Peppermint Grower» to Meet at Oregon State Oregon peppermint growers in the Willamette valley and Colum­ bia county are invited to attend an all-day meeting at Oregon State college, March 15. Growers will have an opportunity to dis­ cuss market prospects and re­ search work being done at the college including harvesting methods, mint insect peBt control, fertilizers, and mint weed control. • 5x7 ENLARGEMENTS FLOOD Photos taken of Kock Creek at The Vernonia Eagle Office. Only 30c each or four for $1.00. SAVE THOSE WOOLENS . . . by frequent cleaning and pressing. Keep them fresh and new looking longer. Vernonia Cleaners Moth-proofing Water-proofing SOCIAL SECURITY (Last in a series of Questions and Answers on Old-Age and Survivors Insurance) QUESTION: Are social security benefits paid automatically ? ANSWER: No. A claim must be filed before any bentfits are payable. This is very important because monthly benefits to re­ tired workers and members of his family are payable retroactively for only 3 months prior to the date of filing claim. When an insured worker reaches age 65, it is to his advantage to visit the nearest field office of the Social Security Administration whether or not he intends to retire im­ mediately. The field office can advise him of the best action to take. When a wage earner dies, it is important for his family to file claims at once at the nearest Social Security Administration field office. Monthly benefits to survivors are retroactive for only three months. Thus, if a claim is filed in the fourth month after the month in which the wage earn­ er dies, 1 month’s benefits are lost. Claim for a lump-sum bene­ fit must be filed within 2 years after the worker’s death. The field office servicing this area is located at 104 Old Post Office Building, Portland, Oregon. • In Oregon PORTLAND50’0411 **JTrS TWO FIRMS INTERESTED SEASIDE — At least two com­ panies were interested in pur­ chasing timber on land owned by the city of Seaside on the city’s watershed, according to a report at a recent meeting of the city council. It is understood that they were the Crown-Zellerbach Paper company and the St. Helens Pulp and Paper company. The city council hopes to make a deal for the timber to raise money for the installation of about 4200 feet of new pipe on the water main leading to Seaside from the city reservoir on Peterson hill. The cost is estimated at about $55,000. CITY NOTIFIED SHERIDAN — The threat of legal action by the state sanitary authority is facing cities and in­ dustries which fail to comply with the stream pollution law. According to an Associated Press dispatch of Feb. 26th, from Port­ land, the authority last week lash­ ed out at municipalities and plants which dump waste into streams, declaring they have had “plenty of dime” to find other disposal methods. The anti-pollution law was passed ten years ago. Notice has been received for the City of Sheridan to appear before the state authority on April 9th to show cause why ac­ tion should not be taken by the authority against the city. 4.300 X-RAYS TAKEN WILLAMINA — Dr. George W. Paeth, health officer and Mrs. E. S. Palmer, executive secretary of the public health association re­ port the chest x-ray survey con­ ducted throughout Yamhill county during February as being very satisfactory. The number x-rayed falls short of the 25 per cent of the popula­ tion which is the goal of the survey but despite most adverse weather conditions 4300 persons had x-rays. POWER EMERGENCY OVER GRESHAM — The power short­ age, for the present season at least, appears to be safely past and no further need exists for conservation of electricity during the 5 to 6 p.m. peak hour, J. H. Murton. Gresham division man­ ager for P.E.G. Company said last week. Milder weather conditions in the Pacific Northwest and more hours THE Bride Honored at Shower Last Friday MIST — A bridal shower was given last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Les Closner for Mrs. Jimmy Carlock, a recent bride. There was a good turn­ out. Delicious refreshments were served and many useful and beau­ tiful gifts were received. At pre­ sent the bride and groom are living in the little cabin owned by Melvin Saxton. Mrs. Georgia Dalton is visit­ ing her mother, Mrs. Percy Bail- lett, this week- Mrs. Dalton lives in Snohomish, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bridgers came down from Vernonia and visited the Chas. Sundland folks Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Waddell were in Clatskanie Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. Russell were visiting the Bailletts last Wednes­ day evening over night. girl between the ages of 6 and 18 can have the fun of camping with­ out going away from home. At Day camp girls will meet other girls their own age and with them hike, play games, sing, folk dance, do craft work, act out stories, cook over an open fire, etc. The Girl Scouts wish to thank the community for its cooperation in the cookie sale. A profit of $91.80 was made to help pay the expenses of a summer camp. Special thanks is extended to Mr. Dow of the Joy Theater for the free show he is giving the scouts that sold ten or more boxes of cookies. The show is Wednes­ day, March 7. VERNONIA, ORE. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1949 7 The House unanimously passed legislation last week calling for a seven-man committee to locate a site for building a training camp for delinquent boys between the ages of 12 and 18. The resolution, now in the Se­ nate is a companion measure to a bill to abolish the boys camp at Timber in Washington county. Timber was considered “an un­ suitable loeat’on because of heavy rainfall nine months of the year, according to Rep. Joseph Harvey, Portland, House social welfare committee chairman. Having Brake Trouble? Know-how plus equipment to rity of Signal gas and lubricants. Smooth performance is yours with SIGNAL. I Heath’s Service Station Phone 5711 NATIONAL DISTILLERS PROD. CORP., N . Y. • 86 PROOF • 66« GRAIN NEUTRAL SPIRITS EAGLE, Camp Explained; Help Appreciated Better Camp Day camp is a place where any Site Sought VAN PORT"™"’“ ww___________________ Sale« Office ort Vanport Site, PorWlMM Phone TW 8B80 or TW 8889 OPfN DAIL V 4 SUM . 8 AM to 5.30 PM ALSO... plumbing, pipe in all sixes, toilet«, 'f wash basins, fixtures ... at sacrifice prices.