Firemen Name New Chief, Hear
Reports of '64 Accomplishments
Demonia Eagle
VOLUME 43, NUMBER 2
VERNONIA, OREGON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1965
Chamber Selects Citizen;
Judge Tells New Policy
Darrold Proehl, elementary school cation association.
He has served on the Columbia
principal for district 47J, was nam­
ed as Citizen of the Year Monday County Planning Commission, has
evening at the annual dinner meeting been president of the Lions Club and
of the Vernonia Chamber of Com­ Chamber of Commerce and has head­
merce. He was selected on the basis ed the United Good Neighbors Fund
of outstanding community service drive.
His active participation in frater­
and is the fifth person to be so honor­
ed. Others named in the preceding nal and church activities also was
four years were B. J. Horn, Dr. T. M. noted by Thomas with the statement
Hobart, Robert C. Lindsay and Sam that Proehl always discharges the
duties of his offices in a most faith­
Hearing Jr.
ful and efficient manner.
Chamber of commerce president,
Persons who work with him in any
Guy I. Thomas, presented Proehl
of these things are aware of many
with a plaque engraved with his
behind the scene acts which are of
name and enumerated things which
great help to others.
had figured in his selection.
Speaker at the dinner was Judge
Proehl came to Vernonia in 1946 Earl Seawright of Columbia county
as a seventh and eighth grade teach­ who spoke to an interested audience.
er. In 1949 he was married to Miss He said he especially appreciated the
Mercedes Larson, also a teacher
here. They have three sons and a
daughter.
In 1953 Proehl was chosen to be
superintendent of the grade school.
He was elected president of the Co­
lumbia County Educational associa­
tion for the 1955-56 year and holds
life membership in the National Edu-
invitation to come to Vernonia to re­
new acquaintances. He commended
this community for its forward step
in its annexation and said he felt
that other communities could profit
by similar action.
He stated that a policy for each
department of the county court will
be established to help clarify prob­
lems as they come before the court.
He urged people to present their
problems in writing with possible
solutions as a means of keeping a
permanent record of business with
the court.
He also reminded everyone that
there is to be a public hearing Feb­
ruary 3 concerning the question ot
constructing a new courthouse. It
will be held at 7 p.m. in the county
court room.
Students Start
Semester Exams
Today and tomorrow, January 14
and 15 at Vernonia high school, first
semester examinations are being giv­
en and the schedule has been ad­
justed to meet the needs.
Today, examinations are being
held for morning classes. The sched­
ule is as follows: First period clas­
ses, 8:40 to 10:10 a.m.; break, ten
minutes: second period classes, 10:20
to 11:50 a.m.; lunch hour; third
period classes, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.;
ten minute break; fourth period clas­
ses, 2:10 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday, the schedule for afternoon
classes is as follows: Fifth period
classes, 8:40 to 10:10 a.m .; ten min­
ute break; sixth period classes, 10:20
to 11:50 a.m.; lunch hour; seventh
period classes, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.;
class meetings, 2:15 to 3:00 p.m.
The tests are administered by the
teachers and all students taking tests
are required to remain in the room
until the end of the testing period.
Students not taking tests during
scheduled periods either remain at
home or if at school, will report to
the library. All hall traffic and con­
fusion will be curbed during testing
hours.
CITIZEN of the year award was presented Monday night to Darrold
Proehl, left, by Chamber of Commerce President Guy Thomas at cere­
mony at chamber’s quarterly dinner meeting.
Angleis Given
Card Reminder
Salmon and steelhead anglers are
reminded by the game commission
that the time is at hand to return
their 1964 salmon and steelhead
punch cards. Outlets for fishing and
hunting licenses have been provided
with collection boxes in which cards
may be placed. Expired punch cards
may also be mailed directly to the
game commission, P. O. Box 3503,
Portland.
Information recorded on the punch
cards is used to estimate the total
annual catch of salmon and steelhead
as well as the catch distribution by
stream. All anglers are requested to
return the cards whether or not the
holder caught salmon or steelhead
during the year,
Donors Asked
For Visit of
Bloodmobiie
The Red Cross Bloodmobiie will
be at the Vernonia Odd Fellows hall
next Monday, January 18 from 3 to
6 p.m. and Guy I Thomas and Mrs.
Charles Minger, local representatives
in charge of arrangements, state that
the need for blood is urgent. They
urge everyone who can possibly do­
nate to do so.
Persons who wish more information
may contact either of the above nam­
ed person-;. For the past several
visits. Vernonia has failed to meet
its quota. Much blood has been used
by Vernonia residents in recent
months and some still needs replace­
ment.
Donors may give in the name of
someone if they wish, so that it can
be credited to someone they know
will need it.
Loss Aid Told
In Tax Guide
Casualty losses to farm or business
property as a result of recent flood­
ing may entitle owners to federal
income tax deductions, advises Don
Coin Walrod, county extension agent.
Details regarding tax deductions due
to casualty losses are spelled out in
the “Farm er’s Tax Guide for 1965”
and Internal Revenue Service Docu­
ment No. 5174. Both are abailable
from county extension offices.
Property owners who think they
might be eligible for a tax deduction,
need to be aware that there is a dis­
tinction made between losses to non­
business property or personal proper­
ty and losses to business property,
including the production portions of
farm property. Owners will also be
required to prove that a loss was ac­
tually sustained and the amount of
such loss, says Walrod .
In claiming deduction for losses,
Walrod indicated owners should be
prepared to show:
1. The nature of the casualty and
when it occurred.
2. That the loss was the direct re­
sult of the casualty.
3. That they were the owner of
such property.
4. The cost or other basis of the
property value, evidenced by pur­
chase contract, deed ,etc. (Improve­
ments should be supported by
checks, receipts, or other means.)
5. Depreciation allowed or allowa­
ble, if any.
6. Value before and after casualty.
7. The amount of insurance or
other compensation received or re­
coverable including the value of re­
pairs, restoration ,and clean-up pro­
vided by disaster relief agencies.
Photographs are particularly val­
uable in establishing the condition
and value of property, says the agent.
PTA to Hear
Panel Talks
EARL SEAWRIGHT, Columbia county judge, was guest speaker at cham­
ber dinner meeting. Seawright took over duties of office last week and ex­
plained to chamber members and guests his plans for carrying out of
county business.
Loggers S p lit League Gam e Series
The Vernonia Loggers gained a as they pulled in 13 and 11 rebounds.
split in their first two league games,
Scoring: Bellingham 10, T. Smith
losing to Warrenton last Friday night 0, Larson 8, Hanson 19, Steele 9,
67-54 and then coming back to defeat Bateman 0, Holsey 8.
the Banks Braves by a 54-49 score.
BANKS DEFEATED
In the game against the Warrenton
Jerry Hanson with 20 points and
Warriors, a bad third quarter proved Jim Bellingham with 14 led the Log­
to be the downfall for the Loggers gers to their first league win over
as they were outscored 25-14 after the Banks Braves.
they had gained a six point advantage
The Loggers, down by nine points
at halftime.
in the third quarter, came back to
Jerry Hanson, with 19 points, 14 ot lead by 10 in the final frame and
them in the first half, led the Log­ then had to hang on against the
gers in their first league encounter. Banks press.
He was followed by Jim Bellingham
As a team, the Loggers shot 36 per­
with 10.
cent. making 22 field goals on 60 at­
As a team, the Loggers shot 34 tempts They made 8 of 13 freethrow
percent, hitting 24 shots on 70 at­ attempts. Bellingham pulled in 15
tempts. They made 8 of 14 from the rebounds.
charity stripe. Terry Larson and Bel­
Scoring. Bellingham 14, T. Smith
lingham were big men on the boards 0, Larson 5, Hanson 20, F. Smith 7,
Steele 2, Holsey 6.
JVs WIN TWO
The Vernonia JVs won their last
two games .defeating the Warrenton
JVs 52-31 and the Banks JVs 56-42.
Against Warrenton the Loggers
were led by Dave Larson with 17
and Dennis Pederson with 11 as they
led at all the quarter stops.
Scoring: Pederson 11, Holsey 6,
Medges 8, Cameron 0, Blackburn 0,
Curl 4, Ellis 2, Larson 17, Peddicoro
0, Mattson 0, Minger 4.
Against Banks the Loggers were
led in scoring once again by Dave
Larson with 14 points, closely fol­
lowed by Joe Curl with 12.
Scoring: Pederson 4, Holsey 4,
Medges 6, Cameron 4, Curl 12, Ellis
0, Larson 14, Peddicord 0, Mattson
5, Minger 7.
The January meeting of the Ver­
nonia PTA will be held at 8 o’clock
Monday evening, January 18 in the
library of the high school.
This promises to be a very inter­
esting meeting with Joey Acaiturri,
school
superintendent,
Welcome
Rumbaugh, high school principal,
and Mrs. Wesley Bolmeier, dean of
girls and guidance director, com­
posing a panel to discuss, "What
your high school, community and
home should do to prepare your child
for the future.” This discussion will
include information on scholarships,
vocational training, loans for col­
lege, and loans for vocational train­
ing.
This information should be of in­
terest to everyone whether their
child is in high school yet or not.
It is never too soon to plan for a
child’s future.
Debbie Curl and Vicki Lawler will
do a dance routine and the kinder­
garten mothers will serve refresh­
ments after the meeting.
Pomona Meets on 6th
Columbia County Pomona Grange
will meet February 6 at the Fern
Hill Grange hall. The sessions will
start at 11 a m. and continue through
the afternoon and evening.
Members of the Vernonia volunteer
fire department selected Don Webb
as their choice for fire chief for
1965 and will submit their recom­
mendation to the city council for ap­
proval at their next meeting.
Other officers chosen by the group
are:
Ralph Sturdevant, captain; Don
Tiffney, lieutenant; Homer Fuller,
drill master, and Larry Garner, sec­
retary. Chief Webb’s first action was
to appoint his assistant, Chet Ray.
This was the final meeting for
Chief Charley Hickman who con­
ducted the business of the evening
and heard reports.
Under good of the order, Larry
Bemardi was reported as being out
of the hospital and recovering from
his recent illness.
A report of 1964 activities revealed
the following statistics:
Meetings and drills had an aver­
age attendance of 14.5 men out of 20
on the roster. Approximately 600 man
hours were expended in drill and
meeting sessions for which the men
receive no pay.
A total of 88 hours were spent by
firemen in qualifying for first aid
cards. Twelve department members
received cards.
In addition to this volunteer labor,
the firemen assisted in rescue and
ambulance work throughout the year.
This included evacuation and standby
duty during the Christmas flood.
A total of 35 men, or an average
of three at each monthly meeting,
attended the Columbia - Washington
County Firemen's association meet­
ings at a different host department
each month.
At Friendship Jamboree time and
the Fourth of July the firemen turned
out at daybreak to wash Bridge street
for the occasions.
Many chimneys were inspected and
cleaned during the year for city res­
idents. These were also done on a
volunteer basis on firemens’ days
off and evenings.
An important function each year
is the Fireman’s Ball which this
past year was under the direction of
Homer Fuller. Due to the coopera­
tion of local residents, the depart­
ment was able to bank over $150 to
be used for needed supplies.
Extra training sessions, involving
more than 175 man hours, were par­
ticipated in during 1964. The local
firemen put on four Sunday and ev­
ening bum problems and also par­
ticipated in a regional session at
Newberg, a four-county gathering.
The upgrading of fire defenses
was bolstered by the addition of two
30-miute Scott self-contained breath­
ing units, eight sets of protective
clothing and hose-drying tower.
In 1964 the alarm was sounded on
24 fire calls to which the department
responded. The alarms were ans­
wered with an average of 11 men
per call. Due to the fact that day­
time response is limited by work
commitments, this average is very
good with 16 to 20 men at several
fires.
At these fires, over 1250 feet ot
2t4 inch hose were layed from hy­
drants; over 750 feet of 1% inch fight­
ing lines were layed with approxi­
mately 1000 feet of one-inch booster
line being called into play. In ad­
dition to the hose used, 270 plus feet
of ladders were hoisted, and other
equipment used included exhaust
fans, mops, brooms, and other clean­
up tools.
The department expressed its ap­
preciation to the 1964 officers for
their year’s work, and looks for­
ward to progress and up-grading of
the fire group in 1965.
Also to be commended for their
cooperation during the past year
were the residents of Vernonia who
have helped the volunteers. A great
sacrifice of spare time is given by
a volunteer group such as the Ver­
nonia fire department, and favorable
comments and cooperation from the
public helps bolster the morale of the
firemen and also helps compensate
for their donated time.
Events During Year of 1964
Continued from Eagle Files
April 9: The official count for the Ray, 1964 show chairman in prepara­
population of Vernonia was certified tion for this years competition.
as 1555 by the state as a basis for al­
Two women from Tacoma lost their
location of state funds.
lives while rock hunting on Clear
April 16: Five Vernonia high school Creek when an overhanging bank
boys, members of the Future Farm­ caved in on them.
ers of America chapter tied with Til­
July 9: July 4th fireworks attract­
lamook for first place in a district ed a large crowd. The Vernonia fire
shop skills contest. Boys on the team department was in charge and had
were Lloyd Johnston, Terry Smith, been assisted financially by the Lions
Mark Medges, Doc Fuquay and Club, Chamber of Commerce and
Charles Robertson.
contributions from business people
April 23: Loran E. Atkins was ap­ and individuals.
pointed to a position on the city
council to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Robert Curl.
April 30: Members of the Vernon-
Lions club loaded out their first
truck of papers which netted $40 for
the club for community projects.
The year end report released this
May 7: The five top seniors, sco-
lastically at Vernonia high school ing department indicates that 247
were named as follows: Betty Arm­ permits were issued during 1964, of
strong, Ruth Hugley, Martha Mangat, which 11 were issued in December.
LeaAnn Ramsey and Akio Yama- The previous December, 1963, 23
permits were issued.
guchi.
Total valuation for the permits is­
May 14: There were 40 entries in
the second annual Jaycee sponsored sued during 1964 was $1,022,856 and
Nehalem River Boat Race Saturday. the permits covered 57 for new resi­
Winners were: Two-man canoe, Ro­ dences, one for a duplex, two each
bert Mathews and John Shaw of far commercial and public buildings,
Mist; two-man kayak, Wayne Stev­ three for new industrial buildings, 106
ens of Warrenton and Jim Paulson of for additions or alterations to family
St .Helens; one-man kayak, Roble residences, another for a motel ad­
Anderson, Warrenton and two-man dition, 10 for alterations to commer­
row boat, Dale Slanger and Dennis cial or public buildings, 12 for de­
tached garages, 31 to cover plumb­
Wilcoxen of Jewell.
ing and 22 miscellaneous items.
Engine 105 made its first trip from
In December of 1963 the total val­
Banks to Vernonia Sunday in a trial
uation for permits issued was $262,-
run in preparation for summer ex­
525 while in December of 1964, the
cursion trips.
total valuation was only $34,840.
May 21: Robert Sargent was in­
stalled as president of the Vernonia
Lions club.
May 28: Thirty-two seniors re­
ceived diplomas Friday and 56 eighth
Howard Peach, a talented magi­
graders graduated Tuesday.
cian, will lx; performing here Satur­
June 11: Pictured was a turbine day evening at the Community
powered helicopter being used by Youth Rally to be held at the Christ­
West Oregon Electric company to set ian church ait 7:30 p.m. He promises
poles in the tunnel area on Sunset to hold the interest of all who attend
highway.
Young people from age 12 through
Francis L. Gill, Republican nomi­ college are invited to attend and re­
nee for county commissioner, died freshments will be served after the
meeting.
Monday in a Portland hospital.
June 18: Sharon Brunsman, Caro­
lyn Krieger and Laura Fleeter were
named as the court for the 1964 Ver­
nonia Friendship Jamboree.
June 25: Open house was held at
Weather permitting, the Columbia
Perry’s Sports Camp on Rock Cretk County Historical Society will meet
Wednesday. January 20 in the 4-H
just prior to start of operation.
Miss Gladys Johnson retired as dining room at the county fair­
postmaster at Timber, a position she grounds at Deer Island The session
had held for 12 years.
will start with the potluck meel at
July 2: Phil Holsheimer of Scap­ noon after which the business meet­
poose, 1963 logging show trophy win­ ing and program will take place. All
ner at the Friendship Jamboree, re­ persons interested in the history of
turned the trophy this week to Chet the county are invited to attend
County Permit
Total Lower
Magician Billed
Society to Meet