La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 07, 1924, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TORHSB Thursday, Fehruary 7, 1024. THE LA GRANDE EVENING ' OBSERVER WOMEN'S INTERES T NEWS o( SOCIETY ! The Girls' Friendly Society held a very interesting business meeting: at Honun hull last evening, during which tlmo. an important letter from headquarters in New . York fi(A was read informing- the G. F. , S. Suit they wore lo havo a na tional center in the form of . a $100,000 building at. Washington, J). C. This building is in the form of u lodge building nnd will make tho Girls' Friendly Society nation ally recognized, us are many other organisations, with headquarters und national buildings at Washing ton, I), C. After reading the let ter the girls talked of a plan to raiso funds to assist In erecting this building. I'lans were discussed for- the third annual Marril Gras, which will be given February H'J, the place of -which has not yot been decided. The proceeds of the Murdi Gras go for, a wortlifc purpose and extensive plans are being made. Following the - business meeting Itev. K. W. Creasey gave a very in teresting talk on "I'ersonality," uf ter which a short time was spent dancing before adjournment. "The Wednesday Bridge club was delightfully enturtained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. C. Hampton, A very enjoyable af ternoon was spent at bridge with the guest prize going to Mrs. Colon it. Kberhard and the club prize go ing to Mrs. F. I,. Lilly. Heione ad journment a delicious two course luncheon was served by the charm ing hostess. ... Mrs. A. W. Nelson was hostess to the Alpha club last evening at her homo on (Vdar street, and every one present enjoyed themselves. Urldgo was the main feature of tho evening with high honors going to Mrs. Adolph Helgrlst nnd Walter helsmnn. after which a. delicious luncheon was served. ,-.', Tho Kaffee Klateh will not meet this week but will meet next Fri day., February .1 6, with Mrs. A.V. Andrews and Mrs, John Thelsen- as host esses, at the home of Mrs. Thelsen, . The Missionary Society of the Christian church will hold their regular monthly meeting and also u missionary tea. Friday nfternooh, February 8, at the home of Mrs. IM Khell, 1 204 Pennsylvania nve- nue. A largo Hired. attendunco is de ling. This is the nnnutfcl meeting of the society and election of ofti-j cers win bo hold, which will bo of Bpeeial Interest to tlit members. All interested in the work aro cor dially invited to be present. There will he a special musical proKrum, during which time Mrs. Hul Hohnenkump will sing. The W. W. G.'s had an unusually -interesting 1 business meeting last evening, when they met at the home of Miss Louise French, with Marlon Lovett assisting as hostess, During the meeting plans wero dis cussed for a program to be given Easter Sunday, at. tho Baptist church, and the girls and their In structor, Mrs. W. P. McAdory, nre both much interested hi tho work, which will result in a very good program. A large number of girls were present, and at tho close of the meeting delicious refreshments were served. The Missionary Society of th Presbyterian church will lheet Friday afternoon at tho homo of Mrs. Hay Murphy. First and O street, with Mrs. Hal Hohnenknmp and Mrs. Lynn Bohncnknmp nsslst Springtime is ragtime. Many homes will need new rugs and carpets. This special rug event offers high grade rugs at very attractive prices. In a stock like ours you Can find any kind of a rug you desire and at any price you wish to pay Carr's .are wholesale and retail distributor for the famous Alexander Smith and Sons, who not only arc the largest manufacturers in the .world, but are known for their high quality of merchan dise. .' . CARR'S ' Down Will Deliver Any Rug You Select $ FRIDAY and SATURDAY Onlyl All at Special Reduced Prices! THESE LOW PRICES TELL THE STORY! 9 x 12 SEAMLESS BRUSSELS RUGS ror those desiring an inexpensive rug, these aro exceptional' values. 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Klcm Mux IEii;4, Iff'Kiilnr SIMM) viiliiL' .. $19.00 $4.50 $13.00 ttt Klcarflnx Itugs, 1 tegular ?J6.00 value...., U7M in. Klenrflnx ling, . CO Vf Kcgulnr r.00 value p,JJ SALE! Of Discontinued Patterns Walnut and Ivory BED ROOM SUITES This Beautiful 7-Piccc Walnut or Ivory Bed Room Suite $195.00 The suite is exactly as illustrated to the right. It consists of seven pieces in either walnut or ivory finish. An attractively decorated, bow-foot bed, with dresser, chiffonier, vanity, chair, rocker and bench to match. Every piece is shown in the il h::;tralion, but to gain a real idea of the beauty of this suite and its low cost, tome into our store and let us show it to you. Uuy it complete, or in individual pieces at the. following reduced prices: hie -y Regular $50.00 Dresser................ Regular $48.00 Bed.:...........- Regular $G5.00 Vanity.....;..'.. :.S)2-r)0 Regular $10.00 Chiffonier ..$31.00 ... $I0.S() Regular $11.00 Chair or . Bench .$ 9.35 ....$55.25 Regular $12.50 Rocker..:! i ...........$10.f0 We invite you to come . in and see this beautiful suite as well as several others 'at reduced prices. You will enjoy examining each piece and the priecc will reveal to you a remarkable value. If you are contemplating furnishing your bed room, you cannot afford to overlook these values. YOUR CREDIT , IS GOOD CARR'S WE CHARGE NO INTEREST Tho Ladles Adult llhlo Class of tho M. K. church, will meet at the homo pf Mrs. John Hpeckhart, 1615 I'ifth street, Friday afternoon, Feb ruary 8. at 2:30 o'clock, Kveryone Interested In this work In welcome Tho Young Women's Kducutton al Auxiliary of the Methodist ehureh hold Ma monthly mooting on Tuesday of this week, at tho home of Mrs. It. 1. I-andis. about fifty young women being in attendance. Tho urogram for tho evening con sisted of studies from Shakespeare, und one of tho most enjoyable eve nliiKS of tho seuuon was spent. Miss Bertha Walslngcr. assisted by Mrs. F. A. Kpllng, Mrs. Uindls, Mrs. J. K. Wflodoll, Mrs. H. K. Dixon ana Mrs. R s. I,yon, rendered soverul scenes from "Borneo and Juliet" and "Tho Taming of tho Shrew," in a highly entertaining munner. Mrs. he ma Moss Fuller led tho de votional part of tlio owning by singing "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and after tho scones from the plays, sang Hulnt Haens "My Heart at Thy Hwoct Voice." Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Will Adler also sang a duet, "I Know a Hank Where the Wild Thymo Grows," tho words of which wero written by Shakcs ucnro, Tho next meellng of tho Auxil iary will bo held on March 4th. tlio plaeo of tho mooting to bo an nounced luter. Tho com m It ten In churgo of this meeting will consist of Miss Annottu Johnson, Miss Ma bel Doty, Mrs. Vera Wattenberg, .Mrs. Com Harding Scott und Mrs. F. A. Epilng. Personal Mention Raker was represented among the guests ut the Koley lust uve-.' ning by H. A. Hluir. MIhs Mario Tabor, of l-ewlston, Idaho, was rtglslered at the Foley mat evening. H. L. Ii rooks is In from Imblei today on business and pleasure. He is stopping ut tho Foley. nniTiniiuinnir ii OUTLINE PLANS Mrs. J. W. Martin and sons re turned to their homo in l'ayotlo, Idaho, this morning after visiting Mrs. Wllllum .Shade in this city. 0 . Curt Christiansen, who makes his homo in Knlerprisc,- wus reg istered at tho Foley. Walla Walla was represented at tho Foley last night by C. It. Haw-ley. H. H. Huron of Inthler, is In Iu Grande today transacting business. Ho is registered at tliu Kommer. . Mrs. W. M. Cunlrull of Hllgard, returned homo niter a short visit in La. Orandu with her son Mrs. Frank Wright of l,a Grande left for Perry lust evening on it short visit. Mm H.- M. Miller of Poillaml, re turned homo ufter u short visit lh lOnterprlso, ' . ' Mrs. Hobert Wright of Joseph, passed through ai Ornnde Inst evening on herway Cii 'Portland on a short visit'. Mr. and Mrs. a. It. Williams of Ijl CJrunde, .left, last ,evenlng1 ;for pokane, where tlury will visit lor a short time. Mrs. Itoblnson of Perry, spent Wednesday in Iu Clrando. Paul A. Jones of llernilslon, wiyj among tlie business visitors in tlilw city yeHt!ilay. While here Mr. Jones slopped at the Souuner. Mrs. 13. P. Ferny returned to hen home at Wealherby tills morning alter visiting in this city lor a short tune. Mrs. J. A. Gasklll left this morn ing for Jmbler, where she will spend the .week-end vlHlting. 1' O. G. Gingrich of Twin Falls, ; Idaho, wan registered at (he Kavojd j lust evening. Enterprise was represented at Iho Savoy lust evening by J.' W, Ned re W. I Harold Kinney Is among (lie Jo seph guests in (his city. He Is stopping at the Knvoy. Mrs. Virgil A. ItuwHon returned to her home at The 1 miles this morning after visiting Dr. und Mrs. It. P. Lundis in this city. Mr. and Mis. T. O. Mead of Moise, Idaho, were among th out of town guests at the Kuvoy lost evening. H. R. Chapman, who halls from Filter-prise, Is In l,a Grande lodny transael Ing business. He is reg istered at the S'onimer. Despite Political Policies, Parliament Members Will Unite on Social Campaign. Ily CIIAItMIS J. SMITH LONDON (INH). Great IJrlt- aln'a eight women members of tho ho. iso of commons, ult hough of different parties nnd dlumet rleally opposed to ouch other on most political questions, mean to unito in combating social evils and on questions vital to tho home, Tills was decided upon by them at a dinner given to them by the I Women's committee welcoming I them lo parliament, ut which they made speeches concerning their trials and tribulations us mem bers of parliumcnt, and -their hopes of what they will be able to do for tho women of the country. Iady Astor, who lias now the nicknumu of "Mother of the House of Commons" as tho first woman member, told in u witty Hpeech of her triulu and warned her new "children" that, nbovo till, the one thing they would need most .wu an unfailing sense of humor. . t, r .. - - "Whether or not I should 'wear a, hut wiih one of my first trials," said Lady Astor.- 'I soon discov ered, however, that If I had not worn a hat, I should havo shocked most of tho mule members much us If Iady Godlva herself had appeared. The Duchess of Atholl, a new woman member, confessed that the OjUestlon of wearing a hat hud been her grout fear, and It was with a great 'sense of relief that she had found that tho now Du boi women members hud sett led tho problem for her by appearing without heudgoar. "I do so like to work with my -head uncov ered," she confessed. J,udy Ter rlngton admitted that, ult ho jgh sh; knew "one's hair does get awfully untidy," she would like to dispense with a hut also. The speeches foreshadowed close co-operation between tho women members regarding all mutters vi tal to feminine Great Hritaln. Lady Astor, speuking for the Con servatives; Mrs, Wlntrlnghum for tho Liberals, and Margaret Ilond fleld for tho Labor party, stated that they would endeavor to co operate, putt Ing causes before caucuses In tho matters of hous ing and Infant welfare, I Miss liond field, affectionately known among the Luhorltcs us "Our Maggie," stood on her chair ; to speak und showed all the fer-, vor'of an ardent social reformer. I Willi flushed cheeks ami gazing, eyes, she declared that Kngland , Dresses . T'HE insistent cry for smartness and more smartness is answered best by simplicity that centers interest in pliant, youthful lines. v- In a piquant plaid taffeta with lace trimmed collar and cuffs and in a prin ted Crepe de Chine, basque, cunningly . tucked and gathered, Betty wales brings perfection to full flower. PUTMAN'S Playtime Overall shown previously, thut fundamen tal changes can take place wiin out vtoleneo und without blood shed., , .k ... ,.,t ! rlci From ull tho Impressions and signs coined at the gathering, the nialo members of tho house of commons uru going to havo u heated and trying tlmo at tho In stigation of tho women, who, al though only' eight In number, show that what they luck In nu merical strength they cun make up in orutory and sarcasm. Hard Working Thief HUH at Itorge UKHLItf, (A P) -Aided by his small Htature, a dwarf known us Fritz has been making a good liv ing by robbing bugguge cars. it, was 1'TlU's habit to ship him self In a trunk, . comfortably lined, and provided with enough food and drink lo hist a. week. Jn baggago cars or in freight sheds, ulonn und at night, Frila would emergo, rlHo trunks, und tuko (ho best of the loot back to his own box. Another trick was to ehungo tho destination, uddress on trunks the contenls of which were valuable, sending them to u con federate. The police have tho box, but I'YMz 1m still at large. February 11th. is lust day to pay water rent without penalty. '-a-7-.lt Rub Rheumatic Pain From Aching Joints Rub Pain right out with small trial bottle of old !, "St Jacoba Oil." v Stop "dotting" Ilti cu mutism : It's pain only ( not one case in fifty -requires intertuil '. treatments Hub Bootluiig, peiiotmtuij iSt. Jacobs Oil" right on tho "tender snot," and by the tinm you any Jack Rohiq&on out comes the rlieunuii.io pitk and distress, "St. Jik-oIia Oil" it a harm lefts rheiiiniitisiu liniment wlueli.novcr diHapnoinlH und doesn't burn the skin. It luxes pain, soreness and stillness from aching jointa, musclca and bones; stops M-intiea, luuibugot back ache snd neurulgiu. Limber up! Get a nmall trial bottle of old-time, )umeat "bt. Jacob Oil" from nnv drug fttore, and In a moment, you'll Ihj free from pnins, aches and stifriiess. ; Don't suffer t; Kub rhcumatiam away. oould show un example to the , w hole world. "Funds mental chnnges will shortly take place," Him declared.1 'They will hIiow, oh history has RHEUMATIC NEURITIS Leaves You Forever The m-Naion of thrss overalls li to take till the rips and rrnts and teera- that childicn'K clothcn Ere heir to--a;i'J theiv': wn iMrlttr Baim.nt i'jv a iri W- Th'O" are ptiTt-ctly i'.iailit sxni button on the shouldeis. ... . . I Lvcry drjggist in this county m aulhoil.ed to say to every rheu matic sufferer thut If u full pint bottle of Allenrhu, I he sure con l Merer of rheiimutlsm, does not show the way to stop tho iigony, reduce the swollen joints uud do iiwuy with even the slightest twinge of rheumatic pain, ho will ttludly ltd urn your money with out comment. Allenrhu hull been tried ttlld t-sted for years, and really mur v lous reKiilts have been accom-pMrl-ed In tile most, severe ciiwil v. b re I be buffering and ugouy wa Intense and plteo js an 1 w here t he patient was helpless, Mr. James 11. Allen, the dlscov- rr of Alli'inhu, who for many jira suffered the, torments of cciilo rheumatism, desires all suf fti'ih to know that tie does not wiint a ct nt of anyone's money tndi ks Allenrhu declslvclv con-! ffi!'T.i this worst of all diseases, und he- has Instructed druggists ! guarantee It us ubove In every instance. Hed Cross iJrug Co. utll supply you. Mull orders uc-i ciptud. Adv, STAR j ';''T":irii'iii"i rir'iM'iiiiMriL''fl TODAY And FRIDAY PRISCILLA DEAN With an Exceptional Supporting Cast Including , WALLACE I5EERY - MATT MOOUE RAY GRIFFITH A Griiiping prama of . Adventure and Thrills Special Comedy, BUSTER KEATON in "COPS " it w S. )