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Demonia Eagle
VOLUME 44, NUMBER 4
VERNONIA, OREGON
Chamber Re wards Two
Federal Fund Grant Given
Approval for District 47J
Federal funds in the amount of
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 196*1 $11,403.30 were recently approved
under Title I of Public Law 8910
to finance an education project in
school district 47J. This is a flat
grant aid program through the El­
ementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 and does not involve
the use of any local district tax
monies. If congress appropriates
additional funds annually and the
project is successful, it may be
Because of the concern of many continued for the next three years.
The main purpose of the pro­
local people for better upkeep of
the cemeteries in the area, the gram is to provide extra help for
matter has been considered by the the educationally disadvanta g e d
Vernonia Planning Commission and children of the district. Under this
one of its members, Ralph Keasey, law, the educationally disadvan­
has studied the situation extensive­ taged child is identified as any
ly and has written a comprehen­ child not achieving average suc­
sive article which appears else­ cess in school for his age and ed­
where in this issue to present the ucational level.
Under the program, $3,800 has
problem to the residents of the
area.
been granted for the purchase of
Accompanying the article is a equipment and materials. This rep­
questionnaire printed previously resents a definite saving to the
which seeks to get a cross sec­ tax payers of the district in fu­
tion of opinions from residents. A ture budgeting.
The major part of the balance
few people filled it out previously,
but not as many as really are of the fund was granted for the
interested. It is hoped that many employment of teacher aides to
will use the blank at this time
to voice their sentiments.
Planning to
Include Help
From Readers
There was a larger than usual
attendance at the Vernonia Cham­
ber of Commerce dinner Monday
evening to hear Earl Ray, chief
of police, talk on shoplifting. He
pointed out that the four types of
shoplifters were “boosters” who
made their living by such thefts
narcotic addicts, kleptomaniacs
and amateurs.
The latter can be divided into
adult and juvenile groups. Articles
taken are usually those on open
display racks, readily accessible,
to be slipped into pockets, shop­
ping bags, or boxes. Ray stated
that he hoped his remarks would
call attention to the fact that the
shoplifting problem does exist in
Vernonia, though on a small scale.
.Ralph Bergerson, chamber pres­
ident, introduced Guy Thomas, who
in turn presented the citizen of the
year awards to Mrs. Marie Atkins
and O. T. Bateman. Thomas list­
ed the many qualities of Mrs. At­
(See questionnaire page 6.)
kins which have made her an out­
standing citizen of this commun­
ity. Her hard work in the many
organizations of which she is a
member has not gone unnoticed,
nor have the innumerable persona!
acts of kindness done for others
The second candidate to file in
in time of illness or need. She
has endeared herself to many be­ Columbia county is Mrs. Gloria
Salvey of Scappoose who filed
cause of her thoughtfulness.
Monday for the position of county
Bateman has been a long time
clerk on the Democratic ticket.
resident of Vernonia and worked
She has been employed in the
in the postoffice as clerk before
clerk’s office for the past one and
being appointed postmaster. He en­
one-half
years as a clerk-typist.
listed in the navy in World War
II and has been active in the ser­ She is married and she and her
vice organizations as well as the husband, Warren B. Salvey, and
four children ranging from 10 to
Lions club. He serves on the budg­
17 years, at route 2, box 312, Scap­
et committees of the school dis­ poose.
trict and the city council. Fishing
She will be opposing her pres­
and hunting are among his recrea­
ent boss, Roy Nelson, incumbent
tional activities and has led to his
interest in the conservation of county clerk, who also filed Mon­
day for re-election on the Demo­
those resources.
cratic ticket.
This is the first year a citizen
The first candidate to file in the
of the year award has been giv­ county was Loran E. Atkins of
en to a woman but the precedent Vernonia, Republican, who filed for
will no doubt be followed in suc­ the commissioner nomination.
ceeding years by the chamber.
Previous recipients of the award
have been Bill Horn, Dr. T. M.
Hobart, Sam Hearing Jr., Robert
C. Lindsay, and Darrold Proehl.
Two File for
Clerk Office
MRS. MARIE ATKINS, first woman to receive chamber of commerce
Woman of the Year award, received plaque from Guy Thomas Monday
evening.
13 Men Called
in February
27 Listed for
Six Weeks Roll
VERNONIA’S postmaster, O. T. Bateman, left, was awarded the Citizen
of the Year plaque Monday evening in recognition of his community
service during 1965 and in previous years as well. Presentation was
made by Guy Thomas.
Columbia County’s February quo­
ta for the draft is 13 men—equal to
one half the December, 1965 quota,
according to Selective Service
Board No. 2.
The 13 draftees will report for
induction on February 9 in Port­
land. The February quota is up
from January’s call of eight men.
Some men classiified 1-Y —
those who previously failed to pass
either the physical or mental tests
— will be among the 30 county
men sent to Portland February 1
for pre-induction physicals. It is the
first time any of the men in 1-Y
have been sent for re-examination.
The age of the men going for
pre-induction physicals is from 18
years 10 months to 23.
The honor roll for the third six
weeks period of the school year
which marks the end of the first
semester at Vernonia high school,
lists 27 students, nine each for the
freshman and junior classes, six
seniors and three sophomores.
The complete list, by classes, is
as follow’s:
Freshmen: Dado Briones, Zenda
Ellis, Kathie Henderson, Marcella
Hendricks, Judi Horn, Joyce Knowl­
ton, Debbie Miller, Fay Russell,
Chris Smith;
Sophomores: Steve Curl, Kristen
Landers, Carmen Rundle;
Juniors: Linda Armstrong, Al­
bert Brunsman, Bill Hanson, Ran­
dy Holce, Kathy Jensen, Sally
Knowlton, Ann Sargent, Dave Ser-
afin, Sherry Sutton;
Seniors: Beth Ann Ambrose,
The Oregon State Tax Commis­
Christine Bender, Mike Laws, Bob sion, income division, has announc­
Mattson, Roger Medges, F r e d
ed the schedule on which consul­
Smith.
tants will be in Columbia county
to assist tax payers with the fil­
ing of their returns.
On March 23, from 9 a m. to
12 noon, the representative will be
The Columbia County Pomona at the city hall in Clatskanie. That
Grange will meet on February 6 at afternoon, from 2 to 5 p.m., he
Yankton Grange. The meeting will will be at the Rainier city hall
start at 11:00 a.m. Degree work will March 24. he will be at room 206,
be given at 7:00 p.m. and the lec­ Columbia county court house in
turer's program at 8:00 p.m.
Helens.
Consultants to
Give Tax Help
Pomona Posts Date
CHIEF of Police Earl Ray spoke at the Chamber of Commerce dinner
Monday evening on the shop lifting problem.
There was a good attendance at
the meeting of the County Histor­
ical Society Wednesday, January
19 in the 4-H dining room on the
fairgrounds at Deer Island. A pot­
luck dinner was enjoyed at noon,
after which the meeting was cal­
led to order by the president, Wm.
Wood.
A new member, Mrs. Frank
White of Portland, was introduced.
She is the daughter of Frank
Burnham and was born at Clats­
kanie and lived there during her
early years She told an interest­
ing story of her family and early
days. Others attending from outside
the county were Mr. and Mrs. W.
L. Smith and daughter, Margaret
Hudson of West Linn, and Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd A. Burris and Mrs
Socia Howlett of Portland.
Arrangements are being made to
have Oregon scenery postcards for
sale at the museum. Mrs. Miller,
curator, reported on progress there
with everything going along very
well.
Sale of the 1965 historical book­
lets is also progressing, with many
being sold Since it is desired to
work with staff members and to re­
lieve them of supervisory and cler­
ical duties. These teachers then
can give personal instruction and
individual help to students having
trouble in adjusting to the school
program. It is the goal of the
program to help each of these chil­
dren to achieve in accordance with
his ability.
The program will retain a flex­
ibility which will enable aides to
be assigned where they will do the
most good.
Regular reports on activities will
be made to the school principals
and progress of the program will
be discussed in school faculty
meetings. Application for the pro­
gram was approved by the district
board of directors.
Any patrons of the district who
have questions concerning this pro­
gram, or any phase of the school
district’s operation are urged to
contact Superintendent William Am
brose at the district office, 373
Bridge street, where their ques­
tions will be welcomed and ans­
wered.
Seaside Victory Places Team
In Western Division Top Spot
Two tight ball games marked ents 233 of 752 for a .310 percent.
the action of the Vernonia Loggers
At the free throw line the home
this past week end. Winning from town squad has led the opposition
Seaside Friday night nut Vernonia by hitting 150 of 263 to 178 of 319
into first place in the Western di­ for a .579 percent to the opponents
vision of the Cowapa league with .557 percent.
a 3-0 win-loss record.
The Loggers have out-rebounded
Seaside gave the local quint a
their
opponents by picking off 268
run for their money by outshoot­
offensive
and 332 defensive re­
ing them from the floor, 17 of 56
attempts for a .303 average to the bounds to their opponents 217 and
Loggers 16 of 61 for .245 percent. 295 respectively.
The Loggers have proved a good
Seaside also outrebounded the lo­
cals 43 to 35, with the Loggers clutch team by coming through
not getting an offensive rebound when the chips are down, but with
the final quarter. Larson and Curl the upcoming games, the local
led the home team with nine re­ quint will have to toughen their
bounds each.
game in all departments. Breaks
Dave Larson led the Vernonia may play a big part in these five
attack with 18 noints, followed remaining counters and the advan­
closely by Smith with 15. Other tage will be with the opponents in
scoring included Curl 8, J. Hanson the three games to be played away
3, and Elton 5. Bob Smits and from home.
John Johnson led Seaside with 12
Coach Kronmiller let the players
each and were aided by Hansen relax a little with only one game
with 11 to lead their scoring.
to play this week, North Catholic,
Seaside led the home squad with here Friday night, February 28
1:30 to play by three points but Junior varsity play will commence
a rally pulled the game out for at 6:15 with the varsity game to
a Vernonia win with the final follow at 8.
score 49-45.
A long trip to Moro to meet the
Sherman county Huskies was ful­
filled by a win for the Loggers
by a score of 53-48. Up until 6:08
left to play in the fourth time
slot, the visiting Loggers trailed
Coach Gordon Crowston’s JVs
by up to 12 points. A couple of
steals and quick scores turned the split in action over the past week
action in Vernonia’s favor when end, losing to Seaside Friday night
they broke through the tight llus- and then journeying to Moro to
bring home a victory Saturday.
kie defense.
Rebounding was even for this en­
Friday night the Logger quint
counter with each learn picking off went down by a score of 36-35. Al­
42. Vernonia hit at a respectable though Vernonia led by six at half
rate in the final period, 10-19 for time, they scored only nine points
a .526 percent. Dave Larson hit in the second half to Seaside’s 16
9 of 15 attempts in the final quar­ to lose by one point. Vernonia led
ter to lead the rally.
until the third quarter when the
Scoring for Vernonia included: Seagulls forged ahead then both
Smith 20, B. Hanson 2, J. Hanson teams scored six in the fourth per
6, Ellis 2, Larson 23. Gene Lan- iod.
thorn led the Sherman quint with
The logger scoring was as fol
20.
lows: Robertson 9, Cameron 8, P.
As Vernonia now leads the West
Brunsman 6, Holsey 6, Peddicord
half of the league, they will be 4 and G. Hanson 2. Seaside was
the target of all other teams at­ led by Randy Hartill with 11.
tempting to get into the playoffs.
Saturday night the JVs redeemed
The Loggers have five more en­
counters to play, three of which themselves by downing Sherman
County’s JVs 57-48. Vernonia trail­
will be away from home.
Statistics to date for all action ed throughout the first half but
reveal the closeness of the games came back to outscore the Huskies
to date. Total points, Vernonia 684 34 to 20 the second half.
opponents 644, with an average of
Vernonia’s attack was led by
52.6 for the locals and 49.3 for Dave Peddicord with 16, followed
visitors per game.
by Holsey and Ellis, 15 each; Cam­
Field goal attempts show 864 for eron 8, and G. Hanson 3. Sher
the Loggers with 267 made for a man’s Dave Kichelderser led the
.309 percent against their oppon
Huskies with 14.
J Vs Split Last
Two Encounters
have another booklet this year, 1864 - 1866. This is said to be an
material should be prepared now excellent account of army life at
to be ready for printing this sum­ that time in the different forts and
mer. Several stories are already campaigns against marauding In­
dians of the Northwest. He was a
on file and others are .promised. farmer, teacher and leader of
Anyone wishing to buy a copy of
those days and was elected mas­
the book can do so by contacting
ter of the Oregon State Grange in
the secretary, president, Mary 1896 and served through 1900.
Colvin or Fred & Evie’s store at
It is nlanned to meet at the
Deer Island. The price is $1 per
fairgrounds in February, but in a
copy.
The secretary was authorized to different building. Later meetings
buy a copy of “The Webfoot Vol­ will probably be held in other
unteer," the diary of Wm. M. parts of the county when better
Hillcry who served in the years weather can be expected.