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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1926)
VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY MARCH 19, 1926 Volume 4 Number 32 Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner I PROGRAM IS BIG SUCCESS HUGE CROWD WITNESSES VERNONIA HOME PROGRAM Parent-Teacher Entertainment big Success; Participants Greatly Applauded. Last Monday night, the Parent Teachers entertainment rilled ever) seat in the Majestic theatre. It was pronouncd one of the best of it’s kind ever staged in the show house and all were more than pleased with the performance. The selections by the high school orchestra were indeed splendid aid compared with high class orchestra, frequently heard at a hign price The folk dance was given bv grade school girls, who showed the resul: of persistent and perfect training. They went through the entire dance without a mistep. Mrs. J. Lindley favored us wih two excellent voca' selections which brought much ap plause. Miss Gladys Cooke gave ¡1 whistling solo that was greatly ap preciated by the audience and the male voices by the American Legion members was indeed well received The singers were Messrs' Davis, Mc Gee and Thompson. Charles Hoffman entertained to no small degree with a perfect xylophone solo. Then the comedy entitled “Too Much Married was the main attraction for an hour Favorable comment has been hear.' every day in praise of the little pro duction. Alvin Olson, as Bob lien, shaw was in a peck of troubles but had no lack of sympathizers »vh< came to his rescue with a vengence Jerry Finnegan, his gardener, wa- played by Lawrence Dickson and Lawrence came out of his difficul ties at the end. Deacon Silas Smith, was ably played by Elmer Olson ano he proved to be a liberal and for giving rich uncle. Miss Cordelia represented by Miss Laura Smith was shy, bashful and willing to aid in any capacity and she played the part well. Sally, Bob's maid, wh0 was Mrs. Shinn, not only made a perfect ! appearing maid, but an agreeable! wife as well. She was willing to save | the day for Bob and succeeded ini petting out of the embarissing cir- < umstances. Every participant did their respeative part without a flaw even to the numerous babies of various sizes, ages anj nationalities. If the Pareut- Teachers ever put or. an entertainment in Vernonia, they are assured of a crowded house. --------- 4--------- BIRTHDAY PARTY Saturday evening, March 13, birthday party was given in honor of Dr. Hall’s mother, which was a com plete surprise to her. The following guests were in attendance. Mesdam Sitss, R. Sessman, Sauers, Joo Tind all, W. J. King, A Becker, Dunni gan, J. Adams, R. C. Petty and M. B. Hatten. Mrs. Dr. Hall acting as1 hostess, arranged n interesting pro gram which was followed with re freshments, and the presentation of birthday gifts, brought by each of the guests. The doctor’s mother respon ded to the invitation to make a speech, mentioning the gifts presen-1 ted and being especially appreciate 11 to the fact that she had been remem I bered at a time while she could ap-| preciate the kindness. It was said of Mary, who annointed the savior’s feet and wiped them with her hair, “She hath done what she could. She hath annointed my body iforchand I for the burying.” Mary poure 1 out| her love upon the savior while he! was conscious of her devotion. Andi as he went down into the darkness of his great trial, he carried with him the memory of that deed, ar earnest of the love that would be his from his redeemed ones forever Could we not by following .the ex ample of Mary, the closing years of our fathers and mothers, who have passed many a sleepless night over us while we were unappreciative of the fact, more pleasant by bestowing our flowers “aforehand?” “How oft we, careless, wait till life’s sweet op portunities are past, anj break our alabaster box of ointment at the very last! O, let us heed the living friends, who walks with us lifes common ways, watching our eyes for look of love, and hungering for a look of praise.” The dismemberment was pleasant, and all wished Mother Hall many similar occasions, bidding her good night. --------- ♦--------- Rev. Mae C. Past has sold her home in St. Helens and will make her home in Vernonia with her son, E. D. Cockrell. They will occupy Mr. Casson’s new home on Rose avenue. Mr. Cockrell is an inspec tor at the lumber mill. --------- ♦--------- Bedtime story: Have the bottles been put out, John? milk ♦-------------------------- ;---------- -—♦ Marriage Licenses ♦----------------------------- * A marriage license was issude on Monday at Chehalis, Washington, to Perry H. Browning and Hildi Boeck both of Vernonia, Oregon. NEW SCHOOL BUILDING SHOULD BE BUILT THIS SUMMER The schools in Vernonia are more than crowded. Proper instruction is impossible in a conjested school room. Not many months ago a new school building was erected here, but the cry for larger buildings aud the growth of the town and communi ty were not taken so seriously as they should have been. Our Union High School building isn’t more than half large enough. It is a vital question that should be solved as soon as possible. Nothing is gained by delay. Delay has cost deerly in the past. The timber owners here pay 96 per cent of this tax, citizens about 4 per cent. Why do citizens object to school buildings. St. Helens pays a school tax nearly four times as great as does Vernonia. Isn’t it time to satisfy our present school needs as well as to build for the future. A sugges tion, good one >n many respects, is that we sell the present high school building to the grade school district and build a new fireproof high school second to none in the coun. ty Advocates have been suggested a splendid location for such a high school building. The property known as the athletic park, comprising about four acres. One acre of it is upland or hill, enough for a splen. did building site and the fenced thre - acres would make excellent grounds for experiments, ball games and plays. The approach to these grounds could be made a beautiful driveway and walk. This location, so we un derstand, .can be bought now for about half price. Here is a preposi tion that should be considered right •low. Think it over citizens. --------- ♦--------- MARRIED It was a pleasant surprise to learn that our townsman, Mr. Stankey, was married. A. F. Stankey and Mrs. Daisy Gebhart were married at Al bany, Oregon, Sunday, March 7. The ceremony took place in the large Christian church at Albany. The bride is a Christian minister and her daughter, Mrs. Rex Dallas, i • organ ist and pastor of the Albany church. At this wedding of Mr. Stankey and Mrs. Gebhart, the ceremony was per formed by the daughter, Mrs. Dallas.I The newly wedded couple are now at' home in Vernonia, and tile Eagle joins in wishing them a successful and pleasant life’s journey. --------- *--------- LAW AIDS PENNILESS ST. HELENS ELOPERS Baker, Or.,—Howard Chambers, 23, and Mamie McFarland, 17, without funds to secure a marriage license or pay for a wedding cere mony, making a trek across the United States to the young man’s home in North Carolina, were taken in charge by the authorities here Friday and were married by County Judge Dodson, after a marriage li cense had been issued free of charge They were taken in charge at Huntington by Deputy Sheriff Frank Littlefield, who placed the boy under arrest and turned the girl over to a matron. The officers wired the girl’s parents at St. Helens, Or., and the necessary permission was se cured for the marriage. The trip to Dixie was temporarily postponed and the young people both went to work at the jobs secured for them. The young man was given work on a ranch while his wife went to work in a restaurant.—Telegram --------- ♦--------- Mrs. Pittman is enjoying a visit from her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and her brother and wife and baby, all from Lumberton, Miss issippi. The party drove through from the southern state, taking six teen days for the trip. --------- ♦--------- 1 Opera Season Opens Up on the Farm VERNONIA, THE CHAMPION OF THE STATE OF OREGON | The young ladies who are mak ing Vernonia famous: Miss Gooding, coach; Mildred Ber- gerson, Lena Gibson, Lola Nance, Orlene Counts and Leggia Burt. The Vernonia high school basket ball team. This school’s girts basket- ’ ball team has never known defeat, never lost a game. They are state champions, and we will claim this title until it is proven to the con- trary. Last Friday night they went over ; to Westport and beat the team there j t0 the score of 5 to 8. Vernonia citi zens followed them to witness the game one hundred strong and each one was boasting for the home te»m. Hats off to the girls. ----------*---------- CONGRATULATONS, B STREET SETTLERS NEEDED IN BOXING COMMISSION GIVES FIRST BOXING EXPOSITION COLUMBIA COUNTY --------- --------------------- i An item of interets in la3t week's Vernonia Eagle referred to the co operation of property owners on B street in formulating plans for im proving their parking strip3. Land scape gardeners have been consulted and upon their recommendations, the above residents have definitely decided to place Norway maples the entire length of B street, both sides, in the parking srips, Property adja cent on Rock Creek road leading into B street will be likewise planted. This is one of the best examples of community spirit brought to our at tention and illustrates what can be beautifying Vernonia done in through the cooperation of citizens. Nature has wonderfully and beau tifully endowed our surroundings and with man’s help in planting trees in our street parkings, we may add much to the appearance of our city We trust this beginning mav prove contagious and that others may say, "Planting time is nigh; let’? plant a tree.” In accordance with notice sent Vernonia has witnessed her first boxing exposition under ihe city’s out by John L. Storla, secretaiy of new boxing comr.ii >i . he boxing the St. Helens chamber of commerce commission is complied ' business a meeting of those interested in the men who arc det? h ,-f promoting land settlement program of the and seeing clean, h y sport in state chamber of commerce was held our city, and they •uie-.d to work! at the office of L. R. Rutherford,St. that idea ever in view. The town1 Helens at 7:30 p. m. March 11. The backed them with a fairly good} meeting was called to order by house on the opening night. Paddy! President E. E. Wist, L. R. Ruther Hughes was referee for the nights j ford was elected secretary. Mr. Foster was called upon for a events. Five events occupied the evening. The heavy fighters Harry talk and after explaining the diffi Miller and Jim Jefferies wa3 short culties of the past years, gave an lived. These 175 pound fighters were outline of the proposed organization --------- ♦--------- down for six rounds, but eridently for the coming season. His recom-l NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT Miller thought that one round would mendation was that a committee of | I GAINS be plenty as he took the count at nine be appointed to cover the prin I the end of the first. It was short and cipal centers in Columbia county. A surprising. Two of the Brady boys motion was made and carried that J Prrt’cnd. March 15.—(Special.) i carried off honors in two events and the following members be appointed —No: rly all districts in the Pariflc Cummings won from Heltzel in the to represent the communities as Northwest report gradual and con tinued imprivoment of employement second round. The main event was given below: L. R. Rutherford, St. Helens; Ru cor d tioi a. ncccrding to the 4L em the ten fast rounds between Claire pert Dibblee, Rainier; Arthur Steele, plyinert lot'er issued here today Bromeo anj Joe Jewett, 145 pound ers of Portland. Both men were will Clatskanie;; E. E. Wist, Scappoose; Tic lo 'c-r pe ntad out that both A. Olson, Vernonia.; Fritz Anliker, logging and lumber manufneurinp ing and forced the fighting. Bromeo y than they were at got the decision after flooring Jew Beaver Homes; A. S. Skeen«, Fern are mo-e jear, while the excep ett three successive times. Tl,e fight Hill; A. B. Meilis, Mist and A. J. this tine 1- tions.ly m.id weather has permitted carried on for four rounds and the Unruh, Helena. After further discussion it was many other outdoor industries t0 get defeated scrapper was game to the last, unwilling to give up or lay decided to have a meeting of the started earlier than usual. Conditions in various districts of down. It was the first contest for the above committee to be held at Rain town and the succeeding ones prom ier at the city hall, Thursday, March the Northwest were reported by the 4L organization as follows: ise to improve with age. Several 18, at 8 p. m. --------- ♦--------- Portland—Logging in Willamette ladies were present, the men re The Pythian Sisters havs received i Valley increased by Hammond Lum- frain^ from smoking in the build Kelly ing and a larger crowd is expected an -'nvitation from the Pdies of the ' or Co., opening four sides. at the next event. Knights of Pythias lodge at Vernon sawmill at Westfir is operating two Fewer ia to aid in installing a temple t'-^re shifts, employing 600 men. unemployed here than last month a? St. Helens Camp4 of the Pacific Plans are being made to hold the this time. Woodmen life lodge came over to induction March 24.—Sent! -I. Aberdeen-Hoquiam, Wn.—Twenty Vernonia with eleven of them mem Grays Harbor sawmills now operat --------- ♦--------- bers .where with the assistance >f • The town is certainly swapped ing a total of 33 shifts. All but one W. T. Augustine, captain of the Col of the larger logging camps in this umbia drill team No. 2 of Portland with peddlers and agents. Evidently district are running. Clam digging good picking for them, but not so put on the initiatory work inducting and packing in full swing. Few un 18 members into Vernonia Camp good for home merchants. Recently employed here. No. 8. This brings the membership we have noticed house to house cal Tacoma—Employment conditions of the local camp up to 22 and sev lers for corsets, suits, stocking, slightly improved over la3t week. eral more will be initiated at a later wearing apparel, vegetables nnd Most camps and sawmills busy. There date. The meeting night has been are still more men than jobs in this changed to Thursday evening to bo apples, shoes and boots, jewelry, in district. surance, building and loan, lodge or held in Sessman hall. Seattle—General employment in --------- 4--------- ganizers. Probably more, but the list the Puget Sound country is increas ing, although the number of unem The St. Helens chamber of com is all we happened to see. --------- *--------- ployed is still large. Farm, dairy and merce is getting quite active. Among other things they are now going If “Bob” Stanfield is re-elected to ranch jobs offering in greater num-, Fishing and canning crews', after is a fruit and vegetable can-’ the senate, and very likely he will be bers. nery. The only way to get things is he will owe his election to the have been signed up. A few copper to go and get ’em. We are glad to country folks and smaller cities of miners for Alaska have been hired to go North next week. Labor turn-, note their activity. Oregon, over at camps and sawmills is light. --------- ♦ Spokane—A majority of pine saw Mrs. Wardle, who has been ill for Sometimes it takes blind faith to mills are under way for the season Some time with blood poison, is re lead you through the dark places. and several summer woods opera ported very much improved. --------- ♦—:— tions have started logging. Calls for --------- 4--------- Opportunity. Challenged. Morj milk cows are needed in the ranch hands are in large volume. At the close of the fight last Tues Vernonia country. At Vernonia is Railroads are hiring some extra men day night, a 175 pound logger of needed an ice cream factory, cream for section work. The number of un Camp McGrgor issued a challenge to ery and cold storage all in one and employed in this city ha3 been box the winner Jim Jefferies. The headquarters for all the milk, from greatly reduced during the past fight will be arranged if possible for which place it can be delivered week. the near future, anj it should be a around town. If any man oc com - ---- ♦---- - Several lad.' friends and sister big event, Jefferies showed that he pany will put in such a plant, more was a clever fighter. Rebeccas of Mis. A. R. Stanton cows will soon come. drove out to the Stanton home on Tuesday to spend the day and a de lightful time was enjoyed by all. THE VERHIAN FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1926 A 500 party will be held nt the Vol 1 Number 22 grange hall by the ladies of ihe Mac Vernonia 4 mother cabees, Friday night. Lunch Eerved Published Every Week By triumph and this time ,n .pore than cafateria stlyle. Everybody welcome, an athletic —: e. The garro. at West Vernonia High School come and bring your friends. Editor ......................... Margaret Smith port last Friday night was not only --------- ♦--------- the mo-' ’ v ort —r: me we have Though the ex-banlit Cole Young The subscription contest rewards everp tayed, but the crow! from er for many years carried 17 bullets but the crow,| from embedded in hie body, he died at were given out by the business ever piiyrd. which supported us meant the age of 72 in bed with his boots off manager, Charles Hoffman. Wednes a Vernonia great dr il. We realize now what we day afternoon. --------- ♦--------- have bt... sing by not having ISN’T FAIR our peo,!-' with us at our outside Mrs. Cole was very ill Tuesday games, and they, we think realize • ---------- The best brand of clothes made, and was unable to teach Wednesday. what they have been missing too. Mrs. Pitman took her place. are on sale in Vernonia, and Ver The annual staff held a meeting nonia merchar’ willing to take Miss Bell offered a prize for the Monday night They choose Florle your order for tailor made suits— best short story and essay written Kelso as the staff typist and Eva still over a hundred suits have been for the annual. The contest was Roles as artist Another meeting was sold here this year by traveling, closed Wednesday afternoon at 3. held Wednesday evening at the home of Lois Malmsten for the pur strange, out-of-town agents, who The senior play books arrived pose of spacing the annual material never leave a cent toward our taxes Monday. The cast will be selected our schools, roads, churches or town by try outs and practices will start Edna Strong was absent the first good. ( at once. part of this week. *--------------- Mrs. Garfield Smith has been suf fering for sometime with blood poi son in her hand. ---------♦--------- AAIIAITW IAIIAIA I 1111 |U I V W|N\ DAMAGE SUIT EFFECT COMPROMISE SETTLE- MENT Johnson Contract Company Ci*im Against County for Road Work Is Settled The damage suit of the Johnson Contracting company against Col umbia county which was heard be fore Judge Waiter Evans in the Multnomah county circut court last week, result'd in a compromise settle ment which hi regarded as a victory for the county. The. plaintiff asked for a total of $21,457.57 and alleged that their work waB delayed by fault of the county officials anj engineers and also they suffered loss by reason of misclassification and under classifi cation. District Attorney John L. Foote and G. C. Fulton of Astoria suc ceeded in having the first cause of action dismissed upon the ground that the plaintiff had never sub- mitted its claim against the county for the amount claimed as damage because of such alleged delay, the law being exolicit in this, and their contention was upheld by Judge Eakin. Attorneys for the county and the plaintiff got together and a compro mise settlement and the classification claim was agreed upon, the amount being fixed at $2,700 ir.tead of $5,- 300 which the company sued for on this item. In addition to getting a release from the Johnson Contracting company, District Attorney Foote also secured one from Mr. Wolf, the sub-contractor which ends all con- troversey in the matter. ------ «------ Competition for declamatory hon. ors among the successful district entrants of elementary schools in Columbia county will be staged at the John Gumm school auditorium Friday night at St. Helens beginning at 8 o’clock and students from the St. Helens, Clatskanie, Rainier, Ver nonia, Scappoose and Birkenfield school zones will compete for the county championships. Those from Vernonia are: Sth and 6th. Inez Armstrong, senous and Betty Camer on, humorous. 7th, and Sth. Maxine Blair, serious, Ralph Warner, hu morous. --------- ♦--------- A little 5 year-old daughter of Mrs. R. W. Anderson was operated on at a Porland hospital Monday for tonsilitis. --------- ♦--------- Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Burke and family spent Sunday in Portland. ---------♦--------- G. C. Olson was in Portland Sat urday attending an insurance meet- i“g- --------- ♦--------- Mr. Dale Brous spent Sunday in Portland. Mr. Brous is a clerk in Millers store. ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY Mrs. D. L. Smith and Mrs. D. Marshall entertained at the Smith residence Tuesday night, with a “St Patrick’s Party.” Tne rooms, the furniture and surroundings car ried the green decorations, the color scheme extending to the caps worn by the guests and the ice cream and cake served. Four tables of bridge occupied most of the evening, the high score being claimed by Mrs. Will. Mrs. Greenman, Sr. won the prize in the musical guessing contest Besides the hostess Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Marshall. The following guests were present: Mesdames Will, Ruhl, Brunden, Greenman, Nicar, Berg man, McDonald, Hughes, Davidson, Anderson, Hanson, Black, Space, Richardson. Cropper, Wahalter, Wharton and Bleile. NEW ARRIVALS * Couldn’t a bunch of giraffes put ♦------------------------------------------ * on a hot necking party? Born—to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. --------- 4----- ,— Cameorn, March 14, a baby girl at LET’S GO TO THIS I Beaver Creek camp. Vaudeville and basket social at Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett eight o’clock Friday evening, March 26th. The Pleasant Hill school will Crow, March 14, a baby girl. present a vaudeville at Treharne hall. Baskets will be sold after the Bom—to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. program. Ladies bring your baskets. Higdcfn. Thursday, March 11th, a --------- 4--------- baby boy. FAREWELL PARTY —î î— — : 5— — Born—March 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Green man, assisted by Tony Delgado, a baby girl. Wharton, Mrs. Wilson and Hughes, entertained last Thursday evening at the beautiful Greonman Twins—A boy and a girl were home, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. born t<> Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams Douglas, who leave soon for Marion at Koster Camp, Wednesday morning county. The party was enjoyable and enlivened with bridge, dancing, Bom—to Mr. and Mrs. Matraco music and dainty refreshments. a baby buy Wednesday morning.