La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, October 06, 1933, Page 8, Image 8

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    Friday, October 6, 1933
Page Eight
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE.
CC.t WORKERS
ACCOMPLISH MUCH
IN EAST OREGON
ave For Weeks Ahead
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BAKER, Ore. (Special) A luce
amount of work has been completed
by the civilian conservation corps on
the Whitman forest during the
monthly progress report of the forest
service.
The work Includes , erection of 36
miles of telephone line, construction
of 67 miles of roads, clearance and
development of 45 acres of land for
use of the publlo as recreational
campgrounds, construction of 12
miles of sheep driveways, and treat
ment of 36,000 acres of land with
poison bait for squirrels and gophers.
Many Building Erected I
In addition the O. O. O. workers
liave completed or nearly completed (
a large ' number of lookout houses, ,
towers, guard cabins, barns, garages
and other small buildings up to date.
A recent Inspection by Supervisor
W. L. Dutton of the Whitman na-
itlonal forest, coupled with plans of i
the army for breaking up the O. O. .
C. camps, Indicate that very soon the
forest service will switch from emerg- j
ency conservation work ito projects to
be handled under the publlo works
program. j
The forest service has been ready .
with plans for sevorol weeks to In-,
mate projects under the public works 1
program, but delay In release of funds j
has prevented It from starting the
work until this week, but the forest.
service Is bending every effort to
take advantage of the few remaining
weeks this field season to give as
much work as possible to men In all
communities adjacent to the Whlt
rwm forest, Mr. Dutton said.
Approximately 100 men are now
iworklng in small crews In scattered
localities on drift fences, water de
velopment projects, small 'buildings
and pack trails.
8 Forest Road Projects Up
As soon as the O. O. C. camps are
abandoned about the middle of this
month, the forest service plans to
utilize some of the equipment now
In use In these camps to begin work
on three forest road projects located
on Eagle creek near Richland, on 'Mio
south forki of Burnt river near Unity,
and one near Huckleberry mountain
to complete the Sumpter-Austln road
project worked on tills season by tho
C O. O, forces.
The distance from Baker to John
Day by tills route Is 81 miles as com
pared to 101 miles by the Dooley
mountain road. The road Is of a high
er standard than ordinary forest road
as it was built on a bureau of public
roads survey and con be widened
without loss of grade and can bo
brought up to highway standards
without sacrificing construction.
, . Construction Superintendent I. IS.
Jones is busy this week outlining
plans for abandonment of the three
O, o. o. camps on the Whitman for
est. Buildings will 'bo reinforced for
snow and ali structures will be left
Intact with a caretaker In charge In
anticipation of their use again, next
season by the C. O. 0, forces.
Forest Chief HiiIIhMimI
Supervisor Dutton said tho Whit
man organization "Is satisfied with
the accomplishments of the O. C. O.
boys this summor. Some dolay was
naturally experienced in getting or
ganized at the outset, but each suc
ceeding week witnessed moro orderly
and efficient progress of field work
so that the work accomplished dur
ing the month of September amount
ed to more than all of the rest of
tho season combined."
I UNION PEKHONALP I
4 $
The first game of the football sea
son, played at Baker Friday afternoon,
was a victory for tho Union team.
They played Baker's second team and
neither team showed very good team
work. Howevor, Coach Campbell Is
looking forward to a much more suo
oessful season thts year than last ns
ho has better material to work with.
The Une-up for Friday's game was:
center, Tldball: guards. Miller and
Toombs; tackles, Roberto and Oorrctt:
end, MocDonald and Router; half
backs, Anderson and Robinson;
quarterback, Hodson; fullbock, Black
er, and substitutes, Irwin and Kohler.
The team will go to Oove Friday of
this week. ,
John Mlchelbook, who has been
very 111 with typhoid fevor lias been
removed from lUs homo In Ramo Flat
to a Baker hoapiuu. Ho Is a Junior
In the high school. I
Mr. and Mrs. Kaften Follman, of
Seattle, arc spending this week with
her aunt. Mrs. P. M. Littler.
Miss Winifred Halsey loft Saturday
for Walla Walla whero she will have
employment. !
Dr. and. Mrs. acorgo Hoffman wcro '
the high scorers at the meeting of
the Ansata BrldRe club Thursday '
when Mr. and Mrs. Ab Cllpson were
hosts. Members of this new club are
Mr. and Mrs. Will Campbell, Mr. and
Mrs. T. O. Barnard. Mr. and Mrs.
Clark Martens, the Hotfmans and
Olpsons. Lunch was served after tho
gnmo. j
,' The members of the Masonic and
Eastern Star lodKOB and friends met
at the hall Monday evening for a Joint
social evening. An Interesting pro
gram was arranged Including several
musical numbers and a most humor
ous skit, "The Initiation Into the
Queen of Sliebo Order." Following the
program tho evening was spent In
curds and other names. Eastern 8tar
members will be guests of tho Baker
Star chnpter Monday evening.
Will Wright visited Sunday with
his mother. Mrs. Bell Wright, and sis.
ter. Mrs. Phv. while en route to Port
land from Idaho. ;
Miss Thelma Van llouten was
brought homo from tho Baker hos
pital the last of the week but will be
obliged to remain In bed several weeks
yet. She sustained serious back In
juries In on auto accident some time
ago. j
The Plnochlo club opened their fall
season with a porty at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Ab Cllpson Monday eve
ning with lour tables at ploy. Mrs.
Ncle Morrison and T. o. Barnard
made the high scores of the evening
and Mrs. Frcrt Brown the low. Tho
hostess served a lovely lunch. I
Word was received hero that Mrs.
Thompson, mother of Mrs. Ralph
Smith, hnd died at Welscr,
Ward Week
Savings! Bug
"Golden Crest"
Silk Dose
59C
The sum smart colon and
sheer, even weave But a nem
he price jm Wari WtM Full.
hshsoned. pioot taps, doubi
beei sod toes. Buy now to ftsvc
Cushion Dots
Shttl Clnrl Tvb-laitl
At 50 more these
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V. - Jl j bargain! 4-in. ruf
fles. Cream, erru.
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Window Shades
Wor 54c Volutl
fnra
39c
Price goes up after
Word Week. Light
tested for pinholes.
Heavily coated.
Wash Boiler
14. Gallon She
$2.69
Usual $3.45 value!
Copper with tinned
interior. S I u . d y
hook bandies.
Tea Kettles
Gray oqmtt
38c
Regular 69a value!
Welded spout- 4j
qt. size. Cool wood
handle saves burns.
Double Boiler
50c yaW
33c
Gray porcelain ena
mel. Tin cover.
2-qt. lower boiler.
1)4 quart inset.
Dish Vnu
33c
Gray enamdware.
Round. Convenient
handles. Buy it
Ward Week. Savo!
81 x 90 Sheets
Wot1W,4k Urlnttl
79c
"Longwear" brand.
Bleached white,
hand torn, selvage
sides. Jvong wear-ine.
NEW PRINTS
Word Week Price!
yd.
Ward's famous 'Sllvonlas"
fall patterns and colors all
tub-fasti 30 Inches. Buy now
for your wash frocks I .
Pillow Cases
Wars' WmI Prktl
19c,
each
"Longwear" qual
ity. Size 42x36,
White bleached.
Selected cotton.
Get in on Ward
Week Savings!
Fall Shoes
$1.79
Hurry! Get your new shoes a
Ward Week savings! Choosf
mart black kid tic with srcli
support and Cuban heel, Pumpi
with graceful Louis heels. All
sises, all values!
Ward Week Onlgt
5 Wool mnd Cotton
BLANKETS
$2.69
A blanket price you may never
see agsin! Large size 72x84,
5 wool and China cotton
blankets, 3-inch sateen bound,
5-inch block plaid pastel design.
A$2.!Hlaluetu
a New Loiv for
Wartl Week!
Work Shoes
$2.29
All men who do outdoor work
need shoes like these! Leuthei
storm welt, black elk. plain
Full double oak leather
Goodyear welt, rub
toe.
outeraole.
bcr heel.
Wards Present the Newest Thing' in Radio!
Instant Dialing
CONSOLE RADIO
At I.aHtl A dial that worKs the wny
you (hlnl;t Turn direct to the call
letters you have In ml ml. No iiumlierH
to hut her with! And added to this
Automatic Volume Control (holds
volume ns you want It). Personal
Tone Control great reaeh hair
breadth HehM'tlvlty. Super-Dynamic
Speaker (realistic reproduction).
Beautiful cabinet.
Licensed by, HCA and lluzeltliie.
7-Tubes
$5 clown, $4 monthly,
plus amall carrying charge
MEN! Ward Week Saves Dollars on
Service Shoes
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Policemen! Miiilmen! Firemen! Trainmen!
Get those Bcrvice shoes NOW this low price
for Ward Week only! Genuine calf uppers . . .
two oak leather soles . . . wearproof lining
. . . liarhour storm welt! Ventilated insole . .. '
6 1 eel arch support. Available in all sizes.
Ward s Riverside Twin-Range
100 Pure Pennsylvania
Word Week Soring!
Exceptional
Group of 3en
Dress Shirts
79
Months ago we bought up for
cash every better shirt we could
find. To-day they're worth
twice this price. Full-cut, color,
fast, fine fabrics. While, plains,
fancies.
1101-1103 Washington
Winterized ! Best Quality !
49c Gallon
Save! Get your
winter supply and
start using it now.
Positive lubrica
tion at highest mo
tor heat and in se
vere winter cold.
-1 AWai rear
It Has New Air Cushion Balloons i
(M 1T IT 1ST TTJ
z lib u im iTi
Ward Week Only
$27.45
?, down, &i monthly
Small carrying charge
Stainless steel mudguards
and chromium plated fil
t in us. Super sturdy motor
bike truss fork and
chrome plated steel ar
mored wood rims. The
double-bar frame is non
ru stable. Virhrome en
ameled. Ward Week only!
1 .t-1
All Mohair Suite
Priced way below
today's market!
$69.95
Ward Week
Sale Price
87 down, 7 monthly,
plus small carrying chargo
SO Down; SO Monthly, pui carrying charge
Mohair prices have advanced 100
in less than six months! That's why
we cannot repeat this Ward Week
value. Both pieces have deep spring
seats, high soft hacks, roll arms, and
reversible cushions. Hardwood frames
throughout. Buy in Ward Week!
Riverside Standard 13-Plate
EtATTEIlY
72 Months Guarantee I
$3.33
Willi Ohl Mattery
Guaranteed
12 months because
it's basically built
to Riverside stand
ards. Every plate is
standard size and
thickness for full
power.
INNEfitSPItllVG
$12.95
183 deep Premier wire
colls upholstered In felt
ed cotton. Snteen tick
ing cover. Full sIkc,
Double deck. Pull size.
Orchid
Double Deck
Coil Spring
$9.95
Mattress & Spring,
lioth
$23.90
Ward Week SALE Super Value!
Seamless Axminster
EH U (E
0x12
Feet
$21.95
So Down, $4 Monthir.
With small carrying cliiirsc
Price goes UP after Ward Week ! Save
now. Each rug is a copy of a genuine
Oriental design, woven on huge Ax
minster looms. Even the sheen is
woven-in. Perfect quality. No seconds!
Ward Week SALE Special! Save Aoir!
Wardoleiim
h&hjb
HX1Z JrS A -ra-a.
Feet
ISo more felt base rugs at this low
price after Ward Week! Stainproof!
Waterproof! And their hard enamel
surface cant absorb water, grease or dains.
Moral and tile patterns.
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