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10c COPY VOLUME 31, NUMBER 18 VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON Second Place Spot Taken in League Meet Operators on Tree Farm Get Fire Policy County Track Event Next on Schedule Watchman Service Objective Explained Thursday Evening For Logger Squad Coach Jack Reynold’s boys did tnemselves proud as they walked away with second place position in the league track meet held at Scappoose last Friday. The St. Helens Lions led in the placing, collecting 77 points with the Log gers garnering 39. Clatskanie, Scappoose, Rainier, Warrenton and Seaside followed in that order. Vernonia, paced by Braun, piaced in the following positions: 100-yard dash—Braun. 2nd; Dick Frank, 4th: Lusby 5th. 220-yard dash—Braun, 1st. 880-yard relay—Vernonia. 2nd. Low Hurdles—Schaumburg, 3rd; Grady. 4th. High Jump—Nanson. tied for 3rd. Javalin—Schaumburg, 1st. Shot Put—Ozzie Ray, 2nd; Her rin, 3rd. Discuss—Braun, 2nd; Herrin, 3rd. Dwayne Marshall, St. Helens, led in individual points in the meet collecting a grand total of 15U counters. He was followed very closely by Bill Braun of the Logg-rs who tallied 14. Braun, who tied Marshall in the 220 the week before in a three-way meet, defeat°d the St. Helens flash, tak ing a first in that event. Schaumburg managed to place first in the javalin with one of his shorter tosses of only 138 feet, but still the best throw that day. Ozzie Ray, overshadowed by Mar shall’s toss of 50’4” got away his best toss with a distance of 44'6", taking a second in the shot put. •On Friday, the county meet w.'J be held at Scappoose. Teams participating will be St. Helens, Scappoose, Clatskanie, Rainier and Vernonia. The first and second place in dividual winners of each event taking place that day will go to the district meet at Beaverton the following Friday, May 8. On the whole, the Loggers will be in good shape for the contest and should, according to past perfor mances, pull in a second place position with the Lions having top priority on the first place po sition. DON COIN WALROD, Columbia county extension agent, who takes over on May 1. Walrod, formerly an extension agent in Clackamas county, replaces Jerry Nibler. Farmers, home gardeners and others interested in Columbia county agriculture will have a new county extension agent be ginning May 1, when Don Coin Walrod takes over the job. Walrod comes to his new posi tion after five and one-half years as an extension agent in Clacka mas county. While in Clacka mas county, he worked on dairy, livestock, poultry, pastures, farm buildings and forestry. In addi tion, he actively assisted a num ber of farm organizations with their programs. Before coming to Oregon, Wal rod did 4-H and agricultural work for two years for the extension service in Delta county, Colora do. It was while working at Delta that he met his wifi, Elea nor. They have two children, Linda Diane, 3 years old, and Burt, one year old. Annual Valley 4-H Day Chosen Tnis year’s Nehalem valley 4-H community day will take place Saturday, May 16 at the Legion hall, Henry Anderegg said Wed nesday morning. He is chair man for the affair. The program is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Three trophies will be offered for top 4-H club work. Livestock clubbers will compete for the trphy being provided by the Vernonia Trading company. The best economics 4-H work will receive a trophy from the Ne- ha.em Dairy and forestry work judged best will be rewarded by a trophy offered by the Vernonia Branch, Commercial Bank of Ore- Walrod has a farming back ground and is a graduate of Colo rado state college at Fort Collins, Colorado. He served a little more than three years with the air force during the second World War before becoming associated with the extension service. In taking over his new duties, Walrod indicates that the plans and programs as set up by various committees of the agricultural planning council will be carried out in the best manner possible. Some of the programs planned this year by these committees in clude the tansy ragwort control program, strawberry growers field meeting, forestry demonstration, grass silage tour and sheep grad, ing demonstration. Walrod has purchased a home in St. Helens- and the family ex pects to be moved to the county by June 1. SCOTCHLITE, a factor that has the proven quality of reducing night accidents involving bicycle riders, will be applied to bicycles in the community May 2 at a free Scotchlite program scheduled at 2 o'clock back of the high school. The P.-T.A., driver training class and city and state police will participate in the program to which youngsters are urged to bring their bicycles. The police will give pointers on safe bike riding practices as well as helping apply the tape. Photo illustrate effectiveness of the tape, at left in daylight and right, at night. I I ! j > ; 1 gon. Drive Total* $537.91 Total to date of the funds con tributed towards the Red Cross was listed Wednesday morning as $537.91 by Mrs. Marie Frazee, who acted as chairman for this area. When she released the fi gure, she also voiced her ap preciation to people who have ' gven their time in conducting the campaign. Heavy Fall Recorded Rainfall from 1 pm. Sunday aftemoon to 8 a.m. Monday morn ing of this week was 1 90 inches, ( Mrs. Helen Spofford announced. The fail was tallied at the co operative weather station which she maintains. PHONE 191 THOSE WHO ARE IN IT . . This year’s marble tournament, an annual affair sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, has been tentatively set to take place during the early part of next month. So far a definite date has not been chosen be cause of wet weather. Four youngsters, two from each of two classes, will be judged winners to represent this com munity at Jantzen beach May 23 at the state tournament and the winners of the state event will in turn compete in the national (ournament to be held in Port land in June. • The four winners here will be presented medals and tee shirts by the Vernonia V.FW. post. Board Accepts Bid for Paving The board of the union high school district met Tuesday even, ing to accept the bid of the Oregon Asphaltic Paving com pany for paving the parking area back of the high school and also driveways at both ends of the building. If any of the Loggzr boosters hurled good ball last Thursday Their bid specified the appli see any new gray hairs on the wh?n th- Loggers downed the cation of two inches of asphaltic head of Coach Bill Vlcek, they Scappoose Indians 12-7 at Scap concrete mat to the area for a can be sur? the worry causing The district will these additions to his scalp can poose. Fluke pitched steady ball cost of $560o be attributed mainly to his prob till the last of the fourth when prepare the area to receive the lem of working in ball games he found himself in a hole with I mat by applying a top dressing between rains. So far the local bases loaded and two out with a i of gravel on a grade to provide baseball squad has played only score of 11-5. Bob Powell re- I proper drainage and having the two games of a 12-gam- schedule lieved Fluke and was tabbed for surface rolled. The work will be done during to date because of weather condi two hits, driving in two runs, but managed to retire the sides. the coming summer. tions. The coming week will see the The remainder of the game was locals go into action (they hope* hitless for the Indians as Powell playing six gamos. The hope of settled down. Higley homered with no one on Coach Vlcek is that the games can be worked in before May 7 m the third inning and also col deadline when the selection is lected a single in his trips up to i Fuller tripled and made of the team to represent the plate. this league in the playoffs. Thurs singled and Wantland placed two Mothers of both kindegart-n day. today, the Loggers will take singles, leading the local batters. and first grade children, who will A windy day made it difficult enter school for the first time on Seaside there, which will for both pitchers to have control next September, are reminded round out this week of play. The first three days of next over the horsehide, with quite a to bring their children to the week will be very busy for the few hits being tabulated. pre-school clinic today, April 30 sluggers as they will meet Clats The hour are 1 p.m. to 3:30. On Saturday. Vernonia went to kanie Monday on the local field; Clatskanie and played one and Examinations will be made by a Tuesday play a double-header one-half innings of ball before doctor. Miss Grace Roumagoux, with the Rainier nine and Thurs- ; that game was called off on ac public health nurse, will talk day go to Warrenton to engage count of rain. That game will be with each mother. Other nurses that squad in another twin-bill. made up next Monday on the and members of the P.-T.A. will Rookie pitcher Darrel Fluke local field. be there to assist. Weather Poses Problem For Logger Ball Mentor People Reminded Of Clinic Today May Festival Event to Be Viewed Tnes. Park Setting Chosen, Weather Permitting For Annual Program The policy that will be followed during the coming summer sea son as it relates to the fire pro tection program on the Colum bia Tree Farm was explained to • » 13 of the 14 farm logging outfits last Thursday night at the Ma sonic Temple. The explanation and a question and answer period afterward were handled by Glen Hawkins, tree farm manager. The details of requirements that will be asked for the coming summer came out of a fire policy meeting March 20 in Portland. Main topic here Thursday was the necessity for operators to pro vide adequate watchman service and the details that would make Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hibbs this service satisfactory and im were notified a short time ago prove the 1953 protection pro that their son, Stephen, has been gram over last year. At the meeting it was pointed promoted to Airman first class. out that 60 per cent of the fires The word came trom his com at logging operations start after manding officer. Colonel John the crew has gone home, hence Crawford, of the 527th aircraft the reason for the watchman to control and warning group. The colonel’s letter also stated: be on duty two hours after a side shuts down or for the balance of "As his commanding officer, I can assure you that his high the shift, whichever is later. Communication available to re moral standards and exemplary port fires, tools required, heavy conduct reflects credit upon you equipment for fighting fires, as his parents. It is a privilege weather information broadcasts to have him under my command and adequate measures for week and as long as the U. S. air force end protection were other topics is staffed with men of his caliber the security of the United States explained at the meeting. will be in good hands." Vets to Conduct Marble Tourney THURSDAY, APRIL 30. 1953 Pat Sauer, who enlisted in the service March 30 is stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with Marvin Brewer. His address is; Pvt. 1 c Pat Sauer, 511th air. borne Inf. Regt., Co. D 4th Pla toon, 11th Airborne Div., Fort Campbell, Kentucky. A2 c George Bellingham, Bir kenfeld, reported at Portland air base Monday after an extended leave. Georg- is a member of the air force police. Patti Bass, queen elect, and members of her court will reign over the annual school May Day festivities to be held Tuesday, May 5, at the city park, weather permitting. Should it be raining, the occasion will take place in the high school gym. The pro gram will begin promptly at 1:0t> p.m. Patti will be escorted by Deraid Gill who is also a Senior. Other members of the royal court in clude the senior princesses, Mari lou Fredrickson and Joyce Ho ward and their escorts. Jack Woolard and Mike Grady; the Junior princesses, Margarett Bris- sett and Dawn Lousignont and escorts, Fred Dnpps and Speed Lusby; the Sophomores princes ses, Dorothy Gwin and Margaret Cook with escorts. Hank Bass and Pat Lloyd and the Freshmen princesses, Gretchen Bolmeier and June Jones and escorts, Rickie Bush and Donald.Cook. Beverly Tunnell, Judy Shulke, Hilda Markley and Virginia Nel son will be flower girls. Billy Pringle will be crown bearer and Patty Vlcek and Martha Bush will be train bearers. The theme of the May Day pro gram this year is "May Day Around the World.” This annual event comes about as a result of planning on the part of both the high school and the Wash ington grade school. The plans this year have been in the hands of a steering committee composed of Miss Lilias Peterson, chair man, Mrs. Mary Sempert, Mrs. Ora Bolmeier from the high school and Miss Bristlin, Mrs. Watson and Hauton Lee from the grad? school. The major parts of the program will be presented by the music and physical education depart ments from both schools. Cancer Campaign Public Asked to Returns Lagging Hear Glee Club Incomplete returns that were available up to this week of the results of the cancer drive in Columbia county indicate that the undertaking is falling quite a bit short of th? quota set Word of the money turned in up to this week was voiced by Bill Horn, dounty chairman, who listed Vernonia as having contributed $227 towards a quota of $350. Other county communities are also behind their quotas and the county total stood at $593.45. The county quota is $1930, Letters totaling 6500 were mailed at the start of the drive to people in the county. Money received will be used for research into the causes and treatment of cancer, establish ment of clinics, grants to medi cal schools, training of technicians and nurses and to continue a public education program. Sixty per cent of the money raised will be used in this state. An invitatiog to the public was extended Tuesday by Darro d Proehl, grade school principal, to hear the performance Friday morning of the M n's Glee club of Portland university. The club will sing at a program at the Washington auditorium at 10:30 and will be attended by students from all local schools. Washington students will as semble for another program Fri day afternoon to be presented by the fifth grades. Washington students who are part of the track team will go to , Scappoose Saturday to participate in the county track meet for both * boys and girls. This Saturday event will begin at 10 o’clock. Examiner Slated A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Vernonia Friday. May 8, at the city hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dancers to Appear at Talent Show Program The selection of Miss Vernonfh from a list of three candidates as well as the performance of the professional dancing troupe led by Miss Elaine Haling, St. Helens, will provide a full evening for the people who go to the high school tonight. Thursday, for the talent show being sponsored by the Lions club. The program will begin at 8 o’clock and during the evening the three Vernonia contestants for the Miss Vernonia title will appear so that three impartial judges may select the winner. Donna Knightwine, Barbara Ho ward and Frances Kaspar will compete for the honor and the winner will be presented with a trophy. Miss Vernonia will compete later in a county-wide contest when Miss Columbia County will be chosen. Last-minute details for to night’s program were worked out earlier this week by Lion* chib members at their Monday meet ■ng and Tuesday evening when a dress rehearsal of the even: was conducted by Miss Haling.