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VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 1925
MOVIE NEWS AND
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Timber Suggestions Important
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Volume 4 Number 6
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PASS TIME WORTH WHILE
Tht evenings are getting longer
and hundreds of people are finding
M. B. Nelson, president of the a good w“y to Put in the time. For
Long-Bell Lumber company of Kan­ the entertainment instruction and
amusement of the community Mr.
sas City, says:
Bush is putting on better pictures
That the conversion of standing ’ for the Majestic Theatre. We are
timber into forms for human use is glad so many are reading the theat­
among the oldest of the white man’s re columns each week and glad
activities on the North American con to hear the comments. If you have
tinent, dating back to the earliest any complaint or suggestions let
settlements along the Atlantic coast them be known. Last weeks pro-
That the lumber industry has grams at the show house came up
played a pre-eminetn part in the de­ fully with the advance notices we
velopment of‘the United States by gave from our study of the plays
reaching into wilderness for mater­ to be shown. The coming week, beg­
ials and placing them in the hands inning thia Saturday is full of gool
of setliers, builders, manufacturers ones, some the best ever shown.
and foreign purchasers.
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
That the difficulties of logging
“
The
Yankee Consul”. The name
and milling in Mwamps and moun-
alone
sounds
good, but that isn’t all
tains far from centers of population
The
players
sound
better when we
have demanded pioneer qualities,and
this pioneer spirit has moved the know that among them are Doug-
leaders in the industry to look far las McLean, Patsy Ruth Miller who
beyond the limits of mechanical we all like so well, and others of
stumpage conversion, into the rela­ world wide note.
tionships and responsibilities existing “The Yankee Consul,” With Douglas
among manufacturers, employees, MacLean as the star, bristles with
thrills and sparkels with genuine
customers and the public at large.
humor. It is a picture that is out
That results of this searching of the stereotyped channel of dra­
study are found in the construction ma and romance and has MacLean
of model plants and residence cities
doing some of the thrilling stunts
where working conditions are nearly for wich he has become famous.
ideal and where home life and social
A WONDERFUL PLAY
Lieut Commander James H. Strong has been selected as one of the navy
contacts, are surrounded by those
We are glad to announce that the officers who Will fly from the Pacific coast to Hawaii In the fall. He entered
comforts and influences which pro­
mote the highest attainments. They Vernonia theatre has stcured that aviation in 1920, was an Inspector at various aircraft factories, and then
served with the aircraft squadrons of the battle fleet Below Is one of the
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are found in the consistent main­ stirring photoplay “SIEGE”, for the new planes built for the flight being tested above the waters of Lake
tenance of quality and service, safe­ coming Sunday night. It is one of Washington at Seattle.
guarded by trade-marking of pro­ the best produced and the advance
ducts. standardization of grades and sheets go at length in prasing the er-
Get a transfer for joy
sises and continual search for better hibit We advise you to see it.
A very pleasant affair was th«
With our Johnny our boy
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One
of
the
most
dramatic
pict
­
methods. In the constant effort to
afternoon tea given September 12,
reduce waete of timber and in the ures of the year” is he verdict of Who’s “Conductor 14-92.”
at the home of Mrs. C. W. Bennett
lumberman’s readiness to cooperate many who have seen “Siege” the For there’s naught like a grin
as a surprise in honor of Miss Emer-
feature
starring And * laugh from within,
with state and federal agencies to Universal-Jewel
all John.
conserve our national resources in Virginia Valli and Eugene O’Brien For laughs what we all want to do;
The time was spen in the telling
Adapted from the novel by Sam­ So stand near the track,
all reasonable ways.
of
fortunes adn music.
Mrs. Ben
That the leading lumber manufac­ uel Hopkins Adams, and directed by And let your smile crack
C.
W.
Bennett
Bennett
and
Mrs.
turers are seriuosly interested in the Svend Gade, noted Danish artist, At Conductor 14-92.”
acted as hostesses, Ices, cake and
NEXT
THURSDAY
this
unusual
production
tells
a
dra
­
maintenance of adequate timber sup-
punch were served by the Misses
pliee ia Uhls country through the matic story of the clash of personal-
Probably the most exciting pict- Maxine and Sinoma Blair and Mar-
fuller utilisation of every tree and I alities in a conventional, aristo­ ure of the week. “Steeie, of the garet Bennett.
Royal Mounted.” Knowing the char­
by the reforestation of our cut over cratic New England family.
Those present were Mrs. George
How an independent, strong-will­ acter of this play and tht desires of
lands.
Blair
and children, Maxine, Sinoma
That slightly more than a century ed young man introduce! by marri­ the average Vernonia audience, we and Clifton, Mrs. Wm. Lindsey, Mrs.
age
into
the
family,
refuses
to
bend
say “Don’t miss this picture next
ago the leading countries of western
Roxy Miller, Mrs. Eula Staston, Mrs.
Europe faced a timber famine more to the Puritanical conventions of the Thursday night. We guarantee you M. J. John, Mrs. Henry John and
clan,
and
the
iron
rule
of
a
cruel,
will say it is wonderful, full of thr­
serious than we face today.
With
children, Jeanette, Milo and Maxine
profitagio markets for second growth selfish old woman who dominates it ills and scenery of the north land, Miss Florence Stantee, Mrs. Ben
material, favorable tax laws and is realistically and dramotically told. We are safe in bragging on it, anl Bennett and children, Margaret,
Miss Valli' has the strongest role you will agree.
adtquate forest fire protection, those
Laurence and Ralph, Mrs. C.
of
her career as the young wife,
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countries worked out a measure of
Bennett
and children Byron
private forestry comparable with withEugene O’Brien as the husband SECOND AND THIRD PRIZES
Helen and Miss Emarld John.
her
Mary
Alden
adds
many
laurel
to
other long-term business enterprises.
GIVEN ON LAWNS
Miss JoJhn will leave in
That the people of the United fame as a character actress in the
weeks
for Monmouth, where
Some weeks ago we reported that
States caw promote a similar growth role of the dominant leader of the
will attend the state normal school.
Ruyland
family.
J. E. Cropper received the first
of forestry among private land own­
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The supporting cast includes Ma­ prise of $100 for having the most
ers, upon a much larger scale if they
Piano for saleat Vernonia. Beau­
will solve the problems of forest re MacDermott, Beatrice Burnham beautiful and well kept property,
taxation and fire protection.
If Harry Lorraine, Helen Dunbar and with flowers, grass, garden and ap­ tiful high grade piano will be sac­
pearance, in the millview resident rificed for immediate sale. Terms
trees are to be grown as a crop,they many others.
("ta CIRCUS
section of Vernonia.
The priz s $10.00 monthly to reliable party.
should be relieved of taxation until
Monday night t> the “Circus Cy- were awarded by the big mill com­ For particulars write Cline Music Co.
the long period of waiting Is past
pany. This week the second and third 66 Front St. Portland Ore.
and the crop ready to cut. Further, clone”
Echoes of the early days of the prises of $75 and $50 were given
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the investor must be
lured that his
crop
be destroyed by fire West are seen in the rescue from out. Mirs. Dave Marshall received the
WILLING WORKERS PARTY
after h
r time and money the lynching mob that forma one of second prise for their beautiful lawn
One day last week was marked
in its ca
Certain lumbermen al­ the dramatic thrills in “The Circus and home surroundings and A. B. with pleasure as the successful
Cyclone,
”
Art
Acord
’
s
new
starring
ready have gone far in the study of
Simmons received third prize. All Quilting Party held at tht beautiful
forestry possibilities, actually start­ vehicle.
three places mentioned are indeed home of Mrs. Sitts. About forty
ing to fcrow tree« for the future, It is a Blue Streak Western, released worth a visit. They show what can
club members and friends were pres­
hoping that tax and fire conditions through Universal, in which Acord be accomplished toward the “home ent. The “Willing Workers” held
will be remedied immediately so plays a cowboy enmeshed in the beautiful” idea by a little work. |
thoir regular business session before
that they may go on. For example; plots surrounling a circus playing a
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t the party program began. Music was
it is possible to find upon our own border town. Thrills of the ring JOHN’S GIVE DINNER PARTY .... featured during the afternoon, both
properties many of the forestry ac­ and range combine in the new offer-
vocal and instrumental and the din­
tivities which popularly are supposed ing.
Those present at dinner at the ner in the arber of flowers was in­
FOR TUES. AND WED.
to be limited to the old countries of
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. John, deed wonderful. It was pronounced
Here is one you have seen adver- on Sunday were, Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
the eastern hemisphere, and within
one of the most enjoyable meetings
the next few years we shall plant tised and have waited to aee. It ie Wolfer and son Marvin. Mr. and
the Willing workers ever held and
millions more of seedlings upon our that big laugh that guarantees to Mrs. H. E. John and three children the hostes is to be congratulated
cure any ailment. “Oonluctor 1492” Mr. and Mrs. T. C. John and baby,
cutover lands.
on her success.
When youre all in the dumps and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stanton, Mr. and
Given enlightened publie support
A birthday surprise party. Waa
the lumbermen cooperating with your brain has the jumps,
Mrs. A. W. John and baby, Mr. and given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
state and federal agencies will de­ And your outlook on life has
Mrs. Earl Snyder, Charles Snyedr, Daoust. Monday evening. By the
velop within the next century, sys­
turned blue,
Ebon John, Haymond Brown and Lady Macs bees and friends, It being
tems of forest renewal which will Then you’d best take my tip and Miss Emerald John.
Mrs. Daousts Birthday very enjoy­
assure this country, a permanent
prepare for a trip.
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able evening was spent playing gam­
supply of forest products sufficient with “Conductor 14-92.”
Miss Alta Northrup, a teacher of es. A delicious supper wm serveL
and suitagio for our growing popu­ If your mind’s on the blink and
Pleasant Hill last year was married Those present were: Mr and Mrs.
lation.
can’t seem to think, and the joys of to Edward Neil of Devitl, Oregon, Jack Ellig, Mrs. Varner, Mr. Ble­
(Copyright 1926)
all life are but few,
who was formerly on employee of vins. Mrs. Ines Powell, lire. Dunig-
the Oregon-American Lumber com­ gon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adame, Mm.
pany of thia city on August 29, 192!>. Lester, Mrs. Scott, Bertie and Iod­
STANDING OF CANDIDATE?
Mr. and Mrs. fc H. Washbum were ise Lester, Miss Hilto, Mrs. Johns,
witnesses to the ceremony.
Miss Arline Moore, and Mr. Norma
lire. Alice Burch, Vernonia
Congratulations go to the young A good time was reported by all.
Thelma Olsen, Vernonia ...
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people.
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Mrs. E. E. Graham, Vernonia
512.210
Forest
Grove
receives
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472.780 Bead the adva. carefully
concrete pipe for storm sewers.
^Winifred Mecklin, Vernonia
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Advertising Medium
Of • Big
Pay Roll Community
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Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner
Last Chance
For Big Votes
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I HIGH SCHOOL NEWS *
Two more days.
These three words have a potent
meaning when we consider ths im­
portance of the results in the
Eagle’s big automobile campaign,
which is now nearing its conclusion.
The last big vote will undoubted­
ly be the deciding factor in deter­
mining the winners of the splendid
array if prizes which have dazzled
the eyes of the entire community
with their exceptional value.
It the short space of time passes
without speedy action on the part
of those who want to win, the re-
spossibility will rest on them.
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TIME TO PAY STUDENT
BODY DUES
Our president, Lena Gibson, made
a short talk Wednesday morning
notifying the students that it was
timt to pay their studen body dues
The dues are one dollar a year or
seveny-five cents a semester. The
dues must be paind before a stud-1 I
ent can hold a student body office,
or take part in any school activity
A treasurer is elected annually from
Interest is la tense.
the student body .
Dudley Spencer is the treasurer th!s!
Interest in the campaign is at
year. The money is necessary to help white heat.
The eyes of every res­
finance the different activities.
ident of this section are riveted up­
on the vote counts, and the question
SENIOR CLASS MEETING
of the moment is, “who will win the
A senior class meeting was held
big Overland Sedan.”
Thursday at 12:45. The class met in!
There is quite a cash difference
order to elect class officers for the1
between the first and second prizes.
coming year. The officers elected
This naturally centers interest in the
were Coach Austin, Class Adviser,
Overland. In the eyes of most, it U
Charles Hoffman, President, Don­
not who will be second, who will be
ald Brady, Vice-Presidtnt and Lou­
third, or will be fourth—but who
ise Lester, Secretary and Treasurer.
will be first, and the candidate who
Twenty-two students were present,'
finally wins will not only be award­
and the meeting was lively.
ed a prize worth a king’s ransom,
MILDRED BERGERSON
but will be declared the champion of
LOSES FINGER the day.
Personal Pride at Stake.
Wednesday evening, while cutt-'
ing wood, Mildred cut off the fore-;
A striking feature of the past few
finger of her left hand above the days is the personal pride that has
second joint She was taken imm- become manifest. Several of the
eliately to the doctor to have the candidates have voiced the determin­
finger dressed, and she was able to ation to win at all hazards. One de­
attend school Friday morning. <
clared that to accept defeat would
be a disgrace.
AXother said one
MRS. BEAMAN TO TEACHIN
owes
it
to
their
friends
who have
ST.HELENS HIGH SCHOOL
helped them so loyally up to this
Many sighs of regret were heard point to put forth every effort to
when it was rumored that Mrs. Bea­ win, so that when the final day
man, sewing teacher and Girls Ath­ comes everything will have been
letic Coach, was not returning to done and nothing left undone to
Vernonia High School this year. Mrs. better their chances to win. So, on
Beaman was very popular among the a basis of personal honor, the com­
students and teachers,
petition is being waged zestfully.
Mrs. Beaman who will have half Shedding lustre on this inspiring
time in the StHelens High School. sight is the civic pride that is mani­
She will Coach the girl’s basketball festing itself. This mighty factor is
team, and will teach one General the bulwark behind many of the
History class and two Algebra class­ candidates.
Each “act” is solidly
es.
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aiding its favorite and no crowd or
The Sophomores who were not clique that values its reputation for
here test year are: Harold Olesen doing things is going to let someone
from Portland Ruth Holaday, from else walk off with the most desire­
longbeach, California, and Cornelia able prize when a little concerted
Smith, from Banks, Oregon.
effort will “bring it homo.”
For
Juniors, who attended other sch­ this reason and for the reason that
ools last year are: Lynn Burt, For­ the cash difference between the first
est Grove, Celma Miller, Denver Col­ and second prize is quite a little sum
orado, Hale Greenman, Olympia, you can expect to ate a desperate
Wn., Eva Cummings, Ridgfield, Wn., struggle on all sides before the
Raymond McGee, Blrkenfeld, Will­ prizes are finally awarded on
iam Hill, Birkenfeld and Harry Hix­ September 26.
on, Rilgefield, Wn.
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Two Moro Days of Big Vote.
The new Seniors are: LeRoyce
Just two more days and again the
Southanl, Palestine Texas., Edward
vote will be reduced >n Th* Eagle’s
Martin, Lake Charlee, La., Lygia big salesmanship campaign.
This
Burt, Forest Grove, Oregon, Ruth time the reduction is more extreme
Parman, Portland, Ore., Ruth Stu­ thaa before. You will lose a large
bb., DeRidder, La.
. p ercentage of your voting power oa
NEW FACULTY MEMBER
subscriptions by holding back orders
Miss Goolin, the new member of until the final week of the race. Do
the High School Faculty, was a for­ r.ot think that the loss of a few votes
mer resident of Muncie, Inlinna. She will not mean anything. From sur­
graduated from the Purlue univer­ face indications the race will be won
sity, Lafayette, Indianna, in 1924. by a narrow margin and the loss of
She majored in Home Economies, ballots sustained between the second
Her college activities included Y.M. and third schedule may be just the
C.A., National Honorary Home Ass­ number needed to turn victory into
ociation two yean), Eurodelphian defeat. Yo* can gain »n competitors
Literary Society (3yrs.), National by making every minute of the pres
Honorary Educational Association (2 ent period count in your favor. The
yrs.), Atheletic Association (2yrs.),[ Inst published statement of the stand
She waa on the winning Basket-Ball ing of the candidates will appear in
team in her senior year.
these columns next week. Voting
Last year Miss Goodin taught in a ill be heavy and therg
the High School at Battlegrounl, to be many changes,
Washington. And thia year she b polled up to Saturday n
teaching one class of Sophomore included in next week’s
English, World History, Sewing and The second period closet
b in charge of the girl At h i btii s night, September 1*, undt
conditions that governed the
Mias Goodin’s home’s in Portland.
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of the first period. If you ei
The Eagle was absolutely up a- got more than the minimum
gainst a problem thb week and b her of votes for subecriptieM
lucky to get out a paper at all. Just the time to act.
at the busy time of the week our
During the next week all M
lan took quite sick and we ti ms together with
unable to find a man by phone will be deposited in tfeg
will be
hours. Many ttema and
left out and job
ua anti we are
day er two. We
bn’t