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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1949)
Wedding Rites Read For Young Couple LET’S BE SOCIABLE 31 Guests Present for Family Reunion Mon. THE Miss Marilyn Graves became the bride of Jack Frank the after noon of December 26 at the As sembly of God parsonage. The double ring ceremony was read in front of lighted candleabras by Rev. W. A. McBride. The bride wore a one-piece aqua marine dress and carried a bou quet of pink roses with an in serted corsage. The matron of honor, Miss Virginia Robertson, was dressed in a grey and white two-piece dress and wore a cor sage of red roses. Mr. Murvel Frank, cousin of the groom, was best man. The couple left immediately for a short honeymoon. They will make their home in Ver nonia at the Hawkin’s apart ments. Eastern Star Chapter Installs Officers Wed. AROUND THE FARM EAGLE, VERNONIA, ORE. THURSDAY, DEC. 29. 194» 3 By W. G. Nibler County Extension Agent Columbia county gross farm in-ally, come is estimated at $5,500,000 There have been large in The annual Christmas reunion The officers of Nehalem Chap for 1949. In the period 1926 to creases in the machinery prices 6f the Sigler family was held ter No. 153, O.E.S., were installed 1930 the average annual income and more than one farmer has December 26 in the Legion hall Wednesday evening at the Ma was $1,440,000. From 1936 to found during the past year that at Vernonia. Thirty-one guests sonic Temple. 1940 the average was $1,899,000 it takes a lot of use to justify the Installing officers were: Worthy were present to enjoy a delicious money invested in equipment and in 1942 it was $3,652,000. turkey dinner given by Mr. and Matron, Alberta Mills; Worthy The income of $5,500,000 seems such as tractors, disks, silage Mrs. Howard Frank. Patron, Ray Mills; A.M., Marie very large by comparison, It is cutters, etc. Increased population in this well that we examine this figure The afternoon and evening was Hawkins; A.P., Glen Hawkins; area has required bigger schools, carefully. spent enjoyably in the hall play Marshall, Mona Gordon; Chap In the first place we can see welfare rolls have increased and ing games and singing. This lain, Inez Powell; Organist, that the agricultural income is road improvements have been re get-together of the Siglers, who Murel Knight arid Wardern, Allie a large part of the primary quired. These have reflected in the property taxes. have been long-time residents of Dickson. wealth created in this county. The 1950 officers are: Dorothy It is good hard cash that is in We must not forget our only Hillsboro, has been carried out Sandon, W.M.; Harry Sandon, W. vested in high priced land and source of real wealth in this for several years being held in P.; Frances Muilins, A.M.; Paul county is our land—agricultural equipment. If it is the farmer’s Gordon, A.P.; Mona Gordon, sec a different home each time. and forest. The fellow who sells own capital or borrowed money Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. retary; Janet Bridgers, treasurer; cars, furniture, insurance, grocer the capital invested justifies an Ray Sigler, Wallace Sigler, Mr. JSdna Linn, Conductor; Florence ies, gasoline, etc., and the man interest charge. Farming is one «of the most snd Mrs. Edward Brandaw, Miss Messing, associate conductor; who sells his services such as a Engagement Announced Gussie Sigler, Miss Lottie Butler, Grace Currie, Chaplain; Eva doctor, lawyer, or teacher all competitive of industries. It will Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Turner an live off the people who harvest require a great deal of planning Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kellington Hearing, Marshall; Bess Nichols, and Miss Helen Frank all of organist; Gladys Hawken, Adahn; nounce the engagement and ap the primary wealth coming from on the part of the farmer to maintain his income in the times Hillsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mary Laramore, Ruth; Lucille proaching marriage of their our forests and farms. Sigler, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin, Esther; Celia Laird, Mar daughter, Jean, to Loyd Stuve What has caused this increased we anticipated ahead. Improved techniques in farm Amelio Colontoni and Rennie, tha; Florence Brunsman, Electa, of Birkenfeld. The wedding date agricultural income? Inflation is Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Al Mdryon Peters, Wardern; Herbert has been tentatively set for Feb part of it. Improved farming ing will play a very important part. Proper control of insects • lan Sigler, Cornelius; Mr. and Taylor, Sentinel and Courtesy ruary 12. methods have increased the pro Mrs. Howard Frank, Roy Frank, Girls, Clara Kirk, Jewelle Ro duction on our farms. We are and diseases, keeping soils fertile Lois Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Murvel binson, Dorothy Taylor, Emma farming our land more intensely and productive, higher producing Frank and Linda, and Mr. and Bush, Nell Thomas and Lottie Installation Planned and growing more crops that cows and chickens, better pas Mrs. Elgus R. Frank and family Swanson. The installation of officers for give a higher return per acre, for tures and hay crops, apji control The program included the the I.O.O.F. lodge will take place example a shift from hay and ling weeds are examples of tech of Vernonia. singing of "The Lord’s Prayer” Tuesday evening of next week, grain crdps to strawberries, vege nical problems facing the farm ers. by the Rainbow Girls of Ne January 3. tables, mint, and pasture. Use Economic problems in market halem Assembly, a piano solo, of fertilizer and better control “Spring Flowers,” by Glenna for disease and insect pests have ing, choice of crops to grow, and financing production are no less Pearl, and a vocal solo, “Without Family Members Meet increased yields of many crops. important, or are the best man a Song,”. Vincent Neuman, by Fcr Holiday Gathering Prices of farm products have agement of the home and wise Sally Roediger accompanied by been on during and since the Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bittner en Frances Kaspar. war. But in spite of increased A unique addenda was given joyed a Christmas gathering at price to farmers the wage earn by the 1949 officers, depicting their home on Keasey road when er is paying a smaller percent their year of service and the Mrs. Bittner’s sisters and bro age of his dollar for food to newly installed group accepting thers and their families met for farmers now than ever before. the responsibilities turned over the holiday event which included Increased efficiency in farm pro a tree and the exchange of pre duction is the main answer for to them. Ethel Titus received her past sents. This was the first time this. Matrons jewel presented by they had all been together at Where do we go from here? Clara Kirk and Ray Mills was Christmas for several years. The future presents a maize ot Included in the gathering were questions. Farm prices have ten presented his Past Patrons Re Mr. and Mrs. Orin Lindsay and dered downward and surpluses of membrance by John Kirk. A beautiful, rare Myrtle Wood daughter, Janice, from Wheat- many items are accumulating. Gavel was made and presented land and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farm costs, such as labor, taxes, by Emil Messing to Dorothy San Osborn and children, Roy, Ron- machinery and interests are hold And for the best in milk, the don, newly installed Worthy Ma ny, Paulette and Yvonne, from ing up or increasing. tron. Forest Cjjove. Nehalem Dairy i« your bet. The strawberry grower has Growing children along with Lovely red carnations and gifts been paying the same price for were presented to Dorothy San adults need milk in their diet. picking berries but the price of Try Nehalem Dairy Milk Today. don and Ethel Titus from the Cooking Club Members berries has gone down materi officers and members of the Enjoy Holiday Party chapter. A reception followed The Seven Busy Bees 4-H in the social hall. HANDSOME Cooking club of Mist met at the home of their leader, Mrs. Ash AS NEW! Carcasses of the prehistoric ley, on the evening of December Grade A Pasteurized mammoth have been found in 21 for a Christmas party. The i Milk & Cream northern Siberia with flesh and evening was spent in making PHONE 471 | various types of candies using fur preserved. cereals and fruits and a taffy pull was enjoyed. The girls boxed the candy and it was wrapped to be brought home as a gift to their parents. The groups then gathered about Just like it came from the the piano and sang Christmas store rack — It« so well pressed carols, after which gifts from the and spot free! — The result decorated tree in the corner of of our extra careful service. the living room were opened and Whatever your automotive needs may be, we admired. here at Heath’s SIGNAL service are prepared Refreshments of cookies and to supply your needs. Lube jobs, gas, oil and hot cocoa were served by the hostess, then the girls were taken many other articles necessary for your car can to their homes by Mr. Ashley. be found here. use of the income available for living. I t . an area such as Oregon and Columbia county where so much of the new wealth is dependent upon agriculture it is important that not only the farmer but also that labor, industry aad others engaged in agriculture have an understanding of this situation. Steele Home Guests Are Many for Week RIVERVIEW — Guests at the W. D. Steele some were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Steele of Sweet Home, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hollawell of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker and daughter and son of Eugene, and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Farmstrom and daughter of Van couver. Mrs. Emil Messing and Mrs. Ed Hartzell of Vernonia and Jean McDonald’s mother-in-law of Portland called on Mrs. W. D. Steele Saturday. Jack C. Smith ' Doctor of Optomentry PHONE 633 For Appointment Joy Theater Bldg. OFFICE HOURS: Tues: 9:30 A.M. — 8:00 P. M. HEALTHY COMPLETE VISUAL SERVICE CHILDREN DRINK MILK NEHALEM DAIRY PRODUCTS CD. , Do It With SIGNAL Vernonia Cleaners Heath’s Service Station Home in Gaston Scene Of Visit Monday Phone 5711 r— RIVERVIEW — Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hawkins and boys visited at the Jim Hayes home in Gaston on Monday. Mrs. Rex Normand, Mrs. Grace Normand and Joan Lindsley made a business trip to Portland Thursday. Mrs. Maude Wells underwent an operation at St. Vincents hos pital in Portland last week. She is getting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Rose motored to Forest Grove Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcoxen and baby visited at the J. W. Wilcoxen home over the holi day. ----- “ Puzzled fora MENU? The first visitors to Yellowstone Park were pot believed when they told of the phenomena there. If you are, there is an answer at K I N G ’ S Shop K 1 N G ’ S for all table needs. Phone 91 Next to Hy Van Hotel Let u« do your selling for you. Furniture, farm machinery and also farm sales. Jim Loftis, Auctioneer Dick Loftis, Clerk Drop in today and look over our Salesboy new Supercold refrigeration case. This newest method of keeping fruits and vegetables assures you of garden-freshness. Not only does the Salesboy keep your produce fresh and crisp looking, but it retains all the vitamins of the food. You 11 be convinced when you see it at— KING’S Grocery - Market •‘Where Your Money Buys More” Every Saturday Afternoon - 2:00 ITS LIKE PICKING IT OUT OF YOUR GARDEN. VITAMIN-RICH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM OUR • SUPER COLD CASE where displays of food items will give easy clues to taste tempting, nutritious meals. Public Auction At the Mile Bridge FINE Riverview I Groceries Meats—Vegetables SAM’S FOOD STORE Phone 7S1 Free Delivery
