“Vernonia, Gateway to Nehalem Valley Lumbering, Farming, Recreatio- ”
Volume 23 Number 29
Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon
Half of Paving Those Who
Cost Assessed Are in It
Property Owner
Resolution Presents
Project; New Work
To Cost $6,561.40
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Another step in the ho-ok prep­
aration for paving of much of
the city’s unpaved streets was
taken Fonday evening by the
city council when it adopted two
resolutions necessary before the
actual work can begin. One of
the resolutions, which is published
on page 5 of this issue, outlines
the procedure taken to date and
gives the estimated amount of new
paving to be done. The other res­
olution dealt with resurfacing
which will be done on the streets
already paved.
Estimates of the new work
to be done and its probable cost
have already been made by Cleve
Mellinger, road district super­
visor, Mayor George Johnson and
Recorder Albert Childs.
The city will pay for half of
the cost of the work and is as­
sessing the other half of the cost
to the property owner, but, ac­
cording to the resolution, is al­
lowing 20 days for objections
should there be someone not
wishing the improvement.
Cost Exceeds $6,000
Total cost of the work is es-
' timated at $6,561.40 for 21,871-
.3 square yards or at the rate
of 30c per yard.
The council has previously con­
sidered allowing the fire depart­
ment to answer calls to fire3 out­
side the city limits when proper
arrangements such as the posting
of a bond or suitable collateral
have been made. The matter was
discussed again but City Attor­
ney R. M. Burley was not direct­
ed to draw an ordinance to cover
such procedure. Councilmen be­
lieved it best to wait until de­
tails relative to the paving were
completed and until further ap­
plications have been received.
However, several from outside
the city limits have already made
requests for the service.
Turkey Industry
On Upgrade Here
Turkey raising is on the up­
grade in this area as indicated
by the increase in number of
flocks and the interest that is de­
veloping for this industry as com­
pared with that of former years.
« Four flocks of considerable size
are being raised, the largest be­
ing that of Max O’Black of Na­
tal who has 2500 this season as
compared with about 1500 last
year.
Others who are raising the
birds this season include M. B.
Steers with 900, W. R. Wolff and
Tom Crawford with 100. There
are also other smaller flocks in
the valley.
Local Berries
Expected Soon
The picking of berries in the
fields owned by Albert Schalock
and A. A. Owen in Riverview be­
gan this week. Some of the crop
will be marketed locally and some
will be taken to other markets
the owners stated Sunday. Mr.
Owen has been Successful in dis­
posing of his crop locally in pre­
vious years while Mr. Schalock
disposed of his at Astoria last
year and probably will do the
same this season.
Both growers are of the opin­
ion, judging from their experi­
ence, that considerable revenue
can be derived from farms in this
vicinity where intensive cultiva­
tion is undertaken.
BAKERY REDECORATED
The Vernonia Bakery sales
room has received a complete re­
decoration, the work being done
recently during the time the bus­
iness was closed for a week.
MEDAL AWARDED
William A .Shepard, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney A. Shepard, has
been awarded the Bronze Star
medal according to notice re­
ceived here this week. Shepard
is a member of the 793rd Field
Artillery battalion which saw ac­
tion in Europe.
COMPLETES 21 MISSIONS
Harry Bleile, AAC, has com­
pleted 21 missions over Germany
and is now home on furlough
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Bleile. He will report to
North Dakota when his visit ends
for further training. The Bleiles
were formerly residents here
where he was employed by the
O-A and Harry and his brother,
Earl, Jr., now in the Pacific
area, attended school.
CREWMAN SEES ACTION
Vern D. Anderson, Sic, USNR.
whose wife is Mrs. Vera Lee
Anderson, residing at the Midway
Apts, and whose parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. D. Anderson, live in
Ephraim, Utah, shares his car­
rier’s unequalled one-day record
of 71 enemy aircraft shot down,
19 probably downed, eight de­
stroyed and 12 damaged on the
ground, during a raid over the
Tokyo area on Feb. 15, 1945.
His ship is the aircraft carrier
USS Hancock which is seeing ac­
tion in the western Pacific.
Before this performance, the
USS Hancock had gained fame by
bombarding Okinawa for eight
straight days, ¿luring which the
record of 600 individua. plane
strikes was set.
In 190 strikes by the Hancock,
she accounted for nine warships,
32 merchant ships, 241 enemy
planes and an indefinite number
of aircraft destroyed
on the
ground.
Each crewmen has eight solid
pages of battle actions and com­
mendations entered in his ser­
vice record.
HERE FOR 30 DAYS
Pfc. Delbert E. Lander, son of
Mr. send Mrs. Harry Lander of
Stoney Point, arrived home Sun­
day after being in the hospital
over seven months.
He came
home on a 30-day furlough, the
trip taking slightly over 24 hours
by bus from the hospital at
Brigham City, Utah. He has the
highest praise for the Red Cross,
both overseas and at home.
Lander was in the 35th in­
fantry with Patton’s 3rd army
when he lost his leg. The injury
was due to a direct hit from a
mortar shell which exploded in
his slit trench after striking his
leg. The explosion killed his bud­
dy who was in the trench with
him.
He was a machine gunner.
PARENTS VISITED
RIVERVIEW — Sgt. Middle­
ton Crawford of the 8th air force
is here on a 30-day furlough to
visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
T. M. Crawford. He has been
stationed in England and has
completed 17 missions over Ger-
amny, receiving many decorations
for bravery and faithfulness. He
flew from England and landed at
Hartford, Conn., completing the
journey to Portland by rail. His
wife accompanied him from Port­
land. The pair left Tuesday for
Troutdale where the Sgt. will
spend most of his time before
reporting back to Ft. Lewis.
STATIONED IN MISSOURI
George Turner is stationed at
Independence, Missouri and is on
furlough at present, he writes
Mrs. Tom Turner, his mother.
He is visiting there at the home
of an aunt.
HERE ON FURLOUGH
Vern Sykes and Mrs. Sykes ar­
rived here Sunday from Texas
where he has been stationed for
training since his army induc­
tion. He has been at Camp Wol­
ters and has received over 306
hours training as truck driver.
He reports for duty again July
29th to Camp Adair.
(More ‘Those Who’, page 6)
Salvage of
Cans, Paper
Is Intended
Salvage Con»’*vttee
Undertakes Work of
Making Collections
"Save your tin cans and waste
paper” is the statement made
this week by C. F. Hieber, head
of the local salvage committee
when he annuonced Vernonia’s
participation in the drive start­
ing next week to collect these
materials. The drive is state­
wide and is being sponsored to
raise funds for the Shrine child­
rens’ hospital.
A number of local homes have
some of these materials which
they have been collecting in anti­
cipation of sending them to sal­
vage headquarters where they
can be devoted to war usage.
Other homeowners are urged by
Mr. Hieber to start collections
of cans and paper if they have
not already done so.
The arrangements made are:
If you have some of either or
both of these items call Mr. Hie­
ber, telephone 231, giving your
name and residence location and
he will designate a truck to col­
lect the items for shipment to
Portland. Tin cans,
especially,
are desired for use in the war
effort.
Care in Preparation Asked
Preparation of the cans also
requires attention by housewives
to overcome part of the problem
of handling. Directions for prep­
aration are:
1. After emptying contents,
wash can thoroughly.
2. Cut off bottom as well as
top of can -or cut open, so that
can may be flattened.
3. Step heavily on can to flat­
ten but do not flatten by ham­
mering. Now tear off paper label,
which is loosened by flattening..
Labels printed on can need not
be removed.
4. Place cans in box suitable
for easy handling.
Waste paper also requires some
attention to facilitate disposal.
This material should be securely
tied in bundles and slick paper
magazines should be separated
from newspapers.
Meeting Time Set
The Vernonia Booster club will
hold its July meeting on the
coming Monday evening, July 23.
Arrangements for a chicken din­
ner are being made by the la­
dies of the
Christian
church
where the meal will be served.
Tickets are being sold this week
by Rev. W. O. Livingstone, Mrs.
Frank Hartwick and E. J. Doug­
lass.
RATION BOARD
HOURS CHANGED
New hours for the Vernonia
war price and rationing board
are announced this week to re­
place those which went
into
effect June 25th. The change
is being made so that a great­
er number of people may be
given service. *
The new hours are:
10:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to
3:00 on Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday; Tuesday—~
10:00 to 1:00 and 6:00 to 9:00
in the evening, with the city
hall as the evening office loca­
tion; Saturday—10:00 to 1:00.
Department Gets -
2 Calls to Fires
Vernonia’s volunteer firemen
were called twice within less than
a week by fires Saturday evening
and Monday evening. The first
originated in one of the small
buildings near the structure that
formerly housed
the Vernonia
laundry about 8 p.m. but was
extinguished before damage re­
sulted to any of the surrounding
buildings. The house was occupied
by Roy Williams and the blaze
started from a faulty chimney.
Most of the furniture and be­
longings were saved.
The second call on Monday
evening was to extinguish a fire
which started in a load of hay
on A street. The load was tipped
from the wagon before the de.
partment arrived to prevent any
possibility of flames spreading.
Interest for
Softball Gains
A schedule of softball games
is planned for next week at the
city park playground, Orile Rob­
bins, supervisor, said Tuesday
when he mentioned that boys
wishing to play should contact
him so that teams can be ar­
ranged. Starting of a schedule
of play is possible now that some
farm work such as berry picking
has ended and many families
have returned from vacations.
Players will be placed in teams
so that even competition will re­
sult as nearly as possible.
Robbis also asked more interest
in tennis now that playing equip­
ment is available and the court
has been repaired and said that
he will instruct beginners wishing
help on any cool afternoon when
his presence at the swim pool
is not required. Greater interest
in that sport is sought here.
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Proposed City Clean-up
Gets Approval of Council
City council gave the nod of approval Monday
night to a proposal for holding a general clean-up
of the city and set July 26, as the date for the work
when the suggestion was presented by Rev. W. O.
Livingstone, Vernonia Booster club committee chair­
man named at the club’s last meeting. The clean-up
was first mentioned at the club’s June meeting when
cutting of grass for improvement
of the city’s appearance was dis­
cussed. Named with Rev. Living­
stone as members of the com­
mittee to make arrangements for
the event were Pete Brunsman
and Gene Shipman. The Ameri­
can Legion will act as co-sponsor
for the project.
Disposal of grass still remains
the major problem, both Dom the
standpoint of appearance and
from the danger of fire. Super­
vised burning was suggested by
Fire Chief Harry Culbertson who
stated
that property owners
wishing help from the firemen
could obtain protection by calling
him and arranging a time when
the burning could be done. Mar­
shal A. D. Lolley mentioned, too,
that owners wishing to burn
trarh should do so on their own
property and not in the streets,
that procedure being contrary to
city ordinance.
The firemen will also attempt
to burn much of the grass grow­
ing on city owned property.
Afternoon Closing Planned
In order to carry out the clean­
up, the council suggested that
business houses in the city close
their doors on the afternoon of
the 26th from 12:30 to 5:00 p.
m. in order for owners to help
with the work. Otherwise, man­
power will not be available. Bus­
iness houses will be contacted by
representatives of the Booster
Club'seeking cooperation for the
closing and the club will also
make arrangements for trucks to
haul the residue.
In order to make the clean-up
successful, it was mentioned that
home owners should gather ma­
terial which they wish to dispose
of and place it on the curb for
easy collection, but not to place
garbage there. Clean-up days in
previous years have led to gar­
bage being placed for disposal in­
stead of the owner taking care
of that detail.
Poultry, Berry
Prices Released
The local war price and ra­
tioning board has released prices
set by OPA for berries and poul­
try in this area. Following are
prices for 12 12oz. hallcck boxes
of berries :
Listed in column one is the
producer’s price delivered to
premise of individual retail store
A systematic safety check-up whether they belong to regular or purveyor of meal. Column 2
on every farm in Columbia coun­ farm safety clubs or not. Mim­ carries producer’s price to ulti­
ty would mean the elimination of eographed check-lists are avail­ mate consumer F.O.B. farm.
scores of accidents for fires, in­
Strawberries
$2.01 2.61
juries, and possibly deaths, says able for this as well as printed Red raspberries
2.19 2.85
Geo. A Nelson, county agent, in 4-H club bulletins on farm safety Black raspberries
2.01 2.61
calling attention to National and fire protection. Copies may Blackberries and
Farm Safety week, proclaimed by be had at the county extension
Dewberries
1.89 2.45
President Truman for July 22 office.
Live poultry prices here are:
to 28.
The accident “front” is one of broilers and fryers under 4 lbs.
“This is the
second annual the most deadly “battle fronts” 30.1c lb; roasters 4 lbs. and ov­
Farm Safety Week in Oregon” today, even with a world war er, 30.1c lb.; stags and old roost­
states Dean William A. Schoen­ not yet finished, according to ers. all weights, 21.5c lb. fowl
feld of Oregon State College, Mr. Nelson. More persons were (stewing hens) all weights, 25.5c
who again has been appointed as killed by accidents in America lb.
Chairman for Oregon
by the during the first two years of war
Dreaded prices: broilers
and
National Safety Council.
than were Americans killed in the fryers under 3% lbs. and roast­
A farm safety check-up means war itself. While farm accidents ers 314 lbs. and over, 38.9c lb.;
taking a prepared list of ordinary did not account for all of these, stags and old roosters, all weights
hazards around the farm and they cause more than 25 per 29c lb,; fdwl 33.5C lb.
home and checking to see it they cent of all the deaths in occupa­
Drawn: broilers and fryers un­
are present or not. Places to tional mishaps.
der 2
lbs. 50.1c lb.; roasters
check include machinery and e-
The first National Farm Safe­ 214 lbs. and over 48c lb.; stags
quipment, buildings and farm ty Week last year focused atten­ and old roosters all weights 36c
yard, fire hazards, how animals tion on farm and home accidents lb.; fowl all weights 42c lb.
are handled, electrical installa­ and resulted in some improve­
When delivered by a producer
tions. hand tools, sanitation and ment, reports have shown. The to a retail store or restaurant or
health and the farm residence. second national observance is in­ hotel, one and a half cents per lb.
Four-H club members are en­ tended to keep up the good work may be added to the classes of
couraged to make such check-ups and save still more lives and poultry listed above.
on the farms where they live, property.
Dressed rabbitt 44c lb.
Hazard Check-Assures
Greater Safety on Farm
Thursday, July 19, 1945
County
News
JUDGE TOOZE HEARS
FIRST STANWOOD CASE
ST. HELENS—Caley A. Stan,
wood was given an opportunity to
“purge the contempt of court
charges” filed against him by
Judge H. K. Zimmerman a month
ago for failure to appear for
a deposition of hearing, by Judge
Walter L. Tooze, who has been
appointed to hear the Stanwood
cates following the filing of an
affidavit of prejudice by Stan­
wood's attorneys against Zimmer­
man.
Judge
Tooze said Stanwood
could purge the contempt charge
by appearing for questioning on
July 31, and at that time he
would release him from the cash
bail he had put up.
By agreement between the at­
torneys and the court, the con­
tempt charge will be taken care
of on July 31, along with Stan­
wood’s arraignment on the four
indictments brought against him
by the grand jury for alleged
embezzlement.
SOFTBALL ENTHUSIAST
DIES IN PORTLAND
ST. HELENS — Martin (Mar.
ty) Burlingame, for many years
superintendent of the Bemis Pa­
per Bag Co., died in Portland
last Thursday due to a ruptured
and infected appendix. Burling­
ame was well known in (Verno­
nia because of softball activities
in the county. He was head of
the softball league and its orga­
nizer several years in succession
during his residence in St. Hel­
ens.
TEST DRILLING
IS PROGRESSING
CLATSKANIE —
The Texas
company started the actual dril­
ling operations on the Clatskanie
drilling job, about six and one-
half miles southwest of Clatska­
nie on July 2 and by noon Thurs­
day July 12, the drilling had
reached 1138 feet.
The equipment used on the op­
eration is the latest rotary type
of machinery for oil drilling. It
has been built since the beginning
of the war. Ten tjvousand feet
can be drilled with this derrick
and equipment.
The Clatskanie job is the third
one the equipment has been on.
Three full shifts are in. opera­
tion, thus drilling is a continu­
ous, 24-hours-per-day affair.
COLUMBIA COUNTY TO
STAGE HORSE SHOW
ST. HELENS—The newly or­
ganized Columbia County Sher­
iff’s posse will present the first
annual Columbia county horse
show Sunday, July 22, at the
fairgrounds four miles north of
St. Helens on the Columbia riv­
er highway.
A. H. Hills, president of the
posse, said Wednesday the show
promises to be one of the finest
western horse shows in the
Northwest this season.
He announced that the pro­
gram will include harness races
arranged by members of the Ore­
gon Standardised Trotting asso­
ciation, drills by the Clackamas
County Sheriff’s posse, the Port­
land Mounted Police and the
Yamhill County Sheriff’s posse.
The grandstand will open at
12 o’clock noon, at which time
the trotters will start to warm
up. The grand entry parade will
start promptly at 1 p.m.