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. i ., ---' ' Wednesday, May 6. 1M -1 Pay Focg " " LA ugANUia fcyfrNING OBSERVEK. .EA UKAJUJE. ORE. ; i X. j I v - " tfu - ' ijoufotiwAY By J. R. Williams '-" 7 .. " : 7l' : S " njtncT n w ttttt t SO's k'u.S SoRTw?r " I llllllll " PoWKiKrt Wila. (Brat SOalT, MIO BUtfe HIM Is l-It--l ir-wisii y III i in ill l I I . (ton MMttr Mar act Muck , eft&' PowU Trt f dL. ' Ill Efc IV V, ' MWWWSiS ' mzmbe aw associated ttaaa . j. .C TrS ' fcl " Y TAKS A noTh? III k''J?J turn U aa en HifXehem avHu to It or not nwrm erearao , rSU WrWVvfl . V. ' ' 111 i? --, JKVJ? ' W &?-Z&&'5$ pMebais til. paper aad i H local ran M aiao e ; -jgv. 111 . f 1 ' Watuwjal A5-7f-im? Kpreimtaa v" I I II tV " J-' 4fVS(&& wr " Oifv M. C, MOOKSSrW CO. Has. i i JZitfgK ' 11 "'- "'T V? VtS!3 ' vdT? tally, moofija In aarance MJ9 E. W W . vSiJpT' fcg : II XL 'l'"? XjLMm''KY':'m01 ' P ApremuK, . rTPv -life M A - W ll- ft, ra ; ' Auk, And it shall be given find-Matthew 77. AN ENCOURAGING REPORT The secretary of the National Association of Jfanafac tarerg has made public data compiled daring the last few days of April which covers 748 industries, showing an im provement in the industrial situation, which, reveals the following facts. 1. The. employment recession has not only reached and passed the bottom stage, but no- gives definite prospects of continued and permanent mend. 2. During the year, in spite of adverse conditions, 83 of these companies continued to increase their forces; 104 held to their usual number of employes; 559 companies re duced their forces. . 3. Seventy-eight companies now report they will increase the number on their payrolls; 603 report no further reduc tion will be made, . ' ; 4. The reduction in employes for this spring as compared with a year afgo is 16.53 per cent. While the redaction in the leather industry is only 4 per cent, clothing 6 per cent, cement 6 per cent, and that in nine other basic industries the reduction is small, that in jewely is 30 per cent indicat ing that little reduction has been made in the classes known as necessities, while those in the luxury class have been the real sufferers;. it The reports also indicate that, during the quiet -ptsncA the manufacturers' kept on their payrolls many more persons than were actuary. Deeded and also planned ways and means to provide as many jobs as possible. This authentic information should serve to stimulate con fidence that the trend is upward, and encourage normal buy fng on the part of those who have suffered no reduction of income. ' " : " 'v. NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION A telegraphic dispatch from Portland bring3 word that the News has purchased the Telegram and has consolidated the two papers, and thus passes the oldest newspaper, of that city; it having been established in 1877. ' ' This consolidation is in line with the trend of the times. The demand of the public for prompt and accurate news of all activities in the local field and of the world, together with the desire of publishers to meet this demand, and at the same time create reader interest so that the advertisers will receive a profitable response -to their announcements, has greatly increased the cost of production of the news paper. Merchants are desirous of reaching all in their trade terri tory, but with as little duplication as possible, and this is proving a great factor in bringing about consolidations. Such large cities as Des Moines, Iowa, Hint, Mich., and hundreds of others are now served by one paper and that paper is doing its utmost to serve the interests of all the people of the community. STRAW HAT SEASON Whilo the glories of nature are being extolled by the poets let not sight be lost of the fact that the straw hat season is likewise upon us. Already much in evidence in the south ern part of our country, with the advance of the r.eason this comfortable headgear makes its appearance here. Straw hats were first mndr; or worn by the Romans. However, history records that it was not until many cen turies later that straw hats really became popular. It was In the eighteenth century that Mary, Queen of Scots, became interested in the wearing of straw hats, and made them popular. She employed a riumijcr of straw hat plaiters, whom she brought to Scotland, from whom her people learned the art of straw hat making. Styles change but the straw hat seems secure in its posi tion. Its return is always welcome for, liko the birds and blossoms, it brings with it sunshine and gladness. In all the years of its publication we question whether the Congressional Record ever received a communication signed "Constant Reader." ' What if a dollar did go farther in the old days? It did not go anywhere nearly so fast. - In Washington Hr llirlwrt llimimer WASHINGTON We follow Presi dent Ilrjover and thousands of other Washington people out to the hase lull park on opening day and In ad' tlltlon to a good gnrne see: Senator llorah or Irtslio In the crowd. It was the first time In yoais unto you; geek, and ye shaJI that the senator hat! been out to see a gnrne on opening day. With him was Mrs. llorah, an ar dent Ian, who. incidentally, waa re sponsible for his presence. The sen ator refuses to play golf, cares little fir baseball, prefers to take his rco reatlon r dally horseback rides In Hock Creek pslk. That other prominent "Insurglng" senator. Nurrls of Nebraska, was all set to go, but wsa held In a confer-, rtirn too late. Other senators not held In confer ence were Watson of Indiana, uo I aJV HIMSELF J 1 I ' II Secretary 16Hca arrt7ed 15 min ute ah4d of time. R walked Into the i&mcA Tr.it of the presidential box, lighted a ilim c'.at and aetUed down eom:ortabl7 to rjm the game. THE m.ItT.1 ARRIVES iXret nemce men bean puahinlf w?t!XVMn aatde for the entrance of the presidential party. The hand scrurlc up -The fttarIpangled Ban ner." At the concluaton. President Hooter turned and greeted Secretary Melton. Secretary of Labor Doalc 8eetar7 of State Stlmaon and Secretary of War Harlev sat near the president. With Secretary Hurley was Mr.. Hur- tinfl!nehin?Jy. Cabinet members greeted her. I Xne president was attired In brown i from head to foot. Hla brown spring suit was set off by a brown tie with , small, gold woven dote. Kla hat and ihz also were brown. CUrk Griffith, president of the J1' TOiJ;i party. tjA each wve and wx See- eiT 0;i5T"" V' ; "if L Grande Kid Pendletim fall nlm out on the field, i thrwiyflt ciJmat cditiorj T J . - a- . thlr imxm. -The sudden drop from Catehl ter U th nunle. Stlm- the 20foot elevation of the Eastern rm and Griffith ld the pared to Oregon plateau to the almost aea-level the fiar pole In the corner of the AtmaorU: condition at CorTailia, to park wnere the flan of eafih cotintry rtain to affect the athlete, in the Pan-Axr.erican Union were to .-jj, tlmm and dUtancee mad In be rained, the recent Eastern Oregon meet, haver Captain Marlast of Port Me7 had cauaed the Portlandera to ait up nd. heeled two jtjn In front of the jook sharply. The Roe City coaches Wt field bleacher, Bptc and span TiOV realize that there U plenty of soldlera ready to fire the preal- ( Orem outatde of Portland, denttal salute. j The 440 -yard dash betwean Arthur Up wnt the eaptata'a arm then Bardsley of Commerce, Robert Pat down. A gun crashed, then another rick of Lincoln and Will White of one (run for each fla. Grant actually will take, place Satur- tsenator Nye of North Dakota day. All three of these lada have come winced at each crash. Finally he near the existing record In recent turned to one aide and remarked: time trials. Another who may be a 'There ought to be a law against fourth party to this long anticipated, this." race is John Or her the long-legged. The guns ceased firing at tlast, Ealem High basketball center. Th parade returned to the stands, "The shot-put and javelin throw. President Hoover threw out the figured as cinch victories for Clyde bad. i Walker and Gordon McKay of Wash- The season of 1&31 was on llngton, may develop Into duels to the j finish. Wilbur Kidder, of Pendleton. i who is ouite, some punkina as a baa-j Trpflitliril Df'flClt m. i tUfliu y MftPl lilt N carl it n Fit I! Inn IVvUriy 11 IJlLLlUll , . ' WAflfflNGTOM, May 6 The treasury deficit reached &O320.767 on May 4. j The treasury a statement today uhowed that for the fiscal year from last July l to May 4, the government had collected from all sources r4.62,53l and had spent $3.&t8.0O3,- 2HH. The deficit of nearly a billion dollar compared with a deficit of 16S.60,9ft4 on the same uay laa. yenr. ' The second quarterly payment oi , Income tax due on June 15 will re- "AH eight Portland high schools dure the deficit, however, by what-.and Hill Military academy have en ever amount la received. In addl- terwl. tlon, foreign governments might pay j ' Prom the time and distance the intercut on their debts in cash made In the most meets held in the which also would be added to the atat this spring, the following Hat general fund. CONDUCTORS IN FAVOR OF PENSION I'LAN.o". 1 1 8AI.EM. May B tr At the Order of fUillway Conductors convention which ouena In Kansits City. Mo.. this week ror the first aesslnn In three yrant. six delegates from Oregon wilt be among those most active In ad vocating the support of the order for a nation-wide old-ngo pension plan for railway workers. Oregon rail workers, along with other atat4. have taken the plan up with the hope that It may be an aid lo combat unemployment by mak ing It possible for oldfr men to re tire In their alxtlea It is tend of the customary 70 now prevailing under the private pension plans of many Inrge road a. To push the plan, local groups of members of all the standard railway lihor organisations have been organized-In Portland. Klamath Palls, F.u tcne. The lnlles, Huntington and Ln Grande. Oregon delegates to the conductors convention are George W. Gray. La Grande; O. W. Lang. Eugene; K. J. Kllingson, nf Hal cm; J. T. lockery. Klnnuith Fnlls; D. O. Clark. I'ort Innd and O ( McOownn. The Thllr. UcnDemocratic-Party Wins in Baltimore BALTTMORZ. May Balti more returned tta municipal affair to Democratic hands yesterday, elect' Intz Howard W. Jackjion mayor and his ticket, cown to 17 out of a poe tibie IS counctlmen. by the largest majorities e-rer given municipal can didates. Tbey ranged from &O CjO to 6o.0i Totes. Jackson, mayor of the city from 123 to 1927. 'defeated William O. Aiorechc, Republican. 120.165 to 57,- Jil and May 19 will take for four years the reins of government from Sfayor William P. Broenlng. Repvb- repUtj nlm I42f. r, . x-r. . L. GR.2S DE 0S E rtE1 TTrtTTT ETrm7'TV' Ur fUtfi i 1 V. . 1 lj Lf FOR TRACK MEET (Continued from Page One) neld event padrfoc ha. ben B- kethall player, as Jefferson Hlh will te ou lhrfrw the 12-pound ball 47 fet lMt wcek m pnlimiiarf meet. McKay's het Javelin throw almost was equalled by Willie Torrence. negro star from 1-a Grande. Willie also is oulte a broadlunrper. Athletes to Arrive Fridar. "Art Taafe. Oregon State's Irish publicity demon, announced that the 6,1 competing schools will he repre- nerrted by 3u athletes. Many or the teams will arrive on the campus Prt- day afternoon. Art said, in order to warm up on Hell field. The meet will start early Saturday morning, when ine preliminary neat win oe run on. AH competitors must qualify for the iinaw. of outstanding contenders for the ! Oregon state event title has been j compiled: j 1 00-yard d ash Beery, La G rande, and Russell, Grant. 220-yard dash George Dowllng. I Grant; Ray Woodman. Jefferson; Phil Penn, Jefferson, and Beery, La 440-yard dash Arthur Bardley. Commerce: Will White. Grant; Bob Patrick. Lincoln: BUI Patrick. Lln- coin, and John Graber. Balem. HflO-yard run Dsve Gotthardt, We have a number of good used ICE BOXES that have been traded in on General Electric Refrigerators. Priced Right. W. II. Bohnenkamp Company . , Washiiiirtcm Bill Bolls. Grant, and ! Harold Meyers, uncotn. ' 3Ie run BUI Paddock, Grant: Dave Gottiiardt, Washington, and Wagner, Helix. i High bnrcUes Pred Now land. La Grande" (won last yeax and. Wilbur Kidder, Pendie&ozx. Low hurdles Bob Grayson. Jef ferson (won last year and. Pred Now land. La Grand e. Shot prat Clyde? Walker, Wash ington, and Wilbur Kidder. '.Pendle ton. Pole vault PrahL Ontario. Broad jump Willie Torencev La Grande: Bob Btgiow, Grant; Russell Hart, Beaverton, and MllJer, SCaoHi. Dtscos Baker, Ontario, and. ItCc Chvtnej. Grant. High jump Willie Torrence and ; Fred Nowland. both of La Grande; Dave Bruce, Pranklln. and Miller, Chemawa. Javelin throw Gordon. McKay. , Washington, and Willie Torrence, La Grande. , ' Half -mile- relay r Jefferson (Phil j Penn. Ray Woodman, Art Young. Bob : Grayson), and Grant (George Can : nady. Winn Russell, Dave Bronson : and George Dow ling). i Indicate record holder. I A11 fiia r-VlV-.Ja ti i-h him ntr1 t for the meet follow: j Hill MTTttary academy, West Ltanvi "F'gemf Ben; ; fEaJem,41 Gold Hill. La Grande. Grants Pas. Roseburg. Hood . River, Cottage Grove, Oregon City, j Bay City, Prairie City, Long Creek, j Stlverton, Odell, Medford. North Bend.. Riverton. Marahfleld, Pendleton, Oak-1 hand, Coquiile, University high of Eu-j gene. Corral lis. Grlswold union. Mc-! Minnvllie. MacLoughlin, Chemawa In-i dlan school, Tillamook, Chlloquin, Beaverton, Garibaldi, Forest Grove, Rogue River. Jefferson ( town of , Milwaukie. Albany, Klamath Palls, Dallas. Scappoose. Ontario, Nehalem, Benson Tech, Lincoln. Jefferson, Grant, Waahinsrion. Roosevelt. Frank lin and Commerce. A 3JI3 JOSEPH PEKSOXALS By Mrs. Malda L. Stevenson ( Ooscrver Correspondent ) JOSEPH, Ore. (Special) Mrs. Rose Aleson and son. Chester, left Tuesday morning for Salmon, Idaho. Mrs. Aleson la going to raise turkeys and will have seven hundred to hatch about May 15. The boys and girls of Chester's classes In High school gave him a surprise Monday evening when they went to his home and spent a pleasant evening. AH the classmates expressed regret because of Chester's leaving and wished him well In his new home. Robert Hyatt spent Sunday ln En terprise at his former home. Miss Selma Lowlck. of Enterprise, was in Joseph Sunday visiting. Mrs. Lowlck works ln the sheriff's office. Mrs. S. E. Bmutz went to Wallowa Sunday taking her baby to a hospital for an examination as she had fallen a few days before. She was happy to learn that no bones were broken. Mr. and Mrs. William Gray, of San Francisco. Cal., came In Saturday for a visit with Mrs. Oray'a Bisters. Mrs. Max Wilson, and Mrs. Walter Wool rldge. Mrs. Gray was formerly Miss Belva Hamilton and lived at Joseph. They left Tuesday. The Joseph town team played a game of baseball Sunday, losing to enterprise by a small score. Albert McKee Is building a fire place for Mr!.. Daisy Rumble. Mr. McKee lives at South Bend. Ind., but spent the winter here visiting his Fertilizer - For Better Lawns and Gardens Try Our Fertilizer PRICED AT 50c Per Sack ASK FOR QUANTITY PRICES Broomfield & Richardson 308 Greenwood vJPhone M 714 H;eh borcUea Fred Now land. La i i r.j k ze-M-r,. ITH f ilia 1 I K53 I. TrfJ 4 ' I M THURSDAY Ushers in the 1931 STRW HAT SEASON rlZ styles are dressier . . . the shapes jauntier than the straw styles of any previous summer . . tpere Lb more novelty edge Sennit, genuine Milan and Panamas . . . ln shapes of cptlmo. fedora, telescope and sailor . . . priced even lower than ever this season at $2-95 to $6-00 An exceptionally smart Q A Q fT group of Panamas at tprat0 "See the Window Display" daughter, Mrs. Elmer Hogoboom. r A Jolly party of ten girls .spent the weekend at the lake. These In the party were Miss Maid a Caldwell. Misses Marjorle, Dorothy and Gerville Wilson, Mary Allen. Ruth DuBols, Beverly Scott. Wlnnlfred Beeth. Mar garet Fisher and Mrs. Kenneth Blev ans. Mrs. William Necdjiam has pur- STAGES LEAVE From Corner of Elm and Jefferson WALLOWA VALLEY COACHES NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1 Leave La Grande for Joseph and Way Points 9:45 A.M. 4:08 P. M. 9 :45 A. M. Makes Direct Connection at Enterprise for Lewiston and Spokane. FOR INFORMATION" CALL MAIN 799 JJlueMounfain C t-l c 2-C 9 aw a t-l &t (n. 3 f you Would dnnkaquart a day ' ' Good health. Would come around to . .slay 73 BUIE MOUNTAIN CREAMEW PliONE MAIN 60 m nxjn Qtxmr onDCumasi re mv OOOK.' t chased the Charles Craven property. I iMr. and Mrs. William Cameron Tiave I rented It and are moving this week, j Toe funeral of the late Noel Dun- r can who passed away in a hospital ! in Portland, was held Sunday from : the Methodist church, the Rev. Hall K. Wallis in charge. Mr. Duncan had many friends here who mourn his passing. 3 Q s o & s Mrs. Alvira Roup attended a school picnic Tuesday on Prairie Cret, given by the school. Their year closes in two weeks. Straw Hat Day Thursday May 7th You will see all the new shapes at ' 1 1 t-III ka JJI.i!la.aMlMfey
