Engagement Is Revealed Here OES Reception*, Meetings I Attended Elsewhere I Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tapp of Ccmelius announce the engage- rnent of their daughter, Mary Jeyce to Scott McDonald, son of Mrs. Mabel McDonald of Lake­ view, Oregon. The engagement was recently r< ealed to friends of the couple who are both attending Oregon State College at Corvallis where Mary is a sophomore majoring in business education and Mr Mc­ Donald is a junior majoring in merchandising and selling. The v. dding date has not been set. Easter Birthday Party Theme Thursday Night Mrs. W. T Lilly was honored with a surprise party last Thurs­ day when a group of about ten f: tends came to her home to spend the evening. The party was ar­ ranged by Mrs. W B. Ortner and Mrs. F. M. Ruhl, and the beauti­ ful Easter birthday cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Frank Lange. Mrs. Lilly was presented with a set of silver­ ware. Club to Dance Again Saturday at Natal Do-Si-Do square club members will go to Natal Saturday night for another in their series of dyices. A pot-luck lunch will be served during th? evening and Gkn Hawkins will be the caller. The Vernoma Study club met last Thursday evening, April 15., at the home of Mrs. Emil Mess­ ing. The following officers were elected for the coming year, presi­ dent, Mrs. Bill Horn; vice-presi­ dent. Mrs. Don Campbell, and sec­ retary-treasurer, Mrs. Dwight Strong. A very interesting and informa­ tive program was presented by Mrs. James Smith on the subject of the United Nations. Following adjournment, deli­ cious refreshments were served by the hostess. i j I I • j Mr and Mrs. Pete Brunsman worthy matron and patron of .Nehalem chapter OES, and Mona At the regular meeting of the Gordon, grand warder, have at tended several OES, social func­ Mist-Nehalem extension unit held tions and meetings elsewhere in at the home of Mrs. Charles the past week. On Friday even I Sundland on April 9, care of rugs and upholstered furniture was ing, the above named and Mr the project and Mrs. Walter Linn attended a demonstrated by 1 reception for Mrs. 1?earl Dahl, leaders, Mrs. L O. Closner and member of the publicity commit­ Mrs. Sundland. Various method; tee of the grand chapter OES were presented, with special em­ given by Rose City chapter at phasis on using all the vacuum cleaner attachments. Cleaning the Masonic Tempi? in Portland On Saturday evening, the Bruns­ with commercial products as well mans, Mrs. Gordon and Mr. and as with home remedies was also Mrs. Harry Sandon attended a shown. The 4-H chairman. Mrs. Bill rec-'ption at Estacada honoring Mattie Darrow, grand electa, and Wilson, asked for volunteers from the unit to furnish hot dishes on Monday evening the Bruns mans, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. for the community day in Ver­ Walter Linn attended a district nonia on May 8 Mrs. Buddie Lar­ meeting at Seaside held by Fem son gave a report on legislation Chapter of Astoria and Maple and research on primary election voting, registration for the demo­ Chapter of Seaside. cratic and republican parties and filing for office. Mrs. Alden Ashley gave a report on telephone service and the meeting to be held with the1 commissioner of public utilities. Plans were made to attend the The Friendly Pinochle club visited the KOIN television sta­ Homemaker's festival in Raimei tion Friday and were guests of on May 5, and luncheon tickets the Hostess House. Mrs. Bob were sold to those going. Regis­ Thompson won a beautiful planter tration will be at 9:30 a m. and and plant food, and Mrs. Frank the main program will begin at The Mist-Nehalem Unit Lange won a basket. The group 10:15. had lunch at the Hauphaus and will have the salad display. The next meeting will be at then visited KEX radio station I where they met Kay West and the home of Mrs. Jack Brittner had a selection played for them in Birkenfeld on May 14, starting at 10:30 a m., with the lesson on on the organ by John Emil. Mrs. H. Beeley will be hostess foundation garments being pre­ sented by the home demonstra­ April 23 at her horn?. tion agent. New officers were elected a; follows: chairman, Mrs. John Howry; vice-chairman. Mrs. Clair Devine; sec.-treas., Mrs. Fred Busch, Jr. Pythian Sisters Give Scholarship Vernonia Temple No. 61, Py­ thian Sisters m-’t April 14 for the transaction of business and a social time. Announcement was received from Harold Black, county 4-H agent, that Joyce Sullivan had been chosen to receive the sum mer school scholarship offered by the temple. Plans were made for raising funds for the scholarship through the sala of hand made articles. Plans were also made for a progressive dinner trip around the world to be held April 30. Reports were given on the dis­ trict convention h ’Id at North Plains on April 9. Edith Mc­ Farland was elected to fill the chair of manager which had been left vacant by the resignation of Darline May. Following the adjournment, an Easter party was enjoyed with refreshments being served at beautifully decorated tables by Laureta Lamping and Cleo Mc­ Nair. Since the date was the wedding anniversary of Faye Da­ vis she was also feted with con­ gratulations and gifts Many Easter gifts were also exchanged by secret pals. Club Members Win Prizes SAVES WATER! ■the Beaver Creek Home Scene of Shower May+aq Mrs. J. R. Cone and Mrs. Oren Weed were hostesses for a stork shower honoring Mrs. Les Phillips which was held at the Phillips home on Beaver creek road last Thursday afternoon. Many beau­ tiful gifts were presented to Mrs Phillips by her neighbors and friends, after which delicious re. freshments were served by the hostesses. automatic vvasher! THE United Nation* Topic At Study Club Meet Mist-Nehalem Unit Meets VERNONIA. EAGLE, FURNITURE New and Used Nehalem Social club, OES. met at the home of Elizabeth Tolson at Timber Wednesday evening, April 14, with 18 members pre­ sent. Arrangements were made to hold a cooked food sale at Sund- land's store next Saturday, April 24. starting at 10:00 a m. A com­ mittee was appointed to take subscriptions to the Oregon Ma son magazine. Every Mason should take this interesting maga- zine. For subscriptions and in formation contact Elizabeth Tol son at Timber, or Eva Hearing or Maryon Peters at Vernonia Following the business meet­ ing d licious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Lee Meranda and Doris West. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Minnie (Hughes) Ford, Wednesday even­ ing, May 12. Canton Auxiliary To Elect Delegates Washington No 14 and Canton will hold their regular meeting Saturday, zXpril 24 at Hillsboro. The Auxiliary will wrap gifts for th” Past Presidents of the association of the ladies auxiliary who will meet at Grants Pass this year. Also at this meeting will be election of delegates and after the meeting a cake walk. All ladies and Canton members please come. Harding Lodge No. 116, Knights of Pythias, will meet next Mon day evening. April 26, for th • purpose of conferring the Knight rank on Chuck Johnson and Bill Horn, and other candidates wh>* will be brought here by a delega tion from Avon Lodge in St Helens. Also expected is Grand Chancellor Don Judson from Sa lem. Grand Vice-Chancellor Paul Meyers from St Helens, and po-i sibly other delegations from Nort > Plains and Portland Member* of Vernonia Tempi” No. 61. P> thian Sisters will serve refresh m?nts after the meeting. Vernonia Grange Visits Clatskanie Last Friday evening, 17 mem­ bers of Vernonia Grange made a visitation to Clatskanie Grange This is a part of the grange pro gram to further the interests of the grange Also present were visitors from Beaver Valley Grange, and the county deputy and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tarbell. During the evening a film was shown on Finland, and anothei on Bonneville power. A program was presented with Vernoma par ticipating with readings and mu.« cal numbers. The state of California is ten miles longer than the state of Texas. I S P.4S. has held its claim rate on goods dam­ aged in transit DOWN TO 1/3 THAT OF THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. How?...by careful handling of EVERY shipment. That mean* MVings in tjmc and money to you. *. L. JOHNSON. Railroad Station For information call Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway today General Offices: American Bank Bldg., Portland, Ore. SPOKANE. I’OltTI AXh and SEATTLE KAILWAY SYSTEM Ship and Travel The Noifhwcit's Own Railway" SPECIAL! Early American Style Maple Din­ ette table w:th two snap-up leaves and four plastic uphol­ stered chars. Needs refinish­ ing. Otherwise it's in perfect condition. Exceptional buy at S25.0C It’s completely automatic! Once you set the indicator for the size load to be washed, water level is controlled automatically. Uses only amount of water needed for both wash and rinse. No waiting for tub to fill. See a demonstration today! I ELECTRIC AND APPLIANCE Phone 581 S3.0C $2.50 Bridge Lamp $2.50 Old Fashioned Floor Lamp $1.00 You’ve had a chance to size up the 1954 automobiles. You’ve read about, heard about all the claims for economy, performance, acceleration, endurance, roominess and ride. Now you’re set to compare the facts, weigh the record. New’54 DODGE Clinches What it Claims! Modern, very sl’ghily used dress ing table $20.00 Matching plateglass mirror $7.5C Old fashioned commode with mir­ ror. Would make a nice dress­ ing table for a girls room $8.00 SU ND LAND'S 786 Bridge Setlrinettes. good Pretty good Vernonia COME IN FOR BARGAINS Vernonia Bargain House 847 3rd St. Up from Bakery HISTORIC NEWS! Note m response to public demand—the greatest name in bourbon offers a lighter, milder 86 Proof bottling at a lower price—as companion to its 100 Proof Bottled in Bond Here'$ the Record No Other Car Can Match NOW—TWO GREAT BOTTLINGS! 86 PROOF [ PROVED America's Greet feenomy tight Dodge it th« flrtt cor to combine Bathing perform one« with too economy Dodge prov­ ed iff excellent mileage m the Mobfl got Economy Run. PROVED America'« Out­ standing Performer On the Bonneville Salt Raft, Dodge thattered every rec­ ord in its clott for per­ formance to demonstrate reterve power for-tofety. PROVED America’! Top Endurance Cor—In official AAA »etlt, the '54 Dodge traveled farther and fatter than any other American cor Hera t cl»n Da M IK 17 • Ir M»' HC Mi A HAWKEN MOTORS . 968 Bridge Street VERNONIA, OREGON 3 Knights Pythias Lodge Plans Initiation Rite* Social Club Plans Sale PEO Sisterhood Hears Pakistan Traveler Talk The April 13 meeting of the PEO Sisterhood was held at the home of Rose Valpiani. Mr. L. A. Thompson presented the program, an account of his recent voyage to Pakistan on a merchant ship. The talk was very interesting and Mr. Thompson I displayed many articles from the countries which he visited. The April 27 meeting will be held at the home of Grace Ro­ berson. ORE. THURSDAY. APRIL 22, 1954 Phone 501