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Tuesday, October 31, 1933 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Pare Three SOCIETY NOTES Art Ramblers Club Meets With Mrs. William Miller Yesterday Afternoon "Tne Voyagesof Lief Erlckson and the First Discoveries in the Americas by the "Norsemen" was the them of the program presented yesterday af ternoon by Mrs. L, B. Mob when the Art Ramblers club met at the home of Mrs. WUlUun Miller. Ertckaon first discovered America and called . It Vinland. The explorations discussed covered the period between 1000 and 1010 A. D. . , The general theme of the year's study Is "Early Explorations In Am erica" and at the next meeting in two weeks at the, home of Mrs. P. 8. Robinson Mrs. Turner Oliver will speak on "Russia In Alaska." . Committee Plans Parish Summer 'Mrs, o. E. Bray headed a commit tee whloh met Monday at the home of Mrs, George Hill to complete plans for the' monthly parish supper at St. Peter's Episcopal ohuroh at 6:30 o'clock on Friday evening, at Konan hall, v' i at. Peter's Guild will meet at Honan hall Wednesday afternoon at a :30 and the committee Is headed by Mrs. Helen Anderson with Mrs. Paul Bull, Mrs. Bernlce Miller and Mrs. Walter LaDuFlere assisting her. 1 'v '.' Mrs. Harry Hansen Entertains Club , Mrs. Harry Hansen entertained the Wakellta 'club Monday afternoon at her home with three tables arranged for Bridge. Mrs. Prank Wjttde and Mrs. Walter Lane were guests. f 1 Prizes at bridge were awarded to Mrs. Clyde Hoppel, first, and Mrs. Clyde Charlton, . second. Mrs. Hoppel will entertain next Monday afternoon. : : Auxiliary Honors T. R. At Party : James E. Page auxiliary. No. 11 of the United Spanish War Veterans en tertained the comradeB of the camp Saturday evening, Oct. 28, - at the Sacajawea Inn at a program in mem ory of Theodore Roosevelt on the oc casion of his birthday anniversary. Mrs. Harry Tuner was In charge of the program. : A musical reading was presented by Miss Mildred Green and Frederick Blngaman played a piano solo. An Interesting reading on the loyalty of Roosevelt was presented by Mrs. A. P. Nelson. ' rtexresnments were servea. iiintertam At Dinner Party Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reynolds en tertained recently at dinner In honor of the -latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. rr P Nlaumnmtr. nf Bend. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knauta and daughter, Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. John Speckhart, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ager, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ager, of Bend, ' Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Skeen, Harvey Carter and the host and hostess. Is Entertained v The Ever-Ready class of the Chris tian church enjoyed a Hallowe'en party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. : Clifford Blokland recently. The guests ' were In costume and the prize for the 'best was presented to William Helvey. . . Refreshments were served. (Tamn Fire (irouD c ' Plane Pnvfv J The Wicas Wlclnca Camp Fire group made plans for a Hallowe'en party wnen iney met at tne nome oi m . lene Conradt, their guardian, recently. .X IIO . pttl fcjf LVJ MO ,UUH Oct. 26, at the summer cabin of Mrs. p. I. Stoddard on Mt. Emny. T- 1 J A J ' rrpsnvrpr an Mill Gives Luncheon : Seventy-two guests were entertaln- ' ed Saturdav at a luncheon sponsored by the Ladles Aid society of the ' Presbyterian church at the home of jars. August j. orange at one ociuuk. Guests were seated at small tables about the rooms. A Hallowe'en and autumn motif was carried out In the decorations on the tables and about the spacious rooms. ' A short program was presented with .selections furnished by Miss Phyllis Clark, vocalist, accompanied by her sister, Miss Arlene Clark; Mrs. Lanlta Plerson, vocal, accompanied by Mrs. Lynn Wright: Miss Mildred Green, (musical reuaing, Bccompanieu u J . Frederick Blngaman. ' Mrs. Stange was assisted during the luncheon by Mis. F. L. Ralston, Mrs. R. F. Murphy, Mrs. L. M. Koyt, Mrs. George Richardson, Mrs. Lynne Bohn enkamp, Mrs. Harold M. Flnlay, Bea trice Toung, Avis Ferris, Mrs. Tur ner Oliver. Mm. Rsitort Dlvnn and Mrs. Ray P, Puell. . Enterprise Girl t ir ; 1 j .lo ivittii ieu Of Interest In La Orande Is the news of the marriage of Miss Myrnle Clayton, daughter of Mrs. Ella T. Clayton, of Enterprise, and Dr. Robert Burns Stone, son of Mrs. Emily Stone, of Portland, at the home of Mr. ami Mrs.. Lester L. Dally, of Pullman, Wash., last Sunday. The bride's sis ter. Mlgn MnrlnrlA davtrm m ir only attendant, and Chester A. Riley . viK Twuat man ... The bride was lovelv In a dress of blue velvet with a close-fitting hat to matcn and a corsage of gardenias and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Stone attended Oregon State of the musical activities. She Is a member of Alpha Omloron PI. Dr. Stone Is a graduate of North Pacific Dental college. " ' , They will make their home in En terprise. , . '. . . " : Diversity. Club Enjoys Party A masquerade party was enjoyed Saturday evening by the members of the Diversity club, their husbands and other guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanson. A Hallowe'en motif was carried out In the decora lions and in the refreshments that were served at a late (hour by the hostess. FlVe tables were arranged for bridge.- Prizes for high score were presented to Mrs. Joe Williamson and Ezra Holman, while Mrs. Claude Puckett and George Cooper received the consolation. Fred Reese was high scorer among the guests. Other guests were Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Louise Shepherd. " Mr, Hanson received the award for the best costume. Mr. Duncan will entertain the af ternoon club this. Thursday at 1 :4S o'clock at her home. Rainbow Girls Hold Initiation The Order of Rainbow for Girls met Saturday evening at the Masonic ball and Stella Jean Ingle, Henrietta Ash baugh and Phyllis Lockwood were In itiated Into the order 'with appro priate ceremony. The meeting observ ed the sixth birthday anniversary of the founding of the order here and the advisory board served refresh ments. Mrs.. Herbert Hanna made the birthday cake. 1 . ' The tables were decorated with bowls of marigolds. Seven candidates will be initiated on Nov. 11. L. H. S. Parents, Teachers to Meet : Joseph H. Gaiser, professor at the Eastern Oregon Normal school, will -discuss "Peace Prospects of Europe' Thursday evening at the meeting of the High School Parent Teacher as sociation at the school at 8 o'clock. The , meeting will be the first since the organization of the association. The girls' glee club,' directed by An drew Loney Jr., will sing, and Ray mond O. Williams will furnish t group of numbers. All parents and others Interested In the program are invited to attend. Presbyterian Aid To Present Play The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will present a play, "T&e Rag Cutting Bee," next Monday at the church. No admission will toe charg ed but a silver offering will bo taken and the proceeds used In their church activities. ' Boone to Attend Secretary Meet In Portland, Ore. The semi-annual meeting of the Oregon Commercial Secretaries, of which Harold. O. Boone, of La Orande, is secretary, will meet In Portland on Nov. 0 and 10. One subject of in terest for discussion will be delin quent taxes and accompanying It will .be a discussion of warrants and how they may be passed 'along In busi ness operation. Herman Kehrll, new head of the bureau of municipal re search, University of Oregon, and formerly manager of the City club In Portland will lead. Edward G. Harlan, secretary of the chamber of commerce at Eugene, Is president; James-G. Smith, Corvallts secretary, Is vice president; ana Mr. Boone, secretary-treasurer. Earl O. Reynolds, former La Grande resident and at present Klamath Falls secre tary, is one of the four members of the -board of directors. . Mike Pecarovlch, "head football coach of Gonzaga university, Spokane, used to be the villain In a dramatic stock company. SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday, Nov. 1 : 2:00 Methodist Ladles Aid, with Mrs. Gerald Plerson at Perry. . 2:00 Wednesday Contract club, with Mrs. Claude Berry. - 2:00 Parkdale club, with Mrs. Remington. 2:00 Baptist Women's society with Mrs. William Couzens. 2:00 Hl-Lo club, with Mrs. Her bert Da vies. 2:00 K. D. club, with Mrs. Laura Winburn. 7:30 L. A. to the B. of R. T., at the Eagles hall. Thursday, Nov. 3 . 1 :30 Thursday Bridge club, with Mrs. Clyde Bunting. 2:00 Poppy club, with Mra. H. V. Leffel. 2:00 Diversity club, with Mrs. L. V. Duncan. 2:00 Presbyterian Home depart ment, with Mrs. Harry Mohr. 8:00 La Grande High School P. T. A., at the gymnasium. - 8:00 Triangle club, with Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Graham. . Friday, Nov. 8 2:00 New Deal Bridge club, with Mra. Paul Bull. 909 Spring. 8:00 Pythian Sisters, at the Odd Fellows hall. Dftks, Boctsty MltOf Msln 00 Until : a. K MORE TROPHIES TO BE GIVEN IN BOXING TOURNEY - With amateur boxers ranging in poundage from giant heavies to cootie-welghte. Awaiting the enroll -ment meeting at the Eaglea hall Fri day night, three more handsome tro phies were put up today for the as piling ringmen of the district to com pete for In the Bogles great relief fund benefit championship amateur boxing tournament, on the Eagles hall battle front here the nights of Nov. 21, 22 and 23. One of 4he additional trophies is for the amateur registering the quickest knockout In the big tourney. AxSother Is for the -gamest loser, while the third Is to go to the most clever boxSr In the flstlo revival. These are to be aside from the elaborate "Jack Detnp sey" trophies going to winners In all weight divisions. It costs nothing to enroll at the Eagles hall Friday night for the tourney, learn how to box from ex pert trainers, and try .for the high ring honors and handsome trophies. It Is reported that promoters from far and near plan to be on hand to "scout" the heavies In particular and all other weight divisions In general during the three-night Jamboree here. They may have contracts In their pockets to flash on the out-standing huskies of the meet who may have designs on a pro career In preference to the national championships of the amateurs In the east and the next Olympic games. A representative of the Eagles will begin contacting cities and towns within a radius of 150 miles of La Grande beginning itomorrow to form teams of amateur boxers and appoint trainers for them. The outsiders are to train in their respective home towns. Hunters of Elk Kill Cattle In Wallowa County Stockmen are reported to have suf fered considerable loss of stock In . some sections of Wallowa county dur ing the elk season last week, accord ing to reports from Wallowa whloh say that quite a big amount of stock was shot by hunters. Reports from the range districts In the east end of the county are to the effect that seven head of cattle were killed In one locality and also that a valuable purebred Hereford bull belonging to Church Dorrance was killed. It Is stated that the larger part of the elk were killed by out-of-the-county hunters, - with a large number of local-hunters-fearing to venture Into the 'woods with' such a' large number in the field. ' 'SACAJAWEA' IS NAMED SUBJECT FOR CONTEST The Oregon Historical society's an nual essay contest for the C. C. Beek man history prizes and medals, open to all school children (between 15 and 18 years of age, this year will nave as Its subject "Sacajawea," the Indian "bird woman," who accompanied Lewis and Clark in 1804-6, and the inspiration for the naming or the Sacajawea Inn In La Orande. . Essays must not exceed 2,000 words In length and must be In the hands of the society not later than Mar. 17, 19J4. 1 i I ! G. O. P. National Board Hits At Roosevelt (Continued Prom Page One) assertion that "a sound currency Is to be preserved at all hazards," the pamphlet contends the president broke this pledge In signing the in flation bill and in recent moves to ward a managed currency, ' At STYLE SHOP Exclusive Wearing1 Apparel "For The Woman Who Cares" 4 DAYS ONLY! Starting Wednesday at 10 A. M. we are having our first end of the month sale. Every Coat and . Dress will be re duced from $2.00 0 $5.00 ; according lib the original value Hats and all other arti cles will be reduced in proportion, and remem ber these values are in effect only the last four days of this week. it Philanthropist HORIZONTAL ! land 5 Who la the woman in the picture? 10 Horses' bed ding material. 12 Ever (con traction). 13 Strong smell ing bulb vege table. 14 To put on. 16 OverallB. 17 Automobile. 18 Pertaining to . the sun. 10 Exhibited dramatically. 21 Structural unit.' 22 South America (abbr.). . 24 Measure of area. 25 Provided. , 26 To sin. 28 Bustle. 29 To shower. 31 Consumer. 32 Genus ot vines. 34 Invisible vapor from boiling water. 36 Unit. 3d Beer. 37 Northeast. 38 She was chair man ot the American committee to - help d, France. 13 Senior (abbr.!. 44 To decay. 45 Meadow. 46 To devour. 48 Folding bed. 49 White poplar. 61 Tatter. 53 Target in quoits. ' 64 She Is well-. Recalling also the platform promise for an International monetary con ference. It says Mr. Roosevelt did not respect this plank in declining to subscribe . the currency : stabilization . moves Initiated at the London con ference. 1 Tiie position is taken that tho , promise of a 25 per cent reduction In expenses of federal government likewise nns been violated, and the ' charge made the administration "keeps two sets of ibooks to deceive j taxpayers." . . , ( Quoting a Democratic statoment nao l,uuu,uuu wouia oe employed on public works projects, Viie document places the number of men thus put to work to date at less than one tenth of that figure. As to Roosevelt's statements on re ducing the tariff, It Is sold arrange ments ore being made for Increases rather than decreases. It Is stated also that Mr. Roosevelt has adopted such a procedure, and that he spoke against taxing foodstuffs and now has allowed such procedure in tho agriculture recovery program. The Republican organization holds the president responsible for delay In public works, saying 160.000.000 was available for allocation when ho took office but that "one of the first acts of President Roosevelt was to stop all work on that program, in order that he might use the money for his pet project of establishing camps for his civilian conservation corps." Over The Valley Personals To Spokane Mrs. Harry Piaher, of Lower Cove, left Tuesday morning for Spokane, The ' Answer to' Previous Puzzle W00nwAPBL EIRIlL AJP stHmy rRINCE SolSQ OPAllt jj AllV AN rinse. Wales ri;e.ls L I Efe DIANF Sl LgHCPNngUSMl E N DE A 3jB A I f fHA II IGiqIeIaTttiBIr! i ItIaTiTn I la U k I .'Is It, W la k I I I Sf7 k : ' i Fl I rr 1 1 1 II I rrTTl IF 14 One who Is i ready to act. 15 What was the first part ot her father's name? 16 Mast. 18 To remain. 19 She is one ot our most dill gent . 22 Missel thrush. 25 Standards ot ', perfection. 27 To ascend. 28 On the sea. 30 Chaos. 31 Note In scale. 33 To encounter. - 34 Local position. 38 Period. 39 Very old type ot verse. 40 Prophet. 41 Ankles. 42 Organ of hearing. 44 To steal. 47 Beret. 48 Company (abbr.). 49 Exclamation ot surprise, 50 And. 52 to depart. known for her Interest In 1 organlza- lions. 65 Witticism. VKimCAJ, 2 Born. 3 Close. 4 Sea eagles. 5 Month (abbr.). 6 One time. 7 Inlets. 8 To pierce by horns. 9 Vurlant of "a." 10 To retain. 11 Collection of facts. where she will visit for a time with her aunt, Mrs. T. L. Colbern. Illnncr Guests , Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knautz and daughter, Lilian, had as their guests at a dinner given Sunday at their homo in the Iowa district Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Nlswanger, of Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Ployt Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. John Speckhart, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Qalser, and the Misses Avonne Smith, Arta Lawrence, Amanda Zabel and Mabel Morton. 1 i I 1 t BUY KB Suffers Considerable W. A. MoOall, who lives close to La Orande on the Old Oregon Trail lost five of his best Jersey milk cows recently from alfalfa bloat. The barn door had been left open at night and the cows got Into the alfalfa field. To Illinois Mr. and ' Mrs. Herbert Speckhart and daughter, Helen Jean, left La Orande Mpnday. morning on the Portland Rose for Illinois where they plan to spend the next three months. Prom here they proceeded to Chicago and after a visit there will come back to Qulncy, nil, which will be their headquarters while In the mid dlewest. A visit In St. Louis Is also Included In the Itinery. - llavo Game Bird Feed ' A group of 14 friends were guests Saturday evening of Mrs. Florence Houx at the Cove for a pheasant and duck dinner. A social evening fol lowed the feast. Present were Mr: and Mrs. Roy Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Srnest Bell, Tom Jones, Mr. Helnke, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk, of Pendle ton, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Fisher and son, J. Newton, Mrs. Houx and son, Howard. Has Hallowe'en Party Miss Lillian Knautz entertained ' a few friends, and the teacher of the Iowa school, Friday afternoon at her home at a Hallowe'en party. The house was quite festive with the sea son's colors and characters and ap propriate games were played, refresh ments topping off a fine afternoon.. Present were Miss Ina Fleming, Phyl lis Baker, Louise Campbell, Ruth Hulse and the hostess. Hcturn Mrs. A. L. Becker and sons, Troy and Robert and Miss Josephine Fish er returned Sunday from. Portland where they had spent the week at Ulie Pacific ' International, Mrs. Becker also visited tier brother, Stephen Troy and her sister, Mrs. Hempey, In the Rose city. To Sumpter Mrs. Hugh Huron, of Brooks Lane, and her daughter, Mrs. George Royes, went to Sumpter lost week to see the former's sister, Mrs. Ida Hawley, who has been and still Is 111. Mrs. Royes remained to be with her aunt, In definitely. Countrywomen's Club- Mrs. R. A. Masterton was hostess Friday Afternoon to 14 members of the Countrywoman's club. Follow ing a short business session, Mrs. Dollle Taal, .who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ed Condlt and Mrs. Nellie Har rison to the Century of Progress ex position at Chicago, gave a descrip tion of some ot the interesting things she saw. Mrs. Reece McAllster, Mrs, Charles Morgan, Mrs. C. B. Spencer and Mrs. Bert Grout had charge ot the program, for the entertainment hour whloh consisted of three Hal lowe'en numbers a couple of con tests and a game. In the "Similitude Mysteries" contest Mrs. Sd Jasper won first prize and Mrs. Albert Ha- You hear a lot over the radio and other sources of prices being higher but you will find Trotter's prices about the same as last spring. Why? Because they bought heavy last spring for August delivery and are not taking advantage at the market price. Overcoats $13.95 As Low as p Suits $17.50 As Low as I Oxfords Cossack Coats Men's Suede Leather in Cocoa or Champagne. Girl's Suede Leather in Nigger Brown, Cham pagne, Cocoa Corduroys Cream or Elepluint 'Mi V,.- TROTTER'S msnn, consolation. Mrs. Masterton, assisted by Mrs. Taal, served lunch late In the afternoon. The - next meeting will be held' In La Orande at the home of Mrs, Eel Jasper. Mrs. Carrie Hamann, Mra. Albert Hamann, Mrs. will Taylor and Mrs. I. P. Che nault will have charge ot the pro gram, ', Have Party Tha Christian Endeavorers ot Lower Cove enjoyed a Hallowe'en party Fri day evening following their regular meeting at the lower Cove school. There was a very large attendance. There were appropriate Hallowe'en games 'and stunts with doughnuts and cider for refreshments. More Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lanman and fam ily who have been living on their ranch in the Pleasant Grove neigh borhood, have moved to Pumpkin Ridge and will live with her father, W. A. West and! operate his ranch. Frank Smith has rented the Lanman place. Island City Aid When the aid ot the Island City Community church met for their last meeting at the church, the women spent the greater part of the day getting the church ready andf completing meir plans lor tne ain ner which was served on Thursday. Mrs. Reba Davis presided over the business meeting when plans were made for the Installation ot a pump In the kitchen and also for a series of luncheons which are to be given jf Wuln - Mint j (I coHVEK ) Vv (' CA8 ! J q Ibb xO yTmS- 75c -R$3 TNiJ If AUEV i '"'fi I HALIBUT I ' (C. L. Oil) , I f X f ' LIVER . 1 H TABLETS I S'' I TABLETS I $1.00 yijY 81.00 i THE L & LDRUG CO. Depot & Adams .; ' ... Phone Main 87 $295 $295 I $5.95 . $2.45' I during the fall and winter. The women enjoyed a pot luck dinner at noon. ! Spend Weekend . Storle Morris and family, of Lower Cove, visited over the weekend at, , the George and Ed Elmer homes la Pine Valley, I Visitors Honored . Among the numerous soclU affairs given for Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Nls wanger, of Bend, during their recent visit here was a dinner given Friday evening by Mr, and Mrs. John Speck hart. Quests Included besides Mv and Mrs. Nlswanger, Mr. and Mrs. s Floyd Reynolds, Mr. andi Mrs. Sam Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knautz and daughter, Lilian, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speckhart and daughter, Helen Jean, and Mrs, Ouhlemann, j When Your Daughter Comes to Womanhood Give Her Lydia E. PinUumV Vegetable Compound Most ftlrb In their teen need a tonic and regulator. Glra your daughter Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound (or the next few months. Teach her how to guard her health at this critical time. When she is a happy, healthy wife and mother aha will thank JOB.. iiwn g v II
