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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1940)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1940 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON Pythian Sisters Hear Report— LET’S BE SOCIABLE Study Club to Sponsor Drive— Mrs. Wallace McCrae was hostess at the October 24 ih meeting of me Vernonia Study Club. After .he dessert luncheon each member responded to roll call by giving an interesting fact about a former president. Mrs. Richard Fletcher was welccmed into the club as a new member. During the business meeting, material for the Red Cross drive was distributed by Mrs. McCrae who is Chairman this year of the cluib’s charity activities. Each club member was assigned at this time a certain district in or around Vernonia to solicit for Red Cross membeship. Because of the strike during last year’s local drive the amount realized for relief of war and strife worn victim, was not so large as is anticipated this >var. The drive begins November 11 and continues until November 21. Mrs. Harry Sandon provided the program for the aftenoon by re- viewing the book, “The American Presidency,” by Harold J. Laski. Mr. Laski, of Roumanian descent, was educated in England and holds a professorship at the London School of Economics. In his book the author gives a clear view of the inner as well as the outer machines of White House politics. Because of his sympathy, under standing and impartiality Laski treats the office of president with much less criticism than does the average American citizen. The re view was particularly interesting be cause of its timeliness what with our national election so close at hand. Thursday, November 14, Mrs. Paul Gordon will __ __ be _____ hostess to the club; at that time Mrs. Ray Mills will review “World’s End” by Up ton Sinclair. Grand Officers Visit Lodge— Grand Chancellor Patrick of Cor vallis and Vice-Grand Chancellor Ewen of Portland visited Harding Chapter No. 116, Knights of Pythias, at the meeting of that lodge Monday night, October 28. Inspirational words from the two officials made the gathering most enjoyable. Bazaar, Food Sale Date Set— The Handcraft Club met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Hazel Shipman. The most important __ day was ____ of _ the business event naming the date of November 30th for the fall bazaar and cooked- food sale. Those present were: Gladys Strong. Mae Green, Doroithv Seger, Erma Johnson. Ina Marshall, Eliza beth Mullins, Myra Hodgson, Bea- trice Backes, Bernice Thomas and Lutecia Mosman. Mrs. Mullins was winner of the hostess prize. The next meeting will be hold at the home of Mrs. Gladys Strong November 13th. Mrs. Oliver Mellinger was host ess at her home Wednesday of last week tq members of the Pythian Sisters. Those in attendance heard a report, by Fern Kullander, of Grand Temple held at Corvallis October 13, 14 and 15. The next Pythian Sister meeting will be held at I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday, November 13, at which time practice for initiation will be staged. Bridge Party Held at Estey Home— Mrs. Alice Estey and Miss Al- venia Connell entertained at bridge at the Estey home Wednesday night of last week. Attending the’ affair were: the Misses Freda Beck, Jane Wilkinson, Ruby Maddess, jane Lovett, Rose De Macon, Shirley Weigal, Wilma Jacobson, Nedra Young; Mesdames Judd Greenman and Mason McCoy; and the host esses, Mrs. Estey and Miss Connell. Miss Maddess won first prize and Miss De Macon won consola tion. Office Sought By McDonald PAGE THREE construction foreman for Clark and Wilson and during the next three years was under contract to the Oregon-American, during that time hiring a crew averaging a monthly payroll between two and three thousand dollars. Lode has made a success of his own business which is shown by one of the most progressive farms in the valley and one of the finest and largest herdfe of Hereford cattle. His association with the Land Utilization committee as_ its chair man, his presidency of the Colum bia County Livestock Association and vice-presidency of the West ern Oregon Livestock Association has brought him in close contact with county problems. Wise Administration That contact is one that will serve him well in caring for the duties of commissioner and one that will make possible a wise ad- _ ministration of problems now fac ing the county. Especially is that true when one considers the thousands of acres of logged land which must be turn ed to some useful channel now that much oif the timber is gone. been active in Grange work for 26 paper. years having taken all seven degrees. Local ¿557 L * S W Vernonia, Oregon RESOLUTION Whereas: It has pleased our WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR CARL STROM Supreme Architect to remove from our midst our brother, H. A. Moul He ha* fought to better the Neha- ton. who has been a faithful work er and an honorable and upright lem district, a fight which muat member of Local 2557: be continued. A county judge from Therefore be it resolved: That a district which already has a com we, by fitting resolution, record our missioner will mean more counity sorrow in the loss we have sus tained; that we extend to his wife funds for that district and rough and family our sincere sympathy roads for us. A vote for Carl and Strom for county judge» means a Be it further resolved: That a square deal for farmer and laborer. copy of this resolution be sent to his family, be spread on our min V« e 30X Carl Strom, Chapman utes and published in our local Mrs. Olive Davis Seeks Office Mrs. Olive B. Davis (Mrs. Jar vis Davis) will’ have a position on the ballot next Tuesday seeking election to the office of county treasurer. Mrs. Davis has had con siderable experience in financial matters, at the present time being chairman of the finance committee for the Yankton Grange which is staging an extensive building pro gram. Mrs. Davis also expressed the fact that she is strictly in favor of unions for working men. Mrs. Davis has had experience as a teacher, having instructed in Construction Foreman North Carolina and Oregon. She In 1935 and 1936 he acted as is a Townsend member and has Appearinig on the ballot next Tuesday will be the name of E. A. (Lode) McDonald who is a candid ate for county commissioner from the Vernonia district. This is the first political office McDonald has ever sought although he has been active in a number of fields in work connected with county wel fare. For example, from 1920 to 1934 Lode acted for the State Fire r’at- rol Association and in 1934 he served as road foreman for the county in the Nehalem valley. Harvest Dance Held in Masonic Temple— ON Last Friday night the Nehalem Club sponsored a Harvest Dance which was held in the social nail of the Masonic Temple. The affair, an annual one, was attended by Eastern Stars, Masons and their ifriends. Novelty dances were featur ed throughout the evening; music was provided by Don Fleuer. Each couple received a door prize donat ed Iby a Nehalem Club member. Re freshments of doughnuts, cider and coffee were served. LOCAL OPTION FOR City of Vernonia Missionary Group Schedules Meet— A meeting of the Evangelical W. M. S. is scheduled for Wednes day afternoon, November 6, at 2 o’clock it is announced this week. The lesson hour will hear a con tinuance of the study of China. Following the lesson will be a social hour in charge of members of the Deborah circle. IT WILL NOT STOP DRINKING Anyone who will can obtain beverages outside the city. Taverns will continue to run just outside the city. It will not be unlawful to bring beverages into the city. Modern cars and highways make it the work of a few minutes to obtain any beverage wanted. IT WILL TAKE BUSINESS FROM VERNONIA YOUR WEEK’S PROGRAM AT THE Many paychecks now cashed in the city will be cashed outside. Vernonia establish ments will lose their investments, will stop their payrolls, will have their incomes halted. JOY THEATRE Thursday, October 31; FOR THANKS THE DOUBLE FEATURE IT WILL STOP CERTAIN REVENUES Hope MEMORY—Bob MAN WHO TALKED TOO MUCH George Brer/ Friday, Nov. 1 Virginia ONLY ciTalone... PeifecT loqetliel, Nov. 3, 4 MY LOVE CAME BACK Olivia DeHaviland, Jeffrey Lynn YOUNG AMERICA FLYS Car-oon and Latest PIÇTU Rt 3 Stooges Comedy—A Plumb ing We Will Go Also Cartoon ONLY, Tuesday PAL Nov. 2 News Nov. GOLD Vote for or against prohibition of the sale of all alcoholic liquors, for beverage purposes, for the City of Vernonia, Oregon Garfield, Frances Farmer also—GRAND Thurs.f Wed., THE (A GAY OPRY OLE Bros, Weaver Be Sure to Mark Your Ballot Like This One 5 ONLY John Vernonia will continue to have beverages but it will stop having any beverage income NIGHT FLOWING Saturday, The City of Vernonia will no longer share in certain state funds. The Knox Law provides that when a county adopts Prohibition, state liquor fund monies now being used for state welfare and old age pension payments shall be shut off. Bruce Monday, Sunday, Mark X Between Number and Answer voted for. Elviry and Nor. 7 6, CABALLERO Cesar Romero First-Run Picture) For prohibition of all alcoholic liquors 12 13 X Against prohibition Also—BLONDIE HAS SERVANT TROUBLE ONLY, Friday MONEY Brenda AND 8 WOMAN Marshall—Jeffrey Lynn MILLIONAIRES A Noy. THE comedy with IN Lee PRISON Tracy COMING—Return of Frank Jerne,—Knute Rockne, All Ameri can—Swing with Bing—Young People NOTICE—Sam Hearing, L. H. Dewey and Harry Emmons Vernonia: Jewell Lloyd and C. O. Marston, Mist Rt. and Ray Templcson, Timber Rt. are invited to present this coupon at box office any time before Saturday evening, November 2, for complimentary admissioin*. VOTE 13 X NO Against Local Option Paid Ad by Committee against local option for the City of Vem onia: George Baker, W. E. Seifert, R. L. Raymond
