VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
PAGE FOUR
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1932
able superintendent of the Vernonia grade schools, or
Elizabeth C. Murray, incumbent, an efficient administrator.
For Assessor—Fred Watkins, experienced and impartial.
For County Clerk — J. W. Hunt. No opposition, and
should be none.
The same may be said of John L. Foote, candidate for
district attorney.
house where the Democratic con VERNONIA SHORT ROUTE
| 1931, and $71,500 in 1930.
trol looks with scant favor at
HAS EXCELLENT CHANCE1 The largest single taxpayer,
—
this time on higher tariffs on
the S. P. and S. railway, turned
any commodity. All that lumber
in a check late Thursday for
(St. Helens Sentinel)
is asking for is a little of the
The Vernonia short-road has al $25,901. Several of the other
Pacific Coast Representative
protection of which eastern in most an even break with the oth largest taxpayers have not paid
Arthur W. Stypee, Inc.
dustries have received much, but er routes, was the conclusion as yet.
San Francisco
this argument is not likely to re reached by members of a delega
No more warrants will be call
ceive recognition in a presidential tion that went to Portland Fri ed until about $200,000 have been
day to attend a special meeting turned in.
equable and praiseworthy reduc year.—Astorian-Budget.
Member of National Editorial
of the highway commission held
tion than they did. We do not
Association and Oregon State
in the Imperial hotel.
think the people of this county
To stand boldly for sincere con
Mr. Scott, of the highway com
Editorial Association.
will be so ungrateful for their victions is, to our understanding,
efforts as to vote for the recall a better indication of administra mission, made no promises to
of the officials who backed them tive ability than any pussy-foot either the Columbia county dele
$2.00 Per Year in Advance
Issued Every Friday
up in placing the budget as figur ing endeavor to please both sides gation or the Washington county
group but stated that since the
ed
by these men into effect.
of a given fence. One of the im
Entered as second class matter August 4, 1922, at the post
During the course of the budget portant bodies of the state is the surveys were not in, any deci
office at Vernonia, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879.
committee meetings they were highway commission, particularly sion was impossible. He further
GOVERNMENT COSTS
stated that the deciding factor in
Advertising rates—Foreign, 30c per inch; local, 28c per inch;
Increase in expenditures by the visited by delegations from many in the forefront of public no-
legal notices, 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line succeeding federal government have become granges, civic clubs, and other or tice at this time, due to such the choice of roads would be the
time in which the trip could be
insertions; classified lc per word, minimum 25c first insertion,
vexing to the general public, ganizations who presented their matters as unemployment relief, made. Although the Vernonia
15c succeeding insertions; readers, 10c a line.
views
on
the
matter
of
the
coun
needed new construction, new
which believes that further cuts
ty agent, the home demonstrator, roads to Salem and to the sea, route is a trifle longer than the
I than those suggested by the ad
other proposed routes, its spon
ministration are in order. Esti the roadmaster, the herd inspec and the so-called Fourth street sors feel that better time can
RAY D. FISHER, Editor and Publisher
tor
and
the
county
nurse.
They
“gateway” nto Portland. Activity be made on it than the others.
mates by the secretary of the
treasury show that the expendit weighed these opinions carefully means always the drawing of fire.
Commissioners Mills and Miller,
ures of the major department and in their minds the majority That is unavoidable. The Spec E.E. Wist, Mr. Allen and a dele
A FLIMSY PRETEXT FOR RECALL
and commissions of the national of the people of Columbia county tator takes opportunity to con gation from Vernonia, were
government will, for the fiscal desire that these offices be main gratulate Leslie M. Scott, chair among those who met with the
The recall proceedings instituted against Judge J. H. year ending June 30, 1932, ex tained. It is true that they re man of the highway board, for commission.
Wellington and Commissioner T. B. Mills arise from one ceed by $1,231,100,000 those of duced the appropriation for most his boldly announced and aggres-
of them.
reason only—a difference of opinion as to whether or not I 1927, when industrial activity When the budget meeting was ive stand on important problems TAX PAYERS SLOW;
of that department.
was at its peak and when com
ONE-FOURTH PAID
the county should employ two officers—an agricultural modity prices were greatly in held the day after Christmas, a
Mr. Scott took over the com
agent and a home demonstration agent.
great many of the people who had mission chairmanship, when its
(St. Helens Sentinel)
excess of what they are today.
It is true that the committee of 12 which is sponsor- Post office department defi already presented their views to prestige was slipping from an ov Some $87,057.57 of Columbia
ing the recall cites a number of criticisms of the county cit increase shows 614 per cent the budget committee were not erdose of politics. He has faced county’s $351,000 worth of May 5
had important problems. We do not taxes have been paid by 5 o’clock
°ver r 1927 while the shipping present. They felt that they and
court, for obviously more than one accusation is essential ! board
shows thhe next highest made known their opinions
agree with his decisions. Thursday evening, with probably
if an impression is to be created. Yet when analyzed these percentage of gain with 220 per that the good judgment of the always
But we do agree with his firm $65,000 more in the mail, accord
accusations are clearly proved either to be wholly without cent. Department of justice ex budget committee could well be establishment of policy and with ing to Ed Veazie. About $40,130-
foundation, or to be merely another phase of the one con penditures jumped 117 per cent. relied upon. Recall of Mills and his courage to take a definite 04 of that amount was turned in Republican Candidate with
To finance these ever-increas Wellington would be a direct slap stand on debated points. This is' on the last day, as compared with “No Interests to Serve but
tention.
ing
demands congress is planning at the budget committee for a a moment in our national career $72,500 turned in on May 5th in the Public Interests.”
Charges of incompetence, of failure to comprehend
huge additional taxes to be paid cause which we believe to be far when firmness of purpose and
HE IS CLEAN, CAPABLE,
duty, may be dismissed as not meant seriously by any of out of shrunken income by suf from sufficient to warrant the aggresive leadership overshadow
EXPERIENCED, FAITH
the leaders of the recall movement who had the slightest fering industry and individuals. expense of such an election.
in importance any trifling dif
•
•
•
we
can
give
your
—
St.
Helens
Mist.
FUL, SUCCESSFUL
Congress
should
put
a
stop
notion of what he was talking about, for not one fact to
ference as to the means to a
printing that modern
to the increase in government
given end.
substantiate any such accusations has been proved.
Read his Record of Success
A LUMBER VICTORY
Mr. Scott denounces the Fourth istic touch x> popular in
High ton. for school,, roads, city project, that the |
Senators Steiwer and McNary street extension as expensive present day advertising ful Service in Voter’s Pam
people themselves voted cunnot justly be charged to Judjjej they should be replaced by men of Oregon, Josies of Washington and impractical. That is disap AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA phlet.—(Pd. adv.—by Ronald
C. Glover.
Wellington and Mr. Mills, who have no control whatever! that will.
—Hillsboro Argus and Thomas of Idaho have won pointing to many. It would be
a signal victory for the lumber worthwhile to examine this en
in the matter. Passing the buck to the county court for
VOTE DOWN RECALL
industry of the northwest. Fail trance as a naw route to the
luxuries the voters themselves bought and now find they
ing to win the the senate finance Sellwood bridge, which is needed.
It
is
to
be
hoped
that
the
re
cannot pay for is an instance of petty politics, a capitalizing
call aimed at County Judge J. H. committee’s endorsement of a $3 The commission is wise in mak
of hard times for one’s own selfish benefit.
Wellington and County Commis tariff on lumber by an appeal ing a survey of the Tigard-Can
The budget itself, adopted by the county court sitting sioner T. B. Mills will be snowed based upon the patent merits of yon road route.
as a levying board, is not an issue in the recall movement under by a heavy vote. The pro- their case, they showed themselves
It is not practical for us to
except as to a very few details. The budget accomplished prosal for the recall of these good political strategists. The discuss here in detail every
votes were necessary for phase of the highway problems.
an economy which A. E. Veatch, most prominent of two men along with Commission lumber
er J. N. Miller is based upon the the tariff on oil to be endorsed, Economy for the taxpayer is im
the recall leaders, declared two weeks before the an action of these men in following and the oil senators, against their portant. So is a progressive poli
nual budget meeting to be “far beyond the expecta the budget planned and passed af will, had to form a coalition.
cy for pushing necessary work
tion or anticipation of any of the members of the county ter due deliberation by the bud Lumber, the principal industry of real future value. We do ex
tax league.” The only change made in the budget after this get committee composed of rep of the northwest and the biggest press the wholehearted conviction
MANY ROUTES-LIBERAL STOPOVERS
people of the differ factor in its prosperity, geft that the highway commission is
enthusiastic comment was in the high school tuition levy, resentative
Season
30-Day
Coach 1 ntsrmedlate
scant
recognition
in
Washington
ent sections of the county. This
in courageous, responsible and
examples
Round
Round
One-Way One-Way
increased because the law specifically requires the county budget committee spent consider where the east has the dominat capable hands under the chair
Tripe
Tripe
Fares
Fares
Chicago ...... $92.55
$40.00 $65.00
school superintendent to accept the estimates furnished by able time and thought in prepar ing influence. The east cares manship of Leslie Scott.
New York 137.37 122.02
95.70
70.70
the districts, and the county court in turn to accept the ing the budget for this year. They little about whether the lumber
—Portland Spectator.
St. Louis
87.85
65.00
40.00
superintendent’s report of the estimates. Hence blaming knew that taxes had to be lowered industry prospers or not. It looks
Washington 132.70 118.81
67.78
92.78
Read the Eagle classified ads
if possible. They also knew that after its own industries. There
the county court for compliance with law is another in there would be dissatisfaction and fore, it has been a long, hard —there may be something that
FARES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS IN PROPORTION
stance of either ignorant or malicious criticism. Any fault possibly criticism for their ef fight which the senators from the will save you money.
Sal. Date« — Season, May 22 to Sept. 30; 30-Day,
that there may be with the levy lies with those who made forts, but they did their job to lumber states have had to wage,
May 22 to Oct. 15; return limits Oct. 31; Coach and
3=¡
Intermediate. May 15 to Dec. 31. (Coach fares good In
the original estimates, not with those who had no choice the very best of their ability with and it is gratifying to know
coaches—Intermediate fares, in tourist sleeping cars.)
the result that a 30.3 per cent that they can win an occasional
but accept them.
•
total tax levy is in effect victory.
The chief accusation that the recall group makes is lowered
Go East via the famous Columbia River Scenic Route
for this year. They succeeded in
Whether or not they can re
that the county court ignored the wishes of the taxpayers reducing the total amount from peat their success when the mat
of the Spokane, Portland 4 Seattle Ry. on either the
EMPIRE BUILDER or the NORTH COAST LIMITED.
as expressed at the annual budget hearing, in retaining cer. $1,008,199.11 to $702,310.20, ter comes on the senate floor is
American Legion
R. M. ALDRICH, Agt.
tain officers they considered unnecessary, the two already which is a most substantial reduc doubtful, but, by resorting to the
Vernonia Poet
J. C. WRIGHT, Gen. Agt., Astoria
mentioned, besides the county roadmaster and the fruit in tion. We doubt if any group of same strategy, they may. The real
119, American
spector. Sentiment at the meeting apparently favored reten men could have arrived at a more battle will probably be in the
Legion.
Meets
tion of the county nurse.
2nd and 4th
As for the roadmaster and the fruit inspector, state law
each
Tuesdays
Vote f°r
month, 8. p. m.
requires that certain of their duties be performed. The
J. E. Kerr, Com-
county court decided that hiring these two officers on a
mander; Eugene Shipman, Adj.
Bminnia
Wliat Other
Editors
Think
For Congress
W. C. Hawley
lower
rares
east
■ this summer ...
LODGES
salary basis would be less expensive than the oidy alterna
tive, a fee system. No material for recall propaganda there.
The whole proposition, therefore, resolves itself into a
difference of opinion as to whether or not there should be
an agricultural agent and a home demonstration agent. Is
this a sufficient ground for the stigma and the bitterness
of a recall campaign?
The county court took into consideration not only the
wishes of 88 people at a budget hearing who disapproved of
the office of county agent, but also the desires of about 800
who directly or indirectly expressed themselves as in favor
of it. Opinion differed—but why the recall for such a
flimsy reason?
WORTHY OF SUPPORT
—In the Republican Primaries
For Representative in the Legislature—II. E. McGraw
of course. A hard worker, open and aboveboard, keenly alive
to the interests of Columbia county.
For Sheriff—Oscar G. Weed, impartial, economical in
administration of his office, never flinching from duty.
For Commissioner—T. B. Mills, square, attentive to
duty, experienced, prudent. The only candidate on the re
publican ticket from the Nehalem valley.
For School Superintendent—Either E. II. Condit. cap-
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(State Senator)
FOR
Supreme
A. F. & A. M.
Vernonia Lodge No. 184
A. F. & A. M. meets
at
Masonic
Temple,
Stated
Communication
First Thursday of each
month. Special called
meetings on all other Thura-
day nighta 7:30 p.m. Visitors
most cordially welcome.
A. McNeill, W. M.
E. Bell, Secretary.
Court Judge
Position Na S
Qualified—Vigorous—Progressive
He le conscientious and has ths confldoace
and respect of all the people.
Order of Eastern Star
Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. 3.
Regular commu
nication first
and third Wed
nesdays of each
month, at Ma
sonic Temple.
All visiting sis
ters and broth
ers welcome.
Mrs. Edith Pearse, W. M.
Mrs. Alma Bell, Secretary.
KNOW
YOUR
BANK
Mountain Heart
Rebekah Lodge No. 243
No. 243, I.O.O.F., meets every
second and fourth Thursdays in
I. O. O. F. hall, Vernonia. Visit
ors always welcome.
Marie O’Donnell, N. G.
Emma Miller, Secretary.
DO YOU KNOW EXACTLY
WHAT YOU SPEND?
Does pay day mean a__
roll __ of ____
bills in
your pocket which somehow vanishes
long before the next? No wonder you
don’t know “where the money goes!”
A checking account will not only give
you conclusive proof you have paid
your bills—.it will show you at a glance
what your general expenses have been.
Pay all bills by check—give yourself a
cash "allowance” . . . and then watch
a pleasant surplus grow out of the dol
lars that used to slip out of your pocket.
Pythian Sister»
Vernonia Temple 61 meets
every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ia
W.O.W. hall.
Edna Brown, M. E. C.
Clara Kerns, M. or R. & C.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
HARDING LODGE 11«
Meets every Monday
night in the I.O.O.F.
hall. Visiting broth
ers welcome. R. M.
Aldrich, C. C.
H. Culbertson, K.R.S.
B ank of V ernonia
l
Oregon-American
Lumber Co.