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Thursday, March 11, 1943
Vernonia, Columbia County, Prego, brary> u
Farm Canvass Reveals
Boti Dollars
And Equipment 1943 County Food Aims
Being Given
Father Draft
Still Not
Authorized
Volume 20, Number 10
of O
Co. Land Free
For Gardens
County land, as well as city
Columbia county farmers are going to do everything possible “and
land, may be used free of
more, too,’’ to produce the food needed to carry on the war in 1943.
charge by local gardeners, ac­
That’s the substance of a progress report on the 1943 farm mobiliza­
cording
to
Commissioner
tion drive released this week by George A. Nelson, county agent.
William Pringle, Sr. Those de­
Six weeks ago, through meetings and individual farm contacts, AAA
siring to use land which they
Red Cross Drive for
Order of Reporting
community committeemen began the job of enlisting every farm in the
think belongs to the county
Camp and Hospital
For Military Service
county for all-out-production to meet 1943 goals. The job is now sixty-
should see Mr. Pringle who will
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Equipment Yielding
five per cent done, with farm plans
Given as Pco* Rules
make certain that it is cotfnty
’ i
pledging
maximum
production and to a certain extent, to war in­
property before giving the
Contributions, in the form of dol­
Instructions
to
selective
service
gardener permission. He says
lars and equipment, have been signed by nine hundred of the dustries. More year-around hired local boards prohibiting the draft­
county’s farmers.
hands are needed.
the county will be glad to have
turned in to the field representa­
ing
of
men
with
children
who
are
A summary of the production
Machinery—Increased quotas have recognized as dependent under the
the land •used and weeds and
tives of the Red Cross camp and
grass kept down.
hospital service council in this vi­ intentions expressed on these nine eased the situation considerably. The selective service act and regulations
hundred farm plans discloses that inventory of idle used equipment
Those wishing to use City of
cinity, and more are welcome.
until such action is authorized by
Vernonia land for gardens
For the Barnes General hospital county farmers have set their sights will enable full use to be made of national selective service headquart­
should see Loel Roberts at the
the American Legion Auxiliary gave' at another record-shattering farm all existing machinery. More pooling ers are still in effect, the war man­
city hall.
$1.00; and the Vernonia Service output that will see most of the will be necessary.
power
commission
stated
March
4.
food-for-freedom goals equalled or
Supplies—Baling wire, packaging
club, $2.00.
"The only men with children who
exceeded. Both in shifts to essential materials, fertilizers will all be
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For use in purchasing equipment warcrops and in livestock and poul­ short. Careful conservation and use are being selected for induction at
the present time,” Paul V. McNutt,
for Tongue Point, the following try production, Columbia county ag­ of substitutes necessary.
chairman, said, “are those in whose
focal
organizations
contributed: riculture is preparing to make its
Credit—One farm supply that is
: Catholic Alter society, $1.00; Bus­ full contribution to war food needs. “neither short nor up in cost” Fi­ cases the dependency was acquired
after December 8, 1941, or at a
iness Women’s clnb, $2.00; Women’s Two Increase* Outstanding
nancing available through banks, time when selection was imminent.
After playing and losing their
Relief corps, $5.00; American Le­
Outstanding is the increase shown farm security, production credit.
gion Auxiliary, $2.00; Vernonia for dairy cattle production and po­ New regional agricultural credit Those registrants having wives and final league game, the Loggers lo­
Study club, $3.00; Vernonia Ser­ tatoes, two of the most-needed foods corporation loans, available through children, or children only, with cal high school basketball team,
vice club, $2.00. Harvey Johnson County farmers have set themselves war boards, are designed to make whom they maintain a bona fide found themselves sharing third place
gave a softball,’ while Mrs. Laura a goal well above the 1942 produc­ sure that production is not hamp­ home, and who were married before
December 8, 1941, and at a time ir. county play with Scappoose. St.
Sauers gave a Victrola and records tion.
ered on any farm for lack of credit. when selection was not imminent,
Helens is at the top, Rainier ranks
for the use of Tongue Point men.
Other major 1943 production
may not be inducted through selec­ next, and Clatskanie is in the cellar.
tive service until there is a direct
The
Seventh
Day
Adventist pledges include an increase in beef
authorization by national headquart­ SL Helens played three games
church gave $4.65 and the Latter cows and egg production is expected
with Beaverton last week to deter­
ers.”
Day Saints Sunday school contrib­ to go 20 per cent above the 1942
production. Other essential crops
mine the district championship. St.
uted a smoking stand.
Purposes Twofold
that will be grown in Columbia
Helens won two games and thus will
Emphasizing that the fundament­ play in the state tournament.
Through the Vernonia Grange the county are vegetable crops for pro­
After
being
ill
for
some
time,
al purposes of the selective service
following for use at Tongue Point cessing and fresh use. Considerable
Jack Wall passed away in Portland act are procurement of sufficient
Vernonia’s position is the result of
■was contributed:
interest is shown in these products.
on Sunday, March 7 and funeral men for the armed services and losing two games each to St. Helens
Mr.
Nelson
acknowledges
that
One phonograph and records each,
services were held here on Wednes­ maintenance of production essen-, and Rainier and losing one game
Bi’uce McDonald and Charles Uhlin; there were some “ifs” connected day at 2:00 p.m. at the Bush Funer­ tial to win the war, McNutt declared and winning one game with Scap­
with
achieving
the
production
pledg
­
softball, bat, and volleyball net;
al home with Rev. W. O. Livingstone that insofar as is practical in carry­ poose, and Clatskanie. Vernonia's
$1.00 each, Florence McDonald and ed on the farm plans. To find out officiating. Interment was at the ing out these requirements the order margin of loss in the Scappoose
what
each
farm
needs
to
get
the
Walter Mathews.
in which registrants are called has game and one Rainier game was
maximum production, a survey of Vernonia Memorial cemetery.
Marion Jackson Wall was born been designated to protect the bona very slight.
labor, equipment and machinery
needs was included in the mobiliza- February 14, 1878 at Ellaville, fide family relationship as long as Scappoose Wins Friday
..tion signup. While information on Georgia and was therefore 65 years possible.
Thqr'order in’ which registrants are
The last league game was played
this part of the survey has not yet and 21 days old at the time of his
been tabulated, the “production death. He was a member of the called for military service, as fixed February 26 at Scappoose and saw
needs” situation was informally Woodmen of the World and of IWA by selective service regulations is: the Loggers behind by a score of
1. Single men with no depend­ 33-31. Coach Robbins said his boys
Local No. 37.
Because of the resignation of summarized as follows:
Survivors are: his widow, Anna ents (1-A).
outplayed the Indians, but did not
Mrs. Ina Scott, fourth grade teach­ Needs Summarized
2. Single men who do not contrib­ succeed* in making enough baskets.
Elizabeth of Vernonia; three sons—
er at the Washington grade school,
Labor—Help to produce the food
Mrs. Lloyd Callister is substituting is the No. 1 problem. Farmers must Charles Wall of Vernonia, .Fred ute to the war effort but who have Lusby and Nance were outstanding
scorers, each making 10 points. Fol­
irt her position. Mrs. Scott began plant with the assumption that city Wall of Toledo, and Ulric Wall of dependents (3-A).
3. Single men with dependents lowing that game was another
Mqnday as a teacher at the Van- dwellers, women and youth wilt Houston, Texas; four daughters—
pOrt school near Portland. Mrs. E. help with the harvest and other Mrs. Todd Bowerman and Mrs. and who contribute to the war effort game which resulted in a 40-32
win for St. Helens and also the
H. Condit taught at the Washington seasonal work. Selective service re­ Lowell Hieber of Vernonia, Mrs. (3-B).
4. Men who are not engaged in right to contend for district cham­
school the first part of the week classification under the war units Elizabeth Noyer of Portland, and
until Mrs. Callister could take the plan is checking the movement of Mrs. W. P. (English of Houston, the war effort but who maintain a pionship.
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Texas; and eight grandchildren.
position.
farm manpower to the armed forces,
Scores and players at this
game were:
High school teachers have been
Vernonia 31
Scappoose 33
elected for the Coming year. The
Kehrli 7
F 2 Galloway, Les
board elected the following at its
Barker 7
F
5 Riley
regular monthly meeting Saturday
Kent
Anderson 9
C
night: Freda Beck, Glenn Ely,
Shearer
G 4 Galloway, Lyle
Elizabeth Galloway, Mrs. Sam Hear­
10 Lusby
Palmer
G
ing, Jr.,- Harold McEntire, Ray
Applications are being received
Mills, O. E. Robbins, Esther Wil-
S. O. Robertson arrived back hunting here.
Subs: Vernonia—Nance 10, Scap­
lers. The term of W. W. McCrae, for the position of city librarian
poose—Martin 2, Dudley, Hobizal 2,
here following the resignation of here Wednesday of last week to
principal, does not expire.
Cpl. Elgus Frank is now at Ft.
the present librarian, Miss Zon- spend several days before returning Bliss, Texas, where he is working Johnson 4, McReary 2.
to
Seattle
to
enter
officers
’
train
­
weiss Douglass. Her resignation \vas
as a mail clerk in the supply depart­
accepted at a special meeting of ing school for a commission in the ment. He was in radio work before
merchant
marine.
The
training
will
the library board, following her en­
being transferred.
listment as a member of the WAAC take six to’eight weeks. He was to
have
sailed
with
his
boat
again
as
in Portland Wednesday. Applica­
( To her son, Eugene Elliott, MM
tions for the position should be a steward cook, but the boat left 2/c, who is in a naval construction
Although the Vernonia high made with Mrs. W. O. Livingstone, before he reached Seattle.
Business taken care of at the
S. O. was accompanied by his battalion “somewhere” (C/o Fleet
school Loggers’ cage season is offic­ chairman of the board.
Post Office, San Francisco) Mrs. city council meeting which had been
sister,
Esther,
during
the
week
he
ially at an end, two non-league
Miss Douglass expects to be cal­
Fred Johnson sends the following postponed from the previous Mon­
games have been played and more led in about three weeks and will was in Seattle.
poem via the Eagle:
are anticipated to give next year’s probably pe stationed at Ft. Des-
day included the allowing of var­
“Busy” in New Guinea is L. L. ‘Eugene Nearest,
team practice. Friday night the moines, Iowa, and hopes to go ov­
ious monthly bills, discussing a
Loggers journeyed to Jewell and erseas. The daughter of Mr. and “Busier” Acord, now a corporal in “I am sending you my masterpiece;
proposed
ordinance prohibiting dogs
It
will
not
win
a
Nobel
prize,
played the high school team there. Mrs. E. J. Douglass, she has had the ground crew of the army air
from food stores, agreeing to sell
Or
even
rate
an
“
Oscar,
”
corps.
He
has
been
there
several
The local team won by a 37-27 her present position since January
For goodness sake, it’s not so bad. several lots, discussing a requested
Buster’s
brother-in-law,
score. Wednesday night the return of last year. Previous to that she months.
no-parking space, and renting land.
Carroll Wienecke, was last heard Considering the author—
game was played here.
graduated from Vernonia high
from through a letter sent from SOMEWHERE
Tom Knock appeared before the
Fred Lusby, senior at the high school and Cascade college.
England. He is in the supply depart­ "As I sit tonight by my fire,
council and asked for the right to
school and a retiring player, ref­
ment of the army air corps ground A wild storm raging outside,
have a no-parking space near his
ereed the game. Players were: for­ Auxilairy Plans Dance
crew.
tire shop on Bridge street for tire
My
heart
is
not
here,
wards, Gerald Riley (7) and Brady;
Under the sponsorship of the
inspecting. The city thought a bet­
Where
laughter
and
cheer.
center, Rollins (3); guards, Nance American Legion Auxiliary, a dance
Selected for additional special­ Comes over my radio so clear.
ter
plan would be, because of the
(6) and Galloway (18); substitutes, for the benefit of the Veterans ized training, Daryl.E. Errend re­
limited amount of parking space and
Schwab (2), Millis (1), Jack Riley; hospital will be held at the Legion ported at the first of this month at “It’s out there with you, Gene,
Tho you only wrote, “somewhere,” because a city ordinance would be
Turner, and Coulson.
hall Saturday night, March 20. Glen the cooks and bakers service school,
But no matter where, places don’t required, securing the use from the
Although basketball practice con­ Davis' orchestra will play.
operated in conjunction with the
county of the old garage next to
count;
tinues, track turnouts began this
Because of this dance, the Ver­ hugh U. S. naval training station at
week with Coach Robbins in charge. nonia Service club will not have Farragut, Idaho. For the next 16 My heart and thoughts are ever his shop.
with you,
It was agreed that Dudley Spof-
its regular dance that night. The weeks he will receive intensive
Always with you dear, “somewhere” fard could use for $10 the north
next
one
is
scheduled
for
Saturday,
training in this navy school, after
Examiner Due March 18
A traveling examiner of opera­ April 3 at the same hall and with which he will be qualified to ad­
Comments on New Guinea were part of the cemetery this summer,
tors and chauffeurs is scheduled to the same orchestra.
vance into the petty officer ratings included in V-Mail letters written with the option to have a similar
arrive in Vernonia on Thursday,
and serve in a specialized field with by Sgt. George Turner on Febru­ arrangement next year.
March 18 and will be on duty at SHOTS GIVEN TODAY
the U. S. fleet.
ary 9 and 16, and received here al­
The second shot of toxoid in the
the city hall between the hours of
most a month later. Other than a Red Cross Benefit Planned
10:00 a m. and 4:00 p.m., according immunization of grade school and
According to a letter Mrs. Milt­ slight injury to his eye caused by
Planned for this Saturday night,
to a recent announcement released pre-school youngsters against dip- on Lamping received frorfi her son, a sliver of wood, he is "getting March 13 at Natal is a combination
from the secretary of state’s office. theria is being given today (Thurs­ Bob, from Santa Ana, he is going along fine.” He finds that the dance and pie social sponsored by
All those wishing permits or licens­ day) at the Washington grade to bring home with him "about scenery is the most beautiful he’s tho Natal grange. All the net pro­
es to drive ears are asked to get in grade school. The county nurse and 10,000 guys when the war is over.” seen, and that the soil is so rich ceeds of this affair will go to the
touch with the examiner during city health officer will start treat­ The reason? Why, he’s sold Oregon “you can almost see” the plants Red Cross. Glen Davis’ orchestra
ments at 9:00 a.m.
these hours.
to them, and they want to go deer grow. -
will play.
Loggers Tie for
County 3rd Place
Seivices for Jack
Wall Held March 10
Ina Scott Resigns;
Teachers Elected
Library Position
To Be Vacant Soon
Vernonia, Jewell
Meet in Two Games
Those JWio
Are in It
Council Passes On
Several Matters
Over Third
Of Red Cross
Goal Reached
Women Working As
Solicitors and at
Headquarters Listed
With many people yet uncontact­
ed and $411.45 collected by Tues­
day night, it is felt that the $1200
Red Cross goal for Vernonia and
Wilark will be reached by the end
of March. Generous contributions
by all, however, must be made to
insure that the Red Cross has suf­
ficient funds to carry on its many
vital activities for the benefit of
service men here and abroad and
civilian emergencies and needs.
Employees of the O-A milt and
camp, and Clark and Wilson—all
dependable sources of support in a
drive of this type—will soon be giv­
en a chance to contribute. Canvass­
ing of Corey hill will begin follow­
ing pay day. Headquarters in the
post office are open each after­
noon for the benefit of those not
contacted.
Under the chairmanship of Mrs.
Judd Greenman and the sponsorship
of the Vernonia Study club, the fol­
lowing members of various local
organizations are working in the
several districts: Mlpsdames Ben
Brickel, W. G. Heath, Sam Hearing,
Jr., R. B. Fletcher, Harry Culbert­
son, J. W. Nichols, Phil Taylor, and
A. J. Hughes.
*
Those women who have been at
the table in the post office are:
Mesdames Herman Dickson, Robert
Holcomb, John Burnside, A. J.
Hughes,
Harold
Shipley,
Jack
Heenan, Dan Cason, Hamp Rober­
son, Dave Marshall, and U. J. Bit­
tner.
Emma Bergerson
Buried Tuesday
Funeral rites for Mrs. Charles
Bergerson, who passed away on
Sunday, March 7 after spending
several years as an invalid, were
held on Tuesday, March 9 at 2:00
p.m. at the Christian church. Rev.
W. O. Livingstone was the minister
in charge; and J. A. Bush, the fun­
eral director. Interment was at the
North cemetery here.
Emma Peterson Bergerson was
born on February 13, 1877 at
Whitehall, Wisconsin. She had been
a resident of Vernonia for 39 years
and was 66 years and 22 days old
at the timq of her death.
In addition to her husband, she
is survived by: three sons— Wal­
lace G. Bergerson of Newport,
Harold L. Bergerson of Vernonia
and Charles Gilbert Bergerson of
Pearl Harbor; four daughters—Mrs.
Ervin Smith and Mrs. Dane Brady
of Vernonia, Mrs. Alvin Kauffman
of Portland, and Mrs. Don Grable
of Los Angeles, California; and
nine grandchildren.
Open Two Days Only
Elmer
Green,
proprietor of
Green’s Shoe shop, announces that
his door will be open to the public
only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
until the present shoe repair orders
are completed. This is necessary be­
cause of the excessive amount of
shoe repairing and lack of compe­
tent help.
INCOME TAX HELP DUE
An fhcome tax auditor for the
State tax commission will be in St.
Helens on March 16 to 18, and in
Clatskanie on March 18. This aud­
itor will assist taxpayers in filling
out their forms.
Dimout Aid
Sunrise
end
Sunrise
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12— 7:29
13— 7:27
14— 7:26
16—7:24
16— 7:?<!
17— 7:20
18— 7:18
Sunset
Hour*
Sunset
7:11
7:12
7:14.
7:15
7:16
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7:19
7:20