FRIDAY, APRIL WM931. VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON Harry Kerns made a business served them a luncheon consist­ trip to Portland Tuesday. ing of jello with whipped cream, cocoa and birthday cake. Robert Sergeant visited in Port­ Following the luncheon they land during the week end. all enjoyed watching Ruth un­ Mrs. Henry Fogel was in Port­ wrap the pretty presents which she received. land Monday. The following guests were pre­ D. McDonald made a business sent: Dolores Graven, Eleanor trip to St. Helens Saturday. Woodruff, Louella Jones, Ione, Joe Bond of Jerome, Idaho, i Irma and Ivis Lininger, La Von, visited at the Emmett Biddle i Delore and Justin George, Phillip and Dorothy Millis, Evo jean home several days this week. Counts and Melvin Boeck. Mrs. Rose Fletcher was in Portland Thursday shopping for BASKETBALL BOYS the Miller Mercantile Co. store. GIVE PARTY Noble Dunlap were hostesses for a stork shower in honor of Mrs. Charles Hamely last Wednesday afternoon at the Natal hall. Besides the honor guest those present were Mrs. Ira Peterson, Mrs. Jake Neurer, Mrs. Lee Os­ born, Mrs. Louis Carmichiel, Mrs. Melvin Thomas, Mrs. Fred Rum­ baugh, Mrs. Grace Carmichiel, Mrs. George Neurer and Mrs. Charlie Hill. Those unable to attend but sending gifts were Mrs. Wm. Bridgers, Mrs. James McCormick, Mrs. Bob Lindsay, Mrs. Nels Peterson, Miss Mary Whitline, Mrs. Joe Benzer and Mrs. Frank Peterson. During the afternoon sandwich­ es salad, jello, cake and coffee were served. Mrs. Hamely received many pretty and useful gifts. Mrs. Geo. Stankey, and Mrs. E. NELSON ADVISES POISON or sodium fluosilicate (98% To buy, trade, or sell some- Knight. Mrs. Frank Hanson read BAIT FOR ROOT WEEVIL Pure). —Geo. A. Nelson, county thing use a classified ad in the an article on Indian Bandits. The agent. Vernonia Eagle for results. hostess served refreshments. “There are two groups of On May 19 the society will strawberry root weevil that in- meet with Mrs. R. A. Olson. jure strawberries,” advises the entomology department of the O. A. C. “They are, those which live over the winter in the adult stage and start eating the leaves early in the spring, and those which live over in the grub stage Mrs. Harris and children visit­ and begin working on the straw-. ed at Pleasant Hill school on berries about picking time.' >» Thursday. To obtain control the former Mr. and Mrs. B. Miller and should be treated with poison bait daughter called at the home of along in April; for the latter the Mr. and Mrs. - S. — . Baker on Sun- bait should be put out late in day. May when the berries begin to Upon receiving word of her ripen, or depending on when the father’s serious illness, Mrs. J. adult weevil makes its appear­ A. Lindsay departed for San Die­ ance. go, California, Tuesday. The bait used for controlling Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cody and daughter of Jewell visited at the the strawberry root weevil which lives over the winter in the adult home of Mrs. C. W. Bennett. stage is made of 95 pounds of ap­ Mrs. Jones and son Arie motor­ ple peelings mixed with 5 pounds ed to Portland on Wednesday. of either calcium arsenate or Mrs. G. Schmidlin visited at sodium fluosilicate. the home of H. M. Smith on Sat- For the weevil which comes out urday. The rock crusher is operating later in the spring bran bait can 1 Gravel trucks are be used. This is made of 50 i this week, pounds of bran, 5 gallons of' busy hauling gravel. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Staley en­ water, 10 pounds of sugar, 5 tertained at dinner Monday Mr. pounds of either calcium arsenate and Mrs. J. A. Lindsay and chil­ dren, the occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Staley’s third wedidng an- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holt and I daughter of Cornelius visited at I the home of her brother, L. E. Smith, Sunday. Farm work has begun this nice weather. Folks are busy plant­ ing spring grain. Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Donnell of Camp McGregor were weekend guests at F. N. O’Donnell’s. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kellar and children motored to Dallas Fri­ day, returning Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Barnes of To enjoy life to the greatest extent one must have good food. Select the best Mulloy were Sunday visitors. always. Choose from those nationally famous brands Which have been made pop­ While here Mr. Barnes played a ular by the “test of time.” You will find them all at our stores, reasonably round of golf on the Vernonia priced and attractively displayed for your selection. course. Koster camp fallers and buck- ers are not working this week. Features for Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. F. Pugh motored to Cornelius on Saturday. Treharne REITHNER’S Saturday, April 25th, we will REFUND ONE DOLLAR Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Stephens The grade school basketball DOROTHY WALLACE, and Mrs. Ethel Ray were Port­ boys gave a party in honor of C. MELIS WED land visitors Saturday. the volley ball girls last Satur­ Mrs. Chris Nicar is ill at her day evening in the grade school MIST—(Special.) — Wedding home with an attack of appendi­ auditorium. The idea of a track bells rang out merrily Tuesday citis. meet was carried out throughout for two of our most popular the evening. Four teams were young people, Dorothy Wallace Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight and chosen with Frances Bergerson and Charles Melis, who were children were in Portland Sat­ captain of the Rainier team, Lu­ united in marriage in Portland by urday. cille Lindberg captain of the St. Rev. Mr. Everett at his home, Mrs. Agnes Hall of Wieser, Helens team, Marguerite Laird with only the immediate relatives parents, Idaho, left Monday for her home captain of the Scappoose team and present: the groom’s after visiting relatives and friends Leona Hillman captain of the Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Melis and Vernonia team. The Scappoose sister, Mrs. Charles Webber, and for the past two weeks. team won the track meet with St. the bride’s mother, Mrs. Ain William Hall of Boise, Idaho, Helens second. Wallace, also an aunt of the spent the week end with his Holly Holcomb acted as toast bride, Mrs. George Ferris of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn master. All present made speech­ Portland. Hall. After the ceremony the bride es. Those especially applauded Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Andrews were made by Mr. Condit, Mrs. and groom accompanied by the and family of Portland were Neil, and Coach McCrae, Most relatives drove to the home of guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. of the topics were centered upon Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webber, the activities of the past year. where the wedding dinner was E. M. Bleile. Mr. Condit stated that he hoped served. Mrs. George Peterson return­ the volley ball for girls in the Mr. and Mrs. Melis will make ed Monday from Portland where coming years would be played on their home in Portland for the she had taken her three months a competitive basis. The boys present while Mr. Melis is at- baby for treatment in a private said that with the help of the1 tending a college there. hospital. girls they expect to win the track! meet which will be held next' MISSIONARY SOCIETY Tune in on KEX every week- month. AT MRS. VAN DOREN’S day at 7:15 for the family altar Cake, sandwiches and punch hour, and Sunday at 1 p. m. were served. There were about The Missionary society of the Rev. Willard H. Pope, pastor. Adv. 40 present and all had a delight­ Christian church met at the home ful time. of Mrs. W. L. Van Doren Tues­ The last lesson “Child Be- day afternoon. “Preparing In­ havior Problems,” will be held | MRS. CHARLES HAMELY dia’s Daughters for New India” next Tuesday afternoon at 2 GIVEN SHOWER was the topic. Papers on the sub­ Do you want results? An ad o’clock at the home of Mrs. L. ject were read by Mrs. Harry placed in the classified section of F. Austin. NATAL—(Special.)— Mr. and Culbertson, Mrs. F. C. Stephens, this paper is sure to reach some- Mrs. Dave McMullin and Mrs. Mrs. H. Veal, Mrss. R. A. Olson, one who is a prospect.________ The Vernonia Athletic club is sponsoring a card party in the Girls Camp Fire cabin Saturday evening at 8:30. There will be tables of both 500 and bridge. James Nanson accompanied J. F. Rose to Portland Sunday morn­ ing. While there he visited W. L. Van Doren at St. Vincents’ hostital and returned to Vernon­ ia Monday morning. ANOTHER BIG' Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Boeck of Quincy spent the weekend with Mr. Boeck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Boeck, On Friday even- ing they called on L. C. Boeck and family of Riverview. Mrs. J. T. Brady returned home from the Emanuel hospital, Portland, last Sunday, where she has been since having an opera­ tion March 24. She was accom­ panied by her mother, Mrs. Louisa Hobson, who will stay with her for a short time. Gavena Charlesworth, who is a nurse in Emanuel hospital in Portland visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Charlesworth Sun­ day. Mrs. Charlesworth, who is recovering from a recent oper­ ation is able to be up and much improved. Among those stopping at the McDonald this week were R. D. Cruikshank, W. W. Tracy, J. F. Haley, J. C. P'uelope, W. W. Leenan, K .Skager, H. Clausen of Portland, J. M. Davis of Hills­ boro, and C. A. Beaton of St. Helens. Since Sunday the following _____ __ at ___ registered the Hy-Van: D. H. Nelson, N. O. Lindey, Emile W. Shahan, Harley E. Parker, E. A. Barbeau, E. H. Leahy, F. W. Monroe, E. G. Backstrom of Portland. Mrs. F. M. Ruhl entertained the Bridge club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. K. A. McNeill had high score and Mrs. C. Davidson low score. A deli­ cious lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. M. Gründen, Mrs. H. A. Pearse, Mrs. W. R. Culver, Mrs. F. Dickson. The Women’s Missionary socie­ ty of the Evangelical church held a very successful dime social in the social hall of the church Tuesday evening. There about 60 present. W. W. Wolff won the prize for the picture contest. A spelling match and relay races were very much enjoyed. Mr. Greenman auctioned off the ar­ ticles left in the white elephant both. Cake, pie and ice cream were sold during the evening. May DeEtt Throop looked after the children and they had a pleas­ ant evening playing games. Party for Ruth Boeck Thursday evening 12 of Ruth Boeck’s little friends helped her celebrate her eighth birthday. Af­ ter having a delightful time playing games. Ruth's mother, as­ sisted by Mrs. Clifford Count«, PAGE THREE & SALE Economy Specials—Super Values Thursday — Friday — Saturday WARE — Sauce Pans, ICE TEA TUMBLERS yc ENAMEL Milk Pans, Cups, Pie Each ............................ Plates, Etc.............................. 3C CHILDREN’S LUNCH 9c BOXES........................... 9c XV DUROLEUM MATS GLASS TOWEL 9c BARS .................. 9c PAINT BRUSHES WASTE 9c WHITE ENAMEL PLATES 9c BASKETS GLASS SALAD 9c WHITE ENAMEL CUPS 9c PLATES............ FLOUR SIFTERS 9c CLOTHES LINE EACH................... 9c 9c EGG BEATERS BROOMS 9c 9c SCRUB BRUSHES MOP STICKS 9c GALVANIZED PAILS 9c With Purchase of 45c or over 9c ROLLING PINS MALACA TABLE 9c BUTCHER KNIVES 2 for 9c SCREW DRIVERS 9c FORKS 1 for 9c CLOTHES PINS, 3 Dozen 9c KNIVES 4 for 9c 3-1 OIL— in can* ................. 9c TEASPOONS 2 for 9c CANVAS GLOVES, Pair .... 9c TABLESPOONS k. Oil every $5.00 worth of mer­ chandise you buy at REITHNER’S STORE k FSTORES "All the World Loves Good Foods April 24, 25, 27 and 28, 1931 P & G NAPTHA—The family soap, use it for speedy dish washing. 10 bars SOAP »■a — A O delicate CAMAY—Don’t use ordinary soaps on A OlAd complexions. Use Camay. 4 bars ¿idv 49c SUGAR 10 POUNDS perfect .alaci dressings, use 45c WESSON OIL For Wesson Oil. QUART CANS .... PANCAKE FLOUR MacMarr — 2% lb. package TRU 19c 9.8 tt>. Bag 49C FREE— One green glass breakfast plate with each package or bag. Pound sack $1.09 The ideal flour for bread, biscuits and even for your pastries. 49 APPLE FLOUR 49 89c Pound sack CRISCO— 3 Pound Can 69c Delicate flavored, sweet Crisco will always bring out the true rich flavor. Use it in all your pastries. CANDY BARS & GUM 3 10c For ............ PINK SALMON 1 2 th. Pkgs. , 29c ROLLED OATS 3 For ......... 20c The goodness of fresh coun­ try milk in sealed sani- tary cans, GROUND HQ Z d C 1 pound can ...... The standard for genera­ tions. Use wherever the re­ cipe says "Chocolate.” 2 *« 4 Pounds .... Red Mexicans— 39c cans HILLSDALE BROKEN SLICED PINEAPPLE Small Whites— SALT— Q Leslies Plain and Iodized, per pkg........ OO No. 2H cans ............ “di. Try this pineapple in your next fruit salad. You will find it economical to serve, and relished by all the fa­ mily;_____________________ 2 25c 25c 6 Pounds . Buy a quantity _____ _ these ____ of beans, bake and serve sea­ soned with spicy tomato sauce. OC MATCHES Searchlight—large size, full count—per carton, 1 Q 6 packages ................ I d C Every match a light. TOMATOES CIGARETTES 2 Packages ... 25c Chesterfields, Camels, Old Golds, Lucky (Pl IQ Strikes — Carton vLw (None Sold to Minors) MACMARR MILK 16 oz tall cans— PINEAPPLE—Fancy Sliced, No. 2^4—Serve it just as it comes from the can, so firm, and golden, and fra­ grant. Regular or Quick— QP No. 10 Sack ........ «JDC Mission Brand — Packed by Californias largest packers. No. 2H Tins— MACMARR 3 For.............. 29c Tomatoes are such a staple —its easy to forget what a difference their flavor can make; serve them often. COFFEE Van Camps Medium Tina— 10c lb. Tall Cans GHIRARDELLIS CHOCOLATE— BAKE AND GRA­ HAM CRACKERS BEANS— MACMARR FLOUR PORK & BEANS —Only three days more left of MacMarr Coffee Week—ends April no 28th. Pound £OC Pounds... 83c Permanent in charac­ ter, perfect in flavor, in­ vincible in strength, freshness in roasting, eco­ nomical in price. 3 3 For .............. 20C For hurried meals, camping trips, beach parties, serve this economical food. CORN MEAL Exactly the breakfast you need. Serve it with su^ar and cream, children enjoy it often. 7Qi- No. 10 Sack ............ ¿.DU MARKET FEATURES QUALITY MEATS FOR LESS EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK Lard or Shortening • • • • 31b. Pot Roasts..................... . . . lb. Spareribs........................ ... lb. Tillamook Cheese. . • • • • lb. SNAPPY SERVICE QUALITY For Bargains-—SEE HOFFMAN ABOUT IT Hoffman Hdwe. Co M ac M arr 1 35c 16c 20c 20c — 100% SANITARY Vernonia, Oregon M ac M arr YM ac M arr TM ac M arr STORCI ’ STORCI ' STORCI M ac M ar ^M ac M ar ^M rc M arr ITORtt ' ITOBtt ' STORCI