FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1931.
Widening of Highway
Is Asked By Courts
In order that the full benefit
of the comcleted Roosevelt high­
way may be enjoyed by the coun­
ties along the Columbia river, the
Clatsop and Columbia county
courts will appear before the state
highway commission in Portland
next Thursday with a request that
the commission speed up its work
of straightening and widening the
Lower Columbia highway by
adopting a program of letting at
least one major contract on this
work in each county each year.
Announcement of the proposed
visit of the county court to the
commission meeting was made to­
day by County Judge Guy Boy-
ington who said that with the
Roosevelt highway completion as­
sured and the Cannon Beach road
project taken care of that the
matter of widening and straight­
ening the road along the river to
a point where it will meet with
modern specifications for a high­
way carrying the heavy traffic
that this road bears, was now the
major road matter for considera­
tion in this section.
Road Inadequate
“This road,” Judge Boyington
said, “has a heavy traffic all the
year around and a particularly
heavy traffic in summer time. It
was not constructed in anticipa­
tion of such traffic and is entirely
inadequate to handle it in comfort
and safety, as far as motorists
are concerned, particularly in
view of the fact that motor vehi­
cle movement is steadily speeding
up.
“The commission has done a
large amount of work on this
road but most of it remains to be
done and we feel that in view of
onditions, and easily established
traffic demands, that the work
should be initiated on a much
larger scale and larger contracts
let at more frequent intervals.”
—Astorian Budget.
Year’s Rainfall
Is Below Average
(
*
Rainfall of more than 16 in­
ches below average was recorded
by Joseph Hackenberg, weather
observer of Doraville and announ­
ced in his report for the year
1930. Total precipitation for the
year was 32.85 inches. The cold
weather last January brought the
mean annual temperature down
to .4 degree below normal. Mr.
Hackenberg’s report for 1930 fol­
lows:
“Maximum temperatures 94 de­
grees on June 14th, minimum 3
degrees on January 20; mean
maximum temperature 59 degrees;
mean annual temperature 48.8
annual temperature 48.8 degrees,
degrees, which is 0.4 degrees be­
low normal owing to the cold Jan­
uary.
The last killing frost visited this
observing station on May 8th,
the first of the fall on November
7, giving a growing season of
183 days.
Precipitation 32.85
inches, which is 16.26 inches be­
low the average, the least on a
29 year record, and 0.73 inch
rain less than 1929, however well
distributed, and while there was
no water shortage, the run-off
was small. February, April and
May had a rainfall above, the
other months a rainfall below
the average. February with 6.36
inches was the wettest; July with
inches the driest month; great­
est daily rainfall 1.67 inches on
February 7, Snow 30.1 inches
Kachow
VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
in comparison with 35.3 inches
in 1929; greatest depth of snow
13 inches on January 20. Pre­
vailing wind N. W. There were
a number of thunders, the ones
too noted were on September 7
and 8. There were 10.3 clear,
78 partly cloudy and 184 cloudy
days, while measurable precipi­
tation fell on 154 days. Aside of
its severe winter and rainshortage |
the year presented no abnormal
features. Crops were good, though
fruit was sporadic failure and
potatoes had been damaged by
by scale and blight."
EXAMINATIONS
—St. Helens Mist THIS FRIDAY
College Mecca For
Farmers of Oregon
OREGON STATE COLLEGE—
Oregon State college at Corval­
lis will be the mecca during the
last week in January for hundreds
of Oregon farmers seeking an
answer to the question of how to
make money in the face of the
present economic depression. To
help them in this emergency,
farm specialists at the college are
busy assembling the latest scien­
tific information on every branch
of Oregon agriculture to be pre­
sented during the Farm Science
short course, beginning January
26.
The tentative program, just ar­
ranged by G. R. Hyslop, chief
in farm crops and chairman of
the committee on arrangements,
shows that hops and livestock will
be the feature of Monday’s pro­
gram following registration; and
that topics of interest to dairy­
men, livestock growers and those
interested in irrigation will oc
cupy the main part of Tuesday’s
program.
Irrigation, dairying, livestock,
poultry and vegetable growing
are listed for Wednesday, in ad­
dition to the seed growers’ con­
ference which will continue
through Thursday in cooperation
with the Pacific State’s Seed­
men’s association.
Thursday's
schedule also includes a large
amount of special information on
bulb diseases, red clover, bent
grass, and Australian Winter
peas.
Information of interest to gen­
eral farmers, livestock growers
and poultrymen as well as ma­
terial pertaining to soils, econo­
mic problems, and potato produc­
tion will be handled Friday, while
Saturday will be devoted to for­
age crops and weed control prob­
lems.
A number of special lectures
will also be given during the week,
according to Hyslop.
Among
these will be “Taxation,” by Dr.
W. H. Dreesen, agricultural eco­
nomist of the experiment sta­
tion; “Landscaping the Farm­
stead,” by A. O. Peck, profes­
sor of landscape architecture;
“Sanitation,” by G. V. Copson,
station bacteriologist, and “Bees,”
by H. A. Scullen, associate pro­
fessor of entomology.
The starting line-up will prob­
ably be the same as in the last
game with Adams and L. Mar­
shall, forwards; Holcomb and
Porterfield, guards; and either
Christensen or Graven at center
with J. Marshall and Magoff in
reserve.
SCAPPOOSE DEFEATS
VERNONIA
The first semester examina­
Scappoose high school defeated
tions will be given in the high . the Vernonia quintet in a rough
school Thursday and Friday, Jan­ and fast game Friday, January
uary 15 and 16.
9, in the Scappoose gymnasium.
All of the morning subjects The score at the beginning of
will be given Thursday and the the third quarter was 12 to 10
afternoon subects Friday.
Pu­ but the winners gradually drew
pils who are exempt in any sub­ away from the Loggers.
ject will not be required to at­
The game was slowed up con­
tend school during the periods siderably by fouls, each player
that subject is given.
having at least two at the end.
of the game. Grewell of Scap­
BAND TO BE
poose played a fine game but
ORGANIZED
was withdrawn laae in the fourth
quarter because of fouls.
The Pacific Music company of
Portland has organized a band or
orchestra in the high school un­
der the school’s supervision. Mr.
Jackson, the company’s represen­
tative, who is the instructor, has
similar organizations in the St.
Helens and
Clatskanie high
schools and holds practice of each
Vernonia on Friday of each
week.
To become a member of this
organization and receive instruc­
tion a student must have an in­
strument and pay two dollars
each month for dues. If an in­
strument is bought from the
company, 12 weeks free instruc­
tion is given.
In the first practice, held Fri­
day, January 9, there were about
twenty students out and Mr.
Jackson has several more pros­
pects.
The high school had a band
several years ago but it disband­
ed and this is the first effort
made to reorganize one since
then.
PAGE THREE
Adams was outstanding player mayor. J. B. Long is the in­
for the losers, making seven coming mayor.
• • •
points and playing a good de­
fensive game.
Chris Johnson, 79, for many
years a resident of Clatskanie,
died in Indio, California, January
4.
• • •
Art Steele, editor of The
Clatskanie Chief, has assumed}
the office of mayor, succeeding |
George B. Conyers.
Edison I. Ballagh is the new
mayor of St. Helens, succeeding
Magnus Saxon. John L. Chit-
Money spent here
tim, E. A. Rotger and Albert
for printing buys
Burcham are newly elected coun­
cilmen, and Jacob Johnson was
reelected. I. E. McIntire was
appointed marshal in place of
William Griffith, resigned.
♦ * *
N. N. Blumensaadt of Rainier
was appointed by Governor Nor-
blad justice of the peace for
the Rainiar district, succeeding
Fred W. Herman, resigned.
• ♦ •
Change of Rainier ctiy off-
cials was marked by a verbal
tilt between the retiring mayor,
Chas. T. Bross and A. E. Veatch,
editor of the Review and former
Among Our
Neighbors • .
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ready made up at all
times a supply ol "Our
Own"
Cold
Tablets
made after a
formula
famous for qtrtdt
re­
sults on ordinary colds.
Aeitfor
Armitage’s Cold Tablets
Armitage Drug Co.
Next to Post Office
Other Round Trips
St. Helens ............... $2.00
Rainier ..................
$2.75
Clatskanie .................. $3.50
Astoria ....................... $5.20
Seaside ...................
$6.10
Tickets, further information,
etc. from
R. M. ALDRICH, Agent
J. C. Wright,
Gen. Agt.
G. C. Pendergast,
Trav.
Psgr. Agt.
S. P. & s.
TRANSPORATION CO.
Quality
Work < <
Lumber Co.
in a motor car
ST. HELENS VS. VERNONIA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16.
The high school basketball
team will continue its conference
games Friday, January 16, with
another game away from home
with St. Helens.
SQUARE DEAL
SERVIGE STATION
U. S. Royal Cord Tires
Shell Products
Dependable
Mechanics
Shop Work Guaranteed
SERVICE
A much used word, sometimes abused.
Meaning nothing in particular in some
places, but at the
I
THE more you see of the new Ford, the more yau
realize that it brings you everything you want or
need in a motor car. . . , And at an unusually
low price.
Its substantial beauty of line and color is ap­
parent at a glance. Long, cc ntinuous service em­
phasizes the value of its simplicity of design and the
high quality that has been built into every part.
The new Ford accelerates quickly and it will
do 55 to 65 miles an hour. It is an easy-riding car
because of its specially designed springs and four
Houdaille double-acting hydraulic shock absorb­
ers. It has fully enclosed four-wheel brakes and
the added safety of a Triplex shatter-proof glass
windshield. Operation and up-keep costs are low
and it has the stamina and reliability that mean
thousands of miles of uninterrupted service.
See the nearest dealer and have him give you
a demonstration ride in the new Ford. Check up
every point that goes to make a good automobile
and you will know it is a value far above the price.
NEHALEM MARKET AND GROCERY,
(Incorporated)
It Means
LOW
Try It.
Nehalem
Market & Grocery
We carry on hand—al­
Go Friday, Saturday or Sun­
days; return limit Monday.
Tickets good also on S. P.
and S. Trains.
yon want or need
And More Besides,
GET BUSY
STAGE
WEEK ENDS
Oregon-American
Everything
Twice Daily------
sign of a cold—
And Return Via
THE NEW FORD
Prompt and obliging attention to customers’
wants------ Telephone orders------ Deliveries
At th« very firtt
$2.75-Portland
(Incorporated)
PRICES
Of
FRRD
CARS
«435 to «660
F. O. B. Detroit, pint freight and ¿«Ifoery. Bumpart and »para tira
aatra al amali rati. You can buy a Fard for a amali down payman»
Clubs and.
Lodges
A. F. & A. M.
Pythian Sisters
Vernonia Temple 61 meets
Vernonia Lodge No. 184
A. F. & A. M. meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in
at
Masonic
Temple, W.O.W. hall.
Stated
Communication
Isabel Culbertson, M. E. C.
First Thursday of each
Clara Kerns, M. or R. & C.
month. Special called
meetings on all other Thurs-
day nights 7:30 p.m. Visitors
American Legion
most cordially welcome.
Vernonia Post
E. G. Anderson, W. M.
119, American
W. E. Bell, Secretary.
Legion.
Meets
Order of Eastern Star
2nd and 4th
Nehalom Chapter 153, O. E. S.
Tuesdays
each
Regular commu­
month, 8. p. m.
nication first
Dan Nelson, Ad-
and third Wed­
nesdays of each jutant; P. Hughes, Commander.
month, at Ma­
sonic Temple.
All visiting sis­
Mountain Heart
ters and broth­ Rebekah Lodge No. 243
ers welcome.
No. 243, I.O.O.F., meets every
Mrs. Leona McGraw, W. M.
second and fourth Thursdays in
Mrs. Alma Bell, Secretary.
I. O. O. F. hall, Vernonia. Visit­
ors always welcome.
WOMENS RELIEF
Edna Linn, Noble Grand
CORPS
Grace Sunell, Vice Grand
Meets third Thursday of each I Myrtle John, Secretary
Margaret Shipley, Treasurer
month at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Mrs. May Mellinger, president
1. OO. F.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
HARDING LODGE 11«
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 always welcome.
H. Culbertson, C.C.
C. W. Kilby N. G. ,
U. A. Scott, K.R.S.
John Glassner, Secretary.