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FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1940 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON displays down town thence to the among many of the surprising and auditorium for the Grand Council original twists the story takes. of Camp Fire Girls. The next meeting will be at the “THEMAN FROM'DAKOTA”— cabin when the new officers will For once a new angle is discover Missionary Society Dessert and coffee were served be installed. ed to the Civil War in "The Man by Shirley Weigal and Pauline Meets Wednesday— from Dakota,” which opens at the The Woman’s Missionary Society Christen at the Reeher apartment. Little Dance Joy Theatre Thursday without the of the Evangelical church held its The Easter motif with bunnies is Slated Saturday— customary North vs. South and March meeting at the church Wed place cards and nests of candy eggs At the I. O. O. F. hall, Saturday nesday of last week. is table decorations was cleverly night, March 16, the Vernonia Little family-divided-against-itself theme Instead, the leading characters are Devotional on Hie topic d! stew wiled out. Dance Club will hold the second of two Yankee prisoners of war who ci ¿ship were led by Mrs. O. G. its spring formal dances. Hal Cook’s escape the Confederate prison camp Weed. The book review on “Great Lindbergh-Savage Rites band of St. Helens has been engag at Belle Island, and a Russian girl Britian and Europe” was presented Read in Forest Grove— ed for the evening. The floor com who joins them as a fugitive after luy Mrs. L. H. Dewey. Mrs. Judd Joann Lindbergh became the bride mittee in charge of the St. Patrick’s <he has killed a Confederate officer Greenman conducted a round tabl< f M. L. Savage, on the a ternoon dance is: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Who mistreated her. And the result talk during which the ladies told of March 3 at a quiet ceremony Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hearing, is one of the fastest moving, most their European ancestry, and then read in the parsonage of Reverend Mr. and Mrs. Judd Greenman and hair-raising melodramas of the past thoughts were turned to our herit I. H. Williams, pastor of the Forest Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tipton. Guest year. age rom countries' acress the sea. Grove Assembly of God cnoreh. tickets may be obtained from mem Wallace Beery is the escaped During the business session plans Attending the wedding from Ver bers of the organization. Yankee sergeant who wants only were comph ted for the Father and nonia were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack to keep his stomach filled and head Son banquet to be held March 28. Christensen and children, Mr. and Loyal Women’s Class west; John Howard is his young and Plans were also made for the dis Mrs. E. M. DeHart and children Plans Bazaar— idealistic superior officer bent on trict rally to be held here on April and Miss Betty RirtTiie. At a meeting held last Wednes regaining the Union lines, and 5. The sessions will begin at 9:40 The young fouple will make their day of the Loyal Women’s Class Dolores Del Rio makes an impres and continue through t.he day. home in Vernonia. of the Christian church plans for sive return to the screen as the luncheon will be served at noon. a bazaar were made. The bazaar Russian girl, Jenny. Miss Verna Hertzler, a missionary Vernonia Business will be held in commemoration of from Japan, will be guest speaker. Women Meet— Mother’s Day. The date set for the GARLOCKS HAVE BABY; Because of the rally, the annual The Vernonia Business Women’s affair was April 27. AMATEUR HOUR POST birthday luncheon will be postpon Club met at the home of Mrs. ed until later in the morth. The Oscar Steele Tuesday night, March O. A. Bridge Club PONED; K. WILSON ILL date will be announced later. MIST—(Special to The Eagle) — 12. Two candidates, Vera Sehorn Meets Thursday— During the social hour members and Mary Fossatti were initiated in The O. A. Bridge c!’.::b met with C. Wardell was ill the first of the of the Deborah circle served English a Candlelight ceremony. The pro Mrs. Alice Estey last Thursday. week and off duty. tea with cinnamon and buttered gram ctonsisted of reports on pio Mrs. Lee Caulfield and Mrs. J. W. Mrs. L. Wikstrom and Mrs. A. A. toast, jam and Devonshire cream. neer Vernonia given by Marian Nichols were guests of the club. Dowling were Clatskanie visitors Sdhrieber and Ina Scott. Discussion High score was held by Mrs. Ander Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Bjorie are Group Has Progressive of a suitable climax of the year’s son. Mrs. A. J. Hughes entertains spending a time in Sequim, Wash study-project followed with the the club at her home March 21. Dinner Thursday— ington visiting her mother and to A progressive dinner was held conclusion that a guest speaker, see her brother, Eugrnie Rasmussen, Thursday night of last week by interested and well-unformed on Queen pf Hearts who is at home from the navy on the group of women teachers who early Nehalem Valley days; should Mpets at Heaths— a furlow. are “batching”. Hors d’ouvres were be invited to address the club and ¡Mrs. William Heath met with the Mrs. Otto Bittner was a visitor served by Jane Wilkinson, D ris its guests. Queen of Hearts bridge club last Mrs. Steele served delicious cake, Thursday at her Riverview home. in Clatskanie Saturday. O’Connor, Jane Lovett and Ruby The Fred Parkenen folks were Maddess at their apartments at the coffee and tea at the close of the Mrs. R. D. Eby held high score, visiting in Mist during the weekend. Cherry Tree. At the Ho Ifman meeting. Mrs. William Briot, second high. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Dunlap went apartments, Justine Prescott and Mrs. Loel Roberts was a guest for to Clatskanie Wednesday on busi Freda Beck served the salads. Cr.mp Fire Girls to the afternoon. ness; calling on the Austin Dowl Thelma and Velva Ramsey, Rose I'.stall Officers— ings on their way. di Macon and Barbara Sneath, liv The Chippewa Camp Fire Girls’ Dance Sponsored by Mrs. Maud Rodgers is enjoying ing at the Austin apartments, pro candy sale, held recently was suc a visit from her sister who lives in vided the main course at a table cessful, the proceeds totaling $5.40. Social Club— The annual spring frolic, spon Portland. set for 12, beautifully laid with The group plans a short stay at sored by the Nehalem Social Club Shady Lane is spending a few pottery dishes and covers depict Washington park on Saturday, of the Eastern Star is to be given days with his sister at Seaside. ing scenes from south of the border. March 16, then the spring window ! March 29 at the Masonic' Temple. The Amateur Evening that was to Masons and Eastern Stars and in be given by the school Friday eve vited guests will attend the affair. ning was postponed on account of Prizes and refreshments will be a too many cases of the flu but some YOUR WEEK’S PROGRAM AT THE feature of the dancing party. of the active young people had a party in the gym anyway. All 'e- port a good time. The stork flew over the Garlock home recently and leftt a 9-pOund Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15 baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd ‘ EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT NIGHT” Garlock. Sonja Henie ------ Ray Milland Melvin Saxon was in from Clats "PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES”— Also “STOP LOOK AND LOVE” kanie over the weekend. The cockeyed world will laugh its Louis Wikstrom and son are head o f at “Pack Up Your Trou Saturday, March 16 bles,” the gay 20th Century-Fox DOUBLE FEATURE ?omedy which brings Jane Withers to the Joy Theatre on Saturday, with three new friends — those roisterous Ritzes! Jane promises to delight you and hrill you too as the bravest little Ma’amselle in all France. And, as 'or the Ritzes, they’re bringing a whole kit bag and kiboodle full' of lew Ritz-tricks, because they’re in he army now—and being the Ritzes >f course, they tell the General how to run it! LET’S BE SOCAIBLE JOY THEATRE *0* CLAUDITTI — COLBERT HENRY FONDA • JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT Cast of Thousands! From WoHer D- Edmonds’ great novel! STANLEY FIELDS • FRITZ LEIBER LIONEL ROYCE Executive Producer Sol M Wurtzel Directed by H Bruce Humberilone Originol Screen Ploy by Lou Brsilow and Owen froncis OinrtWBy JOHN FORD A 20th Century-Fox Picture Universal News and Merrie Melodies “OUTPOST OF THE MOUNTIES” with Charles Starrett cartoon Tues., Wed., March 19, 20; PAL NIGHTS “THE EARL OF CHICAGO” Edw. Arnold—Reginald Owen—Edmund Gwinn “EARLY TO BED, EARLY TO RISE” Three Stooges Comedy — Sport Reel Thu., Fri., Mar. 21, 22 I » 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 Do You Need Ideas** For a lighter balanced diet of spring food? That season of the year is approaching when many people desire a change from the heav ier winter foods. We are prepared to suggest suitable changes. In addition we can supply the merchandise necessary for the change. DELIVERY SCHEDULE------ Corey Hill—10 A. M. and 3 P. M. O-A Hill and East Side—10:30 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. Phone 761 Quantity Orders Gladly Delivered SAM and BOB Grocery & Market New and Used Parts New and Used Tires Gas and Oil Expert Auto Repairing News of the Theatre LYNCH AUTO PARTS Phone 773 RIVERVIEW I COMING:— “Swanee I I River,” “Broadway I » I I I I ♦ I I I I » I I I I I » I I t i t I I I I Darryl F. Zanuck’s production of “Drums Along the Mohawk” prom- ses to be the highspot of the com- ng film season in Vernonia. Filmed, n the latest Technicolor, with Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda in the starring roles, this 20th Century-Fox picture brings unsur passed action, vividly directed by John Ford, to the screen of the J Theatre when it opens Sunday. The story is based on the great best selling novel by Walter D. Edmonds of the stirring days of adventure and romance when America was young. The action is set in New I York’s peaceful, beautiful Mohawk i Valley and depicts the colonists ’ under the onslaught of the savage Iroquois. Battle scenes in this film ’■each a pitch of realism and ex citement never equalled on the screen. THE EARL OF CHICAGO”— BEERY’S BESTI Ho’» a roaring* routing "good bad man " getting out shingle bolts. We are glad to hear the young Kenneth Wilson has been on the son of Austin Corll is improving. sick list for tbe past two weeks. 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