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Library, U of O “Vernonia, Gateway to Nehalem Valley Lumbering, Farming, Recreation.” Board Plans Annual Fair For County August 14-16 Date» Set for 32nd Event; Radeo Not Planned Plans for the 1947 Columbia county fair were gone over Satur day afternoon when members of the fair board held a session at the county fair grounds near Deer Island. This year’s show thirty-second annual fair to be staged by the county, will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 14, 15 and 16. Unlike last year’s fair, the 1947 edition will be a three-day af fair and the fair, as such, will be ent;rely completed on Saturday night. However, the board is making plans to stage a horse show on Sunday afternoon to complete the four-day peform- ance, even though fair exhibits will have been largely removed prior to the horse event. Thanks to considerable work done last year the Deer Island plant is in good condition and will require comparatively little work to put it in shape for this year’s show. Last year the fair board doubled seating capacity of the arena by adding new bleachers. Buildings on the grounds got new coats of paint and several of them received new roofs. Incidently, the rodeo that has been a feature of Columbia fairs for the past several years probab ly will hot be included in the list of attractions this year, accord ing to Ralph Langdon, Scappoose secretary and manager. The ro deo, although a crowd-puller, has been so expensive that it has been difficult for the fair board to break even after all costs have been paid. The board intends this year to make the fair an all-Columbia county show, with racing of lo cally-raised stock to be one of the features. It is expected that premium lists showing awards being given in the fair next August will be ready for distr ibution by this weekend, with members of the Pomona grange, who are to meet Saturday, receiv ing the first copies. Fun Encyclopedia At Libray Now The Vernonia public library an nounces the purchase of The ‘Fun’ Encyclopedia, a book of all-pur pose entertainment for the home, club, school, church and play- Mrs. Paul Gordon, librarian, also announces that an up-to-date 1947 Atlas of the world, size 16 inches by 22 inches, is also avail able for patrons. The Atlas car ries large print and maps with excellent reference material. Library patrons are invited to the use of the new set of Encyclo pedia Britannica and the account ing reference books. WELL DOWN 8000 FEET 4-H Leaders Propose Extension Club Agent For County; Ask for Help The oil well being drilled by the T and T Oil company near Mist for the Texas conjpany has exceeded 8000 feet at this time, R. M. Grivetti, Texas company geol ogist, said yesterday. Present plans call for continu- ing the work as deep as the pre sent drilling equipment will go depending upon *the formations en- ountered at greater depths. The company intends to drill as far as possible or until a conclusive test is made Mr. Grivetti said. This well, along with the well at Clatskanie and at Cooper moun tain, will provide a guide as to whether any further work will be carried on in this area. The Columbia County 4-H Lead ers association at a recent meet ing brought forth the proposal that Columbia county employ a county 4-H club agent and that the county appropiate funds for that purpose. The proposal was made because of increasing interest in 4-H club work and the number of boys and girls that could benefit if an agent were employed to help with the work. At present the county agri cultural agent and the home dem onstration agent are helping with 4-H activity, but the association believes that, because of their other duties, the needs of 4-H cannot be fully met. The leaders association points out that this county has: 1243 boys and girls nine years and over in grade schools; 1212 boys and girls of high school age and that now 371 boys and girls are • Over 580 Filmed By X-ray Unit Over 580 people were filmed by the mobile tuberculosis x-ray unit during its visit here Monday and Tuesday of this week of a possible 2800 people in this vicinity who might of made use of the service, officials in charge of the work said Wednesday morning. The unit, while stationed at the high school gym Monday, was visited by 360 people, Mrs. Wilma Borton said. She was in charge of many arrangements there, es pecially with the care of infants while their mothers were being conducted through the unit. From 8 to 11 Tuesday morning the unit was stationed at the O-A mill first aid station where an estimated 220 more pictures were taken before the unit left for Clatskanie. Mrs. Borton expressed her ap preciation for the cooperation she received from the people who assisted with the work of arrang ing for the visit. Honor Roll Lists 24 Students Twenty-four high school stu dents attained grades which gave them listing on the honor roll for the last six-weeks period Principal Ray Mills said this week. Named on the list by classes are: Seniors—Kenneth Anderson, Gordon Cline, Cora Dusenberry, Elna Morris, Mildred Wolff, Mary Ann Johns, Miriam Corll and Barbara Keasey; Juniors—Hulda Johnson, Theresa Schmidlin and Florence Tisdale; Sophomores— John Berg, Mary Jane Armstrong, Maxine Hartwick, Delores John son, Alice George, Sally Kaspar, Arlene Kirk and Georgianna Mills and Freshmen—Donna Mae Bar- rett, Marjorie Roland, Sally Olin, Mary Ann Clark and Betty Jane Snook. McGee Rite» Read Funeral services were held at Hillsboro Tuesday morning at H) a.m. for Mike McGee, owner of Wayne’s Inn, Riverview, who pass ed away a few days ago. 4 are still in a conversational stage, it is evident that such a plan is almost certain to become an ac tuality. At its last regular meeeting the city council studied plans pre- for enlarging the structure which for enlarging the struture which houses the present city fire equip- ment. It is estimated that the build- ing could be extended westerly on Columbia boulevard for approxi mately 110,000. This would allow adequate space for storage of all the equipment that would be need ed. build a new home in Clatskanie coating approximately $15,000, ac cording to a decision reached at a recent post meeting. It will be located in the city park where the old pheasant pens are located. The land will be enrolled in 4-H work or 15 per cent of those eligible. The 371 F.O.E. Convention Said Successful Ten aeries of the Fraternal Order of Eagles were represented by visitors here to attend the district •’(invention last Sunday and among those present were several state officers of the or- ganization. Adding to the colorfulness of the affair was the parade of visiting drill teams and drum and bugle corps. The Portland degree and drill teams initiated 15 Ver- nonia men into the local Aerie during the day. State officers present included Wm. King, district director; Ches ter Capone of the state organiza tion board; M. L. Sheperd, state president; Carl Love, state organ izer and Chester Lawson, past state president. Visiting Aeries represented were Portland, Salem, Eugene, Tilla mook, Astoria, Newberg, Gresham, Oceanlake, Vancouver, Washing ton and Seattle, Washington. Union Hall Sale Robbed Early Fri. The safe at the IWA Local 5-37 hall was broken into early Friday morning of last week and over $400 was taken, police reported after the affair. The robbery took place after the regular Thursday evening meeting of the union and was discovered the next morning. State and city police checked clues of the theft and found tools used to open the safe in Rock Creek below the Bridge street bridge. 8 Acres More Berries Planted An increase in the number of acres of strawberries grown in this vicinity became a reality this year because of a planting completed last week. The planting was made on the farm up Pebble creek owned by W. G. Heath and Ralph McKee and adds eight more acres to the four acres they already have there. The four acres, which were planted last year, will bear this year and will be marketed at the cannery at Banks the owners say. Local pickers will be needed in a short time to harvest the crop. • Senior Play Dated The Vernonia high school Senior You Can’t Take It class play, With You,” being coached by James Chipps, is sceduled for presentation May 2, Friday of next week. ' Shoe Shop to Close Elmer Green, owner of Green’s Shoe Shop, announces this week that he will close the business May 1 for one to three months during which time he will visit friends. All persons having shoes at the store are asked to get them as soon as possible. Garbage Service Started; Camporee Set SCAPPOOSE GETS GARBAGE SERVICE SCAPPOOSE—Garbage dispos al problems which have been plaguing the City of Scappoose apparently have been solved and once-a-week garbage collection, s Tvice will be offered Scappoose re dents starting Thursday. The same firm that is handling gar bage collection in St. Helens will take over the Scappoose territory. At the same time that garbage service starts at Scappoose, the city dump will be closed to the public. Mayor Johnson said. In- discriminate use of the dump by the public has created a sanitary problem, hence the restriction. LEGION VOTES TO BUILD NEW HOME CLATSKANIE—Louis Larsen Poet No. 68, American Legion, will the newly formed rural district THURSDAY APRIL 24, 1947 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON VOLUME 25, NUMBER 17 leased by the city to the post with the provision that whenever the post loses its charter or ceases to exist, the land and building will both revert to the city. An added provision in the lease will be that intoxicating liquor will never be sold* in the building. CAMP WILKERSON TO BE SITE OF CAMPOREE ST. HELENS—Camp Wilkerson will see more Scout activity this year, with the Boy Scouts holding their Columbia district camporee, the biggest out-door event of the season, there on April 26 and 27. Later in the summer the Girl Scouts will hold meetings and camping parties in the park. ARCHITECT SETS COST AT $10,000 ST. HELENS—Though plans to enlarge the St. Helens fire depart ment and operate it jointly with Robert Cody Is Labor Assistant t Appointment of Robert Cody of St. Helens as farm labor assis tant for Columbia county for the 1947 harvest season has been an nounced by W. G. Nibler, county agent. Mr. Cody served as farm labor assistant in 1946 and is aquainted with the labor needs of the county. The county agent’s office in St. Helens will continue to serve as headquarters for farm labor work. These arrangements have been made in compliance with the re quest of Congress that the Agri cultural Extension Service again assume responsibility for the farm labor program in 1947. Farmers needing labor should contact LL. Cody at the county agent’s office in St. Helens. Ac cording to Cody, placing orders early for strawberry pickers so that the demand for pickers is known is very important with the increased acreage of berries to be harvested this year. McDaniel Rites Held Monday Funeral services for Emily Mc- Daniel were held here at the Bush Funeral Home chapel Monday, April 21. Rev. Gail McIlroy of- ficiated. i Mrs. McDaniel was bom March 29, 1858 at Albion, Illinois and rassed away at the home of her daughter here April 17. She was 89 years and 19 days of age at the time of her death which was caused by pneumonia. Immediate survivors are two daughters, Mrs. H. A. Wilson of Vernonia and Mrs. Chester Rice of Corvallis. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Interment was at the Buxton cemetery, Mrs. McDaniel was a member of the Baptist church. Student Placet Second Miss Martha Wells, student of VHS took second place in the editorial division of the journalism contest held at Pacific University in Forest Grove 1*V Saturday. New Lights Installed Mike Lucas, owner of Mike’s tavern, has installed five' new fluorascent lighting fixtures and remodeled the interior of the store. Also installed there are new booths. earned a net income of $1726 with their projects in 1946 and it is explained that the employment of a 4-H club ag'mt would increase the volume and quality of the r 'ork. A 4-H club agent would be em ployed on a congiirtlve hr.jis be tween the county and the st.ile college extension ee’vice which has funds available for that purpose. The county’3 share would be $2000. The leaders association is sug- gesting that organizations and individuals interested in getting •’ 4 H agent se.id resolutions or letters to the county court indicat- their desire. Poppy Poster Awards Made The winning poppy poster was selected last Friday morning in the contest which is sponsored each year by the American Legion Auxiliary. Students participating are divid ed into three classes and a selec tion is made from each group. Named as the best poster this year was that drawn by Joyce Howard. Second and third places were awarded to Earl Ray and Odean Blount respectively and honorable mention went to Glenna Pearl, Nancy Lee Judd and Kenneth Nanson. First, second and third prizes are $1.00, 50 cents and 25 cents. The first choice poster goes to department headquarters of Ore gon for further judging and the winner of the state will go to National headquarters at Indian apolis for final judging in com petition with posters from all over the U.S. Budget Board Meeting Dated The next year’s cost sheet for school district 47 will be tenta tively drawn up on May 12 Super intendent Paul Gordon said a few days ago when he announced the names of members of the budget board. That group will meet with the members of the district board that night. Sitting on the budget group will be W. G. Heath, John Grady and O. T. Bateman. Indications are that the district’s cost sheet for the 1947-48 year beginning July 1 will show a considerable increase over the amount budgeted last year. One reason for the need for more money will be increased teacher salaries. • Program for May Day Is Thurs. Plan Annual Affair to Take Place on High School Lawn The annual school May day pro gram is being prepared for pre sentation Thursday of next week. May 1, at 1 p.m. Principal Ray Mills said Wednesday morning when he released the names of the princesses who will represent the classes and some details of the day’s program. Betty Ann Jepson, Senior, will reign as queen for the event and the Senior princesses will be Bar bara Keasey and Carol Sword. Princesses from the other classes are: Juniors—Patricia Gibson and Bonnie Ross; Sophomores—Ailene Johnson and Marilyn Graves and Freshmen—Beverly Brady and Barabara Bass. Details of the program is under the supervision of Mrs. Jake Her gert and working with her are Mrs. Mary Aronsen of the high school and Mrs. Maude Kobow of the Washington grade school. Following the May program, the Loggers will meet Scappoose on the baseball diamond at the grade school. Angling Season Opens Saturday The trout season opens Satur day, April 26 in most waters of the state and will extend until October 15. Exceptions to the general openings are to be found listed in the official synopsis of angling regulations, printed copies of which are now available at license agencies. Special attention is called to the fact that tidewater areas will not be open to trout angling until June 15. | General trout bag limit is 10 fish or 15 pounds and 1 fish in any one day but not to exceed 20 fish or 30 pounds and 2 fish in any 7 consecutive days or in possession at any one time. There is no bag limit, however, for whitefish or Dolly Varden. The minimum length limit for trout is six inches except that an 8-inch limit will prevail in that part of the main McKenzie river below Blue river; that part of the Umpqua river and tributaries be low highway bridge at Scottsburg; that part of the Rogue river and tributaries below the Ferry Hole near the head of tidewater; and in all other waters tributary to the Pacific Ocean south of the Colum bia river. Deadline Near For Conservation Extension Unit To Meet May 1 Oregon farmers have only a few more days to apply for assistance in carrying out soil and water con servation practices on their farms this year, according to E. Harvey Miller, chairman of the Btate PM A committee. May 1 is the last day to file a farm plan with the county AAA committee for participating in the 1947 agricultural conserva tion program. A big increase over last year— both in number of operators par ticipating and in volume of prac tices performed—is predicted by Miller on the basis of preliminary reports from county committees. Poles Still Needed Poles upon which to mount the light fixtures are the only part of the order yet remaining to be filled before installation can start on Vernonia's new business sec tion street lighting. Parts of the order have been coming slowly for some time, poles being the only item not yet delivered. The home extension unit will meet at the I.O.O.F. hail Thursday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Wilma Borton, chairman, said this week. The project leaders from Keasey are Mrs. Lucille Lindsay and Mrs. Iva Gillham. The leaders will speak on the use of DDT and its strength as beneficial for the riddance of pests in the home, garden and, above all, on the farm. Suggestions and preventative measures will be dis- cussed. 35 Go to Party Last Thursday evening’s youth party at the Legion hall was at tended by 35 young people of the 7th and Sth grades and the Fresh man class and the evening was considered successful. The home extension group provided awards for a guessing game and for good conduct of the groups. Lunch was served during the evening.