Hernonia
hntereu at Vernonia, Uregon,
Postoffice as Second-Class Matter.
VERNONIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1928.
Voulme 6, Number 39.
Joy Theatre
Opens Friday
Night, May 4
Vote In
Test 37 Herds County Towns More Will County
This Year Citv Is Host To
An increase of 742 registered NehalemValley
Miss Emerald W. John passed
During April To Cooperate voters
in Columbia county is re-
away Sunday after an attack of
| vealed in the complete tabulation of
pneumonia lasting eight days. She
This Week End
Six-year-old
Holstein
Of
Temporary
Organization
Is
registration made by J. W. Hunt,
had been a teacher at the Berger-
county clerk. Many precincts show
Foyer Is Attractive
Bargains Are Offered
Miss Emerald John
Dies of Pneumonia
J
son school previous to her illness.
Scappoose is High Cow
Formed by Chamber Rep­ an increase of 50 per cent.
The funeral was held yesterday
With 2316 Pounds Milk
resentatives at St. Helens The total is 6088 against that Large Crowd Expected To
Building Considered Abso­ afternoon at 2 o’clock from the
Evangelical church, with interment
of two years ago of 5346. Republi­
A total of 37 herds were tested
For the purpose of forming a can voters total 4460 this year
in the Vernonia cemetery. Rev. G.
View New Theatre
lutely Fireproof
in the Columbia Cow Testing as­ county Chamber of Commerce rep-1 against 3996 two years ago, a gain
W. Plumer officiated.
___
_____ Winifred
_______
Emerald
John ______
was sociation for the month of April, resentatives of the different cham-; of 464. The democrats gained 18
born May 30, 1896, at Hubbard,
of L. J.lbers met at St. Helens Monday votes, now totaling 1368. Voters
Hubbard, j 1 according to the report j>f
Oregon, and was 31 years of age -Bartholomy,
the tester. There was afternoon and effected a tempor- listed as miscellaneous numbered
"
at the time of her death. She is'a to.tal enrollment of 678 cows, in- ary organization,
260 this year.
survived by her parents,
and eluding
dry j cows. Their total
ents, Mr.
air. ana
--—a -- —
v^,«l
E. e . Wist of Scappoose was
brothers,
was
475,278
pounds
of
elected
chairman
and
Lester
Shee-
IVC
DlUlIIvtb, production
1
r
r
Mrs. M. j.
J. John, five
To Fight For Mayor’» Job
Weather Man
Instructed
To
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New Show House is Named After
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Henry E., Curtis C., Eben L., of!mdk and 19,472.2 pounds of fat ley of Vernonia secretary. A com­ I A. E. Veatch recalled last Aug­
Kind To Nehalem During
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
of Colfax,lor an average production per cow mittee composed of P. M. Bewley ust as mayor of Rainier, last week
Vernonia; Cyril R.
Friday and Saturday
Wash., and Alden of Newport; one I of 710 pounds of milk and 28.72 of St. Helens, Paul Robinson of( filed quo warranto proceedings
J. H. Bush
sister, Mrs. Bula Stanton of Ver­ pounds cf fat. A total of 105 cows Scappoose, W. A. Wood of Rain-- against the present mayor question­
A few Vernonia citizens who
The Joy theatre which will open nonia. All were present at the produced more than 40 pounds of ier, E. A. Perthman of Clatskanie ing his seat as mayor. Veatch took
fat.
and Lester Sheeley was apointed a writ of review to the circuit have been privileged to view the
tomorrow is the most imposing funeral.
For herds of more than 20 cows, to draft
__ _ a constitution
_________ __
____ | court in a former action and his interior of the ney Joy theatre
and by-laws.
building in Vernonia and would
Colvin Brother’s herd of 25 grade'- This committee will meet in Raln- suit was dismissed by Judge Eakin have stood in awe in the Urge
be a credit to a town of many Culver Buys Emmott’s
Guernseys was the high herd with ier May 11 for this purpose.
times its size. It has been built
held that an appeal should auditorium and viewed with delight
Interest in Market an average production per cow of It is planned to have a general who
of solid concrete with a stucco
have been taken instead of a writ the many beauties and conven­
Wm.
Culver has purchased thejgl7 pounds of milk and 35.79 meeting of all members of the of review.
iences of the show house afterward
finish and is considered absolutely
of Ray Emmott in the pounds of fat. . The second high various chambers, either in Clats­
remarked that “Vernonia is getting
fireproof. The ventilating and' interest
Emmott
& Culver meat . market,
ac-lherd
in this
----- — ¡herd
in this
class cla__
was . John Merz’s
to be a pretty good town, now that
heating system are so accurate that
kanie or Rainier, at a later date
To Observe Mother’s Day
to word received yesterday, [ .___
herd —
of 44
-. „ grade
___ ! Holsteins and for the purpose of adoption of the
it can boast of a structure such
there can be no more than one cording
The
W.
C.
T.
U.
will
meet
1
___ Jerseys. Their average pro- constitution and by-laws.
have left [grade
as this.”
degree difference in the tempera- Mr. and Mrs. Emmott
the
home
of
Mrs.
W.
W.
VV
-
__
___
.
was
pounds of milk
Vale, where he expects
to _ open
duction
ture in the front and back of the for
In the belief that the opening
was
At
the
meeting
Monday
it
Tuesday
afternoon,
May
8,
at
L
Ilu ou
tl pounds of fat. The third
I and
35.27
building, and the air is changed a new market.
decided that no dues would be Mother’s day will be observed with tomorrow will draw many to town
Much
activity
has
been
shown
|
high
herd
-
__
1
was
W.
S.
Copeland
’
s
every three minutes.
to see the new theatre, many local
charged the different chambers for an appropriate program.
in ---- Vale
recently
because
of .. the
herd of 24 grade Holsteins and iireiunging
j merchants have advertised special
• irrigation
—•—
x»__ project
i__s
jix I
The box office which is in the i large
i belonging vu
to vuib
this uigainz.aviun,
organization, but
being l built
■grade
Jerseys
with
an
average
, attractions this week as an added
entrance of the theatre is of the near there.
' I that meetings should be held in the
duction of 847 pounds of milk pro
| inducement. To secure complete
mission style with a row of
an | different towns in rotation. It Is
32.84
pounds
of
fat.
coverage of the whole tributary
Spanish type tiling around the bot-
planned to have a board of di­
I district to Vernonia extra copies
For herds of 12 to 20 cows, rectors on which each city will
tom. It is fully equipped with all
of the Eagle have been distributed
the high herd was Herman Liebe- have a representative,
conveniences for selling tickets and
now’s herd of 12 grade Jerseys
through the mails in order that
has a telephone, Two double swing­
For
the
purpose
of
getting
con­
with an average production of 760 certed action on legislation
ing doors give entrance to the
The Nationad Pig company was every family might be informed.
pounds of milk and 39.93 pounds to the interests of the county, vitai
foyer.
_______ __
In the estimation of many old
recently organized
in __________
Portland for
and
The Chamber of Commerce ex- of fat. The second high herd was in order to secure better coopera- the purpose of encouraging Oregon’ Jupiter Pluvius should have run
Luxurious Foyer
tends
an
invitation
to
the
Oregon
•
Jacob
Rietala
’
s
herd
of
12
grade
.
The foyer is covered with a
| tion between the various towns to farmers in the breeding and rais-|out of rain by this time, although
Wilton pile carpet which is also Evangelical conference to meet here Jerseys with an average production | advertise the advantages of the ing of more profitable hogs and'some have expressed the opinion
1929,
at
the
meeting
held
last
of
841
pounds
of
milk
in
and
36.07
on the main aisles and stairways.
county in the United States, this dairy cows. A group of practical! that the Pacific slope is having an
stockmen are among the officers. - early fall this year. Only occasion-
The lighting fixtures are of ham­ 1 week. Rev. G. IV. Plumer stated pounds of fat. The third high herd organization is being formed.
that
if
the
invitation
is
accepted
was
Geo.
Tangen
’
s
herd
of
12
grade
J. H. Kelly was elected president!al showers are feared as the worst
mered glass in lantern effects. A
there
will
be
about
100
ministers
Jerseys
with
an
average
production
and manager; Alfred M. Bennett, element thiit might mar an other-
large overstuffed occasional chair,
officials of the church here of 714 pounds of milk and 29.36 Many Served at P.-T. A.
vice-president; Myrton Moore, sec-'wdelightful week end, when Ne-
twe floor lamps, two fireside ben­ and
next
May.
| pounds of fat.
ches, hanging baskets and a wicker
Progressive Dinner retary and Harry Brubaker, treas-'^a^em valley folk pause in their
The question of moving the Rock
For the herds of jess than 12
urer. These men, with Chas C. Burk labors to view the product of one
davenport enhance the beauty of
creek bridge in Vernonia to another cows, the high herd was Fritz An-
are the board of directors. Mr.|’nan’s dreams of his service to the
the foyer. and a drinking fountain location
The
Parent-Teacher
association
less-traveled road was liker’s herd of 5 pure bred Hol­
Kelly has had large experience in,'.PuMc and his hope and faith in
and long mirror add necessities, discussed. on It a was
out that steins. Their average production held a very successful progressive the breeding and feeding of hogs | the future of this valley.
The walls are of California stucco this bridge is too pointed
dinner Monday evening. It is estl-
narrow
for
the
was
1234
pounds
of
milk
and
43.22
in a travertine finish and the ceil-
that about 100 were served and is a practical farmer. Mr. Ben­
traffic now crossing it, and yet 'pounds of fat. The second high mated
ings in a jazz plaster finish.
tile majn course of the dinner. The net owns and operates a large stock Jury LJgt for May Term
■f
Hrtlmoc
’
noi',i
_
. ..
it
is
in
good
condition.
It
is
hoped
herd
__
_
______
I
was
J.
R.
Holmes
’
Cry Room For Babies
,
J
herd fruit cocktail was served at the farm in central Oregon, where he]
that another location can be found of , g grade Holsteins and grade
Of Circuit Court Drawn
The stairway to the
right
leads
and breeds many hogs each
:
hojjie
gf
Mrs. M. D. Cole
and en-
u.e .gni reaus
th t wide.concrete bridge may jcrgevs with an average nroductlon
C
en’ feeds
to the balvny ».here Unity seats . b ...
streflm 8
,
wlth ,an a.v*,af.e p
tertamment was provided by Thel- year. Mr. Brubaker has been op­
will be reserved for the colored b%^’%^e,Jh,J/^amw
of 887 Pounds of milk and 39.13 lila Spencer> LaVelle Gosa and erating in the live stock business at
The jury list for the circuit court
trede. The left stairway brings you
,W£ ^‘^"tini and was much S.0""??
™,e_
** I>aynese Reese. The rooms were the Portland Stockyards for many of Columbia County for the May
ent
at
the
meeting
and
was
much
pure pettily deco
7ated ' with lilacs
’nd years. Mr. Burke is a merchant and term has been appointed as follows:
to the laides’ rest room and the •pposed to the suggestion that the was G R Anliker’s herd of 7 pine
decorated
lilacs "a and
A. B. Counts, O.-
O. O. Nickerson,
cry room, where mothers may take bridge be placed in that locality, bred Holsteins with an average pro- forget.m9.nots. The main course of land owning farmer at Hermiston.
their babies and still see the plc- He stated that in his opinion all duction of 1099 pounds of mllk the dinner was at Mrs. E. A. All are capable business and live- S. V. Malmsten, P. O. Mellinger, E.
and 37.07 pounds of fat.
E. Malmsten, F. E. Malmsten, C. J.
ture. The cry room is carpeted and
Green’s house. A recitation by Lor- stock men.
on the Inland highway The high cow for April
equipped with rocking chairs, . oc-. I bridges
Pierce ...»
has Anderson, and Lester Mowe of Ver-
was Fan- raine Space
, _ J and piano solos by
Ex-Governor Walter ........
should
be
wide
enough
to
permit
casional chairs and a davenport, two cars to pass at any time,
nie, a six year old grade Holstein, Phoebe
‘
2__
Greenman
and Charlotte given the project his approval. Ho n°n>a! Paul Poetsch, C. L. Wilburn,
The mens’ rest room is to the summer traffic now demanded It. as owned by Fred Uhlman, of Scap- Gre-n added greatly to the enjoy- , sees in it a solution of many of
Brough^of Rainier; O. H.
right of the foyer,
poose. Her record was 2316 pounds ment of the dinner. The rooms were the harassing problems of the far-! i Olcen of Columbia City; Harry
Popejoy of Houlton; Andrew Nel­
The body of the theatre lias
of milk and 88.0 pounds of fat. decorated with tulips, The salad mer.
and W. H. Rose of Mist;.
510 leather cushion seats and Federal Employes Form
The second high cow was Butter was served at Mrs. C. Davidson’s
‘Those farmers who know how son
twenty loges. The aisles are well
Cup, a five year old grade Jersey, house and the radio was turned on properly to raise the right sort of Clarence Johnson, W. L. Horrie
Good
Will
Organization
lighted with seat lights. The seats
owned by Henry Berhman, of Cor­ for entertainment.
pigs, calves and chickens never com-’ and W. W. Blakeslie of St. Helens;
are bolted to the floor which is of
Pie and coffee were served ini 1 plain of so-called hard-times,” said John Nixon, J. E. Miller and Geo.
The Columbia County Federal nelius. Her record was 1302 pounds
solid concrete.
Business association was formed at of milk and 70.2 pounds of fat. The the social hall of the Evangelical ex-governor Pierce in commenting F. Puzie of Clatskanie; Chas. Erick-
, x "sun,
l-son, Oscar W.
vv . owaiibuii,
Swanson, ru
Frank Berd-
The loges are comfortable uphol­ St. Helens Tuesday, April 24. C. E. third high cow was Mildred, a five church. Louise Malmsten played a on the company. <4rrn_
T.hese
'ts -ahi, and H. T. Bennett of Warren;
stered cushion chairs on a carpet­ Lake, postmaster at St. Helens, was year old grade Jersey, owned by number of piano solos. Mrs. M. are always in demand,
csvxzl
a whether
1' . Krrr P «X rodu
mTon
for
ed floor behind a railing and will elected president. S. A. Easterday, the Columbia Stock ranch, of Goble. D. Cole as chairman of the com­ -home consumption or export, and Orville Link, E. H. Voight and Nel-
be roped off from the rest of the postmaster at Clatskanie, was elect­ Her record was 1182 pounas of mittee in charge of the dinner there is always a profit in them if son St. Onge of Goble; J. R. Ben-
seats.
ed vice president, and Mrs. Celia milk and 68.6 pounds of fat.
wishes to thank all those who help­ the proper means have been exer­ nett of Kerry, and Chas, Gerlach
The walls of the body of the Tozier, postmistress at Rainier, sec­ ■ Twelve new herds were secured ed to make the dinner a success. cised in their production. Trainload of Scappoose.
theatre are California stucco in a retary. The executive committee is for the association during April
after trainload of Missouri Valley
brocade finish. Eight fountain “on-posed of the president, vice and several more are intending to
Drs. Hughes and Cole To hogs come into Portland constantly, Pomona Grange to Meet
brackets near the ceiling with red president, secretary, and H. E. start testing in May.
Why should this be if the men
With Cedar Grove May 5
and blue lights give a very bril­ Grimm of Scappoose, Emil F. Mess­
Move to Theatre Building who raise them were not making
liant lighting effect. Four large ing of Vernonia and E. C. Michel- Mrs. Anna Schmidlin,
profits? Why should Oregon import
Cedar Grove Grange will enter­
hammered glass mission style ciian- son of Keasey.
Dr. J. A. Hughes and Dr. M. D. these things when they can be just
Pioneer, Dies Sunday Cole
deliers with seven big globes In
will each occupy a three room as advantageously produced at tain Pomona Grange at their reg­
All federal employes are eligible
each are worked with dimmer ef­ to join and the purpose of the or-
with a joint waiting room home? Let the Oregon farmer be ular meeting Saturday, May 6, be-
Mrs. Anna Schmidlin, for 34 suite
fects. The organ arches to the , ganization is to promote better feel-
in the Joy theatre* building on the assured that he can sell his hogs ginning at 10:30 a.m. This is the
right and ^left
the proscenium -¡ng among federal employes. The years a resident of the Nehalem second floor. The suites will com­ at a central Oregon market at the last Pomona meeting before the
arch will be draped to match the next meeting will be at Rainier valley, died at her home Sunday prise a private business office and prevailing price plus the freight and state Grange session in June, and
at the age of 74 years. The fun­ two operating rooms as well as a
all who wish to take the sixth de-
rest of the curtains. Two hand June 13, at 7.30 p.m.
the shrinkage allowed the Missouri
eral will be held in Buxton today,
painted vases will be placed in the
The Valley farm"r, and he will not be gree at the state Grange session
Others in attendance were Mrs. with interment in the Buxton cerne- laboratory and dark room.
rostrum of the stage.
spacious waiting room is lighted long in waking up to the wonder- can be initiated in the fifth degree
Hannah Armstrong,
postmistress
at this meeting, according to Lillian
The grand drape and side swags at Marshland; A. E. Lund, post- tery.
with a skylight and attractive light­
She is survived by her husband, ing fixtures and will be newly fur­ ful opportunity that awaits him." Daniels, secretary.
will be of flame proof velour. The master at Warren; H. G. Carison,
The officers of the company,
Secretaries are asked to send Po­
main arch is finished with variegat­ rural carrier, W arren; C. Fowler, Ambrose Schmidlin, a son Charles, nished. The walls will be tinted in
ed gold trimming. The exit doors postmaster, Goble; L. B. Frizzel, and a daughter who lives in Cali­ varied colors, There is steam heat they say, have investigated the mona reports in ample time for the
will be draped with green velour postmaster, Houlton; Tom Hunter, fornia, but who is expected to be and hot and cold water in each. stock raising facilities of many soc- May meeting.
‘tions of the state, and they have.
with gold braid and black trim­ rural carrier, St. Helens; W. A. present for the funeral.
suite.
mings. The screen is a silver sheet Wellborn, clerk, St. Helens.
This is the only building in town ! found that Oregon with its almost
similar to that used in most of
ivjiich has these conveniences. Dr. limitless pastures and other re-
the large city theatres, and there
Hughes is putting in considerable | sources, can be made one of the
Garibaldi-Rockaway section of
is also a title curtain.
new equipment for the benefit of J leading hog and dairy centers of
Roosevelt highway is ready for
There are two Aeolian organs opening.
his patients. The offices will be the United States. Similar organi-
on the Pacific coast, one in St.
modern in every respect, and will, l‘ zations, they point out, have been
Six bouts are slated on the box­
formed in other states, and by their
Helens and the other in Vernonia. ing the new theatre for their
A. L. Kullander moved the stock rrobably be occupied at the end |1 cooperation
have turned smai: pro­ ing card scheduled for tonight at
The Aeolian company have been charming daughter, “Joy” have sel­ and fixtures of his jewelry store of the week.
the American Legion hall in Ver­
fits into larger ones.
in the market for over two hun­ ected an unOsual but very appro­ to the new location in the Joy thea-
nonia. In the main event Johnny
The
company
’
s
main
objects,
ac
­
dred years and are very well priate name for it. As far as they tre building on Tuesday. The new
New Creamery Manager.
Holombo of Clatskanie will meet
known in the east. Mr. Bush is have been able to discover there store has considerably more floor
C. O. Young took over the ■ mar.- cording to its incorporators are to Johnny La Cruz, Filipino, of Ver­
also putting in a Settergr-'n grand is only one other theatre of this space than the old one had. The agement of the Nehalem Valley ■ provide the small farmer with bet­ nonia. Holombo weighs 116 and La
piano for the opening of the thea­ name in the United States and it walls have been attractively finish­ Ice & Creamery company May 1, ter brood sows and better dairy Cruz 118 pounds. Both lighters
tre.
is located in Washington, D. C. ed in buff stucco. Enclosed windows and has moved here with Mrs.
.__ cattle and at the same time teach have a good reputation for speed
Operating Room Fireproof
They are hoping that the new thea- with genuine walnut panels will Young. He is well known in this’ him how and why these can be and plenty of action is expe.ted
The operating room is spacious tre will live up to its name and greatly enhance the beauty of dis­ section, having lived at Banks for- made to yield handsome profits by by the many who expect to attend.
and will contain the very latest will be a “Joy” not only to them plays. The lighting fixtures are merly. Mr. Young was recently em- pasturage and by means of the use
The semi-final will be between
projection machinery and equip- but to the town of Vernonia and bronze, and the floor is covered nlnv"d with a construction firm cf skim milk, with small portions
Joe Raymer and Izzy Kid Buller,
ment. It is absolutely fireproof all who patronize it.
;
of
alfalfa,
clover
and
grain
when
in
Mexico.
with the best grade inlaid linoleum
with automatic fire doors. It also
i n -cassary. Poultr; , hogs and cattle 154 and 148 pounds respectively,
Stucco Exterior
of suitable pattern.
should go hand in hand with- the These boys fought two weeks ago,
has every convenience for stage
The facade of the building is
Tennis
Club
To
Meet
For the grand opening Friday
lighting effects.
finished in exterior stucco with Mr. Kullander will have an enlarg­ All persons interested in joining farmer, these men declare, and each when Butler won on a foul. A
Two dressing rooms on the right five cast staff ornaments near the ed stock showing a complete line the Vernonia Tennis club are invit­ ! should be made a supporting unit match that will provide plenty of
fun for the fans is on" scheduled
of ths stage provide every con- top. Tha large center one is of a of quality watches, diamonds and ed to attend the meeting of this of the other.
venience for actors and actresses. satyr with a harp and lion’s head other jewelry.
The- National Pig company has between Jimmie Davis, 88 pounds,
organization at Mac's Pharmacy
and Willie Marks, colored, 86
There is a telephone on the stage. on either side. The marquee which
Monday night, 8:30. Plans for a under way a breeding farm n"ar
A charming usherette of Ver­ will be wihe color on the top with Taxes Delinquent After May 5. permanent court will be mad" at Salem, one at Hermiston, another pounds.
Other matches are Don Brady
nonia will be on duty the opening gray under neath has forty lights
on the Molalla river and a feeding
After May 6 the first half of that time.
night to guide you to your seats. and ornaments around the edge. the taxes become delinquent and an
ranch on Columbia slough near vs. “Toad” Roberts, Kid Thompson
Several special numbers will be
Portland, Similar farms in other vs. Charley McNutt, and Bob Cline
The archway to the right leads interest charge of one per cent per
Meeklem Exonerated
given. The same program with five to the business offices on the month is charged. Remittances which
L. G. Mecklem of Portland, for- stock sections of the state are pro­ vs. Donald Holtham. Matchmaker
changes of picture each week will first floor. The roof is tile with reach the sheriff’s office on May merly of Vernonia, was exonerated jected. The companjf issues the Pat Murphy has taken precaut.ons
be presented in the new theatre a tile coping in the front, The 5, even though the letter not be from blame for the shooting of his statement that it will be ante to to see that each event provides a
and only first class shows will be store windows are of heavy plate opened, will be considered as hav­ wife recently in Portland when his i take off the farmer’s hands all fairly even match, and after the
shown.
glass with small transoms and top ing come in before the time when case was dismissed for lack of the pigs he can raise and at the turnout for the last card two weeks
Named After Daughter
lights enclosed with fancy wood- penalty and interest is charged, the evidenc“. He was released from i same time assure him of handsome ago has had circus seas built in
the hall to accomodate 400 persons.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bush in nam- work.
profits.
custody Saturday.
deputy stated.
Pig Company To
Instruct Farmers
Invites Churcb
Conference Here
Kullander Moves
To Joy Theatre
lioxing Card Tonight
bias Si v liouts Staled