Library, U of 0
May 18 Final Date Set
For Property Owners to
Petition County Board
Over 8 Tons
Paper Taken
In 4-H Drive
Clean-Up Campaign
Given Boost Through
Club Collection Work
With between 35 and 40 club
members, assisted by 12 leaders
vrrth cars working on the collec­
tion of paper last Saturday, be­
tween eight and nine tons were
collected m.the 4-H paper drive.
Much of this was taken to the
homes of leaders by th? members
and on Sunday, some of the men
helped transport it to the Heck-
e.nliable home.
Also, much of
it was not tied in bundles, and
some of the women worked tying
it and have blistered fingers to
show that it was a job.
Tuesday. Bert Brunsman took
a load of 4‘a tons to Portland in
the Brunsman Hardware truck,
with Mrs. Herb Heckenliable.
Mrs. Earl King and Mrs. Joe Mau-
off going along to help unload it.
The newspapers were taken to
the Pabco Roofing company and
will be used in the manufacture
of their products. The magazines
went to another place.
Disappointing factor was that
th price of paper had dropped
sharply since the drive was ar­
ranged for. and they received
only $3.00 per ton for it.
The other four tons will be
taken in next week.
Mrs. Herb Heckenliable, 4-H
ieeder who was chairman of the
dr.ve, expressed her appreciation
of the excellent support given
the drive by all the towns people.
a»d also for the good work of
the 4-H members and leaders.
This was the 4-H club's part in
the elean-up campaign and the
results were very gratifying.
Sweater Fund
Pledge Raised
The fifty dollars that the P. ■
T.A had pledged toward the pur­
chase of sweaters for the grade
school band was raised Saturday
at the food sale which met with
go ,d response from those who do­
nated food and those who cam<-
to buy. It was another excellent
demonstration of the way Ver­
nonia people get behind com­
munity projects, especially when
it, ? for the benefit of the young
people.
Mrs. Charles Minger. president
of ’he PT A. for whom this pro­
ject will complete a years work,
expressed her appreciation to ail
who helped make it a success.
Others who worked on the food
sale committee were Mrs. Hero
He. kenliable, Mrs. Earl King,
Mrs. Harvey Redmond, Mrs. Fred
R.xdigcr and Mrs. Ed Roediger
Jr.
Teachers See
Forest Work
On Tree Farm
Oregon's property taxpayers calculations, first, to find the true
have until May 18 to file petitions cash value, and second, to find
with the county boards of equal­ the market value. The first com­
Planting, Thinning,
ization for the correction of pro­ putation is to divide the assessed
Falling, Yarding
perty assessments. Samuel B. value as shown on the tax roll by
Viewed by Group
Stewart, state tax commission the posted ratio. This will indi­
As a part of the business and
chairman, has announced. Tax­ cate the true cash value of the
payers who feel that their pro­ property.
Second, he must di­ education tour program of the
perty is assessed too high should vide the true cash value by 80 Piytland schools, 68 Portland
obtain the necessary petitions per cent to obtain the market
teachers accompanied by eight
from the county assessor or coun­ value. Then, with the market
ty clerk. Commissioner Stewait value calculated, he can readily members of the West Coast Lum­
said.
make the comparison between his bermens association, were here
All county boards of equaliza­ idea of the valuation of the pro­ last Wednesday to tour the Co
tion will convene on Monday, perty and the assessor's market lumbia Tree Farm of the Crown
I as Junior Prom queen last Satur­
May 13 to make the annual re- value.
Zellerbach corporation.
Arthur day evening when the result of
view of assessments in their res­
For example, if the assessed
the voting by the student body
pective counties. Oregon law pro­ value of a home is shown on the W. Priaulx of Portland, mem­
was announced. Crowning was
ber
of
the
Lumbermen
’
s
grouo,
vides that a property owner may tax statement or the assessment
done by Don Holsey. student
appear in person or may be re
roll as $2,000. and the posted ra­ arranged the tour.
body president. Princesses were
presented by his attorney before tio is 25 per cent, then, dividin ’
Robert C. Lindsay, resid ’nt for­ Donna Buckley, Joyce Thomp­
the board of equalization when $2.000 by .25, a true cash value ester for Crown, conducted the
son, Vicki Crosson and Jan Garn­
it considers petitions for reduc­ of $8,000 is found. This true cash
tour on which the group wa« er. Blue Moon was the theme of
tions of assessments.
value figure is then divided by 80
tree
planting, second this year's prom.
The posted ratio m Columbia I per cent to determine the mai- shown
growth
thinning
stands and the
county this year is set at 25 per j ket value of the property which
cent According to O. A. Ridenou.', I in this case would be $10,000.
actual operation of falling and
county assessor. County asses­
Any taxpayer planning to ap­ I yarding which was performed for
sors are required to post the ra­ peal to the board of equaliza­ I them by W. A. Parmer and Elvm
tio used in assessing property. tion should first review his as­
Taxpayers, by converting asses­ sessment with the county asses­ i Larson.
Conservation groups and all
They also saw the Crown Zel­
sed value to true cash value using sor. If the assessor makes no
persons Interested in Oregon's na
this posted ratio, can test the as­ adjustment, the taxpayer has the lerbach relay station and were
tural resources are invited to par­
sessment on the property he privilege of placing his case, pri­ taken to Baker Point fire lookout
ticipate in the statewide conser
owns. True cash value by law or to May 18. before the county
for a panoramic view of the vation week. May 20-26, accord­
is set at 80 per cent of the mar­ board for further consideration.
ing to an announcement by Mrs.
country.
ket value for real property, but If the board of equalization does
Luncheon was served them at L. L. Wells, who has been ap­
for personal property such as not give the r"'quested relief, the
pointed chairman of the conser­
merchandise, livestock, farm taxpayer can then continue his the Masonic Temple by the N-j-
vation week committee for Co­
equipment, etc., true cash value appeal at a later date to the state balcm Social Club, OES.
lumbia county
by
Governor
is usually 100 per cant of market tax commission, thence into the
Holmes.
value.
courts. County boards are not
Conservation week is a cam­
To test the value placed on the required to consider appeals that
paign, to focus the attention of
property by the assessor, the tax­ are filed after the May 18 dead­
everyone on the importance of
payer would have to make two line, Stewart pointed out.
our natural resources. Education
in the wise use of our forests,
minerals, soils, wildlife and water
Weather tabulations made by will do much to add to their
Frank
Slemmons,
cooperative value
Governor Holmes' com­
observer, shows a high tempera­ mittee on natural resources is
ture of 87 on Sunday, April 28, sponsoring the campaign.
Fire early Friday morning did who saw smoke apparently issu­ with maximums on the proceed­
The »objective of conservation
an as yet unestimated amount of ing from the front of the store. ing days of April staying mostly week is to bring the attention
in the 50s or low 60s. Monday, of all Oregonians on naturid
damage to the Sunnyside Service
He cam? to
investigate and mercury climbed to 84.
store one and one-half miles
wealth by visiting tree farms?
Lowest temperature for April fish hatcheries, mines, sawmills,
south of Vernonia on highway 47. awoke the Drips.
The fire apparently originated was 28 degrees on April 7, al­ dams, and by taking part in edu­
Mr. and Mrs. Eug 'ne Drips, own-
ers were just nearing completion from a short in the coffee grind­ though it dipped to 29 degrees on cational programs in th? schools
of an extensive project of enlarg- er and destroyed a partition be­ April 21 and to 36 degrees on and communities.
ing and renovating the store in tween the store and storage room April 27.
Conservation is a great public
which they had actually built a
service program everyone can
Precipitation
for
the
month
as well as six sheets of the roof­
new store over the old one.
was 2.70 inches with 1.02 inches participate in.. All are interested
ing and celling. The motors on
The fire was discovered by ' the meat case and meat slicers falling on April 14. A trace of in growing more trees, prevent­
ing fo-est fires, developing more
Charles Justice who lives nearby were also damaged to the extent snow was noted on April 6.
wildlife, improving fishing, wise
telephone for emergency use.
mining of minerals and proper
they will have to be replaced.
use of soils and waters.
Other extensive damage was
Service clubs and schools will
done to building and stock by
be encouraged to have scheduled
smoke and wat.-r
talks, field trips, and films on
The loss was covered by insur­
conservation subjects during the
The Guls and Boys Leagues at ance and the store is being re­
A decision to sell booster but­ statewide Conservation week.
Vernonia high school are enter­ paired and repainted this week.
tons to publicize and finance the
Again, some tim? was lost in Friendship Jamboree July fourth
taining with a "Mom and Pop’
reception next Wednesday even­ reporting the fire because oper­ celebration was reached by the
ing at 8:00 p m. at the high school. ator was called instead of the committee at the meeting held
While a special invitation is be­ Vernonia fire number being used
last Friday evening at the West
ing issued to parents, the invita­ Again, that number is HA 9-3131 Oregon meeting room Buttons
tion is also extended to the and should be posted by every will be of attractive design and
The Columbia County School­
public so that all persons interest­
will sell for 53 cents each
masters association will meet
ed m the school may attend.
James Johns, grade school in­ here Monday evening for the an­
Eighth Grade Trip Monday
Work of students will be on
structor, has been named to head nua) golf tournament and steak
display and a style show by the
Eighth graders from the Wash­ kid's day activities which will be dinner. About 20 or 25 men are
members of the home economics ington school will go on a field July 5
expected to participate and there
classes will be a part of the pro­ trip Monday on which they will
Various committees are work­ will be play for a team trophy as
gram. The chorus will provide visit the Swift packing plant in
ing on the details of the week well as oth?r competition.
musical numbers and refresh­ North Portland and then go to
The steak dinner at the Wash­
end program which is shaping up
ments will be served by the Camas for a tour of the Crown
nicely for a really good occa­ ington school cafeteria will be
horn? ec classes also
Zellerbach pap?r mills.
followed by a business meeting.
sion.
Governor Names
Mrs. L. L. Wells
87 Degrees High
Reading in April
New Store Damaged by Fire Early
Friday; Extent Not Yet Estimated
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Goodwill Truck Due
T -c Goodwill truck will vis't
V nonia next Thursday. May 9.
to collect contributions of cloth­
ing, furniture and household
items. Persons wishing articles
picked up may call Mrs. Frank
i
Large, HA 9-3161.
'Mom And Pop"
Reception Dated
Booster Button
Decision Reached
Goli Tournament
Set By Teachers
Girls To Attend
State Assembly
OFFICERS of th« n«w)y organised Columbia County Dcv*lopm«nt commission war* «l«ct«d in th«
latter part of April at a meeting al Raimer. From left: Louis Towne. Vernonia, chairman: Al
Welton. Clatskanie, rice chairman and Wray Hudkins. Scappoose, secretary treasurer.
Second Round
Started for
I Polio Shots
Vaccine Shortage
May Delay Completion.
Of Entire Schedule
The full schedule of polio vac­
cine clinics in the county for
persons six months through 13
was scheduled to restart Mon
day with Columbia City the first,
school on the list
However, according to Miss
! Grace Roumagoux, only enough
vaccine was available last week
to complete the clinics sched
uled for this week.
She added, however, that more-
vaccine is expect 'd later in the
week and could
possibly
be
enough to do the remainder of
the clinics scheduled
Most of the schools in the
county have had their first clin­
ics, with the exception of Colum­
bia Cit"
The second
Vernonia duuc
will be made available for 423
who will need their second shots
Other clinics scheduled include
McBride, Friday; John Gumm,
May 7; Rainier, May 8; Scap­
poose. May 9; Yankton, May it)
and Columbia City, May 13. The
second clinic for Vernonia ha*
tentatively been set for May
23.
The free clinic* are sponsor«!
by the Columbia County Medi­
cal association,the County Infan­
tile Paralysis chapter, the county
health department and the coun­
ty PT A
Seventh Graders
See Timber Work
Forty-seven Vernonia seventh
graders are with the 400 seventh
grade boys and girls of the coun­
ty who are participating in the
second annual Forestry Field Day
today.
Nine stations located over the
timber harvest tract on the coun­
ty fairgrounds serve to acquaint
boys and girls with the impor­
tance of the timber industry U>
the Northwest. Subjects covered
include seed production and tree
planting, thinning merchantable
timber, soil-root relationships,
Christmas tree culture, space
thinnings or thinning unmerchan­
table stands, tree identification,
pruning for quality wood, fire
control, and 4-H forestry.
Boys and girls taking part in
the field day will spend approxi­
mately two hours in the timber
harvest tract and will hear quali­
fied personnel at each one of the
nine stations. Upon leaving they
will receive a small tre? to take
home to plant.
The field day is one of the func­
tions of the Columbia County
Farm Forestry committee work­
ing with the extension service.
The committee has direct man­
agement of the timber harvest
tract
Leland Pugsley and Dave Mc­
Minn from the Crown Zellerbach
Columbia Tree Farm will be
among the instructors speaking
to the students.
Last Installment of Basic School
Money Received, Sent to Districts
The final installment of the
A number of members from the ' basic school support money was
Girls League at Vernonia high received by the county school su­
school will attend the state con­ perintendent's office at St Helens
vention at Hillsboro thia week last week and was mailed to the
end Elected d?legates are Ruby districts
The mon^y totaled
Wells. Jan Garner. Janie* Pear­ $197,219 20. bringing the total for
son and Sally Biggs. Of these. . the year to $606,036 67
Ruby Wells will lead a gspup I
The first installment amounted
discussion on the organization of to $223,781.09 and the second
Girls Leagues
was $185,036.38
The largest amount distribut­
Vernonia also is placing the
names of four of its members in ed was to the St Helens school
nomination for state offices. They district which received $63.270.13.
are Darlene Bernardi, Carol An­ The second largest went to the
derson. Carolyn Heath and Pen­ Vernonia elementary school dis­
trict. amounting to >21,657 69. and
ny Hays.
the next largest went to Rainier
elementary, amounting to $18,-
587 80 Scappoose elementary re­
ceived $18,492.44
Other amounts include:
Hudson. $2.072 66. Clatskanie,
$11.208 26, Warren, $4.24036.
Goble. $4.008 56; Mayger, $3,414.-
60. Quincy, $4.541 19; Deiens.
$4.356 77; Neer City. $511 97; She
loh (part of Goble), $567 16,
Apiary, $1.227 75; Birkenfeld. $1,-
132 84; Mist. $829 53. Vernonia
high. $7.784 90; Rainier high.
$11,19997, Scappoose high, $8.
543 17 and Clatskanie high, $9,-
480.40.