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
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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
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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
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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.
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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