SPORTS—Through The Eagle’s Eyes s EAGE TEN Hunters Make Kills scrimmage begins for PORT Bui Puff Getting Meat GRIDDERS HOTS i STRANGER THAN FICTION IS TRUTH Or ¡HIS STORY Howard Reeher, Emil Mess- Ing, Harold McEntire and Larry Ila hail say it’s true. The four Sometimes the luck is good and of them were trolling for sal­ sometimes bad for the sportsman mon near Astoria this week and when fishing but its just plain hard Howard, trying to hoss in a big luck when you have a big one boy, broke his outfit. He tied caught, landed and practically ready a piece of line to that which to carry home and then lose it. That was the situation for Loel I had broken and set out to fish at Astoria. I again. He eventually got his Roberts last Sunday ! strike and he was playing his Loel had his fish, a 45 pound sal­ fish when his friends noticed mon, in the bag so it was thought his outfit coming in with no and then lost it. The story we got fish, yet he was playing some­ was the fish was in the boat at the thing, somewhere. Emil finally landing and was just about to be got his chance to gaff the sal­ handed ashore when it slipped and mon. When the fish and tackle sank straight to the bottom at the were pulled in, the small knot pier. And Loel had several to vouch for the fact too. Just catching the made by Howard in splicing his line was found barely hanging fish and not being able to show it to a brass eyelet, another ang­ doesn’t satisfy Loel though. ler’s outfit, which had been tak­ That doesn’t quite cover the en­ en by the salmon taken by How­ tire story either for in the party ard. The men believed it was a were Mr. and Mrs. Tod Bowerman, Mrs. Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell | fish lost by Tod Bowerman b had not checked as yet wi. Hieber and Mr. and Mrs. Red Ranes. Tod. Six more fish were caught during o- them? the day but guess who got . Not the gentlemen of the party for other than the 45 pounder land­ ed by Roberts the fish just didn't bite for the men. OUTFIT WAS LOST— SOFTBALL HEAD SENDS ANSWER Only recently did it come to light that Red Ranes figured quite heavily CONSIDERATION GIV­ in a fishing trip also at Astoria. It EN REQUEST FOR DIS seems that Red was forward in the boat, catching a short nap but at i TRICT MEET HERE Answering the recent invitation of the same time keeping his line in the water in anticipation of a bite. local softball officials to hold the The line drifted back along the 1939 district softball tournament in side of the boat and was noticed Vernohia, Dwight Adams, Dallas, by another member of the party. A state head, writes: Dallas, Oregon sharp tug on the line brought the August 31, 1938 needed effect of a “bite” alright hut it brought more than that for Mr. Marion Sexton, Pres. the "biti” was so sharp that line Vernonia Softball League pole, reel, the whole outfit dropped Vernonia, Oregon Dear Mr. Sexton: overboard and sank. This letter is in answer to your Chances are the next salmon fish- ¡ng outfit Red has will be better formal request to have the 1939 anchored in the boat in expecta­ district tournament for your district tion of chance bites. held in Vernonia. I can assure you that the State Association will give JUST A HINT TO BOATMEN— every consideration to your proposal This seems to be the week for when the time comes to select the salmon fishermen so we’ll tell' a- site for the 1939 district tourna­ nother incident happening on the ment. Plans are already under way to river at Astoria. It seems that a party including R. M. Aldrich, C. make the 1939 season the most suc­ S. Hoffman and J. A. Bush were on cessful yet experienced in Oregon. the river in pursuit of fish and If I can be of any further aid to Mr. Aldrich was lucky (or unlucky) you, kindly let me know. Sincerely, enough to have one “on” at the Dwight Adams moment when a passing boat came State Softball Dir­ close to the boat engaged by the ector local men. Those on the passing boat were either indifferent or too hilarious to care what may have been happening in their neighbor’s vessel. Anyway, Mr. Aldrich’s line was cut by the other boat’s propel'lor costing him the fish and all of the tackle up to that portion of the line. It would seem that boat owners offering their vessels for fishing parties would be more responsible for other fishermen on the river, After all, its for love of the spo.-t and the less friction the better Too, the livlihood of owners of boats for rent depends to some You can always get a Bargain in second hand goods at the Vernonia Bargain Store 818 Bridge St. MANY FOLKS ------------ n------------- In Seaside Sunday— Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Bond and daughter, Lucille, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Salomonsen and daughter, Margaret, Bill Byers, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Kap- hammer and sons, and Marie AnJ- lews spent Sunday at Seaside. extent upon the service they can effer. IT GETS IN THE BLOOD— It takes the sight of a fish to bring out the fishing urge once-in- awhile so it seems. At least Roy Raymond, genial city councilman, «eerns to be effected that way foi he joined a party going tc Astoria recently to try his luck. Then, too. Merle Ruhl caught a 133 H pounder last Monday. Ask him sometime what tackle to use to be fairly certain of a catch. He can give it to you pretty straight. NOW SAY THE F n EWPE-RU- hn W fa, The Great New Cold-Fighter Otten S Wins Fight |'lg S With a Cold I AT Al l. I>KI'f elk bagged within the open sea- fore many days pass. I : on but as near as The Eagle could Little time is being lost in getting letermine Morris Graves, Knute, (?) the boys in shape for the first con­ Henry Parker, Lode McDonald, Doc test scheduled with Beaverton here Tones, George Crawford and Elmer on the 17th. Bergerson have made kills. Last week’s trip to Cannon beach All cooperation within their means and the resulting practice there has been offered by forest official? in making it less difficult in get­ gives the boys a break for this ting the animals to a position where early season contest which they would not have, had the beach trip they can be transported. not been scheduled. As it is pract­ Take Trip— --------- -o---------- ice time has been lengthened. Mrs. Alice Estey and daughter, If previous years’ experience is Doris Rae, Mrs. Dave Marshall and any indication of results, Vernonia sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Short of is due for a successful gridiron ■eason. In the years of 1934 and Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. A. J. Hughes 1936 the squads were given pre­ left last Thursday on a trip through school workouts on ocean beaches central Oregon and as far south and both years were able to turn as Crescent City, California and I in satisfactory showings of wins for return via the Oregon coast high­ I SMITH AND CULBERT­ games played. Such will be the way. Points of interest during the SON TIED FOR CHAMP­ case this season if previous exper­ journey were Crater Lake, the Ore­ IONSHIP PLAYOFF gon Caves, and the House of ience is any indication. ---------- o ---------- Final results in the tennis tourney were offered in all divisions except one by Robert Slawson, manager of the tournament. Results for the one nlay-off will be available as soon as time and suitable weather will permit. Dale Hall is singles champion in the 16 and under division. The men’s division was dropped from the Resignation of Sexton tourney due to lack of entrants! Brings Vacancy; Will making suitable competition. Set Cleanup Date Other results not available last’ Members of the Nehalem Hunters week reveal James Smith and Harry Culbertson double champions result-1 & Anglers club will gather Friday ing from a playoff of the Smith-i eveninK’ September 16, at The Culbertson combination vs. the wi:i- office at 7:30 to name a ners of a contest between Bill Byers- president. Martin Turkington and Byron Ben-! Due to the resignation of Mar- nett-Lawrence Bennett. These are ion Sexton, who has served in the results in the 16-21 doubles division. presidential capacity for the past The 16-21 singles division reveals several months, and who is leaving James Smith and Harry Culbertson Vernonia to reside in Vancouver, tied for championship with the the opening has been created. The playoff to come within a few days. club does not name a vice-presi- dent. K et jAg ^reulesl utnaZeur & renruS' fe c/uvmptnn. Ofsdl tone MATERIAL SHAPING UP FOR FIRST GAME OF SEPTEMBER 17 Good results in bagging elk ha- [ been the word for most Vernonh i area sportsmen who have tried their I luck in the Clatsop county region I opened this year but the labor in- I volved in getting the kill out of the forest region to some means of transportation mak.s the hunt some­ what of a hardship. ¿y TOPNOTCHERS H n T num JUST PLAIN HARD LUCK— AN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1938 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON You will >ee the difference when your lighting is better. There won’t be to many frowns and head­ aches if there is plenty of light. We will be glad to measure your light with the new sight meter and recommend what will be necessary to have adequate light. Oregon Gas and Electric Co. Vernonia, Oregon