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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (April 9, 1942)
Thursday, April 9, 1942, Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon 5 4 This Sergeant Acts Dual Role With Carrier Pigeons and Bayonets A worker of miracles is Master Sergeant Max Bronkhorst. At Fort Sam Houston, Texas, he is engaged in the dual capacity of training homing pigeons for the Signal Corps and in teaching New York clerks, Pennsylvania steel workers and young farmers from half a dozen states in the dexter ous use of the bayonet. He has been breeding carrier pigeons since his boyhood in Rot terdam, Holland, nearly half a century ago. He brought a bas ketful of his Dutch birds to Amer ica long before the first World War and with him they entered the United States Army. Both made good. Nearly everybody kno« . how pigeons are used in modern warfare for auxiliary communications and for pilots of airplanes whose radios go wrong. Parachute troops and military in telligence agents also need the courageous feathered messengers. Very few are downed by gun fire, the sergeant says, but a good many are killed by hawks and cats. He declares that with the best of food and care a pigeon will serve the Army and the na tion for as long as 10 years. Bronkhorst is equally enthusi astic in his work as an instructor in bayonet practice. He acquired his skill with the steel weapon while serving in the Dutch army and majored in its use in the A. E. F. He is especially proud of his bayonetee'-’ in the squads at Fort San) AN EYE TO THE FUTURE The next time you wish to spend a few minutes of relaxation, remem- btr Dessy’s. Once you have been there you’ll want to go again. Dessy’s Tavern to the stars of the film, Fred Mac- CARD OF THANKS Murray and beautiful Madeleine We wish to express our sincere CarroL Billy, the Greek, wouldn’t thanks to those who sent floral of budge from his standard despite ferings and for their kindnesses. the fact il.at he’s a sentimentalist at A. V. Mowe heart and his diners were engaged Goldie Short in a love tryst. Myrtle McCollum Leona Watkins THUMBNAIL! Edna Smith James Gleason, who plays a pro Morris Mowe minent role in Hal Roach’s comedy, Lester Mowe “Hay Foot,” is known in Hollywood as “an actor’s actor.” Which simply means that professional thespians ac knowledge the screen veteran as a master of all the tricks in the ac tor’s trade. FOR SALE—Moss for rock gardens. Get yours now. Reasonable. Mrs. Frank Lange, Rock Creek road, at edge of town. 15 t 1— By EDNA ENGEN LAWNMOWERS—Ground and re Give me the room whose every nook paired by Electrakeen system. Is dedicated to a book: Price $1.00. Will call and deliver for Two windows will suffice for air $1.50. Guaranteed work. A. F. Scha- And grant the light admission there, lock, Riverview. 15 t 6 One looking to the south, and one To speed the red, departing sun. FOR SALE—Four room house, 1 The eastern wall from frieze to acre of ground, good welt with plinth electric pump. $700 cash or $200 Shall be the Poet’s labyrinth, down and $15 per month Mrs. Where one may find the lords of Thomas Gatten, Riverview. 15 t 3 rhyme From Horner’s down to Dobson’s FOR SALE OR TRADE—For truck time......................... or car; take or pay difference. —Frank Dempster Sherman “You Can’t Learn 'em Nothin’” by Three-room house and 2 lots, 409 Rose Ave., Vernonia. H. M. Wins Montague Glass. 15 t 2— This is a collection of short stor low, Birkenfeld, Ore. ies, some humorous, some tragic but FOR SALE—Norge oil heater. In all true to life and well-written. quire 237 A Street, Vernonia. The story titles range from “The . 15 t 1 Man Who Didn’t Like Acrobats” to “Druggists Have Troubles Too,” which deals with the trials and tri FOR SALE— 120 acre Alsea Bay bulations of Boris Rofkin, drug ranch. Buildings, alder timber. gist, whose chief complaint against Some trade. Thomas Variety store. the world is that the only use he 15 t 1 has had for his degree in Pharmacy is to help out during rush hours in FOR SALE—Six room, fully mo «he making of Maplenut sundaes. dern house. Inquire Rex Pemble, 541 Third street. 14 t 3 Classified Ads............ Book Talk . . . —U. 8. SIGNAL cours PHOTO. Scrgt. Max Bronkhorst I have never seen anything like them, he says. These men are just superioi, and that’s all there is to it. I’ve seen bayonet fight ers of all races but none will be able to stand up against these American boys. Soldiers from the farms, adept in handling the pitchfork, are handy with the bayonet but he singles out the Pennsylvanians for the highest praise. “Especially these Polish boys from the steel mills,” the sergeant grins. “The Poles have a per petual resentment of the wrong, suffered by their native land. They can come to grips.” tween shots of his latest picture, “The Feminine Touch.” It is titled “Some Time, Some Place.” He hopes to have it published soon. The di rector is also the composer of the patriotic song, “Yankee Troops From Dixie,” which he wrote at the close EXCITING FILM— The exciting story of the escape of the last World War. of a German Flyer over the Canad DANCERS GET BREAK— ian border is the thrilling plot of More than 150 dancers were em 20th Century-Fox’s “Man At Large.” ployed in four elaborate production Marjorie Weaver, George Re-eves, numbers of “The Chocolate Soldier. ’ Richard Derr, Steve Geray and Mil two of which were filmed on the ton Parsons are in the featured largest stage ever built by Metro- cast of the film which was directed Goldwyn -Mayer. by Eugene Forde. This is the new musical which stars Nelson Eddy with Rise Stevens, CADETS IN FILM— Fifteen thou and cadets at Camp noted opera and concert star, mak Hahn, near March Field, California, ing her debut in pictures in the role unknowingly joined the cast of 20th of a flirtatious wife who drives Ed dy into a frenzy of jealousy. Century-Fox’s “Cadet Girl.” News of the Theatre EAT GREEK, SAYS GREEK SONG WRITER— Movie director, marine officer, and new song writer! W. S. Van Dyke II has added another accom- plishmemnt to his long list of aehivements—that of a song writer. He has composed a popular tune be- Billy Gilbert, sneezy oversized co median, plays the part of a Mr. Pop- opopopopoulos, proprietor of a Greek restaurant in “One Nignt in Lisbon.” Popopopopoulos positively refused to serve Italian spaghetti THE SIGN OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE FOR ANY CAR OR TRUCK Legal Notices— FOR SALE—-Scratch pads. Pound. 15 cents, 2 pounds 25c; receipt books, 5c each; saiesbooks, 5c eacn NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Get them at the Eagle office. undersigned has filed her final ac count in the estate of Jess Wilbur FOR SALE— ’39 Chev. Sedan. Driven 39,000 miles; four 6-ply Skinner, also known as J. W. Skin ner, deceased, in the County Court tires practically new. $545. 124» 14 t 3 of Columbia County, Oregon, and Second Ave. the court has fixed Saturday, April 11, 1942, at 10 o’clock a. m. in the FOR SALE—Four room modern house. $500 cash or $300 down Court Room of said Court as the time and place for hearing of ob and $25 per month. Inquire 1025 14 t a jections thereto and the settlement Rose Ave., Vernonia. thereof. Mary Skinner FOR SALE—Small iron cook stove. Administratrix. Will sell cheap. Mrs. George Par Neal W. Bush tridge, Pebble Creek road, River Attorney for Administratrix. view. 14 t 3 FOR SALE—Two lots with 7-room modern house. Will sell for $500 cash or $700 terms. Call evenings at 1325 W. Bridge St. 13 t 3 1* OR SALE—Packing boxes. Two for 5c. Get them from J. C. “Abe” Lincoln, The Men’s Store. 12 tf — PLACE FOR SALE—22 acres, good house and gas station. $15- 00 cash or $1800 part payment. George Woods, Willark road, Pitts burg. 12 t 4 FOR SALE OR TRADE—Three bed room, full modern house. Good garage and woodshed. One block from Heath’s Service Station in Riverview. Will sell very reasonable or will trade for smaller house. On account of sickness we must leave here. Good opportunity for some one. See John F. Penney, River view. 7tf— FOR RENT—Or will lease the Wright ranch one mile from Mist cn Vernonia highway. See or write Mrs. Albert E. Wood, Keasey Route, on Stoney Point road. 13 t 3 WANTED—Logging Timekeeper- Book-keeper. Experienced and draft exempt. Refs, furni lied. R. J. Lamm, 2418 S. E. 89th Ave., Port land. SU 7341. 14 t 2— WILL TRADE—Electrolux refrig erator operated by Flamo for el ectric regiigerator in good condi tion. Electrolux is ’36 model bought in 1937. See R. D. Jackson at Nance Pharmacy. 14 t 3 BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND SIAM PS ON SAIF. ATTOUR POSTOfflCF.ORRANK A merica O n G uard ! Above is a reproduction of the Treasury Department’s Defense Savings Poster, showing an exact duplication of the original “Minute Man” statue by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French. Defense Bonds and Stamps, on sale at your bank or post office, are a vital part of America's defense preparations. Business-Professional Directory G. J. Ten Brook, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office Phone 72 Residence Phone 172 4 The incteaa'ng popularity of Barclay's Straight Bourbon Whis key ... is a big factor in the trend tv'.vards fine,light-bodied whiskies. j FULL/fZ0 PINT r For Your Beauty Needs ELIZABETH’S BEAUTY SALON &15 * FULL QUART r Phone 431 Elizabeth Horn Hair Stylist and Cosmetologist J*». IAKCIAV S CO. LIMITED. SEE YOUR LOCAL V The Forest Grove NATIONAL BANK Today, more than ever before, this sign beck FOR "SERVICE THAT SATISFIES ons all car and truck owners who want the — SERVICE THAT SAVES” skilled, reliable service that comes with: (1) trained mechanics, (2) quality materials, and (3) reasonable service rates....You can expect this kind of service from your Chevrolet dealer because, for years, Chevrolet dealers have had the largest number of “trade-ins” and there fore the widest experience in servicing and conditioning all makes of cars and trucks. 1 2 3 Check and Rotate Tire» 4 Test Brakes 5 Check Steering and Wheel Alignment 6 Check Clutch, Transmission, Rear Axle Get Regular Lubrication Service Engine—Carburetor —Battery Dentist Joy Theatre Bldg. Phone 6S2 Expert Tonsorial Work BEN’S BARBER SHOP Vernonia, Oregon J. A. Thornburg, President “THE ROLL OF HONOR BANK’’ Nehalem Valley Motor Freight Frank Hartwick, Proprietor Portland - Timber - Vernonia Sunset - Elsie • Cannon Beach Gearhart - Seaside Vernonia Telephone 1042 Roland D. Eby, M. D. 8 Protect and Preserve Finish PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Vernonia Auto Company A Invites You to Bank by Mail if Inconvenient to Come in Person Dr. U. J. Bittner 7 Check Cooling System -CAR CONSERVATION PLAN” A Safe Place to Trade titillai. Vernonia, Oregon Town Office 891 NEAL W. BUSH Attorney al Law Joy Theatre Bldg., Phone 663 In Vernonia Mondays and Tuesdays
