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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1930)
I Wanted—More Users of Our Classified Ad Columns. Attend the Opening of the Longview Bridge March 29. o, ✓ Vernonia, Oregon Friday, March 21, 1930 Volume 8 Number 33 P. & S. Agricultural Local High School Dedication Of Tabernacle Want Local S. Agent Leaves Plant- May-Fete Is Girls in Oregon ings for Trial Test State Essay Contest Opposite Washington School Market For Feature Of 'Monday Evening March 21 Hen I’ruit s Carnival Following Dedication of Building an Evangelistic 4 Granges Approve OfProject Kenneth Miller, agricultural Misses Violet Phelps and Edna agent of the S. P. & 8. railway Mitcham represented the Verno- 75 pounds nia high school in the Oregon during his historical essay contest. visit here last week, which was The girls submitted 2000-word presented to the chairman of themes on the subject “The Ad Campaign Will be Held for Several Week«; to the Chamber of Commerce ag- mission of Oregon to Statehood.” Many Added Attraction* The contest ended March 15. Chamber Commerce * ° rii ulturul committee. Hold Meeting at Beaver Be Conducted by Evangelist W. F. Spradley. I The bulbous bluegrass, frhich The essays will be judged accord This Year . Work Out Plan Valley Grange Hall is gaining a great reimtation as ing to their general merit and Meeting at intervals in any ton will be present when a spec- a winter pasture for. livestock, excellence; but the judges will available place to worship since ial program of music and song grows only during the wet sea- also take into consideration neat they first started to hold ser- will be presented by the visitors, son. ness, correct grammar, and pur vices in this city one year ago, | The tabernacle will be open Trial plots have been put in ity and clarity of diction. the h ull Gospel Mission has just for public worship Sunday morn- by F. B. Warfield, H. E. Me a completed construction of the ing, March 23, at 11 a.m. for Grow, Frank Peterson, near th is Full Gospel tabernacle, in which regular services and in the even- Meeting Called by George A. Camps Appetir Willing to city. and Pete Knowles and Part of Funds to be Applied Plans Being Made they will worship in the future. I ¡ng at 7;3 q p.m. Evangelist W. Clyde Johnson of Mist, all pro- Toward High School For Evangelical Nelson, County Agent, Buy Here if All Will Opposite the Washington IF. i y, Spradleyt formerly of Calí * gressive farmers. Reverend Spradley Annual. Cooperate. Conference Here grade school a modest tabernacle fornia, will commence an even- By Request. If the experiment proves suc- has been erected, the labor pro- gelistic campaign. cessf ul, as it has in southern Committees have been ap vided by members of the ongre- Reverend Spradley, The spring carnival sponsored pointed to handle arrangements gation in which the leader of The agricultural committee of Oregon, it should provide won- Representatives of four Co well known as an evangelist, will derful plantings for the logged lumbia county Granges adopted the Vernonia Chamber of Com off lands, according to Mr. Mil- by the Vernonia high Bchool when the Oregon conference of the local church, Rev. K. C. hold meetings every evening for promises somewhat of a variety the Evangelical churches will be Prinzing, toiled as hard and as several weeks in the new build a county-wide cooperative mar merce is working out plans to in the form of entertainment many hours as others. keting project at a meeting in cooperate with farmers and oth lur. ing. Rev. Spradley with Mrs. held in Vernonia April 29 to than that of past years. I Monday, March 24, at 7:30 Spradley will sing during the the Beaver Valley Grange hall ers handling eggs in the Neha May 4. Instead of the usual two plays lem valley, so that a market can tha dedication of the build- “Peter Pan,” with its more Tuesday night. The project pro I It is estimated that hundreds ? ing will take place, with Rey. . SL1 \ ‘ tes ' , , preceding th® carnival, a May vides for a thorough study of be secured locally and in nearby throughout the state will attend The public is extended an in- than 40 characters, and “The all cooperative associations now day fete will be held in the and a committee will soon get Edwin Swanson of Kelso giving camps for those eggs which are Farmerette,” which featured I the dedicatory address. | vitation to attend the dedication high school gymnasium, during being raised in this valley. some of the local attractive girls operating in Columbia county, Visiting assemblies from many an<^ a‘so the evangelistic meet of the high school alumni, drew to be followed by an educational which the May queen, who this data from a survey as to what One camp has already promis accommodations can be provided year is to be Miss Charlotte sections of Oregon and Washing- ings. ed to handle from eight to ten a capacity house at the Joy the campaign of support among the for the city’s guests during their Green, will be crowned. cases a week, while running in ater Friday evening. Praise is grangers and others for those stay here. Bid are being received on the Many students will take part full force, providing that these being heard from all Bides of associations which the facts one The conference will mean new Charles T. Early building Two Local Couples May Complete Beaver in the fete, which will start ear- eggs are handled through one re the splendid performances of the warrant supporting. ever of the largest gatherings on the corner of Bridge and Married Monday Creek Road This Year characters lier in the evening so that suf- The Grange, it was brought sponsible dealer in this city who in both plays. per enjoyed by the city for a Third streets which will be the would be willing to ass inble the home of the J. C. Penney store. ficient time will be spent at iod extending nearly one week. I More than $180, was received out at the meeting, has sponsor the carnival booths in the high Cupid’s darts flew a-plenty I Three miles of construction in by the sale of tickets and from ed cooperative marketing for eggs,., put them up in shape, sort Mr. Early declared that con school building. Monday and two young Verno-[ Washington county on the Bea-¡tins amount $07.57 was net pro more than half a century. It ed to the size wanted, and avail- struction Last year, attractions of all Camp McGregor to nia couples invaded the county ver creek road may be completed fit for the Parent-Teachers as- was decided that every Granger able for shipment wh-n wanted. on the was scheduled _ to start new building before sorts were enjoyed by folks of This method has been tried Get Power From the seat to be married. f„.„ unuemwvu sociation, the funds to be used should become thoroughly famil this year, as it „ is understood before and failed because no April 1, and that he understood all ages, from throwing at the , M , lss . P livia Stubbs, popular that the county court of Wash- for school purposes and equip- iar with the policy of the fed Local Light Company eral farm board in* its adminis one seemed to feel any respons the .1. C. Penney company hopes dolls, having a fortune told, to °c.a. fir ’. was. ™arrie^ ington county intends to award ment. to be installed in their new witnessing the wild animal show, L™ ibility about the delivery of the Bnckel, - also ........ of^this -............ city^ in^the . the contract for tfoe wor^ this'. Ruth Page Simmons of the tration of the agricultural mar Camp McGregor, March 17 — home by June 14. and this year’s carnival promises ' morning. Mr. Brickel has been1 spring. eyes and the agricultural com ............ , Washington school received a $2 keting act, designed to strength P. M. llall-Lewis, architects to even outdo the efforts of past The Oregon Gas and Electric employed at the Miller barber mittee of the local chamber will The completion of this road prize for the greatest number of en producer owned marketing 1 company has started construc- of Portland, have drawn up the years in the line of entertain- try to have tlmse eggs handled ' would mean a distance of 55 tickets sold for the plays by any agencies. 1 tion of a line from Keasey to 1 shop for the past five years. The meeting was part of a through one dealer so that the plans for th ■ building which will ment and side show amusements. Camp McGregor. Plans are un- Miss Bobby Laird and Roy m¡]es to the city of portland by ¡pupil of Washington school and have a 39-foot front on Bridge o li »»ni'i c or) their trims* monv _ . The most popular dog of dogs, surprised many way of _ Buxton and . Banks production of eggs in this valley and Geraldine Cason a similar state wide move designed to es der way to furnish power and street and would be 100 feet the great American hot dog de- can find a market at home and I amount for selling the greatest tablish active agricultural com electricity from the local plant friends Monday when they were Forest Grove. nearby camps who appehr more deep along Third street, with a 1 partment, will be conducted by to all residences and homes in married in St. Helens. Mr. Car- this number of tickets for the Lin- mittees in every subordinate Grove from To Forest double entrance and built of Grace Condit, Marvel Graven grange. In addition to this coun I roll has been active in ex-ser- city would be a distance of 27.5 coin school. than willing to use them, ppovid- tile and brick. the camp area. and Oscar Soriee, with mustard ty wide project in marketing, 1 vice men’s affairs here. ing they can be had when need were The musical selectiqns miles. It is thought that Camp Mc A merchandising balcony typ being thrown in free for good plans were formulated whereby Both coppies of newlyweds ed and not at the convenience The proposed new route will well rendered. Gregor residents will be enjoy ical of other stores belonging measure this season. each subordinate grange will de will reside in this city. of those selling. eliminate much curvature and . ----------- — ing electricity during the early to the .1. C. Penney group will Bodie Hieber, who appointed * # » f velop an agricultural program After a meeting is held be- be installed in tjie building with will be about 700 feet lower manager of the carnival by the pa,t o£ Apr: . designed to improve agricultural tween producers and the agri elevation through Beaver creek Henry Fogel Win* • n office balcony over the front student body officers last week, | • , cultural committee, and arrange In Golf Tournament conditions in the community pass. entrances. will be ringmaster of the whole Special Feature where that grange is located. ments are made to handle the the builders say that a 15- cheese and upon his shoulders Program at Christian eggs through one distributing Henry Fogel won the first One such improvement project y< ar lease has been taken. rests the burden of seeing that * - - — center, other camps will be so- Full Logging Resumed prize in the golf flag tourna will be the expension in the all concessions go over with a Church Sunday Evening licited as well ns the home town ment played on the local golf acreage of alfalfa on suitable At Camp McGregor bang, and clear sufficient francs stores for a market, so that the I nter-Department I course Sunday with Carl David soils. The "Ninety and Nine ” I to apply on the senior’s high The meeting was called by egg production of the Nehalem Kelly, employed by the e be presented in song at Legion Conference Camp MdGregor, March 17— son taking second honors, F. D. Geo. A. Nelson, county agent, school annual. valley can be marketed in a sys ,_1 Koster Products company, in- Macpherson third, Tommy Bate Christian church next Scnday At Camas March 25 "Bosco,” and all side shows, ening. , tematical manner which will jure,! his right eye while at Logging on the skidder side at man fourth, and Frank Hart at the suggestion of Fred A. will be Under the supervision of Goff, chairman of the state bring the greatest pos; de re I) work1- Saturday when a small this camp was resumed today. wick fifth. The song, written by Ira This side has been closed since Grange agricultural committee. turns to th? producer. A meeting of members of the one of Hie most popular high Sankey, is to be illustrated by piece of steel struck him. M. E. Ulshoeffer, professional It was decided that meetings The success of the ventirre, Anierican Legion and American school athletes, Gloyd Adams, a number of young people, i ¡th' Z. M. Wilson, working for the last November. of the course, commended on of the agricultural committee, according to those who have in Legion Auxiliary of both Wash with Robert Holcomb on the job Marie Kirkpatrick, soloist, nd Van Vleet Logging company, the improvement over the play vestigated, does not rest with ington and Oregfth is scheduled as his capable assistant. art smashed his left hand last week Walter Firestine ing of last week, especially from the master and lecturer of each Miss Perce will be in charge Robert Noble taking the ] any one faction, but depends on for the 25th of March at Camas, . while working in the Van Vleet the standpoint of low scores. All Grange, will be held in the near |of the shepherd. Injured at O.*A. the fullest cooperation between Wash. Th is meeting Will be the of the pie, coffee and cake sec camp. players winning prizes were future for the purpose of devel Camp Last Week five the farmers, distributor and first inter-departmbnt confer tor. on the ninth, on their 41st oping a definite agricultural Mac ’ s Pharmacy to Miss Crail, another teacher, program. County Agent Nelson merchant. strokes. ence ever held between the de Camp McGregor, March 17— will meet each group. The com Have New Neon Sign Members of Local It was pointed out that the portili nts of Washington and will have charge of the only Next Sunday the American Le- Masonic Lodge to Walter Firestine, a choker set- 1 gion team will play against the mittee of the Beaver Valley Nehalem Valley lee & Creamery Oregon. A large delegation from pond which guarantees returns, company would be the logical both organizations is expected the “fish pond.” Attend St. H. Meet ter at the Oregon-American Vernonia business men’s team Grange will meet March 25 and K. A. McNeil, proprietor of The “bucket game,” as mean Mac’s Pharmacy, has purchased camp 1, was seriously injured I in a match to start at 10 a.m. the Cedar Grove Grange April clearing house for the egg dis in attendance. Many from Ver- a game of chance as any, will a neon sign, 2.5 feet high and tribution, if the officials of that ‘ nonio expect to attend. St. Helens Masonic temple 32 Thursday of last week while at Connie Anderson will captain 12. be worked under the eagle eyes 5 feet wide, which will be in will be host to all Masonic work in the woods. company could be interested to, The recommendations of the the Legion team and Albert of Larry Marshall and Marvin stalled about April 1. Mr. Firestine was taken to St. Childs the business men’s team. state grange agricultural com handle the deal. I lodges of Columbia county to- Porterfield. Vincent ’ s hospital at Portland, Harry Kearns, manager, ap Gilbert Bergerson The sign is being especially night in a get-together meeting Tommy Bateman, Frank Hart- mittee that 30 minutes of the Dwight Strong and Tord Berg constructed by the Nelson Bro-1 where all members of the fra- where according to late reports wick and Emil Messing have lecture period at one meeting pears favorable toward the idea . Considered One of details of the will handle the he is rapidly recovering. and will meet with the agricul-1 thers Neon Sign company of |temi|yi whether belonging} to been appointed on a committee each month be under the direc Coast’s Best Lineman dart game. tural committee tonight to work Portland. this jurisdiction or not are in to get all score cards of those tion of the agricultural commit Jack Marshall and George out plans. vited. playing golf on the local course tee and devoted to a discussion Oregon State college, Corval Laird favor the Nigger Baby A large caravan of cars from turned in so that a rating can of some agricultural subject of lis, March 20—Gilbert Berger game, and have imported some this city will attend the meet- be given for the spring handi local interest, was adopted. on of Vernonia has just com choice pappooses from the wilds Four Clubs Receive ing. Emil Messing has been Similar conferences of agri cap tournament which will be pleted six weeks of spring foot- near the banks of the Amazon placed in charge of transporta- Charter Last Week Imll practice here. Bergerson, played about the middle of Ap- cultural committees have been to aim at. tion arrangements. held in 18 counties of the state, ril. • who plays tackle, is the biggest Two charming young ladies, The third degree of Masonry according to Wm. L. Teutsch, ’ Cards must be signed follow- Scappoose, Mar. 20,—Four Co- ’man on the squad. He has been Charlotte Green and Mary Lara- A poultry clinic will be held ing each game by someone who assistant county agent leader, will be exemplified and several lumbia county clubs have receiv playing one of the first string more, will dish out ice cream at the American Legion hall in The Mist male quartet, which prominent be speakers will has witnessed the games, All who participated in the meeting- ed their charters this week. They tackle positions during spring and pop, with Bill Culver assist- is composed of Ed. Wallace, present. this city tonight sponsored by soores high and low must be are the Tangled Thread Sewing .practice and if he keeps improv- ing. the Imperial Feed & Grain com Arbury Mills, Claud Johnson and turned in. club at Goble, Rainbqw Sewing ing at the rate he did for the Those with a sweet tooth, who J. B. Dunn, who have gained an pany of Hillsboro. club at Goble, S. O. S. club at past six weeks, he will be one crave good tasting home-made enviable reputation throughout Tax League Meeting With an object in view of as St. Helens and the Good Times of the toughest linemen on the candy, will be waited on by the Nehalem valley for the vo At Rainier March 39 sisting the poultry raising pub Enumerators Named coast next fall.' Girls Cookery nt Quincy. Misses Luella Williams and Ruth cal selections, has been invited To Take Census of lic to combat disease, diagnose A meeting ef the Columbia and prevent the troubles and Lee. ' to sing at the Chamber of Com- Columbia County County Taxpayers ’ league will The den of mystery where the merce meeting April 10 when diseases and the principal causes curious will want to have their ’ I Hon. A. W. Norblad, governor be held in the American Legion of poultry losses, several well Fred S. Perrine, Oregon City, Two dances will be held in fortunes told, will meet Madame of Oregon, will be the guest of hall, Rainier, March 29, at 10 known poultry authorities will supervisor of the census for I a.m., according to A. E. Veatch be on hand to give short educa- Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, this city Saturday evening. The Zelma New. the chamber. Mildred Tousley will have j Following the regular lunch of Rainier, temporary chairman. tional lectures. and Washington counties, an- Three Link club will hold a chnrge of the ticket selling, An invitation has been ex- nounces the following appoint- dance at the Odd Fellows hall, eon and meeting, the public will All taxpayers in Columbia coun The dates for the affair have be invited to attend and listen ty are invited to attend. tended to those interested to ments of enumerators for the where music will be furnished I Officers will be chosen and bring in their sick or unthrifty election precincts: by the Sundfiind orchestra of not as yet been announced, but to the governor’s address. The school board of district 47 games and when used for school efforts will be madq to have the ' by-laws adopted. Due to the fact poultry and watch a recognized Mist. As soon as the acceptance of Mrs. Ada L. Cooper, Apiary, has called for bids April 1 for programs more than 700 persons carnival on or near May 1. The Legion Auxiliary will hold the invitation is received from that the bridge ceremonies will specialist make a post-mortem Deer Island; Thos. Armstrong, the construction of Vernonia’s can be seated. One feature of take place in the afternoon of show how to Birkenfeld, Marshland; Clyde M. their dance at the Legion hall examination and Governor Norblad, it is planned new grade school building. This the auditorium will be th* use to have the distinguished guest this day, it is desired that the save the balance of the flock. Watson, Chapman, Yankton; Mrs. with music furnished by the building is to replace the present of sound deadening ceiling and Obtains License Services and admission are Ida Wand, Clatskanie (city) 1 Merrymakers orchestra of Clats visit the schools and address the meeting be called to order Washington school and will give wall material, which will elimin- promptly nt 10, o’clock. For Public Dance free. students. and 2; Lincoln A. Peterson, kanie. Vernonia a modern, well equip ate echo and at the same time Clatskanie (outside city) 1 Wnd Hall at Treharne I carry the tones of the speaker ped grade school building. 2; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Omundson, Bridge Burn* Out Call District School Playground Equipment Plans and specifications for throughout the entire room. City, Houlton; Frank ■'---- 1 A full basement is contemplat the new ......... building wire completed Meeting March 90 Columbia On Logging Road C. T. Dobbs of Treharne ob Ready by Summer lin O. McCaskey, Goble; Charles last week by F. Marion Stokes, ed under the entire building. tained a license from the county R. Humble, McNulty, Sauvies Large play courts are arranged architect, of Portland, who will Notices have been posted in court at their regular session Mrs. Judd Greenman, secretary Wilark, Mar. 17—A bridge on have supervision of the construc under the wings and the base-' early in March to operate a of the local park board, thinks Vernonia calling a special meet Island, Warren; Mrs. Allene the Gabel line burned early Sun tion of the new building. Work ment space along the front of public dance hall in Treharne. j that the playground equipment, ing of the legal voters of school | Wegtfall, Prescott, Rainier 1, day morning from unknown or on the new structure will start the building is available for fu-| Prior to obtaining the license ' which is being constructed here. Mrs. W. A. Miller of Hoquiam, district 47 March 28 at 4:15 p.m. 12, 3, (outside city); Miss Anna about May 1 and it is to be tore classrooms for domestic sci the dances were conducted by by J. E. Frank, will be ready Wash., purchased the Vista hotel at the Washington school to au Jerzyk, Rainier 1, 2, 3 (city); igin. Bridge crews under the su (Mrs. Daisy Scholtes, St. Helens pervision of James Stevens work ready for occupancy by Septem ence and manual training as well , clubs without an admission for use in the city park for the from Mrs. C. R. Twineham of thorize disposal of the present 1, 2, 3 (city); Mrs. Mae H. ed overtime to have the bridge as other vocational subjects. charge. ber 1. ruiuaiiu last, ween anu wok pus- children by the time summer va- , . Portland last week and took pos- building. Bids for the construc Beaman, St. Helena No. 4; Vera in shape for use Monday. The basement also houses a The building is I E shape cation starts. I session of her new hotel yes tion of the new building have M. Hurray, St. Helens No. 5; plan, with five outside class- dual steam boiler heating plant. Hold Safety Firat This is working with plans terday. Mrs. Miller will manage been called for April 1 and ar-1 JegM g steward> Sc.ppoo.e, s rangements for removing the s,.nnn„„, rooms, library and two office Steam heating will be used outlined by the Vernonia Har the establishment herself. To Remodel Cafe Meeting at C. & W. present building must be made Scappoose; Mrs. Alma C. Bell, rooms facing north on Bridge throughout the entire building. mon field program. A sum of ■ 1 - ■ | Vernonia (city) 1 and 2; Le For More Room classroom “ Camp at Wilark In addition, locker and- shower before the contract can be let. street, Three outside money was received here several Charlotte Green will face the east and three mor" rooms for both boys and girls The directors of the school Roy Smith, Vernonia outside ci years ago from the Harmon i 2; Mathew Erickson, Selected for May Wilark, March 17—Captain Foundation, created by William j the west from the wings. There are provided in the basement un board are asking for authority ty 1 and Herman Schindler, who open ; Alphons R. Melis, Mist; are only four interior classrooms der the auditorium. A lunch Slaughter of the first aid divi- IE. Harmon who spent a fortune Queen at Carnival to dispose of the present build Helena ed the Terminal cafe at his new August Pykkonen, Quincy. all lighted from interior courts, room is also provided in the' sion of the Portland fire depart I throughout the United States es- ing by sale, removal or disman quarters in the Bennett building which have southern exposures. basement and this is equipped ment, was the principal speaker t tablishing playgrounds for chil- Charlotte Green was elected I tling. Heating equipment, black last week, has announced plans The classrooms are all on the for kitchen space, permitting the at a safety first meeting held dren. May queen by a large majority boards, furniture and other us Injured at Koster for remodeling the entire plan main floor, which is served with operation of a cafeteria, should' at the Clark & W’ilson camp at The funds being spent f^ of votes at an election held at able equipment will be removed Saturday Afternoon so that more can be accommo a large, continuous corridor » ¡th the district decide to undertake j Wilark a week ago today, equipment are used from the the Vernonia high school Friday and used in the new building. If Tony Schmakal, employed by dated during the meal hour rush. Captain Slaughter spoke on park board fund allowed by the for the purpose of selecting a disposal of the present building the Koster Products company, seven exits, giving an unusual its operation. A partition will be constructed The interior of the building' first aid work, giving many dem- council in the 1930 budget, queen for the spring carnival. I is voted at this meeting, it is 1 was injured Saturday afternoon in the center of the restaurant safety feature in emptying the wifTbe of a buff colored stucco ■ onstrations. Hugh H. Herdman, ! Other improvements will be Other candidates were Violet expected that the contract can while at work in the timber hold with additional tables placed and building. of the Oregon On the main floor also will be tin li. with decorative cast stone general manager _ _ made this spring and summer in Phelps, Alberta DeRock, Zelma' be let early in April and actual ings qj the Koster Products com the .booths moved next to the an auditorium which is also ar- and tile at the entrances, «and branch of the National Safety the city park. New and Dorothy Holtham. The, construction begin soon after. pany. partition. ranged to serve as a gymnasium the roof front and wings will Council, spoke on the number first two will be Miss Green’s The injured man received first With counter, table and booth for basketball and other activi-. carry tile, giving a neat appear-' of accidents in various lines of Klamath Falls— Construction aid in Vernonia and was then space, the new restaurant will Portland—$16,009 poultry | par maids-of-honor at the carnival. ties. Three hundred persons can ing and permanent school build- industry and the automobile vilion will be constructed to 1 Pa Only senior girls were eligible of $50,000 airport will start in rushed by ambulance to a Port have a full seating capacity of be accommodated at basketball, ing. ’ I casualty. iific International exposition. In the May queen contest. the near future. land hospital. To Be During May Have One Dealer Helps Marketing P.-T. Plays Go Over Big Building Soon Two Injured In Camps Poultry Clinic Here Tonight Mist Quartet To Sing Here Two Dances Here Saturday School Board to ('all For Bids on New $75,000 Wash ington School Building April 1 Twineham Sells Hotel
