La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 28, 1934, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextLA GRANDE EVENING OUbUEKVER, Li i GRANDE. ORE. Wednesday, February 28, 1931 Page Four - (Incorporated) An Independent Newspaper Phono Main 600 B. W. FREDERICKS -.Publisher and Qeneral Manager HAROLD It. FIN LAY Business Manager Published evenings, eicepllou Sunday, at 1710 Slith otroot, La The Weather Entered at tbo Postofflce of La Grande, Oregon, Mall Matter under act ol March 2, 1079. aa Second Class OFFICIAL PAPER OF UNION COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA GRANDE MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS , The Associated Prose la exclusively entitled to use lor publication of all news dlspatohes credited to It or not otherwise credited If pub lished here. . All rights of republication of special dispatches In this paper and also the local news herein also are reserved. - National Advertising Representative M. O. MOCUSNSEN CO., Ino. San Franolsco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Chicago Detroit. New York WKATIIKK FOKHCAHT Oii.fi, ii : Generally cloudy tonight 1 and Thursday; uwnslmuil light ruin in northwwt portion; no cliuiiBe m temperature: moderate to fresh southerly winds offshore. LOCAL WEATHER. . Tuesday: Maximum r5, minimum 30 above. Italnrutl .10 of inou. cloudy. Tmhiv: Minimum 31. 7 a. in. 33 above. 1'artly cloudy. i Grande Ronde Valley I j News of Interest ! LOCAL BRIEFS On Visit Ray Price left Inst night for a vlBlt of several days with friends In Port' land. i THE LONG AND SHOUT HAUL Inland cities, awny from water transportation, never can hope to have equal rate privileges with title water districts. It is a natural handicap. To reduce this handicap to the minimum, the inteimouiitain districts in the west secured national legislation in 1910, to prevent railroads from charg ing more for a short haul than for a long one over the same road and in the same direction. At that time La Grande logically joined in with sister cities to maintain that principle. But time changes things. - . .. . Today there is before congress a hill to modify the .so called 4th section of the transportation act over which inter mountain areas and railroads have long been at war, so that limited rights, to meet boat competition would be allowed: ' ... Railroading in La Grande is not at its best, not entirely because of the past depression but more by reason of the Panama canal and unregulated coastal shipping which carries heavy eastern commodities to the coast at rates which the law denies the road a right to meet. If relief is granted new trains will move through La Grande. If one more train ran over the Union Pacific daily because of this change in the law, 15 more men would be .employed in La Grande, 205 in the state, 185 more daily in Idaho, and Oregon's added rail road payroll would be $342,000 annually. Local railroad employes are working hard to change the law. If they succeed much greater tonnage is likely, put ting idle men to work. But will tho lowering of rates to Portland from Chicago, without corresponding reductions to Eastern Oregon, materially harm La Grande? Sponsors of the bill say not and sound reasoning agrees, because times and transportation methods have changed and the railroads would suffer if cheap rates to coast points crippled industry in the intermountain areas. Structural steel and other heavy commodities concern La Grande but little. Perishable com modities are not involved. The rate from this point to Port land is not involved. Even a slight increase on west-bound freight into La Grande from the east would be compensated for by added payroll, In the light of all these new developments it is again good logic (for La Grande merchants, the chamber of commerce and others of the community to "go" with. .the local railroad employes on this debatenblc issue in intermountain districts. NEW PLAN TO TAKE PLACE OF, THE C. W. A. t (Continued Prom Pago One For stranded populations In com munities wiicio industries havo died. And for unemployed in lnrne cities. Mr. Roosevelt showed confidence that the recent $050,000,000 relief ap propriation will be sufficient to carry out the now program until next spring. He hna stipulated that fed eral funds bo confined almost loo per cent to wages and to absolutely nscdy cases. "This program," ho said, "expresses a . conviction that Industrial workers who firo unemployed and In need or relief should bo given un opportunity for livelihood by tho prosecution of a flexible program of public works. Tho several states will bo aided, ns tho fcdcrnl roller law provides. In tho financing of this enterprise." Mr. Roosevelt's program provides also for contlnuliiK working oppor tunities for tho professional groups In need. Including teachers, engin eers, architects, artists, nurses and others. Tho Impending conference with copltol leaders wno not dlscusss! In detail by tho president with tho re porters who surrounded hta desk, questioning him. It was apparent that the executive was not ready to express hla mind to congress on this topic. ing, afternoon and evening wonr, In terspersed with feature numbers. COVE IMiltHONALS WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESS IN DISAGREEMENT (Continued Prom Page One) cuts which would mean a iomu cxpenso of about $350,000,000. A veto by tho White House la threat- cned. Prior to receiving any word Irom the White House, house leaders were uncertain this morning as to their course. House seniimeni in itivor ui helnlng veterans has considerable strength. One thing loadors decided tenta tively, however, was to postpone any Immediate action on the senate revi sion of the lndepent offices bill, now loaded with the new benefits for vet erans and federal employes. House cloakroom conversations sug gested three possible courses on the senato amendments, which wipe out all but a shadow or tho economy act's $400,000,000 of savings: 1, A compromise by White House or other quarters which could bo worked out in a senate-house confer ence. 2. House accoptnnce of the senato amendments, with tht riek of having President Roosevelt veto the entire independent offices measure. 8. House additions to the senate liberalizations which .would bring a veto without question. In addition to the main scenes. other congress activities also were spotlighted. Modifications of the pending Flet-cher-Rayburn stock market control bill wero in sight as both senate and house committees resumed hearings. Tho airmail quostlou also con tinued in tho limelight. Word fin ally camo from rollable quarters that some administration stp might bo expected "within 48 hours." 1 ' r - La Grande Rich tn Legend and History (Continued from, yage One) tho La Gronclo Rotary Founders Day Is Inspiration For Excellent Program UNION (Special) When Founders' day was observed by the P. T. A. Wednesday afternoon, the room was filled, nearly 100 parents and friends being present. The program arranged by Mrs. A. R. Dalle and Mrs. R. H. Jackson, opened with an Invocation by Rev, R. C. Lee. The first grade children, under the direction of Mrs Hal Reese, gave a phonic lesson dem onstration which was followed by group singing led by J. W, Baxter Jr. Tho candel lighting service by 15 sixth and seventh grade glrU was Im pressive. Tho first group of five brought In the birthday cake bearing 37 candles and two tall tapers which were lighted In honor of the two wo men, Mrs. Phoebe Hearst and Mrs. Theodore W. Blrney, who fonded the P. T. A. in 1897. As tho other can- dies were lighted on the cake, the girls told of the organization of the P. T. A. Mrs. Isaac Shafer, of Island City, county president of the P. T. A. told briefly the history of the or ganization. Other visitors who spoke were Mrs. Fred Oehrlng of La, Grande, Mrs. W. A. Zurbrick, of Mens Chapel, and Mrs. Herbert Hungorford, of Is land City. The meeting was closed with tho awarding of a plant to the first grade for having the largest per centage of mothers present. A social hour and silver tea was held after the meeting. A center piece of red carnations and tall rod tapers decorated the long table which was presided over by members of the hospitality committee Mrs. J. F. Hutchinson, Mrs. Roy Con kiln, Mrs. Roy Olpsoli and Mrs. P. M. Littler. Liberty Scholars , Present Program On February 22 GRANGE HALL (Speelal) Pupils of Liberty school, under tho direction of Mrs, Mary Kail, teacher, presented an entertainment Friday- afternoon at tho school house. The program was varied, It being dedicated to the birthdays of Lincoln and Washing ton and to Mothers day. The school room was gay for the occasion In ap- t proprlate decorations. Tho program : numbers included: Song, "Take Tills Letter to My Mother," by girls of the school. i Song, "Mt. Vernon Bells," boys of tho school. Poem, "Somebody's Mother," pu- I plla or fourth grade. I Essay, "George Washington," George j Fleshman who won first on Wash ington essay in lower grades, day before club. Tho speaker, touching upon tho prehistoric era, stated that Oregon Is noted for Its geological phenomena and is richer In legend than any dis trict north of the Mexican border. First actual entry into Oregon was made by Capt. Oray In 1792, who discovered and sailed into , the Co lumbia river. This was followed by tho first exploration by Lewis and , , , ' f f . i, EsKay, ;'Most Precious ,tq Me," pe$ . iif r. H ' I reI1 Llndsey, winner of first place in upper grades for Lincoln essay. Essay, "George Washington," M1I- Models Rehearse For Spring Fashion Tea (Continued From Pago One) Pred K. Kiddle, Miss Jennie Peterson, Mrs. Ralph Badgley, Mrs. II, G. Avery. Miss Artft Lawrence and Miss Jenn White. Hostesses will arrange the seating of tho guests after the doors open at 1:30 o'clock. The show will begin at 3 o'clock. An entertaining program has been arranged for presentation during in termissions and will Include dunce numbers by the O'Brien twins and Margaret Painter, a tango by Miss Orvallne Mc Williams and Gerald Butcher, High school tumblers, direc ted by Miss Catherine Obarn, and a vocol number by Mrs. lo Miller. Tho fashion display will bo defin itely divided into three group, morn- ANCaiid BST Quickly Yield To FDR Annoying Night Coughs and Bad Sore Throats quickly yield to Fam ous 15octor's Prescription. Tills pro scription Is called Thoxlnc. The very first swallow soothes your Irritated throat and stops your cough. Unlike gargles and cough syrups, which touch only the surface. Thoxlne goi-s directly to the Internal cause and quickly brings you back to normal. Millions of bottles sold. An flmnalrw success. Don't take chances with old fashioned remedies when you ran get this famous doctor's prescription for only 35c. Demand Thoxlne at Glass Drugs, Inc. Adv.1 Mrs. E. C. Heos was given a surprise on her birthday Wednesday evening. The guests were entirely unexpected and her surprise was complete. Pl nochlo and bridge were played. Quests wero Messrs. and Mmes. Mills, Corn stock, Conk 11 u, Orton, Lawson, Mrs, A. G. Conkllu and Bessc Kcllcy. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Conlcy"should havo celebrated tho day as it hap pened to bo the anniversary of their marriage, ;i(J years ago, but with tho succession of years tho event was Just one more day, Mrs, France,, Mrs. Cond's mother, who makes her homo with hor daughter was happily aurprluo on her Hist birthday, Fob. 17, Tho party was hold at tho homo of Mrs, Cora Bloom, and was the Joint effort or Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. coad, Mrs. Kcltcy. Mrs. Duffoy and Mis. Trippeor. A huge birthday cako graced the re-' fro-hment table. Mrs. Francos receiv ed many felicitations. J. S. Bur ford was surrounded by nlmoHt his entire family on his 76th birthday, Sunday, Feb. 18. His chll dien and grandchildren to the num ber of 2D were there to help him cele brate the rosttvo day. Mr. Burford Is a pioneer of tills valley and has a ranch In High valley whoro ho luis always mado IiIb home. Rev. H. W. Green, formerly of Cove but now of Milton, upent Monday in Cove and with Royal Borkgren climbed to the top of Mt. Fanny. They found the snow three feet deep. tho mountains for emigration, was mado In 1812 when Madame Dor ion, ( Indian guide, brought through the party of William Price Hunt, via tho Black river canyon to where Baker now stands and on Into the Grande Rondo volley. The first actual settlement of tho state, said tho speaker, was made by Jason Leo, who also brought to Ore gon its first school system. The next year came Marcus Whitman and his wife, and in 1842 ElIJa White crossed Into what is now the state with the flist vehicle, a two-wieeled affair. Tho following year saw tho first flush of emigration. Admitted to statehood in 1B40 Oregon has contributed much in both man power and material woalth from Its groat natural resources and right fully takes and holds its place ns one on the states of opportunity in tho nation. l)ore and Smith Arc Nominated in Seattle (Continued nvm rage One) four other candidates trailed still fur ther behind. Tho election was non partisan. A comparatively heavy vole, 97,217 out of a total registration or 130,717, came out under the Influence of mild Kpring-llko weather, with tho bulk of the vote cast Into in tho dny. Quite a bit of interest has been displayed in La Grande thla year In the Seattle mayoralty primary, since Mayor Dore is tho husband of Roscoo Neal's sister, and has several ac quaintances In this city. dred Fleshman, second winner In up per grades. Dialogue, "cGttlng Ready For a Visit," Ronald Lindsey, Marjorie and Mildred Fleshman. Essay, "Georgo Washington," Mar jorie Fleshman, winner of third place In the upper grades. Dialogue, "The Train to Loontown." Ronald, Derrell and Mary Llndsey, Margaret Dodson, Mildred Fleshman, Glen Mullet.burg, Joo Spencer, Clar ence Hays and Georgo Fleshman. Poem, "Nobody Knows But Mo ther," Mildred Fleshman. Essay, "Betsy and Washington," Beatrlco Hoys, second winner In low er grades. Essay, "Who Was Washington?" Ronald Llndsey. who won first in Washington essay in upper grades. Poem, "Woman," Margaret Dodwon. Poem, "A Mother's Love," Marjorlo Fleshman. Song. "Island of Dream," Ronald Lindsey. The children served lunch follow ing tho program. Little axes made or cardboard and wedged Into- tiny logs cut from the limb of a cherry tree, served as favors. These were J matte by the art class. Hot biscuits ! made by the camp cookery cla.ss, and I baked on a camp fire, was a reature I or the lunch. Mothers of tho pupils j Were guests for the arternoon. 3 ( UNION PERSONALS : ) 4 Mr. and Mrs. Clark Martens enter tained the Pinochle club last Thurs day evening with three tables' at play. First prizeo were won by Mrs. Rex Griggs and Ab Gibson and consola tion by Mrs. Pied Brown. The host ess served. ' Members of the Women's Btbie class, 27 in number, held one of their enjoyable social afternoons ' at tho home of their teacher, Mrs. Wal ter .Cock, Saturday afternoon. Games and contests were arranged by Mrs. Will Campbell for which prizes1 wero awarded. Refreshments were nerved after the games. Rev. C. A, Qulnn, of WeLscr, for merly a minister In Union, spoke at tho Junior and Epwcrth League tor vices Sunday evening. There has been a lively demand re cently for "Tscniffoly's Ride," Anno Parriuh's "Sea Level" and ; Frances Wlnwar'a "Poor- Splendid ' Wings," books which were so ably reviewed by, Mrs. George Birnle. Miss Amanda Zabel and Alfred Myors, here last week. Although the local library docs not have these books, Mrs. Balrd, the librarian calls attention to the ex cellent reading furnlshexl by the "In-; ternatlonal Mind Alcove." The first six books rccolved In the foil have been widely circulated ' and i among them ore some very entertaining travel books. Just lost week another shipment was received and contains the following books: "The Book of Good Deeds (1914- 1918). "The Future Comes," Charles A. Beard., "In Scotland Again," H. B. Morton. "Modern China." The Rebekahs are planning for a benefit ten cent social to bo held at their hall Wednesday evening. Plans are being made for an evening of fun. " Mrs. Walter Cock was hostess to tho members of the Carnation club Thursday afternoon. Washington birthday motifs were used in the fa vors. Following a noon luncheon bridge occupied the afternoon hours with high core going to Mrs. George Hoffman, guest score to Mrs. J. F. Hutchinson and consolation to Mrs. George Sclblrd, Choir Practice The, choir of Presbyterian church will practice at 7 o'clock tomorrow evenUig at tho church. Every mem ber Is urged, to attend the rehearsal. In Baker- Lloyd Walch, of La Grande, deputy collector of Internal revenue, Is in Baker assisting with Income tax re ports. He will remain until Friday morning. At Richland Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Wales arc guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Jones, and her sister, Mrs. Maud Evans, and family at Richland. Mr. Wales is convalescing from a broken leg suffered several weeks ago while at work on the railroad here. Visiting in Eugene Mrs. Ella Baker Is In Eugene visit ing her sister, Mrs. M. J. Johnson, end her niece, Mrs. Olive Crawford, She will return In 10 days. From Wiser Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Fradenberg and Miss Fay Bussard, of Welser, Idaho, were In La Grande yesterday and were guests at the home of Mrs. Fradenberg's niece, Mrs. Claude L. Mackey. Mrs. Fradenberg Is a former resident of La Grande and was form erly Mrs. W. H. Bussard, Plan Intensive Drive To Help City Library (Continued From Page Ono) week. Library extension ond improve ment Is a national and a major activity for '1934 for the legion aux iliary and a prize of $100 will 'be awarded at the Miami convention to tho unit In tho United States with the most outstanding accomplish ment in library work this year. Complaints And Suggestions Are Before NRA Head WASHINGTON. Feb. 28 P) Gen era) Hugh S. Johnson has what he asked for: A lot of complaints and suggestions about NRA. Among the otatcments . voiced at meetings called to talk over the re covery movement are these: That NRA boosts costs. 'That the ' small business man should bo protected (better. That cut-throat competition is not sufficiently outlawer. That some codes tend toward mono poly. That some codes overlap. That the maximum work week should be 30 hours. That unconstitutional acts are committed under NRA. That union men are discriminated against In some cases, and workers' "exploited" by employers. That women should be permitted to continue industrial home work. That industrial home work should be abolished. TODAY' N BKIEr, iN ANp; 'OKEGON AROUND AS CUltONICLED BY TIIB DAILY LEASED Willi OF TIIB ASSOCIATED PRESS I KillTS KXOX LAW PORTLAND, Feb. 28 m A declar ation by Charles Haftke, auperin tendent ot the Antl-Llquor League of Oregon, that "under the Knox law, Oregon Is rapidly approaching a liquor saturation point greater than in the old saloon : days," was heard at a meeting of the league hero last night, and arrangements were made to hold a mass meeting April 8, looking for ward, it was said by some, to a fight against liquor at the polls. lHIIIICE COXTBACTS MAILED 8ALEM, Feb. 28 MP) Contracts for the construction of five Oregon coast bridges wero mailed out of Washington, D. C, last night, a tele gram received loday by the state highway department advised. As soon as they arrive hero a meeting of the highway commission will be called to complete signing of tho contracts. KENTENCEU TO l'EV ' PORTLAND, Feb. 28 (P) - Edward Silvan, former ball bond broker, was late yesterday sentenced to two years In state prison for receiving stolen property. He was convicted this week. ' ENTERS 'NOT GUILTY PLEA KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., Feb. 28 (VP) A plcn of not guilty was entered In circuit court here lat Tuesday by Horace M. Manning, prominent crim inal lawyer, accused of having slain his former partner, Ralph W. Horan, 29, state legislator and attorney. Tho courtroom was ' crowded Manning entered hla plea. as SHY (JET CONTRACT (Continued From Page One) to Mr. Epllng, of course, expects make a bid for the business. The inspection here was made. by P. P. Taylor, U. S. department of ag riculture, bureau of animal Industry. niiiiiiiiMitilliillllUlllllli ft Ri- f Oie oj- the most useful seasonings on the pantry shelf. For soups, stews. sausage,' meat loaf, etc., as -well as all poultry and meat dressings Poultry Seasoning A Complete Printing Service " '!" Quality Counts ' t- NELSON ?T Special Prices NEW SPRING Annofsfiteieg the Q By Its Taste You Will Know It Hint' Moimtiiiu I Hit tor is distinctive for its clean, soft taste. Kach pound is tho same alwnvs food. Cnve- I hi housewives chouse this butter for its flavor. it Ironi your grocer and he sure the carton says A 100-;, Home Product At BLUE MOUNTAIN CREAMERY 1109 Washington Ave. Phone Main 60 Comer Adams & Hemlock Locker $6.00 $7.50 $12,00 Per Year Ideal for Foods , Vegetables, etc. 110MK OWNED iK', i -,.,LA uitA.Miii a ii).ih-oVSl'.i'i Tiin.nm , f i "opening ZrJ ATTRACTION 1 THURSDAY , z' n is Mi liriery : &ml All 6 kA11 r'ft& Wi ' Sizes ewa rrhchdikcap-' v rS-S Straws & Fabrics Wf-W $jL ff?'M f Uumb-aack their TsJl Y"jt jp tl I Pif XJT J O shower of pink J i -v (JMMM L rlij KJ Inmion cheers . yJ ,TWS I penung 1 IMfe ' v - .,. r with v . Hear the Hit Songs RUTH E T T I N G "Tired of It All' Keep Romance Alive" THELMA TODD i "Keep On Iluln: What I You're Doln" DOROTHY LEE j Admission ; ! Matinees . . , ,, , , I. A Clark and Mc( u lough I ' ZUC "In The Devil Doghouse" j Nights 30c Ftp? I I I Cartoon Comedv If I I I Children a ime "JEST OF HONOR" . I I i n HnMUUVMHCHMrllilBflkl of the s3 t2sige Flasit Next Door to Pmj 'n Takit Farmers You Can Use the Meat Y"ou Kaisc We Cut it and Lulel it for You. Here's a , Hig Saving, Added Feature Cooling room for fresh butchered meat for all our patrons. SANITATION IDEAL FOR ECONOMY FOOD CONSERVATION Drop in and Inspect our up-to-date Modern Plant9 HOME OPERATED chedule for Thursday Only DOORS OPEN 6:15 P, M. ' FIRST SHOW AT 6:30 P. M. .- Regular Schedule Starting Fridav Doors Open at I : l." P. M. and fi:4." p". M. Shows Start at P. M. and 7 P. M.