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VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939 ing worship 11:00 a. m.; Evangel ing with him Mrs. Gatton and their istic service 7:30 p. m. Wednesday infant son. evening prayer meeting 7:30. Christ Ambassador services, Friday 7:30 STONEY POINT WOMAN p. m. LET*$ EE SOCIABLE Junior Group of Auxiliary Meets— Rebeccas Hold Installation— The junior group of the American l. egion Auxiliary met last Wednes day at the home of their chairman, .'.I . J. W. Nichols, and plans for future activities were outlined. An initiation for new members was discussed. It is hoped to present this ceremony at a joint meeting of the senior auxiliary group and the Legion. It was decided to hold meetings at the homes of the various mem bers. The next meeting will be at the home of Ruth Boeck. All eligible members are invited to attend the session, which will be held on the second Wednesday in February. The chairman states, “that elig ibility for juniors is the same as for senior members. The daughter of rn-.n who were in the military or r aval service of the United States between April 1917 and November 1918. One qualification being that fathers must be members of the American Legion.” Martha Tapp and Lavina Zeinei were appointed to arrange for a program for the February meeting. Concluding the evening refresh ments were served by the hostess. The Rebecca Lodge 243 held in stallation Thursday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Officers were Elizabeth Koberstein, noble grand; Maude Salomonsen, vice grand; Irene Spencer and Mrs. Clyde Mc Donald, left and right support ot noble grand; May Mellinger ana Vera Willard, right and left suu- port of vice grand; Luella Shaber, chaplin; Hazel Bergerson, arden; Mtudie Duncan, conductor; Eva Hearing, treasurer; Evelyn Heath, secretary; Bessie Herrin, installing officer; and Mary Kaphammer, re porter. Legion Auxiliary Plans Cub Scouts— The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening, January 16, at the Legion hall. There was much discussion in regard to sponsoring e cub scout organization. Mrs. Bess Nichols reported that the Junior Auxiliary is getting along nicely. Their next meeting will be held at 7:30 p. m. February 8, at the home of Ruth Boeck, all eligible gids are invited to attend. The American Legion Conference District No. 1 will be held at 2:00 p. m., January 29, at Clatskanie There will be a dinner at 6:00 p m. the cost being 50c per plate; after which the Legion and Auxil iary will hold a joint session. Mem bers wishing to make reservations for transportation may communi cate with Mrs. Isabel Culbertson. Bridal Shower Given McMullens by 30— A bridal shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMullen at the home of Mrs. F. D. Lynch Fri day, January 13. The evening was spent in conversation, musical selec tions and games. The young couple received many beautiful and useful gifts. Refreshments were served at a late hour. There were about 30 guests present. Christian Church Ladies Name Committees— The Loyal Women of the Christ ian church met on Wednesday. Com mittees for the current year were Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21 Brother Rat" January 22 and 23 called “The Mormon church) Sunday school each Sunday morn ing at 10 o’clock at the Grang? hall, Vernonia. Members and friends are invited to attend. RIVERVIEW PEOPLE ON WAY TO TEXAS; WILL BE FUTURE HOME Robersons Hosts to Pinochle Club— JOY THEATRE Sunday and Monday (Commonly Mrs. Ray Mills entertained a bridge party at her home Wednes day. Those present were Mrs. Loel Roberts, Mrs. John Grady, Mrs. Glen Hawkins, Mrs. Tom Bateman. Mrs. Charles Wall, Mrs. Eben John, Mrs. Paul Gordon and Mrs. Wal lace McCrae. Your week’s Program at the II Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints— Mills Entertain at Bridge Party— Mr. and Mrs. Alton Roberson had a pinochle club at their home Thurs day. Chet Roberson won high prize and Mrs. Mildred Graves won low prize. r " pial by « I MADii THEM MENI S The strangest crew that ever sailed the Atlan tic ... a motley assort ment of civilian odds and ends! They learned what it takes to be men! Tuesday and Wednesday, January 24 and 25 DOUBLE FEATURE th x They’re E»»y to Love ...But Sb ¡¡K Thursday and Friday, January 26 and 27 AUOH...es two modem kid»' *»_ nanon« their Mom'l remancol V * director. Miss Thelma Ramsey is directing, “Sparkin”, another com edy. Mrs. Purvine, county representa tive, and Miss Jensen of Oregon State Extension were present to dis cuss plans for the play “Will-o-the Wisp,” that is to be presented by the Vernonia club at the state meet-1 — ing in Corvallis the 7th of February | Pinochle Party Staged The ladies remained to conduct the ■ at Lange Home Friday— Recreation Meeting held Wednesday] Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lange were r.ight. hosts to a number of friends at a pinochle party Friday night. After Little Dance Club the play, a delicious luncheon wa» served. Those present were: Mr. Active Saturday— and Mrs. Mike Willard, Mr. and The staging of the second dance1 Mrs. James Curry, Mr. and Mrs. of the season is slated for this j William Nissen, Joy Willard, Miss coming Saturday evening. January | Marjorie Lange, Clarence Brimmer, 21, for members of the Little Dance Thurmt n DeHart and the host and Club. The club at the present time hostess. has a membership slightly in excess of 43. Club members are requested to bring guests for the evening it I Study Club Has has been announced by the chair-1 Birthday Luncheon— men for this dance, Mr. and Mrs I The annual birthday luncheon of C. H. Jarvis. The affair is set to1 the Vernonia Study Club was held start at 9:30 p. m. at the Odd recently at the home of Mrs. Judd Fellows hall. Greenman. Luncheon was served at one o’clock by the social committee,! House Guest Honored Mrs. C. H. Jarvis, Mrs. Paul Thomp Tuesday Evening— son and Mrs. Ray Mills. Afterward games were played, Marjorie Lange entertained at her with Mrs. E. R. Estey in charge. home Tuesday evening in honor of Names of birthday friends for the her house guest, Miss Ruth Forgard past year were disclosed and new cf Salem. The evening was spent friends were given. playing games to be followed by The resignation of Mrs. Ben Ben the serving of refreshments. Those nett, club president, who is kqpt present were Ethlyn Gillard, Gar at home by illness in her family, land Monger, Clarence Brimmer, was regretfully accepted. Thermon DeHart, the hostess and Necessary reports of various com honor guest. mittees were given. It was announc ed that the next meeting would be Eagles Stage held at the home of Mrs. E. M. Successful Dance— Bollinger with Mrs. Ross Duncan presenting the program. The regularly scheduled dance of Former club members attending members of the Eagles lodge came the annual party included Mrs. J. to a successful conclusion last Fri- J. Troy of Wilark, Mrs. E. S. di y evening as was reported of the Thompson of Portland and Mrs. H. affair held at the Grange hall. Ei McGraw of Forest Grove. Mrs. Ledge members stage a dance on'ee Vincent Gowen was also a guest. each month on the second Friday v hich at the same time is open to publie attendance. Handcraft Club appointed as follows: Social, Mrs.! J. T. Brady; Work, Mrs. R. A. Sim mons; Visitation, Mrs. D. S. Cason ■ F.owers and Cards, Mrs. W. O. Liv j ingstone; Welfare, Mrs. Jim Mon- | Rtr. The class aim is to buy paint for i the outside of the church building. Elects Officers— At the last meeting of the Hand craft club at the Gladys Strong home, in December, it was decided to journey to Treharne to the home of Mae Wienecke for the first meeting in January. At that time the election of officers for the en suing term was the first order of business. Those named were presi dent, Mrs. Pearle Adams; vice-presi- uent, Mrs. Ma. Wienecke; secretary, Mrs. Viola Carrick; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Belongia; press correspon dent, Mrs. Erma Johnson. Members present at both meetings returned heme feeling it had been time well spent and having enjoyed them selves very much. The next meeting, January 20, it- to be held at the home of Mrs. Pearle Adams. January 31 Set as Date of Plays— COMING ATTRACTIONS: Down in Arkansaw— Frankenstein and Dracula—Kentucky— Ferdinand the Bull. PAGE THREE Rainbows Plan Installation Monday— Public installation for Vernonia Rainbow Girls is slated for the com ing Monday evening at the Masonic Temple at 7:30. Frances Childs will the installing officer of the even ing and Dorothy Webb installation drill leader. During the same time the advisory board of the Eastern Stars and Masons also will be in stalled. After the completion of this work a majority degree is to be con ferred on Nadine Aldrich VeBrees to be followed by refreshments. RIVERVIEW—(Special to The Engle)—Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rainey left Saturday for Houston, Texas, where they plan to make their home in the future. Mr. Rainey bought a 1939 pick-up truck in which to make the trip. Rather. unusual is the fact that Dickie, their 10-year old canary is making the trip for the third time. He enjoys riding and sings most cf the time after the first day which is spent looking, presumably at the scenery. That, in itself, would seem to be a compliment to Oregon as the first days travel is in Oregon, while the remainder of the trip is in other states. Mrs. Ernest Gwinn was taken to Portland Saturday because of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anderson, Mrs. Chet Anderson and Mrs. D. L. Crume and daughters, Evelyn ana Alma, of Glenwood spent Sunday at the C. I. Anderson home. Mrs. Anna Moulton of Seattle visited Mrs. Margaret Dunlap Tues day. Clyde Rose went to Portland Friday for treatments, returning ! Saturday. Tom Gatton went to Hillsboro j Friday, returning Saturday, bring ! SUFFERS PNEUMONIA; RECOVERING NOW STONEY POINT—Special to The Eagle)—The Thomas Turner family was released from quarantine this week. Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilkerson, has been quite ill with tonsilitis. He is much improved at this time. Mrs. J. T. Kirkbride, who has been quite ill with pleural-pneumonia the past two weeks, is well on the load to recovery and expects to be up in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Mellingee and Mrs. Mellinger’s mother, Mrs. Emma Dereberry, attended the fun eral of Mrs. Dereberry’s brother, Edward Baker, at Oregon City Sun day. Billy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mellinger, who has been quite ill the past week with an abscesseu gland in the throat, is much better at this time. The affected place was lanced Monday morning. Miss Reva McCormick visited lelatives in Carlton over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Forgard of Salem and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Om- dahl of Regent, North Dakota, were visitors at the Frank Lange home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lange and daughter, Marjorie, and Miss Ruth Fcrgard were visitors at the Ernest Henderson home in St. Helens Sun- ---------- o---------- Here on Business---- II. T. Massman, district fie(d rep resentative of the Neighbors of Woodcraft insurance order, was in Vernonia two days this week oi business pertaining to the local circle. Plan to Attend the President’s Birthday Ball January 28, 1939 This will be a modern dance with HOT Mt/S/C” If you are old or crippled plan to come as a spectator only Dance Committee PRICE REDUCTION Ainr 1939 - - FOR THE EH EVR 0 LET At The Churches . . ---------------------------------- I---- 1 Evangelical Church —Harvey R. Scheuerman. Minister j The regular Sunday services will At the regular meeting of The I be held as usual. Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock Little Theatre Club Tuesday night, | the 31st of January was chosen a»j the Martha Circle will meet at the the date for the production of the church. Prayer meeting and Bible Study three plays which are now being! on Wednesday evening. rehearsed. “The House of Greed.” a mystery , drama is being coached by Miss Assembly of God Church —Rev. L W. Suter, pastor j 9velyr> Cook. “Stormy Weather,” a comedy, has Mm. Greenman as its Sunday school 9:45 a. m. ; Morn- THE BEST PLACE TOWN TO BUT A NEW OH USED CAR Vernonia Auto Co. Chevrolet Motor Car» ------ Authorized Service Vernonia