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Tuesday, December 19, 1933 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Pajre Three SOCIETY NOTES Program At Neighborhood Music Club Meeting Last Night Delights Crowd A musical program, the excellence of which was appreciated by a large audience, wsb arranged and presented .by Mrs. Jessie A. Hosklns, of Baker, last night at the La Grande hotel before the Neighborhood Music club. Mrs. Hosklns v is well known In La Grande, as a director of groups of singers and It 1b -through her activi ties that the Symphony Singers, a group of La Grande singers, was or ganized. The Symphony Singers have ap peared on several occasions before La Grande audiences. Members of the group are Mesdames T. B. Maxwell, H. N. Ashby, A. K. Parker, D. I. Stod dard, Harvey St. JohnB, Lee B. Bouvy, j Arnoioi uraiapp, waiter Dean, -tuana Stonebreaker, C. S. Moore, J. E. Fitz gerald, Myrtle Russell, Anthony Rau wolf, Lynn Wright and Mrs. Merlin Batley, accompanist. Three num bers were presented last night with Mrs. Russell as the soloist in 'The Virgin's Lullaby," by Roy Perry and "The Manger',', by Richard Kountz. "Peter Pan" was the third. , MIbs Marcel I a McCullough, of Baker, was an interesting figure on the program. Miss McOullough has appeared In musical comedy produo Hons in New York City and studied ' wLtzf'; l??00 ,..,. !.,, i.' ... ' Bruce. Betty Smith, Patricia Hall. She sang "Little Star," by Mousorgsky, -"None But the Lonely Heart," by Tschalkofsky", and "Over the Steppe," by Gratschanniof; , "Mlssetto Waltz Rnmr" frnm uRnham " ha Di.tnl "One Pine Day," from "Butterfly"', Miss Ava Stelger accompanied Miss McCullough and also played a group of solo numbers. Miss Stelger is one of Baker's leading pianists. Miss Florence French and: Miss Lily Belle Angel played the first move ment from the "Concerto In A Minor," by Schumann. Miss Angel Is at tending the Eastern Oregon Normal 'school, although she and Miss French both make their homes In Baker. Eastern Stai Club Enjoys Dinner Sixty-five members of the Eastern Star Social club and their families were present Monday evening aB the Masonic liall for the annual family dinner, which, this group holds each year Just before Christmas. The guests were' seated at (tables arranged In the form of a hollow square, and decor ated with pretty) Christmas trees and lighted, green and red tapers. Con siderable time was spent at the tables by the merry party. The regular busi ness meeting of the club was held later In the evening and was presided over toy the 'president, Mrs, Mae . Smltih,, The .committee in. charge oX the arrangements Included Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jennie Thompson, Mrs. Mary Hale and Mrs. "Alfred Cook. The next meeting will be held on Janj 15 at the home of Mrs. Moore, with Mrs. Head and Mrs. Cummins assisting. Christmas Party .Wednesday Night The Christmas party for the Sew ing club of the Senior class of the First ward M. I. A. will be held Wed nesday evening at 8:00 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. E. Fitzgerald. So-Ne-He Club To Meet Tomorrow Members of the So-Ne-He club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at thn home of Mrs. Grant Swalberg. Each 'woman attending Is asked to bring a gift. SOCIAL CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 19 7:00 Neighbors of Woodcraft meeting. Odd Fellows hall, fol lowed by Christmas party at 8. Wednesday, Deo. 20 12:00 Parkdale club, with Mrs. B. A. Wllkerson. 1:00 Bible Searchers, pot luck luncheon, Presbyterian church. 2:00 So-Ne-He club, with Mrs. Grant Swalberg. 2:00 Baptist Women with Mrs. S. C. Happersett. 2:00 Women's Home Mission ary society of the Methodist church, with Mrs. ft. P. Tyler. 7:0 L. S. to the B. of L. P. & E. Eagles hall. 7:30 Crystal Bebekah lodge. Odd Fellows hall. Thursday, Dec. 21 2:00 N. B. B. club, with Mrs. W. E. Denny. 8:00 Bridge club, with Miss Dorothy Klrby. Friday, Dec. 22 2:00 Past Ouatrdlan Neighbors, with Mrs. LUlle Alston. Saturday, Dec. 23 8:00 Saturday Evening Bridge club, with Mrs. John Thelsen. 8:00 Unltoxt Spanish War Vet erans auxiliary, at the Sacajawea Inn. ... Monday. Dec. 26 Merry Christmas. HUNDREDS OF CHRISTMAS BARGAINS Wood Etching Trayj with 0 A Stationery pXX7 Beautiful L & L Drug Co. Missionary Group Meets Tomorrpw When the BaptlBt Woman's Mis sionary society meets Wednesday af ternoon, Mrs. Ray Williams assisted by her mother. Mrs. O, E. Happen sett, formerly of La Grande, bujt now or Portland, win be tne joint Hostess es. The meeting Is called for 2 o'clock. Mrs. Roscoe Clark will pre- sent the lesson which will be a study on "India. , , . , . 1 Ellen Garity Is Honored Mrs. James Garity Jr. entertained in honor of her daughter, Ellen, re cently on the occasion of her 11th 'birthday anniversary. Eleven guests were Invited for the occasion and the afternoon was spent in playing gomes, after which refreshments were served. The Yuletlda) season was the Inspira tion for the decorations. , Those Invited were Misses Nedene Garity, Charlotte Price, Sally Doherty, Betty Snider. Verna Ward, Glena Mae Rogers and the guest of honor. Mrs. Oarity was assisted by her sis ter, Miss Lucille Price. Make PlanS For Christmas Season Important plans jar the Christmas season were made Monday when the Daughters of Union Veterans met at the home of Mrs. Marietta Yeck. at 7:30 o'clock. Gifts will toe presented to the Civil war veterans and. their widows. ' : Recently the Daughters- of Union Veterans held an all day kenslngton at the home of Mrs. Lucy Buess, sew ing In preparation for the rummage sale which will be held Saturday. Luncheon was served potluck at noon and In the evening at noodle supper was enjoyed toy the 14 women present. Mrs. Grace Roland, Mrs. Alma taarron and, Mrs. Edgar WUlcock were guests. The installation of officers will toe held at the next meeting on Jan. 3 at Lane chapel. Officers-elect are ask ed to be present. Art Research ' Club in Meeting The Art Research club studied the city of Perugia Monday after noon at the home of Mrs. H. H. Cleaver. Mrs. Ira rWqodie discussed the early history-of -the elty anoVMrs. O. M. Humphreys told of the old gateways and the walls. The Palazzo Publico was described by Mrs. Arthur Wight who also dis cussed other public buildings. Several artists whose paintings are to be seen In the city also were pre sented by Mrs. Glen Thompson, who told of the life and paintings of Peruglno; Mrs. Fred H. Kiddle, who discussed Plnturlcchlo: . and Mrs. George McDonald, Jlotto, , Jan. 8 will be the date of the next meeting at the home of Mrs. C. M. Humphreys when they will continue the study of Perugia. .... Wakelita Club Ig Entertained ' The Wakelita club held a Christ mas party Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jack Brandt. After an afternoon of bridge luncheon was served by the hostess and each guest was presented with a gift from a gaily decorated tree. Three tables were arranged for bridge and the. prizes were awarded to Mrs. William McClure and Mrs. A. E. Hug. Mrs. J. J. Broomfield will entertain on Jan. 8. Department Heads Visit Auxiliary Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, department president and Miss Myrtle Reed, de partment secretary of the United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary, and Department Commander Harry Reed, of the veterans, all of Portland, were visitors in La Grande Saturday and attended the meeting of the auxiliary at the Odd Fellows hall. Election of local officers also was held and a program of music was presented, by Miss Reed; national musician, and Mrs. Flavla Sherwood, of La Grande. Luncheon was served with the vet erans in attendance. Talks were made by the department officers, Comman der J. G. Kykendall of Baker, and eight other visitors from Baker. Mrs. Fanny Henry, retiring president, was' In charge. Newly elected officers are Mrs. Louisa Conner, president; Mrs. Jessie Nelson, senior vice president; Mrs. Ethel Hanford, Junior vice president; Mrs. Alice Turner, chaplain; Martha Bodkins, patriotic Instructor; Joseph ine Sellers, historian; Flavla Sher wood, conductor; Mrs. Rota Conner, assistant conductor; Mary Cook, guard; and Miss Florence Nelson, as sistant guard. JANE GAVIN TO ARRIVE FRIDAY Mlw Jane Gavin, executive secre tary of the Oregon State Nurses as sociation, Is in Pendleton this week on a tour of the schools of nursing In j Eastern Oregon. She expects to ar- rive In La Grande on Friday and Mrs. i Charles Gump, her sister, will accom pany her to Portland for the holidays, Mrs. Gump also will visit her brother, J. J. Gavin, In Portland. Tom Johnson of Keronee, 111., left tackle of Crelghton university's eleven, played every minute of the Bluejaya' eight games this fall. Mlw Hcm Dak, 8ocl.tr KdMaf Telephone Main oo Until :a t, m. SARAH I MORRIS ONE OF EARLIEST OF PIONEERS HERE Death of Sarah E. Morris, which occurred Monday morning at her home at 1802 East Pennsylvania ave nue, removed another of Union coun ty's earliest pioneers from the roll of the living. She came to the Grande Ronde valley In 1862, with her parents Al phus and Paulina Jane Terwilleger, direct from Iowa, her birth place, by ox-team and settled near pununer vllle where she lived until attaining her marjority. She was born Dec. 28, 2855 and was seven years of age when she accompanied her pioneer parents on their westward trek across the plains. In 1883 she married J. C. Morris, of Portland, who was one of the pioneer bridge builders of Oregon, working with the O. R. & N. railroad during the time of its construction. He died 18 years ago at Milton, Ore., and she will be burled beside him Wednes day morning. Her body is at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary today. Mrs. Morris was a member of the Union County Pioneers association. and also of the Francis Brown auxil iary, daughters of pioneers. Besides a brother, James W. Terwilleger, she leaves numerous other relatives, and a 'host of friends who mourn her passing. Over The Valley Personals Very ill- Mrs. Harve Frizzell, of Pflensant Grove, was taken to the Hot Lake sanltorlum the first of the week very Hi of pneumonia. To California Mrs. J. A. Holman, of the Grange Hall neighborhood, left Thursday eve ning for Santa Rosa, Cal., where she will spend the winter at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Weatherford and family. They all plan to drive down to Pasa dena for the several dayB over the holidays to visit relatives. Improves Mrs. J. B. Llndsey, who has been quite ill at her home In Grange Hall is reported to be improving . Her -son, Ralph Strlngham Is now ill. I ti Valley . . , , Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Swerlngen, for merly of Baker are In the valley to visit until after the holidays at the home of her, mother, Mrs. Fries In Pleasant Grove. After the first of the year they plan to go to the Wil lamette valley. Ill- Mrs. Ralph Comstock, of the Mill Creek canyon above Cove, Is ill of the rheumatism and neuritis at her home. Ls Elected Mrs. Harry Nice has been elected director of the Wolf Creek school dis trict to fill the vacancy caused by the recent ideath of Clifford Gllkl son. From Pendleton Roland Oliver, of Pendleton, spent a few days last week in the valley looking after business matters. He was accompanied by Mrs. Oliver who spent the time visiting with friends. Fractures IiOjj Bobbie Nlederer, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nlederer, of Sanderson Springs, had the misfortune to fall and break his left leg while playing with the boys at the Dry Creek school shortly after Thanksgiving. The leg ls in a cast and he will have to keep it so for five or six weks yet, it ls reported. Freed in Fascist Shooting Case Prom a trial for murder to matri mony! That was the step Athos Terzanl, 31-year-old antl-Fasclst, was prepared to take when, as you see here, he embraced his fiancee, Tlllle Oolla, after his acquittal In New ork on the charge of fatally shooting a friend at a meeting o' the Khaki Shirts of America, Fascist organization. Grande Ronde Valley I j News of Interest I Mrs. M. Williams To Head Wallowa Eastern Stars WALLOWA (Special) Jessica chapter O. E. 8. held annual election Thursday evening as follows: Mar garet Williams, worthy matron; L. B. Williams, worthy patron; Jet McDan lel. associate matron; John McDon ald, associate, patron; Bula Marvin, secretary; Pattl 'Hunter, treasurer; Hattle Fler, conductress; Julia. Pef fer, associate conductress. The ap pointive offices are to be filled by the following members: 'Marie Thompson, Adah; Agatha Marvin. Ruth; Rae Seorle, Esther; Bessie Balrd, Martha; Nellie Poole, Eleota; Ruth Hayes, or ganist; Maud Marvin, ohaplain; Orace McClaran, marshal; Ore, McKlnnls, warder; and J. H. Martin, sentinel. The Masonic election will be Thurs day. The Stars and Masons will hold Joint Installation, as has been their custom for years, on Wednesday eve ning, Deo. 27. Stanley lodge mem bers will be the hosts at this meet ing and. will serve the refreshments. . Leonard Towle In Rece.nt Accident On Mountain Road COVE (Special) Leonard Towle hod the misfortune to drive over the grade with a load of wood Friday. The accident occurred after dark when Mr. Towle attempted to pass the compressor at the point where the crew ls working the Mill Creek canyon road. The road has been lm passable for cars since the beginning of the project when a heavy rain softened the new grade.' Mr. Towle escaped without injury although the wagon was badly broken. ... I WALLOWA PERSONALS $ y Elaine Williams, of Corvallls. ar rived Saturday to spend a two weeks' vacation with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Williams. Klvln Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wolfe, of Middle Valley, who Is a member of the U. S. navy and sta tioned at San Diego, arrived Tuesday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents. Mrs. O. A. Thompson, who under went! a sinus operation at Hot Lake last week Is convalescing at her home here. Miss Virginia Hunter, who has been employed In Portland the pant eight months, will arrive In Wallowa Bun day and spend Christmas day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ,C., A. Hunt er. Roy Reed, who recently underwent en operation for appendicitis at me Enterprise hospital, ls reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Charlie Fisher, who underwent an operation recently at the Hot Lake sanatorium, has so far recovered that he was able to return home Friday. Representative and Mrs. L. F. Allen returned home Thursday froml Salem where they have been during the spe cial session of the legislature. They visited a few days with friends in Portland and report that the delight ful winter weather and fcood roads mode their drive home an enjoyable one. ' Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mead arid family, of Arlington, have arrived to make this their home. Mr. Mead Is the new agent at the Union Pacific depot.. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Harmon, who have been In charge of the work here, temporarily, have left fort their home at Huntington. Helen and Paul Mead, former students of the Arlington High school, are two) new students in the High school this week. Mrs. O. A. Hunter and small grand son, Charles Dole Hunter, were week end visitors In La Grande. Mrs. Leslie Wlllett entertained! the Presbyterian Ladles Aid Wednesday afternoon at "her country home In Middle Valley. After the business meeting the time was spent making candy bags for tho Christmas tree. Twenty-five members and friends were present. The hostess served love ly refreshments at the close of the afternoon. The Aid will meet on Jan. 3 with Mrs. O. E. Fisher. UNION PERSONALS I 0- Mrs. Josephine Graham, who had been visiting her grandson, Arch Campbell, in Seattle, returned home Tuesday . A large group of American Legion and auxiliary members attended the district convention Satur day afternoon in Baker. The Un ion auxiliary has won special honor for the largest gain In membership ' Send In Tour . Fur Trimmed COATS For Mld-wlnter CLEANING Our process safely cleans and re stores new life to your garment. ODORLESS DRY CLEANERS 1107 Washington Main ,701 SCHOOL GIRL Permanent Q-t rjP Wave ...iM. tO Includes Service Permftnent Waves Includes Shampoo, OA Bi Haircut, Flngerwave 9a.vv Others 13,60 to 5.O0 Always Guaranteed CINDERELLA BEAUTY SHOP jJJS, Phone Main 260 Union P. T. A. Has Fine Program At Initial Meeting UNION (Special) Tli Union Par ent Teacher association met at the grade school Wednesday afternoon for Its monthly program and business session. Mrs. D. E. Richards and) her committee arranged the program which included tho following num bers: i . Community singing led by J. W. Baxter Jr., manual training teacher in the high school;' a demonstration of a phonetic drill by a group of third grade children conducted by Miss Dorothy Buslck; a talk on "The Par- enw KesponsLOUiLy wine oonooi by Mrs. Oliver Turner; and. a talk on "The school For Building Citizen ship." During the business session the association voted to have mllkJ served to the cliildren in the south school at the morning recess, as their community project, end was invited to put on ' the Initiation work for tho convention. The musical comedy, "The Road to Glory" to be presented by the Wo men's Business club Thursday eve ning, December 31 under the direc tion of Mary Draler, of Rocky) Moun tain Productions, will Include a var iety of entertainment features using local talent. The regular afternoon meeting of the Woman's club will .be postponed In order that rehearsals can be held In tht afternoon. O'Neill Eddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eddy, lias been out of school this week, as a result of having a dart shot Into his kneo. Blood poison set In where the dart struck. Mr. and Mrs. Olarence Rosewall spent the weekend at Weston visiting her parents. Word has been received In Union of the wedding of Paul Cock, son. of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Cock, and Miss Austa Kyllo In Portland on Thurs day of last week. Paul was graduated from the Union High school and has been employed In Portland for sev eral years. Miss Phyllis Jones, daughter of Roy Jones, and Jason 'Evans, of the Hot Lake section, were married in Walla Walla Saturday and will make their home at his ranch.' COVB PERSONALS Mrs. Nina Gay, her daughter, Bar bara, and baby son, ore returning to their home near Medford Thursday after spending a month with Mrs. Gay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Peterman. Mrs. Anna Mclntlro has returned to Pueblo, Colo., after spending tho summer' In Cove' withher son, Jack Mclntlro. Mrs. Mclntlre la unable to spend the entire year In Pueblo, where her husband ls employed, duo to 111 health. She made many warm friends during her stay In Cove. Mrs. Mary Ellen Brcshears has re ceived word of tho birth of a B't pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stephens, of Pendleton. The little Miss, who ls named Darleno Roe, wad borni Deo. 0 and ls Mrs. Brcsh enr's first great-grandchild. Mrs. Stephens was Elolne Witty before her marriage and sho lived in Cove for several years. Itching Rash Quickly Healed "For more than a month," writes one woman, "I had a rash on my hand which was something like ringworm. I tried various treatments, but it resisted them all. At last I started to use Resinol Ointment, and was amazed when a small amount healed my trouble nicely. If you suffer from Itching, burning ikin, pply soothing Resinol Ointment to the Irri tated fpots and ice how quickly discomfort is relieved. No parts to tender for its soothing medication. To aid In keeping your skin soft and lovely use Resinol Soap daily. You will like its clean, tonic odor and refreshing, cleansing lather, idaqTripsj EXCURSIONS Special Bargain Round Trips On Salti Dec. 1G to Jan. 1 Lowest One Way Fares Portland .'i.O.'S Hall Ijike , If.n-l Ikiker 1.00 .... 3.75 liaise . STAGE DEPOT Phone: Main 49 MM rraWfMuil Open Until 8:00 p. m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 1 LB Wards buy millions C'rouuet Set . Doll HiiKsy buck 0 Wickets IteclllleH, balls 89c Finer $1,98 Men's Shirts Plain or Fancy 79c Good, full cut liresclclolli.Well tailored white.' Vein lie, 50c. Silk Gowns Favorite Cilttl Speri.il value ! Weighted crepe, new style, im ported lure). Dance Sets , Silk Crept Unusual ft I f t value. Weighted Bilk, imported laces. 32 to 38. tii ,H B K ' Kli-ctflo Driven Elertrlo llange ' tTnlnKHtutlun fjl II " " 1 Truck, It e u 1 1 y Cooks and coupe,"1 US ?1-19 "ly 98c WBhtu J1.19 i-fj GaH-.pBfiSf 5 down, 5 monthly M J Afi J B33fc$,''c iiJLO smalljcarrylng charge Lg j' . . gjjji chromium plated fit- llii.sslnct In. Toy Truck sot , PuInPTStTor tings. Rod and white Ivory finish. Motoreyole Younir Artists Vlehrome enamel. ' , ' IW8)4" 98c 8 pl 98c Only ' 98c 10-Tube Radio I 'MI I Talon Fastened! Extra Heavy! Men's Blazers For Christmas 1101-3 Washington Ave. i .rl!!- - of Toys. That's why Wards prices are so low I Klvvtria Iron m-m. uui,y )I Bright, Shiny. Fully Only 9gc Dressed 6ye Boys' Blazers Slldt Fattened 83.49 Sturdy Cossack tyle, adjustable band bottom, Navy. Ages 8 to Silk Scarfs i , tor vittt L 41 W uvri II e e u t 1 1 a 1 Nl nf nrinted Aki r" or fleecy wools. Gift Handbags law Priced 50c Gorgeous new hags for gltts . . . simulated leather grains. All colors. Licensed byR.C.A. and Hazeltine $53.95 $5 monthly, plus carrying chnrgc. A Supcr-Hctcro-dyne with Instant Dialing, Kromn lic Tuner, Super Dynnmic Speak er. W a r d 8 low price. Iliiulile Holler. Ivory Klulluel. 89C I'oltittt Itlccr. Well Tinned. Ht rutin 25c $3.98 All wool? Yes, sir! t Warm and heavy, perfect for sports and work. Knit bot tom. Navy, in sizes 36 to 46. cum. iron Diili li Oven. n-'l1"' $1.49 La Grande, Oregon Bowling Alley Varnished. 10 plus 98c Laundry 8et. Heel, Tub, Ilench 98C New Neckwear For Menl , ' 50c Bold stripes, or small figures and plain tol. ors. Han3-mide, lined. Gift Slippers Worn on Cm $1.00 pr. Natural tan sheops v o o I moccasin, warm ly wool lined. Tots' Slippers for Gifts Darling gifts for lots and chil ilren. Woolskitl iheep slippers usewores to help you with your Christmas Dinner! 7 - III. Ituiislcr. Well Tinned Illtin Miiaiiu'l. I'oiiil Chopper. llimihlo 79c 4 knives $..29 Kniiinelu'tiru ('nuve.v Kettle, MIxlliK Itnvvl. Knnmclwiiro f'i-'it. yrc n-(,t. soc 'luintelwili-e. Tinned AhroI rereolntnrs. f'nke lun. . H-cup 89e lo-in. 25c Phone Main 18
