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County
News
TYPEWRITER CASE
TO BE HEARD
ST, HELENS — Judge H. K.
Zimmerman postponed, at the re­
quest of District Attorney W. W.
Dillard last Monday the trial of
Mrs. Christine McKenzie of Ver­
nonia, who was indicted by the
grapd jury in October on a lar­
ceny charge. Mr. Dillard in­
formed the court that Bert Mills,
who signed the complaint and
who was the state’s principal
witness, was ill in bed and could
not be present. Judge Zimmer­
man reset the case for Wednes­
day of this week, stipulating that
Mr. Mills’ condition should be
ascertained well in advance of
that day so that if he was still
too sick to attend the defendant,
witnesses and jury could be noti­
fied. Mrs. McKenzie had been ac­
cused of taking Mr. Mills’ type­
writer from his office in Ver­
nonia as security for an alleged
debt.
GARDENING SCHOOL IS
STARTED AT RAINIER
RAINIER — A school in gard­
ening started Monday, March 20
at the Rainier high school. There
is no charge for the instruction
as home gardens are deemed im­
portant, more so than ever, in
aiding the war effort.
“Victory gardens will be more
important than ever this year
because of labor shortage on
farms,” Governor Earl Snell said
last week in calling attention to
victory garden campaigns that
will be held in all Oregon coun­
ties.
SUNDBERG AWARDED
$19,785 FOR INJURIES
CLATSKANIE — A federal
grand jury recently awarded a
$19,785 verdict to Adolph Sund-
berg, fisherman, formerly of
Mayger.
Sundberg sued the Washington
Fish and Oyster Co. of Seattle
for damages sustained when he
was accidentally shot in the hand
on a company boat May 21, 1949
Arthur Moulton of Portland
is Sundberg’s attorney and he
stated that the latter was perma­
nently disabled.
FAMILY OF FIVE BARELY
ESCAPES AS HOUSE BURNS
ST. HELENS — Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Skipworth and five children'
narrowly escaped injury whefT
■the house in which they lived, on
property belonging to the Jewel
Ice Cream company near the
highway between Warren and
Scappoose, burned to the ground
last Monday afternoon.
Mr. Skipworth, who works at
night, was asleep when the fire
broke out about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon, and he had an espec­
ially narrow escape. No one was
hurt but extremely few of the
family’s belongings were saved.
Prevention of
Accidents Is
Theme of Week
Injuries to Children
Are Increased as
Shown by Report
Oregon’s Safety Week, this
week, is focuusing public atten­
tion on the problem of prevent­
ing accidents involving young
children. Stae and national fig­
ures indicated an alarming upward
trend in accidents involving child­
ren under 14 years of age. Fig­
ures compiled by the national
safety council indicate child fa­
talities have increased from 21 to
25 per cent during wartime years,
as compared to the year immedi­
ately preceding Pearl Harbor.
This upward trend was observed
in fatalities involvig children in
the home, which went up 25 per
cent, and fatalities in public
places which went up 21 per cent.
Child Fatalities Increase
An example of the trend in
Oregon was indicated by figures
released from the secretary of
state’s office indicating that child
fatalities in traffic accidents con­
stitute. 24 per cent of the total
death toll during the first six
weeks of 1944.
Oregon’s Safety Week is not
intended as a campaign or a
drive, but as a means of direct­
ing public attention to the im­
portant problem of preventing ac­
cidents in every phase of modern
life. The slogan for the week is
“It’s Patriotic to be Careful.”
As an illustration of the extent
to which accidents cut down the
war production power in Oregon,
it has been determined that man­
hours lost as a result of accidents
in 1943 were sufficient to build
an additional 83 Liberty ships.
Terminal Cafe Has
Fire Sat. Eve.
Fire broke out in the rear of
the Terminal cafe about eight
p.m.
Saturday
evening,
but
caused very little damage. It is
believed that it was started by
sparks from a chimney close to
the fire. Due to quick action by
the Vernonia fire department,
thg fire was prevented from
spreading and doing any damage.
DONORS TWO
SHORT OF QUOTA
ST. HELENS — Despite the
halving of the blood bank sched­
ule for Columbia county, from
two calls a month to one, the
quota was not quite filled last
Friday, first call under the new
schedule. There were 138 donors,
two short of the 140 quota. The
fact that this call came two
weeks after the previous one ajid
that some groups coming from a
distance had not been able to
make arrangements for the new
date, may have had something
to do with the deficit.
TEACHERS SALARIES
UPPED BY BOARD
ST. HELENS — The school
board at its regular meeting a
week ago Monday night increased
the starting salaries of both
grade and high school teachers
to conform to increases given in
other schools of the county and
surrounding counties. The grade
school teachers were increased
to $1,650 from $1,400, and the
high school teachers from $1,800
to $2,000. Grade school teachers
were given the greater increase
because it was felt the spread be­
tween the starting salaries of
grade and high school was too
great.
In addition all principals were
given raises, their salaries for
next year to be as follows: Mrs.
Belle McCrummen,
McBride,
$2,500; Lloyd Gooding, John
Gpumm, $2,700, and Dale J.
Ickes, high school, $2,950.
Six Donate
Blood Friday
Six Vernonia women donated a
pint of blood at the Hillsboro
doning center Friday, Mar.17.
Mrs. Frank Lane drove her car
and also gave her first donation.
Those going with her were Mrs.
Virgil Powel who gave her third
pint of blood, Mrs. Leslie Waters,
donating for the second time
and Mrs. Leslie Lane who went
for the first time. Two other
donors who motored to the doning
center on the bus Friday morn­
ing were, Mrs. Howard Frank
donating for the second time and
Miss Helen Frank, donating her
sixth pint of blood.
The next trip to the Hillsboro
doning center will’ be made on
Monday, March 27.
Change Made In A
and B Gas Ration
George Smith and Bill Hodgson
are both home on a 15-day leave
from Camp Farragut where they
are stationed with the navy.
RECEIVES PROMOTION
Word was received here re-
■cently by Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Michener from their son, Sgt.
Elmer Michener, who is stationed
in Australia, that he has been
promoted to Staff Sergeant.
VISITS RELATIVES HERE
Two new members were ap­
pointed to the Park board at the
city council meeting which was
held Monday, March 20. They
were Mrs. M. J. Lamping and
Mr. Orile Robbins. Other mem­
bers of the board are Pat Field,
Wallace McCrea and E. A. Stac­
ey.
Wallace McCrea appeared be­
fore the council with the idea
that there should not only be a
swimming instructor at the city
park poiol, but that the play­
ground should be enlarged and a
supervisor put in charge. Facili­
ties for tennis, basketball, foot­
ball, volley ball, horseshoes, bad­
minton and other games, could
be installed, and that this would
inaugurate a program of bene­
ficial character building in this
community which would be de­
cidedly advantageous to the child­
ren.
At the meeting Wednesday of
last week of directors of the rur­
al electrification district formed
here a short time ago, a resolu­
tion was adopted by the board
accepting the price offer of the
Oregon Gas and Electric com­
pany for the sale of its prop­
erty here. Negotiations for pur­
chase of the company property
had been carried on by the REA
committee, Harry King, Charles
Uhlin and Noble Dunlap, the
district’s attorney, R. M. Bur­
ley and E. G. Keffer, REA field
representative ' of the applica­
tions and loans division.
Declarations Must
Be Filed Soon
The price agreed upon was
$130,000. According to informa­
tion divulged at the meeting, the
local REA board now awaits the
loan contract which will be drawn
up and signed by both parties,
the REA and the Oregon Gas and
Electric.
Scholarships To
Be Awarded Soon
Several scholarships will be
awarded to students of the Ver­
nonia high school at the close of
the school year. The Aaron M.
Frank, scholarship, is a four year
course given to one student in
the state of Oregon. The student
will be permitted to attend any
school in the state. The students
will be chosen by the first of A-
pril and the twelve outstanding
students are sent to Portland to
meet a committee which makes
the final choice.
Vernonia Man
Called by Death
Adjustment to Be
Made lor Retailers
■the Eagle and enjoyed the ser­
vice mens’ column very mush.
KILLED IN ACTION
Word was received here recent­
ly that Ralph Carlson, who was a
resident of Vernonia 10 years
ago, had been killed in action in
Italy on February 1, 1944. His
stepfather was piledriver foreman
at Clark and Wilson at the time
he lived here.
EXCITING ADVENTURE
Homer Norris from Longview,
who is on a 15-day leave from
•Camp Farragut spent Sunday vis­
iting with the C. D. Norris fam-
-ily.
Radioman Lavon M. George, of
Vernonia, was a member of the
crew of the “Green Hornet” a
tank landing ship, when the ves­
sel participated in the shelling of
Momotp airstrip.
MAJOR ENJOYS EAGLE
HOME ON FURLOUGH
In a letter received by Mrs. My-
lan Hunt from Major “Red” Mc­
Donald, he states that he is just
fine and likes his job very welt
He said that he ran into Bobby
King a couple of times and they
certainly enjoyed their visits.
The following are his reasons
for fighting. He says,"I’m not
fighting for rank, pay, bronze
stars or ribbons. I am over here
fighting for America, my buddies,
for our homes, for the way we
like to live and for the things
we believe in.”
He also stated that he received
Supervisor for City
Playground Suggested
At City Council Meet
REA Directors
Accept Offer
The following persons must
file a declaration of estimated
income and victory tax for 1941
on or before April 15—single
persons (or married persons who
have separated) who expect to
receive more than $2,700 of
In previous years the following
wages subject to withholding or students were chosen as candi­
The council was in complete more than $100 from all other dates for this scholarship; Eliza­
agreement with the idea that was sources, provided total income ¡3 beth Schalock, Jack Olin, and
expected to be $500 or more; Barbara Nichols.
The B ration ceiling in area A put before them and plans are married persons if they expect
is reduced from 460 to 400 miles now being drawn up to finance more than $3,500 of wages sub­
The Oregon Mother Scholar­
per month. Accordingly, B books the program. Regular bills were ject to withholding or more than ship Association has three schol­
also
approved
at
this
meeting.
shall be issued without deduction
$100 income from all other arships available, one for $200,
for the sixty miles per month OC'
sources, provided that their com­ and two for $150, allowing the
cupational mileage
previously
bined total income is expected to students to attend only the Uni­
available in the A book.
be $1,200 or more or his total versity of Oregon. The students
separate
income is expected to are chosen from any school in
Persons now holding supple­
be
more
than
$624. Blank forms the state.
mental rations which prove insuf­
are to be distributed by the bu­
ficient because of the A reduction
The Oregon State System of
John Lester Timmons, a resi­ reau of internal revenue late in Higher Education has a scholar­
may apply for further rations
within thirty days prior to ex­ dent of Vernonia for 23 years, March.
ship for $66.00 which allows the
haustion of current rations. Ap­ died at Milwaukee, Oregon on
student to go to any state insti­
plication for restoration must ba March 19. He was born on Dec.
tution. The system has about 40
carefully reviewed to determine 17, 1890, in Atlanta, Georgia and
of the scholarships that are given
is
survived
by
his
wife,
Wauneta
whether restoration is needed and
throughout the state.
whether there is compliance with Timmons of Vernonia; his mother
The Pacific University offers
car sharing and other require­ Mrs. Annie Timmons of Sentinel,
Oklahoma; five brothers, Oscar,
scholarships in music and also in
ments.
The
office
of
price
adminis
­
Homer and Ray, of Texas, Thom­
Academic subjects.
Persons in areas A and B hold­ as of Oklahoma, and Glen of Cal­ tration is aware that the retail­
The following are scholarship
ing only a basic A ration, which ifornia; one sister, Maye Stowers ers are losing points on meats
and fats and processed foods due winners of previous years. Those
was heretofore used partially for of Bakersfield, California.
to point removals or point re­ receiving scholarships from the
occupational purposes, may ap­
He was a member of the Ver­ ductions when official point Oregon State System, are; Joy
ply for supplemental rations if
he meets the requirements neces­ nonia Masonic Lodge and the charts change. However, in most Willard, Jack Olin, Winifred
Vernonia Eagles, and was a vet­ instances, the operators have not Romtvedt, Barbara Nichols, Jo­
sary.
eran of World War number one. kept the records required under anne Nichols, Bill Thompson and
the meats and fats reguluations Elizabeth Schalock. Opal Scheuer-
Services were held Wednesday which require all retailers to man received one from Willa­
Geo. Bell Receives Prize
George W. Bell received a. evening, March 22, 8 p. m. at keep a record of all point mette University, Virginia Redner
prize of $50 for first place in the Bush Funeral Parlors with changes an’d the amount such to Pacific University and Clifton
group three in the national mara­ Rev. Backer officiating. The Ma­ changes affected their point in­ Hiatt to Linfield. These scholar­
thon contest for writing car in­ sonic Lodge and the American ventory both up and down.
ships were granted for outstand­
surance. He was high agent in Legion took part in the services.
ing high school achievement and
The national office has just
his group in the United States Interment was made at the Port­
unusual college promise.
recently
made
it
possible
for
the
during the contest.
land Mauseleum.
retailer to receive adjustment
when this complete record is not
available and the procedure to
follow for this adjustment is out­
lined in the regulations.
Validity period of the A-ll ra­
tions and each subsequent ser­
ies of A coupons in areas A and
B are extended from two months
to three months. The value of
each A coupon lemains at three
gallons. Occupational mileage of
sixty miles per month is removed
from the basic A books in areas
A and B.
Those Who
Are in It
HAVE 15-DAY LEAVE
City Park
Facilities to
Be Enlarged
George Getman, T/5 of the
Army Engineers, is home on fur­
lough after being in service in
India and also working on the
Burma Road.
HELPS IN SHELLING
Radioman LaVon M. George,
according to information made
known here this week, was a
member of the crew of the Green
Hornet, a tank landing ship, when
the vessel participated in the
shelling of Momote airstrip in
the Admiraltv Islands.
Price Survey
Completed Here
In the recent price survey
which was made by the local war
price and rationing board, 11
stores were contacted which in­
cluded the cities of Vernonia,
Mist, Birkenfeld, Wilark and
Treharne.
Ten items were checked which
included some meat. However,
very few violations were found.
This survey took a total of 51
hours and was done by Mrs. Paul
Gordon and Mrs. Ray Mills of the
local ration office and three vol­
unteer assistants who were Mrs.
Ralph Valpiani, Mrs. Frank Lane
and Mrs. Roy Hughes.
It is absolutely necessary that
an actual physical inventory in
itg entirety be taken by the re­
tailer. This inventory should bo
presented to the board with a
carbon copy of the papers on
which it was figured, showing
the inventory item by item and
point by point.
Points in Account Required
This inventory must also in­
clude the number of points in
the retailers bank account; num­
ber of points on hand; number
of points owed suppliers; and
number of points tied up in mer­
chandise sold for which points
have not -yet been collected by
the retailers.
A statement must accompany
ROBERTSONS BUY COZY
the petition made by the retailer
Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Robertson setting forth the facts that
purchased the Cozy confectionary points were lost due to point
from Mr, and Mrs. Fritz Hausler, changes downward or point re­
and took over management on movals. He should submit as sup­
Thursday, March 16th.
porting evidence as complete a
record as he has of his point
CLASS TO GIVE PLAY
The Senior class has chosen its changes, both gains and losses,
play, which is entitled "The by dates. He should submit re­
Patsy.” It wilt be given on April cords of any inventories (point)
18th. The cast has not yet been he has taken sine« the beginning
of rationing and the dates.
chosen.
Any invoices showing receipt
SAFETY LANE REPAINTED
of stock before a point change
Jim Latimer has just complet­ on which he lost or gained points
ed renewing the safety lane and any other evidence he can
which forms the crosswalk in eubmit will substantiate his claim
front of the Washington school. of point losses.
0-A Donates
$500 to Red Cross
The Oregon-American Lum­
ber corporation turned over a
check for $500.00 to Mrs. Harry
Culbertson, local chairman of
the Red Cross drive, on Wednes­
day, March 22. This contribu­
tion will be a big boost towards
the goal for Columbia county.
According to Mrs. Culbertson,
the solicitation work that is be­
ing done in this vicinity, is near­
ly finished but a final announce­
ment of the amount received will
not be available until next week
as all returns are not in as yet.
Church Plans Services
The Christian church will hold
o;:-j week of services before
Easter, beginning April 2nd. An
interesting variety will be sup­
plied during that week and it
will be introduced on Sunday
evening, April 2nd with a service
conducted entirely by the 90 and
9 Men’s class of the church. Ser­
vices will be held each evening
except Saturday.
TEACHER HIRED
The school board of District 47,
in electing the instructors for the
coming year, named Mrs. Mary
Lavine as teacher for the first
grade at the Washington school.
Paul Gordon was nsmed as prin­
cipal of the schools.