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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1931. VERNONIA EAGLE. VERNONIA, OREGON PAGE THREE were pointed out to them al-'mittee of the hospitalization board fort was made to have the tour the farm management depart Ben Spencer Describes ment at Oregon State college, St. Helens Site though they were noncommital re- of the Veterans Bureau, is in the of inspection also include st. under the direction of H. E. garding the possibility of the'we8t for the expres8 pu of Helens. Selby. On April 1, 1930, 514 For Home Viewed home being located here. General j making the 8election of th, site It is expected there will be no Nehalem Valley Settlement showed dairy farms included in the study Hines made the statement, W. dispatches 8tated that the announcement of the location of an average herd of 17 have seen it and have the infer-|had intended flnl Rose, St. Helens Mist the home until the sub-committee ma >on regarding it on file. We burg and E but word wag Efforts of the local committee has returned to Washington and will give it our consideratmn. I re<;eived here that they were to ■ reported their findings back to to have General Frank T. Hines, The group, which is a sub-com- look at Vancouver so every ef- the board. national chief of the Veterans Bureau, inspect the site offered by St. Helens for the National Soldiers’ home culminated in the visit of Hines, Admiral E. c. Riggs, Major General Chas. H. Martin, member of congress, and Dr. Paul I. Carter, head of the I regional office of the Veterans Bureau in Portland, Thursday af- ternoon. General Hines and his party arrived at the Mist office about 3 o’clock, where they were met by U. S. Government records show that food prices have steadily declined since Dr. E. C. Dalton, Byron Wright 1929. During this two year period of declining prices, MacMarr Stores have led and H. L. Hutchinson, members the way with greater values. August, 1931, finds our stores still leading with of the local committee. They lower prices! It will pay you and pay you well to shop at our stores today were driven to Columbia City and every day and share in our greater values. where they viewed the site from the old offices of the Sibley-Mills —WANTED— Lumber company porch. After Extraordinary Values Effective Sat. and Mon., Aug. 8 and 10 Vacation time “WANTS” in wards they were driven around to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Dal the forest are these: ton where they disembarked from heads Yakima Apricots Matches that use their their cars and traveled over a when their owners don’t. For Cigarettes without a forest portion of the site on foot. Various advantages of the site Canning fire in a trainload, cows, while on April 1, 1931, the average had increased to 18 cows each. The average value of 8081 cows included in the survey was given as $112.60 on Aprile 1, 1929. By April 1, 1930, this had decreased to $104 and by 1931 the figure had fallen to $86. For the purpose of the sur vey the farm management depart ment picked at random dairy farms with six or more cows in 22 counties representing the var- ious dairying districts of the state. When completed it is ex- pected to show the cost of pro ducing butterfat in the various parts of the state under varying conditions and types of manage ment. By Ben Spencer Vernonia Union High School ected. A weekly newspaper en- titled the Nehalem Journal was published, Thia paper was very When the first settlers came democratic and progressive, and to the Nehalem valley they found aided neatly in the settlement of a country densely wooded with the community. A sawmill was virgin fir and cedar and the built which manufactured sashes, streams abounding in fish. There doors, etc., besides lumber. were many fur-bearing animals ’ The Nehalem Journal of De- and others such as otter and elk.' icember 30, 1890, states that “a This valley had exceedingly fer reason for the rapid advancement tile soil which was for the most of Vernonia is the firm and un- part easily cleared. ' shaken confidence the people By 1875 about ten families had have in her future, It is con- settled near Vernonia. It was in fidence well placed and hope well this year that a school house and founded. This feeling has sus- post office was erected. At thistained them in times of despond time the settlers met and decided ency, when the growlers and to name the Post office Vernonia, kickers seemed to hold the win- after the daughter of Ogais Cher- njng hand, and when everything rington, the first school teacher, ¡looked bluer than a pair of new The first houses were made of overalls—dark blue ones at that, logs and split cedar boards which But it is just as hard to keep a were made by hand by the set-'good town down as it is to sup tiers. As soon as suitable houses press rebellion in Central Ameri- were erected some began to clear ca. n continues to ‘bob up ser- land and plant crops and orch-' enely’ attaining a more altitudi- ards, while others trapped and nous position with each succes- sold furs. sive bob.” Cigars that go out when drop- responsibility to prevent forest When a sufficient quantity of [ , However, the railroad ceased to fires. farm produce or fur was gathered materialize and the boom declin- ped. Fishermen who never clean Empty cans that automatically to warrant a trip to the “outside” (ed. Buildings were desert»d and they would go to the most con- homesteads abandoned. The news- roll themselves into garbage pits. their catch in a stream or lake. veniently located city and trade paper was forced to cease publi- Newspapers that decompose And a few more might be them in for the winter’s sup- cation. This period seemed very when left lying around. added: plies, which consisted mainly of dark indeed to the settlers, Campers that never fail to ex A fireless cook and a smoke- coffee, sugar, flour, bacon andi Nevertheless there began the tinguish their camp fires with less gunner. salt. The men would then turn work of repopulating the country. water. Lightning that rattles before to trapping altogether or improve It was rich in natural resources Motorists who carry ash re it strikes. their farms during the winter and it was not long before people ceivers in their cars and use Stowaway shovels for absent- months when the weather was began to come into the valley them. minded cars. good enough to allow it. This again, It did not reach a height Men who will walk a mile to Hunters who shoot only after life was very tiresome and hard equal to its previous one until they see horns. smoke at a “fag” station. on the pioneers who had severed about 1921, but it did not stop A walking stick like a boomer Signs that rebound the bullets all connections with their fellow there this time. It was found that at vandal shooters. ang, to bring its owner back to men to cast their lots with their the dairy industry was profitable Tourists without a mania for camp. families at building homes in the in the valley. Logging operations writing their names on sign Bluebells that ring like burglar wilderness, but they succeeded in were started and soon a gigantic boards. alarms and daisies that tell when becoming contented with their lumbering and logging industry Nature lovers who do not des kidnapped. new environment. Fish that won’t bite out of sea- | was in full sway. The city and troy the flowers, shrubs, and son, and mosquitoes that won’t In the fall of 1875 school dis- surrounding country rapidly rose trees. trict number 12 was organized in proportions until it reached its Good citizens who realize their bite at all. and the following year a school present size. The people are now house of hewed logs was erected, engaged in many occupations such There was no church built, but as dairying, farming, lumbering, Charles M. Plowman, a United logging, and as proprietors of Brethren minister, came to the business firms. valley in 1877 and was the first Delivered To and Called for at Your Door The S. P. and S. railroad built to preach here. He had settled a line from Portland to Vernonia TRUCKS LEAVE VERNONIA 9 A. M. DAILY on a claim on Rock creek. in 1921 and two years later the Long Distance Furniture Hauling In those days the settlers lived Oregon-American Lumber comp Between Vernonia and Portland too far apart to be visiting. But any started operations at its pres every Sunday they would gather ent site east of Vernonia. Portland-Vernonia Truck Line at some one’s house and hold Vernonia has two modern grade < church, moving on to another schools, an excellent high school, W. A. Davis, Local Manager. house the following Sunday. They and a modern creamery and ice RES. PHONE 443 OFFICE PHONE 1041 woud sing all the hymns they cream manufacturing plant. knew one day and learn some The city is growing all the new ones during the week for time, and, as the old excerpt the following Sunday. from the Nehalem Journal stated: Auburn precinct, which includ “It continues to bob up serene ed Vernonia, was established by ly, attaining a more altitudinous Judge Dean Blanchard of Colum position with each successive bia county in 1878. The pioneers bob." then began to take an interest in the outside affairs of the OREGON DAIRY HERDS A. F. & A. M INCREASING IN SIZE country and held a political meet Order of Eastern Star Vernonia Lodge No. 184 ing in May, 1879. This meeting Nehalom Chapter 153, O. E. S. In spite of the low prices re Regular commu A. F. & A. M. meets will long be remembered by those nication first at Masonic Temple, who lived here at that time as ceived for milk and butterfat, and third W ed- Stated Communication the one where Nelson Cole and Oregon , dairymen are increasing nesdays of each First Thursday of each Eugene Simple had their debate rather than decreasing the size of month, at Ma month. Special called sonic Temple. to decide which was the better their dairy herds. All visiting sis meetmgs on all other Thurs- This fact is brought out in the fitted to be elected legislator. ters and broth day nights 7:30 p.m. Visitors The first election of Auburn pre figures just being compiled for ers welcome. most cordially welcome. the second year of the Oregon cinct was held in June, 1879, Mrs. Leona McGraw, W. M. E. G. Anderson, W. M. dairy cost study carried on by Mrs. Alma Bell, Secretary. at the school house. There were W. E. Bell, Secretary. 39 votes cast. Mountain Heart By 1880 there were about 34 1. O. O. F, Rebekah Lodge No. 243 families in the Upper Nehalem, No. 243, I.O.O.F., meets every comprising not less than a hund second and fourth Thursdays in red persons in and about Ver I. O. O. F. hall, Vernonia. Visit I.O.O.F.—Vernonia Lodge No. nonia. ors always welcome. 246 meets every Tuesday night Some of the early settlers were Margaret Lines, Noble Grand. at 8 o’clock, in I.O.O.F. hall. Vis Ogais Cherrington, first school HAY ------------------------ Bessie Herrin, Secretary. itors always welcome. teacher; David Baker, first post Chas. Holt, Noble Grand. -------- GRAIN --------- master; J. P. Spencer, first no G. G. Holt, Vice-Grand. Pythian Sisters ----------------------- FEED tary public; Spencer Rose, Joseph Vernonia Temple 61 meets G. M. Holt, Secretary. every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in ; Van Blaricom, Clark L. Parker, PHONE 681 W.O.W. hall. Anthony Selders, Albert Tucker, American Legion Isabel Culbertson, M. E. C. John Pringle, Riley Adams, John Vernonia Post I Clara Kerns, M. or R. & C. Price, Jonas Beegly, G. W. Daw, 1 1 9, American Peter Brouse, A. H. Matthews, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Legion. Meets Thomas Tucker and Capt. E. E. HARDING LODGE 11« 2nd and 4th Brand. Meets every Monday Agency for Some of the business men were night in the W.O.W. Tuesdays each McCormick-Deering hall. Visiting broth month, 8. p. m. R. W. McNutt, storekeeper; A. B. ers welcome. Dan Nelson, Ad Lewis, hotel keepei and carpen ------ TRACTORS M. D. Cole, C. C. jutant; P. Hughes, Commander. ter; C. H. Newth, physician and H. Culbertson, K.R.S. — ——- surgeon; J. C. Coulter, butcher; and S. J. Brown, manager of the Vernonia Mill company, Abont 1889 a railroad right of THE FEATHERHEADS way was surveyed through Verno nia by the Astoria and South Coast Railroad company. This caused a boom and soon all the lota in the city were taken. Many stores and offices were er- Freight FOR Vernonia Trading Co Square Deal Service Station U. S. Royal Cord Tires Shell Products Dependable Mechanics Shop Work Guaranteed I . w LEADING ’ The Downward Trend in FOOD PRICES . . ui 45c Best fine cane granulated ..... Dalles Tomatoes Lipton’s Yellow Label Tea—the Orange Pekoe variety makes the best iced tea. Yakima Cant eloupes 36 Size, r Hr Just Right — M for ¿zt)L Milk ROOT BEER EXTRACT Hires — Makes a popular home beverage . . . the brand everybody knows. Per bottle ................. Q/i z» ¿¿IV MacMarr or Libby Milk—tall cans TUNA , FLAKES ¿ LIGHT HOUSE CLEANSER Double value—two cans for less than a dime. Qz» 2 Cans ......................... t/V Mission — excellent for sand- wiches or salads — ^’s MACMARR FLOUR With a desire to give our cus tomers honest value, we have reduced our best patent flour to the lowest price ever nam ed. No change in quality. 49 Pound Sack .... 99c CORNED BEEF Libby’s—For summer 1 Qz, luncheons — Can .... Ai/C GINGER ALE Piedmont — will meet the re quirements of the most ex acting test for flavor and car bonization—a true pale dry ginger ale— 12-oz. bottles for ¿z O Qf^z» ¿lit ASPARAGUS TIPS Hillsdale Ungraded — tender and flavory tips, ungraded for size only. Qr No. 1 square ........... ¿ztjC SPAGHETTI Franco American — always ready, heat and serve Medium tin 63c 25c 18 Pound Lug 5 Pounds ........ TEA— 1-2 lb SNOWFLAKE SODAS OR HONEY MAID GRAHAMS — Ask for them by the name that guarantees O lb. OCp you the best ............................. ¿z pkg. Par Concentrated Soap Large Package ......................................... 5 Bars Harmony Soap FREE 4 Q n DEL MAIZ CORN MacMarr—canned corn bearing the Del Maiz label is always fresh and tender. No. 2 tins..................... for QQ/« ¿zi/C Az Q Calumet BAKING POWDER The Double Action Baking Powder ......................................... -L £ 25c PINEAPPLE Hillsdale Broken Sliced - slightly broken in syrup. No. 2 */2 tins ...................... Eight large slices 15c Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Delicious with sliced peaches and cream ..... ........................... Q MPkgs. QPxz* Ait)v MARKET FEATURES Pot Roasts ro™ 15c ■ I < Hit SUGAR CURED — HALF 11 OR WHOLE—POUND 25c 25c 3c Two Center Slices Dill Pickles QUALITY each SNAPPY SERVICE 100% SANITARY Vernonia, Oregon A Dumbbell de Luxe ....URGING MILTON TO HAVE 1 ANOTHER DISH OF DESSERT! WHEN YOU KNEW THERE 1 WASN'T ANYMORE.'.' T NEVER WAS SO EMBARRASSED IM ALL MY LIFE.'/ ____ > »
