Natal
Mrs.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1933.
VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
PAGE TWO
Jake Neurer
having the fewest number of ac­
cidents reported in Oregon since
January 1, 1933.
Approximately 18 per cent of
the 10,271 accidents reported so
far this year happened on Satur­
day, 14 per cent on Sunday, 16
per cent on Monday, and 13 per
cent on each of the remaining
days.
The Natal school board met
Saturday evening and awarded
the contract for transporting pu­
pils to the school here to Louis
Carmichael, the lowest bidder.
Mrs. Ella Caywood was called
to Portland to her mother’s bed­ County Fair Open»
side. Mrs. Mollie Wright had a
Thursday, Sept. 14,
sudden bad spell and called for
Say» C. M. Watson
her daughter, who is keeping
house now at the Wright home, |
Clarence Lindsay from the | The gates will swing open next
Wilark C. C. C. camp was home Thursday morning, Sept. 14, for
to spend Labor day with his par­ the 22nd annual Columbia county
ents.
fair, says Clyde M. Watson, sec­
Miss Annie McMullen, daughter retary. The exhibits, both agricul­
of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McMullen, tural and livestock, will be the
recently underwent a tonsil op­ best in recent years. Other at­
eration in Portland. Her mother tractions secured will enable the
fair board to prove that the old
went in to see her.
Mrs. Mary Peterson and grand­ county fair is not going to the
son Floyd Deeds drove to Port­ dogs, as some would believe. Al­
though seriously handicapped this
land last Wednesday.
Elmer Lindbergh went back to year by lack of finances the
work for the Birkenfeld Logging management has worked unusual­
ly hard to get together an un­
company.
Jake Neurer butchered three usual good showing of the pro­
veal and took them to Portland ducts of our county, and coupled
with the splendid amusement will
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Devine assure our patrons of three days
are the proud parents of a six of worth while time.
pound baby girl born August 28.
A large circus troupe doing
The Devines formerly lived here many daring aerial and acrobatic
and later moved down on. Deep acts will provide splendid enter­
creek.
tainment during all three after­
A. R. Melis and son Richard noons and evenings. A racing
came in last week with their program has been arranged for
threshing machine and threshed all three days, featuring U, %
for L. A. Peterson, Reed Holding, and %-mile races, also cowboy
and Clyde Johnson.
and girl relay, and Roman races.
Elmer Bergerson came down to
A. F. Smith, owner of Deer
thresh for Wm. Pringle, Sr., last Island Livestock farms is showing
week.
his gaited horses before the grand
John McMullen finished his job stand every day. This feature is
at Jim Moran’s, where he worked sure to attract much attention
all summer, and is now living from lovers of fancy breeds. Ad­
on Mrs. George Taylor’s place ded to this the clowns, jugglers
on the burn.
and music already secured will
John Thomas has been working round out a full days entertain­
on the highway here with sev­ ment. A complete evening show,
eral others.
free to all, will be put on before
Mr. Hopkins and Glen Richard­ the grandstand. The dance pavil­
son from below Birkenfeld were ion will be operated each even­
ing. Plenty of carnival attractions
here on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson and too.
Friday is school children’s day.
two sons and Mrs. Anna Osborn
All grade children free on this
drove to Clatskanie Tuesday.
Miss Millie McMullen will teach day. The dates are September
the Vesper school below Birken­ 14, 15 and 16.
feld this term. Miss McMullen has
been a student in Pacific univer­ Oldest Churclt, Smallest School
sity.
The “Peterskfrchleln," standing
Gravel was hauled and put on on a crag a quarter of a mile above
the state highway here last week. an old town on the River Inn, looks
The road grader was also work­ back on 1,000 years of existence. It
Is the oldest church In the Inn val­
ing.
ley. A half-mile higher up in the
Billie and Grace Carmichael, Bavarian Alps are the "Astenhofe,”
Floyd Deeds and Nathan King which are among the most elevated
from here attended a dance at farms In Germany. They have be­
Clatskanie last Saturday evening. longed to the same families for cen­
Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams and turies. The pastor of the “Peters
their children Bob and Patricia kirchleln” Is also the teacher for
the children of these farms. His
from Clatskanie were Sunday school Is the smallest lu the country.
evening guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Jake Neurer.
Meaning of “Heathen’*
A truck belonging to the Forest
The word “heathen” or “pagan”
Grove creamery, picking up cream
commonly suggests adherence to
in the Nehalem valley, turned polytheism or the practice of Idol­
over last Saturday near the Pet­ atry, especially among rude or un­
erson place. The driver, to avoid civilized peoples. An atheist is a
hitting a cow in the road, turn­ person who denies or disbelieves the
ed out too far. He was uninjured. existence of God or a supreme In­
The wrecking car from Crawford telligent being; he could scarcely
be called a heathen, as in strict use,
Motor Co., was called.
the latter term Is limited to mem­
The school bell rang here Tues­ bers of a nation or race that have
day, Sept. 5, with Miss Vada not abandoned their original creeds.
Johnston teaching. The term will
be nine months.
Stirred Fear of India
A fire appeared on Maple
Japan's defeat of Russia In the
creek about three miles back
from the main highway, several early part of this century set all
Asia agog. If Japau with 35,000,-
boys from Camp Mist were sent 000 had been able to defeat a Euro
to put out the fire Sunday and pean power, what might India with
Monday.
300,000,000 not do! If every Indian
spat on the ground at the same time,
MOST AUTO ACCIDENTS
a pool big enough to drown every
Englishman In India would be made,
COME ON SATURDAY
SAYS SECRETARY HOSS they reasoned.
Persons who are superstitious
about “good luck” days to start1
motor trips will be interested in
recent reports from the office of
Hal E. Hoss, secretary of state,
concerning “good record" days
from the accident standpoint.
Contrary to common belief,
most accident occur on Saturday
and Monday rather than on Sun­
day, and contrary to supertitous
ideas, Friday is not a bad luck
day for accidents. Instead, Fri­
day rates next to Wednesday in
/GIVING wheat the same buying
power that it had In the period
before the World War is the goal of
the Agricultural Adjustment Admin
Istration. This chart shows how big
the problem Is. In 1914 8 sacks of
wheat would buy a pair of shoes, a
barrel of flour, a chair, and a plow.
Twice the
Light
on Half the Oil
The new instant-light Aladdin Lamp
is a modern miracle—not only doe*
It produce the highest quality of white
light from common kerosene but at a
saving of over four times of what the
old yellow flame lamps cost to
run. So economical in fact is this new
Aladdin that it actually saves its cost
in a few months* time, while the wealth
of pleasure and comfort its use affords
cannot be reckoned in money.
JOY THEATRE
Claudette Colbert, Richard Ar­
len and May Bollen in THREE
CORNERED MOON, Saturday
and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. Ad­
mission 10 and 25 cents.
Adv.
Mrs. H. C. Ridenour and chil­
dren, formerly of Camp McGre­
gor, have moved into the Cleve­
land house on Columbia St. Mr.
Ridenour is with a timber cruis­
ing crew estimating fire loss.
J. J. Russell, who has charge
of the C. C. C. camps in this dis­
trict was in town Wednesday.
Bill Lumm is staying at the C.
R. Watts place to attend high
school. His parents are on their
homestead six miles out of Scap-
poose.
A. L. Kullander left Monday
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It would afford us pUasure to
demonstrate this new Alad­
din to you. There's table,
hanging, vase and floor
lamp, from which to select,
and a wide range of prices.
ujnps^Suppksz
New reduced prices
HOFFMAN
HDWE. CO.
Thrifty Shoppers’ SPECIALS
Maytag Washers
Specials for Fri, & Sat
CORN, Yellow Bantam, 3 Cans ....
Forest Pride, 303 size—New 1933 pack.
Helping
Each
Other
TOMATO SOUP, 3 cans for
CAMPBELL’S—l’s.
A
PUREX, Quart Bottle.......................
community can often
The new master bleacher and water softener.
GRAPE NUTS, Package
be judged by its utility
service. Good public utili­
ty service is essential to
the growth and expan-
sion of any town or city.
Crisp and delicious.
SPINACH, 2 cans for ..........
H-D, 2H’s—California fancy pack.
CHIROPRACTOR
- Oregon
WE ARE EQUIPPED TO DO
Dry Cleaning
Oregon Gas
and Electric
Company
25c
12c
15c
25c
20c
SPICES, Whole, H-D—Pkg..............
9c
BRILLO—10c size, 2 for..............
5 pads and soap—cleans, scours, polishes.
BEANS, Wilamet, 2’s—Can
Eugene quality pack, green cut.
CRAB MEAT— Can ...............
Chatka, Finest North Sea catch. H’s.
10c
25c
you the best possible ser­
vice, for it is only by help­
ing you that we can help
ourselves. We want our
service to you to be of
such a high standard that
we will be looked upon as
a welcome part of the
daily life and activity of
JELL POWDER— Package
5c
The mealtime drink preferred by millions.
SALT, Leslie’s— 2 cartons for
Iodized. Full 2-pound cartons.
FIG BARS, Whole Wheat—2-lbs
your community.
j
Pound ________
GROUND VEAL
OK/»
2 Pounds .................... mit/V
HAMBURGER AND
SAUSAGE
2 Pounds ...
Produce
23c
WHEATIES — 2 Packages
POSTUM CEREAL, Package.......
BEEF ROAST
17c
Naturally we try to give
H-D—Guaranteed best quality.
MEAT
21c
OATS, Quick Quaker—55-oz. pkg. ..
Pickling, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Mus­
tard, Allspice, etc. Cellophane package.
In turn, the prosperity
of the utility is dependent
upon the cities and towns
it serves. This interdepen­
dence serves at once to
develop both.
DR. S. H. DAVIS
VERNONIA LAUNDRY
for Independence to be with his
father, who is ill. During his ab­
sence Mrs. Kullander has charge
of the jewelry store.
Paterson Furniture Store
Scientifically administered
for the relief of rheuma­
tism, neuritis, stomach and
kidney trouble and nervous
disorders.
OF THE VERY BEST ORDER—
Including taking out of spots. . . Our dry cleaner
is a member of the U. S. Dry Cleaners, a na­
tional organization which admits highly quali­
fied candidates only.
Personal
Birkenfeld
TREATMENTS
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their acreage for the 1934 and 1935
crops so that the return from a
bushel of wheat will be once more
what It was in the pre-war period, in
its power to buy the goods which
farmers need. The goal of the wheat
administration is the 1914 basis, on
which 8 sacks of wheat would buy
the bill of goods pictured here.
Guy Bellingham and children for
Seaside for the week.
Mrs. Harry Saxton and girls
and Goldie Keaton called Sun-
Mrs. Estella Jones
day on Mrs. Hugh Jones, who
Verla Messing was here last
has been confined to her room
Among those winning prizes at with a severe attack of rheuma­ week from Hood River visiting
her father, Emil F. Messing.
the Clatsop county 4-H fair were tism for the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Phillips
Dorothy Ann Wanstrom, 1st in
Mrs. Anna Birkenfeld and chil­
hand sewing; Goldie Keaton, 10th dren and Mrs. Hugh Cox spent were Vernonia visitors from Sun­
in hand sewing; Fred Johnston, the week end at the beach.
day to Tuesday. Mr. Phillips has
1st for cookies; Emanuel John­
Tom Johnston, who has the l been working extra in the Hood
ston, 2nd for bread; May Bee, road job at Deep River, Wash., River Safeway store while await­
5th for biscuits; Emanuel John­ came home Tuesday, stopping at ing an regular assignment.
ston, 1st on his pig; Cecelia Nor- Clatskanie to attend to business., Dr. M. D. Cole was in Vernonia
strom and Ruth Skaling, 1st on
over Labor day from Longview
demonstration of sandwich loaf. LOCAL FIELD IS
visiting his family.
Cecelia Norstrom and Ruth Skal­ W. M. S. TOPIC
Miss Mary Erickson and Mrs.
ing will go to the state fair at
Lulah E. Fullerton, teachers in
Salem Friday to demonstrate the
The Missionary society of the the Washington grade school,
sandwich loaf.
EVERYTHING
Evangelical church considered the spent a few days last week at
S. E. Bryant was in town last work in the “Local Field’ at their the summer home of Judge and
For The Home
Sunday moving his household I regular monthly meeting held in Mrs. W. A. Harris at Seaside.
goods to Clatskanie, where he the church Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Condit and
REASONABLE PRICES
and his family will reside.
Mrs. Dan Cason presented the daughter Delilah of St. Helens
Miss Iola Houghton, the pri­ study theme and Mrs. E. J. Doug- visited their relatives here over
Come in, and visit our store
mary teacher for this year, will lass led the devotional service, the week end.
start teaching a week earlier, on Mrs. J. H. Burnside told the
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Dumas
929 Bridge St. —Vernonia
Sept. 18, than the rest of the story of the hymn, ‘‘Let the movd to Vernonia Saturday from
school, which opens on Sept. 25.1 Lower Lights be Burning.’’
Oak Point, Wash., and will reside
The purpose is to get the begin-1 Refreshments served during the
ners started before the higher social hour featured a birthday
grades start.
cake complimenting Mrs. L. A.
Pete Wanstrom, father of Gus1 Rogers, whose birthday was on
Wanstrom, returned last Tuesday! Tuesday. Hostesses were Mrs. W.
from the Portland hospital where [ T. Lilly, Mrs. Alta John, and
he has been confined for the past1 Mrs. E. J. Douglass.
Thrifty Shoppers realize that right now prices are ad­
three months. He is reported get­
vancing in all major items in Groceries—Now is the
ting along nicely but is still con­ Vernonia Eagle, now $1.00 year.
time to buy arid save. Our buying power enables us
fined to his bed.
to give you the best lines at lowest prices.
Mrs. Keaton and children and i
Ione Wanstrom spent the week I
at Seaside.
We repair all makes of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udey and!
Washers
children of Portland are guests1
VERNONIA RADIO SHOP
at the Guy Bellingham home. |
Gene Shipman
They will leave Monday with Mrs.1
Chemico-Therapeutic
Clatskanie -
In 1925 It took 9 sacks of wheat to
buy the same set of articles. In 1930
it took 19 sacks of wheat and early
in 1933 it took 22 sacks of wheat.
The cause of the low buying power
Is too great a supply. To remedy the
situation, the Agricultural Adjust­
ment Administration has begun a
campaign asking farmers to reduce
in the Austin apartments. Mr. Du­
mas, who will teach in the Wash­
ington school, worked in the
Longview J. C. Penney Co. store
during vacation.
Bill Washburn is here this
week on vacation from the C. C.
C. camp at Glide, near Roseburg,
visiting his mother, Mrs. Dora
Washburn.
John Whitsell visited his bro­
ther Thomas in Eugene Aug. 27,
the occasion being the latter’s 83d
birthday. Kenneth Whitsell, who
is on C. C. C. duty in Eugene,
was also present.
Mary L. Salisbury, wife of E.
H. Salisbury, who lives on the
Pebble Creek road, died in Sheri­
dan, Wyoming, Monday evening.
Mr. Salisbury plans to go to Wy­
oming if he can dispose of his
property here.
Word has been received from
Dr. R. T. Hall, former Vernonia
physician, that he has moved
from McDermitt, Nev., to Klam­
ath Falls.
Margaret MacDonald and L. R.
Thomas visited the state fair
Monday, They report an immense
crowd.
20c
15c
25c
Nehalem
Cabbage ,1b. 1 Vac
»
Lettuce, Head 5c
Dry Onions
4 lbs.
10c
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Market and
Grocery, Inc.