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O-A Mill Crews Return to Work 11-Week Shut-Down Ends Following Proposal to Arbitrate Disagreement FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1939 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON VOLUME 16, NUMBER 49 December 22 Set for Committee Named Staging of Community ForChristmasProgram Tree; Dance Date Set At Grade School Committee to Meet Again r a / Monday December 18 ¡^afetV tor rinal Appointment J > . ClUD Council Passes Applications Miss Grace Condit to Head Group as General Chairman Attendance Urged at Hearing Sat. Details to Be Explained on Formation of People's Utility District In a conference with George Joseph, head of the Hydroelecctric Commission of the State of Oregon, J. A. Bush, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, states that Mr. Joseph is most anxious to have everyone in the Nehalem valley present at the City Hall in Ver- nonia Saturday, December 9 at 2 p. m. All details and angles of the Peoples Utility project will be cx- plained and discussed at the pub lic hearing of the Hydroelectric Commission next Saturday. The motive of the meeting is to con sider the preliminary petitions of voters in the district in and about Vernonia, including Natal and Mist as the portion of Columbia county, and in addition a portion of Wash- ington county for the formation of a peoples’ utility district. Proposal of Settlement Given; Board of 3 Repre sentatives to Decide Wednesday morning’^ silence was broken by the most welcome of sounds—THE MILL WHISTLE. Not having been blown for eleven weeks, it did take some effort for the whistle gradually to get back to its former, normal pitch. The two extra little toots at the end of its slow ascent to proper vibra tion seemed to tell all men who have been idle these weeks, “Let’s go!” The end of the strike which be gan Monday, September 25, came as a result of an arbitration pro posal set up by the local' No. 37, I. W. A. The proposal of settle- ment as given The Eagle is re- printed below. “PROPOSAL OF SETTLEMENT —With the intention of offering a fair opportunity to both sides for settlement of the dispute pre vailing at the Oregon American Plant, IWA. Local' No. 37 proposes the following: “1. That the dispute arising out of article 1 of the working agree ment, to wit, that as a condition of employment all mill employees shall hold membership in Local Union No. 37 of the International Woodworkers of America, be sub mitted to an Arbitration Board of three. “2. That the Arbitration Board be composed of one representative for the Company, one representative for the Union, and Reverend Ray mond Walker, (Chairman of the State Board of Conciliation) repre senting the Public. “3. That operations be resumed immediately upon agreement to ar bitrate. “That such arbitration be con cluded within 15 days after the date of agreement to arbitrate. “5. That the cost of the arbit- ration proceedings be born equally by the Company and the Union.” Signed—Local No. 37 IWA By C. C. Dusten, President John Gritdahl, Rec. Sec’y. The management of the Oregon American Lumber Company, the leaders of the local unions of IWA and A. F. of L. express their grati tude that the mill has reopened and are hopeful that the working man and the business man may feel secure in their positions of pro- viding food and shelter for their families. Much has been heard of the ac At the Christmas Activity Com-1 A l tivities of the Christmas Activity mittee meeting held Monday night, 1*1 Committee, and now comes the first December 22, Friday, was set as1 news of the Christmas Program the date for the community Christ-1 \/ committee. mas program and Christmas tree. 1 v UlUB lllllt B This year’s entertainment to oe Reports from the committee in presented before Santa comes to charge of the plans were favorable; Regulations for Safety City Seeks Jurisdiction the Washington grade school, Fri the finances are increasing ade Outlined by Group under Over Portion of Bridge day night, December 22, should top quately; the entertainment for that Direction of Instructor all others witnessed in previous Street from County evening, under the leadership ot Christmas programs. Miss Grace Miss Grace Condit, promises to be Note—The Safety Club, a Wash At the regular meeting of the Condit, general chairman of the highly interesting; the purchasing ington grade school activity, undei' City Council held Monday night, activities. and her standing com- of and committee quoted prices j were authorized to buy the nec- the leadership of Robert Slawson, the following business was taken mittee of Misses Jane Lovett, Mary essary candy, nuts I and oranges has been studying the bicycle regu care of: Three applications for liq- Fossatti, Barbara Sneath, Marian for the treats. lations enforced by the City of Eu I uor licenses for The Shamrock, The Schrieber, Thelma Ramsey and The date for the next benefit gene, and after careful deliberation Vernonia Billiards and Dad’s were Alvina Connell are whipping into dance with Jimmie Whetmare’s or and discussion has drawn up a set approved; a resolution to petition shape a fine, original, colorful pro gram centering about three ‘^Christ chestra is Saturday, December 16, of rules for bicycle operators in for jurisdiction and surrender of mas Truants.” it was stated. Vernonia. Below the proposed regu- that part of Bridge street at a point Miss Condit names as members Appeciation for the increased where it intersects Rose Avenue on of other committees the following: number of organizations sending lations are listed: 1. In the evening or early morn- to the North boundary of the city, Costumes: Chairman, Ruiby Maddess, representatives to the Christmas voiced by Comittee meetings was ing when darkness, fog, or other that section now being county prop Ina Scott, Lenore Kizer, Nedra General Chairman Harry Culbertson dangerous conditions prevail, no per- erty; an announcement of a public Young, Doris O’Connor, Pauline Christen and Shirley Wiegel. following the meeting. son 'haU rids -or operate any bi nearing on December 18 on the Staging: Chairman, Paul' Gordon The next meeting of the com- cycle within the limits of the city Robert Slawson; condemnation of a public building Noble Dutton, mittee is called for Monday, De Event to Be Held at lighting, Leslie Skuzie. of Vernonia without proper lights. between North Street and A Street cember 18, at which time the Andy Parker Farm Sun- Make-up: Chairman, Thelma Ram 2. No person shall operate or on Grant Avenue; and an ordinance sacking committee will be appointed day, December 10 and final details for the commun ride a bicycle in the City of Ver providing for the operation and sey, Lulu Fullerton and Paul' Gor ity gathering will be completed. nonia jwith more than two persons control of bicycles in the city don. The American Legion is spon- Property: Chairman, Mildred soring another turkey shoot to be jpon the same bicycle unless espec limits. Weed, Jessie Hart and Rose DeMa held at the Andy Parker place ially equipped to carry more riders. For the in ormation of bicycle con. Sunday, December 10. Turkeys, 3. No person while riding or owners and pc,rents, the ordinance geese, capons, ducks and chickens operating a bicycle in Vernonia controlling bicycle operation will ap are the prizes to be offered. Owing shall hold on to any other vehicle, pear elsewhere on this page. to the success of the last affair of this kind the Sunday after Ar- 4. No person shall operate or mist ice, a large crowd is expected ride any bicycle upon the side walks to attend'. Members of the Amer ican Legion will serve hot dogs and Vernonia Club Score To in the city of Vernonia except those walks the city officials desig coffee at the shoot. tals Same as That of Pre nate. Vaccination for Small vious Match pox to Be Given Also 5. ’ Traffic rules of the Oregon The local rifle team won from Motor ■ Vehicle Act concerning bi- for Small Fee the Oregon Rifle club in the match cycles shall be observed by all Wallace McCrae announces that held in Portland December 1. Fri Top Speed of 202 Words next Tuesday, December 12, all day night with a score of 858 as riders of bicycles. Per Minute Typed in Fi high school students will have the a. Keep to the right. against 795. The Vernonia score opportunity to have given them was identical in total with the score nal Show of Skill b. Give proper signals for turn free of charge the Tuberculin Test, of last week’s match with the ing and stopping. The typing demonstration under under- the direction of Nettie Alley, Hillsboro team, the score, Vernonia Beaverton to Play Here more than two riders the sponsorship of Behnke-Walker County Red Cross Nurse. c. No 858, Hillsboro, 746. The final team Friday in Second Pre- proceed abreast and should A vaccination for smallpox will Business College of Portland given score is figured on a basis of the Seacon Game single file is required under at the high school Monday morning also be administered at this time, five highest individual scores. Action Provide* Regula Individual scores for the match certain conditions of traffic. was highly received. Miss English, it was announced, a fee of 25c The strong Forest Grove Viking tion for Cyclist*; Penalty were: Fetsch, 181; Kellmer, 171; 6. (a) No operator of a bicycle a member of the business school’s being charged. team defeated the Vernonia Log for Violation Given Zimmerdahl, 171; Culbertson, 169; gers in a ragged opening game «hall leave his bicycle in such a faculty and Misses Pank and O'Con Guest Speaker to Be Nichols, 166; and Layer, 159. The City Council passed an ordin for both teams on the local floor This week, Friday the 8th, the manner that shall hinder, stop, nor, students of the college, were Here Sunday— ance providing for the operation Tuesday night with a score of 30-9. Next Sunday the Evangelical Johnson Creek team of south Port or bother pedestrian travel or motor the typists. The feature of the evening was and equipment of bicycles within church will observe Universal Bible land will meet the local team here. vehicle travel. Miss English, the featured speed the city limits and fixing the penal (b) Every rider or operator of Sunday. The church is fortunate in the second team game in which ty flor the violation of the rules. ist, wrote 126 words a minute Forest Grove defeated Vernonia by securing as guest speaker for the a bicycle shaU take proper care It is of interest to owners of bi that his bicycle is so placed to perfectly while engaged in con day. Dr. J. A. Goode of, Portland, a 18-16 score in the second over cycles and to parents to read care avoid danger of accident during his versation with Miss Freda Beck The sermon subjects of Dr. Goode time period. fully the laws ordained. Friday will see another pre-sea absence from it. and Mr. Skuzie, typing instrnc- are: Morning, “Seven Reasons Why An ordinance providing for the 1 Believe the Bible to Be Divinely | son game here when Beaverton will operation and equipment of bicycle« 7. Every operator of a bicycle tors in the high school. Evening. “Progressive play the local boys in the high within the city limit« of the city must use common sense and do no As she spelled orally, oirrectly Written.” racing or trick riding where it will 34 words given by Mr. Walker, 'Teaching in the Bible Concerning school gym. of Vernonia, Oregon, fixing penalty Starting line-up for the Tuesday for violation thereof and repealing be dangerous in the city. assisting in the demonstrations, Jesus Christ.” There will be a 8. Bicycle operators riding their Miss English wrote 126 words in a table provided where you may dis night’s game: Forwards: Killian and all ordinance« or part« of ordinance* Volumes Now on Shelves bicycles play your old Bible or your Bible Walker; Center: Roeser; Guards; in conflict herewith. to grade school must not minute. Ready for Reading, Stat turn around in the middle of the For a final show of skill, the with a meaningful history, or your Parcells and Crawford. The city of Vernonia ordains as ed by Librarian Others seeing action were: Baker, follows: street in front of the school, or use accomplished typist wrote repeat foreign language Bible. There will the highway as a place to play with edly a sentence for one minute. also be illustrative charts which Mullins, Turner, Michener and Soe- The Vernonia Library Board sanc Section 1. No person shall rida jima. their bicycles. Her speed was 202 words a minute. carry a message. tioned the buying of 40 new books or operate any bicycle upon any from J. K. Gill last week, according street, alley or public place within to Mrs. Lee Engen, librarian. This the corporate limits of the city of week the books have been shellack Vernonia, during the period from ed and shelved and are now ready a half-hour after sunset until a • • for public reading. The list includes: Willard Berg, former instructor couraged to remain. financial standing of each family charge in our money as little as half-hour before sunrise, and all 11 adult fiction: Across the Years, ir. Washington grade school, return The Bergs went to Sweden about is known to the government for 50c to 75c a day, including all ex times when fog or other atmospher Emilie Loring; Moment in Peking, ed here for a day’s visit Monday. a year ago to study the customs, taxation purposes; everyone receives penses, doctor’s as well. ic conditions render the operation ..... —• „ says that „„ said bicycle dangerous to traflfic Lin Yutang; The Sea Tower, Hugh He, Mrs. Berg and their eight social benefits artcbrdfingly. The Mr. — Berg the ^wcuco.of Swedes Walpole; Paul Revere Square, Louise months old son, Teddy Lee, return social system, language and school aged are cared for on the same think that President Roosevelt is of the use of the streets, or at any fine --------- because — they is*time when there __ is ____ not sufficient Andrews Kent; Valley of Thunder, ed from Stockholm, Sweden, just system of the country. Mr. Berg principal—according to their needs. ---- , feel that he _ _________ Rex Beach; The Root and the Flow recently, where Mr. Berg had a Mates the superimposing of modern Socialized medicine is making Swed- trying to institute in the United'light to render clearly discernible er, Josephine Daskam Bacon; The school for American children and social progress on the peasant liv en an outstanding country in its States the same sociol set-up that any person on the streets a dis- Dark Horse, Will James; The Green for some English children until the ing, which is typically 18th century, efforts to fight diseases. Every dis Sweden has.--------------------------------- itance of two hundred feet ahead, Money, D. E. Stevenson; Hannah war began. The Bergs returned to is most interesting. trict which includes no more per In closing the interview, the in- without having a lighted lamp af- Courageous, Laura Long; Easy to this country not necessarily because Social security is an assurance sons than can be adequately cared «truetor stated that he and Mrs. | fixed on the front of said bicycle, Kill. Agatha Christie; Kitty Foyle, of the war situation, he states, but in Sweden, Mr. Berg says. There is for has its own trained nurse, ob Berg "hope that the United States visible under normal atmoapheric , l>e<ause when the Swedish govern security in employment. Because stetrician, and dentist as well as will always serve as a bulwark 'conditions from a distance of at Christopher Morley. 5 adult non-fiction: I Lost My ment began to ration out food to the unions and government go hand its own doctor. The larger districts against those dictatorships running least three hundred feet in front its people, foreigners were not en- in hand, there are no strikes. The have their own hospitals which rampant in Europe”. (Continued on page 8.) (Continued on page 6.) Second Turkey Shoot Time Set by Legion Match Won By Rifle Club Friday Eve Typists Give Demonstration To Students Tuberculin Test to Be Given Tuesday Forest Grove Quintet Wins From Loggers Library Board Purchases 40 New Books Willard Berg Gives Interview to Eagle Mon. City Council Adopts Bicycle Ordinance