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Secondary Designation Postponed County Court Awaits Sel ection of State High way to Coast INFORMANT ISSUED TUESDAY FROM EAGLE PRESS The January issue of the Co lumbia Informant, taxpayers’ ma gazine published by S. C. Mort on of St. Helens, appeared Tues day from the press of the Ver nonia Eagle. Mr. Morton was a visitor in town that morning to get the copies, and expressed himself as highly pleased with the job. McNARY PROMISES HATCHERY AID No secondary highways for Co Senator C. L. McNary in a tel lumbia county were designated at the meeting of the county court egram Monday to Lester Sheeley, January 25, reports Commission secretary of the Nehalem Rod and Gun club, promised to intro er T. B. Mills. duce in the senate a bill for «*- J. H. Scott, state market road tablishment of a federal fish engineer, suggested that the pro hatchery on Rock creek as soon posed road from Scappoose to as a companion bill would be in Vernonia be designated as a sec troduced by Congressman W. C. ondary highway, but the court Hawley in the house of represen felt that it would be wiser to tatives. await the final decision as to The senator promised in the selection of a state highway to ' message to do what he could to the coast so that the secondary expedite the consideration of the sysem might tie in wih it. matter. A delegation from Rainier re quested designation of the Api- ary-Vernonia road, Mr. Mills says, but the court felt that ac tion at this time would be pre mature, since there will not be sufficient funds on hand to build E. B. Miner was fined $25 and it for several years. costs for operating a motor ve County Taxes Reduced hicle with faulty headlights Jan County taxes, including the uary 2. He was found guilty by road fund, elementary school a jury in Justice P. Hill’s court. tax, the library fund, the state State Policeman C. E. Throne tax, the general fund and other and County Officer Chas. Suther charges, fixed or controllable, land testified that they attempted have been reduced from 21.5 to stop Mr. Miner while he was mills last year to 16.8 mills in driving on the highway near the 1932, a reduction of 4.7 mills Herman Greener place on the and a saving of $88,000, Mr. date mentioned, but he disregard Mills says. ed their flashlight and continued into town. They pursued, caught Two Offices Only Affected Regarding the complaint made up with him in front of the O.- by some that the county court A. office and blew their siren. He did not abide by the expressed still continued, they contended, wishes of the budget meeting, until he reached his own garage, Mr. Mills states that only two where they arrested him. Mr. Miner, who conducted his offices are really affected, that of agricultural agent and the own defense, quoted law in the effort to prove that his headlights home demonstration agent. The roadmaster and the fruit were fully legal, and stated that inspector are required by law, he failed to stop because he was Mr. Mills declares. If the road not aware that the men were of master’s office should be abolish ficers. He also questioned their ed the county surveyor would have authority to arrest him on his to take over his duties and be own premises without a warrant, paid accordingly, and there would and declared that the real motive be no saving since the surveyor for his arrest was his insistence is now allowed only $100 on a on the legality of his headlights fee system. By assigning the rather than for having defective duties of fruit inspector to the lights as charged. The jury consisted of Harry county agricultural agent an eco Culbertson, J. C. Lincoln, Mike nomy is to be effected. Miller, T. A. Gordon, T. A. Craw As for the agricultural agent ford and D. C. Cason. and the home demonstration ag The trial was held upstairs in ent the court was convinced from the Legion hall, the crowd being the investigations of the budget too large for the place originally committee that a majority of the selected, an apartment house ac people of the county wish them ross from the S. P. and S. garage. retained. Motorist Fined In Justice Court AUXILIARY TO MEET Heavy Snowfall Causes Damage Highways were temporarily blocked, telephone service inter rupted and power lines fouled in the heaviest storm of the season Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day of this week. The road over St. Helens moun tain was virually impassible ex cept for cars equipped with chains, and even some of the cars so equipped had difficulty in turning out. Thursday the road was opened with a snow plow. The S. P. and S. stage was only 30 minutes late on Wednes day, but was delayed longer on Thursday. The road to Clatskanie was opened by a snow plow, and little difficulty was experienced on that route. The road to Forest Grove was blocked on Timber hill, many cars being unable to make the grade. The Portland-Vernonia truck was about seven hours late arriving on Tuesday, made no effort to get out on Wednesday and left Thursday morning, no report be ing heard from it. School busses were able to op erate as usual, and train service was not hampered at all. Train men reported 20 inches of snow at Keasey Thursday, while about 12 inches lay on the ground at Vernonia. The telephone company experi enced considerable difficulty both in the city and out. One toll line was operating to Forest Grove Thursday but the other was still out, and the line to Mist was entirely out of commis sion. A number of local tele phones were disconnected. A crew of four men from Forest Grove was at work Thursday repairing the damage. The Oregon Gas and Electric company was able to maintain regular service during the storm, except for a while late Tuesday night. Whitlock Reports Optimistic Tone C. G. W’hitlock returned after spending a week at Portland, where he attended the annual spring convention of the J. C. Penney Co. More than 250 managers at tended from Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon, Mr. Whitlock said. Leaders of the convention re ported that there is a steady in crease the rate of retail buy ing and orders placed for early delivery on a wide range of items indicate complete confidence in the future, the managers were assured. The J. C. Penney Co., is planning for 1932 to be the largest year they ever had. The American Legion Auxiliary Study Club at will meet at the home of Mrs. H. E. McGraw Friday. Sewing Mrs. Richardson’s for Child’s Welfare will be the Mrs. Charles E. Richardson en main feature of the afternoon’s tertained the Study club mem program. bers most delightfully Wednes All members of the Auxiliary day with a one o’clock luncheon are urged to be present as a at her home on Louisiana avenue. Emil Messing was chosen secre business meeting will also be Current events from China tary of the chamber of commerce held. were given in response to the because of his outstanding abili roll call which followed the re ty to write resolutions, according Fire Department gular business meeting. “Women to Jack Kerr. Now Emil renigs Holds Banquet in Old China," was the subject of on the resolutions. a talk by Mrs. L. H. Dewey and Members of the Vernonia vol Mrs. E. A. Green dscvssed “Wo t t ♦ A prominent business man unteer fire department held their men in New China.” Readings found ten cents while cleaning annual banquet at the home of from Chinese poems were pre Mr. and Mrs. Harry Culbertson snow his walks Thursday. Moral: January 19. sented by Mrs. Richardson. clean your walks. Those present were H. B. Hol All members were present ex comb, Earl Smith, Floyd Smith, t t t cepting Mrs. M. D. Cole, Mrs. Emil Messing. La Vern Adams, SNOW PICTURES Ervin Smith and two guests of Earl Bleile and Mrs. E. S. Thomp A ghost town late Tuesday honor, James. Brown and James son who were unable to attend night—no lights, no sounds, only Nanson. because of illness in their fami The color scheme of green arfll lies. white silence . , . Fence posts yellow was carried throughout topped with tall white furry hats four courses. look like lines of hussar soldiers the Those To Have Card Parly assisting the hostess . . . Trees bent low under heavy were Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs. H. The Reliekah social club will mantles of white down . . . Tall Holcomb and Mrs. Amy Rae Pur- have a card party in the I. O. O. firs etched in silver against a ney. F. hall tonight at 8 p. m. a short business meet leaden sky . . A tiny bird seek ing After The public will be welcome. the firemen spent the remain ing vainly for food ... A group der of the evening playing cards. W. L. Van Doren left the hos of women traveling Indian style Hale Greenman will leave Mon pital Saturday following the re . . . Cars skidding in the deep snow unable to get traction . . . day for Forest Grove where he moval of stitches from his hand which was operated upon a week Some folks having similar diffi will enter Pacific University. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Johnson of previously. He will remain in culties . . . The sound of snow shovels scraping the sidewalks. Oregon City and O. M. Jackson of . Portland at the home of relatives Portland were Sunday guests of i for a few days. On account of limited space Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Armitage. The Loyal Gleaners meeting this week much valuable news is Mr. Johnson is a druggist in Ore was postponed this week on ac gon City. count of the weather. being held over. Feathers . . . and.. .Talons LEGION DISTRICT CONFERENCE IN ST. HELENS, 30TH The district conference of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will be held in St. Helens Saturday evening, Janu ary 30. Conferences will take place in the Knights of Pythias hall. The program of the evening will start with a dinner at 6:30 followed by the conference meet ings. A social hour will follow the business sessions. It is expected that a large del egation from Vernonia post and Auxiliary unit will attend. COUNTY CHAMBER ELECTS DIRECTORS Lynn P. Sabin, assistant mana ger of the Portland Chamber of Commerce was the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce held in St. Helens. The inclement weather kept the attendance from being very large, but those who were on hand were enthusiastic in their support of the organization. Mr. Sabin outlined the value of such an organization to this county and stated that it was his opinion that Columbia county is doing what every good business firm is working toward at the present time, that is, preparing for the turn that is bound to come in the present economic dep(res- sion. He also stated that in his opinion if the organizaton be- cme the strong, well-supported body that it should be Columbia would show a larger growth than nearly any other section of the state within the next few years. Attention of the members was also called to the logged-off land problem and considerable discus sion was had concerning this mat ter. President E. E. Wist of Scappoose lead the discussion and stated that it would be a matter of prime importance at the next board meeting which was set for 6:30 p. m. Friday, February 12. Election of directors resulted in the following men being nam ed: Art Steclt and Gus Person of Clatskanie, W. A. Wood and Fred W. Herman of Rainier, H. E. McGraw and Ray D. Fisher of Vernonia, Robert E. Allen and E. E. Wist of Scappoose, Byron Wright and Irving T. Rau of St. Helens. At the next board meeting the election of president and other officers will take place. Secretary Barney Garrett gave a report on the activities of his office and summary of the cor respondence handled, visitors con tacted and miles traveled. Tele grams acknowledging letters have been received from the Oregon members of congress on informa tion sent them by the office of the secretary urging legislation for a federal fish hatchery on Rock creek. The telegrams are encouraging and it is hoped that Columbia county will have a fish hatchery within the not too dis tant future. K. Inouye’s Leg Broken By Shot K. Inouye, proprietor of the Vernonia Laundry, sustained a broken leg as a result of a shot fired from a 38 calibre Colt auto matic while he was in Mary Ka to’s Chop Suey restaurant Satur day afternoon. There were a number of witnesses, all Japa nese. Upon complaint of Mrs. Inouye while her husband was being taken to Portland in the Legion ambu lance, Mary Kato was arrested. She was lodged in the city jail for a few hours Saturday after noon until cash bail of $500 was arranged. The preliminary hear ing, originally set for Tuesday afternoon, was continued indefi nitely pending action by District Attorney John L. Foote. The reported contention is that the shooting was accidental. The shooting was not noticed from outside the house. One of the Japanese ran out when it happened and asked assistance from D. C. Cason, who upon go ing inside and learning the trouble sumoned Dr. Marvin R. Eby. Under the direction of Dr. Eby the injured man was removed on a stretcher to his office, and from there was taken to Emanuel hospital, Dr. Eby accompanying him. Mr. Inouye’s leg was broken in three places, Dr. Eby reports, but he believes it will heal in time, and amputation will not be necessary. It will require about three weeks before the bullet (■an be extracted, Dr. Eby says, and several months before the injured leg can be used. POMONA GRANGE TO MEET Columbia County Pomona grange will hold their next meet ing with Beaver Homes grange, Saturday, February 6. Secretaries please send in re ports in time for this meeting. Lillian Daniels, Pomona Grange Secretary. W. H. Kent’s Father Dies in Toledo James D. Kent, father of W. H Kent of Vernonia, passed away at the home of his daughter in Toledo, Oregon, last Friday evening. Mr. Kent, whose home was in Waldport, had been ill since New Years. He leaves be sides a brother and three sisters, a daughter and two sons, one of whom, W. H. Kent, has been a local resident for a number of years. The latter left to attend his father’s funeral Monday. 140 CATTLE TESTED Last week Dr. F. G. Rankin, county herd inspector, tested 140 cattle in the Warren anl Scappoose districts for contagious abortion, for dairymen who had made application for this test. Additional tests will be made whenever sufficient applications are received. These applications may be sent to either Dr. Ran kin or to the county agent’s of fice. House of John Owens Burned Thursday A. M. Mrs. Kerns Entertains The house of John Owens in Riverview near Mrs. Sarah Spen cer’s was burned to the ground at 3 a. m. Thursday morning. Mr. Owens was working and Mrs. Owens was staying with a neighbor so that no one was at home and the origin of the fire is unknown. Queen of Hearts Club At Mrs. G. L. Heiber’s Mrs. G. L. Ilieber was hostess to the Queen of Hearts Bridge club at the home of Mrs. F. Hartwick Friday afternoon. Mrs. G. Van Vleet received prize for high score and Mrs. F. Hard ing prize for second high. The hostess served a dainty lunch to the following: Mrs. G. Van Vleet, Mrs. F. Harding, Mrs F. Hartwick, Mrs. Thor Roberts, Mrs. B. Brickel, Mrs. W. Culver, Mrs. H. Fogel and Miss Macile Roberts. Mrs. Jack Kerr, local member of tb,e club, called during the af ternoon. _____ Just Eight Club Mrs. Harry Kerns was hostess to the Just Eight Bridge club at her home on Thursday night of last week. Mrs. W. J. Armitage held high score and Mrs. Lloyd Baker low. Mrs. Jack Nance, who is moving to Hood River, was presented with a beautiful radio lamp as a farewell remembrance from the club members. Lunch was served by Mrs. Kerns. Other members present were Mrs. J. L. Timmons, and Mrs. W. M. Henderson. Mrs. Mary Nelson and Mrs. Virgil Powell were guests. Mrs. Henry Fogel entertained President Ethel L. Meldrum of the Rebekah assembly of Oregon and her husband, Charles Meld rum, at a dinner party on the evening of January 14. Other guests were Mrs. Rose Little Donald Cole has been Fletcher, Mrs. Ruby Biggs and ill with a severe cold this week. Mrs. Marie O'Donnell. RECALL FAILS TO INTEREST ST. HELENS FOLK ST. HELENS, Jan. 27—(Spe cial to Eagle.)—Apparently little interest is being taken in the proposed recall of Judge Welling ton and Commissioners Mills and Miller and the sentiment ex pressed is not in favor of it. Un less something happens to stir in terest and new matters develop, St. Helens will vote against the proposition. COMMUNITY CHEST READY TO ASSIST People in the Vernonia terri tory who are in need of food or other help, or any one knowing of such persons are urged to come to the community chest for help. Vernonia does not want anyone in its territory to go hungry or cold, say the members of the investigating committee. A check for $102.50 from the state relief fund arrived this week to augment the local funds. This is the second check which has been contributed by the state this year. Car Runs Off Grade In Storm County Is Organized For Relief Nettie Alley Tells Cham ber of Commerce Situation The county is better organized to care for relief work than ever before, stated Miss Nettie Alley, county health nurse, at a meet ing of the chamber of commerce in the Masonic temple Wednes day noon. The reason for this is, she said, is that each city now has a community chest, of which she believes Vernonia’s was the first in the county. These community chests, she added, can be of only temporary assistance, since their funds are limited and more permanent re lief, such as for old age, must -■ome from the county. No Suffering Despite the hard times there is no actual suffering or starv ing in the county declared Miss Alley. The emergency road work A light touring car containing has taken care of most who have five high school students ran off applied for aid. The county received last month the grade on this side of St. Hel ens mountain Tuesday night and $500 state aid, divided propor overturned. Mignon Depue was tionately among the various com .■aught so that she could not jump munity chests and the county out as did the others when the poor fund. Vernonia’s share of car began to tip, but she was only this was $100, she said. All school children in need of slightly injured, it is thought. clothes have been supplied The students, Arthur Nanson, Delmar Morton, Earl Knowles, through the Red Cross. Mildred Walters and Miss Depue I The care of the sick poor were returning from a basketball I causes the greatest drain on the game in Scappoose. The lights [county poor fund, Miss Alley of the car went out as they were stated. 241 Unemployed rounding an S curve in the storm 241 have registered in Verno and the car, too far on one side of the road, skidded. It landed nia for unemployment relief, de clared H. E. McGraw of the bottom side up. county committee. Five from E. S. Thompson, who was ahead in his school bus carrying the here are sent to work each Mon players, stopped when his atten day on the Lower Columbia high tion was called to the accident, way, and 21 have been employed at Natal bluff. and brought the party home. Recall Opposed The car remained where it was. Mr. McGraw also stated his An effort was made Wednesday afternoon to get it out, but the conviction that the chamber of snoy was too deep and the res commerce should take some ac cue car could not reach the tion with reference to the pro posed recall of the county court. scene of the mishap. He felt that a recall at this time would not be half sensible. 200 people had tried to vote out of 7000 voters. Judge Wellington, he said, had been supported by the very people who are now trying to recall him, and it would All associations in Parent-Tea be impossible to find any one cher work in Columbia county any more conservative with public are outstanding in state head funds than he had been. Upon motion by Rev. G. W. quarters this year for prompt ness in paid up membership and Plumer the chamber of commerce reports in at the first meeting voted to go on record as opposed of the board of managers Janu to the recall of the county court ary 24, according to Mrs. A. R. either as a body or individuals. City Affairs Discussed Dorris, Columbia district presi dent. Lost Creek association has ] Mayor J. E. Tapp was called been added in the new fiscal year. upon by President J. E. Kerr for “Parents and teachers are re-1 an analysis of the political situa alizing more than ever this yearl tion in the city. that if the proper educational^ He stated the sole disagree and health programs are to be| ment to be upon the question of put over there must be coopera- recorder, and said he did not tion of the finest type. Though feel justified in taking a chance the present period of depression on any change in that office. He has been discouraging it has made felt his actions justified. Rates Decried closer human contact necessary and the results in all cases have I Discriminatory telephone rates been most satisfactory." on long distance calls that put For years past Vernonia as Vernonia at a distinct disadvan- sociation has been very active tage to other communties, and and its progress in study club excessive electric light and pow- work has been outstanding. Dur [ er rates were criticized by vari- ing February the Founders’ Day ous members, and a committte program on the 17th will be a consisting of H. E. McGraw, J. special feature of all associations H. Bush, T. A. Crawford, J. E. Tapp and K. A. McNeill was throughout the country. appointed to investigate the mat ter of rates of both services. Attend Research Lodge Ambulance Comitteeman H. E. McGraw, F. D. Macpher Albert Childs was elected as son, Ira Mann, Emil Messing, the vnMnucr chamber of wmmwsv® commerce repre- Carrol Brock, W. E. Bell, Glen tnc Hawkins and Dr. W. H. Hurley j sentative on the Legion ambu- attended • research lodge at the lance committee for the coming Masonic temple in Portland Fri- year. day night. TAX SALE FEB. 6 While in Portland W. W. Wolff The 1925-1926 tax sale will be joined the group and attended held at the court house, St. Hel- with them. ---- ----- ------- ens, Saturday, February 6, at 10 Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ruhl and. a. m„ according to announcement Jack Marshall motored to Port-lfrom the office of Sheriff Oscar land Monday. |G. Weed. County Outstanding In P.-T. A Work
