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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1934)
Wednesday, March 21, 1934 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Page Five SOCIETY NOTES MlK bM Uuks, ttocUty ftdltut TIfnhon Main 600 Bntil 9:80 w. D. A. R. State Convention Opens Sunday in Portland; President-General to Attend Mrs. Russell Ma una, of Washing ton, D. C president-general of the Daughters or the American Revolu tion, will be the most distinguished" guest at the atate convention -of the D. A. R.. which opens In Portland on Sunday. Willamette chapter of Portlnnd will be the hostess group, and this year's convention Is espe cially honored in having Mrs. Magna present since she attends state con ventions on only very rare occasions. Mrs. J. K. Wright, state librarian In her second term, has been Invited to preside at the tea. table at the ovent which,. will be given In honor of the president-general on Sunday. Mrs. Wright also will give her report during the convention wjille Mrs. p. S. Robinson and Mrs. J. L. Ingle will represent the Grande Rondo chapter as delegates. The convention will continue March 25, 26 and 27, Central P. T. A. To Meet Friday The regular meeting of the Central Parent Teacher association will be held Friday afternoon at the school house at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Hc.issler's room will present a geo graphy play "Sails Above the Tea." Mrs. W. D. Hanks will speak on the nibject "What The Community Does for the Child In Trouble" and Dr. J. L. Ingle's subject will be "Summer PlaygroundB In La Grande," A meeting of the executive board will Immediately precede the general meeting and Is announced for 2:00 o'clock In Mr. Leonhardt's office. Cross-Stringham Wedding Monday The marriage ol Miss Dorothy Cross and Ralph 8trlngham, both of la Qrande, waa solemnized Monday morning at 11 o'clock In the pastor's otrice at the Central Christian church at Walla Walla. Rev. Ward A. Rice read the service In the presence ol the bride's father and slBter. The young couple returned to La Grande to make their home. ... Delphian Chapter To Meet Thursday The Delphian chapter will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. L. L. Douglas, It Is announced today. Past Matrons Club To Meet Friday Mesdames Susie Lee, Fausta Tyler and Mnry Heassler will be hostesses to the Past Matrons club of the Eastern Star Friday evening at 6 o'clock at the Masonic hall. 5CCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday, March 21 8:00 L. S. to B. of L. P. and E., Eagles hall. 8:00 First Ward Sewing club, with Mrs. Otis Veal. , Thursday, March 23 2:00 Stitch and Chatter club, with Mrs. Frank Games, 805 Spring avenue. 4 :00 Kings Heralds - Homo Ouards, with Mrs. Russell Clark. 7:30 Delphla chapter with Mrs. L. U. Douglas. Press Freedom Held Necessary to Liberty (Continued from Pag One) plained. "It Is Inevitable. It has al ways been so and always will be so A government controlled press Is a press that prints only one side, tho ruling party's side. It denies pub licity to any Ideas but the govern ment's. It deprives an opposition party of any chance to organize or to appeal to the people. It stops free discussion. It hog-ties public opin ion. "The newspaper is Just as Import ant as the banks or the railroads or the power companies which, are gov- I NEW... It will soon be here. Are you prepared to accept this wonderful Spring holiday the way it should be? We are! Look over this list ... or better still . . . come in the store and see what a wonderful selection of strictly new merchandise we have on hand. And most reasonably pi iced. Styles Unusually good Silk Dresses de signed just for the opening of the Easter season. Available in sizes 14 to 44. Half sizes if necessary at no extra cost. At these prices, we know they are exceptional values, $3.95 TO $1.93 alts just received a shipment of new beautiful Spring Coats. In sizes 16 to 48. As these have never been shown before, we urge you to come in and see them ... it will be worth your time. For Men and Women We claim to have the finest assortment of Shoes in town, at these unusually low prices. $2.5 $345 $M5 MEN'S SUITS Suits imde by Capps are the last word when you talk about quality and style. We believe there are no better suits offered for sale by anyone even if you were to pay from $5 to $10 more. Our price $16.95 to $29o50 Walter Booth Shoes for Men A special Invitation la extended to the better dressed young men to :ome In and see the newest Btyles In oxfords. We are so proud of these styles that we want everybody to see them. There Is no obligation to buy. Just come In and ask to see the Princeton oxfords for the better dressed man. Men's Hats Pine quality hats in the new Spring styles and shades. Mode by Portls. $1.98 $2.95 $3-95 MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS In plain or fancy patterns. rr:! 98c TO $1.45 MEN'S NECKTIES The patterns are so attractive we will make no effort to describe TO 95C ALLEN A HOSE The Allen A hosiery for women are still in the lead. They are the talk of the town. Beautiful new Spring shades. Semi-chiffon and HCkr service weight. Your choice UK Allen A Sox The popular sock for the well dressed man. 3 pair $100; 35C ernment controlled butt it is differ- I ent kind of a social (force. It U tne critic of government.. Xt should no mor be subject to government con trol that should be auditor be con trolled by the treasurer whose book he examines. It is equally Important that the press be controlled by no other group, sect, class, faction or party. It must be the work of many minds, the expression of a wide di versity of viewpoints. Any factor tending to concentrate this control Into a few hands is antl-soclei." The speaker further asserted that the public good requires that the press be operated by newspaper men 1 who understand tho responsibilities and ore permeated by the Ideals of the craft. He rejoiced that excursions Into newspaper ownership by finan ciers, politicians and other outsiders had been uniformly unsuccessful ana said the adversities of the past few years would tend to halt what might otherwise have became another seri ous evil, tlie publication of many, pa pers by the estates of dead men, wno would lack the virile energy which he declared the newspaper owes to its readers. , The Baker editor declared the nowspaper should always be Influ enced by Its readers, that It should never be more powerful than they are, that they shoul In prac tice always find a way to aban don any newspaper that failed ade quately to serve them. He said oc casional editorial demagoguery pandering to sensationalism could not be avoided so long as there were readers who would be mislead by it but that standards -were Improving. The meat serious, evils In the news paper craft are self -correcting, he as serted, and added that the press has risen to the greatest heights of pat riotism and intelligent leadership In Its history during the past year. Through tho offices of Andrew Loney Jr., school muslo supervisor, a group of young women members of the cast of "Jewels of the Desert" presented two song numbers and a dance that drew much applause. Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Brady appeared briefly to ask co-operatoln in a move ment for downtown stores to close from 1 to So'clock on Good Prlday, 1 IIKGIN HIGHWAY MEETING SALEM, March 21 The two--day session of the state highway com mission will open In Portland this nfternoon, at which' time delegations will bo heard. Tomorrow awards will be made on road projects for which bids were called several weeks ago. the work amounting to about $400,- 000. Children's Colds Yield Quicker to double action of .iMIJH4il.l.l'.Uam'i.l.gH New Gift Offer FREE Bottle of Colonial Dames BEAUTY WASH Specially for blackheads and Large Pores With every purchase of Colonial Dames Beauty Aids. Gives That Velvety Look Free FACIALS A trained representative from Hollywood of Colonial Dames Is at Fa Ik's giving demonstra tions and advice on beauty culture. Make an appointment now. She has all the new beauty secrets. FALK'S NOTICE Series "C" and series "D" Time Certificates of Deposit Issued by the Plrst National Bank of La tfrande, Oregon on March 1, 1933 and due on December IS, 1635, and December 15, 1936, respecttvel), have been called for payment on April 2, 1934. Interest on -same eeases after that date. First National Bank ol La Grande David I. Stoddard, President A. K. Parker, Cashier asmon raraa& arts at Psn nay's Swagger "Mannish" Styles, Belted, Scarf-tied Tweeds! Spring COAT Two leaders in Spring fashions and here tlicy are at l'cnncy's at a nice low price ! Dozens of new styles in addition. The polo types so many prefer loosely fitted, carefully tai lored tweeds dressy models in smooth woolens, too. Misses' and Women's Sues, Nary, black, beige, bright shades, and pastels. FOR EASTER Have a New Betty Co-ed MATT Soft pliable braids in all the new Easter colors, as well as black, navy, brown, beige. Medium brinis, off-tlic-face styles, sailors they're all good, they're all values 1 A Shining Success for Spring! "Colette" Oxfords A variety of styles, your choice of colors white, grey, navy and blnck. Pump styles, tool Orand values! The Whole town's talking about PENNEY'S '1 A U I i 7 EST SUITS Of Super Quality Dunbury Worsteds! Here's our best effort for Spring 1934! Authentic style right down to the last stitch. Only by using outstanding fabrics . . . by careful attention to every de tail of design could we achieve the perfection in tailoring you'll find in these suits. Men who know clothing value have put them to every conceivable test of quality and style they've withstood the most critical ex amination. Don't take our word for it. See for yourself! You'll say that they're the most in good clothes you've ever seen for so little money! Flaunt a Gay SCARF! Just a bit better than the usual 49c scarf 1 New de signs, new color combinations just right to finish any enshrine t Sheer! Lovely Gaymode Chiffon! The rxtra Gaysnode qual ity makes these chiffons the ones you want! In the very newest and smartest shades for every cos tume I Full fashioned, pure sillc, " 1 fflfil B ' . Semi-Step-in GIRDLE 31-90 It's better -made this season than it was last and it was very pop ular before 1 15-inches long, of brocade with full length elastic side panels! Front batiste lined and Knnpfl I Jacket Styles and Pastel Crepes Smart '- DRESSES $5.85 Handsome sheer fabrics soft crepe; with smart sleeve, neck, and skirt detail. Many have the favored bit of white at the neckline. Bright prints, too, and dark tones as well as pastels. Jackets are very brief or hip length. Quality and fashion worth every cent of the price ! Misses' and Women' Sizes. They're Swell! SPRING Marathons "M nrchtnd Narrow Bands and Bound Edges! High honors go to Marathons by popular acclaim this Spring ! They re superior in style and value to any vou've seen I Smartly lined! Men's OXFORDS Goodyear Weltsl . This black wing tip model is smart and a great value at $2.98. Solid leather throughout for hard aervirf . Rubber lin'k Si7fsfito1 1 Men's Fine Quality Broadcloth SHIRTS Vat-dyed! Pre-shrunhl Full cut! WHITES and SOLID COLORS. Beau tifully tailored, Extraordinarily low irirert VTTACHFr) COM ARS! Ia!k&-EBK)K)8V S -1 m ST - -v -. &ttimm iim milium" " 111 ' a I i
