A Der . 'K I DAY, MARCH 22, 1940 Bush Named Attorney Council Grants $150 to Support of Swim Pool Life Guard The city council Monday eve­ ning at the second meeting of the month received and accepted the resignation of Lester Sheeley as city attorney for Vernonia. The r 'ceipt and acceptance of the re- signatiin made necessary the ap­ pointment of a new attorney to care for legal' advice and work connected with city affairs. Io care for those duties the appoint­ ment of Neal Bush was made. The council heard a request from Lee Schwab seeking financial sup­ port 'or the hire of a swimming pool lifeguard during the summer swimming season. The city budget makes no provision for personal service in connection with the city park and funds appropriated for upkeep of the park will be utilized in the planting of grass this spring. However, councilmen felt, due to the necessity of a guard, that an imnropriation should be made from other funds for the purpose. Vote was taken with the result that $150 will be contributed to the guard’s support. Justice Court Hears Violations Of Law Trial Date Set for March 25 at Hearing Monday Morning Two infractions of a game law, a traffic violation and a drinking charge comprised a portion of the business to come before the Ver­ nonia Justice of Peace court within the past few days, an examination of docket records revealed this week. George Olson and Wilmer Par­ sons both were charged wibh tihe violation of angling in closed waters. Both were fishing in the closed area for angling below the Oegon Gas and Electric dam above Keasey. Olson was fined $25 and costs and $10 of the fine suspended. Elmer Michener appeared for Par­ sons to plea guilty. Sentence was to be made on March 23rd. Gordon Field heard a complaint filed against him for speeding with a truck and was to appear Wednes­ day. A trial date of March 25tih, Monday, was set upon complaint filed against Lester Sheeley bv City Marshal A. D. Lolley for the charge of being drunk on a public ’ligh- wi.y. A plea of “not guilty” was entered at the hearing Monday of this week. Seniors to '’Take Over” School Fri. Selected .Members of Class to Guide Class Activities for Day Friday, March 22, marks a big day at the high school. That is the day the seniors “take over”. The operation and control of the school plant, of classes and of activities will be in the hands of selected members of the class, as the cul­ mination of two weeks study of education and problems of operat­ ing a school. Last week, the group, •inder the guidance of Principal McCrae, studied the history of. and the physical and the economic sides of education; this week has been devoted to the problems of curriculum, instruction and school activities. Last week, the senior class elect­ ed a school board made up of Chairman Jean Lewis and members (Continued on page 6.) agle & VOLUME 17, NUMBER 12 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON llernmtia f 12 will be permitted to enter. Bridge Repair Crew to Return Here For the event of Easter, which this year occurs on Sunday, March 24, the ohurches of Vernonia, on the coming Sunday have made pro­ vision for programs in keeping with the spirit of the day. An in­ vitation is extended to attend the church of your faith to hear the messages to be offered. Given be- iow are the programs of the day for the various churches: EVANGELICAL CHURCH C.00 Early morning service in the church auditorium sponsored by the E. L. C. E. 9:45 The annual Easter program will be presented by the Sun­ day school. 11:00 Easter worship service with special music, the pastor speak­ ing on the subject “With Jesus at the Garden Tomb.” Therp will be reception of members and the baptismal rite admin­ istered. :S0 The three sections of the E. L. C. E. will have Easter les­ sons for discussion. ’:00 This service is planned to be more than ordinary. The theme, “What Easter Means to Me,” will be followed. There will be special music and readings of interest. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Attention to Be Given 1:00: Young people’s Easter break­ Bridges Near Birkenfeld, fast to take the place of the Jewell evening C. Ei service. An The State Highway Bridge Repair Jrew is slated to return to Vernonia his week according to a statement node Saturday by E. E. Ford, mem- •r of the crew, who was here las: ear. The crew was formerly located Kie working on the state second­ ly highway bridges but was called o Hebo last July. The crew to re­ urn here will comprise nine men ho will be occupied chiefly with he repair of bridges near Birken- r"eld and Jewell. Headquarters will be at Vernonia it was stated. Easter pantomime will be pres­ ented at one of the services of the day. » 9:45: Sunday morning special East­ er lesson and program by the Bible School. 11:00: Easter sermon, “Meaning of the Resurrection;” Communion service and special music. 7:30: Special Evangelistic service; everyone cordially invited to all these services. Electrical Show Draws Big Crowd Refrigeration, Electrical Farm Equipment Explain­ ed Friday The Rural Electrification pro­ gram held last Friday in the store r< cm of the Oregon Gas and Elect­ ric building was attended by a crowd of farmers and townsmen estimated in excess of 50 to hear discussions by Everett Davis and Ivan Branton, representatives of Oi egon State College. Th forenoon was occupied by a discussion of two-temperature farm refrigeration by Davis who explain­ ed that both household and 'ireezing temperatures are now available in one unit. This was followed by a talk on adequate wiring for effic­ iency and safety by Branton. Tihe afternoon session started with a discussion on electric brood- irg, and poultry house lighting by Branton and followed by a talk and demonstration by Devis of fly traps, nig brooders and stump burners. Irrigation was explained by a representative of the Wade Rain sprinkling system. Feed grinding with small motors was fully explain­ ed as was the necessity for grind­ ing feed. The meeting concluded with a ‘«¡king movie of irrigation in the northwest. Projection equipment was furnished by the Washington grade school. Chamber of Commerce to Meet Tuesday Report Gives tavor To Prooosed Hatcher) Gn Rock Creek Chris Wirth Funeral Held Tues. Coroner Report Gives Death Cause as Coronary Thrombosis Funeral services were held here Tuesday evening at 8 p. m. for Chris Wirth who died Saturday morning from coronary thrombosis, heart failure. Burial took place In the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. The death occured Saturday morn­ ing of last week at about 5 a. m. it was revealed. He was discovered by Claude Hayes about 6:40 a. m. According to the coroner’s report of J. O. Elbon, Rainier, Wirth, who was rooming at the Hotel MacDon­ ald, had raised his window and leaned out seeking more air. At that moment he suffered the heart attack and pitched head first from the window, turning over in the air to land on his feet. Wirth, aged 41 years, nine months, had been employed at Camp McGregor for some time on construction work but at the pres i nt time was occupied at the O-A pond at the mill with a pile driver crew. No relatives of the man could be located. , Enrollment for CCC Due About Ver­ April 1 Second March Meeting to Be Held at Terminal Cafe The second meeting olf the ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 9:45 Sunday school, Elgus Frank, nonia Chamber of Commerce for Superintendent in charge and this month is slated Tuesday, March 26, of next week at the Terminal Mrs. M. Ratkie assisting. Cafe, according to Sam Hearing, 11:00 Special Easter program by Closing Date 1940 president of the organization. the Sunday school. extended— The meeting, to be held during 7:45 Evening revival service, Evan­ The U. S. Civil Service Commis- the noon hour, will hear a dis­ gelist Streyfeller preaching. ion announces that the closing cussion of plans for gaining an (ate for the receipt of applications -T. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH increase in membership for the year. or the examination for substitute • :00 Morning Mass. Not until the membership has been leik for Vernonia has been ex­ determined will the appointment of ended to March 29 as an insuffic­ Bee Owner» committees be made, Hearing stated. ient number of applications has Every business man in the city Must Register— been received to date. Information and Riverview is urged to attend All bee owners must register their 'oncerning the exam may be ob- bees for the 1940-41 fiscal year be- the meeting. ained at the post office. ore April 1 with the state depart­ ment of agriculture, Salem, the Dance Slated ?ountv Treasurer division of plant industry warns. Saturday Eve— Last year 1,812 beekeepers were Candidate Here— A dance is slated for the Legion Olive B. Davis (Mrs. J^rVis licensed. The minimum fee of one hall Saturday evening, March 23, Davis), Democratic candidate for dollar registers up to 10 hives; of this week according to an an­ county treasurer in the May pri­ there is a 10-cent fee for each nouncement made last week by the mary was in Vernonia Friday of additional hive up to 220, inclusive, dance committee of the Fraternal ’ast week contacting various people and 5 cents for remaining hives. All Order of Eagles. Good music, prizes bees shipped into the state must be if the vicinity regarding her cam­ legistered immediately with the de­ and lunch in addition to dancing paign interests. partment. ' ‘»J will be a feature of the evening. Juniors, Veterans Both May Sign, Stated by Wel­ fare Commission There will be an enrollment about April 1 for Civilian Conservation Corps juniors and for Civilian Conservation Corps veterans. Single boys between the ages of 17 and 24 who are in good physical' con­ dition, who are able to profit by this service and are in need of em­ ployment are eligible for junior en­ rollment. The veterans’ enrollment will bq taken by the Veterans Administra­ tion in Portland and application blanks may be secured by writing to Dr. Paul I. Carter, Manager. In­ formation regarding the enrollment wts released through the Columbia County Public Welfare Commission by Eva L. Tice, Administrator. Pringles Celebrate Golden Wedding Event In the very house he built for his bride-to-be, the William Pringle’s Sr., celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary Sunday atfternofon, March 17th, when pioneers, neigh­ bors of the Pringles for many years ’»me to wish them many more vears of happiness. The home, located near Pittsburg, in the Nehalem Valley has stood the years remarkably well and six ->f their seven children were born ->n the old homestead. Like other self-reliant American frontiersmen and courageous pio­ neers William Pringle Sr., sought and found this valley of the Neha­ lem, his heart’s delight, never regret­ ting migrating from California in 1877 and taking this homestead >n October 4 of that same year. Like many other pioneers of the Nehalem Valley the Pringles have spread their characteristic influence, creating in the people of the valley the warm-hearted spirit that prevails. • To the open house Sunday came names familiar to settlers of Colum­ bia county: the Mellingers, Banzers, Dunlaps, Carmicheals, Smiths, and others, some of whom assisted Mr. Pringle to clear his homestead so many years ago. William Pringle, who for the past eight years has served as county commissioner, was married in St. Helens, March 19th, 1890, by the Rev. Martin Birlingame. Interesting were tales told among these pioneers, who along with the Pringles were contented before progress brought saw-mills, logging camps and other industry, also bringing to the valley strangers, 30 scarce before the saw mill. Over the Pebble Creek road by wagon Pringle, Sr., came from Port­ land taking a full three days to reach Vernonia. They found the Nehalem Valley a land where na­ ture’s bounties of fertile soil and of mervelous climate produced all that was needed from the soil, and to them brought a life of comfort end pleasure. Filing on his homestead in 1884 Iringle constructed his home from timber raised on his own lands. A. H. Powell, a neighbor, had al­ ready constructed his home and gave whatever assistance needed by Pringle in the building of his home and barn. Alread homesteading were the Parkers, Judson Weeds, Van Blaricoms, Isreal Spencers, Bill Woods and others, many of whom have passed away. Apart from the rmf the district of fisheries as the general area is not now adequately erved by either Federal or State hatcheries and a hatchery at this 'oint would permit established Fed- al and State hatcheries to better nrovide fish for stocking those ireas more logically served by them. “There is a run of steelhead now ■t ported in Rock creek to b* beyond the proposed site. Some sal- non are also reported as ascend- •ig Rock creek. “Passing on the desirability of he proposed site from the physical ■onditions observed at the time of ny inspection and from the stand- '»int of the desirability I would ecommend a favorable report on Senator McNary’s bill, S. 3162.” Second Census School to Be Held March 23 Population, Agriculture Canvass to Start April 2, Supervisor Says The Columbia county training chool for enumerators who will be employed in the 1940 census >f nopulation and agriculture was held Thursday, at the Rainier grade -.chool where a class room, instruc- ion facilities and moving picture □rejection equipment have been supplied through the courtesy of Thomas L. McBride, principal. A. R. McCall, district supervisor, is in charge of the census school. A second school will be held for March 23. The population and agriculture ff.nvass will be started throughout 'he United States April 2, and will -ontinue one month in rural dis ‘Het, while only two weeks will be nllotted to the work in the cities •vbove 2500 in population. Popula­ tion, housing, agriculture and irrig­ ation and drainage schedules are to be taken on every household and farm. The various schedules used will be the most complete ever attempted and a high degree of in­ telligence and adaptability are be- ing sought in selection of the enum­ erators. The 1940 census of business and manufactures and of mines and queries is being completed now. Mr. McCall reports that county busi­ ness men have been showing a fine type of cooperation throughout the business census, and that in no in­ stance has it been necessary for the supervisor to report a refusal □ answer. Tn only a few cases has eny special conference been requir­ ed to get the reports. The results should be an excellent record of the business of the county. Eighth Grade to Present Plays — The eighth grade of the Wash- ngton grade school is to present three one-act plays Friday evening, March 29th at eight o’clock in the prade school auditorium it is an­ nounced this week. "Orville’s Big Date,” "Rumimage” and “Buddy Answers an Ad” are the titles of the offerings which will require 19 student acton. Rose DeMacon and Grace Condit are directing.