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Demonia Eagle
Loggers Reach
Play-o£{ Finals
The Cowapa League play-offs erson was high point man for Scap­
brought both joy and downfallen poose and the game with 23.
hopes to Vernonia basketball play­
To open Saturday night’s round
ers and fans over the past week of play, Hood River and Scappose
end. The Loggers downed the Scap­ met with Scappoose downing the
poose Indians Friday night, then Dragons 64-53. Defending champ
fell before the attack of the Pirates Hood River finished in fourth place
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from Neah - Kah . Nie in Saturday in tourney play, Scappoose in third.
Prior to the regular business cure someone to tear the building plications under its provisions until
night’s final round of action.
The capper of the competition
meeting of the Vernonia city coun­ down and clean up the premises that time.
Friday night in the opener of paired Neah - Kah - Nie and Ver­
cil held at the city hall, March 7, rather than to have the city go
In unfinished business, it was
tourney play, Neah - Kah - Nie nonia in the final contest with the
a hearing was held, as advertised, through the legal process of con­
noted that Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Huff
downed
the state’s fifth rated A-2 Pirates scuttling the Loggers 67-56.
on the proposition of declaring the tracting for its removal. It was
have not yet signed the renewal
team,
Hood
River, 59-49.
Massey and Zagata amassed 18
former Nehalem hotel building at moved by Councilman Miller, se­
Plans for the tenth annual Ver­
of their lease of part of the air­
In the second round Friday night, and 14 points, respectively, to lead
Bridge street and Grant avenue a conded by Councilman Atkins, to
nonia
Friendship
Jamboree
are
port land, probably because of
between Vernonia and Scappoose, the Pirate attack, and place them
dangerous building. Present were grant the owner until April 15 to
their not having been notified that going ahead at a good pace under the Loggers led all the way, but in the state A-2 tourney at Coos
Mayor Thomas M. Hobart, Coun- obtain action. Motion carried. Wal­
leadership
of
Henry
Anderegg,
the lease is ready. The recorder
were pressed hard by the Indians Bay.
cilmen L. E. Atkins, Horace Her- ker acknowledged his presence at
will send notification of the fact. 1966 chairman. He urges that ev­ to wind up their encounter with a
Vernonia was never out of the
tel, C. E. Miller and Deri Ro­ the proceedings as constituting no­
eryone
keep
in
mind
the
theme
for
The golf course management had
53-45 score in favor of the locals. contest until the final few minutes
berts and Attorney Robert Vagt.
this
year,
Pages
from
the
Past,
tice of the council’s action.
not submitted a description of the
and plan to participate in this ob­ Quarter scores were 15-9, 32-21 and as quarter scores attest: First,
There was no argument present­
In regular business of the coun­ area of the airport desired for the
servance of the 75th anniversary 46-35, all in the locals favor. The 14-14; halftime 29-31; and third
ed against the building being de­ cil, a letter was received from Ag­ establishment of a tee.
of the incorporation of Vernonia as action was closed by a long shot quarter, 44-40, with Neah - Kah -
clared a dangerous building as de­ nes Marie Peterson, secretary of
The planning commission is still a city.
from near mid-court by Elton to Nie having the edge at these
fined in Ordinance No. 335. It was the county committee for the Fed­
working on a listing of undesir­
end the game with an eight point points. Jim Massey was the spark­
moved by Councilman Hertel and eral Economic Development Act,
Chet Ray, parade chairman,
able buildings.
advantage for the Loggers.
plug behind the Pirate attack, and
seconded by Councilman Atkins, to stating that because of the improv­
states that many contacts have
played
one of his finest games of
Police
Chief
Earl
Ray
submit­
Scoring
for
Vernonia
included:
declare the building a dangerous ing economic picture in the coun­
been made and the outlook for par­
building and the motion was car­ ty, it is possible that the benefits ted specifications for a police ra ­ ticipation is good. He urges all lo­ Smith 16, B. Hanson 1, Curl 9, J. the season both in scoring and in
dio communication set-up. T h e
Hanson 8, Elton 14, Larson 5. Pet- outstanding rebounding.
ried.
of the act may no longer be avail­ council voted to call for bids on cal organizations and businesses
Vernonia scoring: Smith 7, B.
to plan floats in keeping with the
The owner, Joe Walker, was able after June 1 of this year but
Hanson 3, Curl 2, J. Hanson 11, El­
installation of a radio based on the anniversary theme, and that the
present and asked for time to se­ that the committee will accept ap-
ton 16, Larson 13, Pederson 4. Mas­
specifications drawn. It was also Gay Nineties idea be carried out
sey was high point man for the
noted that a camera has been ob­ in costume as much as possible
game. Both teams hit for 24 field
tained for the police department. during the Jamboree week end.
goals, Vernonia in 66 tries and the
A report from the cemetery op­
A carnival is assured for this
Pirates
attempting 52 giving them
erating committee showed that year’s event and will provide rides
George R. Robertson, 76 year a 10 percent edge. Vernonia shot
they had met and had selected for the kiddies and other carnival
old resident of Vernonia for the
Ralph Keasey as committee chair­ attractions during the entire July past twenty years, passed away at a 36 percent clip from the floor.
Fred Smith’s rebounding talents
Schools of District 47J will be man. The council took action to 29-31 week end. Also, the Gerald Monday morning, March 7 at the
were
much in evidence throughout
closed Monday and Tuesday of authorize the drawing of an or­ Schwary and the Shadows five- Physicians & Surgeons hospital in
the tourney as he pulled in 24 in
next week for spring vacation. dinance incorporating the sugges­ piece orchestra has been contrac­ Portland following an extended ill­
the two nights. Elton led the field
7
These dates coincide with the Ore­ tion from the cemetery operating ted for the Jamboree dance Satur­ ness. In recent months he had been
goal shooting department, hitting
commmittee
that
all
receipts
from
gon Education Association meet­
day evening, July 30.
making his home with his daughter 15 of 30 for the two games for a
ing in Portland and permits teach­ the sale of cemetery lots be placed
At the meeting held last Thurs­ at Lake Oswego.
sizzling .500 percent. In his last
ers to attend sessions if they so de­ in a perpetual care fund and that day evening by the committee, a
seven games he has hit a t a .462
Funeral
services
were
conducted
the sale price of lots be raised to
sire.
design for Jamboree buttons was at the Fuiten - Friesen Mortuary, rate.
$50,
$75
and
$90,
depending
on
the
Another two-day vacation will
chosen from a number of suggested
Vernonia fans have had a prime
come at Easter when schools will established classification of loca­ designs presented by the Vernonia Vernonia Tuesday, March 8 at
year with some fine action being
2:00 p.m.
tion
in
the
cemetery.
be closed on Good Friday, April 8,
Society of Arts and Crafts. Buttons
The Rev. William Armstrong, viewed on the courts in Logger
and on Monday, April 11, the day
After hearing a report that paint will soon be on sale and will be ac­
pastor
of the Vernonia Assembly games. The hometown quint should
following Easter.
for the hangars at the airport companied by tickets for Jamboree
of
God
church oficiated at the ser­ be congratulated on their season,
would cost between $65 and $90, events. The buttons will provide
vices
with
Mr. and Mrs. Howard ended with a 14-7 record. In play­
the council voted to buy the paint. an attractive means of advertising
Franks
singing
as a duet and Mrs. off action, although they split in
Former understanding was that the Jamboree and be attractive
Sam Ceballos, Vernonia high
Lloyd
Thomas,
organist. Honorary the win-loss department, they dis­
users of the hangars would apply souvenirs from the event.
school senior won first place honors
casket bearers were four of his played the discipline, team work
the
paint.
in trampoline competition last Sat­
The next meeting of the Jam ­ grandsons, Charles, Donald, Gary and good sportsmanship they have
The council took action to auth­ boree committee will be April 7
urday in Portland in the northern di­
and Delmer Robertson. Concluding shown during the regular season.
vision gymnastic meet held at David
The annual Vernonia Chamber orize the placing of a stop sign and all interested persons are services and burial will be at the Such a team speaks well for the
Douglas high school and as a result, of Commerce smorgasbord sched­ for east bound traffic on Maple urged to attend.
family plot at the Memorial Park town, school, coaching staff and
he will be entered this week end in uled fori Saturday, March 19, has street at the intersection with
cemetery at Louisville, Mississippi the boys themselves.
After a slow start, the Logger
the state finals at the University of been designated as a benefit to Adams avenue. This is the corner
Friday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Oregon in Eugene. In Saturday’s raise funds for the beautification by the West Oregon Electric build­
hoop squad played well throughout
Born March 13, 1890 at Louis­ the season, using teamwork when
competition, Vernonia was the only of the Vernonia cemetery, accord­ ing and the action was brought
ville, Mississippi, he was the son
about
by
the
illegal
cutting
of
corn­
they lacked height and reserve
A2 school entered and Ceballos com­ ing to an announcement made this
of Tom M. and Georgia Robertson.
depth. Their defensive play and
peted with contestants from Port­ week. Plans for the event are ers which has created a hazard.
He had lived his entire lifetime rebounding was a big factor in
land and Salem high schools and shaping up well and tickets will go
The recorder was authorized to
within ten miles of his birthplace their success. Their adaption to
others of comparable size. From the on sale this week end.
determine a suitable size for maps
Last February 21, the Vernonia until coming to Vernonia in 1946.
district meet, the eight top contes­
The smorgasbord, which always so that a supply may be ordered high school frosh encountered the He was united in marriage to Vir- new play methods brought about
tants in each event are entered in the offers a wide variety of foods, is for the city.
Clatskanie frosh on the opponents’ ena Mills at Louisville on Novem­ by a change in coaches for the
state meet.
as usual calling for the best talents
After routine payment of bills, home court. The Loggers left with ber 23, 1911 and they celebrated season can surely be attributed to
of Vernonia area cooks and Mrs. the council adjourned at 9:40 p.m. their fourth victory in a row, de­ their golden wedding anniversary the interest and devotion to his
Charles Minger, chairman for the The next meeting will be March feating the Tigers by a score of here in 1961. Mrs. Robertson pre­ team that Coach Bert Kronmiller
has shown. Good sportsmanship,
event, asks any ladies willing to 21.
50-40.
ceded him in death here in August discipline and steadfast training
assist with this worthy benefit to
The game was not a well played 1964.
rules have been evident in the play
contact her or the chamber secre­
one. Vernonia, playing against an
Surviving are nine children; Al­ of the squad.
tary, Mrs. Evelyn Heath. Meats
unusually weak Clatskanie team, bert C. (Cleve) and R. G. (Ray)
Although all Vernonia fans wish
are purchased by the chamber and
found it difficult to play their own Robertson, both of Vernonia; J. P.
their team was going to the state
The honor roll released this week other foods are donated by cham­
type of ball. Therefore, the Log­ (Paul) Robertson, Castle Rock,
tournament, they can well state
by Vernonia high school for the ber members and others willing to
gers didn’t make it a runaway ball Washington and S. O. Robertson,
“a good job, well done” to the Log­
first six-week period of the second assist. Funds derived are always
game as they undoubtedly would Medford; Mrs. W. T. (Virgie)
ger quint and Coach Kronmiller.
semester carries the names of 29 used for community projects.
have if they could have played the Pugh, Lake Grove; Mrs. Charles
students who achieved the required
The smorgasbord will be served
way they wanted.
(Esther) Ruth, Longview; Mrs.
scholastic standing. Of these, 11 are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets
Vernonia
led
at
all
quarter
stops.
George
(Tharis) King, Corvallis;
juniors, nine are freshmen, six are are $1.50 for adults and 75 cents
Clatskanie got close several times, Mrs. Don (Mary) O’Connor, Lake
seniors and three are sophomores. for children. It will be followed by
but Jeff Proehl sank several key Oswego; Mrs. Larry (Virginia)
The complete list is as follows:
a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for
baskets to keep them on the short McMahon, Longview; and 16
Freshmen: Dado Briones, Zenda which additional tickets are $1.00
end of the score.
grandchildren. Another son, E. V.
Ellis, Chris Hanson, Kathie Hender­ per person. Music for the dance
(Lige) Robertson preceded him in
Vernonia
scoring:
Proehl
14,
Da­
Members of the Vernonia Lions
son, Marcella Hendricks, Judi Horn, will be furnished by the Erik K
vis 11, Smith 9, Larson 7, Koch death here in January, 1966.
club and several guests were trea­
Joyce Knowlton, Debbie Miller, Cath­ Quartet. There will be door prizes
5, Hickman 2, and Russell 2. Den­
Also, surviving are three sisters, ted Monday evening to a showing
for both the smorgasbord and
ie Reynolds;
nis,
Hopkins
and
Ambrose
didn’t
Mrs.
J. D. (Sue) Miles; Mrs. Min­ of the film, White Water Challenge,
dance.
Sophomores: Steve Curl, Sally Hy.
score.
nie Reed and Mrs. Bertha Wright which showed the exciting race on
trek, Geoffrey Proehl;
On Feb. 25 the frosh finished the and one brother, R. C. Robertson, the North Santiam river. The film
Juniors: Linda Armstrong, Albert
season with a victory over a tough all of Louisville, Mississippi.
was presented by Jerry Coffman,
Brunsman, Bill Hanson, Randy
Rainier team. The win was the
director of the White Water event.
RAY GODSEY
Holce, Kathy Jensen, Sally Knowlton,
result of an all-out effort by the
Guests for the showing were
Ann Sargent, David Serafin, Sherri
Vernonia team. It was one of the
Warren Aldrich and Joe Walker,
Sutton, Don Wilson, Cherri Floeter;
best, if not the best, hustling per­
The Paul Bunyan club at Vernon­
former county sanitarian, who was
Seniors: Beth Ann Ambrose, Chris-
formance
that the team had all
ia
high
school
has
challenged
the guest of B. J. Horn.
etine Bender, Jerry Hanson, Mike
year. This victory showed that
In business action during the
Laws, Robert Mattson, Fred Smith. members of the faculty to a bas­
Vernonia could come from behind
ketball game this Friday evening
evening, the club voted to purchase
for a victory.
State Representative Wayne Tur­ a movie screen for the fire hall to
at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym.
Ray K. Godsey, 43, a native Ore­
Rainier led by 8 points at the ner, Democrat, St. Helens, has an­ be used for film showings by
It promises some good post-season gonian and resident of Columbia
sports entertainment and will give county for the past seven years, end of the first quarter and 9 at nounced that he will seek re-elec­ groups that use the hall. They also
fans another look at the high has announced that he will file for halftime. Vernonia came back in tion to his present state represen­ discussed the sponsorship of an Ex­
school players as well as some the Republican nomination for the third quarter, outscoring Rai­ tative office from the second dis­ plorer Scout Post which they have
nier 16-7 to knot the score 35-35. trict, Columbia county.
former stars.
accepted. In order to finance this
State Representative from Colum­
The game was sent into over­
Representative Turner was first venture, the club will present a
The
game
is
a
Paul
Bunyan
club
bia county.
The Vernonia Rural Fire district
time due to a 50-50 tie at the end appointed to serve in the Oregon
board met Monday evening, March benefit and tickets will sell for 50
Godsey, superintendent of the of the game. The next three min­ Legislature for the 1957 special ses­ benefit showing March 18 of the
cents
for
adults,
35
cents
for
high
film, Survival on the River which
7 for their quarterly business ses­
Columbia county Intermediate Ed­
school students and 25 cents for ucation District, previously served utes were nip and tuck and the sion to fill an existing vacancy. will be brought here by its author.
sion.
overtime period ended 54-54. Ver­ He was elected to a full term in
The directors drew a check in grade school students.
as a supervising teacher at Oregon nonia finished on top of the next the general election of 1958 and Odd Bjerke who will also lecture.
The film will be shown at the
the amount of $1339.92 for payment
College of Education where he o v e r t i m e period 59-57. Chris re-elected in 1960, 1962 and 1964.
Washington
school at 7:30 p.m.
of their contractual obligations to
earned a master of science degree Smith sank several long shots and
He is a senior member of the March 18 and tickets are $1.00 for
the city of Vernonia.
in education.
Curt Hickman checked a despera­ house labor and management com­ adults, 50 cents for students and
Also discussed was the feasibil­
Walter Führer, executive direct­
Prior to entering the field of edu­ tion shot by Rainier to provide the mittee on which he has served for $2.50 for family groups.
ity of purchasing a tanker for use or of the Portland Association for cation, Godsey worked as a sheet
victory.
four sessions and was chairman
Other events on the Lions club
by the department. A committee Retarded Children, will be guest metal mechanic for Lockheed Air­
Scoring:
Smith
18,
Hickman
12,
during
the 1963 session. In 1963 and calendar include a visit of the dis­
was appointed to study the water speaker at the next meeting of the craft corporation. He has also had
access situation within the rural Columbia county chapter on March experience as a plumber's helper Larson 11, Hopkins 6, Davis 5, 1964 he was a member of the in­ trict governor, John Anderson at
Koch 5, and Russell 2.
terim committee on technological their next dinner meeting, March
points and look for areas to de­ 15. He will discuss governmental and a sawmill worker.
Seasonal scoring for the Vernon­ employment.
21. Other guests are expected,
velop for added water access.
affairs, including the life-span pro
Godsey served during World ia frosh went as follows: Chris
He has also served as chairman also, including the candidate for
Chairman Gene Weller appointed gram for the trainable retarded
War II as an Air Force pilot. He
the district's budget committee by The meeting is scheduled for 8.00 is married and has two children, Smith 192, Randy Larson 99, Curt of the commerce and utilities com­ election to the position of district
naming Mr. and Mrs. John Serafin p.m., in the St. Helens Chamber Michael, a senior, and Sherry, a Hickman 75, Gary Davis 73, Jeff mittee and during the lat session governor for the coming year.
Plans are also being made for
and Mrs. R B Fletcher to this of Commerce building. It it open sophomore, in the St. Helens Proehl 73, Matt Koch 61, Mike of the legislature was also a mem­
Hopkins 34, Faye Russell 15 and ber of the local government and the annual athletic banquet which
group.
to the public.
schools.
Myron Dennis 2.
natural resources committee.
is scheduled for April 4.
VOLUME 44, NUMBER 10
VERNONIA, OREGON
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1966
City Acts on Old Building
1
A nm vorcfirv
Anniversary
Plans Progress
G. R. Robertson
Rites Tuesday
Schools to
Vacation
Chamber Plans
Smorgasbord
Frosh Complete
With Victories
29 Win Place
On Honor Roll
Lions See White
Water Movie
w
Challenge to
Game Issued
Rural Board
Talks Tanker
CARC Bills Director
Ray Godsey to
Seek Office
Turner Files
For Reelection