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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1943)
Let’s Be Sociable Social Events Many At School End Social events have been many at 'Vernonia high school during the last two weeks of classes. Most obvious event was the seniors' skip day, which they ob served Friday by disappearing at 10:30 to Big Eddy park. Before dinner time the class of '43 had a treasure hunt in the hills be hind the park. Until the seniors left at 3:30, the afternoon was spent in playing softball, both the boys’ and the girls’ teams claiming victory. That evening the Girls’ Athletic association sponsored a social ev ening at the high school gym, where they entertained the bas ketball boys with dancing and games. Refreshments were served in the home economics room. During the activity period on Wednesday of last week the drama club enjoyed quantities of ice cream and cake, while on Monday the Timberline paper staff celebrated its last meeting with ice cream, cake and pop. Tuesday night the junior and sophomore classes had picnics. Eastern Stars Observe Mother’s Day “Mother’s Day” was observed by the local Eastern Star chapter when it met Wednesday evening, May 5. Following the business meeting a program of special music was heard. This included two duets, “Mother of Mine,” and “Mother McCrea,” by Mrs. Herman Dickson and Mrs. Oscar George, and a piano solo by Mrs. Sam Hearing, Jr. Grade Teachers Have Party Monday Night About thirty people were pres ent Monday night at the Walter Mathews home, where a party was given for Washington and Lincoln school teachers. Mrs. Walt er Mathews and E. H. Condit were hostesses. E. H. Condit, retiring Vernon- MILK MEANS DEFENSE Americans who drink milk have more health and energy. They are better able to do their best for our country. Phone today for regu lar delivery of Grade A Milk and Cream NEHALEM DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. Phone 471 Serve Ice Cream As Dessert Weekly, At Least No dessert is more simple to serve and few are as inexpensive and well-liked as Ice Cream. Make it a habit of having Pal Shop brick Ice Cream at least once a w’eek. It’s nutritious, delicious, and comes in a variety of flavors. Gallon sizes in hand-packed avail able. The Pal Shop ‘ A. F. Wagner Closed Every Tuesday ia grade school superintendent, was presented a pair of farmer’s overalls and a fertilizer fork be cause of his future occupation. The teachers also gave him a hunting scope for h's rifle. Following a buffet supper fea turing Mexican style food, India and Tripoli were played. Keeping Up With Rationing (Vernonia war price and ration ing board (No. 85.6.2) located in bank bldg. Hours 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 including Saturdays.) DEALER REGISTRATIONS May 3-14—Retail meat dealer registration with local board. SHOES Rainbow Installation Scheduled for May 24ih At a meeting of the Rainbow Girls Monday night, Jonnibel Hatfield was elected worthy ad visor and will be installed, along with other officers, at a public installation on Monday, May 24 at the Masonic temple. Other of ficers elected were: Gwendolyn Graves, worthy associate advis or; Lillian Laird, Charity; Nina MacDonad, Hope; Helen Fowler, Faith; and Evelyn Hearing, re corder. Appointive officers were also chosen. The organization plans to sell tickets for a card table and lun cheon set which will' be displayed in the window at Peggy’s Apparel shop. The girls have turned in a large number of cards for use at the Tongue Point recreational room. Two resignations were made at the meeting—Betty Olson, record er, is to work in Portland; and Frances Cantwell, Faith, who is to be married this week-end. Christian W.M.S. Elects Officers Mrs. W. O. Livingstone was elected president of the Women’s Missionary society of the Chris tian church Friday night when the society met at the home of Mrs. John Junkin on the O-A hill. Other officers elected were: Mrs. M. L. Herrin, vice-president; Mrs. Bruce Knoedler, secretary; and Mrs. Robert Tunnell, treasur er. February 9 to June 15—Stamp No. 17, war ration book 1, valid for purchase of one pair of shoes through this period. Family stamps are interchangeable. RATION BOOK TWO BLUE STAMPS: G, H, J be came valid April 25 and are good until May 31. RED STAMPS: E, F, G, II, J (worth 16 points each set) will expire and become valid as fol- lows: Expiration Stamp Date Date May 31 E April 25 May 31 F May 2 May 31 May 9 G May 31 H May 16 May 31 J May 23 SUGAR March 16-May 31—Stamp No. 12, war ration book No. 1 good for 5 pounds. COFFEE April 26-May 30—Stamp 23 good for 1 pound. No. GASOLINE May 21—No. 5 stamps each good for four gallons expire at midnight. TIRES May 31—Cars with C books must have tires inspected ‘by this date; B books by June 30. First inspection for A bookholders must have been made by March 31; sub sequent inspections within every Vernonia Eagle_____ Thursday, May 13, 1943 Wood Finishing Studied by Group Natal Woma nWins Demonstration Prize Man Doing Watching KEASEY—Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gillham made a trip to Forest Grove and Portland Monday. Mrs. W. J. Lindsley and Mrs. Reta Lamping spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Rundie Soden. Tse Keasey Extension unit met with Mrs. W. J. Lindsley the 29th for a meeting on touch-up wood finishing. There were 11 ladies present. Herb Sturdevant and son, Mar vin, visited at the Albert Kreiger home Monday evening. 'Visitors at the W. J. Lindsley home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith and son, Gary, Mr. and Mr3. Joe Lindsley and three child ren, Fredie, Idet and David, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lindsley and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kreiger and three children, Mrs. Herb Counts, Mrs. Ruby McDon ald and Elain Smith. James Bonnick visited in Scap poose this week. Mrs. O. B. Bittner visited at the Herb Counts home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Baker vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Herb Counts Sunday evening. Mrs. Albert Kreiger went to Portland Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Sturdevant. Kenneth and Elaine Smith vis ited at the Ronald McDonald home Sunday. six-month period thereafter, but at least 90 days apart. September 30 next tire inspection deadline for A books. NATAL—Mrs. Don Hall won the prize at the demonstration meeting at Mist Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell and Ralph were in Clatskanie last Wednesday. Jim Jones is night watching at the new Fisher crusher on the Apiary road. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Boddy, Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. La’.li were Port land visitors last Thursday. Rationing makes pointing very necessary; that is, deciding how you can best spend your points. We’ll be glad to help you “point” to the best ad vantage. Buying unrationed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and cereals will help to stretch those points. SAM’S FOOD STORE GROCERIES, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES It’s Always Fresh! That’s one thing you’ll like about Vernonia Bakery bread. Every loaf you buy is perfectly fresh—and thus most delicious. You’ll like our white, wheat, buttercrust, raisin and other varieT ties of enriched bread. TRY IT! Vernonia Bakery FUEL OIL September 30—No. 5 coupons expire. Heating coupons—one un it, value ten gallons; ten units, 100 gallons. It's Polity to Point 2VOÌV •Phone 991 Closed Every Tuesday Husbands Are Guests At Club Supper The home of Mr, and Mrs. Judd Greenman was the scene May 6 for the evening in which the Vernonia Study club members en tertained their husbands. A buffet supper was served and a delightful program of games and group singing was enjoyed throughout the evening. In charge of the plans were Mrs. William Her.th, Mrs. Richard Fletcher, and Mrs. Glenn Ely, program commit tee; and Mrs. J. W. Nichols, Mrs. Ben Bridkel and Mrs. Judd Green man, the social committee. On May 20, the club has its meeting at the home of Mrs. A. J. Hughes with Mrs. Marvin Kam- holz as hostess. ft Bride-Elect Given Shower at Wilark .. —« Miss Frances Cantwell, who is soon to be married, was given a bridal shower Thursday, May 6 at Wili.rk by the women of the cook house there. Mayme D’Arccy and Ida Haberman were hostesses Gifts were of linen. Gas to Be Allowed For Garden Travel Victory gardeners planning to cultivate plots in suburban areas or in the country distant from their homes will be eligible for special rations of gasoline this summer if they can show need for extra mileage, the office of price administration announced» OPA is amending its mileage rationing regulations to provide up to 300 miles for victory garden travel if the car owner: 1. Is regularly cultivating a tract of 1500 square feet or more devoted to the production of vege tables. 2. Can show he cannot get to his garden any other way and that his labor is necessary for the cultivation of the garden. 3. 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