Memorial Gift Honors Member At the meeting of Vernonia Temple Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening of last week, the charter was draped in loving memory of Mrs. Pearl Wil­ kerson, charter member of the or­ ganization when it was instituted in 1926. She held the title of past chief and also had been named as temple mother several years ago. A me­ morial donation in her name was made to the Oregon - Washington Pythian Home and her name will be placed in the Gold Book there. Initiation was held and those wel­ comed to membership were Mrs. Jackie Atkins and Mrs. Dorothy Car­ ter. The initiation held a special significance for Mrs. Atkins since her mother-in-law, Mrs. Marie At­ kins, is most excellent chief of Ver- nonit Temple and she was in charge of the initiation ceremonies. Principal item of business was election of officers which resulted as follows: Most excellent chief, Mrs. Leona Haverland; excellent se­ nior, Mrs. Martha Brady; excellent junior. Mrs. Launee Cousins; man­ ager, Mrs. Jackie Atkins; secretary, Mrs. Cora Lange; treasurer, Mrs. Irma Chance; protector, Mrs. Dor­ othy Carter; guard, Mrs. Thora Shafer; pianist, Mrs. Olivia Wood; trustee for three years, Mrs. Lu­ cille Hickman; installing officer, Mrs. Helen Spofford. Installation will be held in Janu­ ary. Funds from the coin march were used to purchase gifts for residents of the Oregon - Washington Pythian Home at Vancouver and Sunday, Mrs. Lange, .Mrs. Chance, Mrs. Faye Davis and Mrs. Cousins accompan­ ied Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gamer to Vancouver to deliver the gifts. They spent a very enjoyable afternoon visiting with residents of the home and found many of them busy with interesting hobbies and in Christmas preparations. A donation was made to the Ver­ nonia school treat fund, also. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party to be held at the next meeting of the temple, Decem­ ber 23. Secret pals will reveal names and new names will be drawn. All members are urged to attend. Dales Announced By Vernonia Vagabonds The Vernonia Vagabonds invite all square dancers to join them Satur­ day evening, December 19, at the Scout cabin in the city park at 8:30 p.m. when Jack Korff, caller for the Crowns and Gowns club at Astoria will be guest caller here. Also, all persons interested in square dance lessons are advised that there will be a meeting to­ night, Thursday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scout cabin. Don Cameron, club president, states that the meeting tonight is for all square dancers and those wishing to learn. R ebekahs Hold H oliday Events At the meeting of Mt. Heart Re­ bekah lodge last Thursday evening, the charter was draped for Mrs. Clara Hill who had passed away the previous week end at Dallas. A report was given by Mrs. Ger­ trude Schalock, social club chair­ man, that 21 members had attended the very delightful Christmas party December 8 at the home of Mrs. Vera Willard. Her home was very prettily decorated with a frosted tree, lights and mantle arrangements. Gifts were exchanged and cake dec­ orated with holly was served with ice cream. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mrs. Zoe Salamon- sen at 8:00 p.m. January 12. The club turned in a check to the MIST—The Mist - Birkenfeld Ex­ lodge treasurer for the dinner served tension Unit met at the Birkenfeld Center Friday, December 11 with at the West Oregon Electric annual 17 present. A delicious pot luck was meeting. The lodge made a donation to the served at noon and a short business meeting was conducted afterwards. school treat fund. Officers chosen for the 1965 term Gifts were exchanged and ideas for Christmas were exchanged among qualified by giving the work re­ the members. At the January 8 meet­ quired to be memorized. This was ing Mrs. Margaret Allyn, county under the direction of District Dep­ agent, will present the lesson, “Liv­ uty President Marie Atkins. Following the meeting, a delight­ ing with Tensions.” Mrs. Charles Hansen and Mrs. Gus Wanstrom will ful Christmas party was held in the be hostesses. The meeting will start dining room where secret pal and at 10:30 a.m. with pot luck lunch exchange gifts were piled around a beautifully decorated tree. Fruit at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grimsbo cake was served with coffee and and family were in Longview Satur­ tea by Mrs. Theresa Goertzen, Mrs. day to attend a Western Oregon and Ella Cline and Mrs. Florence Mes­ Washington Shorthorn association sing. At the January 14 meeting of the meeting prior to a sale to be held in March. Howard is chairman of the lodge, 1965 officers will be installed. nominating committee for election of officers. Mrs. Wayne Kyser and Ronnie were in Vernonia to attend the grade school basketball tournament held at the high school Friday evening. Ron­ nie joined with the other grade school The Department of Employment band members and played several numbers before the activities began. warned claimants for unemployment Mrs. George Mathews was a Port­ insurance benefits to tell the truth when filing their claims. Misrepre­ land caller during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hobble of sentation when filing is punishable Portland were week end guests of the by law with fines of up to $500 and- Charles Sundlands. The Sundlands or imprisonment of up to 90 days or were treated to a dinner brought by both, the department said. As an example, the Department the Hobbles. David Closner called on of Employment said a complaint was them Sunday, also. The Mist-Birkenfeld Sunday school recently filed against a Linn County will hold their Christmas program man for obtaining unemployment in­ Art of Francisco Goya at the Birkenfeld church Sunday ev­ surance benefits through willful mis­ P.E.O. Program Topic ening, December 20, at 7:30. An in­ representation and failure to report Members of Chapter BS, P.E.O. vitation is extended to everyone to work and earnings while filing his claim. The man was arrested and Sisterhood met at the home of Mrs. attend. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cox were din­ brought before the Linn County Court Ben Brickel Tuesday, December 8. Mrs. Brickel was in charge of the ner guests at the Oscar Kelty home where he pleaded guilty to the program and gave a report on the Sunday afternoon. They also visited charge. Sentence is being withheld pending restitution of the amount of with Mrs. Paul Birkenfeld. life and art of Francisco Goya. A1 Becker and Terry Kulju of benefits obtained. This case was dis­ The next meeting will be January 12, 1965 at the home of Mrs. Owen Portland were week end visitors at covered by the Internal Audit Divi­ sion of the Department of Employ­ the Charles Hansen home. East. ment through a routine audit of Un­ employment Benefit Claims in Linn County. Extension Unit To Hear A gent Claimants Told To T e ll Truth Prevention Best for Muscle Disease Control White muscle disease continues to take a heavy toll of lambs and calves in Oregon. This condition will strike in most sections of the state and has occurred in Columbia county, indi­ cates County Extension Agent Don Coin Walrod. Prevention is the best means of control and can be accomplished by- injecting the mother or the offspring with selenium. Cost of a preventa­ tive treatment is extremely low when compared to losses. Treating mater­ ials must be obtained from practic­ ing veterinarians, but producers may give the injections. Illness Causes Hospital Stay BIRKENFELD — Hank Robinson was taken to the Tuality hospital in Hillsboro Tuesday of last week He is in an oxygen tent and has had several heart attacks. Latest re­ ports are that he is slightly improved but still in a critical condition. Mr and Mrs. Bill Larson and fam­ ily of Orenco visited Sunday with A1 Berg. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Baker were in Astoria last Saturday. Mrs. Lloyd Beach, Mrs. Art Bel­ lingham and Elsa Richardson were in Portland last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stuve visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ben­ der at Forest Grove Saturday. College Student Home For Christmas Vacation MIST—Dale Sanders arrived home Saturday afternoon from Seattle to spend part of his Christmas vaca­ tion with his family, the Sulo San­ ders Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hawkins of Cathlamet visited with her folks, the Claude Kysers. The Roy Kyser family joined the group later in the evening. Sunday visitors at the Lloyd Gar- lock home were Mr. and Mrs. Vem Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tot­ ten and family of Hazeldell, Wn. Oernonla Eagle Sauvies Island History Sought THURSDAY. DEC. 17, 1964_______3 At the monthly meeting of the Co­ lumbia County Historical Society at the Columbia county fairgrounds De­ cember 9, there was a small attend­ ance because of the many Christmas parties, but guests were present from Beaverton. They were Mr. and Mrs. John W. Patterson and their daughter, Mrs. J. Robert Filley .descendents of the Jonathan Moar family, first settlers of Sauvie’s Island. Mrs. Filley, who is a member of the Sons and Daugh­ ters of Oregon Pioneers, is prepar­ ing a paper on the history of Sauvies Island, and the county society is glad to help her with any material they have on this subject. In the files they have records giv­ en by J. Neilson Barry covering ma­ ny little known facts regarding early history of this area, which it is for­ tunate to have, since Mr. Barry has passed away and can no longer in­ spire others with his letters of infor­ mation. Members oi the society would ap­ preciate more support from St. Hel­ ens and surrounding areas, since it is felt that the work is most impor­ tant in preserving historical records and early relics in the county mu­ seum, while such are still available. Several years ago the society con­ tacted the chamber of commerce and other groups with little success, and, as time goes on, they realize that many things are lost to the society and the coming generations. Report was made of sale of histori­ cal booklets far and wide, some going to Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., Montreal, Canada, Seattle city li­ brary and many other places. An old quotation comes to mind: “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country”, and this seems to be as true now as it was in ancient times. Material comes in regularly for a fourth historical booklet, which is planned, and those having such in­ teresting stories are invited to send it in to the secretary, Mrs. Pearl Becker, for consideration. The next meeting of the society is planned for January 20, weather per­ mitting, at the fairgrounds. Birthday Observance Honors W. R. Wolff NATAL - PITTSBURG — Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tupper and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wolff in observance of Mr. Wolff's birthday. Bill Keim of Portland and a friend were after­ noon callers. Mr. and Mrs. Max Oblack made a trip to Hillsboro Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chet Pope and boys and Bessie Hershey and a friend, all from Portland, were Sunday cal­ lers at the DeeVeere Hershey home. Stanley Chandler and daughters Car­ ol and Joyce from Vernonia also visited with the Hersheys and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mathews were even­ ing callers. Bellingham Referees Ball Games At Astoria BIRKENFELD — Mr. and Mrs. George Bellingham and family spent last week end in Astoria where George refereed basketball games. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bellingham and family of Astoria visited with the George Bellingham family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ramsey and family were in Astoria Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Arby Mills were Port­ land business callers Monday. Jim Hascall of Vernonia and his friend of St. Helens were Sunday din­ ner guests of the Chas. Ramseys. Mrs. E. T. Johnston spent last Thursday in Portland. CAREFUL DRIVERS GET A 20% DISCOUNT! . A u to In su ra n ce Atrosi file nation — Around the dock FAST • FAIR • FRIENDLY Lloyd Quinn — HA 9-5211 ATLAS WEATHERGARD Tires on your car bite into heavy snow and mud to get you through—yet run quieter on History seems to record greater fidelity in horses and dogs than in humans. G IR IDEAS Boxed Chocolates-lb. $1.49 Brown & Haley “Fine Chocolates” Others from $1.65 Phone HA 9-3462 NEHALEM VALLEY cleared pavement. Deep long-lasting tread. Drive in for a demonstration. D A I D U ' C CHEVRON K A L r t l J SERVICE Phone HA 9-6691 J • r » I I WE TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR CAR MOTOR FREIGHT Fancy Special Boxes............... from $2.50 Sets for Men . . . 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