Nazarene Church Calls
Pastor From Portland
Christmas or Xmas?
By Raymond P. Targgart
Announced this week was the ap
President of the Vernonia
pointment of Reverend Milton B.
Ministerial Association
Gudmundsen of Portland as pastor
for the Vernonia Church of the Na
When just a young fellow, I used
zarene. He will the vacancy created to take great pride in sending Christ
by the resignation of the Reverends mas greetings to my relatives and
friends, using the most flourishing
A. W. Wilson who moved to Okla capital “X” I could possibly make.
homa.
Not once did it occur to me that I
Rev. and Mrs. Gudmundsen and was leaving Christ out of Christmas
their four children, three teen-agers I wanted only to share with those to
and a six year old boy, will be mov whom cards were being sent the
happiness and joys of the Christmas
ing to the Nazarene parsonage here season.
this week. Mrs. Gudmundsen is em
True it is that this type of “X”
ployed with an insurance agency in
represents
the St. Andrews cross up
Portland.
At the Church of the Nazarene this on which, according to quite reliable
Sunday, December 20, Sunday school legend, the apostle Peter was, by his
will begin at 9:45 a.m. After a short own request, crucified, and which
class session, the Christmas pro by some stretch of the imagination,
could represent “another cross” up
gram will be given at 10:30.
Following the program, Rev. Mil- on which was crucified our Saviour,
who was once the Babe in Bethlehem,
ton Gudmundsen, the new pastor,
whose birthday we celebrate each
will bring the Christmas message. |
December,
but it is very doubtful if
Evening services are at 7 p.m.
any who write “Xmas” ever give
this even the remotest thought.
Not until after I became a Christ
January Meet Dated
ian, and was reminded by an observ
By Church C.W.F.
ing friend, did I realize that by sign
The CWF held their December ing my well-meaning cards "Merry
10 meeting in the Christian church Xmas” I was to that degree failing
social hall.
to recognize Christ as the central and
The bazaar and cooked food sale all important personage to be honor
given December 4 and 5 was reported ed at this season, perhaps the most
very successful.
joyous holiday of the year.
Final plans for the Christmas party
It takes just a little longer to sign
were made, and various reports were the cards with a “Merry Christmas,”
given.
inserting the word “Christ” instead
The meeting adjourned with prayer of the letter “X” ’ but I believe it
and Mrs. Harry Culbertson served pays in more ways than one.
refreshments.
To say the least, the sender is not
January 14 will be the next meet losing anything, and is, to that de
ing date since the December 24 meet gree, honoring the Christ child who
ing will not be held.
became the Christ of the cross, our
Saviour and our Redeemer. In this
manner we are able to do our part
T H « M IO H T Y M ID G E T
in keeping Christ in Christmas.
WANT ADS WORK
“Pump don”t jump!” is the secret
of safe braking on slippery streets.
Jamming on your brakes can put you
into an uncontrollable skid. Locked
wheels turn your car into an un-guid-
ed missile.
Homing pigeons have three sets of
eyelids, two of which are transparent,
and thus, they can fly through rain
or snow, and still see their way.
LODGE AND CLUB NOTICES
VERNONIA
LIONS
CLUB
MEETS FIRST AND THIRD
MONDAY EACH MONTH
6:30 P M ., FIRE HALL
Robert Sargent, President
Don Jackson, Secretary
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NEHALEM VALLEY
COIN CLUB
Meets last Thursday every m onth
West Oregon Electric Auditorium ,
7:30 P.M.
George Laws, President
Harry Junken, Vice-president
Stanley Encvoldsen, Secretary
Ralph Bergerson, Treasurer
VISITORS WELCOME
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A. F. & A. M.
Vernonia Lodge No. 184
A. F. 8c A. M. meets at
Masonic Temple. Stated
Communication
th ir d
Thursday of each month,
at 8:00 p.m.
Ralph E. Bergerson, W.M.
Walter E . Linn, Sec’y.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Harding Lodge No. 116
Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia Barracks
Veterans of World War I
Meets 4th Monday
each month at the
IOOF hall, 8 P.M.
D. G. Pattee, Commander
Art Gardner, Adjutant
AUXILIARY
Meets 4th Mon., IOOF hall 8 p.m.
Lona W'eidman, President
Cora Lange, Secretary
I.O.O.F. Hall
Second
Monday
of Each Month
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IWA Local
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Jack Bergerson, Chancellor
Commander
E. E. Garner, Secretary
Meets First and
Third Thursdays
7:30 P.M.
PYTHIAN SISTERS
Vernonia Temple No. 61
Meetings: I.O.O.F. Hall
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
of each month
Marie Atkins, M.E.C.
Cora Lange, Secretary
A.F.L. — C.I.O.
Business A gent is a t the hall,
N orth and W ashington Sts.
third and fourth Thursday
10
a.m . to 12:30 p.m.
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Vernonia Lodge No. 246
Order of Eastern Star
First and Third Tuesday
8 P.M.
Thomas Hall, Noble Grand
Harry Culbertson. Sec.
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MT. HEART REBEKAH
LODGE NO. 243
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday
evenings of each month in the
I.O.O.F. hall.
Reatha Horn, Noble Grand
Irma Chance, Secretary
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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 I. Thomas, President
Mrs. Evelyn Heath, Secy.
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Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. S.
Regular com
munication first
and third Wed.
of each month
at Masonic Tem
ple. All visiting
sisters and broth
ers welcome.
Jean Bergerson, W. M.
Frances Hershey, Sec.
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AMERICAN LEGION
Meets First and
Third Mondays
of each month.
Season's Greeter. There’s nothing like the telephone for communicating the spirit
of Christmas. And there’s no time like now to start your holiday calling. The nice thing about telephon
ing is that it works both ways. As you give, so will you receive. After all, isn’t that what Christmas really
stands for? So, while we’re on the “ line,” let us wish you and yours the merriest Christmas of all.
PLANNING NOW FOR THE FUTURE....
A m e m b e r o f th e G e n e ra l S yste m
IT'S YOUR LAW
R upea [or Law Matter Democracy Live
OUR BILL OF RIGHTS
the nature and cause of the accusa
tion, and the rights to compel atten
Witn December 15 being observed
dance of witnesses and to have the
as “Bill of Rights Day” throughout
assistance of defense counsel in all
the land, many persons should be
criminal prosecutions are secured by
thinking about what this important
another section of the “Bill of
“document” means to them.
Rights.” Excessive bail and fines,
The American “Bill of Rights”, and cruel and unusual punishments,
consisting of the first ten amend are prohibited in Amendment VIII.
ments to our federal constitution, all
The Tenth Amendment further em
adopted at one time in 1791, specifies phasizes the basic theory by provid
in some detail a number of basic ci ing: “The powers not delegated to
vil rights of the individual citizen. the United States by the Constitution,
Unaltered b y subsequent amend nor prohibited by it to the States, are
ments and jealously guarded by our reserved to the States respectively,
courts, these privileges must still be or to the people.”
respected by our governing bodies
Thus, that fundamental philosophy
today.
expressed in the Declaration of Inde
Among the most familiar of our pendence, that men are endowed
constitutional guarantees are those with certain inalienable rights, and
relating t o freedom o f religion, that “to secure these rights, govern
speech, and of the press. The same ments are instituted among men, de
article protects the rights of peace riving their just powers from the con
able assembly and the privilege of sent of the governed,” has beeen car
petitioning the government for re ried forward into the highest law of
dress of grievances.
our land.
Another amendment secures our
(Oregon lawyers offer this column
persons, houses, papers and effects as a public service. No person should
against unreasonable searches and apply or interpret any law without
seizures, and specifies that no war the aid of an attorney who is com
rants shall issue but upon probable pletely advised of the facts. Even a
cause, and unless supported by oath slight variance in facts may change
or affirmation.
the application of the law.)
The due process of law amendment
encompasses not one but several
Turn on your HEAD lights-----not
guarantees. Every American is se
parking lights-----anytime visibility
cured against being compelled to be
is reduced. The Traffic Safety Divi
a witness against himself in a crim
sion of the Oregon Department of
inal case, his private property taken
Motor Vehicles s a y s : Headlights
for public use without just compen
make it easier for you to see, and be
sation.
seen. Light up, and live!
He is also secured against being
held for trial for a capital (death
penalty) or other infamous crime,
unless upon a presentment or indict
ment of a grand jury. And, of course,
no person may be deprived of life,
liberty or property without orderly
court procedures, on due process of
law.
The right to a speedy and public
trial, by an impartial jury, in the
locality where the crime was com
mitted, the right to be informed of
TRANSIT MIX
CONCRETE
MASON SAND — ROAD GRAVEL
CRUSHED ROCK
VERNONIA
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AUXILIARY
First and Third Tuesdays
Beaulah Hall, President
Morel Folkrn, Secretary
CHARLES T. PARKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
P. O. Box 7588
6457 N. E. Columbia Blvd.
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Thomas Hall, Commander
Harry Culbertson, Adjutant
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SCAPPOOSE, ORE.
Officials Are Elected
By Fishhawk Association
BIRKENFELD — The Fishhawk
Cemetery association held their an
nual meeting last Monday evening
at the home of A1 Berg. TTiere was
the general routine of business and
the election of officers for the ensu
ing year. Those chosen are as fol
lows: A1 Berg, chairman; James Ca
hill, secretary; Ethel Larson, treas
urer; Tom Hopkins and E. T. John
ston, trustees.
The Vick Bergs and their families,
the David Morgans, Ralph Bergs,
Phil Laymans, Walt, Mrs. Laura Car-
e
Oernotiia Eagle
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1964_______7
michael and the Ed Bergs all en-
jyoed a family get together potluck
dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Berg Sunday.
Had your car winterized? Make
sure that YOU are in top shape for
winter driving, too. A foggy mind Is
as dangerous as a foggy windshield.
Be alert.
Any person with a well-trained and
educated mind is never lonesome
when alone.
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VERNONIA. HILLSBORO. FOREST GROVE
24 Hour Mortuary Service
<h
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas. Res. Managers
Phone HAzel 9-6611
Santa’s Choice
Beats feeding eight reindeer, too. Hondas
get up to 200 miles per gallon, are easy and
fun to ride. And, you can start your own
private “Christmas Club’’ right now with
the money you’ll save by riding a Honda.
Give y o u rself—and the whole fa m ily -
years of fun. Get a Honda.
Christmas Discounts up to $50.00 on
New 1965 Models In Stock. Pay
ments as Low as $11.41.
VERNONIA AUTO CO.
Bridge Strefet
Phone HA 9-5023
VERNONIA, OREGON