Let's Get Acquainted! Golden Anniversary Observance Honors Mr. and Mrs. Bridgers Golden wedding bells were the theme when a host of relatives ;ind friends, old and new. from around Oregon and Southern Washington joined with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bridgers to celebrate their 50th wed ding anniversary Sunday afternoon in Vernonia. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills of Cor nelius and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith of Willamina were hosts for the re ception held in the Masonic Temple in honor of their aunt and uncle. Other nieces and nephews of the couple present were Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mills and children, San Jose, California; Bill Smith, Willamina; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cox and children. Skate Board Causes Injury TIMBER RT. — Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and sons and Mrs. Nell Thacker spent Sunday with the Ray Thackers in Forest Grove. Ken ny Thacker had the misfortune of breaking his arm on a skate boara and spent several days in the Good Samaritan hospital due to complica tions but is recovering nicely now. Mrs. Claude Gibson Jr. entered Physician and Surgeons hospital in Portland Sunday and had major sur gery Monday. Mrs. Donovan Reynolds took Glen for a checkup Saturday and he is improving but still has to stay in bed. Nell Thacker returned home on Thanksgiving after spending two weeks at the Lester Galloway home in Clatskanie taking care of Mrs. Galloway who was bedridded with blood clots in her leg. Gus and Jim Hult returned Sun day from LaGrande where they had been elk hunting. Jim got a five- point elk. Janet Eide, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Falconer, entered Physicians and Surgeons hospital in Portland Monday and underwent eye surgery Tuesday. Friends Attend Gala Reception MIST—Miss Anna Hanberg was a visitor at the Hugh Cox home Tues day and Wednesday. Friday, Mrs. Cox accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Mar tin Hansen to Longview. Sunday af ternoon Mr. and Mrs. Cox attended the golden wedding reception in Ver nonia for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bridgers Mr. and Mrs. Merle Tiedeman ar rived Sunday at the Charles Hansen home to visit a few days. In the afternoon the Hansens, their guests and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hansen and children were in Vernonia to attend the reception for the Bridgers. Mrs. Hansen states they were really thrilled to see so many old friends. Mrs. Ted Kqlju and Mrs. Tom Ford of Portland were among those at the reception Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson ana family joined the Fred Busch fam ily for Thanksgiving dinner. Friday the Busch family were in Vernonia on business and dinner. After dinner they attended the Walt Disney film. Mrs. Wayne Kyser, Mrs. Hugh Cox, Mrs. Sulo Sanders, Mrs. Char les Hansen were among those who enjoyed potluck at Miss Anna Han- bergs Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Schlehuber joineo the Bud Hemeon family Thursday for Thanksgiving dinner. Sheridan; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin De- Rock. Hillsboro; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Keaton. Mr and Mrs. Leonard Kinsel. Linda and Bill; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bridgers, all of Roseburg; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith and girls, Red mond, Washington; Julian, Mary and Anne DeRock of Portland. The serving tables were lovely with a traditional tiered gold and white wedding cake and silver can- delabras filled with burning gold tapers. One table had a centerpiece of beautiful gold and white mums. The guest book table held an attrac tive bowl of bronzy spider mums and the small tables about the room were decorated with yellow rose buds. The beautiful wedding cake was served by Mrs. W. W. Keaton and Mrs. Leonard Kinsel. Mrs. Melvin DeRock and Mrs. Floyd Harvey poured coffee and the punch was served by Mrs. Jim Cox from an antique cut-glass bowl. Mrs. Loren Mills was in charge of the guest book. Rev. Robert Sargent sang the love ly songs, “I Love You Truly” and “Wedding Prayer,” accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Thomas. “Anniversary Waltz” and other old love tunes were played by Floyd Bush and Jer ry Bush on piano and accordian at intervals during the afternoon. Most of the afternoon was spent in rem iniscing by old friends who hadn’t seen each other for years and in getting acquainted with the new gen erations. A large wedding photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Bridgers held the place of honor in the entrance hall. Mrs. Bridgers has lived all of her life in the Nehalem valley since she was the daughter of valley pioneers, Mr .and Mrs. S. Phinius DeRock and was bora on their homestead in the area known as “The Burn” near Birkenfeld. In 1914 she married William Bridg ers who had come to the valley as a construction worker. Their first home was a homestead in Clatsop county at Vesper. In 1921 they purchased the store at Mist which they operated until 1948 when they moved to Vernonia. In 1959, Mrs. Bridgers was centen nial queen for the Friendship Jam boree. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bridgers are associated with local fraternal and church groups in which they par ticipate actively. Christmas Decorations On Unit Meet Program MIST—The Mist - Birkenfeld Ex tension Unit will meet at the Birken feld Center December 11 at 10 a m. Before noon, Christmas decorations will be made. Anyone wishing to make something should contact Mrs. Fred Busch by December 9 so that the necessary material is obtained. Those attending the last meeting can help by informing anyone in terested as to what they are to bring. After the potluck dinner a short business meeting will be held, with the Christmas party to follow. Anyone wishing to, may bring a gift for a box to be made up for a home. Christmas gifts will be ex changed among those present. Mrs. Charles Ramsey and Mrs. Arby Mills are co-hostesses and extend an invitation to everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kyser, Mel vin and Raymond joined the Billy Kyser family in Forest Grove for Thanksgiving dinner. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hawkins and daugh ter of Cathlamet visited her folks along with the Billy Kyser and Roy Kyser families. Do You Know This Man? Babe's Arrival Marks Holiday That extra measure of things to be thank'ul for at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Krieger is the 8 pound 4% ounce son who arrived early Thanksgiving morning, November 26 at Tuality hospital in Hillsboro He has been named Scott Allen and this is their third son. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McKee of Mist route and Mrs. May Haycraft of Pendleton who is here helping care for the new arrival and his brothers. There also is one great grandfather, Russell Layma nee, of Pateros. Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Dane Brady have news of a new granddaughter born November 13 at San Francisco. The young lady who has been named Shannon Rene, is the daughter of Mrs. Brady’s son and wife, Corporal and Mrs. Stephen Parks of San Fran- cisco. Great grandmother is Mrs. Bertha Fomev. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Siedelman re ceived news Monday of the arrival of twin granddaughters that day at McCleary, Washington. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Don Seid elman. Weights and names are not yet available but the Seidelmans plan to visit them this week end and learn all such details. Mrs. Don Seidelman is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Crane at McCleary now but in about two weeks they will fly to Arkansas to join Don who is being transferred there as a biolo gist for a fish hatchery by the US department of fish and game. He is presently in North Carolina but is due for transfer to the new location. Bom July 12, 1888 at Albany. Married in 1915 at Vancouver. His five children, a number of grand children. Came to Vernonia first in 1921. Worked for Sunset Logging Co. and Oregon American. Also farmed but it now retired. His hobby is guns and he is a good woodsman and hunter. Also has a taste for fishing, especial ly in the Columbia. Is active in a local church. (Information supplied by J. W. Ni chols' Answer to last week’s quiz: Albert Reynolds. Officers Named By WW I Groups The Veterans of World War I Bar racks and auxiliary met Monday eve ning, November 23, at the IOOF hall for a delightful pre-Thanksgiving din ner which included baked ham, pre pared by the dining room committee, Mrs. Marie Atkins and Mrs. Frank Lange, and salads and pies furnish ed by auxiliary members. Guests for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. James Karris from St. Helens. Each group met after the dinner and officers for 1965 were elected. For the barracks, the following were named: Loren E. Stiff, commander; Reuel Smith, first vice-commander and adjutant; Ray Cameron, second vice-commander; A. F. Lewis, quar termaster; Ralph Valpiani, judge ad vocate; Guy Tiffney, sergeant-at- arms; Gene Shipman, assistant ser geant-at-arms. Officers named by the auxiliary were Mrs. L. E. Stiff, president; Mrs. Ralph Valpiani, first vice-president; Mrs. Thora Shaffer, second vice-pres ident; Mrs. Faye Davis, treasurer; Mrs. Marie Atkins, conductress; Mrs. Marie Shafer, guard and Mrs. Ray Cameron, chaplain. Installation will be held at the next regular meeting, December 27. Happy Cooks Club Makes Sanowiches and Cocoa Mother Visited During Holiday RIVERVIEW — Walter Buckner oi Ukiah, California visited his mother, Mrs. Artie Buckner from Wednesday until Saturday. Mrs. Mills of Los Angeles, who also was visiting her mother, left Sunday afternoon by plane for her home. They were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buckner. Carroll Rundell also attended the dinner. Relatives present for Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Strong were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rash and Mrs. Agnes Peachey of Portland, Mrs. Grace Peachey and L. H. Sargent. T/Sgt. and Mrs. Don Cline and family of Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Cline Tuesday through Sunday. Others at tending Thanksgiving dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cline and fami ly of Vancouver and Mrs. Mabel Gravon of Portland. Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lloyd were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith of Bradwood and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Harris and baby of Westport. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker and grandson Paul went with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gwin and family to Cannon Beach Thursday for Thanks giving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gwin. On November 19, the Happy Cooks 4-H club met with all but one mem ber present. T ie girls had a short business meeting and then made grilled cheese sandwiches and ate them with hot chocolate and cookies. •* Loma Westlind, reporter Craft Society To Open Meet The Vernonia Arts and Crafts So ciety extends an invitation to inter ested persons to attend their Decem ber meeting next Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the West Oregon Elec tric building at which Christmas or naments and decorations will be featured. Products of the workshops the society has held will be shown. The society also has announced a workshop for children of both grade and high school age which will be held next Wednesday afternoon, De cember 9, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the art center at the Clinic build ing. This workshop is for the making of Christmas decorations. There will possibly be a small fee for this to cover materials. Per sons who wish more information may call Mrs. Wilbur Wilson, HAzel 9- 5231. Ocrttonia Cagle THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1964_______ 3 Past Chiefs Initiate Member at Club Meet Mrs. Launee Cousins was hostess November 19 for the Past Chiefs club meeting which drew a good attend ance. Mrs. Helen Spofford was initiated into the club in the traditional and somewhat hilarious ceremony. Plans for Christmas projects were made ;ind December 17 was set as the date for the Christmas party which will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Culbertson. There will be a gift exchange. Mrs. Cousins served delicious pe can pie during the social hour. People who have kind and honest thoughts never need to worry about a slip of the tongue. Expressionism in Art Viewed by Study Club Mrs. R. B. Fletcher was hostess for the November 24 meeting of the PEO Sisterhood. Mrs. Earl King gave a very inter esting program on Expressionism in Art which became popular in the 1860s and 1870s. She showed pictures by Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Van Gough and others. 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