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Thursday, December 19, 1929 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE. ORE. Page Three i f - i 8 Society harjning Dinner And Bridge Party At The La Grande A charming dinner-hrldiie wns .ijoyed by thu iiiomlicfH of Clio nil lust (.'veiling ut tlio Im Grnndo oli'l Willi Mr. und lira. - liny I''. Im-pliy us host und hostess. The ibht wuh attractively centered llh plonsettliis und tiipors with lo decorations In a theme of plon tttluH in harmony with the Yulo de si'iisun. ' .Six tnhli-s of bridge were ut pluy illowili),' dinner, with Mrs. Kretl linzcr und C'liuso Uolinenkamp inning honors for high tally. ... fridge-Luncheon At Kinzel Home A delightful bridge-luncheon ius enjoyed by the J uesuuy incheon club ut the home or lis. J,. K. Kinzel Tuesday ut'ter non. 'I'lireo tables of bridge, were ut lay. The club prine for high tally Mis won by Mrs. Chase liohnen ninp. Mrs. W. C. Perkins was warded the guest prize. Shower Honors Miss Bramwell A lovely niiscclIjineoiiH shower tun Kivon last evening at the Hitcn x vvea I n it ho no ri np Jl Iss 1 1 u t h (nun well, bride-to-be. Mih. Aud ;r "Plnyh Mrs. :noyta S5iinni?r iaii. MiHM Fonda Hanks,' and Alius jcilltt Black were hostesses for us affair. i JtridKe was the 'diversion of the Veninjf with Mrs. eal lluHsell tin n i ik t he award 1 for 1) liyh core. Second prize was awarded o Miss Jwcah llramwell, and con blatinn was presented to Aliss dna .Mae Wilson. ' Following the dainty refre.sh tents whieh wero served from the bi'fee shop, Miss Brum we 11 un- rapiit'd the gifts. Guests for Iho evening were: Irs. Koster Kims, Mrs. Francis reiilieh, Mrs. heal Itusselt, Mrs. . M. Moore, Mrs. O. W. Warn- elc, 'Mrs. John Lurtaon, Mrs. Jack ris, M rs. Aiiiuh J-Iidins, Mrs. yilllam Jleughun, Mrs. Lester ratnwell, Miss Anne Ktange, Miss cliiiL Mae Wilson, Miss Bernico yitson, Miss Virginia Bramwell, itiss Leah Bramwell, Miss Jean White, Miss .Jmly Moore. Cedar Lined Genuine , Walnut Chests $39.50 ltn:il;ilK oxl'Tlors uf m-ll- uui, walnut wiih pan. i of on licautirully Kralneil burli'il Jjf i tlnisu tli.it tli-llKhl On; (v" i feminine heart. All the JlJ h T K.vl,'s and finishes rUL . S M vm'i , nwult jour selection Jicrc. , I j fel $12.75 rpiality. Wiiltiut. t'edar liiifd. Moth lu-nof anil ilust iirouf. An amazingly fine chest for WJZWM )thcr Values in Walnut Finish Chests as Low as $17.50 $1.00 Cash Delivers Any Cedar Chest Carr Furniture Co. Inc- News Mrs. Crews Hostess 'To Bridge Club Mrs, W. C. Crews was hoatosa to Iho M. I. I,, club at her homo Tuesday ufternoon when three tallies of bridge wero enjoyed. Whlto Chinese Ulliea formed a lovely decoration. The club prize was presented to Mrs. Will Mitchell. Following bridge dainty refreshments wcro served. Jan. 3 Mrs. Grover Grlm- mett wilt bo hostess to tho group. Loyal Sisters Aid Elects Officers The Loyal Sister's Aid of tho Christian church met yesterday at the home of Mrs. J. J). Smith with her daughter, Mrs. Kcttlg, and Mrs Harry Sandoz assisting host esses The following report of the nominating committee was accept ed : M rs. Sandoz, president, to succeed Mrs. George Rochester: Mrs. C. C. Golden, first vice presi dent, succeeding Mrs. Sandoz; Mrs. J. H. lthodes, second vico president, a newly created offico. Mrs. Nolan Skiff and Mrs. J. Ih Smith were reelected to tho offices of secretary and treasurer, respec tively. Business routine occupied the greater part of tho nfternoon. Mrs. H. Jj. Putnam closed tho meeting with prayer. Delicious re freshments were served. Home Missionary - Society Meets The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met yesterday at the home of Mrs. K, M. Jliekox on O avenue with 12 members present. Mrs. Hobcrt Clark had chargo of tho devotion al, with Mrs. Hickov, president, presiding. A song. "Voice of the Angel," was sung by Mrs. Jra AN drich. The lesson was presented by Mrs. C. W. Krwin. Tho next meeting will be Jan. 22 at the homo of Mrs. C. W. Jdr win. - Lodge Plans For . Christmas Tree About J DO members of the Crystal Itehekah lodge attended the regular Kession last night at the Odd Fellows hall when two members, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. 1il ly. were Initiated into membership. Red Tennessee Cedar - Chests For those who prefer chests of till red cedar in beautiful natural finish, here is a design that is sure to pletise. The price loo is the lowest we have ever quoted a chest of such exceptional Refreshments wero nerved during tho evening. Tim organization decided to have a Christmas treo Saturday Peq. 21 in tho evening for tho Odd Follows. ItebekuhH, und their immediate fumllles. Tho noxt. mooting will bo Wed nesduy night. Doc. 2fi. . . . Mrs. Wilkerson Is Parkdale Hostess A! pleasant potluck luncheon' was enjoyed yesterday by about 20 members of tho Pnrkdalo club when It met at tho homo of Mrs. It. A. Wilkerson, Luncheon was served at noon. Following a business meeting af ter luncheon, tho ufternoon passed quickly while tho members tied a comforter. The homo was attrac tively decorated with evergreen boughs in a Christmas theme. Bible Class In Regular Session The Community Women's Blblo class met Tuesday afternoon In the gold room of tho La Grande- hotel Tuesday afternoon In regular ses sion. Mrs. Harriet MacUonuld gave a very interesting discussion of the Bible study Mark: 0. Sho also told the Christmas story of Christ's birth. About 20 wore In attendance. Announcements The Ladies auxiliary of. the Eagles lodgo will meet tomorrow evening in tho Eagles hall when a Christmas true will be enjoyed, and presents will bo exchanged. The Island City Parent-Teacher association will meet Friday, Hec. 20 at 3:30. o'clock instead of .Fri day, Dec. 27. " DENIES TALK WITH HOOVER ABOUT SUGAR (Continued from Pago Ono) ter which Lakin wrote to Secretary Abnlll of Cuba which said Shat tuck h u'd had a conference with Hoover. . "I had talked with Aft. Newton," he said. "I had not talked with the president." "Then the president gave you no directions at all?" asked Senator Kobinson. : "Absolutely not," Shattuck siild. "I never received any instructions from the president." ltobliisuu Heads loiter Kobinson read, a letter - Ln It In wrote which said Hhattuck was em- lOlt the llmidolr or its a hoc most acceptable and makes just about the nicest jjift .you could think of to give wire, mother or daughter. Cedar Lined Genuine Walnut Chests $29.50 A rare value and u gift thai will be ceiialn to please her. beautifully designed In rich walnut finish. You can't go wrong give Ji-r a cedar chest. -" ' ployed "chiefly'' becauso of hit re lations with tho president. M'Do you not realize you wero employed chiefly becuuso of your relation with tho president?" Walsh asked. "I do not," Shnltuck suld. Ho added that nil ho had wus his "library and reputation," "In my home town," ho added, "I think I have somewhat of a legal repututlon und connections." Tli is discussion arosu from a telegram1 from Uikln to Shaltuck which said 1-akln hoped Shattuck "because of his connections" could bring about a revision of tho reci procity treatment. Walsh called attention that treaty revision would huve to bo done by tho president through the secretary-of state. "That Is partially true." Shat tuck said. "Tho revision I had In my mind could bo accomplished by an act of congress." Shattuck said the proposed revi sion would Increaso tho preferen tial duty given Cuban sugar under tho tariff bill. Disappearance Of Beauty Is Solved I.OS ANGELES. Dec. 19 AP) Tho mysterious disappearance two years ago of Helen Lee Worthing, former New York stage beauty, was believed solved today In an ex clusive story in tho Examiner re porting the alleged separation of Miss Worthing from her husband. 1 Dr. Kugcno C. Nelson. Los Angeles physician. Dr. Nelson would not admit that he was a negro, but said he was "colored." The revelation that tho girl, not ed for her charm, hud wedded a non-Caucasian, came simultaneous ly with news of their separation and reports that Miss Worthing had consulted an attorney with tho view of obtaining a divorce, tho Examiner said. Miss Worthing and Dr. Nelson wero married in June. J !-7, In Tiajuana, Mexico, records revealed. FAVOlt CAMP KliAHNKY AVASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (AP) Supporting a recommendation by Secretary . Adams, tho general board of the navy, in a report made public today by thu house naval committee, advocated Camp Kearney, California, as the site for tho Pacific coast naval airship base. KXTHM) ItADIU COMMISSION WASHINGTON, Dec. JD (AP) President Hoover today signed the bill extending the lite of tho fed" oral radio commission indefinitely. Jt'RV VAI1.S TO AtiiiKH MOUNTAIN VIKW. Al-lt., JJco. IU (AP) Tho Jury in tho Conniu Krunklin murUur trial ruiiortud to Judge S. M;. IJunu noon artcr 11 o'clock thin luorulni; that it wax diiadlOL'kcd refjardliiK a verdict. I The Judge ordered tho jurors to I continue deliberations on the fate of (four men charged with tortur ing und burning Franklin alive. , CHINliSU AOC'L.Sli JtliSSIA SHANGHAI, JJec. JO (A I') The Nationalist govermeiil, speak ing throdgh tho official K.iuiuln Newa ugency tonight charged that Itussla wus guilty of bad faith to ward China in cuniiecliou K ith the -Munchuriun dispute. G1VK m.AXKKTS TO HOOVKll WASHINGTON, Dec. 1U (At') j A handsouiu cedar chcHt cuntaln Jng. brilliant rendleton Indian I blankets was presented to i'resl dent Hoover today on behalf of 34 ,L,ions clubs of Oregon. I The gift was presented Mr. Hoover by H. H. Haynes of J'ort land, who was Intruduced by Senu tor Sleiwer of Oregon. McKWA.V lSSLliS DKMAfj NKW yOJtlv, Dec. J tl (At') Talilnir fnctilvii itn nr n,n,,rlu tl.,.t I he hud furnished motion pictures jot Stanford's football team in ac tion to tho Army, Captain John J. Metwan, head football coach of the University of Oregon, today Issued un emphatic statement of denial to Tho Associated 1'ress. KSCAI'K l'UOJt JAIT CHICAGO, Dec. 1!) (AP) Six prisoners at the new "escape proof" Cook county Jail made a successful break for freedom this morning after overpowering a guard and buttering their nay through windows on the second ! floor. Iteachlng the Jail yard. Ihey j scaled the encircling wall and es caped tinder cover of the heavy I snowstorm. I TO Sl.ltVKV HIGHWAY j KCGICNK, Ore., Dee. 1 :i (AI') H. A. Collier, state highway de. I partmcnt engineer, announced to. ;ilay Unit the survey for tho 223, r Olio construction project on the Jtoosevelt highway south from Olcnndu. will start this week. 10. K. Cmphletlo lias been transferred from Lebanon to Florence and will have charge of thu Glenadii work. IIOOVKIt TO LIGHT CAMIIJvS WASHINGTON. Dec. 1!) (AC) t President Hoover will light tho : candles for the capital's eoinmun. Ity Christmas treo next Tuesday. too hk; 'io I'.scACi-; i moi;nihvii.i.i:, w. vu.. 'nr. t 13 f A I ) Home mi'll run Mo Ihroiih'h a hole a I-u Ini lics by IK, I hut Frank Williams round It like ja camel tr.vlni,- ti co IIiioiikIi the 1 eye hole of i, n;rdle. Afli r three j oth'-r eonvlrts i-srapi ( rrulil Hint'' : prison via the linh', -'iunk lierame ; wedui'd In i"i lluhtly that guards j had hard work to g''t liim out. U;o,iti ox WAV kast PUICTI,ANI, Oro.. twv. t! (AP) A nmn who hjiIiI lie huh Io t.outifird, 3, Portltind riihlm't rnuk er, wuh i-nroiitn to 1'i-tioit, Mlfh.. toJny to r'lfiini ii fuitntie It ft tilm by a wcnltliy um-lr. J.'onard, a JuIjIckh hil)r-r, n-a'l In n Port In nl n'W kj wr l:it wti'k th;it thf iH'troit firm nf ItiwyiTH 1 wajr sick I riff a niun iiummmI lA-uiianJ. The cabinet maker ulU lie "-a eat- ins dinner ln a minor restaurant hero when a waiter told him of a search for a "Loo Leonard." HKX 12Y APPOlVrKD .'PORTLAND, Oro Deo. 19 (AP) Hun C. Duy, member of a Portland taw firm, litis been uppolnted gen eral counsel of tho Southern Pa cific lines with hcadquartera ln Now York. Tho appointment bo comes efectlvo January 1, Overnight News Briefs i By The Associated Press - 'Hedmond Jefferson county wheat growers nro rojolclng over rain becauso a number of floldn huve been seeded that could not have been becauso of tho drouth. Pendleton Tho possibility that the nnnual Hound-Up would bo held late in August or tho first wceli In September waa indicated by stockholders. ' Oregon City Sophia Kosclolok. 2K, said to bo mentally deranged, escaped from a hospital at Glad stone. Dayton Tho eight room1, two story farm homo of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wright was destroyed by tiro. Albany Tax levies aggregating S48.76U havo been voted by 13 road districts in l.lnn county for expend iture on local roads. Portland Kdwnrd ' U. Holmes. realtor, died ut his homo hero utter an extended Illness. . , Portland Aiiiedeo Smith wns elected treasurer of the Portland chamber of commerce to succeed the late Otto J. Ottonhclmcr. Oregon City Chris Desloe, Port land, ended his life by shoollng himself with a revolver. Ill health wns udvanced as tho cause. Mount Angel Sheep killing dogs have killed 33 on the J. W. Jibncr ranch near hero within tho past month. THIS J'AltGO KXI'HICSS NOW IS A RJJl'KHEK DUl.UTir, Minn1., (A P) Ullty l'eti-olle. the Fureu Kxnross of the ring, who had Champion Sammy Mandoll within a whisper of knockout two yeurs ago, now Is a licensed referee. WAUM CANADIAN ISLAND HOLDS FIOIlltUAIlV TOUnNEV VICTORIA, Iiritlsh Columbia (AP) Although on a latitude run nlng ..'north:' of 'tho United States, Ictorla will hold a golf tournamont 'ebrunry 17 tO'2l). It is tho Island city's second annual Kmprcss Ho. tel mid-winter tournament. The wurni waters of thu Japa nese current hold tho tenipornturo around nfi and GO, making. winter pluy possible MENUS ly Sister Jlnry Tim liosu-ss who uses un clt'clrlc Inlilc stove ut some sort can enter- lain n small irroup of friends In n. must di'llBlil.ful and Infoinuil fash ion. In iiliinnlne lior menu, slio should choose foods Unit will no si'condiuy to thu dish prepared ut tho Inbk', und tlio udded dishes should keep tho inciil in a pluusnnt liuliinco. A siilild or a trny of vari ous ri'llshes niny be served. Sand wiches, loust or reheated rolls aro iipiriiirlilte, tho type of food pre pared nt the tablo determining the hri'iidsluff to bo 'used. Kveiytlilns should be prepared and nil limrcdlents usscmliled for the Breati'Ht eonvenienco of the cook. When tho various dishes on I ii S n I m K the raw materials uro Special Christmas Offer Sheer Chiffon $1.65 3 Pairs $4.50 Sui viee Weight $1.50 3 Pairs $4.00 Cnmplt'tt! KlK;k of (juloOies Burnett Shoe Co. mm. Sjkjfyuur 'Friend Jlr l,lu your 5 Im i 'J lioiiffhlful- )J Vt i less I? i .1:5 Sewing Shop opi'tihw Hut., Dpc. 2i, with roniilf:(u niulpmi-nt for Jill UIikJh of wtvrnl howIpr. AIho a Mm- of nifty kIIIc drrmvn. Hvg ulnr tlfi.OO tlrvatv'H $:i.(fi. Ih-pul Nirect next to Iivcn ilar l.umli. MIHH LA L' It A PAVNC. Abe Martin 5 Halnt It re fresh in' to pick ain our iiewspaiicr an' nni on to the Iiouost, wholesome face, of some corn luut kln ehttinplon after look In' at all tho other mugs, social, crtmliial tux lolltlcalt i that havo adorned ItH luiges fcr lnoiitlm? I kin sou why women would want to bo eiunncU pntc4l, but why they Insist on look- in enuicinted is what gits inc. emptied,- tlicy should, of course, bo removed ' from tho tablo immcdl aJtely, . , ' Viiricty is Possible. ; Although ;chtcken a la King is ulwuys a atund-by and a fiu'orlto for. table cookery, there aro other attracti i and simple concoctions that, the . most lhexpcricncod coolc eUii make. Broiled foods us well us creamed foods may bo prepared at tho tablo easily and dullciously. i' "Angels on horseback" served Vlth assorted sandwiches, relislies, coffee and u-fruit dessert aro plp ;1.UR ;hot and flavorsoino If cooked iit the table. . 'or a Sunday evonlng supper or any Informal evening ''snack,'.' this menu Is excellent, o Hhrlmp wit?f?lo is a Rood combi nation of peas and shrimps in a 6rcam' 'suuco that Is served on toast. ' Horved with oJlves and cel ery and u dessert, a slmplo lltfht refreshment la provided. ' Thero aro innumerable checso dishes, from "Welsh rarebit lo Kiir lish M'onkey. ; All aro at their best If served -.very hot dli-octly rroni tho dish in . which they wcrp Cooked. ' . ;', , " 1 ; i , "AiikoIs on lloi'soba'k" One pair sweotbreadH, y-4 pound thinly vllcetl bacon, tooth picks. lrt! pare sweetbrcuds as usual by HoakhiR in cold, well-nutted water (or an hour. Drain and couk ln holllng water to which lemon Juice MAKE US YOUR I VHMSTM SHOPPING H EADCMJAKTERSI S True Gift Values ? Tivtrto .Ci.nninv fflUO KJIlfJtJlUlJ VrtC-lfV lillCOl llllO Give her a pretty tea apron made of permanent finish or organdies. Styles both clever !e!98c and pleasing Silk Hosiery for Gifts A splendid variety in new full fashioned hose. A gift that is always appreciated 98c to $1.98 Lingerie The Gif I Supreme Soft silky clinging lingerie, dainty and appealing to fem inine hearts. Vests, bloomers, combinations, etc. 79c to $1.79 i i $ Ladies' Wash Dresses Made in lircier's own factory, clever styles made of fine count tub proof materials. Sizes M to 48. $1.95 . mitet4t-&at,j&&r&i or vinegar has boen added. BIm nier '20 minutes. Drain and plungo at onco into cold water. Let ntand until cold. Trim off any fat or othur material und cut in small pleceH about tho bUo of an oyHtor, Itoll each pieco In a atrip of bacon und fasten with toothpicliH. Place on Ico until ready to uo. To cook, place in a cool pan over a low heat. Gradually I nor ca ho heat and cook, turning frmmcnkly until bacon In criHp und brown on all Hides. Oysters can bo uHod Hi placo of Hweutbreuds If desired. Uso raw oystei-H ami Hprlnklo with lemon Julco before rolling In bacon. , New Silhouette Attracts Parisians Uy Diana Mem lu Fashion Kdltor (Associated Press Keaturo Servlco) PAH1S (AP) Komantio-mod-erns liavo stood for a great denl ln tho way of fushion phraacology, but thero Is more to come. Stylists und stylo scouts are bo K Inning to talk knowingly about tho "fir-tree silhouette." It Is tho newly thought of figure which begins to ftaro above tho waistline and continues to flnro by fits and starts until a vldo stick out hemllno is reached somewhere around the ankles. , Tho elements in tho fir-treo flg- uro aro first, a bolero, next a pep- lung and last ono or moro flared flounces, Tim fir-treo appellation Is derived from a similarity of tho dress to a loaded Christmas treo with sym-motrical branches. Although this Is the between sea WARNINGS! Backache ' High Blood Pressure Indigestion Glycosuria Ask druggist for frceAgmcl literature Feature the Last Few It sin 1 rfiio) i -fs)ti o jnwfl Lovely Gifts in Boxed Sets Ladies' Garter and Kerchief 49c Ladies' Koxed Kerchiefs 25c to 50c Child's Boxed Kerchiefs 25c Boxed Stationery 25c to 50c Ladies' House Slippers 69c to $1.98 Wen's Garter and Pencil Set 89c Men's Garter and Leather Cigarette Case 89c Gai ter, Autoniiilic Pencil und Cigarette Holder 89c Silk Garter and Arm Band Set 79c Holiday Boots for little folk. Shiny black rub ber with red top $1.98 Fancy Sox-, mTxcd silk rayon, wools m cotton. Pretty patterns 25c to 49c IN TMI WUT tAirri$ :i'rv'''j".ii'',r-';,K''.'vj GIFTS S rc for-I HER New jj 2 Robes ' ft I 5 S New Negligee 5 9 i 1 ., New - k) 2 Pajamas $ ? PUTMAN'S I J) Ready-to-Wear; , g- son for styles' hero irtt oouturlers aro not actively oVeating models for Immediate appearance, thero Is plenty of ovldence that ln some 'cases their thoughts nro running to the outline of ono flaro atop an other. ; ,,Taffeta and faille dresses for tho coming holiday season aro consid ered newest in tho fir-tree form, and dressmakers report, that many such models aro being prepared for tho season at ' Bt.' Mwritz. Worrying r about kidneys? Take courage , a big discovery ARE MARK ABLE kidney discovery has been made in Mexico. Milk or up from the famous maguey plant has , proved to be an amazing aid to health. The fresh sap ia called Vaguumicl." Now it has been concentrated and tho name shortened to Agmel. Everyone can now have this great health food, thiB valuable tonic in kid ney deficiencies, high blood pressure, in digestion and glycosuria.' Men and women entering middle life should in- ' vestigate Agmel. People of every age . should know about it-particularly those who are being warned of danger )iy fro? quent arising at night, backaches, other symptoms. Imported by Tho Agmel Cor poration, New York and Moxico, I), F. I I I a; i 5. Days left for Christ- -wiwt Ito-f f. . . yvii ItOI'i llSSrS: 5 When in doubt select one of these good . looking Jfepperel robes. Excel lent for couch cover, car robes, etc $2.48 Buy Him a Shirt One of our collar attach ed broadcloth shirts will give service long after the holiday seuson is over. Pretty patterns. : $1.49 to $2.98 5 Men's Ties Especially selected for Christmas gifts - new silks, new colors, new puttcrns 75c to $1.49 Handkerchiefs ror men in iancy tawits, pongees and crepes, col- r oi'cd borders - ' k 15c-25cto79c S iiivnu. -IS 2 n.iv tlio Young- "(W 5 Dolls
