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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (July 29, 1938)
PAGE 4, Fire Fighle rs News of the Hired Through Theatre Pittsburg OWENS DOES MUSIC— Harry Owens, composer he stars with Frank Morgan, Maur- j een O’Sullivan, John Beal and Jes sie Ralph. The new picture will be shown for two days at the Joy Theatre starting Sunday. STONE WORE OWN UNIFORM of IN ROLE OF ARMY SURGEON— Information Made Avail “Sweet Leilani,” not only appears When Lewis Stone went into his able for Local Men In in a featured part in “Cocoanut role as an army surgeon in the terested in Work Grove,” the new film that comes Philippines during the Spanish- So many calls were received by today at the Joy Theatre, but wrote They The Eiagle concerning the where two hit tunes for it as well, include “Cocoanut Grove,” and abouts of the headquarters for hir “Dreamy Hawaiian Moon.” The ing firefighters that Inspector Clin other two songs of the four heard ton Hoke was sought out and inter in the picture are “Says My Heart” and “You Leave Me Breathless,” rogated regarding the query. When extra men are required to both warbled by Fred McMurray and Harriet Hilliard, the leads in quell blazes in this area, it was he picture. learned, they are hired through Dave Conn, district warden, whose office PLAYS MANY SCENES— One of the longest and most dif is maintained at the Pittsburg fire ficult roles ever attempted by a station. child is Bonita Granville’s in “Be A large crew of men was hired loved Brat,” the Warner Bros, dra here the past week for combatting ma showing Saturday only at the the Hoffman Lookout district blaze. Joy Theatre. She appears in 263 of In most cases, however, unemploy ‘.he 274 scenes. The young actress ed loggers and camp men are offer took it all in her stride, however, ed the first opportunity for the ex and went through her 263 scene/ tra work, it was said, due to their without a single hitch. Her reward acquaintance with the wooded areas. was the sincere congratulations of Director Arthur Lubin, who consid- ers her the outstanding child star Open Meet Thursday— All Oregon-American mill em- on the screen today. ployes are invited to attend an open CIO meeting this (Thursday) even ANOTHER CHARACTER— Wallace Beery's long success on ing at the local IWA headquarters The meeting is to start at 7:30 and the screen has been dominated by is said to promise interest for local r. steadfast refusal to be typed. The result has been a series of triumphs mill workers. in so variegated a series of pictures as “Min and Bill,” “The Champ,” “The Big House,” and “Bad Man You can always get a Bargain of Brimstone.” in second hand goods at the Now he creates another new char- acter for motion pictures, the Vernonia Bargain Store .rough, dynamic, big-hearted Caesar 818 Bridge St. of “Port of Seven Seas,” in which ss=== Jack’s Club Jack Lindsay, Prop, offers refreshing pastime, refreshing cool drinks out either at the bar or to take BUT Jack wants you to refresh yourself in Vernonia’s great swimming pool and gain enjoyable recrea tion at the park, too! DROP IN AND SEE JACK BEFORE YOU GO HOME = S FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1938 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON SECTION 2 r Get in the Swim! That’s what hundreds of Nehalem Valley folk are doing- both at the Swimming Pool and Here! The undertow of real grocery and meat values at Sam & Bob’s has caught a host of local people and they’re tickled to death with the service we’re giving them. Come on I American War, the part he plays in “Yellow Jack,” opening Tuesday at the Joy Theatre, the uniform he wore was the last word in authen ticity. For the veteran actor wore the uniform in which he actually had served in Cuba. Stone had en listed with the New York volun teers and served for the duration of the war. His experience enabled Stone to offer valuable technical advice to Robert Montgomery and Virginia Bruce, who are co-starred in the new drama, Montgomery as the heroic soldier who offers , himself as a living sacrifice to the cause of stamping out yellow fever, and Miss Bruce as the nurse who accom- panies the expedition to the island of Cuba. ‘JEZEBEL INSPIRES NEW TORCH TUNE— Inspired by Bette Davis’ grand portrayal of a bewitching siren of the South in “Jezebel,” at the Joy Theatre Thursday, Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer wrote a song entitled “Jezebel,” which has been incorporated into the score. Introduced over 'the air by Guy Lombardo recently, the torchy tune has caught on with other top-notch orchestras, and is the current rave of the airwaves. Several recordings have already been made. WILARK MAN STARTS BAND AT MIST; 15 IN GROUP AT PRESENT MORE FREAK EGGS PRODUCT AT ROCK CREEK FARM Their Families and Their Communities Freak eggs appear to be a specialty with hens belonging to Mrs. Herb Counts, Rock creek route resident. Two eggs, one a large one and the other smaller than the average Ban- tarn egg, were produced there this week . . . perhaps by the same hen. The eggs were brought to The Eagle office and are being displayed by the management. Mrs. Counts is raising White Leghorn chick ens and on occasion finds the freaks in the nests. Fair Premium Books Now at Eagle Office Publication Completed Earlier in Week; Interest ed Persons May Call Those of Columbia county who wish early issues of the 1938 Col- umbia County Fair Premium List are asked to call at any Columbia county newspaper office. The printing of the books was completed this week and were for warded to the various distributing stations later in the week. This year’s booklet consists of 60 pages, one of the largest fair pub lications to be circulated in many years. 'The book consists of rules and regulations governing the var ious display divisions with the pre- mium awards. o--------- Too Late to MIST—(Special to the Eagle) — Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Christiansen Classify of Portland, former residents of Vernonia, were Sunday guests of FOR SALE—Buff colored window Geo. Christiansen and family. shade, 53 inches long, scalloped! Ray Beeler of Wilark has start- 30tl ed a band at Mist. There are about House No. 103, O.-A. hill. fifteen in the band now. LOST—Black Persian cat, medium i Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bridgers size. Strayed from house 15 and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith, O.-A. hill about a week ago. W. R. Goldie Keaton, Elaine Louden and Wilbur. 30tl Evelyn Parkinen were ill in the hospital last week from eating pot FOR SALE—Radio, $20.00; 4-piece bed room suite, $35.00; Beauty ato salad while on a picnic at Portland. Mr. Bridgers is still sick. Rest mattress, $12.00; springs, $8.00; divan and chair, $37.00: The others have improved. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Christiansen maple gate-life dinnette set, $25.00 All less than one year old. House spent Monday in Porta nd. 30tl Robert Louden and Wayne Rey- 8, O.-A. hill. nolds left yesterday for Bandon, FOR SALE—5-foot bath tub, roll Oregon. edge, in A-l shape. You can have Dale Miller, Mrs. Minnie Long it for only $10. Much higher in and Mrs. Otto Bittner made a trip Portland. Vernonia Bargain Store, to Salem last week. 818 Bridge street. 301t— Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sears visited in Mist Tuesday night on their ’FOR SALE—Fryers, reds and buffs, way home from clam digging, ' also hens. 3-room house for rent. Lloyd Beach has purchased a Will not refuse any reasonable of fer for two pair canary birds. See Chevrolet car. Lloyd Garlock has sold his car Mrs. John Krinick on Nickerson road. 30t3—I to Lee Warner from the Burn. Gerald Turner from the Burn is I FOR SALE—(Entire poultry stock. visiting in Mist. Some fryers. Mrs. J. W. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Galeton have ju3t 30t3 about finished working on their Vernonia. Phone 592 house. FOR SALE—Wicker baby buggy in Mrs. Reynolds has been visiting fine shape; also baby auto seat her son who lives on the Burn. only 75c. Inquire Mrs. Ed Buck --------- o--------- ner, Riverview. 301t Pomona Meet Slate for Scappoose 6tli Doing a Good Deed—For Themselves Boy Scouts, Believing in preparedness, receive a tuberculin test to determine If they have become Infected with tuberculosis germs. Through out the United States, young people are participating in the Early Diag nosis Campaign of tuberculosis associations in their efforts to discover tuberculosis in its early stages and thereby insure early recovery. Swimming Is Somet mes tough on your hair, but we’ll care for that with a swell trim------- fixing you up for the important date. But never let the swim spoil your fun when we can “pretty” you up so easy. Brownie’s Barber Shop Raymond Brown FREE SWIMMING! FREE DELIVERY! Both in Vernonia----------- one at the pool the other at the Nehalem Market Loel Hieber, Prop. Deliveries west section Vernonia, 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Deliveries east section Vernonia, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ANY QUANTITY------- ANYWHERE Your Week’s Program at the JOY THEATRE THE BEST MUSICAL of 19381 < THURSDAY and FRIDAY JULY 28 — 29 HEADSTRONG DAUGHTERS AT THE DANGEROUS AGE! SATURDAY Relovedßrat I I BONITA GRANVILLE ONE DAY ONLY JULY 30 DOLORES COSTELLO • DONALD CRISP CARD OF THANKS For all the kindnesses and sym-' pathetic understanding in our rec ent bereavement we wish to express our sincere gratitude. Mrs. J. W. Brown Mrs. Sam Shawley Mrs. Elmer Gillbanks Plans for the Pomona picnic are Mrs. Howard Harris progressing according to the commit — -o-------------- tee in charge. A prize is to be giv Injured--- en to the Grange having the largest Harry H. Williams, Oregon- percentage of its membership in I American employe, suffered an in- attendance, and a prize is also to jured arm and leg Wednesday mor- be given to the oldest Granger pre ning while working at the mill. sent. The date of the picnic is July 31st, and the place is the Grange I Union High School on Saturday, prrk at Big Eddy on the Nehalem August 6, with Chapman Grange as river. I host. An interesting meeting is ex The regular meeting of Pomona pected with several visitors of note Grange will be held at Scappoose present. SUNDAY and MONDAY, JULY 31 and AUGUST 1 Another Great Characterization PORT OP $ CVCN f CM WALLACE BEERY Frnk MORGAN^Mw’ooa O’SULLIVAN John Bool - Jowio Ralph AGREAT PLAY— TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2 and 3 MOHTGOMIWMlKI A Truly Great Show Directed b» Coorge S. Serti While They Last! NO SMOKING MR BETTE • Davis JEZEBEL THURSDAY and FRIDAY AUGUST 4 and 5 One of the Best Grocery & Market Phone 761 Quantity Orders Gladly Delivered 2 for 25 cents ON HEAVY CARDBOARD NEAT------- READABLE THE VERNONIA EAGLE You can buy $5.50 in theatre ad missions for $5. Ask at box office REMINDER: