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Derno Thursday, October 16, 1941 Financial Aid Available If Required Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon Thousands of Taxpayers to Taxpayers Be Affected by New Act Urged to Attend Volume 18, Number 42 False Clue Starts Chase A false clue resulted in a fruitless chase for Frank Hart J. W. Maloney, Collector of Internal Revenue, called attention last wick last Welnesday night a week to the fact that the Revenue Act of 1941 imposed a number of new taxes, which became effective October 1, that will' affect thousands short time after the accident of taxpayers who were not heretofore liable for taxes. which damaged two cars and Maloney stated that the tax of 10 per cent, imposed on retail the Stubbs Service Station at Reminder Is Given Farm sales Mr. Budget Meeting Date Is of jewelry, toilet preparations, and furs, became effective October the foot of the O-A hill. He ers by Field Supervisor 1. and that these taxes would af Set for Monday, October appeared on the scene a mom of This Territory fect many dealers who were ordin ent or so after the accident. 27 at City Hall arily not classed as jewelers, drug The driver of the car doing Farmers in need of assistance in Taxpayers and residents of the gists, or fur dealers. The tax on the damage was standing near buying seeds and planting winter jewelry applies not only to the re Nehalem valley are reminded again by and, seeking to avoid detec grains may obtain loans for those tail sale of articles which are com tion, remarked, “let’s catch the this week of the date of the budget fellow who did this” or w"’--ls purposes from the Emergency Crop monly termed jewelry but also to hearing for the Nehalem Basin Funeral services were held here to the effect. “You,” speaking and Feed Loan Section of the Farm the sale of any article made of, Peoples’ Utility District to be held ornamented, mounted, or fitted with Sunday at the Bush Funeral Home to Hartwick, “go such and such Credit Administration, it was stated precious metals or imitations, and for Mrs. William Pringle who pass Monday, October 27th at the Ver- a way and I’ll go another and recently by Sidney L. Thompson, also watches and clocks, including nonia city hall. we’ll catch him.” Not until ed away Friday at the Astoria hos Field Supervisor for this territory. electric clocks. All retail sales of some time later was it deter The meeting is being held for the pital as the result of a paralytic articles coming under these classes, mined that the man giving the “Farmers whose crops have been both new and used goods, would be stroke suffered Tuesday of last purpose of considering and hearing directions was actually the damaged or destroyed and who have subject to tax at the rate of 10 per week. objections and recommendations on guilty party. no other means of getting in their cent of the retail price. This would the proposed budget for the district Mary Margaret Pringle was. born fall crops may ■ obtain assistance mean that many hardware stores for the first six months of the year December 6, 1873, in Dublin, Ire- and drug stores, as well as many from this agency,” Thompson stat 1942. An invitation is extended land, and passed away October 10. ed. “The maximum amount which furniture stores, general stores, and those interested to be present at specialty and gift shops would be 1941, at the age of 67 years, 10 may be loaned to an individual is subject to the tax of 10 per cent that time so that the matter may months and four days. Left to $400. The interest rate is 4 per on their retail sales of jewelry, be given careful consideration and mourn her passing are her husband, A 35 per cent decrease was may be fully explained to taxpay cent, and the security required is a clocks, watches, or other articles William Pringle; two sons, W’illiam, ers. shown in pedestrian fatalities for first mortgage on the crop to be made of. or ornamented, mounted, Jr., and Donald of Vernonia; three produced. The loan becomes due on or fitted with precious metals or The meeting will begin at 8 the first eight months of this year imitations thereof. daughters, Mabie Mellinger of Port I compared to the same period last o’clock. August 31, 1942.” land, Margaret Parker of Astoria, Cosmetics Are Taxed year, according to figures released Farmers interested in filing an and Bertha Smith of Deer Island. at the office of the secretary of The merchandise taxed under the application for the loan should con Mrs. Pringle was born Miss Mary state recently. retail sales tax on toilet prepara sult Mr. Thompson in his office in tions includes a long list of articles Margaret Somerville and was the The pedestrian toll for the first the United States Post Office build- commonly known as cosmetics, etc. daughter of William and Margaret three quarters of this year amount ing, St. John’s branch at Portland Many places selling toiletries, such Somerville. The family came to the ed to 51 lives lost while for the United States in 4875 and located at as general stores, groceries, etc., ■or should communicate with George Funeral services were held here Lockport, Illinois where the father Monday afternoon at the Bush Fun same period a year ago, pedestrian A. Nelson, County Agent at St. would be subject to this tax. This law also has a provision which followed the trade of machinist until eral Home for Eugene B. Good of accidents claimed a toll of 79 lives. Helens. states that all sales to beauty par 1882, when he went to Portland Birkenfeld. The death occurred Sat Pedestrian fatalities constituted lors and barber shops, by a whole After about two years in Portland urday. He was born at Waterloo, 22 per cent of the total traffic toll sale or retail dealer, are considered the family came to the Nehalem Iowa, on November 24th, 1880 and as retail sales and subject to tax, valley where Mr. Somerville took a .passed away October 11th, 1941, at for the first eight months of this and also that any resale of the claim of timber land two ml es the age of 60 years, 11 months and year, while for the same period last article, that is made by the opera north of Vernonia. year, pedestrian fatalities amounted 13 days. tor of a beauty parlor or barber Mr. and Mrs. Pringle were marri- The decease« was mUrried and is to 36 per cent of the total' traffic Dr. U. J. Bittner, chamber shop, is also subject to the 10 per ed March 19, 1891 at St. Helens survived by his widow, Bertha Good toll. of commerce president, announced cent retail tax. However, the oper and had made their home near Ver of Birkenfeld; one stepson, L. S, ator can deduct from his tax a nonia ever since. They recently ob Night Time Dangerous Tuesday that a meeting of the com credit of the tax he may have paid McNiell of Birkenfeld; one step served their golden wedding anniver Most pedestrian fatalities occur daughter, Mabie Glenn of Portland; mercial club would be held on the when he bought the toilet prepara sary. and one sister, Willa Fylnn of Pac at night and most of them involve coming Tuesday, October 21st, at tions. The tax on furs applies not only Services were held at 2 o’clock ific City, California. He moved to elderly persons, the summary shows. the Terminal cafe at noon. The to articles made of fur, but also to and burial took place at Vernonia. Birkenfeld from Vancouver, Wash Persons on foot are urged to cross meeting will' serve as the regular ington, in July, 1940. The music articles of which fur is the com October gathering. and services here were conducted streets only at crosswalks or inter ponent material' of chief value. This by the Christian Scientist church sections, wear or carry something Several matters of interest will would mean that persons who sell of Forest Grove. Interment was white at night or display a lighted fur trimmed coats, for example, be brought before the group for completed by cremation in Portland flashlight, and avoid walking into would be subject to tax on the re discussion and official action at that tail sales price of the coat, if the Monday. the path of approaching vehicles. time. fur trimming was worth more than Pedestrians often misjudge the Vernonia teachers will attend the any other single Component mater- speed of these vehicles and step five-county regional teachers con ’at which was used to make up the ference which is to be held at Hills out into the street, thinking they coat. boro on Monday, October 27th, was have time to get across before the Taxe« Payable Monthly the announcement made this week. car gets near enough to constitute All of these taxes are paid on a More than 1000 teachers from Several reels of talking pictures a hazard, it was said. Safety author monthly bases, andthe tax for the Columbia, Clatsop, Yamhill, Tilla outlining the causes and cure of Mrs. Edith Thompson, president ities advise waiting on the curb till mook and Washington counties are month of October should be sent of the county 4-H Club association, to the Collector’s office at Port- expected to be present for the all tuberculosis will be shown at the the approaching car has passed. Vernonia high school Friday at 1 announces that the next meeting of land, during November. Collector day meeting. p. m. under auspices of the Colum the 4-H Club leaders will be held Maloney urged that all persons Wallace McCrae, high school bia County Health association. The liable for payment of these retail at Quincy school on Saturday, Oct principal, will head a sectional meet pictures have been shown to a ober 25, at 9:30 a. m. All the lead taxes write immediately to his of- ing on health. Four main speakers number of schools and club groups fice for blanks on which to return are scheduled for addresses at gen in the county. ers and parents are invited to be the tax. eral assemblies. On the program present to hear the subject of dis No admission charge for the He also called attention to the are Rex Putnam, state superinten- The Vernonia Bakery will open cussion “Nutrition and National' De fact that all persons operating coin dent who will talk on “Looking showing will be made and the pub- fense.” its doors within a short time it was operated amusement devices or gam Forward in Education in Oregon;' lie is welcome to attend. learned this week and will be oper ing devices would be subject to a and Philip H. Parrish, editor of the ated by a Scappoose man. Prepar Students See Circus tax of $10.00 a year on the amuse Oregonian editorial page, who will atory to the opening, the interior is Students of the high and grade ment devices, and $50.00 a year speak on “Conditioning Youth for receiving some attention which in schools saw the Mason Animal Cir on the gaming devices. These taxes a Sterner World.” cludes painting of the show room cus Tuesday morning of this week. must be paid to the Collector dur Main speaker in the afternoon at the front and remodeling at the The program came here as one of ing October, and all persons who back. The remodeling will also af the features of the school assembly are operating pin-ball machines or assembly will be Dr. W. C. Giers- Ken White, Paterson Furniture ford more storage space for Sam programs of which there will be gaming devices should make applica- bach, president of Pacific univer manager, announced the and Bob’s Grocery and Market. The several this year. The program was ,tion immediately for a blank on sity, speaking on “America Faces store names of the two hunters who, to exterior of the building will also be given in the Washington grade which to return the tax. Penalties the Future.” «date, hold winding places in the painted, it is said. school auditorium. will be incurred if the tax returns Marshall-Wells Big Buck Contest. for the amusement and gaming de Although the exact date of open In addition to prizes offered in that vices are not received in October. Examiner Scheduled ing is not known here, it will prob Paterson store is offer contest the An examiner of operators and Inventory Required ing a first prize of a hunting ax ably be within a short time. The tax on tires and inner tubes chauffeurs is scheduled to be in and knife. Vernonia Thursday, October 23rd was increased by the Revenue Act of 1941, effective October 1, and So far Jim Marshall has the larg at the city hall. Those persons Word was received here Tuesday wishing permits or licenses to drive all persons having these articles that Johnnie Counts was accident est blacktail buck deer which weigh cars are asked to get in touch with for sale October 1 were required ally abot in the left thigh while on ed 195 pounds. Harry Eckland has the examiner during the visit here. to take an inventory of the same a hunting trip 21 miles bel< w Rose the largest mule deer entry of 217 • He will be on duty from 10 a. m. and pay a floor stocks tax on them. burg Sunday. Counts reportedly pounds. Forms have been distributed to a A beginning has been made on to 4 p. m. was shot when a fence collasped large number of dealers in the the work of moving the United under his weight as he jumped Banquet Plans Start state, but all persons who are liable Loggers camp from its present loc Laird« Take Motor Trip— The annual Father and Son ban for the tax who have not received the top rail to catch a glimpse of ation near Natal to Pebble creek Desmond Laird, accompanied by a deer. His pistol accidentally dis quet sponsored by.the Worthy Mis the forms should write for them his sisters, Miss Vivian and Miss charged and the .22 calibre shot sionary society of the Evangelical it was learned this week. The log Lillian, left Sunday morning for an immediately as the tax must be lodged in his leg. church will be held this year -early ging concern owned by Archie automobile trip across the continent paid to the Collector in October. ir< November, it was learned thia Adams will be located in the vicin The injured man is in the Mercy week. The affair will be given in the ity of the Lode McDonald farm and to New Oork. At Fort Leonard Hospital in Roseburg, and accord social hall of the church as in pre will work from that headquarters Wood, Missouri, they wilt spend Ma rriage Announced— ing to reports given here, th? ser in cutting much of the remaining several days with their brother, Miss June Newman and Robert iousness of the accident has not vious years. The principal speaker George, who will leave with them Dial were married in Kelso. Wash of the evening is not known yet. timber stand owned by Clark and yet been determined. a Wilson. on Sunday to take the cross coun ington. Saturday, October 11, with try jaunt. The group plan on the Co Hunting — Melvin Baker of Vernonia and A. The move will take some time it return to drive through the south Reverend Laurie of the Presbyter D. Hall who formerly lived on the Marshal A-jp Lolley and Constable was stated. The residences which where they will visit in their for ian church performing the cere Mist route were in the hunting Todd Bowerman hunted Wednesday have been located at Natal will be mer home, Sumrall, Mississippi. mony. party. ir. the areas about Vernonia. moved on trucks and trailers. Meeting Mrs. William Pringle Buried Here Sun. Convention to Be Held Here November 8 High School Girls Group to Act as Host for District Gathering The Girls League of Vernonia high school' will act as host at the annual district league convention which, this year, is to be held at Vernonia, an announcement this week stated. The district is com posed of Columbia and Clatsop counties and invitations have been sent to all other high schools in ihe district. The convention is dated for Saturday, November 8. have been appointed Deaths Decrease in to Committees devise the all-day program. Ap propriate speakers will be here, it is said, but as yet their names are First Eight Months not available. Funeral Held Here Monday President Sets Meeting Date Teachers to Attend Regional Institute Health Association To Show Filins Club Leaders Meet October 25 Vernonia Bakery To Open Soon Winners to Date In Contest Given Counts Of Gun Logging Company Move Started $100 Fine Is Assessed Fri. A fine of $100 was given Mar shall Stewart last Friday morning when he was tried in the Justice of Peace court here following an accident which occurred Wednesday evening. The accident happened at the Stubbs Garage while Stewart was driving towards Vernonia from Riv erview. The automobile he was driving failed to complete the turn at that point, struck the garage and two cars parked nearby. A support for part of the garage root vas 'broken thereby allowing the roof to fall and damage one of the gas pumps. The two parked cars which were damaged belonged to Todd Bowerman and Robert Fawcett. Stewart is serving out his fine in the Columbia county jail at bi. Helens. Country Club Winners Named County winners of the 4-H Club members at the Pacific Internation al Livestock Exposition which end ed Saturday are announced as fol lows: Lester Langdon, Scappoose, 1st in Longwool Showmanship. 3rd in Rommney Ewe Lamb, 4th in Rommney Ewe Lam'b, 4th in Shrop shire Ewe Lamb and 7th in Weath er Lamb. Patricia Moran, Vernonia, 2nd ia Shorthorn Heifers. In Open Class Stock: C. W. Sherman, Scappoose, 3rd in 2 year old Jersey Bulls and 4th in Aged Jersey Bulls; M. M. Kelley, Scap poose, 7th in Milking Shorthorn Bulls. Parole Given lor Larceny Charge A trial held Tuesday in the Jus tice of Peace court here brought a six-months parole for William Sin- quelfield who was charged with larceny in a complaint sworn out by George Johnson. The complaint was drawn Mon day after definite evidence was obtained that Sinquelfield had tak er. money from the till at the Ver nonia Service Station. Money had been missing from the till at inter vals for some time. The sentence of the accused man requires that he pay back the funds that had been taken. Extension Unit Meets The Vernonia Extension Unit will meet Friday, October 17, at 10 in the morning at the high school home economics room. The topic for study for the meeting is "Food to Keep You Fit.” Members and visitors who are invited to attend will bring their own paper sack lunches, it was announced. «