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St. Helens Parish To Hold Waek End Carnival Oernonia Eagle THURSDAY, MAY 21, . 1959 7 Mother-Daughter Affair Is Held A véry delightful mother daughter party was held last Fri day evening in the social hall at the Evangelical United Brethren church with the ladies of the EL’B circle in charge of refreshments and the ladies of the Womens Society of World Service arrang ing the program. Musical numbers' were supplied by a trio, Kathy Weller, Diana Minger and Betty Tucker; a duet Verna Johnson and Rosemary Patterson and solos' by Lorraine Cunningham. Mrs. W. T. Graves, speaking for mothers, gave a very interest ing account of the pioneer ex periences of her motherin-law. Judy Towne, speaking for the daughters, presented some of the contrasts in the life of a bride today as compared to that of the pioneers of 100 years ago. Kathy Minger pre sented a delightful reading as a tribute to her youthful mother, | Mrs. Charles Minger, and present- I id her with a bouquet of spring I flowers. Refreshments of cookies, tea, coffee and punch were served from beautifully appointed tables with Miss Toni Monaco serving coffee, Miss Verna Johnson tea and Miss Judy Aldrich, punch. Sell it with an Eagle classified. "If It’s Leather We Have or Will Make It." It RIDING BOOTS WESTERN CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Far/ 1845-1908 L/LITH HIS BROTHERS AND WILLIAM HAPGOOD he PIONEERED SALMON CANNING ON THE SACRAMENTO (1864) AND THE COLUMBIA ( 1867 1---- HE ESTABLISHED OPERATIONS ON THE ROGUE (1877 ) AND RULED THAT RIVER FOR 30 YEARS—-IN 1895 HE BUILT WEDDERBURN INTERESTS FROM CALIFORNIA TO ALASKA---- FORCEFUL, BELLICOSE. HE PUT DOWN COMPETITION RUTHLESSLY. BUT HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENTIFIC FISHING AND CANNERY OPERATIONS WERE GEMS OF THOUGHT THE PRESS When the press is gagged, liber- ty is besieged. —Mary Baker Eddy Let it be impressed upon your minds, let it be instilled into your children, that the liberty of the press is the palladium of all civil political and religious rights. —Junius We live under a government of men and morning newspapers. —Wendell Phillips The press is not only free, it is powerful. — Disraeli Track Meets Held On Vernonia Field Show Win, Loss For Host Vernonia was winner in an ex citing dual track meet held here Thursday. May 7, with a score of 64-58. Vernonia was host to the Clatskanie team. Bill Howard won the javelin with a throw of 161 feet 5 inches which broke his own record of 159 feet. Byron Hawkins was a triple winner placing first in the 220 yard dash, broad jump, high jump and also was on the winning re lay team. Bill Howard was a double win- ner placing first in the shot put and javelin. The first place winners are follows: High hurdles: Lyle Sparks, Clatskanie, 18.6; 100: Dick Crape, Clatskanie, 11.1; mile: Ole Djur- huís, Clatskanie, 5:13; 440: Jim Barlow, Vernonia, 57.8; low hur dles: Roy Reeves, Clatskanie, 23.2; 220: Bryon Hawkins, Vernonia, .25; 880: Gordon Schwealer, Clats kanie, 2:15; javelin: Bill Howard, Vernonia, 161’5”; shot put: Bill Howard, Vernonia, 42.8; discus: George Brown, Vernonia, 111'4”; pole vault: David Quinlan, Clats kanie, 10’5’; high jump: Byron Hawkins, Vernonia, 5’4”; broad Coffee Hour Observed At Christian Church Following the morning service at the Christian church last Sun day, cake and coffer were served to 65 people in observance of Pen- tecost. Out of town guests at the service included Miss Jan Pear son. Roseburg; Mrs. Carl Fowler, Eugene and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Knoedler, Springfield. ————————— 9-3693 HA VERNONIA LODGE AND CLUB NOTICES IWA Local Meets First and Third Thursdays 7:30 p.m. A F.L. — C.I.O. Business agent at Union hall Thursday and Friday, noon to 6:00 4-58 p.m. Order of Eastern Star Nehtlem Chapter 153, O. E, S 5-14 ’VERNONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board of Directors report to members quarterly. Board meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 8:00 p.m., at West Oregon Electric office. Visitors invited. Guy Thomas. President Mona M. Gordon. Secy.. Manager Manager’s office at City Hall 7-59 VERNONIA LIONS CLUB Regular com munication first and third Wed. of each month at Masonic Tem ple. All visiting sisters and broth, ers welcome. Eva Hearing, W.M. Mona Gordon. Sec’y. 1-60 jump: Byron Hawkins, Vernonia, 20'4”; relay: B. Hawkins, Jones, L. Hickman and C. Davis, Ver- nonia, 1:43.5. Banks placed first in a close triangular meet with Clatskanie and Vernonia held here Tuesday, May 12 The scores were Banks 521, Clatskanie 5112 and Ver- nonia 47 points. Bill Howard took three first places in shot put, javelin and discuss. The first place winners are as follows: High hurdles: John Schlegel, Banks. 18:15; 100-yard dash: Mik ■ Bartlett, Banks. 10.9; mile: Dane White, Banks, 5:71; 440: Jim Bar- low. Vernonia, 57.2; low hurdles: Roy Reeves, Clatskanie, .22; 220: Dick Crape, Clatskanie, .24; 880: Gordon Schwabier. Clatskanie, 2:18.5; javelin: Bill Howard, V I nonia, 159'2”; discus: Bill How- ard, Vernonia, 110'1 ’a”; shot put: Bill Howard, Vernonia, 42’612 pole vault: Ron Kuehl, Clatska- nie. 10'4' ; high jump: Lyle Sparks, Clatskanie, 5’6”; broad- jump: Byron Hawkins, Vernonia; 20′34" and relay: Clatskanie, 1:44.1. V. F. W. SG < % S&t nue % Pythian Sisters ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2nd and Maple Beauferd F. Miller. Pastor 9:45 am. — Sunday school. Clas- ses for all ages. 11:00 a.m. — Morning worship 7:45 p.m. — Evangelistic service. 7:30 pm. Wednesday — Prayer meeting at the church NAZARENE CHURCH R. E. Persyn. Pastor 9:45 a.m. — Sunday school. B. L. Mitchell, Sup’t. 11:00 a.m. — Morning worship 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Classes in chalk drawings by the paster 7:30 p m. — Evening service. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. — Prayat meeting. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST E. L. Broder. Pastor Services on Saturday: 9:30 a.m. — Sabbath School. 10:45 a.m. — Preaching, mission ary programs or Bible study. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC Rev. William Delplanche First and second Sundays, Mass at 7:00 p.m. evenings. Third, fourth and fifth Sundays, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Phone HA 9-3462 NEHALEM VALLEY MOTOR FREIGHT VERNONIA BRANCH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS VACATIONERS! You can save money by using FAMILY PLAN FARES Kids Dad pays the Vernonia Temple No. 61 Meetings: I.O.O.F. Hall Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month Launee Cousins, M.E.C. Cora Lange, Secretary 2-59 5 thru ’/> the A bright happy chap, name of Papp • Bought what l^ked like an old rattletrap. But Stop-Wear Lubrication Encampment No. 89 will meet the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at the I.O.O.F. hall. * Carl Davis, Chief Patriarch Harry Culbertson, Scribe 1-60 At a Union Oil station Rattle-proofed Papp’s old trap in a n*P! Youngsters 4 free! Combine vacation fun and economy by traveling on the S. P. & S. Ry’s Family Plan. You may stop over anywhere en route—and you may return any day of the week. The only qualification for family fares is that you must start your trip on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Call Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway today to make your vacation travel arrangements. Vernonia Lodge No. 246 Who cares if cars get old, as long as they rfdt like new! And thty »ill, with regular Stop- • Wear Lubrication by your neighborhood Union Oil Minute Man. He guarantees in writing “No squeaks for 1000 miles." Good deal! UNION OIL COMPANY A. F. & A. M. Y ", American ' - Legion . ... VERNONIA Lw.".). POST 119 Sosta of For information call: C. L. JOHNSON, Railroad Station CALIFORNIA SPOKANE, PORTLAND and SEATTLE RAILWAY SYSTEM Suggestions for Your Next Grocery Order I MJB e) Meets Second & Fourth Fridays ? “”"7 of each month. I Truman Knight, Commander Harry Culbertson. Adjutant 858 1st Ave. AUXILIARY Vernonia First and Third Tuesdays June Ray. President Walter Floeter. WP. Irene Towne. Secretary 1-59 Fred Lundgren. Sec’y. 7-59 I meets f’s %9 isl Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays PM. Priesthood pm. under direction of Elder G. D. Pattee. 7:00 pm. Sacrament service. Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. — Women's Relief So- ciety. Friday: 4 00 p.m. — Primary. Henry T Hudson. Wilbur E Wil- son, Alfred L. Carlson, Branch presidency. Ben Sharar. Chancellor Commander Oscar G. Weed, Secretary Vernonia Lodge No. 184 A. F. & A. M. meets at Masonic Temple. Stated Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday CN Communication first evenings of each month in the Thursday of each month, LO OT. Halt st 7:30 p.m. Cora Lange, Noble Grand , Dwight Strong, W.M. Reatha Horn, Secretary Walter Linn, Secy. 1-60 3-59 Vernonia F.O.E. VERNONIA BIBLE CHURCH Bob Meyer, Interim Pastor 9:45 a m. — Sunday School. Everett Brown, Supt. 11:00 a m. Morning worship service. 6:30 p.m. Classes for high school age and adults. 7:30 p.m. Evening worship service. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday — Mid-week prayer meeting. Meetings 1.0 O.F. Hall, Second and Fourth Mondays Each Month CLO.0.. (Fraternal Order of Eagles) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A. L. Argo. Pastor 9:45 a m. — Sunday school. 11:00 a.m. — Morning worship. 7:30 p.m. — Evening service. 7.30 pm. each Wednesday Prayer meeting and Bible stu dy at the church. 6:00 Knights of Pythias Regular meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 8 P.M. V.F.W. Hall. Meets Every Tuesday 8 P.M. W. H. Wilson, Commander : Ralph McKee. Noble Grand C. J. Nance, Adjutant 4 58 | Harry Culbertson. Sec'y. 1-60 MT. HEART REBEKAH LODGE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Robert Sargent, Minister Sunday, May 24. 1959 Bible school, Mr: 9:45 a m Maude Wells, Supt. 11 00 a m — Morning worship Sermon: ’Eternal Virtues.” 6:00 p.m. — Christian Endeavor. Leader: Jeanie Sargent 7:00 p m. — Church doctrine class. 7:30 p.m. — Evening service. Topic: "Victory.” Twin night. Wednesday, May 27 2.00 p.m. — CWF service group at the church. 925 Rosa Avenue Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. — Sunday school con venes under supervision of Elder Frank R. Davenport. Hardings Lodge No. 116 Vernonia, Oregon Columbia MEETS EVERY MONDAY EVENING CITY CAFE H. E. McEntire, President Dave Knowlton. Secretary 3-59 AT THE CHURCHES VERNONIA EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN Rev. F. M. Knoll May 24. 1959 9:45 a m. — Sunday School. Mrs. George Johnson, Sup't. 11 ;00 a m. - Morning worship. Sermon : ‘Me moi ial Day Les sons.” 8:00 p.m. Evening service. Theme: "Where Folks Find Christ”. Wednesday, May 27 8:00 p.m. — Midweek service at the church. ! Lloyd Quinn, Insurance 126 N.E 2nd Ave. MI 8-4857 Hillsboro, Oregon Weaver "Pop" Clark, Mgr. PAGE 20 KING OF THE ROGUE St. Frederic’s parish at St. Hel ens will hold an outdoor carnival and barbecu dinner on the school grounds May 23rd and 24th. The carnival will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday. The barbecue will be served from 12 noon to 5 30 p.m. on Sunday and will feature barbe cued beef, potato chips, western style beans, tossed green salad, French bread, coffee, milk and ice cream. Adult tickets are $1.25 and children 75c. Centennial atmosphere will pre vail and the publia is invited. i CLARK'S LEATHER GOODS OREGONS CENTENNIAL ALBUM NOW—Low Prices plus S&H Green Stamps FIME.GPVOSERFS SAM’S FOOD STORE FREE DELIVERY Phone HA 9-5501