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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE.
Wednesday, July! 18, 193 1
(Incorporated)
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Orande, Oregon.
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WEATHER FOKECAHT
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day; rising temperature Thursday,
and In west mixtion tonight; gentle
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LOCAL WEATHER
Tuesday: Maximum B'-i, mlnluiuiii
JWf ub ove. f lt-ur.
Today: MtiUinum 5'i, 7 a. m
above. Clrar.
COMMIT M'JCIOE
PORTLAND. Ore., July 18 (PH-Eu
gene Strong Rolfe, 79, a member of
the const ltutionai convention which
framed the constitution of North Da
kota, was burled here today. He died
yesterday from a self-Inflicted bullet
wound. Rolfe had been 111 for sev
eral months.
HIGHWAY MEET POSTPONED
- SALEM, July 18 VP) The regular
meeting of the highway commission,
set for August 3, has been postponed
Indefinitely pending the allocation of
federal highway funds, It was an
nounced hero today.
DOO SAVES I, IKE
PORTLAND. July IB W) A friend
ry little dog- whoso actions spoil Just
as distinctly as words, was credited
today with having saved the life of
J. S. Alpln, 06, who, overcome by ex
haustion aim lack of food, fell help
less In the shallow waters of Gales
creek near Forest Orove. The little
dog led a member of .a searching
party to the side of the stricken man.
SOME HKLAY IN ALLOTMENT
PORTLAND, July 18 (At A spe
cial dispatch to the Journal today
from Washington, D. C, oatd that
"In the samo tone as reports for sev
eral days, it was said by public works
officials Tuesday that minor ques
tions had delayed linn I word on re
lease of money for the Oregon const
highway bridges until Wednesday."
Tho dispatch said it was Indicated
the check ft ad been completed In rill
but tho accounting division.
CLOSING FIRM IN .
STOCK EXCHANGE
NEW YORK, July 18 (V) Al
though the trading volume today
dropped substantially under that of
yesterday, stocks generally pointed
upward for gains of fractions to 2 or
more points. A more hopeful view of
tho Pacific coast strike situation
aided sentiment. Tho close was firm.
Transfers approximated only 440,000
shares.
Closing figures Included:
Air Keduc 100
American Can 1003$
America a T. aud T - 113?4
Bethlehem Steel - 33',
J. I. Case W
Chrysler 40?a
Col. O. and E. ..... loy,
Continental Can (unquoted)
General Motors 32
group presented to the women of the
district a Canadian flag with C. M
Humphreys making the presentation
Mrs. Prank Pike, president ol tie local
O. X. A. accepted the flag on behalf
of the women.
Committees were then appointed to
report at the meeting this morning.
The benediction was given by Rev. Fr.
Thomas J. Brady, after which the
meeting was adjourned.
The program for tomorrow which
concludes tike convention and winds
up the business of both organizations,
Is as follows:
9:30 a. m. Meet at Union Pacific
depot to greet arrival of a replica of
the first railroad train to arrive In La
Grande, 60 years ago. Pioneer parade
follows this and we return to the
hotel for our business meeting.
O. I. A. will hold the closing ses
sion of their meeting In depot build
ing.
12:00 noon. Luncheon In main din-
a room of the hotel. Mr. P. N.
Finch, general manager of the O.-W.
R. R. & N. unit of Union Pacific,
will be the luncheon speaker.
1:30 p. m. W. U. M. A. resumes
business In hotel.
1 :30 p. m. Ladles are guests of the
local division on a sight-seeing trip.
5:30 p. m. Banquet In ball room of
hotel for all members of B. of L. E,
and O. I. A. and their guests.
7 :30 p. in. Coronation ceremony,
Stadium.
9:00 p. m, Old Timers ball.
Officers of the two organizations
will be elected at the closing meetings
tomorrow.
! RKOrJKmos IHKt'ED
OLYMP7A, July D8 M CJov. Clar
enca D. Martin today Issued a requi
sition on tho governor of Oregon for
the return to this stat of Zekc Hir
onnmous wanted by Yakima county
on burglary charges. Hlronomus was
in custody at Enterprise.
FIHB IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE. July 18 Mi A three
alarm fire of mysterious origin last
night destroyed the plant of the
EhrHch-Hnrrlson Hardwood company
In the south end Industrial section,
with a loss cMlmaUHt by fire officials
at more than SOO.OOO.
Child Lives on Grass,
Rain For Five Days
(Continued Prom Pago One)
While the little curly-haired son of
Mr. and Mrs. Charlcu Connor lay
bcrlously 111 in a hospital, to which
ho was taken after being found yes
terday in a bramble thicket near his
home, federal agents and police an
nounced their Invest Igatlwui were
ended.
They were convinced, thev sold, i
that the 21-monlh-oid Bobby, who
disappeared last Thursday, wasn't
Kidnaped at all. All evidence allowed,
they declared, that ho had tcdJlod
alone Into tho woods and hud spent
the five days there.
At tho hospital It was determined
that Bobby had eaten quantities ol
grass.
Dr. Claude W. Munger said Sun
day nights showers probably saved
the baby from dying of thirst
Johns Man villa 64
Llbbey-O-Ford 33
Liggett and Myers B. 97 1;
Montgomery Ward 28 ?J
Nat. DlsUlt 20 'i
J. C. Penney 6034
Pub. Ser. of N. J 33
Southern Pacific 23 i
St. Oil of Cul 35
St. Oil of N. J 44',
Union Pacific 111
United Con. - - 4Ti
United Aircraft 17
U. S. Indus. Alco 43
U. 8. Steel 39
H. OF L. E. AND
AUXILIARY IX
CLOSED MEET
(Continued From Page One)
grand vice president and assistant
grand vlco president, respectively,
were special guests during; the meet
ing and Inspected the work of the
various divisions.
At tho opening sessions of the con
vention yesterday afternoon, which
followed the luncheon for delegates
the Sncajawen Inn, tho nut! ting
was cnlled to order by Chninnan
Morgan.
Rev. B. Marcus Godwin pronounced
tho invocation and the address of
welcome was given by Ernest R. Rlngo,
city attorney, in the absence of Vic
tor Melville, president of the city
commission. A vocal solo by Mrs.
W. II. Parkinson was followed by the
address of welcome on behalf of the
local divisions by C, M. Humphreys.
A violin number by Leo Cullcn Bryant
was generously applauded.
A. O. Smith, of Cleveland, assistant
grand chief of the 11. of L. E gave
tho response to the welcome for his
organi&itlou and Mts. Elizabeth
Hlencrwald. of Philadelphia, grand
vice prtacdent of the O. I. A., respond
ed for the woman's auxiliary. Mrs,
Parkinson then appeared In another
vocal number after which a special
presentation ceremony took placo on
behalf of the local members. Because !
or tho fact that there- was no Can
adian flag available belonging to tho
O. r. A , and because this Is an in
ternational organisation, tho local
CITIZENS OF
PORTLAND IN
BETTER MOOD
(Continued From Page One)
of the White House and of the fed
eral labor disputes board.
It was unrfersU-od from a reliable
but unofficial source that streetcar
operators who balloted yesterday on
wliether to walk, off their Jobs In
sympathy with striking longuhoremen.
had voted about evenly on the pro
posal. It requires a two-thirds vote.
however, to call the men out oi
strike.
There was no indication when Sen
ator Wagner of the labor committee
which, met with him might make a
statement. Last night when the sen
ator agreed to tho meeting he sug
gested, with a smile, that the labor
leaders get themselves "In a good
frame of mind."
The statement yesterday by E. E.
Pettlngell, president of the Central
Labor council, that a general strike
In Portland was 'o very remote pos
sibility," was regarded as exceedingly
cheering news by those who would bo
its victims. It way Intimated, how
ever, there was some pointed critic
ism at labor headquarters today of
Pettingell's statement.
Meanwhile the city was quiet. The
gasoline situation remained virtue Uy
unchanged, with the shortage hourly
becoming more acute.
A bit of Isolated violence flared
here last night when 15 or 20 men
who police said Identified thenwelvrs
as seamen beset six men who recent
ly worked on the steamer Illinois
Four of tho men were severely beat
en while two fled.
OGDENU.P.BAND
ARRIVES TODAY;
PLAY AT JUBILEE
The famous Old Timers U. P. band
from Ogden Utah arrived In La
Grande on the noon train today in
special cars, and was met by Jim Mc
Laughlin, general manager of the
Semi -Centennial U. P. celebration.
The band, which Is equipped with
four different sets of uniforms, will
play here throughout the celebra
tion which begins tomorrow and ends
Saturday night.
The band will play at 5 p. m. to
day at the Normal school stairway.
have criticized behind them. If pea-
pie as they ride upon the trains In
the comfort of the observation car or
berth, through cold. wind, rain and
snow, could stop occasionally to think
of the man up ahead and realize
the responsibility that rests upon
his shoulders to bring them safely
through, wo believe that many of
those so quick to criticize our group.
would be more charitable and not so
willing to oppose our efforts."
"We believe thoroughly that the
Interests of capital and labor are co
ordinate. That capital is necessary
for employment and employment is as
necessary for capital. That anything
that Injures either one works Injury
upon all."
Cash Humphreys. In charge of ar
rangements for the B, of L. E. con
vention now tn session In this city.
expressed the gratitude and thanks of
the organization for the fine treat-
ment and cordiality which he said
its membership was receiving from '
the citizens of La Grande during their '
stay here. J
Jay Upton, of Bend, Republican !
candidate for congressman from this i
district, was a guest of the club to- !
day and was Introduced to tho mem
bership.
If no one else but concession seek
ers came to town for the celebration
hotels would be overcrowded.
Celebration committees are urging
more antique end pioneer exhibits
in merchant windows. Many fine
displays are already being enjoyed.
The 9500 type Union Pacific loco
motive, a modern monster of the
rails. Is spotted on the track at the
depot now for all to see. Already
hundreds of Interested persons have
gone to the depot to Inspect this
engine, brought here especially for
the celebration.
Thirty-eight of the Indian riders
in the Saturday pageant had a com
plete rehearsal tills morning, riding
down from the top of Table moun
tain. It takes 27 minutes to com
plete this ride. Saturday 10 Indian
women will Join tliem. making a total
of 48 tn this spectacle.
,Thfi four Indian women In the
pageant also rehearsed this morning.
The Indians are located at a tepeo
village erected on tho Hubert Ander
son place near the river.
FIND IT
HERE
Copy for this Column most
be in by 9 a. nt.
Ideas In the building of your Float,
or the decoration of your car for the
Oid Timers Celebration this service
will be given you by Richardson "The
Art Man" at Richardson's Art and
Gift Shop. 6-28 -t f.
Try Moon's Vanilla Extract, S oz.
33c, 6 oz. 52c, pint $1.39. Moon Drug
Co. 6-33-1 m
Dance Wed., Thurs., Frl. and Sat
urday night. Wonderland Dance Hall
7-18-4 t,
Nyal An acid Powaer ror Indigestion,
50c. Moon Drug Co. 6-22-1 m
HELP WANTED
Ifyou wish help or suggestions and
CALL FOR WARRANTS OF
DISTRICT NO. 11
School Dlst. No. 11, Imbler, Oregon,!
warrants numbered 398 to 470, in
clusive, are called and same will be
paid when presented to District Clerk.
Interest ceases after date of July 17,
1934.
L. B. BILLINGS, District Clerk.
7-17-2 t.
SIGNS AND DECORATIONS
Signs, Banners and Decorations of
all kinds for floats and windows made
specially to suit your needs may be
secured at reasonable prices at Rich
ardson's Art and Gift Shop. 6-28-t f, !
Lad y Es ther Tot 1 1 1 r lea at Moon
Drug Co. 0-22-1 m.
Yard ley face powaer ana compact
1.45. Moon Drug Co. 6-22-1 m
New low prices on insul!n-U-20-10CC,
98c. U40-10CO 1.77. Moon
Drug Co. 0-22-1 m
Illuminating Stadium
Very Satisfactory
(Continued Horn 7&ge one; -
ply the music. There are seats for
over 8000 and eveyone Is Invited.
in pot a nt Not ire to I,a 1 Hinders
La Orande citizens are urgently
asked to not clutter up parking space
1th their cars nearer than 2 blocks
in any direction from the Stadium.
Where aged or infirm occupants can
not walk tho last two blocks, the car
driver should park well away from the
grounds to make room for visitors.
This is especially needed assistance on
Saturday afternoon.
Railroad pensioners and their wives
will be provided seats in the review
ing stand at tho post office.
All Friday parade participants are
reminded to start South on Fourth :
from Adams before 0 o'clock. They
will be ass Igned to t he Ir respec 1 1 ve
formation streets as they go. Any
other method of getting Into the par
ade will be confusing.
The loud speaker arrived this af
ternoon and will be Installed for the
rehearsals this evening.
Semi-Centennial
1:30
July 19 20 - 21 Daily
1:30 EST 10
La Grande Stadium
Thurs,
P. M.
Saturday
A. M.
Some of the Features
iiickim; contests
CALF HOMNO
INDIAN WAR DANCKS
THICK AND I'ANCV HOPING
WILD COW .Mil. KINO
Contestants will be well known champions ol the U. 8. and Canada
Loud speakers will keep the audience accurately Informed ol each
event and the results. Bund music will be provided by a number
of popular bauds at all times.
BEN JOPwY
Arena Director
Children 35c
Nothing Radical About
B. of L. E. Says Loader
(Continued From Page Ono)
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
speaking today before the La Grande
Rotary club.
The speaker, whose remarks dealt
with an explanation of the organiza
tion which he represents, said there
had been no strike of consequence
among the locomotive engineers since
the year 1B88. "Every effort of our
organization Is directed toward set
tlement of dtr.putes In a peaceful
manner and without strikes," he add
ed.
'Wo have at times been subject to
uo small criticism In our efforts to
securo right aud Just treatment and
recognition of our nicmbenihip as
employees, but we do not consider
that such criticism has had the clear.
eontscieuitouB thinking of those who
tarting Tonight
The Cleverest Entertainment in La Grande
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Established 38 years ago this fall by the present own- Big
er, Mr. W. H. Bohnenkamp, for many years an 0. W. 1
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Established 38 years ago this fall by the present own
er, Mr. W. H. Bohnenkamp, for many years an 0. W.
R. & N. employee. We invite your inspection of our
five floors of modern hardware, furniture and imple
ments and associated lines.
Make This Store Your Headquarters.
Dancing Tonight . . . 8:30 to 1 a. m
ilfcial Opening Price 55c Per Couple
La Grande Hotel Ballr
Tomorrow - Friday and Saturday
Dancing . . . 3 p. m. to G p. m.
8:30 p. m. to 1 a. m.
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Established in 1896
THE GROWTH of the Red &
White Stores has only one par
allel . . . the growth and develop
ment of aviation. Like the
mighty Stinson passenger planes
which thunder through the night
carrying their precious loads
swiftly and safely to distant
points, so the Red & White
Stores are daily piloting the way to greater value-giving
by passing on to you the savings from our economical,
modern methods ol co-operative distribution.
THE WRIGHT BROTHERS pioneered the vast ex
panses of the ether, first with feeble, fluttering at
tempts, then on to a glorious and successful accom
plishment. The Red & White Stores plan of operation
found its birth in the creative mind of S. M. Flick-
inger, of Buffalo, who, by his untiring perserverance,
courage and foresight, developed the co-operative plan
of food distribution which from an humble beginning
has developed to one of the greatest factors in the dis
tribution of food in the United States and tho Domin
ion of Canada.
THE ENDURING and ever-increasing confidence of
La Grande housewives in our stores during the past
years, is the result of our continually di
efforts toward the selling of quality groceries at the
lowest prices consistent to good business. In every
Red & White Store you will find an appealing variety
of well known foods at low prices. Visit our nearest
store today.
THE RED & WHITE STORES have shortened the
distance between the producer and your table by go
ing directly to the finest producing areas and carefully
selecting foods of fine qualify which are quickly distri
buted to our stores.
This- Thursday, Friday and Saturday La Grande is
celebrating in pageant, parade and festivities the 50th
anniversary of the coming of the railroad to this sec
tion ... a half century of progress that has brought
growth and advancement to the village of 50 years ago
into- an active, modern city of the present day. We
extend our congratulations to the citizens of La Grande
and to the railroad people upon the completion of these
50 years of hearty service and co-operation that has
madeLa Grande the city it is today.
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of La Grande