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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1943)
I Vernonia Eagle Thursday, July 1, 1943 Pvt. Walter Larson Weds Agnes Bateson Let's Be Sociable Jenkins-Snell Wedding Read Here Sunday V. Choosing the last Sunday In June, the twenty-seventh, for their wedding, Miss Erlene Jenkins and George Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Snell of Osceola, Iowa, were married at the First Chris tian church here at 8:00 o’clock that evening. The double-ring cere mony was read by Rev. W. O. Liv ingstone before an improvised al tar of flowers and greenery. Given in marriage by her broth er-in-law. E. L. Lloyd, the bride wore a white satin gown with mar quisette. Her full-length veil and train, also of marquisette, fell from a lace bonnet, upon which were orange blossoms. Her nose gay was of roses, carnations, and other white flowers. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Irven Ackley sang “Oh, Promise Me;” Lohengrin’s wedding march was played by Mrs. Ronald Smith of Portland. Misses Tommy Lou Holcomb and Mary Katherine Nor ris lighted the tapers. Ronald Smith was best man, while ushers were Lynn Brady, Alfred Jones and M. L. Herrin. Attending the bride were Mrs. Carroll' Wienecke as matron-of- honor and the Misses Eleanor Poetter and Hazel Gouge as bridesmaids. All carried nosegays of rosebuds, carnations and other mixed flowers. They wore pastel dresses. Patrick Lloyd was ring bearer, while Gharmone Smith was flower girl. Although non« of the bride’s eight brothers were present, her four sisters were. They are Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Tyler, Texas, who is visiting here this week, Mrs. J. E. Rose, Mrs. O. B. At kinson and Mrs. E. L. Lloyd, all of Vernonia. Following the ceremony was a reception, at which wedding cake and coffee were served, the new lyweds cutting and serving the cake. The couple left Monday to spend several days at Tillamook; No Vacation? If you’re one of those who won’t get a vaca tion this year, make up for it by having more fun on your hours off from work. One thing you’ll enjoy is stopping at Dessy’s for refreshing bever ages and visits with your friends. Dessy’s Tavern for going-away the bride wore a light gray suit. They will be at home at 1868 S. W. 4th street in Portland, where both are em ployed by the Supenbuilt furni ture company. Mrs. Snell graduated from Ver nonia high school several years ago; Mr. Snell served in the U. S. army for 12 years, being a master sergeant at the time h( received a medical discharge. He is a second cousin of Gov. Earl Snell. Nlrs. Culbertson Elected Auxiliary President Mrs. Harry Culbertson was elected president of the local American Legion Auxiliary for the coming year when the group met Monday evening, June 21. Other officers elected were: Mrs. Harry Kerns, first vice-president; Mrs. C. G. Walrath, 1 second vice-presi dent; and Mrs. P. Weidman, sec retary-treasurer. The report was made that a to tal of $100 was received from poppy sales in Vernonia, Wilark, Timber and Camp McGregor. The auxiliary was well pleased with these returns, and wishes to thank those who so generously contrib- uted. Omitted from the list tributors for the senior which was sponsored by iliary, was the name of Heart social club. of con- banquet, the aux- the Mt. Rainbow Girls Meet Monday The Rainbow Girls met Monday night, and at that time Joy Wil lard was presented with the white Bible which she would have re ceived at the grand assembly, had she not been ill. The mother ad visor, Mrs. John Kirk, presented the cherished gift, which was due Joy as one of the outstanding Rainbow Girls of the state. Anniversaries Observed By Pot-Luck Supper Observed Wednesday night, June 23 at the Masonic temple -with a pot-luck supper was the eighteenth anniversary of the Ne halem chapter, O.E.S., as well as the eighteenth wedding anniver- sary of the matron and patron, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane. About 50 attended the occasion, and a large cake, specially baked, was served. Following was a business meet ing at which reports on the grand chapter were heard. This was the last Eastern Star meeting until September. 22 Mt. Heart Rebekahs Attend District Meet Mt. Heart Rebekah lodge was well represented Thursday, June 24, when nineteen members at tended the 22nd annual district convention in St. Helens. MISTI—It was with sip-prise when it was learned here that Miss Agnes Bateson and Pvt. Walter Larson were married Tues- day of last week while he was on furlough here. He has been in the armed forces about a year, sta tioned in Colorado, and this *B his first time home. Mrs. Larson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bateson and has lived here several years, grad uating from Vernonia high school this spring. Pvt. Larson has lived here years also and is the son of the late T. W. Larson. He return ed to camp Saturday and Mrs. Larson is working at Verqonia in the mill. Movies Enjoyed By Pythian Sisters For their final meeting of the summer, as well as their regular birthday party, the Pythian Sis ters enjoyed a pot-luck picnic dinner on the grounds of the El- more Knight heme. A birthday party is held every three months for those having birthdays during that time. For the evening's entertainment Mr. Knight showed movies he had taken of Yellowstone National park, and of their son, Truman, when he was stationed in Idaho. 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.) SHOES June 16—Stamp No. 18, book one, valid for one pair of shoes through October 31. Stamps in terchangeable among family living in same household. RATION BOOK TWO June 27—Red Stamp P valid; Q becomes valid July 4; R July 11; S on July 18. All pire July 31. July 7—Blue stamps K, L, M good through this date. August 7—Blue stamps N. and Q, valid July 1, good through this date. SUGAR Stamp No. 13 good pounds June 1-August 15. Stamps No. 15 and No. 16 book one valid for 5 pounds sugar each for home canning. COFFEE July 21—Stamp 21, book No. good for one pound, expires. Stamp 22 valid for one pound, July 22 to August 11. GASOLINE July 21—A book expires. No. 6 stamps in A books valid through this date. TIRES Cars with B books must have tires inspected every 4 months; cars with C books, every 3 months; cars with A books, every 6 months. FUEL OIL September 30—No. 5 coupons The afternoon session began at expire. Heating coupons—one un 1:00 o’clock with the various it, value ten gallons; ten units, lodges taking part. Mt. Heart 100 gallons. lodge gave the “Response to Wel come” by Dorothy Sandon; and a paper on “D.uties of District Deputy President” was read by Grace Currie. A lovely banquet was enjoyed at 6:00 o’clock that Pal Shop brick ice evening in the Methodist church. cream is packed in car The evening session began at MIST—The Mist Helping Circle tons and is easy to take 8:00 p.m. when, after the 1944 met last Thursday at Hazel Grove along on picnics. If convention officers were seated, with Mrs. George Divine. your party is large, ord There was a gcod attendance, three new members were initiated. er a gallon can in ad The degree work was exemplified and a lovely dinner was served. by each lodge giving a different The business meeting began at vance. Bricks are 20c charge. Mt. Heart lodge gave 2:00 and it was voted to donate a pint and 40c a quart. the Past Grand charge. $5.00 more to the Red Cross. It A gallon will cost you Dorothy Sandon was appointed was also decided to try to OTgan- $1.30. ag Chaplain and Jerry Bramblett ize a Red Cross unit later here for as outside guardian for the 1944 Mist. The next meeting will be district convention. at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Mat- Noble Grand Evelyn Heath re hews the 4th Thursday. A. F. Wagner quests that all officers and mem Kenneth Smith and family were bers be present at a special meet up from Willamina and spent Sun- Closed Every Tuesday ing Wednesday evening, July 7. day with her aunt, Mrs. William in the I.O.O.F. hall. Bridgers. Mrs. A. Dowling and Mrs. Alex ander were Vernonia shopper Fri day. Pvt. Walter Larson was home last week from Colorado for a very few days visit. He left Fri To get the most nutrition and taste from the day morning on his return trip. season’s crop of fresh fruits and vegetables— This community was very sorry serve uncooked, cooled, mixed together in to know that Semore Johnston, especially flavorful, crisp, tempting salads. They son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas John ston of Birkenfeld was killed in are attractive, point-saving and high in food a logging camp at Aberdeen, values. Washington last week. Funeral CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5 services were at Vesper church with burial on the Fishhawk. The Erl Roper folks were cal lers of the Alexander family Sun An Independent. Home-Owned Grocery day evening. Have ICE CREAM the FOURTH! The Pal Shop Summer Nutrition Begins with Salads SAM'S FOOD STORE Red Cross Gets Circle Attention Birthday of Natal Woman Observed NATAL—A few of the neigh bors and friends called on Mrs. Waddell Wednesday of last week, the occasion being Mrs. Waddell’s birthday. Visitors present were Mrs. Hall and Betty, Mrs. George and Gloria, Mrs. Ashley and Ber tie Lou, Mrs. Libel, Mrs. Aldridge and Mrs. Myrtle Mathews. Mr. and Mrs. Dave McMullen called on Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Mary Peterson Monday. Mrs. Carmichael and Johnnie visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Lindsay Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson were in Clatskanie on business Friday. Mrs. Ira Peterson called on Mrs. Ruth Steers Monday. Callers at the Ira Peterson home Sunday were Mr. and George Brown, Mr. and Boddy and Mr. Martineau. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson at- tended a business meeting in Ver- nonia^Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dowler cal led on Mr. and Mrs. Ike Dass Thursday evening. Mrs. Ben Dowler was over from ilsns last las St. licljns week keeping house for Ben. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Keller and family spent Saturday night at Cedar creek; they left Sunday for Idaho. Ball Game Attended, Ill Man Visited; Circle Meeting Attended NATAL—Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lindsay drove over from Scap poose Thursday and spent the day with Mrs. R. S. Lindsay. Lincoln Peterson, Mrs. Car- michael and Johnnie drove to Port land Sunday. Mr. Peterson and Johnnie attended the ball game and Mrs. Carmichael visited with Mr. Carmichael at the Coffey Me morial hospital. Mrs. Vick Berg and children spent last Tuesday afternoon and evening at the L. Carmichael home. The Mist Helping circle with Mrs. Irene Divine at Clats kanie last Thursday. Those attend- ing from Natal were Mesdames Hall, Waddell and George. Mrs. Don Hall was in Clatskanie last Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Dunlap drove to Portland Sunday and brought Mrs. Dunlap’s aunt, Mrs. Dowling, home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Hermo of Quincy called on Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Waddell were Friday evening callers at the R. S. Lindsay home. The Axis Stops at Nothing. Don’t stop your War Bond Payroll Sav ngs at 13%. Every soldier is a 100 percenter. Fig ure it out yourself. For Your 4th of July PICNIC Take along sandwiches of Vernonia Bakery bread, and Vernonia Bakery pie, cake, cookies or rolls. There you have a substantial part of your picnic planned. Take along the other things you like, but be sure to include the Vernonia Bakery products—for best enjoyment; Vernonia Bakery Phene 991 Closed Every Tuesday
