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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1940 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON PAGE THREE Higgs, Hazel Bergerson, Edna Lumm, Mae Mellinger, Maude Dun can, Catherine keiohart, Verla Port erfield, Irene Spencer, Claudine Banta, Grace Currie, the hostess, Mrs. Thompson Has ceremony, will be held at Mrs. and Mrs. Rose Aldorf of Houlton, Luncheon— Oscar Steele’s Tuesday, March 12. a visitor. YOUTH’S BATTLE WITH Mrs. Walter Thompson served CONSCIENCE IS THEME— luncheon at 1:30 last Friday atter- Mrs. Hartwick Meets The silent conflict between an Chippewa Campfire noon to the foilowing guests: Bridge Club— orphan and his own conscience, is The Queen of Hearts Bridge Group Meet— Mesdames E. M. Bollinger, A. J. the basis of RKO Radio’s dramatic Club met at the hom-e of Mrs. The Chippewa Campfire group offering, “Two Thoroughbreds.” ilurilies, Judd Greenman, Dave Alone in the world except lor a Mai shall, Alice Estey, E. E. a. Pres- Frank Hartwick last Thursday, Feb- met at the Cabin last Saturday to ton. The aflair was one of the i uary 29. The hostess held high enjoy a pot-luck luncheon and a greedy old uncle and an avaricious businehs meeting about the lighted' aunt on whose ranch’ he labors, the series of “diminishing luncheons” “core; Mrs. Lowell Hieber 'held fireplace. Final arrangements were lad leads a lonely existence until sponsored by the Deborah Circle second high. Mrs. William Heath made for the candy sale to be held he finds a lost colt. Against the .of the Missionary Society. and Mrs. Pnil Taylor were presenteo March 9. Membership pins and wishes of his miserly uncle, the boy by members of the club with baby certificates were awarded. raises the horse, unaware of the <O. A. Club Meets robes. The girls will go to Portland fact the animal is the foal of a with Mrs. Estey— Mrs. Kay Mills came in as a new March 16 to attend Grand Council thoroughbred brood mare stolen Mrs. Alice Estey entertained the member, replacing Mrs. George of the Campfire Girls. by crooks from a nearby ranch. O. A. Bridge Club with dessert Plumb who moved to Portland re His friendship with the daughter luncheon and cards at her home cently. of the wealthy ranch owner leads on the Oregon American hill Thurs- The next meeting of the group Mrs. Greenman Honored to his realization that his beloved day of last week. Mrs. Estey had will be held at Mrs. William with Birthday Party— colt belongs bo the girl's father. high score. Substituting for Mrs. Heath’s home in Riverview March Torn between his love for the ani A group of 28 ladies surprised Walter Vaughn, was Mrs. Lee Caul 7. mal and his duty to return it to i Mrs. Judd Greenman at her home field. Mrs. Lyman Hawken meets its rightful owner, the young boy Tuesday night with a party and the club on Thursday, March 7. Mt. Heart Rebekah is frantic. How the young girl handkerchief shower in honor of shows him the way to solve his Club Meets— her birthday which was Wednesday. Vernonia Business Women problem leads to the suspense-laden Members of the Mountain Heart Bridge and Chinese checkers were conclusion of this poignant drama Rebekah (*ib met at the home of Meet Tuesday Night— played during the e . ning. The of youth. The Vernonia Business Women’s Mrs. William Heath last Tuesday refreshments were Ibii I hday cake, Club met Tuesday, February 27, and spent an enjoyable afternoon. each piece having a c idle placed STAR POPS CORN at the Franklin Malmsten home. After the short business meeting, in it, and coffee and tea. N LATEST ROLE— Plans for initiation to be held at the ladies sewed. Mrs. Ruby Biggs Donald Barry is a “popcorn pop- the next meeting were made. Miss and Mrs. Dorothy Sandon assisted ner” in “Calling All Marines,” Re Mildred Weed related to members the hostess in serving ribbon sand Deborahs Meet at public melodrama which comes Sat of the group an interesting inter wiches, nut bread, cookies, tea and Robersons— urday to the Joy Theatre. view on early days in the Nehalem coffee. Attending the meeting were: Mrs. Hamp Roberson and Mrs. Barry portrays Blackie, a tough Valley a» told her by her grand .Selma Webb, Mary Pemble, Vera mother, Mrs. Emma Weed. The Willard, Zoe Whitsell, Dorothy San J. F. Kiley were hostesses to the young hoodlum who enlists in the Maude Salomonsen, Ruby Deborah Circle of the Evangelical marines in an attempt to steal next meeting, including initiatioin don, Missionary society Tuesday after Government plans but who is re noon at the Roberson home on the formed by a “swell bunch,” his 3. A. hill. Sixteen members and fellow marines. two guests, Mrs. George Drorbaugh The “popcorn popping” is part of and Mrs. E. Matthews, were pres- Barry’s characterization. He is al ent. ways carrying popcorn and flipping Final plans for the silver tea it in his mouth as he speaks or to be held at the Greenman home, while listening to others talk. “It’s Friday, March 15, were made. tot a means to help me steal The St. Patrick tea, an annual scenes,” explained Barry. “It’s just event sponsored by this group is that I thought a nervous hoodlum not "an fhvitational affair, the mem would surely indulge in some such bers want understood; everyone is action to let off steam or release nervous tension. So I suggested the invited. A report of the progress of the popcorn gag and Director John “diminishing luncheons” sponsored Auer snapped it up. Thus, 1 pop popcorn in the picture.” by the circle was heard. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2, at the home of TECHNICOLOR DRAMA POPULAR PICTURE— Mrs. Lex Taylor on B Street. “Northwest Passage,” the Spencer Tracy starring technicolor story o'" Auxiliary Arranges Rogers’ Rangers as told in Kenneth Roberts’ famous novel finds Tracy Birthday Party— playing the valiant Major Rogers, At the regular meeting of the YOUR WEEK’S PROGRAM AT THE American Legion Auxiliary last Monday night, final arrangements were made for the Legion Birthday ¿arty Wednesday evening, March 120th. Mrs. Anna Luther is to make Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8 the birthday cake and Mrs. Alice “ALLEGHENY UPRISING” Estey and Mrs. Rose Valpiani com pose the entertainment committee John Wayne Claire Trevor for the evening. Invitations have 1 been sent to Mrs. Lydia E. Horse- Saturday, March 9; DOUBLE FEATURE all, Department President and Mrs. “TWO THOROUGHBREDS” DeLaurice Helming, District presi dent to attend this affair. Jimmy Lydon ------ Joan Brodel The Auxiliary is to sponsor, as they have for the past several “CALLING ALL MARINES” years, an E&ster egg hunt. Mrs. Donald Barry Helen Mack Virgil Powell, Community Service Chairman, will act as chairman t this year. Sun., Mon., Tues A committee composed of Mrs. Bess Nichols, Mrs. Alice Estey and March 10, 11, 12 Mrs. Dell Preston were given author ity to select and purchase several WEDNESDAY ONLY sets of silverware for this unit. News of the Theatre wiho leads his men on an arduous journey to St. Francis to wipe out hostile Indians. Robert f oung earns his right to stardom as Langdon Towne, a young fellow expelled from Harvard who is forced to leave Portsmouth for political utterances unfavorable to the crown. Along with “Hunk” Marrtner, his woodsman friend, admirably played by Walter Brennan, Young goes with the rangers to paint Indians. Experience of this band of skilled ' ;ghters is almost exhausting to viewers. They face all the hard ships ot the wilderness and come near starvation before returning to Fort Wentworth. “EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT NIGHT”__ Sonja Henie’s latest 20th Cen- r ury-Fox picture is thrillingly dif ferent from anything this famous tar has yet done on the screen and makes plus entertainment for any one. With the aid of Ray Milland "rd Robert Cummings, who as a ’’air of enthusiastic young report- ■rs after a big scoop fall for Sonja imultaneously, there is an excel- CORPORATION Vernonia. Oregon Garden Fresh Foods For Spring Menus— What a glorious spring show fresh foods aie going to make when marched from the kitchcr for display on the table. Fill your needs for these items from Sam and Bob’s Grocery and Market. DELIVERY SCHEDULE------ Corey Hill—10 A. M. and 3 P. M. O-A Hill and East Sid* 10:30 A. M. and 3:30 P. M Phone 761 Quantity Orders Gladly Delivered SAM and BOB Grocery & Market JOY THEATRE PAL NIGHT “A CHILD IS BORN” Jeffrey Lynn, Geraldine ASSAGE j sprerce* F Fitzgerald “KANSAS TERRORS” Three Mesquiteers Robert Young WAITER BRENNAN RU1H HUSSEV ' NAT PENDLLTON1 UNIVERSAL NEWS Thursday and Friday March 14 and 15 Coming Attractions; “Drums Along the Mo hawk,” “Swanee River” ’.CMANCil MT»«*” ijiAUVfl “Grapes of Wrath,” “Louis-Godoy Pictures,” I Fight Watch for date of “Gone with the • •V Wind.” I Pythian Sisters Discuss Party— The Pythian Sisters met at the home of Mr. and Mrs, •M. L. Lamp- :rg Wednesday evening, February 28th, with Mrs. Grace Bundy act ing as hostess. The main issue of the evening was discussing plans for the St. 'atrick’s public card party to be '¡ven in the I. O. O. F. hall, Wed- nesday evening, March 13th. Bridge, o00 and pinochle will be in play luring the evening. Prizes will be given and refreshments will be served, District Deputy Grand Chie" Isa bel Culbertson appointed several "ommittees to function during the District Convention to be held here n April 24th, Tawankas Elect Officers— vaughi »«1 “Fighting 69th,” 0/« SOVttIO DMt March 13 (BOOK 1 ROGERS RANCERS 7 HR1LLING STORY ABOUT 6 WOMEN Rich in drama, abundant with humor, “A Child Is Born,” is the frank and thrilling story of six women, each on the brink of their greatest experience. pre Startlingly realistic, yet sented in the finest possible taste, “A Child Is Born,” is a beautiful ly told "story of five women on the brink of their greatest adven- tore in life, some meeting it joy- ously, some with rebellion and hatred. Geraldine Fitzgerald, the sensational dramatic discovery of the year, whose role in “Dark Victory” and “Wuthering Heights” won immediate acclaim for the slender, dark-haired Irish actress, heads the cast, and the role of her hrr-band is played by Jeffrey Lynn. Other leading roles are played by Gladys George, the lovely blonde stage and screen star and Gale Page. WE ARE NOW EQUIPPED TO MAKE KEYS NEW AND USED GOODS Your money buys a better value when you trade at the VERNONIA BARGAIN STORE Oregon-American LUMBER lent comedy note injected. The time ly story centers on an exiled states man startling the world with his revelations and pleas for peace from his Alpine hideaway. ««MIT MILLAND ■ CUMMINGS “STOP, LOOK & LOVE” — Jean Roger» f The I'awanka Campfire Group held election of officers Monday of last week at their regular meeting, ♦he newly elected officers who will hold offic0 far th« next three .months are: President, Addie Pierce; Vice-president, Junie May Hobson; Secretary, Willette Floeter; Treas urer, Gladys Pierce; Monitor, Ruth Hal); Scribe, Shirley Ann Brady; Song Leader, Evelyn Stevenson. At the candy sale held February 28, the girls made 13.75 with which they will buy pins for their Trail Seeker’s Rank which the members will take in a few weeks. Every 25 seconds of every day. Somebody buys anew Chevrolet! Eqe It-T/iq lt**Buq It! A// models priced at Flint, Michigan. Transpor tation based on rail rates, state and local taxes (if any), optional equipment and accessories— extra. Prices subject to change without notice. Vernonia Auto Company Vernonia, Oregon A Safe Place to Trade