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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1930)
Thursday, February 27, 1930 Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon THE TIMBER LINE The News of Vernonia Schools that night. Junior Science Class The greatest impediment American speech nowadays The Study club of Vernonia Finish Their Studies chewing gum. presented a program before the high school student body Friday Another thing the fall afternoon. The main feature of Of Static Electricity stocks brought down was a the program was a short play in Study Club Presents Program Friday r THE STAFF Three Cheers For Rainier's Basketball Team 'Junior Class Members Finish Tryout For Play to I is Cuttings may be frim 18 inch es to four feet long and should be planted four inches deep in soil which must be kept quite moist. Two or three buds should be allowed to show above the ground. The best varieties for the Ne- halem valley are the Warden, Moore’s Early Campbell, and the Sweetwater. The Niagara and Concord will do well.—L.A. The members of the junior class have had their tryouts for or’ the play “Climbing Roses.” Those taking parts are: . uueim Luella Williams w iuimi .... Peggy Rose of noses. i Grace Z___ Condit Z_ ZZt ........ Maggie __ Rose which the members of a ladies . iGurtha Kelly .... Hazel Sommers benevolent society read reports The junior science class, un- up The cause of lightning is the It is said that a good diamond. Ruth Lee Priscilla Prentice of how they earned their contri der Mr. Austin, has finished collecting of charges on the will cut through nearly every- Georgia Van [)<>„„ Mra Warren butions to the treasury. studying static electricity. There J clouds. After so much is gener- i thing. ninir It 14 nAntn i 1 vr nn — *■' nl.zx n . — — - - — * —- , certainly can make a joy , gaR ............ Joyce Belmont The sarcastic remarks that are two classes of electricity, ated the opposite charge attracts' hole in a bank account. j-- - - Students Address High Maybelle Drorbaugh .................... were passed and the humorous They are static and stationary, it. There are two classes of .......................... Winnie Clarke School Friday ways of earning the money that current or moving electricity. | | lightning, sheet and chain. Sheet Big Hit—I say. Rosaline, what ORATORICAL CONTESTS HELP was given to the treasury of a The laws of static electricity, lightning collects on clouds and would I have to give you for I Jack Marshall ........ Jack.. Archer Students of the Vernonia itigli Robt Holcomb, Ferdie Wimbleton Oratorical contests are important features in the life supposedly honest society fur- are: Like charges repel each unlike charges attract therefore just one little kiss? school were entertained by Ruth Gloyd Adams .............. Jim Rose nished many laughs. cloud to cloud. ey go from other. Unlike charges attract ' . ” Of secondary schools. |ni Belr™ S’Mrs. Charles Little Miss—Chloroform! Marvin Porterfield ....................... Lee and Allie Simmons, who Before the play, Mrs. Charles each other. For every change Chain lightning goes from cloud The objects of the national oratorical contests are first: Richardson played a piano solo, produced there is another equal to ground, ........................ Dryden Proonis spoke before the assembly Fri- Everett Rundell ............................. day morning at 9 o’clock. To increase interest in and respect for the basic principles “Il Trovatore” and Mrs. e . a . and opposite charge in the J If you are ever out in a The speeches were in honor ......................... Percy Southworth thunderstorm _ get under the of government in each of the participating nations, and|Grecn savea 8h°rttalk on the ground. The play is a mixture of em of the birthday anniversaries of The laws of static electricity, shortest tree as possible because second: To promote a better understanding between na-,jzation barrassing predicaments and Abraham Lincoln and George are very much like the law of i tne charge in the ground at- Washington. The two talks con comical situations. tions by means of a frank and friendly exchange of na- Mesdames, Moe, Yeo, Garner, magnets which is. Like poles re- ' tracts one ““ on *’• the 1—*- the ---- “ cloud. ’ It * tional viewpoints. ¡Bell, Greenman Richardson, Da- pel each other, unlike poles at I will nearly every time strike the Dryden Proonis is not as “dry” cerned the great work of the | highest tree for the charge is as his name implies, and his ego lives of the two presidents.— In the state or county oratorical contests the object is Wotffj Thompson, and Olson tract. Static is generated easily with 1 closer to the one on the cloud, I Miss Crail’s English II class is tistical nature will coax forth L.W, practically the same- The topic for extempore speaking were ’the players. The play was a glass rod and a woolen cloth. j Mr, Austin illustrated static working on news stories and many a laugh. __ _________ . one - way. . ! , electricity with some pith balls, writing original articles to be Rub the glass rod only this year is education for citizenship. 'coached by Mrs. Green. It centers about the ambitions Plan Elaborate Program These contests help the students to gain self-reliance,1 M^wE The electricity is made from f—~ 1 glass rod and a cat’s skin. When passed upon by the class and of the countryfied Rose family For Tomorrow the friction created by the rub- j the charges on the pith balls the various section editors. climbing to the high step in which is very essential in life, to speak extemporaneously, son an(1 was much enjoyed by bing.__________________________ j were unlike they attracted each The modern history class is in the ladder of society. Their en The following program has Static electricity is caused by other, when like charges they studying the ancient culture of i deavors are frostrated by the been planned fo- tomorrow: which is very necessary in business and political life. both faculty and students. the friction of the air currents revelled each other. The class the Greeks. The time that a student spends in work of this kind is1 The Study cl“b. p’,ans haughty Mrs. Warren and friend Saxophone sole, “Fallen Leaf,” and it collects on the aerial, was very much interested in this Besides the regular work in who are considered in society. Myrtle Mowe; “Why An Ideal?” well spent. He broadens his knowledge, learns to organize in the high gchoo| for the bene- Then your radio set picks them work.—C.H. Jack Archer, a famous young Luella Williams; “I’ll Be So Glad their textbooks, the students in his thought, and to speak forcefully. [fit of the Camp Fire girls.— commercial geography class are writer, seeks the occupation of When I’m a Sophomore," Ione The national oratorical contests are sponsored by news- M.T. making notebooks containing gardener at the Rose home in Lindbergh; “Some of the Pleas transactions for the first month maps, charts and graphs for lo- order to get material for a new ures of a Freshman,” Julia Ban in their sets.—M.T. paper organizations all over the United States, and byi ' eating and comparing commer book. No one knows him and zer; “How We May Be Happy," state colleges. The county oratorical contests are under he is continually told to get Mildred Tousley; “Possibilities •A cial produce.—M.T. Costume Party Last Week the direction of the county school superintendents and the to work bv Peggy, the charming of the Growth of Oregon,” Glen Was Well Attended Creator of Sherlock Holmes young Miss Rose who finally, Hieber; vocal duet, Joy Bush county division of the O. S. T. A. well, one must see the play to and Margaret McDonald; “Hon =. Now 71 Years Old The costume party given by In the county orations we find extempore speaking, or- appreciate its merits. or Roll an Aid to Scholarship,” the Girls’ Athletic association of and humor atorical selections and dramatical selections Alberta De Rock; “The Educa Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is an the high school at the gym Wed You Sa«»y Thing “How old did you say y°u English novelist. Born in Edin- Advice Given By The V.H.S. tional Value of Reporting the ous selections. The value of these contests in our high nesday evening of Last week was School News,” Charlotte Green; burgh, Scotland, May 22, 1859. Agriculture Class well attended. The costumes var were?” Show Standing schools can scarcely be over-estimated.—N B. “I never mentioned my age; He was educated at the Roman violin solo, Miss Kirkpatrick. ied from that of sea pirates to In League college, If you desire shade on your that of ballet dancers, including but as a matter of fact, I’ve just Catholic Stonyhurst, VERNONIA STUDY CLUB Laveanshire. Miss Gehring’s English II clam porches and want to use vines,, Standing of schools in the a number of old-fashioned cos- reached 21.” “ Indeed! What detained you? ” After practising as a physician why not plant grapes? What is is studying letter writing. tumes. Vernonia boasts of several clubs and fraternal organi league: Billie Washburn, a new fresh at Sauthsea (1882-90,) the suc more beautiful than a large Won Lost Per. The evening was spent in zations, but none’s purpose is more noble nor accomplish Grace: “You remind me of the cess of several of his books in grape vine covered with lus man, has just entered school. .750 games. Prizes were given to 2 6 ments have been more appreciated than the Vernonia y“'r"‘"ia Evelyn McMullen returned to duced him to give up the pro cious bunches of fruit? In addi .570 those who found most of the ocean.” 3 4 Everett: “Wild, romantic, rest- fession for that of literature. tion to the beauty you have the school Monday after an absence Study club. The purpose of this club is self-improvement Scappoose .420 hearts which were hidden in var 4 3 Sir Conan Doyle has developed grapes to eat which are among of two weeks due to pneumonia. .420 ious parts of the building. May less?” • a 3 and civic betterment. |st; Helens Grace: “No, you just make me the mystery detective story to the healthiest foods. ...90 De Ett Throop won first prize 5 2 Since its organization in 1924, the club has sponsored Glatskame sick.” Catherine Hoffman, Neal Bush a high degree. He revived the Right now is the time of year Next Friday evening Vernonia and Mildred Hawkins second. clean-up days, held silver teas to help the Camp Fire girls' will play St. Helens at the coun Refreshments consisting of device of linking a long series to procure your cuttings to and Charlotte Green will speak of stories together by having plant. If your neighbor has a before the Chamber of Com- secure funds for their cabin, given prizes for bird houses ty scat in their last game of the ice cream and cookies were serv Truenuff some — characters appear all vine and they are of a good merce today. Catherine—Alberta and I had ------ „ - _ in __ This game will decide ed.—M.L. and other manual training in the grade school. This year season. an argument and we want it set- of them. variety ask him for the cuttings Vernonia’s place in the league, they sponsored the community chest. tied. Which is correct: a centi-l He created a distinct charac- when he trims them. If you can Astoria—Plans are underway which wiil probably be second. “ The Live wire ” New racter is two-fifths of an inch ter in Sherlock Holmes, who to go over to Forest Grove, visit for construction of Trinity Lu They have completed several courses of study. This Class Paper or a centimeter is four-tenths of day is better and more widely David’s hill and you can get theran church edifice at corner year they are studying psychology under the direction of Clatskanie Defeated known than the author of his wagon loads of cuttings this time cf 16th and Franklin at cost of an inch? Here Friday Miss Crail’s English II class is the University of Oregon extension division. eight- exploits.— of year. $50,0,00. Mr. Austin—Neither, At Mr. Wilkerson’s invitation they kindly consented to Last Friday evening Vernonia starting a class paper called “The twentieths is right. Livewire,” suggested by Gwendo put on a play free for the high school last Friday after- defeated Clatskanie in a speedy lyn Whitmore. I «Brick” Thomas is enjoying i of 33 game here with a score nooij. The play was a very clever production and greatly There will be the following ■ green pastures these spring days.! to 21. sections and names of editors of [ appreciated by the students. Clatskanie showed good ability News, Gladys End and The seniors art a very honest J These few things are sufficient to give some idea of at long shots in the first period each: Margaret McDonald; society. Ir-! group. I left a nickel on my desk rather game look the making the value of this club to our community. ene May; cartoons, Donald Hol-, doubtful for Vernonia, but we ,tham; sports, Junior Aldrich; ed- • all day and it was still there j the lead managed to keep in : outfit for pruning will consist of most of the time. The score at | itorial, Bernice Davis; advertis-I ' a pair of small hand shears, a the half was 19 to 14 in favor ' ing, Faith Hiatt; literary and! Martin & Forbes I dramatics, Bernice Miller; special' pruning saw, and long-handled of the home team. LEADING FLORIST , features, Gwendolyn Whitmore; pruning shears to reaoh into the In the last quarttr, with good I jokes, Donald Northrup. top of the tree. 387 Washington St. team work, Vernonia made a ser Each day the members of the Portland, Ore., Phone * If the tree has had proper ies of baskets, running the score Admires Sir James ' class will contribute an article care it is not a hard job to up and holding the visitors down BEacon 3162 M. Barrie or articles for the paper.—M. prune, but if it has been ne to four baskets. McD,| Friday night Rainier defeated Sir James M. Barrie is a Erit- glected, it is more difficult. First ish novelist and dramatist born ! one should cut out the dead, dy- St. Helens 28 to 13. This will May 9, 1860, in Scotland. Grad-1 ing and all diseased wood. In give Rainier the county cham i- t____ 4.. n/l/lifin»i tn addition luntnr this, onrmito all water sprouts pionship and the Vernonia Eagle uated a at . n Edinburgh university thic nil to in 1882. His sketches and stories and limbs that cross and inter trophy. of country life in Scotland Boon fere should be removed. Be sure brought him to the attention of that the tree is properly thinned the British public. He is unex so that the sun rays may pene celled in his portrayal of Scot- trate to the center. To do this, tist peasant life, overflowing one must cut the branches grow with pathos and the author’s po ing straight up or down from the larger limbs., leaving only the etic fantasy. His dramas have given him a ones that are growing out. The girls in the sewing class high place among playwrights. The spray is generally applied He was made a baronet in 1913. in early spring just as the buds are making dresses now. The junior English class has begin to swell. This spray should —L.S. consist of lime and sulfur solu- finished studying the play, King Charlotte Green Entertains tion. of a strength of from one Henry V. Seniors With Party at Home gallon to seven gallons of wa- The French II students are ter. It is used to control moss. working on their outside read The senior class was enter scale, apple blotch and apple rot. ing. It is required that each The best method to spray 10 member of the class read 250 tained at a party given by Char lotte Green at her home Satur trees or more, is to use a keg or pages of outside reading before day night. The evening was spent small barrel, and a small pump. the end of the year. Miss Gehring’s English I class The day that one sprays, the playing cards and similar games. We have new 1929 Ford cars on hand that we are offering for sale Charlotte Green and Catherine barometer should be rising, in is studying business letters. now, for $100 down, payment with balance in 18 equal payments. 4 The English IV class is study Hoffman played some new hits dicating dry weather. The rea on the piano while the others son one should spray on a dry ing Tennyson. The American history class day is because the spray should •an* Dainty refreshments of choco stay on the trees at least to is beginning to study the Civil late, ice cream, and cake were hours so that it will set and not war. Two Town Sedans The chemistry class is begin- served after which there was all be washed off. One 3-Window Sedan Information _ concerning dancing. Those present were the the ning the study of unknowns, members of the senior class. barometer will be given at any which are found by testing with One Fordor Sedan Mr. and Mrs. Levi Austin, Mr. time by the agriculture class, al different substances. Several students in the book and Mrs. E A. Green, and Nelle so advice on the proper kinds of TOWN SEDAN, sells for $820.90 keeping class have completed the sprays to be used.—G.C. and Norman Green. Charlotte Green .............. Larry Marshall ................. Dwight Strong ................. Dorothy Carmichael ......... Nopna Anderson ............. Inez Allman ...................... Lucille Spooner ................ Margaret McDonald ........ .............................. Editor ....................... Assistant Editor ........................... Sports Editor ........................ Jokes Editor ....................... Senior Reporter .......................Junior Reporter ............... Sophomore Reporter ................. Freshman Reporter Activities Of Classes Sports Bromides GOING FAST What The Classes Do 1929 Lumber Co Treharne Phone 7F51 NEW Ford Cars Will take $60 off the list price for Cash Fully equipped, with spare tire and everything delivered here. After the first payment down of $100.90, the balance can be worked into 18 monthly payments of $44.50 or for a period covering 12 months $64.20. Explains Best Method Of Pruning Pruning 1 b usually done in the dormant season, after the leaves have fallen, and before the beds open in the spring. A complete Seeds Of FORDOR SEDAN, sells for $750.90 Fully equipped delivered at Vernonia. After first down payments, balance can be paid covering a period of 18 months which will amount to $39.80 or for a 12 months period $57.40. 3-WINDOW SEDAN, .ells for $775.90 You will find a gener ous assortment of flow- er seeds here. Plan on yov.r garden now. VERNONIA TRADING CO Vernonia Cass Bergerson Phone 682 Let your motor be the judge of this unusual auto service. It will give you definite proof of per fection with added miles . . . added miles of pleasure and ec onomy, ease and safety. Repair winter’s wrongs now — be in shape for a carefree spring and summer. Drive in today. VERNONIA BRAZING & MACHINE WORKS AUTO SPECIALISTS F. O. B. Vernonia, fully equipped with all accessories including spare tire. A down payment of $100.90, then the balance can be paid in 18 equal payments amounting to $41.52 or for a period of 12 months $59.90. a The Usual Reliable Ford Service Free inspection and greasing for the first 1500 miles. Crawford Motor Co Vernonia 4 »