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* Our Stores are Stocked With The Most Se lective Gifts Enlist in the Good Fel lowship Club Now, We Need Recruits Vernonia, Oregon Volume 8 • Dads, Sons ; Fraternize At Banquet Thursday, December 19, 1929 Number 20 Commerce Aerial Line To Be Used By Chamber Announce To Elect Board Of Directors Today Santa For Trip Saturday; Christmas Goodfellows Ready for Kids Grand Officials Of K.P. Lodge Visit Local Lodge Monday Chamber Commerce Meets Today At the Nehalem Hotel To Call Bids ForThe New School Soon The Vernonia Chamber of , At their regular meeting, to Several distinguished officials Commerce will meet today at be held today at the Nehalem of the Knights of Pythias Grand noon, for their luncheon and hotel, the Chamber of Commerce lodge attended the regular meet meeting at the Nehalem hotel. will b°ld an election for a board ing of Harding lodge Monday This being the last meeting evening, witnessing that lodge Just Oodles of Bags Ready for Tots Who Appear of directors. of 1929, plans for the coming The directors at the first confer the Knight Rank on sev I At the Legion Hall Saturday Evening and Meet meeting of the new year will « year, in the line of the club’s ac eral members of the order. Will Award a Contract Is Ira Carl of Portland Granji the Welcomed Saint Nick From the North Pole elect officers to serve the Cham Many Churches Having tivities will be discussed. Attractive Program ber for 1930. Vice Chancellor of Oregon, gave Special Services During February Arranged Successful Rebekah Sox appeal will predominate, given, and we will also have an inspiring talk to the incom for hand toys on Convention Is Held ing Knights and later told at the Legion hall this Saturday (some Claus when Santa C1“— some kids, who will not be as those present of the work the evening, Here Last Week this Christ- as others domain of Oregon was doing ill stands treat to several hundred . fortunate ¡kiddies who are on hand at 7:30 mas, but will be remembered 'Pythian work. The eighth annual Rebekah Christmas I Walter G. Gleason, Grand I p.m. to visit with the gallant old Saturday evening and convention held in this city a toy gifts, I eve, with gent, who has braved the thirty Christian Church To Have week ago today at the Odd Fel Early Close of School Year Boy Scout Executive And keeper of records and seals, also [wave links to visit Vernonia Instead of having a long pro Services During The [ addressed the large gathering of lows hall was attended by more To See Start Of Con singing consisting of Judd Grcenman Give gram ■ahead of schedule for the special ' members of Harding lodge pres- than 100 Rebekahs, members of Christmas The Vernonia Boxing commis Eve Christmas carols and short plays, struction | occasion, sponsored by the Good Good Talks ! ent. the St. Helens, Rainier, Clatska well let Santa Claus, the in sion intend to start the 1930 i Fellowship club. nie and Vernonia, representing I Following the close of lodge a [ Witl>out any personal solicita evitable master of childish hearts season with a smoker at the Le Christmas church services will district number 5. The state treasurer of Oregon, About 100 attended the Fa- banquet was served. being visit with the children so that gion hall January 11, according be held tion, the only appeal Evangelical at the ther and Son banquet and meet ■ Officers elected were: chair I was the successful bidder for the make known to good to Earl Shay, matchmaker. they can this paper, just gobs through ing, held at the Evangelical so- I Swede Nelson, Lee Davis and church Sunday, December 22, man, Mrs. Orieva Gardner of $15,000 of bonds recently of- |and gobs of Goodfellows have old Saint Nick their dream de- rial hall, Monday evening. Dane Brady are considered for starting with the regular ser-' St. Helens; vice chairman, Mrs. i fered for sale by the after confiding to him Fel- sires, and in the first Good grade enlisted Following the banquet, a vio — ’ ; sec vice hour, Rev. Plumer official-[ Etna Wagner^ of, Rainier; I lowship club ever formed in this I what they wish, count the few the card. school district 47, the bonds lin solo was given by Miss Char retary, Mrs. Myrtle McCann of i I city. I remaining days, hour by hour, ing. lotte Green accompanied by Miss St. Helens. Next year’s conven- ' bringing 5 Mi per cent interest sent the following mes- until he makes his magic en- Swede Nelson Wins Santa A special Christmas song pro-' tion wj|i ’be hejj at St. Helens, ,annually and sold at 14 cents Nellie Green on the piano. ! sago to these Goodfellows in re , trance into their hoines. gram has been arranged. Sun The scribe of the local Boy above par or $100.14. These We want the parents to ae Fight at Castle Rock day evening the Sunday school I J"' sponse to receiving the first list Scout troop, had a roll call and The local Masonic lodge will of names by air mail to him [ company the children on their bonds will mature December 15, will give a special Christmas later in the evening, Scoutma - hold installation i Legion of officers to-' yesterday afternoon. ¡visit Saturday to the 1930, in one years time from Vernonia's most promising program. *ter Plumer, had his troop repeat ’ ........................... secretary, ” ‘‘I[ hall, and let’s have every small boxer, Swede * night for those elected to serve| -My ’ Vernonia date of sale. Nelson, won by a the scout oath and salute the The Christian church will give in 1930. j ake pri v in numbering those'child in Vernonia on hand, to wide lhargin over Eddie Brock During the early part of the flag. its Christmas program Tuesday new year the board expect to Junior Past Master, J. C. whore name.: you have submitted welcome Saint Nick to the in of Centralia, in the six round evening, December 24, at 7:30 J. H. Oborteuffer, executive aff among jur gang of Good Fei-, dustrial city of the Nehalem val- main event at a smoker sponsor I offer for sale $60,000 in bonds from Portland with Judd Green- Lindley will act u:i installing of- , lows. p.m. • I ley. the balance of the money voted H. ed by the Firemen at Castle Codington, employed by man, were the principal speakers ficer. A preliminary program will be There is no limit to the mem “I hope to merit their con construction of the _____ on ^or The lodtfe have completed one Rock, Wn., Friday evening. given by the children of the the Oregon American I Lumber of the eveninf g, Mr. Oberteuffer tinued confidence, which they bership of the Good Fellowship speaking on, “ “A Message to Fa- of their most active years un-1 have placed in me this year, to club. Let’s see that every child From the start Nelson took the bible school. Rev. Stephens will company was accidently struck new school, the total cost of i by a lumber carrier Friday, De-,w^'ed w-s estimated at $75,900. ther and Son,1 and Mr. Green- der the leadership of the out- i please all the boys and girls who in our community has at least lead and in the third round had occupy the pulpit. cember 13, the carrier 1 knock-1 1 a*l for b^s i on construction the man on, “Relationship Between going Master, Macpherson, whose hap- the Centralia fighter on one evening of unalloyed, visit with me this Saturday at The Catholic church will hold grade school will will be be __ „...ng his t*le new B> ’ade school ing him down and breaking his floor for the count of nine. | term of office expires December I Father and Son.” and piness, an evening of joy early mass at 6:00 a.m. Christ the Legion hall. left leg directly above the ankle, i ^he month of January, Nelson’s next fight will prob Several songs were sang by 31. gladness. And remember many “Their friendship I value, and mas morning with special Christ am- 19-19, Codington was rushed by am-'^® 30’...and the contract will be the assembly, lead by W. W. Eddie Tapp will be installed hope that this close association as in the past years will send ably be in a main event at Hills mas singing. Father Clancy will bulance to St. Vincent’s hospital either in that month or Feb- Wolff. as Master Mason and J. B. Wil- between your Good Fellowship in names of families who will boro. Lee Davis will probably be occupy the pulpit. ruary. at Portland. featured in a main event against I kerson as secretary. club and myself will continue welcome a basket of Christmas Happy Chapman within the next Tne grade school year will At the colored Baptist church Following the meeting a ban- through the O. A. Employe Is New Year and cheer, with toys for the younger few weeks. start earlier this year, with only a special program for the Christ Draw Up Basketball jquet will be served. through many years to come.” I children. Injured At Mill On one week's vacation, starting up mas holiday will be held. ■-------------------------- If you haven’t joined yet, just Signed: Santa Claus. Schedule For 1930 again ’ 1 December 30, and the December Thirteenth The Free Gospel Mission will The doors of the Legion hall mail or bring in your member ■ .school year will close May 17. R. L. Tyron, an employe of Natal Grange Hold hold Christmas services Sunday Coaches and superintendents' The many smaller jobs of the Election of Officers be °Pen at 7:00 p.m. and ship dues, which are from $1.00 the Oregon American Lumber December 22, at the Brown’s ■ the children are invited to be to ten thousand, this according of Columbia county high schools general contract, will be split company in the planing mill Undertaking chapel. to the number of years you wish met at Rainier last week to draw from the big job, so that much caught his hand in the machin-1 Mist, Dec. 18.—At a regular on band and enjoy themselve3, up a schedule for the basket work is promised to local labor, ery Friday and received a deep meeting of the Natal Grange until tile arrival of old Saint to be a Good Fellow, mail to Vernonia Bakery should any outsider be the suc ball season. gash on the top of his right held Saturday evening at the Nick, who will, without any fuss the Eagle office, care of the cessful bidder. The schedule follows: Donates 300 Cookies Grange hall at Natal an election or delay pass out a real Good Fellowship club. hand. The annual election of officers who have I The Good Fellows ! large bag of. let ’ s see, each and of officers was held for the en- of the Pythian Sisters for the To Goodfellows Club January 3—Vernonia at Clats and made joined the club to date i every youngster in his bag, one kanie, Rainier at St. Helens. suing year. coming year was held at the Grade Schools January 10—Vernonia at Rain-j Funeral Services Are William Rose was re-elected Lhalf pound of choice mixed nuts, possible a community Christmas Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday, The Vernonia Bakery will do Christmas Program ier, St. Helens at Scappoose. Held For Mrs. God- Master of the Grange. Mrs. Net- an orange, one Christmas cake, tree and bags and gifts for the December 11. nate 300 special Christmas made pound candy, and candy cane, youngsters this year are: Judd January 17—Scappoose at! Tonight, Legion Hall tie Peter; on 1 elected, secretary, [ win At Welch, La. cookies for the kiddies who visit Mrs. Marjorie Cole was again (5 memberships); a small toy, and probably other Greeninan Clatskanie, Rainier at Vernonia. and Lee Osburn, lecturer. elected Most Excellent Chief. Santa, at the Legion hall Satur January 21—Rainier at Scap Tonight. the local grade' A special committee was ap-' things, depending how the Good Oregon American Lumber com- Mrs. Ellen MacDonald, Excellent day evening. services for Mrs. poose, Clatskanie at St. Helens, i Funeral schools will sponsor their annual pointed to take charge of the p Fellows flock in from this noon pany, (25 memberships); Study senior; Mrs. Isabel Culbertson, at Frank Godwin, who died at Port- Club (5 memberships); Local January 24 — Scappoose u. thristmas program at,the Aineri-1 Christmas program . and tree, ,to Friday afternoon. excellent junior; manager, Edna Santa attempted to pull a fast Lodge Pythian Sisters, (p niem Vernonia, Clatskanie at Rainier. . I land, Oregon, Nov. 26th were can Legion hall. The next regular meeting will Brown; M. of R. and C., Miss January 31 — Scappoose at held at the Methodist hhiiseopal Washington school will give a journey to Winena for a joint one and bring some gooifies berships) ; Dr. M. D. and Mrs. Della Cline; mistree of finance, Rainier, St. Helens at Clatskanie. church, in Welch^ La., .it ITAlO cantada, many popular carols bistallation of officers with that which he had purchased out of Cole, Donald Cole, Shirley Cole, Miss Macile Roberts; protector, town, but ye secretary insisted II. H. Williams, J. C. Lindley, February 7—Vernonia at Rain a.m., Rev. Everett Fray pastor, will be sung, and the eighth Grange, officiating, and were attended I that everything be purchased in C. W. Reithner, Vernonia Bakery Mrs. Florence Nanson and guard ier, Scappoose at St. Helens. grade will give a one-act play- I — Emil Mrs. Una Miller. I this city, and Jim Lincoln will 300 Christmas cookies, February 14—Vernonia at by a large concourse of sorrow- The Lincoln school will give a! Gold Hi The officers will be installed manufacture the candy canes, Roy, Lee Schwab, H. E. McGraw, Scappoose, Rainier at Clatskanie. | ing relatives and friends, fol short play in which the whole located sei the Vernonia Bakery the cookies, G. W. Ford, Edward Holtham, at a joint meeting to be held Along Pavement, Dec. 18.— February 21—Clatskanie at lowed by interment in Oaklawn city will be school will participate. Holtham, Frank Rodgers, with the Knights of Pythias on Charles Christenson, 69, a for Vernonia, St. Helens at Rainier. cemetery, where the body was and the other products will be John Iloltham, bought through local houses, at B. L. Timmons, M. R. Matcalf, Wednesday, January 8. mer pioneer of the Nehalem val February 28—Clatskanie at laid to rest beneath an embank I Harold Mayfield, Frank Dickson, wholesale prices. ley and well known in this city, Scappoose, Vernonia at St, Hel- I ment of beautiful flowers, the A Navenger, vnneror tribute of a host of friends. Cason, YU W. A. No worry for the. kids now, ' 1 IT D. (' C. C'aann died at his home near Barton, ens. Mrs. Godwin (nee Anna Shoe i socks will not be used, but so E. ~ A. Ritchey two and one-half Jim Emmons Wins Ore., December 12, and was maker) was the oldest daughter [generous have the public respon memberships, Mr. and Mrs. G. Judgement For $150 buried at Oregon City, Sunday. i Legion Holds Big of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shoema Mr. Christenson was born in ded that large bags will be used, R. VanVleet 2 memberships, E. Vernonia, Ore., Dec. 11.— of clothes for my little brother. ¡which will hold several pounds W. French, M. E. Moe, Chas Ex-Service Men Rally ker. She was 34 years old and Denmark, and at the age of 25 On the verdict of a jury con- Dear Santa, Hurrah, hurrah for Would you please leave what of eats and toys. her entire childhood and girl- , Richardson, Earl M. Bielle, Bill came to this country settling in Mills, J. W. Washington county, where he At one of the largest gather ! hood life had been spent in Santa, and Christmas. Is your you would think mother, daddy Especially for the smaller! Charlesworth, V>’. Lanway three 1 sisting of Tex ings of ex-service men, their j Welch. She was married to Frank nose like a cherry? Are you still and my would like, [tots, let’s say from 6 months to [ memberships, Mr. and Mrs. Art Brown, R. M. Aldrich, Cass Ber- took a homestead. lat and jolly? A ifierry Christ I 1 wish very Merry 12 years, a special constructed! Savage, Mrs. C. R. Twineham, 'gerson, John Erickson and John For many years Mr. Christen friends and Legionnaires of this | B. Godwin in December, 1915. Vernonia .Her husband and a daughter, mas to you. Last night as 1 was Christmas happy New Santa Claus stocking will be and L. C. Boeck. I Miller, in the court of Judge P. son served as road supervisor city and the valley, Hill, Jim Emmons received near Buxton, Oregon. Post No. 119 of the American . eight years old, survive, also her in bed, I thought 1 heard your Year. I judgement against Joe Mourer hammer and the pianeing of Yours truly, Those who survive him are his Legion was host to state depart I father and mother ,a brother, School to Have One Week For for the sum of $150. your reindeer’s feet. Be sure and LOUISE DAVIS, Mrs. A. Sandford widow, and sons Charles of Ver ment officials of Oregon of the 1 Wilford Shoemaker, and two sis- Christmas Holidays Legion, Wednesday teis, Mrs. Frank Wrist and Mrs. get ready for Christmas. Won’t P.S.—Give all little poor boys The complaint against Mourer, nonia, Leases Hotel Vista William of Barton, American you uring me a pair of roller und girls something for Christ- was for two years rental on a George of Portland, Otto of evening at the local Legion hall. I Jack DuBose, all of Port Arthur, Owing to illness, Mrs. A. T. Commander Connie Anderson Texas. skates and a drawer trunk. mas too. I Miller has given up the manage- The Vernonia schools will farm occupied by Mourer and Burns, P. S. Christenson of Clay- as chairman welcomed Sidney | ment of the Vista hotel. The ho Your friends, | owned by Emmons, the rental ton, H. Christenson of Barton, Vernonia, Ore., Dec. 11.— tel was recently leased by Mrs. have one week for the Christ to have been $100 a year, but Ore., E. A. Christenson of Wil- George, department commander, ESTHER FROEMBLING Dear Santa Claus, Get your I’wineham to Mrs. A.« Sandford, mas holidays. The schools will allowances deducted for improve-! ark, and daughters, Mrs. M. Nor- and his party of visiting officials Vernonia, Oie. Dec 9 reindeer ready for Christmas is who takes over the management close tomorrow and open on De ments and betterments made on'ris of Bridal Vale, Ore., and Mrs. to this city. State Commander George com- coining, For Christinas I want a immediately. (Santa Claus, I wish you the property by the defendant. Marie Brown of Yankton, Ore. cember 30. mended Vernonia post’ for its merry Christmas and a baseball arid bat. Mother would good showing in njembership, New Year. Is your nose like to have a silk handkerchief. and Department Membership of red a3 a cherry? Daddy would like to nave a tie. The Full Gospel Mission who GJ ficer Carkin, who this year is Will you give mother n new I hope you have a happy Christ now hold their services in the making one of the best coat and dress for Christinas, mas and New Year. Brown funeral parlors, are plan- bership showings Oregon Your loving friend, Give daddy a overcoat and new I ning to erect a church of their ever enjoyed. The baby wants a kiddie LAWSON SMITH. The local American Legion Jube Moreland district com ' own, construction which will And if you haven’t any, post will give a dance in their niander, Carl Moser, and other ' start within the next week or give him a wagon and drum too. Vernonia, Ore., Dec. ...—,. visitors were called upon for [ two. I think you ought to know what Dear Santa Claus, It has been haU Saturday evening at 9:00 the talks, each speaking on the ex- The new church which will I want. You might not so I will a long time since last Christmas. ¡’,'n’,..s.<.vcr i . hours after service man and the American be 30x56 will be located on tell you. I want a baby doll and I can hardly wait for Christmas I Goodfellows have dispensed with i Bridge street opopsite the Wash- Legion. painting set. to come. I would like to see the many kids who will be on Before the regular meeting, ington grade school, next to the Get your reindeer ready. Mer you this Christmas. I hope you hand to greet Santa Claus. Whether Santa will remain for which took place at 8:00 p.m. I Midway grocery. ry Christmas. will have as nice a Christmas the visitors were entertained A parsonage will be built in Yours truly, as I think I’m going to have.-* I the dance remains to be seen. Music will be furnished by with a banquet at the Nehalem the rear of the church. DORIS NIXON. r-M efoin^ going to leave some candy Berry orchestra of Portland. hotel, some 30 local Legion Rev. K. C. Prinzing is pastor on the piano, I want you to have of the congregation. naires attending. Vernonia, Ore., Dec. 11.— Christmas night. That is your Dear Santa Claus, I hope that present from me. I hope you you do not catch a bad cold. will bring Mrs. Bell some nice Kids From 10 Last night when I looked up at things. Days To 10 Years the north pole, I imagined that I saw you working in your work From 10 days up to ten shop. For Christmas I would like year of age. We extend to have a doll, a vanity case, Vernonia, Ore., Dec. 11.— to you a cordial invitation Salem, Oregon.—People buy ary permits effective commenc a comb, a doll jumper and my Dear Santa, I wish I was up to be present at the Ameri ing new cars around this time ing December 20th, so that peo- can Legion hall, this Sat mother wants a bottle of per north, then I could slide down of the year and dealers who pie who do not desire to mail urday evening. December fume, and my daddy wants a the hills every day. have been waiting for the 1930 21, at 7:30 o'clock to new tie. I wish you a Merry On the calendar it said that license season will be happy over their applications to Salem may meet his majesty, Santa Christmas and a happy New Christmas was going to be rough the announcement made here to secure temporary permits at Claus. -Year. and I hope it is rough with snow. day by secretary of state Hal E. their county seats. These will be You’ll have a chance to Your friend, You won’t be sick Christmas, chat with the jolly old Hoss, who has said that 1930 good until the regular license CECILIA GOUGH. will you? For I want my toys fellow, tell ’em your likes license stickers may be used on sticker is sent to the applicant and dislikes and hy all very much. cars registered for the first time from Salem to be affixed to the means, don’t overlook re Vernonia, Ore., Dec. 10.— Your Irving friend, on and after December 20. In windshield in place of the tem ceiving your share of the Dear Santa Claus, Last night I HUGH GORDON CATON. other words, people having new porary permit. A fee of 25 cents goodies which he will pass was wondering what you was do- cars or old ones not registered is charged by the sheriff for out to every good hoy and ing in your work-shop. I suppose here in 1929 may apply for their each temporary permit issued by girl who between the ages fl — Vernonia, Ore., Dec. you were making toys as you of 10 days and ten years, 1930 registration and operate him. In this county the sheriff’s Dear Sant« Claus, I wi! ish you always are. Would you please is present. under it at that time. This ac office is on the main floor of merry very and your wife a make me some things. First of There’ll be enough tion will tend to greatly expedite the court house. Christmas and a happy r New the bag to guarantee all I want a set of nice China i People registering new cars, the giving of automobiles as Year. good stomach ache, dishes with blue birds on them.. or cars not registered in Oregon Christmas gifts and will move a each bag will contain some Then I want a pair of roller I For Christmas I would like » great many cars from the deal in 1929, will be issued a wind small toy. skates. An ironing board and1 sled and a book, It has been ers’ floors, according to reports shield sticker and a set of 1929 Remember kiddies, Santa iron. The rest of the things is [ raining here and ii very wet. holds court between 7:30 that have come into the secre metal plates, while those who a doll bed, a bright blue slip- ■ Tell your elfs to work very p.m. and a short time af- tary of state’s office from all are re-registering will retain over sweater and a pair of fast for if they don’t every ter, at the Legion hall, will their 1929 metal plates and ____ ... parts of th« state. but the hall will be open stockings. When you come to our child will not get a present. Another important announce receive only ■ windshield sticker at 7:00 p.m.—Be on hand. Do not let your beard grow house would you please leave a ment made by Secretary Hose is as evidence of having paid the —Good Fellowship Club. wagon, a little peddle car, a too long for you will trip over that sheriffs will inut tempor- proper fee. 1 fire truck and a nice blue suit i it. Programs Smoker Here Childrt'ii To Astisi January 11 At I.egion Hall Over 100 Attend Some Bonds Sold Masons Will install Tonight H. Codington Injured at Mill i Pytliian Sisters Elect Officers Former Valley Pioneer Dies Al liarton Requests, Cheers, Conce i » lyp'Jy Kiddies’ Leiters To Sania Claus Build New Church Here Santa Coming Here Saturday Legion To Give Dance Saturday 1930 Automobile Permits Will Be Good On December 20, 1929 Will Meet the Lit th Folks at th« Legion Hall