Grange Master Believes .167* Payments Necessary The proposed one-third reduc tion in appropriation for the 194» agricultural conservation program is viewed with concern by Morton Tompkins, Master of the Oregon state grange, who believes that practice payments are necessary to obtain the needed amount of soil conservation. In a letter to the state PM A committee, Mr Tompkins declared: " I have noted with very much concern the newspaper reports that congressional appropriation for soil conservation, which vit ally affects soil conservation prac tices in the State of Oregon is to be cut by one-third. “ I am fearful that this naturally will involve the cut of soil con servation practice payments, which I feel are very important to promote and encourage farm operations to practice soil con servation. I realize that there may be a few who would carry on these practices without it, but I am convinced as an over-all that practice payments whl be neces sary to get results. “ I am especially concerned over any movement that tends to dis courage soil conservation, which is so vital to the future of the nation.” 4-H Club Members Take Top Honors Four Washington county 4-H club members took top honors in the 4-H judging contest at the Junior Jersey sale according to Joe Cox, Assistant County Agent. Joe Aten, Beaverton, member of the Kinton calf club took first prize with a perfect score on the classes of animals judged, t o r retta Gardner, Gaston, placed sec ond; Billy Dove, Cornelius, 3rd; and Wayne Sagert, Tualatin, 4th. Lorretta Gardner also won a special cash award of $5 given by Fred Bernan, Jersey breeder o f Scholls, for the youngest club member with a perfect judging score. II ant to Kaist‘ Guinea P ig s ' More persons appear to be in terested in growing guinea pigs, more properly called cavies. late ly, so the O. S. C. experiment sta tion has issued a circular of in formation on the subject written by M. P. Chapman, research as sistant. The cavy Is a domesticat ed rodent that is a native of South America and which Is so gentle that It is used both as a pet and as a laboratory animal. The circular, No. 400, is free. The (.am/align Against Fire On May sixth to eighth, a con ference will be held in Washing ton, D. C., which will be of direct and personal importance to every person in the country. It will be a national conference on fire pre vention—and it has been called by Piesident Truman to meet a grave emergency. In attendance, there will be of ficials of the Federal government, the states and municipalities and representatives of business, the professions ,and civic and service organizations of many kinds. It is hoped that the largest possible representation of interested par ties will appear and that offic ials from every state will attend. Artificial Snow Maker to Speak in Portland Soon The first man to produce arti ficial snow in the atmosphere will be on the program of the Wes tern Snow conference in Portland April 21 and 22 to explain the natural and artificial formation of snow. He is Vincent J. Schaef er, research chemist of the Gen eral Electric research laboratories in Schenectady, New York. The Western Snow conference will be one of three related meet ings to be held in Portland April 21 to 23. The three-ply sessions be gin with the annual meeting of the Columbia River Basin water forecast committee and end with an all-day meeting of the north pacific regional section of hydrol ogy of the American Geo-physl- cal union. Hiijie Success The Beaverton Community Chor- ( S p oil/ us, under the directorship of \\ ll . ,. .. The Open House program held lis Cady, will present its Easter ' lafiazilU“ e d i t o r last Friday night at the Beaver Cantata, "K ing Triumphant” by Are grown ups as observant ton grade school has been de Ashford, Sunday evening, April 6, as youngsters? I f you saw the clared the finest Open House ev at the Beaverton Christian Church Country Gentleman for the 2nd and Main Streets, at 8 p er held in this city. month of February did you The rooms open for inspection Mrs. Ethel Myers is the piano note anything in the cover had samples o f all the children's accompanist for the chorus. The picturing a school room that work. An interesting feature was soloists for the evening are: Har could be changed to make for a chronological notebook of work ris Hansen, tenor; Marble Cook, efficiency and safety? showing the progress made by bass; Marjorie Bolllger, soprano; A young Cub Scout did and each student during the year. Ruby Johnson, contralto. we herewith publish his let An entertaining program which The program is as follows: ter which was sent to the ed had to be put on twice to accomo 1. Chorus “Thou Art My God" itor of Country Gentlemen. date the large crowd was given, 2. Bass Solo and chorus “The “ In reference to your Feb in which each grade from the Entry Into Jerusalem" ruary cover—that looks like first through the eighth put on 3. Chorus “ Ride On In Majesty" my school room. As a Cub entertainment, as well as numbers 4. Soprano solo, “Jerusalem" Scout I should be on the look by the Grade School band, boy’s 5. Tenor solo, and chorus out for safety. The fire extin and girls’ glee club, boys’ quar “ Gethsemane" guisher in the background of tette and the girls' trio. 6. Bass solo and chorus “ Hail the picture is higher than the The first grade entertained with King of the Jews" blackboard and if school should a singing game under the direc 7. Male chorus “ And There Was catch on fire who could reach tion of Miss Galley, Miss Johnson Darkness' it? I think the fire extinguish and Mrs. Ely. 8. Soprano solo and chorus, er should be put In a place Folf dance and singing game by “ Christ Is Risen” where it could be ensily reach the second grade delighted the 9 Contralto solo “ An Easter ed. audience with their excellent per Prayer” PR E SE N TIN G TWO MODERN R IF LE S— Dr Lee Thompson “ R ” Ranch Tom Neelings formance of difficult st#ps. This 10. Women's chorus "Tlhe As is shown presenting two modern rifles to the Beaverton Junior Beaverton, Oregon (11 yrs.old was directed by Mrs. Keyes, Mrs. cension” Rifle Club on behalf of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. (To Cub Scout Tom Neelings Myers and Mrs. Carlson. 11. Chorus, “ King Triumphant" Pictured with him left to right are: Charles Hulings, Alton and dozens of other safety- Calisthenics under the direction The Beaverton Community orch Byrd, Larry Fisher, Zane Mulhauscn. and Paul Oldenburg of minded leaders we promise of Mrs. Marks was put on by the estra under their director, J. D. the Rifle Club; Dr. Thompson. Veldon Boge. instructor of the in the future to put any fire third grade.’ Gilmore, will present the selec club; James Duncan of the Jaycees and Billy Kent of the Rifle 11 fighting devices within easy The fourth and fifth grade boys tion “ Saviour Breathe An Even Club. — (PHOTO-by-GRAF) each.—Ed.) under Mr. Johnson and Robley ing Blessing” by Kuhlnrann. and At u meeting held lust Tuesday Morgan gave a very commendable will accompany the audience in evening in the high school the performance in calisthenics, while singing hymns. Beaverton Junior Chambet of the 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls Reverend Francis Sturtevant. of Commerce presented two of the entertained with charming folk the Congregational church, will lutest model Remington .22 taiget dancing. lead the devotionals. rifles to the Beuver Junior Rifle A very fine tumbling exhibition An invitation Is extended to all Club of Beaverton. was put on by the 7th and 8th to attend this observance of the Old Betsy rumbled down Farm The latter organization which The evening meeting of Hen Mrs. Maude Ktannard, co-owner grade boys. Easter Day- ington Road on her wny to an verton Grange held in the Hall Oregon Memorials and prominent is a branch of the National Rifle Mrs. Marks directed a Swedish swer the urgent call of fire at the Hillsboro club woman will direct Association in Washington, D. C. folk dance given by the 7th and Homrich's. On her heels and sev March 24th was well attendede. A the 1947 Washington county cam was given its local charter on 8th grade girls. eral cars ahead were the member group of Campfire Girls put on paign of the Oi egon division Am March 4 of this year. Its membei - The musical program was var of the Beaverton lir e Dept. a number during the Lecture erican Cancer Society and Owen ship includes the Beaverton Ex ied with Brahm's Lullaby, Bron As they rounded the turn in the Hour and their leader, Mrs. G. V. I; Marti i ♦ ' ' 1 1 vice pi esidi nt plorer Scout Troop No. 618 and cho Boy and Bells of the Se;i; road the building could he seen 1 Pal rose gave an interesting talk of the U. S. National Bank will includes boys 14 to 18 years old. Kentucky Babe, Three Little entirely engulfed in flames, send explaining The purpose of this group is the objects and the again serve as treasurer with Dr. Maids, ajid Oh Dear, What Can ing showers of burned shingles work of the Campfire organiza A. O. Pitman of Hillsboro, medical to give instruction on the propei the Matter Be, under the able . and embers high in (he a n These tion. S. B. Lawrence and C. B. chairman and W. Verne McKin use of fire arms. How to handle direction of Miss Jucht. St. Matthew Lutheran congie- were carried by the strong wind “Three Little Maids” by the gation will hold ground bieaking j cauae(i paritally by the intense Lynn entertained with a comedy ney, Mrs. Leon Brown and Mis. guns safely, how to aim and fire skit on “ Income Tax” and Mrs. William Chandlee the county’s ad properly and how to care for girls trio was done in costume and ceremonies on the site of its pro- ^eat of the fire, guns. Bernice Dobbins was presented visory committee members. “ Oh Dear, What Can the Matter posed new church on Canyon j The fire which by report had with a 25 year Silver Star. Tentative arrangements have Be" was acted out. Washington county quota for the Road,, across from Lamberts and a good foothold on the roof of the Hillsboro Twenty members of the Bea campaign has been set at $2,562, been made with The Trading Post, on Easter Sun- the barn, was also extremely dan Rifle Club for the use of their in verton Grange attended the 30th the same as a year ngo. The state day afternoon, 3:30 o’clock. gerous since there were gas and door range at the Hillsboro high The Reverend Werner Fritz, oil drums deep in (he heart of Anniversary celebration of Kin- goal is $105,000 and the national, school. ton Grange on St. Patrick’s eve $ 12 , 000 , 000 . pastor of the congregation, will the burning structure. The men Each year a national competi ning, also furnishing a number The National campaign started tio n is held all over the country be in charge of the service. manned the hose expertlyv bring Brief messages and greetings ing the adjacent buildings, also n- on the program. April 1 and will continue through in November. Results in each lo Sunday at the Windolph farm An invitation has been received the month. on Walker Road members anil will be brought by Rev. S. Siefkes, blaze, under control and remov cal group ure tabulated and sent of the Northwestern ing the immediate threaj to a small from Washington Grange at Pump friends of the Portland Hunt club President into Washington, D. C. The na Walter Heilman, Fordson (Garden Home) witnessed another District, Rev. tractor. The barn, a kin Ridge to attend their 45th An tional results are then tabulated thrilling pairs paper chase. W ork Peace Lutheran Church, Rev. W al compete loss, contained about niversary meeting on April 5th. and the United States winners aie ing as pairs riders galloped over ter Batterman, St. Paul's Church $2,000 worth of farming machin Several Indies have t>een meet announced. a wet and wooded trail, laid by and Rev. Herbert NotSbohm of ery and supplies. ing at the home of Mrs. M. C. Officers of the local club in Bob Ferry and Ray Watson (pres Faith Church. The only livestock lost was a McKercher to practice a short clude C. Bryan Walker, Pres.; Excavation will begin on April 4 weeks old calf, - a pet of Mrs. skit they are presenting on the ident of the Hunt Club). The j Henry Kingsbury, Vice Pres.; The Washington County Coun down pour did not discourage 14. St. Matthew’s is a member of Homrich. The poultry were re program that afternoon. | Duane Rasmussen, Sec,; Larry cil of P.-T. A. will meet at the Lutheran Church leased by neighbors and firemen. riders or spectators as a large the American The next regular meeting of the j Fisher, Treasurer; Paul Oldenburg. Beaverton Grade school, Tuesday, gallery waited at the finish line. and affiliated with the National The fire, upon reaching the oil Grange is on Saturday, April 12 Executive Officer. First to cross the finish line Lutheran Council. Its present cen and gasoline, roared into flames at 10:30 a.m. The Home Econom April 8, from 10 n. m. to 3 p. m. Veldon C. Boge is technical In in the school cafeteria. was Gladys Ferry and Bill ter of activities is the Adminis 25 feet high searing trees and ics Club will hold a No Hostess structor. of the former scorching daffodils and rose bush pot luck meeting in the hall on After a report from the local Payne; second, Bill Wallingford tration building The rifles were presented by Dr. P. T. A. units a speaker will be I-.ee Thompson and Mrs. Jack Whiteside; third, West Hills Memorial Park. es 100 feet away. Tuesday, April 8. and James H. h«nrd on Mental Hygiene. Elec Sponsored by the Board of Am Jim MacGregor and Mrs. David The Fire Dept, kept the sur Duncan, who represented the Jun- tion of officers will follow the af Meyer; fourth, Grace Karns and erican Missions, St. Matthew’s be rounding buildings covered with i ion Chamber of Commerce and C liff Eastman. gan its ministry in the West Slope water to prevent possible new (>< hm I Fri(la> Servircs ternoon session. . were received by Larry Fisher Judges were Dr. Dan McDon Beaverton area in 1942. The public fires and controlled the old fire Bag lunches at noon. Coffee and and Paul Oldenburg. ald, Harry Zell and Harry Ker- is invited to attend the ground until it was down and no longer Lutheian churches of the Na dessert furnished by the Beaver There is another rifle available breaking service. row. considered dangerous. tional Lutheran Council of the ton P.-T. A. All members of P.- for purchase at cost at this time Mrs. Homrich was home at the Portland area will hold a Three T. A. are invited to attend. for any other civic organization, which wishes to make a like do Mr. and Mrs. Marvin O. Myers Mrs. Robert Summers served as time of the fire but Mr. Homrich Hour service at the Emanuel Mrs. M. C. McKercher and Geo. nation. hospital chapel on Good Friday, spent part of University of Ore chairman for a party for the lit had to be notified by phone. This is the first fire on the beginning at 12 o’clock. Medita McKercher were dinner guests at I f anyone has a match taiget gon spring vacation in Beaverton. tle patients at the Shrine Hos first day of a new quarter and tions will be based on “The Sev the G. A. Gilmore home in Port .22 caliber rifle which they would They have just moved into one pital last Saturday altrroon. to the group it Games, gifts and delicous re probably the last for some time en Words of The Cross." The land on Thursday evening of last like to donate of the apartments for student vet for old Betsy as the new truck public is cordially invited. week. would be most gratefully receiv erans at the University. freshments were enjoyed by all. will be tested at Howard-Cooper ed. Wednesday, April 2. Ja\ c crs I'resent R ifles T o Ju n io r B ifle ( 1 1» IIc>nirieli*s Barn Total I,oss llrl|» Fidili Canrrr Tiinipaigii Now On (¿round-Breaking Rites On Easter Sunday Wins Chase Co. Council FT A To M ed April J5 Swedish Folk Dune* Red Cross Drive Well Over Top On Top of ilio Heap • -* jp s In a plea to drivers of private and commercial vehicles fo r ’ clos er observance of traffic regula tions and warning signals at rail road crossings, J. W. Corbett, gen eral manager of Southern Pacific pointed out that more than three grade crossing accidents a day occurred last year on Southern Pacific's lines In six western states. One third o f these accidents re sulted from • automobiles and trucks being driven into the side of a railroad car or locomotive, and more than half of them oc curred in daylight, Corbett said. “ For their own safety, and the protection of train passengers and crew members," Corbett said, "we are renewing our appeals to op erators of motor vehicles to heed warning signs and signals in con formity with the law.” Honored W illi Shower Mrs. Paul Prudhomme, formerly Larene Mayfield, has just returned | to her home in San Francisco from a visit at her parents, Mi and Mis. H. Mayfield, of Beaver ton. While she was here, Mrs. Prud homme was honored with a bridal shower given by her sister, Dor othy Vaseleff. 19 guests were pre sent. She received many beautiful gifts. Is Th ere Something You II ant? 0 PLOWING, perhops or 0 SWEDISH FO LK DANCE G racefully performed by left to right) Zola Lindsay: Maureen Kain; Vanda Benson; Ilene Boge. 7th and 8th grade glr Is who participated in the Open House program held at the Beaverton Grade School last Friday evening. — < PHOTO-by^GRAF) Watch for the Kiwanis lunch eon date to be given to help raise funds for playground equipment for the Beaverton Park This is part of a program for community betterment LANDSCAPING Advice 0 A CABINET Built, or 0 SURVEYING DONE Consult kiwanis to Help B u y Equipment II bat's Ahead for Lumber Foundation Burned The fire which lighted up the I sky Tuesday evening and could be seen for miles was not acci dental. It was the Kaiser Com pany, burning the foundation of the old Denny barn. All possible lumber had been salvaged but the rotten founda tions could only be burned away So passes another landmark to make way for progress. The Red Cross Funds Campaign drive was very successful in Wash ington County. The total receipts exceeded the quota within the enire county over $2,(*0. Quota: $15,282. Collected $17,.'(»2.75. East county receipts with the exception of Tigard all went well over their allotments. West Slope under the able leadership of the Chairman A. N. Wetterborg more than doubled their quota by col jiecting $2,105.05 as against a $950 quota. Beaverton had the third highest collection in the county under Mrs. Frank Soule. Their quota of $1875 I was W’ell surpassed with collec tion of $2.284.15 Aloha, under two leaders, Mrs. Ted Plair and Mrs. Marian E. Bennison almost doubled their al lotment by collecting $942.95 when their quota was $500. Only Tigard fell below their al lotment of $800 by securing $650- .26 but contributions are still com ing in and It is hoped the quota ' will be met. ■ In the entire county only five failed to meet their quota while I the other nine went well over. Nearly 70 percent of all money collected remains in the county to be used for home service, pro duction. nutrition, camp and hos pital, motor corps. Junior Red Cross nursing activities, first aid, disaster preparedness and civilian relief, In addition to aid for vet erans and men still In uniform. Kail road Appt'als For Observance of Crossing II arnings "W hat’s Ahead for Lumber” will be the topic of the principal address at the Willamette Valley Logging conference in Eugene on May 2 and 3. to be delivered by R. E. Saberson of St. Paul, Minn trade promotion manager for the Weyerhaeuser Sales company. BeavtMion (¿range To iMeel Vpril 12 H PERCHED A TO P T H E PY R A M ID is Claris Popped. Ed Ramsdell; Richard Gervais; Arthur Callahan; Arnold Stone; and Kenneth Massingill form the support. With his back to the camera is Bill Bernhardt who directed the boys in the tumbling act. In the back are some of the boys who put on other tumbling acts for the rowd ( PHOTO-by-GRAF > ip Tualatin Valley Market Basket Classified Section