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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1953)
A THURSDAY, APRIL 1«, 1953 THE EAGLE, AROUND THE FARM County ORE. VERNONIA, Extension Agent Leaders Plan on 1953-54 Program Fulks who don't have irriga some irrigated pastures. tion pastures certainly should not Program planning leaders from John Tiberg, Clatskanie, has < 15 home extension units met at -feel that they can’t keep up with two heifers from artificial breed, the Rainier high school April 8 those who do. Experiment studies of many ing which are themselves now al- to complete plans for the 1953-54 dryland and irrigated pastures I most of breeding age. In discus- home extension program, accord here in Oregon shows that some , sing the quality of these two ing to Frances Gallatin, home dryland pastures produce much heifers and four younger ones he agent. Miss Gallatin explained mare feed than some irrigated has coming along, Tiberg indi the purpose of the day and led cated that he was very well satis the discussion, prior to voting. pastures. fied with the appearance of these The 29 leaders voted to have The hay equivalent produced by animals. six project meetings with unit dryland pastures varied from 1 If dairying is going to increase planned programs in December teat to 6 tons per acre. The aver in the Clatskanie area, Tiberg and March. Again this year, the age was 2.8 tons hay equivalent suggests that prospective dairy major objective of the program per acre. The irrigated pastures varied men and those already in dairy will be to find ways to save from 1.3 tons hay to 11 tons hay ing may be interested in visiting money, time and energy, especial «■guivalent. The average was some of the herds which have ly in clothing the family. The been using artificial breeding. highlight of the years’ work will <.7 tons hay equivalent. Both the Clatskanie DBA and be the better dress workshop in While irrigated pastures pro- cuce more feed, they most more. the Columbia Sauvies DBA have March. To be eligible, a home Some of the non-irrigated pas herds in which there are quite a maker must be an active member tures were also much better than number of animals resulting from of one of the 18 home extension artificial breeding. units, attending three or more These herds provide a good op unit meetings a year, and must portunity to look at some of these have completed all phases of the animals and see what the owner cotton dress workshop. thinks of them. Projects to be studied during the year are good foundation gar A few home gardens grow cur ments, becoming a better buyer, 1950 FORD 2 Door rants and gooseberries. For those care of rugs and upholstered fur Clean $1095 who really like gooseberry or niture, making belts, buckles and currant pie, growing the fruit buttons, making gifts from cloth, 1951 NASH RAMBLER may be the only way it can be and salads and salad dressings. A-l Condition SI595 obtained. Program planning leaders in 1951 NASH 4-Door States- During the past few years some attendance from this valley were: man. Low mileage. folks reported that their currants Mrs. Robert U. Mathews and Like New $1695 and gooseberries have been Mrs. J. Howry from the Mist- ruined by the gooseberry maggot. Nehalem unit; Mrs. James H. IMS FORD Club Coupe Flies that lay eggs causing these Smith and Mrs. Bill French from New Rubber $ 750 maggots will soon be out and the Vernonia unit and Mrs. Ed 1951 FORD Victory. Like control measures should be ap Crawford and Mrs. Joe Baker New $1795 plied. A spray of 5 ounces of from the Timber route unit. 50 per cent methoxychlor powder 1949 PONTIAC Station Wa to 10 gallons of water applied gon. Hydromatic, heater every 10 days until fruit is har and Radio $ 995 vested has given good control. 1946 STUDEBAKER For those who wish to dust, 5 Coupe $ 350 per cent methoxychlor dust ap plied every 7 days is suggested. 1953 DODGE Va-ton Pick-up. The Columbia County Azalea All sprays or dusts should be Only 3000 Miles. As House committee has awarded repeated after heavy rains. good as new $1900 two girls, who plan to attend Ever follow a four-year-old Oregon state college, the honor of Th? around for a day? The National living in Azalea House. Shoe Institute estimates that a girls are Katherine Keasey of JEEPS — CARS — TRUCKS child takes an average of 30,000 Vernonia and Barbara Eades of Phone 1252 St. Helens. They were selected steps a day. on th? basis of character, health, high school scholarship, need to work part or all their way through HAVE YOUR BABY’S SHOES MOUNTED ON college and participation in high AN ALL METAL PICTURE FRAME. IDEAL school or community activities. FOR MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! Members of the committee making the selection are Mrs. SAM EXAVIS, Keasey Kt. or Inq. Schaumburg’S Kenneth B:eson of Clatskanie, chairman, Mrs. N. F. Swarthout of St. Helens and Mrs. J. H.« Smith of Vernonia. Azalea House is a cooperative house for girls, which is now under construction on the lower campus of Oregon state college. The house is being built from funds raised by home extension units in Oregon from 1945 to 1951, of which Columbia county women donated $607.92. During the past year, home extension unit members in the county have raised an additional $165.46 for furnishings. Azal a House has been carefully planned to be of the most comfort and convenience to the 58 girls in residence and will be ready for occupancy for the 1953 fall term. USED C Ä R S Two Selected to Stay in Azalea Coast Motor Co. Try it for a cheerful evening! You’ll find it’s... ai Tint Word Received 01 Family Death IKE 4-30 CHAIN SAW NATAL — Mrs. Ernest Kyser received word last week that her uncle. Jack Cooper, passed away. The funeral was held in Van- covuer last Friday. Ethel Waddell return d to Mc Minnville Sunday after spending a week at her home here. Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Camp McGregor called at the Kys.’r home Tuesday. Another caller was Clarence Kyser. pssH W» ar* proud to protoni tho Many n»w exclusive McCulloch ftahtrtr. Vit can recommend the McCulloch 4-99 for steady fait sawing ta Umber up to 5 ft. in dtam. NOW ON DISPLAY Come in today for a free 4amonetration Try thia aaw out; feel its power, speed, ■ad smoothness. ’ O' l-mait saw manufatturod and guarantood by th* world'» largoti buildort of chain saw* I HOF.-CFIHKEP.S . hWOAf'O rOUCIES I I £.7?^ fA» I ! .1 SAVI66S | ! Vl AAayflovüüï IHTHHHaMAHtUXCHAHGt HAHN HARDWARE Phone 181 Vern°nia, Oregon Gerald Russell Phon* 1132 — 959 Ros* Av*. Youngster» Entertained At Party for Birthday RIVERVIEW — A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Monaco for Shorty, Jr., Saturday. Games were played and prizes awarded. Refreshments of birthday cake, ice cream and cool aid and bas ket treats were given to th? guests. Attending were Steven, Ronald, and Hank Bodenhamer, Jimmy and Kenny Lindsay, Jeanie Mason. Carol Cline, Ralph and Janice Bruce, Billy Wilson and Toni Monaco. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. T. F. Hillyer were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore, Mrs. Elmer Swanson and Herb Combs, all of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Mitcham and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Mitcham, Jr., and family of Battleground, Washington enjoy, ed Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gibson. Date Set for Circle Meeting NATAL — Mrs Reed Holding has been caring for Mr. and Mrs. Max Oblack who are having a siege with the flu and pneu monia. The Mist Helping Circle meets the 23rd at the home of Mrs. Ray Garlock. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pringle called on the Devines Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kyser and girls called on the Harvey Parch- ers last Sunday. Mrs. Kenneth Wells and daugh ter are visiting her mother at Toledo for a f"w days. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kyser were in Forest Grove Friday, Ernest going in for medical at tention. Callers at the Kyser home Friday evening were Harvey Parcher, Leonard Thomas and daughter, Jacque, of Rainier, Mr. and Mrs. Lawton Waddell and Ethel and Ralph. Amy Kyser is spending a few days in Rainier at the Harvey Parcher home assisting with household duties. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Devine were in St. Helens one day last week on business. Carl Hirtzel of Portland spent the week end here with his aunt and uncle, the Sam Devines. For results—Eagle Clasiifiedsl New Scholarship ¡PHONE 853 Winners Named • Nineteen 4-H club members in Columbia county who have re ceived $20 scholarships to 4-H club summer school at Corvallis were announced this week by the county extension office at St. Helens. Those residing in the Nehalem Valley who received scholarships I and their sponsors include: Carolyn Heath, Vernonia, Py thian Sisters; Robert Bates, Ver. noma Vernonia Grange; Loretta Mills,’Birkenfeld, Winema Grange and Delores Wilson, Mist, Mist P.-T.A. and Safeway Stores. Additional club members re ceiving scholarships will be an nounced soon. Four-H summer school will be held June 16-26 on the Oregon state college campus. Columbia county’s quota this year will be 45. All club members will attend on scholarships. Most of the selections were made by the scholarship selection committee. Mrs. Lois Kent, coun ty school superintendent, is chair man of the committee. . We Feature ¡FRESH MEATS At Our Store You will find a complete 'selection of fresh meats j ■in our meat market. | "'Nice tender cuts that" 111 not only appeal to thell fleye, but appeal to the fl «pocketbook as well. Our low prices plus finest in quality make the Mill «Market your shopping ■ headquarters. Relatives Stop At Home Here RIVERVIEW — Mrs. Alma Stauff and Mrs. Lydia Schwirtz of Minneapolis, Minnesota, cou sins of Mrs. P. L. Welter, visited at the Welter home Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Welter accom panied them to Portland where she visited friends until Friday. She went to St. Helens and visited Mrs. Helen Rand coming on home Saturday. Erlene Snell and Budd Pitt of Portland spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rose. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hillyer spent Easter week end visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Whittington at Ho quiam, Washington. Herbert Olin of Kelso spent Sunday and Monday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Olin. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lloyd, Mrs. Jewell Lloyd and two daughters and Mrs. Ervin Young spent Sat urday in Portland on business. NEHALEM VALLEY MOTOR FREIGHT ¡Remember— I I I I I I FOR THE BEST IN FOOD VALUES SHOP AT MILL MARKET AND LOCKERS Remember— I i DELIVERIES TWICE i I DAILY: 10 a.m - 3 p.m. PHONE 1391