La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 13, 1933, Image 20

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Newspaper Page TextPage Twenty tX GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, UK GRANDE. PRE. j Grande Ronde Valley! I- News of Interest I Blue Mt. Grange ; Transacts Much . Business Wed. 1 OitAKOE HALL (Upeclai) h. P. Wright, Jay Rmhtaxw and Clarence Outer were elected to act on the Blue Mt. grange executive committee when that subordinate met Wednes day. Primary election (or Hate grange officers wan alio held. O. C. Pleshman was appointed as fire lasurar.ee agent for Blue Mountain. It a voted that the executive, committee dispose of the old bam vhlcii was built on the grange property many year ajo. Mrs. Clarence Carter read a letter written by Mr. and Mra. E. L. Eckley who went to California and are located in Los Angeles for the winter. On the evening of Jan. 0 the local organiza tion will hold a Joint Installation of officers with Pleasant Grove grange, the ceremonies to be held at the hall Of the latter, with Charles Wlcxland er acting as installing officer. During Uie lecture hour, Clarence Carter, lec turer, displayed a beautiful picture of George Washington which had been sent as a gift to the grange by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pierce, the heme economic committee was asked to have the picture framed. Trie if. P. committee held an auction sale, a continuation of the one they held at the meeting before. Jay Bresheart was the auctioneer. At me rext Alumni Team At Imbler Includes Many Old Stars IMBLER (Special) Imhlers bas ketball season will open Friday alyht with a game against the Alumni. The Alumni boast a strong team this year with such former stars as Oe-je Per ry, Arnold Masters, Charlie Lewis, Lyle Ledbetter, Cub Wagoner. Dwlght Conklln. etc., from which to select a team. On the other hand It is doubt ful If Lyle Crouser, veteran center, will be In condition to play for the high school. He was absent from practice last week. OKAS OB J J ALL PKKSONALS Twenty-eight members of the Oek- eler connection gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gekeler on the national holiday and enjoyed a day of "thanksgiving. Mrs. Gekeler served a potluck dinner at 1:30 at two long tables. Visiting was the di version following dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Anson and two children, Saxon and John, of Wat- sonvllle, Cal., arrived a few days ago and are visiting among relatives in the valley and with his father, James Anson, of Telocaset. The Calif or ruana will spend two weeks In Grande Ronde valley and then they plan to Plum Puddings Have Big Place In Holiday Plan By KUter Mary NEA Service Staff Writer Plum pudding - seems almost as much a part of Christmas as holly snd carol singers and is one of the viands which dates back to the days of the Normans. The housewife who likes to follow traditions would have her plum pud dings made ready for "Stir-up Bun- f- CV . 1 y l uaj. Accuraing to iraamon, mince VOVe ACnOOl UlSt, meat and plum pudding should be la Cntnliinrt 1 1 n I tlrre1 Dv each member of the family MB VaiCnmg tp ! that they may share in the good Guessing Games Add to Holiday Cheer in Homes Queuing game, always fun, have their place In Chr&tmae holidays. Tafce a spray of mistletoe, hold It up and let the children guena the num bers of berries. The ciU!4 who comes closest or gets the right answer wins ft prize of a chocolate Santa Claus. This can be done a IO wtth holly or the number of branches on the tree. OOVE (Special) School district No. Id has Just received special tax mon ey of 11776 that will wipe the slate clean of last year's warrants, and luck allotted to the household for the coming year. Few women of today make plum puddings so long In advance of the time when It will be wanted. A week RELATIVES VIKIT Orange Hall Mr. and Mrs Leo Winn and Gerald rt&lted relatives .In this locality and In La Grand for two or three days. They were called to La Grande by the death of Mr. Winn's brother whose funeral was held Sunday. The visitors returned to their home near Wel&er Tuesday morning. meeting which is on the third Satur- f Jf"' ? "P c" dev of the month, a Chrtstew pro- " ' AaBOn? r?"' " gram will be presented. Mrs. locum Redhead, chaplain, is chairman of ar rangements. NORTH POWDERITES WED, WALLA WALLA NORTH POWDEJi FrIendB of Hen ry Hartgerink, prominent dairyman of Haines, were surprised when on Thanksgiving day they learned tha he and Mrs. Myrtie Jackson of Un ion wre quietly married at Walla Walla the previous Tuesday. The ceremony, witnessed by a few rela tives and friends, was performed by Justice of the Peace H. J. Williams of the Washington city. The bride wai formerly of North Powder, where she Is well known. The newly rods are making their home on Ihe O. B. Mount ranch on the Old Oregon Trail north of Hrlnes which Mr. lUrtgennk operates. Former Cove Man Passes In Calif. COVE (Special) Charles H. Mc Cutcheon died of heart failure at. his home In Los Angeles, Cal Nov. 29 at the age of 72 yean. He was born In Marysvllle. Mich.; and came to Cove in January, 1012, living here for four years when he went to Loa An geles. He Is survived by ftls widow, two sons both living In Los Angeles, and one daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Totvle of Cove. He was a sufferrer from asthma and soon wore a climate out, but on the whole found the climate of California to agree best with rum. The Bkyllners of Central Oregon have filed March 4, 1034, as the date for their annual ski tournament. Mrs. Etliel George Lawrence and family. Lawrence was formerly . Miss Ragaln of this locality. Miss Bethel Pleshman spent -the Thanksgiving holidays with her gr.i.d mot life?, Mrs. J. T. Wnlett, and other relatives at Wallowa. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Roll land, who have been located at PocatePo. Ida., have moved to La Grande where Mr. Rohland Is employed at the Van Petten Lumber company. Mrs Rohl and is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Pleshman. Fifteen, all belonging to the Huff family, met for a happy reunion Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Spencer. The day was spent visiting, with a lovely potluck dinner served shortly after the noon hour. . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Golden and Mary Ellen went to La Grande Thurs day and ate their Thanksgiving din ner with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ball bury. FORMER COVEITES RETURN TO VALLEY COVE (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Her man Allen, of El Monte, Cel., have come here to live. Mr. Allen Is the son of Mrs. Alice Allen and was born and raised In Cove. Mrs. Allen was also a Cove girl and they profess to being very glad to be back. They will live on the Allen ranch that 1 Just west of town, and the one occu pied by the late John Allen. They arrived just before Thanksgiving, and in time for the Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mrs. Alice Allen. United States farmers In 1932 sold less than the equivalent of 6.000,000 hogs abroad as compared with 13. 000.000 10 years ago. FROM WASHINGTON Grange Hall Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Haller and four boys, of Prescott, Wash., spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. nailer's mother, Mrs. Sara Anson. Their visit was a com plete surprise to the relatives here and a splendid tlme was paused until Sunday when they returned home. RETURNS HOME Imbler Wllma Billings, who has been visiting with friends and rela tives in Salt Lake City the past feW months, returned home Saturday. COVE PERSONALS more than half clear up this year's or so before Christmas allows time warrants. I for ripening and presents no problem oi scoring. The very rich plum pudding Is full of fruit and spices and many calor ies. Only small servings should be given at the end of a "big" Christ mas dinner. The molds must be well oiled so that the puddings will slip out easily, because the pudding must be served very hot. Rich Plum Pudding Two cups cleaned currants, 2 cups seeded raisins, 1 cup ahredtled citron, H cup each candled orange and lem on peels, 1 cup ( pound) chopped suet, cup flour, 3 cups stale bread crumbs, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup blanched and shredded almonds, cap mo lasses. 14 cup milk, cup each brandy and sherry or 4 tablespoons currant Jelly and cup strong cold coffee Infusion, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tea spoon m oneg. teaspoon cloves, teaspoon sotia. - Chop fruit and suet with flour. Add crumbs and spices and nuts. It was ac this stage of the puddine that the old-time housewife let the mix-1 ture stand 36 hours or longer over! sur-up Sunday." Beat yolks of eees i until thick and lemon colored and add to mixture. Add. spices, salt, su-; gar, molasses, milk and either brandy and; sherry or the Jelly and coffee Infusion. Add soda dissolved in a i little cold water. Mix thoroughly and ! fold In whites of eggs beaten until! stiff and dry. Turn into buttered : mold, cover and steam six hours. When ready to serve, steam one hour, turn out arrdj serve as wanted. individual molds will steam in three . hours. "Flaming" Plum Pudding A "flaming" plum pudding adds much Interest to the Christmas din- I ner and may be accomplished In sev- I era! ways. Cut a hole In the top of I the large mold and fit In a box made of stiff, well-buttered writing paper. ; Trim the edges even with the pudding antj fill the paper box with brandy set on fire and send to the table. Another way Is to pour brandy over the pudding Just before sending to the table and lighting it Just as It leaves the kitchen. The hostess spoons the blue flaming liquid up over the pudding to distribute the flavor. Hard sauce Is often served with plum puddings or a combination of hard sauce and liquid sauce flavored with lemon Juice ancS brandy is good. i-mon juice can be used alone with out the brandy if preferred; Mra. Lou Payne has gone to Walla Walla to spend the winter with ner son, Edward Payne. The E. Paynes have been visiting In the east since early In September and have Just re turned. Mrs. Kayne loves her home in Cove, but rather dreads the winters, living alone, so is happy to spend her winters in Walla Walla. - Mrs. Juliet P. Dougherty came home last week, after an absence of more than- a year. Mrs. Dougherty has been very unfortunate, inasmuch when she went away for a visit to her granddaughter, Mrs. Lillian Merle, at Free water, she broke her leg In a fall, and from this Injury has spent weeks in a hospital and more long weeks convalescing with her frle.ida. She has been for several months with her son. Prank Dougherty, In Pert land, but has finally returned to her home here. Her health la very frail The Pun and Joy Bridge club gave a no-hostess party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Conley Friday. Seven tables of bridge were in play with Miss Mary Davis and T. C. Hef ty winning high scores and Miss Beaso Kelley and Harold Chaffee' low. Mrs. W. J. Hallmark was hostess at a dinner Tuesday evening. Covers were laid for 13 guests, Messrs and Mesdames Kelley, Orton, Eyers, Conk 11 n. Miss Besse Kelley. Mrs. Berenice Miller and J. Mclntyre. After the dinner pinochle was played at three tables, Mrs. Ruth Kelley and A. H. Orton high, and Mrs. Miller and J. Mclntyre low. In the Malay Islands the period of the year when Venus is observed closest to the moon Is regarded as the most opportune time for mar riage proposals. He thought he was tough enough to let her take the penalty for him she knew she could do it for his sake and smile .... w fey : ; 4 VrW I Park ABL with Stuart Erwin in "HOLD YOUR MAN" (Strictly Adult Entertainment) "MENU" 10 Minutes of Odd Things PLUS "Cap'n Henry's Radio Show" A screen prewntatlon of Cnp'n Henry's Show Boat featuring n the rnt LANNY HOSS, MAV IXMJ. MOI.ASSES 'n JAN UAKY, ANNE1TK I1KNH1IAW nnd DON VOOHHEE8. LIBERTY OBSERVER NEWS NOW PLAYING, PUBERTY mm a.4 SL .A'.',.-J g GIFT ITEMS 39c To$l.l9 - 19c - 29c 17c - 79c 17c no25c 25c - 98c 15c - 29c 19c - 49c House Slippers $1.19 to$1.29 - $1.25 to $1.85 59c to 85c LINGERIE Assorted TOWELS Real value HOSIERY Ladies' . HOSIERY Children's TIES Knit or Cut Silk SOX Fancy patterns . SOX Heavy Woolen ... For I.ADIE.S For MliX For CHILDREN Tie and Kerchief Sets Put up in Fancy Boxes 49c He Will Be Pleased With DRESS SHIRTS Famous brands. Pre-shnink. Seven button front, fast-color broadcloths. How inexpensive nt 98c to $1.49 SantdSays: It Will Be a Merry and a Most Practical Chtisimas if You. Shop at for ..... Practical Gifts Bright, new merchandise awaits your holiday selec tions here at Breier's. Check the prices and quality and you will realize the values and opportunity of sav ings. This is a time for practical gifts and you'll find many at Breier's. We're Playing Santa On These Fine Ladies' & Misses' r?D frf C SILK1 IYW.rw New shiny- satin or crepe frocks. Attractive "new styles. Every one a value. Arranged in two groups. .77 $.77 and Qj) and a most opportune offer in WOOLEN OUTFITS V These are one, two and three piece sets. Unusually well made and patterned. Regularly $7.95, now $C-95 Oregon Wool BLANKETS Double Bed Blankets, 100 per cent Oregon wool. Ribbon bound. Regular er extra size. The pair $6.90 and $7.85 ROBES Double thickness, two-tone robes. Ribbon bound. Individually boxed Oregon Wool $5.90 to $8.90 DOUBLE BLANKETS Wool mixed, ribbon bound. Big, generous 72"x84." size. Much service at moderate price. The pair $2.95 QUALITY CORDUROYS Sizes 20 to 36 tn these fine cords of tan or cream color. Tlie popu lar ivlile leg. BOYS CORDUROYS For the youngster of 8 to 14 years. .Shades of tan, cream or grey. Still at the old price. , , Nite Wear for Men , $1.19 to $1.29 Oulliig flannel night shirts In nssorteil MriiH1 with bnttim una frog trim. For HOYS - - c FOOTWEAR For the Older Miss Fine new Brogues of heavy grained .leathers. Double soles in blacks or browns. Shoes for Men. Dress Oxfords or Shoes of black calfskin such as these make a most ' practical ; gift. A Gift of Service $2.48to$3.48 $1.98to$4.48 TOYS - - - TOYS DOLLS - DISH SETS - DONKEYS - GAMES - PAINT and CLAY SETS - PISTOLS - WAGONS - DOGS - ETC. 25c to $1.49 ' Come! Shop at the House of Practical Gifts! Men's Sweaters -All wool, bright shades. In round Vneck -....-$1.95 Sleeveless Slipovers For men. All wool, sth- a letic style. Bright shades Otf C yrBREIERCo. JUNIOR HELMETS or horsehlde. suede leather or leather tex. Warm linings and goggles. 29c to 79c $2.79 $1.39 NiteWearforWomeny jj 89c to $1.39 Warm outing ftnnnel gowns of medium or heavj weight. Well made garments. i 1 t