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County Health
Group Names
New Officers
Monday Election of
Association Selects
McCrae and Gordon
New officers for the Colum­
bia County Public Health assoc­
iation for the, coming fiscal year
were named Monday evening at
St. Helens to carry on the work
of that group. The group has
been led for the past year by
Jack H. Murton who is leaving
St. Helens for Gresham. The
election named Wallace McCrae
as the new president and Paul
Gordon as first vice-president.
Other officials are: Mrs. L. G.
Ross, St. Helens, second vice-
president; Mrs. Martha Colvin,
Clatskanie, third vice-president;
Mrs. Stanley Everman, Rainier,
fourth yice-president; Mrs. W.
D. Durrant, St. Helens, secretary;
and Mrs. E. L. Larson, St. Hel­
ens, treasurer.
The association will attempt to
select an executive secretary to
begin work July 1st because the
health group’s business has ex­
panded to a point where the need
for this position is evident. So
far the work has been carried on
by volunteer workers who have
received no remuneration, but
the amount of time they can de­
vote to the work is limited.
Otto H. II. Peterson was ag?in
named as Christmas Seal sale
chairman and other committees
will be appointed at a later time
by Mr. McCrae.
The first association meeting
for the new year will be held
here August 27 and will be fol­
lowed by meetings in other towns
in the county at late rdates dur­
ing the year.
County
News
SCHOOL SELLS BONDS
AND STAMPS
ST. HELENS—The pupils of
the Columbia 'City public schools
have sold a total of $479.95 in
war stamps and a total of
$911.20 in bonds and stamps.
BIBLE SCHOOL
OPENS MONDAY
CLATSKANIE — Daily vaca­
tion Bible school, sponsored by
the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches opened Jlonday, May 28
at the Methodist church. The
school will last two weeks, reach­
ing its climax in the program on
Friday, June 8 .
J. G. BECK OPENING
LUMBER YARD HERE
RAINIER—-J. G. Beck has
opened a retail lumber yard in
the location known as the Baus-
erman Garage and more recently
occupied by Sam Ege. He will
handle all kinds of lumber and
building material and supplies.
Mr. Beck was the manager of
the wholesale and retail depart­
ment of the Clark and Wilson
Lumber company for 22 years,
and was employed there until
they closed down that mill the
first of the year.
CONLEY SELLS JEWELRY
REPAIR BUSINESS
CLATSKANIE—C. C. Conley,
who has been in the jewelry re­
pair business in Clatskanie for
the past seven years, has sold his
business and equipment to A. E.
Meierotto of Rainier, who will
take it over in the near future.
Mr. Meierotto has lived in
Rainier for the past 10 or 12
years and for several years has
been in the jewelry business.
DAILY VACATION
SCHOOL PLANNED
Two daily vacation schools, one
all ready started and one to
start Monday, June 4th will oc­
cupy the time of young children
for the next few days. St. Mary’s
Altar Society of the Catholic
church is carrying out their school
at the Lincoln school building,
work there beginning Monday of
this week, May 28th, and con­
tinuing to June 10th.
On the coming Monday, June
4th, the Evangelical church be­
gins its vacation Bible school at
9 o’clock and will continue it
until June 17th. Classes are
planned only in *he forenoon, dis­
missing at 11:45. The program in­
cludes singing of choruses, flan­
nelgraph, object lessons, lessons
on the life of Jesus, catechism,
and handicraft.
The school is for all boys and
girls in the beginners, primary,
junior and intermediate depart­
ments. June 17th will be childrens
day and a program is planned to
climax the vacation school.
Directors
Elected for
Club Monday
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THOSE WHO
ARE IN IT
HERE FOR SHORT TIME
Lt. Dave IWiward was here for
a short time last Friday. He has
been at Pratt, Kansas for train­
ing as bombardier with a B-29
crew.
Red Cross Sounds
Need for Afghans
Army and navy hospitals are
calling upon the Red Cross for
One Meeting Each
more and more handmade af-
Month Planned for
ghans for use on beds and wheel­
June, July, August
chairs of wounded servicemen.
MEET IN MARIANNAS
Cox. Gene Cleveland, son of There is a great shortage of
The Vernonia Booster club
Mrs. Herb Counts, mentioned in these useful coverlets and mili­
meeting Monday evening was fea­ a recent letter that he had seen tary hospitals urgently need 25,-
tured by the election of the Ethel Parcells while in the Mar­ 000 as soon as possible.
Besides the practical 'uses of
board of directors which has ianna Islands. Miss Parcells is a
been pending for some time and nurse. They were in school here the afghans for warmth and pro­
tection, the cheering effect of
by the decision to hold only one at one time.
the bright 'colors on the morale
dinner meeting a month for the MEDAL AWARDED
of sick and wounded servicemen
S-Sgt. Charles W. Dübendorf, cannot be over-stated. Hospital
months of June, July and Au- ’
son
of
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Charles
workers report that the gay col­
gust. The election of directors
Dübendorf, was recently award­
had been postponed for several ed the good conduct medal for ors work miracles in adding a
touch of home to the typical
meetings due to the need of exemplary behavior,
efficiency hospital ward. The army and
selling memberships in the club and fidelity at an air service navy do not issue any coverlet
so that directors might be chos­ command depot in England.
of this type, so the Red Cross is
FIGHTING ON LUZON
calling upon American women to
en from among the members.
Cpl. John Coleman, husband provide them by crocheting or
Five were elected to the board vf Mrs. Iva Jane Coleman of knitting more than three and a
and they will serve along with Albany, is now fighting with the half million squares which will
the president and secretary, mak­ combat seasoned 33d Cavalry be assembled to form the fin­
ing
seven
active
members. Reconnaissance Troop of the vet­ ished products.
Named Monday were Lou Girod, eran 33d Infantry Division in the
The afghans are used on the
Emil Messing, Judd Greenman, liberation of Luzon.
beds and wheelchairs of conva­
Lyman Hawken
and
Marvin
Cpl. Coleman, whose home is lescent servicemen in army, navy
Kamholz.
in Vernonia, was working for and veterans hospitals, on hos­
Other business during the ev­ United Loggers before entering pital ships, and troop transports
returning from battle zones with
Civilian motorists will get an ening was the naming of two the army.
Cpl. Colman, a half-track driv­ casualties.
increased allotment of gasoline committees. One of these com­
Directions for making them
according to a joint statement mittees, Lyman Hawken and J. er of the Recon Troop, has often
issued by the petroleum adminis­ W. Nichols, will confer with volunteered for hazardous dis­ are: Knit or crochet 4 x 6-inch
trator for war and the OPA.
the city council regarding a war mounted missions behind the Jap­ rectangles; use scraps of yarn
The value of A coupons will memorial. The other committee anese lines. One perilous three- left over from other bandwork;
be increased from four to six comprised of Jewett Bush, Jr., day patrol in the’ Benquet Moun­ use any colors except pastels;
gallons on June 22 when coupon A. L. Kullander and Cleve Rob­ tains, southeast of Baguio, was
A-16 becomes valid. B card ceil­ ertson, will arrange for the next recently undertaken by Cpl. Cole­
ings will be raised to 650 miles dinner which is schedule for man and a companion, Cpl. Chas.
Fortner of Davis, Ill., and three
per month uniformly over the June 18.
Filipino Scouts, when they sneak­
country on June 11.
ed deep into the enemy lines to
The car owner who has had on­
gather information on Japanese
ly the A, ration during the war
positions and force.
period has been severely limited
Five new blue stamps worth
The men travelled light, carry­ 10 points each—a total of 50
in the use of his car. That is
ing only their guns, blanket rolls, points—-and five new red stamps,
why we are particularly pleased
three messenger pigeons, and a also worth 10 points each for a
that there will be enough gaso­
Considerable summer work on radio. They obtained their food total of 50 points, will be good
line to increase rations by 50
per cent starting June 22, Chest­ local scfihol buildings is being from the land, relying mainly for buying processed foods and
er Bowles, OPA administrator, planned to maintain the struc­ op the Filipino sweet potato, ca- meats-fats, respectively, qn Fri­
mote. The men hid by day and
has mentioned.
tures and prepare them for use worked silently in the night, day, June 1,.
Increase in the B ceiling will
The five new blue stamps are
not mean more gasoline for all this fall. The Washington grade often coming close enough to DI, El, Fl, G1 and Hl.
touch
the
enemy.
In
one
of
their
B users. Both B and C rations school will undergo calsomining
The five new red stamps are
are based on the individual needs of all rooms and the floors in daylight hiding places, the Japs V2, W2, X2, Y2, and Z2.
of the car owner. Many B ration four rooms will be sanded. A bid were on the opposite side of the
Both red and blue stamps vali­
holders now have all the gasoline has been granted to ,E. E. Upgard hill from them and could be dated on June 1 will be good
heard jabbering and digging fox through Sunday, September 30.
they need. But those who do
to paint the window frames and holes. The patrol was forced to
need more gasoline will be able
Five red stamps—Y5, Z5, A2,
to get it by applying to their sashes and an inclin ewill be return when they came upon a B2, C2, and D2—and five blue
river
well
fortified
by
the
Japs
constructed in the auditorium so
local rationing beard.
stamps—H2, J2, K2, L2, and M2
that the school’s piano may be which they could not cross or —will not be good after Satur­
moved to the stage with more flank.
day, June 2.
Cpl. Coleman killed his first
convenience. New sidewalk con­
As announced earlier, sugar
Jap
on
Luzon
while
on
a
seven
­
struction is also planned at both
stamps 35 will not be good after
the Washington
and
Lincoln man patrol to Tebbo, in the rug­ June 2, but sugar stamps 36 will
schools. Other usual maintenance ged, mountainous terrain south­ remain good for five pounds
east of Baguio. The patrol sur­ through Friday, August 31, OPA
work will also be done.
Voting for the consolidation of
prised a bivouac of nine Japs, said.
The high school building will and attacked so rapidly and
school district 87 of Washing­
ton county with the grade and also undergo the ujpal mainten­ fiercely that not a shot was
high school districts here is ance work and this year the ex­ fired in return. In the roundup
scheduled for next Monday after­ terior of the structure will be of souvenirs collected from the
noon at the Washington grade painted.
nine Japs, Cpl. Coleman got a
school. Voting will take place
prized Japanese officer’s sword.
from 2 to 7 p.m. and taxpayers
Cpl. Coleman is a veteran of
in both the grade and high dis­
two campaigns now, having also
Funeral services for Cora A.
tricts will vote at that time as
fought behind the Jap lines on Heil, who passed away here May
the election is a joint affair.
amphibious operations in the 23 were held Tuesday, «May 2J
second battle of Morotai in the at the Bush Funeral home with
Petitions with the Required
number of signatures have been
Vernonia high school com­ Molucca Islands. He entered the Rev. W. O. Livingstone officiat­
army in October, 1942 and came ing. The deceased, who was born
sent to the county school super­
intendent as the first move to­ mencement exercises last Wed­ overseas to a 'Central Pacific Oct. 23, 1864, is survived by
wards the consolidation of Pleas­ nesday evening brought scholar­ base in July, 1943. After a per­ three sons, Guy Tiffany, Ver­
antvale District No. 18 which is ship awards to two students of iod of intensive training there nonia; Glenn Tiffany of Port­
known as the Keasey district. the graduating class and several l.e sailed for the jungled shores land; and Elmer Tiffany of Mul­
len Idaho; seven grandchildren
That district has been sending other awards to students for of New Guinea.
its students here on a tuition
and
nine great-grandchildren.
achievements during their high TELEGRAM RECEIVED
basis for several years.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laird were Graveside services were held at
school years. The two scholar­ notified by telegram from the the Vernonia Memorial cemetery.
ships were made available by war department Monday that
Examiner Visit Dated
Pacific University and were re­ their son, Lt. Desmond Laird is
A traveling examiner of opera­
now back under U. S. army imli-
tors and chauffeurs is schedule 1 ceived by Marjorie Lolley and tary control. He has been held
Helen
Fowler
for
their
work
in
to arrive in Vernonia, Thursday,
in a German prison camp which
June 7, and will be at the city drama.
was taken over by the Russians.
hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Any­
The Wilkerson trophy was pre­ GRADUATES
The naming of officials for
one wishing permits or licenses sented Tommie Lou Holcomb
the coming school term as lead­
A
graduation
announcement
to drive cars are asked to con­ who also received the Reader’s
ers of the Vernonia high school
tact the examiner during the Digest award and another award was received this week by Wal­ student body was completed
lace McCrae from F-0 Donald
above hours.
from the Danforth Foundation Zeiner who has been attending shortly before the close of the
for scholastic achievement. Mar­ school at the Aloe army air term last week. The officers
vin Turner also received
an field at Victoria, Texas. He grad­ will serve during the coming
Childrens* Day Dated
awar from the Foundation, which uated Wednesday, May 23.
year starting this fall.
The annual childrens day at makes the presentations as a
the Christian church is planned means of encouraging citizenship. SOLDIER LEAVES
Selected by vote were: pres­
for the coming Sunday morning
Pvt. Leo Landers, son of Mr, ident, Ralph Keasey; vice-pres­
at 9:45. This program will bj
The Reader’s Digest honor is and Mrs. A. II. Landers, left ident, Owen
East; secretary,
under the direction of Mrs. W. O. made to the valedictorian and is Sunday for Clayborn, Louisiana, Miriam Corll; treasurer, Jean
Livingstone and will take place an honorary subscription for one after spending a 10-day furlough McDonald; and business manag­
during the Sunday school hour.
yea.r
here.
er, Earl Spofford.
Increase of Gas
Intended lune 22
Building Work
Intended Soon
New Food Stamps
Valid June First
Consolidation to
Get Vote Monday
Two Scholarships
Awarded Wed.
Heil Funeral
Held Tuesday
Student Officers
Selected for Year
t
work any pattern with any size
knitting needle or crochet hook;
assemble by crocheting
144
squares together to form afghan
measuring 4x6 feet; also cro­
chet edge; use harmonious colors
when assembling; turn in com­
pleted afghans to local Red Cross
chapter.
Those who are interested in
doing some of this much-needed
work may do this if they cannot
make the complete afghan: knit
as many individual squares as
possible, whether enough for a
complete afghan or not and turn
in to production chairman of the
local Red Cross chapter for com­
pletion.
Station Field
Day Date Set
The annual field day at the
Northrup Creek experimental ar­
ea has been set for June 9, an­
nounces H. B. Howell, superin­
tendent. Arrangements have been
made in cooperation with County
Agents Don Jossy of Clatsop
county and George Nelson of Co­
lumbia county. The meeting
starts at 10:30 o’clock.
Items to be stressed will be
results of research on grazing
logged-off land, the control of
bracken fern, and the general
value of lotus major as a long-
lived legume, says Superintend­
ent Howell. These drew major
attention, along with grass silage
making, at the Astoria branch
station field day on May 26.
R. S. Besse, assistant director
of the O.S.C. experiment station,
reports that the extensive tests
with lotus major at Astoria and
Northrup Creek may have a far
reaching effect upon the future
agricultural development of the
entire coast area. This legume is
proving the best hope for the
control of fern, as well as for
the development of a substantial
cash seed crop, an excellent for­
age for dairy cattle, and a means
of maintaining the fertility of
logged-off lands for grazing.
Berry Picking to
Start June Fifth
June 5th, Tuesday of next
week, will mark the beginning
of strawberry picking at Banks
at the Ferd and John Hartwick
farms, according to present
plans for the start of that work.
The Hartwicks have 25 acres
of berries to be harvested this
year which is a somewhat smaller
acreage than they have had in
previous years, but indications
are that the growth this season
will exceed that of last. Local
people who wish to work there
are urged to register with Mrs.
Frank Hartwick at 192 Nortn
street or call 1042.
Sewing Appreciated
Mrs. Lottie Jarvis, production
chairman of the Columbia county
Red Cross chapter, was here
Monday and expressed her ap­
preciation to the ladies of this
community for their cooperation
in Red Cross sewing. “Without
their help,’’ she mentioned, “it
would have been impossible to
accomplish the amount of work
that has been done for the
county chapter.”
Missionary Speaks
The Evangelical church was
privileged to have Miss K. Tullis,
a missionary on furlough from
Liberia, West Africa, as guest
speaker Thursday evening. Miss
Tullis has been working under
teh
Worldwide
Evangelization
Crusade.