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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1932)
Pa Re Six CT -GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, CT GKANPE, PRE. ThWday, May 19, 1932 M Shortage In Storage Stocks Of Eggs In Oregon SITUATION NOT REFLECTED IN MARKET PRICES Unrestricted Movement of but still below normal because of dusty appearance. Sales are being made mostly $1.60$ 2.00 crate with a few higher or lower. California straw berry season Is practically over with prices tending off. Notes of wholesale trading t Asparagus market la Just about holding its own. New white potatoes are agaIn,lower; Garnets mostly steady. Famine of Deschutes old potatoes EggS From1 Producer tODOOted the price here. Yakima and Kiir NtnrtS Kfiens UUO-, local sioce uncnangea. O A V tations Down. Walla Walla asparagus Is offering 60c for 12s. No More Crabs, Oysters; Season Comes to Close The season for oysters and crabs, two delicacies which have been found on the La Grande marketa for the past several months, has closed, out with the closing of the season,' the prices quoted on salmon and halibut are lower. Salmon, which formerly sold at 30 cents a pound Is now quot ed at 22 cents; while halibut has $l.es generally with a few 1.85. PORTLAND, May !) W) Egg mar- Gooseberries are being offered at 6c ket situation falls to reflect the great. SfTAo lb. shortage In storafte stocks as compar- Still another two bit advance In ed with normal. Much of the dlffl- lemons. cutty, In fact most of it, appears to First Sprlngbrook berries have ar be the result of unrestricted peddling rived and are as usual for initial sup direct to retailers by unattached pro- piles. ducers, who sell 1 to 2c below the established price list of the co-ops or private firms. Failure of producers to check the unrestricted movement of eggs from producer to the big stores has kept the price at the extreme low point despite attempts of friends of the In dustry to force advances so that pro ducers could secure a profit. Generally easy trading tone Is re New onions are lower at $1.60 taken a "-cmt rtroP Irom 25 20 Graduates Given Sheepskins Last Night At Elgin Fifteen graduates of the Elgin High school received their diplomas last Titer tit. at. til (nmrnanrwrnnnt nvnr fleeted in the market for butter here ' wnlch wer(J ,oIlowed by tne 23nd with weakness rpDortcd in soots. . . . . . , annum Biumni uanquet w vne graa with weakness reported in spots, There waa no change In the general price of prints or cubes during the day. But Wrist too, In the poultry market there was a generally steady tone continued for the day. Buyers were still freely of fering former low record values for light hens and light broilers. There was a weaker tone for the day In the market for country killed calves with sales around a half cent lower. Accumulating supplies on the market are reported. Country killed hogs and lambs are Inclined to show a weaker tone and with some further price recession In answer to recent lowering to a new low level of the livestock price. Beef In good call. A very fancy lot of Rennewlck sec tion improved Oregon and Marshall strawberries came to -Portland, the first of the season from there. Qual ity was the best received from any point to date this season with sales 2.50 generally for 24s. Local strawberry quality Is hnprov lng from day to day and la now fair It's a Long Time Since John Had RHEUMATISM He Found the Right, Inexpen sive Way to Drive the Cause ' of This Crippling Disease From His System Happy Now No More Idle Days His Wife Joyfully Asserts. As long as you have an excess of uric acid In the Joints, blood and tis sues you are going to have rheums tto pains, aches, twinges and Joint swellings you can't help but have -them. So start today with a swift, safe, popular prescription to get rid of all your annoying rheumatic troubles Just ask Moon Drug Co.. or any druggist for one S5 cent bottle of Allcnru a sensible scientific form . ula free from opiates or nerve dead ening drugs It drives out all pain and agony In 48 hours or money back. Drlc acid poison starts to leave body In 24 hours the same gusran , tee holds good for Sciatica, Neuritis and Lumbago why not start to get well today. Adv. cents. Another delicious fruit which comes with the summer Is the cantaloupe, which appeared on the market this morning, selling at two for 35 cents. They are shipped from the Imperial valley In California. LA GRANDE RETAIL MARKETS Sugar, 100-lb. sack Vegetables Radishes, 3 bunches... Spinach, lb. Parsley, bunch Cabbage, lb New wax onions, 2 lbs. .. Turnips, 1 bunch . Asparagus, 2 lbs. Lettuce, Imperial ijarnc, id. . Green peppers, lb. Carrots, bunch ... Potatoes, 12 lbs. Potatoes, sacb . uatlng class. George T. Cochran, La Grande attorney, delivered the com mencement address, speaking on the theme, "Play the Game." The commencement program in cluded: Invocation, L. B. Williams, pastor of the Methodist church. "Traumaurl" Schubert High' school orchestra Till We Meet Again" Whiting "Over the Meadow" Ferris High school tthorus Commencement address George T. Cochran "Buna" Josephine McGUl Bananas, 2b. Vocal solo by Nile Graham Apples, box . "Shepherd's Dream" Cecil Taylor Lemons, doz. Faye Wilson Parsons was elected Oranges, doz. lOQSOo president of the alumni association at Dry prunes. 30 to 40 size, 4 lbs. 25c the banquet; Mildred Schnore was Strawberries, box loc Onions. 3 bunches Tomatoes, Mexican, lb. Hot house, lb. Artichokes Eggplant, lb ..... New peas. 3 lbs. New potatoes, 3 lbs. ... fruit Cantaloupes, 2 for . 5.19 10c 6c 6c 0c 35c 10c 15c 6 10c 35c 30c 10c 15c 00o 10c 20c 36c 25o 15c 26c 26c 35c 8c -60c 3 40c He also said that although at this timo "no man can say when the tide will turn, we are filled with hope and have every confidence In the future." "The whole trouble today Is at Washington." said O. N. Verity, chairman of American Rolling -Mill company. "If we can get things set tled there and then settle the repara tions problem we will be in a posi tion to accomplish something." , H. o. Dalton. chairman of Youngs- state treasurer, Rufua O. Holman, In cumbent, and Milton Scherplng, of Portland, were striving earnestly for the Republican nomination. The con test waa expected to be close. Hal H. Hoss was predicted to win easily over George A. Palmlter for re nomination on the Republican ticket as secretary of state. Ray H. Wise carver, McMlnnvllle Democrat, was assured the Democratic nomination. There was no Democratic candidate on the ballot for attorney general, with I. H. Van Winkle, Republican ln- Bron- town Sheet & Tube Co., said the In. crease In oil prices should eventually i cumbent, opposed by Earl O. help the steel pipe business. 'augh Jr., of Portland. The proposed recall of WRITE-INS IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE LIKELY l0Cftl Interest was the fate of the pro- Mayor George I. Baker, of Portland, and City Commissioner John M. Mann provided more than usual Interest in the elec tion in that city. Next in point of (Continued from Page One) ' " 1 ' similarly pledged, such balloting to continue until the delegations are re leased by ' the candidates to whom they are pledged, or until all hope of victory has vanished. Of the 20 Republican candidates who seek election as national dele gates, not one made a straight-forward endorsement of President Hoov er. Twelve said simply they will be guided by the preference of Oregon Republicans. Two oppose Hoover's re- nomination. posed $1,000,000 bond issue for relief work. Kidnaped Banker Given Nickels To Buy His Carfare BINPORD, N. D., May 10 (ff) Sev eral rolls of nickels, given him for use as "car fare back home," were held as souvenirs today b Chester Doo llttle, banker of Ipswich, 8. D., re- I by four robbers. A. C. (CLINT) HAYNES Democrat Candidate for SHERIFF UNION COUNTY . A Peace Officer In Union County for Eleven Years. Paid Adv. chosen as vice president; and Fred Davis, as secretary. The theme of the banquet was "Aviation.' and the pro gram was built appropriately. Frank Smith, principal, acted as toastmaster and. In his Introductory remarks, dis cussed the relation of the alumni to the school. The entertainment committee for next year was appointed and includes Wilms Hill, Paul Carson. Kermtt Mey ers, Fred Davis, Rex Roulet and Es ther Witty. The program for the banquet included: Welcome to the Class of 1032. Jess Parsons, president of the alumni association. Response, June Hug, of the class of 1933. Orchestra. "When the Robins Sing" Pearls Sung by Cleo Jacobs. Ruth Adams, Zcllah Reed, Joyce Williams, Jer mania Haeas trnd Lillian Haess. Presentation of diplomas, Bernat D. Hug, chairman of the school board. Benediction, Rev. Judson Brown. Members of the orchestra are Marie Harris. Olin Williams, Joyce Williams. Ronald Scoupca and Mr. Parker. The alumni banquet followed at the Knights of Pythias hall. The alumni association of the Elgin High school Is one of the most active in the coun ty, as well as one of the oldest, hav lng been organised 33 years ago. while Q. Bailey was principal of the High school. Piano solo, Ruby Scott. "Landing Fields," a toast, Ida Gor don. Remarks of hilarity, Vern B rugger. Poem, "California, I Love You." by Glenn Galloway, an alumni, now liv ing in California, was read by Esther Witty, alumni secretary. 'Beacons." a toast, by Miss Beat rice Younge. 'Garden of Tomorrow," vocal solo, Bethel Barnes. Visitors from La Grande were Eu gene Catcs. Elvt Parks, Jack and Ruby Parsons. Ivan Parks, Wllma Arnold and Beatrice Younge. Dairy Butter, creamery, lb. ........ Cheese, lb. Honey, comb . 'Cottage cheese, lb. Fresh extras, doz. .. Mediums, doz. Mixed, doz, SILVER LOWER NEW YORK, May 19 Bar sil ver easy and He lower at 27tfcc. The ENKAY DAIRY PRODUCTS Are On the Market Now Milk and Cream, raw or pasteurized from govern ment tested cattle. But tied on the farm under strictly sanitary conditions. On sale at your grocers or de livered at your door. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S HKALTH SHOULD COME FIRST ENKAY DAIRY N. K. West, Owner J. T. Gray, Distributor King up your grocer and order a sample bottle of cream or milk. Visitors Are Welcome to Inspect Our Barns and Cattle Flour Hard Federation. 49 lbs. . Per barrel Soft wheat, bbl. 260 ..is ease 30c 20c - 1214c 10c 8c 1.25 4.76 4.00 Beef boll, lb. Pot roast, lb. , Chops and steaks, lb. Hamburger, lb. Sausage, lb. , Ham, lb. Fish Salmon, lb. (fresh) Halibut, lb. (fresh) Poultry ugnt nens, lb. Spring, lb., 8c -13-16o 15Q20C 15c 15c no 22c 20c 25c 25c Good Strawberries Are Received On East Side Market PORTLAND. May 18 Wl Strawber ries were of near-normal quality to day on the cast side farmers' whole sale market. Quality brought out buyers. Sales showed a spread of S2.25et2.50 crate for 24s generally; clean-ups of quality being made at the lower mark. Offerings were from Roseburg. .Canby. Aurora and Clacka mas. 8tate Inspection of strawberries Is shown now every day and growers are beginning to show more Interest, had Every crate of berries as well as all i last election. But on the Democratic side. 14 of j Doollttle, cashier at the bank of the 21 candidates expressed a prefer- Ipswich, 176 miles south of here, was ence for Roosevelt,, while the others, taken along for "protection" by the agreed to abide by the party's choice. ' robbers aftlt thev had shot and fhere was In the slogans of these ! wounded H. Plln Beebe. president of Democratic convention delegates not the bank, and escaped with 4.550 single mention of opposition to cash and 17,000 In registered bonds. The cashier was blindfolded and bound shortly after being taken from the bank In the morning and ten hours later he was dumped out of the car at Roosevelt, nor ah expression for any one else as a presidential prospect. : Some Write-ins Expected William H. (Alfalfa BUI) Murray, of Oklahoma, was the only other can didate on the Democratic ballot In ' here. Just before they released him, opposition to Roosevelt. Some write- j the men gave him the nickels. Ins for Alfred E. Smith and John Doollttle soon freed himself of his Nance Garner were expected, al- bonds, hailed a motorist and notified though' there was no general organlz- 'Bmford authorities. Except for being ed action in their behalf. I hungry and tired, he was none the Raskob, Others Made Millions In Radio Stock WASHINGTON, May 19 W - How John J. Raskob and other prominent persons profited $4, 94,078 from a week's pool operations on new radio stock In March, 1929,- waa related to day In the senate's Investigation of the stock market. The Investment which brought1 In almost $5,000,000 in that short time was placed at ei2.683.000. . . Those listed by William A. Gray, counsel for the Inquiry, as having culled handsome returns along with the chairman of the Democratic; na tional committee. Included: Percy A. Rockefeller. Charles. ',' M. Schwab, Walter P. Chrysler, Mrs.. Sii. J. Meehan, H. B. Swope, Mrs. David Sarnoff, W. C. Durant, T. P. Mara, J. A. Stlllman, Fred J. Fisher, L. P. Fish er, William A. Fisher, A. J. Fisher, E. F. Fisher and Charles T. Fisher. Testimony also was introduced that persons who put up no money-for exception of the sales reported on small lots of original bag fleece, wools of medium grades, business In the the pool shared In the returns, among WOol market continues at a stand them J. P. Tumulty, secretary to the still. Inquiries are being received by TToyo Panamao for the New Season! 5c As smart as smart can be ! White, of course, with contrasting color ribbon trims. You'll find these hats useful on so many, any occasions. Pleasingly priced!.- , J. C. Penney Co., DEPARTME 1307-1309 Adams Ave. N T Ina S T O RE :' La Grande, Ore. j late President Wilson, and Eddie Dowling, the actor. Senator Glass, (D., Va.) called It the same "as gambling at a card table with a card up the sleeve.' The pool operated through three firms, Meehan and Co., W. E. Hutton and Block Maloney and Co. In the seven days. Gray said, 1,403,- 400 shares were bought for 1 4 1,424, 328. He described the radio stock movement as having gone from 77 on March 5 to a high of 109 March 16. The pool began the twelfth and farm six miles west of 'closed out between March 18 and 20.' Kaskob was listed as having put up SI. 000.000 and profited 22 1,000. while Schwab Invested $200,000 and A marked Increase In Democratic registration In Oregon for this elec tion year offset a Republican decrease, to bring the total of registered voters to a mark higher than In 1930, and exceeding 1928. Most of the Interest In tomorrow's election centered on the nominations for senator and for congressmen In the three districts. The wet-or-dry issue ana power aeveiopmem were j uuminant. in inese contests. i. Stehver Has Opposition Senator Frederick Steiwer. incum bent, a dry, recently expressed him self for submission of the liquor ques tion. He Is opposed by four other Re publicans. Alfred E. Clark, bone dry, supported by Governor Julius L. Meier; Robert Gordon Duncan, wet; Kenneth G. Harlan, favoring submls-; slon, and ex-Senator Robert N. Stan-! field, a wet. Duncan gained wide no tice two years ago as the self-styled "Oregon wildcat and chal n store nemesis." He was convicted of using profane language over a radio station and served a federal Jail sentence. Harlan, rate expert, formerly of Ta coma, Is under Indictment of bribery charges in connection with selection of a municipal market site here. Democrats seeking nomination to Steiwer's position are Marshall N. Dana, newspaperman, and Elton Wat- kins, both drys end Walter B. Glea-j son. a wet. i In the first congressional district Rep. Wll.is C. Hawley or Salem, Re-1 publican Incumbent, was opposed for , renomlnatlon by James W. Mott, state corporation , commissioner; Charles Hulet, former grange master, and Em mett Howard. Two Democrats. Wil liam A. Delzelt and Harvey G. Stark weather, sought their party's nomina tion to that office. It was predicted the general election race would again be between Hawley and Delzell wbo bitter contest of votes at the worse for his long ride, he said. made $58,000. BOSTON WOOL BOSTON, May 19 VP) With the manufacturers on various lines of ter ritory wool, but sales are not result ing. . Current nominal quotations show a fairly steady trend. WINNIPEG WHEAT WINNIPEG, May 19 W -close: May 62; July 63: Cash: No. 1 northern 62; No. 2 northern 59: No. 3 northern 55. Wheat October CHICAGO LIVESTOCK t CHICAGO, May 19 WV (U. S. D. A.) Hogs 23,000; weak to 10 cents lower; 170-210 lbs. 3.40$3.50. Cattle 5,000; fed steers and long yearlings active, strong: vealers steady to weak; weighty heifers $6.25; veal ers $6.00 $6.50. Sheep 11,000; spring lambs around 50c lower; native spring lambs $6.00. MARKET A LITTLE HIGHER , -J. i ; I -Tl4j' NEW YORK, May 19 (P) The stock market crept a little higher In the aggregate today, despite Isolated, heaviness of some of the tobaccos and utilities. The closing tone was steady , sales , approximated only 700.O0Q shares. The undertone was fairly good. ' : v ' ) Net changes, in the main, were ex-' tremely narrow. Among issues get-; ting up as much as a point .wereU. S. Steel, American Telephone, Stand ard of N. J., and Santa Fe. ' : PORTLAND CASH - PORTLAND. Ore, May 19 ) Qtati wheat: Big Bend bluestem 71c. Soft white 61!4c' . Western white 6154c . Hard winter 59J4o. Northern spring 59Vc. -. Western red 59 l2c. Oats: No. 2 white $25.00. Today's car receipts: wheat flour 8; corn 4. . Summer Sale A nnouncinc a D NEWt 4 . . he s. nr"v n 1 i v s i n i i n i ' jbssk. i i i i i m - w ii in . RAA&BLER M and a NEW lo w other fruits should have the name and address of the grower-shipper thereon. The following form Is gen eral for strawberries: Not under. 18 lbs. U. S. No. 1. John Jones, Clackamas, Ore. The name, address and the net con tents In weight should be on one stamp and a small one should be se cured for the various grades, such as No. 1 No. 2 and unclassified. Asparagus market was about steady with most sales of best mld-Colum-bta at $2 for 2s. Canby stock was selling mostly 75c dozen. Balanced Budget Is Necessary For Recovery , Schwab NEW YORK. May 19 (-TV Charles M. Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel corporation, told his fellow manufacturers foday that balanced budgets, smaller costs of government and credit expansion were necessary to business recovery. j Mr. Schwab's address, made before ( the American Iron and Steel Instt ! tut of which he Is president, was j endorsed by William A. Irvtn. re ! cently elected president of the U. S. j Steel corporation. j "I am In hearty accord with all Mr. Schwab has said." Irvln asserted. Close Rare Seen Congressman Robert R. Butler, Re publican, from the second district. was expected to win easily from J. M. Richards, but for the .Democratic nomination ex-Governor Walter M. I. Pierce of La Grande, and Francis V-1 Galloway of The Dalles looked for a ' close race. Congressman Charles H. Martin, Democratic representative from the third district (Multnomah county) was unopposed for renomlnatlon, but four Republicans fought for the chance to meet htm in the November election. They were Homer D. Angell. Cyril G. Brownell. Horry L. Gross and George S. Shepherd. With the exception of the race lor the two supreme court positions, the contest for the Republican nomina tion as state treasurer appeared to hold the greatest Interest to voters. Four men. Henry J. Bean, of Pen dleton; James T. Brand, of Marsh field; Roy R. Hewitt, of Salem, and John W. McCulloch. of Portland, were In the race for position No. 2 on the supreme court bench, and three men. J. O. Bailey, of Portland: George M. Brown, of Roseburg. and Loyal M. Graham, of Forest Grove, tried for non-partisan selection to No. 3 posi tion. Bean and Brown are Incum bents. ( ; Malony I'nopposed With J. W. 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