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Entered at Vernonia, Oregon,
Postoffice as Second-Class Matter.
VERNONIA. OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1927.
VOLUME 5, NO. 29.
Libraiy Board To
118 Cows Produce
Hizzonor Extends
Along
Championship Incidents Road
Five Appointed
Hospitality To
More Than 40 Pounds
To Florida Sponsor Community
Game Tomorrow
On Park Board
Flower Festival
Legion Auxiliary
A total of 594 cows were tested
(By A. D. Moe)
in the Columbia Cow Testing as­
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 3, 1927.
sociation during the month of Jan­
Catalogues from the leading rose
A much excited, group of young
uary, acocrding to the report of
We got here yesterday before growers of Portland have been
ladies swarmed into the city hall
one o’clock, leaving Lake City placed in the public library and Monday evening a few minutes be­ L. J. Bartholomy, the tester. Their
about 7, in a light fog, making can be had for the asking. These fore the regular bi-monthly meet­ average production was 743 pounds
price lists of the roses that
the trip of nearly 200 miles in contain
have made Portland’s rose show fa­ ing of the city council and various of milk and 30.7 pounds of fal
less than six hours. The roads mous. Pamphlets of instruction on and sundry remarks indicated the A total of 118 cows produced more
were paved, except a stretch of sweet pea and dahlia culture may fact that these members of the than 40 pounds of fat during Jan­
uary. In spite of the rough weathei
about 10 miles of dirt road, ana also be had.
Those books have been placed American Legion Auxiliary were during January, this is a distinct
another stretch of rather uneven, here
in the interest of a rose, sweet unable to find the keys to the Le­
oiled dirt road, about one track pea, dahlia and flower show that gion hall and hence were at a improvement over December.
wide, and we had to slow up every is being planned to be held here loss for a place to hold their meet­
Two registered Holstein bulls
we passed a car, which was in July under the auspices of the
basket Thrown Just Before time
were bought by Lyons & Diiniek
board, with the coopera­ ing.
often. The speed limit in Florida library
tion of other organizations. Books
“Let’s all go up to my house, *nd Jep. L. Hunt, of Sauvies Is­
is 45 miles an hour in the country, on rose culture are also to be found
Whistle Blew Broke
girls,” one of them said. Where­ land. Anliker Brothers, cf Goble,
25 in residence sections, and 15 in the public library and promises
upon Hizzonor Mayor Mills cour­ _il:-o purchased a very nice reg-
in business districts, but many have been received of more to
Tie Score.
teously invited the ladies to meet stored Holstein bull from Hammer
drive from 45 to 55. We tried to come.
The library board’s plans are not right there in the city hall if they Brothers, of Der Island. All of
keep up to the speed limit on complete as yet, but is expected
Tomorrow night the local high the pavemen^ but went too slow that prizes will be given for the so desired, assuring them that they those dairy men are members of
best in each class. The date will would not interefere with the coun­ die association.
school quintet will go to Clatskanie for many.
The Auxiliary ex­
be controlled by the weather con­ cil meeting.
to meet the team of that place, the
For the pure bred herds of 10
The pressed themselves as being duly
For over 100 miles south of ditions leading up to July.
game to decide the county cham­
Lake City the country is unin­ board hopes that this venture will grateful for the hospitality, ano cows or less, Jack Anliker, of
pionship. Each team has suffered
the approval of everyone may it be said to their credit tha: Goble, was f.rst with an average
terested, mostly sand with small receive
in the vicinity and that it can be it was necessary to quiet them but production of 1175 pounds f milk
but one defeat this season in the
pines growing rather scattered in made an annual occasion.
once. ’___________________
county. Vernonia lost the first
and 46.5 pounds of fat for his
most places. Many of the pines
game to St. Helens. Clatskanie lost
j registered Holsteins. Rudy An­
are being tapped for the pitch,
the game to Vernonia played here
liker, of Goble, was second with
which is distilled for turpentine.
by a close score.
an average production of 1229
We saw this all the way across
It is believed that the chances of
pounds of milk and 42.9 pounds
northern Florida’ and Alabama.
victory stand about even. For that
of fat for his 3 registered Hol­
Many lakes and swamps can be
reason the importance of the game
steins. Fritz Anliker, of Goble, was
seen from the highway. Most of the
and the likelihood of seeing an
third with an average production
older trees have ' moss hanging
exciting contest has influenced a
of 937 pounds of milk and 40.9
from them. There are many live
number of local fans toward de­
The bridge-five hundred tea on pounds of fat for 3 registered
Portland,
FebruSry
21— The
ciding to go to Clatskanie to view oaks in the Southland, and we
early days of March promise to St. Valentine’s day at which Mrs. Holsteins.
Judd Greenman was hostess for the
the fray. The winning team will saw a few very large ones, but
witness the arrival of many new ladies of the public library was a
as
a
rule
there
are
no
large
trees
For grade herds of 10 cows or
play a series of the best two out
farmers in Oregon, according to popular event and was largely at­ less, E. J. Brocks, of Corneilus,
of
any
kind.
There
are
no
flowers
of three games with Astoria for
tended.
Both
bridge
and
five
hun
­
the
scores
of
letters
daily
reaching
was first with an average pro­
the district championship. Those at this time of year, except an
the land settlement department of dred games were keenly contested duction of 635 pounds of milk
and prizes were given.
winners will play in the state occasional bush of hibiscus in a
the state and Portland chambers of
sheltered spot in the city.
The sun room and drawing room and 34.0 pounds of fat for his
tournament at Salem.
commerce.
were arranged for cards. Beauti­ 7 grade Jerseys. Bill Widmer, of
Our speedometer showed 4100
In the game with Rainier, play­
With final arrangements complet­ ful refreshments were served from St. Johns, was second with an
ed here Friday, Vernon:a was the miles from Hood River to Tampa,
the dining -room and served ’n a
v. inner by a narrow margin. With which included some extra mile­ ed for his admission to the Unit­ very pretty manner by the Camp iverage production of 618 pounds
ed
States,
H.
Broeder
of
Saskat
­
Fire girls. The officers o-f the li­ of milk and 28.6 pounds of fat
but a few seconds to play, Haw­ age in Los Angeles and 15 or 20
kins threw a basket from near miles we traveled the obscure trails chewan, Canada, is eagerly making brary association presided at the for 5 grade Holsteins. J. L. Wright
tea table. A special feature of the of .Marshland, Oregon, was third
the center of the floor, when the when we were lost in Mississippi. the journey to Oregon with his tea
hour was the singing of Mrs.
with an average production of
sco e was tied. Vernonia had main- We may have added over 50 miles family to engage in farming, city W. W. Wolff.
life
according
to
his
letters^
having
531 pounds of milk and 24.5 pounds
tained a slight lead throughout the extra travel. The distance across
The
silver
plate
was
liberally
pat
­
the state of Texas was 900 miles. no appeal for him.
ronized and an extensive list of of fat for his 6 grade Guernseys.
game.
Inspired with the desire to find books was suggested for the future
Rainier was especially adept nt The old Stude came through like
For pure bred herds of more
buying of the library. The house
long throws, making most of their Pierce Arrow, but it was a sigh£. ideal farm homes for his nieces and was
beautifully decorated. The af than 10 cows, Lyong and Dimjck,
nephews
is
J.
U.
Otto
Buechler
of
points that way. Vernonia’s de­ Mud had accumulated clear to the
ternoon was perfect in every de­ of Sauvies island, were first with
fense against Clatskanie and a lit­ top from Texas, Lousiana and West Virginia. Mr. Buechler and tail and Mrs. Greenman was a most
an average production of 1206
tle 1 Iter luck throwing baskets, Mississippi, until the color of the his brother plan to come soon to delightful hostess,—Contributed.
pounds of milk and 39.6 pounds
Oregon
to
select
a
small
farm
on
the combination of Hawkins, Whit- paint was- entirely obscured. It
of fat for their 26 pure bred Hol­
which
they
may
establish
a
home,
sel, Ii ' I ■ , Malmsten and Bennet took two niggers three hours to
steins. Hammer Brothers, of Deer
encouraging their young relatives
should win, believe close followers clean it up.
Island, who have had a cinch on
of the popular winter sport.
1^ is real summer here, much to do likewise,
second place for six or eight months
Ready
to
make
an
investment
of
warmer than in southern Califor­
were again second this month, with
nia, and the nights do not get as several thousand dollars is H. W.
and average production of 1180
Are you a good guesser? Some pounds of milk and 37.6 pounds
cool either. But it is a great con­ Baker who has .been farming in
trast to California. With all the Texas recently and previously in pedigreed homing pigeons belong­ of fat for their herd of 19 reg­
ing to a large flour concern will
warm weather there are no green Wyoming. Mr. Baker and his fam­ be released from a number of lo­ istered
Holsteins.
Behrmann
&
lawns, no flowers, and many shrubs ily are now on their way to Ore­ cal grocery stores at 11 o’clock in Burbank, of Corneilus, were third
and vines are burned brown by gon where they desire to raise the morning of March 17 and will with an average production of 644
fhe freeze of the first week in stock, beginning with chickens, tur­ fly directly to their loft on top of pounds of milk and 36.2 pounds
the big mill belonging to the com­
January. A few banana plants keys and some milk cows.
in Portland. Local folk are of fat for their herd of 22 reg­
E. E. Favi 1« of the Portland
Coming from Arkansas City, pany
around
the
city
are
entirely
froz
­
privileged to guess the flying time istered Jerseys.
chamber of commerce, who spoke
Kansas,
by
way
of
Mexico,
Arizona
of
these
pigeons, with prizes offer­
en,
but
the
citrus
trees
do
not
at the chamber of commerce lunch­
For grade herds of more than
eon yesterday, stressed the need seem to be damaged, except some and California, is J. B. Bastian ed for the best guesses.
The pigeons will be timed on 10 cows, Fred Uhlman, of Scap­
of a defin't: program for the lo­ of the tender shoots. Most of the with his wife and two boys of
cal chamber, brought about by con­
fifteen and seventeen years. Poul­ their arrival by an electrical de­ poose, was again first with an
centrated thought on the matter growers are prepared to smudge, try farming is the cherished de­ vice to check the exact number of
minutes and seconds it takes for average production of 918 pounds
but
they
do
not
have
freezes
often
and accomplished through coopera
and the first cold caught much sire of the father who has long the pigeon to fly from Vernonia of milk and 37.1 pounds of fat
ticn of the local citizens.
The imo -rtance of the agricultur­ of the fruit. The big orange as­ been engaged in refinery work with to Portland. It is estimated that for his herd of 19 grade Holsteins
al co m ittee in being of benefit sociations are holding the fruit for a live interest in
full
blooded carrier pigeons fly at the rate of and
Grade
Guernseys.
Herman
to the immunity was pointed out. at least two weeks before shipping, Rhode Island Reds in his spare from 30 to 60 miles per hour, de­
Leibenow, o Corneilus, was second
pen d i n g on weather conditio ns.
Tie three important functions of
with an average production of 687
th's committee are publicity, land to cull out all frost damaged fruit. hours.
settle inent and marketing. He urg­ Florida oranges are much sweeter
pounds of milk and 36.1 pounds of
While
the
correspondence
of
the
ed that
i attempt be made to se­ than those grown in California,
fat for his herd of 15 grade Jer­
cure settlers here who have work­ and we are enjoying them very department indicates a stedily in­
seys. Jep. L. Hunt, of Sauvies is­
creasing number of single families
ed under much the same condi- much.
land, was third with an average
t c.ns cl .ewhere—those that have
who will come to Oregon during
We were watching for alligators
1 rd to contend with logged off
production of 901 pounds of milk
the coming year, the most promis­
in the swamps along the highway,
land.
and 35.1 pounds of fat for his
IJnder authority of section four
To r.cp out a definite program but did not see any. All over ing increase of population, in the
opinion of E. G. Ide, manager of of the Clarke-McNary law, forest herd of 17 grade Holsteins.
for the community it is first neces- this southern country
pigs run
the department, will doubtless come
rnry to determine and solve the lo­
For the honor high pure bred
cal -.ro’den s, according to Mr. Fa- loose along the road, and we had through various colonization plans tree stock is being produced at
'■i’lc-. Find out who has been suc- to slow up many times to keep now developing. Many colonization the Oregon forest nursery at the cow for January, there exists a
college, for distribution among the tie between Palent, a registered
cMsf : in this vicinity in certain from running over them. Cattle
I nes that it would be desirable to are also loose and roam about, companies of the east and middle ranchers of the state. This plant­ Holstein, 6 years old, owned by
develop and then advertise the q&risionally blocking traffic. We west who have frmerly directed ing stock may be used for wood­
Lewis Snider, of Warren, and Top-
facts in the case with truthful
thought that
the young shoats interested families in large groups lot, shelter belt, and roadside plant­ sy, a registered Holstein, 5 years
statements.
to
other
sections
of
the
west
are
The aid of the Portland chamber around the swamps would be great
ing. It cannot be used for ornamen­ old, owned by Loren Johnson, of
cf comr.-.cr r was promised by Mr. temptation to alligators, buf were now diverting their attentions with tal purposes.
Scappoose. Palena gave 1476 pounds
Favil! ’, who is chairman of the told the latter have been exter­ much energy to the northwest and
The following stock is now avail­
rgrienitural committee of that or­
particularly to Oregon.
Several able for distribution: Green ash, of milk and 63.5 pounds of fat,
minated
in
the
settled
sections,
as
while Topsy gave 1671 pounds of
gan:..
. to the Vernonia cham­
ber in c. :y of its publicity, land their hides have been profitable to movements of considerable numbers box elder, russian olive, black lo­ milk and 63.6 pounds of fat dur­
are
anticipated
in
the
near
future.
settlement or agricultural problems. hunters.
cust, Russian mulberry, black wal­ ing January.
nut, honey locust.
Hobos have lined the road most
Cow No. 14, a grade Jersey, 4
With the exception of the black
of the way to Lake City, but they
locust the' stock is two-year old years old, owned by Henry Behr-
are keeping away from this coun­
stuff, averaging three feet in mann, of Cornelius, was high grade
try as a rule.
height. The black locust is one- cow for the month. She produced
We have not done any looking
year old stock about 18 inches 1321 pounds of milk and 83.2
around here yet, just resting up
high. Except the black walnut, this pounds of fat during January.
The junior class play, “Sally and enjoying the sunshine weath­
Local radio fans met at the city
Lunn,” will be given in the nigh er. Have shed our winter clothes, hall Friday night and organized the material is especially suited to Mrs. John D. Baker
school tonight at 7:30 p.m. It is and winter seems a faden dream. Vernonia Radio Listeners club.. planting in eastern Oregon. All
a two-act comedy that is said to It has been a dry winter here, Their purpose is to purchase a test­ species will do well in western Ore­
Celebrates Birthday
be sparkling with wit and humor
ing set to locate radio interference
that will prove highly entertaining despite the excessive rains and dis­ of any kind and to pay an inspect­ gon.
astrous floods farther north.
This planting stock may be had
to those who attend.
Saturday morning a group of old
or to find the trouble. The inspect­
Among the other numbers to be
or will have a deputy marshal’s at cost of transportation from Cor­ friends took their dinner and gatli
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 5, 1927. commission and will be authorized vallis. Since the material is limited ered at the home of Mrs. John I).
given in the evening's performance
are songs by the glee club, speak­
We have been enjoying the good to make arrests whenever he finds in amoilnt, individual application Baker to celebrate her 50th birth­
ing and some sleight-of-hand tricks.
day. The day was spent In visit­
violations of the local ordinance re­
should not exceed 1,500 trees. The ing.
School folk urge everyone not to old summertime weather since we cently passed.
miss Ed Role’s harmonica playing. arrived here and resting from the
stock
should
be
planted
as
soon
The club plans to have United
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
The cast of "Sally Lunn.”
long trip.
It is a little too hot States Radio Inspector Redford of as the ground can be worked. The John IJ. Baker, Mrs. Lou Rogers,
John Randolph, Jr. Clarence Wardle here in the middle of the day for I this district come here in the near trees should be spaced about five Mrs. Henry Beaver, Mrs. Evan Tre-
Leo Randolph .... Norman Green comfort, and the humidity is g-eat- future to examine conditions and feet apart and thinned when they harne and baby, Mrs. Russell Stan­
Meetings
ton and baby, Mrs. Harry Wilson,
Morten Glynn ........ Ralph Peck er here, making the average 75 prosecute all violations.
will be held the first Friday of begin to crowd each other.
Mrs. Earl Snyder, Mrs. Mae Cram
Marjorie Randolph, Louise Simmons degrees of heat seem more like each month.
Application
for
stock
should
be
Dues of $1.50 per
and baby, Mrs. Judson Weed, Mrs.
Mrs. John Randolph, “Sally” Helen 90 on a summer’s day in Oregon. year are being assessed. Officers directed to George W. Peavy, O. G. Weed and two daughters,
Heiber.
The nights are very comfortable elected at the meeting are: Ribert school of forestry, Corvallis, Ore­ Mrs. Lester Mowe, Mrs. Ellen
and
we I King, president; Lester Sh«eley, gon. Planting directions wilP be Smith and granddaughter, Mrs. M.
Mrs. Penelofe Winslow, Ida Turner for sleeping, however,
secretary; D. B. Reasoner, treas­
J. John, Miss Emerald John and
Vivian Winslow, ........ Eva Roles
Please turn to page 2.
sent to each applicant.
urer.
Jeanette John.
Schoo! Quintet io Play if
Clatskanie for Honors
Council Delegates Supervision
Ct iocal Park
Gloss Win Frcm Rainier
Charter Revision Needed
Many Attend Libraiy
Influx Of Farmers
Benefit Tea At Home
To Oregon Will
Start iexl Moiilh Of Mrs. J. Greenmao
Pigeon Flight Guessing
Contest Here March 17
Need ci Definite
Pregiam For Local
Chamber Is Shown
Free Forest Tree Stock
Reidy For Distribution
The Junior Class To
Present “Sally Lunn”
Listeners Club
Organized Here
To Ask For 24-Hour Tele­
phone Service in
Vernonia.
Starting for the first time this
year at promptly 8 o’clock, with
high hopes for a short session, the
weary city solons wended their re­
spective ways homeward Monday
night at or about 11:45 p.m., with
hut two ordinances passed and two
committees appointed to show for
their evening’s constructive labor.
Several complaints were heard
which took some time to adjust.
The electric motor installed by the
Fairbanks-Morse company and test­
ed out Monday afternoon was not
sufficient to keep tile water tanks
full without running to an over­
load capacity.
A 40 horsepower
motor is needed, according to the
experts who met with the council
Monday. They were asked to give
a definite cost and guarantee to
the council before the change takes
place.
An ordinance was passed author­
izing the mayor to appoint a park
commission, who will serve for one
year and will have the power to
control, lay out, improve and gen­
erally supervise the city park, as
well as disburse money, the latter
with the consent of the council.
The commission will appoint its
own secretary, but the city treas­
urer will be the treasurer of the
park commission. Those appointed
by the mayor and approved by the
council were: Dr. Ella Wight, Mrs.
T. Greenman, Mrs. Mark E. Moe,
Lester Sheeley and Win. Pringle.
They will hold regular meetings
the first Tuesday in each mouth.
Ordinance number 159, providing
for an issue of improvement bonds
was passed and ordered published
at least 10 days previous to the
sale of the bonds.
Discussion was brought up again
relevant to the authority of the
city in forcing property owners to
construct cement sidewalks. It was
found that the city charter does
not provide for the council having
any power in respect to sidewalks,
and the opinion was expressed that
the charter is faulty in this re­
spect.
At the present time the
council cannot require anyone to
build a sidewalk, and the only way
they can acquire that power is by
a charter amendment to be voted
on at an election by the people.
Other discrepancies in the charter
were pointed out with the result
that a committee of four was ap­
pointed to investigate the advisa­
bility of charter revision and make
recommendations in the near fu­
ture. The following were appoint­
ed on this committee: W. A. Har­
ris, Lester Sheeley, Mark E. Moe
and D. B. Reasoner.
Breeders and Owners
Of Shorthorns Meet
Breeders and owners of Short­
horn cattle of Columbia county
met at St. Helens, Friday Feb. 11,
for their annual meeting. The coun­
ty was well represented by breed­
ers from all sections.
Guy L. Tarbell of Yankton was
elected president, G. M. Burling­
ham of Birkenfeld, vice president,
and It. E. Tarbell of Warren, sec­
retary and treasurer. Silas Keller
of Rainier and A. H. Tarbell of
Warren were chosen as directors.
Frank Brown, of Carlton, special
representative of the American
Shorthorn Breeders association, was
present und gave a very interest­
ing talk on cattle conditions in
the north west and also in the
eastern states.
Mr. Brown who has just com­
pleted a tour of the middle east
and southern states, stated that
there was a marked shortage of
cattle in the United States, espec­
ially is this true of registered beef
cattle. The range men are begin-
ning to want bulls and find it
very hard to find them of the
right age.
Shorthorn breeders of the north
west are trying to Kct enough
hulls together for a sale in Port-
land in March, but find it very
hard to get enough.
Geo. Nelson, county agent, also
stated that the number of beef
cattle in this county has been
greatly reduced the last four years,
but that conditions which
have
been very poor for the breeders
of beef cattle, are looking much
better at this time.