FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1940
Infantile Paralysis
Fund to Be Swelled
By Dance Here Sat
Committee Issues Report
of Intended Activities
Following Meeting
Large
Acreage
Purchased
VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON
W ilcoxen
Appointed
Trapper
Appointee Will Be in
Charge of Predatory Ani­
mal Control
O-A Mill
To Close
Wednesday
Repair of Machinery to
Be Made During Short
Shut-Down
VOLUME 17, NUMBER 4
All Vernonia Schools
Closed Until Coming
J 'onday Morning
Increase of Illness Given
as Reason for Monday
Action
Survey to
Be Held
by N.Y.A.
A report issued Wednesday morn­
Mr. Howard Wilcoxen of Route
ing
revealed that the Oregon Amer­
1,
Clatskanie,
has
been
recently
The Vernonia committee headed
All the Vernonia schools were
appointed as a W. P. A. govern­ ican plant is to be closed for a
by E. M. Bollinger, mayor, this
closed for a week Monday morning
ment trapper for Columbia county short time beginning Wednesday,
week issued a statement of the
following a decision reached after
and is working on the predatory January 31st. The shut-down will
action it has taken towards the
conferring with Miss Nettie Alley,
animal control.
include the saw mill, planer and
raiding of funds for the aid of
Columbia County Red Cross Nurse,
Any
shipping
department.
stock
raisers
or
poultry
su ferers from infantile paralysis.
and Dr. Eby, City Health Officer
2,180 Acres Near Birken- raisers who are having trouble with The planer department and ship-
Evaluation of Work Un- of Vernonia.
Ths report follows:
feld to Be Used as Pas- coyotes or other predatory animals ping department will again resume
der Project to be At- The health officials recommended
Every year the 30th of January
attacking their livestock may either operations on Monday, February 5,
ture Land
tempted, Said
signals the time for the nation to
that the two grade school's and the
communicate with Mr. Wilcoxen or but the mill will remain closed for
raise funds to fight infantile paral­
The purchase of 2180 acres of with the County Agent’s office at
Vernonia high school has been high school be closed tor a week
another week before beginning
ysis. Your local committee is rais­ range land northwest of Birkenleld St. Helens to secure help.
selected as a typical school from because of the increase of illnesses
work.
ing its quota in three ways:
which to conduct a survey program throughout the schools. On Monday
in the Nehalem Basin is the second
en N. Y. A. activities. To evaluate morning, the grade schools had 135
1. The little dime mailing envel­ large scale project of the kind to
work done through that project is absentees as against the 116 re-
opes in which you can mail your con­ be initiated by eastern Oregon
the attempt of the survey being
tributions directly to Presid nt stock men within the past few
supervised by H. O. Church of the corded absent last Wednesday when
Roosevelt in Washington, D. C.
months. F. A. Stinchfield of May­
National Education Association and the schools first closed. Twenty-five
2. By the coin boxes located at ville consumated the deal last week
P. B. Jacobson of the University were absent from the high school
various places in the city in which from the County Court of Clatsop
High School, University of Chicago. Wednesday, thirty were absent on
you may drop such coins as you
The data gained through work will Monday morning.
county
which
has
taken
the
land
wish to contribute. These will later
be published and given circulation
Charles S. Keith to Act
be gathered and included in the for taxes after the timber had
Friday Match Gives Gun­ to schools and colleges.
as
Mayor
of
Kansas
City,
been removed.
total subscribed from Vernonia.
men Seven Wins in Eight The local high school receives
Missouri
3. We are sponsoring a dance
It is reported that the land was
$48 a month in N. Y. A. assistance;
Starts
and have secured the popular purchased for $1.00 per acre,
three girls in the library, two sec­
According to report from Kansas
and
Jimmie Whetmore orchestra. This
The Gresham Gun Club was de- retaries, and three assistant jani­
City, Missouri, Charles S. Keith,
orchestra plays nothing but special 400 head of sheep are to be placed former president of the Oregon- feated by the local Gun Club at the tors are the positions filled for re­
arrangements written exclusively for on the land immediately and more American Lumber Corporation and match held last Friday, January
19, ceiving aid from the Youth Admin­
their group. This dance is our main will be shipped when the land is of the Central Coal qr.d Coke
istration. These people are enrolled
source of revenue and we are spar­ fenced and prepared for grazing. company, has been elected by the at Gresham. The score was: Ver­ in the school; they are not graduates
nonia, 861; Gresham 811. Vernonia who are offered other N. Y. A. as­
ing no expense to give you one of
Those Needing Aid for
Glen McGee, son-in-law of the City Council of that city to fill
has won seven out of the eight sistance.
the nicest dances of the year.
Next Year’s Operation
the
unexpired
term
of
Bryce
S.
We hope you all can come and purchaser, will manage the opera­ Smith who had served that city as matches shot.
Requested to File Now
tion. Lloyd Parman and Sons pur­
“Dance, that they may walk.”
mayor for more than 10 years
The five highest scores of the Colored Ghosts Baffle
E. M. Bollinger, Chairman chased 4080 acres of Nehalem Basin prior to his resignation.
Farm Security Administration aid
I. W. A. Five—
Vernonia team are listed:
E. H. Washburn
»razing land last fall and many more
An exhibition of skill and show- for Columbia County farm families
Mr. Keith is widely known in
Fetsch
181
George Baker
manship was shown Sunday after- whose operations are in jeopardy,
.astern Oregon stock ranchers are Oregon and the Pacific Northwest,
Lyman Hawke n
Kellmer
looking over the prospects here, having been the directing head of
r.oon at the high school gym when is available through county FSA
175
O. T. Bateman
due to the fact that much of the : the Central Coal and Coke company
the Vernonia I. W. A. team was
Nichols
169
offices in the Post Office Building,
J. W. Nichol's
grazing land in eastern Oregon has | during the construction period of
boffled and teased by five clever
Wagner
168
Vernonia Committee
dried up, owing to the dearth of the lumber plant at Vernonia and
negro basketball players calling Astoria, reports Lewis A. Nichols,
Zimmerdahl
ie?
rainfall and snow in the last few until the operation was reorganized
Next Friday, January 26, Tie Ver- themselves “The Galloping Ghosts”. local supervisor, Operators on fam-
years. It is reported that some of prior to the resumption of opera- nonia Gun Club goes to Hillsboro Admittedly the colored boys were ily sized farms whose livelihood is
the ranchers on that section had to tions in 1936. Mr. Keith was a for the ninth shooting match of the good comedians, but the crowd threatened by lack of adequate
haul water for ten miles for their frequent visitor in Vernonia during season.
agreed that had they turned on
credit facilities or similar causes
stock last summer.
the works the good I. W. A. quintet
the construction of the mill.
are
eligible for FSA assistance.
wouldn’t have had a “ghost” of a
Prior to the actual cnstruction of
McCollum
Gets
Sufficient
funds have been allot­
chance
of
showing
any
ability
to
the plant Mr. Keith met with the
18 Students Pass
put up a good fight.
ted to this district to provide for
business men of this city and One Year Sentence—
Driving Tests—
Joseph McCollum received a sen­
entered into a gentleman’s agree­
estimated needs of all handicapped
KWLK to Present Group Eighteen students of the high ment not to engage in any mercan­ tence of one year in the state Pomona Grange
farm families through FSA operat­
for Ten Minutes Sunday ichool received passing marks in tile or business enterprise in Ver­ penitentiary this week in the cir­ Meeting Scheduled—
ing goods, livestock, feed and co­
cuit
court
at
Astoria
with
Judge
The
Columbia
County
Pomona
the driver license examination on nonia if the city would exclude
Afternoon
aw held k st week. The lowest from the City limits the small tract Howard K. Zimmerman presiding. Grange will meet at Beaver Valley operative loans, as well as debt ad­
The Vernonia high school sex­ ;rade was 87. Six of the 18 took of land now occupied by the west­ The sentence was given McCollum on Saturday, February 3rd for its justment and supervisory services.
tette composed of .Joanne r.nd Bar­ he exam for instruction permits, ern end of the plant. This agree­ Upon being found guilty of con-iegular quarterly meeting. The Cooperative farm and home plans
bara Nichols, Erma Koberstein, he remainder taking the actual ment was never broken by the tributing to the delinquency of an session will begin at 10:30 a. m., stressing business-like management
Mary Lee Hall, Opal Scheuerman Iriving tests. Two of these failed management, although not a word eight-year old girl. He resided ataccording to Pearl Becker, Secre-
and production of home food needs
Camp McGregor.
tary of the Pomona group.
and Kathleen Tomlin and under the due to lack of experience.
was placed in writing.
is the basis of each rehabilitation
direction of Miss Alvenia Connell
loan.
will broadcast for ten minutes over
station KWLK Sunday afternoon,
Fanners expecting to request aid
January 28, at 2 o’clock.
for next year’s operation are asked
The broadcast wilt originate from
•
to file applications as soon as poss­
the stage of the Avalon Theatre in
On Monday of last week a meet­ jous weeds located in the county to help with the discussion and 529 showing an increase of 179 ible so plans can be completed this
Clatskanie where each Sunday a ing was held of the chairmen of and is getting good cooperation in report were Mrs. Ernest Harris of members over the goal set for the
winter and facilities made available
program is given under the direction the various community committees
Warren and Mrs. John Beck of year.
for the coming crop season. Where
of Don Fluhrer, director of Don’s ind the members of the Land Util­ several of the districts in keeping Scappoose. The recommendations
As a result of the recommenda- emergencies exist, subsistence grants
Orchestra, well-known group. The ization 'Committee of the last Out­ the diiferent weeds under control. which were adopted from this com­
tions, kitchen projects were carried can be made to destitute farm
series of programs will be provided look Con erence held in 1938. A Accom,>li»hment> Reported—
mittee at the Outlook Conference through the previous year which
by outstanding talent in the county. review was made at this meeting
Mr. Clyde Watson of Yankton in 1938 are as follows: (1) that consisted of two meetings, the ar­ families from drouth areas or resi­
dent families eligible for rehabilita­
The sextette will sing three num­ >f the recommendations made at reported on the Crops Committee gardens be part of the program;
rangement of kitchens and color in
bers next Sunday: “American Lulla- the Outlook Conference and the work and the accomplishments that (2) encourage consumption of pro­ the kitchen. Two hundred and thir-‘ tion.
Complete information as to the
by,” “Laura, Come Back to Me accomplishments that have been have been made since 1938, espec­ tective foods; (3) that help on teen kitchens were reported as being
¡Farm Security program may be
and "Lo, Now the Rose”, the selec- realized since that time.
ially in the improvement and ex­ sanitation be given to homemakers re arranged or improved for con- UAstoria~'officeTocat-
tion so well received at the Christ-
The meeting was called to order pansion of forage crops and the including installation of running venience, and 291 homemade pieces1 ed"in”th"e bagement of the Post
mas program.
by Mrs. Stella Harris of Warren, growing of White Rose potatoes for water, installing hand pumps where of equipment were made which Office Building, Astoria.
vice chairman of the Outlook Con­ the seed market in the southern water has to be carried, building facilitated the homemakers work.I
ference, who gave an outline of the states, especially California.
draft coolers, septic tanks; (4) Thirty-eight new sinks were install-1
Dance Scheduled for
A report was made by Mr. W. C. beautify homes by landscaping; (5) ed, 39 mixing sinks of correct
purpose of the meeting. An election
February 3rd—
was held for a chairman of the Johnson of Mist who was elected spread recreation by having recrea­ height, 49 wood boxes, and 59
Bill Hune and his nine-piece meeting, and Mr. W. C. Johnson of chairman of the group and by Mr. tion institutes; (6) and raise the storage cabinets. Two hundred and
dance band, one of
UQ11VV
-- Portland’s best Mist was elected general chairman. Ralph Langdon of Scappoose on the age average of 4-H club people,
ninety-one storage cabinets for
known traveling dance orchestras j Mr. Johnson then called on the expansion and improvement of the
Mrs.
Langdon
explained the dishes, etc. were remodeled to meet
is scheduled to play in Vernonia various chairmen of the committees livestock industry in the county in method in which food surveys, the needs of the family. Fifty­
order to utilize the cut-over lands clothing surveys, and housing sur­ seven working heights were raised
again February 3rd it was announc­ or a report of their work.
ed this week. The group wifi feature
Mr. J. A. Bacon of Warren re- and feed produced on the farm veys were made by members of to meet the standard working
sweet swing and waltzes to please' ported for fhe Horticultural Com- lands which includes both the the committee previous to the height. Two hundred and ninety I
Lyman Wax Resignation
both the younger and older dancers. I mittee in regards to the work done cattle industries and sheep in- recommendations and the adoptions homemakers reported that rear-
Calls for Ballot for Busi­
The orchestra has played at Lotus1 with strawberries for canning pur- dustries. They also reported on the of such for a long time program. ranged kitchens found the kitchen
ness Agent
Isle, Blue Lake park, The Oaks pOgeg and fresh market and diseases active participation of the Live- Joint Projects Carried on—
work less tiring. Six septic tanks
An election is slated for Thurs­
Mrs. Maud C. Purvine, Home were installed, and four pitcher
park, Rose Beach. Goble, Columbia and pest control work. He also re­ stock Association .r-hich was organ-
City, Astoria and Bonneville.
ported on the planting of young­ ized soon after the last Outlook Demonstration Agent, reported the pumps were installed which saved day, Friday and Saturday of this
progress made on the accomplish­ the homemaker from carrying water week at the IWA union hall for
berries and Boysen berries, both Conference.
ments for, the past years. Joint from 20 to 150 feet. The total the choice of a man to fill the
if which are suitable for canning Recommendations Revealed—
I. W. A. Defeat»
Three members of the Farm projects in sanitation and 4-H club savings due the the house furnish­ position of business agent of Local
purposes and fresh market.
Mr.
Oil Quintet—
Bacon also reported on the recom­ Home and Rural Life Committee work have been carried on by the ings project was about $2,700.00. 37. Vacancy in the position arises
due to the resignation of Lyman
The Vernoniia I. W. A. basketball mendations of the Crops Committee were present to help with the dis­ agricultural agent and the home Winter Vegetable* Increa*«—
Homemakers reported an increase Wex who formerly was the agent.
teanti defeated the St. Helens Gil­ of the Outlook Conference in con­ cussion and report. The Farm Home demonstration agent.
Fred Lumm and Harry Hall have
The goal set for the enrollment in the growing of winter vegetables
more Oil team in the game played trolling noxious weeds such as and Rural Life Committee work
here Friday night. January 19. The Canada thistle and wild morning was reported on by Mrs. Ralph in 4-H economic clubs by the com­ such as cabbage, kale, chard, and been nominated for the ballot. Vot­
score was 44-30. MacDonald and glory. He reported that he is map­ Langdon of Chapman, committee mittee was 350 members. The total broccoli. Six schools were able to ing will take place at the union
hall, it Was stated.
(Continued on page 5)
Carter tied for righ point honors. ping di'ferent infestations of nox- chairman. Other members present enrollment for the past year was
Former Head
Of O-A
Named Mayor
Gresham Bows
To Vernonia
Riflemen
Farm Security
Loan Aid
Available
High School
Sextette to
Broadcast
County Chairmen of Community Groups Meet
V
I
Election Due
At IWA Union
Hall, Said
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