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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1939 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON P/GE four I EAGLE EDITORIALS EXPERT INSTRUCTION FOR THE POLICE SCHOOL— LACK OF ORDINANCE PREVENTS ENFORCEMENT— « CITY COUNCILMEN at a r«cent meeting discussed again the wide use of bicycles in the city and the danger inherent of an acci dent which could result in serious injury or death to the riders of the two-wheeled vehicles unless some means of regulation is found. And the council was right in deeming it necessary that some action be taken, for in creasingly evident is the possibility of an injury. Cyclists have become careless in their actions by failing to observe rules of the road and by lack of realization of the danger they bring to themselves through failure in the exercise of care. It has been revealed since the necessity of some regulation has been evidenced that few cities in the state have in force any regulation in the form of ordinances which may serve as a control for bicycles. It is difficult to enact a regulation that will be effective in giving law enforcement officials sufficient reason to make an arrest. In addition it is difficult to arrive at a penalty appropriate for any offense that may be committed by bicycle riders and make that punishment effective but not too strict. But daily the problem becomes move evi dent. Some means should be found which will bring to cyclists the realization of danger to themselves and the realization that greater care must be exercised. If some restriction isn’t enacted so that the problem may receive greater attention from law officers a child’s life may be forfeited. Vernemia Eaele MARVIN KAMHOLZ, Editor and P ublisher Entered as second class mail matter, August 4, 1922, at the post office in Vernonia, Ore gon, under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rate $2 per year Local advertising rate: 26 cents per column inch Foreign advertising rate: 35 cents per column inch Classified advertising rate: Minimum 25 eents, 5 cents per line, three insertions for price of two. Legal advertising rate on request Reader advertising rate: 10 cents per line. Official newspaper of Vernonia. Oregon October 16 marks the opening date of a school to be held at Eugene at which time police officers throughout the state are to receive instruction on subjects of paramount interest to them. The school is to be conduct ed under the auspicies of the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted by the Oregon As sociation of Police Officers. Those connected with police work in the state will receive schooling which should prove of value in the better performance of their duties. Those engaged in pursuits of crime have employed every means at their disposal to avoid detection and the payment of a penalty for that pursuit. Speed by auto has made possible a quick departure from the scene of crime. The use of every means at hand plus speed, by criminals makes necessary the use by policemen, whatever their official capacity, of all means of detection plus a thorough knowledge of laws which give them authority for action. As the common expression, well known, “fire must be fought with fire.” The school at Eugene is the second of its nature. Its purpose should be well worth the expenditure of the council of $20 to finance City Marshal A. D. Lolley’s attendance for the six-day session. A BARGAIN SALE NOTE: The following poem appeared in the most recent issue of The Modern Wood man and.is reprinted here for its somewhat unusual subject matter: I’m offering for sale today A lot of things I’ll need no more; Come, please, and take them all away, I’ve piled them up outside my door. I’ll make the prices low enough, And trust you if it’s trust you need. Here I have listed all my stuff, Maye your selection as you read: A lot of prejudices which Have ceased to be of use to me; A stock of envy of the rich, Some slightly shopworn jealousy; A large supply of gloom that I Must not permit to clog my shelves. I offer bargains—who will buy? Name prices that will suit yourselves. A lot of wishes I’ve outgrown; A stock of silly old beliefs; Some, pride I once was proud to own; A bulky line of dreads and griefs; An old assortment of ill-will; A job lot of bad faith and doubt; Harsh words that have their poison still; Choose as you please—I’m closing out. I need more room for kindliness, For hope and courage and good cheer; Take all the hatred I possess, The superstitions and the fear; A large supply of frailties I Shall have no use for from today. I offer bargains; who will buy? The rubbish must be cleared away! —S. E. Kiser for trade and exploitation. The surface of South America has barely been scratched and its future development will afford a great opportunity for the invest ment of American capital, brains WAR AND MARKETS and energy. The war has only just started but If American financiers are awake it ha» gone on long enough to open to their opportunities they »vill the South American markets to the waste no time in establishing United States. We understand there steamer lines to the principal ports is an increasing volume of inquiries on both coasts. It would be a fine thing for the from the republics of the southern continent for supplies formerly re I peoples of both continents if ex- • ceived from Britian and Germany. change and other scholastic con- The fighting cocks of Europe are nections could be made between the not only destroying each other on institutions of higher learning in the battle field, they are presenting the two Americas. —The Eagle, Cathlamet, Wash. Unde Sam's folk with a fine field What Other Editors Think X pw and Used Tires Gas and Oil Expert Auto Repairing truth of the adage that “Crime automobiles in Oregon were amen- doesn’t pay.” ; ded at the legislature and are now —TJie Eagle, Cathlamet, Wash. i effective, Earl Snell, secretary of state, said today in reminding mo torists that in the interest of safe ty and courtesy full compliance with these regulations should be Eagle Items Of Past Years y-- forthcoming. MOTH PROOF Uuder the amended act motor 'ONE YEAR AGO— Your home for as little a* one spot- vehicles may carry only $1.00. Fumigant approved by | An increase of 150 names was 1 light while under the old law two Good Housekeeping and U. S. 'noted this week following the close Dept, of Agr. Simple to use. such lamps were allowed, Snell ;of city registration books by City FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH • Recorder Loel Roberts. To the to- said. The spotlight must be so ad justed that, upon approaching a- tal of 279 names were added 150 more bringing the present total to nother vehicle, no part of the high % Price intensity portion of the beam will ‘429. Five new names were added to be directed to the left of the left Sa»V Terma lOc a Day | the candidates already on the city side of the car upon which it it Save over On»« % on all a point 100 feet ahead standard office mod mounted at | ballot for the Novemlber election. els. Also portables at reduced prices. I Name-, filed by petition were Wil of the car. SEND NO Three auxiliary driving lamps are liam V. Lindley, Robert Raymer, MONEY R. L. Raymond, Ben Bennett anil now permitted whereas only two All late models completely reflnished were allowed under the old law. like brand new FULLY GUARAN J. J. Grady. TEED. Big free catalog shows actual Mrs. Ruth Steers pircad first These lamps may be mounted on i I machines in full colors. Lowest prices. SEND AT ONCE. among entrants in a safety essay the front of the vehicle at a height Free course in typing included International Typewriter Exchange contest sponsored by the Oregon of not less than 12 inches nor more 231 W. Monroe St., Dept. 934, Chicago State Grange. than- 42 inches above the ground. Sixteen army engineers returned Under the old law they were not to Vernonia for another month of io be rhounted less than 18 work compiling confidential govern- above the ground. ment maps. “Common sense and good motor manners dictate use of the head- FIVE YEARS AGO— lights in such an manner as not to The Connaeher Logging company blind the driver of oncoming ve expects to start logging in their hicles,” Snell declared. “The driv new location at Glenwood. The er who refuses to dim his lights company will log , off the main line may cause an accident which will [ snuff out the life of someone in the I during the winter. The first boxing match of the fall season is to be held a week from tonight in the Legion hall. PAINTING The card arranged by Mike Stolin PAPERHANGING will consist of a six-round main CALSOMINING event between Joe Magoff, Verno BOB MORRELL nia, and Jack Houser of Gaston. Business Professional ! Directory STUDY AT HOME TEN YEARS AGO— C. W. Reithner was appointed by the county court as a member of the Columbia county budget com mittee. The Nehalem Valley Ice and Creamery company will install an automatic bottle washer in their plant the latter part of the week recording to Harry Kerns, mana- We guide you step by step—furnish all text material, including 14-volume Law Library. Training prepared by leading law professors and given by members of the bar. Degree of LL. 6. Low cost, easy terms. Get valuable 48-Dage "Law Guide" free. Send for it NOW. LaSalle Extension University. Dept. L-83 Chicago A Correspondence Institution Meets RIVERVIEW Phone 773 •k. BUS SCHEDULE Trip* by way of Banks and Forest Grore Leave Vernonia: Leave Portland: 8:05 a. m. 8:45 a. m. 1:35 p. m. 2:45 p. m. 6:35 p. m. 4:45 p. m. Call Service between Vernonia and Keasey and Pittsburg for Passenger* to or from Forest Grove or Point* Beyond. TERMINAL: The Coty Fountain AGENT: Mrs. Earl L. Smith 582 for information PHONE: OREGON MOTOR STAGES Phone 662 I_____ _____ J. E. TAPP Kinds of Wood Prompt Delivery First Phone 241 and Third Friday* of Each State laws regulating the use of spotlights and auxilary lamps Legion Month. Expert Tonsorial Work 8 P. M. BEN’S BARBER SHOP John Grady, Commander Vernonia, Oregon Vernonia F. O. E. CANNING (Fraternal Order of Eagle.) TOMATOES Grange RIGHT PRICE Hall Vernonia Friday Nights M. Wakasugi 1 MILE 8 o'clock WEST OF BANKS Roy Barnes, W. P. Martin Kamholz, W. Sec’y. Knights of Pythias Keep Your Face Looking And Feeling Fit With This New « 153, O. E. S. Regular Communi cation first and third Wednesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple. All visiting sisters and brothers wel come. Mrs. Jean Crawford, W.M. 140 Helen Dewey, Secretary TOW-PRICE blade users -L-Z everywhere are switching come. Repairing WELDING BAFFORD BROS. Chapter A. F. & A. M. Gillette Blue Blade - 5 For 25c Automobile Meetings:—I. O. O. F. Hall, Second and Fourth Mondays Each Month. Order of Eastern Star | Thin Gillette Blades Are Produced U By The Maker Of The Famous Roland L. Treharne Expert ROLAND’S SERVICE STATION i and Fourth Wednesdays Each Month Nehalem to the new Thin Gillette. And no wonder. For this precision- made blade fits your razor ex actly ... gives you better shaves and lots of them at a real saving. Buy a package of Thin Gillette» from your dealer today. Attorney at Law Bank of Vernonia Bldg. Phone 231 A General Plumbing Vernonia Vernonia Temple No. 61 ' Vernonia, Oregon Meetings: I. O. O. F. Hall Second Price! LESTER SHEELEY Lodge No. 116 Vernonia, Oregon Harding Pythian Sisters Oregon. Some time since the Mexican (government expropriated certain oil properties that a previous Mexican' government had conveyed to the citizens of various foreign coun-I cries of which the United States happened to be one. The theory on 1 which the expropriation was carried' through was that the Mexican government could operate oil con-! cessions and other properties con-| r.ected therewith and find a ready sale to other countries. Among these countries was Germany whose coasts are now blockaded by the British navy. The Mexican govern- ment now finds itself with a flood of o?T on its hands and its market very materially reduced, This is apparently another instance of the Dentist Joy Theatre Bldg. V. F. W MEXICAN OIL— LYNCH AUTO PARTS Dr. U. J. Bittner LODGES F AC TS >0* T 376 B Street ------- Vernonia _____________ ______________ _________ Í All PRATICAL CONSERVATION Hood River News: The decision of our County Court to adopt the prin ciple of selective logging on all tim ber tracts to be sold in the future deserves full recognition as a real step towards peserving timbered areas in Hood River county outside1 of the national forest, for the plan 1 provides for the cutting of trees of commercial size, and compels buyers of county-owned timber tracts to leave, untouched, trees of smaller sizes than those specified. It provides not only for selective lumbering but also for sustained reforestation. We, who among many others, have had to watch the conversion .................. of our forested areas into blacken- I ' ed wildernesses, will also welcome the decision of County Judge C. D. ! Nickelsen and Commissioner Ralph' W. Perry and Waldo Arens to pro- ’ vide for the annual burning of slashings during the same season I that logging operations produce them. This will drastically reduce' the fire hazard in this county and deserves the hearty cooperation of I all residents. j —'Hood River News, Hood River. ' oncominog car. “The law permits the use of lights of .guch intensity as to assure cdequate vision when used in com- plience with the act so there is no legitimate excuse in not observ- in these regulations.” Vernonia Lodge No. 184 A. F. & A. M. meets at Masonic Temple, Stat- ed Communication ____ First Thursday of each month. Special called meetings other Thursday nights, 7:30 Visitors most cordially wel- Special meeting, Friday night.. Lowell Hieber, W. M. Glenn F. Hawkins, Sec. VERNONIA POST 119 AMERICAN LEGION Meets First and Third Wednesdays AVXIT IARY First and Th.rd Mondays Nehalem Valley Motor Freight Frank Hartwick, Proprietor Portland - Timber - Vernonia Mist - Birkenfeld - Jewell Vernonia Telephone 1042 CASON’S TRANSFER LOCAL and LONG DIS TANCE HAULING SEE US For Your Old Growth 16-INCH FIR WOOD AND CEDAR SHINGLES Roland D. Eby, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Town Office 891 NEAL W. BUSH Attorney at Law Joy Theatre Bldg., Phone 663. In \ ernonia Mondays and Tuesdays