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1 6 Thursday, January 6, 1944 Vernonia Eagle Those Who Are In It (Continued from page 1) McCrae in his farewell remarks. On the same program were in troduced Cpl. Robert Roeser, former Vernonia student who is home for a few days furlough from Camp Grant, Illinois, where he has compiled an enviable record. S/Sgt. Francis Davis was also introduced. A former stu dent, he has completed 32 mis sions in the air corps in the In dian theatre during his 22 months of service in that area. WRITES FROM AFRICA S/Sgt. Lawrence Bennett, in a recent letter from North Afri ca where he was stationed for eight months, to his parents he says: “I went for a short walk a lit tle while ago. As I was walking an Arab woman crossed the road with a 5-gallon can and went down to a small creek. She fil led the can, put it on her head and came back up the bank. From the creek to her mud house was more than one-fourth mile, all up .hill and part of the way very steep. Their only source of water supply is this creek. Those who Hve on the mountain top put a 10-gallon keg on each side of a donkey and haul water in that way. In illustrated Bibles are pictures very comparable to the mode of life here. On the hills are flocks of sheep, goats and cattle with children tending them. The scenes are almost Biblical. One horse or mule is used for their ploying. On the highest hills are mosques. I don’t know what they do with so many At this time of year all the homes are cold. There is not enough wood or coal and all the fuel they get, they use for cook ing their food. The stove is a small one burner affair about 10 inches wide and 10 inches long. I practically freeze in a house. It is much warmer outside. The older people wear heavy clothes—all except the girls. I guess they just stay cold. The babies wear very brief clothing and go barefoot. All lave colds and “running” noses. I think many of them must die. Some Arab girls who appear to be about 12, ar 14 years old are mothers. When these people shake hands it is hardly a clasp. If one really shakes hands firmly with a girl, it means you love her. Hence, the “dish-rag” hand shake. I didn’t find this out for a long time.” Since writing this letter, Sgt. Bennett has , been moved to somewhere in Italy where he is continuing his work in a general hospital. He likes his present lo cation better than Africa and enjoys the fresh fruits there. He had not tasted an apple since leaving the States. He says: “The more I see of the world, the more I appreciate the United States.” (Note: The following article is a continuation of a letter written by Harold Davis, who is in England, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Davis.) (Continued from last week) “Naturally we were taking evasive action but as we ap proached the field the stuff be came much thicker and you could hear a few of them go off. After what seemed like an hour, we straightened up on our bombing run and that’s when we caught it. We had to fly for about 20 seconds in a straight line. Bomba Awey "I don’t think anyone breath ed during that time until Put, our bombadier, called “bombs away.” That really sounded sweet and was the signal to turn, and fast, and head for home. About that time. Zimmerman, our tail gunner, yelled, ‘there goes one.' We knew what he meant and I think everyono either prayed a little or cussed. The ship had caught a direct burst in a wing tank which broke off the wing and sent it down in flames. Two 'chutes opened and they were probably- the gunners. I went all thru school with the co pilot. You can't kill without be ing killed, tho, I guess. That was not our first casualty, but our first flamer, and it kind:» stick« in our minds. The fact that there was a column of black smoke coming from our target helped to make it worth while, tho. We knew they weren’t the only ones that got hurt. “It seemed like the Germans were encouraged by their work, because stuff was breaking pret ty close at times. We soon ran out of it, tho, and were again dodging towns, headed for the coast. Escort Still Covers “Our escort, which had moved out from us as we were under fire, closed back in on our wing. After what seemed like ages the coast line loomed up again and we began ‘sweating’ that out. You have to hit it right on the exact spot or you catch it again. We weren’t as lucky going out and some of the stuff was breaking in the formation. It was soon over, tho, and there was nothing under us but good salt water and our B-26. That’s the sign to start breath ing natural again and take off the armor plating. Fortunately none of us used it or have had to use it yet. It gives you a better feeling to wear it, tho. That’s also the signal for every body to start asking questions to find out if anyone is hurt or if there are any holes in the ship. The answer was» negative to all counts. God only knows how it happened, but no one re grets it. “The rest is just routine—fly ing home, landing, being briefed about what we saw and finally getting something to eat and some sleep. It’s funny, but you can lie down and sleep like a baby for a couple of hours after a trip, regardless of the time of day. Improvement of Keasey Man Noted KEASEY — Mr. and Mrs. Herb Counts visited at the Rob ert Hodgson home Friday evening. Johnnie Cpunts is staying with his brother, Herb, and family and family and is very much im proved since he came home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Counts visited Mr. and Mrs. Vern Du- senbery Thursday evening. Mrs. W. J. Lindsley received word Monday that her daughter- in-law, Mrs. W. R. Prince, died at Corvallis after undergoing a goiter operation. She leaves her husband who is stationed at Camp Adair. Bakery Changes Owners Robert L. Beat of Toledo has purchased the Vernonia Bakery from Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Massey and will take possession as of January 8. The Masseys, who have been here for two years, have no definite plans for tho future. Future Allotment Told Vernonia ration board will be allowed 6 coal or wood cooking stoves, 5 coal and wood heating stoves and 2 oil heating stoves for the following month. They will be allowed 21 new grade 1 tires for passenger cars, 21 of grade III and 26 tubes. For trucks there will be 44 new tires and 17 tubes. I know this will probably wor ry you more now, but please don’t. It scares we and there’s no use of both of us worrying. Love Harold Miss Lucy Howe, girls physical education instructor at the high school, has resigned her posi tion and was married during the holidays to Ensign W. G. Pat erson of the U. S. navy. Mrs. Paterson is now with her hus band in San Diego where he is taking diesel training. The high school position is be ing filled by Mrs. Chile Robbins, it was announced from Mr. Mc Crae’s office. Mrs. Robbins is a graduate of Linfield college and formerly taught in the Gold Hill, Oregon high school. Save Time by using this Modern Deposit Plan Quick Easy - - Safe Write or Call for Complete Information The Vernonia post office is sued $19,372.50 in war bonds and $492.00 in w^r savings stamps during the month of De cember, 1943. Pl AU w riulir Kitchen Craft Enriched Fishers Gold Medal Swansdown Crisco (15) 3 lb. 69c Shorten’g, Fluffo (5) lb. 19c Karo Syrup, 1%-lb bot 16c Molasses, Grandma’s qt. 38c Leslie’s Salt 2-lb bag 7c Cocoa, Hershey’s %-lb 10c 49-lb sk Drifted Snow25-lb 3k Flour $1.99 $2.39 $2.49 281 2%-lb pkg Pork & Beans, (13) 300s 12c Beans 50 lb. sack No. 2 88c 15 lb. sack No. 1 •>.>c lb. 7c Cabbage lb. 3c Turnips Squash* lb. 3c Celery lb. 9c Lettuce hd 10-12c Rutabagas lb. 5c ORANGES, Navel lb. 9c APPLES, Delicious lb. 10c TOMATO Tall The Vernonia Auto Co., has! developed a new budget plan for service expenditures in tune with the times. In order to make expert service avail able to all car owners immedi ately—while parts and mater ials for all models are still in tot k— ij A WE NEW ANNOUNCE BUDGET PLAN A moderate down payment 3 SOUP Campbell* point) (4 Cana 10^ 25c SEEDLESS RAISINS point*) Can oz. 0c 8 points 2-lb pkg 2-lb jar 63c Airway Coffee, wh rst lb 20c Ficgo Beverage lb pkg 26c ' Malted Milk, 1-lb 79c 7 Horlick Plaia 4 Pnut Butter, Beverly 2 lb 45c 3 Mustard, Crescent 16 oz 15c 7 Vinegar, Heinz Cider qt 18c 3 Crackers, package 12t 2 (2 pts lb. lb 22c Baby Limas POTATOES (1 Terms and Mr*. Fritz Hausler They go a long way toward making a wartime meal hearty and satisfying! Here at Safeway we have the ingredients, tops in quality but low in price. Stock your pantry, today! MILK Now You can Budget Your I Service Bill and Pay on Easy PLon« 582 Mr. Old-time flour favorites CHERUB ANOTHER BOOST for VICTORY is our new Chevrolet Owners* Service Budget Plan The Cozy Head Office, Portland, Oregon MtMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT I N S U R A N C E J: O R P O R A T I 0 N Sugar Loaf The picture “This Is the Army” shown here during the Christmas holidays under the auspices of the American Legion was attend ed by a great many people. The Legion is grateful for the success as the proceeds are for a much deserved cause, the army and navy relief fund. American shipyards have de livered more than 20 million deadweight tons of shipping since Pearl Harbor. St. Helens Branch of the United States National Bank BOND SALES TOLD ENJOYED PICTURE 20 MILLION TONS DELIVERED If you order a sand wich on your next stop at the Cozy, be assured it will be delicious. If you haven’t already tried one do so the next time you stop at Special Pork Stamps Set Spare stamp 2 in war ration book four may be used to buy- five points (not pounds) worth of fresh pork and all sausages, through Saturday, January 15. The new special stamp, however, is not good for purchase of smok ed or cured pork, such as smok ed ham and bacon, as the govern ment is having trouble getting enough of these items for the armed forces and allies. With rising military needs, there won’t be enough oil left for civilians if householders are not extremely careful in staying within current rations, the OPA cautions fuel oil users. Every ef fort ' will be made, however, to supply additional fuel oil to householders who show urgent need. Applications may be made after January 5. You’ll Make No Mistake Later we learned that about 90 enemy fighters were up against us but due, to the excel lent work of the R.A.F. boys, we saw none of them. “On paper that sounds rough but it really isn’t so bad. Our casualty rate is even lower now than at the time the papers gave the .69 figure. The death rate from auto accidents in Portland is probably higher than that, so you can see we’re doing alright. In fact ours is about the easiest lot of any in the war who are actually in combat. Stretch Oil, Urged Teacher Resigns At High School Red Beans (2 pts lb) 2 lb 19c 5 lb 43c Coin, (13) No. 2 can 14c Mt. Vernon Spinach, (12) No 2% can 17c Emerald Bay Pumpkin (15 pts) No 2% He Ray Mai Cranb. See. (8) 12% oz. 14c Pancke Fir Suz 20 oz pkg 17c DRESSING DUCHESS 8 oz. 13c Kraft 8-oz jar 15c EDWARDS' COFFEE Vacuum 1-lb -Packed jar Cheese-It Junior Seda Crackers, Snowflakes Bread 2 lb 33c 1%-lb loaf 12c Julia Lee Wright’s Chinese Noodles, 12 oz 11c Golden Grain 1 cup enriched flour 1 ’/? tsps, baking powder tsp. curry powder > 2 tbsp*, chilled shortening !4 to •/□ cup milk *4 tsp. salt Sift flour, measure, add baking pow der, salt and curry powder, and sift again. Add shortening, in small pieces, to flour and cut in until mix ture is fine. Add milk, stir until flour is dampened. Knead 15 times on lightly floured board, roll to 38-in. thickness. Cut with 1^-in. biscuit cutter and place on hot stew. Bake in hot oven (425° F.) 25 mins, or until done. An interesting variation is to cut the biscuit dough in the shape of dough nuts, which lets the stew bubble up through the inner circles. Sound good? It tastes good! And for dessert, how my family en joyed old-fashioned apply pan dowdy! (I wasn’t at all sorry to see that, because it uses just about one- quarter as much shortening as pie! Apple Pandowdy 5 cups thinly sliced apples cup sugar ’/8 tsp. salt !4 tsp. cinnamon Hills Coffee HAMS, Skinned, Ready-to-eat lb PICNICS, Ready-to-eat lb lb. BACON, by piece lb. BEEF ROAST, B Grade that we’re starting out on a new year, it’s not a bad idea to look back at some of the simple things our “foremothers” used to bake. Meat pies — apple pandowdies — hearty dishes of that good old-fashioned stripe. (And there are ways to get along with much less shortening than in many a “modern” recipe!) How long since you’ve tried making a meat pie with biscuits instead of crust, for example? Curry Biscuit* for Meat Pie NOW 40c 35c 33c 25c Arm and Blade cut lb. 31c PORK ROAST, Shoulder PORK SAUSAGE, Ctry Style lb 33c 3 PORK STEAK, Shoulder cut lb. 34c ASSORTED LUNCH MEATS lb. 33c HEAD CHEESE lb. 33c VEAL LOAF lb 39c PICKLE PIM1ENTO MINCED HAM lb. 33c ’/a tsp. nutmeg 1 /2 tsps, lemon juice 2 tbsps. water */< tsp. grated lemon rind Combine apples, sugar, salt, spices, lemon juice, water and rind. Turn into pan (8x8x2); cover and bake in hot oven (450° F.) 20 mins. Mix 2 cups standard biscuit dough, add ing 1 tbsp, sugar to flour mixture. Knead gently 8 times, shape and roll into square (8 x 8). Fit dough over apples in pan, cut slits to let steam escape, and return to hot oven (450° F.). Bake 25 mins, or until crust is browned. Serve warm with cream or plain. Makes 8 servings. I wish there were room to tell you about some of the other recipes of this kind I’ve been trying recently. If you’re interested, why don’t you look at my article on “Pioneer Recipes” in this week’s issue of 'rhe Family Circle? Get a copy at your Safeway Store. %ÿ Jufia i»-.o, Safeway Homemakers' Bureau for service • Easy-to-pay installment* tail ored to your income Car Conservation I* Your Con tribution to Democracy'* Pres ervation. Ready to Chevrolet Keep Your Car Roll— Get Genuine Service at the VERNONIA AUTO COMPANY A Safe Place to Trade k
