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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 2012)
2012 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree Page 7 What was 1962 Jamboree? The Vernonia Eagle reported it was the biggest one yet The August 2, 1962, issue of the Vernonia Eagle includ- ed the following news story about the 6th Jamboree on the front page: The sixth annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree which end- ed Sunday evening, has been ac- claimed as the biggest one to date. The record number of visi- tors at the week end event in- cluded more than 50 Tillicum Trailers who were parked on the high school field. Toni Monaco was crowned as queen at the Friday night variety show, featuring the Journal Ju- niors, which opened the festivi- ties. She was presented with a lovely arm bouquet of red rose- buds. She and her princesses, Suzi Alexander and Patti Chan- dler, reigned over the various events and presented ribbons and trophies at the horse and logging shows. VISITORS TAKE TROPHY Sweepstakes trophy for the Saturday morning parade went to the Clatskanie entry which in- cluded a float, fire department entries and clowns. Other coun- ty communities represented were Scappoose which sent its Pow Wow float and court and the fire department and Rainier which entered its Daze court and ski-bees. Scappoose took home a blue ribbon and Rainier a red. At the Saturday afternoon horse show, the senior high point trophy went to John Siedelman who, the following day, received a broken leg and other injuries when a horse he was breaking reared and fell on him. The junior trophy went to Gary Thompson and the junior junior trophy to Gail Thompson, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompson of Beaverton. DASS TOPS LOGGERS The logging show Sunday af- ternoon drew a record number of entries and the largest crowd to date. Archie Dass, president of the Vernonia Ridge Riders, proved that he has more than one field in which to excell (sic) when he took the sweepstakes trophy for all-around or high point logger with a first in log chopping, a second in falling and also truck backing. SKY DIVER LIKED The sky-diver came in for an almost perfect landing in the park in spite of wind currents and the nearness of wires he had to miss. His skill in maneuver- ing the chute was a thrill to watch. DANCE CROWD LARGE The Jamboree ball Saturday night drew a record crowd, also. At intermission, the queen and court were honored and present- ed with $25 bonds by the Jam- boree committee in appreciation of their help with the Jamboree and with compacts which were gifts of the St. Helens Ice and Beverage company. Queen Toni also received a hand made stole from Harry Crane. The lovely variegated carnation corsages worn by the girls Friday and Sat- urday evenings were the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderegg of Vernonia Milk Farms. Sunday morning 167 people were served pancake breakfast in the city park. KIDS CATCH FISH More than a hundred kids un- der the age of 11 turned out at dawn Sunday to fish for the 800 trout that had been dumped dur- ing the night. As nearly as could be determined, all youngsters caught trout. Window exhibits, while not as extensive as in other years, were very interesting and drew a lot of attention. The one in the center window at the Miller building which was arranged by the Vernonia Study club and fea- tured the Vernonia public library was outstanding. FAIR WINNERS MANY The fair in the Miller build- ing, sponsored by Natal Grange under the leadership of Mrs. Laura Carmichael and Mrs. Marion Steers, drew many en- tries in a wide variety of classifi- cations and drew much interest from local people as well as vis- itors. There were about 80 blue rib- bons presented and around 50 of the red and white. In some class- es, only one item was entered. The rock show, as always, was a highlight in the exhibits due to the fact that rock hunting is such a big hobby and that this area is so well known for the quality of agate material found here. COMMITTEE COMMENDED Much credit for the success of the Jamboree goes to Leslie Caron, general chairman; Dr. T. M. Hobart, parade chairman; Ralph Keasey, logging show chairman; Archie Dass, horse show chairman and B. J. Horn, dance chairman and their many co-workers. Jamboree continued From page 6 poetry, stories and tales about loggers, at the Logger Poetry Gathering. The Log- ger Poetry Gathering will be held at the Community Grange Hall, 375 North Street, on August 4, starting at 7:00 p.m. Come share or just come listen. 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