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
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THE STAFF
Three Cheers For Rainier's
Basketball Team
'Junior Class Members
Finish Tryout For Play
to
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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
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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.
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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.
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Students Address High
Maybelle
Drorbaugh
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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.
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| 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
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Jim
Rose
nished
many
laughs.
cloud
to
cloud.
ey
go
from
other.
Unlike
charges
attract
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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.
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. 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
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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.”
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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
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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?”
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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
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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 ------
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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
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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.
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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
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