er nmt ta Entered us second-class matter August 4, 1922, at the post NIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1923 PIECE of the NEHALEM VALLEY TIGE IS COMING BACK TO OREGON Oregonians are glad to note note that the well known artist Edward Reynolds, is back on the Vol flee at Vernonij, O jgon, nitder the Act of March 3, 1879 e 2, Number 21 Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner COLUMBIA COUNTY Advertising Medium of a Big Pay RoU Community MINIER EDITOR SEES BOOST FOR NEHALEM VALLEY Christmas Trees It van fortunate that two tree» and programs were given in Ver­ nonia last Sunday night, as one building couldnt hold the Christ­ mas crowd. Both the Christ­ ian arid Evangelical churches were crowded. At each the pro­ gram was pronounced first class. There wer^* class exercises, re­ citations, splendid music an d Christmas Carols and anthems. Fine addressee, and, for the little ones there were plenty of candies, nuts and fruits. It was a glorious Christmas at both places. The buildings were dec­ orated for the occassion and pretty Christmas trees occpied prominant places. Hearts of the Sunday School children were made glad. Being Spoken of Throughout State. the THANKS TO EDITOR SCOTT Editor Scott, of the Forest Grove News-Times, read with interest the Christmas number of the Vernonia Eagle. Mr. Scott's paper h%s a large circulation over the state, and his judgment is considered as A No. 1 by the newspaper fraternity. In hi; paper last week he says-: Editor Veatch, of the Rainier Re- vi w. -peaks with congratulations re- "ardin" the Eagle’s efforts to help put 1 "Imnbia county and the Nehalem alley on the map. Editor Veatch, al­ ways fair, realizes that the county or tatr cannot be benefitted without I The Eagle File« High at Vernonia his city coming in for its «tiare. He premier holiday edition to remarks last week as follow come to the News-Times office thus “The Eagle Soar« far is that of the Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia outdid all of tile Colum­ which arrived last week with a beauti­ bia county papers in the size of her 1923 ( hri-tmas edition. With a big, ful colored cover and the finest array iO-page paper, the Nehalem metrop­ of .advertising imaginable. The big olis is decidedly ‘on the map' this edition carried forty pages and was year. One of the most valuable fea­ a humdinger in every respect. When tures >f the Eagle's Christmas num­ ber i n reproduction in color, of the Paul Robinson first started the Eagle relief ap of Columbia county, and ji at Vernonia, the News-Times said reprin of tile county writeup as con­ that if the business people of the tained in the Columbia county book­ town and country gave him half the let that was recently issued. dition contains illustrations of scenes support that he deserved be would make the town a newspaper of which oi and around Vernonia, which arc a they could well feel proud and he credit to the- town. Mr. Robinson, has made good. Robinson certainly : I e Eagle 's editor, is to be congratu­ la ed on the success of his efforts to is a hustler and Vernonia is to be i.e Vernonia a good newspaper, and congratulated on having such au en- terprising publisher. he merchants are in line for compli­ ments on tin lr loyal support of their home paper.’ Cath.lie Oregonian staff with his famous "Tige” Cartoons. The Editor of the Nernonia Eagle feels person­ ally acquainted wilh Mr- Reyn­ olds, although we wouldn’t know him on sight. Seme 20 years ago Or. Top of tlie World when Reynolds was quite a young That’« the wav we should id I feel about the wond- man, and the editor not quite as old as he is today, we worked in erful New Year Businesa was l> tier; everyone the Fresno, (Calif.) Democrat, who wants to work can find plenty to do, nd at whdre Reynolds wub starting ¡his good wagon. career-then making the old chalk One good way to accornpli.th plate cuts. We remember the pranks we played together on the it of optimism into citiz ns that will prove a foun­ news boys, the oil boom storie, dation of inspiration for • very person inyourcom we dreamed of, tho old water inanity. 1924 will be a winner sprinkler we vsed to rush the can ST. HELENS-VERNON1A HOOPERS MEET JANUARY 4 in, and the boss, Mark I’laistered who owned a string of small dail­ The first basketball game of the ies. The first ‘‘outside” picture season will be between Vernonia high i Reynolds tackled thers was one ami St. Helens on Friday evening, January 4, and will be played in the of a Fresno bargain store just city hall. Vernonia has a much larger ------------------------------- Mass and Sermon on the third Sun- ■ by fire. Reynolds is now one of school than last year and more ath­ ' We have received a few new bcanti- day of each month, at 11:30 a. m. Week letes to draw from and it is reported iil 1924 cal« ndars. Tile Hall & Mill day communion Maaa to be announced. America’s popular Cortoomsts, Evangelical Church Notés Natal School Exercises colored they have a strong team. The picture of “Flower of the For- Jos. P. Clancy, Pastor. and he is getting back on the that St. Helens boys have been practicing ■t" is most and fit for any Oregonian in ttme for the 1924 hard and Coach Austin believes that The Christmas entertainment i Last Friday evening, a goodly parlor. The beautiful, pretty little wall calen­ A Millside community Chria- this year's team is equally as good was a success. Campaign. Decorations and number of the patrons of the dar of the Nehalem Market is a hand- as that of last year, if not better. tmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs ainted water color, entitled “ Peace program were appreciated by the Natal-School district, with fri­ on Earth. Good Will to Men.’’ Prob­ Medlock wæ witnessed by the A SPECIAL ELECTION great audience. We were con- ends and relatives from the out­ ably anion'.' the most handsome ones HIGH SCHOOL PLAY vinced a new that we must have side gathered at the Grange Hall out, or that we have so far received neighbors, who greatly enjoyed On January 7, Vernonia holds a was The High the new church real soon, The The occasion was the annual is the lovely mountain and lake scene the eve, with the exchange of special election to vote on a charter crowded last ¡-sued by Brown & Brown. gifts, refreshments and a abort amendment, He it remembered that the play given by the students, as a response on the part of the pea. Christmas festival and those at­ The tending were certainly well re­ Jan vary clearance sales, birthday program. —*----------- * the old charter reads that $40,000 be pre-holiday event. It was indeed a pie attested this fact also, raised by bonds for our water system, delight to all present. The orchestra following gifts were received: warded by the splendid program lies, invoicing sales and end of the ami the amendment is for the pur­ music came in for great applause, Mr. and Mrs. Ruhl were din­ season clean-ups are in order, Read- fifty cents for settlement work; rehdeie! by the pupils of the pose of changing this to read $<0,000. which was indeed deserved. Each ner guests Christmas of Mr* and ers will profit by watching the adver- instead of $40,000. This is to enable character represented in the play five dollars for the orphans; five school. It showed a great inter­ tising columns of the Eagle. Mrs. Phil Schroeder. us to have motley to install proper was well acted by the students, and dollars for needy children; $132.00 est on the part of th< pupils and ! purification plant that our water will no preference can be named. All ai d splendid training on the part of T e lf»'ging camps surrounding Mr. and Mrs. Cropper enter­ be pure ami unquestionable. The old were certainly well repaid for attend­ cash for the building fund; \ err >ni.i are closed for the holidays, towards the . the^teacher. After th - program w-i+i clause will be changed, no longer ing, and all left feeling just a little $100.00 pledged pm-ix-tts for rc'-opening aboutf tained Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hayes legal, if the election carries. Note more proud of our young people and same fund. The pastor alsft was ' a generaBtrnofl time was enjoyed the tenth. I 'at ci ner, Christmas. that the $(0.000 is not added to the our well organized high school. also ' in playing games distributing the remembered. There was $10,000 as the $40,000 ceases to exist some lumber donated, with sut- ■ gifts, dancing and v uj..o. z\ and the $ Is to get out with .1 petition in you* district, get it signed by the pritpcrty ow ners wanting a walk, and prese nt it to the council. If an improvement district is created it can be arranged that you have ten years to pay for the walk. Ruf for goodness sake make it a cement walk while you are about it. ” ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Luzader, Eyesight Specie ist will he at Martineau’s Jewel­ ry ctore on Monday and Tuesday January 7 and 8. Have your eyes examined. TI ip tn my different articles of Rubber ,w Hch you will find Here represent an equal numlier of « ut.veiriencvto for your home. In fac* a goodly portion of them are necessities; for instance, a Hot Water Bag in case of sickness, and i oihers which will occur to you when you see our § Vernonia Drug Co. Wm. Foliar, FtermaaM. Vernonia, - - Oregoa 171