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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1952)
U. of 0. Library 10 50 On all newsstands ... i oc raw Nowhere A Finer Climate - Nowhere a Finer Community Volume *—Number 43 BROOKINGS. GURRY COUNTY. OREGON %Ze GatnfnejH&Late lluirsd.iy. December 25. 1952^ (9m i g a a ic v ii liisitk, ‘ Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which id Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10, 11.) It was with infinite condescension that the Son of God left I leaven’s glory and the bosom of the Father to come to earth to take upon I limself qur humanity. A borrowed manger cradled Him, and and a borrowed tomb sheltered His crucified body, for 1 le said, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hat not where to lay His head.”— (Matthcwv 8:20). Christmas is a season of rejoicing and thanksgiving to our I leav- enlv Father for “His unspeakable gift.” For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”— (Mark 10:45). As we commemorate our Saviour’s birth, may He become more Nook Cafe Under and more precious to you at this time and throughout the coming New Management year. “ Behold what he called the sons of God.” (I John 3:1). No Mr. H. E. and Emma G. May- cock, lately of Tigard. Ore., have leased the Nook Cafe, taking over management on Monday, Dec 22. Mr.. May cock does his own cook ing and has earned a reputation as an excellent cook in the sec tions where they have owned businesses. The Java Cup in Portland in 1940, Burgoyne’s Cof fee Shop in Oregon City, the Cor ner Cafe in Gresham, Oregon, and the Coffee Shop in Tigard, Ore gon, have all been owned or man aged by the Maycocks during the past few years. They feel that they, can provide Brookings with good food and service and extend an invitation to residents to come in and get acquainted. Mrs. Jerry Bomar Page, former manager, will be at her home in Coos Bay. Ill health the last few months has kept her away from the Nook much of the time. Swinney’s Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Swin ney of Brookings are celebrating theid 50th wedding anniversary on £htistm is Day. D e ce m b e r^ , at the Grange Hall. They extend a cordial in\ Sta tion to their friends and will re ceive them at 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor center. They were married in Bluff Dale, Texas In 1930 they moved to Oregon and to Brookings in 1944. They are the parents of two daughters, Mrs. John M. Souza of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Mrs. Jewel B. Elmore of Willets, Calif. They have seven grand children and eight great grand children. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs. Swinney. ___ Vesper Services Well Attended one has ereater love for us than our Saviour, whose birthday we aie honoring this Christinas Hay. J-**** w ■ -. L 5 ' I! < Santa To Arrive Christmas Eve Lighted Tree Santa will have made his an nual Christmas visit to Brook- community tree if you read this after Wednesday night, Christmas Eve. He comes every year and the firemen escort him to the tree in the big red fire truck, where he dispenses good cheer and candy to the children of the community. This year on Christmas Eve, at 7:00 p.m., crowds gather to listen to the old familiar Christmas car ols and to greet their friends and neighbors with the ever new wish At Jones Home MERRY CHRISTMAS » ___________________ : ’ School Budget Discussed At Rotary Luncheon At the Tuesday noon luncheon of the Rotary club at the Chetco Inn, a discussion of the school budget and attendant problems was led by Virgil Goldsberry. Ladies' night is planned for Saturday evening. Dec. 27, with f'inrmr i Ignites Fire Tuesday morning a fire at the Jones home next the Denn Sup ply company, on Easy street, com pletely consumed the interior, leaving only the walls All furni ture and belongings were burned, including the three children’s Christmas gifts stored in the at tic until Christmas Eve, when they would be out around the tree ’ Present' con Mu si oft ts* that the electric Christmas tree light ing became so hot that It ignited trimmings thus starting the fire. t Chetco Cafe Closed Till Jan. 5 The Chetco Cafe closed on Tuesday to be open after the holidays on Jan 5, affording the owner and employees an opportu nity to enjoy the Christmas and New Year functions and spend some time at home with their 2 Christmas vesper services given at the Seventh-Day Adventist church Saturday afternoon and at the Baptist Community church Sunday by the Chetco Choral club were well attended. Thirty-four ladies, voices in three pai s witli specialty num bers, gave a program that added greatly *o ‘he spirit of the sea son. Th<’ group, directed by Mrs. Lee Rice, and accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Willard Gra ham, are not far short of be ing professional and' a credit to any size town. Churches were decorated for the holiday season with appropri ate back drops, decorated trees, Firemen Given greenery and flowers. Ladiaa were dressed in long black skirts '¡l| Ball Xmas Night and sheer full sleeved white The firemen plan a colorful ball blouses. for Christmas night at the V.F’.W. hall. This annual affair is always well attended and enjoyed by ev eryone. Besides having a pleas Grandpa Putnam ’’cutting u p ” ant evening, those present assist Dana Baird and Mary Lou Ber the boys in their yearly project of providing the community tree ger exhibiting talent. and treat for the local children. Thanks to the Chetco Choral Supper will be served in the club for that lovely Christmas dining room. music. Ralph Reed enjoying his past role of Santa Claus. Appreciation To Hungry eighth graders forcing Miss Mincer ♦ he Hearthstone to open its doors. The Library Board wishes to A glimpse of Daniel Boone, no express its gratitude to and their less, in his white rabbit fur cap. admiration for Miss Bonnie Kay Our hearts reaching across the Mincer, who gave the proceeds miles to dear ones away from from her dance recital to the home this Christmas. 'ibrary building fund. Thia high school girl thus not only swelled* Heavy black smoke on the hori the building fund approximately zon of the Pacific. Mrs. MumlxAver accomplishing $50 but did a double service to the community by giving these the impossible. Those outdoor decorations at young students of hers the oppor tunity to appear before an audi the George Dalton home Dean Elgy playing catcher in a ence. We all realize what a great bail game with Glenn Duncan — imount of work this entailed. light bulbs, too, and on the roof. The Library Board will meet Cheery windows giving out with Tuesday, Dec. 30. at 8:00 p m , at On the Main Drag
