La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 18, 1933, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text-' Tage Six EX GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Tuesday, July 18, 1933 ! i :.n i 't V :! i "4: II. ti I! 1 5 i. . n SOLON PITCHERS TO TRY TO HALT JOE DEMAGGIO As the W33 Coast league pennant battle swings Into Its 16th week to day, Sacramento takes the field against Joe Do Magglo, of San Fran cisco. In the week's feature series. Joe will have the regular San Fran. Cisco lineup to back him up, but Just the same It will be a De Magglo Sacramento series. The stumbling Seals aren't rated much opposition for the fast-moving Senators, but their kid outfielder has it In him to make It quite a scries. For one thing, he has hit safely In 63 consecutive games, four more than any other Const leaguers In the history of the circuit. For another, ho 1 still banging away and driving towards the all-time professional baseball mark set by Joe Wllholt of Wichita In 1010. Wllholt's mark Is variously listed at between 61 and 60 games. Hacraniento New to Joe Finally, the redoubtablo Sacra mento pitching staff is the only one Joe hasn't faced since he went on his hitting rampage May 38 at Portland. He thinks he con lilt Sol on tossing Just as weir as any other. The Senators think not. They are giving him a "Joe De Mogglo" night tonight to mako sure. In second place andi eager to be at the top of the league ladder, Holly wood meets Seattle at Los Angeles. Heavers lluy MIshImiih With a record of 28 defeats In their last 36 starts, the once dangerous Missions return to their home grounds for a scries with Portland. The Beavers lost five of tholr seven games at Oakland last week and are as eager as the Reds to regain a win ning stride. Some of the season's best pitching is promised this week at Oakland where Los Angeles engages the Oaks. TWO STATES DECIDING ON PROHIBITION . (Continued From Page One) Ing tholr bnloltfl and Indications wore the total voto would be light but Alabama voters, aroused by decisions to be made on constitutional amend ments, were balloting heavily and Bomo estimates predicted the total vote would reach 200,000. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 18 iP Completed counts of absentee ballots In three counties and one small bal lot box ' In Alabama today gave, for repeal 105, against 60. The ono small box was In Dalles county where all 18 votes cast were lor repeal. In Morgan county the trend for repeal was 2 to 1, and In Dekalb, a rural mountain county tho vote was '4 to 1 against. Sumter voted 21 for and 21 against. ' NOTICE Wo sell only Artificial Ice mndo from pure water. All calls answered promptly. We also handle only the best quality of Coal and Wood. All our products are guaran teed. Our services ore the best. Gait her Ice & Fuel Co. Main 523 T1?T GAM Opposite The Post Office ICE Clear - Solid - Cold Natural Ice Our Own Produot Itesldcnce Deliveries Our Specialty YOUNG'S ICE CO. 1B05 8 Ave. I'll. Main 804 mm Red Cross Drug Store ? MTtnw tiiitv GLEAM 1" iBcadspreorda and Pillows )f silk, rayon, or coliinono retain their original lus tre, shape and smartness when rtry-clcnucd at the ODORLESS CLEANERS 1107 Washington Main 701 JESTER'S SHOE SHOP lllfh Grade Shoe Itrpnlrlng At itork yuttoni Prices . . . Shoes Dyed 25c. 35c We pick out the old stitches 1st Class or No Pay I 1212 Adams Next to Blrnle'i : Cleaning: - Pressing Dyeinp; Alterations Repairs Tailored Suits Hat Blocking Ideal Cleaners W. A. Lindsay, Prop. Foley Bi1g. Phone: 208 W Counts LltatAi Wirt Two Golfers In Sub-par Contest On Spokane Links Ily Frank O. (JorrU (Associated Press Bports Writer) SPOKANE COUNTRY CLUB, Spo kane, July 18 (P) If anybody other than Walter Pursey, of Seattle, or I Ted Long worth, of Portland, wins I tho Washington state open golf championship at the conclusion of j the lost 3 holes of modal play today It will bo a big surprise to the spec ! tutors and a bigger surprise to Mr. Pursey and Mr. Xongworth. The two Seattle professionals yes terday exhibited as sensational a par shooting battle as has ever been seen In the state, with, Pursey nosing out Longworth by one stroke for the lead over the field, but he had to beat par by eight to gain the slim advantage, Pursey captured 10 birdies before ho ran Into any trouble and then only slipped on two Holes to com plete the day's performance with 00 70 136, or eight under par. Long worth matched stroke for stroke with the Seattle ace except for an out of bounds ball which cost him two under a new local rule, and he fell one swing behind Pursey. His cards were 66-71 137. Ferris Believes Four-Minute Mile Is a Possibility, ' NEW YORK, July 18 m Given proper conditions Daniel J, Ferris, secretary-treasurer of the National A. -A. U., Is convinced now that a four-minute mile Is entirely possible. "It may seem fantastic," he said, "but under proper conditions and particularly If tt were possible to bring together the three greatest mi era in the world today Jack Love lock, BUI Bonthron and Glenn Cun ningham I think we might see the mile run In four minutes flat." Estelle Taylor Wishes Jack' 8 New Girl Best of Luck HOLLYWOOD, July IB (P) Estelle Taylor, the actress wlfo fit Jack Dompsoy when tho man mauler was world's heavyweight champion has nothing but good wishes for her for mer husband in his marital venture with Hannah Williams, she said yes terday that she was "very happy" to hear of tho match between the two. "Miss Williams," snld Miss Taylor. "Is a very nice girl, and I am pleased for Jack's sake." Simmons Picks The Yankees To Win NEW YORK, July 18 P) Al Sim mons picks tho New York Yankees, Washington Senators and his own Chicago White Sox to finish one-two-threo In the American league rnce. FIND IT HERE Copy for this Column must be In by 8 a. m. FIND IT HERB NEW FOOD I.AllKI. I. AW Growers of foodstuffs must, by the now law, label all fruits and vege tables offered for salo, locally or shipped. We aro ready to print your labels according to law. Nelson Print ing Co. 7-18-2 t. Why experiment with unproven remedies? Crazy Water Crystals have been used successfully In millions of cases of chronic Ills. Demand the genulno and get It at Glass Drugs, Inc. . 7-18-1 t. NOTICE Thcro will bo a scclal meeting of La Grande Lodge No. 41 A, P. cs A. M. Wed. July 10, 1033. Work In the Master Mason's degree. Vis iting brothers welcome. By order of tho W. M. VERNON R. HALE, Scct'y. 7-18-2 t. Used comblno harvesters, 8pccial terms and prices. W. It. BOHNENKAMP CO. 7-17-t f. 1)11) YOU KNOW THAT perspiration rots materials? Summer garments should bo cleaned frequent ly. Send yours to tho standard Laundry. Phono Main 50. 7-17-2 t. Prom this dato I will not be re sponsible for debts contracted by any one other than mysolf. John E. Hoth wcll. ' , 7-16-3 tp. WASH DHES.SES Children's 60o to $1.60 Ladles' 70o to $2.70 GUARANTEED TO WASH & WEAR Norton's Kiddy Shop. 7-1-1 m. SI'MMKIt SAI.K Take advantage of tho Summer Sale Prices on, Grcrnwhcat, Medal lion, and Wild Rose Patterns Dln ncrwaro, now at Richardson's Art A Olft Shop. You can save one-third on your fllllns during tills sale. 7-10-tf i SCHOOL CHILDREN You can get scratch paper at tht 'Observer. 60 pad. 11-2-t f TRKANUIIY imi'Ar.TMKNT lOPrlCE OP THE (XMPTROUJSR OF THE CURRENCY. I Washington. D. 0., Moy 24, 1033 I Notice Is hereby glvou to all per sons who may have claims against "The United states National Bank 01 La Grande. Oregon." that tho asm, must be presented to Hugh Bodmer Receiver, with the legal proof thereof within three months from this date or thry may be disallowed. P. O. AWALT. Acting Comptroller 01 the Currency. 6-24-3 m. MUCH STRENGTH IN BUTTER MART PORTLAND, July 18 (P) Extreme strength was suggested In the mar ket for butter with continued de crease In churning operatfons in the Pacific northwest and with the low operation mark of the season Indi cated in the south. On the open market there has been a firm tone for cube offerings with premiums reported, over the produce exchange gencially offered arid main tained. Butter fat values are very firmly quoted. - Market prices on eggs continued to show extreme strength for tip-top quality but others were Indicating a rather wide spread again. This ap peared due to the withdrawals from storage. uoiter traae conditions were snow ing for spring chickens in the llvei tlon or so In spots. Fairly active trade was suggested for apricots with. The Dalles stock moving mostly 76c per 16 lb. box, Some lighter packs are moving, 6 to 10 centa less. California and Yakima stock also moving well. ROUND-WORLD FLIER STOPS FOR A SLEEP (Cuntlnueo. iin Fags Onal crash In a wood near Soldln, Pomo ranla, Germany, only 400 miles from their goal. A Nazi guard of honor stood at their biers In Soldln. Lith uanian officers planned to fly the bodies to Kaunas, Lithuania. Col. and Mrs. Charles A. LlntfDergh were at their base at Cartwrlght, Labrador, where fog has prevented a continuation of their aerial mapping tour. Ilallm Plans Flight Gen. Ialo Balbo, feted at Chicago, planned to lead his squadron to New York Wednesday. He will visit Presi dent Roosevelt before leading his aerial Armada back to Its homeland. Jimmio Mattern, whose attempt to set a record around tho world was wrecked with his plane In Siberia, still had his heart set on completing the Journey solo. Ho was reported to have boarfod .a Soviet plane at Ana dyr, Siberia, for Nome, Alaska, but his whereabouts thereafter were not Immediately learned. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE No games yesterday: teams travel ling. NATIONAL LEAGUE W. L. 33 40 38 41 Pet. .503 .545 .542 .518 .500 .444 New York 48 Chicago - 48 Pittsburgh 45 St. Louis 44 Boston 43 43 Brooklyn 30 4B Philadelphia 37 47 Cincinnati '. 38 50 .440 .419 Yesterday's Itcstilts At Pittsburgh 14-7, Brooklyn 2-0, Only game scheduled. American league W. Washington 63 L. Pet. 30 .032 New York -.53 30 .630 Philadelphia 43 40 42 .518 .500 .471 .471 .422 .367 Chicago .. 42 Detroit .! 40 45 Cleveland 41 46 Boston - 35 48 St. Louis 33 57 Yesterday's Itesults At Philadelphia-Detroit (postponed rain). Only game scheduled. Columbus Day Was Celebrated in 1892 (Continued Prom Pag. One) their own eyes when they witnessed the gorgeous pageant, and the splen did array of exercises, all of which had been In quiet course of prepara tion by the united energies of the teachers and pupils of tho public schools, the O. A. R. post and Sons of Veterans". Veterans hud a flag-raising cere mony, and 600 school children Joined, In tho salute of the national emblem. Prayer was offorcd by Rev. A. LcRoy and May Stultz, ono of the pupils of tho public school, fjcllvcrcd an address. Then camo a parndo, In cluding the Lu Grande butui and Major Kellogg's drum corps. 'Hie procession, the paper Bald, was half a mile long. Among those who took part In the program at the old opera house, which fololwed the parode, were: Kato Weller, Ruth Myrlek. Allle Stevens, Rev. J. W. Hughes. Bessie Colllson, Rev. Mr. Alexander. Business house closed their dirs at 1 p. m. and the remainder of the t'ny was devoted to tho observance, with 800 people attending tho eve ning program. "It Is certain that this was tho largest assemblage of persona ever gathered In tho opera house," tho Chronicle chronicled. Participants In this program Included Prof. Talt and family, Josic Grandy, Lulu Cleaver, Ucuslo Henry, Bessie Worstell and others. Tho article closes prophetically: "It may be many years before another Coliunbus Day celebration takes place In La Grande, and It may be doubted If any future attempt will be filled with deeper appreciation of Its his torical importance, or more cnthu slastli'.ly carried out." Students Stage Play . And Musical Program (Continued From Pagc'onc) Tucker, Madeline Fraser, Gladys Bill ings. Merlo ltogers, Harriett Single ton, Mnrylou Pler. and Wolc'o Oer ard. Bill Caldwell and Johnny Hogg. One hundred and eighty-five students took part. A one-act play was furnished by a group of Normal school students, directed by Miss Charlotte Dusen bery under tho supervision of Miss Florence Day, heod of the dramatics department, students In the play vre Donna Holcomb. Mary Carter. Alia Knots. Harriet singleton, Paul ine Co.iradt and WalCo Oerards. MOST STOCKS ON HIGHER GROUND NEW YORK, July 18 W Soaring financial markets encountered heavy profit taking clouds today after a buoyant flight to new high levels for the current upswing. Stocks were heavily traded eurly, but settled down to a more sedate pace as offerings Increased. While some specialties showed substantial gains, the close was somewhat irregular. Transfers ap proximated 8,400,000 shares. Closing figures Included:' Air Reduc 100' Al. Chem. and Dye 131 American Can 05 American T, and T 132 Bothlchem Steel 40 J. I.. Case 00 Col. a. and B - 20 'A Oeneral Motors - 33 Johns Manvlllo 68 Llbbey-O.-Ford - 35 Liggett and Myers B 04 Montgomery Ward 27 National Distill 117 J. C. Penney 46 Public Scr. N. J 63 Southern Paclflo 38 St. Oil of Cal. 30 St. Oil of N. J. 40 Union Pacific - 127 United Aircraft 44 United Corporation 13 n. s. Indus. Alcohol 87 U. S. Steel . , - 60 EGGS TO ADVANCE 2 CENTS A DOZEN PORTLAND, July 18 (ff) There will be an advance of 2c dozen in tho selling price on eggs effective Wednesday according to announce ment of Manager Reed of the Pacific co-ops. Pullets aro now arriving and being quoted. The new prices will b3: ovcrslse 24c, extra 22c; standard 20c, medium 20c, pullet 16c dozen. Accord ing to Miss Reed receipts were de creasing but less so than expected. She says that demand for good qual ity was keeping the market cleaned. Bulldog Jackson Defeats Japanese PORTLAND, Ore., July 18 (P) Coming back after losing the first fall, Bulldog Jackson took the next two to win from Tctsura Hlgami of Japan In the main event of last night's wrestling card here. Jack son weighed 158, and Higaml, 100. AVIAIH1X intmvxs KANSAS CITY Miss Mildred Wright, 20, avlotrlx, was drownedl when he plane got but of control and fell into tho Missouri river. Don ald Morse, 23, drowned !n the swift current when he gave out before reaching her.. PORTLAND LIVESTOCK PORTLAND, July 18 if?) Cattle: 06; calves 2, steady. Steers, good, medium 5.00si 5.75; common S3.25,rft5 DO- hoirpm rnm. mon and medium, $4.25$4.60; cows, good, common and medium, $3.f5 ct $4.0O; bulls, good, S3.20 $3.50; cut ters and medium. A2.25ift3.26: vml. ers, good, 6.006.75; common and meaium, bj.uo 86.U0; calves, good, S.50$6.00; common $2.505.00. Hogs: 373, weak tendency. Good, 140-200 lbs. 5.00r$5.40; 200-250 lbs. $4.85$5.40; over 250 lbs. $4.25 fi $5.15: sows. eood. 43.75is4.75: me dium, $3.75i$4.35; pigs, good, 425 Shcop: 832; 35 60c higher. Lambs. good and choice. 86.000 $6 35: com mon and medium, 5.OO$5.05; wcth ers, S2.006$4.00; owes, 76c$2.25. I Q ii h a mm Nj Would You Support a Dictator For President? ilS TS A FKDF.R ATi POT JCF! FORCE THE SOLUTION 65 Featuring In the Cast WALTER HUSTON KAREN MORLEY FRANCH0T TONE ARTHUR BYRON ' DICKIE MOORE DAVID LANDAU JEAN PARKER A. A. A. CONTEST BOARD FINDS STANDARD ANTI-KNOCK UNSURPASSED v -' t f 4V, ABOVE Scene durlno ex tensive road tests made by the A. A. A. Contest Board. This car approached a hill at 20 m.p.h. and at a signal was fully accelerated. Observa tions were made until speed dropped to 10 m. p. h. on a steep hill. These tests proved Standard Gasoline Anti Knock unsurpassed. RIGHT Special equipment on dashboard and steering wheel of 1933 stock model car used In tests. Inland Empire Expecting Big Crop of Wheat SPOKANE. Waali. (Special) ' , The promise throughout the Inland. Em plro la for a normal wheat yield In contrast to other wheat regions of tho United States where poor crops are expected. A survey of reports from various districts in Washington indicate tt, splendid crop forecast, with estimates for the state of a 40,000,000 bushel crop. Optimism Is running particularly high In the Big Bend where It is de clared there will bo the best . crop In 10 years. OMAHA KIII-:i-H OMAHA, July 18 m (U. S. D. A.) Sheep: 7,000; lambs strong; sheep unchanged; feeders tending Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets Relieve and Control Periodic Pains , Qinical tests prove It. Take them today for welcome case and com fort. Take them regularly for perma nent relief. No narcotics; No dizziness. No unpleasant effects; Sold by all druggists. Small box , 50. Larger size, If you prefer. CLIP THIS AD! IT IS WORTH 5 CENTS On the Purchase of 1 Quart of ICECREAM At The Shake Switch Shop Wednesday Only ICE CREAM 25c QT. HAPPY JACKS 5c Sandwiches, Sundaes, Ice Cream Sodas 10c SHAKE SWITCH SHOP iMmmmmaomvemtm m m nRn mKUSbiaimaien n ii I'liiw IS A FEDERAL POLICE FORCE TO GANGSTER TERRORISM: Two millon men on the inarch! The President becomes a virtual dictator! Gangsters attacking the While House! America today . a m a rWi OuPSa. - dramatized in THE K i v -Ufa Tr - Vk?' . higher: range and native lambs 6.75 !!7.25; ewes up to $2.25. BOSTON WOOL BOSTON, July 18 (P) U. S. D. A.) Sales of wool are rather slow in fleece and territory lines. Prices remain very firm on tho limited vol ume of business being transacted. Graded strictly combing 64s and finer territory wools have sold at 7871)u scoured basis. Moderate quantities of good French combing and average strictly combing 64s and finer terri tory wools in original bags sell at 77 78c scoured basis. Occasional sales of 'fleeces are being closed at steady prices compared with last week. Mower Tongues Stacker Teeth Rake Teeth Screen Doors . , Made Right and Priced Right i, , . J. .. . Home Lumber & Coal Co. Phone : Main 17 i " 4 : i l fv era BIRTH OF A NEW NATION! OVER THE fgJl I ill I: ! MARKET NEWS OF JHE DAY ; : CHICAGO WHEAT Open. ...i.niM,i.i7'4 ..j.niijjjii.ao ...i.a:ii8i.'ii July Neit. lice. May CIIICAOO COltN July 05 .U.VJ4 .0374 '' Sept..... 7OJ40.71 .71)4 ""Ms .ll)3i lire 7i(..7(lll . .7IH4 .7 .71, May ,80.8l .81 .71) .7.8U!.ft T rOllTLAND WHEAT r , ' Open High Low Close Jtrly .1)1 Vi .in ',4 .! Vi .'JM-4 Kept !M:h .1)494 ' ' Dee. ...1..... .1)8 4 .!)8'4 .1)7 .07 I'OKTLANI) PKODUCB PORTLAND, July 18 W Butter Prints, extras, 28c; standards, 26c. Butterfat Portland delivery: A grade, 24?25c lb.; former's door de livery, 2223o lb.! sweet cream, 6c higher. Eggs Pacific poultry producers' selling price: oversize, 22c; extras, 20c; mixed colors, 10c; mediums, 10c dozen. Buying price by wholesalers, fresh current receipts 60 lbs. and up, 14 tip 15c dozen. Strawberries- New Oregon. $1.40 crate. Cheese, milk, country meats, mo WORLD'S FAIR EXCURSIONS Round Tfip to , .. CHICAGO... $51 .75 ' 30 day return limit ALL-EXPENSE TOURS Ad.yi $11.00 Include hotel room, admls tion to Fair, and tight-seeing tour of the city. 7 d.ys . ; . . . . $20.50 Include! hotel room, admit, tion to Fair, 50 mile tour oi Chicago. PLAYING 3 DAYS! TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY THE SOLUTION Illgli i.nyt i.2o i.ai Low , Clous 1.17 ' 1.11 l.KI'i J.ltt4 vim hair, coscara bark, hops, live poultry, onions, new onions, potatoes, new po tatoes, wool and hay, .unchanged. 81K1AII AND FLOUR PORTLAND, July 18.W1 Sugar 'Cane, granulated, 4.B6; ' Irult or berry, 5; beot sugar, $4.75 100 lbs. Domestlo Hour Selling price, mill, delivery 25 bbl lots: patent, 40s, 7.80iB 8.60; do 08s. 4.60 $7.80; bakers' bluestem, 6.75$6.85; bak ers' blended flour, $8.05 $8.40; soft white pastry patent, $8.76 $7.50; Montana hard wheat, $5.05; rye. $4.00 p0.30; whole wheat, $5.15; graham, $5.00ff $0.30 bbl. Here's the finest bus service East yet offered! ... It cuts a whole day or night . from your trip to the World's Fair and East. Enjoy cool comfort.breezing along Scenic Short Cuts that reveal America's most spectacular scenery. Stop off at popular Rocky Mountain playgrounds at no extra cost. Sample Savings! New York $43.00 Boston - 45.00 Ckivoland - 41.50 Omaha - 30.00 Denver .. 24.75 Wasli'ingiton 43.00 STAGE DEPOT Phone: Main 49 Added LIBKKTY COMEDY "PIGSKIN" SiKirtlight NIVS