Z llcrn onia £a$Ic VERNONIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER VOL. 7 29, NO. IT 1928 Blue Birds To Donate Jenkins Delights Burbank Wins Community Miss Miller Regulatious of Chief Audience Old Toys For Christmas Sunday Night group of Camp From Gordon Tree Planned Fire The girls Blue met Bird Jenkins of the Port­ Will Lecture Award Contest land Chief police L. V. department at the home of Thel­ delivered an ma Lincoln Tuesday and spent the at the Evangelical church On Sewing Are Changed address Sunday night at the time of the Dove Knight Knocks Out American Legion Sponsor­ first part of the meeting in sewing on Christmas presents. These ar­ regular service, which was heard by a large and attentive audience. His talk was along the line of advice to both parents and youth that crime does not pay. He cited many illustrations where criminals had been apprehended upon very slight evidence and explained in some detail the efficiency of the department. The well-known police quartet and one soloist were also present to entertin the crowd with a num- ber of old favorite selections. Andy Lewis of Portland In First JRound. ing City’s Christmas Ob­ ticles will soon be finished and servance December 21. ready for wrapping. It was decided at the meeting Home Demonstration Agent Vernonia post of the American Jack Burbank won the decision that all members bring toys they Coming To Vernonia from Willie Gordon in their eight­ Legion will sponsor the community no longer wanted and send the or­ round bout here Saturday night at Christmas tree celebration this year phan children a Christmas box. No the Legion hall. The boxers were on Friday, December 21, according decision was made as to which home quite evenly matched and provided to plans made at the Legion meeting the box will be sent. plenty of thrills for the crowd who Tuesday night. Working in conjunc­ Thelma Lincoln, Ramona Cassel­ had been expecting much from this tion with the Legion Auxiliary, it is planned to arrange a visit from man, and Alice Hoffman have been well-known pair. to go to Portland some Each fighter suffered a broken Santa Claus for that night for the selected The Next Period of Award. Will in December with the leader to Vernonia Women Urged to Come To" bone in one hand during the fight, benefit of the kiddies of Vernonia time buy health charts, Blue Bird pins, which slowed up the affair some­ and have a short program in the emblems Lecture and Bring Materials; Be From May 1. 1928, to for arm bands, and Blue Legion hall. what in the latter rounds. Entertain With Party Bird literature. The next meeting September 15, 1929 Place Announced Next Week There is a fund of approximately The surprise of the evening was be held at the home of Ramona At Treharne Saturday the match between Dove Knight $60 left from the community tree will Casselman on December 4. of Connacher camp and Andy Lewis last year by the Study club, who Treharne, Nov. 27.—Mr. and of Portland. Knight knocked out his sponsored the affair. This will be The Harmon Foundation, sponsor Miss Ella Miller, home demon­ stration agent of Oregon State of the Vernonia-Harmon field here, ' Mrs. Geo. Baslington entertained man in about the first minute of used and any additional money that Miss Fairbanks Student will be donated. Everyone will be a number of their friends at a fighting, pummeling him with ease has announced a change in their Assistant At Willamette Agricultural college, will be in Ver- system of awards in the future, •‘500” party Saturday night. The and rapidity. He then challenged given an opportunity to contribute, nonia to give a free sewing demon- in order that all kiddies will receive guests present were : Mr. and Mrs. the winner of the Burbank-Gordon making “clippings and pictures” as Wilamette University, Salem, Or., stration on Friday, December 7. a little Remembrance from Santa Robert Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Harry bout, and it is expected that these the basis of the competition. En­ November 21.—Georgia Fairbanks, The demonstration will be in the Claus. tries for rhe competition will be I’earse, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ben­ two will meet in the near future. who is a senior at Willamette uni­ nature of classroom work and will nett, Mr. afid Mrs. Robert Spencer, For the past two years Vernonia received from May 1, 1928 until Dane Brady won from Matt Mil­ versity, has been selected as a stu­ start at 10 a.m. and last until 4 Mr. and Mrs. L. McDonald and son lodges and clubs have contributed September 15, 1928. ton in a hard-fought four-round dent assistant in the department of p.m. being broken at noon by % In their opinion, there would be Hugh. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McDonald, bout. These two fought a draw on generously for this cause and it is English history. Miss Fairbanks is pot-luck lunch. [ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uhlin, Mr. I expected they will do so again. more interest in the competition if, election day here. Sam Scott won a daughter of Mrs. E. E. Fairbanks. All Vernonia women are urged instead of beginning and ending I and Mrs. Charles Patterson, Mr. on a foul from Young Gordy. Joe There will be no solicitation of in­ Her major subject is English his­ to come to the lecture and bring i and Mrs. O ’ Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. dividuals for this purpose, but any with the playground year, it came Raymer won his four-round fight tory. | sewing materials, including goods, who wish to do so will be given an to a close when activities on the Harry Condit and the host and on a close decision. thread, scissors, and needles. Miss Each year professors select from hostess. opportunity to contribute toward among the students majoring in Miller lectures on sewing points, field had reached a peak, and thus Mrs. C. W. ’Bennett received the the financing of the community their departments one student to as­ and gives individual help on design­ furnished an immediate goal to­ tree. ward which recreational programs prize for the high score for the Yields Show Increase sist them in their work. Choice is ing, cutting and fitting. Sewing A full list of the contributors based upon scholarship^ and ability machines will be on hand so that and improvements might be direct­ ladies and Mr. Uhlin for the men; With Regular Rotation Dainty refreshments were served at will appear in the December 27 is- to profit by the appointment. The garments may be completed. ed. Cards are provided for registra­ a late hour. It is said that Miss Miller is A 12-bushel variation per acre sue of the Eagle, together with a duties of the student assistants are tion for awards which indicate the on a 13 year average is shown by financial statement showing the ex­ correcting papers and notebooks, particularly helpful in renovation of penses of the undertaking, More assisting in laboratory work, and old garments. Women who are un­ official correspondent through whom the thirteenth crop of beans from correspondence is to be sent. There an experimental plot at the Ore­ definite plans will be outlined next occasionally practice teaching. able to come for the whole day are week and work begun by the com- is a place on the cards for check­ gon experiment station which shows invited to spend as much of their mittee in charge. ing the names of organizations co­ the effect on yield of irrigation, time there as possible. The place operating in the development which crop rotation and manure. The aver­ of the meeting and more details will probably include the American concerning it will be announced in Entertain* Tuesday In a report recently made by age yield for the plot where beans Legion, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Miss Elizabeth Murray, county were grown continuously and with­ next week’s Eagle. Mrs. Carl Davidson entertained girls, Chamber of Commerce, city school superinteendent, the high out irriagtion or manure for 13 at a bridge party Tuesday evening. council, high school, Masonic lodge, schools of Columbia county show years is nine bushels per acre, while The prizes were won by Mr. and The organization caring for the Nation-Wide Reception Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, a slight increase in enrollment the average yield for the irrigated, Mrs. C. L. Anderson. A dainty lunch Eastern Star, Rebekahs, Woodmen, over last year, although the fresh­ rotated and manured plot for 13 of fruit salad and wafers and frozen children who are the first benefici­ Being Given New Oakland aries of Golden Rule Sunday was Study club, and others. man, junior ar.d senior classes years is 21 bushels per acre. pudding were served. Those present An enthusiastic, nation-wide re­ by Congress, August 6, All judging of progress that has show a slight decrease. The figures The results obtained are as fol- were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hughes, chartered 1919, and operates in three areas: ception has been accorded the new been made on Harmon fields for for the various schools are as fol­ lows: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell, Mr. and Greece and her islands; Armenia Oakland All-American six since its the period of the awards will be lows for November, 1927, and Nov- Mrs. E. A. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Yield Persia; Syria end Palestine. introduction a week or two ago, ac­ based on newspaper clippings and ember, 1928: Treatment F ' ' per acre Judd Greenman, Mr. and Mrs. C. and Bushels and France are sheltering cording to W. R. Tracy, vice-presi­ unmounted pictures. The clippings 1927 1928 Irrigated; rotated; manured J 36.66 L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl “ Egypt ex-orphans.” Annual report is dent in charge of sales of the Oak­ are filed under four headings: Use St. Helens high 258 259 Irrigated; rotated 29.17 Davids» n. made to Congress. It is endorsed land Motor Car company. of the field, improv r ent of the Clatskanie high * 162 176 Irrigated 4.83 Although shipments and drive- by President Coolidge; the National field, leadership on the field, and Vernonia Union high 1 160 184 Dry; rotated; manured 14.66 Information Bureau; the Churches; aways are going out of Pontiac, contribution to permanent play­ Birkenfeld Union 2-Jt. 29 26 Dry; rotated 10:83 civic, commercial, industrial, fra­ Mich., with the greatest possible ground movement. Rainier Union 3 263 259 Dry; beans every year 4.50 ternal, educational and social or­ haste to keep dealer deliveries up 137 132 The same rotation of barley, The total amount of the awards Scappoose Union 4 ganizations and by many American to schedule, the unprecedented num­ The enrollment by grades is as clover and beans was used through- is $5000, apportioned as follows: and foreign officials. Its many ber of purchasers won to the new out. The variation in yield is in­ First $750, second $500, third $400, follows: line will undoubtedly keep pro­ Members and guests of the Cham­ work is aiding over 30,000 orphan­ duction 1927 creasing yearly as shown by the fourth $300, two awards of $250, facilities of the company children, giving them a simple 387 three awards of $200, five awards 9th fact that the comparative yields ber of. Commerce were treated to ed training them for self- humming at peak volume well into 244 this year were 36.66 and 4.50 a duck dinner by sportsmen of the schooling, of $150, seven awards of $100, 10th support and them. The 1929, Mr. Tracy estimated. 203 bushels per acre. Cost of Jhis I in­ organization last Thursday at the donations of launching and 10 awards of $50. Vernonia 11th Mechanical refinements in the Golden Rule Sunday, 173 received an award of $50 for the 12 th crease is small in comparison to Christian church, served by the December 2, will be used for this new line, the Oakland sales exe- Ladies Aid. The Teal ducks were the increased profits. year just closed. cutive stated, are being reflected donated by A. L. Kullander, J. C. purpose. Total enrollment 1009 1036 in orders to almost as great an ex­ Lindley, J. H. The elementary Bush, and H. E. fenrollment in Natal Grange Meets tent as the original and unique Figures Reveal Debt McGraw. the county shows a slight decrease, style of the car. This, Mr. Tracy Natal, Nov. 26.—A social even- « with a lighter enrollment in the One of the guests present was Of Towns In County explained, denotes a further ad­ ing at the Natal Grange was held primary grades. In 1927 there were Joe Wheeler of Timber, who agreed vance in the value-giving resources Saturday evening. A program i was 3700 pupils as compared to 3656 with Superintendent Judd Green­ enjoyed, games' were played and pupils this year. St. Helens has the highest in­ of the large motor car manufac­ man of the Oregon-American Lum­ debtedness of any city in Columbia turer. refreshments served. There are 25 one-room schools The Christian church is announc- ber company that the lumber county with Clatskanie the lowest, “In the formative days of the in the county with an average en ­ ing a series of special _ ____ in market is very poor at this time, studies industry,” said Mr. Tracy, “a com­ Entertains Saturday rollment of about 20. The three the Bible under the supervision of but that a good year is expected according to figures recently releas­ mon belief was that automobile Mrs. Carl Davidson entertained one-room schools showing the Wm. L. Deming, Bible scholar, in 1929. Mr. Greenman had an­ ed by State Treasurer Kay. The at a bridge dinner Saturday even­ largest enrollment are: Hudson 41, which starts Sunday, December 2, nounced the intention of the, local St. Helens debt is $249,315.87. In­ builder gave the public either style debtedness of other cities in the or performance. He couldn’t do ing. The rooms were beautifully Stehman 36, and Neer City 34. and will be continued every even­ company to close down from De- county follow: both. If he concentrated on one decorated with vari-colored chrysan­ Those with the snydlest enroll­ ing. cember 15 to January 1. themums. Dr. ~ and Sullivan ment are: Sauvies Island 5, Rock Rainier $216,472.60, Vei-nonia feature he had for the sake of eco­ Some topics to be discussed are: won thé' prizes for evening, Hill 6, Rock Creek 5, and Deep $160,562.90; Scappoose, $63,912.60; nomy to skimp on the other. Revelation, Lord’s _ Return, Prayer, Modern improved highway No. | Clatskanie, $25,960.84. “Today precision manufacturing Those present were Dr. and Creek 5. the Holy Spirit, .the New Birth, and 30 now in usq from Atlantic City and mass production make possible Frank Sullivan and Mr. and Indebtedness of Clatsop county ’ s There are 12 two-room schools Roy Beart of .Portland,-Ms,,and Mrs. in the county, five three-room a Bible Christian. The meetings, to Astoria is’ federal-aivl 27. — Russell endeavored to endow the line with Westimber, Nov, .of the Peace Wilson between Miss Second grade 512 ‘ 461 togetheq.gt tlje close of the harvest to give tbanl^ to, Burke of Timber grid Miss Estelle Obt-standing performance;- The de­ Viola Rowntree daughter of Mes. Third grade 4“I5 ■ 3W3 the Divine _ Power which has blessed their Jabots' "and" Friday of Banks were married Fri­ gree of success we . attained is s . C. Hewett, and Dave Purvis both/ Fourth grade 436 * 411t it m'idd-'tftem to prosper. Deep, rooted ’hi• th?" hearth day and will maki their home in shown ' by admiring comments on of Vernonia. Present at the cere-' Fifth grade 459 463' rqankind is' the .instinct to make grateful ad^noWlcdge-« • Westimber, where Mr. Burke i» em- the smartness and distinction of mony were Mrs. R. L. Tyrone, Chris 1 Sixth grade . . 419 ’• 445 the cars made in dealer showrooms j ployed. / nient' to a guiding Providence which is_abovje a«4 be­ Nicer and Mrs. Cr. Hewett, The Seventh grade . 492“ 4061 throughout the country and by the .. ------------- - --------- bride was prettily attired in a dress Eighth grade yond the work of human minds and htrtnhn . hknda_\ >« 445 ‘ 417 enthusiasm revealed by those thous­ Rural Peraedtage Large of midnight blue satin. They return­ Our national observance-, of -Wn annual- day of r ands of motorists who already have >r !nty-eight pef cent of all mo- ed to Vernonia where they will re­ Bridal Shower Held Thanksgiving Is a heritage fAwn the Pilgrim Bathers, i takfn the wheel of the latest Alls tjor-riirs and 24/ per cent of all side in Porterfield’s apartments. Miss Louise Malmsten and Miss, bi­ who ^assembled at' the turn of the year to^jtfTer prajfer' American.” ; tfufksj are locate«# in town is with a Willie May Aubrey entertained at ... ■ ' 'ESirf to Almighty Almicrhtv God Cot Jrom from whotïcim^'-.théyr fkaie ..... J E'h’i'p nraiae raise in ^popuj<^.ion under 1.000 ana I in rural 'i The following members of the a bridal shower 'last Thursday*" at Timber Wins First Game strength to endure daily hardship andh tij’fipe un-,, * ftì , ’dfreaj, ■ according 'to the Oregon Woodmen lodge visited Camp 7.7 at ■the home of Miss Malmsten in hon­ Timber, No». 26.—»The Timber known danger. It is fitting thdt we should’ reverently •i- Stake* Motor as.Sc Mtion. Portland Friday: B. Rose, Frank or of Miss Lillian Ross. Miss Ross . and Gales Creek indoor baseball continue in this day of prosperity .and security the in­ Allen, H. H. Tays, Ted Keasey, received many beautiful gifts. Fruit j » The Loyal Be reap class of the teams played their first game thia Jule Lloyd and son, Roy Tucker, jello and cake were served by theI stitution they founded amidst adversity and peril. Christian church under the* leader- year, at Timber. The «Core was 17 •»>’ H. S. Strong and son, and Mr. Col­ hostess. Those present were Misses Now, therefore,- in conformity with the proclama­ ship of Mrs. T iddy Leavitt held to 1 in favor of Timber. lins. Wayne Wall, Louise Simmons, Allie tion of the President of the United States which comes their regular meg, ing _ at the home of The. A. B. Macpherson family of Simmons. Gladys Krinick Loh and as a recurring reminder of our national unity in the The Parent Teacher association Pauline .and DjHpliine Cates laat Portland will spend Thanksgiving Louise Malmsten, Willie May Aub­ perpetuation of this American custom, I, I. L. Patter­ meets in the high school next Mon­ Friday. • After tile meeting a party day with Mr. Macpherson’s brother rey; Mesdames R. R. McGregor; son, governor of Oregon do proclaim Thursday, No­ was enjoyed by’the forty members day evening at 7:30. Dr. Hurley will W. O. Porterfield, R. F. Mitchem, F. D. Macpherson. vember 29th, 1928, as Thanksgiving day, and do here ­ of the class who were present. The speak at the meeting and there will O. I. Ross, A Soules, C. A. Malm- by set it aside as a public holiday. entertainment «¿ps in charge of also be a musical program, ‘ sten, C. Aubrey. Misses Ora Run- Let us on this day gjv» thought to man ’ s fellow ­ Helen Hieber, Bella Clin», Phyllis die, Doris Vosnick, Alice and Olga •Nelson and Nonna Anderson. Sand­ ship with nature in achieving the fruit» of the harvest. Laude Charlottd Brady, Mrs. L. A. Wifhes, . cake, Rookies and punch Rogers and Mrs. I. Nickleson sent Let us confirm and strengthen the ties of family life Were served by the social com- gifts but were unable to be present. and renew the bond of hearth and home. Let us ex­ “mltteg. press our gratitude for peace by extending the spirit Blankets Stolen and Returned of good will to all the world and for prosperity by , l'i Miss Phoebej Greenman and Hale I Timber, Nov. 26.—O. S. Schiffer ' lending generous and kindly aid to those in sorrow or If you are expecting to. be Greenihan re^t lurned home from I went to ,4 show in Vernonia last out of work for a time and need. Let us give thanks for manifold material bless ­ Portland yested« •day and will spend I week, afid while at the show two Only 21 (hopping days nn- need a .little ready cash, it ings by turning sur minds and hearts to the things Thanksgiving ■« lolidays with their 1 Indian blankets were stolen from til Christmas is here for 1928! is quite posible that you could parents Mr. an« ..id Mrs. Judd Green-1 of the spirit. his chr. He returned to Vernonia sell some articles for which Think of it, and decide right man. you no longer have any use. 1 the next day gnd the blankets were In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my away to do your shopping returned to him. Mr. and Mr». C. W. Reithner _ re ­ hand and caused th P seal of the State of Oregon to early. Avoid that “plenty of Try an Eagle turned from^ Portland Tuesday, be hereunto affixed this 19th day of November,. A. time yet” idea which so many A seven pound baby boy was where Mrs. Beithner has been re ­ CLASSIFIED D. 1928. will surely have again this born to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan A. covering from a recent operation. I. L. PATTERSON, Governor. ADVERTISEMENT year. Sherer Monday, November 26. He She is reported to be much im-1 proved in health. has been named Ivan Allan Junior. Harmon Foundation Makes Plans For Next Year Vemonia to Compete Here on December 7 Enrollment Of Schools Shown In Three Areas Merchants Enjoy Roast Duck Dinner Church Starting Special Studies ^rurlamatimi Prepare For Possible Hard Times Only 21 Shopping Duys Until Christmas