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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1948)
Gifts Exchanged at V.F.W. Auxiliary Party LET’S BE SOCIABLE Study Club Christmas Program Held Dec. 16 Mrs. Judd Green man was hostess to members of the Vernonia Study club on Thursday,- December 16. After the business meeting, Mrs. Sam Hearing, Jr., was in charge of the program and her review of the book, “Miracle on 34th Street,” by Valentine Da vise was well given and enjoyed by all. The club held its Christmas party following the regular meet ing and book »eview. The rooms were beautifully dec orated with cedar and red candles and the Christmas tree with gifts piled high at its base was the center of attraction. Carols were sung and then the gifts were dis tributed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be Jan uary 6, at the home of Mrs. Fred J. Tousley with Mrs. Ralph Val- piani in charge of the program. . • Holiday Program Enjoyed Thursday Pebble Creek Dairy The Neighbors of Woodcraft had a Christmas program con sisting of songs, recitations, read ings and a tableau on Thursday evening, December 19. Quite a large group of Neighbors and friends attended. Gifts were given by Santa to all present and each child received a baloon. Sandwiches, cookies, cof fee, candy and nuts were served in the lunch room. The V. F. W. Auxiliary held its regular meeting in the I.O.O.F. hall December 16. After the meet ing the members exchanged Christmas gifts. President Ada- line Walker presented gifts to Mrs. Mae Shoenbecker, a recent bride and also baby cups were presented three young mothers, Shirley Bauersfeld, Eleanor Chil son, and Gertrude Anderson. A stork shower was given Celeste Poetter and many lovely gifts were received. Refreshments were served. On December 1 the Auxiliary initiated two new members. They were Alice Gwin and Elna Hack ney . • Employees of Firm Entertained Saturday The employees of the Vernonia Auto company wer» entertained at a Christmas party Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Salmonson and Mr. and Mrs. James Davies. Twenty-six people including the children were present for the affair. • Scouts Honor Master At Holiday Party The members of the Vernonia Boy Scout troen honored their Scoutmaster, Ed Frazee at a holi day season party held the latter part of last week at the Frazee home. The scouts exchanged gifts and also presented their leader with a pen desk set. • GOOD CHEER, GQOÛ OLÏG- MID MM Mist Helping Circle Has Yule Program , * * 1 to We deem it on honor and a privilege to express again our heartiest Yuletide greet ings. May your every Christmas wish come true. EE MOTORS Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lee MIST—The Mist Heining Circle met last Thursday at the Garloek home for the annual birthday dinner and Xmas tree. Most mem bers were present. A lovely din ner was served at noon With a.l the Xmas decorations and trim mings. The tree yielded many fine gifts to the members. New pal names were drawn for the coming year. The business meet ing was short. We are meeting next time the fourth Thursday in January at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hansen. The C. L. Waddell folks were in Clatskanie Saturday. Oscar Jones was a visitor at the Ben Smith home in Vernonia one day last week. Mrs. Forrest LaBeck was over from Clatskanie Thursday to at tend the meeting of the M.H.C. at the Garlock home. Mrs. Carl Enneberg was a vil lage trader one day last week. J. H. Howry, the highway boss, is on his vacation at this time, the strawboss, Ernest Kyser, tak ing over until Mr. Howry gets back on the job. Mrs. Rodger Quirin was in Clats kanie Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bridgers were down from Vernonia Wednesday to attend the late Margaret Wad dell funeral services. Man Recovering From Accident THE EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON Care in Traffic Can Cut Deaths MIST — Mrs. L. P. Mathews has been down with a very severe “Don’t let death take your holi cold. Wayne Reynolds-is getting along day." This pre-Christmas warning from pretty good since his accident several weeks ago. He is still in Secretary of State Earl T. Newbry a cast. is aimed at a happier holiday sea Mrs. Archie Karvonen was over son for Oregonians, with fewer from Clatskanie Thursday to at traffic deaths and accidents. tend the meeting of the M.H.C. “Traffie deaths reach their peak The L. P. Wikstroms, Jr., are during December and the holiday planning on going to Grass Valley, season,” Newbry pointed out.” California to spend Christmas with “The month of December, 1946, her folks. when 56 persons were killed, was There’s to be a Christmas pro the worst single month we have gram at the gym here Wednesday ever experienced, and last De evening. cember was not much better.” Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hansen were Newbry said the major factors called to Portland Wednesday of in the holiday problem are heavier last week by the accidental death vehicle and pedestrian traffic, of a cousin. seasonal hazards, and more wide Mr. and' Mrs. Geo. Jones, and spread drinking. By ov'wc^m’ng the Mrs. J. 0. Libel and her son, Shel- first two with careful driving, and mon, were motorists to Kelso, avoiding the last when planning Washington on Tuesday of last to drive or walk in traffic, Ore week. gonians could reduce holiday trage Mrs. Austin Dowling and son, dies by at least two-thirds, he Bernard, were in Longview Satur declared. day. I. E. Knowles and son, Earl, were St. Helens visitors last Thurs day. Morry Xmas to you all. An other year has passed by swiftly. At this time we should slow up and take count of stock. How many friends have we gained; Probably some have crossed over. Is someone forgotten to whom a little cheer would mean much; A card to someone who is lonely, a small gift to the forgotten one. Food for thought. May yours be a Merry Christmas. • Handy staple removers for sale at THE EAGLE office. Save your fingernails and keep your temperature down! THURSDAY, DEC. 23, 1948 3 More than half of all cancer deaths among American men re sult from cancer of the digestive tract. • BUNDLES of old papers for sale. Inquire at The Eagle Office. Christmas lights shed a glow unknown at any other time of the year. The same lights, after Christmas, have lost their charm, so, you see it is really the Christmas spirit that lights our homesl We wish you every happiness this Christmas season Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Schlegel, Jr. TO WISH YOU A Merry Christmas MANY GOOD WISHES FOR A HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND CHEER. to To which we add— A Happy New Year f MANY THANKS for everything. J k > OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS BLESSED WITH HEALTH AND CONTENTMENT Nehalem Dairy Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Bush you ' Vernonia Drug Co. and May's Beauty Shop Nance Pharmacy May White Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nance Located in Hotel MacDonald
