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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1931)
VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON PAGE SIX W. M. S. Holds Birthday Dinner OLDEST FORD DRIVER The annual birthday dinner for members of the Women’s Mis sionary society of the Evangeli cal church was held in the social hall Wednesday noon preceding the regular monthly meeting. A large birthday cake with 45 candles and ice cream were spe cial features of the pot luck din ner served to 45 members and friends. Rev. G. W. Plumer, as toast-| master, cleverly introduced each guest who responded with a brief , tribute to the birthday friends whose name she had drawn a1 year ago. New names for the coming year were drawn during. the afternoon. A letter from j Mrs. Chris Nicar, who recently; moved to Texas, was read. Mrs. Judd Greenman had charge of the after dinner program. Mrs. Charles Malmsten, presi dent, led the devotions and had charge of the business meeting at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Mr. Plu- mer told the society about the work accomplished at their Mis sion in the Peninsula Avenue district of Portland. Hostesses for the dinner were Mrs. Walter Wolff, chairman, Ms. E. E. Yeo, Mrs. Lona Wide man, Mrs. E. J. Douglass, Mrs. E. S. Thompson, Mrs. Judson Weed, Mrs. Marvin R. Eby, Mrs. A. C. Brown, Mrs. Ray D. Fisher and Miss Louise Malmsten. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Graves, Mesdames G. W. Plumer, E. E. Garner, Le Roy Smith, C. U. Enstrom, F. E. Malmsten, H. V. Holcomb, A. J. Hughes, Lee Hall, E. M. Bleile, M. Dunlap, Dave Marshall, Harry Classified Ads DRESSMAKING — Remodeling, 35c hour. Mrs. Chas. Ratkie. 492* FOR RENT FOR RENT—2-room apartments, new, clean and quiet. Hot water; water, light and wood $15 month. P. Hill, 875 Second St FOR SALE BED-ROOM SUITE — For sale. Cheap. House 56, O.-A. Hill. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of the State of Oregon For Columbia County. In the matter of the estate of Meier Ovesen, deceased. Notice to Creditors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the Estate of Meier Ovesen, de ceased, by the County Court of the State of Oregon for Columbia County, and has duly qualified. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same, duly verified as by law required, to the under signed at his residence in City of Vernonia, Oregon. FRED OVESEN, Administrator. Dated and first published June 18, 1931. W. A. Harris, Attorney. 475c material of bls monologue acts. He gathers them up in the South during his vacations mid repeats -'w» ’JtK them on the stage in the theatrical season. Here Is one which he tells In black-face with great effect. He swears it really happened In a small Texas town: It seems a colored girl was en tertaining a gentleman friend when another suitor for her favor ap peared at tlie locked frout door and demanded admittance. There was jealousy in bls manner and anger in ids voice. Also, there was a justifiable suspicion on the part of tlie occupants of the house that J. M. Crow, 89, of Ethel, Miss., the oldest Ford driver in Mississippi, he might be toting a razor. Any traversed the historic old Natchez Trace in a covered wagon eighty- how, the newcomer had a reputa seven years ago. tion for behaving violently at times. I His rival within doors was of a S rugged today at 89 as the able service as a Confederate sol more pacific turn of mind. Foundation’s Purpose ago in American history he dier during the Civil War. When the “Gal,” he said to his hostess, “I The Judge Baker foundation was L so picturesquely typifies, southern cause collapsed, Crow was “ain’t aimin’ to have no rookus Incorporated under tlie laws of compelled to trudge 400 miles on wid dat tough nigger outside yon Massachusetts on April 26, 1917, J. M. Crow of Ethel, Miss., is the oldest Ford driver in Mississippi foot to the old homestead at Ethel der.” “for tlie purpose of promoting the “You ain’t skeered of him, Is better understanding of juvenile de and one of the oldest In the United where he settled down to rear a you? ” demanded tlie lady. family. linquents which admit of desirable | States. “I ain’t skeered—I’se jest careful, development and the ways and1 In the intervening years he has When as a babe of two years he that ’ s all. I reckon de best thing BEFORE YOU ARE OUT OF— rode with his parents in one of a seen the lumbering stagecoach glvo fur me to do is jest to climb out of means by which to develop them.' train of 30 covered wagons out of way to the fleet automobile and the one of dese here back windows and establishing and maintaining a clinic, medical, psychological or LETTERHEADS — STATEMENTS Cobb county, Georgia, into Missis comfortable motorbus, the soggy go on ’bout my bizness.” other kind, which shall study, ex- ■ sippi, the old Natchez Trace fol gumbo and rough corduroy road3 of “You better not do dat,” said the amine and make diagnoses, prog ENVELOPES lowed by the brave little band was his childhood to the wide, paved girl. “Dey’s a dawg in de back noses and reports on juvenile de still infested by the swashbuckling roads of today, and although he was yard.” linquents.” The foundation alms “Honey,” quoth the departing one to carry on civic and educational ruffians whose bloody outrages long past middle age before the SEND IN YOUR RE-ORDER gave that era its place in this coun modern automobile became com as he skinned over the window sill, purposes, thereby establishing and I “ de things is out in front It maintaining a living memorial to try’s history as “the outlaw years.” monplace he is as enthusiastic a don’t way make no diff ’ unce to me ef One of liis vivid memories is hear driver as youngsters who can boast de back yard is upholstered in Harvey Humphrey Baker, first jus- | tlce of the Boston Juvenile court, i ing, as a boy of six, the new3 of less than one-quarter of his years. dawgs.” Samples Gladly Shown, Five generations of Crow’s fam (©. by the McNaught Syndicate. Inc.) General Scott’s victorious assault on the heights of Chapultepec which ily are frequently seen together in Mirror Superstition Fine Workmanship Moderate Prices ended the Mexican War in 1847, and his Model A Ford, the second of its Lillian Eichler says in her book, Early “Dictionaries” ids proudest memory is of honor- typo Crow has owned and driven. “Customs of Mankind”: “Since very Before there was a dictionary, early times tlie mirror has been people literally “did without.” Over used in divination, tn attempts to Strong, John B. Hair, T. Craw 2,500 years ago the Assyrians hud read future or pa st. An earlv be-1 ford. Ira Mann, W. T. Lilly, Ross U. S. Army Puts Rubber one of their languages pressed In characters on clay tab Duncan, Rilla Snyder, Ida John Read the Eagle classified ads Tires on Its Artillery cuneiform lets. One authority says: “The son and M. Dent. Washington.—The rumble of ar Arabians, tlie Greeks, and tlie —there may be something that tillery casslons on steel rimmed Romans, too, compiled dictionaries; will save you money. wheels probably will be replaced by they did not make any attempt at Celebrate Baby’s the swish of rubber tires on con giving all the words of a language, Crete roads in any future war, ac but contented themselves with list First Birthday cording to tlie annual report of ing rare or difficult words.” Lexi Mrs. F. H. Veith gave a party Maj. Gen. Harry G. Bishop, chief cons were a development of tha army artillery. Middle ages. Tlie first English dic in honor of her son Freddie’s. of Describing the new and revolu tionary which aimed at complete first birthday Wednesday after-' tionary development in artillery ness was that of Nathan Bailey, noon at her home on Bridge since World war days, Bishop said published in 1721, and called tlie tlie army, during the last year, had “Universal Etymological English street. built and tested two supermodern Dictionary.” A merry-go-round birthday 75 mtn. gun mounts. Both are cake cleverly fashioned with tiny capable of all-around and aerial candy sticks and animal crackers fire. Also, both have pneumatic surrounding one large candle in tires, antifriction bearings, and sprung carriages. the middle was the center of in plans are being made for a sim I We have a complete line of holiday and picnic goods at new low unheard terest. Ice cream and chocolate ilar gun in tlie 155 nun. 8-inch how of prices. Buy liberally Thursday and Friday as store will be closed the 4th. itzer class. It will have a pedes were also served. The guests were Nina McDon- tal type mount and will be capable elevation between 0 and 65 aid, Dorothy and Bobby Acord, of degrees, anil of traversing 30 de Geraldine Cason, Daisy McDon grees on either side the center. ald Charlie Kato, Margaret Fish Further it will be capable of go Stafford’s—whole sweet er, Mrs. D. McDonald, Mrs. W. Ing into and out of position quickly. , Hiway Ripe Olives. Tall Pure Cane. Granulated. nubbins for the lunches. E. Bell, Mrs. Ray D. Fisher and Weighing 5,000 pounds less than I No. 1 can. 19« tlie present 155 mm. gun used by PINT Margaret McDonald. the army, It will be able to cross ’ Each ............... POUNDS JAR .......... lighter bridges in safety. EVANGELICAL CHURCH Other modern additions to army artillery during the Inst year have » G. W. Plumer, Pastor been caterpillar tractors for two The Sunday school starts on motorized divisional field artillery I Fancy, ripe, black the third quarter Sunday 9:45 a. units, and 24 four wheel drive Carroon Fancy Texas Grape cargo trucks. General Bishop said. ■ seeds— POUND .................... m. The pastor will have as his fruit, sweet, tree-ripened. subject at 11 a. m., “Needed.” Phone or mail your want-ads TTte Young People’s meeting No. 2 Cans ....... The Only Show of Its Medium size, 7 p. m. At 8 p. m. the patriotic t° the Eagle, All its readers are Kind in the World. subject will be, “Why Should a interested in the classified co- J Golden Yellow ........................ Dar, Devil, of th. Norlhvrat Giving Man Complain?” lumns. You A Vernonia Eagle Fourth o£ July Pisusc Specials LONGVIEW ROLLEO 3-4 »s' Hamblin« with Drath and P.r- formInc Mnrvelou, FeaU af Skin and Dexterity in th. Air and on Water. • STORE Vernonia, Ore Summer Goods Repriced for Quick Selling PRICES Olives 91 r ¿11 Gut it <<>••!—In line with our policy ol pre*en«in< always, clean, fresh, seasonable stocks all remaining Spring and Sum* mer merchandise must now make wav for new Fall and Win ter goods. So—throughout the \tore—vou will hnd a wide selec tion of things sou need and want repriced and regrouptd for quick, positive clearance. There are mans weeks of Summer still to come during which this merchandise will be desirable and useful for vou to have, especially at the rrirrmriy low prices at which it is offered. For us. however, it is too late in rhe season — our stocks must soon be readv for Fall Openings. So—atom—All Sommer goods must go’ Quantities Are Limited! They Won’t Last Long! LOG ROLLING TREE TOPPING LOG BUCKING TREE FALLING and Exciting, Thrilling, Enter* Inining Lor Jointing, Free-for* 111 Water Fights. Axa Throw* Ing. Chopping, Block Turning, Canoe Races. 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Large Packages ..... 2 for 45c Crackers Snowflakes or Grahams. Large 2-lb. Box .......... Honeymaid See Us for Latest in Fresh Fruit.« nnd Vegetables In Our Shown Mornln«. A Hornean and Nicht FIREWORKS Fr„ rknk Ground, Fro, Parkins Spar. V. ■. Navel V. m .1 In Part Celebrate July 3-4 in Longview, the Rolleo Beef Pot Roast From young beef. Pound .................. I2I/2C Shortening White O Pounds 4 Pickles SUGAR 8 AT PENNEY S Compare (fur [ JUST TQ REMIND J uly C learance VALUES 4 Natal Store No. I 136 Compare Our My I civorite Stories LEAVING WHILE LEAVING WAS GOOD DEPARTMENT July 6th lief was tbut one snw the will of .from Treharne spent Wednesday the gods In a mirror. To break1 evening one accidentally, therefore, was In I Tracey. terpreted as an effort of the godi Mrs. Mollie Wright had as to prevent a person fn 111 seeing Into the future. Th . v . uh con weekend guests her daughter, El- strued as a warning that the fu I la, and husbund from Portland. ture held unpleasant tilings. Among Wild blackberries are ripe now Highly supersltlous people the break ing of a mirror came to tie looked and many city folks are interest upon as n dsath omen. Somehow ed in picking the delicious fruit. this superstitious belief has pre Hi Tracey is sick in bed this vailed and still exists, even among week and Dr. Eby was called on educated people.” Tuesday. Several of the Grange ladies are busy this week decorating the hall for the big time on the Fourth. Mrs. Jake Neurer John McMullin went to work, for Mr. and Mrs. Tracey on tl? and Mrs. Jack Lindsay farm. ■»V Irvin -X. Cobb J. C. PEN NEY GO. Starts FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1931. satin finish. ................. t/vl iced Bacon Eastern sugar cured. No rind. Pound ........ 28c Lunch Meats A complete line of lunch meats at the lowest prices.
