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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1961)
AROUND THE FARM For those of us living along the Columbia River, the life history of the white sturgeon should be of particular interest, especially in view of the size limits placed on these fish. The life history of this fish apparently has been hard to get, but recently Oregon State University wildlife management s-pecialist Andy Landforce passed on some research work shedding a little light on this subject. On November 10, 1949, Oregon Fish Commission biologists re leased a tagged white sturgeon near the mouth of the Sandy river as part of a research project in volving the Columbia hasin’s fish ery resources. Twelve years later on October 22, sport fisherman G. E. Antilla, Clarkston, Washington, landed this same sturgeon while angling in the Snake river about one mile above Clarkston. After noting the yellow plastic disc tag attached through the tail of the fish, he recorded the number, weighed and measured the specimen, and returned it to the river. Measur ing 22 inches in length and weigh ing 2 pounds when tagged, the fish had grown to 43 inches in length and 14 pounds during the 12 years .This confirms previous findings regarding the slow growth of sturgeon. Antilla’s tagged specimen was estimated to be 15 years of age. Female white sturgeon do not reach maturity until they are 15 to 19 years of age, but males ma ture somewhat earlier than this. Some individuals have been known to attain ages over 80 years. The age of a sturgeon is determined by microscopic exam ination of a cross-section slice of a fin ray of the pectoral fin. Under high magnification concentric growth layers can be counted and age determined much the same way we do in counting the growth rings of trees. During the early days of Co lumbia river fishing, 500-pound white sturgeon were reported to be common. Some individuals in the Columbia river have been By DON COIN WALROD County ex ten sio n Agent known to reach 1590 pounds, and there is ortTecord an 1800-pound- er from the Fraser river, B. C. Antilla’s tagged fish had to pass at least one dam, Bonneville, and perhaps McNary which was completed in the 12-year period following its tagging, to reach the Clarkston area where it was caught. The well-recognized trend to ward larger dairy farms certain ly means that larger bulk holding tanks are needed, These larger bulk milk tanks need better and more substantial footings to sup port them properly. Often a new and larger tank has been added to meet the in creased production, but the ordi nary thickness of the concrete floor may not be adequate to pre vent some settling of the new tank and the increased load. If settling does occur, the calibration I of the tank is going to be off. If the calibration is pot accurate, either the dairyman o f the pro cessor is going to be gypped, de pending upon how the calibration is affected. A word to the wise should be sufficient. Peach Growers __ _ L STORES that step is not taken unless ab solutely necessary because clos ing actually costs the district money. To substantiate this statement, he gave the following figures. Each day that the schools oper ate, the district draws approxi mately $670 from the state basic school fund. This is not paid for days the school is closed. However, costs go on when the schools are closed, the same as if they were operating because contracts are on a monthly and yearly basis. For each day the schools are closed by illness, wea ther, or such, it costs the district ▼ •■»••••••«* M WIUHWVO, transporta Vi UUIOJAV»! $2,412.75 in a U salaries, CORNING^kWARE SEE OUR WIDE SELEC TION OF PYREX AND CORNING WARE GIFT ITEMS. L lg h t w lg h t Big 48 Pag* HASSOCK ENDS SATURDAY CHRISTMAS GIFT CATALOG Just Stop In And Ask For Your FREE Gift Catalog! A/speed Attractively covered In M a il a id Durai Menet petteni, green e r grey. REM EM BER-THE EARLY SHOPPER ALWAYS HAS THE BEST SELECTION! N. »>•■*/ N. M.ul SPEED-E NAM EL 16-oz. Can 87' •M exferler er interier »urfoce« ke- W m m U «erilain« « paient rv tl-p re * v aativa. Orla» in m inute*. N e n -fe x i* guaranteed oat ta dagl Idle Hour Dual Control E L E C T R IC B LA N K E T C en tu ry 3 77 Luxury b la n k e t g i v e s adjustable amount of warmth ve t weighs very little . Roset blue, or beige. With income tax time rapidly approaching, it is well to note that “Uncle Sam” wants every tax dollar due him, and he often takes steps to get it. On the other hand, he does not want more in the way of taxes from any indi vidual than is rightfully due un der the law. However, the bur den of proof of what is or is not due is placed upon the taxpayer. There are too many instances in which the taxpayer paid too much simply because he didn’t know or didn't get the help needed in fill ing his return. The 1962 “Farmer» Tax Guide” can be helpful rri better under standing federal tax provisions as they apply to farmers. This 63- page guide is relatively easy to read and covers most tax situa tions. Copies are available from county extension agents but sup plies are limited. Closing of Schools Given Careful Consideration Due to Cost Item Illnesses still plague the schools in this area, though the absences are not as great now and the worst seems to be over. Schools were not closed at any time be cause of the epidemic. J. W. Acaiturri, superintendent of the district 47 joint schools, stated this week that many ques tions have come to the school a« to why the schools were not clos ed due to the illness and also because of inclement weather. He stated that the question of closing schools is weighed carefully and WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR PI9C9 STAINLESS CARVING SET Hollow handled roost fork, carving knife and el leer. Comes In beauti ful velvet lined chest. C9ntury 6 PI9C9 C o m b in atio n STAINLESS STEAK KNIFE SET BLACKBOARD AND PEG RITER Hollow handles and hol low ground blades. 8 -1 /2 Inches long. Comes In beautlfol lacquered wood en gift chest. Vinyl platform, enamel finish. H a * large num erals and magnifying lens. Proven accuracy. SPECIAL SALE OF COME IN AND GET YOUR FREE CALENDAR Oakland auto, thermo statically controlled wood heater. Special UL APPROVED BRAND NAME GIFT APPLIANCES $149.95 YOUR CHOICE Oakland Fireplace Heater with Thermo static Control, static Control. Only V ff99 Each $129.95 Barcalounger with Nau- gahyde covering. Com pare at $140. $-| Special___ O4V95 129" Shopm ato 1/4 Inch ELECTR IC DRILL Fan-Gio Heataire Heaters 95 From______ $-$ J 14" Biltwell Sofa Bed and Rocker. Regular $169.95, Now._...... $" 139" i O4V95 New Selection Table Lamps Priced from $095 $ -| /\9 5 To To’ 1 0 " *895 Lamps From Young Farm er’s Barn and Animal Set 87' TV Tray Sets, Regu- $g88 lar $12.95 Special..... 12 Group 1 Batteries. 36 month guar. $ -| Z\77 Exchange Group 24S Batteries 24-mo. guar. $-* 6\T1 Exchange___ X ^ l J. VF Brunsman Hardware and Elec. O PHONE HA 9-5651 VERNONIA, ORE. Set...... 87' Hobby Craft Oil Paint By Number P7c T STORES tion contracts, heat, etc. Those figures are computed on the ba sis of a 180 day school year, and is the figure it costs per day whe ther the school operates or not. Unless the day «V is nra*uv made up in the V diriVCT9 W iv umj Bath Towel Sets By Cannon $tf)98 Now, Only___ IT’S A PRIVILEGE AND A PLEASURE TO LIVE IN VERNONIA spring, the amount, based on fix ed contracts is lost to the district. Acaiturri further stated that of course, health and welfare of stu dents and employees is and will remain — a major item of concern. but the expense angle must also be considered in making a deci sion. If, when schools are closed, all children stayed home and avoid ed contact with ill - persons or danger of illness from exposure, that would also be a talking point for closing, but observers can real ize that they do not, but can be seen at shows, on the streets and circulating freely. Need to Spray December, the month when we nil enjoy the Christmas holidays, reflects one chore of interest to the peach growers, stated John F. Neu, county extension agent. De cember is the time when the first spray is applied for control of peach leaf curl. This application should be made* as near December 15 as weather conditions permit. For the commercial peach pro ducer one of the following fungi cides are recommended: 1. Bordeaux mixture 12-12-100 2. Puratized Agricultural spray, 3 pints in 100 gallons. 3. TAG, 1 Mi pints in 100 gallons of water. 4. Liquid lime sulfur, 8 gallons in 100 gallons of water. A stocker should be addid with fungicide. Dormant spray oil used at a quart per 100 gallons makes an excellent sticker. Most of the other available commercial stick ers are satisfactory when used according to the manufacturer's direction*. The home gardener, for ease of handling should use lime sulfur, Puratized Agricultural Spray, or TAG; these are all liquids. The mixture is prepared by adding 3 tablespoons of Puratized Agri cultural spray or 1 ’v tablespoons of TAG, or 4 cups of lime sulfur, to 3 gallons of water A sticker should lie added lo each of these mixture«. Flowering peaches are alsa sus ceptible to peach leaf curl and should be sprayed at the same time as other peach trees Not only is it more blessed to give than to receive— it is also deductible s -T -R -I-T ’ *”1 YOUR CHRISTMAS food dolvar HERE! MAKE OUR STORE YOUR ONE STOP CENTER FOR ALL YOUR FOOD NEEDS SUGAR 12 To All Our Customers and Friends From C&H NELLIE, EI.I.EN. BETTY, BOB. JOE & STEVE Betty Crocker «i«. 39c Fireside 1-Lb. I’kg. 25c P A P U A F C America’s No. 1 Oven t A j T - U f T Cleaner— Sate '50c. lfi-oz. Jar 68c Kaiser Heavy Duty, IS” Roll 59c ALUMINUM FOIL Extra AC F c y ..2 - L b s .X j C DELICIOUS APPLES CAKE M IX Angel Food VANILLA WAFERS | 9F TURKEYS CURL'S GROCERY 29’ MIA* Fresh Frosted Ir f Budget M ise. £ Oernonia Eagle MERRY CHRISTMAS Limited Supply. M I’ER 1-lL E,t HA 9-6341 More—S p -n d L m - W h . n Y en Shop Herel Deliveries 3:00 P.M. Vernonia margarine ;;- POTATOES NO BISCUITS PEANUT BUTTER X INS. CHOCOLATE RED ROSE TEA » Ä All Flavors JELLO 3-oz. I’kgs. Dessert DREAM WHIP Topping ■ EGG NOG “ WESSON OIL 38-oz. E u Jar r " LUlltk COFFEE Drip or Regular 5 „41 50, $1 3 29c , $1.191 69c & § . 48c I 9c 45c * Quart C h a i* an d S a n b o rn THURSDAY, DEC 21. 1JNJ1 1 _____
