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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1948)
LET’S BE SOCIABLE Friends Entertained At Birthday Party V.F.W. Auxiliary Initiates 4 Candidates Pauline Ann King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. King, enter tained a group of young friends at a birthday party Saturday, February 28. Refreshments of birthday cake, jello, ice cream and cocoa were served to those pres- ent who were: Mary Kay, Janet and Marilyn Paulson, Violet and Pat Brissett, Larry, Joyce ana Nancy Lee Akers, Donna Yaunkee and the hostess’ two sisters, Ber- nadine and Pat King. Many gifts and cards were re ceived. A very interesting and instruc tive meeting was held at the I.O.O.F. hall March 3 by the V. F. W. Auxiliary. New business was brought be- fore the assembly and some old business was passed. It was voted to send cigarettes, candy and $5 cash each month to the Roseburg hospital for disabled veterans. Also to set aside 10 per cent of the proceeds of bingo games to be given in the future as a benefit fund for the hospital. Nomination of officers for the coming year was in order and left open pending the next meet ing. During the meeting, four new candidates were initiated. They were: Jean Stearns, Mary Wiese, Betty Crawford and Betty Hawken. This brings the year's total of new members to 42. A delicious lunch of pie a-la- mode was served after the meet ing by Pauline King, Peggy Good- manson and Imogene Hartman. President Eva Poynter made a beautiful birthday cake honoring all members whose birthdays oc curred after January 1. DON’T TAKE CHANCES WHY TAKE CHANCES WITH THE OIL YOU PUT IN YOUR CAR MOTOR WHEN YOU CAN ALWAYS BE SAFE WITH— Bundles of old newspapers for sale at THE EAGLE office For Columbia County Commissioner UNION Have your oil changed at Winslow JAKE’S REPUBLICAN Efficient, Courteous and Impartial Service UNION SERVICE Easter Eggs and Easier Bunnies ALSO BOXED & BULK CANDY New President Chosen by Society Regular Monthly Meet Of 90 and 9 Men Due The Woman's Missionary socie ty of the Christian church met at the home of Mrs. Blanche Millis March 5 with Mrs. Leila Harris in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Bernice Knoedler was chosen to finish the year as pres- ident of the society when Mrs. Vivian Whittington resigned to return to her former home in Boise, Idaho. The Missionary society will sponsor the pre-Easter prayer meeting on Wednesday evening, March 24 at 7:30 at the church. The annual communion service will be held at the church on Thursday evening, March 25 at 7:30. The 90 and 9 men of the Christ ian church will hold their regu lar monthly business meeting and social in the church parlors on Friday evening, March 12, at 7:30. All men are invited to come and bring a friend. - Wedding Solemnized at Springfield Church Lois McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walt McDonald, sister to Celeste Poetter and Ronald and Charles McDonald, was married at the Methodist church in Springfield Saturday, February 21, to Julius Hydrik from Idaho. Attending the wedding from Ver nonia were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poetter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McDonald and son, Lannie, and Charles McDonald. Mrs. Culbertson Is Hostess to Study Group Mrs. Harry Culbertson was hostess to the Vernonia Study club on March 4. Members responded to roll call by giving a few pertinent facts about a famous man. .Mrs. A. J. Hughes gave a re view of the book, “Man: An Auto biography,” during the program hour. George Stewart, the author, is professor of English at the University of California at Berke ley. He wrote this stimulating autobiography because he was thoroughly tired of so-called his tories of man of the last 3,000 years because what man had ac complished previously was much more notable. Mrs. Hughes presented a most fascinating account of the devel opment of man in this early era. During the social hour that fol lowed, the group enjoyed refresh ments served by the hostess. • Approximately five million child ren in the United States school buses daily. Extension Unit Names New Officials The Vernonia unit of home demonstration met in the I.O.O.F. hall Thursday, March 4. Mrs. Maud Casswell, home demonstra tion agent, of St. Helens was present to give the demonstration of how to use pressure sauce pans for safety and rapidity and how to be conservative of vitamins in food. A plum pudding was baked, vegetables and meat were cooked and tasted by the 22 ladies present. Election of officers was held, the retiring officers being: chairman, Wilma Borton and secretary, Mrs. G. C. Kirkbride. New officers voted in were: chairman, Viola Eckland; vice chairman, Gertrude Rusow , and secretary, Mrs. Reta Lamping. A change in the meeting place was discussed and the next meeting will be on the construction of foot stools and will be held the first Thursday in April. THE EAGLE, VERNONIA, ORE. March 15 Date Set For Birthday Party THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1948 Circle Holds Meeting This year the Legionnaires are to be entertained with a birthday party March 15 at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall. Committees in charge are: Mrs. Bill Horn, entertainment; Mrs. Frank Slemmons, decoration and Mrs. O. Michener, refreshments. All Legion and Auxiliary mem bers or husbands and wives are cordially invited to attend this af- The Friendship Circle met at the home of Mrs. Claude Gibson February 19. Owing to sickness, only five members were present, but a lovely time was had by all able to attend. Those attending were: Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Ella Woods, Mrs. Louis Carmich ael, Mrs. Floeter and baby and Mrs. Millis. The club will hold its next meet ing at the home of Mrs. Marion Steers. Unfinished Chests of Drawers Made of Clear Ponderosa Pine 3 Drawer 4 Drawer 5 Drawer $12.95 $14.95 $15.95 Heavy Tumblers 9-oz. 6 for 29c SPECIAL Camfield Auto matic Toaster $19.95 Boy's Jeans $l98-$219 Bundles of old newspapers for sale at THE EAGLE office Size 1 to 16. Sanforized shrunk, riveted. Bib Overalls $2.98 Men’s. Heavy blue denim Roller ^Skates 13.59 Pr New Spring COATS TOPPERS AND FLARES WITH HOODS Ball bearing wheels, rubber cushioned. Canvas Gloves 29c pair Ladies Head Scarfs 98c Cannon Towels 45c & 65c COTTON JACQUARD BEDSPREADS $5.98 New Sweaters in all the Pastel Shades The Apparel Shop WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO CLIFF WHITE PHONE 1271 VERNONIA, ORE. VERNONIA BAKERY HOME OF BUTTER CRUST BREAD Good BRAKES or Bad BREAKS? the choice is yours. Let your brakes go 'without repair and i i t t t t the bad breaks. Let us reline make adjustments. ciao. Johnson Vernonia Serv. Sta, You Can't Be Optimistic If You Have Misty Optics Grandma showed foresight when she let U3 fit her with proper glas- ses — enabling her to read and keep up with the times DR. CHARLES A. PLUMSTEAD OPTOMETRIST Phone 445 Hillsboro 233 E. Baseline For Further Informstion Inquire at Kullander’s Jewelry Store You Can’t Be Optomisitlc if You Have MISTY Optics JEFF By Bud Fisher FIRST STEPS TOWARD GETTING MORE FOR YOUR MONEY Getting more for your money is of prim« importance and the first step in doing so is to shop in a store that has a VARIETY of QUALITY merchandise available. And King’s Grocery is the answer to where to take that step. KING’S Grocery - Market “Where Your Money Buys More” Phone 91 3 At the Mile Bridge Riverview
