PAGE FOUR CHEAP BUT GOOD ADVERTISING FOR VERNONIA— REGISTER BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, APRIL 16— THE INTEREST and cooperation of Ver­ nonia citizens is to be aroused with regard to the Vernonia Junior Band which now has slated a concert and majorette contest for Friday evening of next week. The band has been active in past years to an extent that Vernonia ’has derived considerable benefit in an advertising vein from band appearances at different summer events in a number of cities of this state and some in Washington. The Friday night concert, for which tickets are to be placed on sale by members of the group, is being staged in an attempt to raise funds necessary to defray traveling and other expenses which the organization must incur in order to make its appearances. The band is well-uniformed and well- trained for marching and concert appear­ ances. The training and uniforming make public appearances impressive in no small degree. When those appearances are made Vernonia is benefitted accordingly but the benefit is far greater in proportion than the expense. BUT A short time remains for the con­ venience of those people who have not as yet registered for the voting privilege in the May primary election on the 17th of that month. A lot has been said extolling the im­ portance of exercising the right of vote. At the same time it has probably been said, “What difference does my vote make among the many that will be cast?” Probably the one vote makes little effect on the final count but should it happen that many people are of that opinion, then tabulation of the votes cast will show results of the indifference. Frequently it so happens that complaint arises as to results of an election and again frequently that complaint is voiced by one who failed to cast his vote. Should that be the case, certainly no objection should be voiced for the person concerned is himself to blame. For that reason, among many others, register before the closing date, April 16th, and be not one of those failing in duty for PARMAN BOOSTS duty it is after all. LOGGED-OFF LAND— WATER USERS WILL WELCOME THE REDUCTION­ IT SHOULD BE SAFE TO HAZARD THIS GUESS— WELCOME NEWS last week was the city council decision to reduce water rates in Vernonia. The reduction, one which many have thought needed for some time, should, in general, make for an improvement of sum­ mer residential upkeep by now providing a greater amount of water at less cost to the consumer so that he may water lawns during dry months. As has been the case previously, little watering was done for it was possible to easily exceed the amount of minimum charge. The reduction will be greatly appreciated. CONSIDERABLE COMMENT has been voiced regarding the proposed PUD district for the Upper Nehalem Valley since a group of men became sufficiently interested in the proposition to map out prospective boundaries, file petitions and seek the names of those who would serve as directors should approval be obtained when the matter came to vote. Up to the present time by far the large majority of those comments being voiced in Vernonia have favored the district and sev­ eral steps have been taken to explain the “workings” of the district such as its cost, means by. which it would be formed, its operation and benefits to be derived there­ from. The question of a district here once before came to the attention of voters and previous to that time a good deal of informa­ tion was presented on both sides, both for and against. Remembering some of the argu­ ments at that time and the fact that few statements against have been made up to now, it should be safe to hazard a guess that considerable argument against will be made before too long a time. However, whatever may be said, The Eagle, as before, will re­ main neutral editorially on the problem. Vernonia taele 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 $1.50 per year Local advertising rate: 26 cents per column inch Foreign advertising rate: 35 cents per column inch Classified advertising rate: Minimum 25 cents, 5 cents per line, three insertions for price of two. Legal advertising rate on request Reader advertising rate: 10 cents per line. McDonald, Viotor Bergerson, C. C. Van Dorren and W. E. Crawford to Corvallis last Wednesday where I they attended the meeting of the Western Oregon Livestock Associa- The logged-« f lands of Clatsop tion. and Columbia county are “just Mrs. Maude DePue and children. bout a stockman’s dream,” accord­ Bolb and Margaret, and Thelma ing to Wilfred Parntan of Condon, Wilkerson returned last Tuesday who spoke recently before the Clat­ evening from Junction City, Calif­ sop County Livestock association at ornia, after a week’s visit with its annual meeting in Jewell. relatives there. The Parmans, sheep raisers in Mr. and Mrs. Carl Davis, son. eastern Oregon for several years, Harold, and Miss Dorothy Webb recently purchased 6000 acres of spent Sunday at Arch Cove, below stump land near Birkenfeld ifor Cannon Beach. livestock raising. They contemplate Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner and an investment of $60,000 in their ehildren and Mr. and Mrs. Carl peration there. Davis spent Friday evening at the They eventually plan to fence Charles Justice home, south of of their 6000 acres into 600 or 700 acre plats and to pasture both sheep and beef cattle the year ¡•ound as well as bring in bands of sheep from eastern Oregon for summer pasturage. Clatskanie GOING—GOING—GONE ! He had his father’s business, But he was not as wise, He said—“We’ll save the money It takes to advertise. We’ve got the business going, I’ll sit and take the cash. Why squander gold for printing. The business cannot crash.” Official newspaper of Vernonia, Oregon Things prospered for a season. He thought he could pull through, Then sales began to dwindle; The why—nobody knew. He soon grew fretful, worried, His face was pale and drawn. The business “kept on going”— Going—now it’s gone. COUNTY NEWS bers to get as large a turnout for the meeting as possible. t ______ SCHOOL BOARD Persons not registering before the ASKS FOR BIDS— evening of April 16 will be denied the right to cart ballots at the pri­ VOTERS FLOCK mary election on May 17. More than TO REGISTER— 100 persons signed the permanent With the date for officially clos­ cards during the last week, Cleri- ing the registration books rapidly Hunt’s records show. approaching, prospective voters are at present flocking to the office of PORT DISTRICT TO BE County Clerk J. W. Hunt and other CHAMBER TOPIC— registration places in the county to Importance of a port district to sign the permanent rolls. The books the industrial growth of St. Helens will be closed by Clerk Hunt at was stressed at the Chamber of 8:00 o'clock the evening of April Commerce dinner meeting held in 16 to conform with the state law. the social room of the Methodist Last Thursday, the registration church at 6:30 o'clock Monday eve files in the court house contained ning, April 15, says Charles N. the signatures of 4,860 Democrats, Rogers, provident. Due to the im 4,50,') Rep lib lies ns and 117 miscel­ portanee of this question at pres­ laneous parties. The total of 0,480 ent, when large industrial concerns registered voters compares with the of the nation are seeking new sites all-time record of 10,000 prior to along the Columbia river, every ef­ the last presidential election. fort will be made by chamber mem- New and Used Parts New and Used Tiros Gas and Oil Expert Auto Repairing LYNCH AUTO PARTS Phone 773 .cwn. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McGee and daughter, Bonnie, cf Mist and Mrs Don DePue of Junction City, Calif­ ornia, spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Maude DePue and family. Mrs. Perry Mellinger attended a 'birthday party Monday honoring Mrs. Alice Pierce on Keasey road. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Browning and sen. Otto, motored to Silver Creek, Washington, where they at­ tended a birthday dinner honoring Mr. Browning’s mother, Mrs. R. M. Short. Mr. rnd Mrs. Perry Mellinger and grandson, Billie Mellinger, mo­ tored to Hillsboro Friday. Ttiry Milling r is ill at bis home with a severe cild. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bodell and hildren were Sunday evening vl- itors at the Kirkbride bome. April Showers COMMENTS OF THE WEEK St. Helens FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1940 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON RIVERVIEW Bids for the construction of an addition to the St. Helens high school building will be received by members of the board of directors in the office of City Superintend­ ent Fred J. Patton in the high school at 8:00 p. m. on Monday, April 22. The addition, its equip- nient and completion of minor parts of the new swimming pool will be financed by $49,500.00 bond issue passed on by the voters at a spec- ial election several months ago. Contractors wishing to submit bids may obtain plans and spec i 11- cations from the city superinten«’- ent’s office or from J. E. Doughty, architect. GRAND JURY GOES INTO SESSION MONDAY— j LODGES PARALYSIS FUND DIVIDED SAYS CALDWELL— George Caldwell, county chair­ man for the Infantile Paralysis fund, stated yesterday that Colum­ bia county’s 50 per cent that they kept for underprivileged work has been apportioned out. $175 had been sent to the Shrine hospital and $175 will be sent to Doren- beeker. Some money was kept in the county to take care of any emergency that might arise. Vernonia Lodge No. 246 O.O.F. Meets Every Tuesday 8 P. M. Wallace McCrae, N. G. Paul Gordon, Secretary Cleo Caton The Apparel Shop Expert Refrigerator Service Household and Commercial BERT EASTMAN Paterson’s Store Furniture PAINTING PAPERHANGING CALSOM1N1NG BOB MORRELL Vernonia ------ 376 B Street Dr. U. J. Bittner Dentist Joy Theatre Bldg. First and Meets Third Fridays of FACTS »0* IMV|M Each Phone 662 Legion 8 P. M. •» • aau. tatlL >•»«*» <* '»••• The elderly pedestrian who is Vernonia F. O. E. (Fraternal Order of Eagles) struck by an automobile, runs one chance in four of being killed in the accident as compared to the Legion Hall odds for children under 14 who run but one chance in 24 of being Vernonia iiilled, figures compiled by Earl Friday Nights Snell, secretary of state, disclosed today. 8 o’clock Analyzing the 1939 -pedestrian . ccident reports, Snell found that persons 55 years of age or older j Roy Barnes, W. P. are more often killed when involv­ Marvin Kamholz, W. Sec’y. ed in traffic accidents than the Knights of Pythias young persons, probably because Harding Lodge No. 116 young bones mend more easily and Vernonia, Oregon painful injuries are less likely to Meetings:—I. 0. O. F. result in serious shock for them, Hall, Second and it was explained. Fourth Mondays Each Here are your chances in case - Month. you are involved in a pedestrian-1 auto collision: | Pythian Sisters 0 to 4 age group, one accident! Vernonia Temple No. 61 in every 63 results fatally to ped-! Vernonia, Oregon estrians. r- Meeting«:— I. O. O. F. Hall 5 to 14 age group, one out of Second and Fourth Wednesdays l every 21. Each Month 15 to 24 age group, one out of, I Order of Eastern Star every 16. 25 to 39 age group, one out of Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. S. Regular Communi­ every nine. cation first and 40 to 54 age group, one third Wednesdays every eight, of each month, at 55 to 64 age group, one Masonic Temple. every four, All visiting sisters 65 and over, one out of every and brothers wel­ come. four. Sara Drorbaugh, W. M. l|40 Mrs. Helen Dewey, Secretary A. F. & A. M. come. J. E. TAPP All Kinds Month. John Grady, Commander STONEY POINT— (Special to The Eagle)—43. C. Kirkbride, C. C. Van Doren, Herbert Counts and Will Chalmers drove to St. Helens last Friday to attend a meeting of the County Livestock Grazing Associa- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner, FORMER COUNTY JUDGE Mrs. William Jacobs, Mrs. Riley VISITS HERE LAST WEEK— Hall and daughter, Dorothy, motor­ J. H. Wellington, former Colum­ ed to Portland Tuesday where Miss bia county judge, was in St. Helens Dorothy entered the Shriner's hos­ for several days last week renewing pital for surgery work to be done acquaintances ansi transacting bus­ on her hand which she injured iness both here and in Portland. three years ago. Mr. Wellington reported that the G. C. Kirkbride motored to Port- heavy wind o>f last Friday created land Monday to consult his physic- a din from the ocean but did little ian in regard to his health, damage at Seaside. j G. C. Kirtobride accampanied E. DRESSMAKING ALTERATIONS V. F. W SEVERAL ATTEND The Columbia county grand jury WEST OREGON LIVE­ has been called by District At- STOCK MEETING tomey David O. Bennet* to report for duty Monday morning. Mem­ bers of the jury are T. F. Keasey and Ross Duncan. Vernonia; Don­ ald Sunderland, Mist; M. L. Wilson, West St. Helens, and E. T. Hauge- berg and George J. Winters, Rain- ier. Business Professional Directory 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 meetings Friday nights. Roland Treharne. W. M. Glenn F. Hawkins. Sec. VERNOMA POST 119 AMERICAN LEGION M-.l, First and Third Wednesdays AUXILIARY First and Third Mondays of Wood Prompt Delivery Phone 241 Expert Tonsorial Work BEN’S BARBER SHOP Vernonia, Oregon Roland L. Treharne Expert Automobile Repairing WELDING ROLAND’S SERVICE STATION BAFFORD BROS. General Plumbing Vernonia Nehalem Valley Motor Freight Frank Hartwick, Proprietor Portland - Timber - Vernonia Sunset-Elite-Seaside 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 Vernonia Mondays and Tuesdays f