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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 12, 1943)
1 Live! 1 Listen! Loo 1 k! They were in a hurry—but they never got there. Tire marks on the highway showed that the car skidded about 100 feet through the night. The car carried a man, his son and his daughter to their deaths. In disregard of warning signals, the car was driven onto a grade crossing and into the path of a freight train. The pilot and piping on the engine were damaged, re quiring replacement and causing a delay of one hour. This deadly accident, Illustrated here, is typical of what happens too frequently when a car Is driven at too great a speed for existing circumstances. Apparently the driver saw the crossing, saw the signals — but not in time, and skidded onto the tracks. The National Safety Council is conducting a special campaign to stop these accidents, which every day delay 38 trains a total of 22 hours—a big blow to the nation’s wartime transportation effort. Driver carelessness is the cause of almost all these grade crossing , |accidents, according to the Court- fe cil. To help win the war—to save su yourself and others needless suf- ata uncil asks you to be <s clear before you resells them to the soldiers. The natives were inclined to “jack up the price” on direct sales. Grass skirts sell for approximately $1.50 while a good kangaroo rug may cost $20. GAS COUPONS CHANGED FOR TRIPS ARMY PHOTO SERVICE GROWS The army’s photo service, which made it possible for the public to see newspaper pictures of the assault on Sicily on the same day that the invasion was launched, will be augmented in the immedi ate future by the same type of transmission from the South Pa cific theater, the war department has announced. Personnel of the U. S. army signal corps, with its equipment, are now in Aus tralia, finishing preparations for the new service. SUPPLY OF FATS, OILS TO BE ABOUT SAME Despite heavy wartime demands on the supply of edible fats and oils (principally lard, butter, shortening and margarine), 44 pounds per capita—about 5 pounds less than in 1942—will be made available to American civilians during the 12 months ending June 30, 1944, the war food ad ministration has announced. Of the total civilian allocation, ap proximately 9 ounces per week per capita will be available for direct purchases and an addition al 4\i' ounces for indirect con sumption id such items as restau rant meals, bakery products may- onaise, etc. COST OF LIVING DROPS With other living costs relativ ely stable, a drop in fresh vegeta bles and butter prices cut the cost of living for city workers by 0.2 percent in the month ending June 15—the first month to show a reduction since a year before Pearl Harbor, the U. S. depart ment of labor reported recently. Food prices as a whole, making up over 40 percent of the cost of liv ing index, declined 0.8 percent. The cost of living index now stands at 124.9 percent of the 1935-39 average. Food prices are 45 percent above January, 1941 and more than 16 percent above .May, 1942. HOME CANNERS WARNED BY AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Home canners have been «warn ed by the U. S. department of ag riculture against the use of “can ning powders” and other chemical preservatives. W. G. Campbell, commissioner of the federal food and drug administration, said that use of some of the “canning powders” constitutes a definite health hazard. The term “canning powders,” includes boric acid and its compounds and substances like metabisulfite which yield sul fur dioxide when brought in con tact with an acid-reacting food product. The safe way for the home canner is to process foods adequately with heat and not to use chemical preservatives. For safety’s sake, rely on thorough heat sterilization. ARMY EXCHANGES SELL EXOTIC WARES Army exchanges, which follow American troops wherever they go, are now dealing in such it ems as kangaroo Tugs, grass skirts and native-made jewelry, in addition to their staple line of cigarettes, candy, soft drinks, and other home commodities, the war department has been 'informed. Since many of the soldiers want to send such things home, the ex change service buys them from the natives at a reasonable price and LUMBER — Wholesale and Retail See my bargains in Kiln Dried Lumber at $12 per M and up. Open Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon C. BRUCE Dry Cleaning Prices Reduced Pants ................ 50c Overcoats ......... $1.00 Dresses ............. $1.00 Suits ................ $1.00 Sweaters ....................... 50c Pick Up and Delivery Weekly on Thursdays Office: Ben Brickel’s Barber Shop Oregon Laundry and Cleaners Motorists can use their A ration books for trips into, or out of, the Eastern gasoline shortage area according to rulfcs recently an nounced by OPA. Since July 21, Eastern motorists have been using A-6 coupons, while those outside the East have been using A-7’s. To overcome these difficultues in travel across the border a new amendment to the gasoline ration ing regulations permit A ration holders to exchange any of their valid A coupons for other coupons that may be used in the area in which they expect to travel. Ex changes may be made and further information secured At the war price and rationing board. POINT REDUCTION CONTINUED The provision ¡permitting re tailers to make emergency reduc tions in the point values of ra tioned meats, fats and dairy pro ducts in imminent danger of spoil ing, which was to expire July 31, has been extended indefinitely, OPA has announced. STORAGE FOR POTATOES PROVIDED Arrangements have been com pleted to provide additional stor age facilities for handling the late crop of 1943 Irish potatoes, the war food administration has an nounced. WPB has approved the allocation of materials for the construction of storage facilities to take care of 15 million bushels of potatoes. Farmers should apply to their county war boards for approval to begin construction. BINDER TWINE SUPPLY ADEQUATE An adequate supply of binder twine is available for this year’s harvest of grain crops, the WPB binder twine sub-committee has reported. This ample supply has been made possible through the blending of cotton with henequen to produce a new twine which has proved satisfactory. SHOE SUPPLY INCREASED BY AMENDMENT To increase the supply of children’s and infant’s shoes, and men’s work shoes, WPB recently amended order M-217 (footwear) to permit a 25 percent increase iff the output of shoes for boys, misses, children, and infants. Pro duction of men's work shoes may be increased by 15 percent and men’s safety shoes by 25 percent. The order also will permit in creased production of shoes at price levels where there is greater consumer demand. CARD OF THANKS Vernonia, Oregon 5 CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the many friends who remembered me with lovely cards and flowers during my stay in the hospital. Mrs. Fred Rainey Classified Ads... Business Directory 22,000 on Federal Payroll in Oregon FOR SALE The 22,000 of federal govern ment civilian employes in Oregon exceed by approximately 14,791 the 7,209 employes of the state of Oregon and the federal employe monthly estimated $3,564,000 pay roll is more than four times Ore gon’s estimated employe monthly $811,000 payroll. These figures were recently com piled by the citizens national com mittee, Washington, D. C., from official census and labor statis tics burea sources, in conjunction with a report on “Federal Person nel” by Senator Byrd’s point con gressional committee on reduction of nonessential federal expenditur es. Total of all state, local govern ment and school employes in Ore gon is 31,418 divided, 7,209, 10,- 509, and 13,700 respectively ac cording to the Washington, D. C. report. This 31,418 total of all public employes in Oregon is 9,- 418 greater than all federal civil ian employes. For every 1000 state and local government employes in Oregon, there are about 700 federal civil ian employes. Senators on Committee According to the non-partisan Byrd committee report, which con tained such men as Senators Glass, La Follette, Nye and McKellar, and Congressmen Doughton, Tread way and Taber, there were 3,034,- 700 federal civilian employes as of March, 1943, with a monthly payroll of $561,457,000 which is at the rate of six and three-quart er billions a year. This federal civilian payroll of March was 50 percent greater than the combined payrolls of all em ployes of 48 states, 17,792 cities and towns, 3061 counties and 17,- 667 other local government units as estimated from bureau of cen sus report on "public employment in the United States.” The first general conclusion of the Byrd joint congressional com- mitte senate document No. 66, was that "any needless federal person nel and resultant administrative expenses is a hindrance to the war effort and is also an unnecessary burden on the American taxpayer.” The Byrd committee’s first recom mendation was “that a 300,000 re duction in personnel be promptly carried out by all departments and agencies of the federal gov ernment.” THIRD WAR LOAN GOAL SET Fifteen billion dollars is the goal for the third war Ioan which President Roosevelt has proclaim ed will be launched September 9. In his proclamation the presi dent said, “Our need for money now is greater than ever, and will continue to grow until the very day the victory is won; so we must ask far more sacrifice, far more cooperation than ever be fore.” ★ Wkcd rljau Rtuf. WdU ★ WAR BONDS ★★ Many of the women of the Wom en’s Auxiliary Army Corps are al ready overseas serving in various capacities to help win the war. The WAACS go through a strenuous training to fit them for the arduous duties they must perform. FEWER NEW TIRES AVAILABLE THIS MONTH Oregon-American LUMBER CORPORATION Thursday, August ! 2, 1Ô43 Vernohia Eagle, Smaller quotas of new passeng er car tires for August and larger quotas of used and recapped tires have been announced by OPA, based on rationing allotments as signed for the month by the of fice of rubber director. The Au gust quota of grade I tires is the lowest since last April. OPA of ficials warned that drivers who are eligible for new tires may have A uniform for a WAAC, complete, to accept used or recapped types as long as the quota of new tires costs approximately $170.00 The quartermaster's department must is low. provide ihuusands of them. Your purchase of War Bonds helps pay for these uniforms. Invest at least MANY TONS COLLECTED The first month of the tin can ten percent of your income in War salvage 1,000 tons were collected; Bonds every payday through a Pay roll Savings plan at your office or in April 20,000 tons were collect factory. u. s. 1 mn'i otwtn ed. WANTED ... -------- ■■■... FIVE-ROOM MODERN plastered house in good condition. Ga rage and woodshed with built-in fruit room. $600 for my equity. Balance approximately $600, pay able like rent. Forrest Moak, 1004 Rose Ave. 32t3 2 CHILDREN’S CRIBS, complete with mattress—$10 each. 1 child’s high chair—$1.50. 1 child's bathroom chair—$1.00. 2 pairs lined, green damask drapes—$7.50 Mrs. Glenn H. Ely, 1117 State Ave. 32tl TEAM of colts and heifer. L. F. Shafer, Mist Rt. 31t3 LOGGING TRAILER with dual axle. Also magneto for McCor mick-Deering tractor. Matilda E. Bergerson. 31t3 PORTABLE PHONOGRAPH in good condition. 25-lb capacity ice box. Good doghouse for small dog. Geo. Wirtz, Riverview, on old W. T. Graves place. 31t3 FOR SALE—One horse, sound and gentle. $25. Royal Blue Cream separator—medium size, $15. See H. M. Condit. 30t3— COMPLETE LINE Hodgen-Brews- ter poultry feed, some dairy feeds. If we haven’t stocked what you wish, we can order it. Harry Emmons. 30t3 SALES BOOKS and Adding Ma chine tape at the Eagle office. WANTED WILL PAY CASH for 1941 mod el automobile in excellent con dition. Call at Eagle office stat ing price, condition of tires, etc. No dealers. 32tf—■ WANTED TO BUY—Used elec tric motors, all sizes. Kenneth. - White. 32tl— CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Ic per word, first insertion. Three in sertions for price of two. Mini mum charge 25c. CARD OF THANKS and NO- TICES: 5Oc. Blind ada with answers to be handled by The Eagle—minimum charge 50c. No information given relative to such ads. ■■■ --------- x WANTED—2 passengers to Ore gon shipyard, graveyard shift. Hall, 451 South Second Ave. 32tl HOP PICKERS WANTED. Start August 16. $4.00 a hun dred. Early Bohemians. Trans portation provided. W. L. Moore, Banks. See Mrs. Frank Hartwick or Bruce McDonald, 31t2 40 WANTED—100 hop pickers to start about Sept. 1. Notice on price later. Youngsters 10 and older may register—must pick minimum 50 lbs. daily. Transpor tation provided. Ferd Hartwick, Banks. Register with Mrs. Frank Hartwick, 192 North St., Phone 1042. 32t3 PERSONAL FREE! If excess acid causes you pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indi gestion, Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, Nausea, Gas Pains, get free sample, Udga, at Armitage Drug Company. 10-7 PERMANENT WAVE, 59c! Do your own Permanent with Charm- Kurl Kit. Complete equipment, in cluding 40 curlers and shampoo. Easy to do, absolutely harmless. Praised by thousands including June Lang, glamorous movie star. Money refunded if not satisfied. W. J. Armitage Drugs. 8-27 8-27-43 Aid to Enemy “Any American who wilfully neglects to pay bis taxes on time or to invest every cent he can in War Bonds is surely giv ing aid and comfort to the enemy . . . We have a job to do and we are all called for service to our country. Our dollars are called to service too. Let us all ask ourselves, ‘Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our sons?’ ’’ — Secretary Morgenthau. Lodges Vernonia Lodge No. 246 I-0.0.F Meet* Every Tuesday 8 P. M. No information on classifieds E. L. Frazee N. G. will be given out until after paper Dwight Strong, Secretary is issued. 4-43 Vernonia F. O. E. Business-Professional Directory (Fraternal Order of Eagles) I.O.O.F. Hal Vernonia 2nd and 4th G. J. Ten Brook, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office Phone 72 Residence Phone 1026 Roland D. Eby, M. D. Friday Night 8 o'clock Jim Rusow, W. P. Frank O'Brien, W. Secretary 7-43 Knights of Pythias Harding PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Meetings:—I. O. 0. K Hall, Second and Fourth Mondays Eart Month. Town Office 891 Dr. U. J. Bittner Dentist Phona 662 Joy Thaalra Bldg. Dr. Kent Magruder Veterinarian Phone 60R4 Clatskanie For Your Beauty Needs ELIZABETH’S BEAUTY SALON Lodga No. 116 Varnonia, Oregon Sisters Vernonia Temple No. 61 Vernonia, Oregon Meetings:—— I. O. O. F. Hall Second and Fourth Wednesdays each month. 2-4? Order of Eastern Star Nehalem Chapter 153, O. E. 8 Regular Communi cation first and third Wednesday« of each month, at Masonic '1 empie. All vi.iting sisters snd brothers wel come. Fern Lane, Worthy Matron Mona Gordon, Secretary 1-44 Pbone 431 Elizabeth Horn Hair Stylist and Cosmetologist Expert Tonsorial Work BEN’S BARBER SHOP Vernonia, Oregon Nehalem Valley Motor Freight Frank Hartwick, Proprietor Portland ■ Tintbar • Varnania Snnsat - Elsie - Canaan Baach Gearhart - S«asi<hs Vernonia Talephona 1042 A. F. & A. M. Vernonia Lodge No. 184 A. F. 4 A. M. meet. at Masonic Temple, Stat ed Communication first Thursday of each month. Special called meetings other Thursday nights, 7:80 on al) P m. Visitors most cordially weh Special meetings Friday Bights. George Drorbaufh, W. M. Glenn F. Hawkins, Sec. 1 VERNONIA POST 11» AMERICAN LEGION Maata First and Third Mon. of Each Month. AUXILIARY First and Third Mondays 1-43
