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LETS BE SOCIABLE
Fifteen Ladies Attend
Missionary Meeting—
Fifteen members of the Women’s
Missionary society oT the Christian
church were present at a mee.ing of
the group Friday evening, Novem­
ber 6 at the home of Mrs. A. D.
Lolley. Refre: hments were served
by the hostess.
Rainbow Girls
Plan Tea Dance—
A tea dance 'tor prospective Rain­
bow Girls >s being planned by the
O’der for Sunday af.ernoon at the
Masonic Temple from 2:00 to 4:00
o’clock At a meeting of the Rain­
bow Girls Monday night. Rose Mae
Ready was initiated as a new mem­
ber.
Other business of the evening in­
cluded the starting of a ticket sale
for the Sunday and Monday show
at the theatre here. The feature on
those evenings is “The Lady Has
Plans.”
ners for a dance to be given at the
high school gym 'this Friday night,
November 13. It’s the now-annual
Sadie Hawkins dance—sponsored by
the Girls' League.
Dog Patch style cos.umes will be
in evidence, 'for anyone who comes
minus such a quaint apparel must
forfeit five cents. Punch will be
served and decorations will assist
the costumes in giving character to
the affair.
Service Club
Changes Meeting Days—
The Vernonia Service club met on
Thursday of last week with quite a
number of. members present. It was
reported that 28 cartons of cigar­
ettes had been mailed to local ser­
vice boys who are ' overseas, and
tha; packages will be later mailed
to local boys still in the States.
The club decided to hold meetings
twice each month, instead of only
once as has been done in the past.
Thereafter the meetings will be
Sadie Hawkins Dance
held the first and third Wednesdays
To Be Friday—
Girls of Vernonia high school of each month. This means that the
have the chance to pick their part- next meeting will be held on Wed-
day, November 18. All mothers,
wives, and sisters of service men
are invited to attend.
Didn't you know
Library Tea
To Be Tuesday—
The librarian, Miss Zonweiss
Douglass, and the board of the city
library are planning a Library Tea
for Tuesday evening, November 17
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ver­
nonia Public Library. It will be in
celeb-ation of the annual Library
day and to acquaint the people of
Vernonia with the city library.
That Dessy’s Tavern is
the ideal place to stop
for drinks to take
home?
Well, it’s true. If you
still don’t believe it,
buy some there and see
for yourself.
Dessy’s
Tavern
Hostess Surprised
By Shower—
Mrs. W. W. McCrae was surpris­
ed when she received a shower at
a meeting of the Nehalem Social
club at which she was one of the
hostesses. Mrs. John Kirk was the
other hostess.
The ladies made plans for 'the
luncheon which they will give next
Saturday as a war benefit.
Words Can't Describe
HOW DELICIOUS VERNONIA BAKERY
GOODS ARE!
Their breads and pastries just naturally have the
flavor that pleases. Buy your bakery needs there.
Vernonia
akery
PHONE 991
The Vernonia Auto Co.
ANNOUNCES ITS APPOINTMENT
AS VERNONIA HEADQUARTERS
of the
Victory Service League
A new national organiza­
tion of American car and
truck owners who are unit­
ing to “save the wheels that
serve America.”
America’s cars and trucks
must be conserved if Amer­
ica is to be preserved. You
can help your country by
joining this new national
alliance of motorists who are pledging “car con­
servation for Victory.” Every motorist is eligible
and is cordially invited to join the VSL. There
is no charge, of course. And we are offering a
free car conservation inspection when you join
. . . in order to help you help your country.
Come in today for your free membership card
and car emblem. And bring your car in for a free
conservation inspection.
Vernonia Auto Co.
“A Safe Place to Trade”
Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia Headquarters of the National
VICTOR Y SER VICE LEA GUE
Throw your SCRAP into the Scrap!
French Book Reviewed
At Club Meeting—
Sewing Unit Totals
Month's Work
Vernonia Eagle
Mrs. Richard Fletcher reviewed
“Flight to Arras” by Antoine de
St. Exupery when the Vernonia
Study club met November & at the
home of Mrs. J. W. Nichols. Roll
call was observed by each member’s
defining a new word.
Aqtoine de St. Exupery, author
of the best seller, “Wind, Sand and
Start,” cypresses his innermost
thoughts, his meditations on life
and deaths as he with his fellow
French aviators flies 30,000 feet
above German lines in a final, dra­
matic last effort of a France falling
into the clutches of the Nazis.
Welcomed into the club was a
new member, Mrs. Leatha Tousley.
Mrs. William Heath will be host­
ess on November 19. A brief hist­
Air raid wardens throughout the
ory of the opera and reviews of
several popular operas will be given dimout areas of Oregon will soon
by Mrs. Marvin Kamholz.
begin an inspection of the homes
under their jurisdiction to check
Business Women
JOY THEATRE
Saturday,
New officers were installed Tues­
day night at a meeting of the Ver­
nonia Business women at the home
of Mrs. Oscar Steele. The new of­
ficers are: Miss Elizabeth Galloway,
president; Miss Anna Mae Ramer,
recording secretary; Mrs. Oscar
Steele, vice-president; Mrs. Ed
Horn, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Leslie Buell, treasurer.
Mrs. Wesley Pace and Miss Jean
Ervine were initiated as new mem­
bers.
“They Were Expendable,” by W.
L. White was reviewed by Mrs.
Ralph Valpiani. The thrilling escape
of General MacArthur from Bataan
is featured in this book, which is
described as “very, very interest­
ing."
Mrs. Ina Scott will entertain the
club at its next meeting—Novem­
ber 24. Miss Anna Mae Ramey will
at that time give the book review.
Armistice Observed
With Luncheon, Program—
The American Legion and Auxil­
iary and their friends observed
Armistice Day during the evening
of November 11 with a pot-luck
luncheon and a program. Several
talks and musical numbers were
given.
The Legion will ’further celebrate
that date with a dance Saturday
night, November 14. Their turkey
shoot the next day is more of a
prelude to Thanksgiving.
Bridge Club
Meets Tuesday Night—
Mrs. Loel Roberts was hostess
Tuesday night to the bridge club
which is not yet named. Mrs. Ray
Mills held top score, with Mrs.
Glen Hawkins next to the top.
Italian Missions
Studied by Society—
The regular meeting
the Ev­
angelical Women’s Missionary so­
ciety was held at the church on
Wednesday, November 4.
Mrs. Minnie Malmsten led devo­
tions. Hymns were sung and pray­
ers offered. Mrs. Cason read 123
Psalms, a poem, and gave comments
Italian missions in Wisconsin was
.he subject studied Mrs. Allen
Backer and Mrs. John Laramorc
gave a review of the work, and
workers.
The W.M.S. trio sang, “Come Ye
Thankful People, Come,” and Mrs.
R. B. Fletcher reviewed the “Mis­
sionary Ventures,” the beginning
of the work in Wisconsin.
Mrs. Malmsten presided at the
business session which consisted of
reports of circles and departments.
Plans are being completed for the
dedica.ion of the service flag.
Fall and Illness
Noted at Stoney Pt.
STONEY POINT—Bob Bodell is
ill this week with the flu.
Mrs. Fred Dusek had the misfor­
tune of falling and spraining her
ankle last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Michener took
their daughter, June Wooldridge
and baby, Shirley, to Portland Sun­
day to visit Mrs. Lester Feeling, Mr.
Wooldridge’s mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Baker are
moving this week to Bend, Oregon
where he is going to work.
Mrs. Oliver Mellinger and Mrs.
Mae Mellinger motored to Forest
Grove on a business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dunlap of
Oregon-American camp visited Sat­
urday with Mrs. Dunlap's mother,
Mrs. E. L. Derebery and sister, Mrs.
Mae. Mellinger.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Baker spent
last week visiting their folks, Mrs.
Elsie Boeck at Springfield and Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Hoffmeister at
Roseburg.
Mrs. Robert Fulton and son spent
last Friday visiting Mrs. E. A. El­
liott.
Mrs. Vurl Roberts and Mrs.
O’Brien spent last Friday in Hills-
boro.
Mrs. Harry Eckland and Mrs.
Joe Eggert spent last Friday at the
Glenn Bodell home on Stoney Point.
November
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BLONDIE’S BLESSED EVENT
Warden Check-Up
On Dimout Due
Install New Officers—
Thursday, November 12, 1942
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compliance with the strict new dim- to the individual residence to be
out regulations, according to Jer- certain that all outdoor lights are
rold Owen, coordinator of the Ore- shielded from above and that
gon State Defense council.
shades are kept below the level of
During the month of October the
Particular attention will be paid the lowest light in each room.
sewing unit of the Red Cross here
completed the following items: 16
YOUR WEEK’S PROGRAM AT THE
men’s wool bathrobes, 12 pairs of
pajamas, 23 women’s petticoats, and
triangular bandages for the local
Friday, November 13
casualty station. The bathrobes, es­
SHIP AHOY
pecially, require considerable time
Eleanor Powell, Red Skelton, Bert Lahr
and labor, so the women feel that
World in Action Series “Hitler’s Plan”
Cartoon
they have accomplished quite a bit.
Penny
Singla on,
Arthur
Lake,
Simm,
Larry
PACIFIC RENDEZVOUS
Lee
Bowerman,
Roger»,
Jean
Mona
Mari»
Sunday and Monday, November 15 and 16
THE LADY HAS PLANS
Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard,
Roland Young
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World in Action—"Imide Fighting China”
Merry Melody Cartoon
New»
Tuesday, November 17
HONOLULU LU
Lupe Vele», Leo Carrillo, Bruce Bennett
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MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE
Dennis O’Keefe, Jane Frazee,
Betty Kean
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 18, 19 and 20
Guaranteed
Watch Repairing
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1st Avenue, Vernonia
YOU BELONG TO ME
Barbara Stanwyck,
Comedy Featurette
Henry
Fonda,
Edgar Buchanan
Colored Cartoon
COMING—Men of Texas—Across the Pacific—Hellzapoppin’—
Gay Sisters—Gold Rush—The Lady Is Willing—My Favorite
Blonde—Little Foxes—Invaders—Ball of Fire—Rio Rita.
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