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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1951)
D a rmknns-flarlnr fìht Nowhere A Finer Climate - Nowhere a Finer Community Volume Six, Number Twenty-six BROOKINGS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON Timber Work Halted Brookings Plywood Plant Now Under Rooli 100-DAY DROUGHT MAKES HAZARD OF ALL TIMBER to the fire now racing in the Pistol River- operations are suspended indet? ¡ohn Porisch, district forest ranger, who was here Mon- and there was no other alternative than to shut observer. The last appreciable rain fell on May 13, a total of 2 27 inches of rain falling during the period May 10-13 inclusive. “Burning conditions in the woods remain explosive. Extreme precaution a^gainat fire should continue until the present drought ends.” recommends Mr. Porisch. “The weather records show that these extended dry periods are Commencing August 23, the not uncommon in Curry county, Library will be open every Thurs of only .82 inches In 1935 a total day evening from 7:30 to 9:30 ct rain fell during the four p.m. for the benefit of adults only. month period, May through Au- This is for the convenience of gust. In 1936 the five month rain t hose working during the day- fall, July through November, time. Librarian in charge will be was only 1.59 inches with no rain Mrs. Lois Spangler. falling in June, July and August. Daytime hours of the Li brai y During 1951 May rainfall was al are from 2 to 5 p.m. every Tues- most normal but occurred almost day; Librarian, Mis. Jessie Jud all during the first 13 days of the kins and 2 to 5 p.m. every Fri- month. Rainfall from May 13 to day, Librarian, Mrs. Max Brain- date has been negligible. a rd, Mrs. Earl Simpson assist- Fire Started In Logging Last week Miss Eloise Ebert, The fire which, on Monday, administrative assistant to the covers about 1200 acres in the chief librarian of the State Li Pistol River-Myers Creek area, brary, Salem, visited the Chetco began in the logging operations Library in order to get acquaint in that section. While the main ed with local conditions. It is body of the fire hasn’t as yet hoped that her visit will be pro done too great damage, the con ductive of mort» help from the tinued dryness and coastal winds State Library. hamper fire-fighters in complete ly bringing it under control. Porisch claimed that much of the fire was in the underbrush, with little crown fires over most of the area. Personnel Named Following is a list of personnel employed on the Chetco district A. P. Hendricks, who began his during the present fire season: furniture business here five District Guard, Norman R. years ago this week, announces that he is observing the event Smith. District Clerk, Horace Mitchell. with a big furniture sale. An Station, McGribble Guard advertisement announcing the sale can be seen on page six of Mark F. Porter. Station, West more Guard this issue of the Pilot.” Going on the principle of fair James J. Lusk. Packer, Mose W. Fry. prices which match the larger Snow’ Charles Camp L.O., cities, Hendricks Furniture has experienced phenomenal success Spencer. Long Ridge L. O., Jim Wake in these years. Last fall, after he had purchased the building man. Vulcan Peak L. O., Jack Nah- which the store occupies, he add mens. ed more floor space to accommo Mt% Emily L. O., Bill Gurgel. date the lines added to the stock, Scaler, Stuart C. McLain. such as appliances and more floor Trail Crew, Earl Bronson and coverings. Specials for the event, accord Buddy Kauffman. Road maintenance work by ing to Mr. Hendricks, should tempt the people of the area who Fred Gardener and 2-man crew are now seeking homes. He in is now almost completed for the vites all home-owners to check district. The telephone lines from Gold with him and learn what savings Beach to Wild Horse, Snow Camp, Brookings can offer. and Long P.idgr L. O. have been Mrs. Z. A. Bruegger left for maintained. her home in Boise, Ida., Sunday j Over 100 miles of the 350 miles after visiting her aunt, Mrs. O. of trails on the Chetco district E. Clark, for a couple of weeks. have been maintained to date. Drought Over Three Months “The present drought has ex tended over 100 days on Tuesday, August 21, reports District Rang er John C. Porisch, local weather With the roof of the mammoth building complete, Brookings Plywood corporation has jumped the first construction hurdle while weather wras good. Inside construction will not be ham pered whatever the days bring. Concrete floors are being poured, in preparation for the installa tion of machinery. Carl Mason, engineer in charge of construction, says the work is tar ahead of schedule, and that opening should be accomplished BARBERSHOP PARADE OCT. 6 Missions Sunday % Be Observey By Lutherans Members of Brookings Evan gelical Lutheran Mission, Rev. W. O. Grunow of 754 I street, tele phone 2424, Crescent City, pastor, reports plan to observe the very first Lutheran Mission Festival in Brookings on Sunday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Episcopal church opposite the school. The purpose of such a celebra tion is to remind us what we all owe to the missionary endeavors of the Christian church in bring ing us the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and out of thanksgiving to God for His grace to become enthused with greater zeal to help bring the Gospel to all nations at home and abroad. The Rev. Wm. F. Schlueter of Lodi, Calif., until recently chair man of the Missions committee of the California-Nevada district of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, perhaps the largest single Lutheran Synod in America, will be the guest speaker. He has chosen the theme: “The Lord’s Work,” based on I Corin thians 15:58. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend this celebration. | Those w'ho enjoy good har mony and song will want to at tend the Second Annual Barber- shop Parade of quartets and choruses presented by the local barbarshop group at the Pine Cone Theater on October 6. They will be hosts to the Medford, Klamath Falls and Crescent City members, who will present spe cial numbers. Some of the best quartets in the Pacific North west district will be present. Tickets will cost $2.40. No re- serve seats. Mickey Gould is in charge of ticket sales. Tragedy Hits Harbor Visitorts Curt Waldien was called to Klamath last Tuesday (August 14) by the sudden death of his counsin, Dorian Bradley, who with his family were fishing on the Klamath river. Mr. Dorian had just been swimming, and was getting ready to dress when a heart attack hit him. Mr. and Mrs. Dorian, their daughter, Doris, and Mrs. Dori an’s mother, Mrs. Ella Lindquist, had spent the weekend in Harbor visiting the Curt Waldiens, and Mrs. Anna Waldien, who is Mrs. Lindquist’s sister. Mrs. Lind For the week ending on Sun- quist had remained here to visit , Max. Min. Rain while the others went to Kla day: math to fish for salmon. 47 Aug. 13 ... ............... 81 Curt Waldien drove the three 49 Aug. 14 ... ............... 75 women back to their home in 48 Aug. 15 ... ............... 70 Pasadena on Wednesday. 52 Aug. 16 ... ............... 65 48. Aug. 17 ... ............... 80 Members and friends of the 49 Aug. 18 ... ............... 70 Community church and the 51 ............... 66 Aug. 19 ... Woman’s Missionary Society held Chuck” Forester, a student at their annual picnic at Azalea Multnomah college who has been park last Thursday evening. in this area for some time, re- Games and group singing provid tyhrned to Portland the last of ed entertainment for the large I number attending. the week. Weather Report January 1, as planned. Production of plywood is the mam thought in mind of officials, so all efforts are concentrated on this plant. < Other buildings will wait for this goal in the planning of all building. (Ingram Photo) Joanne Clendenin Is Fair Princess At the meeting of Chetco Grar^ge Friday evening, it was voted to select Miss Joanne Clen denin to be the princess for the southern part of the county at the Curry County Fair w’hich will be held at Gold Beach on August 31 and September 1 and 2. She, with the other two queen candidates, will be guests of the fair board fcr three days, and will be honored guests at all the various activities. Joanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Clendenin. Other business took place at the meeting. A committee of Clara Hyland, Jessie Judkins, Bernadine Steele, Eva Springer, Edna Weigel, Polly Clendenin, and Wilda Carson was appointed ío be in charge of preparing the Chetco Grange booth at the county fair. A work party was planned for the next Sunday, and while the men cleaned up around the hall and repaired the roof, the women gave the inside of the hall a good cleaning. Plywood was put on part of the diningroom and a new ten-burner gas stove with two ovens has been ordered for the kitchen. The men were in charge of the program and refreshments, with Ben Jones showing slides of the lily festival parade, and ham burgers, doughnuts and coffee served for the refreshments. Dancing concluded the evening. LOCAL NEWS Nancy Chapin has returned from Myrtle Creek where she attended Girl cout camp for one weekk. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rice and two sons, Tommy and Jimm; . of Myrtle Creek were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chafin over the weekend. Open Evenings Hendricks Observe Fifth Anniversary With Big Sale
