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CHRIST CHURCH, AURORA, ORE.
At the Jt. Luther League Conven
tion our League pledged $15.00 toward
the “ Oregon Lutheran.” W e are able
to announce at this writing that about
half that sum is covered by individual
subscriptions.
Two girls o f my catechism class,
whose mother died when they were
little, Goldie and Lillian Johnson,
have gone to California, to live with
their father who married again re
cently.
The bazaar conducted by the
Ladies’ Society in the second week in
December yielded about $125.00, o f
which $100.00 have been put into the
basement-building fund, and the re
mainder will be used to equip the par
sonage with a hot water system.
A concert zither club o f 7 young
men and one girl has been started two
months ago, the'pastor being the in
structor. It is hoped that by Easter
the club will be able to play a few sel
ections publicly.
The services for Christmas and New
Year are as follow s: Dec. 24, at 11 a.
m., a festival service in German, and
the program in German in the evening
at 7 :30, when the treats, consisting o f
books and sweets, will be given to the
children.
Dec. 25, at 7 :30, a program in Eng
lish will be rendered by the children.
Jan. 1st, a service will be conducted
in English and the L ord ’s Supper cel
ebrated. On January 7th, the service
will be in German, but a sermon will
be preached in both languages' in
order to accommodate the whole con
gregation.
Immediately after thé
service the regular annual business
meeting takes place with election o f
officers, etc.
In the second week o f Jan., I shall
lecture in the church every evening at
7:30 o ’clock on “ The Truth About
Evolution.”
Let everybody spread
the news and help fill the church. I f
the church becomes too small we shall
rent some hall. .
The next Luther League social will
be at the home o f Mrs. Wm. Sporalski,
the first Wednesday in January. Let
us make an effort to win at least half
a dozen new members.
OREGON LUTHERAN
W A N TE D : A goodly attendance at'
the benefit dance to be given: at the
Band Hall Sat. Evening, Dec. 30, for
Hermes Lodge, K . o f P., elected the
the good o f the new Aurora Band. following officers for the year 1923:
Everybody turn out.
Edger White, C.C.; Wm. Flick, V.C.;
Elmer Fry, Prel.; E. G. Robinson, M.
o f W .; £ M. Fry, K . R. & S.; Louis
Webert, M. o f F .; Percy W ill, M. o f
E ; W alter Colvin, M. at A .; Henry
Kreis, I. G .; A. W . Kraus, O. G .; J.
M. W ill, Trustee.
The Fashion Show has come and
gone, and, in spite o f the elements,
those who attended on Thursday, Dec.
14th, very much enjoyed the turnout,
there being nearly fifty people pres-
net. Those who were not fortunate
enough to be there missed a mighty
fine program, a social afternoon with
refreshments, and an opportunity to
see some o f the fine work turned out
by the three sewing classes who work
ed under the instruction o f Mrs.
Baker, o f Salem.
The meeting was held in Odd Fel
lows hall, and displayed some o f the
garments made under the instruction
o f Mrs. Barker. Although the display
was materially curtailed because o f
the inclemency o f the weather, enough
was shown to give some realization o f
what was accomplished in just
twenty-four hours o f lessons.
A very interesting program was
given : Mr. Elliott, state director,
told what the Smith-Hughes bill is,
and how it is financed, so as to make
this vocational training possible. Miss
W ood, state supervisor, spoke o f home
ecomomics and how much lis gained in
many ways by this “ get together”
spirit. One may have instruction in
sewing, millinery, cooking or in al
most any line, i f desired. Mrs. Barker
spoke o f the pleasure she had had in
teaching the various classes and how
pleased she was at the amount that
had been acomplished.
Two more classes aire to be started
after the holidays. Anyone desiring
to join should send in her name at
once.
Mrs. Frank Miller contributed to
the program, two piano solos, “ Dedi
cation,” by Trygoe Torjusson, and
“ A Good Dance,” by G. Vargas.
Mrs. Ben Stoner sang two solos,
“ Smiling Through,” and “ Keep on
H opin ’ ” .
A fter the program, the afternoon
was spent in social enjoyment, re
freshments were served and garments
viewed. All went home glad that
they had braved the storm to see Au
rora’s first “ Fashion Show.”
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Auction block Make your wants known
here. One cent a woid each week.
Send money with ad. They pay you,
Dr. Osmar K. Wolf, Woodburn, Ore.
is fully equipped to fit your eyes witb
proper glasses.
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DANGER—Lurks in all wires
You never can tell when they
are hot, telephone or Elect
ric. Warn your children.
Molalla Electric Co. tf.
FOR EXCHANGE—42 acres, with
perpetual water right, in the state of
Washington. Six room house, barn,
milk house, chicken houses.
1} miles
from best small town in that part of
state.
Beautiful oak grove.
Some
fruit. Will trade for town property ir
Aurora, or acreage near by, with oi
without buildings. OBSERVER:.
N E ARBY AND COUNTY
A new industry which promises to
be o f great material value to this sec
tion o f the country is the pottery and
clay products enterprise now under
way at Molalla. The clay beds at
Molalla are thought to be especially
adapted to the manufacture o f high
class chinaware.
Canby’s proposition to irrigate 5000
acres was voted down by a big major
ity. Our sister city appears to have
slipped a cog on this all important
matter. Irrigation, without a doubt,
will increase many times the ‘crop
ordinarily produced under nature’s
system, but only those who have lived
in a dry country where practically
nothing grows without it fully realize
its value.
Adam, H. Knight, who held the
office o f postmsater prior to the re
gime o f President Wilson, has again
been appointed to the office.
Real estate transfers in Marion
county during the past week aie as
follows :•
R. Lawry et üx to A. Olson, part
o f 47-6-1 W.
P. E. Roberts et ux to J. L. Eidson,
part o f 9 & 16-7-1 W .,
A. Olson to R. Lawrey, part o f 47-
6-1 W .
J. O. Dybvik to T. Dokken, part o f
FOR SALE—Two fresh Jersey cows.
47-6-1 W.
Loren G. Giesy. Route 5.
12-21
J. O. Dybvik et ux to T. Dokken, lot
in Silverton and land adj.
T. Dokken to J. 0. Dybyik & w f, 20
FOR SALE—Fresh cows; or trade
A. in 58-7-1 W .
for sheep or hogs. F. M. Keil. Phone
1110,
12-28-p
KERNELS AND
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Short Stories of the Town Ricked up Here and j There
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Some Seriousilithers Humerous
,
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Judy, and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Judy o f Portland, were:
guests at the home o f Mr. and Mrs.
W . E. Harbaugh, Sunday.
, Mr. and Mrs. R, K. Shimmin and
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shimmin were
week end guests at the home o f Mr.
and Mrs. H. A. Shimmin, Mr. R K.
Shimmin is now residing in Portland.
Mr. Everett Shimmin will remain in
H M r. Geo. Muessig, o f Route No.
Aurora during the holidays, after which
was an Aurora visitor Sunday.
he will he principal o f the school at
Muessig states that he recently ha(
letter from Dr. Eric Stark, form thl® I Aberdeen, Wash.
practising,.dentistry in, A u r o r a j^ ^ ^
who
¿my j , txjf j>.»»sbVVi<Jr'ANortd«is, was
Dr. Stark has been very successful Sh, in town Monday shaking »hands with
the practice o f his profession fo r the old time friends and acquamtences.
past two years in the Quaker City.
Una Temple Pythian Sisters, held'; y Arch Schiedel and wife, o f St. Helens,
its annual election Dec. 6th and the' Ore., are guests at the home of Mrs.
following officers were elected: Past Schiedel’ s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Chief, Edna Schwab; M. E. C., Hazel Sch wader.
M iller; E. S., Clara W ill; E. J., Iya
Colvin; M. o f T. Gussie W ill; M. of
Repairs on the Southern Pacific Ry.
R. C., Lizzie W ill; M. o f F., Clara
station are nearly completed and with
W urster; P. o f T., Leona W ill; Guard, a fresh coat of paint it looks some
Jennie Colvin; Trustee, Tillie Webert,- thing like,
Grand Rep., Edna Schwab; Alterna-mt
During the recent cold spell quite a
Clara
Wurster;
Musician, Hejjfc
Sadler; Installing Officer, Tilie W f * few water pipes were frozen and burst;
altogether, however, the damage was
ert.
slight.
AU RO RA LUTHERAN CHURCH
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AURORA. MARION COUNTY, OREGON. Dec. 21. 1922
VOL. . XI
No Sunday school next Sunday. The
service, in English, begins at 11 a. m.,
and a cordial invitaiton is extended
to the public. A Christmas sermon
will be preached. The program that
was to be given in the evening has
been called off. Monday morning, at
11 a. m., a Christmas service will be
conducted in German, and in the eve
ning at 7 :30 the Sunday school pro
gram will be rendered. W e again ex
tend a cordial invitation to everybody.
Remember those lectures on evolu
tion to be given at our church during
Andy and Geo. Miller attended jjie
the 2nd week in January. W atch the
The children o f the Aurora Grade
paper for further announcements.
Berry Institute held in Woodburn last school will give an entertainment in
W M . SCHOELER. week and reported a very interesting the school building at one o ’clock Sat
urday afternoon, Dec, 23d. All par
meeting.
ents, are invited to attend. The pro
gram will be as folow s:
Mr. Michael Kinney Dies
1. Song........
2, Exercise.The Little Xmate Spirit
Mr. Michael Kinney was born in 3. E xercise.. . . . . Santa’s Reindeer
4. Song........ .The Wondrous Story
Michigan August 20, 1850.. He moved
5. Exercise.. .W ho is Santa Claus7
to Washington in 1918 and soon after 6. Dance. . . .
to Teledo, Oregon. Four months ago 7. Recitation ................ Being Good
he came to Aurora, where he contract 8. Song. ..Ring the Christmas Bells
ed Bronchial Pneumonia recently and .9. Recitation .Christmas Stockings
i died December 18, 1922. In 1870 the 10. L u la b y ... . . . Sleep, Baby Sleep
This institution can serve you in both
deceased married Mary Betty, who 11. P la y.......... The T oys’ Celebration
remains to mourn him, together with 12. Panomime
an advisory and a practical way in matters,
six children that are still living o f the 13. Closing Exercise. .Ten Little
Sleepy Boys
eleven with which the marriage was
pertaining to the investing or securing of
blessed.
The services at the grave
A PRIZE SOCIAL will be given in
funds, transfer of funds to other parts of the
were conducted by Rev. Schoeler.
the Butteville school house Saturday
United States or to foreign countries, settle
evening Dec. 23, at 8 o ’clock q. in', for
TH E AURORA LIBRARY.
the benefit o f the Ladies Aid. There
ment of estates, proper procedure in business
will be an Xmas tree and a good at
W e now have a public library and tendance is expected. -
purchases or sales contracts, and many other
most o f us rejoice over the fact not a
little. It was a pleasure to see the
Christmas services at the Presbyter
more common-place and every-day problems.
T people o f Aurora come trooping into ian Church Sunday night, Dec. 24th,
L O. O. F. hall on the evening of at 7 :30. o ’clock.
T the
Get the habit of consulting us when
the Library Benefit; program, with
Fred M. Gearin, o f Butteville, sec-
books in their hands or in baskets,
ever in need o f assistance. Your affairs are
and eyes a-dancing with interest and reary o f the Farmers’ Fire Relief
Association, was a business visitor in
expectancy.
held in strict confidence and we enjoy being
The first effort was productive of Aurora Saturday.
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good results. W e now have about 225
of service to you.
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books in the Aurora durgstore, and
Fred W hite was a week-end visitor
about 75 more volumes are promised in Salem last week.
and will, I am sure, be brought in as
soon as it is convenient.
Mrs. Bert Shimmin, Miss Theoda
But we ought not to stop here. Gribble and Mrs. William Wurster
Let us continue the good work. Mr. and son, Roland, went by rail to Port
OF AURORA
Manok, the librarian, is ready to re land Saturday.
ceive books at any time. The library
ought to be a growing thing. And
BUTTEVILLE W . 0 . W . wants you
the books should be read. According
at their big dance Saturday evening,
ly all «book-lovers are urged both to
Dec. 23rd, to be given at the AU
A National Institution, Member ef Federal Reserve System, and
doriate other books and to help them
RORA BAND HALL. Feller’s Fam
selves
to
those
that
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been
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Owned by Sixty-Three Local l People.
ous Orchestra will keep you moving.
tributed. W e shall, from time to
time, tell about this latest child of
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Webert '"were
ours.
W M . SCHOELER. visitors at the Capital City Tuesday.
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W heat land for
lease. Call at the
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A savings account pass book
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