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 3-65 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 10-64 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. 1-65 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 7-65 IWA Local 3-14 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. 4-64 Vernonia Lodge No. 246 Order of Eastern Star First and Third Tuesday 8 P.M. Thomas Hall, Noble Grand Harry Culbertson. Sec. 1-65 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 _______________ 3-65 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. 7-65 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. 1-65 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 POST 119 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. Portland 20, Oregon Thomas Hall, Commander Harry Culbertson, Adjutant 1-65 1-65 WEST COAST TELEPHONE CO. PHONE 543-2336 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. FUITEN-FRIESEN CHAPEL IN THE HILLS VERNONIA. HILLSBORO. FOREST GROVE 24 Hour Mortuary Service