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Tuesday, June 20, 1933 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Page TKree SOCIETY NOTESffi Miss Josephine Kansteiner And Dr. Sheldon Brownton Married June 15 At Home of Bride in St. Charles, Mo. v Miss Josephine Kansteiner, daugh ter ot Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kan steiner, of St. Charles, Mb., and Dr. Sheldon Brownton, son of Dr, and Mrs. H. S. Brownton, of La Qrande, were married at St. Charles on June 16. The ceremony was read by Rev. Henry Grotegree In the presence of the Immediate family and the attendt ants of the happy couple. . . Mrs. . Brownton la a ffraduatA nf the . University of Missouri and a member of Chi -Omega sororltv. She with her sister, Miss Helen Kan steiner, formerly sang over station KMOX, of St. Louis, and were- known as the Lyon Sisters'. ' Dr. Brownton is a graduate of the University of Washington at Seattle and of the Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis. He Is affiliated with Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Rho Sigma, medical frater nity. .' They arrived In La Grande last evening by car and will spend this week with his parents before going to Los Angeles where he will interne . in Vile vojuui iitu uuo(jivuj. Many friends here wish them hap piness In their new home. To Attend Hug; Family Reunion Members of the Hug family resid ing in La Grande are planning to at tend the annual reunion at Elgin pork on June 25 when the birthday of "Aunt Ann" Hug, 97, the only one of the older generation, will be ob- served. Memoere oi urn uvuuij living in La Grande are Mr, and Mrs. Bert Hug. Miss Lydla Hug, Mrs. Emma B. Stotts and Mrs. Clara, Nlederer. I Relatives from Oregon, Washington and several other states are expected to gather at the park, end; all are re. quested to come early In the morning, A. basket lunch will be served at noon and will ba followed by a program of speaking and singing- In the after noon. The history of the family and the Hug generation will be furnished during the program. ' Julius Hug, of Elgin, is president; Mrs. Rose Bellamy, Walla Walla, secretary-treasurer. Women of Moose Plan Card Party A no-hostess card, party and a, spe , rial meeting of the Women of the ' Moose have been planned, for tomor- row evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Hulda.. Steffen. . All members are requested to at tend the event since important busi ness will be transacted at the special meeting. Tables will be arranged for pinochle. . - Hollis Arment Is ; Married in East ! Hollls Arment, who spent the sum , mer of 1031 in La Grande with his :. brother, H. L. Arment, and became ' well-known as a singer here, was married on Sunday, June 18, to Miss ' Ruth Allen Woolcott, at Harrlsburg, FIND IT HERE ; Copy for this Column must be In by 9 a. m. 'V FRIDAY EVENING - Feast of the Seasons dafeterla sup per Methodists 6:30 o'clock. 6-20-1 t. RUMMAGE SALE Presbvterlani church basement, Sat. June 24. 9:00 o'ctock. 6-17-3 t. V. DID YOU KNOW THAT Hand knit dresses must be properly sized in order to hold their shape af- .ter pressing? We are equipped to do this aizimr for vou. Phone Main do, Standard Laundry. 6-20-1 t. YOUR PICTURE When you have a picture to be en larged hand tinted or framed you will have it done Just to suit you when you take it to Richardson "The Art Man" at Richardson's Art & Gift Shop.. 6-1-tf CARD OF THANKS w wih to thank those who as sisted us in- our bereavement and during the Illness of our beloved Hnitcrhtj nnrf ntfttarv and fOT tll6 beautiful floral offerings. : Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Cooper, i Mr. and Mrs. L. Presto. Maellzabeth. Cooper. Lnonfuft Oaorjer : Buddv Cooner. 6-20-1 t. , Ladles you will save money by call ing us for cleaning. Zwelfels' dean liuc. Main 176. 6-10-1 m VOW YOU CAN EAT Prom the newest and cleverest dln nerware you have ever seen at new low prices which will appeal to you. 6ee these new specials now at Rich ardson's Art fr Gift Shop. 6-19-tf You can get scratch paper at the Observer. So pad. ' isnr rnrfio and electric re- frlaemtlnn flAT-vim nhone Main 806, Radio A Music Siioolv Co. 5-23-1 m. TDPIOIIRV flRPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY. Washington, D. 0 May 24, 1933 Notice la herebv Blven to all per sons who may have claims against "The United States Nations! Bank of U Grande. Oregon." that the must be presented to Hugh Bodmer, Receiver, with the legal proof thereof, within three months from this dt. or thAv mav h (Unallowed. P. O. A WALT, Acting Comptroller of the Currency. 6-a"3 m- Pa., where Mr. Arment now makes his home. After leaving La Qrande In , the fall, Mr. ' Arment went to Payette and spent the winter with his parents, Mr. andi Mrs. O. Z. Arment, and made several visits to this city. Mr. Arment Is also a composer in addition to his singing and Miss Woolcott has written many of the Vetaa which have been set to his compositions. They are making their home at 3418 Deny street, Harrlsburg, Pa. . Pythian Sisters , To Meet Monday The Pythian 'Sisters were guests of the Knights of Pythloa lost night when they gathered to honor the su preme chancellor, James -Dunn Jr., who. visited the La Grande lodge. The women will hold a regular meeting next Monday evening at 8 rMrt i.: vn Initiation of new members. Potluck Supper At Country Club All members - of "tlio La Grande country club are Invited to the pot luck supper at the country club to morrow evening at 7 o'clock. --Mra. Fred E. Lanzer, chairman of the en tertainment committee. Is In charge. The supper has been set at an nour sufficiently lata to allow for a round of golf preceding it, . . . Tpof QJ.Q, XLaStei U Dtar eor,inl pi.-iVv Mppf 5 "UHcU VlUU lVlCCOS - The Eastern Star Social club made plans to serve dinner to the; members of the Eastern Oregon Commandery No. 8 and their guests, grand officers of the grand comnutndery of Wash ington and Oregon, when they met last night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred H. Kiddle at Island City. Several grand officers are expected to be In La Grande next Tuesday eve ning. June 27, when the dinner will be served, A social hour was also enjoyed lost night and other business transacted. Mrs. Kiddle served refreshments late in the evening. Bible Searchers Will Hold Party The family dinner planned for to morrow evening by the Blblo Search ers class OI tne iTesDyteriaii cituiui has been postponed, according to an nouncement made today. However, a regular afternoon party will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Anna Oliver. 1004 Fourth street. Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. R. S. Eakln and Mrs. E. Adler will act as hostessu. . . Meeting of N. O.W. This Evening A business session and entertain- ment has been planned for this eve. nlng when the Neighbors of Wood craft meet at 8 o ciock ai me uqq Fellows hall. Plans are also underway for a pic nic for the N. O. W. Juveniles at Cove on June 29. The state of Kentucky has spent tntnl of sl.062.323 since 1918 for maintenance of pauper feeble-mind- ed. J- il: SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday. June 21 1:00 Loyal sisters of Christian church luncheon, with Mrs. A. L. Voelz. 2:00 Stitch and Chatter club, with Mrs. O. B. Maxam, 202 N. Second. 2:00 Baptist Women's society, with Mrs. F. S. Jester. 2:00 Women's Home Missionary society, Methodist church, with Mrs. B. G. Frltts, 2008 Third. 2:00 L. A. L. club, with Mrs. B. W. TiUotsen. 2:00 Bible Searchers Class party, home of Mrs. Oliver, 1604 Fourth. 6:30 Bible Searchers olass fam ily dinner, at the Presbyterian church. 7:00 Supper at Country club for golfers. 7:30 Women of the Moose card party, with Mrs. Hulda Steffln. 8:00 L. S. to the B. of L. F. & E., at the Eagles hall. Thursday, June 22 2:00 Silver tea, Francis Brown auxiliary to the Pioneers, with Mrs. Thomas Wallslnger. 8:00 Fifty Fifty club, with Mrs. Walter Young. Women's day at the La Grande, country club. . Friday, June 23 2:00 Pythian Social club, with Mrs. Alvah Crowley. 6:30 Feast of , the seasons, Methodist Ladles Aid, at the church. , . 7:30 Lutheran Ladles Aid Ice cream social, at the church. Monday, Juno 26 " ' 8:00 Royal Neighbors of Am erica, Odd Fellows nau. 8:00 Pythian Sisters, at the Odd Fellows nan. "SAY FOLKS" Try letting us do your hard work You can't afford to do It when you see our prices. Modern Laundry & Cleaners Just Call MAW Tl Vakm, locitf Mltaf Mln 600 Until :S0 a. m. PYTHIANS ENJOY FINE CONFERENCE WITH CHANCELLOR (Continued Prom Page One) A full program was enjoyed yester day by Mr. Dunn and other digni taries In the lodge. Including lunch eon at Wallowa Lako, a conference wesiensnow, Morjorie perry. Ktnei of district deputies, lodge deputies ' Vntt. Dorothy Richardson and Rena and chancellor commanders In the Choate. sang a group of numbers; afternoon at 4:30 o'clock for a dls- ta"Y Daniels, of Union, sang, play cusslon of plans, and the evening ! In8 a guitar accompaniment; and meeting at 8 o'clock I Gallann Ott, of Twin Palls, furnished Other grand lodge official, of the ln'"t J"'- m statu who were In the cltv doirinir 0ther ""m1 program 5i which was enjoyed by more than 660 Pendleton, supreme representative and deputy supreme commander; v . 0 t.( r t r: ...... ....... grand chancei.or of the state of Ore- gon; Warren 8. Barnes, grand chan cellor of Oregon; James H. Gwtnn, of Pendleton, past supreme representa tive; Walter Gleeson, Portland, grand keeper of -the records and seals; Judge William CV-Jte, of Portland, past supreme representative. Four were also present from the Idaho lodge, J. M. Lampert. of Boise Krcma ranpoeantnt.hu nf Tz-lnVirk R n Spaul d(lng( J. W. Rathmann and Alex Howry. Lodges represented were Pendleton, Enterprise, Wallowa, Elgin, Union, Baker and Ontario. . The evening session opened with Mr. Dixon presiding. J. H. Keeney, acting as grand master at arms, presented the colors, assisted by De LUe Green and Harley Stoneklng. The supreme chancellor and Mr. Maloney were officially Introduced, followed by the Invocation pro nounced by Rev. R. C. Lee, of Union. Mr. Dixon turned the gavel over to Warren 8. Barnes, grand chancel lor . of Oregon. Mr. Lampert, of Boise, presented Mr. Dunn with a gift from the tbmain of Idaho. The later also received an Indian robe front the Pendleton lodge with James 1 I Bpeet.ii. Mr. Gleeson, of Portland, spoke . oneny on nis position, grand Keeper the International measuro of ex of record and seals, . following Mr, change values." Dunn's address. Mr. Gleeson was j Many Nations Agree accompanied by his son, Jack. Mr. six countries Germanv. Italv. In Bnrnos Introduced Mr. Maloney who ' in turn introduced tne supreme , chancellor. , About 40 people. Including the supreme chancellor, visitors from Pendleton and Portland and Mr. Dixon, - drove to Wallowa Lake for luncheon. Following the meeting In the afternoon 25 gathered at the Sacajawea Inn for an informal din ner. ' A musical program was also a part of the evening's entertainment which was arranged by JVIr. Dixon, D. L, Gaily and Walter Jones. Nephl Combs, whistler, accompanied by Mrs. Merlin Batley,' gave an lmlta- tion, .of many, birds,, and Mrs.- A.- K. Pftrke). ; accompanied, by Mrs..' Nina., uioson, 01 uncerprise, ncr sister, sang "My Lover Is a Fisherman", by Strlck- land;. "The Cuckoo Clock", by Victor; Young; and "Lady Moon", by Clara Edwards. Mrs, Dunn, who accompanied her husband on his western tour, re mained in Portland. He left today for Walla Walla for luncheon and Spokane, tonight. La Grande Is one of three cities In the state in which Mr. Dunn visit ed during his tour, the others being Medford and Portland. LEAVING SOON FOR ALASKA Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Davlln expect to -leave Thursday, June 22, for Se attle, from where they will sail on Saturday on the Yukon for Juneau, Alaska to make their home. Mrs: Davlln was formerly Miss Max- lno Shellworth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Shellworth. They will sail on tho same boat as that on which Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Lundstrom plan to return to their home In Juneau. ; BARGES MAY PLY UPPER COLUMBIA (Continued From Page One) Snake river country, with trucks and boats connecting at Wallula." On June 2, through Hep. Martin of Oregon, the house committee on rivers and harbors adopted a resolu tion urging the board of engineers to expedite the report, so that fed eral funds provided by the public works act could be used. Hawaii's territorial boxing commis sion enforces weight regulations so strictly "Baby Tiger" Flowers was fined 12 for being threo-elghths of a pound over his stipulated 130 pound weight. DELICIOUS with fruits or berries llooor Eagles Programs Bringing Talent From Wide Area Entertainers at the weekly broad cast programs sponsored every Mon day evcnlnir by the Eaales lodge are comln ln 'rom various sections, last mgnta program inciuuing: imuior, Union and Twin Falls, Idaho, In ad dition to the musicians from La Grande. A girls sextet from Imbler, com posed of Lorena Stewart, Winona ,r nt. ,.... ' lng by Raymond Munson, of Imbler, TjT.XVt singing and guitar playing by Henry Yohn and Louis Yohn; singing with a guitar accompaniment, the Salva tion Army duo, composed of Captain and Mrs. Iyarsen; harp and guitar numbers by Jerry Galbralth and Ralp Looker; Ringing by Wllma Myrick, accompanied by Milton Schultz; music by the Blue Moun- su-.ta,n cowb J Arthur Bremer was In choree of the program. - NATIONS NOW CONSIDERING SILVER PLAN (Continues: from Page One) again until certain that It was work able. Mr. Warburg's declaration nresum- ably was drawn out by the fact that -reance and other gold bloc nations naa immeaiATOiy pounced on one clause of the Pittmon resolution as giving them a chance to further thslr drive tn firm Ami-1ri tn vawu n , stalKlar(l and to BtaDUlB, m. cnange. This Is clause two. urhlo.n nmoMM "that gold should be reestablished as dla, China, Mexico and the Irish Free state tendered full adherence to the Plttman resolution. whii numnmiis ' others, including Britain. Brazil, uzecnosiovakla, Portugal and Uru guay, agreed- on the board principles. France, through Jean V. Parmen tler, expressed entire accord with the port of the' resolution calling for sta bility in the international monetary field and with the clause providing 1 'or reeotabllahment of gold. Prance also was ready to study the silver question but considered, other ' ! parts of the resolution so "novel" ' that she wanted to know more about them before accepting. I Senator Plttman! was so greatly oa- couraged by .the reception of his reso- . iiuion xnai. curing tne luncn recess he told his colleagues he thought It would be adopted with a few minor changes. The favorable way In which the resolution- was greeted nad the effect of quletdng discussion of an unoffi cial proposal, emanating from the gold standard bloc, that the confer ence adjourn until America had agreed to some form of stabilization; CARL DON AUGH GREETED HERE Carl Donough, now United States attorney for Oregon, and chairman of the state Democratic central commit tee, passed through La Grande last night on the Portland. Roso at 9:20 o'clock. He was met here by a com mittee of Democrats, Martin Fitzger ald, B. P. Owsley, chairman of the county ' committee; Representative Victor Bckley, J. B. McLoughlln, M. B. Geller, Kathryn McCarthy. Vernon Bull, Ed Moon, Otto Baumgart, of La Qrande, and J. W. Maloney, of Pendleton, "He's very happy to get back to Oregon," he said. He arrived In Port jand this morning where he was greeted by a large group of Demo cratic workers. METROPOLITAN CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 6f New York, in the itate of New York, qnl me imny-nrit aayoi uecer to the Insurance Commlsali of Oregon, pursuant to law: Capital. Amount of capital stock paid up I 1,000,000.00 Income. Net premiums received during the year S 7,329.008.61 Interest, dividends and rents received during the year. . . . 482.7S3.10 Income from other sources re- -celved during the year ' 825,117.10 Total income ,.S 8,838,918.90 Disbursements. Net losses nald during the year. Including adjustment expenses Dividends paid on capital stock during the year 8 5.735.487.10 None unnx in (J year 4,(wo.ii.i Taxes. licenses ana ices pam uurinR me year Amount of all other expendi tures ' 107.401.68 1,044,132.66 Total expenditures .... ..8 9,743.746.90 Assets. Value of real estate owned (market value) 8 Value of stocks and bonds owned Loans on mortgages and col lateral, etc. , Cash In banks and on hand. Premiums In course of collec tion written since September 30, 1932 Interest and rents due and accrued Other aaseta 437,450.00 8.048.240.67 Total admitted assets 111.84 7,427.20 Uabintlee. Oro claims for losses unpaid.! 4,792.087.87 Amount of unearned premiums . hWlks-rHlf 277.990.59 ! All other iTahllltles i Reserve for contingencies Total liabilities, except capital' , Cunllal said itn . 9.884,646.51 Surplus over all liabilities as regards poilcy- 1,962,780.69 Grand total .811.847,427.20 Business In Oregon for the Year. Net premiums received during Loiifi pa Id 'during thejrear me incurred aunnn the 22.525.01 1 Statutory resident attorney for service Edgar Stevens. ' Basis ot Stocks and Bonds coaveotlvq .valuation. LOCAL Visiting Mrs. Cecil B. Blploy, of Porno roy. Wash., has arrived In Lo arando for a visit with her parents, Sr. and Mrs. H. 8. Brownton. Wesley Brownton, who attended the University of Wash ington last winter, also has arrived to spend the summer here with his par ents.. , ( From Whitman ' Carl Helm Jr., who, graduated ifrom the La Grande High school In 1032 and was awarded a scholarship to Whitman college, has returned from Walla Walla, where he was a student at the college last winter. Ho will spend the vacation with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Holm. Legion To Meet The American Legion will meet to morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Sacajawea Inn, and It is anticipated that they wilt reach some decision In regard to a Fourth ot July celebrn tlon. The meeting was postponed from June 14 because of Flag day. Board of Reviews Several Boy Scouts are scheduled for examination for merit badges to morrow evening when the board of reviews meets at the offlco of Ohortcs H. Reynolds at 7:30 o'clock, N. W. Frees announces. From California Mrs. Rhoda Rlggs, of San Franolsco, arrived last night for a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Wesley McDonald. . Daughter Horn Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson ore the parents of a new daughter born yes terday morning at 1709 Y avenue. Visit lit Portland Mrs. Raymond O. Williams and daughter. Miss June, are In Portland spending; a two weeks vacation visit m!)I)(imSOQQKlKI80 ' T ' .TUO.USANIfS SHot-'-- ' DRESSES; ifprSSl . Jt think of it! In the face of rising J , prices, Peiiney's hrings you styicu Purchased for This Great rr T yu'd "ever believe today's dollars . Coast-To-Coast Offering "WnSv COU,d 1Uy! 15171 REMEMBEK, the A o SSk irnti!y i9 11i,nIt71 a,,1 It,,ey'rcI 80 but remember ! .01 in ret . charming and such marvelous values ( ! "V UQc?Hl WHg7.t: So hurry! Be here at 9 Oitr allotment I J ClCl A. M. tomorrow morning, when the -'I uPIh 8,9"e 1CM8" "ave "r8t c'loice' ' toIi " C? tvon9t long! yi .Qgmi?iU,v w,,,. I . Li , A, La Grande, Oregon j BIRD Elf JT ing with Mrs. Williams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. .Happersett, i Miss Latham Here Miss Leola Latham, has returned from Oregon State oollege where she spent tlie past year studying. She will spend the summer in) La Grande. Recent Visitor Miss Winifred Belth, of Joseph, was a recent visitor In La Grande. Miss Belth teaches In the Imnoha schools. Returns Home . - After spending two days - In La Grande undergoing an operation at tho Bouvy hospital, W. C. Poole lias returned to his home at Huntington. From Cove Miss Stella Edvalsen, who teaohes at Cove, was a recent visitor in La Grande, transacting business. From Union A prominent farmer from Union, Jacob Koliler, and Mrs. Koliler were visitors tn La Grande yesterday. Eberhard Returns Colon R. Eberhard. returned yester day morning from Portland whore early .last week he attended a meet ing of the state board of bar examin ers appointed by the supreme court. Later in the week he also attended the grand lodge of the Masons In Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Eberhard drove to McMlnnville and over to -the coast Sunday, and the -latter stopped in McMlnnville to attend the P. E. O. stato convention. Nasal Operation Mrs. H. E. Llttlefleld, of Halfway, undorwent a naBal operation yester day at the Bouvy hospital, where she will be confined for several days. lias Operation Mrs. J. H. Dobbin, of Enterprise, wife of a well-known Wallowa county sheepman, underwent a 'throat oper ation yesterday at the Bouvy hospital. She will have to romaln there for several days. Leaves Hospital ' Marvin LeGore', son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul LeGore, left the Grande Rondo hospital yesterday following an oper ation and returned to his home. -. Operation Donald Smith, of Rloth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smith, underwent an operation yesterday for removing his tonsils and adenoids at the Bouvy hospital. Tonsllectomy A tonsllectomy was performed yes tcrdpy on Russell Graham, ot Gib bon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Graham. Leave Hospital -, Mrs. Joi Masten and baby daugh ter, left the Grande Ronde hospital yteterday and returned to their home at Elgin. . Major Operation ' Mrs. George Hughes, of La Qrande, underwent a major operation yes terday at the Grande Ronde hospital. Her, condition Is reported this morn ing as satisfactory. At Hospital . William Wllklnkon, of Telocaset, Is ; receiving medical treatment at the Qrande Ronde hospital. NORMAL ANNUAL ARTISTIC CREATION (Continued fmn rage one) . Conradt, assistant art editor; Evelyn Piper and Harold Boner, , classes; Leonard Marshall and Elinor Sexton, activities; Bonnie Ruthe Thomson, Floyd Baxter, athletics; Alyce Milne, administration; Charles Heard, hu mor;. Dorothy Lake, snaps. RED CROSS SWIM WEEK WILL OPEN' v THURSDAY NIGHT (Continued From Psge One) ' , ( tructlon In correct swimming strokes and dives for beginners and advanced swimmers. . , Instruction will be given every eve ning, except Saturday and Sunday, for 10 evenings tor which a total charge of 11.60, to cover the cost of the swims only, will be made. Swim mers must furnish their owit suU and towels If they take advantage ot the special fee.-- , j Those wishing to take the courae ; but having no means of transporta tion are asked to coll either Miss Hoyt or Miss Klopfensteln. Lessons will start at 7 o'clock every evening and instruction will be given In beginning, Junior and senior life saving and swimming. The instruc tion in lite saving will bet taught ae- cording to the rules furnished by X. R. Carlson, representative of the. na tional organization. , MelvinGekeler Receives Injuries GRANGE HALL (Special) Melvin Oekeler. Is off duties about the farm at present because ot a badly lacer ated hand. He was helping shoe a horse at the Srautz farm when the accident occurred, it was necessary for a physician to take . several stitches. - Quality - " Count i Opposite The Post OKIee NELSON Sleeveless Spuria Type Tailored Street Style Cay Jackets and CapeleU New Coin and Pin Dot Stripe Sheen Print Bow EVERYTHING - you want! ywzzz