L ib r a r y
U n iv e r s ity o f Oregon
E ugene, Oregon
VOLUME 43, NUMBER 10__________________________________ VERNONIA. OREGON________________________________ THURSDAY. MARCH 11, 1965
Firemen Answer Five Alarms;
Permits Required for Burning
Dobbin Jury
Verdict States
Manslaughter
HENRY Anderegg, left, master of the Natal Grange, Saturday presented
a 60 year membership pin and certificate to Robert S. Lindsay. Mrs. Lind­
say is shown holding the 60 year certificate she received in 1962. Mr.
Lindsay first joined the Vernonia Grange in February of 1904, and later
transferred to Natal Grange, so he actualy has 61 years of membership.
Mrs. Lindsay has had continuous membership in Natal Grange.
McGilvra
To Speak
A t Dinner
Full Auditorium
Sees PTA Revue
Henry Dobbin, 67, was convicted
of manslaughter in the fatal shooting
of Charles O. Reynolds the night of
December 13, 1964 at their caboose
home near Natal. He had been held
in Columbia county jail since the
shooting. He was tried on a charge
of second degree murder, but the
jury found him guilty of manslaugh­
ter, a lesser charge, and he was
placed on five years probation by
Circuit Court Judge Avery Combs.
The trial began Wednesday, March
3, in Columbia county circuit court,
with Combs presiding and sentence
was passed Monday of this week.
Testifying in his own defense, Dob­
bin maintained that Reynolds had
threatened to kill him on several oc­
casions. The fatal shooting on the
night of December 13 came as a re­
sult of a quarrel, after Reynolds and
Dobbin had been drinking homebrew.
Dobbin testified that he had fallen
asleep after dinner, and was awak­
ened when Reynold’s began to choke
him. He said he fought back, then
Reynolds left saying, I’m going to
kill you.” Rynolds left the room, Dob­
bin claimed, to get his gun in the ad­
joining annex.
The defendent said he got a rifle
from the wall, and as Reynolds en­
tered the room, he shot once. The
bullet struck Reynolds in the right
side. He died a few minutes later on
the floor of the cabin.
District Attorney Don Kalberer in­
troduced evidence from the autopsy
on Reynolds, to show that he had
been chocked, suffered several brok­
en ribs, and had a head injury be­
fore the fatal shooting.
Testimony in the trial brought out
that Reynolds was about six feet tall,
weighed between 220-230 pounds, was
54 years of age. Dobbin, 67, is five
feet, seven inches tall, and weighs
135 pounds.
When the state had rested its case
at 10:40 Friday morning, Defense At­
torney Joe Walker moved for a di­
rected verdict of acquittal. Judge
Avery Combs denied the motion.
Walker then called his only witness,
Dobbin, to testify in his own defense.
He was on the stand about an hour,
under cross examination by Walker,
telling of the events that led to the
fatal shooting.
Judge Combs complimented both
the prosecution and defense attorneys
on their conduct of the trial after the
jury had gone into deliberation in
the jury room.
Walker had been appointed by the
circuit court judge to be defense
counsel after Dobbin said he had no
funds to hire an attorney.
MRS. CLARA LINDSLEY
Lindsley Rites
Held Monday
Funeral services were held Mon­
day, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Fui-
ten-Friesen mortuary chapel for Mrs.
The PTA Revue, A Night at the
Clara Bell Lindsley who passed
Palace, played to a standing room
away
early Saturday morning at a
only audience at the high school audi­
The annual meeting of the Highway
Eugene nursing home where she had
torium last Friday evening and has
99W Alternate Road association will
been for some time. She had been
been acclaimed as one of the best
be held here Wednesday evening of
ill for the past four years. She was
programs of this type ever present­
next week and will be a 7:00 p.m.
74 years old.
ed here. It revealed a wonderful ar­
dinner meeting at the Masonic Tem­
Rev. Robert Sargent, pastor of the
ray of talent within the community.
ple, according to Mrs. Mona Gordon,
Vernonia Christian church, officiated
About 80 persons participated in
association secretary.
with Mrs. Lorraine Jones as soloist
the acts and many more worked be­
State Representative Hugh McGil­ hind the scenes to make the program
and .Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, organist.
vra of Forest Grove, editor of the a success. Mrs. Welcome Rumbaugh
Concluding rites and interment were
News Times, will be the speaker. He was general chairman and her hus­
at the Vernonia Memorial cemetery
has been an active member of the band was, no doubt, the right hand
with Ranald McDonald, Henry Hud­
association and now, with his posi­ assistant in seeing that everything
son, Clifford Fowler, Gus Hult, Julius
tion in the legislature, is in a po­ was in readiness for the event.
Hytrek and Frank Schmidlin serving
sition to keep posted on matters that
as casket bearers.
Mrs. Carscn Strong was in charge
might pertain to it.
Mrs. Lindsley was the daughter of
fo making the very attractive back­
There will be an election of officers drop scenery and Mrs. Robert Wen-
early residents of the Banks area,
and of three directors. The terms of del and Mrs. Bill Howard made other
M. M. and Joan Beard Mead, who
A. E. Paulson, Longview; Charles N. props which provided atmosphere
came there in 1884 and 1878 respect­
Teegarden, Yamhill and W. E. Jan- for the acts.
ively. She was bom at Hillsboro Sep­
vrin, Rainier, are expiring.
tember 10, 1890 and spent her early
The billboard girls, Mrs. Ken
years in Buxton, West Union and
Everyone interested in the progress Smejkal and Mrs. Bill Ostrander, got
the Hillsboro areas.
and work of the association is invited plenty of whistles, but the firemen
She later lived at Spokane and
to attend the dinner. Homer Waltz in the style show probably caused the
Hope, Idaho for several years and
of Forest Grove is president and he most hilarity of the evening.
then in 1924 she came with her fam­
and his committees will be giving
Much of the success of the show
ily to Vernonia where she lived for
reports.
was due to the good behind the
almost 40 years. The past several
scenes work of George Laws on the
years, due to failing health, she had
mike set-up and others who assisted
been at Eugene.
with details unseen by the audience.
Mrs. Lindsley always enjoyed
After all bills are paid, over $300
growing
flowers and from 1946 until
will be cleared for the PTA treasury,
1960 had a greenhouse in Riverview.
according to Mrs. Robert Curl, PTA
She had been a member of Ver­
At the first public hearing on the president and assistant chairman for
nonia Temple No. 61, Pythian Sis­
the
show.
1965-66 budget for school district 47J
ters, for 24 years.
which was held last Thursday eve­
She was united in marriage to War­
ning, March 4, only three persons
ren Joseph Lindsley at Spokane De­
appeared to hear the budget message
cember 22, 1910.
They celebrated
and learn what was on the list of
their golden wedding anniversary
budgeted items.
here in 1960. Mr. Lindsley preceded
A second hearing will be held next
her in death in October, 1962.
Monday evening, March 15 at the
Surviving are ten children: Joseph
The following honor roll for the
high school at 8:00 p.m. to which
Lindsley and Kenneth Lindsley and
first
six
weeks
of
the
second
semes­
anyone may go.
Mrs. Sam (Ann) Smith, all of Spring-
Tonight, March 11, the school board ter was released at Vernonia high
field; Leeman Lindsley, Tacoma;
school
last
week:
will meet to elect teachers for the
Clarence Pearson, Elma, Washing­
Freshmen: Steve Curl, Sally Hy­
1965-66 school year.
ton; William Prince, Portland; Mrs.
trek,
Kristen
Landers,
Sandra
Linds-
Also, it is now time to file petitions
George (Edith) Stanton, Gold Beach;
ley,
Geoffrey
Proehl,
Cathie
Quinn,
for director nominations. The term
Mrs. Douglas (Claribel) Nibler and
Carmen
Rundle
and
Christie
Rundle.
of Art Bellingham of Birkenfeld is
Mrs. Dewey (Joan) Hunt, both of
Sophomores: Linda Abercrombie,
expiring and a director is to be elect­
Eugene and Vernon Lindsley of Ver­
Linda
Armstrong,
Bill
Hanson,
Kathy
ed from that area. Petitions must be
nonia.
Jensen,
Sally
Knowlton,
Virginia
Nel­
filed by April 2
Also surviving are three brothers,
son and Ann Sargent.
The State Forestry Department Lee Mead, Nehalem; A. M. “Bob”
Juniors: Christine Bender, Robert
took action on five brush fires last Mead, West Slope and Phillip Mead,
Mattson and Fred Smith.
Seniors: Ken Bateman, Jim Bel­ week. All of these were caused from Cedar Mills; and five sisters, Mrs.
lingham Elsie Berg, Carol Bruns- debris burning which got out of con­ Alto (May) Hartrampf, Hillsboro;
Mrs. Francis W a l t e r s , C e d a r
man, Sharon
Brunsman.
Joyce trol.
(Janie)
Although fire season is not in ef­ Hills; Mrs. R i c h a r d
Chandler, Laura Floeter, Carol Hen­
The St. Mary’s Altar Society has derson. Linda Jensen, Barbara Keith, fect as yet, the department wishes to Sandford, North Plains; Mrs. Ray
arranged for Sam Gordon, bridge in­ Christine King, Donna Sanders, Judy caution the public about debris burn­ (Ann) Dorland, Hillsboro and Mrs.
structor, to be here three nights next Stockwell, Sandra Sutton and Terry ing as the lighter fuels are getting Helen Chamberlain, Sacramento; 36
week for a series of lessons which Larson.
very dry and the spread of fire is grandchildren and 30 great grand­
will be given at the fire hall start­
children.
quite rapid.
ing at 8:00 p.m. each evening.
Gordon is considered the dean of
bridge and has evolved an easy, fast
way to teach the game which makes
it easy to learn. While he beams his
The eighth grade classes at Wash­
There will be a meeting of the Co­
lessons to beginners, every rule is
lumbia County Development Commis­ ington grade school will present their
one an advanced player needs and
On April 9 the class of 1965 at Ver­ sion at the Chuck Wagon cafe in class plays Friday evening of next
with every rule he gives an original nonia high school will present a Rainier next Tuesday, March 16, at week, March 19, on the stage at the
guide for remembering.
three-act play. Backwoods Romeo, 8:00 p.m. The cafe is located directly Washington school. Mrs. Dorothy
Gordon previously presented les­ by special arrangement with Walter across the street from the PP&L Sandon's class will present a comedy,
sons here about 25 years ago.
Herbie the Hero, and James Johns’
building.
H. Baker company.
Purpose of the meeting is to give class will present a suspense type
The play, written by John Nash,
is a comedy of long standing which final touches to the county brochure drama, Mulvaney’s First Case. Each
has recently been revised by J. C. before presenting it to the county play will use a cast of eight charac­
ters.
court for approval.
The Verncnia ambulance was call­ McMullen for modem audiences.
The
play
will
be
directed
by
Mrs.
ed Tuesday evening to take Steven
Myer, son of Mrs. Jean Myer, to the Sam Hearing Jr. and the cast is as
Portland Osteopathic hospital for follows: Larry McNeil, Russ Red­
treatment of injuries received when mond; Rex Simonds, Robert Fuquay;
Scoring: T. Smith 7, Bellingham 8,
The Vernonia Loggers ended their
his horse fell on him while he was Romeo Montague. Danny Steele; Con­
nie McNeil, Laura Floeter; Billie Mc­ 1964-65 basketball season with a win Hanson 7, Johnston 0, F. Smith 7,
riding at the Bob Thompson place
The accident occurred about 5:00 Neil. Joyce Chandler; Orpha Finley, last Monday night as they defeated Larson 0, Steele 20, Bateman 2, Hol-
p.m. and he was first taken to the Barbara Keith; Rachel McNeil, De­ the Rainier Columbians by a 62-55 sey 7, Redmond 4.
The Vernonia JVs also ended their
Vernonia Clinic, then to the hospi­ anna Ritz; La Reina, Carol Bruns­ score.
season
on a winning mark as they
Dan
Steele
with
20
points
was
again
man:
Sue.
Nancy
Skidmore:
Fore­
tal. He has a broken left elbow
which required special care in set­ woman. Donna Sanders; the four the top point producer for the Log­ defeated the Rainier JVs by a 54-39
ting. No other serious injuries were helpers. Judy Stockwell, Darlene gers as he led them during the sec­ score. Dave Larson was high point
determined and he hoped to be home Welch, Rory Workman and Jeri Bra- ond and third periods to build up man with 16.
Scoring: Pederson 2, Blackburn 0,
their winning margin
by this week end.
Second Budget
Hearing Is Due
Students Win
Place on Roll
Brush Fires
Cause Action
Bridge Expert
Scheduled Here
Seniors Prepare
Play For 9th
Ambulance Called
CCDC Plans Meet
Classes Offer Plays
The Vernonia Fire Department has
started off the month of March with
a bustle of activity which included
the answering of five fire calls be­
tween March 2 and 7.
Of these five calls, three were due
to debris burning fires getting out
of hand. Chief Don Webb has warned
all persons who are planning to burn
to obtain fire permits and use ex­
treme caution while the dry condi­
tions exist.
Also, all burners should have a
water-charged hose at the fire scene
plus shovel, rake, hoe, etc., to aid
in controlling the blaze. All open
fires, regardless of size, require a
burning permit year around within
the city limits.
A city ordinance governing the
burning of debris specifies a maxi­
mud of $100 fine and 10 days in
jail for burning without permit and
authorities have indicated action will
be taken to enforce the regulations.
At their regular monthly business
meeting Monday, March 8, the fire­
men began formulation of plans far
their annual dinner and the annual
Firemen’s Ball.
The dinner, for firemen and wives,
will be held locally and served at
the fire hall March 27. As their
guests, the firemen are inviting
Mayor and Mrs. Hobart, the council-
men and their wives.
The entertainment committee com­
menced work towards the annual
dance which is set for the Saturday
evening before Mother’s Day which
falls on May 8 this year. Definite ar­
rangements for music have not been
completed, but will be announced
as soon as arranged. This is the fire-
men's main money-raising activity
of the year and provides funds for
fire fighting equipment as needed.
Plans were also discussed for send­
ing representatives to the Oregon
Fire conference to be held at Seaside
in June.
After completion of routine bus­
iness, the meeting was adjourned to
allow members to observe a demon­
stration of portable fire pumps. A
portable pump demonstration had
also been put on Sunday afternoon
at the city park.
T-CDay
Program
Prepared
Everything is in readiness for the
annual chamber of commerce smor­
gasbord which will be held Saturday
evening, March 13 from 5:30 to 8:00
p.m. in the American Legion hall.
Mrs. T. M. Hobart is in charge of
decorations and Mrs. Launee Cousins,
food, and both have many people
assisting in order to assure an attrac­
tive setting for the serving and en­
joying of the usual bountiful array of
good food.
New this year will be the displays
by local merchants, with 19 planning
to participate. A style show by Fab­
Beginning March 23 there will be rics ’n Fashions will highlight other
a course in the problems in teaching entertainment. A full schedule of the
the underachiever presented by Ray­ evening program is given elsewhere
mond Rowe of Portland State Col­ in this issue.
Tickets are now being sold by
lege.
The course is open to any adult in chamber members or may be pur­
the area, teacher or parent and sign chased at the door. Advance sales
up will be handled through the high help the food committee determine
the amounts needed.
school office.
Class members may receive col­
lege credit if so desired under the
course number of Education 508
(workshop).
Any parent who wishes more infor­
mation on this class may contact
Welcome Rumbaugh, vice-principal,
William Rundle was elected March
at the high school. Several teachers
in the district have expressed a de­ 2 as chairman for the 1965 Vernonia
sire far 9ome additional help in work­ Friendship Jamboree and Mrs. Nora
ing with the child that has develop­ Harders was re-elected as secretary.
ed problems that prevent him from Selection of other officers was defer­
learning up to his ability. This course red until the next meeting since the
was set up to help toward this end. March 2 attendance was small due
Rowe indicated that as the course to other events on the same evening.
Rundle was vice-chairman last year
progresses he will introduce various
case studies that will help apply and got much valuable experience
some of the practical knowledges he when he had to take over at the last
moment due to the chairman, Willie
hopes to present.
Classes will be held each Tuesday Barston, making a job transfer which
took him out of town at that time.
at 7:00 p.m.
Many things were discussed, such
as theme for the 1965 event, queen
selection, special events and general
suggestions, but action was left to a
later date so that more may partici­
pate.
Rundle has called the next meet­
A tree pruning demonstration will ing for Tuesday, March 23 at the
be held for Vernonia area residents fire hall. Everyone interested in see­
Wednesday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. ing the 1965 event succeed is urged
at Vernonia high school.
to attend. A vice-chairman is to be
Tom Zinn, Columbia county exten­ chosen ;ind committees are to be ap­
sion agent, will explain and demon­ pointed and other decisions will be
strate how to prune fruit trees com­ made.
mon to this area. People who assem­
ble there will be taken to a nearby
orchard for the demonstration
That same day, at 1:00 p.m., the
demonstration will be repeated at
the Don Bergerson plare eight miles
south of Vernonia on Timber road.
Both demonstrations are open to
The March PTA meeting will be
all interested persons.
held in the Washington grade school
College Course
To Be Offered
Rundle to Head
1965 Jamboree
Tree Pruning
To be Taught
PTA Schedules
Juvenile Talk
Juniors Await Exams
Saturday, 17 Vernonia high school
juniors will be taking qualifying
exams for National Merit Scholar­
ships.
Loggers End Season with 62-55 Win
Holsey 7, Medges 4, Cameron 8, Curl
7, Ellis 8, Larson 16, Mattson 0, Min-
ger 2, Elton 0.
This week end the COWAPA league
will hold their district tournament at
David Douglas high school. Seaside
will play North Catholic in the first
game at 7:00 p.m. and Warrenton
will meet Hood River in the night­
cap.
art room Monday, March 15 at 8:00
p.m.
Bruce Grady, director of the Co­
lumbia county juvenile department
has agreed to speak to the members.
This talk should give the people of
Vernonia an opportunity to learn
what Is being done in this line in
their county.
For ;wkled entertainment, the in­
termediate band will play to show
the PTA members how much they
have improved during the year.
Prior to the PTA meeting, at 7:00
p.m., the newly formed Girl Scout
and Brownie Troop will be present
for their investiture ceremony. The
troop, sponsored by the PTA, has
recently been organized with Mrs
Wayne Welch as leader Parents and
friends are invited to the ceremony.