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PAGE FOUR ________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1941 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON If there is a book you have been understanding on whiah all parties wanting to read, and we haven’t it can agree. With the atmosphere cleared once in the Libi cry, we are always glad and for all by such an understand to try and obtain it for you else ing, we could have genuine cooper where. INDICATIONS OF A THE BEGINNING OF A ation. And what is in the best inter GOOD YEAR AHEAD- by <J ames P reston NEW VOLUME— est of the country and the people NOW THAT the festive holiday season Even with the vast majority of AIXJNG WITH the start of a new year has drawn to a close with the beginning of our citizens lined up squarely be as a whole is, after all, in the best Eagle readers will notice that with this issue 1941 many persons look ahead in anticipation hind the huge Rational defense pro interest of each tnd every group. comes the start of a new volume number for of what the new year will bring. Is the out gram, regardless of probable cost, NOTICE The Eagle, volume 18. Seventeen years of look bright or is it likely that conditions will no little doubt and confusion con NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to publication htve been completed for each be more difficult than has been true in the tinue to assail thoughtful citizens. the legal voters of school district volume number represents the issues for one past? No. 4 7 Jt. of Columbia county, The. administration in Washing year which usually total 52, one for each Judging from indications and reports that ton calls for uni*y. Every good cit- r.y EDNA ENGEN State of Oregon, that a school meet week. That number remains at 52 except in have been made it is very likely that the izen favors unified effort in the ing of the said school district will “ You can never get something for the instances, which are few, when there are be held at the Washinglion Grade coming 12 months will be even better than common cause. But even while the nothing” School on the 10th day of January, 53 Fridays for which day the paper is dated. those just past. A goodly portion of that im President was calling for unity 1941, at 8 o’clock P. M. for the However, it has not always been true that provement can be attributed to the national others were found hurling rocks at Ha» long been known by the purpose of voting and authorizing world at largo. the number of papers in each volume corres defense program which is getting underway. industry and business. the Vernonia gr.de school board And except at the Public Library, ponded with the number of weeks in the year. That program will contribute much to increas the authority to dispose of the A spokesman for a large and Whi re can you get anything free- Rock Creek grade school building To look back a few months more than 17 ed business, to steady wages and as a result and the Pleasant Hill grade school of-charge? years we find that The Eagle was founded to better and happier living conditions important labor group proclaimed ■buildings, both < f which have be-m a while ago that American industry —E. E. by Paul S. Robinson on August 4th, 1922 throughout the country. consolidated with district No. 47. which makes its age more than 17 years. A The program can be expected to continue could not make its maximum con Riders of the Plains.—-Max Brand. Dated this December 26, 1940. tribution to defense by “ fighting complete volume was completed each year with Riders of the Ph ins is a Western Signed. for several years until productive forces have labor. ” He had no word ito say the first issue in August and that method of Lee Schwab ar.d the story of 'two brothers, who prepared this nation for any eventuality. Were about labor “ fighting Industry ” and District Clerk determining the paper’s age continued until had different ideas on how to raise one to drop the optimistic note for one of T. F. Keasey the fact that that is equally detri August 7th, 1931 when, in order to facilitate their sons. the opposite vein it could be remarked: “What Chairman of board of an easier method of determining dates, editor Andy taught his to 'be an ex may we expect after completion of the pro mental to maximum defense effort. directors. One government spokesman, who Ray I). Fisher continued the number of issues cellent cattleman and taught him gram? Will there not be a drop in industrial for that year to the end of 1931 making ap- activity thereby leading to a decrease in em has enjoyed the respect of both la how to ride and shoot; then spent CARD OF THANKS bor and industry and who only re all his energies accumulating land proximatetl.v 74 issues in that volume. From ployment and a lowering of wages?” I wish to thank my many friends cently has stepped on the national that date a volume has been completed at the and wealth as a heritage for his who helped to make Christmas a That may be true but it is impossible at end of each year. this time to determine what may be in store scene in a prominent way, is willing boy. truly thankful occasion for my fam Looking back through previous issues we Ross believed in a fine education ily and myself. May al! of you have for the country at that future date. We might to see an 8- or even a 10-hour day, if necessary, in order to get the find that Vernonia came to be a booming for his boy and, accordingly, sent a year of joy and happiness. hazard guesses but they would be just that little city with the good years previous to and nothing more. It is possible, if guesses defense job done as quickly as pos him East to the finest schools, Oliver Andrew 1930. Lumbering was, of course, the principal where he became an outstanding are to be made, that something else may de sible. But ithe annual convention of the activity for livelihood and business was very velop at the time the defense program is com A. F. of L. had under consideration athlete and scholar. It mattered good as is indicated by these issues. little to R o 3 s that he had impover pleted which will prevent a slump. To antici Then considering those times after 1930 pate that slump at this time would seem to a resolution calling for a 30-nour ished himself in the process of ed week of six 5-hour days. This in the ucating his son. His only concern we find that Vernonia was effected much the smack of pessimism. face of cumulative evidence of a w.-s the his boy should return and same as other communities throughout the serious shortage of skilled labor in triumph over his cousin. The boy re nation. Business activity had slacked until A WINNER various trades on which defense de turned a finely educated gentleman The Eagle was forced to reduce its size to IS NAMED— pends and equally serious efforts tabloid proportions. Other business enterprises THE ANNOUNCEMENT last week of the quickly to train large numbers of but a helpless cripple due to a va were effected likewise at that time. Then in cation accident. 1941 baby contest, the winner to receive a workers. later issues we notice that conditions had im What happens to the two boys number of prizes offered by Vernonia mer proved thus leading us into the era winch when they meet makes an interest chants, was won only a few hours after the The President publicly announces we now enjoy. openin" of the contest in contrast to the he will welcome the cooperation of ing story in the usual Max Brand style. length of time which elapsed last year. all groups and labor shoulder to Marshall A. Rockwell * * * Perhaps it will be remembered that the shoulder with all who are working M. D. Rustlers of the Basin — George C. winner was not announced for over a week for the preservation of the Ameri Shedd after the opening of 1940. This year a winner can way. Physician and Surgeon This is a story of the West in was announced approximately six hours after industry has “volunteered” for days gone by and of the age-old MARVIN KAMHOLZ, Editor and Publisher Office Phone 72; Residence 73 midnight, December 31st. the defense emergency, is doing its feud between cattlemen and sheep utmost to promote the huge pro men. It is an exciting story with all Entered as second class mail matter. August VERNONIA SUFFERED gram and has been warmly com the necessary ingredients that go Wendell’s Barber Shop 4, 1922, at the post office in Vernonia, Ore LESS THAN OTHERS— mended by high officials from the to make a good Western. Shaves and Haircuts gon, under the act of March 3, 1879. IT SEEMS that Vernonia has fared President down for its splendid co Conscientious Work better to date than many communities in the operation. Shoe Shining Official newspaper of Vernonia, Oregon state from the standpoint of the flu epidemic Yet many in government to date Shower Baths which has caused many absences from school have not shown a disposition to re and business activities. True, many have suf move legislative and administrative fered the illness but it seems that not as many restrictions which have long ham DRESSMAKING have been affected as is true in many sec pered industry and which stand in PER ALTERATIONS ' Omo( the way of maximum productive ef tions. IATI 0* PUBUSHlE Vernonia Lodge No. 246 It did not become necessary to close Ver ficiency. Cleo Caton nonia schools before the regular holiday sea All this seems clearly to show son as was done in many places. that the wholehearted cooperation The Apparel Shop from all elements so necessary to There they are being distributed a maximum effort to protect the Meets Every Tuesday by members of local traffic safety nation and the American way of Dr. U. J. Bittner 8 P. M. councils, service clubs and other life is far from an accomplished Sam Hearing, Jr., N. G. Dentist civic organizations interested in fact. Paul Gordon, Secretary The innocent bystander, who in traffic safety, police and county Joy Theatre Bldg. Phone 662 sheriff officials. Those who receive large measure must pay the enor Vernonia F. O. E. these cards are urged to give them mous cost of the defense program, (Fraternal Order of Eagles) thoughtful' consideration and to re in the resulting confusion finds it hard to escape the conviction that member the safety suggestions they SCAPPOOSE MAN HENRY NIEMELA IS instead of the several groups im J. E. TAPP emphasize. FASTS 25 DAYS— UNION SECRETARY— Legion Hall mediately concerned cooperating iFasting as a relief for sinus Henry Niemela, former Mayger genuinely in the common interest, Vernonia All Kinds of Wood trouble is being tried by D. J. Col resident, has been elected for a each group—not omitting govern third term as executive secretary of Friday Nights 9/ J ment — must put an end to jockey lins, 65, of near Scappoose. And Prompt Delivery ing for position if it is hoping ultim Mr. Collins ought to know soon, the Columbia River Fishermen’s 8 o'clock Phone 241 ately to emerge at the top of the since he started fasting December Prdtective union, it was announced pile. 1. He has been continuing to do (Monday following the counting of Alford Doree, W. P. KEASEY—(Special to The Eagle) the work on his six-acre place as the ballots cast the past week. Bob Larson, Astoria fisherman, —Mrs. Herbert Counts will be home We are warned that the emer Willis Johnson, W. Sec’y. usual despite the fact that his menu Expert Tonsorial Work was elected president of the union New Year’s Day from the hospital. gency confronting the United States contains nothing but water. Knights of Pythias over Russell Bristow of Puget Is Mr. and Mrs. John Battrick is the greatest in the history of the BEN’S BARBER SHOP Lodge No. 116 DEADLINE PASSES land in a race that was declared spent Christmas with the Reed fam nation. In the face of such an emer Vernonia, Oregon FOR REGISTRATION— very close. Niels Christensen of ily. gency, logic would seem to dictate Meetings:—I. O. O. F. Vernonia, Oregon In a last minute rush to comply Astoria, reasurer for many years, Those visiting at the DeVaney that the several groups should dis Hall, Second and cuss frankly and fully the problems with the law before the ¿leadline was re-elected without opposition. home over the holidays were Mr. Fourth Mondays Each passed, 20 aliens signed up under A. C. Pederson of Puget Island and Mrs. B. P. Westerberg and involved in the defense program Roland L. Treharne Month. the alien registration act Dec. 26 defeated A. W. Haslam of Kalama Jessie DeVaney of Portland, Mr. and make an honest attempt to ar Expert Automobile Repairing at the St. Helens post office. Mid for vice-president. WELDING Pythian Sisters and Mrs. James Veatch and son rive at a clear-cut understanding. In this time of peril government Vernonia Temple No. 61 night last night marked the end of CARBURATORS REPAIRED of Albany, Gladys LaChapelle of Vernonia, Oregon a tbree-month period during which ROLAND’S Jewell and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Dus- obviously has very real problems. Industry, which must continue to Meetings:— I. O. O. F. Hall the more than 4,000,000 aliens in SERVICE STATION enberry of O.-A. camp. supply the day-to-day needs of our Second and Fourth Wednesdays the U. S. were supposed to register Each Month Mrs. Anna Luther and Jimmie large population, in addition to pro themselves at the nation's post of spent Christmas with the Keasey viding modern military equipment Nehalem Valley fices. Order of Eastern Star family. adequate to protect the national in Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. S. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lindsley and terest. naturally faces many practi STAMP PLAN CLOSES Motor Freight Regular Communi children, Joe, Claribel, Lee, Joan cal and complex problems. Among COMMODITY DEPOTS— cation first and “Let's begin Forty-one without a and Kenneth, made a trip to Ne other things, it must look ahead to third Wednesdays Inauguration of the food stamp one!” Frank Hartwick, Proprietor halem Sunday to attend the Mead the end of the emergency and the of each month, at plan in Columbia county Monday Portland - Timber • Vernonia Urging Oregon drivers and ped family reunion. There were 52 at re-adjustments which necessarily Masonic Temple. eliminates the direct distribution of estrians to exercise care in order Sunset - Elsie - Seaside the reunion. All visiting sisters must follow. surplus foods through the welfare to avoid traffic accidents on New Vernonia Telephone 1042 and brothers wel Ralph DeVaney is visiting his Labor has made distinct gains office. However, distribution of sur Year's eve and on the following come. plus foods will l>e continued to day, Earl Snell, secretary of state, sister in Portland for a few days. during recent years. It naturally Allie Dickson, Worthy Matron Mr. and Mrs. Don Dresser and wants to hold those gains to as large Mona Gordon, Secretary schools sponsoring free school lunch suggests this slogan. CASON’S TRANSFER sons, Richard and Roland, and Ida- an extent as possible. So labor and programs. This latter program finds Last year, four persons were mac Morris of Fresno, California, the spokesmen of labor have their LOCAL and LONG-DISTANCE A. F. & A. M. nearly 8.542 undernourished Oregon killed in traffic accidents in Ore HAULING Vernonia Lodge No. 184 state school children being served gon on the last day of December. visited st the home of their par problems. From time to time some high A. F. & A. M. meets at ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris, luncheons every school day. SEE US This year. Snell and others work the past week. They also visited flown spokesman tells us that labor Masonic Temple, Stat- For Your Old-Growth ing in the interest of traffic safety their sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and management should get togeth ed Communication First COLDWELL NAMED 16-INCH FIR WOOD Thursday of each month. in Oregon hope they can reduce and Mrs. Glen McDonald. er and come to agreement so we FIRST PRESIDENT— Special called meetings this toll so that the state can start AND CEDAR SHINGLES can get along with the defense job. on all other Thursday nights, 7:30 Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Ginnam Bill Coldwell was unanimously the new year with a clean slate. It should be obvious even to a tyro P- m. Visitors most cordially wel- made a trip to Portland Monday. elected president of the newly- In view < f the fact that statis that labor and industry alone can come. formed Men’s Recreational club at tics show that pedestrians are the Mr. and Mrs. J. O. IieVaney and not arrive at a workable agreement Special meeting* Frida, night*. Roland D. Eby, M. D. a meeting held recently at the club heaviest sufferers during the holi Mrs. G. A. White visited at the C. L. Brock, W. M. on a program which involves the headquarters in the old city nail day period, the traffic safety divi Lindsley h me Monday. Glenn F. Hawkins, Sec. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON expenditure of untold billions of building. Bob Cody was chosen sec sion has distributed several tl. u- the taxpayers' money. retary-treasurer while members of sand pedestrian-driver cards, de VERNONIA Town Office 891 C VRD OF THANKS tihe board of advisers selected were signed to acquaint both drivers POST 119 We find it hard to find words Such an agreement to be satisfac John Jurgenson, Howard Sherman and pedestrians with the situation with which to express our sincere tory and workable must include gov AMERICAN NEAL W. BUSH and Charley Bryant. LEGION regarding pedestrian accidents in appreciation for the many acts of ernment. To make agreement poss this state and containing sugges kindness and helpfulness, performed ible government must take a sym Meets First and Attorne, at Law For every ten men employe« in tions for avoiding such accidents. by the friends and neighbors of pathetic view of the problems in Third Wednesdays Joy Theatre Bldg.. Phone 663 making steel, about five are kept These cards have been sent to our dear Mother during the time volved. Government can be effect In Vernonia Mondays and AUXILIARY at work supplying Ike raw mater every city and town in Oregon with of her sickness and death. ive in this regard only as it seeks Tuesdays First and Third Monda,* a population of over 200 persons. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Dunlap impartially to find a basis for real ia la. COMMENTS OF THE WEEK Legal Notices— Book Talk . . . Business- Professional ♦ Directory Vernonia Eagle LODGES I.O.O.F. COUNTY NEWS- St. Helens- Clatskanie- Keascv Lady Returns Wed. Ct
