La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, April 20, 1934, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextFriday, April 20, 1931 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE. Page Three SOCIETY Girls Letter Club Farmed At La Grande High; Officers Are Installed Last Evening A group of glrla of the La Grnnde Utah school shared in ft very Inter esting; mkI most enjoyablcf event liwt evening on the lawn in front of the High school building. About a month ngo a girls' letter club was more or less informally launched. Last eve ning the club was more formally ln etliutd. officers were installed and several members' luuncs added to the list. The lawn wii lighted with, spot lights; flowers end equipment neces sary for the affair were used, making the place quite attractive to passers by as well as for those who were di rectly interested. Miss Florence Doherty was install ed na president, Mlsn Betty Bohnen kamp, vie president; Miss Opal Con ner, secretary-treasurer; Miss Sophie Oletlhuber, sorgeant-at-arms, and Miss Catherine Osborne, faculty ad viser. New members were Marian Clearing, Patsy Jesse, Patricia Clark, Idon Chadwick, Margaret Slne and C'oivitnnce Pearson. New members In the course of their Induction into the club were obliged to wear old - fash -lened gym suits all day at school Thursday and were required to memorize- the code of sportsmanship. Lnst evening's affair included a program of stunts with places award ed to the highest ton. Prizes were awarded for first and second places only. Mi to Lawanda Cantrell making the high and Miss Marjorto Gray the second. ; ! j Mrs. L. C. Smith Is Club Hostess One of the pretty spring bridge parties was an event of yesterday w!ien Mrs. L. C. Smith had as her guests the members of the L. A. L. Bridge club. Her homo was very pretty with tulips and lilacs arranged effectively. There were ladles present to form three tables for the game, Mrs. C. R. Hibberd making high score and Mrs. James Oneul second high. Mrs. Herbert Speckhart and daugh ter,. Miss Helen Jean, wero guests during the. afternoon. Mrs. . Smith served n delicious lunch, assisted by Mi's. Speckhart nnd Mrs. Lon Gower. Mrs Avery Harrison was named as thts next hostess, the meeting to bo May 3. Methodist Women In Profitable Meet Reports are that th meeting of the Woman's Homo Missionary so ciety of the Methodist church held Wednesday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. W. M. Pleirjon was very largely .attended and a meeting .with, many business Items attended to and a nurnher of interesting discussions presented. Mrs. Tyler had charge of the business meeting when plans were made for the annual Mothers Daughters picnic which is set lor Friday evening, April 27. The district convention at Prultland on Apr. 25 was also announced and a group de cided to attend. It was announced that at the nest meeting, an auction sale of cooked foods will bo held, the proceeds to go to the Edith Thorn burg scholarship fund. Mrs. R. W. Leigh ton had. charge of t:ie. lesson study for the afternoon which consisted of the presentation or 'ii number of general home mission ary Items by Mrs. G. C, Headley, Mrs. A. V.. BurnoW, Mrs; Lee Hanford. PACK UP YOUR BEAUTY TROUBLE"; in Helena Rubinstein's Travel Beauty Kit which con tains complete beauty pro- tection for every type of skin. Take it along with you, wher ever you're vacationing this smart bag which contains seven famous Rubinstein sum mer beauty preparations and cosmetics. $3.75 These marvelously effective creams, lotions and cosmetics may also be obtained sepa rately as well as in the kit. Pasteurized Bleaching Cream the super-cleanser that bleaches away freckles, tan and sallowness. 1.00 Astringent Tonic use after Pasteurized Bleaching Cream. A quick cleanser, too. 1.00 Sunburn Oil. protects the skin against sunburn and freckles. Induces an even, golden tanlSo becomingl 1.00 Sunproof Beauty Lotion actually sunproof the skin. A flattering powder base. 1.00. Waterproof Rouge en Creme siays on in salt water. 1.00 Sunproof Beauty Powder counteracts the aging actinic sunrays. 1.50 Waterlily Deodorant Talcum the final fastidious touch to summer daint'ss. 1.00 GLASS Drags, Inc. oo Mrs. 0, W.- Erwln and Mrs. W. H. Heitzog, The general topics were past, present and future history of home missions. Results of th Chris tian College Stewarshlp of Personal ity. Tribute to Miss Mathews, for 23 years a faithful worker among the emigrants at Ellis Inland, Now Yerlc and who passed away recently, and a report of the executive committee of the . national society. . Mrs. Hioltox conducted the devotlonnls. Mrs. Pier- son served late In the afternoon, as sisted by Mrs. S. O. Smiht. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Kinzle, with Mrs. Lee Hanford in charge of tho lesson study and that meeting will also be the time for mite-box opening. .' Literature Group Hears Review Members of the contemporary lit erature study group of tho American Association of University Women heard an excellent review at Wednes day evening's meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Eakln. Miss The I ma Whaley, supervisor of art at the East ern Oregon Normal, presented an able discussion of Meier-Graefe's bio graphy of Vincent VanGogh. Bible Searchers Have a Fine Party Members of the Bible Searchers class of ths First Presbyterian church held a meet enjoyable meeting Wed nesday afternoon in the community room at the church, with the host esses Mrs. William Barclay, Mrs. Eva Wissler, Mrs. John Cunliffe and Mr3. Roy Em berg providing many nice features lor the cntertainmen of their guests. Mrs. William Condtt presided over the business meeting in tho absence of the president, Mrs. J. K. Wright, and also had charg of the devotlonals. The program con sisted of a group of lovely vocal num bers by Mrs. Mildred Bradshaw Mills. After tho meeting adjourned the company remained for a social hour and for some delicious refreshments the committee served, "Stewardship" Is Study Topic "Stewardship" was the topic for the study Wednesday afternoon when the Baptist Women's Missionary so ciety met at the home of Mrs. B. M. Godwin,. The lesson was given most Interestingly by Miss Msrti Whit-' mer. Mrs. Myron Chandler, the re cently elected president, had- cliarge of the business meeting when mat ters of general interest were discussed. The meeting was concluded with the serving of. lovely refreshments by the two hostesses.- Mrs. I. E. Chenault and Mrs. Myron Chandler. Ladies Society Holds Meeting Mrs. J. K. Charlton presided at the regular meeting of the k. S. to B. of L. P. and E. held Wednesday evening at the Eagles hall. Among other in teresting features during th evening, Mrs. Ethel Pidoook was presented with a lovely past president's pin. Mrs. Charlton will entertain the social club on May 11. - y ipOVf Silk Kid . N. Y The Smartest Feet ' I Are Wearing N. - i EAOOK JfloEJ I... .and this attractive style Fashion-Right from toe to heel its smartness is apparent. "Spring costumes need their complement in footwear... L T,s and nowhere will you find ltho oooooooooooooooooooooooo Miss Mabel Morton . Society Editor . Phono: Mala 600 Until Noon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Mrs. Lef fel Is Club Hostess Mrs. Homer Leffel entertained the members. of her evening bridge club Tuesday evening ftt her home, 1403 Third street, with two tobies for con tract. Mrs. Charles araham received the prize for high ucore and Mrs. Robert Williamson, the consolation. Mrs. Forrest Scroggln made high for tho guests. Mrs, Leffel served dur ing the evening. Guests of the club were Mrs. Scroggln and Mrs. Ray mond Gray, Loyal Sisters In Very Clever Program Sixty members of Divisions A and B of the Loyal Sisters of tho Chris tian church wero given an opportun ity to Jointly celebrate thou birth days yesterday afternoon In the base ment of the church at the annual birthday party. Pour long tables radiated diagonally from a center piece a huge bosket of lilacs form ing an X. Each table- was decorated to represent one of th seasons of the year. Mrs. Joseph Williams was chair man of the winter months and her table was beside a lighted fireplace, and was decorated with Christmas frees, a George Washington doll, etc. Barbara Roberts sang a Christmas song. The spring table, of which Mrs. Nolan Skiff was chairman, featured a Maypole as a centerpiece surround ed by St. Patrick's day and Easter decorations. Three year-old Phyllis Jane Walnum dressed in an Easter bunny costume, d i&trlbuted candy egga to the children, and Darcla Lee Skiff, representing spring, presented tho adults with flower favors... A miniature bride and bridegroom graced Mrs. George Anderson's sum mer table in addition to patriotic decorations and tiny swimming fig ures in water. The pTogram consist ed , of a mock wedding, with Doris French playing the wedding march. Characters were Mrs. Fowler, bride; Mrs. Pay Yeske, . bridegroom; Mrs. Loin DeLong, flower girl; Mrs,- Paul Mortlmore, minister; Mrs. Lester Courtney, bridesmaid, who sang "I Love You Truly." Mrs. Oma Laphom- had Jack o lanterns, and a little red school house on her fall table. Mrs. Russell Par lett, Mrs. Jennie Byers and Mrs. J. R. Rhodes gave appropriate readings and "School Days" was sung by Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Parlett and Mrs. Alex Robertson. . Flowers, tapers, appropriate nap kins and angel cakes were at each table, and also cream and coffee were served. Preceding the program a brief business- meeting was presided over by Mrs,' Arch' Obhley. ' - F. O. E. Auxiliary Has Meeting Three guests, Mrs, Anne Olson, Mrs. Peg Synhorst and Miss E. Faulk were here from Pendleton Thursday eve ning to attend the meeting of the Ladles auxiliary to the F. O. E. Mrs. Esther Hildebrand presided In the ab sence of the president. The regular business was attended to and Mrs. Mario Harris was. Initiated, into the order. It was reported that the sew ing club would meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sarah Bailey. The sick committee reported that the president, Mrs. Mabel Miller, who had had a radical antrum opera tion, was doing nicely, as was Mrs. Clarence Haws, bub Mrs. Rowena explains the reason why! a more complete selection l Haunt a was reported as not being' so well. An invitation was read from th Baker lodge to join with them In a meeting next Wednesday night at Gocdbrod lake at Union. So-N'e-He Club Have Guests The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Vedder was the setting for a party Thursday evening staged by the So-Ne-He club, who had. their husbands as guests at tills particular time. Pi nochle was the game for the evening with six tables at play. For the wo men. Mrs. Herman Gaertner received first prize and Miss Margaret. Davy, consolation. Mr. Jackoon made high score for the men, and Grant Swai berg, low. Lunch was served at mid night. Diversity Club With Mrs. Price Mrs. John Price used; the spi-lng flowers, too when she hod for her guests on Thursday the members of the Diversity club. These guests were seated at small tables, which were cleared alter the lovely luncheon, ind the afternoon spent at bridge. Mrs. Weldon Vedder made high, score and Mrs. Grace Harman, fourth high. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Paul Hansen, the date to be announced later. Delphians Study Medieval Writers Two mediaeval writers, Boccaccio, an Italian writer of fiction and Fro issart, a French chronicler, were stu died last evening at the meeting of tho. Delphian chapter with Mis; Hugh Brady. Miss Sara Williamson, who was the study leader for the evening, briefly sketched the life of the two writers, stating that Chaucer, Shake speare and Scott borrowed quite free ly from Boccaccio's writings. Three storlca from the writings were told by Mrs. Miriam Rcttig, Mrs. Brady and Miss Ida MoMeekln. A discussion of the second writer was contributed by Mrs. L. L. Douglas and Miss Mc Meekin. The next meeting , will be on May 3, when the study will Include tho period pf the Hundred Years War and the Renaissance In Franco. Trail Builders Hike to Lake v Tho Trail Builder , class of the First Word Primary association of i the L. D: S.- church enjoyed, a hike to Mor gan lake recently. Among the boys present were Curtis Samuelsan, Dan ny Stltt, Manford Lcale, Frank Stoddard.-Denver. Glnsey. ; Robert degg. Freddie Hildebrant. Richard Taylor, Edward Taylor, .LeHoy Kegoe, Junior Bean; Bernell Coons, Robert Tribe, David 'Gcdd.es, Howard Feikj Desmond Larson, Dale Thlesen and, Verne Bax ter. The- boye were accompanied by their guardians, Ruby Teale aiid Em ily Hfatt, with Mabel Ricks and Dor othea Wood, also the primary teoch- CVT. . . S y $a ) jf TjlSTINGUiSHMJ style is now i I I jp' j9 n a a&Tt a SX If addfcd to tho matchless I J&Kls&j&jjLji. fffflyjJ a mechanism of General Electric. I ' gUaao ff J w'w Th,. refrigerator that lias long N a Sy held leadership in performance B " '' Ull .'..!..'.'...'.. 7t now sets new standards of H SAYS THE HOUSEWIFE- l.caoty in modern styling. g I lappreciatotlicsmartstyling, gleaming white surfaces and V t-- J simple lines that will add a 1 new modern note of beauty ,JJ:;iie2g to my kitchen.' SAYS THE DESIGNER- "Hero is stylo the;years can't obsolete design that not only harmonizes with kitchens of today but fits as perfectly into the style theme of the kitchen of tomorrow." SAYS THE ENGINEER- "I recognize in the sturdy strength of the all -steel cr.hi ncts, ( outward expression of tho matchless quality of tlicir famous mechanism." Stitch and Chatter Club Really Stitches There were 21 members and twp visitors attended, the meeting of the Stitch and Chatter club of the Am erican Legion auxiliary yesterday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. C. E. Shewmaker, 1615 Z avenue.- The af ternoon . wan .. spent making, print dresses, 11 of them having been fin ished to be given to local veterans' families;. A splendid surprise during the afternoon was the arrival of 12 members-of the Imbler auxiliary who assisted with the sewing and enjoyed tho afternoon's sociability, 1 At the business meeting arrange ments were mode for a special meet ing next Thursday evening at the homo Of Mrs. Victor Bcklcy when stickers will be . placed ' on the pop ples which- are to be sold for Memor ial day. Also, it will he a pound shower when contributions will be brought' to assist needy veterans fam ilies. . Mrs,. Shewmaker served a lovely lunch at Thursday's meeting. Guests during tho afternoon were Mm. Alva Park and Mrs. Don Matotit, Meeting- Place Is Changed A ohange in the meeting place of the Genemi Aid of the First Chris tian church on next Wednesday, Apr, 25 Is announced. The meeting will be held at the church. Instead of with Mrs. J. D. Smith, as arranged. The hour is 2:30 o'clock. Miss Mildred Smith Honoree at Party Miss Mfldred Smith, .whose marriage Is- to be an event of early- May, was honor guest at a dessert brldgo given Wednesday evening by Miss Leah Brain well,- Miss Eda Mae Wilson and red tin of Schilling Baking y-nifl AX n? f ta nr v you are in a' home where good baking is a matter of prido the same kind of pride that puts Cream Tartar,.. instead of a cheap substitute, . in Schilling Baking Powder. Be sure . you get the now tin! SchilB to open U- f w BOHNENKAMP'S Miss Bernlce Wilson at tlie home of the latter on Adams avenue.. There were three tables lor brldgo following the dessert, Miss Judy Moore making high score and Miss Juno Stange, fourth. The brlde-to-bo wes present ed with a lovely gift during; tli eve ning. Party Honors Stringhams Members of tlie Ever-Ready class of tho Christian church, and Division O, co-operated in a party Tuesday eve ning In honor of Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Stringham. . , About 35 members of tlie two or ganizations gathered at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Strlngluun and tlie eve ning was spent with games of various kinds, after which refreshments were served by a committee. Mr. and Mrs. Stringham were pre sented with glft from each of the organizations, and a gift was also presented to Mr. and ' Mrs. Muriel Doan whose marriage in December was only recently announced. Mrs. Doan was formerly Miss Ina Flem ing. 50CIAL CALENDAB J Friday, April 20 7:30 Delphian ohaptcr, Mrs. Hugh Brady, 1H08 Third St. . 8:00 Eastern Star Sootnl club benefit-card .party, Masoiilo hall. 8:00 Women ol the Moose, card party, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sltlor, Z avenue. , 8:00 Past Noble Grands cluJ, O. O. P. hall, . . ,. Saturday, April 21 , 2:00 Tulip and spring flower show, L. D. S. church, corner Fir nnd Y. ... 7:30 Union county declamatory contest, E. O. N. auditorium. hen you find tlie glistening' Powder on a pantry shelf DISTINGUISHED style is now added ta the matchless mechanism of General Electric. The refrigerator that has long held leadership in performance now sets new standards of beauty in modern styling. Sec these new de luxe models before you buy any refrigerator. They are now on display at our show rooms. Note These G-B Features Quiet in operation. Uses less current. Sturdy All-Steel cabi nets with enamel .exterior, or porcelain both inside and out. Sliding shelves, adjustable in heigh:. Stainless steel freezing chamber, cannot chip or rust, freezes more ice faster. Conven ient temperaturecontrol for fast or slow freezing, refrigeration uninterrupted when defrosting. Automatic interior lighting. m Auxiliary foot-pedal door opencr.Ncw modern hardware. l),e luxe Monitor Top models completely equipped with covered glass food containers, chiller tray, vegetable pan, etc. Mock Trial is Staged; Benefits Y.W.E.A.Funds A capacity crowd ; wns present at tho -Orent Plummer Breach of Promise Trial." a mock trial staged Wednesday evening In tlie soolal hAll ol the Methodist church. . , This pro gram was presented by members of tho Young Women's Educational aux iliary ot tho Methodist church for the benefit ot their work,, and def lulto decision as to the disposition of the funds wlll.be made at the an nual . banquet on May 1st. . In addition to tho play,- whloh was most generously applauded, Mrs. Lema Puller presented eoveral vocal num bers before tho play. Tho plot of the play centered around the fact that the plaintiff, who was 17 ycara older than the de fendant, was suing for a large sum of money, because of tho fact that after finding that his oil wolls had promised to prove valuable, tho de fendant had married his partner's daughter. Attorneys for both sides gnvo very conclusive testimony for both principals, and their summaries were given In the most dramatlo manner. The Jury brought In their verdict for tho plaintiff, following very ex plicit Instructions by the Judge, and the case was closed at that point. D: A. R. Fight For Better Pictures " WASHINGTON, April 10 PatiKhtera of the American Revolu-' Closinjr. Out All .. Btslova Wrist Watches 16 Jewol Bulovn WRIST WATOH $17.95 2B.75 Value.. IB Jewel Baguette- wrist watch 7-f A rys M5.00 Value ' J 16 Jewel Omen WRI6T WATCH $50.00 Reg. 17 Jewel Illinois Baguette Watch 57.50 Keg $33.75 $39.75 Nothinjjf UcseiTcd You Hiive Uiucstt'ictcd Choice of Every Item in the House at a LOW SALK PRICE Pewter Cocktail SHAKEll 0A AO " nei!. 3.76 Value.... i?UmUJ ' 5.00' Military BRUSH BET .. $2.45 Pewter TEAPOTS (P-fl QQ 3.75 Value, now. .. pX.t70 Silver Bread Tray AC 10.00 Value, now tPU.t?) MEN'S STRAP WATCHES AT, SLASHED PRICES ELOIN or WALTHAM 25.00 Value.... 35.00 Waltham $17.75 $19.75 16 jA-ol Orucn (! HIS 55.00 Value (POU.f 9 17 Jewel Illinois 00.00 Value $39.75 gL. . I Prices Slashed on tlon today refused to drop their fight lor better films, r . . .: ; J A committee recommended that since so many other organizations wero working for- better- films the Daughters might give up uch work. A resolution far. an "air force oqunl to any other nation In tho world" was voted. ... I Improve , . 1 1 , Abner Wade, of above Elgin, who hoa been having some difficulty with In r co tlon In his left, hand, Is report ed aa Improving some. - Permanent Waves including Haircuts s and Finger-wave jl Includes Shampoo, Ifatrotit- and r 2.50 tlngerwnve Others at $3.50 and fS.OO .FINGER WAVES . Wet, 35o Dry, 50c Cinderella Shop j , . All .Work Guaranteed . Phone Main 260 1113 Adams Silverware 20-Pc. Set of WALLACE SILVERWARE (gM rjff 15.00 Value ?' LADY HAMILTON. . 2a-po. Sorvlce for 8 $25.75 Closing Out All, .... . QORHAM TOWLH J Sterling Sllvorwaro at 2 1'ltlCE . 4-pc. Silver , TEA SET 37.60 Value . $19.75 Ridiculously Low -Prices on Diamond Solitaires For Graduation Blue White Perfect diamond - - solitaire (j()b q? 16.00 Values at ItOu Bluo White Perfect DIAMOND SOLITAIRE $59.50 100 Value, now 1 , WEDDING RING Mounted with, 6 Diamonds, Q Qff $25 value, now JldiOw RAILROAD WATCHES 23 Jewel Waltham VANGUARD 75.00 Value $47.85 3-pe- Sterling Sliver' DItESSEIt SET 10,00 Value $29.75 2.60 EAR IlINOS $1.49 NECKLACES 2 THICK Genuine EmcradA Ring Heavy Solid Gold Mounting, (Q-flQ 25.00 Value. tjJlwsld FALK'S La Grande's tter Store -a-