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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1928)
M M if i V 9 V if M i! It if if u if. Pnpfo Ten LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Thursday, Docemlier 13, VT'; J IMarjone. HowzDixon. but a day away v the fust trains of the Shasta Route 'Portland to California A sliort, pleasant rrip aboard comfort famouj traiui atul you rcvcTs the calendar. Orange irwrs oMcu will) riptninj; fruit, a sun tliat calls for luahtiftil fun - out of doors all winter long . . . .Southern California. before you make your next trip find out about the new desert winter resorrs of the Spanish Amcru.in Soufhwest. I-'ashionable travel has dis covered the unicjue charm of the desert and its hotels and hacienda resorrs. California holds a iiumnuictir variety of things to do and see. part of your trip East At a cott of hut few dollars more tlian if you jiu directly east, you can include this "winter" wonderland in your trip east. Your choice of 3 Great Routes to the liast from there. Wlfc J. A. OKMANDY. f ill. 'Pun. Traffic Mgr. Portland, Oregon GIFT SUGGESTIONS In The Observer Ads Every Day My Wmjoiio lltmo lKon If you rcimntlx-r, I hix wan tlio i mi ion Khjiili ahkcil I In; w i'luw. Situ n-ilit-) Umt ht-i- I'otnl uiiliis Mi i-n limiuil to a xmall aiiinuiil of oil fiti'l (in at, llijali fouixl Hum mu 1 1 i U')iL, an yiiu remwiihtT, to ink tlu'iu all nsi tin- thi'i.it-iiiiiK litlllillv. ( liriH to imikii for Christ iiiaH stm t b hi with inatt i inl at hand. Om liuiiifly (tii inj, u pot or Mine, can nl art u duimImt of h(h. It' you think over Ihu i-iupty Iioxi-h iltcii' fiif. un-1 thtr rolls of malarial you luivr hil'l a w ay. wvern I coin- llllialittllM will HNKK't I ilClllHl'IV'l'H. A pretty Kilt or kIiTh room In u bright hut-lox an empty 'arl hoai-i hox fovercil with cn'loiiiH', with a black how oi: top. A ib-sk set In rn tonup Tor lur room can lie coiiMlriK-tt'd of cnril-hounl, kIoc, lime, pati'-m-i anil un ink well. Ciris or Portfolio PortiolioH nr lovely ami useful KiflM. Two heavy can! hoard cov ers with n cloth buck make tlx; haxiH. If yon have a mint II -pal -term-il or plain fabric, u preity picture will tmprovo tlm cover. If the pattern U law, omit the prim. J.ine the in.side with a ihintier material and tie a lohh d hloiter into the center w It'll it ilk COI.l. uih a portfolio can be divert to u man if iniule wit h a plain cover, or to a woman if UcsIkiumI in cretonne, JVbbletl oil cloih may he uhimI for (bin purpose very nice ly ami cJin be decorated It It a palntiMl design. Children love to ln-lp lliuko i 'lirintitnis Kift. w inicr days they ciiii.lm bu.sy and happy with the joy u( con.sl melius Kift. A lift le k'iH will enjoy making stiiirri'l dresa for a Rift. A d . MiKn for a H'liiit rel about four I tnclie.s hih f-iin !. traced from ;i maKaim; pietuie and with n .sheet of carbon paper can be 1 1 an.sfi-ri' d to the maleihil. A Krey Kiiirrel on u lavender dresn, ur a brown) mpilrrel on a tan dr(-iss would Iff wood airanKcnn.'iit, i liiitton hole Hfiti'h would do to J Hpplio.Ue the de.iixn on tile dre.sH. A thai with an acorn could finish (he 1 shoulder. She conl.L finish the j I drew it It Were kept Mimpb with J rick rack braid tor binding. If ; ; this is too much for lnr small fin- I Kt-rs. perhap.H Auntie or grandma J .could finish Ihe Hc;ims and bind- i I i nK on the Mewing machine. j 11 t bildren j I Children would enjoy assisting i ' In niakiiiK a Kilt to Home one dear, ; of a miniature K"i'dcn. A larK' j deep pie tin Is used, or a special 1 tray is made, Itocks and moss j are arranged to hold dirt In in-j tercsting forum. A small pan can) he iUKerted for a pool, lis edtfe ; can he cleverly hidden with pebbles j I and plants. Some of the plants stiKgvst ,M1 are l bene KenMuortii Ivy with its little orchid -colored blossom, i 'hinese priini ose.s blue and pink forget -me. not, tiny ferns, vtoht, tiny c-dars and a dwarf maple or two. I.ycopodiuni. a iiiosh of delicate fern-like quality, is excellent for its habit of climbing down, around, and over. Such a lovely garden would af ford eiidlcMH pleasure to a shut-in. It could be arranged and re-arranged. Tiny bridges and stepping StOlH S COUld be lidded ftii-rU ;n( animals of mitterv mtiult sixe I -onld be added from time to time. iil1s In Ni-CMlU'Uork Needle workers have over nt their finger tips. beautiful gift J possibilities. A suggestion for them fl. -rr " T TT Wr mi You U Love to nave iiiese 1,9 is the use of bright wools, on or gandie, iay dasle s ol color on an apron, u litlh- lace ;nid thi-re yon have a pretty 1(1 fur any femin- friend. A set of ph-ees for a bed room might consist of a band of em broidery for a valance and a pair of bright bands for curtain tie bucks. A lamp with ovals of etu-hrijid'-ry would complete an nn UMially lovely gift. If a person is clever nt cutting linoleum blocks in simple or fanci fll design, printing of these in nit paint on natural colored pongee is recommended. Ibigs, table run ners for library tuhles, portfolio covers, cushion tops (suggest them selves. Hero Arc Ihe IHt'cctiims Suppose you decide to print n diagun fly across a bag in two rows. "m your pongee carefully by dinwing threads, to the .size you want, allowing for seams and a wide hem, part of hich is to hold lite draw -cords. Pin the pongee on a padded board, (Cover a board with a umooth thick material.) To print neatly stretch a dark thread across the material and anchor it with tacks. .Mix enough paint to finish tho printing, lirowns uud purpha are suggested for pongee. Iturnt orange would be good. Itrush tho paint evenly over the block and try it on an extra, piece of cloth. Lay it flat, face, down and hit it a single blow with a hammer. This trial print will show you whether or not it has been ch arly cut, ami also will .show you places that catch tho paint and will niako daub where you do not want them. Without urtually laying the block on the pongee measure roughly to seo how many times you will bo able to print it. Then work from the center out. painting tho block after each impression. Results from this ar quite fascinating. Children with u lit i lo supervision can handle this quit successfully. l"n painted furniture offers al most tut Mini ted pos.-ihi!!t U s for gift. The Biualler pieces, maga aIiii racks, sewing table, clothes hampers, smalt sets of shelves aru always suitable gifu. Idrectfonn for using enamel may be had at any paint sIoim these days. To udd u final touch ilo-re aro sieu cils all cut and ready for use. Or you may choose from a most in teresting catalogue a pretty ib-cal-comunia that will be the very thing lor your purpose, J Hrvctiomt for using these come with them. Kruit, flowers, figures Jn sdhouetle are offered you. Among other gift suggestions for your garden enthusiast h one that . would have to be started early If you collect seeds front your own , garden 'throughout the summer, you can make up gift packets from ; these. You will probably send , your friend fresh seed that he may : not be able to obtain rrom the' green houses. I'm of Colored 1 jivclnpcs I Plight colored envelopes will help the appearance of this kind Of gift. These can be tied togeth- 1 er with a pretty ribbon or ar ranged in a box. l-'ower sugges-1 tioiiH will come to you to use. Col ored illustrations from your cata logues may be used to decorato the individual envelope or the bo. Whatever you decide to make, to paint, to embroider or to print do not neglect its final appear unet ihe package in which it is sent. Any gift is valued chiefly for the kindly and loving thought it represents, and this must be dis played in the wrapping of ii as well. sciiAoi, om.intFN ;irr MtTMMt S OWN (OOKIXi SAN FKANVISCO (AP TVuch rs at the inidiey Stone grammar school, here decided they wanted tho parent of their pupils in closer touch with thein ami their work. Some of the motlu-t hud won dered how the children wero being fed. Su the idea was originated of having the, mothers do the cooking ln the school restaurant whTo I uud' I served at cost. The parents liked the thought and now each noon two or threo of the mothers cook the lunch aml s.rve it to the children who eat the.-, a uew group doing the cook ing each day. ' non-t pick a fight now. The A11 ! Anmrica Hck-ctUns will l. out ! pretty oon, ami lhn tho opens. ; ' WiOm WEATU SEALS FEUD BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS NKW YORK, ec. 13 (Al')-A long-standing feud between two Uiothoia over a girl ended early to day in luurder and suicide. 1 The brothers. Koln-rt Kicker. 4:i. and William. H'J, made their home with two sisters in Whltestone, j 1-ong Island, and according to the story the sifters told tho police i they had been quarreling thirteen ! yea I'm over a girl whose affections I William accused his brother of j alienating while he was in, France. , Karly today when William re-, I turned home the quarrel was re 'sinned and the sisters fearing- vio lence hurried for the police. When I' they arrived they found William unconscious on tho floor with two bullet wounds. Hubert admitted j the shooting and said his brother, had threatened his life. Ho col lapsed when placed under art est and both were removed to a hospi tal. There it was found Hobert had taken poison. Hot h died shortly after being admitted. j The girl, whose affections caused the feud, married unothep man nine years ago. j SOME HOME Would Appreciate :::z A TON if? 0 F. C 0 L We'll Deliver a load of KNIGHT'S SPRING CANYON on Xmas Eve Then Santa Will He More Welcome Than Ever. VAN PETTEN LUMBER CO. ft OH SKINNY C'MON OVER Pretty, Personal Gifts Yourself! Comfort is dear to everyone's heart but how nice it is to have com fort, usefulness and charming appearance combined in your gifts! And that's what you'll admire in these slippers and silk stockings. We invite you to shop here at your convenience. You'll like tho new things we have to show you. ft ( Finest Silk Hosiery .... Special Xmas Offer CHIFKOr, )('! Iix, ." pairs ,.sr.ro SERVICE WEIGHT. per box, .'! pairs ij? I. -5 A pair of Hoots for the Hoy - - Ol' a pair of high c.rado pumps for the (laughter. fir I' '111 The Newest Slippers .... SATINS - SUEDES - VELVETS and HATE NT ' LEATHERS $ 1.95 to !?5)..r)0 MEN'S Imported Camel Hair House Slipiers .-.75 A stylish pair of Red rooni Slippers - -lh- a box of Rollins Hos iery for Mother or Wif. if M h Is in 1 5 We'll help you get one thing off your mind and that's the gift for some boy on your list. Every boy like sports, winter or summer, and he goes wild over having something good to play with. . Look over this list of famous Wilson sporting goods it's made right and will please any boy. S 5 5 S 5 1 III !ik iiiihiv - mm lied Room Slippers Make a Practical Oift See Our Complete Stock of Quilt ed Satins. Imported Mules and Hou doir Slippers s?t.oo to $7.ro 1.1 l- ft 1 X2 tt Roller Skates Harney and r.orry Hull noar inj; sUatos that will roll and stand up. For A Real Roy Ice Skates mm Give him a pair of Winslow ice skates. Ice skating is the best outdoor winter sport. For a Real Boy Trnihv Punching Bags uwHimiiLmivivi j-aiiiirrit itir - Tennis Rackets tniiimiiirTi,i.i tmvt m n r,uy one for the hoy use it yourself and see how much hetter you feel. Jlade hy Wilson. For a Real R.oy Foot Balls Every small boy wants a foot hall just like the high school hoys use. Made by Wilson. For a Real Roy Basket Balls liaskpt KOI Is (:tst K-imn in pojni!;irlty. I.rt t h t voiinystcr le,irn to handle Ihr lull e:irly. Mnilc l.y Wilson I'm- n IU p lioy The boy's favorite summer sport, tennis is more popular than ever. All weights. For a Real Roy Boxing Cloves S I They may never be a .Jack nompsey or a Jene Tunney but they'll enjoy taking a few pokes at the old man. Made by Wilson. For a Real Roy iurnett 4 Shoe Co. j JACK ALLEN SUPPLY CO. t -. , 4. .! i r r, r, rfr4 1
