La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 12, 1934, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextB. Of L. E. Gonventiotij Here Begins On Tuesday ! ICa drattfc 3Etr tram hBrrurr La Grande Is The ' Gateway to Wallowa, "The Switzerland of America J Only Newpctytr j Printed in I Grande Corerinst Union and Wallowa Counties VOLUME 32 EASTERN OREGON'S LEADING NEWSPAPER LA GRANDE, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1934 MK.MUEB ASSOCIATED PRESS NUMBER 259 BAY TtUCI 'DRIVERS' GO ON STMIE , PROGRAM FOR f 3DAY MEET IS PREPARED Local Engineers and G. I. A. Group Will Be Hosts to Visitors. T, J. HARKINS TO BE IN ATTENDANCE Sacajawea Inn Selected As Convention Head- 4 quarters Sessions End On July 19. Three Hundred or -more members ot the Western Union Meeting hiskocUi Mon of the Brotherhood or Locumo llve Engineers and of the Grand In ternutloiuil utLXlllnr)" are to begin ar riving in iJt tlraiwlo early .next week for the three-day convention to be held here July 17, 18 and UD. Their arrival will linmedlaiely precede the opening of the Semi-centennial tn ion I adflc celebration here on Thurs day Hid mill, whlrh also Is the clos ing day of the convention the first ever to be held In a city with less than 100.000 population. General national conventions ore held every third year, with regional conventions annually. This year the mid-western district meeting was held at Kansas City, and th8 south eastern district met at Birmingham, Alabama. The La Grande session will 1 the sixth annual convention of the W. U. M. A and the Sacajawea Inn will be official headquarters of the gathering. 4 Orande Bonde Division No. 363, B. of Ij, E., and Division No. 403. -G. I. A. are, the two host organizations. These meetings are being held for the purpose of getting together and becoming better acquainted; to con- Cont'.nued on Pair Two) City Maintains Its Position On Beer Retailing The city commission, which many months ago agreed that 10 retail beer ehops would be sufficient for La Orande, maintains its position. Last night an application for a beer license by S. A. Gardineer which was ap proved by Chief of Police Jim Steffen, was endorsed by the commissioners only on the condition that Mrs. Hilda E. Fowler surrenders her state license. Qnrdineer's request was accompanied Ify a note from Mrs. Fowler indicating her willingness to do this, and City Manager Angus McAllister reported (Continued On Page Five) Girls Talk With Friend Across Ocean An over-seas telephone conver sation between Manila, T. H... and La Grande was completed last night, when J. O. Enberg of Man ila called Miss Susan Enberg and Miss Jeanne Mattiiews who re cently arrived here from their home at Manila. The call, sent through by way of San Francisco at 10 o'clock P. S. T., was report ed to have come through as clear ly as though It were a local call, according to Miss Matthews. Ji Miss Matthews and Miss Enberg are spending aoout ten days in La Grande visiting relatives and friends and during their stay are guests at the J, E. Cunliffe home. DUCK HUNTERS MUST BUY DOLLAR STAMPS The nimrod who expects to shoot ducks or geese next fall and winter will have to buy a stamp from the La Grande post office. That is the latest news from the government, which is now giving In structions to Oregon postmasters re garding the new migratory fowl hunting stamps, to be sold for i by post offices and then affixed to the regular renting licenses. The act authorizing the stamps became effec tive July I. It provides that "no persons over 16 ?3rs of age shall take any migratory waterfowl unless he has a migratory bird hunting stamp' Such a stamp Is not required, however, for federal Will Would Let G. O. P. Do Talking CLARE MORE, Ok fa., July 11 I never get through 41 f i ml ing back home. Itv.S seem kin folks Lv"'J- Nature has been 4. 4 J rough with the ranchmen and farmers here. The drought wilted the com just as it was starting to "roost in ear." I asked about the wheat and oats, and some other Republican scourge had fallen on them. No grass for the cattle, but they did have an awful nice radish crop. Never saw redder radishes, Alt I know Is just what I read in the Claremore Progress, See where Speaker Rainey of the house of rep resentatives has been kinder beating the political bushes around here. Wish I had been home. He Is a mighty lovely old gentleman. It's awful hot to be campaigning. X would let the Republicans do all the talking. You lose more votes this weather than you gain. Yours, 1st 4, ftfcNatiffM fivmile fit. FARM-DEBT ADJUSTMENT BODY ACTIVE Local Group Headed By County Agent Causes Four Agreements Ii volving $34,0001 v OutstmMlfnjr fienit to both credi tors mid debtor who' were unable to work out satisfactory settlements alone, lias been Riven In I'nlsn coun ty by the voluntary farm-debt ad justment committee, according to (.Continued on Paire Two) EASTERN OREGON NET TOURNEY TO BE PLAYED HERE A number of the west's outstand ing tennis players are scheduled to take part In the Eastern Oregon ten nis tournament which will be held next week as a part of the Semi-Cen-tennlal celebration, according to "Shrimp" Reynolds, who is in charge Continued on Page Four) RETAIN HANEKE AT GOLF COURSE Announcement was made today by Fred Spaeth, president of the La Grande country club, that Arnold Haneke, who has been assistant pro at the golf course for several years, will be retained throughout the re mainder of the playing season. No additional professional will be ob tained for the remainder of this year, and Haneke has made arrangements to give golfing lessons, etc. Haneke has had several years of experience under expert pros and plays an ex cellent game himself, and Mr. Spaeth believes him well qualified for the duties he is assuming this season. J. Martin Watson, pro here last year and the first part of this season, recently accepted a similar position at Pendleton. and state Institutions or official agencies for propagation purposes or by resident owner, tenant or share cropper of the property, or officially designated agencies of the depart ment of agriculture for Killing such waterfowl when they are found in juring crops or other property. The new stamps will be sold In the post offices of all county seats and in cities with populations of more than 3.500. as well as at other post offices to be designated. The money received from the mi gratory bird stamps will go into the treasury for the support of bird refuges and breeding grounds. Sally Hums Lullabies $0m jgg T ho vo ' s a vast to-do nl ilia Hurry Jon Jlrown homo in Uta Hollywood mm area just now, mid Sally Ellers, screen actress above, who's Mrs. lirowa In private life, is -practicing her repertoire of cradle, songs. The reason Is that an heir Sally is bidding for a boy Is expected soon at the .Browa home. LEGION PLANNING STRONG FIGHT FOR 1935 CONVENTION Delegates from the La Grande post of the American Legion to the state convention at Astoria next month, were elected last night at a regular meeting of the legion at the Saca jawea Inn. Delegates named were Victor Eekley, Hugh E. Brady, Chet Thompson, and Homer Leffel, with W. E. Wilkins, C, J. Shorb Harry Owens and Herbert Davies elected as alternates in the order named. Announcement waa made that La Grande would make a strong fight for the 1935 state legion convention. The Dalies post already has contacted the posts of the state telling why the convention should be held there instead of in La Grande, Last year during the convention when La Grande promised to support Astoria for the 1934 convention city, it was (Continued on Page Two ' " - r 1 1 GAY BUNTING DECORATES CITY TODAY La Grande Taking on Gala Appearance Big Loco motive to Be Here Next Week, I-a Grande tsok on a uala appear ance today, wit ft the street decora tions erected In the business aectloa along Adams avenue. The work was started early today and by 8 a m. three blocks were jay with - flags whlrh will remain lit place until af ter the Semi-Ceiiteimial t'nton Paci fic eelebratlen here July 19, 20 and Si. Word was received from P. N. Finch, general manager of the O.-W., today that a 9500 class locomotive would, be on exhibition here during the cele bration, alongside the replica of -the first engine that came here in 1884. It will furnish quite & contrast, since the 9S00 engine weighs 373,000 pounds on the drivers, and Is of the 4-12-3 type. There are three cylinders, with 27-lnch diameter, and a SiMacii stroke on the outside, with the In side cylinder having a 31-inch stroke. These locomotives were built ; is 1926 of U. P, design and are used so no other railroads, .... ... t The request of Finch was made by H. M. Bradshaw and Charles C. Bull who were anxious to have the engine here for the B, of L, E. Convention and, of course, the old-timers cele bration. "In the event any merchant, pro fessional man or citizen who feels a desire to help underwrite the eels- (Continued on Page Three) '. Here 8 a Break For The Red Headed Boys A float of freckled, red-headed boys! That is one of the latest features planned for the Friday morning parade of the Semi-Centennial u P. celebration here next week. Boys with red hair and freckles are urged to communicate with the cham bet of commerce office, so they may qualify for the par ade. Ail on the float will receive 35 cents, and the one with the most freckles and the reddest hair will get a dollar. There is no vise of boys who are not sure whether their hair to red or blonde apply ing, cc mmltteemen said today adding: "We want the real thing!" VACATION POST CARDS Ship, Left by Flood, Is Cowbara Flood waters which swept over Ralph Balntert farm, near BwJngton, Ore., last spring did him one favor, anyhow. When ths. craters re ceded a large river boat sat high and dry on his farm. .. Now the boat la a cowbarn where 31 boviiies are housed and milk stored the .- - - . cool holds, , .- .:, -.- f .. ., BOY-SCOUTCAMP" TO BE HELD ON CATHERINE CREEK Registration for the Boy Scout teamp on. Catherine creek will begin Friday at the chamber of commerce, according to Elmo Stevenson, director ot the camp. Ali boys ten years of age or over are eligible to register for thg camp, according to Stevenson, and those wishing to attend are urged to register nt the earliest possible- time. The fee is 50c whieh must be paid at the chamber of commerce when the application Wank is signed. These blanks and information sheets may be secured at the chamber of com- ( Continued on F&g$ Two) $11,000,0011 MORE GIVEN BONNEVILLE Administrator Ickes An nounces Allotment For Columbia Project. WASHINGTON, July 12 m A i58HMXm al lot meitt to fwnt I n Me wark an the Fort 'k tlttm asd re servair in Montana, wsi apprsivrt fey daj ami a iiiplenienfal 1-1 ,wy,0(H rtlfoltaiMit fr IkitiiiPVilie dam &n im Ciriiimbia river in Orrgort also v apfjmvetl. The Bonneviite project Involves power, navigation and flood control improvements. A $20,000,000 public works allotment was made sast year. WATER CARNIVAL SCHEDULE GIVEN The schedule of events for the water carnival Friday afternoon from 01 o'clock at Crystal Plunge include: A carnival for girls from qns to 3 o'clock and from 3 to 5 o'clock the boys' events will be held, Beginners events for girls will start promptly at 1 o'eJocfe swimmers events begin ning at 3 o'clock snd the same schedule will be carried out for the boy a. Events ffr beginners will include an inner tube race, sinksrs swim, penny diving and a sanely ramble. It is explained by Miss Marker is Hor ton tft&t ail who cannot swim feet are considered beginners. Swimmers events include a candle race, an umberella race, toot side stroke S5 foot baclc stroke. S5 foot crawl, old clothes race, surface div ing and a candy scramble. (Continued on Page Six Wheat Today The priff of lomi w crop whrnt stml at about 3T cents huiU isflay rorIing lo the W neer Mooring Ulls int land eash 15 cetiis. No espwt teid. CH1CAOO, July 12 m Weaknefa la the com market today acted as a wet blanket on enthusiasm of wheat Corn closed heavy, l3"io un- 1 der yesterd?ty8 tinlsh, September SS ! s4c, wheat uawttled Bd- I ancdf 5 ptember new W s 4e. j oat liile down, and provisions unchanged to 10c off. JUST BEFORE PRUME - BASIC KOiiilEHS KILLII - C'lOARKT PH1CE FIXB! . BISHOP CAKSOS AT MitTOH r m MIAMI, tela, July 13 m Two hamUfs v hn rb&d tlw bank af Ktt cliuns t'ratg- roawty, and RaJnm Ore K?', pm-Wnt tf the bank, were- m ed today in a fight between the gun men and a pcee led toy ShertM John Yurtt of Yinifa, WA&Ji ING T"ON , July 12 m Ap proval today hy Hugh 8. Jobnsea ot a minimum price mark p prevision fUed the ret a it cost of popular bran si cigarettes at 13 cents a package of 20, or two for a quarter. M1JLTOX Ore.. Jaly 12 m Filthy James mnmm Sr., famous prefaiMitoa utlxite, arrtwd today to prrskEe aver the Ci&t h ftnnuni session of the nerrth tt eorinee of Jhe Bletnedbrt Kplstnopsl C'tttirt'lt, Houi h, SPOKANE, Wssh., July 12 m Senator C. 0, Sill, Democrat and Washing tori's senior senator, tsdsy announced lJs retirement from poli tics, CHICAGO, July 12 Samuel Wallace snd his bride ef Chfcag.o-'s nude ddair set free today to hone?r$KKi snymhere tJiey like ke- crpt s nurttftt caip. The coiipEe 4M Judge Fraacto BerrtlJl when they ap peared r sentenrine on the charge of Indecent exhibition, they were through with nudism, SCANDALOUS TALE OF 'GOINGS Of IN BOI1YW00DHEARD L03 ANOELS9, July 12 m& "thorough cro6-eiLaini nation on. her story of the asainislous scene she saw in & film girl's apartment facets Mrs. Pearl Owing today la the sec&l eta? ot testimony of the "Hollywood mor els til ft I," Oa the stand most of yesterday. Mrs. Owfngg, close friend of June De Longt motion, picture extra and the states star witness, gave & scrlptisa of the seeoe she s&tt she encountered last- April 2S when aSe entered the apartment of SOss Be Long and found the latter, Dare Al len and CHoria Msrah in & compro mlstng sltBgtioB, Another nsaUon promised the ca pacity crowd of spectators th&t h&s been In constant attendance at the Contfnued os Page Six JOHNSON DEFENDS BENEFITS OF NRA WATERLOO, Iowa. July 13 Farmers heard: today from Hugh. Johnson militant blue ea-gle sstles msn, thfst- mil the other grj-vernment depart rrcefita had not "dose s much for vou" m KSiA. In the mea-ntLTis HRA In Washing ion focused every en ergy on ii big job of completing all blue eJ cotSe-inkJng wlMsia W days. In the ffrsi speech of a we?t-?rn trip, Johnson said his Industrial ma chinery had pn 3,000,000 city mak ers back on pay rollf and added S, OOO.OOO.CKKJ U domestto purchasing power. "That m&y not be nvuch but &in that aometMng? he added, at NRA's contribution to vour welfare and I am here to tell you tost not all the billions spent in your behalf by all other departments of govs rn meiit put together have done ss much tor you, SNAKE FED FORCIBLY FLIRTS WITH 'GATOR CHICAGO July 12 Josie, Tie Python, was and still Is hajBeslelE, That la why the reptile, wMch to 35 feet tong ami weighed 350 pounds whea captured a year ago in the Malay jungfe, refused to eat, stten dants at the World's fair eplah.ed The hnr strllte laated from the time the anske was placed Btxmrci a ateamer at Snzpore four months a. (Fo unt n yesterday whea Frank Eucs the hig game hunter, with the ssW of fourteen assistant forced torty pound of raw beef down Josle'a throat Several of the feeders were bitten, hut were not badly hurt. WINSTON -SA1.EM. K. C. JJy 33 tJ? The deaths of five men four of them brothers were attributed tod&y to tns ariiklng of denatured SITUAHONON WEST COAST IS OMINOUS Union Men in Several; ' Cities Moving Toward . a General Strike, ; SAN FRANQSCO IS' - -READY TOR "SIEGE Thinp Outwardly Quiet in Poitland, Following Shooting of Pour Long- shoremen, mntatlxtm of e enL union in Las An- ? county igem ilinimoiiS to -lod&y to 1 as the (K.lfellJ:y SAS THKSClsco, laly It W? . trtkc piimk4 here todar, mth rkrt em marking tne issJkmi ot bay dlf - (Continued on Fax Sir, P. R. Begins Trip From Balboa To The Hawaiians BALBOA, Mr X2 i&h-&nl dent Roosevelt be-gfn today the czc est run of hja 'i'acatloa crulte , over the Pacific to H&wsii. The crul er Houston Ute toys aftemoos awing to to tXm Pscirto artd start t&- -ia-dajr trip which mix take lir, Roc eit the fan best froc hocas aay president has bees aince Waog&sm Wilson sent to Versailles. Cheering lanes ot aatlva Panaa nl&ns hstled the Avmertcsa chief tE excutire last nfght wtiea he u tZtir--en to the pEesidentiad paUc at Pan.- Baseball SUnl League -R. H. X Chicago . 1 1 9 Boston 4 10 Bstterles; Wanwka uid Kftrt&eK; FYsnithou, c Man gum . i.ni FIRST OAMB; St. Louis R. K. Z. 13 2 Phliadtlphia . S W J. Baitcrm: P. Dea, Mootsey, J. Dw OssbowslEl and Dsteser: A. M3fs Hknse and Todd. V. Darts. Wttasg, flaST OSMEl B. K. E. Cincinnati ja 1 Urootlfn S a 9 Batteries: Detrtoger, KtetDtum. Koip and Ix: -.--o-FirreU; Man- . FIRST CAMS: R. H. E. PlUsburgit a Now Tortt 18 1 Batteries; ftrawfc and Grace: Pilt sstlee, Browmsa 1 Msncuo. SECOND GAME; R. H. B Pittsburgh 1 8 ! Ketr York II It a Batteries: BIe, Meina, dsag noa. and Feddea; Hybbell and lta cuao. R. K. Z Aetaat L?rue ' Wjliadelphla Chicago and Madjsskl, alcohol whScH tlwy tcofc from fUr nU-ure factory where Urey workd. The t J c t ! ms CI a udet Oorrel- Jter bert and Rcvsi Kiger and Oradf Jonea staged a party with the HtLid,. .reetfned !th water. JACKSON. Tenn.t July 13 V-Boij Barron, an &n;mst trainer far a traveling show exhibiting here, waa In a hospital today because ett&sr he or an alligator bc-eame too enthtitt tic about their sst. As schedutedi Barron placed: his head in the alligator's mouth during the performs nc-e last night. The alligator M flowa. Tljat vru not scheduled, Tlie showman mdltlon 3a not fee llered to be serLous, . ; ,