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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1947)
LET’S BE SOCIABLE Engagement of Daughter Told Mr. and Mrs. Nels Hogberg announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Ann, to Pvt. George E. Capes, of the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Hood Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Capes who reside on the O-A hill. No definite date has been set for the wedding. J.U.G.’s Meet with Mrs. Helen Smith The J. U. G. club met March 7 at the home of Mrs. Helen Smith on Keasey route for three tables of pinochle. High score was held by Mildred Brady, Isobel Culbertson held second and Mary Sawyer, low. Rita Lamping won the door prize. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Marie Shaffer, Mary Sawyer and Helen Smith. The next meeting will be at the home of Nita Timmons on Rose Avenue March 21. « Starred at Our Shop ^Ice Cream We make it here ^Fountain The best of everything •^Service It’s quick and courteous Church Wedding Read H.ere Saturday Evening The Assembly of God church was the scene of the wedding Birthdays Honored at March 8 at 8 p.m. of Miss Aretha Eastern Star Meeting Nola Brady, daughter of Mr. and A large group of Eastern Sitar Mrs. C. L. Brady, and Sic Wil members attended Chapter Wed. helm Ritz, son of Mr. and Mrs. eve. Those having birthdays in Dick Ritz of Pasadena, California. January, February and March Rev. Gail McIlroy officiated. Ferns, forcythia and daffodils were special guests. At the next meeting past Mat decorated the altar. Given in marriage by her father rons, past Patrons and Charter members will be honored. There the bride wore a grey suit with black plastic accessories and a will be iniation degrees also. corsage of gardenias and lillies of the valley. Mrs. Sylvia De- V.F.W. Auxiliary Names Vaney was matron of honor for her sister. Officers, Entertains Miss Elaine Brady, cousin of At the regular meeting of the the bride, sang “Always,” * VFW Auxiliary March 5, officers young lady from Forest Grove for the 1947-1948 term were elect sang “Because” and an accordian ed. These officers will be in solo, “Night and Day” was played stalled sometime in April. by Johnny Flocken. Three visitors from Clatskanie Sic Weldon Wiliams a shipmate were present for the evening, was best man and ushers were They were Lydia Erickson, dis- Sgt. Dean Brady and Ralph De- trict president, Mrs. Strong and Vaney. Mrs. Crosky. Miss Ramona Nickerson and Macile Grady, Adaline Walker, Mrs. Norma Bean lit the candles. Marie Shafer, Ina Bateman, Eva Misses Melva and Martha Nick Poynter and Dorothy Cederburg erson unwrapped the gifts with volunteered to assist in the Red Wesley Brady assisting. A re Cross booth at the post office. ception followed in the church There were 24 members present basement where M ts . Bernice and after the meeting a delight McIlroy and Mrs. Clara Leipold ful lunch was served. served the cake and Mrs. Ellen Frank and Mrs. Norma Bean poured with Mrs. Wilma Borton Grand Officer Here assisting. To Visit F.O.E. Aerie Accordian and guitar music was W. F. O’Toole, deputy grand played during the reception by worthy president of the Fraternal Miss Ramona Nickerson and Order of Eagles, was here the Johnnie Flocken. latter part of February for two Those attending the wedding days to visit the Vernonia Aerie from out of town were: Mr. and and to conduct an audit of the Mrs. J. C. Whitaker and Mrs. lodge’s financial condition. Gertude Hansen and two daught The local Aerie was also visit ers, Hallie and Sharon from ed by 10 delegates last Friday Astoria; Mr. and Mrs. Al Colson evening from Astoria. The dele and Reena and Dick from Hills gates announced that the Astoria boro; Rev. and Mrs. Garland Gil Aerie would be host to a district man and son, Leo, and daughter, convention to be held at that place Wesley Brady from Portland; Mr. on Marsh 15 and 16. and Mrs. Pearl Brady, Elaine Brady and Mr. and Mrs. Henry • \DDING machine rolls, sal<*< Suidt of Forest Grove; Art Miller, Johnnie Flocken and Weldon books, scratch pads and signs. Williams from Astoria barracks Get them at The Vernonia Eagle. and son, Mrs. Davis and Miss Prinzic all from Portland. Mahar-Hendrickson Rites Read Sunday Afternoon Miss Lorraine Mahar became the bride of Mr. Jack Henrickson at an afternoon ceremony last Sunday in the Evangelical United Brethren Church with 'ijRev. Allen H. Backer officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mahar of Vernonia and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hen rickson of Milwaukie. The bride was given in mar riage by her father. She wore, a white embroidered satin dress with a sweetheart neckline and full length train, Her fingertip veil was held in place by a headdress of orange blossoms, and she carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias, carnations and sweet peas. Mrs. Gerld Ball was matron of honor for her sister, She wore a light blue dress and car ried a bouquet of iris and car- nations. Mrs. Dorice Grice, sister of the bride, Miss Mae Henrickson, sister of the groom, Miss Mary Hall and Miss Maxine Hayertz were bridesmaids. All were attired in pink dresses and carried bouquets of pink car nations. Miss Donna Mahar and Vicki Ball, Inieces of the bride, were flower girls. They wore long dresses of white dotted swiss Mrs. Malmsten Honored At Birthday Luncheon A very lovely birthday lunch eon was held at the home of Mrs. Minnie Malmsten in Portland on March 4 by friends and neighbors. After the luncheon a birthday club was organized and a, very pleasant afternoon was spent in visiting and making plans for future meetings. pints, Ice Cream quarts, gallons and 5- gallon lots. Brick Hand Pack % \ FRESH CLEAN CLOTHES FOR HOLIDAY GAYETY You’ll feel at ease when you know your clothes look well. Let us clean them. Vernonia Cleaners MAKING PLANS FOR Tomorrow If you are, be'sure to keep in mind the entirely new Kaiser Special, the car that fits naturally into your plans for the future. Beautifully designed, wonderfully convenient and com fortable. The new Kaiser is one of America’s great values. ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION ! Geo. Johnson Vernonia Serv. Sta. ITPAYS 40 I hW * A • ' Annual Easter Egg Hunt Being Planned The annual Easter egg hunt is being planned again this year by the American Legion Auxiliary, to be held at the city park April 5. The Auxiliary, in announcing the hunt, is preparing the affair for children up to and including 12 years of age. There will be a Legion birth day party March 17 to which all members, their wives and friends, are invited. Refreshments will be served. The youth activities sponsored by the Auxiliary will be held Thursday night, the 20th, and all parents are asked to attend and bring their teen age children, • Friendship Degree Given Monday Evening 1 Some members of the Forest Grove Assembly, Girls visited the Nehalem Assembly Monday even ing. Present were Mrs. McGraw, Mother Advisor, Mary Lee Mc Graw, Grand Representative to Mexico and Marilyn Smith, Worthy Advisor. A Friendship degree was given for the Forest Assembly by the following girls: Virginia Millis, Delores Johnson, Alice George. Shirley Bennett, Lurena Cantwell, Barbara Bass, Beverly Herrin, Maxine Hartwick, Marilyn Graves. Pat Gibson, Elsie Spofford and Sally CHin. * Mrs. Mullins, Mother Advisor, received a flower degree by the above girls. After the meeting refreshments were served. I Meat is one of the prime sources of proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for energy and vigorous health. It should be an essential part of your family’s diet. King's offers you the widest possible selection of cuts to meet your needs—Tops in quality and flavor. KING’S Grocery - Market “Where Your Money Buys More’’ At the Mile Bridge Phone 91 The meeting of the Vernonia home extension group was held last Thursday, March 6, at the I.O.O.F. hall, Mrs. Maud Cass- well, home demonstration agent was unable to attend, but the topic of houseclean ng and easy ways of clean ng walls and wood- work were discussed and recipes for cleaners were (jiven. QUALITY IN MEATS Ì Home Extension Ladies Talk House Cleaning Riverview THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1947 T over blue and yellow skirts and carried colonial nosegays of car nations, roses and sweet peas. Miss Lorraine Carol Grice, a niece of the bride, was ringbearer. She wore a long dress of white dotted swiss over pink and carried a cala lily, the center of which contained the ring. Mr. Donald ,Mahar, brother of the bride, Mr. Otto Henrickson, brother of the groom, and Mr. Gerald Ball, brother-in-law of the bride, were ushers. Mr. Charles Henrickson, brother of the groom, was best man and also played violin solos with Miss Valborg Kjosness of Newport assisting at the piano. Teddy Grice, nephew of the bride lit the candles. At the reception held in the social hall of the church, Mrs. Herbert Corder and Mrs. Bob Merckling, aunts of the bride, and Mrs. Donald Mahar poured. Miss Betty Corder and Mrs. Mae Hall served the cake. Mrs. William Carrigher, cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. They received many lovely gifts. NEW AND USED PARTS Expert Auto Repairing Gas and Oil Open at 7:30 A. M.; Closed at 6:00 P. M. We Close Sat. afternoon and all day Sunday. LYNCH AUTO PARTS RIVERVIEW Phone 773 Tkeyre worth waiting for New Maytags coming soon! New White Sweaters New Spring BECAUSE you want the most for your money Dresses —you want a Maytag. And new Maytags will be here soon. Right now, Maytag is making washers again, after over two and a half years of all-out war work. And what washers they Rayon and Nylon are—built for years of efficient, carefree serv Hosiery ice, with a whole list of exclusive features, and many important "post-war" improvements, to carry on Maytag’s tra dition of leadership! Come in now and get tl>e facts —and you may be one of the first to get your new Maytag. New Nightgowns Sundland Electric & Appliance The Apparel Shop 786 Bridge St., Vernonia Phone 396 COME IN NOW FOR FULL DETAILS • ■4 THE EAGLE, VERNONIA, ORE. a OPENING l> SAT. Mar. 15, 2 to 7 P.M On Saturday, March 15th the new Vernonia Branch of The Commercial Bank of Banks will be open for inspection by the people of this vicinity. You are cordially invited to call at the bank and in- spect the newly remodeled quarters between the hours of 2 and 7 P.M. and get acquainted. The new BANK will be open for business on Monday, March 17th. * Vernonia Branch Commercial Bank of Banks 77ie
