Ilern o nia
VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY October 29. 1926
Entered at Vernonia, Oregon,
Postoffioe as Second-Class Matter.
J. C. LINDLEY
NEW RECEIVER
î-adc
EMPLOYMENT HOLD
ING HIGH POINT
VOLUME 5
Number 12.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OPENS ESSAY CONTEST
The Oregon Historical society h
selected “The Joint Occupation ol
the Oregon Country” as the subject
for the 1927 C. C. Beekman history
(To the Taxpayers and citizens
In response to the many inquiries prizes and medals. The prizes are
from various voters as to ehe prin four in number viz., first, $60; sec
of the city of Vernonia—
It has come to our attention that ciples of the candidates on the In- ond, $50; third, $40; and fourth,
certain independent nominees for dependent ticket for mayor and $30; and will be awarded for the
city offices are using slanderous and councilmen, we wish to make the four original essays on the above
untruthful statements in order to following brief statement:
named subject written and submit
garner a few votes for themselves,
Apply Business Principles
ted by girls or boys over 15 years
and their ticket. The truth regard
We believe that the same business of age and under 18 years of age,
ing the conduct of the city hall principles should be applied to run attending any public or private
may be found in a report published ning a city as would be applied to school academy, seminary, college,
by the city recorder in this issue, any business organization. Our pres university, or other educational in
showing a surplus of $341.50 above ent form of legal expenditure is that stitution within the state of Oregon.
expenses, and this without touching the suggestions of the budget com Each of the four prize winners will
a cent of city tax money.
mittee be submitted to the voters also receive a handsome bronze med- Vernonia is Favorite in To
Further, this amount would be and after they have approved of al.
Vernonia Light & Power
morrow’s Game at
even more if all business houses the figures therein, that the city
The conditions governing the com
had paid their occupation taxes, in council are limited by law not to petition are as follows:
Co Now Headed by
Scappoose.
stead of trying to foist it off onto exceed the amounts named for the
The essay submitted in competi
Local Man.
the general taxpayer. Among those respective departments. Since the tion must not exceed 2000 words in
who have refused to pay may be adoption of the last budget by the length.
Vernonia defeated Acquinas high
found some of the more prominent citizens of Vernonia, practically ev-
The essay must be in handwriting
Independent nominees and support ery amount allowed has been great or in typewritten form, preferably school of Portland Saturday1 by a
Judge Stevenson of the circuit
ers, namely: Vernonia Mercantile, ly exceeded by the council. In oth upon paper of commercial letter size score of 27 to 6. The local boys
court m Portland appointed J. C.
of —
the Bank of
(Gillchrest) ; Brown Furniture, H. er words, your representatives have either ruled or unruled, the several were not in prime condition for the
Lindley, cashier —
the Bank of Vernonia, as receiver of
Culbertson, King’s Grocery, Reith- illegally spent the taxpayers’ money sheets being numbered consecutively game, it is said, owing to the long
ner Clothing, Keller Confectionery, by paying one greater sums than and written on one side only, with ride to the city and showed signs of
the Vernonia Light & Power com
weakness during the first half.
Western Oregon Telephone Co.
pany and of the Northwestern Trust
they were authorized to by the vote blank space of about one and one-
Acquinas won the flip and chose
These concerns seem to feel that of the citizens when they adopted quarter inches at top and left-hand
company on Monday to relieve
to receive. Vernonia kicked off to
because their business is not speci the budget. Only by a policy of margins.
Clyde E. Lewis, present receiver.
Acquinas’ 10-yard line. Their flashy
fically named in the ordinance that “robbing Peter to pay Paul” have
Mr. Lindley will be in full charge
The essay shall be accompanied by
they may refuse to pay. They had we been able to keep going finan a separate sheet containing the name quarter received the ball and re
November 4. The books have been
rather the general taxpayer foot cially. The absolute proof of the and postoffice address of the writer turned it to Vernonia’s 30-yard line.
sent to him, with all the documents
their bill. You will therefore find foregoing statements will be seen the date of his or her birth, and the Here Acquinas was held for downs
and records of the companies, and
and Vernonia gained the ball. Ver-
■in amendment to Section 49 sub- when the recommendations of the name of the school attended.
he will make an audit of them in
sonia punted on first down, past
mitted on your ballot which makes budget committee recently appoint
the intervening time to see what
There shall be also be delivred midfield, where it was held.
plan can be formulated in regard to SAYS MR. STRATTON IS this section operative and forces ed by the mayor, are published for with the essay a certificate signed
Acquinas was held for no gain for
to pay who justly should. K:nd- your inspection.
putting the light and power company
by a teacher or instructor of the
GRANGE CANDIDATE him
three
downs and on the fourth, at
ly
notice
that
good
citizens
do
not
on its feet again.
institution
attended,
On June 1, 1926, there were $13,- educational
Wardle broke
Seymour Bell of Portland was ap
In reply to Mr. Morris we wish to refuse this tax, and also under the 000 city warrants outstanding. Of stating that the writer of the essay tempted a punt,
through and blocked the punt, Ver
law of Oregon—no one who has
pointed trustee for the bondholders state some real facts:
—
is
a
pupil
or
student
attending
the
these but about $1000 have been
nonia recovering the ball. Wardle
of the Vernonia Light & power
On Saturday, February 6, 1926, refused to pay any tax or fine is retired to October 1, 1926. But, same.
was injured on this play and was
company, but was prohibited by the it a regular meeting of the Pomona eligible to vote or hold office and
In order to be considered in com forced from the ganie.
warrants that have been issued at
court from foreclosing on the prop 'range, Mr. Stratton was asked to this note may be challenged at the
petition
the
essay
must
be
delivered,
a much later date than these, are
Vernonia now started the march
erty on account of non-payment of run for representative of the 20th polls.
being paid in cash upon present»- by mail or in person, to the Oregon to her first touchdown, Fake re-
inteit'st coupons which have been district. The cheers that greeted
In ending let us say that this is tion, leaving about $12,000 to la^ Historical society, room C, Public
verses and end runs carried the ball
due for some months, until the new the announcement of his name is not a bid for votes but simply to
and draw interest. We believe, in auditorium, 253 Market street, Port to Acquinas’ 8-yard line. Three at
receiver could work out some plan proof that he is endorsed by the Po place before the voters a true state
land,
not
later
than
March
15,
1927.
common with any business principle,
tempted bucks failed. On the fourth
for payment of outstanding indebt mona grange members. Again at ment of facts and to show them
All essays submitted in competi down Vernonia completed a beauti
that the old warrants should be re
edness against the company.
the
standard
of
some
of
those
peo
Birkenfeld on August 1, when there
tired as fast as possible with avail tion will be numbered and submit ful pass, Hawkins to Malmsten over
Mr. Lindley will have an office .vere more than 200 members pres- ple who would like to hold city of-
able funds, before the later war- ted, without the names of the writ the goal line for the first touchdown.
here and also a part time office in .■nt, the Independent club (of fice, and who yet refuse to pay
ers or other identifying marks, to Bell converted the extra point.
rants are cashed.
Portland. This work will not in which Mr. Morris is said to be the their just protection of the city up-
three judges selected by the under
Better Law Enforcement.
Vernonia kicked off and after an
terfere with his duties at cashier of eader) advertised to hold a rnass- keep.
We believe as all good citizens signed committee.
exchange of punts gained the ball
the local bank. Elton Watkins, ex ■neeting. If the grange did not en-
G. C. Mellinger,
All competitive essays will be in midfield. Fake reverses and gains
congressman—is reported to be the lorse Mr. Strttton, why wasn’t the
Councilman and member finan should, that the various city, state, judged according to their general
through the line by Hawkins and
county
and
national
laws
should
be
new attorney for the receiver.
Independent club meeting held? Can ce committee.
enforced. Not however in an arbi merit and excellence; but the judges Hodges carried -the ball to the op-
The recent action of the court Mr. Morris tell, or did he leave too
trary manner, but in a way that will will also take into consideration, in ponents’ 3-yard line, where Bennett
has grown out of a suit of five :ariy in the day?
BELIEVE TRUCK AND
meet the ends of justice without per- passing thereon, neatness of manu bucked it over. Bell again convert-
months standing in which numerous
Mr. Stratton did not accept for BUS BILL INOPERATIVE secution. Above all, the laws should script, accurate orthography, correct ed the extra point.
creditors, bonuholders and others six weeks after his endorsement by
Acquinas again chose to receive
apply equally to everyone, irrespect- grammar and composition, and clar
interested in securing the plant of ’omona grange members, giving
entanglement
With
the
predicted
and Vernonia kicked off. Acquinas
ive of position, and no favorites ity of diction.
the Vernonia Light & Power com imple time for any grange or any
The Oregon state library in Salem was held for a small gain in three
in the legal status of existing and should be excepted.
pany participated.
member of the grange to protest if proposed Oregon truck and bus leg-
has a reading list or biblography downs and was forced to punt. Ver
A
greater
interest
should
be
The city of Vernonia intervened they desired. Not one, protest was
islation, having come to a hea< , it shown in the city as a city, The upon the above named subject which nonia received the ball deep in her
in the suit in September. An at received.
is
apparent that the average voter mayor and council should not con- will be sent to any Oregon student own territory. On the first play
tempt was being made to sell the
Mr. Stratton has been a national
on request. Books pertaining to the
company at private sale. City At .range member for more than 20 will approach the November polls aider their duty done when they subject are obtainable in most pub an attempted punt by Bennett was
with
considerable
question
in
his
blocked, Vernonia recovering the
have
passed
or
not
passed
ordinances
torneyl Sheeley filed a suit of in /ears. He has always worked for
lic libraries. Oregon has a system
tervention and stopped that. The he grange and for the people of mind as to how to vote on the truck and allowed warrants, etc. They of local libraries, supplemeneed in ball on her own 5-yard line. Whit
city attorney also intervened in the Columbia county, giving his time and bus bills, states the Or< gon still owe the city their best thoughts many cases by county library sys sell was called back for the next
suit to have Lewis discharged from freely. He has stated his platform Automotive Conference in a recent and efforts towards its progress and tems, and in all cases by the state punt and kicked the ball past mid-
field. Acquinas’ flashy quarterback
betterment.
his receivership for the reason of to the voters of Columbia county discussion of its investigaton.
Students desiring such received the ball and straight-armed
“It is manifest now that neither
A large number of citizens have library.
the unsatisfactory service he claim- ind they know he always stands be
the bill sponsered principally by the passed the remark that the Inde- books should apply first to tre lo- and side stepped his way through
•ed was being given, and was suc- hind what he says.
state highway commission, nor that pendent ticket is the “hand-picked cal library, which, if not having the the Vernonia team to their only
■cessful in having the local man ap-
While Mrs. M. J. Mills, at a meet initiated by the bus and truck men child” of Jim Culbertson,
We want books Bhould secure them from the score. They failed to convert.
pointed.
ing held in Vernonia October 9, said gets at the results that either an- to go on record as denying this county and state libraries.
Vernonia received at the begin
The importance of the case can that she could not state her reasons
ning of the second half and by end
be realized from the fact that 14 for being a candidate, in the meet ticipated when their measures are “in toto.” Mr. Culbertson has nev
runs and two long passes carried the
Pomona Grange To Meet.
lawyers were actively engaged in ing, that she would have to go out- framed” states Ralph J. Staehli, sec er at any time had any connection
retary
of
the
conference.
ball to Acquinas’ 8-yard line. Hodg-
with
the
ticket,
and
if
elected
the
Columbia
County
Pomona
grange
.the litigation.
side to give them, as it was very
The upsetting factors are the two nominees will not seek to place him will meet with Fem Hill grange on es was called on to carry the ball
The court allowed Mr. Lewis $500 dark at the time, it looked to the
■on account of his services as receiv voters as if her reason: would not decisions by high courts which affect in any office whatsoever in the city. Saturday, November 6, beginning at and he bucked it over. Bell convert-
existing legislation and would af
10:30 a. m. The election of offic ed.
Keep Down Taxes.
er. His attorney received $7.50 as hear the light of day.
Vernonia kicked off and after an
fect
either
of
the
two
bills
on
the
ers
for the coming two years will
attomty for the receiver.
We realize that it is easy to say
(Signed)
Warren M. Young
exchange of kicks received the ball
ballot in tht event that they were
be held.
Local folk consider the city for
that
we
will
lower
the
taxes,
but
it
Master of Pomona; made laws.
Secretaries of subordinate grang . past mid-field and started another
tunate in having the receivership
is another matter entirely to do
A. H. Tarbell.
The United States supreme court
es
are urged to send or bring re . march. Line bucks and end runs put
here, where practically all of the
this, and yet take care of the or
rendered
one
far-reaching
decision
ports.
—Maud Mills, Secretary. the ball on Acquinas’ 25-yard line.
remaining property of both compan
on a case brought in from Californ dinary indebtedness of the city. We
On a fake run, Hawkins carried the
ies is located.
will,
however,
if
elected
use
every
ball, cut his way through tackle and
ia . The Oregon supreme court
business
expedient
to
keep
within
When interviewed on what plans
wormed his way to the lagt touch
brought in a similar case known
he had made for the company under
down. Bell was blocked on an at
now as the “Purple Truck Case” the bound of our city income con
the new receivership, Mr. Lindley
tempted kick.
Both involved similar points and sistent with the upkeep of the city
as
one
of
the
leading
cities
of
the
said, “I have not yet received the
Several substitutios were made
questioned the right of states to at
county.
As
taxpayers
ourselves
we
books, and a careful audit must be
Believing that November 11 is tempt to control and regulate pri
during the game, Mellinger relieving
made to see whether anything con- “their day,” Vernonia post, Ameri vate carriers or trucks in the same too know the burden we are at pres
Wardle in the first half and Spencer
structive can be done." Mr. Lind- can Legion, has made extensive category as common carrier trucks. ent under, and will apply ourselves
Starting with the next issue, the relieving Laramore. Olsen received
intelligently to this, perhaps one of Vernonia Eagle will be published a back injury and was releaved by
ley said it is very likely, however, plans for the observance of the ar-
It was found in both cases that
the most important of all consider one day earlier in the week, which Mellinger in the last few minutes of
that the service of the company will mistic of the world war.
the state’s attempt to control pri ations.
be improved in the near future.
will be Thursday instead of Fridiy, the game.
The regular American Legion pat vate trucks engaged in work under
In conclusion, in appealing for as at present.
A bond of $20.000 covers the re riotic Armistice day program will contract was a violation of the
The lineup: Hawkins, Q; Hodges
your vote, let us assure you that
ceiver of the Vernonia Light & Pow commence at 10:30 a. m. On Nov constitutional contract rights.
The change is being effected at F; Bennett and Malmsten, halves;
we
have
no
u!t<
rior
motives
in
seek
er company.
the instigation of local merchants, Whitsell, LE; Bell, LT; Laramore,
ember 11. The public is cordially
ing the respective offices we have many of whom prefer the earlier LG; Hill, C; Olsen, RG; Wardle, RT;
mvited to attend. It will be held in
Football Trophy Offered.
been nominated for. We will not re date because of better results they Mills. RE.
the majestic theatre, which is being
Carkin Visit« Astoria Legion
The trophy offered by Fred Her
donated by the management for the man and Dr. F .R. Davis of Rainier sign in favor of anyone else if elect believe can be gained for week-end
Clarence Wardle has been coach
ed, so that perhaps someone who sales.
occasion.
ing the second team for their game
to the champion football team of
M. E. Carkin, district committe-
The next issue will be dated Nov with St. Helens second team tomor
Judson Weed, Civil war veteran, Columbia county has arrived, and was not your choice may be appoint
man of the American Legion, paid
will be one of the speakers. Others has been on display in Rosebraugh’s ed, but will stick with our job until ember 4, instead of November 5, row.
an official visit to Astoria post have not been
definitely engaged window. It is a handsome replica of our allotted time expires, and will and will be in the local postoffice
Vernonia will play Scappoose to
Monday night. He reports that they yet.
serve you through thick and thin, the morning of November 4 and morrow at Scappoose. The local
a football in silver, mounted on a
have a large membership, and 77
At 12 noon the Womens Relief beautiful ebony base. It will go to for the betterment and prosperity each succeeding Thursday thereaft boys are the favorites for this game.
have already paid up for 1927. He corps will serve a
dinner to all ex- the championship team of this of our city and your city—Vernonia. er until further notice.
said it was one of the best Legion service, men in
(Signed)
the Evangelical county, and ehe team that wins it
B.RKF-NFELD BABY DIES
meetings he had ever attended, 7S church.
L. R. Gillchrest,
The 11-day old daughter of Mr.
A
number
of
members
of
the
St.
three
successive
years
will
have
the
being present.
N. Soden,
A football game is expected to be
Helena Odd Fellows lodge were in and Mrs. August Birkenteld passed
Mr. Carkin was accompained by played by the high school in the priviledge of keeping the trophy per
C. Hoffman,
aetendance at the meeting of the away at the Doernbecker Memorial
manently.
—
Rainier
Review.
Thos. Graham, adjutant of Vernon
Edw.
Salmonsen,
afternoon, and the big Legion dance
loca^ lodge Tuesday night, when the hospital in Portland Tuesday of last
ia post, on the trip.
Dr. Ella Wight.
will be held in Coyle’s hall in the
Northwest District prune yield
second degree work was given. Fif week. The little one had taken ser-
evening.
iously ill on Monday morning and
set at 60,000,000 pounds.
ty-one were present.
7
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Moe of Hood
The Phythian Sisters will give a
n two weeks, four eastern wood-
The American Legion Auxiliary was rushed to the hospital, but sci-
First log drive of the year, is j working concerns have inquired for Halloween party to a number of will meet in the Legion hall at 8:00 ence could not have its life, Tha
River were here the past week end
visiting their son. Mark E. Moe, and made on North Fork of Coquille ’ Portland location, 26 firms rated children of the community tonight Monday night. A large turnout is funeral was held in the valley Wed
Mrs. Moe.
River.
above $ 100,000 each.
at the grange hall.
nesday.—Clatskanie Chief.
expected.
November 4.
Portland, Oct. 21—Employment
in the Pacific Northwest is hold
ing at a higher point than is usual
at this time of year, according to
the 4L employment service letter.
Logging, both east and west of the
Cascades, is well into the fall sLride
and there is a much greater amount
of general construction work being
done than during October of last
year.
Fir sawmills are operating on sche-
dules that have held since raid-sum-
mer. The pine sawmill industry is
gradually tapering off for the seas
on.
Apple picking and potato digging
are nearly finished in most districts.
Calls for laborers have been few.
A report from Grays Harbor stat
es that one large logging concern
closed down two sides last week,
but that other camps in the district
were running with normal-sized
crews.
Tacoma reports a small surplus
of common labor, low turnover and
high average employment.
Seattle and North Puget Sound
logging is very active, reports state,
ind there is no or little surplus of
experienced loggers.
Spokane reports less unemploy
ment at this time than is usual in
October. Jobs there are not plent
iful, and neither is there a great
lumber of men seeking work.
Game Saturday.
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