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VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1940
I
will be held here on February 10th broadcasts, is the basis of RKO
at the Odd Fellows hall, according Radio’s “Sued lor Libel.”
to notices from the hydroelectric
Featuring Kent Taylor and Linda
commission.
r cellar
Hayes, the story presents Taylor
ENFORCEMENT OF THE
JUST A SUGGESTION
as a news reporter who dramatizes
DINNER TO AID FINNS—
ORDINANCE RESPONSIBLE—
FOR A VACANT LOT—
To aid the Finnish Relief fund a the news of the day on the radio.
CITY COUNCILMEN recently voted to
TO NEWCOMERS in a city, the number chicken dinner will be given by the How his program involves him in a
law the bicycle ordinance which since its en­
of vacant lots is often an indication of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Assoc- murder mystery and how he event­
prosperity of that city. Should those new­ iation of Peace at their church in ually solves the crime through the
actment and since the enforcement of its
comers be of the mind to seek a location for Quincy January 28. Serving will be­ use of radio broadeasting facilities,
rules has proven of value in the regulation
some form of business then the number of gin at 10 a. m. Fifty cents will be provide the drama of the story.
of the uses of bicycles in Vernonia. Some
those vacant lots, should that number be the charge per meal. A Finnish ser­
means of regulation was needed and was men­
quite large, might be the cause of people with mon will be conducted in the after- CHILDHOOD LISP
Yes, and in Your
A CAREER BOON—
tioned several times with the result that the
those intentions to move on to some commun­ noon by Tapani Ojalehto.
Attic Too!
A
childhood
“
handicap
”
was
ity
of
more
prosperous
aspect.
ct now in effect is one that is proving of
turned to a good purpose in the
Turn Those Things
In Vernonia there is a portion of one lot CONTRACT LET FOR
value in making for a more safe city.
case of Helen Lynd, comedienne
in the center of the business section that is OILING MARKET ROAD—
You Don't Want Into
Since several bicycle riders have been
Tidepoint Co. of Astor'a was appearing in Republic’s “Flight At
unused for a great part of the year. That
Money
with a Want Ad
apprehended through violation of the ordin­
section is located at the corner of Bridge and awarded the contract for s.rfacing Midnight," showing at the Joy
S(A?Xffof
ance and have been punished, an improvement
Second Streets where its vacancy is doubly and oiling 5.48 miles of Summit- Theatre Tuesday.
Helen’s lisp was the dispair of her
evident due to the many people who daily Mist section of Mist-Clatskanie
is noted on streets and sidewalks where for­
parents throughout her childhood.
secondary
highway.
The
contract
pass
that
way.
merly there was danger of injury either to
They took her to specialists who
It is probably true that the lot is vacant ■alls or $26,506.
the cyclist himself or to pedestrians. Bicycles
Seven state highway jobs were at length effected a cure—but a
due to no need for the space for the erection
are used with more care and more respect
pened this week in Portland by few years later Helen was lisping
of a building but other worthwhile use could
for others than has been the case for some
he
highway commission and total- again, before the cameras!
easily be made thereof.
Helen’s cute baby stare and her
time. It is noteworthy that greater responsi­
In the fall the lot is used for the staging cd $375,000.
r.musing lisp have made her con­
of
a
number
of
events
of
Vernonia
Host
Days.
bility means greater safety for everyone.
stantly in demand for “sweet-but-
IVER WORK
The band stand remains there unused for
dumb” roles. In “Flight At Mid­
UND SOUGHT—
the
remainder
of
the
year
—
other
space
on
CITY COUNCILMEN are also responsible
Improvement
for
the
the lot is never used. But the space is there
Clatskanie night,” she portrays one o. dle
for another action taken even more recently
iver was recommended for the contenders for the heart and hand
to be used should the proper incentive arise.
—enactment of an ordinance regarding the
orthcoming fiscal year beginning of Phil Regan, who plays the lead.
Complaints are heard in summer that
licensing of dogs. Licenses formerly paid to
children have no place to amuse themselves .ext June 30th in the annual report KAY KYSER’S DEBUT FILM
in constructive activity. The lot could be made ■ f the army engineers to Congress, INTRODUCES 5 SONG HITS—
the county dog control board are now payable
Expert Refrigerator
into a playground and with little effort an nade public this week.
to the city. Non-payment will result in action
Five melodic dance tunes of hit­
Service
Engineers were in Clatskanie Sun­ parade calibre are the musical fea­
instructor
or
supervisor
could
be
engaged
to
towards the removal of those dogs which
Household and Commercial
devote a few hours of the day to the grounds. day and they said they were going tures of “That’s Right—You’re
have become a decided nuisance on the streets.
The lot is certainly far from well-kept. o make a survey of the Clatskanie Wrong,” delightfully served by Kay
BERT EASTMAN
Formerly the dog-control board was respons­
iver in the near future.
Grass grows in profusion with little if any
Paterson’# Furniture Store
Kyser who is co-starred with
care. A lawn, planted and maintained, would
ible for those dogs not licensed but little
Adolphe Menjou in this sprightly
immensely improve the space if no other
effort under that responsibility was evident
song-and-laugh entertainment.
development was made.
PAINTING
The songs are “The Answer Is
here so that the time came when some other
Perhaps the remark will be made: “The
PAPERHANGING
Love,” by Sam S. Stept and Charles
action was a necessity.
city owns a park already. Why undertake a
CALSOMINING
Newman; and “Happy Birthday to
That action has been taken and although
new venture?” That is true but that park is
Love,” by Dave Franklin; “Fit to
BOB MORRELL
used principally for athletic ventures, soft-
it may lead tp the loss of a pet that loss will
Be Tied,” by Walter Donaldson; 376 B Street
THRILLS ON LAND,
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Vernonia
ball,
football,
track.
It
has
no
turf.
come only if the pet is not properly cared for
“Chatterbox,” by Jerome Braining I I___
WATER AND SKY!
Development of the lot on Bridge street
by its owner. Proper care by its owner will
Twenty different modern planes, and Allan Roberts; and “The Little
would serve as an appearance improvement
i
fast
cruiser, a police boat, an air­ Red Fox,” by James V. Kern, Lew
not bring the necessity of action.
as well as a development for other purposes
Dr. U. J. Bittner
’er, Johnny Lange and Hy
plane
factory,
fast automobiles and
than that to which the city park is devoted.
Heath.
other
devices
used
mechanical
mar-
A few pieces of playground equipment, a J
Dentist
“That’s Right—You’re Wrong”
els in the interest of thrills in the
larger, improved band stand and a lawn would
revolves
around
the
hectic
Holly
­
Joy Theatre Bldg.
ringing to the screen of Nick
Phone 662
provide a center for summer entertainment
barter, celebrated detective of wood adventures of a band leader.
and amusement. These suggestions comprise
iction. Walter Pidgeon plays the
only a few of the many purposes to which the
haracter in a drama in which thrill
MARVIN KAMHOLZ, Editor and P ublisher
lot would be suitable. And a notable eyesore
taps thrill. “Nick Carter, Master
J. E. TAPP
would be erased.
Jectective,” coming Saturday to the
Entered as second class mail matter, August
Toy Theatre. Rita Johnson is the
All Kind# of Wood
PARENTS CAN BE
4, 1922, at the post office in Vernonia, Ore­
teroine. Trailing an auto by plane,
gon, under the act of March 3, 1879.
i
battle
between
cruiser,
police
OF GREAT ASSISTANCE—
Prompt Delivery
ioat and plane, and a battle be-
V. F. W.
A
DECISION
by
school
authorities
and
ween plane and attackers in the
Subscription Rate $2 per year
Meets First and
Phone 241
health authorities led to the closing of schools lesert, are a few of the thrills in
Local advertising rate: 26 cents per column
¡here for this week as is known by every
he
picture
which
Jacques
Tourneur
Third
Fridays
of
inch
resident of the valley. The purpose of that lirected.
Foreign advertising rate: 35 cents per column
closure is also evident—the number of cases
Each Month.
inch
of illness had increased since last week to ‘IN OLD CALIENTE,”
Expert Tonsorial Work
Legion
8 P. M.
an extent making necessary the action. School \T JOY SATURDAY—
Classified advertising rate: Minimum 25 cents,
John Grady, Commander
BEN’S BARBER SHOP
5 cents per line, three insertions for price
authorities have thereby done everything in
As the trusted employee of Don
of two.
their power to attempt a decrease in the lose Vargas, wealthy landowner of
Vernonia, Oregon
Legal advertising rate on request
number of those cases but the parents still California in 1853, Roy Rogers is
Vernonia F. O. E.
Reader advertising rate: 10 cents per line.
have a duty to discharge.
(Fraternal Order of Eagles)
sent to Sacramento to sell the
Should children, who may possibly spread Don’s cattle. On the return journey,
Official newspaper of Vernonia, Oregon
germs due to insufficient recovery from their he is carrying $40,000.
LESTER SHEELEY
Legion Hall
illness, be allowed their freedom to associate
Within a few miles of the Vargas
with others, then the number of cases may Hacienda, Roy rides ahead and
Attorney at Law
Vernonia
not decrease. But should caution be exercised leaves the money for Carlos, Don
Bank of Vernonia Bldg.
Friday
Nights
in allowing children their freedom only when Jose’s son, to bring in. As soon
Phone 231
they a|re completely recovered, then the as he disappears from sight, a
8 o’clock
wave of sickness in all likelihood will cease group of bandits attack and steal
its spread so that schools may soon again be ’.he money. Carlos, badly wounded,
Roy Barnes, W. P.
Roland L. Treharne
opened.
Manages to ride to his father with Marvin Kamholz, W.
Sec’y.
Expert
Automobile Repairing
the news.
WELDING
when her clothing caught fire while
Manuel Delgado, major-domo of
Knight» of Pythias
she was working about the kitchen ’he ranch and secret head of the
ROLAND
’S
Harding Lodge No. 116
range in her home. A daughter, bandit ring, in order to avert sus­
SERVICE STATION
Vernonia, Oregon
Mrs. Nellie Roberts, was severely picion from himself, convinces Don
Meetings:—I. O. O. F.
burned about the hands in extin­ Jose that the members of an Amer­
Hall, Second and
guishing
the
flaming
garments.
ican wagon train camped nearby
meeting followed the dinner in the
Fourth Mondays Each
are guilty. He gets permission to
BAFFORD BROS.
Month.
dining room of the Orcadia hotel CHARLES N. ROGERS FILES
search their possessions. Roy dis­
last Mondaj- evening. Walter Or- FOR COUNTY CORON5R JOB— covers they are emigrants led by
General Plumbing
POSTAL PROFITS
mandy, local furniture dealer, is
Pythian Sisters
Charles N. Rogers, St. Helens his old friend and teacher, Scout
SHOW BIG GAIN—
Vernonia
the retiring president.
Vernonia Temple No. 61
mortician, this week filed his can­ Gabby Whittaker, and rides in hot
Postal receipts in St .Helens dur­
Vernonia, Oregon
Other officers elected were: Vice didacy for the nomination of Col­ pursuit to stop Delgado. This action
Meeting#:— I. O. O. F. Hall
ing 1939 set a new record, with an President, William L. Coldweli; umbia county coroner at the prim-
causes Don Jose to think Roy has
Fourth Wednesdays
increase of $1,234.17 over 1938. Re­ treasurer, C. G. Whitlock; secret-'ary election on May 17. The office taken sides against the Spanish, and Second and
Each Month
ceipts for 1939 were $19,314.00 as ary, R. R. Hankins; ; chairman of at present is held by J. O. Elbon he orders him never to set foot in
Nehalem Valley
compared with $18,079.83.
directors, Fred G. Starrett, and | of Rainier.
the Hacienda again.
Order of Eastern Star
Receipts for the last quarter end­ directors, Wales Wood and A A i
—-
Motor Freight
Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. S.
CIRCUIT JURY GIVES
ing in December were $5,615.45, W’ebber.
“THE SHOP AROUND THE COR-
Regular
Communi
­
Frank Hartwick, Proprietor
JENNINGS VOUGE $5,000—
which was $550.45 over that of the
• NER” WITH JAMES STEWART—
cation first and
Portland - Timber - Vernonia
A circuit jury, sitting in Judge I
BURNS FATAL TO
similar period in 1938.
third
Wednesdays
Sun#et-EI#ie-Sea#ide
Howard K. Zimmerman’s court in! James Stewart, who is co-starred
Money orders issued in 1939 to­ MRS. M. HARRIS—
of each month, at
with Margaret Sullavan in “The
Vernonia
Telephone 1042
last
Wednesday
after-
St.
Helens,
Masonic
Temple.
taled $19,317, as against $18,352 in
by
I Third degree burns suffered ____
noon returned a verdict awarding Shop Around the Corner” playing
All visiting sisters
1938, and money orders paid were: Mrs. Myrtle Harris in an accident
Sunday and Monday at the Joy
I
and brothers wel­
$5,404 in 1939 and $5,371 in 1938. in her West St. Helens home
1___ last' 85,000.00 to Jennings Vouge in his Theatre, has made his fourth year
come.
her
'»se
against
Gerald
MacAuley
and
IV8U11VU in
III lid . ~
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-
Monday 1110111111^
morning resulted
Sara Drorbaugh, W. M.
l|40
on
the
screen
his
biggest.
After
CASON’S TRANSFER
C. N. ROGERS NEW PRESIDENT 1Ieath ¡„ st Helens GenerB1 hospit- P- J- MacAuley for injuries received
Mrs. Helen Dewey, Secretary
s-coring
hits
in
“
Mr.
Smith
Goes
to
LOCAL CHAMBER—
| a] shortly a ter noon Thursday. !in an automobile accident near
LOCAL and LONG DIS-
Washington” and “Destry Rides
Election of Charles N. Rogers as Funeral arrangements are in charge Prescott on August 9, 1939.
TANCE HAULING
A. F. & A. M.
Again,” Stewart was the choice of
president of the St. Helens Cham-'of Rogers Funeral Home.
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Vernonia Lodge No. 184
Ernst Lubitsch for the starring
SEE US
ber of Commerce at the annual
Mrs. Harris suffered the burns
.
A. F. & A. M. meets at
male role. A favorite story of
For
Your
Old Growth
Masonic Temple,
Stat-
16-INCH FIR WOOD
the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer producer­
ed Communication First
I
director. “The Shop Around the
AND CEDAR SHINGLES
Thursday of each month.
; PETITIONS ARE FINED
Special called meetings
Corner” is a delightful romantic
other
Thursday
nights,
7:30
FOR UTILITY DISTRICT—
comedy woven around two clerks
Visitors most cordially wel-
Petitions were filed at Salem this in a little leather goods and novelty
week with the state hydroelectric shop. Miss Sullavan is a girl hired special meetings Friday nights.
Roland D. Eby, M. D.
commission for a public utility dis­ “over the head” of the chief clerk.
Roland Treharne, W. M.
trict in Columbia county which took Stewart is the chief clerk, who re­
Glenn F. Hawkins, Sec.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
in most of the thickly settled por­ sents the girl and she him. They
Town Office 891
tions of Columbia county with the quarrel constantly until they dis­
VERNONIA
exception of the cities and the cover that they are really quarrel­
POST 11.»
Scappoose drainage district.
ing because they are in love.
AMERICAN
Local residents feel that the new­
LEGION
NEAL W. BUSH
ly petitioned Clatskanie community NEWSCASTING SECR5TS IN
4«t# First and
Attorney at Law
district
and
the
proposed
Vernonia
“SUED FOR LIBEL”—
1. A. Thornburg, President
Third Wednesdays
Joy Theatre Bldg., Phone 663.
district were also omitted from the
An
expose
of
what
goes
on
be-
"THE ROLL OF HONOR BANK”
AUXH IARY
petitions filed.
In Vernonia Mondays and
hind the walls of radio stations,
First and Third Mondays
Tuesdays
Hearing on the Clatskani* district especially in connection with news
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