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Newspaper Page Textc wa tlo 7, ml wa ot m on str f tel wt pu fc ft Pago Two (Incorporated) An Independent Newaptpw Phone Main 600 H. W. FHEDBRICKS . HAHOLO U. PIN LAY , Published eyenlnge, exception Qrande, Oregon. Entered at the PoetoMlee of La Uall Matter under aot ot March OrPlOIAI. PAPER OP UNION COONTY AND TUM OITT OF LA GRAND! MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS The Aaaoolated Prese la exclusively entitled to ue for publication of aU newa dlapatchee credited to It or not otherwise credited 11 pub llehed here- All rlghta of republication of epeclal dlapatchea la, thla paper and alao the local news herein alto are reserved. National Advertising Representative M. O. MOOEN6BN CO., Ino. Ban Pranclaco. Loe Angeles, SeoWle. PortUnd, Chicago Detroit, New Tor NBA AT TUB The NRA. in tho opinion observers, 'appears to be at the crossroads. This opinion in further reflected iii the minds of the many high up in gov ernment. In fact General Johnson, lord high domino of the NRA, has admitted that a reaction against the blue Eagle has set in and that same must be met by a new readjustment. Tho blue eagle in its conception was given as a means of adjustment of wages and working hours with controlling jMiwew of social significance. Husmess generally, the coun try over, was 100 per cent behind it, rallied to its standard and hastened to join hands for the recognized improvements it sought to offer along such lines. Evidently this wholehearted support of the American businessman and industry has somewhere been mistaken or misused at NliA -headquarters for today there appears a tremendous reaction that is growing by leaps and Ixninds. The blue eagle, in the opinion of much American business, is attempting to dig' in its talons too far. General opinion is growing that the blue eagle is dipping into and laying down rules of business procedure that are unnecessary, unjust and inimical to industry. In other words, now attempting to enter into fields of business operation that should be of no interest or concern to the government. Further that such attempts of control are tending to delay rathor than acceler ate the work of recovery first intended. This iittltude'of business did not at first cftmen great deal of concern upon tno part of NRA officials. They considered It unavoidable that cer tain Idea be' stepped on. Now however, the reaction has set In rlnht within the administration doors. Other government bureaus set up by the presi dent arc becoming the NRA's severest critics. The Federal Trndo Com mission, for example, has protested against what It calls monopolistic prac tices In tho steel Industry made possible by the steel code and the abrogation of tho antl-trut laws. The National Hecovery Review Board has reported back to the president that the codes put small businesses at a disadvantage; give big business all tho breaks. Tho Consumers' Advisory Board, which Is a part or the NRA set up, has1 made an exhaustive report or) tfto' operation' or the oil code, says tho motorists are gottlng stuck to the Mine of hundreds of millions a year as the rise In otl prices has been out or line with wage Increases In the Industry. And In the South, where they fear that the NRA may be used to destroy tho wage differentials that have always existed between Southern and Northern workmen, they are saying thot Sherman's march to tho sea wasn't any more dangerous to southern Interests than Is the NRA. First result of all this was that Mr. Roosevelt appointed a Cabinet com mittee to study tho way Industry Is using Its NRA-glvcn prlco-settlng power. Early reports Indicate that price policies of some 200 codes may be changed. At the moment. If one big unit within an Industry reports a price lor a product, all other units usually fall In lino. And the con' Burner Is beginning to growl. . In addition, there Is growing criticism of General Johnson, Mr, methods Iris organization, hl osBlntonts. A high court test of NRA constitutionality 1b coming soon. lie a crucial situation, and It vitally affects all tho Roose velt recovery policies, inasmuch aa NRA Is the heart which keeps them going; Mr.d.tl.OMANIA' In his campaign speeches Rufus llolman, state treasurer, who seeks the Republican nomination for governor but refuses to resign his office If nominated and elected, until his Inauguration so that he may appoint his Bucccssor and thus dominate the board of control, compares himself to Jesus Christ, who he said was also persecuted by political pharlsees the conservatives and stand-patters of the time" Mr. Holman's knowledge of scriptural history Is not as great as his egoism, for the' pharlsees wero a lactlon of the radical sect ot Jerusalem and ho would probably have belonged to them a. the "true progressive," while the orthodox party were the stand-patters Probably no more ridiculous comparison could have been devised than hat of , blustering, bombastic, ba.ly-hoolng. biu.k-peddllng R ,,us v Hh 1"' lowl' " wh "" himself to spiritual i,Mieu o political affairs and never sought election of office to save tho people TRIBAL LAWS ARE APPLIED TO NEW ZEALANDWORKERS Hamilton; n. z. wia nativo custom of Maori trlbcMneii in New Zealand has bee turned Into n modern economic principle of em ploye partnership h, business. Tho new practice. Inaugurated through tho companies empowering act or 11)24, In based on the theory that human values In business should bo awarded dividends on service rec ords while material values, which do not vary, should recelvo n stated reward. Thus capital would recelvo a set leturn for a act contribution, while labor would recelvo an Increased re turn for Increased service Tho idea orlulualed with Harry Viikler, chairman of 1 lie Kmploye l'oitncrshlp Iiistllulo of Hamilton, fe any (he' Maori based the rank .f tho Individual on personal scrviit to the tribe. In tho early history of New Zealand It became necessary to oiiapt this custom to nntish law on property and the n.itlvo land court Initiated a system by which tribal land was allocated to Mttorts according to their ranklm;. .Mstcnt Kjisy l Adopt Today that theory Is being used more widely in New Zealand and Is receiving commendation from many business men. although actually it is not being put Into practice on a broad scale. Under the n24 act it Is optional with owners of n buMneni and can bo adopted through it slight change In articles of Incorporation. Business Is divided Into capital and labor. Capital is borrowed by the company ut a pic-determined rate of Interest such as five M-r cent for service and three jx-r cent lor risk. No higher rale than tho pie determined rate Is paid, regardless Of tho profits made. Labor shares are Issued to em ployes roughly on the basis of their pay, which is presunvedj to be an In dex of service. Worker's Voice In tliKtncs Net profits aro used to pay divi dends on tho no-par labor shares. ..PublUher and Oeneril Manager Biulneu Manager Sunday, at 1710 Blxth itreet, I Grande, Oregon, aa Second Olaaa a, 1878. C'KOSSKOADS? of iniiny qualified Washington Holders of thewo shares are allowed full voice In tho business along with holders ot capital shareo. Tho Valder plan points to n com munity of Interest, profit und con trol in business. "It Is not suggested that tho pay ment of wages should cease," says Its sponsor, -but that wages should bo treated aa an advance payment against labor's share of tho product of Industry, 'The capitalistic system does not. dlsnppeur. for the plan Involves no disorganization of our present In dustrial system. The whole differ ence, apart from book entries, lies In tho spirit." in support of tho system, the Em ployee Partnership Institute quotes Owen D. Young, of the General Elec tric company, as saying: "Wo havo been talking a long thno about capital as being tho own er and labor as being the conuuod II)'. I hoi we shall come' to the day when human beings who give tlielr lives to the Job If you want to call that lalr will bo tho employer, and capital will be the commodity which they buy for their own ac count, Vre.es '('uitunil Mage' "Then every Idle machine In (he plant, every pieco or machinery not in motion, will be known hv the ! wormian 10 oe an unproductive j charge against himself. "Not merely 11 living wage, btlt a I cultural wage, must be the basis for j tho solving of the eeonomlo system I ol tomorrow." j Advocates of the employe partner 1 ship system point to greater accord : In business as one of their chief j alms. Kor the employe they claim i monetary reward, a voice In the bual- ness. a greater sense of responsible i ny. equality and sivurlty. and an additional Incenlivo 10 work lor Just . rewards. , . I Kor employers, of capital, the sys . tern claims greater security lor cap ital Investment, satisfaction in the ' knowlediio that the principles of Jus j tico have been recognized, and an : assured return on Investment, !ccry Yuletlile llonus I Two other plana for rewarding" j employes which havo been put Into ! etiect In the United States are not ! approved In principle by the em i plovo partnership advocates. I One is the plan for selling shares of coi'any stock to employes. on In- The Weather WKATHRIt IOHKCAST Oregon: f air III the east Ull.l cloudy III the west portion tonight unil lues, ilavl mist or fog 011 the ciawt ;' some. what cooler In the Interior Tuesday; moderate changeable wind offshore, LOCAL WKATIIBR Sunday: Maximum ?!. minimum 3K above. Clear. Today: Minimum II, 7 a. in. 0(1 il!me. Clear. stallments. This Is deemed a sys tem of borrowing part of the em ploye's earnings. The other plan la the eystem of many companies in giving bonuses to employes, usually at Christmas That plan Is claimed by employe partnership advocates to rely too much on tho whim of tho employer. NO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCH MAY 15 The monthly meeting of the cham ber of commerce that was to have been held tomorrow noon, has been indefinitely postponed because of the inability of the speaker to attend. Secretary Harold Boon announced that the meeting will be held when a speaker can be secured and an nouncement will be made as to the date. EAGLES HOLD MOTHER'S DAY PROGRAM HERE The Eagles' lodge held a Mother's day program for the public at the hall at 8 p. m. Sunday, following a pot luck supper for lodge members at 5 o'clock. The program: Mandolin and guitar selection by Mrs. Grifflt and Lyman Hiatt, dedicated to their mother, Eliz abeth Hlatt. harp and guitar by Law rence Hcnsley; accordion solo by Mil ton Shultz; dance by Helen Miller: song by Lloyd Dobs, harp and guitar, played own accompaniment; talk by HV E. Brady, newly elected president of the P. O. E, TO TEACH AT MUDDY CREEK Miss Louise Hnrdman, alumna of E. O. N. has been elected to teach in the (ratios at Muddy Creek across tho line in Baker county for next year. Miss Hardman has been teach ing in the Eaglo valley country this year. Wallowa. Co. Pioneer r Dies Here Sunday (Continued From Page One) county in pioneering days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ciccrge McNoes, 1009 Sixth street. Sunday afternoon after a long Illness. Burial will take place in Wallowa bcMde tho body of her husband, who died in 11H, but the date for the services Had not been decided on early this afternoon. The body is at the Snodgrass und "Zimmerman mor tuary. Mrs. Stephenson was born In Illi nois Jan. 15, 1846 and wan 88 years, three mcnuis and 28 days of nge. She had made her home hero since her husband's death. She Is survived by four children, John M. Stephenson, of Ely. Nev.; Mrs. Anna McNees. of La Grande; Minnie Johnston, of Portland, and Mrs. Lula Trcanor, of Freewater. besides other relatives. Ofllv four times a vnr rlru tho sun reach the meridian at exactly ia o'clock. Mrs. Croker Is In House Race A tiiiiiii' imUoiuilly f n mmis In poll I us of a Kt iteration ago will n'Mar on n Juno primary !iilltt, when Mrs. ltuhi-Croker, above, Domon at, niakVs tho into lor a House seat from tho KtMii lit Florida (listru I. Shit Is the widow of ' Klihafil Ciokt-i , nniMinie iioIim). Tain im.il xiiXK't. FaL hp if51 II LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE, TODAY ' AROUND AS CHRONICLED BY TUB DAILY LEANED WTBi OP TUB ASSOCIATED PKtSfl NKWH1WPKHMAN DIKtt ' PORTLAND, May 14 w Charles P. (Percy) Ford, 38, nigh'; editor of the Oregonian, Portland, died Sunday In a hospital here, following a long Illness and a major (operation per formed last month. hot in im:mi.i:tov PENDLETON. May 14 m The tem pera turo mounted to 89 degrees here Sunday for the hottest, day since Apr. 20(when it was one degree warmer. SKVKKE JTHE COTTAGE GP.CVE, Ore., May 14 ) Loss roughly estlmr.tr .1 by th? own ers at between $600,000 and $750,000 was caused by flie ( which swept1 through the huge Standard Sesonlng company near here yesterday. The! company was own.d by Robert Z. MRS. OSCAR OLSEN PASSES SUNDAY Mrs. Cora Marie Olsen, a resident of La Grande for many years, died at her home at 2005 North Fir street yesterday afternoon after a long 111-ne-.is. Funeral services will be an nounced later. The body is at the Snod grass and Zimmerman mortuary. Mrs. Olsen was born In Wisconsin, April 23, 1862 and was 72 years, 20 days of age at the time of death. She Is survived by her husband, Oscar; a son,1 Shirley Tucker, of Brogan, and a sister, Mro. J. C. Smith, of Arcadia, Wis. TRAPSIIOOTERS HERE ATTEND SPOKANE EVENT Four La Grande trapshooters, Nate Zwelfel and his son. Robert, Floyd Lanning and Cllve Moore, attended the Inland Empire shoot at Spokane Saturday and Sunday, shooting 00 or beter both days. Moore, who went over 00 Saturday, did not Bhoot Sun day. Nate Zwelfel turned in the best score for the La Oranders with a 95. They reported 06 shooters in at tendance Saturday and 88 on Sunday. LIONS PLAN OUTING NEXT MONDAY NIGHT Instead of holding a regular lunch eon next Monday, the Lions club de rided at Its luncheon today at the Sacajawea Inn, to meet at Pine Cone Monday evening for a picnic. It wan announced olso that- the dates for the state convention in Eugene have been set for Juno 2, 3 and 4. Eld rid go Huffman, who with... a group of other school teachers, visit' ed Cornucopia' recently and went through the mines, told of his ex periences, and Jack Coolidge played two piano selections. LA GRANDE'S GUARD UNIT MARKED "V. (Continued From Page One) company at Camp Clatsop during an nual field training the last of June, and a red streamer will replace the two blue ones that now appear on the unit's guidon. IVAN vi:i.ls ;kts ih-mo. i'Llt.M IN IMIS(1 AT KA1.I.M (Continued rro.n t'ngu On. tentiary. Officers said Wells left a number of bad checks in several Eastern Oregon towns. Judge Knowles also called the grand Jury to meet Thursday, May 24 at 10 a. m., In anticipation of the opening of the June term of court here June 4. POLICE NAB M. HICKMAN 1 AS SUSPECT (Continued from Page One) Peter J. Mullins, assistant district attorney, eald the murder charge against the port engineer for the Matron Navigation company was prompted by the fact that a bruise was found on his leg and his hand had been scratched. Polic0 said that lingerie. Identified by them an belonging to the slain girl, was found In the auiotnoblle of Hickman. Mullins nald Hickman denied any connection with the slaying, but said he and the girl had scuffled In his apartment. Columbia, Grande Ronde C. 1 E. Institute Held (Continued From Page One) derson. Dr. J. L. McPherson and Miss Dorothy Smutz. all of La Grande. Sinning was led by Claude Peavey. of He'ix. and Miss Ruth Geibel, of La Grande, The afternoon session Included talks on "Soeial Iisues" by Mrs. Hit chey and Miss Anderson followed by open discussion or the problems of young iopte. This wa followed by the regular executive meetings of the two groups presided over by Claude Penvry. president of Columbia Union, and Kutlurn Moran. president of Grande Hondo t'nlon. A social hour was conducted by Miss Lteuallen and Mrs. Margaret Elmer, of Ijower Cove, and the day's program was elosr by a cnic sup per followed by devotional presided over by Mrs. Kitchey. Scientist hnv estimated the CAith's ago fcjo threemhon years. IN BRIEF, IN AND Drake of Omaha, Two 1,000-foot sesoning houses In which a great stock of lumber was stored, were destroyed. TWO KILLED IX WRECK- KLAMATH FALLS, May 14 OH Nick Corpuz and George Inay, Flll j pinos, were killed near here Sunday when their car overturned on The : Dalles-California highway after strlk ! ing loose gravel. ' j POHTLAND MAN KILLKD OREGON CITY. May 14 W John G. Wurmuth, 67, Portland, was In stantly killed and Miss Agnes Wal lace, 23. Oregon City, received in juries which will probably be fatal w.ien their automobiles crashed head on on the Molalla highway eight miles from here, Sunday. Snell, On Plane Tour Of E. 0., Visits Here (Continued From Page One) acquaintances. Mr. Snell expressed appreciation of the support given him not only in this section, but In the state as a whole. "I hope to win," he said. In commenting on his chances for the nomination. From here the speaker went on to Baker and then to Bend on a-whirlwind tour of Eastern Oregon. Mr. Snell is In the automobile and garage business in Arlington and has been a member of the house of rep resentatives since 1927. He was chosen speaker of the house, by un animous vote, at the last regular session of the legislature and served as speaker during the regular and the special sessions. For a- time thefe was a question' as to whether Snell would file for the Republican nomination for gov ernor or for secretary of state but he decided to seek the office form erly held by Hal Hoss and now by P. J. Staddleman of The Dalles, who is not a candidate for the nomina tion. COLD WINDS GET WAKMRR SAN FRANCISCO East winds from snow-packed areas east of the Sierra Ncvadas gain approximately 40 decrees of temperature by the time they reach sea level on the Pacific coast, says E. H. Bowie, weather fore caster at San Francisco. FIND IT HERE Copy for thl Column raait be la by 9 a. m. Used Elcclrl Kelvlnator Refrigera-' tor. A aeal buy $87.50. 14 used Ice bcxes, $4 to $12. Full enamel coal and wood range, with coll $22.50. VJfccd Department, Bohneukamp's. 5-14-2 t. Until further notice. I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself. J. J. JACKSON. 5-12-3tp AX AN NO IN CEMENT Everything has been changed around and hundreds of things suit able as Gifts for the Girl and Boy Graduate are now on display at Rich ardson's Art and Gift Shop. You will enjoy seeing the many new things which every girl and boy likes for their graduation gifts at Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. See their win dows for suggestions. 5-14-t f. (RADI ATION MEAIKH'AitTKKS At Richardson's Art and Girt Shop. Take advantage of the Special Gift Service or fe reel to you at Richardson's. 5-14-t f John Mars, prepares to move on 8 -room dwelling for Kirk Wills at Allcel next week. 5-12-2tp WILSON'S PLANTS Buy Wilson's asters, pansiest, pe tunia, cabbage or tomato plants and anything; cts you need at Commun ity Ca'jh, Mrs, Norrls's or Sculley's Grocery. 5-14-t f. SCHOOL cnrLDREN Tou can gov scratch paper for school at the Observer. Now 2 pads 5c. 0-14-t f. WILSON'S" PLANTS Buy Wilson's asters, pansles, pe tunia, cabbage or tomato plants and anything else you need at Commun ity Cash, Mrs. Norrls's or Sculley's Grocery. 5-14-t f. PIANO SPHKCIf PUODI CTION Monotones Corrected Summer of 1933 Normal piano course. Chicago, under John M. Wil liams, well known educator and com piler of John M. Williams' music books; also other1 special study in piano and the child voice. IDA MC MEEK IN 1G0G Sixth St. 741-W. 5-14-1 t. PURE ICE DMlvTl dulls- at your door. Prompt ami courteous service. ' C. K. SIIKW.MAKKR ICE SKHV1CK Grand Honric Pnrktn Plant or phone Main 380 or 911 A Complete Printing Service Quality Counts NELSON Op in). About Stamps By Elza Mart in, Well Known Stamp Authority Italy was the first country to Is sue a-irmail stamps, on May 31, 1917, since that dat ever 2100 such stamps have' been Issued throughout the world. The first airmail stamp was Intended for the flight between Turin and Rome and was a regular 25 -cent Italian special delivery stomp sur charged, ( translated t "Experimental Air Post. May. 1917, Turin-Rome Rome-Turin." Approximately 200.000 of these stamps were printed, the first airmail stamp does not have as high a catalog value today as some others that have followed. It is listed at 15 cents unused and 23 centB used. a The : first transatlantic airmail stamp' was issued by Newfoundland In 1919,- for the attempted crossing of th Atlantic by H. G. Hawker and K. M. Grieve, whose plane came down 1100 miles out at sea. The fliers were rescued and later the mail bag they carried waa salvaged. Only 200 of these stamps wer6 printed by sur charging a regular three-cent stamp, "First? Transatlantic Air Post, April, 1919," of which butt 95 were used for postage and 18 defective copies were destroyed. Tho unused Btamp' Is valued In the catalog at $1600 and $1000 for the used stamp. The General Pulaski Commemorative- 2-cent postage stamp was Issued in honor of General Casimjr Pulaski In recognition of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary or the death of the noted Polish patriot and, hero of the American Revolution. The stamp is the same shape and size as the regular Issue, and Is printed In red ink. The stamp has a flat, dark border with beveled outer edge, slightly Indented at the sides. On the border at the top in two lines is the wording "United States Post age," In white-faced Roman, above the olrcles In the bordering panel in white numerals are the dates, "1748" at the left and "1779" at the right, representing the dates of birth and death, respectively, of General Pulas ki. Across the bottom, of the stamp In a dark panel with white edges connecting the numeral Is the word "Cents" In white Roman lettering. In a central panel of oval form, with a narrow white edge is the likeness of General Pulaski modeled from) a portrait In Jones History ofl Georgia, printed from an etching by H. B. Hall In 1871. In a white curved rib bon panel at the base of the portrait aro the words "General Pulaski" in red Gothic letters. Projecting from behind the central panel with their staffs extending to the upper corners are the flags of the two nations, that of the United States tq the left and the Republic of Poland on the right. Tho General Pulaski commemorative stamp was first placed on sale Jan. 10, 1931 at the following post of fices: Savannah, Ga.; Cliicago, 111.; Gary, Ind.; South Bend, Ind.; De troit, Mich.: Brooklyn, N. Y.; Buf falo, N. Y.; New York, N. Y.; Cleve land. Ohio; Toledo, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Milwaukee. Wis. This issue of stamps was 96,559,400. FEAR HERDERS ARE ILL OF FEVER CATHERINE CREEK One of the herders with the Colten sheep at the Hall ranch was taken to a hospital Monday with spotted fever, and while on the way here another waa taken to the hospital with the same ail ment. Some alarm is felt over the situation. Mrs. Gene Bonham's sister, Mrs. Jim Smith, of Pondosa, after an X ray Monday was found to be suffer ing from acid stomach and indiges tion. TEXAS COMMITTEE MEET I N'DER CAPITOL PORTRAITS AUSTIN, Tex. tP) Portraits or noted Texans on the walls of the house of representatives have found a new use as sign-posts for com mittee members wishing to hold brief meetings while the chamber In in session. An announcement by the reading clerk started It. "The committee on lughways and motor traffic will hold a, short meeting at the feet of Steph en F. Austin." Meetings in front of the Austin portrait became frequent. Likenesses of James S. Hogg and Sam Houston mark other gathering places. A it mini Weddings For This Couple DURANT. Okla. 0P Mr. and Mr John A. Rutherford of Sherman, Tex., remarried here on. the first anniver sary of their wedding In San Antonio, announced they planned a similar observance each year In a different state. New Mexico has been selected as the locale of their 1935 remarriage, they said. It has been estimated that 882, 000.000 copies of the Bible or part of it have been printed and circulated since the Invention of printing. BUS SERVICE For WA1XOWA, ENTERPRISE. JOSEPH and Wt Point. Leave La Granda, Dally 4:10 P. M. For PENDLETON, Way Point! Leave La Grande. Dally 10:30 A. M. 17. P. Stnffe Depot, 1308 Ailam Phone MAIN 49 "Pres-to-logs" mm For Sale by Inland Poultry & Feed Co. Phono W.il 836 Over The -Valley Personals Taken To Daughter's M. L. Carter,' pioneer oflthe vulley, who has been a patient ut the drimclo Rondo hospital receiving , treatment for pneumonia whlc'i followed a few days of serious Illness of Intestinal flu, recovered sufficiently to be jnoved to the home .of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Bell, above the Cove, the laut pi the week. Island ,UdX There were 12 members present at the meeting .of the Island City Aid Thursday afternoon ot the home of Mrs. F, J. Leonard. Mrs. Reba Davis, president, had charge ofhe business meeting. Plans were made for a caf eteria supper to be served election night. May 18, beginning at five o'clock. The program presented In cluded the reading of Edgar A Guest's poem, "Home" by Mro. John- Dahl strom and Mrs. Wilbur Zurbrlck re viewed the k book "House of Exile." Mrs. Leonard was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Bergeron, when ahe served a. tray lunch late In the afternoon.- , --'. Club It Entertained The' Prlscilla club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sam Ruckman with ten of the women present for a delightful time together sewing, visiting and then Mrs. Ruck man served. This group will meet again the last Thursday In the month at the home of Mrs. Jim McKlnuls near Summervilte. Have Closing IMcnle The picnic, whloh. marked the clos-': ing of the Hindman school ubove El gin was held last Sunday at the city park at Elgin ( with about 50 of the school patrons present for the festivi ties of the day. Dinner was served picnic fashion at noon, and the rest of the day was devoted to a variety of games. School closed Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Ida Gordon was the teacher last year. Former Resident Marries Arthtir Fowler, who lived for a number of years on the highway be tween Alieel and Imbler, and attend ed the Normal school, was recently married to or young woman at Mon mouth, Ore , though no particulars more than 'these were received of tho event. i Ill Mrs. Minnie Shoberg has been quite ill of heart trouble at her home in Oakland, Cal,!, according to word re ceived by her friends In this valley, but has Improved some within the last few days. Mrs. Shoberg, who is a sister of Mrs. B. C. Combes, of Summerville, has many friends in that part of the valley, made during numerous extended visits which she ha-3 made here. . o I (e-elected Wayne Welch, son of C. O. Welch, of Imbler, has been elected again at Oakland. Ore. where he has taught for several years-the 'U8fc ew having besr as principal' of the school. Observe Birthday , An-enjoyablo party is reported at j th home of Mrs. A. J. Mc In tyre in ! Elgin Tuesday, that day being her j birthday anniversary. She wft 6lr- J prised at noon, when a group of her ; friends and neighbors came in with i tho makings for a pot-luck dinner, and I an informal afternoon of .music and I visiting followed. Guests, were Mr. and I Mrs. E. H. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. I Stubbefield, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cof fin, Mm. Amy E. Horrell and Mr and Mrs. Mclntyre. School floftes , The Allcel school closed with a great event for the pupils. They were brought to "Riverside park in La Grande for a' picnic, when in addi tion to games, there were toasted wolners .and marshmallows making SPLINTERS Published by VAN PETTEN LUMBER- CO. Hugh Leonard, Editor Picket Fences are coming back! in style again. We have the pickets In several dif ferent lengths, all pointed up ready to nail on; . - spread his cloak on tho muddy road for her to walk over?" Modern Pupil: "Step on It, kid." For that drain board in the kitchen there is no varnish better (ban our VERSATILE SPAR. It stands hot and cold water and doesn't turn white. Gangster (to son) : "You come right into the house this minute and don't let me catch you playing with those good little .boya again." An Irish policeman was taking an exam ination for promo tion: Question: What is rabies, and what do you do about it? Answer: Rabies Is Jewish priests, and you can't do nothing about It. Repair y6ur screens before the flies get bad. It only costs about 30c for galvan ized screen wire en ough for the average window. Tfacher: "What did Sir Walter Raleigh say to t he Queen when he SHEETROCK makes a fine wall or celling for Monday, May 1 1, 193-1. the refreshments. o At The Tool '-. Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Brown from R;u no Flats brought their school into the valley proper for, a picnic at the swimming pool grounds. The report says thai "after swimming nearly an day, they went to the picnic grounds for their picnic dinner." The Mt. Olen school spent Friday at tho pcol for their final picnic na likewise dU the Kamela school. KEITH FACER IS PRES. OF STUDENTS COVE (Special) The annual elec tion of student body officers was held at the Cove High school Thursday. Elections for the following year are as follows: President, Keith Facer; vice president, William Duncan; sec re tar y-troosurer, Bessie Golay; bust. ' ness manager, Dorrel 'DeBorde;- fer-geant-at-arms, Billy Gauthier; yell leaders, Vernon Ooodell and Pearl Lindsay. FEEDING TRIALS AT UNION STATION County farmers attended a : baby beef feeders day demonstration at the Eastern Oregon experiment station at Union recently. The purpose cf -tho feeders day program was to show the results of proper feeding of young beef animals. The trials, covering . 139 days of feeding, showed a distinct advantage for cut alfalfa, barley and molasses. The dally gains shown .by the ani mals eating different feeds are. as follows: Barley and cut alfalfa, 2.27 pounds; wheat and cut alfalfa, 2.20 pounds; corn and cut alfalfa. 2.37 pounds; molasses, barley and cut al falfa, 2.43 pounds; barley and long alfalfa, 2.13 pounds, and barley and wild hay, 2.03 pounds. . ReviGed plans for the Rio Grande valley drainage project call for about 200 miles of drains to cost $2,000,000. Our sports editor- won a bet that ' Italy has a king when he (the king) opened her parliament. Schilling j I ( i i ii ii am on u ' U X 1 .. Has more flavor.' Lots of it! ) ( 1 ( Makes 'tt lot of difference in , ' 1 i ' . t apple pie or cinnamon toast i : Positive e Fuel injection In ;the "Caterpillar?' Diesel Tractor ... no i n t r i cate valve, no hair - trigger adjust ments. So much more simple than spark plugs, timers and car burators in the gaso line engines. Bunting Tractor Co. Boise La Grande finishing a basement or attic. It takes paint real well and. Is fire proof. We have all length from 6 to 12 feet. No man's opinion fa entirely- worth loss. Even a watch that won't run is right twice a day. Did you know that we sell a one day cement? It will set up as hard in one day as the regular cement will in 28 days. Buy any quantity you want a few pounds ar a car load. Hubby (at 3 a. m ): It's a great life if ahe doesnt waken? We Sell to Sell Again.