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Thursday, January 1, 1942
Boy Scouts
To Collect
Waste Paper
Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon
Events of 1941 Compiled
From Files of The Eagle
Flying Radins
Of 10 Miles
Permitted Here
Volume 19, Number 1
Observers Urged
To Attend Meet
Uniform Air
Raid Signal
Is Adopted
A meeting on Monday evening,
January 6th is announced this week
foi all aircraft observers who are
to serve at the Rock creek observa­
tion post. The meeting is to be held
January 1
Citizens Urged to Save
No Civilian Pilot Per­ at the M. J. Ohirstensen home at
O-A Mill Whistle Will
Miss Donna Jean Raymond won consolidation with district 47, show­
AH Kinds of Paper Ma­ the Vernonia •’First Baby of the ed a vote count not favoring the
mitted in Air Unless 7:30 p. m. and all observers are
Sound Warning; Signal
terials
License Reinstated
Year” contest sponsored by Ver- consolidation.
urged to attend. At that time shifts
Is Changed
The Boy Scouts of Vernonia will nonia merchants. The parents were May 11^
Information was released here will be arranged for duty at th»
The authorities of the Second
Mr. and Mrs. David Raymond.
The first solo airplane flight by
b»l*in th» collection of waste gaper January 14
Rock <Sreek post, it was stateu in Interceptor Command has, this week,
a member of the Vernonia Flyers Monday regarding the flights of
of all kinds Friday and Saturday
The annual report of the Ver­ was made by C. J. Badley, presi­ planes from the Vernonia airport the announcement.
adopted standard “air raid warn­
of this week, Scoutmaster Ira Bau­ nonia Library as prepared by Edna dent of the group.
and some of the regulations which
ing” and “all clear” signals which
com said Monday. Members of the Engen listed a total of 8,742 books May 15
must be adhered to in making those
will be used throughout the dis­
Dr. Frank Munk, economics pro­ flights. The information was made
Vernonia troop have been prepar­ as the circulation for home use
trict
under the command.
during the previous year. That fig­ fessor at Reed College, spoke be­
ing for the collection since the first
Citizens of Vernonia and the
ure was an increase of 327 over fore the combined assemblies of known by Harold Dow.
of December when many homeown­ 1939.
According to new regulations it
the high school and upper grade
Upper Nehalem Valley are urged
ers were interviewed regarding ac- January 17
school students.
is possible for a plane to fly in
The work of organizing first aid to take special note of the change
William Larson, Vernonia, was May 18
cumulations of paper.
an area, the radius of which is ten Mfeadpuarters and the obtaining of in warning which will be given. The
Twenty-five seniors began their miles in any direction from the
The scouts will not stop with the listed among nine county men sel-
ected
by
the
Columbia
County
Lo-
graduation
exercises from high airport. In case a pilot who is pro­ materials to make possible the suc­ Oregon-American Lumber Corpora­
collection made this week but will
cal Board for induction into the school by attending baccalaureate perly licensed wishes to fly over cessful operation of those head­ tion is changing the type of slfc
continue to collect onCe each month. army.
nals which will be sounded on the
services at the Christian church.
a greater distance he must submit quarters in the event of injury to
People are urged to save cardboard January 20
May 30
detailed information before doing a number of persons in event of mill whistle in the event of an air
Six City officials were awarded
boxes, magazines, newspapers and
Fifty-five names of merchants so.
an air raid was started this week raid alarm to conform to those
any other kinds of waste paper pay increases by the city council. and residents of Vernonia were
In addition to the above, no by Mrs. R. D. Eby. The headquar- standard signals.
•o the material may be collected Included in the increases were the signed to a petition objecting ito a pilot may fly unless his license nas
The signals to be sounded on the
ters for first aid in case of such
offices of water commissioner, city city ordinance regulating the oper­
by the scouts. The paper will be recorder, two city marshals, city ation of saw mills, planing mills, been reinstated since the time when an event
mill whistle in the event word is
is
the
I.
O.
O.
F.
hall,
she
all civilian pilots were grounded
taken to scout headquarters in attorney and librarian.
pulp mills and other similar manu­ a little over three weeks ago.
received that a raid is threatening
stated.
Portland where it will be disposed January 24
facturing establishments in the city
When small planes are seen in
In seeking to get needed mater­ will be as follows.
Announcement was made that the limits.
of in keeping with the reeent na­
1. The “air raid warning” will
the vicinity of Vernonia it is likely ials, a house-to-house canvass is to
tional defense call to save paper location of the Vernonia post of- June 8
they are flying only within the ten-
be
sounded as a series of short,
be
started
early
next
week
but
th»
rice would be changed from the
Pioneers of the Nehalem Valley mile radius as permitted, Dow stat­
so that it may again be turned to
sharp, intermittent blasts lasting
Early building to the Oregon GUs Pioneer association gathered for ed.
announcement is made this week so
for at least two minutes. These
us».
and Electric building.
their 18th annual meeting at Bir-
that those persons having some of blasts will be of about five seconds
Anyone who has some of the January 24
kenfeld.
the needed articles may have them duiation each and will' be separated
The Silver Dome Tabernacle was June 15
waste material but who has not
ready
or may take them to head­ by intervals of about three seconds
being
constructed
near
the
Sixteen planes landed at the Ver-
post
beer, contacted may have the paper
t ach, the whole to last at least two
quarters.
office. The building was to be used
i
nonia airport on a tour arranged
collected by a scout by telephoning
minutes.
Needed Articles Listed
for a series of lectures by G. A. by the Sportsmen Pilots of Ore­
2. The “all clear” signal will be
Ea Frazee, Harold McEntire or Thompson and Professor Tom Wil- gon.
Needed articles include, sheets,
sounded
as a continuous blast last­
Harry Culbertson.
ley.
June 18
Beef cattle producers of Colum­ cots, stretchers, blankets, pillows,
ing for at least two minutes.
A tie vote for director of the bia county can help their country lamps, lanterns, candles, hot water
Aiding the Boy Scouts in the work February 1
Residents of the community are
The President’s Birthday Ball board of district 47 resulted from in wartime as well as protect tnem- bottles, ice bags, and camp stoves,
of collecting paper will be city of­
requested
by civilian defense auth­
Those people having some of the
was held to raise Vernonia’s can- an election. Nominations receiving rclves by increasing their market­
ficials who have arranged for a
tribution to the fund for the con- equal votes were R. A. Bramblett ings of cattle and calves to meet above articles which may be donat- orities to familiarize themselves
with these signals and to note par­
place to store the paper locally trol for infantile paralysis.
and T. F. Keasey. Lee Schwab was the 1942 production goals is the ed are urged to mark them plainly
ticularly that they constitute prac­
until it can be hauled to Portland. February 7
elected as clerk of the district for belief of W. C. Johnson, chairman so that they may be later identifi­
tically a reversal of the type of
The response to a call for old the ensuing year.
of the Columbia county USDA ag­ ed.
The place of storage is the old post
< Members of the first aid group signals which it was previously an­
ricultural defense board.
office building, Walter Kent stated magazines brought approximately June 23
nounced would be sounded in the
480 pounds which were sent to
Walter Kent was elected director
Now that this country is at war, will be chosen from those who
Wednesday.
Camp Murray for use by army men for five years and Antone Smejkal it is essential that the nation’s signified willingness to serve in that event of an impending air raid.
The city siren warning signal
who have enlisted from Vernonia. for a two-year term on the high workers and armed forces have an capacity when they signed the ap­ which has been used formerly «o
February 10
school board of directors.
abundance of meat. Beef and veal plication blanks in joining the Ore­ rotifv people living in the citv
A total of 309 money orders was June 27
will be needed in larger amounts gon iCivil Reserves. Members would limits has also been changed to
written at the post office to break
John Gritdahl was installed as as the demand increases, the chair­ report to the hall in case an emer­ conform with the standard signal
being used throughout the Second
gency arises.
all previous records for the num­ president and Harry Hall as busi- man pointed out.
Interceptor Command territory. The
ber written in any one day.
ness agent of I. W. A. Local No. 37.
Citing the increased purchasing
city siren signal will be of two
mutes duration and consist of a
July 7
power of civilian consumers as well
In cooperation With the President February 19
rising and failing signal of varying
The Vernonia post office opened
Lights for playing sports events as the needs of the armed forces,
of the United States in his request
pitch.
its doors in its new location in the at night were turned on for the Mr. Johnson believes that larger
The city siren “all clear” signal
that New Year’» Day b* observed
Oregon Gas and Electric building. first time at the city park field.
quantities of beef can be sold with
will be of two minutes
______ duration
_______
as a day of prayer, the local Chris­ February 28
July 18
also, but will consist of a continu­
very little chance of depressing
ous flow of sound at a steady
tian church will b» open from 10
Howard Reeher resigned as dir­
Rufe Bramblett was named dir­ prices during the coming year.
Funeral services were held here pitch.
Thus, the chairman said, by in­
a. m. to 4:30 p. m. during which ector on the board for school dis­ ector for district 47, Jt., by a draw­
It is urgently requested that
Tuesday at the Bush Funeral Home
creasing marketings next year,
ing to decide the tie vote.
people living in this area familiar­
time those who desire may go there trict No. 47, Jt.
for
George
Enos
Partridge,
son
of
March 4
July 15
cattlemen can serve their country,
ize themselves with the signals so
and offer prayer. Strict silence is
George and Mary Partridge. He that they may know their meaning.
0. T. Bateman, Dr. U. J. Bitt­
E. G. Roediger was named to head head off overstocking, and take ad­
requested. Those cooperating may ner, Lowell Hieber, Orvel Edwards the Vernonia drive for raising funds vantage of the opportunity to sell was born November 24th, 1878 at
Marseilles, Illinois, in LaSalle coun­
eome and go at will'. There will be and Harry Kerns were elected as a for the USO.
on a good market and prevent ex­
ty. He passed away suddenly at his
■ o speaking and no singing >ut board of directors for the Vernonia July 21
cessive marketings at some later
home December 25th.
prreyelr and occasional scripture chamber of commerce.
The drive for aluminum began time when prices and demand may
Left to mourn his passing are
reading only^ A general assembly March 14
not be as good.
and continued for a week’s time.
one brother, Will Partridge; his
for prayer will be held from 4 to
Dr. U. J. Bittner was elected
E. M. Bollinger resigned as mayor
wife, Anna; two children, Waydc
4:30. Everyone is favited to part­ president of the chamber of com­ of the City of Vernonia.
More signers for carrying on the
Earl and Lorrayne Mae; and five
this
New
Tear
’
s
appeal
icipate in
merce; Lowell Hieber, vice-presi­ August 6
work of civilian defense here are
step
children.
to God.
Vernonia merchants were con-
dent; and O. T. Bateman, secretary­
George Partridge and family mov­ needed it was stated this week, al-
tacted for pledges to finance the
treasurer.
ed
to Vernonia from North Piacte, though approximately 300 men and
Robert Raymer was elected as Vernonia Host Days celebration,
Nebraska, in May, 1939. He was a ilO women have already signed.
director to fill the unexpired term Sufficient pledges were obtained to
There is no time limit for the sign­
retired
Union Pacific employe.
Ownership
of
The
Club
will
make
the
celebration
possible.
of Howard Reeher as director of
ing, it was stated, and blanks may
Services
were
conducted
by
Kev.
change
January
1st
was
the
an-
August 8
school district No. 47, Jt.
be
found at the Oregon Gas and
John
Hodges
assisted
by
Tom
Wil-
The Nehalem Beaver Creek Cattle r.ouncement made this week by H.
March 17
iey. Burial took place in the Ver- Electric office, with J. C. Lincoln
C.
McDonald
who
has
the
been
club
turned
over
$92
to
aid
in
fi
­
City councilmen gave financial
and Harry Culbertson, at the bank
Funeral services for A. L. Ritz
nancing the 4-H Club barn at th» owner up to this time, The new nonia Memorial Cemetery.
building, city hall and The Vernonia
were read at the Bush Funeral Par- assistance in the amount of $250 county fairground».
owner, Mr. Burke, will take over
Eagle office.
lore December 27. Reverend Harvey to aid in starting a project for August 11
with
the
ctsnge
of
the
year.
Civil Reserve Police, Air Craft
Seheuerman officiated. Burial was lights for the city park.
McDonald has made no announce­
First earth was turned to start
April 5
Observers
and Firemen have already
at th» Vernonia Memorial Cemet­
Antone Smejkal was sworn In as Construction of a new Assembly of ment as to what he intended to do
been organized and have groups
ery.
in
the
future.
God church at the corner of Maple
ready to operate, members of each
The deeeased was born Jun» 16, director to fill the position vacated
and Second streets.
having been chosen from those who
1860 at Muncie, Indiana, and died by Peter Bergerson on the Ver­ August 18
puipose. The amendment is one that
after a short illness at his home nonia high school board of direc-
Another of the series of first aid signed the blanks. Organizing of
permits
the
transferring
of
money
George Johnson was named mayor
oa Ros» Avenue on December 23, ton.
classes is scheduled to begin nere the First Aid and Air Craft Warden'
of the city to serve out the unex- from the water fund to the general Tuesday, January 6th it was an groups will be organized soon.
at the age of 82. He had resided April 18
fund.
Between $375 and 8385 had piled term of E. M. Bollinger.
Anyone who has not already
tn Vernonia for the past 17 years.
nouuced this week by Mrs. H. H.
October 31
been collected as Vernonia’s part August 30
King, president of the American signed for duty is urged to do so
Vernonia held a practice black- Legion Auxiliary.
The three-day program for Ver­
of the Columbia County quota of
immediately at any one of the above
Marriag» A b » m » c »4—
out.
nonia Host Days began.
Julia Keasey, former teacher in 82800 for Greek war refief.
Those attending the class Will named places.
November 13
the Vernonia schools, was married
The Columbia County Stockmen’s September 8
receive instruction from Mrs. E. J.
resently to Lieutenant Curtis Tig­ Association elected Lode McDonald
Thieves entered the George G.
Another year of school began for
Preston. The course includes 20
ard at Fort Lewis it was reported
as president; G. C. Kirkbride, vice- students in th» Upper Nehalem Paterson store to steal a dozen hours of standard instruction and
here thia weak.
pistols
and
an
unknown
number
of
Valley.
president; and W. E. Crawford,
those interested will meet on that
September 28
rifles.
secretary-treasurer.
date at 7:30 p. m.
Another improvement was started November 17
April 21
It is suggested that those attend-
The
first
meeting
of
the
Christ
­
Announcement was made that a for the city park ball field. The
ing contact members of a former
The Oregon State Game Com­
thrce-place Piper Cub airplane was high school, assisted by a number mas Activities group was held and class and borrow books as it may
Sabacriptima by Varnoaia b««i- purchased by the Nehalem Flying of interested persons in the com­ plans made for staging the com- he some time before it is possible mission will hold on January 10
at the office in Portland, its annual
■aaa and professional nan Bro being Service, The plane was used as a munity began the work of con­ munity Christmas tree.
to obtain new books.
meeting to determine the angling
December 8
asked thia weak for tba porehase train ing ship by students.
structing a grandstand.
regulations for the ensuing year,
October 24
Vernonia was blacked out each Kilby Reported Safe
of a 81OO Defense Savings Bond. April 25
Seasons, bag limits, and other
Tbo drive for lands for tba par-
Vernonia high school’s Loggers night for four nights after the
Noble Dutton was named as life
Mrs. A. E. Jennings report* re­ regulations affecting sports fishing
abaao waa started Wednesday by guard for Dewey Pool.
again claimed the Columbia county starting of war by Japan.
ceiving a card from Robert Kilby will be considered. The meeting will
Kenneth White, manager of the May 3
football championship as the result December 19
The championship Logger foot­ at Seaside which informs that his be open to the general public and
Clean-up day was sponsored by of a win over Scappoose.
The amendment to the city char ball squad attended a banquet in brother, Arthur Kilby, who was re­ representatives of sportsmen’s or-
the Vernonia chamber of commerce.
ter
was passed by a large majority ♦heir honor and heard Rollie Truitt ported lost at the time of the bomb­ ganizations and other interested or-
The Keasey school district elec­
ing of Honolulu, is safe.
ganizations are invited to attend.
tion held to decide the question of in the special election held for that as guest speaker of the evening.
This week’s Eagle marks the beginning of another year of publica­
tion with the starting of Volume 19. Volume 18 has just been completed
and in starting the new year the outstanding news stories of 1941 are
presented below as prepared from last year’s 52 editions.
First Aid Needs
To Be Solicited
More Beef Can
Be Sold, Believed
I
i
Day of Prayer to
Be Observed
Partridge Service
Held Here Tues.
More Civil Reserve
Signers Needed
Final
Read Saturday
Club Ownership
To Change Soon
First Aid Class
To Begin Tues.
Bond to Be
Given Flyer
Game Commission
To Set Bules