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Willards Mark Fiftieth Year MR. AND MRS. L. JONES Fall Colors Decorate Church For Jones-Ritz W edding Rites Fall flowers in shades of gold, yel low and bronze, accented by baskets of pink gladioli and white stock and white tapers in the candelabra set the scene far the pretty fall wedding September 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian church here in which vows were exchanged by Miss Dian na Ritz, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Ritz, and Louis Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones of Birkenfeld. The bride, given In marriage by her father, wore a white lace and nylcn gown made with short bouf fant skirt, ar.l long sleeved bodice with scoop neckline. Her blush veil fell frcm a white velvet crown and she carried a white Bible on which rested her shower bouquet of yellow and white rosebuds and yellow car nations. Her maid of honor was her twin Sewing Sisters 4-H Club Is Organized The Sewing Sisters 4-H sewing club, Phase II, met at the home of their leader, Mrs. Robert Borders, at 1:30 p.m. October 3. The club has nine members but only five were present. The following officers were elect ed: President, Sharlene Gibson; vice- president, Coleen Webb; secretary, Belinda Brewer; reporter, Sharon Brewer, recreation leader, Mary Ann Steele. Each member took a turn thread ing the sewing machine and all agreed to have a button contest to see who could help their mothers by sewing on the buttons this year. Also discussed was manners at meetings and TV slippers for a new project. The club will meet the first Sat urday of every month. Refreshments were ice cream sun daes. Reporter, Sharon Brewer E&B LAUNDRY" andHHi DRY CLEANERS 756 B ridge St. — Also, Shoe Repairing — Two-day Service CASH & CARRY E lect JU D G E R A L P H M. H O L M A N JU D G E O F O R E G O N SUPREM E COURT P o s itio n N o. 7 P r e fe r r e d by o v e r w h e l m i n g v o t e In O r e g o n B a r A s s o c ia tio n p o ll Pd. Adv. Hoi mon for Supreme Court Comm. Glenn R. Jock, Chmn. Loyolfy Bldg., Portland sister, Deanna Ritz, who wore a geld cclcred brocade dress and car ried a bouquet cf fall flowers. Bert man was Robert Mathews, uncle of the groom. The impressive double ring cere- meny was performed by Reverend Robert Sargent, pastor of the church. Mrs. L. H. Thcmas was organist and Mrs. Larry Jones sang “Because.” Ushers were Dennis Raines, cous in of the bride from Portland, and Larry Jones, cousin of the groom. Following the ceremony, the re ception was held in the church par lor which was decorated with the same color scheme with dahlias pre dominating in the bouquets. The three-tiered cake, decorated in white and yellow with wedding bell orna ment on top was cut and serveo by Mrs. Ralph DeVaney of Snoho mish, Washington and Mrs. James Toedemier of Hillsboro, both aunts of the bride. Mrs. Thomas Holce served punch and Mrs. Harris, cof fee. Miss Carolyn Krieger had charge cf the guest bock and Miss Tish Bid dle and Miss Marilyn Jones, sister of the groom, cared for the gifts. After a brief honeymoon trip to Eastern Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Jones are now at home in Vernonia. 4-H Sign-up To Be October 21 To observe National 4-H Week, Mrs. Francis Wright who is the leader of the Maple Meadows live stock club, asked Mr. Proehl to have an assembly at the school. Mr. Ro bert Stevely, the county extension agent in 4-H work was the MC. He told about the different projects that are available to the children. Zenda Ellis talked about cooking and the demonstration she did for the county fair that she also took to the state fair. Tim Johns told about the livestock tour and of going to the pea cannery in Weston and the experiments they are doing with feeding beef cattle also the alkali bee that it used for p; Utilizing the alfalfa. Nancy Skidmore’s talk was on 4-H summer school and the scholarships that can be wen by a good 4-Her and hard work. It was all very interesting. Another meeting will be held Octo ber 21, 8:00 p jn. at the Washington school in the band room. This is the date of the achievement meeting and it is hoped many will attend and sign up for 4-H clubs. Lina Wright, secretary Maple Meadows Club Honor Society Elects New Slate of Officers At the first meeting of the school year for the Vernonia high school chapter of the National Honor Socie ty, Jim Bellingham was named as president. Other officers elected were as fol lows: Vice-president, Vicki Pollock; secretary, Sharon Brunsman; treas urer, Christine King; concessions representative, Linda Jensen. Possible projects for the group to carry out this year were discussed. F-R-E-S-H S-E-A-F-O-O-D Crabs — Oysters — Smoked Salmon — Fresh Salmon Halibut — Red Snapper — Clams Open at Noon Friday and Saturday SPEED'S SEAFOOD M A R K E T Many friends and relatives gath ered Sunday afternoon at the IOOF hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Willard on their golden wedding an niversary. The reception was ar ranged by their daughter, Joy, and husband, Major and Mrs. Richard A. Bonney of Norfolk, Virginia. A gold and white color scheme was carried out in the decoration of the hair and the beautiful four-tiered cake which was served to guests by two of Mrs. Willard's sisters, Mrs. Harvey Heath of Spokane and Mrs. Gladys Goetz of Portland, was iced in white and trimmed with gold ros es. Mr. and Mrs. Willard were m ar ried at Lewiston, Idaho October 7, 1914. They farmed in Idaho for eight years and during that time, they also took up a homestead at Broth ers, Oregon. In 1922 they came to Vernonia and Mr. Willard was employed at the Oregon American mill until it closed. He has been retired since that time For the reception, four of Mrs. Willard’s sisters and three brothers were here. In addition to the two sisters who served the cake, Mrs. Fred Young of Seattle and Mrs. Stu art Martin of Costa Mesa, California poured. Brothers here were Odus Laramore of Portland, Lewis Lara- more of Elmira and John Laramore of Winston. Others who assisted at the recep tion were Mrs. Carl Davis and Mrs. Donald Bentley of Portland who had charge of the guest book; Miss San dra Heath of Spokane and Miss Su san Bentley of Portland who cared for the gifts; Mrs. Evelyn Heath and Mrs. Frank Lange who poured. Additional out-of-town guests in cluded Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson and Fred Young of Seattle; Donald Bentley, Mrs. Odus Laramore and Mrs. Ora George, Portland; Stuart Martin of Costa Mesa, California; Mrs. Lewis Laramore of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. John Kauffman and sons, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Light; Mr. and Mrs. Middleton Craw ford and Mrs. Robert Yandell, Bea verton; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schroe der, Oakridge; Mrs. Orvel Edwards, Banks; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Cantwell and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gwinn, Cannon Beach; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kasper, Sunset Beach; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ludwig, Forest Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ladd and Suzy, North Bend. Following the reception, the rela tives gathered at the Willard home for a buffet supper. Future Teachers Date Joint Installation The Future Teachers of America club held its first meeting Wednes day, September 30. Several money making projects were planned be tween now and homecoming. The installation of officers will be held October 20 with a spaghetti din ner with the FTA groups from St. Helens and Clatskanie. September 29, some of the mem bers attended a workshop in Beaver ton. Dessert was served and mem bers brought home many ideas for the local club. Those attending were Kathy Minger, Jeanie Roediger, Chris Bender, Peggy and Ann Sar gent, Marilyn King, and Geri Clason. Ridge Riders Discuss Park Improvement Work The Vernonia Ridge Riders met at the fire hall September 29. Clair Devine was welcomed as a new member. Projects to improve Anderson park were discussed and action will be taken later in the year. Coffee was served and a movie, “Back Packing in the Yukon’’ was enjoyed. Any interested persons are wel come to attend the meetings. The next regular meeting will be October 27 at 8:00 p.m. at the fire hall. SOME of the distinguished guests at the reception Sep tember 26 in honor of Mrs. Lillian Davis, were, from left, Claude Sanders, worthy grand patron; Iola War- nick, associate grand matron of Washington; Ralph Bergerson and Mrs. Bergerson, worthy patron and matron of Nehalem Chapter; Merle Lamar, grand ma- tron of Oregon; Mrs. Davis; Paul Sorenson, associate grand patron and Mabie Roach, grand conductress for Washington. Reception For G rand Chapter O fficer D raw s Large Crow d Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bergerson pre sided at a reception honoring Mrs. Lillian Davis, associate grand ma tron of the Grand Chapter of Oregon, Order of Eastern Star, Saturday ev ening, September 26, at the Vernon ia high school. Among the people here from out of town were: David O. Bennett of St. Helens, a committee member of the general grand chapter and a pas; grand patron of Oregon; Mrs. M. La mar, Silverton, worthy grand ma tron; Claude Sanders, Reedsport, worthy grand patron; Paul Soren sen, Pendleton, associate grand pa tron; Mary E. Miller, Portland, grand secretary; Belle Bateman, Portland, grand treasurer; Margery Jones, Bend, grand conductress; Laurie Woodard, Portland, grand as sociate conductress; Ruth Atkinson, Milton-Freewater, grand chaplain; Ellen Sanders, Reedsport, grand marshal; Isabelle Sullivan, Portland, grand organist; Martha Powell, Kla math Falls, grand Adah; Telma Nel son, Portland, grand Ruth; Leah Vantzelfden, Portland, grand Es ther; Winifred Nelson, Coos Bay, grand Martha; Mae C. Finlay, Sil verton, grand Electa; '‘Helen Tate, Stayton, grand warder; Harold Grib- ble, Portland, grand sentinel; Lau- rose Hibbard, grand lecturer and past grand matron; Iola Warnick, as sociate grand matron for Washing ton; Mabel Roach, grand conductress for Washington, and Audrey Stew art, district deputy for Washington. Also present was a large group of past grand matrons and patrons, a group of grand committee mem bers, grand representatives and many other friends. The stage and tables were beauti fully decorated with baskets of dah lias, donated by Mrs. Waunita Yea ger. A drill was presented by a group of associate matrons and patrons of Portland and vicinity, who call themselves “Hi-Lillies,” during which they officially welcomed Wil bur Davis into their group. Mrs. Davis was presented an hon orary membership In Wabanang Chapter in Clatskanie by the worthy matron, Mrs. Irene Harmula, and a group of her officers. A number of officers of Nehalem Chapter and Nehalem Assembly, Rainbow Girls, assisted by the De- Molay of Clatskanie, depicted the histories of the Masonic Lodge, Ne halem Chapter and Order of Rain- bow. They performed a black light drill which was very impressive. The Willamette Valley association performed an addendum, honoring Mrs. Davis after which Ralph Ber gerson presented Paul Sorensen of Pendleton, associate grand patron, an honorary membership in Nehalem Chapter. Refreshments were served after the degrees with Mesdames Harry Sandon, F. E. West, Guy I Thomas, Walter Linn, Albert Brunsman and DeeVeere Hershey pouring coffee and punch for some 700 guests. European Tours Provide Club Program Material A very interesting evening was provided members of the Vernonia Study club Thursday of last week when Mrs. Justin Folken showed movies taken during the nine months spent in Europe last year. She gave an interesting commentary with the pictures and also showed folders, booklets and postal pictures of many places visited. Mrs. Mathilde Bergerson was host ess for the meeting. November 5, the club will meet at the home of Mrs. Marvin Kamholz and will view slides taken by Mrs. Ralph Reynolds while she and her husband were touring Europe this summer. Pythians Plan Rummage Sale Vernonia Temple Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening of next week, October 14, and hear in formal reports by Grand Represen tative Irma Chance and Supreme Representative Lesta Garner on the Grand Temple sessions which they will attend in Roseburg Sunday, Mon day and Tuesday. Mrs. Chance will give her complete report at a later meeting. At the last meeting September 23, plans were made for the annual rum mage sale November 5, 6 and 7. Mrs. Frank Lange is chairman of the committee in charge of arrange ments. The charter was draped in loving memory of Past Grand Chief Sadie Graham who passed away at the Oregon-Washington Pythian Home in Vancouver. Following the meeting, a silent auc tion was held which created much fun and realized a good sum for the temple treasury. Refreshments honoring those whose birthdays were in July, August and September were served by Mrs. Dane Brady, Mrs. Harry Culbertson and Mrs. Irma Chance. 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