Saturday, December 21, 1929
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE
Page Three
Society News
Irs. Warnock Is
Hostess At Bridge
Party On Friday
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A charming ufternoon of bridge
uk piuco when Mrs. Oscar Warn
li WiiH hostess to hop bridge club
th threo tables ut play, yestor
,y afternoon at her home.
Honors for high tally wero won
f MrH, Harvey Mutt hows.' Fourth
I ao was p re.se n to d to M rs. W i I -tm
Hcughan. r Mrs. Chester
lompsou waa presented with a
tent prist. Following . bridge
.luty i-ufroshmcnts wore served.
The club will tneul Ufa In with
rs. Jjuwrencu Hull,
'ennyson Speaker
; At P.-T. Meeting
fl'ho liev. M". G. Tennyson pres--lied
a very interesting tulle ad
ess at the Rlverla Pa rent-Teach -t
association meeting . Thursday
reiiing at the. Lane. Chapel with
jout 30(1 persons present, a large
treentage of which were fathers.
"The Home, the Cradle of the
iristian Llfo of the Nation," was
m subject of the talk, and Mr.
fnnyson revealed that the church
jines beforo either the home or
nool as In the early days, ittfcer
y ministers were the first teach--h
and the marriage ceremony
ted today is a Christian cerc
ony. Marriage is tlie. first step
; the forming of the homes.
A child lias four natures, spirit
tl, Intellectual, physical and so-
jil. All must be developed for
in to have a well-balunced char-
er. Christianity was born in the
iine, the speaker continued. Chil-
en spend more time witli their
rents than with cithor the school
the church. Up to the school
tr, the parents and the home are
e most important item In the
ibis life. In the home a child Is
liming lis vocabulary at the
bsl impressive tiims of its life; it
at this time that Christianity
List be taught, he declared.
"Are you good or poor artists?
child is clay to be modeled as
u and your homo model it. Are
your children ashamed of you?"
lie asked In conclusion. Many of
tlie members remarked that It
"whs food for thought."
A short business session was
held. Tho picture for tho bust at
tendance percentage was presented
to Mr. Moore's room. Ap enjoyablo
Christmas program was presented
by the children Including n pri
mary piay, "Tin Soldiers," and an
intermediate play, "Christmas ltnb
blt," A very entertaining play,
"Katmer Brown's Christmas," waa
presented by tho fifth to the eighth
grades. Inclusive. As part of the
play Christmas songs wero sung. .
Miss Kllccn Morelock had chargo
of tho program and the community
singing which took place between
the plays.
Following tho program n social
hour waH enjoyed and refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Griffin Is
Hostess to Club
A delightful luncheon with cov
ers for 12 was enjoyed yesterday
at the home of Mrs. Charles H.
Griffin on Main avenue, when she
was hostess to the Lucky Dozen
club. The table was attractively
centered with a Christmas tree,
with other seasonal decorations on
the table and about the home.
Gifts were exchanged during tho
afternoon which was spent In
pleasant social hours.
The club will meet again with
Mrs. Frank A. Hansen, at 505 Ad
ams two weeks from yesterday.
Christmas Party
At K. of P. Hall
held. All members are requested to
attend.
Following Is the program that
was presented: Nelda Smith and
Ida Mary Prouty sang a song, as
Saluted by Virginia. Giltner, Malcolm
Shepperd. Helena Koborts, and
Lillian Young. Malcolm Shepperd
and Virginia Giltner both gave
recitations. A clarinet : solo was
playetl by Fred Young,
A clever Christmas drama was
played by Robert Hcdhead, Helenc
Young, Ida Mary Prouty, Mildrod
Young, Nelda Smith, Margaret
Young, and Jenna May Sullivan.
Louise Shepperd gave .a reading.
Six children sang a Negro song,
and Velma Vedder also presented
tt reading. v
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Past Noble Grand
Club Gives Dance
Tip-Toes From
LVS. to Canada
About GO persons enjoyed the
dance given by tho; Past ' Noble
Grand at the I. O. O. F. hull
Thursday evening for the Odd Felt)
low and Jtebeliaft Judges, uerrosn
ments were served during tho eve
ning. Mrs. Minnie Barnctt chairman,
and Mrs. Alice Cliadwlck and Mrs.
SyMu Bunch are tho cominltteo
who arranged for tho dance.
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P. E. 0. Members In .
Charming. Luncheon
Mm. Clydo Scitz and Airs. Mur.
Jorio 1'YunelH were hostesses yes
tordny to Chapter I of P. E. O.
wllh a charming luncheon at tho
La Grando hotel. ., Following: tho
luncheon a business meeting was
held In the Kold room when a con
stitutional oxuminutlon wus held.
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Entertains Tots
At Yuletide Party
A Christmas party was enjoyed
by the members of the So-Ne-He
club with a potluck supper and a interesting stories wero told about
Mrs. T. A. MeKinstry entertained
a group of children at a. jolly
Christmns party Thursday after
noon at her home. Twenty-eight
little tots wero present, their ages
ranging from two to four years,
Christnms tree Thursday evening
at the K. P. hall. Following an in
teresting program Sunta Clans ap
peared and presented a gift to
Christmas and Santa Claus, and
numerous games were played.
LlttleGrlselda Uusey sang sov
eral Christmas songs,, and' every
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Hopes To Avoid
Repetition Of
Xmas Tragedy
SALEM. Ore., Deo. 21 (.Special)
Heektng to Hvold a repetition of
the tragedy of a year ago, whon
three young girl students of nn
Oregon educational Institution suf
fered a terrible death In a students
rooming and hoarding house firo
because a . warm-hearted house
mother carelessly placed "welcomo I
homo" candles In a window and tho
flames ignited the curtains and
spread to the Christmas tree, as
well as the needless destruction of
property through holiday careless
ness, Stato Piro Marshal Clare A.
Leo Is sending out warnings to tho
firo chiefs and press of the stnto.
:Ono feature is in tho nature of a
"Holiday JJnpplnpss Declaration"
in the unique form of a resolution,
in appropriate holiday colors,
pledging the signatories thereto to
exerclso caro and discretion in holi
day preparations, and tho other,
sotting forth a list of important
things to avoid in decorations and
costumes, prescribing two formulas
for fire-proofing flammable mate
rials, One chemical formula for fire
proofing Christmas tree, -evcrgreon
foliage, cotton batting and other
flammable decorativo materials,
was applied to tho huge Christmas
treo which adorns tho main corri
dor of the stato house, at tho in
stance ,of Secrotary of Stato Hal
10, Hoss, custodian of tho capitol
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NCE.
UPON
A TIME!
Holier! Dollar
earned a living
as a cook's help
er In a Cana
d 1 a n loggers'
camp. Today,
at SS. lie 1 the
multimillionaire
master mariner
of the 1'arlflc
ocean, and his
fnrflung banner
floats on the
masthead of 5
ships.
I30BEP.T DOLLAR
Within three years. 633 persons
huvo thrown themselves from the
bridges, and of theso SOT hnvo
been rescued bv tho water-poltco.
building nnd grounds, and n tlior-) Tho urcbont crows can y handcuffs
ougni tost uy mo applications oil llnil conls to restrain tho more do
JVB.-t Detroit Jlvrmil
Dot Reld. 18, didn't tip-too
through the tulips, as the popular
song has it, but she . did t!p-(uc
from the United States to Canada
across the now Anibassudor
bridgo at Detroit, covering Iha
iVi wiles In 30 minutes "iul 40
seconds. Dot, 'a loe-duucor In a
musical revue, thereby won a lot
of fume and a cash ptlzo- of
$250. She 'is shown hero in a
closeup uud whllo adjusting her
dinclng shoes.
everyone, 'i ho next meeting will child told what ho wanted faantn to
be at the home of Mrs. William M. bring him fur Christmas. Ico cream
Fitzgerald. 1411 X avenue, Jan. 1.4. 'and' tree-shaped cookies, decorated
when election of officers will be
m EENS-VAN ENGELEN CO
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"Nashua" Blankets
'Size'70x80 ,!
.$4.98 i:
Open .Monday and Tuesday livening
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to resemble Christmas trees, and
j candles wero served.
! As each child left on his way
home, a stocking filled with toys
and candy and a popcorn ball was
given to them. Many of them said,
i ' That was the very best time I
' ever had."
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An interesllng program featured
the recent meeting of the Chcska
chaniny Camp Firo group at the
Nelson home. Verona Stood read
a poem, nnd Ida anu upni ui
presented a duet. A poem
presented by Agnes. Kinney,
Dorothy Wilwcrs sung a song.
Fred Mormon played a pluno solo,
and a song was sung by Marion
Nelson. A talk on "Health JOdu
cation," was given by Itulh' Corn-
stock. . ' i
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nm.neii fir.!, followed bv the croup clnl) ono pound, water ono gallon
!i,,- n( th work sonc- nnd tho Immerse articles In tho solution
eloslmr sonir. Mrs. 11. F. Tyler be- " ' to thoroughly dry.
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We Have a Complete Line of Waffle Irons,
Percolators and Toasters for you to
Choose From for Christmas
HOT POINT
UNIVERSAL
MANNING BOWMAN
MAJESTIC
ROYAL-ROCHESTER
llghtod matches to tho foliage
provod U very effective. Tho oth-
formula, is prescribed for tho
treatment of children's costumes
nnd other highly combustible- fab
rics to render them fireproof. Tho
latter Solution will not .Injure tho
fabrics and Is claimed to make tho
colors fast. . Tho two formulas pro
soiibod are as follows:
For Christmas trees, evergreen
foliage, cotton batting, used for
Santa Claus whiskers nnd costume
trimming and for artificial snow,
and other flammable decorative
materials Two pounds of sulphate
of amnion in, four pounds f chlor
ide of ammonia and three gallons
of water. Apply as a spray. Quan
tity may bo reduced In proportion
of ingredients to suit tho needs.
For children's costumes and oth
er flimsy and flam,mablo fabrics:
Ammonium phosphato (commer-
stowed tho ranlc of wood gatherer.
Refreshments wro served during;
tho evening. . r
The next mooting will be ut the
home of Verona Ktoop, Jan. .7.
The deer hunting season has
come, but most of the hunters will
merely pass the buck.
tormiued from Jumping In ugaln.
Attempts at suicide have virtu
ally doubled since the war.
'MYSTERY IN IUSSTAUHA-NTV'
says a headline. A newspaper re
porter evidently at last decided to
do something about tho hash.
A boarding house Is a placo
wJioro a man not only has to wait
for his but lv hut to hear someone
else singing about It.
Buy Ladies' Gifts at .
a Ladies Store
PUTMAN'S
La Grande's Exclusive Rcady-to-Weai
and Millinery .
lis plans for tho Christmas season.
Oifts nro being nrranged for dis
tribution to tho kiddles and bas
kets of provisions are to bo de
livered to needy families in this
district nest week probably bo
ffinning Sunday or Monday, It Is
said.
Other organizations nro nlso
completing their arrangements,
with lodges holding Christmas par
ties, and other groups various
types of observance.
Stores, governmental offices
both city nnd county), rla, will
bo closed on Christmas day,
Schools l-ijoy Vacation
Hchools of tho city closed yes
terday afternoon not to reopen un
til the morning of Bee. 3n4 Pro
grams wero held In all of tho
schools either Thursday or Friday,
with parents attending many of
grado school programs. Musical
selections, Christmas storlos nnd
playlets, exchanging , .of gifts,
Christmas trees and other decorn-
tlons all featured the parties.
Tito Christmas shopping rush la
at u high level today, to continue
fail blast until Christmas eve.
However, many merchants report
that more early buying took place
this year than usually is tho case.
CONCERT TO
BE GIVEN AT
CHURCH HERE
(Continued from Pago Ono)
Health Talks
had iKitm adopted when it : little
noro than a yfur old. Her foster
parents told her about It when sho
wns old enough to understand but
the explanation was unskillful.
Her Imagination was stirred by
tho thought of bet unknown real
parents by the great mystery that
lay baelc of her llfo. These paronts
became romantic wonderful per
sonalities. - i
Upon this foundation she built a
world of phantasy! tihe would nit
In school day dreaming. When shft
told of these day dreams a clue was
furnished which led to the whole
story. She used to dream) of being
hurt and carried to a hospital
whore her real parents camo and
took her homo. This phantasy de
veloped us a uumns of Bntlnfylng
her desires to know her real fath
er and mother, Besides, sho was
poorly nourished and developed.
This increased her irritablllly and
inability to concentrate on lessons.
When hor phantasies hud been
treated and hor physical condition
Improved sho skipped a full grado
In two months. Karller consultation
with tho family physician would
have avoided most of tho trouble.
Don't worry ovor a llttlo day
dreaming. "But-whon it-is excessive
nnd accompanied by poor school
work it Is probably t elgn that
some physical 'or! mental disturb
nnco exists. - '
MERGER PLAN
FOR RAILWAY
UXNllo ' UlVJfciY This clfy 'possse'sses a fleet' of life
(Continued from I'age Ono)
roads projected by the p!n there
was marked difference with some
of tho proposals made by import
ant railroad interests which have
sought to take advantage of tbi'
consolidation law.
In the west the commission pro
posed to tako the Hurlinglou sys--tern
a way from the Clreat Northern
and Northern J'ueific, which now
owns it, and lo erect by addition
of the Missourl-Kansa-Teas tu
the llurlington a new nnd extensive,
railroad structure. The iiurlington'
system projected will include ai
halt Interest in the Great Western
and likewise a half interest In tho
TrI n 1 1 y and 1 Ira xos Va 1 1 e y and
would ,nm from tho Canadian bor-
der to Mexico.
The Great .Northern and North
ern Pacific would be in another
consolidation including most of
their present affiliated and con
necting Hues. Around the Chlcngo,
Milwaukee, St. 1'aul and 1'aciflc
the commission proponed another
single system by tho inclusion of
the Dtiluth, Mlssnbo and Northern,
the Duluth and Iron Kange, a half
interest in the liuttc, Anaconda
and I'u ci fie and trackngo rights
and partial Interests in several
short lines which would be asso
ciated with other merger systems
as well.
I. I Ulvf'n Kliurt T.fnoH
The CiUon Pacific was left prac
ticully all of Us present subsidiaries
and was tentatively assigned
number of short lines. HImilnr
treatment wus accorded the South
ern Pacific and among the tisslgn
ments to that company of lines at
present Independent wero the
Waco, Dcaumont, Trinity and Ha
bine.
Tho Missouri Pacific was defi
nitely enlarged by the inclusion in
it of the Western Pacific, whjch
corporation Ih now seeking an ent
rance into Han Frnneiseo iind wua
confirmed in the acquisition of the
Denver nnd Hlo Grando Western
In which it is now interested.
Mrs. Kate Metcnlf will give a
tribute io the prophet and Normst
Hank's wilt play a violin solo. A
story of Christmns will he pres
ented by lliancho Stoddard, follow
ed by a duot "When Christ was
Horn In Bethlehem" by Chrlsio
Lester and Chrystal Lamb, May
IJeoii will irivo a story from the
life of Christ and the choir will
sing "Tarry Willi Mo.' Tho pro
gram will be In connection with
llt'OAPISST TjIFF. BOATS the regulnr sacrament meeting
SAVE DAMIBH SVICIDKS and everyone is invited.
1 . Tuesduy afternoon thoro "will le
HUDAPKST Hungary (AP) la Christmas treo and Santa. Cluus
for iho Children.'
bonta whoso special mission Is to Kilts in ItcadlncivS
rescue people trying lo commlM Tho La Grando lodge of Milts.
Riilelde from nun m the olhm ofJu'lih-li lu in tin 1irHt In Itin ehlhlrcn
(he five handsome bridges span-1 of this community Christmas day
nlng the, Danube between tho twlujnt the fir treo in the Intersection
cities of Ituda and Pest. 'by the ICllcs tempi;' is completing
DAY IHtlCAMS
lly Mundcl Sherman .
Washington, I. C.
When a child day dreams, what
of It? Ordinarily it's nothing to
worry nbout. We'vo nil done It nnd
survived tho experience, Somo
timort, however, excessivo phantasy
interferes with a child's progress
in school and sets up n vicious cir
cle of compensation in more day
dreaming that results in xi serious
nervous condition. Then it be
comes the business of tho psychiat
rist, lib must .got tlie boy or girl
buck into the real world of real
pooplo out of tho phantasy world
of Indians, cowboys, demons and
fairies. '
lleeatiRO n child doesn't moke1
good progress in school Is no sign
that ho Js inon tally deficient; Tho
dingnosis must depend on Individ
ual circumstances. It mny do
merely that ho has heen driven, in
one way or another? Into a world
where school lessons and. Bchool
dtsclpllmVtiro unreal, inconsequen
tial things."- , .
Take, for example, Peggy, ten
yours old. She got n rating of DiO
in tho Uinet mental test, u real su
periority. Yet sho did poorly in
school. Sho paid Utile attonllon to
her lessons and seemed dull. She
m tm wut
3tore No. 13 La Grands, Or.
Christmas
Sox
; 25c 35c 49c
Fancy sox f silk, rayon
& wool. Assorted pleas
ing Xmns patterns. .
EASTERN OREGON
LIGHT & POWER CO.
"Give Something Klectrical"
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WASHINGTON, Doc. '21 f AP)
Jjcgislation is necessary to put into
effect tho national rail rood con
sulfdiition program proposod today
by tho Interstate Commerce Com
mission. In the opinion of coilgrcs
sional leaders, and a drive to that
end wns advocaled by Senator Wat
sun of Indiana the republican
leader.
APPHOVi; ItlUDGi; PLANK
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1't AP
Tho war department approved
plans of the county court of Tilla
mook county, Oregon, for u bridge
across the llig NVstucca river
Woods, Ore, under the tiulhorlty
of the state law.
IIAIIO APPOIVIMKNTK
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2t (AP)
Ifoyt K. ity wns reappointed Unit
ed States attorney for Iditho today,
and I'rnnlt M. Itrebears was re
nnminatcd t'nited Stutea marshal
! for the district of Idaho,
warehouse coding betweeu i,W0
Atlanta Is to have a cointitnutjon
office buiidlnv and cold utorage
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