Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974, March 13, 1931, Page 3, Image 3

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    Friday, March 13, 1931.
VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
PAGE THREE
vertising the prizes given for cer­ when you have decided what you capacity of 200,000 feet, is be­
dairy cattle show an increase of
tain numbers of sales. The mem­ want to do—push ahead, and do ing erected between Clifton and
almost 300 per cent.
bers of the winning team will it—for like the gun—if there is
He believes that the lower Ne­
Wauna, on the Columbia river.
each receive a lollypop and their
halem section will show a fur­
leaders will receive a box of no push behind the ammunition Construction is expected to be
ther increase because of the
it will not travel very far.”
completed in July or August.
chocolates.
establishment of the co-operative
■ Dr. Bulgin’s talk was received
creamery at Clatskanie. The
The contest will end Friday, i with much applause and many
least fifteen units from a stand­
7 ENROLL FROM COUNTY
Larry Marshall ard high school. The work is dif­ March 13, at 1 p. m.
plant, one of the most modern Editor
students stated that he was one
Although every effort is being ones in Oregon, is increasing its Asst. Editor Christine Rainey ferent and the competition is
VANCOUVER BARRACKS, —
made by Dr. E. C. Dalton and Ira output and the co-operative as­ Sports Ed. Marvin Porterfield hard but it is well worth any­ Dr. Bulgin Addresses High School of the best speakers heard in
the high school this year, in their Washington—(Special.)— Colum­
B. Hyde, representatives of the sociation is putting forth efforts Senior Reporter Grace Condit one’s time to take four years of
estimation.
bia county is represented on the
St. Helens chamber of commerce to encourage and help the dairy- Jr. Reporter Kathryn Malmsten college work," he concluded.
Dr. E. J. Bulgin D. D., Ph. D.,
enrollment charts of the citizen’s
in Washington to try to secure | men.
Soph. Rep. Margaret McDonald
Professor Erb, though a very !spoke to the Vernonia high school
military training camp at Van­
for this community the location
Reports received at his office Frosh Reporter Florence Wall young man, had taught in Har­ Thursday March 5 on the sub-i
couver Barracks, by the applica­
of the national soldiers’ home, re­ j ' and
vard and the University of Illin­ ject of “Guns.” He compared the
from personal inspection,
tions of Robert W. Brown, Wood-
ports received yesterday are far ; show that more attention is be­ Honor Students For Six Weeks ois before coming to Oregon. He students of the high schools j
son; Robert F. Doyle, Clatskanie;
from encouraging.
Period
has obtained a Ph. D. degree.
ing paid to cropping and small
throughout
the
opuntry,
to
guns.
|
Bernard C. Hockett, Route 1, box
Major General Wood, who in­ fruit raising and intensified farm­
He said, “When a student
39, Scappoose; William J. Jowdy,
spected sites offered by various ing. The poultry business is in­
Track Team Turns Out
The following names are those
leaves high school, it depends on
Rainier; Harvard S. Malmsten,
communities in the northwest, creasing he said, and the sheep of students who received grades
his metal whether or not he
Vernonia; Kenneth S. Wood, Rai­
and whose report was opened by and goat industry has just got­ of ninety or bwtter during the
The Vernonia high school track makes a success of life. A stu­
The Scappoose Independent, nier, and Edward E. Wooley,
the committee yesterday in Wash­ ten fairly well started.
six weeks period just ended; squad turned out for the first dent should take good aim in edited and published by B. J. Columbia City, filed during Feb­
ington, recommended that the
With several drainage districts freshmen-Millicent Ratkie, Jean­ workout Tuesday, March 10. Ver­ life. Before he finishes high school White, has mae its initial ap­ ruary, the first month of the
home be placed at Vancouver,
ready
for farming and more at­ nette Johns, Mary Ann Childs nonia’s chances for a good track he should know exactly what pearance.
procurement campaign.
Washington, according to tele­
* * •
tention
being paid to agriculture, and Harold Heenan; Sophomores- team are considered fair this mark he wants to hit and then
grams received by John L. Storla,
season.
Verla
Messing,
Margaret
Me
Don
­
Mrs. J. T. Keating, for nearly
work for that goal. He should
secretary of the chamber of com­ he looks forward to a very busy ald, Rachel Ek, Edgar Crawford,
Coach Austin has only two let­ take good care of the ‘ammuni­ 25 years a resident of Clatska­
time this year and is encouraged
merce and by Mrs. Dalton.
termen
back
this
year
but
he
has
Annie Cechmanek, Faith Hiatt,
nie, died at her home March 2,
The.............
In his wire to Storla, Hyde at the progress made along the Marjorie Meeker and Gladys End; plenty of other material with tion.’ If he has a good educat­ aged 90 years.
ion use it to the best of his
stated “Vancouver recommended lines mentioned.
• • •
which
to
work.
juniors-Edna Owens, Richard Mel­
ability.
Don
’
t
let
the
gun
rust.
—
St.
Helens
Sentinel.
best time to
in Wood’s report.
No second
There will be three track meets Get the shot to fit the gun. Don’t
is, May DeEtt Throop, Lawrence
State highway employment re­
choice. Am endeavoring to have •
Jesclard, Hannah Ek and Ger­ that the team can attend this get it too small or too large. In lief has been ordered stopped, ac­
buy needed
findings of board made elastic
Coach Austin received other words—do the best you can cording to word received by
trude Ek; senior-Larry Marshall. spring.
enough to provide for full in­ Census Shows Gain
an invitation to enter a team in life. Don’t try to aim too County Engineer J. W. Barney at
printing is
spection of St. Helens along with
Professor of University Visits in the meet at Longview, Wash­ high so that nothing you do will Hillsboro.
Vancouver. Suggest you ask
High School
ington, April 25. The county be successful—but do what you
* * *
In Farms in County
General Martin to wire Hines,
meet will probably be held at can—and do it good. And then
A
new
sawmill
with a daily
requesting this.”
Professor Donald B. Erb of Rainier, and the district meet at
Dr. Dalton’s wire to his wife
County Agriculturalist George the University of Oregon spent Astoria on undecided dates.
stated, “Wood’s report strongly A. Nelson has repeatedly stated I all day last Friday, March 6, in
recommends Vancouver. Am try­ that farming in Columbia county I the high school. He held consult­
H. V. Higgins of the Curtis
ing to have St. Helens included was on the increase and that Col­ ations with the seniors.
Publishing company visited the
in inspection of committee. Will umbia showed a larger gain in
He talked to the seniors in high school Wednesday, March
probably accept Vancouver.”
number of farms than most of the morning and addressed the 4. He organized another contest
These wires indicate that the Oregon’s 36 counties. The report assembly at 1:0,0 o’clock. He said for selling the magazines, the
matter has not been definitely of the census bureau bears out that any person desiring to go Saturday Evening Post, The La­
settled and that the local men this statement and makes a com­ to the University should not come dies Home Journal, and The
are fighting to the last ditch to parison of 1930 and 1920, date of unless he has at least enough Country Gentleman.
money to carry him through the
Mr. Higgins organized two
secure favorable recognition for the previous census.
St. Helens before final decision is
According to the report in 19- first term. He stated that the sides—the Red and Blue. Nelle
Have you noticed that even on your
reached.
30 Columbia county had 1667 average yearly expense for a Green and Larry Marshall were
“lucky days” your meals lack flavor and
Every effort has been put forth farms valued at $9,946,829 as student would run close to seven appointed leaders of the Reds.
Many housewives have
zest when they are not prepared from FRESH foods? 1.
Margaret McDonald and Oscar
by the local chamber of commerce compared with 991 farms valued hundred dollars.
discovered this fact and are now buying foods at our stores where they can de­
"About
40
per
cent
of
the
Sorlee
as
leaders
of
the
Blues.
at
$7,307,240
in
1920.
The
total
in the fight to secure the loca­
pend always on the freshness of our merchandise. Besides, quality and econo­
tion of the home and, while it acreage of the farms increased students work at least part time Mary Ann Childs was appointed
my
go hand in hand at our stores.
and
many
of
them
pay
all
of
their
secretary
of
the
two
clubs.
may not be located here, local from 89,889 to 118,604 but the
Every member of each side was
people will have the satisfaction average acreage of farms de­ expenses from their earnings.
of knowing that the very best creased from 90.7 in 1920 to 71.1 There is a loan fund available given a pin with his team color
Economical Prices Effective Sat, and Mon., March 14 and 16
and the average value of the for worthy students. The en­ and an envelope containing re­
possible fight has been made.
ceipts
for
sales
and
folders
ad-
trance
requirements
call
for
at
—St. Helens Mist. farms decreased from $7374 to
PINEAPPLE—Hillsdale Broken Sliced—
$5967 in that period.
SELECTED QUALITY
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
PEACHES—Rosedale—
The total value of implements
STANDARD GRADE
APRICOTS—Our Brand Tree Ripened—
IN SPELLING CONTEST and machinery used on the farms
increased from $474,128 in 1920
You will love the goodness in this golden
Bradbury, Yankton, Quincy, Co­ to $667,395, while the number
yellow fruit, glistening in the rich sweet
lumbia City and John Gumm of horses decreased from 1884
Stringless Beans No. 2 can
syrup of its own natural juice, mellowed
school of St. Helens carried off to 1622. Cattle increased from
and ripened by the warm summer sun.
Sweat Peas No. 2 can
first places in the written divi­ 9737 to 11,277 milk cows from
No. 2>/2 Cans
1 P#»
sion of the county spelling con­ 4951 to 6248, and chickens from
Golden Corn, No. 2 can
PER CAN ..................... lot
test held in Rainier Friday night. 37,696 to 66,876. The latter in­
Warren took first in the oral crease will remind our readers
of the progress being made in
contest and Delena second.
CANS
Silver and bronze medals were the poultry industry and a fur­
ther
increase
will
be
made
this
presented the winners of first
FELS NAPTHA—Works excellently in
and second places. These were year. Acreage in wheat and bar­
luke warm, hot or even cool water. Does
engraved with the words, “Spell­ ley and total yield showed a
ing, Columbia County, First.” marked increase while oats and
away with hard rubbing, saves your clothes and your hands too. Per bar
and “Spelling, Columbia County, corn decreased. This is probably
due to the decrease on the farms
Second.”
Ground Cinnamon or
Winners in the written contest as many farmers now have trac­
Ground Nutmeg—2-ounce tins ...............
tors. The yield of potatoes was
were as follows:
Fourth grade: First, Donald about the same as given in the
BLUE RIBBON—
Q
Threadgold, John Gumm school, previous farm census.
TlIE substantial worth of the new Ford is reflected in
Light or Dark ........
O Pound can
St. Helens; second, LaVern Has-
The census report is somewhat
its good performance, economy and reliability. Its
tea, Mayger.
at variance with the statement of
Fifth grade: First,
Juanita assessed valuation given by the
y
Gulf Kist new pack—5-oz. cans—One of
stamina and endurance are particularly apparent in
Harrington, Columbia City; sec­ assessor. For instance, he places
the most popular Lenten Foods. Lay i'1 11 n
sections
where
bad
roads
and
severe
weather
put
a
heavy
ond, Dorothy Nixon, Vernonia.
a valuation of $5,662,490 on
a SUpp]y at this low price.
Per can X JLU
Sixth,grade: First, Esther Aho- rural property, most of which is
extra burden on the automobile.
nen, Quincy; second, Lucille Free­ farms, and to this should be add­
__
__ Franco American—A wholesome, nutri-
In less than a year a new Ford Tudor Sedan was
man, Scappoose.
ed $108,115 for drainage dist­
tious main dish. A welcome ♦)
OKn
Seventh grade: First, Willette rict property. This however, is
driven more than seventy-three thousand miles over a
dainty side dish.
O CAN’S ¿dC
Edwards, Yankton; second June not the real valuation as the rat­
difficult route. The operating cost per mile was very low
Kallunki, Quincy.
io is about 65 per cent or there­
MACMARR COFFEE—
QI AA
BOOTHS
Q
Of-
and practically the only expense for repairs was for new
Eighth grade: First, Irene abouts. His report shows the
1 lb. 34c — 3 Pounds ......... ipX.*W
SARDINES
O CANS
Lehto, Bradbury; second, Hazel number of horses and mules at
piston rings and a new bearing for the generator.
ECONOMY COFFEE—
MACMARR HONEY— You will love
Hill, Quincy.
1446 whereas the census report
The car carried an average load of 1200 pounds of
1 lb. 23c — 2 Pounds .....
TtOv
In the oral contest Elsie Gull shows 1662, and cattle at 8478 as
the delightful flacor of this
QQi'
of Warren won first and Leiffie against the 11,277 shown in the
mail and was driven 250 miles daily. “The Ford has
delicious honey. PINTS
PICKLES— Libbys Dill—Picnic tins—
Dye of Delena took second place. census report.
Very choice for lunches and eco-
never failed to go when I was ready,” writes one of the
Quarts ............................................... 49c
—Rainier Review.
Both the census report and the
nomical
too at this low price........ «/V
three
mail
carriers
operating
the
car.
“
The
starter
did
GRAHAM CRACKERS- n lb. DO,,
assessor’s statement show that
DAIRYING ON INCREASE
CARROTS—New Young Carrots t _
Tru Blu Milk and Honey . ^Pkg.
the trick last winter even at 34 degrees below zero. The
Columbia is making progress in
BUNCH .......................................... Ol
COUNTY AGENT SAYS agricultural and dairy develop­
gas runs about 20 miles per gallon. At times I pull a
QUAKER OATS—
Of*
ment, as the increas* in num­
SWEET POTATOES — Kiln Dried
Large — No Premium
trailer whenever I have a bulky load.”
Dairy cattle in Columbia county ber of farms indicates. Another
Sweets from
t
Qfvp
have increased from about 1500 indication of diversified and in­
Many other Ford owners report the same satisfactory
CIGARETTES—Lucky Strikes, Camels,
Texas .............
t) Pounds
to 2000 in the past five years, tensive farming is the decrease
Old
Golds,
Chesterfields
—
QI
IQ
performance. Every part has been made to endure — to
according to George A. Nelson, in acreage of the average farm.
BANANAS-
r
Or.,
2 pkgs. 25c—Per Carton
ipX* X</
serve you faithfully and well for many thousands of
—St. Helens Sentinel
county agricultural agent.
In
Golden Ripe
Pounds
None sold to minors.
the Nehalem section more atten­
miles.
More than 2000 people read
GRAHAM. WHOLE WHEAT Qr
tion is being paid to dairying
TREE TEA—Va lb. package
QP
than ever before, he stated, and the classified ads in the Eagle
FLOUR, No. 10 Bags
091
Black or Green ........... '............ OOL
in the six years from 1924, each week—Try one for results.
St. Helens Prospects
For Soldiers Home
Not Encouraging
The Timber Line
Among Our
Neighbors • •
♦NOW«
k.
EVEN ON YOUR
^M ac M arri
STORES T ?
Vegetables
More than
73,000 miles in
a New Ford
29c
3
SOAP
5c
lie
45c
SPICES —
MALT —
^4*<*&**^
MacMARR FLOUR
No better flour at any price. Every bag
sold with a guarantee to please. Milled
in the Northwest from selected hard
wheat.
Tested Seeds
INSURE RESULTS
Seeds that give best results, whether in
flowers or vegetables, are tested for highest
quality before being offered for sale. They are
the result of years of experimenting and propa­
gation, and when properly planted fulfil every
expectation.
Let us supply your needs for tested seeds
that bring results.
Vernonia Trading Co.
Ed Tapp
Cass Bergerson
49 POUND SACK $1.09
LOW
PRICES
OF
FORD
F. O. B. Ourpll. pip, freight mJ deliver,. Bumper , and rpeee itr.
■< .mall CPU. r.. em »a, a Sped fee a umll dpm ppymcl
m a cmvmlee, feme Ing pirn. Sep year Card deeler /ar deleUe.
THE
19c
3 POUNDS
MARKET FEATURES
QUALITY MEATS FOR LESS EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK
Bock Sausage
OF
Powdered or Golden C
Powdered suger for icings
and fondants. Golden C or
Brown Sugar for pastries,
puddings and syrups. So eco­
nomical too at this low price.
CARS
$430 to $030
FEATURES
SUGAR
NEW FORD
Attractive line* and color*, rich, long-wearing upholstery,
sturdy steel body construction, Triple* shatter-proof glass wind­
shield, silent, fully enclosed four-wheel brakes, four HoudaiUe
double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers, aluminum pistons, chrome
silicon alloy voices, torque-tube drive, three-quarter floating rear
axle, more than twenty ball and roller bearings, and bright, endur­
ing Rustless Steel for many exterior metal parts. In addition,
you save many dollars because of the low first cost of the Ford,
low cost of operation and up-keep and low yearly depreciation.
(MaeMarr Quality) This is Bock Sausage season. 9E_
To cook, simmer in hot water 25 minutes, lb.
Pure Pork Sausage
In Small Links. Tasty,
Economical and Wholesome.
Pound
20c
Pork Roasts
Out of fine young pigs. A tasty, tender
roast at such an economical price. Pound
Dill Pickles
Large, cool, crisp; an ideal appetizer or garnish
for any meat course. MaeMarr Markets only. Each
QUALITY ------ SNAPPY SERVICE
16c
3c
100% SANITARY
Vernonia, Oregon