The Willamina times., September 10, 1942, Image 1

Willamina Oimes
— f o r a H eifer and B etter W illam ina
VOLUME 31 — NUMBER 66
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WILLAMINA, YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1942
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TWO LOCAL LADS NOW
NAVAL AVIATION CADETS
Willamina’s first contribution to
the air arm of the United States Navy
came recently with the enlistment of
Glenn Larkins, 18, and Darrel Sims,
19, as United States naval aviation
cadets, word received today from
the office of Commander Bert H.
Creighton, Senior Member of the
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
for the TTiirteenth Naval District,
disclosed.
The two young men who were
school mates in high school and are
friends of long standing, will start in
the near future on an intensive train­
ing program that will fit them to
take to the air as aviators in the fight
against those powers which would
like to destroy American freedom.
F ra n k « « e rra tt, Photo
CAROL WORTH
Mia* Oregon. 1943
•ta ri« M o rrta o n . Photo
SUZANNE BURCE
Orngon Victory Girl
They will go first to St. Mary’s
College In Moraga, California for
three monthe of pre-flight training.
This training will include the study
of subjects vital to aviation and
participation in the physical develop­
ment program, designed to toughen
menl
American aviators for the long and
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strenous work in fighting the axis
powers. From the college they will
go to naval aviation bases in the west
where they will be thoroughly trained
in many phases of aviation. This will
include piloting a ahip, formation
flying, navigational flying, gunnery,
catapult work, and many other phases
of flying. Upon completion of the
course they will receive the Golden
W ings of the naval flyer and com­
mission as Ensigns in the Navy or
Second Lieutenants in the Marins
Corps. This program is open to all
qualified high school graduates bet­
ween the ages of eighteen and twen­
ty-six years.
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WILL
HOLD A CASUALTY PRACTICE
The Civilian Defense Organization
will put on a casualty accident prac­
tice Tuesday night, September 15th.
Improvised ambulances have been
arranged for and each district war­
den will be assigned two messenger
boys in lieu of telephones to carry
messages to the casualty station,
which will be the high school., and
an ambulance will be dispatched with
first aid crews to where the “victim"
lies injured.
Mr. Bill Stewart and Mr. Luther
Hyder have donated the use of their
trucks which will be used as ambu­
lances.
Boy scouts will be used as messen­
gers, but more boys with bicycles
are needed. There will be a meeting
of messengers in the scout room in
the rear of the Methodist church
basement Monday night. September
14h, and all boys 10 to 16 that have
bicycles are asked to attend this
meeting. It is not necessary to be a
member of the scouts to attend this
meeting. This is an opportunity for
any boy to take part in civilian de­
fense.
A test drill for the state inspectors
will have to be given soon and some
practice must be had.
The public is asked not to get
alarmed if they see strechers bearers
carrying their neighbors out of the
house.
B. FRANKLIN LAID
TO REST TUESDAY
Friends and neighbors of the K. T.
Franklin family were shocked and
saddened by the sudden death of
Bernhard Floyd Franklin, who passed
away at the McMinnville hospital
Saturday, September 5th, 1942 after
a short illness.
The funeral was held at the Sheri­
dan Chapel Tuesday, September 8th,
with Reverend H. H. Miles officia­
ting. Mortuary burial was held at
Dallas.
Bernhard Franklin was an active
member of the Boy Scout Troop 254,
and members of the troo^ acted as
pallbearers. They were Manford Han­
sen, Arthur Hulsey, Darland Ray. Eu­
gene Cole, Franklin King and Donald
King. Honorary pallbearers were
C lifton Huddleston. Richard Hansen,
Eddy Fox, Curtis Benefiel and Bob
Johnson.
Sipgers were Mrs. V. O. Huddles­
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ton, soprano, Mrs. Leland Sackett,
rhe official opening of the Willamina Victory Center this Friday even-
alto. Merle Wilson, tenor and Mr.
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ing will, no doubt, be a grand affair. The Victory committee, headed by
Wolfer, bass, with Mrs. Sackett play­
Mrs. H. A. Parrett. have for the past few weeks been planning a program
ing the chapel organ.
which includes singing, speakers, vaudeville acta, band concert, and etc.
The short story of his life is as
follows;
Bernhard Floyd Franklin
The speaker of the evening will be Mr. Allan Rinehart. Deputy State Ad­
was
born
January 28th, 1927 at
ministrator fordefenae. who brings with him two lovely gjr.'s both of nation-
Dallas, Oregon. His parents moved to
i.l fame. 1 3-yenr old 7*uzanne Burce. “The Oregon Victory Girl” and Caro!
Grand Ronde when be was four mon­
Worth, "Miss Oregon” and also holder of the title "The ’43 Centennial Girl".
ths of age, later moving to Willamina
Carol Worth, who on July 4th had
Mayor Shetterly will be Master of
where he spent the remainder of his
the title “The ‘43 Centennial Girl
Ceremonies
and will take an active
life. He passed away from this life
conferred upon her by the Oregon
ARTHUR HERZBERG NARROWLY at the age of 15 years, 7 months
Trails association at The Dalles to part in Introducing speakers. Ole
Buikland,
a
local
lad
now
home
on
and i days. He was a graduated of
ESCAPES DEATH SATURDAY
help commemorate the 100th anni­
furlough
from
the
United
States
versary of the setting up of the pro­
Mrs. Evan Davis reports that her the Willamina Grade School and had
Navy, will also take part.
brother,
eighteen year old Arthur finished three years in high school
visional government at Champoeg,
The men’s chorus of the Christian
Herzberg of Rickreall, had a nar- here.
the coming of the great migration
He leaves his father and mother,
to Oregon and Captain Fremont’s < hurch, and the popular women's
raw escape from death Saturday,
when the horse he was riding was Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Franklin, a broth­
historic trip through the state, won Choral group, directed by Mrs. Fred
Both of the young men were grad­ gored to death by an enraged Jer­ er, Paul, a sister. Alice, and two
the additional title of "Miss Oregon” Beatty, will entertain with various
numbers.
Mr.
Yates,
director
of
the
uated
from W¡lamina High School, sey bull, he was attempting to drive grandmothers, Mrs. Alice Odom of
at Astoria on September 1st
Willamina-Sheridan Band will also Larkins receiving his diploma in 1942 to the barn.
Salem and Mrs. Augusta Waldref of
The title was awarded her by the take part to furnish the band music
Spokane,
Washington.
and
Sims
being
graduated
the
year
The bull, a fine registered animal
original "Miss Oregon” committee and entertainment.
before.
Both
men
were
active
in
owned
by
the
Freeman
Herzberg
for her outstanding war savings work
The committee in charge of the
and her exceptional photogenic beau­ Victory Center wish to take this op- sports and student body affairs, win­ Corporation, attacked the horse. The STORK SHOWER GIVEN IN THE
ning letters in all sports. Larkin’s lad was thrown and probably would
ty.
.portuntiy to thank the Victory Cen­ father, Glenn M. Larkins, is a city have been killed if Harold Freeman HONOR OF MRS. LYNN LINTON
Suzanne Burce, the official "Ore­ ter committee of McMinnville, who
Mrs. Wendell Rogers and Mrs. AI
gon Victory Girl”, is heralded as a graciously postponed their regular councilman in Willamina. Sims is had not come to the rescue.
Endres gave a Stork Shower at the
The horse escaped but was so badly home of Mrs. K. E. Shetterly last
lass with a phenomenal voice — a meeting in favor of Willamina grand the son of Mr. and Mrs. Errol J. Sims.
injured, he died soon after. The bull Saturday, September 5th, honoring
voice critics say is found but once in epening and for their part in furnish
a decade throughout this great land ing their local musical talent as well HONORED SPEAKER AT NEXT was killed to prevent further acci­ Mrs. Lynn Linton.
that is America. She not only com­ as their defense leader and also Mr. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING dents.
Guests were Mrs. George Linton.
mands her audiences with a voice of Earl Smith operator of the Willamina
Mrs. Milton Carter, Mrs. Ellis Bryant.
“As the spearhead of the country’s
20-year maturity, but has a stage Hall, who donated the use of his lou 1 war effort, the petroleum industry CAR OVER.TURNS NEAR PLY­ Mrs. Lindal Thomason, Mrs. Elsie
presence that may be found only in speaking equipment.
is fully prepared to meet the chal­ WOOD PLANT TUESDAY MORN Knodel, Mrs. Harry Shipley, Mrs.
seasoned actors.
lenge of all-out production necessary
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Sargeant and a Christine Heliand, Miss Jerry Dorian,
Suzanne is now a staff artist on STORK SHOWER GIVEN IN THE to Insure final victory for the United friend had the experience of being Mrs. Harvey Harris, Mrs. Nora Frau­
radio KOIN. Her program "At Ease” HONOR OF MRS. JOHN GLAVIN Nations,” according to Hugh A. Ma- in a car when it attempted to climb endiener, Mrs. Thelma Green. Mrs.
each Thursday night, is dedicated to
Mrs. John Glavin was honored tier, public relations representative a bank beside the road and failing to Delmar Carter, Mrs. J. A. Jensen’
the boys in the armed services of the with a Stork Shower recently at the for Union Oil Company. Scheduled to do so turned upside down.
Miss Opal Sperice, Miss Barbara
United States. On September 16th, home of Mrs. Evan Davis.
Thomason,
Mrs. K. E. Shetterly, Mrs.
speak before a meeting of the Will­
Mr. Sargeant apparently overcome
she will be featured on "Northwest
Those attending were Mrs. Charles amina Commercial Club on Monday with fatigue from working days and A1 Endres. Mrs. Wendell Rogers and
Neighbors” broadcast, which is re­ Hofrichter, Mrs. Sarah Hanna, Mrs. evening, September 28th, he has
attending night school fell asleep at the honored guest Mrs. Lynn Linton.
leased over a northwest chain.
Those winning prizes were Mrs.
Clarence Park, Mrs. Vance Blan­ chosen as his subject. ”An Industry the wheel. No one was seriously hurt.
Miss Worth is now in rehearsal chard, Mrs. Fred Ottinger, the host­ Meets the Challenge."
They were brought in to town by ( hristine Heliand 1st prize on scram­
for a special series of bond programs esses, Mrs. Rudy Leander, Mrs. Hom­
In discussing the vital importance Mr. C. L. Greene, who was returning bled word contest, Mrs. Harry Ship-
to be released also by KOIN and will er Newbill. and Mrs. Davis and the
of petroleum to mechanized warfare. from Portland early Tuesday morn­ ley 1st prize on making crepe paper
be featured in communities in and honored guest, Mrs. John Glavin.
baby bonnets, Mrs. Elsie Knodel 1st
Matier will place particular emphasis ing.
about Portland in special “In person” Mrs. Glavin was presented with many
prize
for best four line poem on
The accident happened near the
on the industry’s miracle products,
appearances by that station.
babies.
Mrs. George Linton received
lovely gifts.
Plywood
mill,
where
Harold
Fox
met
100 octane gasoline, synthetic rub­
Wherever these two youthful en­
Those sending gifts were Mrs. ber and toluol.
consolation prize on scrambled word
with a serious accident recently.
tertainers have appeared they have John Breeden, Mrs, Otto Hirn, Mrs.
contest.
Matier speaks with the authority
been found to be a complete show Rice, Mrs. Titus, Mrs. I. F. Moudy
The hostesses served refreshments
of nearly thirty years association LADIES ARE URGED TO ATTEND
in themselves. They stamp them­ and Mrs. R. F Herzberg.
of
ice cream, cookies and coffee,
with
the
petroleum
industry.
A
for­
BANDAGING CLASS HELD HERE
selves indelibly upon their audiences
following the opening of gifts, which
mer
geologist
ond
paleontologist,
fig­
and win love and affection of all BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN IN THE
All ladies of the community are
were many and lovely.
those who are fortunate enough to HONOR OF JOE MATOCHA, JR. uratively speaking he has learned his urged to attend bandaging classes
facts
from
the
ground
up.
Following
Each guest wore a corsage of
see and hear them. Both girls are
Joe Matocha, Jr. enjoyed a party his university training in Ireland, he being held on Wednesdays at the sweat peas presented them at the
more than anxious to meet their pub­ at his home on Friday afternoon. The
Methodist church basement begin­
door.
lic and spend willing hours signing party was honoring Joey on his ninth engaged in petroleum exploration in ning. at 2 p. m.
I ersia, Africa and South America
autographs to war savings stamp birthday.
The work consists of rolling band­
prior to joining the Union Oil organ­ ages and making compresses and
books.
NOTICE
His guests were Arthur Caferilla,
These autographs may become of Teddy Zetterberg. Lorraine, Dan and ization twenty-four years ago. A other materials for supplies for the
On
and
after
Sunday, September
outstanding value to the owners as Carol Matocha, Judy and Kay Shet­ keen student of military tactics, Ma­ casualty station at Willamina. These ISth, theatre prices for adults will
both girls have had motion picture terly, Carol and Joyce Huddleston, tier served as Regimental Sargeant supplies are held in reserve to be be 32c plus 3c tax and children will
offers and are fast becoming out­ Sondra Hansen, Skeeter Kershaw and Major in the Royal Irish Fusiliers used right here if a disaster occurs, be 12c plus 3c tax, except on Tues­
Canadian Expeditionary Force during
standing radio favorites.
This work is being sponsored by day night (bargain night) adults
Jackie Stewart.
World War I.
the Willamina Civic Club.
will be 17c and children 15c.
a