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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1941)
Derno FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1941 Board Gives Birthday Ball Group Plans For Annual Paralysis Dance Induction Selections Mayor E. M. Bollinger, who has been named local chairman of the president’s birthday ball, announc ed the committee which will be in Nine Listed to Report on charge of arrangements for the January 23; Three Nam dance here the latter part of this month. ed as Replacements Further information released here this week by the Columbia County Selective Service Board makes known that nine men have been selected for induction by the ooard into army duty on January 23rd. As is stated in the report: “They shall report to this Local Board at St. Helens, Oregon, at 10:30 a. m. on January 23, 1941, whereupon they shall be sent to an induction station of the United States, the Multnomah County Armory at Ten th and Couch streets, Portland, Oregon.” Nine Named The names of the first nine are: John Roland Roscoe, Scappoose; Arnold Walter Strain, St. Helens; Waiter Schmid; Oplis Rhodes Par- ton, Clatskanie; Charles Arrowood Iaeger, Rainier; William Erik Lar son, Vernonia; Robert Charles Morey, Birkenfeld; Russell Clausen Jorgenson, Scappoose;, and Robert Goodale Crover, Houlton. « Because one or more of the men named above may not be inducted at the induction station by the arm ed forces, the following men may be required as replacements. Any man so required to report as a replacement shall be duly notified at 1er st five days before he is re quired to report. The three replace ments listed are: Paul Christensen Gylling, Rainier; Wesley Keith Pace, Vernonia; and Henry James Corra, St. Helens. New Teacher Is Named Miss Elizabeth Galloway has been engaged to fill the position which will be vacated by Leslie Skuzie in the ranks of the Vernonia high school teaching staff, Wallace Mc Crae, principal, revealed Tuesday. committee. In 1940 the “March of Dimes” yielded a total of $263,670.39 of which $133,060.35, or slightly more than 50 per cent, was retained in the communities in which it was raised to be used by local chapters of the National Foundation for In Mayor Bollinger named Tom fantile Paralysis. Bateman as chairman of the group and other committee members as follows: J. W. Nichols, secretary treasurer; Ross Duncan, Jewell Lloyd and J. A. Bush. The group met last night, Wednesday evening, to arrange for dance hall facilities and an orchestra. By special arrangement, a weekly column entitled, “With The Law Spirited Feature makers in Salem” by Vernon Wil As in previous years, one of the most spirited features of the drive liams will' be a feature of this for funds to fight infantile paraly paper during the legislative session. sis will be the “March of Dimes.” Each week, a summary of matters Millions of people in every field considered and work done iby the of national life have learned to look Oregon legislature now in session forward to the march as one means of helping afflicted boys and girls at Salem will be reported with par ticular reference to the progress of the country. and standing of bills of major im The nation has suffered its fifth portance. worst attack of infantile paralysis. This report will be factual and Millions of coin cards and hun in no sense partisan. It will, in the dreds of thousands of coin boxes main, give details on matters of have been sent out across the interest not covered by the regular country to be distributed. The cards, press organizations and inside pic with coins inserted, may be mailed tures of what is actually Deing directly to the White House or to done—information obtainable only headquarters of the state or local by intelligent observation on the scene and personal contact with in dividual members. Column to Be Featured C om Testing Report Given The December Cow Testing As sociation report for Columbia County shows that Albert Schmidlin who has 16 grade Holsteins and Guernseys averaging 696 pounds of milk and 30.5 pounds of fat gains mention for high testing herds. R. G. Peterson of" Mist is also men tioned with 8 grade Guernseys av eraging 529 pounds of milk and 23.1 pounds of fat. The value of buying cows on test was clearly demonstrated by C. L. Biggs, states George A. Nel son, County Agricultural Agent. Mr. Biggs purchased a cow with a yearly test record of about 395 pounds of butterfat, and during the first month she was fresh she gave 1,247 pounds of milk, testing 4.7 pounds of butterfat and making a total of 58.6 pounds of butterfat per month. In figuring this at 50e a pound, the produce amounted to $29.30. Miss Galloway comes here with high recommendation for the sub jects in which she will give instruc tion. She formerly taught at Harp er and Enterprise. She is a grad uate of Willamette University and has taken graduate work at Oregon State College and the University <f Mr. Biggs also purchased another Oregon. cow without a production test of With the close of the semester about the same age as the first this week Mr. Skuzie will end his cow and from general appearance teaching duties in the commercial was reported to be as good looking a cow. When the second cow came department. fresh, she made 899 pounds of milk the first month testing 3.7 percent, totaling 33.3 pounds of butterfat for the first month. At 50c a pound the produce was worth $16.65. School Speaker To Talk Thurs. Another of the series of Nation al School Assembly programs is an nounced for today, Thursday, Jan uary 16 at the Washington grade school auditorium when students of the two schools will assemble to hear Frank Preston Johnson speak on the subject: “New Wealth from Old Sources.” The feed costs for each animal came to $5.50 per month for each animal thus leaving a net profit of $23.80 for the first cow and $11.15 for the un-tested cow. PUD Directors Hear Hibbert Mr. Johnson comes here as an authority on scientific subjects ac Directors of the Nehalem Basin cording to advance information re Peoples ’ Utility District heard a leased this week. He is experienced as a scientist, newspaper man and discussion and received information on several points of interest rela publicist. tive to the release of power to this The program will begin at 2:30 district by the Bonneville Admin istration. at the directors’ meeting and is open to the public. in the city hall Tuesday evening. George Hibbert, Bonneville repre Local Legion and sentative, was present for the eve Auxiliary Get Bid ning to answer questions that had Vernonia Post No. 119 and their arisen in the minds of district of Auxiliary were invited early this ficials during recent negotiations. week to send representatives to An official action of directors the District No. 1 conference to be at the meeting was the adoption of held :n Gresham, Saturday, Janu a resolution asking aid from Bonne ary 18. Committee meetings and ville when negotiating with power reports will be heard; a talk by Al companies already serving portions fred P. Kelley. Oregon department of the district. al commander, patriotic entertain ment by the Gresham high school Directors will meet again the sec band, a banquet and an informal ond Tuesday in February. Regular dance are among the highlights of meetings abe open to anyone who the gathering. might wish to attend it. VOLUME 18, NUMBER 3 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON STOCKMEN TO ASK AID 8,742 Books Sticky Laurel Problem Loaned at Js Menace to Pasture Library Lands of County, Said Statistical Report Gives Information of Past Year of Activity Though statistics may be dry and unlhteresting to many, the report of the Vernonia Public Library for the year just ended gives an in sight into reading activities of this vicinity for the past year that might Principal speakers of the day in be somewhat surprising. The report was made public Tuesday by Mrs. cluded Nelson Rogers, state forest er, who affirmed cooperation be Edna Engen, librarian. ‘ The total circulation for home tween the livestock industry of the use during 1940 was 8,742, which state and the forestry department, figure is decided by counting one and Dr. W. T. Lytle, state veterin for each lending for home use of a arian, who addressed listeners on bound volume, pampnlet or periodi branding methods. A display of cal. The figure is an increase of branding irons used by county stockmen was a feature of the day. 327 over the year 1939. Of the total circulation the fic tion percentage was 86.3 per cent. The basis of population upon which percentages were based included Vernonia and vicinity and was list Motive«, Attitude« Expre«sed ed at 2,500 which gave the figure While some of these details may of 3.49 per cent as the circulation seem of minor importance, they not infrequently express the mo per capita. tives and attitudes of legislators 1,758 Borrower* and thus add to a better public The total number of borrowers understanding of the accomplished noted at the year’s end was 1,758 result. These reports will Ibe written by and the circulation per borrower Mr. Williams who has had long was 4.97 per cenf. The” report lists experience in newspaper work and a total of 2,502 volumes on hand a state-wide acquaintance with the men and women who constitute the which includes 1,993 for adults and personnel of the 1941 legislative 509 for children. body. The library’s financial standing Every reader of The Eagle will listed a total of $739.13 receipts be interested in what is transpiring at the state capital during this, the and expenditures totaling $549.79 most important session of the leg leaving a balance of $189.34. islature in many years and will For those who may have foi got find in these weekly coumns in formation which may be obtained ten the hours which they may visit the library the following times are from no other source. given: School Sets Carnival Date Saturdays January 25, the high school gym will be transformed in to a carnival with barkers, games of skill', games of chance, serpen tine, confetti, hot dogs, soda pop, candy and all the noise and good time that makes a carnival com plete. In addition to prizes being of fered for the games there will be given door prizes and a prize for the winner of the popularity con test. Also telegram service will be available as an added attraction to the long list of interesting and fascinating amusements in store for those attending the evening filled with fun for everybody. Committees for the different con cessions have been appointed and are already engaged in planning a large, noisy, fun-filled night. Funds raised from the activity will be given over to the student body for running expenses. Keen competition has been arous ed in the announcement that the booths created by the classes will be judged to determine which is the best. Credit Union To Hold Meet AH members and friends of the Vernonia Federal Credit Union are urged to attend the annual meeting of that organisation to be held Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 in the I. W. A. hall, announces Rob ert Raymer, president. A report of credit union activities during the past year will be heard and elec tion of officers to serve for the ensuing year will be held. A repre sentative of the Government Credit Union will speak to the group dur ing the evening. State Veterinarian Addresses Stockmen on Methods of Branding; Present Membership Listed at 72; Vernonia Meeting Next A group numbering greater than 50, including Columbia county stockmen, farmers and interested persons, gathered at the Yankton Grange hall last Saturday for the January meet ing of the Columbia County Stockmens’ Association. The day was devoted partially to business affairs of the Association and partially to speeches on subjects relative to the industry. Tuesday: 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. Wednesday: 1 to 5 p. m. Thursday: 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. Friday. 1 to 5 p. m. Sword Reports On Picture A part of the morning session was devoted to a talk by County Agent George Nelson who reveal ed that a steady increase can be noted in the number of acres of burned and logged land that has been seeded for pasture. At the present time approximately 2,700 acres of county land has been plant ed, some by private parties and some by the county. Legillation Explained Noon lunch was provided by ladies of the Yankton Grange and the afternoon session was devoted principally to speeches. J. D. Perry, Columbia county representative, ex plained some legislation that will come before this session of the state legislature and Herbert How ell of the Clatsop county Experi ment Station spoke on advancement made there. Kenneth Miller, S. P. & S. Field Representative, was also a speaker. Jesse W. Skinner was born March 9, 1872, and departed this life at the Emanuel hospital, Port land, January 13, 1941. Mr. Skin ner was born in Springfield, Illin ois. In early life his parents moved to Missouri, thence to Kansas, and later in 1924 to LaCenter, Washing ton, Mr. Skinner was employed by the Oregon American Lumber Corpora tion for a number of years and was an elder and trustee in the Christian church. He was held in very high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were held last Wednesday in Vancouver, Wash ington, and his body interred in Brush Prairie cemetery near that city. A large group of his many friends from Vernonia attended the services. The pall bearers were M. L. Herrin, J. T. Brady, Homer Herrin, Joe Peachey, Alvin Herrin and L. L. Wells. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, Mary, and three sisters in the state of Kansas: Mrs. Stella Cox, Mrs. Lettie Enslie and Mrs. Belle Cook; and “Buddy” one of The morning business meeting his grandchildren. He had two de ceased daughters. heard and passed a motion that the county court be interviewed seek ing a contribution from that body for the control of sticky laurel. Another resolution passed was that which will seek an extension of the AAA program to allow pay An event, which is anticipated ment for the removal of logs from for the whole year, will be staged Btrean.s. Stockmen are of the opin here Saturday evening when the annual Masonic homecoming dinner ion that the removal of logs at will be staged at the temple. The certain places will provide water dinner and gathering this year will ing places for cattle. lie the ninth time Masons of the Vernonia Lodge have gathered to The association will meet again discuss events of the past year and in April at Vernonia, it was stated renew acquaintances. Many will by President Lode McDonald. drive for long distances to be in attendance judging by past years when Masons have come from dis Safeway Manager tances of 400 miles. Homecoming Event Slated Robert Sword who has just re ceived his patent for a new type of bulldozer has just returned from Portland where he previewed parts ■of the coming show to be held at the Washington grade school the afternoon and evening of January 20. He states that there will be en tertainment for every member of the family; of particular note is the information released concerning the preparation for protection and Thanks Firemen marketing of an invention. There will be a new invention on the screen every minute through part of the show, in addition to newsreels and comedies, as John T. Anderson, patent and industrial co ordinator has announced. This show has been endorsed by the Visual Education System of Oregon at » or- vallis as a show having real educ ational qualifications. Skinner Funeral Held Last Wed. Gene Lowe, Safeway store man ager, makes public his appreciation for the work of Vernonia Firemen Monday evening in stopping a fire that started from the store’s heat ing stove. Quick action by firemen prevented any great amount of damage to the building’s structure and no damage to merchandise. 4-H Leader* To Meet Saturday Carl Jensen Is Named Winner Mrs. Maud Purvine Casswell an nounces that the Columbia County 4-H Leaders’ Council is holding a meeting Saturday, January 25, at the Scappoose grade school. Mrs. Ben Pasero will open the meeting at 9:30 a. m. To assist in the ex planation of organization of clubs, conducting of meetings and in the study of record books, Mrs. Helen Cowgill, Assistant State C16b Lead er, will be preeent. The object of the meet is to help leaders to con duct their work throughout the year. The last choice made according to rules of the Miller suit club Tuesday evening named Carl Jensen at that time to receive a suit. That drawing was the last to be made. New Flu Case* Reported The report of the Oregon State Department of Health for the week ending January 11, makes known that 28 new cases of flu have been reported by 69 per cent of the doctors in Columbia county. The homecoming dinner, which was started during the time Emil Messing was worshipful master, will feature turkey and trimmings. Paul Gordon heads the committee in charge of arrangements. Postal Notes SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE The use of a special-delivery stamp assures special-delivery ser vice which means immediate deliv ery at office of address. It is ob tained by affixing a special-delivery stamp of the proper denomination, or its equivalent in ordinary stamps, in addition to the regular postage. When ordinary stamps are used, the words “Special Delivery” must be written or printed on the envelope or wrapper immediately below but never on the stamps. It is urged that all mailers desiring immediate delivery of any material mailed by them affix special-delivery stamps thereto. Special Delivery is for speed and not for safety.
