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DO lETTY NflzWJT M1S9 Bess Duke, Society Editor , Telephone tbilo 6C0 Until 9:0 a. m. Mrs. Pierce Talks 0n 'Famous Women , At Baker Meeting Mrs. Walter Pierce was the guest speaker at a meeting or the Alpha club in Baker yesterday afternoon, choosing as her topic, "Famous Worn e& in History.", Other La Grande Women, members of the Art Research club, who attended the meeting wers Mrs. H. E. Inlow, Mrs. H. A. Zurbrick, Mrs. C. "M. Humphreys, Mrs. Charles Roehm. Mrs. H. H. Cleaver and Mrs. H. G. Smith. - i-" . fMrs Pierce discussed five women, selected them from all periods of his tory, Hatahetset, of Egypt, the first woman queen of the world; "tjie burning Sappho," poetess of Greece; Catherine of Sienna, in Italy; Cather ine, the great, of Russia; and the late empress dowager of China,' "Old Bud clha," as she was called. 'Tea was served to a large group of women, who had been attracted by Mrs. Pierce's program, following he talk. 'Preceding the meeting Mrs. Clyde Pohlman entertained at luncheon for Mrs. Pierce' with 12 guests Invited. ' .The Art Research club will have its meeting next Monday afternoon at Mrs. H. G. Smith's home. '' - '.. Mrs. Frec Gehring ' Heads Qity "P.T.A. Mrs. Fred, Gehring, Riveria Parent Teacher association, was chosen presl- rlant' nf t.ha T.o f"S in rl ri O nlt.V flmlH11 of Parent Teacher associations yester day Wternoon at, a meeting of 'the group. Mrs. H. C. Patten, Acfcerman P.' T. A., was elected vice president; and Mrs. H. E. Dixon, Central school, KArretnrv-treasurer. The newlv elected officers will be installed on May 4. Mrs. Patten addressed yesterday's meeting on the way in which parents can help" their children spend their leisure time during vacations. Mrs. John Bates spoke on the value of 4-H cl,ub work as an occupation for a BUmmer vacation. ' 1 ' ' In the absence of Mrs. William Beery, president, Mrs. R. C. Alexander presided. ,T " ' ": ''Plans for the annual health clinic for pre-school children between the aoo nf t nnrl 6 were made and the -date set as May 1. Miss Alice Mar quardt wilt be In charge of the clln is; and this year the County Council ot Parent Teacher associations is' to cd-operate. Representatives from Im bier, Island City, Wlllowdole and Frul"iale were present at the meet ink, i lii , Balzac Discussed I At Literary Club Tiahae waa rhn mtpr i?.ed as the .,-a- Ui-nnoh nnunlict hv MlRS Mil- area waWKSWOrtn Hi) it metjmig vi hic Neighborhood. Literature club, last nin-ht tit the La Grande hotel. She told something of his life and read selected parts of "Eugenie Grandct" and "Pere Gorlot." Mrs. Walter Pierce will speak on iris, the eltact daterofc wtitch wiH: be sev niter, 4b - io cuivy""" " . "r Mabel Doty, chairman. Future Activities Planned by Board Activities tor the coming year, which promise to be varied and col orful, were discussed by the board ol directors of the Neighborhood" cluW yesterday afternoon at the club rooms In the La Grande hotel. The Neighborhood club has, be sides the main club, three branches devoted to the study of art, music and contemporary nirutui-e. tlvlties arc being planned for each of these branches. - Officers of the group are Mrs. E. D. Towler, president; Mrs. R. P. Mui'r phy flrse vice president! Miss Blanchq Clark, second vice president; Mrs. Raymond O. Williams, recording sec retary; Mrs. Charles Graham, corres ponding secretary; Mrs. H. H. Cleaver , irMcurpr- Mm. Robert S. EaKln, Mrs. r Sherwood Williams, Mrs. P. h. Meyers and Mrs. J. L. Ingle, directors. ... State Head Visits Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Ida Hambllm, of Portland, state superintendent ' of the Royal Neighbors of America, and Mrs. L. McCroskey, of Baker, district deputy, were entertained by a group of La, Grande tloyal Neighbors last evening during a short visit lij La Grande, Mrs. Selma Vedder, oracle of the La Grande lodge, was hostess tor the evening and' was assisted by Mrs. H., L. Mohr, "" ' ' " The evening was spent In discus sing lodge work and visiting, with re-, freshmerits served by the hostesses. Directly ' after ' the meeting Mrs. Hamblln left for Portland and Mrs.. McCroskey returned to; her home, In Baker. ' " The Royal Neighbors will hold a regular meeting next Monday eve ning at 7:30 at the Odd Fellows hall. Miss Fraser Is Honored at Party Mi6s Ruth Fraser, a student fit the Eastern Oregon Normal school,, was the guest of honor at a birthday din ner el veil Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cates in Elgin. At an attractively appointed table, where the decorations were suggestive of the season, Mrs. Catos served dinner 'to Mr. and Mrs, Duncan. Fraser, JJarolti Rogers, Miss Mildred Bennett, Miss Ruth Fraser, Miss Madeline Fraser, Miss Bonnie Fraser and Eugene Cntes. Stanijaid Laun4T. an!L Cleaning Co. Main 5.6 LaUND Phone us mm Wakelita Club Has . Afternoon Party The Wakelita club was entertained by Mrs. John Broomf ield and Mrs. Joel Richardson yesterday afternoon at the home . of the former. The rooms were decorated ryritli Easter lines ana origfiu putvea jjhuiw. Bridge was the afrnq'pn's enter talnment with guests present to make up three tables1. Ptees were won by Mrs. James bneal, 'first; Mrs. Jack Oliver, second, and Mrs.. Alec Fergu1 son, consolation. r Mrs. ; Ferguson and Mrs, Geprge Clark will be joint hostesses at the home of the 'former next Monday af ternoon at 2 o'clock. ' -;;.. 0. E. S. Social piub Has Monday Evr$ Mrs. Nellie Cohoon was hostess last night to the Social cluVbfthe Order of the Eastern Star at' the home1 Of Mrs. O. May Noyes. The evanlhg was spent socially, and refreshments were served at a late hour by the hostess. Mrs. Harry Turner will entertain the group at her home o Ma 4. 1 1 . '"' gleaners Meet For Social Hur Mrs, W. M. Heughan and Miss Fon da Hanks were joint hostesses for1 the Gleaner Girls club last rilent at the Heughan home. The); eVenlhg'" was spent at sewing and discussing the present projects upoii'; ' which the manna nlnoe Id liinvlrfri'n ' il' ': Refreshments were seryed by the hostesses late in the evening. ' Miss Barbara Hlatt and, Miss' ' Eunice Round y will entertain the group next Monday evening at the Hlat;V he-trie. Social Calendar Tuesday, April 7 7:00 Dinner club, Mr. and, lfrs. J. P. Havenscrolt, at the. La Grande hotel. ' 7:30 Child Study group of the A. A. U. .W. and the P. T. A. at the Eastern Oregon' formal. " 7:30 Delphian " Chapter, Saca Jawea Inri. ' ' , , 7:30 L.'A. tP the B, Qf. B.X.. Eagles hall:' ' " "' ' 8:00 young Womens Education al Auxlllarjr at " the Motljipdlsli Churcri. ''' ' f:00. Benefit card, party,' Saca- :Jawea" In'ri "by the auxiliary of. the United SpanlBh War, Wednesday, April 8 1:00 Potluck luncheon, ' So Ne . Ho club;' with tes.'Leria,:Hormon.' 2:00 Foreign Missionary society, of thS Methodist church; 'Mrs.' W; H'. He'rtzog; ' """" ' ': 2:00 HUamala club, with Mrs, Jack Oliver. . 2 :00 Bridge club, with Mrs. A. M. Moore. -s- '' " ' 2:00 Miniature club, ,wlth Mrs. 0.-w;'Helvey'-"i '" 2:30 Dlvlslor. A, Loyal Sisters of the Christian church, with Mrs. William Day, 1102 tl avenue." 1 2:30 Missionary ' Guild! of-' the Episcopal church, Honan hall. 2:30 D. A. B., at the home of Mrs. May Moran. '"6:30 Rotary'club and Hons club anil. ' their' wives,' 'bannu'et, 1 La ai-ande liqtei;"' ' '7:30' Neighbors of Woodcraft, at the home of Mrs. Belle Devine, 1415 Y avenue: ' " "" 8:00 Bill "Bnj a,nd Lose 'Em club, with Miss Norma Mayger. 8:00 Eastern "Star -at tyie Ma sonic ' hall ' ' '' ""' ,l ' ' Thursday,. April 0 10:00 Past l?ole Grands club of the Rebekahs, all day meeting, with Mrs.' D. J. 'Klmmell. " " ld:o0 Friendly1 Comer club, with Mrs. Oren Lovan. 1:00 Alpha club luncheon, Mrs Will Slegrlst at the La Grande hotel. 1:00 Thursday club, with Mrs. W. H. Bobnonkamp, Sr. 2:00 Thursda'y club, with Mrs, O. W- Helv'ey.- " " 2:00 Poppy club, with Mrs. Otis Palmer. " '. " 2:00 Mary Elizabeth club, with Mrs. H. M. Bradshaw:' ; " 2:00 Ladies Aid. of the Lutheran church, -with Mrs.'' James SchUV ling. 2:00 Stitch and Chatter club., with Hire: Miles1 Fallows. " 1 2:30 Division B. of the Loyal Sisters of the Christian " church', with Mrs. Leo Slusher, 1611-12 street. "'' 1 :' ' '' 8:00 Ugo IgQ club, w(th Mrs. R. J. Kitchen. ' ' " '' 8,:00 Triangle club, wtth Mr, and Mrs.' Clyde Hoppel. : 8:00 Young married folks class of the Methodist Biihday school, wltl Mr, and. Mrs. L. P. Banford. Friday, April 10 1:00 Lhcky -Dozen club, w(th Mrs. Frank Hansen.' s 1 2 :00 Presbyterian Missionary 60ciety,-at. the (ihurch. ' 2:00 Bridgq c)ib, With Mrs. Harry, McKinlay.'' '' 3:00 Westway club of the W, B. . A., with Mrs. W. C, Howard, 1402 O avenue.-' ! " '' ' - 2:00 Greenwood Parent. Teach ers association, at the school.' ' 2:5d Greenwood Parent Teacher, association,' at the school, 6:30 Three D club, with Mr. and, Mrs. Ben Noyes. ' 8:00 Swastika club, with Mr. and. Mrfl. Clarence. Green. Saturday, April 11, 7:30. Rainbow. Gjrls. at the Ma sonic hall. " ' ' 8:00 Coterlo club, with Mr. and Mrs. O.'fl. Maxam. ' ' ' ' Monday. April 13 2:00 Division O, Loyal Sisters of the Christian churiih. with Mrs, Elmer Miller. ' 2:00 E. a. club, with Mrs. J, P. Morelock. ' 2:15 Ramblers Art club, with Mrs. Ed, Kiddle, at the. Grande. Ronde apartments, 2 :30 Woodmen Circle. wlt Mrs. Laura Oliver. 2 :30 Mother's Self Culture club, with Mrs; Merlin Batly. 7:30 Neighborhood Music club, at the La Grande hotel. 7:30 Daughters of Union Veter ans, at the Moose hall. 7:30 Royal Neighbors of Am erica, at the Odd Fellows hall. Grace Hedden Is Guild President Miss Grace Hedden was elected president of the World Wide Guild of the Baptist church at a meeting held last night in the primary rooms of the church. Miss Enid Happersett Is vice president; Miss Nora Si tier, sec retary; and Miss Georgia Cox, treas urer. ' The program was devoted to a study oi India and Miss Mary Nolan was In charge. Plans are' being made for a pretentious pageant in the near fut ure, the character of the presentation fb be announced later. 0. W. To 'Meet ' At Devine Home Mrs. Belle Devine will entertain at a special meeting of $he Neighbors of Woodcraft Wednesday evening at 7:30 for the purpose of electing o new pf icer. Other business will toe, 'trans acted also. r ( ' Mrs. Devine will entertain .at her home, 1415 V" avenue. Mrs. Lay &$xm to" iUnterpaji) p, A. 4. The historical sights of Oregon will be the tpptc of' which Mrs.' Robert Dixon wil address be meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion tomorrow aftetnoon when' they meet with' Mrs. May Moron aj; 2:30. Beautiful Wedding At yfjurch Sunday A beautiful Easter, wedding was solemnized at Peter's Episcopal church Sunday 'at 6 o'clock ' bv Rev. xvi. u. xennyson, when -l-ruuari jane Asnoy, oaugncer' pi Mr. ana Mrs. p. N. Ashby, was 'united In marriage to Robert B. Ha'ze, "only sn of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hazer, of Portland. '' At the beginning of the service Mrs. Edna Halley 1 Stonebreaker sang "Be- cauEe..' ov umLrnpinc. in mp RtrninR 6f Lohengrin! wedding mafch, the ' bride, on the arm 'of her father, pro-' ceeded to the qhiincel steps where she was met oy me priuegroom onq given ana ia urunau nuvww m vy, v,vb In marriage. Then they, proceeded to have been dying the altar where the, full Episcopal , N. E. Hershey and son, Wesley, WOT ring service was1 read. Mies Isabelle guests at the home of Minnie Holman entire servlco, "Cantilene Nuntlale, by Dubois, followed by Mendelssohn's wedding march. The entire church was lighted by many white candies, and the altar was banKed witn caua lines, uaser lilies, arid white ' carnations and Pink hydrangeas, baskets of white 1 carnations, tied with bows of white tJU6, ' EoSter. 'lilies" and 'tall' cathedral candles with a background of, palms fa. the SHar, : ' ' The bride was lovely In. a gown of shell pink -chiffon, with a bodice of plnUi tapestry lace and coat, and a latge picture hat to match. Her ac- cessorics were of the same shade. She carried an arm bouquet of Easter liUes and a lace handkerchief used by her great grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. " Hoz-er came from Portland for the ceremony, and they, with the bride's family and a very small company of friends of the couple, witnessed the services. After the weeing a supper wos served at the home of the bride, after which' Mr. Iind Mrs. Hozor left In their cat' for' Bolso and,' On their, re-': turn-tney WllltbC-'at btirne"8$ the, La" Grande hotel. " 1 i For 'her. gftlng away, costume, the bride wore an ensemble of yellow and ; orange with matching hat and acccs- sorles.' ',-"' HEAVY "HEATH toll i PARIS, April 7 (IP) Twenty one persons were killed, and eighty, one, injured In 'Automobile accidents iiv fronco over the Easter holidays'. ' ArXj 'uhpfflclaX' couhi estiipatcdi the hum-;i ber 'of motors on the roads pve. the weekend at three million,. u ! It doesn't cost ahytlhg to have' ' a seat ' on the Stock Exchange . kicked, muses the office snge ' j ' Every WOMAN . .Wonders How far can, yoy go without beitig, "Unfaithful TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Repairing Rpad At Island Cityj WprjtWelcpnied By Wesley Ilershey .'. (Obs'ery'ep' Cbrrepouaerit) Island! dlTST, pro'.,' (Special) Roads In and around Island City were beng repaired last Saturday. This much needed lmprqy;nu;nt was wel comed by all... ', Easter wns observed at Island City with a large attendance at Qhurch and Sunday school'. Air. ana jvu-&. xipiiry xfigcy u(iw family entertained at a potluck dint her Sunday alterqooni Mr. Shd Mrs. Richard Burnett and family, Mr. nnd Mrs. Ralph Worrell and family, Mf. and Mrs. Henry Moore and famly and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McManvis. A very good time 'was enjoyed.' ! This Is one of the flfst "gp-togehers1' 'qf tilg year. Arthur Hermann recplycd wprd last Thursday p.f his mother s deatn In La Grande, 111. Mr. Hermann recently returned from a trip to visit his mother. Mr. and Mrs. George Grlmshaw spent Easter Supday. at Mlnani v(slt ing friends. Rex Brown: age 32, former resident of Island City, was drowned in the Willamette river lost Tuesday. It was reported that he and several others were In a' hpat apd the flood waters became too. swift and the boat turned over. ' Mrs: 'Brown, ''his'molher from Nebraska, stopped herq Saturday en route to the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer. Case and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Phillips arid Mary Jane Chadwlck were, guests, at an feoster dinner at the Henry Councjl home in Ladd Canyon punditst- Mrs. H. v. riosqrna(i. m w jff her "mother, Mrs. J. TJ Wills,, qf am Wallowa, vislteii the n: E. Bershey home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Fiesn man has been ent'crtaln$ng tills week end Bethel Fleshman. who teaches tchool at Lone Pipe, and Mrs. Duko Rowland from -Parma. ' poultry raisers near, wjno uvj have been receiving week from the Willamette valley. Duo, to road conditions between R? ns""?" At Dresent there are 70 names n- rolled at the Island City public lib rary. The library : organization was formed ' about two. months ago by Mrs. Walter ; Pierce and there have been several donations in the way of books and magazines whfm have helned to make It a success, rne u-omen and Klrls who have acted as librarians are' Mrs. John Schrooder arid daughter, Alma, 'Mrs. Zurbrick nnd daughter' Magaret Mrs.' Isaac Ad Anna Mae. and Mildred Warden Mrs, Pelln will have charge of th eUbra next'' Wednesday." The llbrarv lB onen Wednesday from four fo v0 m; and 0h' Sfitur'dav" from tnr(jQ to" five p.'m. '' " Chct Bidweli; of Island city, failed to turn the porner Just Vest ot lBlaud City Friday night and as a result his cor crashed Into a telephone pple. Mr. Bldwell was rushed to La Grande Fresh eecs for Your Garden .joJM' ypxi. ifarcien Rrov.i. Uhage mid, Cauilflower 11 them. iov at Greenhouse . Phone M 73 L Breaking every vow to remain true to, love the world calls her "unfaith ful" would you? immediately. Other than a lew cuts about the lace, and other minor In juries he was not seriously hurt. The telephone pole was broken off and the telephone' company spent several hours during the, flight repairing the wire. The Island City Ladles Aid will meet at the home qf Its president. Mrs. Garrett Blokiand, Thursday ' at 2 o'olqck. - Mrs. Mllo Blokiand and daughter, Betty Ann, left eorly Monday room ing for Portland where they will make their home. Mr. Blokiand has been working In a rallrqad office there for several weeks. " '" COVE PERSONALS By Sirs. Leona Price (Observer Correspondent) POVE, Oro. (Special) Eo6ter greet ings came to Mr. and Mrs. ' Stuort French In the form of an 8 Vt pound son' born at 3:15 a. m. Sunday at the Grande- Rondo hospital. Mqther and son are getting along well, It 4s re pbrted. Mrs. Eva French, mother of Stuart, is also at La Grande for a time. MrS. Alice Trlppeer, great grandmother of the new baby, reports this one of the most Joyous Easter days of her life- Mrs, A. G. Conklln was colled to Portland Friday by the death 6f her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Piatt. Mrs. ponk lln ' made" her ' home with' this aunt ar abput ten yesrs heforo her rnor rloge. Mr. end Mrs. Robert Laird, or ut Grando, were Slmday visitors at tho homo of Mr. Laird s aunt and uncie, Mr. and ilrs. J. R. Fletcher. Mr. ond Mrs. Lllrd nvq just purcnaseo, a new homo lii La Grande: Miss Dorothy Mlls came from Wal la Walla Friday for the Easter vaca tion. She expects to be at home un til April 14. Miss Clarice Conklln arid Mls3 Lucy Ransomo came with Dorqthy to be her gqeets until Sun day. The vacation began' sooner than expected Because or me nuoaen vuu dltlon qf ' Walla Walla 1 where the schools had to close ori account of high water. Mfsn Mills roports the water (ind; sewage systems paralyzed with 'a aood deal of sickness due to these, 'conditions. ' O. Underwood, a brother ot Mrs. i. p. Hefty, arrived, Snnday froth Comp-tofl.'Cal-, where he'hatj been spendlns the winter with another sister." ' Tho no: 2 cooking' club hid Its regular cooking meeting Friday. Gol den rod eggs and fruit salad wore pre pared, and served by Phyllis Hancock, Maxlne Towle, Velma Richards and Lona Nelda Price. ' Committees .wore appointed by tho president, Velma Richards for tho tea to bo given for the mothers and teachers. The date wnn tat at two weeks from last Fri day. Next Friday the girls will finish tho group projects when demonstra tions. Judging and the luncheon pro ject will bo taken Up at tho meetings. ''The intermediate 'elass of .the Bap tist Sunday school held a picnic at the homo 'of Jim Hoatsoh, who . is their teacher, Saturday. Bnsoball and othor outdoor games were played fol lowed by an egg hunt and refresh ments, iphose present were Phyllis Hancock, Mildred Hagey, Lena and Zlna' Brlstow,' Helen Lloyd, Vohna .Richards, Lona Price, Dean and Ju nior Van Dohge, Van and Glenn Rob lrispn,' Parrel DeBorde, Robert Clark, our grediilioii.'ies. ovists Shop Pliono Mala 11 and 4.U BT1 wj,m I "The First Lady of the Screen" MORE LOVELY THAN EVER SET IN A LAVISH BACK GROUND OF LUXURY, BEAUTIFUL GOWNS AND SPARK LING JEWELS, YOU'LL AGREE SHE IS WONDERFUL, WOULD YOU JUDGE HER "UNFAITHFUL" Mcrton Loroc, Elbert Brlstow, Lloyd Murchtson . and Willie Ncger. Mrs. Eva Hartley who Is Just Recently home from the Hot Lake sanatorium, was a guest for port of the afternoon.' The children reported a most enjoyablo tlmo with Mr. and Mrsl Hoatsorr. Wins With One Fall in Seven Round Go SEATTLE. Wash.. April 7 (Pl Taking the only fall of tho-fracas in the seventh round with a back ward body slam. Charley H tuition, Seattle heavyweight, won the feat ure, bout of a wrestling card here last night from Freddie Myers, New York. Jloward pantonwlne, loya. and Charley Pinta,' New York, tus sled to a five round draw In tho semi-final, each 'turning in a down. They are heavyweights. ' Canton wine scored the first fall in the third rqund on a short leg scissors and Pintu ovencd matters In the fifth. ' '"' - - ' u ' TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JOEL McCREA JOHN HOLIIDAY C. HENRY GORDON Can q vomqn hare he husband's future without making him a: sharer in her past? Today's story of Ipve and th,e mari;iage game. An answer tq the eternal question. . ' First Run Popular Prices! PAUL LUKAS broir I Driver Slugged By Vnknowfi Men PORTLAND, April 7 (flp Severely beaten by two men he had driven to a lonely spot near Milwaukee, Emmet Coleman, cab driver, sought tho aid of police today In solving the mys tery of the slugging. Coleman at first believed lie had been robbed, as -after the two men had beaten him and thrown htm from the cab, he missed his wallet con taining $38. Later, however, the abandoned cab was found some dis tance from the scene of the assault. The wallet with money Intact, was fn the seat. Gould Will Give (litor$ Opinions NEW YORK. April 7 W Alan Gould. Associated Press sports edi ITLTATrtE Vh;, r-i-.-v-: r ( t' ; ' I ' t;':'' if 1 -v 1 V.i T '"V tor, is to spent over a WJZ network I Friday aft 7:46 p. m. (B, &. T. when I ho will give a summary of the fUthft nmvuaj Associated press concensus of the predictions ojT sporting edl-S tors on the coming big league base- ball season. Mr. Gould has just re-ft turned from a visit to training 3 camps in the south. . . q ' ' ' 'V , ' Cassidy to Serve Prison Sentence . i ' . I,,,, . '.'',.'." - 'V v u - WASHINGTON, April 7 ()TT43eorge ? Lawrence Cassidy, known In con- i gresslonal and police circles for years as "the man in the green hat.'' must 5 servo 18 months in prison for soiling I liquor around-the senate office build- ing". ' i Tho District of Columbia court of I appeals yesterday affirmed his con- 3 victlon, In the district supreme court. A twin-city tennis league has been S formed at Port Smith and Van Buron, 3 Ark. Six clubs are members. 4 - .rVJ --'iff v.. '' Jf?' H " ''J ! !'r- ! 5 N4 I 1LLU A.. at the home ot Miss namara lllatl.
