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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1932)
Wednesday, February 3, cnnnryNiEWjr Miss Ban Dnke, Society Editor ' - - V Ttlephoiu Main 6P0 Until SJO a. n, Bays Complimented - At Dinner, Bridge Tuesday Evening - Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bayi who will leave tomorrow to make their noma in ' Enterprise, were complimented last night by the members or the Alpha club, who entertained at a no-host dinner at 7 o'clock at the La Grande hotel. Twenty-five were present for the event, and presented the guests oimonor with an attractive gift; Bridge was played after dinner at five tables. 'Mrs. H. E. Dixon and A. W j Nelson received the prizes. i Mr. and Mrs. Bay have made their home in La Grande for a number of years and have been prominent in social and business .activities In" the city. ! , Mrs. Pierce Will v Speak in Portland Much interest is being manifest in in a series of benefit lectures to be held In Portland for the endowment and maintenance fund of Pacific col lege. The lectures will be held lu the homes of Portland society women, and will take place on Friday morn ing. Feb. 12, 19 and 26 and March 4, 11 and 18. Mrs. Walter Pierce, of La Grande, will give an address on March 4 at the home of Mrs. Lee Hoffman on "A Study of Greatness in Women." In the couse of her talk she will Indi cate what five . women rank as the greatest in all history. On February 12 Anthony Euwer will speak at the home of Mrs. Aaron Holtz on "Let's Go A'rhymingl" in which he will discuss his recently published book of verse. "Friendly Firs." On February 19 Dean Collins will speak on "The Importance of Nonsense" at the home of Mrs. James D. Honeyman. On February 26 Presi dent Levi T. Penning of Pacific col lege .will speak at the home of Mrs. Max . Hirsch. President Pennington Bpcnt many months in Europe lost year in the interest of peace move ments. He will talk about "Some Glimpses of Our English Cousins." "The lecture on March 11 will be at the homo of Mrs. Hamilton. Corbett. Henry Boyd will speak about "This Depression and the Next One." The concluding lecture, on March 18, will . be at the home of Mrs. Elliot Cor bett. Mrs. Mabel Holmes Parsons will talk about "Some Recent Impressions and Contacts Abroad." Mrs. R. J. Kitchen Hostess to Club Mrs. R. J. Kitchen was hostess to the U-go I-go club last night at 7:30 at her home, with members and guests Invited to form three tables for bridge. Mrs. E. Jacobson was a guest for the evening. . -. Mrs. J. E. Reynolds received the prize for high score at bridge. Refreshments wore served by the hostess at the close of the evening. Mrs. Nate Zwelfel will be the next hostess In two weeks, entertaining at 7:30 at her home. Birthday Party Honors Mr. Mason On the occasion of the 50th birth day anniversary of her father, Robert Mason, Mrs. Alton Barron entertained at a delightful dinner party on Mon day evening at her home. Fourteen guests were Invited in honor of the occasion. i ; The dining table was attractively arranged with red carnations used as decorations. A birthday cake with pink candles was -also a feature of the table decorations. Pinochle vas played after the din ner, and the prizes were received by Mrs. Harry Mason and Nick Rudd, high scorers. . i Clever Program Given TbyY.W. E. A. A parody on an evening's entertain ment received over the radio was pre sented by Miss Annetta Johnson and a committee at the meeting of the Young Women's Educational auxiliary last night, with all the features -music, book reviews, bedtime stories, etc. The stage was arranged to re semble a broadcasting station and Miss Johnson was the announcer. - .The Blue Mountain Wrangleds opened the evening's broadcast with 30 minutes of cowboy songs. Each program was sponsored by a fictitious company, and the Wranglers played through "special permission of the copyright owner." At 0:00, "Pacific submarine time," Miss Amanda Zilch, portrayed by Miss Amanda Zabel, gave a book review, entitled "Little Ram bles With Serious Thinkers." spon- First in the dough. Then in the oven. You can be turt of perfect bakings in using KC BAKING POWDER i-atk - m a m am w 25 ounces for 25c 1932 sored by the La Grande library. In the broadcast weekly which served as a program, it announced "you will nrobablv bn Interested to know that. Miss Zilch did not receive one cent irom cne local intelligentsia lor this I endorsement. Miss Zilch has been a reader of books for five years." : At 9:10, " bed time," Gertrude Talk! ing-6n, who was represented by Mrs. G. N. Tarkington, told the bedtime story, "Tales For the Tots," and her programs was sponsored by the La urande Mattress works. At 0:20, "no t time like the present," Miss Dorothy ' DiX CflVP "nrfvli In . tho Involnrn sponsored by the La Grande Minister ial association. ' Miss Mabel Morton was Miss Dix. Dr. Lewa .Wllkes Ager, as Dr. , Ager Ager, told of the "Hu man Body Its Core and Prevention,!' at 0:30, "hardtimes," and the pro gram was . sponsored by a mortuary. Mrs. Manley Arant presented a pro gram of vocal solos and whistling at 0:50. -i ',: ... V ; '. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening by Mrs. Tarking ton; Miss Johnson, Miss Blanche Her zlnger( Miss Ruth Herzlnger, Mrs. Robert Carey, Mrs. Beatrice Young, Miss Sarah Williamson and Mrs. Nel lie Harrison. ' ' - Oregon Musicians Inspire Program t Oregon musicians furnished the in spiration for an unusual program presented yesterday afternoon by Mrs. H. E. Inlow at' the Neighborhood club meeting at the La Grande hotel. Mrs. Harriett Mac Don aid, pioneer muslclav of La Grande, played a group of num ber on the- melodtan, prefacing the group with a brief talk on melodians and tno music of. her girinood days. Miss Gladys MUler outlined the high lights of musical development in Oregon from the pioneer era to the present day. ' Miss Helen Williams, of La Gnuide, pianist played "Serenade," by Dent Mowreyi and then presented a num ber, .of her . own composition called "Barcarolle." Miss Williams described it as. her little boat song, inspired by the drifting canoes which float with their youthful occupants alone the mill stream at Eugene. "Barcarolle" was a surprise to the audience and met with hearty response.-r : - t SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday, Feb. 3 -'. ' -- ' 7:00 Clio club, with Mr. ana Mrs. A. J. Stange. . 7:00 Potluck dinner, with Mr. and Mrs. Williams Perry, for their club. v v.- . 7:00 Rebekahs, at the Odd Fel lows hall. . ,. . 7 $0 Literature group of the American -.AssoclationvOf Unlver-: slty Women, with Mrs.-. Ralph i Badgley. - " - . 7:30 Sub Debs Bridge club, with Miss Jean Sturdivant.- 1 8:00 Bridge, with Mr.' and Mrs. Weldon Vcdder; - 8:00 -Lions auxiliary, with' Mr. and Mrs. Harold Flnlay.."! ' 8:00 No Hostess Bridge club, with Mrs. W. M. Heughan. Thursday, Feb. 4 ' 1:00 Thursday club luncheon, with Mrs. P. A. McDonald, host ess, at the home of Mrs. M. B. Donohue. . 2:00 Home department of the Presbyterian church, In the com munity room at the church. .. 2:00 G. I. A., at the Sacajawea Inn. ' - . 2:00 N. B. B. club, with Mrs. Wesley McDonald. 2:00 Missionary society of the Methodist . church, at the par sonage. ; - ' " - -; 2:00 Ladles Aid of the Metho dist Church South, at the par sonage. 4:00 Wlcas Winlna Camp Fire, with Miss Marguerite Hesse. ..v 7 :00 International Relations group of the A. A. U, W,t with Miss Elleanor Vernon. 7 :30 Eagle auxiliary, at the hall. Friday, Feb. 5 ' 1:00 Chapter I, P. E. O., with Mrs. F. A. Epling. 1:00 Bridge -luncheon, with Mrs. E. C. Stephenson. . , 2:00 Lucky Dozen club, with Mrs. H. E. Richey, 1202 I avenue. 2:0Q Hl-Lo club, with Mrs. C. L.Thompson.. - ; 2:00 L. S. to the B. of L. F. and E., social dub, with Mrs. Gar field Simmons. 2:00 Baptist Women's society, with Mrs. J. Stotts. 2:30 Willow P. T. A., Founder's day sliver tea, at the school. 7:30 Women of the Moose heart Legion, at the Moose hall. . 8:00 Bridge club with Misses Lois Nelson and Bess Duke, at the latter's home. . Saturday, Feb. 6 2:00-5:00 Parent Teacher As sociation Founder's day tea, at the La Grande hotel. 2:00 Women's Relief Corps, Knights of Pythias hall. 7:30 Rainbow Girls, at the Masonic hall. MondaV, Feb. 8 2:00 Art Research club, with Mrs. H. H. Cleaver. - 2:00 Wakelita club,, with Mrs. Cheater Koyle. ' - 2:00 Art RamblersV with Mrs. P. S. Robinson. - 7:00 Royal Neighbors of Am erica, meeting followed by card party. I. O. O. F. hall. 7:30 Daughters of the Union Veterans, at the Moose hall. 7:30 Gleaner Girls, with Elva Burke and Irma Turner, t -Tuesday, Feb. 9 1:00 Mltzi club, with Mrs. C. R.Eocrhard. ," 2:00 Neighborhood Art club, at the La Orande hotel. 2:00 M. I. L. club, with Mrs. E. Jacobsen. 2:00 Pythian Sisters Social club, with Mrs. Walter Jones. 7:30 Women's Benefit associa tion at the I. O. O. F, hall. 7:30 Delphian chapter, at the Sacajawea Inn. , . 8:00 Berean Bible class, at the Baptist church. LA OUT OUR WAY. Mrs. Jessie. .A. vHosklns,, of Baker, presented a- - group t of - soloists whose numbers were all by Oregonlans. Mrs. T. R. Maxwell, accompanied by Miss Barbara Hlatt sang "Evening .In Japan."by Olmstead, "Mr.. Robin" and. "The Mountain Linnet, . by Kathryn Glen. Mrs. Miles ' Ed gill sang "Tears of God," by Dent Mow rey, "Twilight," by Kathryn Glen, and "My Love Rode By," t by Mary Cal breath. Mrs. Eaghill was accompani ed by Miss Helen Williams. ... Mrs. H. N, Ashby,. accompanied by Mrs. . Merlin. Batley, sang Marion Bauer's composition, "Only of Thee and Me." . "Song of the Moon" and "In Woodeti Place," by Gene Bnyson (Mrs. Ralph Walker) were sung by Mrs. James McNamee, accompanied by Mrs. Merlin Batley. . Mrs. Hosklns gave some Interesting bits of information about Oregon mu sicians, a number of whose' composi tions are as yet unpublished and were presented yesterday in . manuscript form, . , , ,-' Valentine Motif . ' ' At Club' Meeting A valentine motif was carried out in the decorations and refreshments at a meeting of the Goodwill club of the Women's Relief Corps, when Mrs. Bert.. Carr 'entertained yesterday after noon at her home. The afternoon was spent socially and In sewing, with nine members and one visitor, Mrs. Susan Kenney, of Elgin, present. Mrs. -C. H. Blystone- will entertain tho club In two weeks. ;. Plan Washington Birthday Party A Washington birthday party will be the next event at which the L. A. to tho B. of R. T. will entertain at the Sacajawea Inn on Feb. 16. Plans for this were made at a regular meet ing held last night at the Sacajawea Inn and over which Mrs. Blanche Mc Ghean presided. Costumes will be worn by many of the members. The social committee in charge of the event will be Mrs. Oscar Arnctt, Mrs. aracia Roland and Mrs. McGhean. , N. 0. W. Members Visit Portland Four memberB of the La Grande Neighbors of. Woodcraft were Portland visitors about two weeks ago, attend ing the ceremony which was held at the time of the Installation of nine circles of the order. Mrs. Elmer Wil helm, Mrs,1 Mary Yeske, Mrs. W. H. Alstott and Mrs. Hazel Graham were the ; visitors and reported on their visit last night at 7:30 at a meeting of the N. O. W. at the Odd Fellows hall.,-. , ' i- Plans for a benefit card party, to be held on March 1, were made, after which refreshments were served by Mrs. Fanny Henry, Mrs. Hazel Gra ham, Mrs. Ethel Carter, Archie Halsey, Mrs. McMoster and Mrs. Claude Puck- ett. Camp Fire Girls Name Their. Group Hewokete, an Indian work has been chosen as the name for a group of Camp Fire girls who held their sec ond meeting yesterday afternoon at 3:30 at the Rlverla school. Officers were elected as follows: Marlon Geh- rlng. president; Madeline Garrett, vice president; Harriet. Becker, secretary; Loratne Burnett, treasurer; Betty Stein, scribe. They will meet again next Tuesday at Rlverla school. Bertha Garrett and Alladlne Schil ling are also members of the group. Relief Society Meets at Church Twenty-two members of the Sec ond Ward Relief society of the L. D. S. church met yesterday afternoon at the church and Mrs. Ada Fullmer led the lesson on "Human Personalities With Relation to God." She was as sisted by members of the class. The work and business meeting will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church, and the after noon will be spent In quilting. ' TUAR THfeT PROVES. mO -,I O-AiM. .. 1 ' . cuaina0 Enm.ronmenT WE" VV'0U ' coaosi'r s-taw cm H-T o. Ju? ,1-T ,WAREMT FE.R.HIS TUftM TH-OTe T V E.MVJ i ROM ME.MT , Ef? . fe. -THE. FRMCPAM AMQ THE. FR " Tv GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ASKS DIVOllCE MORATORIUM SALEM, Feb. 2 . A divorce moratorium was asked today In two divorce cases on file in circuit court here. Attorneys filed motions ask ing that the proceedings be con tinued for a year, The motions state that the plaintiffs, in, each cose the wife. ' were amply able to finance Gi. e way TT'S just what you'd expect. Pcoplo who X enjoy the good things of lilc.are con stantly looking for something belter to cut and drink ... and smoke. Something that's out of the ordinary. . r "In cigarettes this better taste can come only from finer ingredients. Chesterfields uro more satisfying to tho cultivated palate... because there's never any attempt to skimp on Turkish leaf. .. These more expensive ... vored lurkisu tobaccos generous hand... and 'choosey pcoji everywhere.. .like the result.. In fact Chesterfield's new way of iiiLa ' j Z .1" " .'1-.., jr,m .vi.-. THEY'RE MILDER r THEY'RE PURE THEY TASTE BETTER tC4 CCitf By J R. Williams prosecution of the coses when they were Instituted. .But. .the depression has reduced them, .to a .financial plight which requires thein to ask for continuance of one year. At that time, state the motions, It is expected the plaintiffs will have sufficient mtfney to pay their lawyers and go ahead, - oosev more richly are added wi '2 ' M; iY"' ORE. Scoff Funeral Held Sunday Af Elgin; Fairview t-. By Mrs. Lynn Hill .- (: (Observer. Correspondent) ELGIN (Special) The funeral of Joseph Scott was held Sunday at 12 o'clock at the Presbyterian church with Rev. B. Marcus Godwin, pastor of the La Grande Baptist church, In charge. He was assisted by Rev. L. B; Wllllnms, of the Presbyterian church. A brief history of Mr. Scott was glvon, following the journeys of jthe family from their eastern home to the little community, now known as Fairview, which the Scott family has settled. There remain "Grandma" Scott completely paralyzed for more than 23. years, seven children, .Mrs. Quint us Witty, Mrs, Thebdosla Weiss, John and Overton, of Elgin, Albert, of Haines,, David and .Thomas, of Wallowa,. There are also more than 70 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. - During tho last several weeks, .-'Unoie Joe" had been at the home of Mrs. Weiss and- during the last three, the " son, Tom, has also been assisting in his care. Following the service at the church, the, funeral procession started on the long . trip to Fairview. They were able to go as far as the Summit. near Mlnam hill by car.. There, they transferred to sleds and made the remainder pf the: Journey In an hour and a half.1. At the little church - there, which had been Mr. Scott's very especial pride, a great crowd of . neighbors ; and friends had gathered and : another brief . servlco was . held. Interment was made in the little cemetery uoar the church. In the pines, The pall bearers wero J. E. Wltherspoon, D. I. Kennedy, Willis Culp, O.- C. Gates, Bernal Hug, and Julius Hug. i. J A number of friends and neigh bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vandervort on Friday afternoon to help celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary. 1 It was a total surprise to the boat and hostess. The afternoon was spent In visiting with a potluck supper at the close of the afternoon. The '.guests were Mr, and Mrs.. Herbert Graves, Mrs. Godfrey and children, " Mrs. Davo Townsend, Mrs. Ellen Butters, Mrs. Herbert and daughter, ' Cora, Mi's. ' William. Eck-J I co pi c like ey TAiTE , stein, and Mr. and Mrs. Vandervort. t Dorothy Lee Bechtel spent the weekend with'hejrt grandparents', 'Mr. and Mrs. Lee Goldlng. She returned to her home in Wallowa Monday,. , Eugene Garret has returned from Idaho, where he has been for- the paBt few months. Ho will make his home with ; his aunt, Mrs, Sarah Brownell. f " t " . Mrs. William MUler was taken to the hospital In La Grande Sunday. She has been very ill for the. post several - days and her friends , are anxious to hear of Her Improvement. Mrs. Avis Whittle is recovering from a week's Illness, 1 The American Legion held Its regu lar meeting In Rex hall. Monday eve olng. Routine business was gone through. A feed was enjoyed by the members after the meeting. In the absence of Commander .Beem, , Lynn Hill, . vice commander, presided. -y ; William Eckstein spent last' week with his family, here. He has been on their farm in Palmer valley since the conclusion of his duties as fire warden. . - ..... I Charles GUtner has returned to Bend where he will make his homo with his parents,. Mr, and Mrs., Fred GUtner. He left on tho motor bus . on Sunday evening. ! . The American Legion auxiliary will ' hold-Its regular meeting on Wednes day at the home of Mrs. Bruce. Pettoy, I Monte Witty, of Pendleton, spent j tho weekend with relatives at Wal-! Iowa and Elgin. He attended the funeral of his grandfather, ' Joseph Scott, Sunday. ... - Leonard Cates -spent several days last week with the C..C. Cates fam ily,' at their liome on the1 market road north of Elgin. Mrs; Stella" Witty - has ' recovered from a ten days illness and Is now able, to be out of doors, .t' , Mre.: WUllam' Russell' is making satisfactory 'recovery with Iter broken arm.' She is now at' her own home. YiCKS COUGH DROP ... All you've hoped for in a Cough Drop medicated with gling tobacco flavors and aromas is really equivalent to creating an entirely new kiiid of tobacco . . . one that combines tho best ' qualities of Turkish and lino Domestio leaf. Perhaps you've noticed that tho papor ih Chesterfields ia whiter... purer. Thousands , of dollars were spent on research to perfect " this paper. .It burns, without' any taste -or odor of its own. A detail, of course. But it, adds immeasurably to your enjoyment. u:) : iBinoke Chesterfields whenever you like... .. They're mild and pure.. Thoy'll never, tire' you as au over-sweotened cigarette might: easily do. Duy in... day out... Chesterfields tastucright... Light up and see for yourself. ; They Batisfyl . . . .t. Listen in . . . Ilcnr the Cliulcrflclil Radio Program; Not Shilkrct'a brilliant .orchestra and Alex Gray, popular, baritone, livery night, except Sunday... Columbia Broadcasting Syeteru ... 10:30 Ij. S. T. Page Three Little Albert Robinson, who Im attending school here, spent Saturday and Sunday with his' tather, Jfrank Robinson,' at Palmer Junction. ( y Mr.tand Mrs. Myron Hug"went to Enterprise Monday. Mrs. Hug visited with her sister, Mrs. Dale Burnett afl Wallowa While Mr;. Hug J and ;.Barl Chandler, , whp accompanied!;, tnenw transacted business at Enterprise; . Mr. and Mrs, Jay Follette announce the birth of a five-pound daughter on, Sunday, , Jan. '24.; 'The Fdllette's live at. the head or Mlnam, hUl, ' The entire community will Joirf in a program commemorating the Washington Bl-oentennialM.,Xhe en tertalnment will be given In the opera house and will be arranged by a committee appointed bv Hanford Refed. , Mrs, Nels Rasmussen is chah man and will be, assisted by, Mrs. O. I. Hazen, H. J, Sanders, Rev. L. B, WlUlame, and Dr. H. R. Smith. j - Jack Eckstein came in from Palmes Valley to attend the Rockwall grange" at the hall Saturday.' He returned the following day with his father, William Eckstein- , I 3. D0KA VI'S ; La Orande'a Own Stare , FINAL CLEARANCE it'.:- .'SALE c" i ;. ;;.v' ,' : i Winter Coats 'Dre88egK" M Miner y .. . ' . At Less Than This store 'Is now under per sonal supervision, of Mr. end Mrs. M. D. Oeller, ... ...
