La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 24, 1929, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextTuesday, December 24, 1929 Society News Announce Coming. ; Wedding At unage Party Last Night Ata delightful evening of bridge. Miss Kleanor Glass, daughter of It'OrKt Ul wt. lino i,v last nigm uiniuuiiwu iiur uu- lira"'10, , CliriStltlKS irnu uuiy uurun, Willi hi names r tMO betrothed print- j hi tin' light of tho candles on urd, wo I Ff the tree, and ring tied on tho J won: mo ui ma ui aiiiiuuiiuu- nt your tables of bridge were j,ay with Miss Margaret Baker winning high score. Consolation itward was presented to Alias Hos ier Jiopkins. V . ... a dainty two-courso lunoiieon orvt-d by Misses Virginia Glass and jpda liurvey followed bridge. At tractive decorations wero In a hrlstrnas motir. Out-of-town guests for the cve- Inpin were Mrs. Walter J. Pearson, f Portland, and aiiss jMiurcl Jen- lints, ot heauio, iur, jenains sis- Charming Dinner Honors Miss Bedke A charming dinner wafl given by Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hill Sunday crcning honoring Miss Madge Bed--ir. ut Salt hake City, who is a liiest at their homo during tho lioliiliiys. Tho table 'was uttrae- I lively centered with hotly, sent to Mrs. Hill front tho stato house grounds, and a lighted Christmas I taper about which the holly was I arranger). following dinner the evening was spent in pleasant social hoars Miss Hoyt Hostess To Bridge Club A pleasant custumo party und night ut llio Lome of Ml. Myrtle i " sho was liMtwm lo tho d-em and UM, DriUBl) club with two tables ut play. Gnosis for V.1" Cornolla and Lillian Pennington, of Port, und, who aro visiting tholr mother In Ul i Grande, and miss Freda Mopfenstcln who t i,, , Seaside for tho holidnys. nuiiura ior high score wero won by .Miss I'rcda Klopfensleln, and consolation was awarded to Miss Lillian PennhiBton. Tho homo wna uttructively decorated In a Christ mas motif, and a Christmas tree with exchange of gifts wus enjoyed. A dainty two-course luncheon was served during the evening. Quiet Wedding At Local Parsonage Among serorul quiet weddings of the Christians season which havo taken placo recently is the marriage of Miss Alice May Cone, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Cono, anil Herbert M. Iteher, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Iteher, Saturdny evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home ot the liov. I,clf Awes, ot tho Zlon English Lutheran church. Tho bride wore a lovely dross of blue und old rose with a. becoming hut in harmonizing colors. Attend ing her was hor sister. Mrs. How ard livans. Hqwnrd Evans attend ed the bridegroom. Parents of if.) GREETINGS of the SEASON Christmas gives us the opportunity we have wanted to extend our personal thanks for your friendship and to wish you happiness and pros perity during the New Year. Hi & Dun Phone Main 792 1525 Jefferson St. both tho ncwlyweds woro members of tho wedding iarty. Christmas Social Given By Circle Members of tho Grande Hondo Circle No. 47 of tho Neighbors of woodcraft nnd their families en Joyed a Christmas social Saturday night In the K. P. hall. A delicious poiluck supper took placo early In the evening, followed by nn In teresting program, with a Christ mus treo for tho children. ' Jolly Christmas Party At Hotel About 125 members anil their children attended a Jolly pnrty of the II, A. R. B lust weekend 111 tho small ballroom of tho Saca- juwca Inn, when a Christmas troo una a program wero enjoyed. Seventy children wero nresent with Sifts from Santa Claus who dis tributed tho usual Christmas treats. "Silent Might," was sung by tho audience, nnd a prologue, "Chrlst- mus Sentiments" was presented. Isobel Williams, played a violin solo followed by a recitution by Norman Clark. David Wvllie sanc a Scotch song. A clever piny, "Kour Mechanical Dolls," woro produced by ten children of tho B. A. It. E.' Junior Thompson presented a solo number, Virginia ' Wylllo pres ented a dance, and Lylo Gorbor played a piano solo. A song wus sung by Mary Mario Johnson, followed by a piano solo by Virginia Wylllc. Another song' by Oscar Johnson, and a piano solo by nulla Sponccr word pres ented preceding a reading by Ada' Williams. A piano selection by Dor Is Williams, concluded tho pro gram. Leslie Spicer personified Santa Claus. Tho committee in chargo of the program follows: Mrs. H. W. Thompson, chairman; Mrs. n. K. Byers; Mrs. 15. A Horstmnn. Mrs. 1. V. Wyllle. und It. M. Scott.' Announcements Large Acreage Sown to Wheat East Of Union Crystal Hcbokah lodge No. 60 will meet tomorrow evening at tho I. O. O. F. hall at 7;30 o'clock for regular session. ' Hope Chapter No. 13 of the Or der of Eastern Star will meet Wed nesday, tomorrow evening, la the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock. Ily U. II. Mile. (Observer Correspondent) CATHKKINH CKIStilt (Speelul) Tho farmers aro nil rejoicing over tho continued rains of the past week which furnished the long needed moisture to do tho full or winter plowing and nearly ev ery farmer -in this vicinity has a larger acreago plowed this year than for many years past with a hope in view of increased yield lir grain. On Saturday night a delightful dancing party wus given by Air. and Mrs. W. K, Vickie at their beautiful country, home in honor of their thirty-first wedding at i nlversary. A largo crowd was present to enjoy their hospitality and everyone expressed unanimous ly that Mr. and Mrs. Klcltlo wore royal entertainers. Dainty refresh ments wero served at the close and their friends wished them many more years of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hall nnd son Harold, und Mirs. Hull's brother, Hurl Swiger left Wednesday morn ing for Halfway where they will visit a few days ut tho homo of Mrs. lJercy Hitter. K H. Miles and Harry l'ratheV made a business trip to Halter Wednesday. They report tho snow fall at that time much heavier than in this district. v ; . The heaviest snow or rather the only one this seuson began falling early Wednesday morning continu ing throughout the day and night. Tho temperature was very mild and tho snow was melting rapidly but there is still about five inches of snow on the ground. Mhs houiso Porter prepared a very interesting program, which was given by her pupils Friday af ternoon, after which she will leave for her home at Kreewuter where sho will spend the holidays, '..Tho many friends und neighbors of ltobcrt Busiek will be glad to know that he has recovered suf ficiently from his recent appendix operation to be able to return to his home from Hjot jLake on Wcd- i nesday. Mrs. II. H. Uonney, who had been suffering from a long siege of lon silitis Hiibmltted to u tonsil opera tion Inst week and is now making a rapid recovery. children's hour; 0, NBC; 9, music; 3:30, vaudeville; 10, concert; 11 to 12, dance band. KEX ( 1 1 Soke) 5, popular pro gram; 0:30, congs; 10, dancu music; 11:30, news. Npokuno KllQ (690kc) ti:45, Inspirational; 7, Making Merry; S, Happy time; It, music; 10:30. NBC; 11, features; '2, NBC; 4, concert; 4:30, NBC; 5, musical features; 6. NBC: 9, Dough Boys; 9.30. vaudeville; 10:15, NBC; 13 to l, popular program. Taconui. KVI (7C0kc) 4, music; 4:14 to 9, silent; 9, musical and Christmas programs, Oaklaucl KLX (KSOkc) 5:30, pianist; 0, concert trip; 7, news; 7:30, fea tures; U, book talk; 9:15, studio; 10:16 to 11, dance rocords. KGO (740ke) 4:30 , NBC; 6. Three Boys; 6:30, news; 6, NBC; 10, sports; 10:15, NBC. Los Angeles KKI (C40kc) 6. NBC: 8:30, fcu tures; 9, Paul Roberts and trig; 1): 30, Tom Terrlss; 11, news. KHJ (UOOkc) 6, CBS; C, organ; 7, CBS; 7:30, features; 8:30, CBS; 10, neks; 10:05, dunce music; 13 to 1, organ. KNX (1050ke) C. organ; C:30. en semble; 7, skit: 7:30, features; 10 to 1, dance music. , i Seat (lo KJH '. (970kc) 6, musical pro grams; 10,, concert ensemble; It, dunce musio. KOMjO (itliOkc) B, NBC; 9:30, vaudeville; 1 0, "concert; 1 1, news; 11:16, NBC; 12 to 13:30, organ. " Salt Lake City KSIi (llBokc). 6,. musical pro gram; 6. NBC: 8:45, features; 9:30, music; 10:16, NBC; 1 1, requests. Sun Francisco KPO (OSOkc), 6. salon orchestra; 7, popular .concert; 8, NBC; 8:!Hh features; 9:10, 'Christmas variety hour: 10. dance music. , - Klrt.C (ClOkc) 5, CBS; 6:30. or chestra; 7:30, CBS; 10 to 1, dance music. Denver KOA (S30kc) 5N music; C, NBC; 9, concert; 10:15, NBC, SAlNTA IS WORLD'S BELOVED SPIRIT (Continued from Pugu One) dren - know they havo been naughty and must be better next year. No animals aro worked on Curistmus day, and oven the cows are not milked, the milk bi left for tho Mother of God, should sho pass that wuy and need it. In old Hungary, tMuistmas Is "Karacsony." Shoes are placed on tho doorstep. Sugar Is placed therein for tho food children, switches for tho naughty. JI'h IIiikIs Vuslllos In GnXYO In Greece, good liagios Vusillos I makes his ro mills, delivering gifts lo the children. His other name is Saint BaBll. In Spain the children put their shoes on tho batcony beforo the family leaves for church on Christmas morn, leaving tufts of Btraw and hay thereLn for Santa Claus' horse. Hemming1. the children find the shoes filled with presents! ' In Italy tho fostlval season bo gins on the day of good old Saint Nieolrt. tho giver of gifts..- But the gifts aro distributed vby "tho Befana," a wltch-llko old woman in, long blnek 'robes. In Sweden and Norway, white haired and Jolly Kather Christ mas brings his gifts on a jingling sleigh with prancing rm. 'eer. All work Is suspended for several days as happy family reunions and ski-jumping contests aro held. In Denmark, little is heard of Santa Claus. Tho presents for tho children aro not brought by hhn but by gay Ilttlo gnomes who aro reputed to wear red hats und are Invisible to childish eyes. Tho Kronen Christmas Is "Noel," meaning "good news.' And it was the l-Veneh who oiig inated tho Yulo log and tho Christmas cake, now part and parcel of . Santa's program In many lands. The beautiful and tender mani fest ut km h of tho Christmas spell on humanity makes tho Gorman Christinas tho happiest day In the year with feasting and family merry-making. Tho Germans orig inated tho Christmas treo even if tho Norwegians did hit upon tho Idea of decorating it with colored lights, In honor of tho uurora buro alis. - ' And so, ns Santa Claus makes his rounds at Christmas' time, ho takes on many different formsand travels under many different names In vnrloiiH lands. But re gardless of whether ho Is tho good Kris Kringle in Holland, l ho good Haglos Vaslltos In Greece, tho good Saint Nlcolo in Italy, tho good Father Christmas lu Kng- land or tho good Saint Mikulus In Bohemia, he Is all thu same. For he Is tho Spirit of Christmas. x m BOTH YOUNG, OLD AWAITING SANTA (Continued from Pago Ono) Mr. Awes: tho church school, sung Como Hither, Vo - Faithful;" prophecy, . sung nntlphonally by travellers nnd -watchman repre sented by D. A. Dean,' l''rcd Mathes, and Walter l'ohrman;. unthom, "Tho Shepherd's Watch," by part of tho choir:' song, "No Itoom In tho Inn," Junior boys: recitations, "Tint Wise Men," Juniors: hymn, "Tho First Nocl,"' sung by Mrs. D. A. Dean and accbmpunlod in tho refrain by tho- church sohool and tho choir: nnthem, "Holy Night Divine." by the uhoir: presentation of elect rlo lights for tho Chrlstmus tree by Uurburu Stltnlngor In bo. half of tho now Intermediate lea gue: song, "Away in 'the Mangor1 primary class; "Tho -Alunger of Hethlehem," "Sloop, my Little JeHiis," -sung by Mrs. D; A. Denn, S 5 i ft Just A Friendly Greeting To Offer You TheBeseof Christmas Cheer PUTMAN'S Ready-to-Wear representing Mar: while . tho angels hover about; hymn, "Silent Night, Holy Night,"' by tho con gregation; - offering for benefit of tho church school, "Wo Glvo Theo but Thlno Own.', Santa Claus (Joseph Millor) re ceived the offering and distributed (rifts, candles;." nuts, and fruits. , All of tho business firms will bs closed tomorrow, along with"' tho city, county and governmental of fices. - Mall carriers, who havo de livered thousands of packages dur ing the last several days, will havo their day of rest. Tho Kvonlng Observer will not, issue a paper tomorrow, tho paper this aftornoon to bo followed by tho regular edition on .Thursday afternoon. lOKTt,AXl lltOI)UCK POHTLAND, Ore., Dec. 24 (AP) Butler, eggs, ,milk (bulterfat). poultry, country meats, onions, po tatoes, wool, nuts, hay, cascara bark and hops steady and un changed. ,i , Demand for Xmas live, with a few sales of Delicious as high as $4 per box. The holiday trade would be ac tive In fnncy head-lettuce, but there, Is none. u, SLGAK AM) FIX)flt -PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 14 (AP Unless price changes aro made today ((notations on eggs and but ter will remain steudy over Chrlst mus, .-.1 rices prevailing for both prod-jets aro considered more than reasonable for this season. Heviewimr the fruit nml vmrn. 1 table situation, tho Portland . bur eau of. the United States depart ment of agriculture says: . Movement of extra fancy apples for the holiday 'trade is apparently at Us peak on tho Portland whole sale market. Movement of largo rllelouH' nnd Spitzenhergs was nc- ' I POHTDAND, Ore., Dec. 24 (AP) Cuno sugar (sacked basis steady; cane, fruit or berry J6.40 -f-f-IKir cwt.; beet sugar, $5.25 cwt, ; ,. Flour (elly delivery prices) steady; family patents. 4!)s, $7.60; whole wheal, 4Hs, $(i.70; graham, 4!ts, $G.60; bakers' hard wheat 98s, $7.50; bakers' blucstem patento 98s, $7.40; pastry flour 49s, $7.30. BLTTKKl-WI OUR GREETING is not only to wish you a most pleasant Christmas but also to express most sincere apprecia tion for your generous patron ageand for your confidence in our desire to constantly render you improved service. STEVENS-VAN ENGELEN CO. SAN KItANCISCO. Dec. 24 (AP) ilutlerfut-f. o. b. San J'Vanciaco, 41 und 42c. I'OltTI.AXI) MVKSTOCK j PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 24 (AP) Cattle, and. calves: .stoutly, re ceipts - cattle. 15, calves o. .Steers 11H0-13O0 lbs. J10.50tr$11.2B. good $IU.50if JU.35, medium JS.7R ft 10.50,- common $7.00 6i JS.75. Heifers, good $9.l0 ft 10.00, com mon lo medium $G.50fti$9.50. Cows good $8.00 fit 8. 60, common to me dium $5.00 S $8.00, low cutter $3W $5. Hulls,- good to chulco $7.G0M $S.00, cutter to medium $0.150 . (i? $7.50. Calves, medium to choice' $(.00ii $8.60, cull to common $4.6ir tit $6.00. Veulers, milk fed, good In choice $9.005 $11.00, medium $7.00i $3.00, cull lo common $4.60 (u $7.00. Hogs: sternly, receipts 60. Heavy weight $8.76 ' fit $10.26, Imodium weight $11.25 & $10.60. Light weight $10.25 & $10.50. Light lights $9. 60ft $10.60. Packing sows, $7.25iii $8.25. Slaughter pigs $8.60 fa $9.50. Koodor and stoeker pigs $8.60 'a $9.25. (Soft or oily hogs and roasting pigs excluded in above quotations). Sheep and lambs: stendy, re ceipts 25. Uunbs, 84 lbs. down, good to choice $IO.0O; $1 1.00, medium $9.00fa $10.00. all weights, cull to common $7.00ft-$9.0O. Yearling wethers,' no lbs. down, medium to choice $(1.60r($8.60. lOwes, 120 lbs. down, medium to choice $3. 755 $5.00, 120-125 lbs., medium to choice $:l.00 fu $4.60, all weights, common $1.00 ft $3.00. i i VKI)MSIAV PUOt.ltAMS The National BroiHlcusting com pany program for Wednesday fol lows: 7 to 8 a. m.. rhrlstmas Cor ols; 10:30 to 11:30, Woman's Maga zine; 1 lo 2 p. m.f Hadio Guild (three-act drama) ; 2 to 2:15, Woman's Party: 3 to 4, the Cabin iDoor; 4:30 to 5. ('hriiitnias day pro gram by 90-pk-c orchestra; 6 to fi:3o, iniiflc and financial advice; 6:30 to 7:3". soprano, tenor. imr tt and orrhfstni; 7:30, ('hristmaH concert; 8, 1 toads t Hoiuiinee; 8:30. Amos and Andy: 8:4', Hill Billy Hny; it, J'aHfiian riuintel; 9:30 to 10, Miniature biographies; 10:15, iHlnsln-lf, II to 12. dance music. The (.'irliimblu l!road'H(dlng ss h'lu program for AVedTH-Hday fol low s; 6 to 6:3o. p. m.. grand opera: 7, iihij-IchI program: 8 to , Show Bout; 9 to D, Movie club. Purl la ltd KOY (-'ohc) 7. NBC and fea tures: 12:30, organ: 3, ?;i;c: 5 THE : JOY AND PEACE OF CHRISTMAS May its truest meaning fill your heart and warm your fireside on Christmas Day. In that spirit we express appreciation for your good will, which we prize beyond measure. SNODGRASS & ZIMMERMAN Funeral Directors