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Eagle Files Provide (Continued from page 1.) tires After 23 years Service,” as report of Lee Rogers’ retire ment as Timber route mail carrier was given, accompani ed by photo of Rogers sorting mail. Robert Holdridge was named to replace Eleanor Ross as ex ecutive director of county CAT in “Holdridge Given Nod b y Council.” July 10 - The 1969 Friendship Jamboree princesses were pre sented, in photos, on page one. They were: Kathy Bergerson, Connie Clauson, and Gwen Per syn. “Columbia County Fair Sch eduled July 23 at New Building Location” gave view of upcom ing event for late summer. A federal g r a n t o f $7,812 prompted story headed “B i g Eddy Park Grant Received.” July 17 - “First Perfect Game Pitched by Veteran Player, Bob West.” Accompanied by photo of West competing, article told of veteran player’s p e r f e c t game, pitched in first annual Nehalem Valley horse s h o e tourney July 12. Other headlines pointed o u t that: “County Budget Changes Minor” and “Fair Opening Sch eduled at New Site with Dedi cation,” as 54th annual event prepared for July 23 opener. July 24 - “13th Friendship Jamboree Set to Roll,” w i t h photo of court and story telling of plans underway for the week end—starting with Sriday coro nation, featuring the Saturday parade, and winding up Sunday with the logging show. Earl Ray was presented his service revolver by city coun cil action following his resigna tion of police chief job, as told in "Former Chief Rewarded.” “Lake Pump Arrives” herald ed actual start of Lake Vernon ia. Installation was begun July 22 by game commission person- nell. July 31 - “Queen Gwen Reigns Over 13th Annual Jamboree” Gwen Persyn was named as 1969 Jamboree queen, with a photo of her coronation accom panying the text. Also included on page one was a photo o f Cliff’s Super Market sweep- stakes parade entry ( o t h e r Jamboree photos were carried elsewhere in this issue). Two heads pointed up to ar rival of Vernonia high’s 1969- 70 school year guest: “ Foreign Exchange Sudent from Austra lia Due Aug. 7,” and “Robert McCutcheon Named AFS Stu dent.” The stories were accom panied with the student’s photo. Aug. 7 - “ Pumping for Lake Project Terminated" recorded the end, for current year, o f L a k e Vernonia filling. L o w water flow and high river tem peratures were cited by t h e game commission as reasons for stoppage. The resignation, effective Sep tember 1, of Columbia County District Attorney Lew Williams was announced: “County DA Will Resign in September.” Ro bert A. Iaicas was named his successor. “ Motel Sold to R. Tankers ley” story was headed as units built by George Biddle changed hands. August 14 - “Service Improve inents Speed Deliveries f r o m Vernonia Post Office” stated Vernonia Postmaster T.F. Tom lin in news release. Tomlin told of combining Timber and Mist mail routes, and other efficien cies resulting in $1,000 si ving in operational costs. Headlines pointed up events: "Vernonia Society Picnic Set at Demonia Eagle 8 THURSDAY, JAN. 1. 1970 “Where Your Mo»ey Buys .More” ► B R U N S M A N • Anderson Park This Sunday,” and “Schools Open in Vernonia September 2,” marking t h e near-at-hand end of summer. Aug. 21 - Surely “bad news” for youngsters was the article, “School Registration Set f o r Next Week.” Also pointing to the coming of fall was item: “1969 Football Season Opens at HS Monday.” Along with photos of Sears- Andrus wreck south of town, and of oldest persons attending Vernonia Society picnic—Mrs. A. L. Parker and Jack Evans—a news account told that “Coun cil Finds Water Plant Improve ment Bids Too High.” Aug. 28 - “Schools to Open Tuesday,” a sure sign that sum mer has ended. September 2 marked start of classes. A problem confronting county officials-and causing them much distress was outlined in “Yank ton Farm Bullfrog Park Festi val Site.” “Partner Sells Oil Interest” marked the change of partners in Union Oil distributorship as Larry Bernardi bought out Carl Holsey, and joined Gene Weller as firm co-owner. The Girl Scouts made front page news as the Cadettes put on a week-long day camp for 16 Brownies. The event w a s recorded with text and photos. Sept. 4 - The Eagle’s front page carried a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Devine, n e w curators at Columbia County Historical Society museum. Headlines for the week includ ed: “FFA Chapter Takes Hon ors” (for state fair participa tion), “School Figures D o w n Slightly” (with enrollment a t end of first week 743), a n d “Police Service Call Procedure Set by Council,” as proper call procedure for use of police de partment recorder was given. Sept. 11 - Bill Pringle w a s pictured as he surveyed vanda lism to tombstones at Pioneer cemetery. Another photo show ed local Izaak Walton members at work clearing log jam on Rock Creek. “Lions Set Cleanup D a t e ” stated headline as Lions sought community support in litter campaign September 28. Sept. 18 - Robert McCutcheon made headlines when “AFS Student Presents Gift Stein to Council Monday.” The AFS ex change student presented a n inscribed silver tankard to the council, a gift from his h o m e shire council in Timbrebongie. New South Wales, Australia. “Accident T a k e s Driver’s Life” , story accompanied b y photos, gave account of acci dent south of town which claim ed 18-year-old Portlander Gary H. Keller. The Keller youth, on his way to work on Fishhawk water system project, collided head-on with a C-Z logging tmek September 16. “ Western Auto Has N e w Owners” announced the change of hands at that store. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tolonen of Astoria purchased the business f r o m Mrs. Mary Smith. Sept. 25 - “HS Journalism Class Begins New Venture” noted the first school publica tion from VHS in “ a long time.” The “Timberline” page w a s added to the Eagle, and runs each week during the school year, giving students and par ents a chance to keep up o n "what’s going on at VHS.” Fred Nicoll was assigned by International Paper as resident forestor at the company’s Tim ber office: “ IP Transfers For ester to Local Area." “ PTA Introduces Staffs Mon day” recorded a 100 percent turnout of teachers for “get- acquainted" night—but residents recorded a near zero attend- KING’S Grocery-Market Phone 429-6015 R M O 6 O M O W O O O O M B B 0 o o n o e o K » 3 M a n o M a o H O o w w K M O O M (H O Q O o w a 0 K o x « x < e < x « :< K « x *> > x < « *:4 M :6 o x « w < :« Riverview At the Mile Bridge ALWAYS — Top Quality ALWAYS — Best Prices ALWAYS — Phone and Delivery SHOP BY PHONE—YOU RING, WE BRING — From your home-owned, independent grocery— HARDWARE and ELECTRIC F IN E - WE NEW LOW PRICES ON F U R N IT U R E D E L IV E R - FIBERGLASS PIPE WRAP 1 Roll covers 17-feet W ’ pipe Roll $1.00 SIMMONS Slumber King Inne: Spring Mattress anc Box Springs $P 'A 9f Price, each '59s Beauty Rest Inner Spring Mattress and Box $FJQ95 Springs, Each 1 «/ □ □ Big 52 Galloi Silver Seal Electric WATER HEATER _____ T „’cngoieum vin yl Fore fore ast floor covering. ng. 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Junk cars on city streets, lighting requests, fire hall-city office plans w e r e i n c l u d - ed in topics covered by c i t y councilmen in article: “Council Takes Actions.” Oct. 16 - A story and photo of Allan P. Wheeler gave the account of Saturday’s annual meeting of West Oregon Elect ric members: “State Grange Master Billed As Co-op Speak er.” “Value Rises; Rate Drops”, with figures for county assess ments given in article. Vernonia posted slight declines in rates. The head, "Fishhawk Build ing Stalled; County Continues Study”, told of difficulties ex perienced by lot owners in get ting buildings erected on their Fishhawk Lake property. Oct. 23 - “ Patrolman Job Still Open.” Included in the council meeting report was the fact that the lone applicant for the vacancy had been present, but not hired due to conflict o v e r residency requirements. Winter’s advent was brought to readers’ attention by: “Clocks •Roll Back' Hour Sunday” as Daylight Saving Time ended for 1969 A joint project of the Wash ington county and Nehalem Val ley chapters, IWLA was cover ed in “Chapters Join for Sod ding." The groups ptanted seed for deer and elk browse o n newly construct«! BPA power line right-of-way "West Oregon Meet Well At tended” h e a d indicated a s story unfolded report of annual session, at which 276 persons were served at lunch “ Patrolman Is Add to City Dept.", with of hiring of Robert as police officer. re Motorola COLOR TV Special Pre-Inventory Prices Now In Effect On Sets In Stock. PERMANENT ANTIFREEZE Protection in Coldest Weather $117.00 Former mayor ami city $-f 19 Square Yard VISIT OUR FURNITURE DEPT. Oct. 30 ed Monday photo, told L Harris rvnn.-iirong Quakertone 'invi t-Uitjr Covering $1.57 ’al (AX0105-5) WE WISH ALL OUR FRIENDS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR corder, and long-time Vernonia buisnessman’s passing was re corded: “Services Held f o r S. Hearing.” VHS homecoming events were reported (including photos o f Queen Sue Hanson, court and activities.) And the story was summed up in headline: “Log gers Down Dragons in H o m e- coming Game.” “CAT B u d g e t Approved; $185,944 Requested for 1970.” The county poverty group ap proves record budget for com ing year, at local council re commendation of programs. Nov. 6 - “Bergerson Named by Woodmen.” Melvin Berger son was tabbed by county Small Woodland Association as “Tree Farmer of Year.” The s t o r y was accompanied by photos of Bergerson and his tree farm. Schools issued National Edu cation W e e k invitation with “ Parents Invited to Schools for Education Week Events.” A photograph was printed on the front page giving the art ist’s conception of proposed pub lic complex—firehall and city of fices. Nov. 13 - Headlines this issue recorded that: “Smith Earns Bronze Medal in Viet N a m” and “Community Attitudes Tab ulated in Local Jaycee Survey.” Business scene changes w e r e noted in “New Owner to Oper ate TV Cable System,” as Bud Seager purchased the business: and the Clifford Fowlers re turned to Coffee Break, “Fowl ers Back at Coffee Break.” Nov. 20 - “The City Charter” was featured as excerpts of its long text were printed for read ers’ information. The police department, River view sewer system, and other i t e m s were brought to city council attention, as recorded in “Citizens' Question Council.” Photos on page one showed Washington school eighth grad ers’ guests for lunch in school cafeteria as education w e e k event. The final UGN report showed the county falling short of its goal, as did Vernonia, w h i c h attained 79 percent of its $1400 mark Nov. 27 - “Steve Hanson Nam ed A-2 All-Stater” headline an nounced as league and s t a t e standouts were selected at end of gridiron season. A quick change of scenery »as promised as Ikwmber 1 Marks Opening of Winter Sports Seasons." with data given o n grade and high school basket ball prospects, and of the VHS wrestling squad. ” 'Get the Ball and Shoot' 12-Volt Battery.... $15.95 up $12.95 6-VoIt 36-Mo. Guar. Exchange Style Adopted for Logger Cag- ers by New Head Coach.” At parents’ night, November 25. the coaching staff and players were introduced for the winter sports at VHS, and expectations for the coming season asserted. The page one this week also carried a photo of the proposed construction by Portland Gen eral Electric at its Trojan nuc lear power generator site. Dec. 4 - “Council Replies to Citizen Queries” headed u p i t e m of Monday session i n which answers were given t o previous citizen letter regard ing police department policies. “Chamber prepares L i g h t Contest, Citizen Awards” , “Hap piness Is Theme Chosen at Washington,” and “Public Res ponse Aids Lions in Continuing Decorations,” brought home the fact that the Christmas holiday season was fast-approaching. Dec. 11 - Extended post office hours for Christmas mailing were told in “Office to A dd Hours Saturdays.” “ Park Closed for Winter" article was prompted by repeat ed vandalism forcing closure of Wilkerson park by county com missioners. The Vernonia Lions club an nounced plans to “brighten up” Vernonia in “Street Decorations to be Placed Saturday.” T. F. Tomlin was named head o f postmasters organization: “Four-County Prexy Elected.” In readying to “wind up” 1969. the chamber of commerce an nounced that it was accepting citizen of the year names: “Chamber Asks Nominations of Citizens.” Dec. 18. . “Schools P l a n Programs. Santa Calls Dated.” A whirl wind of holiday activities was announced, including: The an nual grads school program, with a visit by Santa and treats; high school assembly, and Sun day concert; and Jaycee ar rangements for Santa p h o n e calls. Adding to the front page were photos of Lions putting street decorations in place, and West Oregon crews repairing dam age to power lines from winds and rain. Vernonia had a two- hour “black-out” December 13 due to line damage. In addition to the regular issue, an eight page supplement was added to this week's Eagle, in which Vernonia firms a n d individuals joined in extending "Holiday Greetings.” Dec. 25 • (Volume 47, Number 52) The year was "wrapped up" with "New Year's Greetings" and photos of lighting contest winners. The main news topic, a n d coffee break conversation item, was the Monday evening spec ial council session. “Council Session Held Monday; Amend ment Is Noted,” at which at tention was brought to the fact that the 12-month residency re quirement for appointed c i t y officials had been amended to the charter in 1937. A large crowd, and stormy session, en sued. A change in the county court system was also noted: “JP Districts Re-Aligned by C o m- mission.” The Rainier and St. Helens justice of the peace courts were consolidated, with John Wittwer appointed justice (although he subsequently sub mitted his resignation later that week); and changes were made in the Vernonia and Clatskanie district boundaries. Support Urged (Continued from page 1.) trict and state. Leading the way for the grap- plers are: Jim McGinnes, 178 pound senior, who copped third place in Cowapa League last year. He was also tabbed as the outstanding VHS wrestler last year; Cowapa league 1969 fourth place finisher, 168-pound junior. Ray Grimsbo, is another spark plug and acts as team captain. The young squad is striving for placings in the district meet February 14, and hope to add some “state champs” at Corval lis the end of February. Not to be overlooked are Gor don Crows ton’s Jayvees, who have looked impressive in their pre-league encounters; and the Frosh, who are being groomed in fundamentals by Coach Bill Howard. The future of VHS sports weighs heavily on these “building and testing under fire” quints. A good year in winter sports is looked forward to by the Logger athletes and chaches— and their success is very much dependent on the support of the townspeople. “Be a Logger Rooter.”