BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON
P age T hree
OBITUARY
wi i
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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 _
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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
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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
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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.
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