Thursday, February 11, 1943
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Vernonia, Columbia County, Or
School Busses Natal Grange Winner of
Due to Make Pest Control Contest
Fewer Stops
County Red
Cross Quota
Set at $8700
Volume 20, Number 6
Disease Cases
Require Care
Fuel Oil Sign-
Up Hours and
Days Given
According to state health
Natal Grange was announced at the regular meeting of the Columbia
laws in regard to contagious
county Pomona Grange Saturday night as winner of the pest control
diseases, the city health offic-
contest sponsored by the Pomona Grange. The meeting was held at the
er must be notified when such
• Beaver Valley Grange hall near Rainier with the new master, Ray
diseases break out. Victims of
Tarbell
of
Yankton
Grange
presiding.
George
A.
Nelson,
county
agricul-
measles must be quarantined
Parents and Pupils
Ira Tuck«.- Appointed
Washington Grade
turai agent, announced other winners in the pest contest as: Vernonia
for two weeks following the
Asked to Aid in
War Fund Chairman
Juvenile Grange, second; Beaver Valley Grange, third; Warren Grange,
breaking out of the disease un-
School to Receive
Following ODT Rules
rth; and South Scappoose, fifth.
Red Cross Has Role
less released by the health of-
Oil Ration Applicants
The total number of pests killed
ficer. Children should not re-
Students, who ride to Vernonia
With the Red Cross now carrying
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wed
turn to school until all signs of
on busses, and their parents are was 2260, including 6 coyotes kil
the most significant role in its en
nesday, February 15, 16 and 17 be
rash
and
respiratory
infection
being asked to cooperate with bus led by Beaver Valley members. Be
tire wartime and peacetime history,
have disappeared. Chicken pox
tween the hours of 4:30 and 8:00
drivers to carry out new rules and cause of interest shown and the
residents of Columbia county will
cases should not return to
regulations issued by the office of number of pests killed, the organ
p.m. are the days on which all local
be asked to do their part in helping
school until all crust on the pox
defense transportation regarding pu ization is again sponsoring a sim
to
raise
the
national
$125,000,000
users
of fuel oil and kerosene must
The Nehalem Valley PUD’s hear
has gone.
pil transportation. Among the re ilar contest. Through change in the
Red Cross war fund 'quota, C. E.
register
at the Washington grade
ing
before
the
hydroelectric
commis
Because of the large number
quirements is a reduced number of contest, Juvenile Granges and Sub
Throne, chairman of tho Columbia
school.
Forms
which are to be filled
ordinate
Granges
will
be
in
separate
sion
on
its
proposed
purchase
of
of cases of both diseases lo
bus stops—not to be located nearer
county chapter, announced ‘his
cally, mothers are advised to ’ out beforehand are available at the
together than one-fourth mile ex division. Prizes offered in each di Oregon Gas and Electric property week. Quota for Columbia county
local rationing office, but have in
watch their children carefully
cept for physically - handicapped vision will be as before: first $5.00 was not he'd last Tuesday, Febru- has been set at $8,700.
most
cases been distributed by lo
for signs of breaking out and
children and those who would be in second, $3.00; third, $2.00; and ary 9, as was announced last week.
Ira Tucker has been appointed
cal oil distributors.
not allow them bo attend
danger if walking a distance from each additional competitor will re The date was changed because it war fund chairman for Columbia
Residents of Keasey District No.
ceive $1.50.
school.
home were required.
was inconvenient for some of the county. The local and national war
18, Vernonia District No. 47, Jt.,
key men of the commission to be fund campaign will begin in March
Parents are asked to understand No Tax Change Desir ed
and Kist District No. 55 will reg
that bus wear and costs of addition
present.
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launched by a kick-off radio pro
ister at the Washington grade school
al stops make fewer stops necessary,
Business included the passing o'f
Definite arrangements have been gram on February 28, designated by
with E. H. Condit as administrator.
despite walking and waiting in bad a resolution opposing the repeal or made for this meeting of the com President Roosevelt as Red Cross
Residents of Natal District No. 22,
weather. Maps outlining stops and lowering of the present state in mission to be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, month. All cities, towns and com
Birkenfeld District No. 42, Jt., and
pupils picked up at each one as come tax, the donation of $10 to February 22 in the Willamette room munities in the county will partic
Mist District No. 52 will register
planped by bus drivers are being the American Red Cross, and the of the C. of C. building, 146 North ipate in this chapter's drive.
Staff Sgt. Lynn Smith and Sgt. at Mist with Mrs. Elva J. Owen as
purchase of another $50 war bond Liberty street, Salem. The commis
made and submitted to the ODT.
E» imatea Baaed on Need«
Shirl Richardson visited Monday at administrator. The same hours, 4:30
“These rules and regulations are to make a total of $100.
sioners all of whom must be present
the
local A.W.S. post and found it to 8:00 p.m., will prevail at Mist,
George Nelson, county agent, •re George W. Joseph II—chair
forced upon us in order to save the
The war fund goal for 1943 is
and forms R-l 100—r-private dwell
wear and tear and rubber, and any stated that food shipped from the man, F. C. Dillard—vice-chairman, based upon realistic estimates which in good order—both clean and
ings—will be sent from Mist and
cooperation which you people are United States is playing a big part and Charles E. Stricklin, secretary. careful survey shows are actually neat. On duty were Mrs. Harry
Vernonia to Vernonia high school
able to give us will be helping your in winning the war in Russia and
Among others who will be present needed to meet the heavy wartime Condit and Mrs. Charles Uhlin.
for calculation.
country win the war," was the North Africa, He also stated that are George Nelson, county agent, obligations and responsibilities of
Should any individuals be unable
regular
Sgt.
Smith
will
be
here
on
statement made Monday at the there is an increase of dairy cows who has been making an agricultur the Red Cross, Chairman Throne
to
determine the oil used from
in Columbia county.
Washington grade school.
al survey of the valley, and a rep said. The sum covers local, national schedule replacing Staff Sgt. Sousa
June 1, 1941 to May 31, 1942,
who
has
been
assigned
to
other
dut
international
wartime
needs
of
and
resentative of the Clatsop county
with the help of their dealers, a
Canteens Number 5
the organization for one year. More ies.
experiment station.
The army men report that the certification from a qualified heat
Mrs. Maude Caswell, home de
than 65 per cent of the total
ing engineer, heating contractor,
monstration agent, announced the
amount required by the national shifts are hard, but that the people
architect,
or plumber showing tbu
beginning of 4-H Mobilization Week
organization has been budgeted for are responding by taking turns.
normal heating requirements under
and mentioned that there are now
direct national services to the armed They complimented the A.W.S. vol
normal conditions for a year may
Following is a list of the essential five standard canteens in the coun
forces, according to the chairman. unteers for keeping the post open
be used.
facts the average person should ty ready to serve. Two members
Of the total goal, $45,0Q0,000 during the heavy snow, and Chief
The job of grade school teachers
Observer
M.
A.
Oakes
and
his
staff
know in order to purchase shoes o'f the Delena Victory Health club
will be required by the Red Cross
will
be to check to see that all ques
Athletic
and
recreational
supplies
under the rationing program an- under the leadership of Mrs. Azelie
chapters to finance their work in for their efforts. During the mill
Lindberg, principal, conducted an and comfort items are being asked behalf of families of service men. lay-off, Mr. Oakes and a number tions are properly answered. Forms
nounced Sunday.
during ‘for locally for use at TonguePoint The remainder, or $80,000,000, will of volunteers sawed 15 cords of will then be turned over to high
Stamp 17 from war ration book interesting demonstration
school mathematics students who
one will be needed to purchase a the afternoon program. Their sub by the Red Cross camp and Hospital go to the national organizations wood for future use at the post.
will calculate figures given to make
pair of shoes from February 9 ject was: “How to Put on a Demon service council and local committees which, however, require one hundred
sure of their accuracy. Forms will
on behalf of the Columbia Basin
through June 15. As with sugar and stration.”
million dollars to finance their na BUSINESS REOPENING
then go to the rationing clerks,
The following were given the de Camp and Hospital Service council, tional and international program.
coffee, the stamp must be torn out
Babe’s and Les’s at Riverview,
who will issue coupons. Mrs. Paul
o’f the book at the time of purchase gree of Pomona: Mr. and Mrs. Rog Local organizations are being con- The differences will be met by a which is managed by Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon and Mrs. John Grady, the
tacted
for
contributions
of
articles
in the presence of the person sel er Patching, Ethyle and Norma
balance of $20,000,000 from the L. J. Grenia, will reopen Friday
clerks, attended a school in Port
ling the shoes or making delivery. Patching, Mr. and Mrs. John Hud or money to purchase the same. In first war fund, which will be ap morning after being closed since
land last Friday to learn full de
If you buy shoes by mail, the stamp son, Shirley and Dorothy Hudson, dividuals likewise are being asked plied to the 1943 budget.
January 10.
tails of the oil rationing plan.
can be detached and sent with the Desrfe and Phyllis Greene, Ruby to support this drive. Either of the
Dealers are to register with the
three
local
committee
members,
Mrs.
McMann,
Robert
Gamble,
Gordon
mail order.
rationing
board on February 12 and
E.
H.
Condit,
Mrs.
J.
W.
Nichols,
Calkins all of Beaver Valley Grange
Stamp la Transferable.
and Mrs. Harry Sandon, should be
Stamp 17 is transferable among Gladys Kellar and Violet Hammond
sent contributions.
members of a family living in the of Fern Hill Grange, and Eleanor
same household and related by Corll of Natal Grange. Mr. ane!
Purpose of the Camp and Hospital
blood, marriage or adoption, For Mrs. A. R. McCall of Beaver Val- service council is to coordinate ef
example, fathers or mothers can use ley were reinstated.
forts of organizations and individ
their stamps to provide extra shoes
The first boy to be drafted into til he was drafted several weeks
uals who wish to serve the armed
for their children if necessary.
forces on active duty in this area. the armed forces from Vernonia ago he worked at the mill here.
If a pair o'f shoes is returned, the
Much time was spent at a joint
Duplication o'f effort may be avoid high school, Junior DeHart, a sen-
retailer will give the customer not
Ralph Bennett has completed his school board meeting Saturday night
ed and all soldiers on duty at posts
ior, will leave this week.
only a cash refund but a number 17
boot camp training at San Diego discussing the new rules and régu-
and hospitals and in isolated units
During an assembly Friday after with the marines, and qualified as lations of the ODT regarding school
stamp and a refund slip. In order
may be served alike with economy
the an expert rifleman. His score was busses, but nothing definite regard
to buy another pair of shoes the
Dimes which marched into collec of time and materia! if advantage noon, the Moys’ League of
customer must give up both the tion boxes up until Monday in lo is taken of its information and fa- school presented him with a gift. highest in his platoon—323 out of ing the exact routing was determin
stamp and the refund slip.
a possible 340 points. He is now in ed. This will be discussed again in
cal business houses and at the grade cilities.
Miss Helen Hershey, who was a signal corps battalion.
If a person needs to buy shoes school as contributions for the Na
a future meeting. Three-year con
From several communities, includ sworn in as a WAAC in December,
and has no stamp 17 in his immed tional Foundation for Infantile Pa
tracts to two busses used by both
iate family which he can use, he ralysis totaled $35.20. But that ing Vernonia, ete following items was recently called to report to
Ervin Mullins, after being here high school and grade students were
for use at Tongue Point are want duty at Des Moines, Iowa.
may apply to his war price and ra
several days from navy training awarded. C. C. Mills was again giv
was not all that was collected here ed:
tioning board for a shoe purchase
en the Pebble creek-Beaver creek
at San Diego, left last week-end.
even though there was no presi
certificate. Persons who do not po
MIST—The L. P. Mathews family
run; and Bruce McDonald, the Rock
Four basketball's, 1 volley ball,
dent’s birthday ball—the Mt. Heart
ssess war ration book one may ap
week-
Fireman 2/c Nelson Byrd arriv- creek run.
Social club’s contribution of $30 of and net, 6 soft balls, 2 footballs, had a reunion this past
return ed in Vernonia Wednesday on a
ply for this book at their war price
end
—
the
occasion
was
the
In a separate session that even-
1
archery
set,
2
boxing
gloves,
12
dance profits swelled the total to
and rationing board.
badminton darts, 2 medicine balls, of H.anley Mathews of the U. S. 10-day furlough from Ames, Iowa, ing the grade school board elected
$65.20.
E. H. Condit, on behalf of the 6 quoits, 2 small games, 2 punch- Army. Stanley has been gone nearly where he is stationed with the navy. teachers for the coming year and
Knox,
will take up the matter of salary
(Continued on page 6)
campaign
committee,
expresses ing bags, 3 card tables, 1 sewing nine months—first to Fort
changes at a future meeting. The
thanks to business houses for he'p- machine, 1 phonograph, 6 chairs, 4 Kentucky then to Camp Young,
high school board will elect teach
ing in the collecting and to those smoking stands, 2 floor lamps, 3 California, and now he is stationed
ers at its next meeting.
writing tables, 1 magazine rack, at Camp Cooke, California. He is
who contributed.
training
in
the
engineering
divi
6
pictures,
6
ash
trays,
1
.washing
Fifty per cent of the proceeds
Vacancies Exist
It is not necessary that an indi
sion.
will be turned over to Otto Peter machine, and 1 ironing board.
vidual purchase tires allowed him
Present
for
the
reunion
were
The grade board decided to re
son, county chairman, for the coun
from the same concern as inspect
Betteen M&hews, who is employed
elect all the incumbent teachers
ty chapter o'f the National Founda Weather Observed
Miss
Adeline
Gray,
cousin
of
Mrs.
ed his tires, the local ration board,
in the offices of one of the Port
who desire to teach here next year.
tion for Infantle Paralysis, while
During January Ed Sessman, lo
No. 85.6.2, said following a misun
land shipyards, and Virginia and E. H. Condit and a graduate of Four vacancies exist already. Miss
the remainder will go to the state cal weather observer, recorded a
derstanding on this matter. Tires
de- Vernonia high school, has left Jap Marian Schreiber, principal of the
chairman or the national founda precipitation of 3.84 inches, includ Marjorie Mathews, who are in
may be purchased and inspected
anese-held China for the United Lincoln school, will not return as
fense work in Seattle.
tion.
ing rain and melted snow. Total
wherever an individual pleases.
Stanley
was interested in the States, and is expected to come to she desires to reside at her home in
snowfall during the month was 30
Official inspectors in this vicinity
lumber business of Mathew Bros, Vernonia a'i'ter her arrival on the Portland, where she will work. MisS
inches. The maximum temperature
are: Tom’s O.K. Tire Shop; Harry
before going into the service. It continent. Miss Gray is also the Velva Ramsey, third grade teacher
of 58 degrees was recorded on the
Culbertson; H. H. Sturdevant, Rose
took him three days to arrive here, sister of Paul Gray who graduated at the Washington school for sev
24th
and
the
minimum
temperature
Avenue garage; Vernon Sykes, Ver
so he left Wednesday for California from Vernonia high school last eral years, will fill her position.
of 1 degree on the 18th.
nonia Auto company; George John
spring after two years here. Both Mrs. Walter Mathews will take the
in order to arrive back in time.
son, Vernonia Service station; Guy
stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Condit.
third grade position
next year,
O. G. Weed, who was named Feb
Bellingham at Birkenfeld; Roy
Kyle Clark is now stationed at
Miss Gray graduated from the leaving her present position as first
ruary 4 by GoVernor Snell as jus
Hughes at Mist.
Norfolk, Virginia in the construc University of California, where she grade teacher vacant.
Hoar«
Inspectors are authorised by law tice of the peace in the Vernonia
tion division of the navy, the Sea learned Chinese and then went to
Mrs. R. D. Fletcher, social science
to make a charge of 25 cents per district, is expected to occupy his
Sunset bees. His wife, the former Ruby China, mostly to teach. She also teacher, and Mrs. Dale Hardesty,
6:30
ear and 50 tents if the tire is dis- new office next Monday. J. B.
Condit, left here Monday to work worked on several English-language art teacher, have announced inten
mounted. Higher rates prevail for Wilkerson’s resignation became ef
6:32
in Portland.
newspapers in Shanghai with J. B. tions of not teaching. The fourth
fective February 1. The two men
heavy truck tires.
6J4
Powell, who is now in the United vacancy is that of physical educa
6:35
Those holding B and C mileage will jointly occupy Wilkerson's of-
Herschel Tracey, husband of one States. Miss Gray is considered the tion and manual training instructor.
6:37
rationing books must have their fice in the bank building. For the
of the high school teachers here, is cnly American woman to have lived Paul Gordon, principal, will not
6:38
tires inspected by February 28, time being at least, Mr. Wilkerson
stationed at Bowling Green, Vir sueteMfulty in Jap-occupied areas have those uj’.es next year be-
while A and D book holders have will remain here to assist in ma It
6:40
ginia in the forestry division of in China since the outbreak of the cause of his election as superintend-
ing out income tax reports.
until March 31 to have this done.
the engineers. From September un- Far East war.
6:41
ent.
Hearing Postponed
Until February 22
Army Men Visit
A.W.S. Post Mon
Details of Shoe
Rationing Told
Drive Seeks Items
For Tongue Point
School Boards
Meet Saturday
March of Dimes
Totals $65.20 Here
Inspector, Seller '
Need Not Be Same
Former Local Girl
Leaves Held China
0. G. Weed Named
Justice of Peace
Dimout Aid