Inaugural Ball Bids Received From Juneau A number of local people have received invitations to the inau­ gural ball at Juneau, Alaska Sat­ urday evening, January 17 which will follow the inauguration of William Allen Egan, first gover­ nor of the 49th state, and Hugh Joseph Wade, secretary of state. The enevelopes carried first issue stamps commemorating the event and are collector’s items. Invitations that were received here came through the courtesy of Mrs. L. M. Crossan who is working on the ball committee. Christian Church Slates Father and Son Banquet The First Christian church has announced that tickets have been placed on sale for the father and son banquet planned for January 22. A turkey dinner is planned and tickets, which are $1.25 each, may be secured from B. J. Horn, Robert Lindsay and Wm. Bridg­ ers. SHOP AT HOME AND SAVE Schilling Golden West F7@c Coffee 1-Lb. Can 4 0 Planter's Peanut Butter 2-Lb. Jar F7Qc / J Franco-American Spaghetti I9H-OX. Can 1 (c I J Steinfeld's Fancy Sauer- kraut No. 212 Can 1 F7c 1 4 Fresh Roasted Peanuts Pound Package 6)6)c Sunshine Hydrox Cookies A 1 c Pound Package — I Open House Is Held For Former Resident Mrs. Cora Lange Heads Rebekahs Mrs. W T. Graves entertained with open house last Friday af- | ternoon in honor of her house I guest, Mrs. Dave Marshall from i Bayside, California. More than thirty friends called during the afternoon to visit with her. Edith McFarland, district depu­ ty for Mt. Heart Rebekah lodge, installed the 1959 officers at the meeting of the lodge held on Thursday evening of last week at the IOOF hall. She was assisted by a team of past noble grands who served as the following de­ puty officers: Ella Cline, mar­ shal; Pauline McKee, warden; Irene Minger, secretary; Grace Currie, treasurer; Dorothy San- don, chaplain; Evelyn Heath, in­ side guardian; Zoe Whitsell, out­ side guardian. Murel Knight act­ ed as musician in the absence of Noma Callister. Cora Lange was seated as noble grand and others installed with her were: Marie Atkins, vice­ grand; Reatha Horn, recording secretary; Dorothy Carter, fi­ nancial secretary; Alice Buckner, treasurer; Irma Chance, chaplain, Isabel Anderegg, warden; Char­ lotte Mason, conductor; Edith McFarland, color bearer; Myrtle Oaks and Imogene Brissett, right and left supports to the noble grand; June Ray and Virginia Hogberg, right and left supports to the vice-grand; Herlene Ro­ bertson, Hazel Grosche, Irene Minger and Catherine Lentz, al­ tar bearers. Isabel Anderegg was re-ap­ pointed as drill captain. Hazel Cook, outgoing noble grand, presented each of her officers during the past year with a handmade gift. The evening concluded with de. licious refreshments served by Mary Sawyer, Ione Justice, Gen­ eva Killingburg and Eleanor Gib­ son. Mrs. Marshall came to Ver­ nonia last Wednesday enroute home from Richland where she had spent Christmas with her son Jack and family. She spent Thursday and Saturday calling on as many former neighbors and friends as possible. O. P. Eagles Plan For Official's Visit The Vernonia Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, has been advised that O. P. "Bill” Begoni, state Aerie president, will make his official visit here Friday of next week. January 23. Begoni, at the age of 43, is one of Oregon’s youngest state Aerie presidents. He also is a native Oregonian, born at The Dalles, and now a businessman in Port­ land. He is married and has four children. He joined the Eagles in 1946 and has been very active ever since. He has attended the last nine Grand Aerie conventions and has become known as the man who gets jobs done. All members are urged to turn out for his official visit here. Ralph McKee Is New Noble Grand June Wedding Planned for Dee Ann Cook, Geo. Trott Vernonia Odd Fellows lodge No. 246 held installation of of- ficers Tuesday evening of last week at the IOOF hall with Hen­ ry Anderegg, district deputy grand master, acting as installing officer. He wax assisted by the following acting as district depu­ ty grand officers: Carl Davis, warden; Frank Lentz, secretary: Les Galloway, treasurer; Harry Culbertson, chaplain; Charles Hickman, guard and R .L. Spen cer, marshal. Ralph McKee was installed as noble grand and other officers are: Ernest Herman, vice-grand; Harry Culbertson, secretary; Hen­ ry Anderegg, treasurer; Albert Wood, warden; Bill Wilson, con­ ductor; R. L. Spencer, chaplain; Ike Dass and LeRoy Cook, right and left scene supports; Frank Lentz and Charles Hickman, right and left supports to the noble grand; Carl Davis and Nels Hogberg, right and left supports to the vice-grand; Joe Grosche, inside guardian; Wayne Akers, outside guardian; Cecil Johnson, musician and Albert Tandy, past grand. following the installation, de­ licious refreshments of fried chicken, salad, cake and coffee, provided by the new vice-grand. Ernest Herman, were served by two Rebekahs, Hazel Cook and Dorothy Carter. Sixteen members were present for the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Cook an­ nounce the engagement of their Quaker Puffed .Rice. O)”c daughter DeeAnn Cook to George Large 634-oz. Package £0 Trott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ thur Trott of Bandon, Oregon. A.I. International Sauce A Pc The announcement comes as the 9-ox. Bottle 40 culmination of a long friendship begun when both were quite Ivalon Vinyl Sponge A Pc small when he visited here with Large Sise relatives. During high school days, the romance began and was Brillo Soap Pads o)Ec carried on during the time Dee Pkg. of 12 Pads £0 I Ann was attending Portland State college. Chiffon Liquid Detergent ” A c Miss Cook is now stationed at 22-ox. Can 04 the WAC base at Fort Sill, Okla­ homa and Mr. Trott is stationed Del Monte Sweetheart “Oc at St. Paul, Minnesota After Sliced Bacon Lb. Pkg. 0. their marriage which is planned for June, she will be transferred THESE PRICES GOOD to St. Paul to complete the second AS LONG AS PRESENT year of her enlistment. 40 STOCK LASTS MILL MARKET AND LOCKERS Member United Grocers Inc. Deliveries Twice Daily 10 A.M. & 3 P.M.—Ph. HA 9-3492 Phone HA 9-3462 NEHALEM VALLEY MOTOR FREIGHT Oldtimers Dinner Is Set For January 24 Dwight Strong, worshipful master for the Vernonia Masonic lodge, sent out invitations this week to all members who reside elsewhere and former members of this lodge to attend the annual Oldtimers dinner which is sched­ uled for January 24. The affair was started in 1933 when Emil Messing was worship­ ful master and has come to be one of the outstanding features of each year. The dinner is pre­ pared and served by the men and this year George Johnson and Darrold Proehl are the committee in charge. : Fuiten and Davis CHAPEL IN THE HILLS VERNONIA AND FOREST GROVE 24-Hour Mortuary Service : • Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, Res. Managers Phone HA 9-6611 HHHHHHHHSHSHEHHM KING'S Grocery ■ Markel Phone HA 9-6015 "Where Your Money Buyi More" Riverview At the Mile Bridge ALWAYS — Top Qualify ALWAYS — Best Prices ALWAYS — Phone and Delivery 2 —From your home-owned independent grocery. M SHOP BY PHONE — YOU RING, WE BRING 333333 Initiatory degress were confer­ red upon Mrs. Ralph Bergerson at Nehalem Chapter No. 153, OES Wednesday evening. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Ed Tapp of Cornelius, a charter member of this chapter. Claude Shaw, sentinel, was hon. ored for his birthday. An origi­ nal poem. Ode to the Man Behind the Door, written by the patron, Sam L. Hearing was read to hin-, and a birthday cake presented by Mrs. Hearing. A proficiency certificate was presented to Mrs Frank Serafin, associate matron, for giving from memory all of the secret work of the order and other information. NATAL-PITTSBURG — Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Dass received word of the birth of a new grandson last week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Young of Seattle are the proud parents and this is their first child. The new baby arrived on January 8 and weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Dass have not yet learned the baby’s name. Mr. and Mrs. Max Oblack call­ ed on Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pugh at Clatskanie Wednesday. Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Max Oblack attended a thirtieth wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kyser at Mist. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Noakes visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pringle Monday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Vivian Reynolds called on Mrs. Eva Pringle Monday fore­ noon. Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall and Doris called on Mr. and Mrs. J W. Johnson one evening last week. A memorial shelf for Danny Lawler has been arranged for at the Vernonia city library by friends of Danny and the Lawler family. The following books have been presented for it: Shepard’s Tartan, Sister Mary Jean Dorcy; Don Camillo Takes the Devil by the Tail, Giovanni Guareschi; In Heaven We Know Our Own. Father Blot, S. J ; A String of Blue Beads, Fulton Our- sler; Saints and Snapdragons, Sheed and Ward; The Saints and Your Name, Joseph Quadflieg; The Valley of Song, Elizabeth Goudge; The Miracle of Lourdes, Ruth Cranston; Borrowed Angel, Marguerite Hamilton; Heaven on the Doorstep, Charlotte Edwards; A Treasury of Catholic Reading, John Chapin; Life is Worth Liv­ ing, Fulton J. Sheen; The Book of Catholic Quotations, John Chapin; James Gillis, Paulist, a biography, James F. Finley; The Family that Overtook Christ, Rev. M. Raymond; The Song of a Thrush and Crown of Glory. Mrs. Ben Fowler entertained Saturday evening with three tables of pinochle in observance of her husband's birthday. The party was arranged as a surprise for Mr. Fowler who thought he was joining friends to go square dancing until they informed him they were remaining there to celebrate his birthday. Guests were Mr and Mrs. Hen- ry Anderegg, Mr. and Mrs. T L. DeHart, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. John- son. Mr. and Mrs. E. E Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Krieger, Prizes for high score went to Mrs. Krieger and Mr Johnson and consolation prizes were given to Mrs. Larson and Mr DeHart. O'Brien Appointed To Top Cadet Officer Post The Masons and, their wives will be entertained at the next meeting of Nehalem Chapter, Ja­ nuary 21st. and are all invited to attend. Charles E. O’Brien of Vernonia has been appointed to one of the top cadet officer posts in the 1045 student army ROTU brigade at Oregon State college. O’Brien was picked to be a company commander. Selections were made by the army ROTC staff on the basis of demonstrated leadership qualities and out­ standing performance of duty in ROTC work. O’Brien is a senior in the school of business and technolo- gy Johnson Slated To Call For Do-Si-Dos Saturday C. L. "Chuck’’ Johnson will e the caller for the Do-Si-Do square dance at the Legion hall Saturday evening, according to an announ­ cement made early this week. Dancing will start at 8:00 p.m. Information will be given t at evening concerning the state fes- tival to be held in Portland i July. Radio on Rampage? Call Anytime • Laws Electronic Service Calls $3.50 within 5 miles. Ph. HA 9-5454—123 North St. - Condition DECEMBER 31, 1958 . : The United States National Bank OF PORTLAND RESOURCES Cash on Hand and Due from Bank*.......................................... $ 176,609,85 3.18 United State* Government Bond*............................................ 296,246,830.10 Municipal and Other Bonds...................................................... 88,628,085.65 Loan* and Discounts—Net........................................................ 331,479,546 83 Stock in Federal Re*erve Bank................................................. 1,200,000.00 Bank Premises (Including Branche«)....................................... 12,570,287.86 Interest Earned............................................................................. 3,755,458 48 Other Resources.......................................... 204,167.16 $ 910,694,229.26 LIABILITIES Capital.......................................................... $ 20,000,000 00 Surplus............................................................. 20,000,000 00 Undivided Profit*....................................... 26,180,973.74 $ Reserves for Interest, Taxes, etc................ ................................ Dividend* Declared..................................................................... Depo*it*.................................................................. .......................... Interest Collected Not Earned.................... ............................... Other Liabilities........................................................................... 66 180 973 74 4,427,166 55 6 50,000 00 829,029,903 59 5,377,587 83 5,028,597.55 $ 910,694,229.26 This statement indudfi 65 branches in Oregon HEAD OFFICI PORTLAND, OREGON I Quinn On Committee For 1 State Dance Federation I • ! i I I I Lloyd Quinn was in Portland Sunday to attend a meeting of the officers of the State Federa- tion of Square Dancers. Quinn has been appointed as a member of the committee on publications by Ted Hiatt, federation presi­ dent. He will work with Ed Sticka of Forest Grove, vice-pre- sid nt. The peace that God gives every repentant soul is a priceless pos- session. NATIONAL BANK in or PORTLAND • VERNONIA BRANCH DIRECT THE UNITED STATES BRANCH NATIONAL OREGON'S OWN STATEWIDE BANK $ The birthday cake highlighted the refreshments served by the hostess. The refreshment committee served a delicious lunch. They were: Gladys Ruhl, Julia Fisher, Sally Ortner and Edna Linn. Shelf al Vernonia Library Is Danny Lawler Memorial Heading the slate of officers for 1959 for the Columbia Encamp­ ment No. 89, is Carl Davis who was installed as chief patriarch at the meeting held at the IOOF hall January 2 Harry Culbertson acted as in­ stalling officer and others seated with Davis were as follows: Frank Lentz, high priest; Wayne Akers, senior warden; Harry Culbertson, scribe and treasurer; Ralph Mc­ Kee. junior warden; Ernest Her­ man, guide; R. L. Spencer, first watch; H nry Anderegg, second watch; Mike Willard, third watch; Jim Jones, fourth watch; Truman Knight, first guard of the tent; Bill Horn, second guard of the tent; Albert Tandy, inside and outside guardian; Ceci) Johnson, musician. e'eeeea»