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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1950)
LET’S BE SOCIABLE New Leaders Named By Pythian Sisters The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of Vernonia Temple No. 61, Pythian Sisters, Wednesday evening, De cember 13: Most Excellent Chief, SEASON’S GREETINGS Laundry and Dry Cleaning SPECIAL Winter coats shortened, cleaned and pressed Onlv $4.95 Hats Cleaned and Blocked $1.50 BEN BRICKEL’S BARBER SHOP Oregon Laundry and Dry Cleaners Mary Sawyer; senior officer, Edith McFarland; junior officer, June Willis; Manager, Eula Blount; guard, Muriel Paulson; protector, Cleo Lamping; treasur er, Lillian Davis; secretary, Faye Davis; trustee, Erie Knapp; in stalling officer, Zelda Lamping; captain, of drill team Isabel Cul bertson and pianist, Sylvia Tur ner. It was voted to send cards to members’ sons who are in the service. Christmas gifts were sent to the folks in the Knights home in Vancouver. A short program in keeping with the season was given. After the business meeting, a Christmas party was enjoyed. Secret pal names were disclosed and new names drawn for the ensuing year. An exchange of gifts was held. Refreshments were served at prettily appointed tables by the committee in charge. Next meeting, December 27, will be a birthday party honor ing members whose birthdays oc cur during October, November and December. A house fly carries more than 6,000,000 germs. Loan Fund Report Heard by Chapter Mrs. Ray Mills was hostess to members of P.E.O. on Tuesday evening, December 12. After the business session, Mrs. Glen Hawkins gave an interesting and comprehensive report on the educational loan fund sponsored by this sisterhood. This loan fund, the largest of its kind in the world, was established and has been preserved for the pur pose of assisting young women, properly recommended, who wish to complete their higher educa tion. Applicants must be at -east 18 years of age (unless they wish to attend Cottey Junior college, in which case they may receive Ioans during their 18th year, provided parents or guardians sign the notes with them); must have completed a four-year high school course or its equivalent, and must be recommended by a chapter. Mrs. Hawkins also discussed the types of loans, terms and methods of repayment. She also talked briefly about Cottey Junior college, a distinctive juni or girls’ school located at Nevada, Missouri, and owned and operat ed by the P.E.O. Sisterhood. During the social hour, the hostess presented Mrs. J. W. Nichols with a beautifully deco rated birthday cake. The next meeting of the group will be held at the home of Mrs. Wesley Bolmeier, on January 9, 1951, with Mrs. H. G. Sandon in charge of the program. 60th Wedding Date Celebrated Saturday Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Biggs cele- brated their 60th wedding an niversary Saturday. On Friday evening a group of their friends surprised them by gathering at their home for a social evening. Their daughter, Mrs. Clifford Fowler, baked and decorated a lovely cake for the occasion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tunnell, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Knoedler, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fowler, Lester Wells, Harold Fowler, Mrs. Olive Powell, Mrs. Cassie Livingstone, Mrs. Rose McRae, Mrs. Alice Mills, Mrs. Blanche Millis, Mrs. Grace Peachey, Mrs. Laura Por terfield, Mrs. Ethel Woodruff, Mrs. Olive Wood and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Biggs. Refreshments of cake and cof fee were served. Christmas Party for Club Enjoyed Thursday Mrs. Judd Greenman arranged a delightful Christmas party at her home Thursday, December 14 for Study club members. Mrs. R. B. Fletcher presented the fifth act of Hamlet which concluded the study of Shake speare’s plays for the year. After refreshments were served, gifts were exchanged among the mem bers. Mrs. Paul Gordon will be hos tess for the first meeting of the new year at her home January 4. Women’s Fellowship Party Enjoyed Wed. CHRISTMAS JOY May there be no sidetrackin of the HAPPINESS EXPRESS! Heath's Service ’’Cleaning and Pressing That Pleases" Please leave and call for garments at THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 1950 3 Flying Trip Made to Frisco TREHARNE — Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Thacker motored to Mountaindale Thursday to visit with the John R. McNew family. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby New re turned home Sunday after their trip to San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Thacker and Mildred spent Sunday with the Royce Newton family in Ver nonia. Jack Gates flew down to San Francisco to visit his father over the week end. He has not re turned because of planes being grounded due to fog. Mrs. Harry Weaver and sister. Mrs. Hank Harders, motored to Portland to visit Harry. He was up a while Monday and is im proving so that he hopes to be home Sunday for Christmas. Janis Pierson is over her cold and feeling very fine. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Snyder and son, George, and Bert were Sun day dinner guests of the Jack Kells at Mist. Your ‘One-stop’ Saving Center GIFTS GIFTS - for Xmas $2.98 - $3.98 Mechanical Trains........ ................ $10.95 Electric Trains .............. $3.98 - $5.98 Tricycles.......................... .................. $2.98 Doll High Chairs.......... .................. $1.98 Metal Ironing Boards. ... $3 98 - $4.98 Beautiful Table Lamps ................ $39.95 G. E. Mixers, 12-speed ................$22.95 G. E. Toasters................. ................$18.95 G. E. Steam Iron.......... $10.95- $1195 G. E. Automatic Iron.... $3.75 - $4.95 Revere Kettles................ .................. $3.98 Ladies Nylon Slips........ $1.98 - $2 49 - $2.98 Blouses ............................ ................. $2.98 Men’s Flannel Pajamas ... $3.69 - $5.69 Shag Rugs, 3 sizes, non-skid $7.95 - $11.95 Blankets, 100% wool........... WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO. CLIFF WHITE PHONE 1271 VERNONIA. ORE Soden's Barber Shop 756 Bridge St. (Next to Sundland Electric) FREE I Mt. Heart Rebekah Lodge No. 243 conferred the Rebekah degree on Susie Ann Atkins, Marie At kins, Esther Bundy, Earl Atkins and L. E. Atkins. Elsie Welter was brought in on a transfer and Lillian Davis by re-instatement. The new officers elected were: Louise Hamnett, NG; Opal Counts, V. G.; Gladys Strong, re cording secretary; Annetta Pearl, financial secretary and Reatha Horn, treasurer. Following the meeting, the of ficers and members retired to the dining room. Refreshments were served from a beautifully deco rated table representing Christ mas. VERNONIA, ORE. M. Crowell The Christian Women’s Fel lowship held their Christmas party Wednesday in the church social room. After a short busi ness meeting, the Christmas tree was stripped of the gifts, each lady receiving a gift. Old birthday names were re vealed and new ones drawn. There were 23 ladies and three children present. Hostesses were Ruby Fowler, Grace Peachey and Ethel Woodruff. New Officers Named At Rebekah Meeting THE EAGLE, MOTHPROOFING Representing MASTERCRAFT CLEANERS of Hillsboro Backed by 36 years experience Their Work Will Make Your Christmas Merrier NOTICE Effective December 15, as previously announced in this ad I had to discontinue pick-up and delivery service io the homes (except in case of custo mer’s sickness or other emer gency) due to increased busi ness in my automobile sales work. I trust the ' will call" station at Soden's will prove satisfactory and convenient. Thank You. —M. Crowell Telephone people work their busiest gladly through the holidays knowing that your telephone is performing one of its happiest services at this time. So, if you’ll try to place your long dis tance calls early and avoid "bunching” calls on Christmas day, they’ll see to it that your telephone enjoys its full meas ure of Christmas calls. 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