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Library, U of 0 “Vernonia, Gateway to Nehalem Valley Lumbering, Farming, Recreation.” VOLUME 26, NUMBER 19 Forming of Corpc6ration Nearly Done Rod, Gun Club Step Taken; Incorporation Papers Signed Tues. Another step was taken Tues day morning of this week that will eventually lead to the pur chase of West Oregon Electric’s Keasey property. The step was the signing of the articles of in corporation for the Vernonia Rod and Gun club, which will make the purchase as' a corporation when proper approval and further necessary steps are taken. The signing of the articles and proper notarization was taken care of by Pete Brunsman, R. M. Aldrich and Marvin Kamholz under directions by Neal Bush, attorney for the club and also for West Oregon Electric. Mr. Bush indicated in his in structions to the incorporators that ratification of the articles must be obtained from proper state officials before the next step could be taken. If the articles .are accepted as satisfac tory, a meeting of club members will be called to elect officers for the position of president, vice- president, secretary, treasurer and board of directors and the negotia tions will be almost complete. Purchase of the land, buildings and stream frontage at Keasey will give all sportsmen an op portunity to fish there without possibility of restriction as might have developed had ownership of the property been transferred to a private party. • White Cane Week Observance Set To promote greater safety in traffic for blind pedestrians, the period May 15 to May 21 has been designated National White Cane Week and will be observed in Oregon, the state commission for the blind announced. Purpose of the week is to bring proper recognition by drivers to walkers carrying a white cane. Secretary of State Earl T. New- bry, in promising cooperation of his office in the effort, points out that Oregon law requires drivers to come to a full and complete stop immediately upon approach ing anjone carrying a white cane. It is also unlawful for anyone other than blind persons to carry a cane of this type. However, many drivers are not well informed on this 1945 law regarding the meaning of the white cane, the secretary said He urged cooperation by news papers, radio, and civic groups in giving as much recognition as possible to the purpose and idea of White Cane Week, “Use of the white cine is taught and recommended ir. the state school for the blind,” Newbry said. “Drivers are likely to en counter them anywhere in the state, and should instantly recog nize their meaning.’} THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1948 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON False Fund Collection State Gtange Cause for Anger Saturday Meet Talked Collecting money under false pretences was the basis for action taken by Pete Brunsman Saturday afternoon when he forceably ejec ted a man, who was supposedly collecting funds for disabled Am erican veterans, from the hard ware store. The collector, accord- Right to Operate Revoked Tues. The right to operate as per mitted under the city occupation license was revoked at a hearing held Tuesday afternoon at the city hall for the Vernonia Taxi Service operated by W. B. Starkey. The action was taken after the city council had been approached Mon day evening by City Marshal Kirt land respective to holding the hearing. The marshal explained to the councilmen that he had received complaints about the operation of the taxi and also that arrests had been made by state officials for previous actions. He request ed that a hearing be held on the matter which was granted. The revoking of the license was made on the basis of undesirable actions and became effective im mediately. • May 11 Date Set For May Event ing to Mr. Brunsman, at first claimed himself to be disabled, but under close questioning admitted that he had recently suffered a sprained ankle. Result of the altercation that followed was that the visitor was forcibly removed from the store and likewise boosted speedily towards his car and out of town. Several other business firm owners have mentioned that sim ilar collections were sought last year upon the same excuse that the funds were to be devoted to helping disabled veterans. How ever, later infbrmation indicated that the money was pocketed by the collectors. One local veterans organization issued a warning some time ago to be on the watch for individuals seeking funds, but who were with out proper identification. Since last Saturday, the other veterans group has also indicated that some action on the matter will be taken. People living here are warned by authorities to demand proper identification and also that legi timate collections of funds will be announced as authentic when the time and purpose is told. Like wise in most instances, collections will be made by local people. • Trio Awarded Top Position The trio, three boys, of Wash The tentative date for the an ington grade school captured first nual May day festival this year place rating last Friday at Scap has been set at May 11, according . poose, Mrs. Maude Kobow, their to Ray Mills, high school prin director, said early this week cipal, with the hope that weather when she announced the winning conditions would permit the event of the Scappoose F.F.A. amateur at that time. In previous years, contest at Scappoose. the date has been set as near The trio, Billy Wells, Gary Hing to the first of May as possible and James Stevens, because of the with the result that frequent post win Friday will appear at Canby ponements were necessary. in another contest on Friday of Virginia Millis will reign over this week, May 7. the festivities this year. She was • named queen by a vote of the boys of the student body April 15 when princesses to comprise the royal court were also chosen. Princesses and the classes they represent are: Lillian Lusby and Mrs. Helen Spofford’s coopera Barbara Lolley, Seniors; Evelyn Fuller and Mary Jane Armstrong, tive weather station report was Juniors; Donna Mae Barrett and issued early this week containing Barbara Brown, Sophomores and data for the month of April, 1948. Claudine Gibson and Donna Aid- Recorded at the station for the month was a maximum tempera rich, Freshmen. ture of 68 degrees on April 19 and • a minimum of 26 degrees on the 7th. Precipitation is noted at 4.11 inches and snowfall at six inches. The prevailing wind direction was Northwest. Mrs. Spofford’s report also con Any person catching a loose dog killing chickens or chasing tained a statement comparing it stock, is permitted by state law with previous years. “This past to shoot such dog on his own month was different than any property regardless of whether April on record for Vernonia in the dog is licensed, according to that both sleet and snow dotted word received here this week. its dates. In 1943 in April there Controversy over the matter of was recorded only 3.2 inches of dogs has led to considerable dis snowfall. In that year there was cussion among local people for a precipitation of 7.25 inches and a minimum temperature of 19 some time. * Complaints about dogs have degrees, maximum being 61 de been received of them chasing grees. So this past month, while stock and biting women and child different than usual, wasn’t so bad.” ren. • April Snowfall Listed at 6 In. Instances Cited For Dog Shooting 40- Voice Choir Scheduled Fri. THIS 40-VOICE ■ cappella choir from Multnomah School of the Bible will present a program of sacred music at the Evangelical U.B. church Friday evening. May 7 at 8 o’clock. The group of young people is under the direction of I-auren B. Sykes and has been built into one of the outstanding musical organizations of the Northwest Student Body Names Officers Officers for the student body of Vernonia high school were se lected at an election held by the students Wednesday noon. The officers chosen will begin duties with the opening of school next fall. Deri Roberts will head the students as president- Others named Wednesday were vice-pre- ident. Bill Sword; secretary, Mary Jane Armstrong; treasurer, Mar ilyn Graves and business manager, Richard Newton. The number of votes cast for president and vice president were so close that several counts were taken before the officials were named. Speaker At Pomona Sat. 37 Senior* to Get Diplomas; Walter Gleesan Will Speak Natal Entertains County Grangers; Roads Considered Natal Grange entertained the quarterly meeting of Pomona Grange on Saturday, May 1, at their hall, which had been painted and redecorated for the occasion. Visitors present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Griffith of Clatsop county and members of their fam ily, and Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Lantz of-Dechutes Co. Mr. Lantz is the new state deputy for this district. One important matter discussed was the coming session of the state Grange due to be held in Astoria from June 7 to 11, since Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties are responsible for ar rangements to entertain the con vention crowds. Pomona Grange voted to give money for this purpose, and subordinate Granges are also asked to contribute. A memorial service was held in the afternoon for members who had passed away during the past year. These included J. O. Libel of Natal, Paul Boysen of Fern Hill, and Lenora Miller of Beaver Valley. Ten entries were made in the State Grange pillowcase contest, and Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Lantz acted as judges. Judging was very close according to the Judges since all entries were very fine in workmanship. Mrs. Inez’ Lang don of Chapman placed 1st, Esta McCully of Canaan placed 2nd, and Mrs. Haysany of Chapman placed 3rd. The first place win ner will enter in the State Grange contest. Plants were given to the prize winners. Discussion of the proposed tax for oiling of county roads to be voted on at the coming election brought out the fact that present tax levies for road purposes are much lower than formerly, and also the fact that timber hat been removed from so large a sec tion of the county, making the tax burden heavier on the remain der, but still raising less money than formerly. In addition road building is more costly on ac count of labor and material cost. It seems the only chance to make road improvements is to vote the proposed tax. Seventeen members took the Fifth Degree. Mr. Griffith acted as Pomona Master for the Degree work. The next meeting of Pomona Grange will be at Yankton in August. • KP District Try Won by Speaker Martha Wells was awarded first place in the district ora torical contest sponsored by the Knights of Pythias lodge at St. Helens last Wednesday. Subject upon which the contestants spoke was: “The Debt of the Modern World to Ancient Greece.” Two other young ladies, who had previously won firsts in local contests, competed against Miss Wells. Beaverton was represented by Miss Elise Valentine and St. Helens by Miss Esther Kroeger. All three contestants were com mended for their research and study of the subject. Miss Wells will compete in a higher bracket cf the contest at Portland at a later date. Dedication Planned The memorial committee of the former Vernonia Mothers Service club is making plans for the dedication of a memorial honor ing those who lost their lives in world war II. The dedication will take place May 30 at the Vernonia Memorial cemetery. Graduation Rites Set For May 26 FRED BAKER, director of the Camas Youth for Christ for two years and paotor of the Camas Friends church is scheduled on the Vernonia Y.C. program next Thursday, May 13. The Kings Heralds Quartet from Pacific college, Newberg, will also appear the same evening to bring “The Gospel Message in Song.”............ • Silage Show Date Changed The date for the grass silage equipment demonstration for Co lumbia county has been changed to May 25 according to W. G. Nibler, county agent This meeting was originally scheduled for May 11 but due to the lateness of the season, crops have been so delayed that the demonstration has been postponed. The demonstration on May 25 will be on the Jack Leu farm 3ti miles S. W. of Goble on the Nicolai Road toward Shilo Basin starting at 1:00 p.m. • Piano Winners To Play Thurs. Fifty-two piano students of teachers in Vernonia compeated Tuesday afternoon for a chance to appear this evening, Thursday, in the annual music festival which is being held as Vernonia’s part of the commemoration of national music week. The festival tonight is scheduled to begin at 8 o’clock. The recital was conducted under the arrangements made by Mrs. Maude Kobow, grade school music instructor. Winners were judged by Miss McDonald and Miss Eddle- man of Forest Grove and Mrs. Powell from here. Named from the various divi sions were: pre-school, Peggy Bowerman; beginners, Priscilla Baker; advanced beginners, Stella Woolsey; intermediate, Ricky Bush; advanced intermediate, Sharon Magoff; advanced, Glenna Pearl and special, Francis Kaspar. In addition to the piano recital winners, various civic and frater nal groups will be represented with numbers. The annual commencement pro gram is scheduled this year for the evening of May 26 at the Washington grade school auditor ium Principal Ray Mills said Wed nesday morning when he also an nounced the speaker for this year’s program. The Seniors will hear Walter Gleesan of Portland deliver the principal address. He is the Grand Keeper of Records and Seals for the Knights of Pythias lodgp. The graduating class this year is the same size as that receiving diplomas last year and numbers 37 students. Along with the reg ular class, five or six ex-service boys wiil also be awarded diplom as because of tests they have successfully completed of the gen eral education exam given by the army. Baccalaureate exercises will be held this year at the Evangelical ’U. B. church on the evening of Sunday, May 23. Rev. Allen H- Backer will deliver the address that night. • Business Change Is Announced A change of location and the combining of equipment was an nounced Tuesday for two beauty shops, one of which has pre viously operated in Riverview and the other in Vernonia. Word of the change, which took place yesterday, was released by Mrs. Lee White, owner of the Riverview Beauty Shop. Mrs. White and Mrs. Don Bailey owner of the equipment which was already located at Miller's Beauty Shop, have combined their businesses and in the future both will operate at Miller’s. Mrs. White extends her appreciation for the patronage she received while in Riverview. The name of the shop at Miller’s was recently changed to Beau Monde. • Schoolmasters Meet Five men instructors from Ver nonia schools were at Scappoose Monday evening to attend the monthly meeting of the County Srhoolmasters club. Principal bus iness of the evening was the elimination of Clatskanie from the Ixiwer Columbia League until that school is able to enter teams in all athletic events scheduled dur ing the school year. Attending from here were Ray Mills, Lee Pangle, Jake Hergert, Paul Gor don and Louis Graven. Candidate Due May 17; Contest Won DEWEY TO SPEAK ST. HELENS — Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will visit St. Helens on Monday, May 17 it was announced last Thursday by Carl Branden- fels and Bob Baker, who are mak ing arrangements for the occasion. A noon luncheon is being plan ned and the governor will speak at the high school auditorium im mediately afterward. So far as learned this will mark the first time a presidental can didate has visited St. Helens as a part of his campaign. Additional details of hi* visit here will be announced later, to gether with the place where the luncheon will be held. GROWERS SEE GOOD CROP* RAINIER — Prospects for a large crop of strawberries in Co lumbia county this year, it was disclosed at a meeting of berry growers held in the Rainier city hall recently. Picking of berries will probably start about the mid dle of June. PROGRAM OUTLINED RAINIER — Next fall’s Co lumbia county community chest campaign was presented to the Rainier commercial club by Ben Coleman of St. Helens, who is chairman for the county. A re cent appointment of a county board included as members Sam Fetter and Joe F. Walker of Rain- nier, and upon the invitation of these Mr. Coleman spoke to the club. The plan of the community chest is to include all donations of a conununity, both local and for outside projects, in one gift each year. TWO-HOUR PARKING DUE ST. HELENS — Decision to re duce the three-hour parking limit now in effect in downtown St. Helens to two hours was reached at the meeting of the city council Monday night of last week while three-hour parking will be put in effect on some additional streets in the west end of town.
