FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1932.
VERNONIA EAGLE. VERNONIA, OREGON
lîrntmiia
Pacific Coast Representative
Arthur W. Stype*, Inc.
San Francisco
Member of National Editorial
Association and Oregon State
Editorial Association.
Curry, Jefferson and Morrow
show but two each.
The county clerks of each of
the counties of the state are re­
quired to report each month the
number of divorce actions filed
and five dollars of each filing fee
is required by law to be diverted
into the fund for payment of sal­
aries of district attorneys. An ac­
count of these collections is
kept by the state department un­
der the direction of Hal E. Hoss,
secretary.
Among Our
Neighbors . •
About 100 acres of peas are
being grown in the Scappoose
district this year, according to
C< Vty Agent Geo. A. Nelson,
and production is very satisfac­
tory. The crops are being market­
ed in Hillsboroo, where they are
processed by blanching and freez­
ing.
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several jurors had asked to be
excused until the October term.
The price for meals for Co­
lumbia county prisoners has been
reduced from 35 cents to 30
cents.
312 Chinese and English pheas­
ants seven weeks old have been
placed in the holding pens re­
cently erected in the Clatskanie
city park.
Wilark
(CAMP EIGHT)
Alice Baker
Mrs. Wickstrom and family of
Mist were visitors at Mrs. George
Baker’s Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mose Mackie and
children were visiting friends this
week in Clatskanie.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lee and
family of Kerry were visitors of
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lee for the last
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Atkins and fam­
ily were in Portland on Saturday.
Mrs. Hatfield, Mrs. Olson, Mrs.
Ryves and daughters, and Mrs.
McDonald were over visiting
friends on Tuesday.
June Atkins visited Violet and
Clara Wold Monday.
Mr. Wold and family were at
Blue Lake Sunday.
Mrs. Caldren from Eugene is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Mitchell.
Mrs. Chas. Mitchell and son
Charles, brother Otto, and her
sister, Mrs. Caldren, went to
Portland Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins spent
Monday evening at his uncle’s,
Frank Tompkins, Monday at
Clatskanie.
Mr. and Mrs. Chet Taylor went
to Portland Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lee spent
Sunday in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Butts spent last
weekend at Salem and Indepen­
dence.
Mrs. Frank Baker, and Mrs.
George Plumb played golf at the
Vernonia golf course Tuesday.
Dorothy Givin has returned
home from visiting friends at
Seaside and St. Helens.
Mrs. Ray Beeler and children
are visiting relatives in St. Hel­
ens.
Robert Junior Kent is doing
fine after having his tonsils out.
Mrs. Ted Lewis has her sister
visiting her for awhile this month.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent and children
during the Fourth of July shut­
down made a trip to Canada by
way of Port Angeles and ferry
to Vancouver Island, where they
visited Victoria and also Nanaimo.
They came back by way of Van­
couver, B. C., and Blaine, Wash­
ington, and took in the Rainier
National park and then home.
Mr. and Mrs. Plume were in
Portland for a few days and while
there Mr. Plume had his tonsils
removed, and is now back at
work.
Mrs. Pringle has taken her
son Junior down to her sister at
Gervais.
Mr. and Mrs. Pringle from
Wilark and Mr. and Mrs. Grant
Layer of Camp Ten went to the
dance Saturday night.
Irene Julian from Astoria is vi­
siting her aunt, Mrs. Lionel Ba­
ker.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Barber
of Forest Grove and Mr. and Mrs.
Goodrich of Clatskanie were visi­
tors of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey
the past weekend. Sunday was
spent picking blackberries.
Mrs. Chas. Mackie had as her
birthday dinner guest Mr. and
Mrs. John Hatfield and daughter
Johnny Bell on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bryson and
family have moved into from
old Wilark.
Ernest Given is back from Port­
land after having a throat opera­
tion.
Dr. Jacob P. Easter, 89, be­
lieved to be the last surviving
Civil war veteran in this county
Entered as second class matter August 4, 1922. at the post
The salmon catch in the Co­ died at his home in Clatskanie
office at Vernonia. Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879.
lumbia near St. Helens is reported July 13 after an illness of about
to be improving rapidly. The price a year.
Advertising rates—Foreign, 30c per inch; local, 28c per inch;
paid for steelheads is two cents
legal notices. 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line succeeding
Columbia county was apportion-
a pound, the lowest in years, and
insertions; classified lc per word, minimum 25c first insertion,
15c succeeding insertions; readers, 10c a line.
I six cents for salmon.
; ed last week $7,639.77 as its
share of the motor vehicle opera-
St. Helens golfers lost to a 15 tor and regisrtation receipts.
WE OPPOSE CONSOLIDATION
RAY D. FISHER, Editor and Publisher
One of the dirtiest and most ill- man team from Longview on the
In a golf match played at
advised fights which has ever Longview course July 10, 28%
Briarcliff July 10 a 15 man team
taken place in thist state will be to 16%.
from the east, composed of play­
LESLIE M. SCOTT
precipitated by the action taken
The St. Helens city council ers from Rainier, Prescott and
toward placing a measure on the
ballot to bring about consolida­ held a lively session July 11 lis- Goble, defeated a team from the
In the resignation of Chairman Leslie M. Scott the state tion
of the University of Oregon I tening to protests against dismis- west, made up of players from
highway commission has lost one of the most conscientious and the State college, we predict. S®1 of the paid firemen and dis- Clatskanie, Westport and Mayger,
and best informed members who ever sat in that body.
I The
llie . attitude
.....................
„ publics- CU8sin? P^chase of a siren. The 22 to 20.
of this
While certain of Mr.
Scott
’
s
policies,
notably
the
$1.50
tion
is
and
will
be
a
determined I co
“nc11 yoted t0
flle
Petitions
. .
v
'
I
ano
and noatnono
postpone rho
the TYldri'AT*
matter of
of pui
Thirty-five tons of daffodils
wage for emergency relief work, opposition to the issuance and positive opposition of the mea- chasing a siren.
were dug at Shamrock Acres
sure
for
consolidation.
It
would
of bonds at this time to pay for such work, and unfriendli­
farm on the Gales creek road Last
seem to be actuated not by a de­
COAST ROAD SURFAC­
ness towards the Fourth street extension project, provoked sire
“ for economy, but because No jury cases are on the circuit week by a new digger perfected
ING NEARLY DONE
considerable controversy, his outstanding ability was such certain people have particular court docket for this week, as by Robert Warrens. Six ride on
Only
two
units of the Oregon
the
machine
to
pick
the
bulbs
that Governor Meier, who differed from him radically on axes to grind. The talk about re­
from the dirt which the machine
Coast highway remain to be sur­
sonal
inspection
of
practically
all
I
duction
is
only
a
blind
to
cover
at least two of these issues, sought earnestly to have him
faced, according to information
up the less worthy motives that projects under way or suggested, spreads on the tables on the
retain his place.
received by the Astoria Chamber
and a deep study of the financial sides.
lie behind the movement.
of Commerce from State Higway
Perhaps the secret of Mr. Scott’s preeminence as a
condition
of
the
highway
work.
We have not gone into the mat­
left an unopened of­
Engineer Baldock today. The in­
highway commissioner lay in the fact that he took the ter much, though we have receiv­ His retirement was predicted fice Thieves
safe by the railroad track at
formation
was requested by the
when
Governor
Julius
Meier
is-
job seriously, and spared no pains to obtain first hand in­ ed reams of printed and typed
Cochran after breaking into the
chamber to give complete and ac­
formation on questions up for consideration. His personal matter advocating one side or sued his statement recommend- Southern Pacific depot the night
curate information to tourists.
a $3 per day wage on relief of July 7.
investigation of the different proposed routes to the coast the other. But we will make a ing
The two units yet to be sur­
as
opposed
to
Scott
’
s
con-I
work,
faced are a stretch between Gar­
afford a conspicuous example, when he traversed on foot guess that the movement has been tention that circumstances would
instigated and is being pushed by
SCOFIELD CAR GOES
diner and Florence, and a stretch
the Vernonia, Wolf creek and Wilson river routes as a those who have a grudge against not justify the payment of more ;
ON WILD RAMPAGE
between Sutton lake and the Lin­
background or future decisions. Any man who had accurate the University and against Eu­ than $1.50 per day.
coln county line south of Yach-
WRECKING A HOUSE
facts to offer regarding the territory through which the gene; by those who own real es­ Already disturbed because the '
ats. The Florence-Gardiner sec-
short cut might go was received with a ready welcome tate or other property at Cor­ demands on his time were inter- i BANKS—William Mizner, who
tion is being surfaced now and
fering
with
other
activities,
Scott
’
vallis, or have some sentimental
the job well to completion, ac-
and an open mind.
lives
at
Scofield
reports
a
very
reason for favoring the latter was quick to retire. In accepting
cording to Baldock.
Mr. Scott set a pace that will be hard to equal, but place; and by those who would the appointment he had made a unusual accident at his home
The other unsurfaced stretch is
the
family
Friday
morning.
While
it is to be hoped that his successor will carry on the work like to see the state law school lo- plan to work for economy in state
expected to be undertaken in Au­
was sound asleep at 4 a. m. their
road
building
and
the
placing
of
cated at Salem for personal or
in the same spirit.
gust. Both projects are in the
the commission on a sound fi­ car which was parked on the hill
property reasons.
hands of the U. S. bureau of pub­
above
the
house
was
started,
pre
­
The idea that such a consoli­ nancial basis. He could not ac­ sumably by sheep rubbing against
lic roads and are being undertaken
COMMUNITY RELIEF
dation would mean a saving in cept dictation, inspired by poli­ it. The car rolled down the hill Had the car struck the bed rooms as forest road projects. The can­
taxes is the bunk. It would cost tical motives, which, in his opin­
speed crashing over the the occupants might have been tract has not been let for the
Confronted by lack of adequate funds for carrying on millions more in taxes, especially ion, tended to upset this plan. gaining
porch
and
through the walls into killed. As it was they were un- section from Sutton lake on be­
local relief as it has been conducted during the past year, in the next few years when taxes Like many others, his understand­ the kitchen. Dishes and the fur- ’njnred but badly frightened by cause of the delay in congress on
ing
of
conditions
apparently
did
the community is showing a resourceful and couragious are going to be such a big issue, not include the realization that, niture were broken, completely the sudden crash. — Forest Grove passing the forest roads appro­
priation bill. — Astorian-Budget.
spirit in the definite plans for caring for the needy now The Governor has taken his stand despite any claims to the con­ wrecking that part of the house. News-Times.
against consolidation on the
under way.
ground, among other things, that trary, political necessity makes its
own rules as circumstances dic­
The Nehalem Trading Post,, a conception based on the it would cost much more.
necessity of dealing with a situation at hand rather than The move if successful will re­ tates, in any position where po­
litical appointment is concerned.
on suggestion from without, affords a method by which sult in a violation of the coven­ It is regrettable that Mr. Scottj
the unemployed laboring man can obtain food without ant and good faith agreement could not have realized that some
For your convenience the following business and professional people are listed on
this page alphabetically. These men and women are known in Vernonia as reliable business
charity, and the farmer can obtain assistance for which with the people of Eugene and such interference was inevitable
and professional people.
would result in the eventual loss
he is unable to pay in money. The community kitchen, in­ of tens of millions of dollars and kept his shoulder to the
wheel
despite
some
obstacles
to
volving an endless amout of work on the part of the women in property valuations in that
his original plans. — Astorian-
DENTISTS
RESTAURANTS
RARRFR <'HOP5
who participate, assures a plentiful supply of canned community.
Budget.
fruits, vegetables and meats for those who have no pros­ The consolidation is not only
H * /
BARBER
opposed by Governor Meier, but
A REAL PATRIOT
M. D. COLE
shop
Mary Kato
pect of being able to buy such this winter.
the state board of higher edu­
B. Wilkerson, principal of
Haircutting for Men
Both of these projects deserve the whole hearted sup­ cation, created just recently, is the J. Vernonia
Dentist
union high school, is
Women and Children
port of the people of Vernonia.
making a conscientious and thor­ a real patriot. Mr. Wilkerson has
Vernonia,
Oregon
Expert Work Guaranteed
oughgoing effort to handle high­ been elected clerk of the high
The romance of “ Ma ” Kennedy, celebrated aus­ er education in the state in an school district end will serve with­
CARD ROOM.
and efficient manner. out salary, this saving the dis­
piciously by the moonlit Lake Sacajawea a year ago, comes economical
Phone
Res. Phone
They should be given a chance at trict $200 per year.
Walnut 7586 Walnut 2911
OPEN FRIDAY, SAT­
to a prosaic end with What-a-man hitch-hiking to some­ least to work out the policies Mr. Wilkerson was principal of
PASTIME
Willard H. Hurley, D. M. D.
URDAY AND SUNDAY
where in Nevada, and his erstwhile bride filing a disil­ they have originated. We have the Rainier high school for sev­
CARDS AND
DENTISTRY
lusioned and cynical application for divorce. It sometimes infinitely more confidence in the eral years, before it was union­
LIGHT LUNCHES
729 THIRD STREET
1729 Denver Ave. at Kilpat­
happens: Trumpets and banners first, the horse-laugh af­ people on the board than we do ized. Later he served as county
rick St., Portland, Ore.
Lloyd Baker, Prop.
in those backing the consolida­ school superintendent. — Rainier
terwards.
tion movement.
Review.
DOCTORS
CONTRACTORS
If the bill passes it will be the
Willard Batteries
There is one big advantage from the adjournment of worst crime against justice and
VIOLET RAY GASOLINE
Marvin
R.
Eby,
M.
D.
Oils . • . Expert Greasing
congress: Uncle Sam can’t boost our taxes any more until fairness ever committed under
JOHN A. MILLER
the Oregon initiative and refer-
Physic an and Surgeon
the next session.
VERNONIA
undum laws.
,
General Contractor
Phone Hospital 931
SERVICE STATION
Let us add that we have no
Town Office 891
DIVORCE ACTIONS HIT SLUMP in the state department.
Mason Work, Building
property interests in either Eu­
Back in 1930, there had been gene or Corvallis; that we did not
That the depression has struck 1,833 divorce actions filed up to attend either school; and that we
Portland-Vernonia
Oregon divorce markets is evident June 30 of that year, this being have about an equal number of
DR. J. A. HUGHES
from a comparison of figures forjeompared to 1,633 for the first friends and acquaintances who
BAFFORD BROS
Truck Line
Physician and Surpoa
the first six months of this year i half of 1931 and to 1,284 from attended each.—John Day Valley
A.
DAVIS, Proprietor
w.
with those over a same period; January 1 to June 30 of this Ranger.
General Plumbing
Vernonia,
Office Phone 663
Oregon
Etes.
Phone
664
in 1930 an 1931 as shown on the year­
Daily Service
Vernonia
SCOTT'S RETIREMENT
books of the secretary of state’ Multnomah county with 585 di-
The retirement of Leslie Scott
Office with Crawford
who records the collection of a'vorce actions and Clackamas with
Motor Co.
portion of each filing fee for 128 led the several counties in from the Oregon state highway
C. BRUCE
Telephones ........ 611, 1041
divorce actions in the several the number of suits filed this commission will be keenly felt
DR.
RUTH
M.
COON
Wholesale and Retail
year, Klamath county with 70, throughout the state. Mr. Scott
counties of the state.
accepted the duties of the com­
CHIROPRACTIC
Marion
county
with
50
and
Jack-
Contrary to an old adage, de­
LUMBER
PHYSICIAN
mission seriously and has devoted
You get results from
Ison
county
with
44
are
others
claring “love departs when pov­
PHONE 681
a vast amount of time to their
with
large
totals.
Gilliam
county
Vernonia,
Oregon
994
Bridge St.
printing done by us
erty arrives”, matrimonial dissat­
has reported none for 1932 and performance. He has made a per­
isfaction, from the point of the
number of divorce actions filed
By Osborne
this year, is showing a marked
to Look Back on
THE FEATHERHEADS
decrease. A decline of 21 per cent
for the first six months of this
year from the first half totals of
1931 and a 30 per cent loss in
comparison with 1930 are shown
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Chop Suey
Restaurant
Old Growth
Best Quality Fir
WOOD
$3:50
Per Cord
Vernonia
Trading Co
Ringlette
Permanent
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Beautiful,
Lasting
Steamed in with 10 times
less heat and 15 times less
weight.
$3.50 and $4.50
Milady's
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SHOPPE
Vernonia Hotel Building
Phone 1261