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Art Development Shown at P.E.O. Mrs R. B. Fletcher and Mrs. Bill K. Chalmers entertained jointly at the Fletcher home for the May 8 meeting of the P.E.O. sisterhood. The program “Let’» Call It Art” was presented by Mrs. Paul Gor don and Mrs. Bill K Chalmers. Down through the ages, man has decorated the things he prizes, particularly guns and swords. The Indians chiseled designs on their war canoes; the Vikings covered their drinking cups with carvings and men have always adorned their women with beautiful jewel ry To illustrate her story, Mrs. Gordon displayed pictures of beautifully carved weapons, fi gurines and vases. Mrs. Chalmers explained the methods used in teaching young children to express themselves through th” medium of drawing and painting. Some of the woik displayed showed unusual talent and imagination. Mrs. Wm. Nelson will be host ess for the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Wesley Bolmeier, on Tuesday evening. May 2. Mrs. Glen Hawkins will be in charge of the program. SAVE WITH THESE VALUES' ETQC • Sunny Jim Pure Concord Grape Jam 40-ox. Jar (J tS Tree Tea, Black if Bags p* 4 • ) I — Hunt's Tomato Juice No. 303 Can c ■ 1 Standby Pure Apple Juice 46-ox. Can Ac |ll OQC Aunt Jemima Corn Bread Mix with Baking Pan and Mix- OOC ing Bag 10-ox. Pkg. OO Swans Down Apple Chip Cake Mix 19-ox. Pkg. Lifebuoy Health Soap Reg. “x Bars 4 Swift's Chickens, Fresh Drawn Fryers Per Pound I Addendum Honor Temple Mothers Faculty and staff members from the Washington and Lin coln elementary schools were cal led together by Mr. Proehl for what he emphasized was a very important special meeting last Thursday immediately after school. All assembled, wonder ing what could have come up to make the speical meeting ne cessary and no one had any idea of its nature. When all were in place, Mr. Proehl distributed booklets on which were inscribed the three letters, A,B,C. Inside, these let ters were revealed to mean "An other Betrothed Couple.” With curiosity mounting, the teachers and staff members turned the pages again to find the fame of Mrs. Launee Miller, first grade teacher at the Washington school, and that of Mr. Jed Cousins of Portland. Mrs. Mathilde Bergerson and Mrs. Wilma Thompson who were the surreptious hostesses for the affair, then produced a beauti fully decorated cake, replete with bridal ornament, which was serv ed te the guests. The wedding is planned for early in June. Vernonia Temple No. 61, Py thian Sisters, met Wednesday evening with Most Excellent Chief Eula Blount in the chair. The initiatory degree was con ferred on Ruth Vealey and Ka therine Wyckoff with the past chief, Alice Weed, acting as most excellent chief and the grand press correspondent, Lesta Garn er, as manager. Under good of the order, Silvia Wolff, chairman of Mother’s Day program, presented a short adden dum. honoring Pearl Wilkerson, temple mother. She was crown ed queen mother of Vernonia temple and presented with a gift and corsage from the Past Chiefs club. The song "Mother” was sung by Silvia Wolff, while six sisters held up large letters spell ing the word "Mother.” Faye Davis read an appropriate poem. "God Save Us Mothers.” “Sati- dav Night” was also read. Fol lowing this, Sister Silvia present ed corsages from the Past Chiefs club to Ruth Vealey, the young est mother and to Lillian Sharer, the youngest grandmother pre sent. Ruth Vealey drew the hostess prize. Delicious refreshments were served by Alice Weed and Lesta Garner. A number of the Sis ters received Mother’s Day gifts from their secret pals. Two Birthdays Celebrated With Party Last Friday Mrs. Bill Hall and Mrs. Albert Woolsey were joint hostesses for a party at the Hall home last Friday afternoon. May 11, honor ing the fourth birthday of Bi'.lv Hall and the ninth birthday of Linda Woolsey. After games were played, the gifts were opened and refresh ments of cake, ice cream and punch were served. Favors a.'d balloons made the party gay for all the guests. Those present were Freddy Hail, Shelby Ann Cook. Carol and Mike Raney and their mother, Mrs. Pete Raney; Ricky Drips; Mary Ann, Myron and Shirley Dennis; Jim and Craig Bergerson and their mother, Mrs. Jack Ber gerson; Bobby Perry; Marsha Krieger and Phyllis Lyons. Special guests were Billy's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Kleek and his cousin, Chuck- ie Moffit from Beaverton, and an. other grandmother, Mrs. Bernard Killingsberg of Vernonia. SHOP AT HOME AND Planters Peanut Butter li-oz. Jar Special Faculty Meeting Is Announcement Party 27 Degree Given By Encampment Two members of Columbia Encampment No. 89. Omar Ver non and Henry Andercgg, re ceived the Golden Rule degree recently when a group of mem bers went to Hillsboro where the work was performed. They will receive the Royal Purple degree at Tillamook Friday of this week. The Odd Fellow and Rebekah crab feed held a short time ago was a success and another feed will be scheduled later in the year at which time the public will be invited. Members of the lodge viewed the film, "Troubled Journey,” at their meeting Tuesday of last week and will see other films during the summer and fall. Last week’s picture depicted the life cycle of a steelhead and those to come later will deal with wild life topics. The Boy Scout committee of the lodge recently authorized the purchase of pup tents, the use of which will be made avail able for both scouts and explor er scouts, the latter this week when they are scheduled to go to Bonneville. The lodge is apply ing for a charter for the explor ers and will sponsor both groups. Mother's Day Breakfast Honors Mrs. L. P. Mathews Whole I 49 Swift's Oriole Sliced Bacon Pound Grade A Large Eggs. Country Fresh Dox. THESE PRICES GOOD AS LONG AS PRESENT STOCK LASTS MILL MARKET AND LOCKERS Deliveries Twice Daily 1C A.M. & 3 P.M.—Ph. HA 9-3492 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mathews and daughters entertained at a Mother’s Day breakfast Sunday morning honoring Walter’s mo ther, Mrs. L. P. Mathews. Her eight children were present for the occasion. Those attending were the honored guest Mrs. L. P. Mathews, Mr and Mrs. Robert Mathews and son Bobby; Mr. and Mrs. George Mathews; Martin and Stanley Mathews of Mist; Mrs. Art Farnsworth of Chico, California; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wright and son David of Man zanita, Oregon; Miss Virginia Ma thews of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McCrosky of Lon Beach, Washington. Later in the day the group met at Mr. and Mrs. George Mathews for dinner. DR. L. M. CROSSAN CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN X-RAY — PHYSIOTHERAPY Hours: Daily 9-6 pun. Except Tues. 9-12 Noon Sat. 9-4 p.m. Betrothal Revealed For Georgia Parrish Mr. and Mrs. Myron Parrish of Molalla are announcing the en gagement of their daughter Geor gia to Chester Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ray of Vernonia. The Parrishes moved early this year to Molalla from the place on Timber road adjoining the golf course where they had lived for a number of years. Georgia is a junior at Molalla high school ant plans to finish high school before her marriage. Mr. Ray is a fresh man at Pacific University this year and also plans to continue there next year. GENERAL PRACTICE BY NATURAL METHODS 2nd and Bridge Street --------- Phone HA 9-8303 Olympia ...with pleasure I A barbecue-and light Olympia Beer -just naturally go together .. always in good taste, always enjoyable. I Association Purchases Six Achievement Trophies The Clatsop - Columbia Odd Fellows association has purchas ed six achievement trophies ap propriately engraved for presen tation to winners of the United Nations contest. The contest has been carried on for six years and each trophy will carry the name of the winner, the school and the year the contest was won. • The presentations will be made when schools open for the fall term. Two Pinochle Players Jockey Win Positions THE EAGLE, VERNONIA. ORE ! : the Waterthat makes the difference ♦Sot’ : :I--- 3 | Lindsay Gives Study Club Program on Forestry Rebekahs Recall Special Events The members of the Friendly Pinochle club enjoyed a delicious salad served with ring-a-lings made from the recipe that won Mt Heart Rebekah lodge met the $25,000 prize in the Pillsbuiy contest, when they met at the Thursday evening with Noble home of Mrs. Margaret Vander- Grand Edith McFarland in the zanden May 4. All the members chair. were present except Mrs. Agnes Several members who are ill, Gibson in whose place Mrs. Fre were reported as improving. da Pederson played. The district deputy president, Prizes went to Mrs. Eleanor Isabel Anderegg, presented the Thompson for high score and Mis. certificates and seals to the mem Cora Lange for second high. bers present who had given their Mrs. Pederson was hostess for unwritten work perfectly. Ail the meeting last Friday, May 1?, and the members were happy to past noble grands who received welcome back Mrs. Gibson who their seals were asked to recall had been absent a number of their most embarrassing moments weeks due to surgery. The after during their term of office and noon began with the usual de the others were asked to reia’e licious dessert luncheon and end their most exciting moment since ed with the prizes going to the becoming members of the lodge two who won the previous week The noble grand appointed Sil only in reversed position with via Wolff as press correspondent Mrs. Lange holding high score and Gertrude Schalock as good and Mrs. Thompson second. of the order chairman. A com The club will meet tomorrow munity service chairman will be with Mrs. Gibson. selected at the next meeting. It was announced that 10 mem bers attended the Ladies of Mys Doris Hibbs Is Bride tery meeting in Portland April In Rites at Stevenson 30. In a ceremony read at 6:00 The drill captain announced p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the that the material for the formals Methodist church at Stevenson, had been ordered and would ar Washington, Miss Doris Hibbs, rive in about two weeks. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. The refreshment committee for Hibbs, became the bride of John the next meeting will be Mane H. Langdale of Enigma, Georgia Atkins, Mary Sawyer and Ruby who is now stationed at Fort Biggs. Lewis, Washington. Delicious refreshments of jello | For the ceremony, the bride and cake were served by Faye j wore a pastel blue nylon dress. Davis, Dorothy Carter and Zelda I Accompanying her to Stevenson Vernon. for the ceremony were her moth er and her brother Jimmy and an aunt, Mrs. Elva Peffly of ; Play Safe with Reliable I Portland. The couple will maintain their residence in Portland until his discharge from the service. Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs will hold open house in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Langdale, PROTECT beginning at 8:00 o’clock. Friends ! * Your Buildings are invited to drop in to meet the groom and to extend good wishes j * Your Equipment to the couple. The Vernonia Study club met Thursday evening May 3 at the- home of Mrs. Robert Lindsay. Mona Gordon reported that the blinds for the library windows had arrived and would be put up in the near future. After the business sesion, Ro bert Lindsay gave an interesting program, speaking and showing pictures on Forestry. The next meeting will be to night May 17 at the home of Mrs. John Harris. i FIRE ¡INSURANCE J * 8 ei 40 Members Attend Meeting at Scappoose The Columbia county Salon 440 of 8 et 40 met in Scappoose April 24. The seven members from Vernonia who attended were Mrs. Alice Ade, Mrs. Mar garet Walrath, Mrs. Jennie Lusby, Mrs. Lona Weidman, Mrs. Gert rude Schalock, Mrs. Marie At kins and Mrs. Freda Biggs. At the meeting. Mrs. Norma Mit chell was obligated as a partner. The bed at T B. hospital in Den ver which the group supports was discussed. Also, plans were made for a banquet for depart ment officers on Saturday, May 19 at the El Sombrero club in Portland at which the Vernonia members will put on a skit for entertainment. * Grade A Milk & Cream. * Homogenized. 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MAY 17. 195« I I • I ! Effective Monday of this week, May 14, we have transferred ownership of our hardware business to Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Slaight of Anchorage, Alaska. We extend the new owners our sincere best wishes for success in their new busi ness and hope they enjoy the same pleasant associa tions in Vernonia as we have enjoyed. We also sincerely thank all our customers for their patronage. George and Louise Hahn We have assumed owner ship of the hardware busi ness of Mr. and Mrs. George Hahn as of Monday morning of this week anef will operate the firm under the name of Slaight Hard ware. We extend Mr. and Mrs. Hahn our good wishes for the hardware business they plan to open soon at Port Orford. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Slaight tTJ
