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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1941)
Church. School Programs Gall Attention to Religious Holiday SILVERTON War must not dim the Christmas spirit more than necessaryi Silverton churches and other groups decided as the holiday week approaches. A number of churches plan simple programs for today. In these are the 4:30 Mid-Willamette Valley News ciuaea in inese are o'clock vesper services at Trinity church with the choir singing Christmas music under the di rection of , Mrs. Tom Anderson; the more elaborate cantata to be given by the Methodists, under the direction of Fred Baker, at 8 'clock, and the Immanuel Sunday school and choir program at 7:30. On Tuesday night the Christian church will hold its Christmas program. The huge Community Christ mas tree, erected by the millmen, is already up and lighted. School programs include the trade school arrangement at 1 o'clock Tuesday and the home coming of the high school in cluding an 11 o'clock assembly, afternoon basketball game and dance. Caroling by various church choirs at the homes of their ill members will also be featured as in former years. Public carol- ing is directed Dy me oiivenun Songmen, made up of 30 voices directed by Floyd Ellefson. They will make three appearance Mon day night: The hospital at 8 o'clock; East Hill, 8:15, and the Community Christmas tree, 8:30. HAZEL GREEN The Japa , nese church will have a special J m Reports from The Statesman's 78 Community Correspondents PAGE EIGHT Salem, Oregon, Sunday Morning. December 21, 1941 Groups Join For Party Mt. Angel Youngsters Enjoy Program Given By Legion and Unit MT. ANGEL The post and un It of the local American Legion ; united to give about 50 children of the members a Christmas par ty, replete with tree, gifts and Santa, at the Memorial hall Tues day. A program of songs, recitations and instrumental selections by the children started the night. This was followed by Santa's distribu tion of gifts to the youngsters. Then while the youngsters had refreshments Legion and auxiliary held separate business meetings. The post had the largest attend ance ever given a regular past meeting here, all the boys turn ing out to see what "was being done about defense. Commander Gores reported that the veterans began pouring into his office the day after the Pearl Harbor inci dent, offering their services. To date there is almost a 100 per cent registration. Because Legionnaires are scat tered over such a wide area, tak ing in Monitor, Marquam and oth er surroundings, the Mt. Angel post has decided to do nothing as an organization but each member , is to give full cooperation to the defense work in his own com munity. Because of bad weather the out door shoot has been cancelled but the indoor shoot will be held at the Memorial hall today, begin ning at 11:00 a. m. Christmas packages were sent by post and unit to Merton White and Elmer Kleinschmidt, who are in (he Veterans' hospital. The auxiliary women are like wise asking all members to reg ister for civilian defense. A re quest has come for bandages and army cots to help furnish a first aid room being fitted up in St. Mary's school. A meeting was held Wednesday to sign up worker for the radio civilian defense corps of which Mrs. Fred Prosser is chairman. The Marion county council was indefinitely postponed on account f the war emergency. The auxiliary is planning a dance for January 9. Tickets will be sold by the members. service Christmas day 2 o'clock, Horoshi Kaneko, dirctor f re ligious education, directing. The numbers are special music, vocal solo, Gladys Ed gar; piano, solo, Esther Ogura; violin, Miss Saito; Junior choir songs; play, "Holy Night," and tableau, "The Holy FamUy." VICTOR POINT The Victor Point Parent-Teacher association will hold its Christmas party Monday. A Christmas tree, a program and treats will form the party entertainment. Sadie Roth, Alice Jaquet and Mrs. J. O. Darby are arranging the program for' the affair. McALPIN The annual Christmas tree with treats and program is planned for Tues day. Mrs. Audrey Morley is the teacher of the school and the lo cal Parent-Teacher group is spon soring the entertainment. GERVAIS The Presbyter ian Sunday school will hold its Christmas program tonight. The playlet "The Story Beauti ful" will be given under the di rection of Mrs. James Aiken Smith. , The community Christmas tree and program will be held at the high school auditorium Tuesday with all schools in the high school district participating. The grade school will hold its exercises Mon day night and the parochial school gave its program Friday. Approximately 100 students of the junior and senior high schools are taking part in a Christmas pageant to be presented Monday night at 8 o'clock at the junior high school auditorium. The pageant, featuring carols and scenes of the Christmas sea son, will be presented in full cos tume by students of the junior high school. They will be assisted by the mixed chorus from the high school. Fire Reserve Unit Meets Organization Session Of Wardens Called For Monday Night WEST SALEM Donald Kuhn, chairman of the fire reserve unit of civilian defense, is calling a special meeting Monday at o'clock at the city hall of all men of the community who registered for fire wardens in civilian de fense and all members of the old volunteer Salem fire department This meeting is called for the purpose of organizing the group and it is important that all be present. New recruits will also be wel comed. The regular Townsend meeting scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed until January 13, be cause of the holidays. Doris King was honored on her birthday anniversary when her mother, Mrs. Otha King, enter tained with a dinner Thursday. Invited wTere Mr. and Mrs. John Haller and Bobby, Dorothy Kes sel, Rita Kessel, Alene Axelson, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Moore, Mon mouth; Merrill King, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Otha King and Don, Dwight and Ronald King. The Builders class will meet in the recreation room of the Meth odist church Monday at 7:30, for a Christmas party. Robert Pattison is the general chairman and the men will be the hosts for the party. The no-host supper which is a part of the reg ular meetings will be omitteed. Saying It With Flowers at Christmas Time STAYTON A Christmas pageant by the young people and exercises by the primary department will be given at the Baptist church tonight at 7:45. In charge of the pageant will be Mrs. Giles Brown, Mrs. Mar tha Poole, Mrs. Frank Shinkle of the primary class. The intermediate and junior departments of the Methodist church will present a Christmas pageant this morning and will receive their Christmas treats following the service. The pastor will give a short Christmas talk and at night the study subject will be "The Dis couraged Leader and His Doubts." WEST SALEM The Men nonite Brethren church has regular church services sched uled for today, with Rev. A. A. Loewen in charge. In the morn ing music will be provided by the mixed .'chorus, and Neva Woolery will sing -a solo at night. During the young people's fel lowship hour a play, "The Christ mas Scene," will be presented by the following people: Harold Durkson, Clarence Leowen, Sam Friesen, Robert Kliewer, Blanche Werich, Mrs. Elvin Loewen, Bet ty Buhler and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yungen. The responses will be sung by Mrs. George Friesen, Pete Loewen, Elmer Goertz and Pauline Loewen. Mrs. Elmer Goertz is' directing the play. Visiting convalescent homes will be Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bier, Ervin Balzer and Lawrence Buhler. Jefferson Man Feted on 9Mi Anniversary JEFFERSON Samuel Thom as was guest of honor at a tur key dinner Sunday at his farm home three miles northeast of Jefferson when his daughters, the Misses Laura and Flora Thomas, entertained on his 90th birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas, Independence; Mr. ' and Mrs. Frank Groat and Sharon Irene and Mrs. Veva Thomas, Al bany, Mrs. Frank Thomas, Mrs. W. E. Thomas and Mrs. Martha Thomas, Corvallis, Lorraine Ba ker and Ross Baker, Brownsville. Thomas was born at Utica, NY, moving to Illinois when 18 years of age, and pioneering near Kear ney, Neb., when 26 years old. Here he was married to Sara Whitsel, who died in July, 1933. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, four of whom are now living. In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas moved with their family from Nebraska to Jeffer son, where Mr. Thomas has en gaged in farming. Thomas is in good health for a person of his age and takes an active part in affairs of the day ;, V J .... iJS f ; if '0r - tn ; lit lv, - , itti ,r.r- C-u- & I I I i tV fe, ,:4 J -,- f A $ 4f'wV 74'-;' S'J - A ill PslAM! XXs,4 '-,,-- ' '-- Bednners' First Aid Class and kj ...... Women's Ambulance Corps Due WEST SALEM A first aid class for beginners is being or ganized, and the first meeting will be held during the week of January 4. Dr. A F. Goffrier has volunteered his services as instructor. People of the community who are interested in taking the course are asked to register with Robert Pattison, recorder, at the city hall. Pattison will give in structions concerning the text book and classes. Mrs. Warren Baker was hostess to members of the Laurel Social Hour club with an all day meet ing and Christmas party at her home Tuesday. The Christmas theme was attractively carried out in the decorations about the guest rooms. Following the no-host dinner a program was presented. urns were exchanged by the members and the president, Mrs. Albert Bee km an, presented a corsage to each one present. Mrs. Robert Forster was ap pointed to distribute the white food gifts and clothing to needy families. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert For ster January 6. Mrs. H. J. Cle ments will serve as co-hostess. Attending were Mrs. Eugene Krebs, Mrs. Everett Lisle and Mar ianne, Mrs. J. M. Six, Mrs. Rob ert Forster, Mrs. Phillip Peterson Mrs. Lillian William's, Mrs. G. E. Vosburgh, Mrs. Ludwig Peterson, Mrs. Albert Beckman, Mrs. C. J. Jackson, Mrs. H. J. Clements, Mrs E. W. Emmet, Mrs. Carrie Jen nings, Mrs. Virgil WThite, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. David Friesen and Sharon and DeLoss. Mrs. Ar nold Coffel and Janice, Mrs. Wil liam Zimmerman and Curtis, Mrs Bernard Benson. Mrs. W. F. Wil lis, and Mrs. Warren Baker and Ronnie and Barbara Jane. Announcement was made by Lirhton Dashiell that the school board had voted to let the local schools have a six teen day vacation beginning December 20. The schools will oj)n January . 5. There will be no sttng vacation. A pmen ambulance drivers' corps will be organized in this community if ten women are in terested and will register at the home of Mrs. Pearl McVey or telephone her at 8082. Men will be given instructions in this course. The instructor will be furnished through the Red Cross organization. Francis Peterson, who Is sta ' tioned at Pearl Harbor, sent the first communication eoncerninc his safety to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Peterson. Wed nesday. He sent a form card with a check after "I am welL" Francis holds the rank of avia tion ordnance, petty officer, third class. Roy Douglas returned Wednes day after spending several days at the Portland Veterans hospital where he was under observation. Recent arrivals in the commu nity are a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Fitzgerald Saturday, named Edwina Lawrence, and a daughter born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reinwald. 1 II II IllllfV M MV I i Left, corsage of gardenias with polnsettia petals, gilded leaves; right, gardenia corsage and plant; below, corsage of sweetheart roses, carnations and bouvardia. Whether you spend Christmas at home or far away from those you love, one of the best solutions of the gift problem is a present of fresh Cowers or a plant. If you are away you can ask your florist to telegraph your selection. The girl in the white wool coat, left, wears in her hair a corsage of frag rant gardenias surrounded with poinsettia petals and gilded leaves. A shower of tiny Christmas bells attached to the blossoms is a new idea, and a matching corsage is pinned on her evening bag. For the smart young hostess, you might select a flowering plant, like the gardenia plant back of the model below, with a corsage for her to wear see Tight while receiving her guests. Below Is a charming and romantic corsage of sweetheart! roses, carrtations and bouvardia with a frill of fragrant geranium leaves the perfect gift for the lady of your choice. ; : 1 : Gift Exchange Stay ton Garden and Lions Clubs reatureauy T n PnlpS fftr 1 .ialitino-Tilt Give EVERSHARP Land Leased For Dump LEBANON A problem that "Kas been worrying the city fath ers for the last 10 years has been solved, for a time at least. The Crown-Willamete has agreed to allow the city to use a tract of land belonging to the company Just outside of the city limits north of town on the west side I of the river, for use as a city dump. I This tract of about 50 acres is off the highway and is not near enough the river to pollute the Streams, as the old dump has been doing. This solution of the problem is not final as the company is giving only a year's lease for the con sideratlon of one dollar. It is said there is a growing sentiment ex pressed in favor of an incinerator but the council agrees that the cost would be too much. .: . The Sunday school classes of the Methodist church will be gin this morning at &45 o'clock, followed by the Christmas pro gram at 10:45. The beginners' department vyill present songs and recitations members of the primary and jun ior departments will give a pan tomime and several recitations a dialogue, skit and recitation will be presented by the intermediates, and Mrs. M. C. Blackman's class will sing. Rev. Don Huckabee is giving a short sermon following the pro gram. The annual white gift program will be given tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Carols will be sung by the congregation. Three laymen of the church are giving short meditations on "What Christmas Means to Me This Year." Mrs. Leroy Ishmael is singing "The Lord's Prayer" and "Jesu Bambino," and Kenneth Abbott wiU sing . "O Holy Night" Mrs. Lyle Thomas is presenting, a' piano solo and the male quartet will sing. While the. audience presents their white gifts for needy fami lies the mixed, quartet wiU sing carols. ' LYONS The Womens Society' of Christian Service held their meeting at the community club house Tuesday in the form of a Christmas party. The business meeting was omit ted and Mrs. Paul Smith read the hours, perhaps from 7 to 9 o'clock. Nite Hawks Play Cards OAK POINT Mr. and Mrs Roy Bigelow were hosts to Nite Hawks Card club Wednesday. Three tables were in play with Mrs. Orley Brown and Grove reterson winning high, Mrs. Joe Rogers and Walter Brown low. ana Mrs.' C. C. Comstock the traveling prize. .fcjijoyihg the party were Mr, ana Mrs. Orley Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Graber, Mr. and Mrs. C c. comstock, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Grove Pet erson and Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow The annual Christmas party will be at the Comstock home. K ... and You Give the Finest! I "Take It and Leave It'' as a Christmas Gift 8 i Eversharp Pens $3.50 up i I Eversharp Pencils . . . . $1.00 up Pen & Pencil Sets .... $5.00 up I STAYTON A lighting contest sponsored by the Lions club with the cooperation of the garden club is being held in Stayton again this year. Two things are necessary to enter the contest: first, register ing your name and street address with R. P. Grady; second, light in effect each night throughout the holiday season for at least a few Scriptures preceding the gift ex change. Those enjoying the afternoon were Mrs. Roy Huber, Mrs. Om stead, Miss Fannie Wilson, Mrs Marvin Tolland, Mrs. Oral Tol land, Mrs. Hugh Gavette, Mrs Para Fetherston, Mrs. Robert Fetherston, Mrs. Jim Smith, Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. Lyle Kinzer, Mrs. Rev. Hamilton. Mrs. Alex Kuiken, Mrs. Carl Reid, Mrs. Ray Nye, Joe Hart, Markie Wayne and Janice Gavette. Refresh ments were served by Mrs. Ray There will be individual classes of decorated doorways, designed windows, indoor Christmas trees and mantles, o The indoor trees should be placed so that they are visible from the outside. Cash and merchandise prizes are to be awarded to winners in the various classifications. Wendel E. Weddle, local mor tician, was elected vice-president of the Central Willamette Valley funeral directors at the meeting held in Salem this week. The installation of officers will take place at the next monthly 8 Leather Goodsl BUI Folds . . . Keytiiners . . . Zipper Cases . . . Note Books . . . Men's Trsvel Sets . . . Utility Cases . . . Wrltlnf Port folios . . . 5-Year Locking Diaries . . . Pocket Memos. Christmas Cards . . Books ... Stationery the one-story brick and tile build ing housing the business on Third street, as well as a 35-foot lot ad joining on the north. Siegmund owned and operated the Bon Ton confectionery and restaurant until about a year ago, and has been recently employed at Tuel's Food market. Jordan, who has operated his business for about 15 years, will still keep his home in Stayton. Open Evenings Until Christmas Wrappings . . . Seals . . Games of All Kinds COIHIERCIAL Book Store 141 No. Commercial at ... T Nvp Mr Alov Kiniron oh Mrc meeting, Carl Reid Association mempers are regis tering tneir auto equipment witn A group of Faith Rebekah lodge the civil reserves for national de members visited Eva Rebekah j fense emergencies when the president of the Rebekah STAYTON-J . Leonard J ordan, assembly came to pay the Stayton a harDor patrolman at Astoria, lodge her official visit. solc n meat market and cold Mrs. Joe Weitman and son storage looters, to J. i aiegmuna, Harvey and Mrs. Paul Johnston to enective uecemoer ji Valley Events anuarr 3 Marion emintv auart.riv Farmers' Union convention, VTW hail, 640 Hood, Salem, 10 a. m. January 13 State Grange Confer ence. January 17 Oregon Loganberry and Blackberry Control board, Woodburn. ' " YES v; WE HAVE mm (Top grade only and plenty of them.) ? 7Vpn9( Beautiful Shoes. (Wk xmo. Ldoerty : ;; n r I . were Salem visitors and shoppers Wednesday. Relatives and friends from iyons attended iuneral services for Frank Berry in Salem Thurs day. Interment was in the Fox Valley cemetery at Lyons. Berry was a pioneer from this community. Cyril Lyons who is stationed at Pendleton visited one day last week at the' home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Lyons, and with his sister, Mrs. Wayne Ran som. Included in this transaction is Explosion Cause Of Home Loss OAK POINT The house on the Hazzard place and all its contents was burned to the ground Tuesday after an explosion caused by start ing a fire with coal oil. 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