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Demonia Eagle
Water Plant Survey Proposed
To Council by City Engineer
Robert E. Meyer, consulting engi­ on the Riverview water system ad­
neer, met with the city council Mon­ dressed to Terra Installations, to­
VOLUME 43, NUMBER 11
VERNONIA, OREGON
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1965 day evening and outlined a suggest­ gether with billing for repair work on
ed water plant survey.
the blown out water mainline at the
Contemplated was an examination Nehalem river crossing. The contrac­
of the plant’s hydraulics as applies to tor has been notified of the deficien­
the main feeder lines, a determina­ cies and if he does not do the work
tion of the plant’s present capacity the city will deduct it from contract
for pumping, filtration and storage, payment.
and possible outlining of technical
Trees and shrubs given by Mr. and
changes in plant operation to increase Mrs. Robert M. King and Mr. and
efficiency.
Mrs. Wesley Bolmeier have been
The March 15 PTA meeting was court 110 feet by 220 feet with a hur­
transplanted in the city park. A let­
It
was
brought
out
that
present
opened by the advanced band playing ricane fence 10 feet high would cost
Vernonia will be host for the Ver­ storage capacity is 325,000 gallons ter of appreciation is to be directed
three numbers. James Fiske, band $6,236 and with a 12 foot fence,
nonia Invitational Grade School Mu­ and that this might be sufficient for to the Bolmeiers and Kings.
director, announced that this was a $6,686. This would include both la­
sic Festival this Saturday, March 20, the immediate future if distribution
A miscellany of business was con­
warmup for their performance Sat­ bor and materials.
at an all day event of performance shortcomings could be improved up­ sidered and assigned for further in­
urday, March 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the
An open, but heated swimming pool
and judging.
on. The presently suggested study vestigation before action will be tak­
high school gym when the annual has been constructed in Clatskanie
Bands and choruses will perform was estimated to require up to three en.
band festival concert will be held.
for $30,000. This was the cost of the
The council adjourned at 10:10 and
in the morning for comment and/or months to complete at a cost of from
During the regular business meet­ materials alone with all the labor be­
rating. Bands will perform at the $1500 to $2000 and would result in a will meet next on April 5.
ing, George Laws, chairman of the ing volunteer. A community center
high school for adjudicator William preliminary report with immediate
projects committee, was asked to re­ with covered and heated pool has
Rost of the University of Oregon suggestions for changes when the
port on the projects that were in­ been built in Sequim, Washington
School of Music. He will then conduct need becomes apparent during the
vestigated by his committee which at a cost of $70,000, including labor.
the combined bands in three mass survey.
DARLENE WELCH
consists of himself, Welcome Rum-
These two programs are quite cost­
numbers at an afternoon concert.
It would not entail actual planning,
baugh and Mrs. Don Webb.
ly but under Sargent Shriver’s Title
Choruses will sing at the Washing­ cost estimates or an operational man­
The first project brought up was 2A Economic Development Program,
ton school for Dr. John M. Gustafson ual. Setting up of a manual for op­
the tennis court. It was found that a
they might be underwritten up to 90
of the University of Oregon school of eration would require an additional
percent of the cost by the govern­
music, and advisor to Tongue Point $400 to $500. The council decided to
ment.
job corps training center.
delay a survey until funds had been
A foreign exchange student would
Seven bands will represent Astoria, budgeted for it.
Darlene Welch has been named as
cost about $750.
student of the month for February Seaside (2), Warrenton (2), Knappa,
The budget for school district 47J
Planning commission m e m b e r s
There has also been interest in at Vernonia high school. Her selec­ Clatskanie and Vernonia. Four chor­
for
the school year 1965-66 is printed
buying an activities bus and it was tion was revealed at a studentbody uses will participate, including Astor were present, together with Cyrus in this issue for the information of
Nims,
the
planning
consultant.
Nims
Robert A. Wood of Vernonia passed found that the least amount a used meeting last Friday. She is the junior high from Astoria, Clatska­
taxpayers in the district. It was giv­
away Tuesday, March 16, at the Co­ bus could be purchased for would be daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Wayne nie, Rainier and Vernonia. There is was not prepared to report on the en public hearing previously and was
results
of
the
planning
study
being
lumbia District hospital at St. Hel­ $2,000. The up-keep, insurance, li­ Welch and is a senior this year. Se­ a decrease in the number of partici­
adopted by the budget committee
ens where he had been for some cense, and a qualified driver would lection, made by a student repre­ pating ch ruses this year as several completed. The present question is as and school board at the meeting held
to the advisability of additional stu­
time. He had been critically ill at add to the cost of this each year.
sentative from each class and the schools will be on vacation at that dies which might give the commis­ Monday evening of this week at the
Under a self-help summer program class advisors, is based on service time.
his home prior to that.
sion a longer look into the future. It high school. The budget will also be
Dr. Gustafson will direct the com­
Funeral services are being arrang­ for students, there were several to the school, courtesy, integrity,
was
suggested that the council meet published in the March 25 issue.
ed by the Haakinson Funeral Home things that could be done. One was personal appearance and cooperative bined choirs in Scarlet Ribbons and with the planning commission when
April 6 there will be a final bud­
The Sound of Music.
at Clatskanie and will be held Satur­ golf lessons for two classes of about attitude.
get hearing at the high school at 8:00
the
question
could
be
discussed
with­
The 2:30 p.m. concert at the high
day, March 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the ten each twice a week. This would
The student must have a grade
out the pressure of other city busi­ p.m. so that those who study the
Fuiten-Friesen Mortuary chapel here. cost about $180 for the season plus point average of 2.00 or better. Dar­ school will be open to the public. ness.
budget and have questions or objec­
Vault entombment will be at the about $50 for replacing handles on lene’s willingness to always help Tickets will be sold at the door,
tions can have an opportunity to
used clubs which are available.
W. F. Aldrich was present to ask voice them.
adults 50 cents and students 25 cents.
Vernonia Memorial cemetery.
whether
behind
the
scenes
or
where-
Another program might be a horse­
that a storm sewer be opened which
At the May 3 school election, vot­
Mr. Wood was born January 13,
shoe program which would require ever needed was a factor in her
he understood had been plugged when ers will be asked to approve the
1882 at Clatskanie and grew up there. a very small output of money for a choice. She participates in many ac­
A street was paved. The request necessary tax levy to cover the bud­
Hie family homestead was one mile few sets of horseshoes. There are tivities and is president of the Fu­
stemmed from the fact that the im­ get for the coming year.
east of Clatskanie.
men in the community capable and ture Homemakers chapter.
proved drainage would take surface
A director will be elected at that
In 1918 he was married to Minnie willing to supervise this program.
She will appear in the senior play.
water from a lot which he owns at time, also, from the Mist-Birkenfeld
Sutherland who predeceased him
The baseball and softball program
the east end of A street. Lee Jessee area. Anyone wishing to file for the
here in 1956.
cost $50 last year and will be contin­
Dan Steele, guard on this years said that there had not been a storm position may obtain blanks from Mrs.
He followed the logging industry. ued this year, also.
Vernonia basketball team, was nam­ sewer outlet at this point, the origi­ Paul Gordon, district clerk.
In 1902 he worked as a brakeman on
Swimming and associated park ac­
ed bo the all-league team for the nal drainage having been through a
a logging train. He worked in Cath­ tivities can be expanded with the
western half of the Cowapa League drain pipe which has since been re­
lamet, Washington for about 25 years. cooperation of the PTA, with the
at a meeting last week. It is the moved.
He worked for the Oregon-American city to help defray the expense.
Dan Lawler reported that a serious
third straight year that Steele has
company and retired in the early
Prior to the PTA meeting March
Also, during the summer a student
dust problem exists in the area ad­
received this honor.
1950s. He had lived in the Vernonia might be sent to the University of 15, the Brownies and Girl Scouts had
Jerry Hanson, junior forward, was jacent to East avenue at F and G
area for about 20 years.
Washington for two weeks for music their investiture ceremonies. Twenty- named to the second five.
streets. He was told the city has no
Survivors include a sister, .Mrs. training or sent to the Shakespear­ one Brownies were led in their oaths
answer to the problem under pre­
Other
first
team
members
were:
A mental patient from the Da-
Mae Knapp of Portland; three bro­ ian Theater.
by Mrs. Kenneth Smejkal, troop
sent condition of street finances.
Loren
Gramson,
Warrenton;
Brian
masch
hospital at Wilsonville at­
thers, Elmer and William of Clatska­
The arts and crafts program was leader. They sang their song, “A Hendrickson, Seaside; Steve Mead,
tempted
suicide in Vernonia Wednes­
Councilman
C.
E.
Miller
reported
nie and Ernest of Nelscott and se­ investigated by Mrs. Webb who found Brownie Smile,” and were all so
Banks and Dan Bash, Neah-Kah-Nie. that the Robert M. King trees have day morning, then gave herself up
veral nieces and nephews.
very
proud
to
wear
the
Brownie
pin.
that 35 students are normally in at­
On the second team were Jack Wat­ been moved from Spencer avenue; to city police.
An older brother, George Roy tendance at the summer classes and Assistant Brownie leaders are Mrs.
Mrs. Pat Evans, aged 36, was with
Wood, passed away in January of the cost is about $5.00 apiece for the Bernard Gilliland and Mrs. Sheridan son and Harry Kunkler, Warrenton; a stump was removed from E street;
Terry
Hortill
and
Bob
Smith,
Seaside
a
group of patients taken to the Port­
the
cemetery
mower
has
been
fixed
this year.
season. Some of these students could Thiringer.
and Hanson.
and the wood from the Rock creek land zoo Tuesday. She walked away
be helped by the PTA, also.
The 21 Girl Scouts then had their
from the group and told police that
log jam has been cut and removed.
This diversified summer program turn to perform their ceremonies
she walked and hitchhiked here.
The
council
received
from
Engineer
has the advantage of using the exist­ which included lighting of candles.
Wednesday morning she purchased
Clarence Wagner a copy of noted de­
ing facilities available at this time. Three of the candles stood for the
a diabetic syringe at the local drug
ficiencies
in
the
Terra
contract
work
Other suggestions which have been Girl Scout promises and ten candles
store and a bottle of spot remover
made by members of the community for the Girl Scout laws. The promises
cleaning fluid from a store. She in­
are a float in the Jamboree parade, and laws were recited by the girls
jected the fluid in sufficient quanti­
Dr. S. A. Thiringer, city health student field trips, surveillance com­ as each candle was lit. They were
A
St.
Helens
housewife,
Mrs.
James
ty to make her quite ill and to cause
officer, stated this week that chick­ mittee for improper literature and then pinned by their leaders, Mrs.
great pain, but not enough to cause
enpox had reached epidemic propor­ magazines available to the youth here Wayne Welch and Mrs. Jim Brewer. T. Paterson, has been named Oregon
Mother of the Year. Cited for her
death.
tions here and gave some pertinent in Vernonia, swing sets for the city The girls then sang “The Growing-
outstanding leadership in the com­
She gave herself up to Earl Ray,
information concerning the disease.
park, books for the school libraries, up Tree” which concluded the cere­ munity in winning the honor, Mrs.
The annual chamber of commerce city police officer, who took her to
The high point of contagion is one a forceful campaign to inform youths mony.
Paterson will go to New York City Town and Country Day smorgasbord the Vernonia clinic, then called the
day prior to the onset of usual symp­ as to the harmful effects of alchohol
Mrs. Henry Anderegg is the neigh­ May 1-7 to attend the American held Saturday evening drew a big­ state hospital. Personnel from the
toms. It is spread by the spray from and tobacco, a new library, an over­ borhood ciiairman for the Girl Scouts.
Mother’s Committe annual awards ger than ever crowd and has been hospital came for her about 2:30
the nose and is highly contagious at head mike for the high school, and
Scheduled by the Scouts next week at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. acclaimed a success in every way. p.m.
the time of onset.
a portable spotlight for the use of Thursday, March 25, is a cookies There, she will be competing for the Over $300 was taken in and after
The incubation period is from 14 both schools.
sale fund-raising activity, the pro­ title of American Mother of the Year bills are paid, will leave a good
to 21 days from date of contact.
There will be an election at the fits from which will support the Girl along with contestants from the other amount for the work of the organiza­
He stated that the public health April PTA meeting as to which of Scout out-of-doors program.
tion.
49 states.
law for the state requires isolation these projects the members wish to
The entertainment features, style
of patients until all scabs have fall­ undertake.
show and exhibits added much to the
en off. It has been noted that some
Unfortunately, the speaker schedul­
evening, and decorations in the hall
children are allowed in public places ed, Bruce Grady, director of the ju­
set the scene for pleasant dining.
All schools in district 47J will be
while scabs are still in evidence and venile department, was unable to at­
Wednesday of next week, March 24,
The door prize, a set of Texas closed from Wednesday, March 24 un­
this is contrary to law.
tend.
is the date of the next meeting of the Ware dishes was won by Mrs. Charles til Monday, March 29 for spring va­
Columbia County Historical Society Minger. A second prize, a set of cation. This will be the last vaca­
The two eighth grade classes at at the 4-H dining room at the coun­ Coming ware, was not claimed. The tion before the end of school.
the Washington school will present ty fair grounds at Deer Island. The number was 168. If it is not claimed
Following spring vacation, only
their plays on the stage at the Wash­ meeting starts with a potluck dinner this week, another number will be nine weeks of school remain in this
ington school at 8.00 p.m. this Fri­ at noon which will be followed by a drawn. Two other prizes, donated by school year. High school graduation
day evening, March 19. Tickets are business session and program. All the Mar-Lee Beauty Salon, were will be May 21, but another week of
35 cents for adults, 25 cents for high persons interested in the history of awarded to Mrs. Nell Thackekr and school will occupy all students ex­
Students at Vernonia high school of the two coaches were not renew­ school students and 15 cents for the county are invited to attend.
Charley Hickman.
cept the graduating seniors.
registered their disapproval of the ed on the decision of the board. When grade school pupils.
failure of the school board to rehire students heard the news Friday, they
Mulvaney’s First Case, to be pre­
a favorite teacher by sitting in the are reported to have begun talking sented by the section taught by
halls at the high school for a brief of their desire to express their spec­ James Johns, is about a young inves­
time Monday. The demonstration was ial displeasure at losing Andrich, tigator trying to solve a case involv­
State Senator Dan Theil of Astoria came home with prize money for for a recognition ceremony April 19.
described as orderly and the stu­ whom they state makes class inter­ ing a robber who steals an elderly
Officers for the coming year were
was
speaker at the meeting of the their efforts. The team placed fifth
dents, after being addressed by Prin­ esting. Apparently, ground work lady’s money.
nominated and election will be held
Vernonia Lions club Monday of this in all events.
cipal Welcome Rumbaugh. returned was laid Monday for the demonstra­
Those in this play are Steven Poet-
The club has set April 5 as the May 3. The club year will conclude
to classes without incident.
tion which took place Tuesday.
ter, Shari Nightwine, Susan Howard, week and dealt with current legis­ date for the annual athletic banquet with installation May 17.
The school board met Thursday
More than half of the students are Rick Gardner, Doug Steele, John lative problems now under considera­ when members will be hosts to the
A group from the St. Helens club
evening of last week and issued re­ reported to have participated in the Tomlin, Pattie Rosser and Glenda tion. He is chairman of the joint
Vernonia high school students who was present to ask support for their
newal notices for 33 teachers and ac­ brief demonstration while others look­ Hahmeyer.
ways and means committee and participated in the various sports presentation of the Forest Grove
cepted the resignation of five. These ed on, though some who were in
Mrs. Dorothy Sandon’s class will spoke especially of their work. He during this school year. Noah Allen, Gleemen April 2 to raise funds for
were Dale Andrich, teacher of Ameri­ class rooms did not know it was in present Herbie the Hero, a comedy stated that the committee has ap­ director of athletics at Pacific Uni­
their project, the covering of the St.
can History, American Problems and progress.
about a family spending a winter va­ proved the increase from $133 to versity will speak.
Helens swimming pool.
basketball coach; Robert Wendell,
Students had asked for a conference cationing in their mountain cabin. $152 per child in basic school sup­
Neil Zimmerman was named as
At the March 1 meeting of tlie club,
science teacher and football coach; with school officials so they could Herbie wants to be a hero in the eyes port funds and stated that he also chairman ot a committee to plan an
the Parkrose dub visited. One of
Boyd Gentry, science teacher who be given an explanation of the situa­ of his girl friend and many hilarious favored the completion of the low­ auction to raise funds for purchase
their members, Frank Gray, present,
resigned to accept a position in a tion.
events ensue.
er Columbia river highway to Astoria. of a wheel chair which would be ed the Vernonia club with a gavel
junior college in Nebraska; Miss Bet­
Students have been told that the
Students in this play are Steve
A report from the state bowling made available for use of persons he had made. Harvey Redmond was
ty Yundt. commercial teacher who decision rests with the board and that Myer, Joyce Knowlton. Christy Han­ tournament showed that Joe Magoff in the community as needed.
initiated into the dub that evening
plans to be married and Mrs. Doro­ proper procedure is for the com­ son. Zenda Ellis, Chris Smith, Stev­ teck first place in the singles tourna­
Plans are underway for the nam­ under the sponsorship of Wesley Bol­
thy Sandon who is retiring.
plaints to be registered with the en Mishler, Kathy Henderson and ment at Salem and he, and Dr. T. M. ing of a Lion of the Year and Ralph meier. Joe Magoff was given his fifth
Indications are that the contracts board by tax-paying parents.
Dado Briones.
Hobart, and Charley Hickman all Bergerson was appointed to arrange perfect attendance award.
PTA Discusses
Future Projects
Death Claims
Robert Wood
Band, Choral
Groups Await
Music Festival
Budget Group
Approves New
Expense Sheet
Student for
Month Named
Steele Named
League Guard
Scout Croups
Hold Ceremony
Chickenpox at
High Level Now
Patient Tries
Suicide Here
Oregon's Year
Mother Named
Grade Classes
Offer 2 Plays
Society to Meet
Dinner Fund
Exceeds $300
Schools Slate
Shorter Week
Students Demonstrate Monday,
Indicate Disapproval of Action
Lions Hear Senator, Set Banquet Date