we’ll have plenty time this winter.
tle friends watched the opening
this
honor.
Their
records
were
Wallace
Wade made a business
In this planning, this area should not overlook the possibilities
of
gifts and enjoyed the cake.
judged on years of service, num- trip to San Francisco last week.
offered, too, by the stands of tan-oak timber close to town.
A
pot
luck farewell dinner was
ber of projects their club mem
Mrs. Myrtle Rudd has gone to
also
give
in connection with the
bers completed, winnings of their Oakland. Calif., for a visit with
same
evening,
in honor of Stan
members, accomplishments of the her daughters.
ley
Cochran,
who
was leaving th
members afters graduating from
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morrell and next day to enter the service.
the club, and their own commun son have recently moved to
Thirty people were present to
ity activities.
Needles, Calif.
extend good luck and best wish
Mrs. Hineline has been a 4-H
es to the lad.
leader for 25 years. Under her
up in one word
observances may be summed
Smith River Methodist
guidance, dozens of girls have
Sunday School at 10 a. m. Mm
studied gardening, sewing, cook
A
birthday
celebration
wa
3r«ce
VanZee, supt
. ’< «son Huy wished freedom to worship in their own wav । ing, health, canning, and home
< hnstmas originated with the birth of the one who first taught : beautification. Many won state held for little Teresa VanCill on
Morning Worship at 11 a. m.
freedom through faith and belief -the Christ lesus
g
and national awards for their her third birthday, Friday, at Aev. Knutson will deliver the
written'
frfcdorP bas never ceased since histry was first 4-H work and she has had the the home of her grandparents. •norning sermon.
wnttfn. Its perpetuation has snuffed the lives of many thousands
satisfaction o f seeing most of
drnind
wot^en
in the past generation two wars have “her girl s” become successful
(named humanity almost white to preserve it vet freedom still
homemakers or business women.
is in jeopardy. This is becoming more perilous by the dav.
In America today (Thursday) nearly every familv, regardless Mrs. Hineline was recently re
of its station, will pause, gather about it friends and relatives to elected president of the Uma
offer up thanksgiving for the right to hold these observances’. It tilla county 4-H leaders associ
Book Cases, Writing Desks, Comer Cabinet»
might he fitting, then, to take inventory of the past year- giving ation.
a lowanees to the adversities. The balance sheet usually shows! Mr. Cadman has led a 4-H club
Kitchen Cabinets. Breakfast Nooks, Doors,
plenty for the average American family.
for 16 years, first in Coos coun
wii’obserxVuJ.h'^^
arC hundrcds of foreign students who ty and then in Curry. Three of
W indows, frames, cupboard doors, drawers.
almost W th
cn,'e«l eyes, our observance of this day, and i his children were among those
almost without exception will covet our right to observe the dav |
IF IT'S MADE OF WOOD—
taxen our opportunity, don't you believe their observance would I youngsters enrolled in his live-
YOU HAVE A JOB FOR J. E. FIFIELD!
e a bit more enthusiastic—a bit more sincere and most likelv Hock, dairy’, sheep, calf and pig
deer felt in the heart? We have come to take too much for club projects. One of his most;
Turn off 101 at Beach Road. Follow the Signa
glinted in our way ot life. We believe it is ours with no thought outstanding members was Jer-|
sey breeder Ralpr Cope, of Lang- ■
for defense. v\ e are too complacent too smug too conceited.
t the family gathering today, it might be enlightening to take lois, owner of the world's cham
an inventory. G?, c every thing its true value, for these will not be pion milk and butterfat produc-^
published, and see what each of us may come up with. Let’s be er. Op 11 Crystal Lady.
be fair in this matter how high will you rate yourself against
Extension
Home
Economics
the multiple blessings which have been yours?
Agent Jennie Clark of Hood Riv
er county, and 4-H agent Clay C.
the
d'legation of 14 4-H Miller of Multnomah county will i
boys and girls to the 1950 Na also attend the national 4-H con-'
tional 4-H congress, at Chicago, gross.
Office House .. 10 to 6, on all days
November 26 to 30.
Mrs. Jessie Hi leline and H. S
Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday Evenings, 7-9
Cadman will represent the Ore-
CORVALLIS
ly school g< n 1-H club leaders association
878 Front St., Crescent Ctiy
Phone 2602
teacher of Hermiston < Umatilla according to L.
By Marian Miller
J.
Allen,
state
counts ) and a Langlois < Curry 4-H club ¡leader
(Next to Greyhound Bus Depot)
at OSC. Their
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woods and
counts 1 daily man will . crump; ny
\¡>t uses will be paid by Aaron two children and Beverly Sites I
of Alsea, were week-end visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.
W. Sheri 11.
Mrs. Garland Moore and Mrs.1
Mutt Wade were shopping in Coos
Bay last Saturday.
ins of winter! Glass balls
are beginning to wash in
the beaches. Several very large
ones have been picked by local
people the past week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pollock re
cently moved back to Ophir from'
Port Angeles. Wash., where they
resided for a month.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ha Hernan
phh
and family spent several days
last week at Eugene and Port-
land.
Mr and Mrs. Jay Barrington
and infant son made a trip to
Phone 111
God I Beach, Oregon
Myrtle Point last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Voelker
and family drove to Smith Riv-
WE SHOULD TAKE INVENTORY
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LOCAL NEWS
JIM'S CABINET SHOP
Dr. Henry S. Crawford
Noted 4-H Leaders
Will Accompany
To Chicago Meet
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Also Agents for
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BROOKINGS, ORE
Mondays and Thursdays