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Baseball Game Here Sunday; Support Home Town Team. Village Mail Delivery on July 1; Install Your Mail Box Today. , r—. Vernonia, Oregon Friday, June 20, 1930 Volume 8 i, Will Honor Mrs. Weed On Birthday Couple Lower Col Co. Farmers Popular Married June 19 Chambers GotoAstoria On June 30 To Meet 69th Anniversary Is an Annual Tour AT HOME OF MRS PHELPS NEW J. C. PENNEY STORE HERE HARRY Early Building At Seaside Today I Play Baseball > Here Sunday Missionary to Speak Sunday Rcatly lo Quii, a I. I » > i P I I 1 t » m Dr. J. A. Hughes Married Friday At Vancouver Roundup At Deer Island July 4 and 5 i J.C.Penney Open Here On June 26 Both Graduate* from Vernonia High School. Miss Violet Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phelps, G. Whitlock of Long W.R.C. Legion and Many Will Visit John Jacob and Loel Roberts, son of Mrs. Large Delegation From Ollie Roberts, were married yes view is Manager This City Attends Astor Station Friends to Attend terday at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Harry Phelps. The marriage cerrtno- nies were performed by Judge D. B. Reasoner, who is an old friend of both families. Mrs. Loel Roberts, who grad Building One of Most Asked to Be at Astoria Hotel uated from the local high school Board Governors To Meet Pioneer Host of Friends To this spring, was among the most 10:00 a.m.; Inspection popular girls in school and very In Afternoon; Will Modern Buildings In Pay Respects On prominent in senior class activ Mrs. Emma Weed To Start at 10:30 Vernonia Attend Review June 26 ities. Following her graduation she obtained a position as assist ant bookkeeper with the Ore OPEN BIDS JUNE 21ST gon Gas and Electric company. County Court in Session Tomor Loel graduated from the local The annual tour of Columbia < C. G. Whitlock, who has been A “Salt Raid on the Pacific, Next Friday, June 26, mem- high school in 1926 and during row; Open Bids John Ja- 1 American j appointed by the J. C. Penney county farmers to the . when there will be a re-enact C., bers of the W. R. . his high school term won his Co. as manager for the new Legion Auxiliary, Legion and1 The county court will open tob Astor experiment station, letter in basketball and foot ment of the salt-making episode | store which will be opened in many friends of Mrs. Emma1 bids received tomorrow morning at Astoria, will be made on Mon- ball, and is still considered one of Lewis and Clark at Seaside' this city Thursday, June 26, is 125 years ago will be a feature Weed will gather to honor her at the court house for construc day, June 30. of the best athletes to have now here completing plans for At that time farmers will in- graduated from Vernonia high. of the Lower Columbia Associat-| in celebrating her 69th birthday, tion of two bridges, one across the opening and receiving his ed Chambers of Commerce Like last year, four genera- Rock creek in this city and over spect the various crops that are Following his graduation, Mr will be Milton creek near St. . Helens. being raised there, which are initial shipment of stock. meeting on Friday, June 20, tions of c. VanBlaricoms ---------- Roberts attended the University The Rock creek bridge will grown under similar conditions where many from Vernonia will present at the anniversary, Mrs. Mr. Whitlock comes here from of be 140 feet in length, requiring to those existing in Columbia of Washington for one year. attend. There ’» an historic salt Longview where he was also c. a . Van v_.. Blaricom, — mother old, as He >s at present employed -------- "" -V- — - z- approximately 70 cubic yards county, both on hill and bottom cairn at Seaside. The Seaside Mrs. Weed, now 87 years connected with the Penney or alX1," thé éÿétém" ___ offer- Assistant cashier in the Bank of Chamber of Commerce has pro a pioneer of the Nehalaem val- excavation, 375 cubic yards con lands; 1__ , __ ganization, for the past six . , Vernonia and Monday was el- crete, 75,000 pounds reinforced tilizer plots which are grown to vided the setting on the beach, I years. ley since 1874. o f ected school dork for grade value of the use < Mrs. Emma Weed, Mrs. Van metal with 290 lineal feet con show the combinations and visitors will be expected to The new store will be modell “ — of “fertili- sch°o1 di»trict 47- actually carry water from the B'aricom’s youngest child who crete rail, and the removal of certain ed after the last type of design the present bridge. very popu- ............ results.! The newlyweds are zers to get maximum 69th ocean to the cairn just as Lewis will be celebrating her adopted by the company for the s. Lesta Garner,: If th« bid» ar« awarded to- These crops are grown for sup- lar >n Vernonia and are receiv- and Clark did 125 years ago. | birthday, Mrs. convenience and service of cus Mr». R. A. Space from their youngest daughter, morrow, it is predicted that con- plying feed 1 to dairy cows at >"8 congratulations From Fort Vancouver, the ___ Mrs. Weed’s : tomers and will present many ........... farm in order to many friends. 27 and her daughter Eloise struction will start immediately, the station Vancouver Chamber of Com-1 new features adding to the fa 27emoi>ths.U ...... ! detour bridge through the get maximum production with Miss Dorothy Holtham WM merce come TO ELECT DIRECTOR delegation will cilities with which wide The family reunion will as in Park was_completed_thi8 week, the most economical feeding un- maid of honor and Lyle Ellis dressed in trappers’ costumes and I range of women’s ____ men’s der conditions prevailing in the best man. Others present were give the affair a pioneer atmos past years be held at the Weedi clothing, footwear, piece goods coast counties. I Mrs. O. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. phere. A fire on the beach af For Five-Yaak Term for Union homestead settled on in the year and other items in the large list High School. A large delegation has been H. Phelps, Miss Dorothy Phelps, ter the dinner will also be a of 1879, by the late Judson of merchandise handled, may be attending for several years and , Mr. and Mrs. T. Roberts, Mr. feature of this unusual meeting. a di An election to choose displayed. Weed, G. A. R. veteran. many of the practices recom- and Mrs. W. Seifert, and Miss A sea food dinner will be serv- rector for a five-year term for The Weed family, one of the The new store in this city is mended have been used in Col- Macile Roberts, ed at the Hotel Seaside and the union high school district 1 will oldest and best known families number 1436 in the chain of uinbia county as a result. waitresses will be garbed in be held at the high school in in Coumbia county, have always I which covers every state Those who wish to vist the A N DEDICATION the costumes of Sacajawea, and this city Monday, June 23, be- MEET TOLEDO AT HOME IN stores in the union and which was been active in such activities for BEN OWENS RE-NOMINATED station should leave the county --------- a “Short Class in History” con tween the hours of 2:9.0 and 7. RETURN GAME the development and advance started twenty-eight years MEMBER OF BOARD ' in time to reach the Astoria ho- School Should be Finished by ducted by Professor J. M. Jan- o’clock. I In the town of Kemmerer, ment of the county. I tel by a little before 10 o’clock. August 31. drall, will interestingly bring William Bridgers of Mist, who Judson Weed, served as eoun-'Locl Robert, j. Elected School and promptly at 10 where they The sub-flooring is now being out the story of Lewis and had been serving in Mrs. Thomas Vernonia Defeated by Ryderwood °ming. The rate of growth of the ty commission, member of school Sunday, 5 to 4 will leave for the station which installed by contractors Clerk in Clark’s journey from St. Louis Pettijohn’s unexpired term, will I company may be seen from the boards, in the state legislature is 4 miles southeast of Astoria. charge of building the new to Seaside. The Vernonia baseball re-nominated Ben Owens was (not be up for reelection on ac team I aocv fact that 517 l »Lores stores liibl there nitre were oi and giving much of his time to I of Those who are familiar with the Washington grade school, public service. His son, O. G. as director on the board three‘roH*e rnav go dir"Ctly to the brick layers and carpenters and Invitations to the affair have count of his increased business >: l l:.st Sunday to Ryderwood; after it had been in business have a i____ . activities, having recently bought by a 5 to 4 score, in a thrilling 22 years, approximately 500 Weed is serving at present Co school district 47, for afternoon at station and inspection will begin completed details up to the first been received by the local com another store at Birkenfeld. lumbia county with credit as year term, Monday game whch saw the home team more were added in the next mercial organizations written on | floor of the east wing. an election held in the Lincoln at about 10:30 During the consolidation of pi.e up three runs in the eighth four years and last year the sheriff. small buckets, and the Seaside 1. E?ch . ? . h.ou,d ^ring a basket The new school, _ ____ according . ---- ___________ __ v to „ committee asks that chamber of the MSst-Natal with Vernonia inning. number of new stores added Mrs. Emma Weed has a host grade school. A large turnout for an elec- lunch which can be eaten in the plans, is to be completed Aug- district last fall, it was conceded totalled 372. of friends, who love her for commerce members expecting to Fox, pitching for Ryderwood, Total sales for 1929 were in those outstanding traits, notice tion of this nature, 148 being '”'ove nt t*1“ station at noon. In ust 3j( and ]ocal school officials go send information as soon as- that a director from Mist or Na was credited with il strikeouts afternoon visitors ^will com- pl J-- ----- . . _ i an — a large dedication vaszi ■ ceremo- possible so that the names may tal should serve on the school excess of »209,000,000 and esti able in most of o> r pioneers, present. local players and allowed the Loel Roberts, assistant cashier Pæte the inspection of ihe ex- ny after school opens September board, and the rar.m of A. R. mates for 1930 anticipate over and with a becoming modestry be .‘put in the pot.” only six hits. station. ~ ' of - — * Vernonia, was ' périment I 15, when State Superintendent »245,0,00,009 in sales fbr thia insist that she is not yet old at the Bank It is expected that a consi- Melis has been entered by vot McGregor and Heniges and year. school clerk for a term elected . . Howard and other state officials ers in the valley as their choice enough to have any fuss or at derable number will take advan-. Miller, composed the Fox and , effective July 1. I Vo,e A * a,n, ‘ Unlon H1 « h Sc ’ ’ 0 »1 . will be invited to attend. . of one year, J. C. Penney the founder of tention paid her for her birth tage of this opportunity because itor d.iector, Timber, June 18.—At the an- --------- batteries of the two teams. the J. C. Penney Co., is na- day celebration. the following day, Saturday, | nual election for school direc- ' Vernonia will play the Toledo tionally known as the man with Along with Aunt Sally Spen MOON STILL RAIDED ■ tors held at Timber Monday, ' June 21st, there will be a big, team here at home next Sunday over 1000 partners, because of cer, the Legion boys have taken military demonstration of the I John Wescott was elected direc afternoon the game called for the unique policy of the organi a “liking” and adoption to these Two Arrested With Goods On tor for school district No. 78, Oregon National Guard which 2:30 p.m. zation which makes every store two fine ladies, widows of G. I will be in Camp at Clatsop SoCKSB OrCIIiail Saturday, June 14 succeeding Mrs. D. C. England. The turnout for last Sunday’s manager a partner in the com- A. R. veterar.3, who are an in-' Plains. Mrs. George King was reelect game while numbering several pany. spiration to Legionnaires with1 Sheriff Oscar Weed visiting I ed clerk for the ensuing year. The Lower Columbia Associat hundred just netted sufficient In its general methods of op- their devoted patriotism, forever Vernonia Tuesday, when asked The proposed plan for a Union AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH; ed Chambers of Commerce meet' LABORER IRRITATED WITH funds to cover expenses and a eration, every J. C. Penney Co. alive for God, flag and country. ,Tor news from the county seat, high school was voted on and 7 YEARS IN CONGO ings have always been interest record turnout for the Toledo store works largely as a local WORK GETS HOSTILE Like Aunt Sally, Mrs. Weed told of a raid which he and j defeated by a vote of 61 to 33. ing, but this is the first time game is expected this coming institution, the manager being has that ever-ready quick sweet his men participated in Satur- I yv:ii Speak at Special Program that an attempt has been made Soak» Section Foreman In Eye Sunday. day below Deer Island, near the able to profit from the buying smile and has won many friends, Tide Creek road, where 50 gal FIGHT FOREST FIRES, along historic lines, and the ex-1 Before Quitting | The lineup for Sunday's game facilities and merchandise distri Saturday and the writer cannot recall lons of moonshine and a 10,0 perience will be watched with ______ _ Deciding to quit, but wishing will in all probability be Heniges bution set-up of the company. when he has ever heard this A missionary who has spent Burning Near Timber Tuesday much interest by all of the com- 1 to burn all bridges behind him The majority of J. C. Penney young pioneer of 69 years of gallon still was taken. McGregor P; Greenman IB; j seven years in the Belgian Con- Morning munities in the association. In-,c. Bonsalo, Filipino laborer on Marshall or Black 2B; Laird SS; Co. managers are home owners age, complain, either about bus ) R. Ranger and B. Fletcher I go country, Mrs. Elmer Boyer were arrested and lodged in the Timber, June iness conditions, hard times, I county 1W'” be the principal speaker at vtations have gone to a number the Vernonia section, socked S.| 1 Malmsten or Gibson 3B, and in the cities where their stores jail. being employed today in Verno a special meeting for women at of communities outside the as- Sakano in the eye last week, be-Hawkins sickness or anything in general _______ , Linn and Brooks in are located and in nearly every z»i ** zl ** lnwzwrt A 4^rt«s zl n z* A z> as « s • nia by the district fire warden the Christian church Saturday art sociation and a large attendance — fore _ asking his 4* time, .—....„ for .... — |tbe outfield. Stewart and Aust case are active members of civic which is usually the target for ELECTION AT MIST to fight forest fires, burning evening, starting at 8 o’clock. is expected. Sakano had Bonsolo arrested will compose the battery for To- organizations as well as bling those who have a grevance. j over 40 acres of logged-off land contributors to charitable groups So, surrounded by members Acting Governor, W. S. Ham- and when tried in the court of ledo. At the Sunday morning ser near Timber. and workers in the religious life of her family and friends Mrs. Vote For Director and School vices at 11 o’clock, Mrs. Boyer ilton, Major-General George A. Judge Reasoner, the laborer I were in service About 35 men of the community. Emma Weed will be happier Clerk will give a special talk on for White of the Oregon National pleaded I guilty and told the' The new store, especially built than ever next Thursday, when Mist, June 18.—At the an where after getting the fire un- eign mission work of Christianity Guard, Mayor George L. Baker judge that the exceptionally for the company is owned by many gather to honor her on nual grade school election held der control at Timber, left for in foreign countries. and Ralph Herrick, field man warm weather with a slig|.it | Minks Mill in Cedar Canyon, 6 Charles T. Early, and was con indigestion made him ager of the Redwood Empire touch of < the 69th birthday celebration. here Monday afternoon, Charles from Banks, where structed by Burgess and Lervick, association of Eureka, Califor decide to quit, and coming to Hansen was reelected as direc | miles west MARRIED ON JUNE 18 contractors from Astoria. nia, will be the speakers on tha that conclusion, took a wallop tor for a term of three years ' 100 acres was in the fire area. Both fires were reported by At Birkenfeld by Rev. The heating contract was program. This bids fair to be at the boss, so that he could and Mrs. Martha Aamodt re ' Virgil F. C. Powell, under control the most largely attended meet not return to work here, as he Mrs. Helen Wilson of Port awarded to Milton Keyer and Stephens elected as school clerk for the i Wednesday morning. land and Dr. J. A. Hughes of Son of Portland. ensuing year. Miss Fay Libel, daughter of _ ing of the Lower Columbia as did not like the town. The color scheme of the in- The judge fined Bonsalo »10, Vernonia were united in mar Those present voted in favor TO «TTPPAPT' MORRI AT» Mr’ ®nd MlS John Libel of Bir- sociated chambers. R. F. Moore SUPPORT NORBLAD kenfeld, and Edward Lindberg of Astoria, President of the and called for the next case. riage at Vancouver, Wash., Fri tenor is cream and taupe, with of wiring the school house for all display cases, tables and fix Columbia Associated I of Birkenfeld were married on Lower T. Wada, Japanese laborer on day morning, June 13. electric lights. Committeemen of County Meet Wednesday at noon, at the Bir- chambers, will preside. With no Fourth of July cele the Keascy section, was arrest-1 The newly married couple tures in quarter sawed oak fin- At At Rainier. Rainier. i kenfeld hall. The ceremony was bration to be held in Vernonia * 'ed Saturday evening on a spent Saturday in this city and ished in a deep golden oak fin- Dance Teharne Saturday. to wear W. Ford, Dr. W.H.^Hur- performed by Rev. F. F. Claude BUILDS this year, many will attend the NEW HOME charge of disorderly conduct, left in the evening for a short tah. In the men’s ready rear of "Spike” Cameron’s happy five ley, G. Jos. Scott and Carl David- ■ Stephens of Vernonia, department in the left roundup to be held at the Co ¡orchestra will furnish music for ----------- but failed to appear Monday for honeymoon trip. lumbia county fair grounds, July i the dance to be held at Tre- son, members of the Columbia | A large number of their Home On Stony Point Road To tri“> a"d, 1 ”r/ejted b,i1’i Dr- Hughes who has been lo the main floor, a full length triple mirror has been installed. county republican central com- 1 .friends were 4th and 5th. present to congrat- | harne Saturday evening, June ft r | , j c | Marshal Phelps, with the as- rated in this city since 1924, For the ladies ready-to-wear de Many of those riding in the 21. The Cameron orchestra play mittee from this city, were pres ulate the popular Birkenfeld e omp • »¡stance of J. Monger, complet- served during the World war as bucking contests held in this city ed for the I. O. O. F. dance ent Tuesday evening at Rainier newlyweds. Paul Driscoll is building a ed a house-to-house campaign commanding officer of an am- partment, well lighted dressing when the committee was JT r- i for the past two years will take i held in Vernonia last week. —- new four room house on the thia week, collecting over »100 bulance company in the 91st rooms with large mirrors are in organized and elected Dr. Ed part at the Deer Island round i divigjon over in France, his regi- stalled. OFFICES Stony point road several miles in dog taxes. The rug on the floor is taupe, win Ross of St. Helens, state REMODELS from this city. up. — I ’ ___ ment being one of the first of and the walls on the mezannine Inspect Brown’s Potatoes committeeman. Bucking and roping contests, Mr. Driscoll is supervising the B(JYS HOME HERE American troop» to be under “The potato nursery on Than The committee by a vote in Of Vernonia Brazing * Machin* construction of his new home floor is done in cream color. relay races, charriot races, horse ------------ fire in 1918. Work« at Yankton, structed Dr. Ross to support The executive offices on bal races, sports and games with I Brown’s place. he intends having com- From Wayna Lapps Along »ha which cony over front entrance is in many concessions will be feat ! which includes 33 plots of cer- Governor Norblad for the nom 1 The offices of the Vernonia pleted by September. PLAY FOREST GROVE cream with oak, furniture in Pavement ured. The fair grounds only one 'tified seed from growers in dif ination for governor, as long Brazing & Machine works have and Mrs. Wayne Lappe -keeping with other fixtures. Mr. hours drive from this city are ferent parts of Oregon and Co as any chance appears for him been remodeled and repainted, Picnic Juno 28 1 sold their home along the pave Tie Seaside Sunday at Golf; Stair treads are in oak, with A coat of light green and lav the lumbia county together with to win. conveniently located on Holstein breeders annual "A Play on Local Coarse taupe stair carpet. ender finish paint on the inter meeting and picnic will be held ment, “Orchard Acres” to Mr. lower Columbia highway near common stock was inspected by Columbia* county potato growers Vernonia tied Seaside in a A new heating system, in ior, igith the entire outside of | Saturday, June 28, states Lewis and Mrs. K. A. McNeil last Deer Island. golf match played on the local which heat can be controlled by on Monday of this week, states the building being repainted by .Snider, president of the Colum- week. Facts About Grad* Schools • Geo. A. Nelson, county sgent. Ihe Standard Oil company, in ¡.bla county Holstein Breeder’s as constructed last course last Sunday when the 14 throwing it in desired direction __ _______________ The home was "E. R. Jackman, crop special , __ _ is of colonial type with men teams played, the game end- has been installed. (By E. H. Condit) their tradtional red, white and year, Lode McDonald, As his assistant or head sales We have at the present time ist from the O. A. C. extension blue colors, makes the building sociation. many trees planted about the >ng 21 to 21. “The picnic will be held at acreage. warden is asking the co very attractive. graduated 28 pupils and many service, was present to discuss I Next Sunday a team of 20 lady Mr. Whitlock, has employed operation of all in prevent of these with honors. Four fail the various diseases of potatoes Along with the Union Oil com the county fair grounds at Deer players will meet the Forest Hili Mrs. R. A. Space, who has had ing and reporting forest Island, at 11 o’clock. All Hol NEW SUB STATION team from Forest Grove, the previous experience in this line ed in arithmetic, one in spelling, I and make comparisons of the pany the Standard is repainting fires. of work. one in history and civics and different varieties and diseases, those filling stations handling stein breeders and their famil- game starting at 9:00 a.m. Oregon’s payrolls large at _ _ be present r_____ — Mrs. Space has resided in three complete failures. ¡Some very interesting facts were their products in this vicinity. tes are invited to ly depend upon the lumber This promises to be the big- that time and bring a basket Co*»truct*d By Orngon Eloctnc The Vernonia grade school, brought out in connection with Vernonia for the past seven industry. gest match of -------------- the season. At O.-A. Fleet ( lunch. Coffee and ice cream Every citizen should help years, is prominent in Eastern with the exception of the arith- this demonstration to show the Election at McGregor with patrol work. Star circles, having been the metic teacher, who was an av-'comparative value of certified At the annual school election will be furnished.” ±STARTS NEW SCHOOL Send all phone calls in Mr. Snider states further, company are constructing a new first Worthy Matron, and was erage teacher, has the best seed. The certified seed was . held Monday of school district collect to any of the be group of teachers in the state. very low in percentage of di- I 40. vlatsop county, J. W. Worn- that, “H. A. Mathiesen, North- sub electrie station at the Ore- Studoats To Bo Taagkt By J. also the first Mother advisor of low fire warden stations, the local Rainbow girls, former This same group of teachers seases, in most cases, while com- staff was re-elected director for west representative of the Hol- gon American mill. when reporting forest fires- B. Wilkorso. The sub station will president of the Vernonia Study ~ with the exception of one put mon seed ran as high as 25 per ' a term of three years and Mrs. stein-Freisian association, will be Vernonia phone 501; L. _________________ Prof. J. B. Wilkerson, club sup- and pioneer member of the 100 per cent of their pupils cent and 30 per cent of mas- A. Peterson, Mist; Harry J. W. Wornstaff clerk for a present and will have some in- better emergency connections. be completed erintendent of high school is library board. Saxton, Birkenfeld; J. Un iteresting facts to discuss in re-1 Construction Construction will be comp through the state test last year aic.” one-year term. , conducting a special summer ruh, Delena; Guy Lilich, All those in the sales force Another field meeting will and we are looking forward to Few were preient at the -<*rd to the progress of the Hol- within the next few weeks. term for 12 freshmen who en- will be employed locally. Warren; Hoffman Lookout held on the patch this fall, at stein breed.” a splendid year next year. meeting and election. Mountain Line No. 3, via which time the potatoes will be ----------- ------------ Mr. and Mr». W. G. Heath t«r«d the high school several North Plains; Jim McMul R L. Tyrone returned from Mrs. A. M. Shay of Hermis- dug. weighed and graded into The Pythian Sisters will con Miss Kathryn McDonald of have purchased a new fully month» ago. lin, North Plains; Harley Those now being taught will Portland last week where ha ton, arrived Sunday to visit atjdfifejlots to compare pro-j is spending several enameled _____ Wedgwood stove and dnct a cake sale in the oid Portland _______ _ ____ __________________ ... Edwards, Buxton; M. Sei- the home of her son, Earl Shay duction. A check will also be' be able to finish i their high had been in a hoepital for some Mac’s Pharmacy building, Sat- weeks visiting at the home of now operate this equipment with .................................. dleman. Timber. school term in three yean. time. and family at Trehame. made on the diseases. urday, June 28. her friend. Mise Merle Mills. Standard Flamo. Grade School Election Hehl I . - -X Number 46.
