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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1944)
County News CLATSKANIE—Walter V. Den nis, superintendent of schools, notified the board at their reg ular meeting a week ago Monday night that he. would not be a candidate for re-election. “The best interests of the Clatskanie district in view of the possibility of a chance for professional ad vancement which may come to me,” was the reason given by Mr. Dennis for his early action. “With the present shortage of capable educators my resignation now will insure the district a wider choice of candidates for replacement than would be pos sible at a later date,” ihe said. “The board should have the op portunity to procure a well-quali fied administrator while such candidates are still available, and he in turn should have the chance to obtain a carefully se lected faculty for next year.” In his letter of resignation written to Nathan Van, chairman of the board, Mr. Dennis praised the cooperative support given by the board and the community. “I have no hope of finding a board of education equal to the one I have had in the past two years,” he said. The only reason Mrs. Dennis and I have for tend ering this resignation is to put ourselves in a position for pro fessional advancement without hindering the progress of the school.” No action was taken at the re gular school board meeting Mon day night on the precedure to be followed in the selection of a new superintendant. W. J. SILVA TO SERVE AS MAYOR RANIER—W.J.Silva, president of the council, Monday evening was appointed by the council to serve as mayor during the un expired term of E. R. Zimmer man, deceased. He resigned from the council’, leaving a vacancy to be filled later by an appointment approved by the council. The formal resignation of J. A. Phipps as marshal was accept ed and Homer L. Riggs, already on duty, was named to fill the post. Mr. Riggs promised impar tial enforcement of law in the city. CITY PLANS PURCHASE OF CEMETARY SITE ST.HELENS—Preliminary steps were taken this week by the city council to purchase, for about $5,000, the 25-acre Hoffman place next to the Columbia Heights school with the plan to use the acreage as a site for a municipally owned cemetary. Mayor R. W. Simeral said that the city had issued a $250 war rant as earnest money on the deal and that the remainder of the transaction would be complet ed if owners of the tract would agree to terms and if soundings to be made disclosed that rock under the soil would not make the place unsuitable for use as a cemetary. IS Acres Cleared The 25-acre tract includes 15 acres of cleared land with the re mainder of it in pasture and scrub timber. However, since it is possible to place 600 to 800 graves per acre in a modern cem etary, it is estimated that the acreage already cleared will sat isfy the needs of this community for more than a century. Included with the place is a modern feur-room, plastered home which will probably serve as the residence for a caretaker who will be employed by the city. The place has electric lights and running water and is located down over the hill from where the cemetary will be placed. MACHINERY REPAIR UNIT IS OPENED ¿V ---------------------------------------- Vernonia, Columbia C<“u ot O “-«fon Volume 22, Number 7 Thursday, February 17, 194 ! Tiv***^ "* Ride Sharing Importance Ration Token Stressed to Save Gas Use To Start February 27 The public reaction to the Ride-sharing Enforcement Pro gram has been varied. In some areas it is being developed to an encouraging extent, while some boards have questioned the need for tightening up on car-sharing. The need for saving gasoline and tires and automobiles is so serious that all boards are urged to undertake all methods of con serving mileage. In addition it needs to be emphasized as to the importance of enforcing ride sharing. Mileage should be considered on the basis of passenger miles in stead of car miles. For example, a car carrying only one per son and driven 2,000 miles per month results in a passenger mile age of only 2,000, whereas that same car carrying three passeng ers in addition to the driver would produce 8,000 passenger mile* per month. Residents as well as car owners are asked to face the facts squarely. Gasoline is limited and will become more scarce, tires, both passenger and truck type, are short and are not re placeable. In view of these facts can we afford to overlook any possibility for conserving mile age? Death comes To Vernonian Funeral Services were held Tuesday, February 15 at the Bush Funeral Home for Colum- bus (Frank) Lusby who died at the Veterans Hospital in Portland on February 12. Mr. Lusby was born on March 27 in 1889 at Goldendale, Wash ington. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Lusby of Vernonia; four sons, Frank, who is with the U. S. Army in Austrailia, Fred, U. S. Navy, Harry, U. S. Navy, and Clarence of Vernonia; two daughters, Bessie and Lillian both of Vernonia; three brothers, Ned, of Rosevelt, Washington, Dan, of Rosevelt, Washington, and John of Vancouver, Washing The amount received during ton; four sisters, Hattie Brader, the polio drive for this vicinity Vancouver, Washington, Kate was an amazing increase Over Doubrorsky, Goldendale, Wash- last year. The amount received ington, Jesse Ladd rote, Bend, Ore- during the present drive is gon, and Mary Lusby of Medical $394.47 while (last year $65.20 Lake Wisconsin. was the a|mount received. The Services were held at 2 :p.m. quota for this vicinity was set and internment was made at the at about $280 according to Wal Vernonia Memorial Cemetary. lace McCrae, chairman of the lo.- Mr. Lusby had lived in this vic cal drive. inity for about 19 years and was The money was raised this a member of the Veterans of year entirely through voluntary Foreign War—American Legion contributions as there was no and the Odd Fellows. Both organ- President’s Ball as in other years. izations took part in the services, The quota has been over sub Legion members acted as pall- scribed through donations re bearer* and as the firing squad ceived from the schools, the lo-’’ while the Odd Fellows had cal theatre and the coin collec- charge of the graveside services. tors, which were placed in sever- Mr. Lusby’s two sons, Fred and al business houses and also Harry were able to attend the through direct contributions sent service of their father. to Mr. McCrae through individ- uals and organizations. The schools and the theatre combined collected $260 in dona- tions. March of Dimes Nets $394.47 Company "C" Still Operating Reports being circulated a- round Vernonia that Company “C” of the Oregon State Guard no longer meets or is no longer connected with the State Guard are false, states Captain Kellmer. The Guard Company here in Vernonia has a membership of approximately 65 men at present and has no intentions of discon tinuing their drills or of with drawing from the State Guard. If you have taken the oath of enlistment of the State Guard in the past and have not requested a distcharge, you are still a mem ber of Company “C” Due to transportation difficul- ties and working conditions, Company “C” meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month; the next meeting will be February 23, with assembly at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. ST. HELENS — St.Helens PUD Meets Here Mon. The Nehalem Basin PUD board area farmers with machinery which needs repairing are invited met here Monday evening to dis to make use of the free facilities cuss the possibility of a new at a government-sponsored re development of the Rural Elec pair shop which has been set up trification Administration in this in the creamery co-op building a- vicinity. • cross the street from the down town post office, Carl Branden- expected to do as much of the fels,Yanktown, secretary of the repair job himself as he can, but newly-organized unit, said yester services of a mechanic will be day. The shop will be operateJ available for work requiring spe for the first time tonight, start cial skills. Bert Sage, local garageman, ing at 7:30 o’clock. has been chosen as the mechanic Shop Use Free Funds provided by the federal who will be in charge of the re government will pay rent on the pair shop. Farmers wishing addi building, the salary of a mechan tional information about the unit ic and will provide tools to be may get it by contacting Mr. used in repairing farm machin Brandenfels. Machinery supplied ery. All that a farmer using for the shop is fairly complete these facilities must do is pay and includes an electric welding for materials he uses. He will be outfit. S. Kirtland Named Govenment Hunter Shirley Kirtland of Vernonia has been employed by the Uni ted States Fish and Wildlife Commission as government hunt er for Columbia county. He be gan his work last week. Mr. Kirt land was formerly employed in this work here in Columbia Co. There have been several re quests for assistance in control ling coyotes which have been at tacking sheep. Anyone having difficulty with coyotes or other predatory ani mals are requested to turn in re ports to .the County Agent’s of fice in St. Helens or to Mr. Kirt land at Vernonia, states George A. Nelson, county agricultural agent. All Stamps to Have Value of Ten Points Then The war bond auction which was held at the Joy theatre Fri A new and simplified plan for day, February 11 was an amaz two major food rationing pro ing success since the attendance grams will be put into operation was about 150 people. Approxi Sunday, February 27. All blue mately $10,000 in war bonds and red stamps in ration book was purchased by the small four will have a flat value of 10 group. This auction had been well ad points each regardless of the vertised by bulletins placed at numbers now printed thereon. doors and also by being announc Blue stamps will be for proces ed in the paper and on the screen i the sed foods; red stamps for meat, at the theatre. In spite of all fats and oils, cheese and canned advertising and publicity, i it was the opinipn of those in < charge evaporated or condensed milk, that the attendance was i poor Because all blue and red and that many Vernonia people stamps in book four will have a could have supported the auction 10-point value, change will be by their presence whether they made with tokens. The tokens purchased bonds or not. are slightly smaller than a dime, Highlights Told J. W. Nichols was auctioneer They are made of a special three-ply vulcanized fabric and for the evening and was assist are particularly durable. Two bil ed by Sam Hearing Sr. and Cecil lion have been ordered by the Johnson. Some of the high-lights government with approximately of the auction were the pur chase of a blanket which sold half blue and half red. Token Value Set for $600, a lamp table for $600 The tokens will have but one and a plate glass mirror for $550. value which is one point each, Grandma Washburn contributed When a stamp is surrendered for a live Rhode Island Red rooster a six-point purchase, for example, which was sold and resold. A the purchaser will receive four pair of dual auto horns was sold once for $600 and resold for tokens in change. Individual's will I not receive $1,000. There were two Vernonia any tokens until they are given in change by a dealer when a women who sold over $5,000 in purchase of red or blue' stamp bonds in the house-to-house can rationed foods is made. i The larg- vass. They were Mrs. Ben Brick- est number of red or blue tokens el, who sold $7,400 and Mrs. that a purchaser wili need to Harry Culbertson, who sold $10,- carry jn his or her purse at one 475. Mrs. C. L. Anderson SOld time will be nine, so this will $3,841.67 on the O-A hili, The not cause any inconvenience, total amount received in bonds OPA has said. Most times, few from the solicitation of the res er tokens will be carried since idential district was $46,500. most purchases are for much Quota Exceeded more than one point. Persons Clark and Wilson had a quota will not be allowed to cash in of $37,500 and has been over blue and red stamps for ten tok that amount for more than a ens; a purchase involving red week with the total amount pur or blue stamps must be made chased in bonds being $49,750. before tokens will be given as A total of $29,000 in bond pur- change? chases was made by employees of In a letter received by Mrs. Harold Davis from her husband, Lt. Davis who is stationed in England, he writes that he was promoted to First Lt. on Janu- ary 28. STATIONED IN IDAHO MIST — Howard Jones left for the navy two weeks ago and is now at the training base in Idaho. He was in partnership with E. T. Johnson before going into the navy and had been log- Ring for some time past. His wife and small son occupy their home here about a mile from the village. HOME ON LEAVE John Chambers and Steve Bjomsen are both visiting friends and relatives in Vernonia while on leave from the navy, They have both just finished boot camp training. the Oregon - American Lumber corporation. The bond dance held at the Legion hall netted $527 in bonds, while the theatre received $9,462 for admissions. Some from Clark and Wilson and the Oregon- American is pledged to be with drawn from their next paychecks. From January 12 to February 15 the local post office issued $68,225 in bonds. Series E bonds will be counted toward the coun ty quota until March 1st. 4 th War Loan Columbia County $1,198,800 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 Showing Book* Not Required Ration books will' not need to be shown in order to spend tok- ens. The tokens may also bo spent by any member of the family in tl e same household, Stamps will ■continue to be- come good to use and will ex pire on specified dates, but tok ens may be used at any time after they have been received. Vaccination Date Set Miss Ruth Peffley, County Health Nurse is scheduled to be at the Washington grade school on March 2 to give vaccinations for smallpox. Pre-school . age children are urged to have this vaccination and Miss Peffley will take them at 9:00 a.m. on that date and will also be giving it to the students of the schools. Those Who RECEIVES PROMOTION Friday Night Auction of Bonds Adds $10,000 to 4th War Loan Drive Total STATIONED IN ALEUT1ONS NATAL—Ira Peterson receiv ed a letter from his brother, Richard Peterson CM EC. He is fine and still in the Aleutians. He receives the Eagle regularly and enjoys it very much. GETS HOSPITAL DISCHARGE KEASEY — Mrs. J. O. De- Vaney received a letter last week from her son, 1st Sgt. Verle J. DeVaney. He wrote he had just left the hospital where he has been recovering from Dengue fever, He said he was able to enjoy food again and that there was plenty to eat, even fresh meat quite regularly. Sgt. DeVaney is still in New Guinea. He has never received any of hi* Christma* presents and fears that they are lost. Auto Co. Robbed Saturday Night High School The Vernonia Auto company was robbed of $115.91 late Sat Obtains Certificate urday night. The building was The continued membership in entered through a window in the Northwest Association of Sec the back and entrance was gained ondary and High School associa to the office by breaking a glass tions set standards and examine pane from the side door and re the schools each year as to fac moving the pin lock from the ulty organization, curriculum, door. The office was found in school plant and equipment, stu disorder and gasoline stamps dent activities and general school were found spilled on the floor. morale. However, it is believed that none The Vernonia high school re- were taken. The office window ceived a notification certificate bears marks showing where en which will appear on the high trance was tried but failing to school bulletin board. This' certi- pry the window loose, the en- fication means that a student trance was made by way of the enrolled in any school maintain door. ing membership in the association The Vernonia Trading com- will be able to enroll in any col- pany was also broken into on the lege in the United States without same night but due to the fact an examination. This notifica- that the safe there was equip tion was made by the state cred- ped with gas, nothing was taken. iting commission of which D. A. Emmerson of the state superin tendent’s office is a member. , Michener Service Held Sunday Special Speaker Memorial services were held Sunday at the Christian church Slated for Sun. for Homer Michener, who met death when his plane crashed in to the ocean off the coast of Florida. A picture of Homer was plac ed on the table during the ser vice. Paul Gordon made a short talk representing the schools and Warrant Officer Delbert Dow spoke representing the air corps, Mrs. J. C. Junkins and Mrs. Tom Turner sang with Mrs. Elmore Knight accompanying at the piano. The address was given by Rev. W. O. Livingstone. A gold star was placed on the service flag during the morning Bible school. Rev. Vernon Zornes, assistant pastor of the First Evangelical church of Portland will be the guest speaker for both Sunday morning and evening service* at the Evangelical church. Rev. Zornes will be preaching in the absence of Rev. Allen Backer as Rev. Backer started special meet ing* at Clear Lake, Washington on February 16. The meetings will last through February 27. / RECEIVES NEW EQUIPMENT A new Champion stitcher has just been installed to the equip ment at the Line* Shoo Shop.
