Thursday, November I, 1951
P age
Lesmeister And
Grayshel A ttend
‘O. C. A. Confab
T hrk <
! first sunshiny days bring them
New trustees named for the will sponsor a Hallowe’en party
out.
area are Howard Ray, G. E. St. for the children from 6 to 16 on
I Not long afterward, the female Marie and H. J. Weigel, elected
Wednesday. Oct. 31 at the V. F.
Wood Frogs lay masses of eggs at a recent meeting.
Hall, starting at 8 p. m. Parent»
in the woodland pools. Each tiny
are invited to come with their
I
cluster
contains
from
a
thousand
Pete Lesmeister and Charles H.
children.
! to three thousand e g g s . While
Grayshel. both officers of the Ore
There will be treats and games
I
these
are
being
laid,
the
males
gon Coast Association, are at a
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
with plenty of fun for everyone.
j males croak hoarsely, as if to
confab of that organiaztion this
|
announce
that
their
families
are
week at Gearhart, when policies
the only time of the year that
for 1952 will be drawn.
Wood Frog
about to gain new members. It is
Interested primarily in travel
(e? N a tio n a l W ild life Federation
they make much noise.
over Highway 101, this organiza
If it is a mild spring, and the
tion is doing everything possible
to interest tourist travel over the and he thinks that he might be water is warm, the eggs hatch in
only ‘all-year” highway in the in danger, he gives himself away nine or ten days. But in cold wa
United States, where winter mo by leaping about. Thought small, ter, they may wait as long as 24
days before turning into tiny
toring is equal to summer travel. he is a powerful jumper.
Office Hours, 9:00 a. in. to 5:00 p. in.
black
tadpoles.
Both Mr. Lesmeister and Mr.
An unusual thing about his
The
tadpoles
stay
in
the
wa
Grayshel have long been active leans is the way in which he
in the organization.
lands. The National Wildlife Fed- ter until summer, when they be
Membership in the Brookings deration says that he can twist gin to grow the legs that’ will
area in this organization is about around in th aire. When he conies give them the shape of frogs. Soon
DENTIST
as high as any in the entire state down, he is facing the direction they are ready to leave the water
and
join
the
thousands
of
M’ood
on a percentage basis.
from which he came. This en
ables him to keep an eye on the Frogs which are hopping about in
enemy or disturbance which hail the shady forests There they will
j spend much ot their time hunting
caused him to jump.
I insects to eat.
Because he is so alert, the
At the age of one year, the
When a Wood Frog is resting Wood Frog usually manages to
OPTOMETRIST
quietly under a tree or near a avoid capture. If. by chance, he \\ oed Frog is an inch longer. He
puddle of water, it’s almost im makes a slip and gets caught, be gains a third of an inch a year |
possible to see him. He's small, often manages to get away b\ until, at four, his body is 2 »
and the shades of brown on his squirming h is strong, slipper; inches in length. His legs are
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
'eng and slender, and his toes
hack and sides make him seem body.
are
pointed.
He
stays
on
dry
Emergencies A ny Hour
to be a part of the ground. The
The lively Wood Frogs live in
only mark on him which stands the woodlands of northeastern ground most of the time, but the
out is a black patch just behind United States from South Caro National Wildlife Federation says
he is a good swimmer when he
his eyes.
lina. north to Canada. In the win does venture into the .water.
Tf he were not such an athlete ter, they hide away under stones,
EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT
Interesting information on other
the little fellow would never at stumps, logs, and thick piles of
tract any attention. But when leaves and brush. Their long rest wildlife species can be obtained
there is a disturbance near hint. i nds early in the spring, when the by w ritin g to the N a tio n a l W ild
life Federation, Washington. I). C.
Hallowe'en Party
BROOKINGS CLINIC
DR. R. E. SMITH
Phone 293
The Wood Frog
DR. A. F. DURBIN
DR. ROY M. WHITE
PHONE 151
SCHOOL NOTES
O LD
P R O V E R B S ....
The high school students body
Lore All and I)o H rong to None.
wishes to thank all patrons I
Sincerity and kindness arc the virtues we put into practice
the community for their fine sup
here. U e stand by what is right, and just in the time of urgent
port of the annual carnival. The
need \\e prefer, and you will too, to make Pre-Arrangement
¡students also wish to thank all
Plans. It is wiser.
l the merchants and business pea-
plc for the many contributions
to the affair. Gross receipts to
508 II. S T R E E T
taled $456.80 and expenses, $180.-
PHONE 1091
C R E S C E N T
j 25. leaving a profit of $276.55. Re
C A L IF .
ceipts from the carnival will be I m ;
j used for the general fund.
The school is looking Hrward ' | f
to two National Assemblies at-
j tractions during the month of
November. On Tuesday, Nov. 6,
Steeple Jack and Jill is billed at
9 a. m. and on Wednesday, Nov.
21. the Mississippians, a negro
TO RENT BY HOUR OR BY DAY
quartet will makes its appear
ance. The school has scheduled
a series of attractions from Na
tional Assemblies during the year.
Phone 589 or Write Box 417
The school carnival last Sat-
I utday night w as really a suc-
BROOKINGS. OREGON
jeess. The main event of the eve
ning was crowning of the King!
|and Queen: Shell Bennett as the |
lllfi» queen and Dennis Fadlin,g as the
' king.. They were crowned by the
master of ceremonies. Joe Moore.
F. 0. C. BAUCF
ROEDER FUNERAL HOME
A t V. F. W. Hall, Brookings
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
ADMISSION: Per Person
. . $1.00
H. S. Students, 35c & 50c, tax inc.
CATERPILLAR No. 12
POWER ROAD GRADER
PUTNAM
LOGGING
COMPANY
Y. & M. AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
LO C AL
CHETCO DRUG STORE
Will He Moe'S
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
To the New
MANLEY BUILDING
Date For Grand Opening
Will Be Announced at a Eater Date
A U TH O R IZE D
NEW S
The intermedite Girl Scouts,
their leaders and a few parents,
met at the V. F. W. hall last Sat
urday evening for some Hallow
e’en fun. All came in costume,
and games and refreshments car
ried out the Hallowe'en theme.
Miss Virigina Akers, represe-
' senting an elderly laay, won first
prize. About 33 w’ere present.
Mrs. Lloyd Weeks, daughter,
Gail, and son, Gene, of Grants
Pass, spent the week-end here
with their husband and father.
The Weeks are building the first
unit of a new home on Pioneer
Road. They expect to move to
Brookings about the holidays, de
pending largely upon the progress
of the building. Gene will enter
high school and Gail the elemen
tary school.
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P. O. Box 596
Brookings, Oregon
Phone 344
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Several members of the Chetco
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meeting of the order. A report to
the local aerie will be expected
. soon.
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