Demonia Eagle L ib ra ry U n iv e r s ity o f Cfegon E ugene, Oregon 1964 Rain Tops 1963 Court Names New Members Te Fair Board Rainfall in this area during 1964 totaled 59.04 inches, according to re cords kept by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley VOLUME 43, NUMBER 8 VERNONIA, OREGON THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 1965 Spofford at their home on Corey Appointment of new members to hill. This was 10.85 inches greater the Columbia county fair board and than the total fcr 1963 when the consideration of resolutions present measured rainfall was 48.19 inches. ed to the court by the county Pomona January was the weticst month Grange were a part of the business in 1964 with 14.95 inches. There were before the county court last week. about six inches of snow that month, Also, a new member was appointed Tuesday evening of next week, also. January of this year, rainfall to the county planning commission. Persons eligible for the senior citi The council also points out the new Dick Wootan and Dick Howell are totalled 6.56 inches but snow meas zens’ property tax exemption must federal tax law which has erased an March, 2, is the date set for the first the new members of the fair board. ured totalled 17 inches. file applications with the county as inequity to elderly persons selling meeting of the 1965 Friendship Jam sessor before April 1 if they wish to their homes and entering retirement boree committee. The meeting has The other heavy months of 1964 Matt Erickson was reappointed at The Vernonia Loggers lost their been called by Bill Rundle, vice- receive this benefit. were November with 12.25 inches of the same time by the county court. homes or nursing establishments. chairman last year, who stated that fourth league game last Friday as rain anti December with 13.45 inches. The appointments were effective as Many eligible persons throughout Previously, individuals who sold 1965 officers will be elected at this they were beaten by the Seaside Sea In November, there were three inch of January 1, 1965. Holdover mem the state have not applied for the their homes were allowed adjust gulls 47-44. meeting. es of snow. In December, it is most bers are Elsie Tracy, secretary of state exemptions and the State Coun ments on any possible profits only The Loggei-s were able to build up fortunate that snow settled and melt the board, and Paul DeShazer. All event chairmen are urged to cil of Aging believes this is due to when they bought a new home. Sec a five point first quarter advantage ed between falls rather than all pil Paul Paulsen, chairman of the misunderstanding of provisions of the tion 121 of the new internal revenue be present and an invitation is ex and were able to hold on to it for ing up, for a total of 56 inches was county planning commission had ask tended to all persons interested in law. code allows property owners 65 years most of the game, but the Seagulls ed the county court to fill a vacan Taxpayers 65 years and older, with or older a tax-free gain if the adjust seeing the 1965 Jamboree succeed to were able to gain the lead with about measured by the Spoffords. That cy on his committee. The court ap amount all at one time could have be present. There is a need for new not more than $2500 gross income in ed sales price is $20,000 or less. three minutes to go and hold on un been a real travel hazard. pointed Jesse Lewis of Clatskanie to persons to take an active part and the past year, are eligible for the ex Since the regulations are compli til the end of the game. the position. In December, the Spoffords record emptions which operate on a sliding cated, the council suggests that el for new ideas to make this event Top point producer for the Loggers ed a minimum temperature of two In response to a letter from the bigger and better than those that scale. derly persons selling their dwelling, was Jerry Hansen with 15, followed degrees and a maximum of 52 de Pomona Grange of Columbia county, have preceded it. From 65 to 68 years, a 10 percent after at least five years occupancy by Jim Bellingham with 11. grees. For January of this year, the Judge Earl Seawright said he had The meeting will be held at 8:00 exemption is allowed; from 69 consult their realtors, attorneys or Scoring: Bellingham 11, Larson 0, low temperature was 24 degrees Jan written the grange a letter, pointing through 71 years, 30 percent; from U.S. tax offices to determine their p.m. at the fire hall and it is hoped Hanson 15, Smith 6, Steele 8, Hol- uary 9 and the high, 56 degrees Jan out that to date, the Shell Chemical 72 through 74 years, 50 percent; from full privileges under tlie liberalized that there will be a big turnout. sey 4. company has not exercised its op uary 30. 75 through 77 years, 70 percent; from act. tion to purchase the Deer Island fair The Vernonia JVs won their game 78 through 79 years, 90 percent; and Frank LeMont, Columbia county grounds, and therefore the budget against the Seaside JVs 53-50. Denny 80 years and over, 100 percent. This assessor was in Vernonia February committee could not allocate the mo Pederson with 18 points was high applies on the applicant’s dwelling 10 and 11 to assist senior citizens in ney to a fairground sinking fund. point man for the young Loggers. and up to a true cash value of $10,- this area with applications for the The judge said he assured the Scoring: Pederson 18, Medges 3, 000 on the home. exemptions. Persons who missed him grange members that all of the mo Curl 11, Ellis 1, Larson 10, Mattson at that time may contact him at the County assessors at county court ney derived from the sale of the Seven Americans were killed in 0, Peddicord 2, Minger 0, Elton 8. houses have the blanks to be filled court house in St. Helens in person According to County Agent Tom present Deer Island site wil go to Viet Nam on a recent week-end. or by letter. Last Monday the Loggers lost to out and will ask far legal proof of Zinn approximately 2 00 Columbia ward new grounds and the necessary age and an itemized list of gross These men were soldiers. They the North Catholic Royals 73-61. The residents attended the first in a ser equipment and buildings. The court receipts to be filed with the appli were in a war zone, and were aware Royals held a one-point edge at the ies of three workshop sessions on pointed out that Shell Chemical com end of the first quarter and increased cation. To continue the exemption, of the hazards they faced. care and maintenance of ornamental pany has an option to purchase the that lead throughout the game. an application must be filed yearly. Six Americans were killed in Ore Center Fred Smith with 20 points shrubs. The topic that was discussed Deer Island fairgrounds for a total Applications must be filed before Ap gon traffic accidents the same week paced the Loggers in this encounter. the first session was insect and di of $222,850. This figure includes the ril 1. end. Scoring: Bellingham 4, Larson 2, sease control by Ray McMetlon Mult donation by Shell, of $66,400 toward One of the largest and most suc the new fairgrounds. The court indi These people were not soldiers. Hanson 9, Johnston O, F. Smith 20, nomah county agent. cessful ventures to date of the Christ They were men, women and children The topic covered in the second cated that when the time comes to T. Smith 7, Steele 8, Halsey 6, Bate ian Youth Rally group was the mo who were on peaceful missions. session Wednesday, February 24 was build a new fairgrounds, the granges man 5, Redmond 0. ther-daughter banquet held last Sat pruning, care and maintenance, how will be asked to assist the court in The Vernonia JV team won their In the first six weeks of 1965, 50 urday evening at which about 200 to fertilize and what’s in a fertilizer the planning. persons were served. In addition to people have died on Oregon’s streets game against the North Catholic JV bag. In a resolution read by the court, and highways. During the same per team 52-33. The Vernonia team trail A legal notice appearing elsewhere approximately 180 m o t h e r s and iod of 1964, 40 Oregonians were killed. ed by two points at the end of the Pomona Grange has gone on record The final session will be Thursday, in this issue calls attention to the daughers, ministers of the churches as favoring the building of a new Oregon’s death rate is up 20 per first half but broke the game wide March 4 and the topic to be covered meeting of the budget committee for were seated at a table at one end courthouse on the site referred to as open in the second half. will be lawn care including planting school district 47J which will be held of the well filled social hall at the cent. And, the year is just beginning. Steve Minger with 14 points led a new lawn, fertilizing, and renovat the Violette property. Last year, 575 drivers, passengers Thursday evening of next week, EUB church. Commissioner Louis Wasser stated the Logger scorers. Scoring: Peder ing. The chicken dinner was served by and pedestrians were killed. If the March 4 at the high school at 8:00 that the county is now constructing son 9, Blackburn 1, Holsey 0, Medges It will be held at the McBride the young men and boys of the present bloody rate continues, 115 p.m. 9, Cameron 5, Curl 6, Ellis 0, Lar grade school in St. Helens, at 7 p.m. a new dog pound. The foundation has The notice states that at that time churches who did an excellent job. more people will be killed this year son 9, Mattson 0, Peddicord 0, Min been placed and construction of the The St. Helens Woman’s Club and The Kingsmen quartet from George than last. At this rate the traffic the budget message and document ger 14. cement block building will begin the Junior Woman’s Club of St. Hel Fox college, Newberg, presented an death toll will reach an all-time high will be presented and that any per This Saturday the Loggers travel ens co-hosted the session on Febru soon. hour-long program of outstanding en of 690 people. son may discuss the proposed pro to Clatskanie to take on the Clatska ary 24 and the St. Helens Lions aux Don Coin Walrod presented the tertainment following the banquet. What can be done about it? grams with the budget committee. It nie Tigers. On Tuesday they will be iliary and St. Helens Garden club court a proposed contract far the re Miss Linda Jensen acted as mistres The traffic Safety & Education Di further states that any person may moval of blow-down timber from the of ceremonies for introductions and vision of the Oregon Department of at home against the Hood River Dra will co-host the March 4 session. present his views on any of the bud gons. Camp Wilkerson area. The court had announcements. The feed and seed stores, garden Motor Vehicles says: “Observe the get proposals. entered an agreement with the coun stores, flower shops and nurseries three “C’s” of driving: care, court This open meeting is the opportuni ty forestry committee to manage the are giving some very nice door prizes esy and caution. Fasten seat belt. ty for all tax payers and parents to timber resources on county owned to lucky ticket holders, Ornamental Expect the unexpected. Drive defen learn what the budget proposals are property. Walrod presented a new s h r u b s , fertilizers and fertilizer sively. for the coming year and to voice ap proposal for this purpose, and the spreaders as well as prunning equip “Don’t drink and drive. Let the proval or objections. It is an invi court has taken the matter under ment will be some of the prizes avail Legislators know your opinion on the tation to all residents of the district advisement. able in the next session. Governor Mark O. Hatfield was traffic safety legislation now pending. to take an active part in the affairs Internal revenue service personnel There is NO FEE charged for these of the school. the principal speaker at the 22nd An “It’s bad enough to die in the ser have been in Vernonia for the past nual Meeting of the Oregon United vice of ones country, as those men week visiting business houses to as sessions. Those who missed the first Appeal at noon Wednesday, February in Viet Nam did. It’s worse to die certain that proper federal tax re ones can profitably attend the re 24, in the Portland Hilton hotel. needlessly in traffic. Take it easy.” turns have been filed and payments maining one because each session The Oregon United Appeal, central made an excise, employment and in will cover a completely different phase in home and back yard garden budgeting and fund-raising represen come taxes. tatives for twenty voluntary child The agents have visited or wall vis ing. The annual World Day of Prayer care, health and recreation agencies it same 50 Oregon communities to observance will be held here F ri The Columbia Riders are asking serving citizens throughout the state, check on business tax returns. day of next week, March 5 at the for entrants in the 1965 Columbia will also pay special honor to volun Most of the delinquencies brought Evangelical United Brethern church county fair rodeo queens court. Girls teers who were chairmen of the Unit to light will be the result of over on State avenue, according to an an must be 15-23 years of age. ed Way campaigns during the past Tickets will go on sale next week sight or misunderstanding, says A. nouncement made this week. Mrs. Chuck Brien, Rainier, said year. for the annual Town and Country G. Erickson, director of internal re The local observance is a joint pro other requirements are: Girls must A special award will be presented Day smorgasbord sponsored by the venue for Oregon. ject of the women's groups from the be single, never been married; a res to James Durbin, who was general Vernonia Chamber of Commerce and March 3 has been set. as the trial various churches and a planning date for Henry Dobbin, 66, Mist, who meeting, attended by representatives ident of Columbia county; have tran chairman of the Columbia county UF set for Saturday, March 13. sportation for herself and horse; campaign in 1964. is accused of the fatal shooting of from the Baptist, EUB, Nazarene, Dinner will be served from 5:30 to Charles O. Reynolds, December 13. agree to act on the court from April The awards will be presented by 8:00 p.m. and there will be enter Christian and Vernonia Bible church 11, 1965 until the rodeo court of 1966 Miss Carol Pederson, Miss Oregon of tainment interspersed through that Anglers in this area are reminded Dobbin and Reynolds shared living es met Thursday of last week at the is selected, and must use the same 1965. time. Also, a style show will be pre that both Rock creek and the Sal- quarters in aa old caboose near Mist. home of Mrs. Mabel Graves to make horse for trials and planned appear Other highlights wil include reports sented by Fabrics ’n Fashions and monberry river will close on the 28th Sheriff Roy Wilburn said Dobbin has arrangements for the meeting. Other ances with exceptions approved by by Donald V. McCallum, Oregon 19 local businesses have indicated of this month under winter regula been charged with second-degree churches are being invited to partici the rodeo court committee. United Appeal president, and other plans for displays. tions of the state game commission. murder. He has been held in Colum pate, also. April 1 is the sign-up deadline for officers of the O. U. A. The election Mrs. T. M. Hobart is chairman of The Nehalem river below the mouth bia county jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Mrs. L. E. Stiff will be chairman applicants, Mrs. Brien said. The ap of new officers and members of the the decorations committee for the of Rock creek remains open to fish The court has appointed Joe Walker, for tl*e day and the program to be plication blank is printed below for board of governors also will be fea event. ing. a Rainier attorney, to defend Dobbin. followed will use participants from your convenience. tured. the various groups. More detailed infermation will be given next week. Senior Citizens Must File by Jamboree Sets Meet April 1 for Property Tax Aid Loggers Lose Early Lead Friday Night Oregon Death Rate Increases Workshop Topic Well Attended Banquet Served To 200 People Budget Group To Offer Data United Appeal Hears Governor Entrants Asked For Fair Court Federal Data Being Checked World Prayer Event Planned Chamber Plans T-C Day Event Trial Date Set For March 3 Anglers Reminded Ballad Contest, Gay 90s Event Ready Harmony and horseless carriages, beards and high button shoes and a dose ol spring tonic like in the "good old days” return to Forest Grove this week end, February 26-27, as resi dents turn back the clock for the 19th annual Original All-Northwest Bar ber Shop Ballad Contest and Gay Nineties Festival. Banners are strong and parking meters turned into striped barber poles in preparation for the celebra tion. Downtown business establish ments have taken on an old fashion ed look as local clubs and organi zations have arranged window dis plays of antiques and treasures glean ed from attics and other storage places. There will be a rock show sponsor ed by the Tualatin Valley Gem club and art show featuring the work of local artists opening Friday and end ing Sunday. Quartets from three states and Canada will begin arriving in town early Friday for registration and to tune up for the opening night of barber shop singing and elimi nations. Saturday is the big day for resi dents and visitors alike and gets un derway early with a 6 a.m. to noon breakfast sponsored by the Forest Grove Kiwanis club. By 9:30 a.m. street activities will be underway on the main street of Ballad Town. Beard and costume judging will take place at 10:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. a special Gay 90s excursion train will arrive from Portland car rying 300 passengers. The gala Gay 90s parade with an tique autos, horse and buggies, floats, dignitaries and a variety of other en tries from all over the state will be gin winding its way through town at 12:30 p.m. Following the parade a special barber shop matinee will be presented at Pacific University for train passengers and other interest ed visitors. Highlight of the activity filled day will be two Saturday night Gay Nine ties Revues at Forest Grove high school. Both shows, 7 and 9:45 p.m., will be just alike with a chorus line of Pacific University coeds, variety and speciality acts, the eight finalist quartets and special star attraction Jerry Colonna. The eight quartets, selected at the Friday night elimination contest, will each sing two numbers. They will be vying for $1300 in prize money, the northwest championship, individual cups and the winning group's name on a perpetual trophy. Colonna. who will also appear on the Friday night show, will add his own particular brand of comedy and a song and dance act to the program. All city activities are free. Admis sion to Friday night quartet elimi nations is $2 00. Saturday night seats are $3.00. Tickets for all perfor mances are still available at Hull's Pharmacy in Forest Grove. Legion Plans Speech Event The annual Americanism speech contest sponsored by the American Legion and auxiliary will be held at the Vernonia American Legion hall Monday evening, March 1 ac cording to an announcement made here this week. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. after which contestants from Knappa, Clatskanie and Sher wood will vie for the district title. Topic for their speeches will be The Constitution. Winner in this district meet will enter the state contest March 13 in Portland Winner of the state contest last year was Tony Hazapis of Clats- rrie The potluck dinner and speech con test Monday evening are open to the public.