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VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1930.
VOLUME 9
NUMBER 13.
Mrs. Greenman
Wildwood Endeavor Union
O.T. Bateman McGraw Maintains Poise
Amendment
During Excitiug Campaign Tells Chamber
Convenes in Vernonia Today
Wins Grand
Proposes 1
I
I
Of Chest Fund
a
R.D.F.
| I written the following reply:
The Wildwood Christian Endeavor Union, com­
While republicans (and some' Mr. Karl Hammer,
prising Clatsop and Columbia counties, is to hold
democrats) are clashing over the' Deer Island, Oregon,
a convention in Vernonia October 24-26 at the Chris­
Vernonia is the only city in
question of standing by the i Dear Sir—I have a copy of
tian church. About 200 delegates are expected. The
party organization or support-1 your open letter to the County the county to have a community
public is invited.
for publication and chest, declared Mrs. Judd Green­
Locals to Meet 20 Man ing the independent candidate Newspapers
Property Redemption Per­
for governor, Vernonia’s own while you do not openly say so, man at the chamber of commerce
The theme of the convention will be “Overcoming
Wednesday, and the on-
the World.” The program is as follows:
Team From St. Helens candidate for the legislature, H. I interpret your letter to convey meeting
iod is Reduced By
E. McGraw, has been quietly at the message that I am with the ly one of towns of its size in the
state.
his regular work, leaving to oth­ Public Utilities and Power inter­
October 26
Measure
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24
She sketched the history of the
er folks the political bickerings, ests and that I am not in accord
7:00 Registration Program.
7:30 Son* Sei vice, Sadie Marie Chambers, Kelso.
O. T. Bateman won Sunday the button-holing and the mud­ with the Grange measures. This local community chest, showing
Among the amendments to the
is not the truth, as I am a mem­ its development from special sol­
Dedication 1’rayer Rev. G. W. Plumer, Vernonia
the grand prize of the American slinging.
city charter to be voted upon
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8:00 Andress of Welcome, J.
As the republican nominee in ber of the Grange, as well as icitation for Christmas tree gifts,
C. Lindley, Vernonia
Legion tournament, a vacuum
is one granting only one year
Response ................. Vivian Taylor, Astoria.
cleaner donated by the Oregon a strong republican county, Mc­ yourself ar|l will stand for the to the establishing of a perman­
for redemption of property sold
Announcements.
Graw
holds
a
tremendous
ad
­
best
interests
of
the
people
at
ent
fund.
Much
of
the
encour
­
Gas and Electric company.
for taxes instead of three years
Special Music ........ I Marian Lindley, Vernonia.
On the same day the beaten vantage. Added to that, his own all times and will support legisla­ agement in this direction came
8:30 Address “The Conflict”
at present.
Argument for the
forceful
personality,
his
record
tion
sponsored
by
our
Grange,
from
Lee
Schwab,
former
edit
­
six in each flight
played
a
........................ Rev. E. C. Kreitlow, Portland.
| measure is based largely on the
that
will
benefit
the
cause
of
Ag
­
or,
she
said.
for
achievement,
and
his
keen
swatsfest. Winners in this were
9:00 Social, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Thomas, Astoria.
i fact that the purchaser does not
«
Emil Messing, Frank Hartwick, interest in civic affairs are such riculture and the majority of the
The chamber voted to enter­
ordinarily put in any improve­
people.
I
do
not
believe,
how
­
that
he
bids
fair
to
run
ahead
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25
J. C. Lindley and Ben George.
tain the teams and coaches part­
ments until after the time for
ever,
that
the
Public
Ownership
9:00,
of
his
ticket.
yuiet
Hour
........
F.
Claude
Stephens,
Vernonia.
Next Sunday at 9 a. m., a 20
icipating in the grade basket­
redemption, and three years is
9.25
Song
Service
.................
Sadie
Marie
carried
to
ex-
His
candidacy
has
attracted
should
ever
be
Chambers.
man team from St. Helens will
ball tournament if held here. E.
too long a period to wait,
Announcements.
H. Condit, school superintendent,
play. The first 20 men on the considerable favorable attention tremes.
There are five amendments to
9:40 Society Reports
outside
of
the
county
as
well
as
I
am
a
loyal
republican
and
ladder will be eligible to play
will extend the invitation at the
be voted on, the text of which
By Presidents or Representatives.
against them. M. E. Ulshoeffer, in. Following are sum of the will always vote for and support meeting of the directors of the
10:00 Discussion of Uniop Program ........ ..
will be found beginning on page
professional in charge, requests things that the “Oregon Voter,” the candidates of its party when county association Saturday.
............................................ Led by Vivian Taylor.
6.
10:30
that any of the 20 who are J a political weekly published in possible, because the party is
General
Conference
on
Junior
C.
E
.....................
Consideration of the offer of
Publicity Fund Proposed
(Be undamentally right and soond. Virgil Drorbaugh to provide an
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---- Mrs. M. A. Conyers, Clatskanie.
unable to participate should letj Portland, says about him.
10:45 General Conference on Three Society Pro­
I have always tried to make
In
addition, there is a resolu­
him know at once, that substi-i it remarked, in passing, that the
ambulance service if sufficient
grams
Miss Viola Ogden, Portland.
Voter condemns as energetically my word good also and would money is raised to remodel an
tion, passed by the council at
tutes may be selected.
11:00
Bible Study “To Whom Shall We Go?” ........
as it approves if it thinks the appreciate you writing me for old car he is buying was deferred
its meeting Monday night, plac­
Cascade Tournament
Jno. 6:68 .... Rev. Floyd E. Doreen, Clatskanie.
ing upon the ballot a measure
At the Cascade tournament at candidate or officeholder de- my views about anything in ques­ until the Legion and other organ­
tion before openly bolting your
to raise $846 by direct tax as
Forest Hills October 11 and 12 serves lambasting.)
izations decide whether or not
SATURDAY
AFTERNOON,
OCTOBER
25
“McGraw is a young man, party of which you are precinct | to participate.
a publicity fund for Vernonia.
the boys did better than they ex­
2:00 Song Service ................. Sadie Marie Chambers.
\
This is a measure proposed by
pected. It was their first big veteran of the World War, who committeeman. Like yourself, I, In view of the holding of week-
Prayer ................................ F. Claude Stephens.
the chamber of commerce in
has demonstrated unusual busi- am busy attending to my busi-1 i ly meetings, it was decided to
2:20 Group Conferences ................................. Subjects:
tournament.
order to publish a pamphlet and
a. Our Missionary Work Nellis Howe, Astoria
J. V. McAlister was low quali­ ness ability as a shingle manu­ ness, and unable to spend a great1 'close at 1:15 instead of 1:30.
of time running through
uuougn,
„
. ,
.
j N
b. How to Improve our Sunday Evening Meet­
other publicity material to at­
fier for Vernonia, getting into facturer and in banking. An ac­ amount 01
broadcasting party I,
p
“
. . ’ * ’
,
ings ............................ Ralph Tarbell, Warren
tract settlers to the Nehalem
the championship flight.
One tive civic worker, secretary and the , country
..
f
,.
'_ler, county commissioner, and
d. How to Increase our Membership ...................
valley. It is felt by the chamber
or D
Weii<ngton) candidate for
stroke behind him was M. E. president of chamber of com­ disloyalty, breed ng unrest
........................................ Viola Ogden, Portland.
. ,
«
, . • *
that something constructive must
Ulshoeffer, not quite making the' merce, chairman of chamber and making
° rash election promises
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inno*P
H.nnh , cnnlrn
3:00 Conference Period Continued
county judge.
Each
spoke hriot-
brief­
be done to utilize logged-off
championship flight but placing! agricultural committees, Scout­ that would ’ be hard to fulfill, ly regarding his candidacy.
Delegates Change Conferences
land and establish the business
first flight.
O. T. Bateman' master, prominent Legionnaire should I be elected.
3:40 Assembly ................................. Consideration of:
N.
S.
Soden
recited
some
poet
­
Our Republican party has two
of the city upon a firm basis
qualified in the second flight. I and 40, et 8, McGraw has accu­
a. C. E. World ........... ........ Led by Viola Ogden
ry that caused much amusement,
after the lumbering industry has
b. Oregon C. E. College and Conferring of
All three won the first match mulated an experience in public candidates in the field for Gov­ M. E. Carkin was chairman of
reached its peak.
Degrees .............. Led by F. Claude Stephens
but were eliminated by the win­ affairs that will help make him ernor as both Julius Meier and the program.
Benediction
an exceedingly valuable working Phil Metschan register Republi-
The petition to place the meas­
ners in the semi-finals.
President J. C. Lindley an-
Recreation
1931
Oregon can. These candidates are split
Uhlshoeffer had the honor of member of the
ure on the ballot was signed
nounced
the
appointment
of
D.
c.
Making
our
Good
Times
Better
refereeing the final match, won House. ... We regard him as over party issues but there is A. Kramer as chairman of the
by 146 legal voters, more than
........................................ Sadie Marie Chambers.
the 20 per cent required.
by Eastman of Silverton over singularly qualified for public no doubt in my mind but what next program.
one of them will be elected for
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25.
Lindon of McMinnville. Ulshoef­ service.”
5:45 Banquet ....................................... Society Pledges.
fer pronounces it one of the fl i-
Tlio same article , describes him Governor by the majority of the
7:30
Song Service ................. Sadie Marie Chambers.
est matches he has seen for some also as “esteemed among bank­ people, and should I be elected
Prayer.
time.
The playing of Lindon ers of the state, thoughtful, en­ as Representative of this County,
C. E. Golden Jubilee............. ....................................
my whole hearted support will
was spectacular, for he is only terprising, a hustler.”
................................ . James Henderson, Portland.
be
given
to
further
the
interests
16 years old, and small in size
7:45 Invitation for Next Convention.
In an earlier issue, prior to
but his long drives were amaz­ the primaries, the Voter said as our voters shall decide.
Election of Officers.’
I believe in keeping and con­
8:00 “Proving Our Faith” (Pledges) ............................
ing.
that McGraw “should be started
Mrs. Frank Hanson was chosen
re-
serving
Oregon
’
s
Natural
......
............................................ James Henderson.
Bateman won the prize of in office early, kept there a long
The Vernonia Athletic club
president of the library board at
Vocal Solo, Miss Alice Lamb, Skamakowa, Wn.
being the best dressed man to while, and promoted to • as good sources for its people, and I am elected the following officers at
8:30 Address ........ “Overcoming the World Througn
a meeting Tuesday afternoon,
not in any group, Syndicate or th home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E.
enter the tournament, thanks to as we have.”
Faith” (I Jno. 5:4) ......... Rev. Young, Rainier.
succeeding Mrs. Gordon Watt,
the prizes won in the Legion
President, Fred
Spring;
Despite McGraw’s refraining otherwise pledged, except to Yeo.
who is moving to Salem. Mrs
tournament.
from personalities, an effort is serve the people of Columbia vice president, Dr. R. A. Olson;
(Continued on Page 8)
C. S. Hoffman becomes buyer of
Ulshoeffer won a prize of being made to line up the grange County to the best of my judg­ secretary-treasurer, Mrs. E. H.
books, taking the place of Mrs.
three golf balls for obtaining vote and the Meier faction in ment and ability, which is my Condit; men’s athletic manager,
i. S. Thompson, Mrs. Franklin
an eagle in one of the matches. support of the democratic nomi­ promise to the voters of Colum- Dr. M. D. Cole; ladies’ athletic
Malmsten becomes secretary and
When eliminated he was shooting nee, merely on the hydro-electric bia County. Respectfully yours, manager, Mrs. Fred Spring. Mrs.
Mrs. William Culver treasurer.
H. E. McGRAW.
72.
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L. F. Austin was appointed chair­
power issue. Karl Hammer, re­
The resignation of Mrs. Watt
man of a Halloween masquerade
publican precinct committeeman
was
accepted with much regret,
party
to
be
held
October
29.
Mrs.
Lee
Hall
from Deer Island precinct, has
I
Concerning her administration
Fred Spring, Herman Dickson
sent to the newspapers of the
the board makes the following
and Mrs. E. H. Condit were ap­
county an open letter upholding
The roads committee of the statement:
pointed a committee to secure
Carl Biggs, son of Mr. and
the democratic candidate. In it
a hall for winter activities.
“Under the able leadership of
Mrs. T. C. Biggs, came home chamber of commerce entertained
he says, “We should send some
The balance of the evening last week from Bend, Oregon, Henry Hackett, state highway Mrs. Watt a reading room has
one to the legislature who will
engineer, at an informal supper
Pomona Grange meets in Ver­ support the Julius L. Meier pro­
The Pythian Sisters, at their was spent in playing bridge and where he has been working for in the Terminal Cafe Tuesday. been dpened and the Carnegie
won as
follows: some time.
Peace foundation library has been
nonia November 1. The honor of gram and who will work for the regular meeting Wednesday night prizes were
Present were George W. Ford,
entertaining Pomona falls to a conservation of Oregon’s water made final arrangements for the Ladies first, Mrs. Fred Spring;
Oscar Donelson and son-in-law committee chairman, H. E. Mc­ carried forward until we are on
local grange in the county only power and not for the power rummage sale to be held in the consolation, Miss Melba Lara- from Seaside were visitors at the Graw, J. E. Kerr, J. L. Kulland­ the waiting list for their beaut-
iful books. An honorary mem-
once in three years. There are trust.”
building formerly occupied by more; men’s first. L. F. Austin, home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall er,
Pete
Bergerson,
Lester bership has also been established,
To this letter McGraw has Turk’s Sandwich shop. The sale consolation, E. H. Condit.
'<2 granges, and Pomona visits
Sunday.
Sheeley,
Emil
Messing
and
Ray
Those present were Mr. and
which includes all former mem­
each in order at the rate of
will open at 10 o’clock and there
Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall of Ver­ D. Fisher.
bers of the Library Board.
four a year.
will be a large variety of articles. Mrs. Fred Spring, Mr. and Mrs. nonia were dinner guests of Mr.
ROAD
MEETINGS
Mr.
Hacket
is
here
to
make
a
An attractive program is be­
“The letters of appreciation
Some will be new and some old L. F. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. W. and Mrs. J. N Morgan Sunday.
reconaissance of short cuts to
Mr. and Mrs. E. H.
from the former members have
ing prepared. Warren Young of
CALLED NOV. 15 but everything will be clean and Armitage,
Christine Rainey attended the the coast.
He is investigating
Clatskanie is Pomona master.
in good condition. There »nil al­ Condit, Misses Myrtle Pye, Mel­ ball game at Portland Sunday/ jthe Trask river, Wilson river, been a recompence for this ef­
ba Laramore, Rae Davis, Marie
Road meetings in districts 9 so be canned fruit and pickles,
Mr.
and
Mrs.
A.
M.
Winn
of
Salmonberry and Buster creek fort.
Kirkpatrick, Messrs. W. Thomas,
G. W. Ford Remodels
Curtains have been placed at
and 16 have been called for No­ The committee in charge consists
Scappoose were guests at the routes, and will report his data
W.
McCrae,
C.
G.
Whitlock,
R.
15, to pass upon a levy of Mrs. C. S. Hoffman, Mrs. A.
Lee Hall home for luncheon Sun­ to the state highway commis- windows, new paint applied and
House; Plans Others vember
G.
Noble,
Herman
Dickson,
Harry
the library has become an invit­
of not to exceed 10 mills for L. Kullander, Mrs. H. Kerns, Mrs.
day.
•ion.
T. Crawford, and Mrs. J. Nan- Hixson, Dr. M. D. Cole.
ing place.
Mrs. Bert Hawkins is staying
Vernonia’s building activity purpose of road construction and
Lester Sheeley is accompany-
son.
“The circulation of the library
Paul
Driscoll
a
few
with
Mrs.
despite of the general business maintenance.
ing
Mr.
Hackett
while
investi-
A card party will be held in CHARTER PRESENTED weeks, on Stony point.
The meeting for district 9
depression continues.
gating the route out of Verno­ has also increased materially, the
the
Odd
Fellows
hall
November
the
S.
V.
George W. Ford announced will be held in
TO LOCAL CHAPTER Mr. and Mrs. Bill Heath of the nia. The two left Wednesday circulation for the month of
12 at 8:30, also sponsored by
July and also the month Aug-
Riverview service station left for morning on the trip.
this week that he had purchased Malmsten barn, and for district
the
Pythian
Sisters.
A
small
ad
­
ust, 1930, had an increase of
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lots 4, 5 and 6, block 7, Broadway 16 in the city hall, Vernonia.
12 visitors from Portland,
St. Spokane Thursday of last week
mission
will
be
charged
and
prizes
■even hundred over the same
addition, corner of State and
Helens and Forest Grove attend-1 to spend a few days visiting rel­ Gordon R. Watt Moves
awarded
for
both
bridge
and
months of last year.
A streets. On one of them is an Grade Team Within
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
ed
the
presentation
of
the
chart-
atives.
500. Mrs. Edna Brown is chair­
To Salem Wednesday "Mrs. Watt’s every minute
uncompleted house. He turned
are taking care of the
One of Championship man of the arrangements com­ er of the local chapter of Royal j I Heath
* *'
while they are away.
this around to face A street, and
was taken in the interest of the
mittee and Mrs. Harry Culbert­ Arch Masons Saturday night, station Sarah Spencer and Mrs.
Gordon. R.
Watt, attorney, library, leaving the board in full
will immediately remodel it into
There
was
a
very
good
local
turn-*
Mr.s
The Vernonia grade school team son of the refreshment commit­
moved
his
household
goods
to
Friday
Portland
out.
> Hughes went
------ to
„----------------------
a five room residence, modern won their third game Friday
working order.”
in every way. In the spring ne when they defeated Scappoose tee.
There are approximately 35 of last week, returning Satur- Salem Wednesday, and will make
A huge basket of flowers was
All Pythian Sisters are urged
his
home
there.
He
is
closing
plans to build bungalows on the here 19-0, and now have only one
presented by the ladies,
De-
to be present at the home of members of the Vernonia chapt-day.
i '~'-
The Johnson McGraw shingle his Vernonia office at about the
other two lots.
er,
an
usually
good
showing
fori
lightful refreshments were served
more game to win to secure the
mill did not start up Monday as end of this month.
Confident of Vernonia’s bus­ county championship. This game Mrs. A. L. Kullander next Wed­ a town of this size.
nesday, Oct. 30, when an alt­
Mr. Watt tendered ris resig- by the hostess, Mrs. William
| had been predicted and will not
iness stability, Mr. Ford is spend­ will be played in St. Helens a
ruistic social club will be organ­ Columbia Pomona Grange Meeting start until the first of November. nation as city attorney, but the Culver.
ing the money as an investment. week from today. During the
ized.
Columbia County Pomona! Mr. and Mrs. W. . L. Hall visit- council voted Monday to lay it
game here Friday afternoon Scap-j
on the table.
Effort is being
Grange will hold their next meet- ed
‘n1 Ra'nleJ'
COURT HOUSE FOR
LOSES VALUABLE DOG
poose never made a first down j
COMMUNITY CHEST
ing with Vernonia Grange, at land Wednesday and Thursday, made to have Mr. Watt continue
METSCHAN
from scrimmage. The sneak plays
Emil Messing lost his valuable
j Mr. and Mrs. Frances Burnham in that capacity until a succes­
employed by the Vernonia team pet Boston bull terrier Monday Vernonia November 1, 1930.
To those who contribut­
The election of officers will of Jewell visited his sister and fa- sor can be found. He has agreed
proved very effective. Paul Cum- when a car ran over the ani­
Whether Meier carries
ed to the Community Chest
be held at this time, and a large m'ly> Mr. and Mrs^ Merle Cline, to serve at least until election
mings
made
the
first
touchdown
Columbia county or not,
mal on Second street near
time.
Secretar- over Saturday night.
Fund:
The Community
and also the extra point, Jim I Bridge. No blame attaches to attendance is desired. i~
one thing is certain, the
Little Junior Nixon is suffering
ies will please send in reports
Chest Board is willing and
Davis
and
Paul
Jepson
scoring
Good
Gordon
Hieber
Makes
C.
the driver, as the automobile of subordinate Granges in time
choice will not be unani­
•«««* of tonsilitis this
ready to furnish immediate
the succeeding touchdowns.
was being driven slowly, and the I for this meeting.
. week.
C. Gordon Hieber, son of C.
mous.
relief to worthy people.
animal,
apparently
not
seeing
it,
Mildred Hawkins has a cracked F. Hieber of this city, was chair-
In a straw ballot taken
Officers of the granges are
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robbins ran against it and was knocked
Anybody soliciting aid from
man
of
a
forum
dinner
under
have
their
r*l>.
at the Court house in St.
also
requested
to
birthday
party
entertained at a
you for themselves or any­
under the wheel.
Mr.
and
Mrs.
John
Estes
and
Ohio,
the
auspices
of
the
Toledo,
reports
of
the
year
’
s
Robbins
Octo-
i
Helens Monday Julius was
written
in honor of Mr.
one else should be referred
son
Ole
visited
at
the
home
of
chapter
of
the
American
Insti-
Lillian
Daniels
work.
were
Mr.
and
1
ber 21. Guests
tail-ender. with only 4 votes
Grange ■••as Statement
totany one of the following:
tute
of
Basking,
honoring
Ben
Pomona
Secretary.
,
L,ave
McMullen
at
Natal
Sunday.
Mrs. A. J. Wise and family, and
to Bailey’s 5 and Metsrhan's
i Mildred Hawkins was among B. Aley, national president.
Pomona grange has issued a
Judd Greenman, Chairman.
Chester Robbins.
Cake, sand­
14.
Everybody voted, re­
next the many who took a flight in
Young Hieber will be remem­
committee
for
___
The
G. W. Ford, Secretary.
wiches, pickles and coffee were statement maintaining its position
ports T. B. Mills, except
bered here as an employee of
with regard to the power amend­ Week’s chamber of commerce the aeroplane Jlunday.
Mrs. W. E. Belt
served.
the jail-birds and one clerk
Mrs. C.
R. ---------
Fowler -------
and Mild- the mill. He went to work with
— —
ment. For lack of space it had dinner is as follows: Mesdames, -----
Mrs. M. D. Cola.
who ducked out of sight
the
Burroughs
adding
machine
F.
D.
Macpherson,
R.
R.
Reberg-
red
Hawkins
visited
at
the
home
Mrs. Clyde McDonald was taken to be omitted from this issue,
C. W. Reithner.
and could not be found.
to a hospital in Portland Wed- but will be printed in full next er, R. M. Aldrich, L. R. Gill-'of Mrs. Etta Driscoll on Stony company, and was tgansfered
chrest,
H.
A.
Pearse.
I
Point,
Tuesday
afternoon.
to
their
banking
department.
week.
nesday, very seriously ill.
Golf Award
Year Period
Mrs. F. Hanson is
Fred Spring Named
New Library Head
Athletic Club Head
Riverview
Pomona Grange to
Meet Here Nov. 1
Pythian Sisters To
Hold Rummage Sale
Roads Committee
Entertains Hackett