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Troop Observes Boy Scout Week At Canyonville Troop 125, Canyonville Boy Scouts, observed Boy Scout week from Feb. 6 to 12th. All week there were various displays ot their records and accomplishments about town. The scout member ship record was observed in the window at the William's Sporting Goods store, the scout knot board and a miniature camp stood in the window of the Canyonville Hard ware, and camp equipment was observed in the window ot the War rail residence on the corner of Main and Fourth streets. Lewis Gable, Roseburg, inspected each display on Friday. Thursday night there was a Scout and Parents night dinner in the club room of the community lull with about 15 participating. Mrs. William Hoffee, Mrs. Dayton Bailey and Mrs. H. M. Anderson were in charge of arranging the tables and decorating. The dinner was pot lurk. Following the dinner Harold Glover gave a brief talk on scout ing. He stressed the importance of the troop committee and told how they could assist the scoutmsster and the boys. He complimented W. I. Worrall, local scoutmaster, and stressed the importance of leader ship in providing the proper types of training for boys in their do velopment of character and leader ship, and in their learning of self directed activities. An impressive candlelight cere 'mony was part of the evenings program.- Bill Hoffee and Maynard Hoff received their first class badges; Larry Bailey received his second class badge and Robert Springstead, his star scout badge Mrs. Springstead was asked to pre sent the award to her son. This was a proud moment for Scoutmaster Worrall, parents and friends, who had a share in help ing the boys to earn their badges through their interest and leader ship. William Cox and William Hoffee, committeemen, took part in the ceremony and the awarding of the rank badges. On Sunday morning the scouts attended church services at the Methodist church in Canyonville. Terminating Boy Scout week, the local troop attended the mass mobilization for 200 scouts which was held in Roseburg Sunday afternoon. LIONS' GUEST NIGHT Lions club members are remind ed by program Chairman Dr. E W. Carter to bring a guest to to night's meeting at 6:30 in the Ho. el Vmpqua. Speaker for the occasion is Harold Schmeer, Roseburg Chamber of Commerce president. His talk will be based upon a report of economist John T. Flynn's "The Road Ahead." D. A. BIDS District Attorney Robert G. Davis, tbove, en nounc.d Wednesday that he hed filed for the Republican nom ination to succeed himself. Since coming to Roseburg from the University of Oregon lew school in 1948, the young prosecutor has figured prominently in many cases, including five murder trials. (Staff photo). Money Asked In Six Suits Filed In Circuit Court Six suits for money four lnvolv ing automobile or truck accidents were filed in circuit court Wed nesday. Pacific Greyhound lines is ask ing 11,108 61 damages from Rus sell F. Smith, for alleged lots of revenue and damage to a bus, re sulting from a collision between the defendant and plaintiff's vehi cles on Oct. (, 1949, two miles north of Roseburg. Pierce Auto Freight Lines, Inc., and General Insurance Co. of Am erica are asking 1774.30 and costs from Oregon Nevada - California Fast Freight. Inc., and Dan Hoi gate, for alleged damages result ing from a collision between the two companies' trucks on the Pa cific highway Mar. 23, 194S. C. H. Peil is asking judgment for (600 plus costs from James Preyer, doing business as Preyrr Wood Co., and Gene Clark, for damages to the plaintiff's private bridge, when Preyer'a truck, driv en over the bridge by Clark, al legedly caused the bridge to col lapse. Russell Wescott and Manufac turers and Merchants Indemnity Co., ask judgment for $441 from Fred C. Reece, for alleged dam ages to the plaintiffs automobile, resulting from a collision between the two parties' cars, on Feb. 2, 1941 v William C. Neighbors, A. J. Elgarose , By MRS. THELMA HANSON The Elgarose P.-T.A. met Sat urday evening at the Elgarose school. Mrs. Vera Wooten, presi dent, opened the meeting with the P.-T.A. prayer. A rounaers aay program was conducted by Mrs Vern Wooten. Mrs. Lee Brown. Mrs. Thelma Sundberg and Mrs. Pat Lucas, past presidents, were honored. During the meeting a dis cussion was made by the members on mystery programs given on ra dio stations. At tne close oi ine meeting refreshments were serv ed. The next meeting will be March 11. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie John and son, Ray, visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Joe Barnes and family at Camas Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Carl South and children, Carla, Teddy and Tim mie, visited in Elgarose Saturday. Mrs. Corcia Mercau and daugh ters, Kay and Janet, moved from Clark and Jimmy Bella Clark, co partners doing business as West Coast Building Supply Co., ask judgment for $384 46, plus interest and cost, from John William Lan genberg, the amount allegedly due on promissory note. Credit Service Co. filed suit against John J. Zenor, doing busi ness as Roseburg Auto Parts and Supply, for $295.15, on an assignment. Changes la Child Labor Law To U Alrtd On KRNR Changes In the child labor pro visions of the fiir labor standards act (federal wage and hour law) made by the gist Congress, will be explained in detail during a special program to be broadcast at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdsy, Feb. 22, by Sta tion KRNR here. Madison R. Smith, investigation supervisor for the wage and hour and public contracts divisions, U.S. Department of Labor, the State of Oregon, will point out how the child labor provisions were strengthened and loopholes were plugged by the new amendments, effective Jan. 25. He will discuss new regulations banning use ot oppressive child labor in industry, the use of under-age children in agriculture dur ing school hours, occupations de clared too hazardous for children under S years old, child labor ex emption for newsboys, and other regulations to prevent the exploi tation of children in industry. It will be the fourth and final program dealing with the new amendments to the federal wage and hour law presented by the station. Roseburg to Elgarose last week end. Roy Sjogren, son of Frits Sjo gren, is ill at his home with the mumps. Turtle eggs and those of the ig uana, giant lizard, are often used for food by South Americans. Sutherlin Grange Activities Told By MRS. BRITTA1N SLACK Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, Suth erlin community Grange met in regular session with Worthy Mas ter Charles Wahl in the chair and 26 members present. William Howes, state deputy; Lester Spen cer, Worthy Master of Riversdale Grange, and Mrs. Spencer, were distinguished guests of the evening. The charter waa draped in lov ing memory of our departed pa tron, Brother Graham and Sister Lois Riemenschncider. Agriculture Chsirman Orville French gave a report on the sources of phosphate fertilizer and CVA. The Home Economics chairman, Mrs. Phreda Wahl, announced that the next meeting of the club would be held at the home of Mrs. Stella French on Monday, March 6. The resignation of Mrs. Kay Sim mons as lecturer was accepted and Mrs. Helen Cass waa elected to fill that office. State Deputy Howes installed the newly elected lecturer. Mrs. Halite Martin was reported as ill. The literary program consisted of a poem and twelve thoughts for today by Mrs. French. Interest ing talks were given by Howes. Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Spencer. After the close of the meeting delightful refreshments were serv ed by the committee, -Mrs. Edna Nicolizzi, Mrs. Mary Mansuette and Mrs. Dorothy Clark to the i Thurt., Feb. 16, 1950 The News-Review, Roseburg, Or. following: Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Bringle, Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Glea son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nicolsen, Mr. and Mrs. Chsrles Wahl, Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Cornish, Mr. and Mrs. Arthley Cass, Mr. and Mrs Orville French, Ralph Mansuette, Frank Nicolizzi, Mrs. Ella Wegner, Mrs. Erma Buck, Mrs. Ellen Lie singer, Clyde Henderson, Mrs. Faye Smith, George Cornish. Charles Swindler, Icel Clsrk, San dra Clark, Mr. Howes, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer. The next meeting will be held at the Grange hall on Wednesday evening, Feb. 22. DRESSMAKING ALTERATIONS Zoe Newman I2S Cobb St. Phone 387 A ATTENTION MOTHERS Community kindergarten now offers care for your child by th doy or hour. Phon 1599-R-4 or 1444-R mk SUNBEAM APPLIANCES Christie's Watch Shop 1601 Walnut Phone 137-J-4 INCOME TAX p-SERVICE I Federal Stats I Lj. W. Williams J Room 207, Douglas Co. Bank Bldg. Afternoons Only Phone 763 J New State 4-H Officers Named CORVALLIS, Feb. IS P De lores Sell, Riverton, was elected as one of six district vice-presidents of the Oregon 4-H Leaders association at a meeting hero Wednesday. Her district No. 3 com prises Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jack son and Josephine counties. Mrs. Alice Lindsay, Grants Pass, is the new president, Jack Jones, Bend, is state vice-president, and Mrs. Carmelita Weddle, Salem is secretary-treasurer. Election re sults were reported by L. J. Allen, State 4-H club leader. Allen also reported the new plan of organizing the state into six re gions each headed by a vice-president who has a place on the stale executive committee. The new regional vice-presidents, besides Miss Sell, are: No. 1 Albert Palmblad, Gresh am, for Clatsop. Columbia, Tilla mook, Yamhill, Washington. Mult nomah, Clackamas and Hood Riv er counties. No. 2 Mrs. C. L. Smith, Cor vallis, for Marion. Polk, Lincoln Benton, Linn, and Lane counties. No. 4 Mrs. J. Heinline, Hermis ton, for Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Umatilla, Morrow, Wheeler, Har ney and Grant counties. No. 5 Mrs. Earl Mack, Klamath Falls, for Jefferson, ' Crook, Des chutes, Klamath and Lake coun ties. - - - No. S Mrs. Threlma Elliott, Ad rian, for Union, Wallowa, Baker and Malheur counties. SLABWOOD in 1 2-1 6 and 24 in. lengths OLD GROWTH FIR DOUBLE LOADS WESTERN BATTERY SEPARATOR Prions 658 Lumber Output Heavily Cut In Wintry Spell PORTLAND Old Man Winter took a heavy toll of lumber pro duction in the Douglas fir region as output from Wst coast saw mills in January dropped off more than 50 million feet a week below December figures, according to II. V. Simpson, executive vice-president of West Coast Lumbermen: Association. 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