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ivrT ,cT 1 1 htu relay, December 7, 1929 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE, ORE. Page Three Society News 3 Club Meets . ; ast Evening At L. Ralston Home charming evening took placo light at the liomu of Dr. and K. 1 4. UulHton, when they on- ued the-Clio club with dln- idge." Dinner was served at .small tables attractively dec- id with yellow pompons. inois for bridge wore won by August J. Stange and Chase enkainp. - . bs Ravenscrof t Entertains Group. kn .In no Ttavonseroft wuh hos- to a Jolly group of high school liatisTdugli i Nails antl istiiictive as Lis J ,v J 2 L .students last night at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. h Itavenscroft, "with almoHt two-score guests attending. Jouncing was tho diversion of the evening. The home wa attractive ly arranged in a Christmas motif. Dainty refreshments were served. . Clever Program At P. E. 0. Meet A very interesting program, fea tured with a clever and entertain ing play, "Come Into the Kitchen," was presented yesterday at the meeting of Chapter 1 of I. K. O. at the home of Mrs. 1 A. Epllng. Thin Hlilt was' introduced by Mrs. E. P. Mossmnn. who had charge of the program, with "Current Modern Drama' as the subject. At 1 o'clock Mrs, Epllng and Mrs. Albert Hunter were hostesses at a delightful luncheon. Those playing parts in the comedy wore Mrs. 1,. H. Moe, Mrs. h A. Epllng. Mrs. George Birule and Mrs. Clyde Sletz. Christmas Party Held at Church provoNuul: Mian Vina Conloy, Mrn. rtoscoo Clark and Mrn. Will Slolt- IllR. Mrs. J. ):. HutoH nml Mix. Dun Miller were Appointed to prepare a program for the next Hesslon. Pathfinder Class Elects Mrs. Adler I.KATIII'K 1MJLIXVKK "fy f McGregor" The in i! m hers of the Christian, Endeavor society of the Presby terian church had a very enjoyable' Christmas party last evening with about 25 young people present.; The basement of the church was cleverly decorated for "the occa fiion. a pretty Christmas treo being the center of attraction. Preceding the social hour the regular monthly business meeting was held, which .was presided over I by the president, Hllss Lesllo. He- ports of the various committees were given and plans made for work for the coming month. Re ports for the work of the last month were also given. Miss Mildred Cade had charge of the games and a group of boys entertained with songs and stunts. Refreshments, carrying out the holiday color scheme, were served after the games and the evening letter from Dr. Ida Hello Lewis. $12.85 to $18.85. riiat ccrlaiuly sounds ike a puzzle doesn't il? (ut only until you've jeea4lepW'flIcGi:egov , Leather Pullover ... I ;. lore is a leather jacket uatle of smooth, soft cathcr that is as farm, as durable and s tough as any leather ticket ever made . . fit this garment has icen styled along the ines of a distinctive wealer pullover and is s comfortable and as marl as the softest of tveittcrs. . ' Wnliirititf vUrcgor Sportswear The name of the Mnrytha Sun day school class was changed to the Pnthfi.ider class, which is n Joint group of men and women, last night when about -25 members met at tho homo of Mrs. Molvln Cialbratth on O avenue. Mrs. Will Adler was elected president of tho organization. Other officers are Kenwick Clark, vice president, and Mrs. Armsfield, secretary-treasurer. Several stand ing committees wore appointed. Following tho business meeting games were enjoyed and tho fol lowing commit too members served refreshments. Mrs. Ilcuwlek Clark. Mrs. Will Oliver, Mrs. J. llaydon and Mrs. Molvln Galbraith. The home was attractively ar ranged In a Christmas theme, with a Christmas treo tho feature of tho decorations. During the. cve- jning Mrs. Ira Aldrich sang and played tho piano, while Mr. Al drich played tho flute. Mr. Al drich Is tho teacher of this class. '-.. Miss Adler Hostess To Girls Society Miss Genevieve Adler entertain ed the Girls' Missionary society of the Methodist church last evening nt her home near Ia Grande, IS of Hhe members of tho society be ing present for the, dinner served at 0 o'clock and. for the evening's meeting which followed. Tho two course dinner was served buffet stylo by .Mrs. Adler, the hostesses for the evening being, besides Genevieve, Hcrneta Pierson, Helen Armsfield, At ha Damarcll and J-ois Sehwclzor. Berneta Pierson pre sided over the business meeting, when' a- number of important things were' discussed. ' A Christ mas party was arranged for the next meeting, when it is expected that the girls will have a special, guest. Miss Genevieve Adler read a letter front her Chinese corros ponden at Hwa Nan college and it New Modes Emphasize Charm ....a a ..a 111, . New debutante modes emphasize youthful charm. There's grace and young beauty in the titled bodice and the flaring double tiered skirt of the hydrangea blue moire frock shown at the right. A lone flower adorns the dress at the right side ot the buck instead of-he front." A modifled princess line gives the dash ot youth to the flowered .taffeta frock in rose tones pictured at the left, Its wrap-around skirt is cut to fall diagonally across the front. closed with the singing of a num ber of songs, repcuting the Chris tian Endeavor Mizpiih bcnedlcllon. ... Interesting P.-T. Meeting is Held M rs. I .elf 1 f. Awns irnve n vorv 1 interesting address on "Madagas j car" when the Willow 1-T. A. met yesterday afternoon In the school. She described the country, land the habits of the natives. "Child Training in the Home, the School and the Church" was the subject of a talk presented by the Itev. C. Mart-us Godwin. The pu pils of M Iks lleryl Jones' f Ift h grade room gave a clever piny, j "Pilgrims." Hilly 1-Iougli and Vern '.Sirickler played a jews harp duet, iwith Mrs. Karl Hough nueumpany ling them at the piano. Two vocal solos were sung by Miss Vina Con 'ley, "A 'I.lttle Coon's Prayer" and ' Utile I'lekaniny Kid." Mrs. ltalpli J Webb accompanied her. During the business meeting Mrs. K. C. Alexander gave a very favorable report of the follow-up elinie of the summer round-up of prc-school children. A new picture, "Ming Toy," which Is to be the prize .picture for the year, was presented by tho committee to Miss Ueryl Jones room for this month. It was voted to begin the usual noi lunen in ine scnooi me nrai week after the Christmas holiday, or sooner If the weather becomes colli or stormy. Twelve member.! janswereil he chairman's (Mrs. Doe ! Davis) request for assistance with I the lunch. The study for the evening, a partj or the text of the year, "The One Who Was Kent and the One She Found," had to do with Miss Grace Stockwell and her .work in Ran goon, Burma. The next meeting will be on Saturday evening, De cember 21. Officers Elected At Lodge Session Election of officers was held at the meeting of the 1'yUilnn Sisters . lodge last night at the K. 1 hall. Mrs. Allecn MeD.o.nuld, was elected1, to 'the posllioh of most excellent ! chief. Mrs. Mary Horry will hold! the position of past chief. Other officers selected are: Kx- eellenl senior, Clara Moss; excel lent junior, Olive Stoneklng;. man ager, Martha1 Kox: mistress of. fi nance, Mnble Cook; mistress of, records and correspondence, Flora Hlley: protector, Iiura Krickson; j guard, Vella Jones; captain of do-' gree staff. Mildred rrowiey; in-' (stalling officer, Kva Koyle; press correspondent, Mary Merry; trus tee, Mary Horry. .-" State Officials Speak at Meeting Mrs. I a Docln Cobb, district cominltteewoman, presided during the nflernoon session of the con ference of the American Legion auxiliary Thursday at the Saca jawea Inn, following a luncheon at the Iji Grande hotel. . Mrs. ltena Palmer and Mrs. Jes principal theme. Personal contact. The A Heel Ladles' .Aid society according to Mrs. Cobb, Is the most I will meet at the Farmers' hall in effective way to enlist new mem-'AHccl, Thursday afternoon at '1 bers. Mrs. Mary-K. Chancy, of Mcd ford, state department president of tho auxiliary, spoke on Amerl- o'cloeli. This will bo the Christmas party and members are asked to remember the gifts for the chil dren. Hostesses will bo Mrs. Ethn The following committee waSi.sie Kelly were the two past presl- EnTnWfffrTfWI j f '1 tiP ; appointed to investigate the condt- jdents In attendance. Greetings t. -ooc f. i MM It ions of the teachers' rest rooms were extended by Mrs. Cobb In her , , . , n I , ,,'iind report the possibilities of lm- address and membership was th' canism - and auxiliary throughout the slate. A call was made for reports, with J la leer, Imbler and Wallowa responding. Mrs. Chnney told of the V. S. hospital at Portland, slat ing that everyone was . well cared for, and that Christmas boxes to them would not be sent this year. In former years the auxiliary mem bers have sent gift boxes to all. ox soldiers In the hospitals. j 'THero . are flfi wtti' ' orphans' In V Oregon. and '2G of them are now ready for higher education. No money has been apportioned for this need. Officers suggested that Interested persons should endeavor to secure legislative action on this at the next session of the legisla ture. 1 1 he conference was well attend ed and much valuable information was given to all the new chairmen. Friday evening Mrs. Chancy and Mrs. 'Cobb went to Knterprise, where t hey both gave interesting addresses to an appreciative audi ence. Preceding the mass meeting at -which they spoke, a banquet was enjoyed. - Miss Vina Conley Entertains Club activities: Wallslnger, Mrs. l.ema Fuller and Mrs. Mina Standley. Grangers Vote For Nomination State Officers M r. and M rs. A rllo Fo nis, u f Harney county, nro visiting with Mi. KorHs mother. Mrs. O. P. Harrison In' lu Oraiido and with relatives In this district. Although her foot Is still very sore, Mrs. Ilert Grout, who has had to uso crutches for several weeks to get around because- of a severe Injury to her foot received when a ear door accident ly closed on It, Is able now to walk without the crutches, having discarded them a few days ago. , W. It. aekeler, member of the executlvo committee of Oregon stuto grange, will loavo Saturday night for CorvatliM where ho will bo In attendance at a committee meeting to bo held Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Melvhi Duster has accepted a position in tho Stevens-Van Kng elen company's store in l.n Grande. accuhl;i ins wifk and howi Prize Club Calf At Cove Victim Of "Black Leg" OAKLAND. Cal., PeO. 0 '(A!1)-? Among tho grounds contained In a suit roi divorce filed by It, . Mc luru were thoso that his wlfo, He. en. was sullen, mean, morbid, bit ter, jealous, heckling. Inconsiderate, temperamental, selfish, miserly and btuttonlsh. '11 ley were married In February, 1928. MENUS BIBLES SUITABLE FOR GIFTS King James Reference - India Paper - Bold type, self pronouncing with maps, 3322 pages.. $5.50' King James Red Letter, Morroco Leatheroid-maps $2.75 Other Beautiful Bibles, all prices and sizes. Oxford Book of Common Prayer $2.10 " $2.35 Boys and girls Prayer Book $1.50 ."My God and My AH" - A prayer book for children . . . . : (50c Select Notes on International Sunday School lessons, 1930 $1.90 La Grande Book & Stationery Magazine Subscriptions Ak'inlHTH of , Jlld-i.m unci I.oho fin Hrtilffo dull-enjoyed two iiibk'S or hriilRi! hint cvenlnif at Ihu homo of MIh Vina Conley. DcrorntioiiH wore In a Clirl.HlmaH mollr. IMifli .scorn wuh nmilo by -Miss Jlyillo Hoyt. CoilMolallon award was pri--.senlccl to Mis .Mai-KiicTlti; ZwollVl. I'ollowlnc brlilKo refrusliniLiUs Vcro served. ... Camp Fire Girls Planning Social 'I'lie NulHlhl Camp Mru Broun niol. Tlr.n-Kduy arti-rnoou at Ciroen wood school for their rctrular busi ness mccllnir. It was decided that several or the ulrts would Bell candy at the meeting of the Wil low l'.-T. A. the following day. A basket social was also planned for Triday cvenlnir. Dee. 13. at the home of J'-ern Kobertsun, i.ri()7 Spruce street. Announcements Tin. Uoynl XcIkIiIkmh of AiimtIcii will mi'ct .Momluy cvi-nliijif nt 7:H in the I. O. o. )". hall. TIiito" will Ik- f-h'cllun of officcrH for tho en ailing year. The kiiinlilcr.H' Art. cIumh will nun?!, with Mrs. II. S. Mrownton at 2:15 o'clock Momlay afternoon. Mi. Uolji rt Kakin will havechaiff! of th proKnim. Th- Im Craiifh: NtlKhlMithoiMl hib will iii'-rt Tin-H'Iay aft'rnoin, lir. 10. nt oVln'k In th" I. a f;nilrj- hot' I. MIh Malicl Holy Iihm planned an IntorrHtiiitc i)roKram (.vnltTcfl about the theme, "Pio neer layn." One of the inont on I -MlntHlIni? n u in hern of the program in a Hklt enaelefl by a (froup of "plii"t rH," "IteMtintf on the OM Or. (rn Trail." elnli The i Joor Titlie DiirtcillK will m'H. next Tnestlay. h v. I In the hallrooin of the li (iranle hotel. Hprefa) prfpiiratlotiK. an- inir inu'l'-. a.H HiIh will Ijh- uu t ! nife'ht. , j with her .la.iKhter, Mrn. Vleioi Ita- Hy Mrs. Cliarh's KjK'miM', (Jbaervur (.'orre;ipomlunt ) (lUANOli JIA.I.lj (Special) Votes for .1. J. JohiiHon, of 1'orL laml. anil At'. S. Khrock, of Alllkau kec, tied for nomination for maHlcr at tho primary election for Ktate ratic ofliceiH liclil hy Illnc Mt. Krauze when that organization met Wednesday in regular HfH.slon at Its hall.-. Af. G. Glover of Horln, riackuiiniH county, was elected overseer; W. Jt. Gckcler of )m Giundc, lecturer; and Itertha Iti-ck of Albany. necrelary. Krunk Gill of Wusco county and A. It. Hhum vny of Uniulllla county tied for place on tho executive comnilUoc. Tho other two elected on the com miUec were Walter M. IMerce, of Union. county, and W. H. Cickcler. Following a custom that was ue Kiin with tho jetli ineiit of the mas ter preceding I.. K. Wrlsht. the women of tho emmus prcHonlcd a beautiful quilt tup to retii'lnpr mas ter and .Mi-h. WriBhl uh a token of appreelniion for their work durliiK her adinlniHtnitlon. Mrs. Grace (irout, lecturer, limiting' the pres entation. Mr. Wright, who. wllh Mrs. Wilght attended the national Krance convention at Seattle, gave tin interesting report of the meet ing. Other numbers of lntercHt on llie program were readings by Mm. Sam W'illliinifion. Mrs. Sara Aiihom, Mva, Cliiirles Spencer and J. 11. Umlsey. Group singing was also on Joyed. liCHponsfs for roll call "What Improvement, If any, of lo cal government would' you Hiig gest?" were unusually Interesting, and some of them very amusing. A Joint installation of officers will be held with Pleasant Grove trantre Sulurday evening at Pleas ant Grove grange hall near Sum jnerville. the meeting to begin at 7 : :t0 o'clock. Jteforc nrljourntmut Mr. Wright cprestad his a ppn-elat ion of the fplemlid cooperation the grange hiiil given him during the three years he held the maHier's chair. Iilnner vim serveVl by section I wo. All offleciH of the order were In nUendiiiK-e for the meeting. At the next meeting. Dee. 21. Mis. Wright, chaplain, will have ( barge of the program which will feature ( 'hrlHtuias rnlcrtiiinment, Including treats, presents, a pro grain, 'le. Mis. George Gekeh r was hostess to I he members of the llirthday IHuner elnb Thtirsilay In her beau tiful new bunie. Kollowint? a delic ious dinner served to 10 guests, enjoyitble bouiH of vlnlting were spent. Guests, bcsldi-s (he club mem bers were Mrs. A. It. Speneer and Mif. line Ituchanan of lt (irande. Mr. and Mrs. t. W. Mond drove to Klgiu Hunday where Mr. Hond piea'-lnd tho Halibath sTinon at Hie Itaptist church. meuiberM of this piirihh beiiiK known as the Old Mehool of Primitive Haptists. Mr. Itond ts the reirutir pastor, holding xerviee the first atid Hie third Sundays of earh month. After a months delightful visit Hy Mrs. A. (i. Conkllu (Observer Correspondent) OOVK, Ore, (Special Bobby Duncan has had tho mlsfortuno to loso another of his club calves. Uobhy started In thl project fivo yenrs ago with a pure bred, Jersey hglrer. TIHh heifer haH brought him four heifer calves. About two months ago he found one of his best Jerseys a heifer about a year old dead, supposed to hnvo died from "blnek tog." '1 h.d v.;.s of course a terrible blow to a club boy. His parents used ovory precaution J In vaccinating and spraying but now ho has lost another, Pollyun na, u heifer six months old, from tho sumo disease. This calf was found In tho early stages of tho tllscaso and a voterlnary was sent for but nothing could bo do no to savo her. Kvory dairyman feels his Iosh keenly when ho loses one or two of bin finest! stock, hut when tho loss comes to u club boy who slakes so much on Ills prize Rtock tho mlsfortuno seems to, bo multi plied. Tho first, second and Ihlrtl-grado children arc staging a vaudovlllo Krlduy evening, Dec. 13. Tho plans are not yet complete and it is not known which hall will bo used for the performance. Mr. and Mrs. 1. K. Anderson en tertulned at a family dinner Sun day, Dec. 1. Including tho family, covers were laid for 19. Tho guest list Included Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Stackland, Karl Jr Monte and Vir ginia Davis, Mr, and Mrs. C. M. Stackland, G, G. Hlacklaiul, Mr. and Mrs. K JO. Miller, Rodney ami Odin Miller and Mrs. J'huma Green, of Pocatello, Idaho. A psychological reading by Mrs. Km uui Green, of Pocatello, Idaho, was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1. M. 'Anderson Sunday eve Union and l.a Grando people. Another reading was given Wed nesday evening. The Ladles Aid bazar was ntilte the most Important event of Hie week. A cafeteria lunch Was serv ed at the church parlors ami tho basuir wai: held across the way at tho Ij. D. S. community hall. The hall was nicely decorated and filled with lovely think'., for sale, for every room in the house Including living room, piirlur, bedroom, kit chen and nursery. The sale was well patronized and nearly every thing wiih sold, netting the society about $170.00, Thoro were several out-Df-town visitors at tho bazar. Mr. and Mrs, John Chadwlck, of Union, Mr. and Mrs. llaskel Itloom, or Koclt Creek, Mrs. Don Gale, of Union, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Ijiwhoii, of near Union, and many others. The Covo women who attended tho Eastern Oregon Normal school program lit the club houso at Un ion Thursday afternoon were de lighted. wllh the entertainment. , The iit. Hev. W. ,P. Ilemlngton, bishop of Eastern Oregon, will lie In Covo ni, tho Ascension Episco pal church for services Sunday, De cember 8 at 3 p. m. Iy Sister Mary Since fruits cumo under tho list of "protective" foods, many moth ers arc wondering If canned and dried fruits are as valuable as fresh ones. Hecent Investigations have pret ty well established tho fact that commercially canned frultH and thoso canned at homo by tho so called "cold-pack" method supply the vltumlns and other factors of their fresh prototypes. Whllo tho "open-kettle1 method of canning 1h destructive to vitamin C, the sumo amount of heat applied to foods after scaling In cans has very little effect on this Important vitamin which la so susceptible to heat. VltanUn C Absent , Dried fruits nro not to bo de pended upon for tho C vitamin, but they retain all the other es sential properties of fresh or can ned fruits. Vitamins A and 13, mineral content, laxative proper ties, fuel value, nlkallno reaction all theso qaultttCH nro abund antly supplied by the dried fruits. Dried figs havo a high energy value. They biro nn, excellent source of both lime and Iron. Dates, raisins, prunes, peaches, apricots nnd apples nil nro avail able and tire inexpensive sources of minora! salts. Their uaos uro many and of great variety. Plain cakes nnd simple, steamed pud- lings are made Interesting and ac- coptnblo If dried fruits nro added to them. ItalstiiN nro stewed in a llttlo water until tender to make a good sauce to use over rice or corn starch pudding. Good Sandwich Fillings In sandwich fillings, dates, figs, raisins and nrunoH uro finely chop ped and combined wllh cottage or crcuu cheeso or moistened with orange or lemon julco. - Prunes and figs can bo steamed nnd stuffed with cream choso to makq nourishing winter salads. Steamed, figs served In tholr own jiilco or with cream, nitiko an acceptable dessert for children. Combinations .of dried fruits add infinite viiiioty. . Dried poach es stowed with raisins, dried npii cots .slowed with prunes t;nd dates combined with dried apples nro economical combinations of fruits. Appetizing marmaludcs and spiced relishes nro also made with dried fruits. Fig and Urnngu dolly One and 1-4 cups figs, 2 ttiblur j bins 3 She Will 5 Appreciate j ? 5 l A Robe v . i S Dainty Underthings J Newest Hosiery . $ Jj Scarfs I Gloves c Handkerchiefs 5 I PUTMAN'S I Jj Ready-to-Wear Stir well and Ut xtund until cool and boglnnlni; to Jelly. . Add ilc . but In tiny plccon and . turn Into A mold. Let uhlll on luo for sevorul tioui'H and Borvo with . .whlppoil OA spoons 'gelatine, 1 lemon 1-1-2 imps' 'ingo juice. Cook .figs until tender In boiling water. Heat 1 and 1-2. cups fig Juieo with il--!.1 cup, -water ami, when bolllng,i add gelatine soften ed in 4 tablespoons cold water. Itouiovo.al once from fire and add juie; of lem.on and orringo Juice. tulth :; jranliCleavinJerj EL -- "V Safely wo will hurry-sou rry, . Moving saroly without worry. Kuclory , hauling, household goods moved or stored. Im pressing of little and big Hems. KOMO Is Assigned To Channel No. 97 SEATTLE, Dee. fi Information was received by KOMO from Wash ington, D. C. today Hint KOMO bad been nslgned a wave frequency of 970 kilocycles and a permit for 15.000 waits of power by tho fed eral radio eommlsslon. the change in frequency to be effective Dec. 15. Upon receipt of this Informa tion O. W. Elsher, president of Kisher's ltlend Slutfon, Inc., stated that construction would start lm1 medlately upon a new transmitter for KOMO. The transmitter In be Installed will be the first of Its type on the Pacific coast. It Is the latest word In radio development. Among fen Hires of the new- trans mitter which are regarded as of extreme Importance by radio en gineers Is 1U0 per cent modulaSoii which means that tho ft alien sig nal will be us strong as its carrier wave. WARNING! Only 14 days left to do your "Laundry Shopping." Have your table linen, nap kins, curtains, etc., laundered next week and be sure of the best possible service. You will want everything in readiness for Christmas and there is only a short time left. ; ' : Modern Laundry Phone Main 77 I girt mil'-;' mhiUi of Kuyne, Mrs. IvIHh (bib Mill be held next V-.Jii"dn y ( ;-!;eler i et urned lo her home bere 1 ... . .!,.. ,.t I I... I.. t l - j l..t ' elillg of Ihc While I lime nlnir at tie: home of Mrs Mel-' Tuei-diiy cvin'ntf. On her way home vtn Catbraiili. This Is tie Sr ln-l Mrs. OeKel' r stopped in l'ottlutidluf tho District iiitttiu btiorti Um uo-tlty ItJur. and uputt a few dayo ?.lth frknd.;. t.u-la l:ha. Seven Names Are Sent to Senate WASHINGTON', Dec. fi (AJ) -The. mime of M ml hew E. Iliiiinn, of Ohio, lo be Amerieun minister to Nicaragua, was sru i the sen alo today along with the names of six others selected for diplomatic posts In the western hemisphere. All seven of the men seleeted by President Hoover are regarded as being Intimately acquit luted with the customs and laiiKUattc of the I In Ameiiea n count lies. The others were: .lilllus (. Ijty, of Hie District of Columbia, to be inlnisd-r at Hon duras; Post WheHer, of Washing ton Hla t e, 1 o I ' rngua V ; It ny T. I in vis, of Mlfwrui I. to Panama : I'hmlfN II. Cuitb. of New Vorli. to the Homhtfenn i put lit-; Evan I-;, Voutig, of South Daliolu, to H" llvla. and If. .j-thur Hchui'iifcld, of Culumblu. tu UTAH ABERDEEN COAL Is the Coul to Burn Nut size $12.00 per ton Stove size $13.25 per ton Lump size .... $13.75 per ton Sawyer- Holmes Mercantile Co. I'liune Main 17 .