La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 23, 1931, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextMonday, February 23, 1931 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Pajre Three D DEWN IE WiT Miss Qecs Duke. Society Editor Telephone Main GfO JntlI 8:30 a. m. s v. pikdom Reaches Peak Of Winter -. . , oPaSfin nnwht opciauil yillgm, Elkdom reaches the peak of winter social activities tonight with the 31st Hntt 70e Wn1' H. Gran(1,? ?i Vi . mi. . ! f'i?,we "y baU at the Elks temple. Claude h. Berry H. E. Coolldge, past exalted ruler. Is the main speaker at the banquet, speaking on "Our Order," J. H. Beore, p.- E. B., will act as toastmaster for. the occasion. Henry Hess, P. E. a.; w(U deliver the toast to trio Elk's ladles, ' speaking to "Oui " Mothers, Wlyes and Sweethearts." A I itiej program of musical numbers lias been 'arranged Including two vo cal splos, "The Danza," by Chadwlck, ana a selected number, by Mrs. Floyd bers The first grouplncluded "Tent S. Sherwood, accompanied at the pi- ' Ing Tonight," and "Allah's Holiday," antf by Mrs. Lynn Wright; and two by Frlml: and the second .was com vtolln ducts, "Desert Song," by Bom- posed of "Twilight Dreams," by Gil nerg," and !,"L' Amour,' Toujour, L'-;let, a pretentious number, which was vuur, y rrimi, piayea Dy nor- , epfe Lynch Miller and Dick Lindsay. Music for danclhe will be furnished by the Star Novelty orchestra at the reception qommlttce will in- ' Officers of tho lodco will act In the'Veception committee. "' Tbey are Chester L. Thompson; exalted ruler; Sherwood Williams, leading knight; Rodney J. Kitchen, loy'nl knight; B. E. Williamson, lecturing knight; R. w. 'Winters, secretary; Robert B. Carey, esquire; Hartey H. Richardson, chaplain;'1 "Andrew 11 Wlndou's.-' inner SuMi Frank tee? tyier; Irit 'C. Ken 'flefly; Fred Q. Penning arid ' J.' ft. I?esre trustees. 1 ' - . ' Mr. Thompson will give the eleven O'clock toast. For the promised success of. the event, Mr. Berry wishes to make the following responsible because of their work on tha committees: Raymond Qray, William polan, Claude Sanford, refreshments; Fred Spaeth,"' Floyd Smith, music and publicity;' Wtflam Heu.ghan, Jesse Andrews,' P. E, B., Jul ian Ash. and' C. Ai Smith', decora tions; Fred Spaeth,' Claude Sanford, J. B. Shanks, program; Ed Maybcrry, John Ormand, Bruce Cox, Richard Davis, Raymond Gray, B. J. Kltcheni Samuel Ruckman, " Ira C. Kennedy, floor. '"' ' ' ''' ;' Tickets hayo been sold by: Ray mond Gray, Ralph Winters, John pr mand, Edward Mayberry, Claude San ford, J. 8.' Shanks, William Dolan, Don Rohan, ira C. Kennedy, Claude L. Berry, Fred, Spaeth, Kqbor$ Carey. Colonial Tea Is AHelcl or Saturday The Colonial benefit tea for which thd daughters of the -American dev olution entertained "Saturday - after noon at the home of Mrs. P. J. Lottes was' decidedly successful, Mrs. H. G. Smith, general chairman of arrange ments reports. Many guests called between 3:30 and 5 o'clock. Proceeds from tho event will be devoted to scholarships for college students. Presiding at the tea table, which was covered with a lace cloth and a centerpiece composed of an old-fashioned bouquet of red, white and blue Social Calendar Monday, Feb. 23 6:00 Guardians dinner for Miss Bishop,' at La Grande hotel. ' -' ' ?:0o Elks annual ball, dinner at La Grande hotel, and dancing at the Elks temple. "' -' 7:d0 Neighborhood Literature club. La Grande' hotel. 7 :30. La Grande country club women meet at office of C. H- Reynolds. . 8:00 Royal Neighbors boncflt card party, at the I. O. O. F. hall. Tuesday, Feb. 24 2:00 First Ward' Relief society, at the Recreation hall.1- : 1 ' 2:00 Neighborhood Art club, at the La Grande, hotel. ' 2:30 Riverla Parent Teacher as sociation, at the school." ' 2:30 W. C. T. U., at the I. O. O. F. hall. 4:00 to 5:00 Camp Fire tea at home of Dr. Margaret Ingle. ' 7:00 Women's Benefit associa tion, at the I. O. O.' F. hall. 7:30 Delphian society at tho Sacajawea Inn. ' 7:30 Neighbors of Woodcraft a K. B. hall. Wednesday, Feb. 25 2:00 Home Missionary society of - the Methodist church, with Mrs. Robert Clark. ' 2:00 Helomala club, with Mrs. Art Weagel. 2:00 So-Ne-He club with Mrs. Frieda Yeske, 2018 Adams. 0:30 Camp Fire board of spon sors dinner at Sacajawea Inn. ' 8:00 Eastern Star, at the Ma sonic hall. S:00 Mr. and Mrs. Otto Plcper entertain at bridge. ' 8:30 Dedication of program at I. o. O. F. hall, by Odd Fellows and Rcbekahs. Thursday, Feb. 28 1:00 Mary Elizabeth club, with Mrs. Joe Stadfleld. 2:00 Poppy club, with .Mrs. Charles Graham. 2:'00 Me-Way-A-Tum club, with Mrs. Alec Ferguson. 2:00 Au Fait club, with Mrs. Elmer Carpenter. u ' 2:00 "Hansel and Gretel" oper etta, matlnco for children, at E. O. N. "4:00 Kings Herald-Home Guard group at the Methodist church. ' 7:30 Literature group of the A. A. U.. W., with Miss Madeline Larson at the La Grande hotel. 0:00 Triangle club, with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McDonald. 8 :00 Three D club, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Doullan. Friday, Feb. 27 2:00 Bridge club, with Mrs. W. M. Heughan. - 2:00 F. A club, with Mrs. Wil liam Wilson. 2:00 L. L. club, with Mrs. Bob Smith, 7:30 Central school P. T. A., Founders' day program, at the school. 8:00 "Hansel and Gretel," op eretta by the J. H. Ackerman Training school, at E. O. N. audi torium. '8:00 Westway club, with Mrs. Herman GOecfc. 8:00 Swastlra club, with Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Tlss. Saturday. Feb. 28 8:00 LaBoheme card party. WHh M'fc Pauline riati-.rn. flowers, and rep tapers; were' Mrs! 'G. T. Cochran, Mrs. William Miller, Mrs. May L. Moran and Mrs; George Baker. wiviujj now me amine room inrougnout the atternoon Were Mrs. H. E. pixon, Mrs. Joel Richardson and The guests were received bv Mrs Lynne Bohnenllmp wl'tlS J j7k. Wright, and ushered into the tfraw- 'nsr room, about which were vases of ,ea, white and blue flowers to further carry out the patriotic motif. 'Edna Httlley stoncbreaker sang two numbers during the' afternoon, ac companied' by Mrs.';; Arno!d"Gra!app: Her group Included "The Second Minuet," by Belly; and "Firelight Faces," by Lane. ' ' A quartet, composed of Mrs. W. W. Nusbaum, Mrs. Lynn Vright, Mrs. Lester Stoddard and-Mrs.' Vern Alns worth, and accompanied' by' frs. Lee rceynoias, sang two groups 01 num- xouowea or a group ox uwiss ioik songs, arranged by Hawley, as an en- party Compliments Twp Pst Matrons Honoring Mrs. Anna Bacon and Mrs. Ida Cherry, past matrons of the East ern Star, Mrs.' O. May Noyes enter tained with a protly breakfast at her home yesterday for alt of the past matrons In La Grande. Mrs. Bacon returned about two weeks ago from Iowa where v she visited ' with her daughter, and Mrs. Cherry has come to La Grande again to live after mak ing her h&ne in Yaacouveir, Wash. ' The table was decorated with miniature flags and cherry trees to carry out the holiday motif. Places were laid for Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Florence Bacon, Mrs. Myrtle B rough ton. Mrs. Myrtle Beatty, Mrs. Esther 'Burnett,1 Mrs. Mary -England, Mrs. Hazel uranam, Mrs.-Minnie Hodgln, Mrs. Marte Jack- son. Mlsa Pauline Lederle, Mrs. Susie i,ee. Mrs. Mary 'Morelock, Mrs. Ella Russell, Mrs. Fausta Tyler, Mrs. Mar garet Wells and Mrs. Lydta Loney, all of Whom are past worthy matrons; and ' Mrs. Isa ' Robinson, . present worthy matron. ' ......1 Mrs. McAllister ; ' Entertain? Groiip The country home of Mrs. Reecc McAllister was the Scene of an inter esting ga't-herlnK . Friday when. Mrs. McAllister and" Mrs. Ada Park enter tained the Francis Barnes auxiliary of the Pioneers' with a 1 o'clock din ner followed by an afternoon, of games and conversation. They were assisted oy "Mrs. 'Ray Gdodnough.'!" ' ' " Places were set for 20 guests at two large tables which were decorated with centerpieces of cut; flowers.' Mrs. Jessie Masterton received the prize In one of the contests which was held, following the dinner. Mrs. Geer, 1805 Aid", has offered her home for the next regular meet ing of 'tho group." '..''"''' Numerous Social La Grande women In tho capitol clty 'have been busily engaged in so cial activities ' during the legislative session with" many leas, ' bridge af fairs, and dinners planned in their honor, or'given Jointly by them, ' Among recent events was the lunch eon for which Mrs. Colon Eberhard entertained at the Salem Elks club .iday for tho wives of state senators. Covers were placed for 22. Mrs." Eber hard was assisted In receiving by her daughter, Dorothy, a senior at the University of Oregon.' ' Mrs. Eberhard was also a special guest at the annual guest day of Chapter U, of the P. E- O., in Salem. ... Mrs. Victor Eckley was among the wives of the representatives whq were entertained recently by Mrs. W. Carl ton Smith, of Salem.' Mrs. Smith is a representative from MarlQ county to the legislature. To Dedicate Qdd Fellows Temple All Odd Fellows and Rcbekahs In the vicinity are Invited to attend the i dedication ceremonies which are be- j ing held Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the newly remodeled Odd Fellows hall. ' Improvements at the , cost of 91,000 have been mode re-i centiy. i Dancing wilt be held In the ball i room at 8:30 and cards will be played on the mezzanine floor. Special feat-; ures and, reiresnments nave pecn planned for the event.- : I Mohawk fridge Gluti Entertained Little Janle Richardson In Colonial costume greeted the guests who were present at a meeting of the Mohawk Bridge club Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. jocl Richard son. The decorations about the rooms and the table appointments carried ; out tne wasningipns mrtnciay mom. Four tables of bridge were at play during the evening with Mrs. Mildred Crowley winning high prize for wom en and Claude L. Berry, for men. A luncheon was served by the hostess late ln the evening, and It was decided' that' Mr. 'iihd;, Mrs." Berry entertain the group in two weeks. Miss Bishop'Will Be Honor Guest Miss Doris Bishop, who is ln La Grande this week representing the National Council of Camp Fire Girls, will be entertained at tea Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at the home of Dr. Margaret Ingle; Mothers of Camp Fire Girls, guar dians, and others interested in the work are Invited to attend and meet Miss Bishop. i La Grande Girls Active at U. of 0. Winter term Is a popular time for formal dances at the University of Oregon, and during this season the majority cf the fraternities and sororities entertain' formally. PI Beta Phi sorority, of which Miss Lois Nelson. Miss Heater Hopkins and Miss Dorothy Eberhard. all of La Orande. are members, entertained on Friday evening at a colonial ball, the George Washington motif being car ried out. Alpha Chi Omega sorority gave a f. rniiil dinner -dunce on Pi idfiy, STRAW HAT GAY FOR SPRING ' rsi , This swank bt-corncrcri hat Is of charmeusc straw, trliunicfl only with a cluster of guv featheis at flic side. ' the model U b ratoit . ' and Ilonwtt-eller. : " 1;' ' "',": ' chairman of which was Miss Ettabelle Kitchen, of La Grande.' The dance was neid at the chapter house on tho university camous. and the color schemq was pink and ' gold; " pink flowers In gold baskets.'cold and pink tapem, and the fireplace banked with flowers. ' ' ' ' v " " lMiss Jane Stange entertained the j , " u"""u dance with a tap donee which she m,, vwi, vi FOR SPRING DAYS In (his afternoon semi - formal outfit for spring Juliette Coinp tou wears it tunic of gold cloth, trimmed with blue lev fur. The skirt Is of dark brown velvet. TIE FAMILY LAST DAY STARTING YEAR'S SPARKLING 1? rl1 ! C PP M A KJ i rl Mwi' r ASTOR 1 ffelHu Portland. -Tho motif of 'this party was a sunny Southern garden, with features and' decorations carrying out this, icje'a. Gilstrap'to Talk At'W:G.T:U..Meet Narcotics will be discussed by Dr. clarence Gilstrap tomorrow afternoon at jjio meeting oi tne women s cnris.- uan Temperance union, at tno i. v. p. F. han.;" v- The meeting Is scheduled to start at 2:30. ; ' Bluebird Girls Are Entertained Work on their birthday paper and their nature project was carried on by the Aweagon Bluebird Girls when they met at the home of their leader, Elizabeth ;Hesse, Saturday. " 1 1 When Mrs. Ralph Hutchinson en tertained her club on Saturday, Mrs. I ioerx. noiustcr receiyeq nign score, not M's. Fred Hennlng. Many Humming Bird Spades What humming birds luck In Hize thut try to liuiUo lip" In mimber I'liqro" live nenrJy C00 spocjoa iiix tlipy are found only in tljo New world. Tliey ur tmplcul, but in vvnrin wciitliernnd tbe souson of flowers they mlmic as fur north ns Alaska nnd ' as far south as Patagonia. Our count ry nialtes mi acceptable summer lbmc for nbput sixteen Rpeeie-s, Texas Under Many Flagi Texas has existed under six flags: That of franee, planted by Ln , Salle; the Spanish (lug, the Mexican, the Lone Star banner of the repuWic of Texas, the Stars and Stripes and the this of the southern Confederacy. '.' ';TiyE TiAUCiHTEU, 81, IBA SALEM. Fop. 23 (P) Mis. Mary GHkuy, 8, he first native white gtrt born in Yamhill, dlqd at her fath er's donation land claim Saturday. Funeral services were held from Day ton today. She was born March 7, 1846 and was a member of tho I860 graduating closs of Wlllametto uni versity. Her husband. W. F. Gllkey, whom she 'married ln 1880. died In 1018. The Dayton library Is named ln her honor. THEATRE TOMORROW COMEDY SENSATION LOWELL SHERMAN MARY ASTOR OTHERS V Frealt, of Nature - '; Some iiinniinnls soom to hnve bor rowed parts from llielr neighbors- Nntare must have been In a joking mood when she produced llieiu. Two Instances are i he duck-hilled lllntypus of Austrnllii, n creature with a body of fur nnd n duck's henk; nnd the white-headed snkl of Slam, a imumunl which lias u huge bushy tall, blnck body, nnd a 'face of a pale oi-lier color resomliilng tiat of a benevolent oli gentleman: Testing Tougb Meat To test tlio touglmcss of lioof stenk, a Euroiicn'n iivntr tins per fected !n: ninehlne Iri which illnl attnehed to 'ihd 'hlnde recnnls 'the degree ofi dldicull.v the hhtdo en eounters In "cutting tlirmigh the meat. - '; ' f lOSE ARE COMHNG! 6 S- i I The picture that yus conceived and dedicated ' to the real laughter-loving public. The fun niest picture made by the funniest pair on the screen, . ; ' THOSE screaming "Caught Short" gals are in a new racket now! They make fat women thin and thin women fat! They'll make you laugh louder than is normally considered polite It's really the funniest film of the year! SEE IT TODAY 111 1 1 II A ICOLOSS&l... n e AJt mm 11 it 1 1 1 -inn II I I LaaiilUIS GONE TOMORROW The "Higjrest" Picture of All Time Don't Miss 1 Winter Egg Laying Tho Poultry Item snys: TiWie the winter egs crop uwny unit tills mlKlity Industry would fnl to the ground In one yenr. It wns dis covered Imlf a century iigo that f hens nro kept out of the snow and In other" ways duly" protected against the rigors of winter they will Iny eggs at 40 below nero ns certainly lis at 00 In the shade Ths' Is the basis of a)' prollti In poultry culture. ' , .' " Wqtnan't HeaddreB, - In tho days when St. I'hul laid down the ruling that ' men should pray uncovered and' wqtpen with their heads covered, a woman was not considered tri bo : "properly dressed" for the qtrecis yttj jer head uhcovcrci). ' CATOW SHORT" GALS ?, lonveinbei Her In -"Min and Bill!' V MAID ME t)DE5LEDQ ' and IP(DILEL eg wa -. 'r- Please- 0k ':JT jJj Call Main 83 for Schedule Orthodox Greek Church Tho (J roeli Orthodox churches do not recofinlzo the pope as their bend. They arc national churches, each with n head or patriarch, and with no gcnernl head, as In the Roman Catholic church. There are patriarchs of Constantinople, Alex andria, Antloch and Jerusalem, also -metropolitans or heads of dioceses !h the national, local und Independent churches, . ' Sport of Skiing ' ' Skiing begun to be looked upon us a sport about I860 In tho Nor wegian district of TcIewnrU, and rapidly spread In popularity over all the Scandinavian peninsula. The climax of the racing season Is now (he great International sltl tourna ment, held annually in chrunry nt tlolmenkollen, six miles from Oslo. STARTING TQM0RR0W For Three Day q Only The Laugh Riot .) Charlie Chase Comedy "Thundering Tenors " Had Enough of llw Sa . On nccnunt nf. Q gllpwrecc In his teeps when he wat emigrating from England to South Afriei, ilr. Clnrk of llnshof, Orange Kreo State, made his wny Inlund, and rowed that he would never cast eyes on the sen again. Me settled at Hoshof, whero ho built up an ex tensive general den I era' business. . I and left a large fortune nt bis death. est Colds Rub' well over throat and chest VI888 OVEfft? MILLION JARS USED YEARLY with Anita Page Sally Eillers William Collier Jr. Lucien Littlefield Pi HIM i '