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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (July 16, 1934)
J tt.ii iu 4 . iir"- KTafjeSix LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE. Monday, July 16, 1934 ;-MAKKKr JVEWS OF THE DAY i. .' om Jurj-"(old) 97 ;' ' ' hew B7H 9rpl. (old) BSKeK '' Df" (old) .U'."".nw 1.000 CBIC4O0 WUT Ullh HH H 1.0114 l.oi !4 Low .on K .no H Clou . .9074 .0814 14 Hi .00 1. 00 .007491.0014 CUICAOO CORN July i...: go .60(4 .0014 P'.".'. - 6i.eii4 .O'J'4 .01 .oil4)4 I" -. 63!4O.034 ,63J .0J14 .0314 POBTLANO WHfUT I Opn lllth low etnas V'Vl - ."14 .10 . .7714 .'0 Pt. -i 'S .711 M .70--J4 .m-lj - mh mh .nix lag POHTLANI) LIVESTOCK PORTLAND. July 18 W Cattle ; csfves 125; steers weak to 25c iwer. Steers: Good common and medium. zOQW.Ufi; belters, good common nd medium. t2.50nM.2S; cows, good, mmon and medium, 2.35 is 13.25 cutter and cutter, 1.252a5; ulls, good and choice 13.26 13.50; ttter, common and medium, 2.60 .25; vealeni, good and choice, $4.50 95.0Q; cull, common and medium. 2.50 44.50; calves, good and choice, 4.uoso.50; common and medium, U.OOr4.00. I Hogs: 2000; slow, steady: light weight, good and chotoe, 14-75 15.75; aiedlum weight, good and choice, J 5.00) 15.75; heavyweight, good and holce, 14.36 e 15.75; packing tows. medium and good, 13.26(4 14 00. Sheep: 2000: about steadv. talking Jpwer for lambs; lambs, good and tholce. 15.75 e $6.25; common and iiedlum, $4.S0 $5.76; yearling weth. rs, $3.25 8 $4.75; ewes, good and tholce, $1.75 t 12.50; cull, common nd medium, 11.0012 00, I'OItTLAM) I'ltODLCK PORTLAND. July 18 OT) Butter f- Print, A grade, 24c; parchment wrapped cartons, 26c ; quantity pur lasca, He lb. leas; B grade, parch- hient wrapper, 3314c; cartons 24c, I Butterfat Portland delivery A grade delivered at least twice weekly, 111 23c; country routes, 16 20c lb.; 9 grade or delivery fewer than twice fcekly, Portland, 20 22c ; country routes, 17 a 19c; O grade at market. J Bggs Sales to retailers Pri vate lirms: specials, 24c; extras 2ic dozen; extra fresh extra brown, 23c; standard 20c; freah mediums 20c; medium flrau, 16c check, 17c; bak ers, 15c dozen. OMAHA KIIKKP OMAHA, July 16 ) (U. 8. D. A.) Sheep: 8.000; lambs weak to 25c lower, sheep steady, feeders 16 26c lower; bulk sorted range lambs J.60 tj 96.16. sorted native lambs W.76 down; fed clipped lambs 70 average. C50&ome held higher, ewes up to w w; range feeding lambs 15.50 e 66.66. spirit. All citizens are Invited to at tend this solmn memorial service. The following priests will attend the memorial service: Very Rev. Fath er John D. Le, of Baker, Rev. Pnther Vincent EgAn. of Baker, Rev. John T. Curran of La Grande, Rev. Father Robert L. Kennedy of. Enterprise. Rev. Father Dominic O'Connor, O. M. Cap., and Father Carroll, and Rev. Father James J. Walsh of St. Anthony hos pital. Pendleton, Ore., During the stay of the priests In La Orande they will be the guests of the Rev. Father Thomas J. P. Brady, pastor of the local church, and the congregation. aided by the ladles of the same. ENGINEERS ARRIVE FOR CONVENTION (Continued From Page One) Tugwell Meets Chinch Bugs Plan Memorial Here I For Father Driscoll (Continued Fruzn Pagi On) celebrant by Rev. Thomas J. P. Brady, a life-long friend and admirer of the deceased, a Misted by several priests of the diocese of Baker, Ore. This memorial, service will take place at 8 Q'ckxft sharp, and all friends, ac qitfltntances, and admirers of the de parted, prleat are cordially Invited to attend the service in the Church of Our Udy of the Valley. It was the present pastor of the local church Who pronounced the panegyric of the departed priest at hla solemn obse quies, traveling over 600 miles to wit ness the last rites for a high type of oUleen, a lover of young folks, a stal wart and uncompromising American Citizen, a priest of unselfish spirit and eoul, whose Ideal as such was the welfare of fellowman. Father Driscoll was an ardent patriot during the war. and he frequently Invited the present pastor of the church to come to La Orande and espouse the various appeals authorized by the United States government. Father Driscoll left the Impress of his per sonality upon the citizens of La Orande regardless of creed or nation ality: the city of La Grande went on record the day of his funeral to com- I mend his Americanism and mibttr will be greater. The convention will continue for three days, closing on Thursday, the opening day of the Semi -Centennial U. P. celebration. The great major ity of the delegates plan to stay over for the railroad Jubilee. About 25 of the delegates to the convention had arrived this morning, most of them being officers of the associations Involved, with others due to arrive this afternoon and this eve ning. The greater portion of the delegates were expected to be In this tty by tomorrow morning as the program of events Is scheduled to begin tomorrow noon with a lunch eon. Among the officers present thus fur Include L. H, Seymour, grand organ iser of the B. of L. E.. from St. Louis, Mo.; Thomas J. Harklns, who, with Mrs. Harklns is here from Rose lie Park. N. J. (Mr. Harklns Is a repre sentative of the grand office at Cleve land. Ohio): L. P. Wilmeth. secretary of the w. u. M. A., has arrived from hla home at Dunamulr. Cal. C. M. Humphreys, secretary of the La Orande B. of L. E., and Mr. Wil meth were guests at the Lions club luncheon held today at noon at the Sacajawea Inn, and Mr. Wilmeth gave a brief, but very Interesting talk to the members of the club. Headquarters of the convention are at the Sacajawea Inn and the regis tration desk Is In charge of C. M. Humphreys and a corps of helpers. Tuesday's program follows: - Registration at desk In hotel lobby. 12 noon luncheon until 1:30 p. m. Assemble In ballroom at 1:30 for opening exercises. Meeting called to order by the cholrman of W. U. M. A. Invocation by Rev. B. Marcus God win, president La Grande Ministerial association. i Address of welcome by V. R. Mel- I vllle. president La Grande city commission. Vocal solo Mrs. W. H. Parkinson. Address of welcome by representa tive of local divisions, by C. M. Humphreys. Violin solo Leo Cullen Bryant. Response by T. J. Harklns, grand representative of the B, of L. E. Response by Mrs. Elizabeth Hlener- wald. grand vice president of G. I. A. Vocal solo Mrs. Parkinson. Announcements. Benediction by Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Brady, pastor. Our Lady of the Vol ley Catholic church. Adjournment. Personal contact with chlncb bugs was made by iieiford G. Tugwell, undersecretary of agriculture, oa his sneaking tour of the farm belt. Here Tugwell Is Bhown Inspecting corn damaged by drouth and the pests on a farm near Ankeny, la. Left to right are Paul Porter, Tugwell aide; Tugwell; Or. K. N. Bressman, Washington, D. C: and Farmer J. A. Peters. TODAY IN BRIEF, IN AND AROUND A CHRONICLE!) BY TUB DAILY LEASED OF THE ASSOCIATED PKEHM imo.WS IN DIAMOND LAKE MEDFORD. Ore., July 16 (II El wood Schauer. 23. of Walnut Grove. Mlnn.wna drowned In Diamond lake late Sunday when the boat In which he was riding with four others over turned. The four men were rescued by Frank Baylies, of Klamath Falls, a camper who heard their cries lor help, a:id came with a boat. SALEM, July 16 t1) Alexander Gait. West Const Textile company manager of Seattle, was fatally in jured and IiIb wife was In the hoe- pi tul here today suffering from a broken leg. head and opinnl injuries, as the result of a head on collision between the Oalt car and a north bound Pacific Greyhound stage, 16 miles north of here Sunday. 1 .to of the six passengers on the stage wero slightly injured. IHIOWNS IN MVIM POOL PORTLAND, Ore., July 16 Lawrence Workentine. 10. of Portland, the first henvy rain In this area for weeks, were blamed tonight for four fatal automobile accidents In the past 24 hours. In which three men and a 12-year-old boy were killed. CONTROL FOREST FMIE HOOD RIVER, Ore., July 16 V-A light rain and a high fog today help ed a COC crew control a forest fire at the head of Post canyon. The spectacular blaze apparently had been conquered at noon. It was In the area of origin. of former serious burns. SARLATS WILL SEE JUBILEE Mr. and Mrs. A. Sarlat. daughters Sylvia and Muriel and niece. Miss Caroline Sarlat are visiting in La Grande from their home at Boise. They came here Inst week and went on to Boise, returning here today and are contemplating staying over for the celebration the last of the week. Mr. Sarlat Is manager of the New drowned, at a swimming pool near t Vork stor with headquarters here Sunday when he floundered In . Bolsc- deep water after a slide down a chute. fl.HN IX POIt TLANI) PORTLAND. July 16 (II A light, steady rain drenched Portland today, and the weather bureau said there were prospects of more rain tonight and tomorrow. .Ol II FATAL ACCIDENTS S BATTUE. Wash., July 16 (,!) Slip pery hlKhwnyu. made dangerous by Contestants In a Sacramento Cal.. golf tournament had to wear classes during the four weeks of play. Spec- wmticb, goggles or any other tvno of glausos had to be worn by n avers. both men and women. I ECZEMA. . To quickly roliovo tho itching and burning, and help nature cloar up tho disorder, frooly apply Resino Tonight Bis Lovs Wu ft Bluing Sceurga fsavad tha laola ol Woman L- ICB1ID 1J Announcing New Management of General Petroleum Station Comer Adams and Third Formerly Operated ly Harry Owens Now Operated by Paul Yeck and Howard Peterson Cars Washed, Simonized and Greased with the latest equipment. Phone us, we will call for and deliver your car. Tires Repaired Prompt, Courteous Service Always Phone Main G03 Tuesday and Wednes. It WW i n . ,'ts ' f H A Wat Also HAI.LEROY in "I'HTI HK I'.U.ACK" CLOSE HEAVY IN STOCK EXCHANGE NEW YORK, July 16 OP) . Stocks turned downward today coincident with the calling of a general strike In 6a n Francisco and fears that labor unrest would spread to other sections of the country. While trading was quiet, losses of 1 to around 3 points predominated In most groups. The close wa heavy. Transfers approxi mated 625.000 sharee. Closing figures Included: Air Reduc 00 Al. Chem, and Dye 135 American Can 98 American T. and T. 1 13 Bethlehem Steel 32 J, I. Case 50'j Chrysler - 40 Col. O. and E 10 Continental Can . - 79 General Motors 30 Johns Manville 53 Va Montgomery Ward 28 Nat. Distill 20Sa J. C. Penney 60', Llbbey-O-Ford 31 Liggett and Myers B 97 Pub. Ser. of N. J 34 ?4 Southern Pacific 22(4 St, Oil of Cal 33 St. Oil of N. J 44 Union Pacific 117 United Aircraft . 17',-i United Corp 5 U. S. Indus. Alco 41 U. S. Steel 38 TWO COUPLES ARE LICENSED Marriage licenses were Issued Sat urday from the office of the county clerk to Jesse V. Andrews and Martha Eileen Mo re lock of La Grande, and to Howard Miller and Frederlca Spain, of Union. reporter In the regular session of the circuit court for Wallowa county. Judge J. W. Kjiowles who was pre siding, remained In Enterprise for a few days longer to conclude the busi ness of the trm of court. COURT TERM NEARING END H. R. Hanna has returned to his home In La Grande after spending the last two weeks at Enterprise where he has been acting as court Botanists have Identified 16 dif ferent species of rhododendrons that are native to the North American continent. A Real Bargain Asbestos White Top Roofing heavy, long life. Real asbestos 1 square per roll - $3.95 A real value In paint. Monarch 100 Pure Lead and Zinc Paint - 61.59 per gal. Home Lumber &CoaI Co. Phone Main 17 Mickey McCoy W. O. Sawyer farmers' Friendly Headquarters Semi-Centennial T7T 51 0 July 19 - 20 -21 Daily 1-OA Thurs. I.Oft Friday - f Saturday lOU P. M. l'OU P.M. JLU A.M. La Grande Stadium -Some of the Features HI ('KINO CONTESTS . . . . CAI.P HOPING i INDIAN W,K DANCES THICK AND FANCY KOPINO - - WILD COW MILKING Contestants will be' well known champions of the U. S. and Canada. Loud speakers will keep the audience accurately Informed of each event and the results. Band music will be provided by a number of popular bands at all times. TED M0FFITT, Owner - BENJ0RY Arena Director Adults 75c Children 35c ' ' Grand Stand Free s I r -w ap Big, husky, ice cubes 120 of them at one freezing, in the model shown above! But that's only one reason why everyone is talking about the Frigidaire '34 the most convenient, most beautiful, most economical Frigidi ire ever built. Let's be specific! To begin with, the Frigida're '34 has automatic ice tray release ... the trays actually slide from the freezer at a finger touch! And automatic defrosting ... it turns itself on when defrosting is completed! But wait you haven't heard anything yet! There are models that have Life time Porcelain inside and out... double Hydrator capacity... much greater food space ... a Sliding Utility Basket for eggs and small articles ... the Frigidaire Servashelf, so convenient when rearranging things . . . interior lighting . . . extra space for tall bottles . . . and come in, won't you? . . .That, really, is the best way to see just what's happened in electric refrigeration; to learn just why people are proudly saying,"Oun is a Frigidaire '34." f ""'"' i i 1 ii 'j, 1 1 nniwi.ii.mil. 4-J16 V ''JJ""-iii'inMia MODEL STANDARD 4 : N Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co. 9
