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PAGE FOUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1934. VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON VERNONIA EAGLE MtMUtK a Æ n C Member of Oregon State Editorial Association. Entered as second class matter August 4, 1922, at the post office at Vernonia, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879. Isuued Every Friday $2.00 Per Year in Advance Temporary rate ....................................... $1.50 a year Six months ........... 75c Two years ........... $2.50 Advertising rates—Foreign, 30c per inch; local, 28c per inch; legal notices, 10c per line first in sertion, 5c per line succeeding insertions; classi fied lc per word, minimum 25c first insertion, i 15c su seeding insertions; readers, 10c per line. ! RAY D. FISHER, Editor and Publisher THREE MEASURES TO VOTE DOWN Three initiative «nd referendum meas ures to be voted upon this election in stead of the sheetful that usually baffles the voters—that is a relief. How to vote on the three may be perplexing enough, though. Two of them, at least, have praise worthy motives, The grange power bill seeks to prevent private corporations from monopolizing choice water power sites without reference to the interests of the public, and also to make possible the wider distribution of electric power at lower rates. The tax limitation amend ment aims to reduce the tax on real pro perty, which now bears an unjust share of the tax load, and to force economy in public expenditures. Despite certain redeemable features Add ress for J. B. Wilkerson Given by Girl Mary Ann Childs Speaks in Joy Theatre 1 At the close of the program at the Joy theatre Saturday night a short program in the in terest of the candidacy of J. B. Wilkerson as county judge was given. Mary Ann Childs, gradu ate of the local high school and a former student of Mr. Wilker son, gave the following address: Being somewhat of a political nature my brief address is rather unique in as much as I am still too young to vote. It is probable that few young girls like myself find themselves wishing to be older for the sole purpose to vote, as I would like to election day, November 6, for my former principal of high school, J. B. Wilkerson. Since a small child I have known this gentleman who to his many hundreds of pupils gave his sympathetic support, willing al ways to assist, showing no par tiality. Vigorous and fearless, I believe he would make Columbia county as outstanding a county judge as our wonderful district has ever enjoyed. He would, I know, un qualifiedly pledge his earnest ef fort to solve such problems which it seems to this newspaper, however, that all three should be voted down. The grange bill gives extensive powers to a commission of three who are subject to no check except that they cannot sell bonds without approval by the people. They can acquire or lease any private light and power plants, exempting them from all taxes, sell the plants at any price they see fit, determine costs and charges based on the costs to suit themselves, and in general have complete authority to spend the public’s money and charge the bill to the public. If three prudent and efficient business men happen to be elected, all would probably go well and the plan might accomplish what is hoped for it. But what if mere politicians, without business experience or talent, are the ones to land the jobs? The tax limitation amendment forces drastic reductions in the tax on real pro perty but offers no substitute, In ef- feet it tells the state, counties, cities and school districts to go ahead and function in the blissful confidence that the legis- lature, which has repeatedly failed to de- vise any new system of taxation that will withstand the test of approval by the voters, will get a happy inspiration and come to the rescue. The tax limitation amendment tears down without even a pretext of building up. The healing arts amendment, by al- lowing the licensing of all sorts of would- be “healers,” does not give the public adequate protection against quacks and medical fakers. daily ax'* confronted by our county court. Rigid economy in expense of county administration would be practiced, as in his work for schools of Columbia county in past years,, and who can deny that Vernonia high school or other schools supervis ed by Mr. Wilkerson were con ducted in anything but an effi cient and standard, economical manner? Although we would regret to; lose him as a resident he would immediately following his election j as county judge move his resi dence to the county seat, ;, St.' Helens, where* he would devotei the greater part of his time to the welfare of this county, I am not endorsing Mr. Wilker-! son as a lone student, it is the I opinion of every student I have I | i j ' contacted, students in every sec tion of this county, and children are seldom fooled when it comes to judging the character of peo- pie. Again I find it most unusual j that former students should so enthusiastically rally to the tan- j dard of a former instructor, a I candidate for office and here I am sure hundreds like myself cannot be wrong to urge the elec- tion of J. B. Wilkerson for coun- ty judge November 6. Vernonia's four precincts should rally 100 per cent to this fine man’s support. Let’s get oth ers to turn out at the polls, so that of the 1095 registered voters registered in these four districts we may have a vote of not 50 per cent as in past years but I The men’s and women’s classes I of the Christian church Bible school are to give a Halloween and hard times party tonight in the Odd Fellow shall, beginning at 7:30 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Arn arn lost their son John, age 6, who died in Salem Monday af ternoon. They left that after noon for Salem. Services were conducted there. Dry Wood 41 X J. B. Wilkerson While I have not boast ed of my qualifications and of what I could and would do, if elected county judge, the coun ty will not lose by mak ing a change at the No vember election. The business connected with the office will proceed in a normal way and ev ery worthy project al ready begun will have my support. I have never in my life betrayed a trust placed upon me, and if I am elected county judge, I will not fail those who support me. J. B. WILKERSON Pasture Grass Seed VERNONIA Trading Co. PHONE 681 If everyone spends «V ... everyone works Not True.......... There is a report being circulated in the communi ty to the effect that if I am elected county judge, I will support a certain man for local road supervisor. The question has not been discussed between us and I have not made a promise to any one about such a position or any other. I feel sure the voters will be- lieve me. J. B. WILKERSON __________ —(Paid Adv.) At the request of many of my friends who have urged me to be a candidate for re-election of Mayor of Vernonia I have consented to run. At their suggestion I am making the following statement regard ing the city expenses in 1931 and 1933. These figures were compiled by certified public accountants. BEN S. OWENS Dec. 31, 1933 Dec. 31, 1931 $ 3,025.00 Annual Payroll for city employees .... $5,670.41 Bonds retired through purchase from sinking fund moneys; all purchas es prior to Dec. 31, 1931 — par 4,500.00 value ................................................ Paid by city .......................................... 4,470.78 29.22 SAVING TO CITY ................................ Purchases from Dec. 31, 1931 to Dec. 31, 1933: $14,500.00 Water Bonds, par value................. 20,000.00 Sewer Bonds, par value................... 1,000.00 General Obligation Bonds par val... 8,500.00 Bancroft District Bonds, par val..... TOTAL PAR VALUE OF BONDS, Purchased from Dec. 31, 1931, to to Dec. 31, 1933 ................................ $44,000.00 Purchased between Dec. 31, 1931, and Dec. 31, 1933 ............................ 24,011.96 SAVING TO CITY ON BONDS i Purchased between Dec. 31, 1931, and Dec. 31, 1933 ............................ Total Par Value of Bond Coupons bought between Dec. 31, 1931 and Dec. 31, 1933 .................................... WE TAKE SCHOOL WARRANTS— Will make change up to 50 per cent in cash. VERNONIA LAUNDRY And Dry Cleaning Phone 711 TWO BIBLE SCHOOL | CLASSES TO GIVE PARTY For County Judge ACTUAL COST TO CITY of Bonds Laundry Work That Is Reliable Our work is guaranteed as reliable and absolutely safe for your clothes. They’ll come back snowy and clean —and nicely finished. Our prices are low—in perfect accordance with these times. from 75 to 90 per cent. It can be done if we would cooperate. Regardless of your political affiliatins the man or candidate is what counts which naturally in this case means that J. B. Wil- kerson will be supported by both republicans and democrats alike in Columbia county. I know those acquainted with the sterling qualifications of our beloved former instructor will along with his hundreds of for mer pupils now of voting age say, “I regret having only one vote to cast for Mr. Wilkerson.” » (Paid Adv.) $19,988.04 2,995.40 BEN S. OWENS, Mayor, City of Vernonia I !