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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1950)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1950 BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON Rotary Charter Presented Saturday At Impressive Ceremonies, At Gold Beach Members of the newly-chartered Rotary Club of Gold Beach, and others, guests at the affair, were given a “Romance With Rotary" by H. J. Brunnier, who has been a member for the past 42 years, of San Francisco club, No. 2 in Rotary International. Speaking from intimate experiences, he started at the beginning and told of Rotary development from its inception to what it is today—in- ternational in scope and influence. He was sent by Rotary Inter national to make the address, equal of which has never been heard before at any charter night presentation. “If you. members of the Gold Beach club, feel you aren t doing everything you think possible, plsease remember that Rotary is a long range program—it took 45 years for it to reach its present status—none of which has been easy,” he said in way of introduction. Joseph P. Breckel Christmas Spirit Noted In Vicinity Donzt Forget War Disabled, Legion Auxiliary Urges “A lonesome young lawyer,in Chicago, Paul Harris, conceived the idea that he could get bet ter acquainted with people if he were to call upon people in other lines of business. The plan took root, and one week the group would meet with the butcher, next at the metal worker, and so on. “The idea never spread for al most three years, when one of the members was in San Fran cisco and told another friend, who whote Paul Harris for the plan and idea. From this was born Club No. 2, in 1908, and the be ginning of Rotary International although it was not known by that name until 1922. The next half dozen clubs of Rotary came into being on the Pacific coast more rapidly than it did about Chicago. However, as the new clubs were started, and each sponsoring another new club, the plan spread rapidly in a few years. “A New Zealand banker car ried the idea to the down-under countries, and an Englishman is responsible for its spread to the British Isles and continental Eu rope. It has been by this meth od that Rotary now boasts about 7500 clubs in some seventy-odd nations. “Rotary hopes to bring about a better world understanding by and through business and pro H. J. Brunnier fessional men. If you do not be Joe Brecker, of Vancouver, dis lieve the plan is working, just trict governor, presented the take time to attend an interna- LOCAL Dr. Roy M WHITE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON is opening offices in His Building, Adjacent To Dr. R. E. Smith, Dentist Dr. Roy M. White Will Follow GENERAL PRACTICE To Include Minor Surgery and Obstetrics Let our roofing experience teach your dollars to have more cents! X-RAY & LABORATORY FACILITIES NO JOB TOO SMALL .. NO JOB TOO LARGE Call Smith River, Phone 334 White Rock Constrtuction Co SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA ■■ NEWS Gordon Goetz Is Happy He Is Ready For DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK? We are as near to vou as your telephone . . Page Five in the present conflict. To main tain this work, and at the same titme meet other demands for service growing out of the new crisis, increased membership Ont' cannot mistake the fact strength is being sought for the that Christmas is upon us. Just coming year. take a stroll up the street, es “More than 100.000 veterans of pecially in the evening when all the Great Wars are confined to the window lights are on. The hospitals of the veterans admin- Christmas spirit t suddenly has istration,” Mrs. LaGrander said, you in its clutches. Since the Pilot was establish "They must not become ‘forgot- ten men” because of the nation’s ed almost five years ago, it has pre-occupation with the present noted the great advance in the problems. The Auxiliary’s work ability of local stores to supply of bringing them comfort, peace almost every want of local peo of mind and contact with the out ple. This progress on the part side * world must continue. We of local business has been one With this nation concentrat must continue to make sure that of the big reasons why this vi ing thought and effort upon the their families at home are not cinity has comp into its own in re-building of its defensive pow- all phases of trade. left in need. er against new dangers, those “With wounded service men who were disabled defending this again coming back from over county in the past must not be seas. the need for the Auxiliary’s forgotten, Mrs. C. B. LaGranger, rehabilitation activities is in Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hoagland president of Dist. 10, Department creasing, and w ’ e are hoping that are in Los Angeles on business, of Oregon, Legion Auxiliary, told many women who has not lieen and visit relatives. a meeting of Auxiliary workers enrolled in the Auxiliary in the 'Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young when she made her official visit previous years will join now and drove to Grants Pass last Sun to southern Curry county. help carry forward our work for day on business. The Auxiliary carries out a Mrs. Clive Manley, who has continuous program for the wel- those who have borne the bat tle, their widows and their or had considerable experience in fare of the disabled war veterans insurance office work, has ac and their families, and is now phans.” cepted employment with Pete J. planning expansion of these ac- Lesmeister Agency temporarily. fixities to include those disabled Send the Pilot to friends! charter, and gave each member with a personal message in the form of a booklet. The meet ing bowed for a moment in the memory of A. J. Russell, charter member, who had died on Mon- day, while at his place of busi- ness. He had looked forward to the' event with great anticipa tion, and had plans for the club. tional convention. It will be a revelation how men soon adjust themselves to others, regardless of creed or color. “Be patient, you Gold Beach Ro tarians, if you think things go slowly. Rotary was not foundec and built in a day—it was a long-range program,” he said in conclusion. Following the turkey dinner, served by the Catholic and Epis copal ladies, visiting Rotarians were introduced, and presents of the different clubs show’ered on the new’ club. Patsy Cook, radio contest win ner and Brookings sophomore, thrilled the group by her rendi tion of “Come All Ye Faithful,” both in Latin and English. She responded to applause with a Christmas song. Bob Perkins, with aid of his trusty phonograph and loud speaker, gave the crowd plenty of laughs with his imitation of Spike Jones and others. Vic Mecelli, of Roseburg, who seeks district governorship of No. 154 next year, gave the ad dress of welcome to Rotarians and charged the new club with its aims and objects. He told the Brookings club to help the Gold Beach club the first few months in every way possible, and asked Gold Beach to freely call upon Brookings for answers to their problems. ...... Land Of Opportunities Office Hours: 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 Daily (Evenings By Appointment)
