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Welcome to the 8th Annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree
FRIDAY EVENTS
Oregon Journal Juniors
Queen Coronation
High School Stadium
8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENTS
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VOLUME 42. NUMBER 30
Free Fishing for Kids (Age 10 and under)
Sunset Strip Trout Pool
Bus Leaves Joy Theater___________ 5:30 a.m.
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Demon i
Friendship Jamboree Horseshoe Tourney
City Park Courts--------------------------- 9:30 a .m.
Qualifying Starts at 8:30 a.m.
★ Parade
City Council
Authorizes
New Equipment
VERNONIA, OREGON
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1964
Multitude oí Activities
Offered b y '64 Jamboree
Vernonia has begun to take on the the Yeung Oregonian and Journal
people and visitors here for the Jam
Monday evening, the meeting of holiday air this week as residents Junior traveling troupe will be pre boree.
place
special
displays
in
windows
sented in front of the high school
the city council was presided over
and engage in a frenzy of float build grandstand and at this, the Jamboree HORSESHOE TOURNEY
by C. E. Miller, president of the ing activities.
queen will be crowned.
The Vernonia Frendship Horse
council, in the absence of Dr. T. M.
Anderson Park-------------2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
One window display which has at
shoe Tournament is set for Satur
Hobart, mayor.
tracted a lot of attention all week is FISHING PLANNED
day, July 25, according to Owen
(Grand Entry—1:45 p.m.)
Kids will have a special heyday Enevoldsen, chairman. Courts at the
Fire Chief Charley Hickman ap the one entitled “old things” in the
Saturday morning when they board city park have been readied and
peared before the council to, ask for windows at Nichols Variety store.
The program given here outlines the bus provided by James Davies some added cement work places all
Vernonia versus Banks
the purchase of eight sets of pants,
and go to Sunset trout pools to fish. of them in good condition for this
boots and coats for the fire depart events which are to take place so
High School F ie ld _______________ 7:00 p.m.
Melvin Schwab, chairman for this years event.
ment members and for four addition that little explanation is necessary.
event, advises all those who go to
The
kick-off
far
the
whole
affair
The revolving trophy which was
al helmets, and the council approv
ed the request. He further asked for comes Friday noon when the circus take their own fishing poles and bait new’ last year and was won by A1
Portland Music
and a plastic bag for bringing home Richardson, will be at stake. It and
a hose drying tower to be built. The opens on the field opposite the Amer
their fish. They will be back home
American Legion Hall
.........„ 9:00 p.m.
the other trophies for the various
council fire committee is to meet ican Legion hall and adjacent to An by 8 a m.
derson
park.
Rides
Friday
afternoon
classes are now on display in the
with the department members to
The rest of the events for Satur window of the drug store.
consider this request further. A re and until 9 p.m. will be only 10 cents
I.O.O.F. Hall—3 Trophies..................9:00-10:30 p.m.
day and Sunday are well outlined on
when
accompanied
by
the
tickets
be
quest for a portable pump was re
Enevoldsen states that qualifying
the program and will take place as
jected and the request for the crea ing given by the merchants named
will
take place from 8:30 to 9:30
scheduled.
Trophies for various
tion of a $1000 fund as a start to elsewhere in this issue.
a.m. and that classes C and D will
I.O.O.F. Hall........................................10:30-1:00 a.m.
events
are
on
display
in
windows
of
Friday night, the variety show of
wards accumulating the price of a
pitch off at 9:30 a m. Classes A and
business places.
new truck was answered with infor
The Natal Grange ladies will op B will pitch off at 12:30 p.m.
mation that the $1000 fire truck fund
These who have a qualifying score
High School Gym _____ 8:30 p.m. to Midnight
erate their chuck wagon again this
should be left in its present status
year at both the horse show and the from a state or previous tournament
as an unappropriated balance which
may use it.
logging show.
could not be used during the current
Entrance fees for class A and B
The
big
question
in
everyones
mind
year.
is whether the weatherman will co are $2.00 and for class C and D,
The council authorized the start of
Swimming instruction will be of operate. The Jamboree has had hot $1.00.
proceedings to annex to the city the
fered
at Perry's Sports Camp start weather for the past seven years and HORSE SHOW READY
Rebekah Social Club
sewage lagoon area and also to an
ing July 27, according to an anounce has never yet been rainy. It is hoped
City Park
nex certain areas in First addition
The Vernonia Ridge Riders Saddle
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
ment made Monday by Robert Per that weather will be good again this
which were by-passed but completely
ry. The fee for children’s lessons will year, with perhaps a little toning club have everything in readiness
surrounded by previous anr**v«tfons.
for the annual Jamboree horse show
be $5.00 for two weeks. For adults down of the heat of former years.
VSP&SS Tracks
An ordinance implementing the an
which will be held at Anderson park
---------------------- 11:45 m.
and the teen swim the charge will
nexation of blocks 13 and 14 in First
Saturday
afternoon, following the
Departs for Banks______________
1:00
m.
be fifty cents per session.
Special rates for the Vernonia-
addition was passed under emergen
parade.
Arrives in Vernonia___
4:30 m .
Because there are no dressing fa
Banks excursion train trip sched
cy clause by unanimous vote.
James Johns, club president, states
uled for (his Sunday afternoon.
Authorization was given to the pur cilities swimmers must wear suits
that the club held a picnic and prac
July 26 will be $3.00 for adults
chase of the new police car from to and from the camp.
tice day at the park last Sunday to
Opening Ceremonies___
1:00 m.
and $1.50 for children. This spec
The schedule for July 27-31 and
Vernonia Auto company for a price
complete preparations.
Fire Department Exhibition
1:05 m.
ial is for this one day only and
August 3-7 will be as follows:
of $1998.
Registrations will be taken from
one trip only.
Logging Show_______________
1:30
Monday through Friday, 9:00-9:45
m.
A motion was passed to allow the
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., according to
The special trip is scheduled
Grand Prize Drawing_______ ...
3:30 m .
City of Banks to salvage usable wire a.m., beginners, 7 and 8 year olds;
Johns. The grand entry will be made
to leave here at 1:00 p.m. and
from the field lighting system at the 10:00-10:45 a.m., beginners. 9 and
at 1:45 p.m. and the games will start
return here at 4:30 p.m.
city park in exchange for removal older; 11:00-11:45 a.m., intermediate
at 2:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00
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To Banks
of the light poles from the field since 'children who know how to swim but
p.m. Ribbons will be awarded in all
want further instruction).
ART EXHIBIT
they are becoming dangerous.
events and there are high point tro
Evening schedule: Tuesday, 8:30-
The Vernonia Society of Art end phies for both juniors and seniors.
Various other discussions related
to street work, need for grass mow 9:30 p.m., adult lessons; Wednesday, Crafts is arranging an art exhibit
The events included in the pro
8:30-9:30 p.m., teen swim (12-21); in the corner room at the Vernonia gram are as follows: Saddle Bridle
ing and miscellaneous matters.
The next council meeting will be Thursday, 8:30-9:30 p.m., adult swim Clinic building formerly occupied and Go; two-man flag race, musical
'over 21 years of age).
held August 3.
by the upholstery shop. Members of ropes, barrel race for junior juniors,
Final registration for lessons will the society have painted it in pre juniors and seniors; buck and squaw
be made at the camp next Monday paration for this event.
race, sack roping, hat race for jun
morning when swimmers report.
Work done by both children and ior juniors, goat tail race and cow
adults in the classes taught by Mrs hide race.
Elva Goss and also from the paint
Johns stated that the club has one
Saturday and Sunday—Vernonia Golf Club
for fun classes taught by Mrs. Car urgent request for all horses to be
9on Strong will be on display. In kept away from the picnic area ¿mil
addition, paintings done by local the trailer area. They arc to be kept
The Vernonia Fire Department is
artists will be exhibited
engaged in a busy week which com
in the horse show area only. This is
The building will be open from very important to prevent any acci
menced Monday night with a work
Akio Yamaguchi, Vernonia’s for Friday evening through Sunday eve dents in which spectators or picnick
night at the hall to prepare the build
eign exchange student who lived with ning for the enjoyment of both local ers might be injured or frightened.
ing and equipment for the Jamboree
Saturday morning, July 25, the Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Hobart
firemen will turn out in force at this past year, boarded a Japan Air
5:00 a.m. to wash the streets for the Lines jetliner in San Francisco Wed
festive week end Sunday .they will nesday of this week to return to
be engaging in a water fight with Japan.
We, your mayor and council members, officially proclaim
JÉAST
The flight was arranged by the
the
forestry crew from the Pittsburg
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July
24-25-26 Friendship Jamboree Days for 1964 and request
Guard Station as part of the Logging American Field Service for 134 Japa
every
citizen to participate and make this eighth annual event
nese high school students whom the
Show.
the
greatest
success ever. Remember, each of you is host to
AFS
selected
to
live
for
11
months
This past week, two members of
the local department represented the in the homes of American families those who come here. Wear a friendly smile, speak a friendly
Vernonia group at the monthly meet while attending local high schools. hello and extend the hand of friendship to all.
ing of the Columbia-Washington The group arrived in the United
Mayor T. M. Hobart
Firemans association, with Forest States on August 24, 1963.
(ouncilmen:
( ’. E. Miller, L. E. Stiff, Ixiren Atkins
A tour of the United States and
Grove as hosts The members at
and
Horace Hertel
a
visit
to
Washington,
D.C.
climax
tending were Bill Ritz and Larry
ed their stay in the states.
Recorder, Walter Linn
ST.
Gamer.
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At their last regular business meet
ing, July 13, the firemen set the date
of August 30 as the time of their an
nual picnic. This is a family affair
with
the usual food, games for the
GRAUT
children, and visiting for the parents.
Forms at 10:00 a.m. at SP&S Tracks
Moves out at 11:00 a.m. — Register by 10:30
★ Ridge Riders Horse Show
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FFA Semi-pro Raseball Game
★ Jamboree Ball
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Teen Age Hootenanny
Teen Age Dance
★ Square Dance
Swim Lesson
SUNDAY EVENTS
Dates Are Set
Cowboy Breakfast
Steam Excursion Train Arrives
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Logging Show—City Park
Excursion Train Departure
WEEKEND EVENTS
★ Gem and Fossil Show—V.F.W. Hall
★ Country Fair Exhibits
★ Circus—Plays Vernonia All Three Days
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★
Poker Golf Tournament
Firemen Set
Weeks Events
Columbia County Historical Society
Museum Open House
Circus— Located by Legion Hall
AFS Student
Returns Home
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Local Delegate
At Conference
Dr. Thomas M. Hobart has been
in Chicago this week in the House oi
Delegates of the American Osteo
pathic association at its annual busi
ness meeting, July 19-22, at the
Drake hotel.
The 138 member House of Dele
gates is the policy-making body of
the osteopathic profession While in
session tlie liouse studied group med
ical insurance plans and proposals
to expand osteopathic educational
and hospital facilities It also elected
1964-65 association officers.
The fourth annual conference on
health care plans was held in con
junction with sessions of the house
ONE OF THESE Pretty girls, from left, Sharon Bruns
man, Carolyn Krieger and I^iura Eloeter, will be
crowned as queen of (he eighth annual Vernonia
Friendship Jamboree Friday evening at the Journal
Junior show. A beautiful new crown is awaiting to be
pla< ed on the head of the winner. Miss Fran Dinger,
1963 queen, will do the crowning.