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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (May 3, 1951)
BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON P age T hree OBITUARY wi i i his cr°Ps- To Prove that this method works successfully, it has An early pioneer of Brookings been reported *hat in the state was laid to rest when funeral of California in certain years services were held Saturday af- olive crops have been saved from ternoon at Baptist Community hungry robins through great ef- church for Herschell P. Weter, fort. who came to Brookings 40 years Olive growers, however, were ago from Southern California, smart enough to recognize the where he had been employed for usefulness of robins, and are con. a number of years with Brook- vinced that all possible means ings Lumber and Box Co. The should be exercised to keep them _ .. t became the _ __ . active so that they may be free same company Brook- ings Timber and Lumber Co, to carry on their natural war where it developed a new indus with the more dangerous crop—, try and the present town of destroying insects. Brookings. In size the normal healthy, Mr. Weter was born at Law robin should be about 10 inches1 rence, Ill., Nov. 5. 1863, son of long from the tip of his tail to Mr. and Mrs. James Weter. In the point of his beak. He hatches June 1899 he married Miss Lue- his eggs in all parts of the United ella Andrews. After a few years States excepting those states in of farming in Illinois, he came and around the Gulf of Mexico.! in 1904 to California where he His winters are spent in many of i became affiliated with the Brook the United Statess. and he will ings Lumber and Box Co. until travel as far south as Guatemala j the company moved to Oregon.] in Central America. Mr. and Mrs. Weter came with the organization, where he and Mrs. Weter built the present Vin cent building which they oper Y. & M. Automotive Parts Co. ated as a laundry for several moved Sunday from the former years. shoe store to the DeMoss Build Down through the years this ing which was formerly occupied quiet, unassuming man endeared hv T T himself to all bv his inte^ritv J> J- Gallagher plumbing shop, n msen io an oy ms integrity, T} The business was closed over the his dependability and honest. Two years ago his wife passed week-end. but was open Monday. away. Funeral services were con- - Junior class ot Brookings will . ducted by the Christian Science sta^e the annual prom at S. S. I Society of Brookings of which he Castlerock, Saturday evening, be-( was a devout member. Interment at 9:30, according to the invitations to be sent out. was at Smith River cemetery Here for his funeral from Bur The last Rebekah card party. lington, Wis., was a niece, Mrs. held last Saturday, saw Mrs. Tora Mae Loomer, and a sister-in-law, Gustafson winning the grand Mrs. Jessie Bowdish; from Al prize for the series. She also held den, Ill. high score for the ladies that evening. Mr. Springer held high score for the men. Low scores went to Mrs. Grace Edwardson By National Wildlife Federation and James Harber. Door prizes There are few of us who are were also won by the men that not familiar with the saucy but evening. Beginning next Sunday, ac friendly robin whose appearance cording to Rev. Charles Lever, each 3'ear on our front lawns and in nearby parks is usually one vicar of St. Timothy’s Episcopal of the very first signs of spring. church, there will be church We are familir with him, of services every Sunday in Brook course, but how much do we ings. Everyone is invited to at tend these services if they do really know about him? . not already have a church home. While the robin may do some To honor all the workmen who damage to fruit trees and vege table gardens, his constant war helped in remodeling the Nook against insects and other pests Gafe and Ken’s Tavern. Mrs. makes him a valuable ally to the Diva Stoller entertained at a farmer and the home gardener. dinner last Thursday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Gribble, In fact, in the north and in some Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rausch. Mr. parts of the west, the robin is one of the most cherished of om and Mrs. Doyle Rausch. Mr. and native birds and is a welcome and Mrs. Clyde Braynard. Mr. and Mrs. Russ Chet ter and twin sons, helpful visitor. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elston and According to t h e Wildlife Federation, an organi son. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Koehler zation designed to preserve Am and Kathy, Mr. and Mrs. Gradie and Alter. Mr. and Mrs. erica’s birds and wild animals, Saunders the nechnical name for the robin George Fitzhugh and Jess and Marjorie and Mr. and Mrs. John is’Turdus Migratcrious. He feeds Hall. on many kinds of insects with no The second story at the Man- particular preference for any one ley building is being erected this type, although he is always hap- week by Roy Weideman’s crew piest when he has captured a of workmen. A roof is expected good sized earthworm, which he to be on the building next week, will either eat quickly himself or with the first floor to be occupied carry home to his babies. by Young ’ s 5c & 10c store about Aside from insects, wildlife June 1. experts at the federation tell us that more than one-half of the robin’s daily food is made up of fruit. Thus it would seem, at I will not be responsible for first glance, that he would not be too welcome to the farmer any bills except those contracted who raised strawberries, apples, by myself. DR. A. O. SCHMITT. peaches or any of the other va rieties of fruits. The wise farmer, however, will not shoot the robin for what might well be called a bad trait. Rather he will culti vate in his orchard or near his fruit trees, small patches of wild berries, which robins w ill eat and Open Mondays through enjoy just as well. Saturdays If the farmer does this, he will tend to keep the robin from de Evenings by Appointments stroying his fruit trees, and will have a well-trained, fleet-winged J policeman, to eat up many of the insects which do real damage to Brookings Where the Service Better— Where the Produce Is Fresher— JV _ Where the Money Goes Farther— Where the Variety Larger— THURS., FRI., And SAT., MAY 3rd, 4th & 5th FRANCO-AMERICAN, No. 1 can SPAGHETTI, 2 for. LOCAL NEWS 25c ELSINORE HALVES APRICOTS, 2J can 31c KRAFT'S QUART JAR MIRACLE WHIP Rebin Redbreast NOTICE COURTIER'S Beauty Studio PHONE 381 MEATS AND FISH BOILING BEEF, lb 49c New Shafter Fine With Noodles— SPUDS, 5 lbs POTATO SALAD, lb. 39c 23c Fresh, Crisp Home Made LUNCH MEATS, [b. 69c CELERY, lb. Assorted—large assortment oj HAMS, lb. 9c Nice, solid heads 63c CABBAGE, lb. . 5c Fancy Red Delicious APPLES, 2 lbs. . . 25c CAMPBELL'S GENTLE PRESS TOMATO SOUP 12-oz. can Solid Pack BUTTER, lb 47c 76c SPAM Church's 24-oz Half-Gallcn CLOROX 10c 32c 25c GRAPE JUICE OLD CLD SOUTH bUUIM UNSWEETENED UNiWttl tNtU AA Grapefruit Juice, 46-oz. cnZVC a GOOD DEEDS Righteous Serving is honored by its deeds. They bring us kindly thoughts from the many whom we have served, hon- orab’y and economic?. llv. throughout the years. Call at any hour for consultation on Pre-Arrangement Plans. TEA GARDEN PRESERVES STRAWBERRY, 20-oz. jar 43C ROEDER FUNERAL HOME 508 II. STREET PHONE 1091 CALIF. WE RESERVÉ THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES!!
