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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library programs for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge Book Review The Second Coming of the KKK By Linda Gordon A new Ku Klux Klan arose in the 1920s, a less violent but equally virulent descendant of the relatively small, terrorist Klan of the 1870s. Unknown to most Americans today, this “second Klan” largely flour- ished above the Mason-Dixon line — its army of four-to-six million members spanning the continent from New Jersey to Oregon, its ideology of intoler- ance shaping the course of mainstream national politics throughout the 20th century. As prize-winning historian Linda Gordon demonstrates, the second Klan’s enemies included Catholics and Jews as well as African Americans. Its bigotry differed in intensity but not in kind from that of mil- lions of others WASP Americans. Its membership, limited to white Protestant native-born citizens, was entirely respectable, drawn from small businesspeople, farmers, craftsmen and profes- sionals, and at least half a mil- lion were women. For many Klanspeople, membership simultaneously reflected a protest against an increasingly urban society and provided an entrée into the new middle class. Never secret, this Klan recruited openly, through newspaper ads, in churches, and through extravagant mass “Americanism” pageants, often held on Independence Day. These “Klonvocations” drew tens of thousands and featured fireworks, airplane stunts, children’s games and women’s bake-offs — and of course, cross-burnings. The Klan even controlled about one hundred and fifty newspapers, as well as the Cavalier Motion Picture Company, dedicated to coun- tering Hollywood’s “immoral” and Jewish-influence. The Klan became a major political force, electing thousands to state offices and over one hun- dred to national offices, while successfully lobbying for the anti-immigration Reed- Johnson Act of 1924. The Klan’s collapse in 1926 was no less flamboyant, done in by its leaders’ financial and sexual corruption, culminating in the conviction of Grand Dragon David Stephenson for raping and murdering his sec- retary, and chewing up parts of her body. Yet the Klan’s brilliant melding of Christian values with racial bigotry last long after the organization’s decline, intensifying a fear of diversity that has long been a dominant undercurrent of American his- tory. Documenting what became the largest social movement of the first half of he twentieth century, “The Second Coming of the KKK” exposes the ancestry and helps explains the dangerous appeal of today’s welter of intolerance. Holiday cards available Need a beautiful card to give to someone? The Friends of the Library (FOL) have made close to 100 cards for sale this holiday season and they will be available for purchase at the library from Dec. 1st until New Year’s. The FOL have been making cards since 2007 and their November card making workshop was their 53rd. The cards are $2 for small cards and $3 for large cards. All the cards are beautiful handcrafted works of art. Peace Harbor Hospital gift shop seeks volunters The gift shop at Peace Harbor is in need of volun- teers. The shop, which is run completely by volunteers and open five days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is under the direction of Jean Ryland. PHPH volunteers work three-hour shifts and opportu- nities are open for a variety of days and hours. Proceeds earned in the gift shop are a major source of income for volunteer pro- grams, and enabling the group to make donations in various areas of the hospital. With the holiday season underway, the gift shop is stocked with many holiday items including tree orna- ments, decorations, handmade items and many more unique gift items. Anyone interested in volun- teering their time in the gift shop can contact Jean Ryland in the gift shop. Applications to volunteer can be obtained at the front lobby desk or in the gift shop itself. Fri-Sat 12/8-12/9, 9am-3pm, 2nd & Ivy, Tools, & lots of misc. Fun Stuff! Gingerbread Houses Don’t miss your opportunity to decorate a gingerbread house on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in the library’s Bromley Room. A very popular program, families are invited to bring kids of all ages for this ginger- bread house decorating extrav- aganza. Supplies will be provided. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Fri-Sat 12/8-12/9, 9am-5pm, ¼mi. N of Fred Meyer, 87637 Hwy 101, look for signs. 100s of new items, bicycles, die-cast cars, new & used items. FREE garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad We invite you to join us. • Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections • Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:45am Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Enjoy great food and good times. MEATLESS MONDAY Healthy vegan and Vegetarian expertly prepared meals! Homestyle Comfort Food WINE WEDNESDAY Enjoy a palate-pleasing variety of half price wines by the bottle! ALL YOU CAN EAT COD THURSDAYS 5-8PM Enjoy all the hand-battered, golden fried cod and chips you can eat! CULINARY CELEBRATION WEEKENDS Ask about our featured specials! New Fall Menu Including: Shephard’s Pie & Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes Wine | Beer | Martinis | Small Plates | Seafood | Dessert 1297 Bay Street Florence • 541-997-1133 www.bridgewaterfi shhouse.com Fall/Winter Hours: 10am-5pm Daily The Grill Restaurant & Lounge Open Daily for Breakfast 10am-1pm Lunch 10am-5pm Daily Happy hour 2-5pm, Beer, Wine, Cocktails Where good friends & great food come together! at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 ext. 5 Mo’s Mo’s Hi, Welcome Restaurant to ® ~ FEATURED LOW-CARB SELECTIONS ~ SALMON: Grilled, Poached, or Blackened Wednesday dinner special: 10 oz. Prime Rib and Salad, with your choice of Pasta or Potatoes! HOT SHRIMP ARTICHOKE DIP CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken 2 Grilled $8.95 Shrimp Skewers SHRIMP SKEWERS: FOR ONLY All of the above are served with Green Beans or Mixed Steamed Veggies and a Shrimp Dinner Salad and for NEW dessert... ITEMS Great Food Happy Hour • Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Enjoy discount food and drink specials at the bar! 1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence • (541) 902-8338 SNICKER OR RIBS: PEANUT PIE Baby BUTTER Back Pork Ribs with the BBQ PORK FOR $5.95 James Gang BBQ Sauce BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm ® Mo’s Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Old Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185
