Derno i" SECTION ONE FRIDAY. JUNE 7, 1940 VERNONIA, COLUMBIACOUNTY, OREGON Four Win Bikes at Close of Contest Saturday Evening Decision Announced Fol­ lowing Complete Count of Votes by Judges Directors Take With 15 excited candidates im­ patiently awaiting announcement of First Steps final results, The Vernonia Eagle subscription campaign came to a close Saturday evening. Near midnight the winners were announced and with happy aces wreathed with smiles, the boys and girls came forward to claim their shiny new bikes and prizes. The winners: District No. 1 Capital Prize ( out- side Vernonia), Calvin Davis, 219,- 250 votes; District No. 2 Capital Prize (in Vernonia), Johnnie Ply- male, 382,000 votes; Third prize, Betty McKay, 317,875 votes; Four­ th prize, La Vonia Hobin, 205,000 votes. The first extra prize of $10 in cash offered to the candidate secur. ing the most points on new and (and only new) subscriptions hand­ ed in between Saturday morning, May 18 and Wednesday night, May 22, was won by La Vonia Hobin with 73 points. The second extra prize of $10 in cash offered" to the candidate securing the most points on old and new subscriptions handed in between Saturday morning, May 25 to Saturday night June 1, was won by Johnnie Plymale with 244 points. All the other candidates -received cash commissions of 20 per cent of their total collections. The other candidates and th» ir votes were: Betty Glassner, 166,250; Harold Fowler, 156,500; Lee Lindsley, 123,- 500; Leonard Belongia, 103,250; Joy Watson, 77,500; Robert Bodell, 51,000; Ruth DeHart, 48,250; Rich­ ard Turley, 32,000; Bill Duncan, 19,500; Paul Coburn, 14,750; Don­ ald Wilkinson, 14,750. Land Facts to Be Discussed The letter below is one being sent every farmer of the valley this week by George A. Nelson, County Agricultural Agent as an invitation to attend a meeting at the Vernonia grange hall this Fri­ day evening. Dear Farmer: The importance of proper land use in Columbia county as well as in every county in the United States cannot be over emphasized. Land values in Columbia county have dropped from over $20,000,000 seventeen years ago to $12,977,000 in 1940. This reduction has taken place because of the cutting of the virgin timber in Columbia county, and it affects- every taxpayer in the county who now owns property. The Land Use Committee oif the Columbia bounty Outlook Confer­ ence, in cooperation with the coun­ ty agent’s o tfice, has been studying this problem for several years and has gathered some facts that may be of interest to you which will be discussed at a meeting at the Vernonia grange hall at Vernonia next Friday evening, June 7, at 7:45 p. m. Columbia county has thousands of acres of second growth timber and cut-over land that is suitable for grazing and reforestation and a certain amount of agricultural land. The proper utilization and management of these lands are im­ portant |o re-establish the values of these properties in Columbia county to maintain the highest pay­ roll and income from them. A good attendance is requested at this meeting to consider these problems, and we would like to ‘have you present to counsel with the committee in regard to the proper steps to be taken in the handling of these lands to the best interest of Columbia county. "Eagle The Nehalem Basin Peoples’ Util­ ity District recently-elected direct­ ors took preliminary steps toward getting the business of the district underway Tuesday when they met with the State Hydroelectric Com­ mission in Portland. The five men elected May 17, J. E. Tapp, E. M. Bollinger, C. S. Hoffman, George Baker and Noble Dunlap, were certi ied as directors at that time and the district and its boundaries were also certified as a whole, the Timber portion being included. Ac­ cording to law a portion of the district must vote itse’.f out by a majority in order to be not in- eluded. The directors themselves also named officers as follows: E. M. Bollinger, chairman; C. S. Hoff­ man, vice-chairman; George Baker, secretary; and Noble Dunlap, treas­ urer. To conclude the business, a set of by-laws was adopted under which future business will' be con­ ducted. Glass Cleaned From Pcol Under the direction of Noble Dutton, Dewey Swimming Pool life guard, broken glass and other debris was removed from the bottom of the pool Monday in preparation or the pool which will be ready for use in a short time. Bobby New suffered th only casualty during the work by stepping on a piece of glass which resulted in a cut re­ quiring several stitches to close. Reinforcements are to be placed back of the cement supports for the dam structure belfore the dam itself will be installed, was in orma- tion released Tuesday. er Quiet Hour” Staff Due Throhgh an annodneement re- leased this week a program is slat­ ed for the Washington grade school auditorium on the evening of June 6 when the “Quiet Hour” radio staf" will conduct a public service. The “Quiet Hour” program is condccted daily over station KEX. This will be the first personal ap­ pearance of the staff in Vernonia. Evangelist J. L. Tucker and Mr. Elmer Walre, the Gospel singer, will be accompanied by their male quartette. Mr. Tucker will speak cn the subject, “Confidence in the Midst of International Storm.” The musical, program will being at 7:45 p. m., and everyone is invited to the service. Poppies Net Sum For Aid Junior Band To Make Trip The Vernonia Junior Band is scheduled to attend the North I^n- coln County Regatta at Devil’s Lake June 15 and 16 was the an­ nouncement made Wednesday by C. R. Watts, director. In announcing the future trip Mr. Watts also stated that buttons are to be placed on sale' by mem­ bers of the band, the buttons to admit purchasers to the Regatta and at the same time assist in financing the trip. A portion of the funds so derived remains with the band. The Regatta is said to be one well worth viewing. N.Y.U. Student Gets Degree Cathrin A. Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hoffman oif this city, received a Master of Science degree in Retailing at the 168th New York University Com­ mencement held June 5. Attending N. Y. U. on a Fellow- ship awarded through Oregon State College in the Secretarial Science school, Miss Ho'fman has been very successful and outstanding in her work in the eastern university. She was given, two awards at the close of this year’s work: one, $30 for the highest scholastic average in the class 'for the entire year; the other, $25 for the highest grade for the term in the course “Execu- tive Leadership”, a class under the leadership of the dean of the School' of Retailing, Dean Brisco. VOLUME 17, NUMBER 23 NEW SERVICE STARTS Disaster Half of Proceeds to Be Group Used Here in Child Wei fare Work Planned The recently completed Poppy sale netted $31.72 for use in this community for child welfare work according to information released Tuesday by the American Legion Auxiliary. An order was placed for 900 poppies costing $17.55. The Auxiliary sold 800 of the order to receive $80. Deduction of the cost left a total of $63.45 oif which half is sent to the Department of Oregon American Legion Child Welfare center and the other half remains here for use. Officials oif the Auxiliary in charge of the sale were well pleas­ ed with results, it was stated, and wished to express their appreciation to those who purchased the flowers. The money received from purchases •makes possible considerable worth­ while effort in local child welfare work. Organizations Invited to Be Represented at Meet­ ing Tuesday An announcement Tuesday made known plans for a meeting June 12, Wednesday, for the purpose of forming what has tentatively been called a Disaster Committee. It is the thought of those active in this project that calls will be issued from time to time for assistance to those who are rendered less fortunate through some disaster. One call has already been issued iby the Red Cross for funds and it is possible that pther calls will be made in the future. ’ The proposed organization is one that would be separate from any now existing in the city but would be composed of delegates from those groups. If future plans devel­ op as outlined, the proposed com­ mittee would operate much the same as the Christmas Activities Committee. An invitation has been sent to all organizations whose address was available but if any group has been overlooked, this announcement is to be considered to have repre­ sentatives present. Marine Corps Seeks Men I The United States Marine Corps recruiting office in the U. S. court house at Portland has been authoriz­ ed to accept an unlimited number of men for enlistment during the month of June, according to word received today from Captain James B. Hardie, o ificer in charge of marine corps recruiting activities in the Portland district. This, Captain Hardie stated, is due to the fact that Congress has authorized the expansion of the Marine Corps to 34,000 enlisted men, its greatest peace time strength. Due to this great increase, promotion will be faster than it has been at any time during the past twenty years, the Captain said. Branch recruiting offices are be­ ing opened at 3oise, Idaho, and Walla Walla, Washington, to help in handling the increase. Male United States citizens be­ tween th« ages of 18 and 30, with­ out dependents, of good habits and character, rin good health, are eligible fog enlistment. -------- "^*-?**'------------------------- Wallac«"£ Golden Gate Exposition. The trip for Egaia 'was made possible through, agUaring subscriptions to The Oregonian. --------- "’’ST"---------- ------------------ Time Limit Expires Parents who wish to insure the safety of their children from typhoid fever may do so now is the announcement this week by Dr. R. D. Eby. Ac­ cording to the announcement parents who wish to avail them­ selves of the oral vaccine may do so by notifying Dr. Eby so that he may obtain the amount oif material necessary for the work. The cost is nominal, be- ing only 50c. The oral vaccine was last given four years ago and since that time no cases of typhoid fever have developed but the time limit for effectiveness has now expired making possible the appearance of new Cases in the community. Those who avail themselves of the service now will be pro­ tected during use of the swim­ ming pool this summer. Farmers to Tour Pastures To anyone interested in develop­ ing pasture on cut-over lands of the county a pasture tour is to be made Saturday a'ternoon, June 8th at 1:30 p. m. at the G. C. Kirk­ bride farm was the announcement made this week by George Nelson, County Agricultural Agent. Thise attending will visit the grass nursery established in 1932 and will also see albout 60 acres of burned-over land which have been seeded to pr iture grasses on the Kirkbride fa m on Crooked creek. In that a ea 12 varieties of grasses and cl >vers have been seeded, among th» m being a plot of red creeping fc-cue, one of the first seedings of its kind in the county, and a see ling of the new variety of orchard grass imported from Wales in the British Isles. County Agent Neb on has extended invitations to all farmers of the valley and others who may be interested to attend. Power Line Work Started Construction of the power line by the Timber Light and Power Company was started last week, it was announced, after a contract with that company and the Oregon Gas and Electric company had been signed for the Oregon Gas to sell power to the Timber company. The Timber company will extend its lines to the Columbia county line where connection will be made with the lines which are to be extended from Vernonia. The work is to be finished by August 1st according to present plans. Clipping Brings Letter to the Eagle Chambér to • • • Meet July 1 Note—The Poliowing letter is one received last Saturday by The Eagle from Mrs. W. H. Dawson who, be­ fore her marriage was Vernona Cherrington, after whom Vernonia was named. The letter has been answered and is published here­ with for the interest it will have for the many Vernonia people who know some of the history of the Upper Nehalem Valley: . Saxe, Virginia, May 26, 1940 Editor of the Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon Dear Sir: I have in my possession a clipping from The Oregonian of December 16, 1939. The writeup is on “But Only One Vernonia.” It was sent me by relatives from Jackson, Ohio. It mentions the naming of your poetoflfice and town. You don’t know how I prize this little clipping as I am that daughter of Ozias Cherrington and the Ver- nona for which your postoffice and town was named. I notice you spell it Vernonia. I don’t know why that << j»» was put in as I think Vernona, which is my name, a more pleasing name than Vernonia. My ‘‘ather left Ohio when I was about five years old. I think he first went to Missouri and then on to Oregon. He wrote and told me about the P. O. being named for me and later on how the place had grown. Of course I was very proud of all that, but really I don’t know how to tell you the thrill I got when reading this piece so many years later, as I am now seventy- two years old, and to know the record of the naming had been kept so long. I would like to know the population now. My father was thrown from a SIX PAGES haytedefcr,' ! think in 1894, and died a f<*W’ months a ter in the home of Judson Weed, who was a cousin of my mother, and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in St. Helens, Oregon. Is there a Masonic Lodge in Vernonia or was he a member of the St. Helens Lodge? I know he was a charter member of the lodge in Jackson, Ohio. I married William H. Dawson in 1890; moved from Jackson, O. to North Carolina in 1902; but have lived in Virginia for over 20 years. I would be glad to hear from you or anyone that might have known my father. He was hurt on Sauvies Island. He and a man by the name of Jack Abel had bought a piece of land there. Very respectfully, Mrs. W. H. Dawson Saxe, Charlotte County, Virginia An evening meeting on Monday, July 1st at which time a special program will' be staged was the decision made Tuesday noon by the Chamber