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Chamber Group Goes On Record Favoring House, Street Markers Election of Officers Slated for Next Meeting Novem ber 8; Letter to Be Sent Complimenting Work of State Patrolman Here VOLUME 15, NUMBER 42VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1938 Reception Due Here for Teachers New Instructors to Be Honored October 26; Rex Putnam to Speak The date of October 26 was for mally announced tnis week tnrougt1 Chamber of Commerce officials t' oe set for a reception of teacher“ active in Vernonia schools. It is the intention this year to hold a program for the same even ing and in connection with the reception. Rex Putnam, State Sup erintendent of Schools, has been contacted and will be available a’ that time to deliver an address. The Washington grade school gymnasium will house the evening s affair. Seaside to Be Point lor New Agency, Said Local Laundry Extends Field of Service to Cus tomers As an extention of service to customers and to increase the fiek for orders the Vernonia Laundr; has established a service to ta announced this week. The servic. was established test Saturday wit1' L. W. Baker to be the Seaside representative. He wi’l take orders nd shin there to Vernonia where the work will be done and returned. It will be possible to give one day service on much of the laundry. The establishment of a dry clean ing plant is intended within a fee months should the present reception prove favor; ble. ■ " ■ ■<>---------- A potato, really nine-in-one, wes dug from a field owned by Hiram VanBlaricom the first of the week. The unusual tubar was com- pi ised of nine different med- ium sized potatoes, all joined together to make the large dis play. One measurement of length came to 12 inches and the other to a total of 10 % inches. The article is on display at the Museum Barber Shop. Illegal Hunting Rates Highest Number of Of fenders. Through activities during th >ast week's time five nanus wer- added to the list of arrests fo Tw violation in Vernonia and ths community surrounding, it was an nounced to The Eagle by Sta*e Patrol Officers. Four of the arrests came throug) violations relative to the hunting laws or failure to be properly licenc ed for possession of a gun. The remaining offense came und er the heading of traffic, a fin >eing drawn by Roy Reynolds fol excessive speed with a truck. A fine of $100 and costs wa drawn by Vincent Monaco for laci <f a gun license. Lee Miller, Arch! j.een and Willis Johnson ratec penalties for the possession of i! legal venison and were meterert fines by Judge Hill. Approximately 20 arrests hav >ccn made since establishme here of a representative of th< Oregon State Patrol. Saturday, October 22 Set As Date for Public In spection First showing of the new 193! Chevrolet will be made Saturda. n the showroom of the Vernonia Auto Company in conjunction witn .he initial nation-wide display o: this popular low priced car. In commenting upon the 19 Chevrolet seles slogan which reads “Only Chevrolet Gives So Much Fot So Little,” Mr. Ed Salomor.«en, president of the Vernonia Auto Company remarked, “Car buyers everywhere are going to get a reai surprise when they see this new Chevrolet. Chevrolet is offering an almost unbelievable value—a bigger car and the most beautiful low priced car ever designed. “We cordially invite everybody in Vernonia and vicinity to come n and se this remarkable new ¡Chevrolet. From every desirable mo- | tor car quality, including beauty. I performance, economy of operation nd safety, the careful automobile I buyers will find that this car is entirely to his liking,” concluded Mr. Salomonsen. The Vernonia Auto Company’« Grade School at Scap showroom, specially decorated for poose Chosen for Satur their Announcement Day showing, will be open Saturday from 7 n. day, October 29 m. until 9 p. m. a„ The next quarterly meeting of the Columbia County 4-H Club , Steel Injure» Eye— Flying pieces of steel which 1 Lerders’ Association will be held f‘ the grade school at Scappoose 1 pierced close beneath his left ey- [ in the Music Room on Saturday I just missed causing serious injury 1 October 29, between the hours ot I Monday to Frank P. McCabe, O.-A | 9.30 a. m. and 12:00 noon,” states 'gangsawyer. He was sent to Port-! Mrs. Earl Ramey, president of land for examination which dis- < losed no pieces had struck the the association. An interesting program is being eyeball. Stitch ts were taken and worked out for this meeting that McCibe was able to return to work will enphasize the work of those the following day. The men were clubs starting their work at this i tightening saws before starting time time of the year, and especially I when a key shattered under a I hammer blow causing the accident. | (Continued on page 12.) The remainder of the band oi sheep owned by H. E. Rooper has been shipped it was announced by S. P. & S. officials Saturday wher. 18 cars of the woo) bearing animal« were transported from here. The entire band had enjoyed summei pasture on the land above Keasey. the grass growing there being con sidered better in weight-producing qualities than that of the Cascade ange. The shipment Saturday comprises the remainder of the Rooper flocks another trainload having been trans ported east of the mountains several weeks ago. Eighteen cars were necessary foi the band numbering 2315. They were destined for Madras. Club Leaders Of 4.H Work Will Convene An alarm, turned in by Jack Lindsay, last Monday night brought out members of the Vernonia Vol- inteer Fire Department for action n controlling a blaze in what is known locally as the Hatton house. The fire of undetermined origin started in the upper story of the wo-story building and before be ing brought under control had com pletely ruined that portion of the ouilding. The extent of the damage was placed at approximately a thousani dollars by insurance inspectors. The State Banking Departmer. was named as legal owner although o Lester Sheeley who had made o Lester • Sheley who hail ma I ui chase plans. State Officer Names Arrests For Violation Sheep Shipped First Showing From Summer To Be Made Of New Cars Pasture Sat. H. E. Rooper Sends Rest Of Flock to Madras for Winter Alarm Turned in Monday; Night at 12:30; Cause j Unknown Council Passes On Ordinance; Okevs Repairs . New Fence Due for Golf Course Under City Own- ership The second regularly-scheduled meeting of th. city council, Monday vening, brought three readings of the ordinance giving notice of the collection of assessments levied for he improvement of streets located n district 1.3. The ordinance wa given three readings, the first and last in full and the second by name only. . A request for permit to improv; as granted Mrs. Gladys Dial, prop- ietor of th. Squeeze Inn. An addi ion is to be made giving more kit hen room to the establishment with ■ss danger of fire. Other business of the evening in cluded a motion authorizing pur- base of fence wire for the goll nurse for the construction of a new fence following a requirement of the highway department necessi tating more space for roadway and the decision to write headquarter« •f the state police force compli- nenting work of the local repre- entative. ---------- o---------- Attend Meeting— 'Ed Salominsen, Bill Bond and Os car Kaphammer were in Portland Tuesday to be in attendance at a Chevrolet Sales and Service meet ing held there for employees of Chevrolet agencies throughout the district dependent on Portland a3 their headquarters. School Board Meets to Decide on Problem of Scarlet Fever A meeting of the Vernonia grade school board was held Friday even ing to determine the advisibility of closing local schools because of the prevalence of scarlet fever in the community. Miss Nettie Alley, Coun ty Health Nurse, Dr. R. D. Eby, local health officer and interested citizens of Vernonia were present to express opinions and further along that line contact was made with Dr. Ed Bostrom, State Health Officer. The decision was made to con tinue holding classes for by closing, control, supervision and checking facilities would become useless and it would be practically impossible to contact children contracting the disease. As the school board was informed by health officials if the schools were closed every other meeting and gathering in the town would have to be cancelled which would prralize the city. Considering these i commendations it was the board's decision to continue school but at the same time seek further cooper action if parents in keeping their children at home when any scarlet fever symptoms appear and to in form any one of the health officials of the approach if the malady. The practice of making a physi- al inspection each morning is to >e continued and all suspicious ases returned to their parents vhere quarantine will be placed n effect if deemed necessary. No ra w cases have been reported local- y since last Wednesday. NO SMOKING GAME PAST HALF MARK AT O.-A. OFFICE It’s a wait and worry battle as Fred R. Olin, President of the Oregon-American and Con nie L. Anderson, Mill Superin tendent tear down the home stretch in their “no smoking during October” wager, Both contestants are still ad- hering to the rules not to smoke during the month even though matches have almost been tou._I.ed to cigarettes at one time or another. It may be that one contest ant or the other will “forget fully” strike a match and just “accidentally” light up before the allotted time is over. If the day is dark on Novem ber first chances are it won’t be due to an eclipse. It will be just a heavy pall of smoke. Over fifty persons were in at- tendance Tuesday evening for the first Chamber of Commerce meeting held in several months locally to hear business of the evening trans acted and see talking pictures pre sented by the Investor’s Syndicate through Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Austin of St. Helens. MOTORCYCLE BOYS MAKE TOURS FOR SUMMER ACTIVITY Fire Ruins I Schools Not Upper Part of To Close Is Hatton Home Decision UNUSUAL POTATO DISPLAYED BY H. VANBLARICOM When someone writea the book “The Motorcycle Boys in Vernonia” it should be good. At least the growing number of hill levelers have been burning gasoline on a number of tours during the past summer. Some of the iron-horse tam ers who have enjoyed several excursions and who expect to greet a new year of traveling as an organized group are: Jack Adams, Paul Adams, Walter Larsen, Howard Seger, Wesley Pace, Marvin Myers, Milo John end Perry McGee. Trips taken by the riders have included one to Long Beach, Washington and a hill climb in Portland, both spon- sored by the Rose City motor- cycle club; a jaunt to Flor- ence, sponsored by the Eugene motorcycle club and several trips through the initiative of the local group. The picture program was entitled “The Blind Spot of Science” deal ing with an explanation of means of saving and managing money, a phase of instruction given little consideration in present day school systems. Immediately following tne even- ing dinner visitors were introduced by President Lyman Hawken to in clude Edison Ballagh of St. Helens, •\|r. and Mrs. L. A. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Wheeler, who have just recently established j-esi- cence here. Secretary J. W. Nichols was call ed to the floor for reports of atten dance at a meeting of the County i Court and a meeting witn WPA I officials a month ago when an I attempt was made to have the j Rainier-Apiary Pittsburg and Scap poose-Vernonia roads designated as county property in order to secure WPA funds. The appointment of a Christmas entertainment committee wjjs made i naming Mrs. Floy K. Hammack, L. | H. Dewey and Red Raines to act jin completing plans for the celebra- ' tion thia year. Officer Gives Dope on I A second committee composed of State Set-up to High Wallace McCrae and J. W. Nichols | was given authority to proceed in School l organizing a teachers’ reception for A lecture to boys of 1 | Washington grade school audit- High School Monday by State Pol-! j orium, October 26. Remaining busi- ,ce Officer Jones of St. Helens re- . ness ux g mciuaea of vne the evenln evening included a a mot- mot- vealed the history and organization! ion placing the chamber (>n record of the Oregon State Police Force' fav0I-ing the numbering of houses and some of the features in which in Riv(.rvicw and the numbering it differs from the police of -* other, and naming of streets in the city. states. | An announcement made know t In his lecture it was said that the need for election of officers Oregon is one of sixteen states to serve during the 1939 year and having state police under an organ- the time set for election as Novem ization such as this one. In this ber 8. dominion officials act both as a -n- means of criminal control as well ■ . 11« T • 1 as traffic regulators as is the case in most other states. Oregon is the >nly state west of New Mexico hav-1 Z"1 ng this arrangement where patrol-i nen serve a two-fold purpose. ‘ Organization, History Given Group of Boys I UI)11C I si Mr<lI*V J Of •Fiction Books Examinations Announced— ’ The United States Civil Service I I Readers Have Greater Commission Tias announced open 1 Choice of Material, Said competitive examinations for the i This Week positions of multillth operator and for Deputy United States Game1 A list of nine new books has Management Agent. Full informa- been added to material available tion may be obtained from the Sec to readers using the Vernonia Pub ietary of the United States Civil lic Library it was announced this Service board of examiners at the week by Mrs. Lee Engen, librariai . post office in any city which has Two of the new selections sepecially a post office of the first or second .interesting are "Rebecca” and “My class. Sister Eileen.” "Rebecca” by Daphne DuMaurier is the story of Manderly an ancient Lester Kerns, formerly employed with the Nehalem Dairy Company English country estate, its master The book'; left Tuesday for Portland where and his second wife. he is to seek employment in the central character is that of Rebecca, the first wife, dead before the story future. opens yet whose memory exerts a powerful and sinister influence on the lives of all those who knew her and even more so on the life cf the frightened young second wife to whom she is but a name. It is an exceptionally well-written novel. “My Sister Eileen” by Ruth Mc Kenney is a study in contrast to “Rebecca." It ’ is the hilarious ad ventures of Ruth and Eileen Mc Kenney from the days of childhood, Elester eggs, silent movies and Mr. Valentino, to budding maturity, newspaper reporting and an apart ment in Greenwich Village. Thj novel first appeared serially in th • New Yorker. It is witty and well- written. Other new books purchased are: “Raiders of Spanish Peaks” bv Zane Grey; “The Joyful Delaneys” by Hugh Walpole; “Mr. Despon dency’s Daughter” by Anne Parrish; “A. Hall & Co.” by Joseph C. Lin coln; ’Tomorrow’s Promise” by Temple Bailey; "Hotel Hostess” by Faith Baldwin; and "Wildhorse Val OREGON STATE COLLEGE—No longer will earth tremors here or in surrounding states go ley” by W. C. Tuttle. Leave» for Portland— | First Oregon Seismograph honored and unsung since the building and installaion here of the first seismograph in the state of Oro- gon. Long a dream and “spare time project” of the physics department of the school of science, the seismograph has finally been put into operation, thanks to the early work of H. R. Vinyard. instructor in physics, and the later work of W. H. Moore and Miss Chung Kwai Lui, graduate assistants. A seismograph works on the principle of having a fine beam of light foeuwd on sensitized photographic paper mounted on moving drums. The drums shown in the picture with Moore record the horizontal earth movements, both east and west and north and south. The entire apparatus, eacept the light source, is mounted on a concrete block sunk in the earth and entirely separated from the ityr** Kitchen Transformed— Mrs. Alice Estey has transformed her kitchen into a dining room, parlor and drawing room through work done by a painter at her home.
