La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, June 27, 1934, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextLA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE. '' . ' 'Wednesday June 27j 1934 Fage-$lx: a Pierj tunj day i for i aiom spea' lag i Mt. i Pleri Orai Fran to N Ingti last He t that ingti tlonj Al well elata aub Coul club Ho i estrj com! keen Ing I the ' char to c H cl CM pre slon WoB char two' by 1 Bpli elate land on, plat) grac anot alio oper Al Wrl rout . pole reao the the Dod gle ' Bl Man chai The ana Oovi Crlc as v 11 Ci rest 1 ( roll mo) K Bt Fori bed) Pint qui' N Aut Bta' far rel and - I i to . vlsl ma) Mrs wor day N turi the; mal tlm Hnr H slst P loaf B pld P root a n r tho bou It tho tho Hu Joh Mil Mri and Mn Unl C A.) Ing on era Inn larr up 0.i 1 spf mil SECOND HALF OF COAST BASEBALL SEASON STARTED By The AMAOCiuted Press If the split season helps any club In the Coast league, Hollywood may be the team. In fact Hollywood may even be a pennant contender In the second half, largely because of the return to form of big Smead Jolley, right neia er and key man In the Star attack. Hampered by an ailing arm since the start of the season, Jolley, who came to Hollywood from the Bed Sox.ls Just beginning to hit. His record as a home run hitter has been established by years of clouting In the Coast snd American leagues. After walloping only three four baggers during the first half of tho season, Jolley came back yesterday to lift two over the fence and account for seven runs as Hollywood trounc ed Oakland 11-6. In opening the second half of the split season at Portland Los Angeles looked no different than It did In running away with the first 12 weeks of play. The Angels burled the Beavers 14-4, backing up Pay Thom as' S-hlt tossing with 20 lusty blows, Including a four bagger by Gene Lll lard and four singles by Jimmy Reese. The victory was Thomas' 14th of the Benson and 31st straight. Seattle gave the home fans a treat by pounding LeRoy Herrmann of Ban Francisco for a 8-2 win. Joe Dlmagglo returned to the Seal lineup after a five weeks lay off and drove In a run with a pinch single. Helped by eight walks by Lou Vlnvl and Manuel Salvo In the seventh In ning, the Missions scored seven runs on two hits and upset Sacramento 10 7 In the series opener. Vlncl and Sal vo weren't the only generous solons last night, Lou Koupal filling the bases on passes In the second to let In two rung when Clarence Mitchell doubled. - Miss Babcock Wins In English Tourney WIMBLEDON, Eng., June 27 UP) Carotin Babcock. of Los Angeles, the dork-haired, stylish little girl who ranks fifth In American women's ten nis, advanced to the third round of the all-England tennis championships today with a sparkling victory over Mile. Oolette Rosamoert, rrcnen cov ered court tlUeholder, The scores were 7-4, 6-2. COVB I'KKHONALH I Karl Haag, who has been a resi dent of Cove for a number of years has sold his home here to Charley Wllliamii, of Los Angeles, considera tion $6000.00. Mr. Williams was a resident of Cove during his boyhood and also for some years after his marriage, but of late years he has resided In Los Angeles, where he Is In buslneitf.' His long association In Cove has decided him to buy a homo here. He does not expect to estab lish a permanent residence at pres ent, but Is buying for the future. Mr, Williams and his family, who have been In Cove lor the past week, a guest of his sister, Mm. M. O. Blank, left Sunday for Los Angeles, and ex pect to return here about the first of August. Miss Margery Allen, a student of Oregon State college. Is at the home of her father, R. J. Allen. Miss Esther Anderson, a nurse at St. Alphonsus hospital In Boise, la paying her mother, Mrs. Anna Ander son, a "visit, and hopes to be hero a month or so. Miss Andeivon gradu ated from the nurse's course two years ago, and has since been em ployed at the hospital. The past year she had charge of one floor of the hospital. Harold Blank has returned from the COO camp where he was employ ed, and will help with the cherry picking. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Laird, who have been living with Mr. Laird's par. ente since their marriage, have moved to one of the Conley places that used to be owned by H. C. Kces. Mrs. L. M. Laird. Mrs. Margery Mil ler and Mrs. Robert Laird entertained the Ladles Guild at tho home of the; former Thursday afternoon. Four tables of bridge were in play, high score being won by Mrs. L. J. Chad-1 wick, second by Mrs. A. O. Conklln. and low, Mrs. Hclcne Lincoln. At the business meeting the Guild decided to take a vacation during July and that the next regular meeting would be a picnic with a pot luck lunch. A lunch was served by the hostesses. The guests were Mrs. L. B. Anderson, Miss The! ma Anderson. Mmes. DavUl Arnott, Bertach. Corns tock. R. I. Barker, O. E. Barker. Chndwlck, A. O Conklln. Hefty, T. E. Johnson, Lin coln. Mangren. Mclntyro and Presto. Mrs. A. H. Orton was hostess to her bridge club on Friday afternoon. Two Uiblea were In play, Mrs. Hefty win ning the high score. Miss Thelma Anderson was a guet of the club. At their business meeting the club decided to tnke a vacation until the last of July. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Orton. Mrs. Berenice Miller and Jack Mclntyre- When you are tired of routine try a game of BILLIARDS "It's a gentleman's game' See us for Fishing Tackle open every day and and Sundays. CENTRAL LUNCH Meals served at all hours 6:00 a. in. to 12 midnight Central Billiards 1207 Adams HERE TONIGHT Johnny Lnytmi, u-iirld's champion tliree-ciifcliion billiard player, who will give an exhibition or the game ut the Central Billiards to night at K p. m. Ball Teams From High School Field Beat Greenwood Both the Junior and the senior teams of the high school playground were winners In a pair of soft ball games Monday afternoon against Ju nior and senior teams from the Greenwood playground. High school Juniors won their game 61 to 22, and the high school seniors won their game 28 to 17. The high school teams consist of: Junior; Leonard. Fredericks, John son, French. Price, Thlesen, O'Rourke. Olnsey, Mills and Rudd. . Seniors: Morris, Frees, Mathews, Tuttle, Schultz, Neal, Tupper, Patten, Bachelor, Geddes and Marshall. The Greenwood teams consist of Juniors: Burnett, On! lag her, Kof- fard, Asia, Dawaon, Corns tock, Paris?, Py.o, Torrance; substitutes, McCrary and Monroe. Seniors: Brooks, Victor, D. Pyle, Cameron, C. Pyle, McMasters, Corn- stock and Stewart. A return gamo for both divisions will bo played at the high Hcliool sta dium field next Monday, July 2 at 2:30 p. m. spent the weekend on the Mlnam fishing. Miss Roslyn Smutz celebrated her fourth birthday Saturday and her mother gave her a small party at the swimming pool where the children had a fine time playing and swim ming. A big birthday cake was one feature of the refreshments. The gueuts were Gay and Dicky Conklln, Clifford and Anita Loulse Towle and Coretta Baker, with the children's mothers. Miss Laura McFall, of Echo, Is a guest of Mrs. Ray Baker. Mrs. M. C. McCoy, Miss Nora Brown. Raymond Brown and Albert Phllbrlc, of Camas, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Barker last week. They had been to the World's fair and paid a visit to Pontlac and were on their ! way home. Mrs. McCoy and Miss I Brown are aunts of Mrs. Barker. REMOVAL OK JOH OI'KK B lMS(TSSi:i AT MEKT TTBSPAV (Continuea From Page One) the benefits of tho office, at their last meeting. C. J. Shorb acted as chairman of the meeting, and Immediately follow ing its opening It was thrown open for informal discussion of various plans for the continuance, and rea sons for the discontinuance of the office. County Judge U. a. Couch was present and answered questions regarding the matter. A suggestion was made that con tact be made with the city author ities regarding the possibility of re moving the office from the present headquarters in the Foley building, to a room in the city building, and thereby save 920 a month rent. Vic tor Melville, president of the city commission, was present and gave as his personal opinion that room would bo available, but that tleflnito action would have to be taken by the com mission. It was alo suggested that tho city of La Grande bo asked to pny $10 a month on the expense of tho upkeep of this office, and thereby reduce the expense to the county of 50. Th appointment was made of a committee to represent the different organizations, the chairman of the committee to be called regarding the action of the various organizations, and he in turn to report these deci sions to the county court. Judge Couch was appointed chairman of the committee with the following members: S. H. Burleigh representing tho chamber of commerce. Victor Mol- llle, the city commission; Prank Wright, the granges of the county: H. Z. Baxter, the tabor council; R. J. Kitchen, imlrmm of the county re -employment committee; Dr. C. L. Gilslrnp. the Lions; Oscar Warnork. It's Playtime For the Kiddies We suggest Teter-Totters, Sand Boxes, Turning Poles, Slides and Play Houses. Only a few M gallon cans of Spar Varnish left $i.;.3 Heavy 4 ft. Field Fence 61c per rd. Home Lumber & Coal Co. Phone Main 17 Mickey McCoy W. Q. Sawyer Farmers' Friendly Headquarters This Curious ROBERT SPRING, ONCE A CLERK IN WASHINGTON, O.C., AND A FAMOUS FORGER, INTERESTING COPIES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SIGNATURE THAT THEV NOW HAVE A VALUE OP THEIR, OWN AMONG AUTO GRAPH COLLECTORS 0 X K 6ACK-SWIMMERS, n o COMMON BUGS OF OUR. LAKES AND PONDS, SWIW UPSDE DOWN THEy LIE ON THEIR , BACKS, WHICH ARE SHAPED LIKE BOATS, AND USE THEIR. LEG LAKE BAIKAL In Hi" largest lake fn Asia, having nn area of 13,500 square miles. The r res li water seals which Inhabit It re semble exactly those of the Spilzbergen district In the fur north. Billiard Exhibition To Be Given Here Wednesday Night Local billiard fans are to have an opportunity of seeing one of the game's great stars In a series of ex hibitions when Johnny Lay ton, world's champion three-cushion play er appears at the Central Billiards to. night at eight p. m. Layton recently won the three-cushion championship for the eleventh time'. He is a former holder of the world's pocket billiard championship. Following the match games here. Layton will give a lecture on the diamond system used In three-cushion billiards, and will ex!Ublt fancy billiard and pocket billiard shots. No admission will be charged and the public Is Invited to attend the ex hibition today. the Rotary club and Mr. Harlow the railroad organizations. Two members of the federal re employment office with headquarters at Portland were, also present, and spoke during the meeting regarding the federal government's purpose re garding these re-employment offices. HE CAN 'TAKE IT BEAUMONT. Tex. W1-Bobble Bridges, 0-year-old Beaumont boy, claims to have come out on top af ter the following: Bronchitis, tevere head Injuries from a fall, dislocation of both knees In a fall, whooping cough, chicken pox. mumps, fracture of his right shoulder, diphtheria, emergency operation for appendicitis, tonsil operation, granulated eyelids and the measles. 'WOHK LONGER' ( IMANU DKCKEK TELLS CHINESE NANCHANG, China m In con traut to the 6-hour-day advocated for workers In the United States, Gen eral Chiang Kai-Shek, China's virile leader, has ordered a 10-hour day In the provinces of Honan. Hupeh, An hwel, Klangsl and Fuklen, where the an tl -communist campaign Is in pro gress. In an Identic order to the five pro vincial governments, the generalis simo makes the following comments on working hours In China: mmi His Great New JOHNNY 1 W t WEISJMULLEft l Days Starting THURSDAY World ICS: HADE SUCH LAKE BAIKAL, IN CENTRAL ASIA 7 IS BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLV LAND-LOCKED VvATER. 7 IN THE WORLD CONTAINING SSALS FOR OARS O 1934 BV HIA SCHVICC. I Hi i'tl PRESIDENT DISPOSES OF MANY BILLS (Continued Prom Page One) sale of capital stock and by borrow ing up to 5 per cent of capital and surplus. Eligible obligations could be redlscounted at federal Interme diate credit banks, however, to the entire amount of paid-in unimpaired capital. No loan could exceed $200 or ten per cent of the capital and surplus, whichever was larger, and , loans without endorsement or col lateral will be limited to $50. The bill with respect to processing taxes on Jute, cotton, burlap and hogs, authorizes a refund of floor taxes where the processing fee Is re duced or abandoned without waiting for all processing taxes to be removed from Jute, cotton and burlap. This is done in order to permit those hold ing these commodities in stock to meet competition. Under the exist ing law. refunds could be granted on compensating taxes but not on floor taxes. The amendatory law also allows for the adjustment of the floor taxes to meet changes ln the pro cessing levies. In addition, it authorizes the treasury department, upon the recom mendation of the agriculture depart ment, to postpone from 90 to 180 days the time in which processing taxes may be collected. The bill re-deflnes the processing tax as affecting hog producers to compel packers and others processing hogs for the market or for other use to pay the levies Instead of the farmers. , ACTS INFLUENCE OTHER NATIONS WASHINGTON (P) Legislation by the Boventy-third congress which had importance beyond the borders of the United States Included: The granting of political Independ ence to the Philippine Islands; rati fication of a treaty with Cuba which struck out the Piatt amendment un der which the United States was ob ligated to intervene in Island affairs for the perpetuation of peace; enact ment of the John bill prohibiting loans to debtor countries in default to the United States; authorization of 26 additional war craft to the Am erican fleet; and an embargo on the shipment of arms to belligerents In the Gran Chaco. TONIGHT Ginger Rogers "RAFTER ROMANCE" Jungle Romance! AND HIS Tonight . . . their Paradise would ring with his mating cry! Tomorrow . . . he would grapple with a thousand J u n gle deaths for herl Baseball Standings Coast League Standing Ldg Angeles -- Hollywood Missions Seattle .. Portland Sacramento .... Oakland San Francisco 1 0 1000 1 0 1000 1 0 1000 1 0 1000 1 .000 1 .000 ) 1 .000 ) 1 .000 Yesterday's Results At Missions 10, Sacramento 7 (seven Innings). At Hollywood 11, Oakland 6. At Portland 4, Los Angeles 1.4. At Seattle 0, San Francisco 2. American League Standings i W. L. New York 38 24 Detroit . 39 25 Wahlngton 34 31 Boston 34 30 Cleveland - 32 28 6t. LOUIS 28 34 Philadelphia . 25 38 Chicago 21 43 Yesterday's Results At Washington 10, St. Louis 9. At Philadelphia 1, Detroit 4. At New York 6, Chicago 2. At Boston 2, Cleveland 11. Pet .613 .603 37 .531 .533 .452 .397 .328 National League Standing 1 W. L. Pet. New York 42 23 .641 Chicago 39 26 .600 St. Louis 37 28 .597 Pittsburgh 33 28 .541 Bou ton 33 29 .532 Brooklyn 28 38 .403 Philadelphia - 23 40 .365 Cincinnati 19 42 .311 Yestenlay'H Results At Pittsburgh 4-4, Philadelphia 5-1. At Cincinnati 1, Boston 5. At Chicago 5, Brooklyn 2. At St. Louis 13. New! York 7. Licenses of Many States Seen Here Cars . representing IS different states, exclusive of Washington Calif ornia and Idaho, were counted at random during one Sunday morning by Foster. Sims, and Included only those ;whlch he had serviced at his station on Adams avenue. He also states that the first five cars which drove into his station on this same morning were from other Btates, one each from Massachusetts, Pennsyl vania, New Jersey, Missouri and Iowa. Of particular Interest In compari son with other recent years Is the fact that these cars are all of the better class of tourists, Mr. Sims states. In the past sales to tourists were mainly In small quantities of cheaper grades of gas and oil, while this year he states that the type of tourists which are mainly traveling the highway are those who buy first grade gas and oil and say "fill 'er up." This Is thought to be a dis tinct Indication of an improvement In conditions throughout the coun try. This week, men like you will buy their clothes for the 4th . . . here if we are both lucky. In clothing; advertising, "all the little fishes talk like whales," and we know you'd rather be lieve your eyes than an advertisement. And here is proof that we have the suit you are planning to wear on the 4th. See It this week. Dont take our word . . . take your own . . . we know we have the stock . . , you may not . . . and that's the reason for this suggestion. JIICHAELS-STERN SUITS ?22.50 Up HART SCIIAFFNER & MARX SUITS $25 Up TROTTERS STOCKS SLIGHTLY OFF WEDNESDAY NEW YORK, June 27 (JP) Metal, sugar and packing company Issues pushed upward la today's stock mar ket session with several new highs for the year being recorded. Irregularities developed In some of the other groups, however, coincident with moderate profit taking. The close was fairly steady. Transfers approximated 650.000 shares. Today's closing prices: Air Reduc 101 Al. Chem. and Dye 134 American Can - 97 American T. and T. ... 115 Bethlehem Steel 34 J. I. Case 50 Chrysler 39 Col. a. and E 14 '4 Continental Can 80 General Motors 31 Johns ManviUe CS!4 Llbbey-O-Ford - ;;.. , 31 Liggett and Myers B 97 Montgomery Ward 27 Nat. Distill 23 J. C. Penney 67 Pub. Ser. of N. J 36 Southern Pacific 24 yA St. Oil of Cal 35 St. Oil of N. J 44 Union Pacific 123 United Aircraft 18 U. S. Indus. Alco 42!& U. S. Steel .. 39 4 FISHING (IAIN'S POPULARITY AS SPOUT FOR KKNTLTKIAXS ' FRANKFORT, Ky. P It look3 as though Kentucky fish are going to have a tough time of It from now until the cold winter months put a stop to angling. Fishing seems to be gaining favor as an outdoor sport by leaps and bounds. The season recently reopened after a month's recess during the spawning period and' anglers-turned out by the thousands In every sec- Vacation Clothing FOR FATHER AND SON Dhen Dad or Junior heed a comfortable long wearing garment for hoking or fish ing trips . . . send them, to Breier's. . . . the home of good clothing at moderate prices. . QUALITY CORDUROYS Wide leg, snap waist slack style. Cream or tan. Men's sizes. $2.49 .... ... Boy's sizes in cream, ' blue or drab. $1.49 and $1.98 SUMMER TWEEDS Sporty black and white tweeds. 22in. bottom, wide belt loops. For Men ..$2.85 For Boy's $2.49 MEN'S SOX Did a man ever have enough sox ? Get several pair at these low prices. Rayon . . Cotton . . Wool . . . 19c to C. J. : MARKET NEWSOF THE DAY j! CHICAGO WHHT Open lllfb Low Clos July NI4H ' "' no f s,.,t i.ai4 .aiH -u 1 Bee"' , 2"4 .l?s.!)2 CHICAGO COUS 574, -5S .39.59H .60 60'8t4 .G0?4 July Kept. Dec,'' PORTLAND WHEAT ripen Hlgb Low 72' . .71 73 54 .'3'4 -raw ' .7.V .7B--q .7fij July Sept. Dec. Hon of the state to try for the big ones in lakes and streams. Curtis Allln of the state fish and game commission counted 4.040 fish ing at the same time In Herrlngton lake near Lexington. Many fine catches are reported wherever there Is water deep enough to drop a line. BITFALO FANS FOLLOW TEAM SYRACUSE. N. Y. W) It was like "old tlmea" when minor leagues were full of bitter inter-clty rivalry when 1,200 fans of the Buffalo team of the International league followed the team here for a Sunday game. The visitors helped set an attendance rec ord of 7.011 in the new municipal stadium here. DUKE IXIVERSITY filVES FREE SCHOOL FOR COACHES DURHAM, N. C. IP) Duke uni versity's fourth annual summer school for athletic coaches opens July 18 under the direction of Wallace Wade, the football mentor and, as usual. It won't cost the students a cent. Everything Is furnished free of charge by the university, even room ing quarters. Wade will teach courses In foot ball. Eddie Cameron, Duke's basket ball coach, will instruct the coaches of that sport. Track will be taught Men's Washable Slacks Pre T s h r u nk co 1 1 o n a des, , stripes or plain grays. All sizes for men. $1.69 Boys' Sizes $1.29 Ventilated Oxfords $1.69 Sandal type footwear for hot weather. Leath er or composi tion soles. For Men 15c pair 12c pair 49c pair BREIER CO. .87 .5954 Close V44 .7.114 by Carl Voyles of Duke, former coach at the University of Illinois. Adj Warren. Duke boxing coach and for, mer professional fighter, will conduct; courses In the fistic art. Last year 120 college, preparatory, and high school coaches from 13 states attended. Retires Afte 32 Years of Teaching ; WATER VILLE, Me. WV-The Colby college commencement this year marked the retirement of Dr. Clar ence Haywood Whfte, professor of Greek, after 32 years of service to the institution. He was graduated from Amherst college In 1880. Among his classmates were Robert Lansing, sec retary of state In Woodrow Wilson's cabinet, and Clyde Pitch, playwrights The city of Atlanta. Ga., at first was named Marthasvllle In honor of Martha Lumpkin, daughter of an early governor. PURE ICE Delivered dally at your door. Prompt and courteous service. C. E. SHEWMAKER ICE SERVICE Grande Ronde Packing Plant or phone Mam 380 or 911 Slip-over JERSEYS Cotton fine rib jersey. Short or long sleeves. Men's or boy's sizes. 59c BOY'S TOREADORS The popular wide bottom waist overall. Double elastic and six snaps at waist. Ages 5 to 16. 89c Men's Waist '' OVERALLS Copper Riveted, Pre-shrunk. 8-oimce . . $1.00 10-ounce . ....... . $1.25 STRAW HATS For work or play. Get one for each. 20c to $1.49 VACATION SHOES Durable composition soles nailed and sewed to brown waxed veal uppers. Scout toe. For Dad . . $1.59 and $1.89 For Sen $1.69