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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1933)
Thursday, October 12, 1933 EX GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, EX GRANDE, ORE. Pa are Nine OVER THE VALLEY 'phone: Morntnxi, Main (00 Mabel B. Morton, Valley Newt Editor Besldenee Fhon 817 a Ouests f Mrs. Tun Walislnger, of the Lower Cove market road, Is entertaining some interesting guests, her sister, Mrs, K. K. Gregory, of Rose Lodge, Ore., and her eon, H. H. Gregory Jr., with Mrs. Gregory and the baby daughter, Shlriey Anne. They came Tuesday of last week, but because of Mrs. Gregory Sr.'s Indisposition have not really started their visiting among her old friends In this valley executive committee of the local or ganization, the other two members being L. P. Wright and Jay Bresh ears. The members voted unani mously In favor of making many much needed Improvements to the hall and they decided to have their llrst work meeting next Wednesday, Oct. 11, whloh will be an all-day affair. It was decided to also have the next regular meeting day, Oct. 21, as another au-day work meeting. yet. One trip, to the lookout Station , Clarence Cartnr ltiir. nrMumtri a. on m. fanny, nus ueeu cnjuyiu aim others are being planned. Mrs , Greg ory has only visited here once in 24 years, so she has a lot of visiting to catch up on. Sunday the Walislnger family entertained the members of the Everett Walislnger family oui a few guests at dinner at their home, . including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wali slnger, Virgil Walislnger, Mr, and Mrs. Wayne Reavls and small daughter, Joanna Mae, rand ' the Misses Mary Taylor and Hazel Crawford. To those who know the families and the guests, it is needless to state that the chief Interest of the day centered about the two young ladles, Shirley Anne Gregory! and Joanna Mae Reavls, who seemed to mind not all being so much In the spotlight. Meeting Postponed The meeting of the Prlsclila Sew ing club which would nave come on Thursday, has ibeen postponed on ac count of the annual meeting of the county aid, Thursday, at North Pow der. . ' , Spends Weekend Miss June Whlttoker, of Pilot Rock, a student at the Eastern Oregon Normal, spent the weekend with her friend. Miss Josephine Fisher, in the Frosty district. The two girls be came Iriends at the 4-H club sum mer conferences at Corvallls. Give Iteceptlon The Parent Teacher association of Island City and the Ladles Aid of the community church sponsored a ception and dinner at the church Friday evening, welcoming the tea chers of tho school and the minister, Rev. Hertzog and his family. There were 75 people .present for the supper which was served buffet style at 7:00 o'clock. The program which followed consisted of these numbers: Songs, audience. Address of welcome, Mrs. Homer T. Wilson. Response for (the teachers, Mr. Hicks. Response by the minister, Mr. Hertzog. , Reading; Mrs. Workman. Group of songs, Annamae and Plu--ma Shafer. Piano solo and monologue, Mrs. Clifford Blokland. Bine Mr. Grange ' The first all-day meeting since last spring was held Wednesday by Blue Mt. Grange. State grange officers, including jnaster, . overseer, -lecturer, ;' secretary - and executive committee, were nominated. Clarence Carter was appointed to fill a . vacancy in the short program which included song "What Shall the Harvest Be," by the grango and - three readings. 'The Temptest," by Mrs. Lily Nlzert 'The Red Rooster," by Mrs. J. B. Llndsey and "The Uncivilized," L. F. Wright. Next Saturday, Oct. 14, be ginning at & o'clock In the evening, "Booster Night" will be observed at the hall. Mr. Carter Is to arrange the program and the home economic committee is to have charge of the refreshments. Cost Removed- John Endlcott, of near Allcel, who -was Injured severely several weeks ago in a runaway accident, has had the cast removed and Is now able to be around some on crutches. To Valley - Mrs. Martha Jane Moss has gone to tho home of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fuller, of the Valeria district, where she will spend the winter. Mrs, Moss has rented her -home In La Grande to Claude Berry. Conclude Stay : I. Zundcl and son, Lowell, former residents of the Grange Hall neigh borhood and -who spent a -week In La Grande looking after business matters, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Spencer. They left Monday evening for ,thetr home near Medford. Icing Cars Twelve carloads of Grande Ronde prunes, the harvest of which is in progress, have been Iced at the P. F. E. plant at North Powder. The crop, which at one time was thought not to be over ten cars. Is estimated at twice that number. The valley's ap- j p:o crop, witn some so cars irom wie Weathcrspoon orchards near Elgin, ore now moving. A big pear crop of the Yakima district has been stored, awaiting a more favorable market, expected In December. . Returns To Valley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pike and fam ily have returned to the valley and aro making their home In tho vicin ity of Union. Before going to -the Idaho town the Pike family lived on their ranch north and west of Sum mervlUe. To Salem - MlssOehleri teacher in the Imbler High school, 'has gone to Salem to spend (the next two weeks at her home. The Imbler High has closed for a two weeks' vacation during tho apple picking season. - Illness Regretted - All over the valley, the Illness of "Aunt Anne" Hug, of Elgin, Is deeply regretted. Mrs, Hug, who Is always the Inspiration at the big annual gathering of the Hug clan, is one of the few survivors of (the Swiss group who came to this country end then settled In this valley because It re minded them so much of the home land. Aunt Anne is 67 years of age and recently fell on the floor in her home, the shock of the experience 'be ing more than -she could stand, though no bones were broken. While her great age makes her recovery a question, her friends are hoping that she may recover... . Entertains Club Mrs. James McKlnnls, of near Sum- merville, entertained the members of the Prlsclila Sewing club at Its last meeting. Twelve guests were present for a delightful afternoon of sewing, visiting and refreshments. To Wallowa Lake The Misses Marjorie Hprton, Imo gens Russell and Marie Tlgglebeck, drove to Wallowa Lake Saturday af ternoon and spent the weekend at Miss Russell's cabin. Guests - Mrs. George Rynearson, who oper ates the telephone exohange at Im bler, has hod as her recent guests, her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boro. of Coeur d'Alcno, Ida., who were on an auto tour which took them down Into the Crater Lake region after leaving this valley, Ret urns To Portland Miss Ruth Comstock, who has been recuperating at (the home of her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. R. s. comstock, of the Mill Creek canyon, has gone to Portland to complete her course in nurse training. Ruth has had al rath er hectic time making a sufficient recovery from her illness of several months ago to be ablo to get really Into her worl irk FAIlSf LIFE CLAIMED GOOD TRAINING MINNEAPOLIS m (Bright llgihts of the city haven't the lure for boys from the farm that they are popu larly believed to have. Instructors at Dunwoody Institute here have dis covered-. And that Is one reason, they say, why farm youths make good me chanics -If given a reasonable chance. "The farm bays are freer from distractions. "They are more accus tomed to work, and have usually de veloped considerable mechanical un Boys from the farm, on the aver. nge, he says, are more mature . 'In Judgment and more 'Inclined to "know what they want." - THIS CURIOUS WORLD - . ON THE MOON THERE ARE. AANV MOUNTAIN ,. PEAKS MEASURING AROUND THOTY THOUSAND FET IN HEIGHT STUDENT BODY OFFICERS ARE , PICKEDUNION UNION (Special) A lively election took place at the high school Fri day afternoon when the studont body voted on their officers for the school term. ' Those who wore . successful among the several nominees wore: Leslie McClellan for president; Ken neth South, vice, president; Elaine Hess, secretary-treasurer; Kathleen Conklln, U-Hl editor, and Raymond Reutor, business manager. The dif ferent classos have their corps of of ficers with the following presidents: seniors, Frank Miller: Juniors, Oliver Hudson: sophomores, King Spain; freshmen. Jack Conklln, and eighth grade, Keith Kohler. 'a A PORPOISE CAUGHT OFF THE ENGLISH COAST; WAS PLACED IN A PUBLIC POOL ON EXHIBITION, WHtWE HE lE8AN AN CNUwKArltc SWIMMINIa WAR ATHON OURIN& THE REST OF HIS LIFE HE COVERED SO AIZiEJ DALYf Harmonica Club Is Formed at Cove Hi COVE3 (Special) The harmonica cluD, which meets Tuesday after noons, and the high BChool chorus, which meets In the evening aro gath ering many now members. A groat deal of Interest Is "Wing shown by the students In both these extra-curricular subjects. DURING THE WORLD WAR, BLACKBIRDS, THRUSHES, LARKS , AMD OTHER BIRDS, WERE SOLD FOR. FOOD IN LONDON. c 111 BT hca stumer IWC THE MOUNTAINS of the moon are best seen at the time of. the quarter phase, when they are casting long sliudows. At tho time ot tho full moon the sun is shining more nearly straight down and the whole is ton brilliantly illuniinatod to show the Irregu larities. Tho lunar mountains resemble the craters ot great vol canoes. ... Women's Groups Have Meetings During Past Wk. - 1 ll JUST RECEIVED! NEW OVERSIZE RUGS For Those Large, Hard to Fit Rooms ll'3"xl2' 9'xI5' U'3"xl5' In Conventional and Oriental Patterns. Also a nice selection of 9x12 WILTON RUGS AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES!. . . ' f Bohrjenkamp's """"" La Grande's Pioneer Home Furnishers la urancie s rioneer rrome r miusneia l 1 WALLOWA (Special) The meet ing date of three Ladies Aid societies fell upon Wednesday, Oct. 4 and it was estimated that 75 women at tended these meetings. The members and friends of the Christian Aid met at the home of Mrs. John Thompson with Mrs. E. Z. Thompson as assist ant hostess. Th3 regular -business meeting was hold after which refresh ments were served and a social time enjoyed. Mrs. P. P. Jones and Mrs. Herman Plass were co-hostesses at the meet ing of the M. E. Ladles Aid society at the home of Mrs. Jones. The presi dent, Mrs. J. E..Tullcy, conducted tho business and devotional exercises, Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon. The Presbyterian Ladles Aid met with Mrs. T. T. Shell, with Mrs. O, w MoKenKie ns devotional lender. During the -business meeting plans were made for an experience social to bo held In the church parlors on Oct. 31. Tho president, Mrs. Earl Pef fer. presented a box of lovely hand kerchiefs to Mrs. Shell, a gift from members of the Aid, and expressed regret that Mrs. Shell was going away Mrs. Stanley Shell assisted. Mrs. Shell In serving dainty refreshments. The next meeting in two weeks will he with Mrs. O. W. McKenzle. Annual Reception For Teachers Is Given At Union UNION (Special) Tho annual ception for the teachers sponsored by the Commercial club wos held at the Union hotel Friday nt;.)t. The ban quet table, with covers laid for 104, was arranged in u-form and decor ated. with fall flowers. After tho meal the crowd adjourned to the parlor where O. T. Hess, chairman of tne entertainment committee, introdxiced the teachers and called on membors of the school -board for u few re marks. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Freshmen Give ' . A Return Party COVE (Special) The freshman return party Saturday evening at the gym was very successful, The incom ing freshmen aro an enterprising bunch and guvo the rest of tho high school a pleasant evening, topped off by very good' reiresnmeuis, y Mrs. Alice McClain Given a Surprise COVE (Special) Mrs. Alice Mc clain was very happily surprised on her birthday anniversary Friday evo- nlng. The guests were Mr. and Mrs, Eddlo Hartley, Casslno ond Lano Hartley, Mr. and -Mrs. Lee McClain, Donald and Noil a McClain, Mr. and Mrs. Tedi McClain, Forest, Jimmy and Virginia McOlatu, and Mr. and Mrs Ocorgo Goluy and Leonard Qolay. Lunch was served. OI.l) IIXI IIEQUKATHH CROP 01' COTTON TO (IIIANUCIIILD CHANGES MADE IN DELIVERY OF COVE MAIL COVQ (Special) The raral null -which has been delivered alter the ; mall arrives In the late afternoon will ' be delivered in the mornings after the end of the month.i This will allow mall gathered on the route to leave , Oove In the afternoon Instead of hav ing It In the post office for 34 hours. FOOTBALL I'LAYhllH TII1IN TO ' ' FAKM TO AHHIST TEAM MATE Fall Wheat Out- Look is. Very Good WALLOWA (Special) Wheat grow ers feel encouraged with prospects for fall sown wheat getting a bettor start this fall, than in a number of years. Grain which has been seeded any length of time 1b coming up nice ly, some of the first sowings put in early in September came - up quite spotted, but dry spots are greening up now and farmers are expecting excellent stands. : HUNTERS VILLE.- N. O. P) The cotton market In. 1854 apparently did not worry North Carolina farmers. Charles Mayberry has '.found an old deed of gift, executed that year by ., Leonard and Sara ' Whlttlngton, in which they bequeathed to their daughter, Elizabeth Whlttlngton, to havo and to' hold for. their grand daughter, Sara Ann . Whlttlngton, "for her own personal .use, all the cotton we made last year." LOS ANGELES WV-Football players of Loyola university the school that scared Southern California In 1933, went to the aid- of a fellow player when Prank del Olorglo's father told him SB acres of land would have to be made ready for planting before lie could register. When members ot the squad hoard about It, Kermlt Klttzke, who is expected to give Del Oiorglo a hard battle for tho- tacklo-position, suggested going to the dairy farm and aiding the ' 195-pound grldder. ' Ten playerB volunteered to help Del Giorgio, who was first-string tackle of the 1832 eleven. , "lnnin-it" Keeps Light Going BAHIA, Brazil Wl Tho state of Bahla has spent 175.000 this year In fruitless attempts to catch the no torious bandit whose nickname is "Lampeao," meaning "Lamp-post.1 Ho ranges the uplands of the Inte rior. California now has a tlO.OOO fund to be used to pay rewards for the arrest of kidnapers. . - Don't Trifle With Coughs Don't let them get a strangle hold.-:-Fight - germs quickly. Creomulslon , combines tho T best helps known to , modem science. Powerful but harm less. Pleasant to take. No narcotics. Your own, druggist Is authorized to ; refund your money on the spot If your cough or cold Is not relieved by Creomulslon. Adv. Recent Rains Are Help to Pastures WALLOWA Special) Forage con ditions have shown a marked im provement the past week. The soil was Boakcd sufficiently by the recent ralnB to start the, grass on much of the. dry- land' pasture. Farmers who were extremely short of pasture a few weeks ogo now report fairly good feed for their livestock. -. - Former U nion Girl ,x On Long Journey UNION (Special) The Oregon Journal recently carried a story of Maud Spain who was graduated from the Union high school years ago nd who for several years has been teach ing history and geography In Tucson, Ariz. She has been granted a year's leave of absence to study the customs and habits of the natives in the Solo mon and New Hebrides Islands, Bor neo, Sumatra and other Islands of tho Pacific. Lone Pine Literary Starts For Winter WALLOWA (Special) A meeting of Lone Pine Literary society was held ot the school house Friday evening. Tho attendance was quite good and a program consisting of several num bers was put on. The ladles served a lunch ot the 'close of tho meeting. It was decided to meet every two weeks, with tho next meeting, Oct. 13 at which time a pie social will, bo held. "Automatic" Fine lliilc DALLAS, Tex. P) The Texas league has a rule assessing an au tomatic $25 fine against any player "chased" from a play-off . series game by an umpire. Manager Carey Selnh of tho HouBton Buffs wbb victim In the series with San An tonio. LIVESTOCK -vith 1, EXPOSITION m Hf& rodeo PORTLAND, OREGON OCT. 21-28 .9 SHOWS IN ONE-11 acres under one roof 8 days of education and thrilling entertainment. Exhibits of America's Livestock Champions, Dogs, Poultry, Pet Stock, Land Products, Manufactured Products, 4-H Club and Smith-Hughes Work, Fish ond Game; also combined Horse Show and Indoor Rodeo including 6-Horse Team Driving Contests, and the famous McCarry-Elliott Rodeo. LARGE PREMIUM LISTS OF 1934 S ens ationally designed! $ P A JT mm - UTU Sensationally priced! AND UP. AT THE FACTOR. STUDEBAKER is presenting the lowest priced fine cars in American motoring history in these startling new Studebakers of 1934! Studcbnkor has stepped down into new fields oflow price and stepped up traditional Studcbakcr quality in so doing. The armor-plated bodies of these new Studebakers of 1 934 are sensational in their beauty, strength and quiet. They go farther than any standard production bodies in the world in approximating the air-curve sym metry of the latest giant speed planes. Appealing outside, they're utterly alluring when you open the doors . ; . with capacious seats, luxurious tailored upholstery and the finest fittings ever provided in cars so low priced. A new ventilating system assures real comfort allows opening of windshield. These new Studebakers have that stamina and brilliance of performance which en abled five 85 stock Studebakers to finish among the first twelve in the great Indian apolis Speedway race on May 30 last and to go through that entire contest without a single adjustment or repair! They have uncanny "mechanical brains" that make driving almost entirely automatic. The test of driving will fully convince you that no car you can buy is nearly as good a "buy" as these startling new low-priced Studebakers. The new Dictator Six is $645. The new Commander Eight is $845. The new President Eight is $1045! Come in today and take out one of these new Studebakers of 1934 for a convincing trial drive. THE DICf AT OR as low as 64S THE COMMANDER as low as 845 THE PRESIDENT as low as1045 Prim ml Ibi factory. Bmttri tnd spare lirti extnt Continuance of these amazing low introductory print ii not assured. Now it the time to take advantage of them before possible revision upward is made nec essary by higher costs of materials. , rhotie Main 82 M. J. G0SS - HIS Adams jj
