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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1930. THE VERNONIA EAGLE PAGE FOUR ' tribution system in Rainier was, completed last week at a cost i of $25,000. The new street I lighting system will be put into use as soon as the arc lights equipment arrives, within next 60 days. * ♦ ♦ A. E. Veatch, editor of the Painier Review, will have charge of the Meier-for-governor cam paign in Columbia county. ... William Henry Nightingale, of Canaan, died September 30, one week after the death of his son, Guy V. Nightingale, who was killed when he fell from a tree which he was topping at Wil- The father, who was 89 ark. ,___ old, had been in ill health years for some time and was unable to attend his son's funeral. What Oilier Editors Think I I A BUSINESS MAN FOR GOVERNOR Without attempting to detract Julius Meier is head of one of the largest and most in the least from the victory of successful department stores on the Pacific coast. Accord : he late Senator Joseph in the last primaries, it may be said ingly he is given credit for being an unusually capable busi that Mr. Joseph was nominated He may be, indeed, though for how much of [only by 35 per cent of the Re- ness man. I" *' ' " ’ he is responsible ” ’ and ’ ’ how publican voters participating in the success of “ Meier and ’ ” Frank that battle of ballots, hence oth much the trained executives in his employ are, an outsider er voters, 65 per cent of them is not in a position to judge. were not favorable to the Joseph I —Hillsboro Agrus. Besides his own appointees are the many elected of gubernatorial campaign ficers not at all under his control, who have their own i has The precipitated a newspaper political games to play, their own constituences to serve, ' I squabble in *in Portland that pro their own ways of performing their respective duties. A bably is beginning to bore most shrewd and skilful governor can manipulate, it is true, but readers. Big city editors are em ulating the small town editor of that is an entirely different procedure than the directing I 25 or 30 years ago. It is not of men whose daily bread depends upon pleasing the boss. I an elevating spectacle. Any day ! now we expect some newspaper on the aroma to be an opposing editor’s Let us not imagine that because Julius Meier is head to speculate of the Meier and Frank company his election would mean given off by the adoption of the Meier and Frank standard of business I carcass. efficiency throughout the state government. Too many henchmen, legislators and office holders never had any training in Portland’s largest department store. AGAIN THE NEED OF AN AMBULANCE SQUARE DEAL SERVICE STATION U. S. Royal Cord Tires From midnight to 4 a. m. the man lay waiting, not because the ambulance was slow in responding, but be- cause fog made speedy driving impossible. Shop Work Guaranteed The new St. Helens postal de livery service reaches 225 fami lies in the residence district and about 40 business houses. Among Our Neighbors . • Reconstruction of the North western Electric company’s dis- A hearing before the state ^1 tax commission was held in St. Helens September 30 at which land owners in the Scappoose drainage district presented their reasons why their property should not be placed on the tax rolls at a higher figure than other lands which have been under cul-1 tivation for the same length of | time. • • Services for John Emerson Sharp, of St. Helena, who was killed in a logging accident at Lebanon, Oregon, were held , in teh St. Helens Methodist church September 29. * John Deming is to erect a con crete store room at the corner of First and St. Helens streets, St. Helens. It will be occupied by W. H. Adams, grocer. _ its arrival in Dick Rankin’s plane at 1929 Pacific International. Approximately one thousand head of outstanding breeding sheep in America will be exhibited at 20th Annual Pacific International Live stock Exposition, Portland, Oregon, Oct. 25 - Nov. 1. The Sheep Divi sion is one of the stronger depart ments of the Exposition, offering almost $10,000 in premium«. With the assistance of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture and Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers Asso ciation a Wool and Mohair Show will be staged exhibiting fleeces of all breeds shown in the Sheep Show. Eleven other complete shows combine, under the 11-acre roof, to make the 1930 Expedition the great est of all Pacific Internationals— Pure-Bred Livestock Show; Fat Stock Show; Manufacturers’ and Land Products Shows; Industrial Exposition (covering 2 acres); Fox Show; Poultry and Rabbit Show in the new T. B. Wilcox. Jr., Hall; Boys’ and Girls' Club Work Exhlb its; ‘‘Truthin-Meats” Exhibit«; world-renowned Horse Show; Wild Life Exhibit by Oregon Fish and Game Commission; and a completr Dairy Show featuring milk, cream, ice cream, butter and cheese of all kinds. Premiums offered total $100,000. The Pacific International Horse Show is the Exposition’s great en tertainment, providing eeven even ing and three afternoon programs and $35,000 in cash prizes, All leading transportation I lines offer reduced round-trip fares te the Exposition. ASTORIA—(UP)— Now you can by an “eye.” W. J. Wai- lace read a United Press story that 10 pounds of potatoes were dug from a single hill in Silver- ton. Wallace produced 10 V2 pounds as a new per hill record. FLORIST 387 Washington St. Portland, Ore., Phone BEacop 3162 Leave Your Kodak work at LINCOLN’S CANDY KITCHEN Wo g've you a 40 cent en largement free with each 50 cent work. order of Kodak Use Eagle Classified ads. him a dollar, sent him on his way. SILVERTON— (UP)— Four- year old Valena Carver amused herself with an eraser. It stuck in her nose. The doctor re moved it. __ ♦__ INDEPENDENCE — (UP) — Jimmy Okamato visited home, For Yokahama relatives he took present sewing machine, a I'.gg and Poultry Production Is West’s Opportunity Western eggs sell in New York at a premium. Wes tern canned chicken is featured on menus of most expensive hoten in Florida. Realizing the potentiali ties in this industry, T. B. Wilcex, Jr., has donated a $13,000 annex (to be dedicated this year) to en courage better and larger exhibits of Poultry and Rabbits at the Pacific International Livestock Ex position, 20th Annual ef which will be held Portland, Oregon, October 26-Nevember 1. Thirteen Shows in one feature this year’s event. $100090 in Prezniums are offered for exhibits of pure-bred Beef and Dairy Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Hogs, Goats, Foxes, Mink, Marton, Poultry and Rabbits. 1 The Bank of Vornonia congratulates Pacific Inter national an securing the new T. B. Wilcox, Jr., Hall and we urge everyone in this community to attend the Exposition—to learn about the opportunities now available in the Poultry industry. SBank ef Vernonia “TO FURTHER AGRICULTURAL PROSPERITY” Reliable Groceries There is that feeling of getting your money’s worth, with every purchase made here, in quality, quantity and service. Why not make it a habit of relying upon us for your groceries? Nehalem Market & Grocery (INCORPORATED) A. F. & A. M. Dependable Mechanics The best time to buy needed printing is NOW Keep Out! WOMENS RELIEF CORPS Vernonia Lodge No. 184 Meets third Thursday of each A. F. & A. M. meets at Masonic Temple, month at the I.O.O.F. hall. Stated Communication Mrs. May Mellinger, president. First .Thursday of each month. Special called NEHALEM ASSEMBLY NO. 18 meetmgs on all other Thurs ORDER OF RAINBOW day nights 7:30 p.m. Visitors FOR GIRLS most cordially welcome. Regular meeting second and J. E. Tapp, W. M. fourth Mondays. J. B. Wilkerson, Secretary. Audrey Austin, Recorder Shell Products Order of Eastern Star Oregon-American Lumber Co American Legion Nehalom Chapter 153, O. E. S. Regular commu nication first and third Wed nesdays of each month, at Ma sonic Temple. All visitiog sis ters and broth mander. ers welcome. Mrs. Gwladys Macpherson, W.M. Mrs. Grace Reberger, Secretary. Vernonia Pott 119, American Legion. Meets second and fourth Tuesday« each month, 8 p. m. Connie An derson, Com- P. Hughes, Adjutant Mountain Heart Rebekah Lodge No. 243 No. 243, I.O.O.F., meets every second and fourth Thursdays in I. 0. O. F. hall, Vernonia. Visit Vernonia Temple 61 meets ors always welcome. every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Edna Linn, Noble Grand W.O.W. hall. Grace Sunell, Vice Grand MARJORIE COLE. M. E C. Myrtle John, Secretary DELLA CLINE. M. of R * C. Margaret Shipley. Treasurer Pythian Sisters This Means You No Trespassing Signs for the Hunting Season. Printed on durable sign cloth. In Stock at The Vernonia Eagh 10 cents Each — 6 for 50 cents I LEADING ■St. Helens Mist. Less than two weeks ago a man lay upon a street just outside the city limits, his skull fractured in an auto mobile accident. A call was immediately sent for a Port land ambulance. Four hours—often the I difference between life and death. And all for lack of i an ambulance that could be on the spot in four minutes. I cost J. C. I travel 13001 automobile! a road un-j1 5 Rather than to ginal purpose. BURNS—(UP)—It Flockingfield $60 to feet. He drove his against protest over der construction. Martin & Forbes BEND—(UP)—Blackmail? A h backwoodsman was here offering's preferred stock at $10 a share ■ M. Plummer and grand-daughter Doria-Ann Barnes; Chauncey in super deer hunting. For the Hubbard and Chauncey Jr. greet Hampshire Ewe (donated to Boy and fee, the huntsman was shown Girl Club Exhibitors by Fleming and Hubbard, Sunnyside, Wash.) on the deer-infested “paradise.” and failure to achieve means the drawing of a final pay check and a silent disappearance. In that very authority Nearly all admit that the of the public service com of the head lies the efficiency. Without it the business theory mission is right, but that in its would be at loose ends, destined to failure sooner or later. present form it fails of its ori A state governor has no such jurisdiction. While he abolish it then why wouldn’t it has the right of appointment to many offices, he cannot be the sensible thing to have legislature reconstruct the dictate how his appointees shall carry out details. Then, our law and give the commission too, while results may enter into his calculations, pull— ample funds with which to do a or call it political expediency if you will—is a very consid real job as representatives of erable factor. Pull is obviously no assurance of efficiency. the Pe°P‘e- Printing, ordered today, can be de livered tomorrow if you wish it ALSEA—(UP)— Mavbe it’s sex appeal Ten-year old Dm-1 aid Pearcy held a baited hook in ■ his hand, shoved it before the I snout of a three-pound Chinook | salmon. The tempting morsel I was quickly accepted, the fish,' landed. platform. Those voters support ed Norblad, Corbett and Ben nett. For the bolters to declare emphatically that the Republican party adopted and ratified the planks of the Joseph platform, is stretching the truth, emascu lating the facts and reaching an unwaranted conclusion. Their en tire case is an appeal to rally In his own office, it is true, the governor can do much about the standard held aloft OREGON NEWS to introduce business efficiency. He can conduct with by the late Senator Joseph. Hun ODDITIES neatness and dispatch his conferences, his interviews, his dreds of voters cast their ballot for Joseph not because of his correspondence, He can possibly imbue other departments platform, but because they with something of the same spirit, Outside his own of- thought he had been wronged by AURORA—-(UP)—George As fice his business efficiency can be spread by example only, the supreme court. Others voted kins pursued and captured a for him not because of his plat thief who took his automobile. and not by authority. form, but because they liked Administering a thrashing, he | agressive demeanor, his virili stalked the youth many miles to The head of any large mercantile establishment is in his ty of leadership. But he is gone! town, bought his dinner, gave fact an autocrat. Employes must do his bidding in the There is no one to don the way that he wants it done, or hunt other jobs. While fighting armor that he wore. If be one, like unto Joseph, there may be a sprinkling of those who owe their positions there name him. solely to pull, the mass of workers are hired to get results,! —McMinnville News-Reporter. Granting, however, that to him is due in large measure the firm’s standing, he might or might not make a good governor. Excellence in the commercial world is no cer tainty of excellence in the political. The qualities of each are only in part the same, and in the main entirely dif ferent. other “nick-nacks.” __ ♦_ Forty-two SCIO — (UP) pound twins, a male and a fe- male, were delivered R. S. Thurston’s prize Jersey. __ ♦__ poster bed, r-------------------------------- Lamb Fra veis To Exposition By Air KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS HARDING LODGE I. O. O. F. 116 Meets every Monday I.O.O.F.—Vernonia Lodge No. night in the W.O.W. 246 meets every Tuesday night hall. Visiting broth at 8 o’clock, in I.O.O.F. hall. Vis ers welcome. itors alwavs welcome. C. W. Kilby N. G. , H. Culbertson, C.C. U. A. Scott, K.R.S. i John Glasaner, Secretary.
