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ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW. ROSEBURG. OREGON. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 13. 1930. THREE 3CK)0Giewi (Continued from page 2.) o'clock. A very pleasant Roclal afternoon has .been planned . for the members. A Chris! mas tree will be one of the features for the afternoon. - Lady Elks Working Hard on Christmas Needy Baskets The Lady Elks met fin Monday afternoon In the Elks Temple and several hours were spent sewinpr on hnhy layettes and repairing baskets to be Riven by the mem bers at Christmas time. The work has been steadily progressing and according to re ports from the members, the Pose burs: people have been most kind in cooperating and giving toys and clothes for this cause. Vpon completion of the after noon's work. Mrs. A. K. Kent serv ed tea to the members. Enjoyable Program to Be Presented at M. E. Church Sundav Night The Forelen and Home Mission lrv societies of the Methodist Pniscoral church will nresent a Christmas program in the church tomorrow evening: bpeinninir at seven thirty o'clock. Each society will be represented by its various brnnehes. The Mtllo UkM Tiearers will Rive a proKram under the direction of Mrs. Leeper; Mrs. Mvrtle Nel son will have charge of the King's Heralds program: Mrs. Brown's class of bovs will give a special drill; tile Presentation of the Cross will bo given bv Mrs. H. A. Cana dnv's clns. and a nngeant "Cold Diggers Christmas Club." will be presented hp the Oueen Esther girls. Special music will be played throughout the program. St. George's Eniscopal Guild to Hold Important Meeting Wednesday Pt. Ceorge's Episconal miild will bold one of its mos important business meetings of the year next Wednesdav evening at the borne of Mrs. Will TI. Cervetsen Jr. Elecllon of officers will be held and some verv ininortnnt busi ness matters will be brought up at ibis meeting. The guild has undcrni.-on the re modeling of the Parish house, which is nearing 'romnletion at this tinie. Pnrties in the house will begin the lalter part nf nrtxt week. A open boue partv is also heinp planned hv the cnlld members for a near future date. Drama Club of Green Practicing Play to Be Given Christmas The Mask and Curtain Players Jtrama club, composed of a group of yo4ng people at Green and Carnes. was held in the (Ireen sehoolhouse on Tuesday evening of this week. The evening was spent pracllclng the Christmas plav "The Christmas Sprite." which will soon be presented by the club. "Kid Colby" will be the next play to be studied and presented. Following a short business meet ing, a social hour was enjoyed. Those enjoying the evening Includ ed .Miss Ona Durch. Miss Helen Thompson. Miss Lucy and Miss Aliene Plnkerton, Miss Ora Durch. Miss Until and Harley Scliaeffer. Raymond nrndley. Miss Holly and Miss Neva Agee. Miss Lama Bur rows. Luther Ellison. 1. M( Mas ters. Thomas Haven. W. Illney and Coach Culbertson. Thimble Club Holds Election of Officers on Monday Evening The Woodcraft Thimble club held their last meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Cole W. Owen on Souih Stephens street on Mon day night. The regular business meelillg was held anil (he election of officers for l!i:sl was held. Mrs. James Miller was elected presi dent: Mrs. Clifton Hooper, vice--presidem: Mrs. Lucy Arthur, sec relary; Mrs. Elsie McComas. treas urer: managers. Mrs. L. E. Kun van. Mrs. C. E. Fancher. Mrs. Max huff, Mrs. Myrtle Norwood and Mrs. Elsie Williams. The evening was enjoyahly spent visiting and playing games, with Mrs. Elsie McComas winning the club prize. Refreshments were served at a laler hour by Mrs. Owen, The next meeting will be held January 13 at the home of Mrs. James Miller. Roseburg Woman's Club to Have Christmas Party Next Tuesday The Iloseburg Woman's club will meet In the club rooms next Tuesday afternoon for Its annual Christmas party. Mrs. Floyd Frear is general chairman for the day and a delightful program will he enjoyed. A group of camp fire girls will sing Christmas carols and Mrs. William Hiney will also give vocal selections. Each member has been asked to biing an unwrappfd toy. so that they may be properly classified and will later be wrapped by the mem bers during the social hour. The president. Mrs. W. E. Ott. has also nsked for donations from the mem bers of groceries, fruits and cloib ing. which will be given at Christ mas time through the Vmpqua Re lief association. The club members have also pre pared their service shop for the holiday season and have opened a Christmas shopping department (or the use of the public. Methodist Episcopal i Ladies Aid Christmas Party Enjoyed Thursday The annual Christmas party of the Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid was enjoyed on Thursday of this week. Hostesses for the one o'clock luncheon served in the church par lors Included Mrs. Foster Dutner. Mrs. Frank Churchill. Mrs. J. E Dent. Mrs. Rickll. Mrs. Mnry F. Harding. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hum boldt and Mrs. McKay. During the luncheon hour Mrs. A. N. Orcutt snng, "There's a Star in the Rkv." !;-. !.. .': .'?;. M.f, i.tfvirfeSj' of a King" and all of the members sang Christmas enrols. At two-thirty o'clock the Heln llne kindergarten presented the following program before the La dles Aid and the parents and friends of the kindergarten pupils: March and regiment drill bv Lou Helen Strange, prayer, Christmas story, recitation bv Barbara Ann Turner; song by Caroline and Julia Perkins, recitation bv Bobhy El liott. "Chicken Drinks," sung by klndergarden, recitation by Peggy Smith, piano ensemble bv Caroline end Julia Perkins nnd Lou Helen Rtranae ami Bobby Elliott, recita tion by -Harold Cacy, song bv Barbara Mav Coleman nnd Tommy T.oekwood, kindergarten song, re cltntlon, Barbara 'Mav Coleman: re cltntion. Lou Helen Strange: piano ensemble. Pegev Smith. Barbara Ann Turner. Bobby Elliolt and Tommy Lockw-ood: kindergarten song, recitation. Tommy Lock wood; piano ensemble. Barbara Mav Coleman, Harold Cacy, Lou Helen Strange; kindergarten song, recitation, Caroline and Julia Per kins; piano solo. Julia Perkins, followed by a song nnd march by the entire kindergarten. The program was greatly en joyed by everyone. Christmas Party to Be Enioyed by Lilac Circle No. 49 Monday The Neighbors of Woodcraft. Li lac Circle. No. 49, will hold their annual Christmas tree and partv next Mondav evening at the T. O. O. F. hall. Members of the circle and their families have been In vited for the affair. Gifts will be given from the Christmas tree and a urogram and enloyable sooiil evening will be features for Ihe occasion. Refresh ments will be served at the close of the evening by the commlltee in charge. j j;. Tunior High School P.-T. A. to Meet Next Tuesday Evening The Junior high school P.-T. A will hold their business meeting next Tuesday evening in the high school building. Mrs. J. C. I.eedy. president, will have charge of the mooting nnd Rev. Perry Smith will he the principal speaker of the evening. His topic is "The Un derstanding Parent." The meeting will open promptly at eight o'clock. The P.-T. A. is sponsoring the Vilkie "Grumpy." which will bo presented at the Indinn theatre next Monday afternoon beginning at 4:15 o'clock. Lady Elks Enjoy Evening of Cards at Temple Thursday The Lady Elks met in "the temple on Thursday evening of this week as the guests of Mrs. Dean B. Un bar and Mrs. L. E. McCllntock. Largo bouquets of red berries and small decorated Christmas trees wore used throughout the rooms. Cards were enjoyed following the business meeting with Mrs. S. L. Kidder winning the prize. Mrs. H. C. Darby was In charge of the business meeting .at which time charity work was discussed. Mrs. Victor Short gave an Interest ing report of the Lady Elks of Eu gene benefit tea given in Eugene last week. New Idea Club Members Enjoy One O'Clock Luncheon The New Idea club met on Wed nesday afternoon. December 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Frank Calkins In Edenbowcr with Mrs. Cnlkins, Mrs. Sanford. Mrs. Heck nnd Mrs. Cur tis Calkins as joint hoslesses. The table was lovely with bouquets of chrysanthemums nnd a one o'clock luncheon was served to the club members by the hostesses. The regular business meeting followed the luncheon, nfler which the members sewed on quills for the needy and they nre also mak ing a new layette to be given to charity. The club will meet next Wednes day for a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. V. R. Bucking ham In the Kohlhngen apartments. t Miss Dorothy Busch Celebrates Fourth Birthday on Sunday Mis? Dorothv Busch celebrated her fourth birthday anniversary at her home on Sunday afternoon. December 7. bv Inviting several of her friends to a party. Games were played during the afternoon, after which Mrs. Richard Busih. mother of the small hostess, and Mrs. K. L. Gllkeson served dainty refeshments at a tnble attractive ly decorated In a yellow color scheme. Covers were placed for Miss Dor othy Busch, Mls Betty Gllkeson. Miss Jean OIlkcRon. Mlrs Nina Mvrlik Miss Emmn I.ou Delsch man. Miss Ruth Rhnndes, Miss Eloda Taylor and Miss Phylis Mnrlan. Many lovely gifts were present ed to Miss Dorothy from her frienda, F. D. Z. Club of Dillard Enjoys Christmas Party at Moyer Home Wednesday The F. D. Z. club of Dillard held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. C. E. Moyer on Wed nesday afternoon of this week. The rooms were lovely with large bou quets of holly and pyracautha ber ries. The afternoon was pleasant ly spent In visiting nnd later in the day the exchange of gifts was en joyed. Besides the regular members of the club the following guests en joyed the afternoon: Mrs. Clay Smith, Mrs. L. L. Moyer and Mrs. C. H. Hatfield. Mrs. Moyer served delicious re freshments to the guests and mem bers at a large tnble in the dining room, which was charmingly dec orated for the occasion. Upon departure, a second Christ mas package was given to each guest from the large Christmas tree In the living room. The after noon proved to be of much pleasure ',f & Banquet Given in Myrtle Creek Honoring Football Boys and Faculty A banquet honoring the boys football team of Myrtle Creek and to which the high school faculty were also invited as guests, was given In the basement of the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening. Covers were laid for fifty. The tables were very attractive with red tapers. Madrono berries and yel low chrysanthemnma. Mrs. H. W. Herman was toastmlstress and speeches were made by the faculty, parents and members of the foot ball team. Coach Ireland presented the fol lowing boys with letters: Rex Adamson, Raymond Wilder, Jay Chaney, Donald Way, Norman Dy er. Harlan Zehiing, James Heath, Minor Freed, Frank Loigliton, Carl Zehring, Craig Heath, Roy Analauf, Sheldon Herman, Roy Dunnivan, Harold Uuttencutter nnd George Rice. The others present were: Pro fessor and Mrs. II. F. English, Coach and Mrs. Ireland, Miss Mar tin and Miss Colborne, Mr. and Mrs. Analauf, Mr. and Mrs. Adam son, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Chaney. Mr. and Mrs. Dminivan, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Over, Mr. and Mrs. Herman, Mr. and Mrs. Leighton, Mrs. Rutten cutter, Mrs. Way. Mr. and Mrs. Wller and Mr. and Mrs. Zehring. A social evening followed the banquet. Seven o'CIock Dinner Enjoyed by Guests of Mrs. Arthur Baum Mrs. Arthur Baum was a most gracious hostess at a seven o'clock dinner at her borne In the Kohl hagen apartments on Friday eve ning of this week. Red berries were attractively arranged for the table centerpiece. Covers were nlacerl for Mr. and. Mrs. Harris Ellsworth, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Broadway. Dr and Mrs. George A. Brndhurn. Mrs. S. L. Kidder. Mrs. H. H. Stanleton. Mrs J. F. Barker. Mrs Fred Chapman and the hostess. Mrs. Baum. Mrs. Baum was assisted by Mrs. Chapman. Bridge was enjoved during the evening hours, with Mrs. S. L. Kidder winning the first prize. ; Mrs. William Fisher Entertains Prayer Circle on Wednesday Mrs. William Fisher entertained (he members of the Northside Prayer Circle at her home on Win chester street with their annual Christmas party, on Wednesday af ternoon of this week. The rooms were lovely with several small decorated Christmas trees and red and green bouquets. The regular praver meeting was held, after which a social hour followed. The exchange of gift3 was also enjoyed. Mrs. R. B. Houser was a guest nf the afternoon and the following members enjoved the day: Mrs. Fred A. Knight. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. H. H. Ha-en. Mrs. O. R. Ware, Mrs. R. L. Hudson, Mrs. R. E. Craw ford. Mrs. B. H. Laird. Mrs C Chamberlain. Mrs. I. H. Duff. Mrs. E. Tollman and Mrs Susan Wood ruff Later In the afternoon Mrs. Fish er served a delicious two-course luncheon. Miss Dorothy Marsters Appointed Day Editor of O. S. C. Barometer According to word received here. Miss Dorothy Marsters has been n!niH .lav atHtnv nf the Baro meter. Oregon State college paner. Miss Marsters is a senior oi ure gon state and is mnjoring In Eng lish nnd history. She has been a member of the Barometer staff for the nast two years. Miss Marsters has been one of the lending students on the campus for several years. She Is a member or the Alpha Omlcron PI sororltv and Is a daughter of Attorney and Mrs. R. W. Mnrsters. of Roseburg. Bridge Club Entertains Husbands With Turkey Dinner at Brand's Friday The members of the Wednesday afternoon bridge club entertained their husbands with a seven o'clock turkmv dinner at Brand's on Friday evening of this week. The table was centerfd with a prettily deco rated Christinas tree and tall red taperB. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tobin. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Whipple, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Court nev. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E. M Squler. Mr and Mrs. George Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roser, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Grow, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hiuit, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beach and Mr. a"nd Mrs. Harold Barnum. Following the dinner, the party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Smith in Laurelwood, where several hours of bridge was enjoy ed. Mrs. Homer Grow won first prize for the ladies and Mr. Hiatt received first prize for the men. 4 Douglas County Health Workers Talk For Myrtle Creek P.-T. A. The Myrtle Creek P.-T. A. mot Wednesday afternoon at the school house with the president, Mrs. E. E. Coulter, in charge. ! It was voted to endorse the Health Unit In the school, which gives them full tfme service of a doctor. Another drinking fountain will also be installed on the school playgrounds. The proceeds from the sale of Christmas seals will be divided and the amount alloted to this school -will be used townvri Short talks were made by Mrs. John Runyan, county health chair man from Roseburg. Mrs. H. Boylo. chairman of the Christmas seal sale, and Mrs. Ellen Post,- county health nurse. INDIAN Last timA tn.lnv "Son Wolf," with Milton Sills. Sunday, Ruth Chatterton in "AnvWlv'o Woman." with Cllve Brook; Mon- nay and Tuesday, Duster Keaton In "Dough Bovs." with Cliff Fiiwin.u- Wednesday and ThnrsilMv "l at'. Go Native." with Jack Oakie and jeanetle MnellntinM- Fri,lnv n,i Satunluy. "Renegades," with War ner naxier anu Myrna Loy, Noah Ueery. , - USED RADIOS A. C. and Battery Operated TAYLOR'S BATTERY AND ELECTRIC STATION Phone 67 In Taylor's Super Service Sta tion, corner Rose and Oak Sts. Phlleo Dealers Poets' Corner "PADDY" W. Taylor Cooper. When we opened our neighbor's door, wed hark To the Joyous welcome of Paddy's bark. His greetings were cordial and sincere, As much as to say, "I'm glad "yon are here." But there came a day when Paddy grew ill. ' When we entered the home, 'twas strangely still. No sound of pattering feet on the And no welcoming bark ns hero to fore. Ho came to our side in a quiot way, With a look In his eyes that seenv ed to say: "I'm not feeling well, you can plainly see. And, oh, if you enn, won't you please help me?" But all that was done proved of no avail, For his course was set for the long, long trail. And ono nlsht. some time 'twlxt darkness nnd dawn. With a tired little sigh, Paddy went on. Among the memories that ever glide Like an army of phantoms at our side, Another that now will our way at tend, i Is Paddy, our little four-footed friend. Attractions AT THE MOViES CHANGES MADE IN BASEBALL RULES (Auociitrd I'nu Ltutd Wire) NEW YORK, Dec. 13 Goodbye to the sacrifice fly. Batsmen who lift long flies to the outfield on which base runners can advance a base will not be credited with a sacrifice hereafter ami will be charged with a time at bat. The joint rules commit lee of the major leagues has so decided. Another change limits a batsman to two bases on all balls which bounce off the playing field, 'ibis was aimed to halt the epidemic of trick home runs made when the ball bounced off the playing fields into the stands. The American leasue approved the National league rule by which baiis are juiigeH fair or foul where they leave the playing field and not where they are last seen. born ; J MELTON To Mr, and Mrs. W!!' lian Melton, of South Deer creek, Wednesday, December 10th, .a. sqn) 'FRETWELL To Mr. anfIrs. Hugh Fretwell, of Roseburg, frlf day, December 12th, a son. R. T. Blakeley, of Glide, transact, ed business In this city yesterday afternoon. ' , RUTH CHATTERTON. featured player In "Anybody's Woman." at the Indian theatre on Sunday only. EVERYBODY'S favorite among the film celebrities has become "Anybody's Woman." Ruth Chatterton lias been "Ma dame X," "The Laughing Lady," and the Sarah of "Sarah and Son." As "Anybody's Woman," which comes to the Indian theatre on Sunday only, she Is co-sturred with Cllve Brook In a play that is re dolent of realism, a play that is drenched with daring drama. THREE YOUTHS DIE ' IN ELECTRIC CHAIR (AssoHntod Press Leased Wire) OSSININCi, N. Y., Dec. 1.1 Three "cry baby bandits," youths who shed tears profusely during their trial, were executed last night for the slnying of a Long Island drug gist during a holdup. James Holger, 19. Jnmes Butler. 20, and Hallo Ferdinand!. 22. died in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison , aftr Governor Roosevelt had refused to commute their sentences to lire Imprisonment. To grant clemency, the governor said, would "serve only as an en couraeement to the commission of similar crimes by other young men who are beset by like temptation." Iluy Chrlitmii g.sll BODY SHOWS FATE OF 11 LOST MEN (Associntorl Prone Loused Wire) SANTA BARBARA, Cal., Doc. 13 The mystery veiling the fate of the fishing craft Fidelity, miss ing with her crew of eleven since late last month, was believed solv ed hero today, and a vigorous search for the bodies or 10 mem bers of her crew went forward. The finding of the broken body of a man at a point on the west end of Santa Rosa Island yester day is seen as the solution to the mystery of the erait's disappear ance during a channel storm sev eral weeks ago. The body is be lieved to be that of one of the Fidelity's crew. (Assnclsted Press Leased Wire) HEPPNER, Dec. 13. The Colum bia basin wheat farmers today unnnimouslp pnssed tlio recom mendation of the legislation com mittee asking immediate pnssugo of the debenture law as a means of affording emergency relief to grain, giowors, wnien it is said cannot be obtained from the( present long time plans nnd activities of the farm board and other agencies. The action wns taken nt the clos ing session of the Eastern Oregon Grain Growers league. The same committee urged that steps be taken looking toward acreage control in the case of a raise In price, though tliero Is no bill providing for it before cou Kress at the present time. Lest the action of the body ho taken as a reflection on the pres ent efforts of tho farm board, tlio league passed a comprehensive endorsement of the board and Its efforts, pledging support In the face of widespread criticism, which the league characterized were from "sources never friendly to me tarmers interests. Harry Pinkerton of Moro wns elected new president: James Hill. Pendleton. vice-president and Charles Smith, Heppner, secretary as the convention adjourned sev eral hours earlier than scheduled. The Dalles extended an imitation for the session next yenr. hut the mutter was left to the new execu tive committee. RANKINS RETURN FROM MONTANA Rov. ami Mrs. Ira F. Rimlttn. of Dillard, who woro called to Dillon, Montana, recently lnruiiH of Ihe serious lllnesa nf Mrs. Iiuukln'H father, are exported lo relurn home the first, of tho week, noeonl Inpr to word received hero. Mrs. Rankin's father, in improved tn health, if i.H reported, although llttlo hope wns held for his recov ery when his daughter was called. tutu.' m urn i DRUGLESS HEALTH CENTER Mineral VoDor Baths Chiropractor 521 rbb Phone 491 "Complete Health Service" i i n m u war lL ..itt 1 . .-.its'0 WiJ LIBERTY MrW-.SH- f -II U f 1 4 n it - s I YOUR TIRES.... Are They in Good Condition? Winter is here with its slippery roads making driving more dan gerous. 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