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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1928)
cmivieu d, > eruuiuu, Oregon, Postoffice as Second-Class Matter. I q Railroad Will Operate Stages vixKNcNlA, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928 Many Classes To Study College Short Courses i i Plan I Idll VOLUME 6, NO. 22 Momhorehin Motor Il.Ull.lG: ulilp Association Urges Caution in Winter Driving St. Helens Game To Open Season Oregon State Agricultural Col Tf| Fill filifllA Fill ba£e winter driving begins with IU Illi Muu,u I VI a readjU8tment of one-s schedule lege, Corvallis, Jan. 3—Farmers,) bankers, creamerymen, cannerymen. litioti'in tit ^ q I q ID t 0 allow raore time f°r travel be-) llllullull Ul vClKlII tween the home and office, store,' and rural electric service men are _______ ! shop, or plant, says Ge. 0. Brand-1 the beneficiaries of a series . of I enburg, secretary of the Oregon, five short courses scheduled here in the next three months which Spencer Hill Was Scene of Big Drawing of New Hall Submitted; State Motor association. The al-| Crowd Toboganning and Skiing Many Will Attend Initiation at lowance of an extra five, ten, or) cover a wide range of subjects. Salem February 24. All Day Sunday, January 1. fifteen minutes, deplending upon' More short courses are scheduled i ,, . „ 1.- . I the this winter by the school of agri Vernonia Camp 655, woodmen _ distance .... one has to . travel, may) . Many Vernonia folk, both young u l held ij sig- « culture than in any recent year. and not so young, were quick to of . the World, one of r xl the most . mean ... a , difference ., .. . much . . more . . .. nificant than that denoted merely A farm mechanics course which take advantage of the cold snow enthusiastic meetings of the sea-i. ,, .. ,, _ . . . . ,. according j. . by . the runs concurrently with the second fall Sunday, January 1, to indulge son „ Monday night, to , . time, Mr. Brandenburg e L l xt TJ<-> 8 l points out. regular term of college is the long in the rare treat of winter sports. 1 those present, r red Overson sub- It is impossible to tell how est one of the short courses. It Those who had . skis proudly ex mitted to the Camp a drawing of | startel January 3 and continues hibited their skill at this fast-mov the proposed new lodge hall that)™311^ accj<Jen,t,s ')e traced to Vernonia Team Show* Good Prom. S. P. & S. T. Co. Will Inaugur for 12 weeks; though later reg ing outdoor sport. Sleds, tobogans is to be erected in Vernonia as the individual’s failure to adjust i*e in Pre-Seaaon Games; ate Stage Service to Portland his driving schedule to winter istration is permitted. Classroom and whatnot were all more popular soon as the weather will permit. Large Squad Available Via St. Helena when so many things conspire and laboratory instruction will be than the now common automobile The chair appointed the follow (By Clarence Wardle) Announcement has recently been given in operation and repair of for that day, and it is said that at ing membership committee to se against ordinarily speedy motor Vernonia high school plays St. made that the Seattle, Portland & gas engines, automobiles, trucks one time nearly 200 persons were cure the local quota for the big travel,” says Mr. Brandenburg. “It Spokane Transportation company and tractors; water systems, pump3 on Spencer hill sliding down and initiation to be held in Salem Feb is not to be doubted that the num Helens high school this coming Fri will inaugurate stage service from and electricity; soldering babbitting walking up, getting cold and get ruary 24: C. C. Dustin, H. A. Tays, ber would be impressively large day, January 6, in the first season’s basketball game of the season. This Portland to Vernonia via St. Hel pipe fitting, harness repair, knots ting thrilled on this one day of M. L. Miller, Ross Meeker, Robert were it possible to compute. _ to show the strength _ ens, effective today. Their motive and splices; and machine shop work winter sport that is so rare it is, Petty, M. Gibson, Geo. Hankle, G.) “Too fast for conditions” is an, - game is _ going ) unique in Vernonia. in running in opposition to the I or blacksmithing. Thayer, Robert Lindsay, Ross Dun-; accident cause that is most out- o£ two o£ the best teams in Col- Cameron ' standing in winter, even though,| umbia county, and local hoop fans Vernonia Stage Line has not been The dairy manufacturing short Many smaller kiddies who were ' can, O. H, Graves, Guy < y promised one’of the best games stated. course, of interest principally to not permitted to stray so far from Dan Steiner and Mr. Rhyne. Plans ’ on the whole, cold weather driving! are There will be three busses daily creamery workers or those con home found enjoyment in coasting are now being made for a large I slower^ It is well to, remember of the season in the coming en dif- counter. each way, according to the circular templating such positions, extends down the hill on Bridge ~ i.—n- ->•" street delegation from Vernonia camp to that conditions are radically The local high school team has sent local railroad officials, with from January 9 to Februoary 3. above its intersection with Rose (be present on that occasion, when ferent. Streets are slippery and stages leaving Portland at 5 p.m., It affords opportunity for creamery avenue. For a pedestrian or car it is planned to initiate a class of the weather is cold, making for been practising steadily through 1 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. daily, ar men to pick up the most up-to- driver to claim the right of way 500, complimentary to Congress- more difficult handling of the the Christmas holidays, and are j tx riving in i Vernonia at 8:05 p.m., the-minute information in the in was but to be scorned. It was x their man W. C. Hawley, who has for car, and the temptation of ped- said to be in excellent condition, 4:05 p.m., and 10:40 a.m. daily, dustry, particularly in the line of day of fun and they enjoyed it more than 81 years been i a head estrr’ns is to rush ahead regard Vernonia won a game at Kelso, Stages will leave Vernonia at cream grading and butter making, , to the utmost. manager of this society, , and a less of traffic. These and many Wash., by the narrow margin of other factors seem to conspire 17 to 16, and defeated Banks here 6:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m., and 5:20 The rural electric service men A number tried to coast again charter member of Salem Camp, 42 to 16. A pre-season game was against safety. p.m. daily, arriving in Portland at and bankers are due the week be- cm Monday, but the thaw had The next meeting will be held also played with St. Helens Mon 9:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. i ginning January 23. The former started during the night, which left January 9, for these conditions, The remedy at which time the com- daily. will have a six day session mi bare spots on the road and impeded mittee will record their first mem plainly, it to take more time. If day of last week in which Coach Trains to Change I which will be given the inf.'mo their progress to such an extent ber of the big campaign. The Camp the motorist usually allows ten Austin tried out some of his second- string men in tne early part of Effective today the United Rail- tion gathered by he experiment that many soon gave up. and Circle of Vernonia will hold minutes for his morning jaunt to the contest, But the St. Helens the office, why not make it fif- station and the Oregon committee ways train No. 61 will leave Port- a joint installation Saturday night, January 7, at 8 p.m. in the K. P. I £een 1 for winter? No better way quintet was too strong for them land for Vernonia at 7:35 a.m., on electricity in agriculture. Econ Watch For Chances and they piled up a lead which instead of 8:25, arriving in Ver- omic application of electric power, To Help Other Folks hall. A large program is being ar- j to spend five minutes can be de- could not be overcome by the Ver 1 vised. If this allowance is made, farming operations will be . to instead of at 9:52 a.m., nonia ranged for the occasion. After the nonia regulars, the score ending Laugh and the world laughs with 10:37. Returning, train No, 62 will taught in lectures and demonstra | installation and an entertainment there will be no driving that is 36 to 31 in favor of St. Helens, you, weep and you weep alone. so fast tnat a sudden stop may leave Keasey at 11:30 a.m., Ver- tions. I by the band, a banquet will be This is all too true. We are held. mean a fatal skid. It will mean The second teams of both St. Oregon bankers will be here only nonia at 11:55 a.m. instead of to share the , selfish we like _ ____ I time to let the reckless driver pass, i Helens and Vernonia will play a two days, Monday and Tuesday, ' so Portland at 1:05 p.m., arriving in The W. 0. W. I ’ band, recently It wiU he adequate for more, preliminary basketball game, start- 2:05 p.m., instead of 3:20 p.m. as but during that time they will pleasures of others but when our organized under the leadership of caution in congestion, permitting ing at 7:30 p.m. The linup for the ; take part in a comprehensive pro mjp is needed we are apt to try formerly. Kay Charlesworth, had a good turn gram designed to give them the and be somewhere else. Many times out for the rehearsal in the Ameri-i one to drive farther behind the Vernonia team has not yet been A petition is being circulated "good morning” next car, which will make stopping decided upon, but Coach Austin is latest information on the economic ) just a smile and a Vernonia protesting this action one needs to can Legion hall Sunday afternoon. '• I possible in case an emergency expected to try out a number of the S. P. & S. Transportation com ! aspects of farming operations in iS Just what some “blue feeling,” The next rehearsal will be held to- ‘I arises. promising players to give them ex ' n over come a pany, which will be presented to the state as found in all branches and knowing some one is a little night. “Such a readjustment of one’s perience for next,year. ) of the industry. the public service commission in tile early morning routine is not dif- The seventh annual canners’ i . .'¿rested. We surely are not put' About 14 of the local The starting lineup for Vernonia near future. ficult, and it will bear fruit in varsity is expected to be as follows: school will be February 6-25 when here to seek just our own pieas chartered a bus and drove the usual intensive course covering ui es. Some have a habit of saying land Friday night of last week' the form of greater traffic safety.” Bennett and Parker, forwards; Ber- New Theatre To Be fundamentals as well as new de "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver” I and paid a visit to Camp 77 of I gerson. center; Hodges and Ray, ELIZABETH C. CULVER Constructed On The I velopments will be given by the when they ask for money. He surely that city. They report having a guards; with the probability that The death of Elizabeth Charlotte Old Site of Majestic • division <f horticultural products, dots. But money is the Lord’s good time, were royally entertain A. Adams, G. Adams, Bush or residence Culver occurred at her TL llest item. He would much ed and profited by the lessons they Hieber will play part of the time. course annually attract “ large Portland, at 1921 Wilbur street, Announcement of the splenfiid ¡er v. e a gave good will and the learned. December 25. She was 65 years of Bennett and Hodges are lettermen. new theatre to be constructed by r ibers of commercial canners and smaller things of life than millions A total of 55 W. O. W. Camps r employees. J. H. Bush on the lot purchased c: dollars. It is easy enough to will furnish their quota of candi age, beloved wife of John Culver, Interesting Christmas troi the Oregon-American lumber Chamber To Meet. give money and tell what we have dates for the mammoth initiation, mother of J. ,W. Culver of Suther company was made last week in The Chamber of Commerce will given. But if we buy the shoes or and will send a large delegaton of lin, Wm. Culver of Vernonia, Hen Program Given the Vernonia Eagle. hold its regular bi-monthly Thurs- what ever is needed and go and their members. Among those includ- ry Culver of Cottage Grove, Mrs. (By Catherine Hoffman) At the same time informal an- lay noon luncheon today at the give them with our own hands. Or ed n othe reception committee are: J. Turner of Portland. Mrs. Henry Friday afternoon, December 23, nouncement was received from the Horseshoe cafe. Officers for 1928 visit a sick one, read to them or Gov. I. L. Patterson, T. B. Kay, Barge of Sutherlin, Leonard Cul- a Christmas program was given, office of P. M. Hall-Lewis, Portland will be elected. | in some way make the hours short- Sam A. Kozer, J. N. Van Winkle, ver of Cottage Grove, and Frank as follows: Speech by Clarence Culver of Bandon. architect, that plans and specifica I Wardle, song by five boys, entit- ) er and easier. We not only have and Jos. H. Albert. Twins Born The remains were forwarded to. led, “Jingle Bells”; duet, "Holy tions were being rushed for a thoughts to carry with us for days Twins, a boy and a girl, were strictly modern, fireproof theatre but we are laying up reward for Evangelical Church Young Cottage Grove December 26, un- Night,” by La Velle Gosa and to occupy the former site of the born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rose the life to come by fulfilling some People Elect New Officer« der the auspices of Miller & Tracy, Lois Freeman; girls quartet, “Away where funeral services and inter in a Manger," Louise Simmons, Majestic, for Portland theatre op-) December 22. The boy has been of our mission here. named Derrel James, and the girl During the watch night service ment were held Tuesday of last Della Cline, Catherine Hoffman, erators not named. Did you ever go down the street last Saturday evening the annual I week. The new theatre will be strictly Dorothy Patricia. and Isabell Currie. and meet a tot in tears over some Mrs. Culver was born in Kent, business meeting was held. Mrs. up-to-the-minute in arrangement heartache as real as an older per Several of the teachers and was elected das« England, and came to America 29 and apoinments, with a seating Arrest Follows Auto Then say “Hello Sonny! Alice Malmsten years. Mrs. Leola years ago. She had long been a some of the alumni wished the Accident Near Grove sons? capacity of about six hundred. leader for two Aren’t the birdies happy today?” resident of Cottage Grove. Mrs. student body Yule-tide greetings, With two high grade first run Marion F. Dooly of Vernonia Or some such remark. And see Cason, assistant class leader for) Culver was well known to a num- Teddy Leavitt, pastor of the Christ- houses. Vemonians have the pleas was arrested on a charge of driv- (them smile through their tears, It two years. ian church, also wished them hearty ing prospect of being able to see ing while intoxicated by Sheriff J. is worth walking a block out of A. C. Knauss and Albert Parker ber of Vernonia folk, having made greetings. A beautiful decorated were both re-elected as trustees for I a number of visits here. two diferent movies in the same E. Reeves and Deputy Sheriff Mick- your way to see. tree was on the stage. Santa Claus, evening, and should not want for ox, following an accident on the three years each. A. C. Knauss aided by his assistants, passed out to work Too often we leave the Safe Break Test For entertain- highway south of Forest Grove Sat was elected Sunday school super screen and vaudeville the presents and a sack of candy some one else and forget someone intendent. Mrs. Leola Cason was Automobiles Described ment. urday in which Mrs. Dooly was cut else, also receives the reward. . to each student. elected assistant superintendent. The question is often asked as about the chin. I I read not long ago of a con- 40 et 8 Will Have Mrs. Leona Weidman was elected to what constitutes a "safe” brake Girls Teams Play The Dooly car collided with one vict who had been converted. He Installation Friday driven by George A. Hart of near wrote to a supposed Christian for president of the Christian Endeavor performance for a private passen Fast Game of Basketball ger automobile. Engineer Frank (By Ida Mae Hawkins) The local society of 40 et 8 Milwaukie. The Hart report in the a little much needed help. The society. Reusswig of the Oregon State Mo The girls played a fast game of the American Legion will hold sheriff’s office says that he pulled reply was, “You are an impositer,” Farm Reminders its annual banquet and installa as far to the right as possible to Think of it. Spraying with oil emulsion in tor association taking the infor of basketball between themselves tion tomorrow night. The banquet escape being hit by the weaving He sent a poem he liked to the February, or to the time apple mation furnished by the bureau Tuesday afternoon. The first team will be held at the Horseshoe cafe car.—Hillsboro Argus. bud tips show green, controls of standards committee says that i worked hard to pile up the score i paper. One verse follows: at 6 p.m. I sharp, and installation European red spider mites in Ore tne foot brake should stop the1 of 20 to 6. were with glad- I “ If our souls filled Firing the Furnace Those playing on the first team immediately afterward at the Le gon, says Don C. Mote, entomologist vehicle from a speed of twenty ness, The furnace fire should receive i Florence gion hall. The malice that lies so deep. of the experiment station. An 8 miles per hour within a distance were: Allie Simmons, c; attention at regular intervals, not After the installation the voy- Would be revealed like the first per cent oil emulsion is the stand- of fifty feet, when the vehicle is Stubbs, g; Frances Place, g; Willie simply when the house becomes too ageurs will attend the basketball ¡ard spray. When commercial mis travelling on a dry, hard, level Mae Aubrey, f; Ida Mae Hawkins, spring bud f. Those on the second team were: game at the high school gymnas cold or too hot. No definite rule And changed to love so sweet.” cible oils are used dilutions are road, free from loose material. ium. when Vernonia plays St. Hel can be given that will apply to The hand brake should stop the Mildred Hawkins, c; Mary Oberst, Which is the truth. Please think made according to directions on all heating systems, but the es ens in the first league game of vehicle from a speed of 20 miles g; Joy Ball, g; Zelma New, f; Vera sential in fuel economy is a care it over and watch for more op the can. this season. per hour within a distance of 75 Goodin, f. sys- portunities to help others instead | If a complete water-supply ful study of the system one has, feet under the same conditions. not of turning away and seeking some ) tern for the farm home is Ju«t Little Stories. Radioed From USDA the kind of fuel used, the manage When the vehicle is travelling at Goldie Lindberg has entered the In breaking boulders with dyna ment of the drafts and dampers. worldly pleasure which if found, within reach it is possible to lighten a rate of speed other than 20 mite, place the charge on top of A fire should not be shaken down only lasts a moment and is gone | the housewife’s burden to a very miles per hour, it would stop witn- freshman class, having been trans material degree by installing an ferred from St. Helens school. the rock in some seam or hole. ■ more than three times a day. Gen forever.—Subscriber. | elevated barrel system at small ex- .n a distance which corresponds to The pupils returned to school If there are no seams or holes in1 erally twice will be found suffic Short Circuit Causes Fire the performance just mentioned for oense. In this barrel is placed on Tuesday morning eager in most the rock, place the charge where) ient, in the morning and in the A short circuit in a bus of the J i shelf or platform somewhat above ither foot or hand brakes. cases to resume their school work. you would strike the stone with late afternoon. Take care not to Vernonia Stage Line caused a The results of the tests make a sledge hammer if you were shake too much. Never leave ashes small fire in the garage on Rose I the level of the kitchen sink. The ,y the bureau of standards are list- Mony expressions were heard to vacation vias a breaking it up that way. If the, under the grate in the asli pit. avenue Thursday morning. It was war« er from the barrel flows into d in the "Safety Code for Brakes Indicate that the boulder is partly buried, place the j in mild weither an accumulation put out without any water being :he kitchen by gravity. If a com- very nlea«ant and happy one for 1 the jnd Brake Testing ” issued by lieti :e water supply system can not charge beneath, as you’d place it of ashes may remain on the grate turned on. the pupils. installed at once, rural engi- »ureau of standards May 16 when blasting stumps, You can to | revent the fire from becoming A considerable of the ■s recommend the “ step-by-step ” Fertiliz :er needs for the coming d at home bore a hole in the rock and then too hot. but in cold weather they Garibaldi—Movement started for pupils who were <1 of in- 1 e removed so that a bright year may • be determined now. Poor or one-unit-at-a-time plan have fully pack the charge in it. This will on account <f ill deeper bar and harbor channel. results are often caused by too stallation in which one unit is pur- and are < in their take less dynamite than the other fire will result. Rosetiur? growers will ship 600 late an application where they do chased one year and added to the cars broccoli this wintei. methods. Handle the explosive with classes. Corvallis—Big doughnut factory not have sufficient time to be dis- next. extreme care. There are about two more ■ weeks A’bany—Albany &■ Eastern Rail- opened here. . , ' solved before the rains. left of the first semester, and -o»d files incorporation articles for ni ill Newberg — Spaulding pulp Kerby — New suspension bridge, ---------------- Grants Pass—Required acreage is almost reached for securing can 306-foot span, i is opened over Ill- Condon—Local growers sell »8,- completed; financing of paper mill railroad to cross Cascades to De these ’wo weeks are going to be Please turn to page 4. chutes county. under way. 000 holiday turkeys. inois river. nery here. I To Start Stage Service From Portland to Vernonia Stitt Basketball Contest Will Show Local Strength