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Historical Society Hears Early Day History of Clatskanie Ärea Early history of the Clatskanie, Marshland and Woodson area was the subject of the program at the meeting of the Columbia County Historical Society at Clatskanie on Tuesday, February 17, in the Methodist church. All arrange- ments were made by the Clats- kanie members in planning the program and entertainment for the day. After th? bountiful pot luck dinner at noon the program be- pan with pupils of the Clats- kanie grade school being in at-» tendance with their teachers. A Girls’ chorus sang several sones which were much appreciated. and a class of 8th grade boys who gave careful attention to stories of early days, helped to make the occasion more interesting and worthwhile. Special interest was shown in early names of places in the vi cinity, and reasons for those names. Pupils from Scappoose, ; cn RIVERVIEW w i: RADIO * I < j o SALES — SERVICE ADMIRAL LINE Guaranteed Repair j ON RADIOS RECORDERS RECORD PLAYERS ! Tull Lin** Bayth^on Tubes Phone 774 Enjoy this FULLY AGED taste treat! Whiskey | ' ) I I ‘ . I ‘ 1 1 ' ■ i | j ' ■ THIS WHISKEY IS 4 YEARS OLD 86 PROOF • THE HILL & HILL CO. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Mrs. Wesley Bolmei r was hos tess to members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood on Tuesday evening, February 21. Mrs. Ralph Valpi- ani, who was in charge of the program, read an article titled “The Man of the Century,” which was a short resume of the philan thropic work carried on in Africa by Albert Schweitzer. The next meeting of the group will be held at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Heath on Tuesday even ing. March 10, at which time of ficers for the ensuing year will be elected and installed. Dinner Proceeds to Help Delegate to UN Mahogany trees are tradition ally cut by moonlight. Mountain H'-art Social club held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Dwight Strong. Plans weri made for a turkey dinner to be given April 11. Proceeds will be used to help send a delegate from this arsa on th? Oddfellows United Nations Tour for Youth. The next club meeting will be April 7 at the home of Mrs. Louis Graven. £X»XHZHZMXHZHXHXHXHZHZHZ£ “ M Foam on waves is caused by salt in the water. X H Of course they’re tastier, juicer, crisper, because H • X • vegetables and fruits are always fresher when X H H you buy them here! What a difference it makes H when they’re on your table — and remember, X they cost less here! H H H REMEMBER—FREE DELIVERY AT KING’S H H X H KING’S Grocery - Market Phone 91 Riverview here Your Money Buy« More" At the Mile Brider H X H KZMXMXHXHZHXHXMXHXHXMXHXr VERNONIA. ORE. THURSDAY, MAR. 5, 1953 Vernonia Temple No. 61, Py thian Sisters, met February 25 with M.E.C. June Willis presid ing and all officers present ex cept pianist Jennie Stanley and Trustee Marie Shafer who were ill. A report was given of the re cent "Trip to China" and a good ly sum turned in to the treasurer. Plans were made to visit Ava Temple at St. H. lens on Marcti 19 when the Grand Chief makes her official visit there. Sister Pearle Adams was wel comed home after having spent the several past months in Sweet Home. Sister Silvia Turner was reported to be recuperating nice ly at the home of Faye Davis following her recent operation. Sisters Murel Knight and Isabel Culbertson were extended con gratulations on the arrival of a new grandson. Sister Hettie Peterson and her husband were both reported as having been seriously injurid in a recent automobile accident. Mrs. Peterson is in Physicians and Surgeons hospital and Mr. Peter son at the home of his son in Portland. Plans wert> made to exemplify the initiatory work on March 25 Following adjournment deli cious refreshments of cherry pie and coffee were served at tables attractively decorated in red, white and blue and with hatchet place cards in honor of George Washington’s birthday. Host.sses were Cleo McNair, Mary Sawyer and Isabel Culbertson. The hostess prize was won by June Willis as a result of a spirited auction. The next meeting will be on March 11. District Meeting Attracts 125 kanie officers into their chapter. A degree was given by Nehalem Courtesy ladies for Leila Wim berly, W.G.M. It was based on her watchword for the year:- “Service to Others.” She was given an arm boquet of American beauty rose buds and a gift. Alvilda Hearing and Elizabeth Serafin sang a lovely duet, “In the Garden of Tomorrow.” The refreshments committee served aelicious buffet supper in the dining room. Their tables were beautifully decorat d with spring boquets and tapers. EAGLE. Temple Members Plan lor Visit Vernonia and Clatskanie schools have visited meetings when the I Society met in their areas at i various times and it is felt that this is very desirable, since in terest of the young people will be needed to carry on the pur poses of the Society. Wm. C. Wood, a grandson of the early settler. Sidney Wood, told of his family's early ex periences. Grandfather Sidney Wood and wife and several child ren cam? west by ox team in WALK RIGHT AND LIVE 1853, and after living across the many different things tease the The non-driver his a bad pt river in Washington Territory for driver's attention. dr »t ria n record! a while, came to Westport in Nine out of ten adult pedes- Connecticut made a study of 1855 and took a homestead at triani killed in motor accidents 1,031 traffic deaths of pedes do not drive automobiles. They the place now known as Wood- trians over 15 years of age and don’t know what cars and driv found that 95% had never been son. but called Wood’s Landing ers cannot do. So they step licensed to drive. originally for Mr. Wood. right out into danger. If you do not drive a car, be Non-drivers do not know how From here an Indian trail led extra-careful how you walk. far an automobile goes before over the mountains to the Ne Look in both directions before it can possibly be stopped—even you step off the curb. Do not at moderate speeds, says the halem valley and early settlers jaywalk. Obey all traffic regu AAA driver training book, came into the Nihalem Valley lations. Safe walking requires ’ Sportsmanlike Driving.” They and settled where Birkenfeld and sportsmanship of both driver do not realize that it takes time and pedestrian, ll’alfc right and Mist are now. This trail was first to change the direction of a live! car. They do not know how used by hunters and many elk were often seen on the hills back of Woodson. The first school Marthas Gather for was held here on the Wood place February Meeting in the early 1860's and settlers The February meeting of the from the Nehalem came over to attend this school, which had a Martha Society of the E.U.B. three month term with the teach, Sue Van. W.M., and Harry church was held February 25 at er being paid $25 p.r month. Burnham. W.P., of Wabanang the home of Mrs. Elam Doug Mr. Wood told of tlft' hard win Chapter, Clatskanie; Flor, nee lass. The meeting was called to ter of 1861-62 when there were and Emil Messing, W.M. and W. four feet of snow at sea level. P. of Nehalem Chapter. Vernonia, order by Mrs. Stiff. Mrs. May All the sloughs w;re frozen over and their officers and members who was to have had the devo and all their livestock starved were co-hosts to approximately tions, was ill so Mrs. Enevoldson except one cow which they saved 125 m’mb rs at a district meeting had them. She opened by play by feeding her straw from their of the Eastern Star h?re Saturday ing a recording of the beautiful hymn. “Were You There When straw ticks and by digging un evening. They Crucified My Lord,” then der the snow and cutting swamp Special guests were, Leila reading an article on the same grass. Wimberly, W.G.M., Edna Throne, Mr. Wood also was a minist.r P.G.M., St. Hel ns; Frances Mul subject. Another hymn, “No one and married many young couples lins Hershey, Endowment Com Cares as Much for Me as Jesus," and carried on in his work in mittee and Bertie Smith. Grand was played. There was 12 members and one this line while raising a family Representative of Ohio of the visitor present. of eleven children. His second Grand Chapter. The secretary read a card re son, Elliott, was the father of Worthy Matrons and Patrons of William, and has told many Portland and surrounding com- ceived from Laura Mank, a mis stories of his early recolkctions muniti?s attending were: Irene sionary in Japan, thanking the to his son. and Kenneth Smith, Sheridan; Marthas for two boxes of used A paper on the Kelty family Laura and Al Beck, Laurel; Christmas cards and three boxes also was read and many other Dorothy and Hugh Brown, Park of clothing sent. They were very interesting facts related. These Rose; Ruth Johnson and Ragnor thankfully received and apprecia papers have been filed with the Johnson. Fern; Pearl Freeberg, ted as the clothing was so badly secretary and will be kept toward West Gate; Marie Fish r, Rose needed and cards spread so much the day when a county history City; Minnie Woodbury and Bert cheer to those in hospitals, es will be prepared. Woodbury, Mt. Hood; Felicia and pecially the children. The next meeting of the So Carl Ehlert, Camelia; Christabel Miss Mank has a furlough home ciety will be held at Birkenfeld Williams and Ed Brennan, Tem due this coming summer and she in March. ple; Emma Carlson, Corinthian; hopes to visit Vernonia and thank Margaret Scott, Beaver and Caro everyone in person. After meeting adjourned the line Deal, Sunnyside. hostess, assisted by Mrs. Sherman, Diane Snyder and Edris Wil liams were initiated by the Clats served delicious hot mince pie. PEG Chapter Hears Report KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY THE Sportsmanlike DI11X ING Wedding of Former Resident Announced Miss Mary Jane Armstrong, a graduate of Vernonia high school who is making her home at Omak. Washington, was married to Jim Robbins, also of Omak February 14 at Coeur 'd Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Robbins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Armstrong, former Vernonia resi dents. Dinner, Party for Members Due March 13 Committees from the Rebekah and Odd Fellows Lodges met and planned a get-together dinner and bingo party to be held at the I.O.O.F. hall Friday evening. March 13. Dinner will be* at 6:30 p.m. All Odd Fellows. Rebekahs, families and friends are invited. The tomato is classified as a fruit. I Laundry and Dry Cleaning IN THURSDAY BACK THURSDAY Bring To— BEN BRICKEL’S BARBER SHOP Oregon Laundry and Dry Cleaners The penguin is the only verte brate animal in the Antartic. ’M Long Distance Service Also Moves Faster When You CALL BY NUMBER Past Chiefs Further Plans for Bazaar The Past Chiefs club of the Pythian Sisters met at the horn? of Fern Kullander, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. A dessert luncheon consisting of Louisiana banana with whipped cream and coffee was served to nine members. Roll call was answered with Irish readings, jokes and songs. More plans were made and dis cussed concerning the fall ba zaar. New money-raising pro jects were also discussed. The next meeting will be held April 13 at the home of Marie Laschinger. Truckers travel faster when they know the right highway's. And your long distance calls go through faster when you call by number. This faster service is possible because most telephone companies can now use the inter-connected coast-to-coast dialing system. So for better service, call by number. Club to Hear Calling Of Maure Wheeler Do-Si-Do square dance club dancers and their guests w'll dance to the calling of Maure Wheeler of St. Helens Saturday night. As usual, the evening’s dancing will take place at the Natal Grange hall. "The Great Stone Face” of Hawthorne’s stories is in New Hampshire. • Famous Gyrafoam washing action I I I • Needs no bolting down • Completely auto matic • See it demon strated todavI I I I i I I SUNDLAND'S ELECTRIC AND APPLIANCE 786 Bridge Phone 581 Vernonia ‘NEHALEM VALLEY APPLIANCE DEALER’ ♦ r “ 3 •■4| «s’* «
