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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1954)
f THURSDAY. DEC 16, 1954 THE EAGLE. VERNONIA, ORE, Society Hears Warren History James Gill named it Warren after his old home in Massachus setts, according to ‘‘McArthur’s In wj 83 Geographic*! Names, the post office was discontinued and when it was re-established two years later it was called Gill- ton for Mr Gill. This was be- cause there was another Warren in Umatilla County at this time. Later Warren in Umatilla coun ty was changed to Myrick, and Gillton again was changed to Warren. A solo by Mrs. Mildred Eng strom was enjoyed with Mrs Mel vin Johnson accompanying on the piano after which Mrs. Han nah Zehrung spoke briefly of early experience in their church organization. J. G Watts, who spent all his 90 years in Scappoose and vicinity told of his grandmother's family, the Nessleys, coming to Warren about 1852. They planted an or chard near Scappoose Bay, which was destroyed by flood the same year. The creek now called Honeyman was first called Sly Crëek. Rev. Hersgard spoke briefly on pioneers and their use of the many resources they had The next meeting will be in Rainier in January, weather permitting. The usual good attendance and interest was manifested at the meeting of the Columbia County Historical Society in the Warren -Baptist Church on Tuesday, De- trmbrr 7. After the noon luncheon, the mev-ting was called to order by President George A. Nelson who .ntmduced several speakers with Judge Whipple making the first taMc He stated that memories of l*e past and hopes for the future are needed to make a nation. He guided the work of the pioneers a-ho made ths present develop ment of our country possible and peauied their stamina and re sourcefulness in those tryiag Umes. The song, “Faith of Our Fath ers,” was sung, led by Mrs. Eng- .strom and accompanied by Mrs. Melvin Johnson, after which Os- rar M Johnson gave a very in teresting talk on the history of the Warren Baptist Church which »as first organized in 1907. After •everal years of effort, the church was re-organ ized in 1920 and ■eventually became a prosperous > rgaiiization through the work of iauthful members and their mini sters. Mrs Edith Bacon told of the Bacon family history. They were hbout the first family to locate hetv, coming to Oregon from Michigan in 1852 and continuing to Jive here throughout their life- U«ic. This place was first called Bay View, and later, in 1885, Birthday Given Much Attention BIRKENFELD — Claire Bel lingham was entertained on his birthday Friday by Mr. and Mrs Fred Udey at a birthday dinner at which Mrs. Guy Bellingham and Monte were also guests. Fri day evening the Eagles Lodge gave him a party after Lodge meeting then on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Greggs of Port land were here to help him cele brate further at a pinochle party at the Udey home. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cahill are the proud parents of a baby girl born December 3. She has been named Peggy Lynn. Word has been received that Mr and Mrs. Russell Stuve and baby started home the 11th. They expect to visit relatives on the way. Mrs. Stuve will be remem bered as Beverly Closner, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Les Closner of Mist. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lousignont of Klamath Falls are the proud parents of a baby boy born De cember 6. Laundry and Dry Cleaning IN THURSDAY BACK THURSDAY jriug T o * ben BRICKEL’S BARBER SHOP Oregon Laundry and Dry Cleaners yrCTrpnnyCl Birthday Club Enjoys * «M 1 Mil Ui* X u j Christmas Gift Exchange FIVE YEARS AGO From Th* Eagle. Dec. 15. 1949 The 707 acre Peter-Glenn Tree Farm owned by Mr and Mrs. Glen Hawkins was given certifi cation recently by the forest con servation committee of the Pa cific Northwest Forest Industries. Vernonia Masons installed Har ry Sandon as worshipful master on December 3. and on December 17, Dorothy Sandon and Harry Sandon were ejected worthy ma tron and patron of Nehalem Chapter O E S Employees of Vernonia Auto Company and their families, 22 in al), enjoyed a holiday season dinner Saturday evening at the home of Zoe Whitsell. TEN YEARS AGO From The Eagle. Dec. 14. 1944 Marie Hawkins and Glen Hawkins were elected worthy matron and patron of Nehalem Chapter OES. Also, the even ing of the election Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins were honored with a floral degree for their 12th wed ding anniversary. A framed certificate was re ceived by Mayor George John » son designating Vernonia as se cond in its population group in the 1943 traffic safety contest. Warrenton was first and Raimer third. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO From The Eagle. Dec. 15. 1939 The Parent’s club of the Ver- noma Boy Scouts met at the home of Walter Thompson on O-A hill. A committee from ths American Legion, sponsoring group for the scouts, introduced Ira Baucom, new scoutmaster, and Harold McEntire, assistant. The John Butcher Women's Re lief Corps entertained their de partment president, Alice Turner of La Grande and T O. Penland, 94 year old Department Com mander of the G.A.R. TREHARNE — Mrs. Sylvia Fal coner was hostess for the Tra* hame Birthday club Christmas party at her home. A very nice turkey pot-luck dinner was served at noon after which Mary Fal coner was Santa Claus handing out the gifts on the tree Every one had a nice gift and a very good time. Mrs. Joe Miller, Mrs. Jim Smith and Mary Lola were shoppers on Friday in Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Only Dodge trucks offer new Power-Dome V-8 with 145-hp. . . . most horsepower of any low-tonnage truck engine! **• TH* O lympic ago? ALSO, world’s shortest turning roomiest cabs, greatest visibil ity, lowest loading heights .. yet still priced with the lowest! to Forest Grove Saturday. Gary Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Hanson of Vernonia stayed with Mr and Mrs. Robert Pollock Saturday afternoon while his parents shopped at Forest Grove. Saturday evening the Hanson’s were dinner guests of the Pollock family. Parking lights are never legal driving lights in either fog or darkness. / DODGE i F 1 G c 145-hp. 130- HP. 126- HP. 125- HP. 112- HP. PER CU. IN. DISPLACEMENT .601 .544 .524 .50) .476 FRIENDLY PEOPLE... HELPFUL SERVICE X BEER You will find at your U. S. National branch helpful and complete hanking service...you will continue to be served by the same friendly people you have known in the past. S' To all this is now added the Complete resources and capacity • 'People believe in Maytag'' for increased service which a state-wide organization such as #309 95 U. S. National can provide. Whatever jour banking need, joii can fill it here. Whenever 4 V Maytag automatic u’ftH 'i DoubleSptnT^ I i »■ WONDERFUL TRADE-INS! 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Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds and Mrs. Bert Tisdale made a trip World's inosf powerful {jiek-u|js. panels and stakes ( She remembered Happy is the husband whose wife keeps the refrigerator well stocked with rare flavored, refreshing Olympia Beer. Boy Ill From Asthma Attack $1 33 with key. OREGON