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Oernonia Eagle 4________ THURSDAY , F E B . 11, 1965 Crafts Society Names Officers The Vernonia Society of Arts and Crafts held its regular meeting Mon day, February 1 at 8 p.m. in the West Oregon building. The nominating committee, com prised of Mrs. T. M. Hobart, Mrs. Ralph Valpiani and Mrs. Sam Mur ray, presented the following slate of officers who were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Wilbur Wilson, president; Mrs. Robert Curl, first vice-president; Mrs. William Pringle, second vice-president; Mrs. H. G. Sandon, secretary and Mrs. Neil Zimmerman, treasurer. Mrs. Valpi ani was elected as director for two years and Mrs. Hobart will serve the remaining one year of her two-year term. Mrs. Evelyn Heath, Mrs. Robert Curl and Mrs. Daniel Lawler were appointed to serve on the auditing committee. Mrs. Pringle, chairman of the crafts committee, said that classes on tin craft, copper tooling, plastics and other crafts will be set up for this spring season, beginning with a workshop this week demonstrating making parchment note papers. Mrs. Carson Strong, arts chairman, reported on an offer made by Carl Brandenfels of St. Helens to set up a workshop in Vernonia, where peo ple who are on low incomes and are desirous of supplementing them, may make a variety of small items. Mrs. Strong will give more detailed in formation after Mr. Brandenfels re turns fnem a trip to the east. Mrs. Wilbur Wilson gave a brief report on prehistoric art and archi tecture, including Stonehenge. After the business session, refresh ments were served by Mrs. Evelyn Heath, Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Pringle. The next regular meeting of the So ciety will be held March 1. Couple Attends Pomona At Fern Hill Saturday MIST —Mr. and Mrs. Lawton Wad dell were in Fern Hill Saturday to attend Pomona Grange. Marlene Ka- hoe was home Sunday to visit the Waddells. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mellis of Sa lem and Mr. and Mrs. George Grey of Yamhill visited with Mrs. Elsa Knowles Monday afternoon. Mrs. Earl Knowles returned home over the week end after spending a few days with her sister in Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kyser were in Cathlamet, Washington Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hawkins. Mrs. Wayne Kyser and boys spent the week end in Delena with her folks, the Harold Sparks. Mrs. Dave Crawford and John ac companied Mrs. Fred Busch and Marilyn to Portland Friday. Mari lyn went for a medical check-up. Mrs. Crawford visited her son Butch, who is in the hospital. The Shalmon Libels were in Ver nonia Sunday so that Mrs. Libel could practice for a PTA revue to be held March 5. The Fred Buschs ac companied the Libels Thursday eve ning to the square dancing. Card Party Due At Winema Hall Seaside Alert Victim Had Relatives Here MIST — Mrs. Harold Case receiv ed word early Thursday morning of BIRKENFELD—There will be a the death of her sister, Mrs. Elma card party at Winema Grange hall McAndrew, Seaside. She had suc this Saturday, February 13. * cumbed to a heart attack during the Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stuve left Mon evacuation earlier in the evening due day for Medford for a few days to a tidal wave alert. Mrs. Kenneth visit with the Lloyd Stuves and a Stanford of Richmond, California ar brother of Mr. Stuve. rived Friday morning to be with her E. T. Johnston and Howard Jones mother, Mrs. Case. They atte"ded drove to Seattle Saturday on busi the funeral Monday morning. ness. Miss Sandra Hansen was a week Lloyd Johnston was honored with end guest of her cousin, Lois Salmi a birthday dinner at his home Sun at Marshland. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford day. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stuve and Salmi and Lois brought her home Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Condit were Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hudson guests. Sr. were visitors at the Hansen home Mrs. Vick Berg returned home af Sunday. ter spending several days at Vine Maple with her daughter and new granddaughter. Mrs. Slelle's Mother .Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beach were Succumbs in Nebraska Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and TIMBER RT.—Mrs. Hans Slette Mrs. Lloyd Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ramsey, Vicki received ward of the death of her and Paul were in Astoria Saturday. mother at Fremont, Nebraska last Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barlow took week. their sons and wives out to dinner Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and at Beaverton Saturday. Mrs. Wilbur Thacker were Mr. and Mrs. Elna Baker was in Astoria Mrs. Otto Stowell from Buxton, Mr. last Friday. She was accompanied and Mrs. Wm. Falcner and Mrs. by Mrs. Fred Rumbaugh of Jewell. Nell Thacker. Pictures Show Flood Damage BIRKENFELD—Roger Berg visit ed here with relatives over the week end. He brought some pictures of his parents’ flood-damaged house in Fortuna, California. He also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnston. Lloyd Johnston, Jim Bellingham and Terry Larson, members of the DeMolay chapter at Clatskanie, went to Vernonia with that group Sat urday evening to take part in the installation of the Rainbow Girls. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udey were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barlow and Mr. and Mrs. Spain of Longview. The Alan Hammerberg family of Renton, Washington spent the week end here visiting relatives, the Hammerhergs and Mickey Hopkins. SAFE, SURE! For safety’s sake, let us put your car’s wheels in perfect balance. You can be sure of prompt reliable service when you drive in to BOB’S. BOB'S UNION SERV ICE about repeal of the 1913 Excess Freight Train Crew Law being considered by the 1965 Oregon Legislature (House Bill 1198) Sister Visited At FG Hospital NATAL - PITTSBURG — Mr. and Mrs. Noble Dunlap have been travel ing to Forest Grove this past week to visit her sister, Mrs. R. S. Lind say who is in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tupper and Sandra drove to Portland one Sunday recently and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Glienke. They also called on .Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoag and Mr. and Mrs. Max Wolff. Billy DuPuis of Birkenfeld visited Dee Hershey Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jeannette Grant accompan ied by her mother, Mrs. Ike Dass, drove to Forest Grove Tuesday of last week. Monday they drove to Longview where they visited Mrs. Florence Buchanan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Sulo Sanders of Mist were dinner guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Doe Veere Hershey. Mr. and Mrs. Max Oblack drove to Mlalla Saturday and were over night guests of his brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Oblack. A2346 WESTERN STATES HAVE EXCESS FREIGHT TRAIN CREW LAWS! TIM ES HAVE CHANGED SINCE 1913 W h at do you know ab o u t “Second Car" Insurance? Should both cars carry the same insurance? Is the cost the same for both cars? Will teen age d rivers m ake a difference in the rate you pay? These are only a few of the questions that you’ll want answered if you’re a 2-car fam ily. C all us today. We’ll be happy to give you the answers and h elp plan the right protection for you. Bill J. Horn VERNONIA INSURANCE EXCHANGE 905 Bridge Street Freight trains may operate all the way to Oregon from the midwest and south with a four-man crew. When they reach the Oregon border, they must stop and take on two more crew members. Sounds silly, doesn’t it? It is silly. Back in 1913 (before the first World W ar), a law was passed in Oregon which specified the minimum size crew for freight trains. Although 1965 railroad equip ment and operations are as far removed from their 1913 ancestors as the Thunderbird is from the Model-T Ford, the old law is still on the books and freight trains in Oregon must carry two extra men. THE CONSUMER PAYS THE FREIGHT! Time to repeal Oregon’s 1913 Excess Freight Train Crew Law The 1913 Excess Freight Train Crew Law works an unnecessary burden on the entire economy of Oregon. Repeal of the law by passing HB 1198 will make it possible for Oregon railroads to achieve substantial operating econo mies. These savings will inevitably benefit Oregon shippers and help keep Oregon competitive with neighboring states. In all the nation, only four other sta te s have laws requiring six-m an crews on freight trains. What about safety? Back in 1913, handbrakes were a means of assisting the engineer in controlling speed of freight trains—and handbrakes took manpower. Nowadays all rail cars are equipped with air brakes, which the engineer controls by a single valve. If the fireman (who now has no fires to tend) is eliminated on freight locomo tives there will still be two men in the cab to keep a lookout—the same as on passenger trains. Impartial agencies have determined that firemen and third brakemen are not necessary for safety. Railroad job security will be protected Repeal of the Excess Freight Train Crew Law will not impose hardship on railroad labor. A Federal Arbitration Award requires railroads to retain in their employment all full-time firemen with more than two years’ seniority. Those with less seniority would receive as much as three months’ severance pay for one year or more of service. Under collective bargaining agree ments and written commitments to the unions, Oregon railroads will retain all brakemen employed as of January 25, 1964. Jobs will be eliminated only as the affected employees are promoted, re sign, retire, die, or leave railroad service for other reasons. Phone HA 9-6203 Vernonia, Oregon THE RAILROADS OF OREGON Great Northern Railway Indemnity Company Member Hartford Imurance Group Hartford 15, Conn. S. P. & S. 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