La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, August 14, 1934, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textt Pajre Two LA KRANDE EVENINO OBSERVER. LA (JUAN HE. ORE. (Incorporated) An Independent Newapapar Phone Main 800 B. W. MUEDKIUCKS . .Publliher and deneral MHasgar HAROLD U. FINLAY , Bualnesa tlaiwxei Published evenlngi, exception Bunday, t 1710 Sixth etreet, La aruide, Oregon. entered at the Poatoltlca of La Grande, Oregon, aa Second Olaet Mall Hatter under act ol afarcn 2, 1879. OFFICIAL PAPER OP UNION COUNTS AND TUM CITY OP LA GRAND! , , , . UEMBEft OP ASSOCIATED PfUtflB Tfca Anoclated Preu la exclusively entitled to uee for publlcatloa' of all new dlapatchea credited to It or not otherwise credited If pub lished here. All rlgbte of republication pt epeclal dUp tehee in this paper and also the local newa herein also are reserved. National Advertising Representative U. O. MOGEMSEN CO., tno. an Pranolsco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Ohloago Detroit, New York The Weather Tuesday, August It, 1 93 1 WKVTIILlt FORECAST Oregon: Fork oh cuut, otherwise fair tilth little change In thin pern tnre tonight and U'eUneMla.v; 1 1 Inder al o northerly wind oft shore, Monday: l'tvlmiun );!, minimum 00 uvvt. Clear. Today: Minimum .VJ, 7 a. in. CO above. t'lt;iir. This Hollyhock Has High Ideas Ventilation Chemistry Room To lie Provided (Continued Mom Page One) EFFICIENT SERVICE iWrs. Alice Muiquaidt Zimmerman, who has been county health nurse here for the last 11 years, will conclude her duties ept. 1, giving: way to a new appointee, chosen by the county court to fill the place to be left vacant by Mrs. Zim merman's resignation. Mrs. Zimmerman has given the county excellent service during her period in office, and is deserving of much commendation for her efficiency and conscientious work, work that has brought untold benefits to many individuals, to many families and to every section of the county. It is with regret that we hear of her resigna tion, yet with delight that we leiim that her successor. Miss A. E. Erickson, comes here well qualified to take up where Mrs. Zimmerman will leave off. TRAINING THE JUVENILES Willi the first playground movement completed, and so successful that an association has been formed to continue the program from year to year during the summers, with two boys' camps held near here this season, and with other similar activities on a smaller scale, farseeing observers believe that a decided upward step in community betterment is being taken. Already the results are apparent through a' marked lessening' of juvenile delinquency this year, accord ing to the police. And as years pass, even greuter results in the moral welfare of La Grande should come to view. It seems beyond question that supervision of the juvenile intreZ;" tno community in both work and play, linked with proper' divided into different reading groups, scnooi una parenuu co-operation i.s probably the greatest single factor in upbuilding the youthful character. ford. Grounds committee (Includes lawns, shrubB. trees, piny grounds and play sheds): Dr. J. L. Ingle, chairman; Mrs. Norman Frees, finance committee (Includes pass ing on general bills not properly re ferable to other committees, aswlst Ing superintendent and clerk In pre paration of preliminary budget, und othr matters suggested by the title) Leo Hanford, chairman; Dr. Ingle. Executive committee (Includes ad mlnlstratlve matters, public relations, and co-operative projects) : Mrs, Frees, chairman; Mr. Eberhard. Tho chairman also Is ex-offlclo member of all committees. Decision as to tuition charges to parents of those attending La Grande Hchools from other school districts was made. The annual charge will be $91 far high school pupils and $00 for grade school pupils. Supt. Evans recommended that a spring vacation be held, adding that this would make the closing day of school next spring May 31. The board authorized a spring vacation. The question of school health was discussed, with Supt. Evans remark ing that 10 pupils were dropped from school last year because of ill health. Directors Inglo and Frees and Supt. Evans were appointed to Interview the new health nurse, ' Miss A. B. Erlckson, In this connection. Supt. Evans reported that 38 teach ers during the last year visited 592 norontd In nmaHnn uHll. .1 1 1 . 11,,,, ! their children were experiencing. Supt. Evans also asked for author ity to obtain special reading tests applicable both to grade and high Hchool, which are recommended by educational authorities as certain to Improve reading In schools where used : 7i y Iff I -: I A. ( . I- :; mMM also vlhltlng ho re at present, had not seen Mr. wind Mrs, Fraser for about 24 years. Before returning tir?y drove to McCall. Idaho, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roy and son, Gordon Mra. Kay having known them In Scotland Here Front Pendleton Mr. and Mrs. Fred Munson, of Pen dleton. were visiting In La Grande yesterday and were registered at the fcacajawea during their stay here. From I miller Clay Fox, of Imbler, was looking after business matters in La Grande yesterday. Here Over Weekend Lcona Stonedahl. of near Union, whs a patient at the Bouvy hospital over the wekend while receiving ear treatment. i-'i'om Spokane Ruby Wilson, of Spokane, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F, Hiasty during her visit In La Grande. Miss Wilson was formerly a teacher ia the La Grande school system and has many friends here. Here Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Crow, were busi ness visitors In La Grando yesterday irom tneir home at Lostlne. nlng from a trip to Southern Idaho where they visited friends and rela tives. They report encountering warm weather while In Idaho and are pleased to get back to the coolness of Grande Ronde valley. Mr. Mortl more announced that ho will take up his regular work immediately and all regular services of, the Central Church of Christ, of which he Is pastor, will be conducted Sunday. ItcMiiiie Itehearsuls The orchestra of the Central Church of Christ under the direc tion of Rev. Paul De F. MortJmoro, will resume regular rehearsals Wed nesday evening at eight o'clock. The old members of the orchestra ore ex pected to be present at this rehearsal and anyone who wishes to join this musical organization is invited to ome Wednesday evening and bring his Instrument. Here Veslerdai Georgia Wright was a visitor In La Grande yesterday from her home at Union. To New Post Fsest u . 'ft J. . r unco of 3,840,00O coiupared with $1 . 320.000 Iml year. Many elites reported they wert Iloatlug bond Issues at lower rates ot Interest. The majority said their ; -nanolal condition was the best In re. cent years. FIND IT HERE Copy or this Column mast bt in by 9 a m. ' Hid KI'HCI.U, During August, we will shampoo any 8x10 or Sxia domestic rum Jor 81.00. Phono Main 58. Standard Laundry. 8-14-1 t. Here From Welder bally and Priscllla Handier, four and six-year-old daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Ilyden Hancher. of Weiscr. Idaho, are at the Bouvy hospital for a few days where they are having their eyes straightened. TODAY IN BRIEF, IN AND OREGON AROUND AS C1IUONICLEI) BY TUB DAILY LEASED Willi OF THE ASSOCIATED m ENS so that those who required additional help would receive It. The superin tendent's recommendation was ap pro vied". The' board also authorized cleaning of boilers, flues, etc., in the schools, and awarded the work. Several other routine matters were discussed or acted on during the evening. EIXiAK 1 iti;i;i APPOINTED PORTLAND, Ore,, Aug. 14 Wi An nouncement of the appointment of Edgar Freed of Portland as Oregon administrator of tho national hous ing act was mado In a tel-grum re ceived hero today from Freed, who now ia In Chicago. FOUR STATES ARE BALLOTING TODAY AM.lvdATlON'N 1 I'lllXII BEND. Ore.. 'Aug. 14 wi Four of ' 16 allegations of violations of the cor rupt practices act charged ugalnst V. 6. Howard. Jefferson county district attorney, were uphold In an opinion . handed down today by Circuit Judge Arthur D. Hay of Lakevlew. As a result. Bernard II. Hamsey Htauds as uOIferson county's Demo cratic nominee for tho post of county prosecutor. 11X11 IIAI(lli;it'.S IKHIV PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 14 fl'l Tire body of C. E, Melueckc, 02, a barber, with a bullet throiiRh the mouth, was found In tho rear of his shop today. Friends said he had beon, dca poudent over the death of his wlfc last December, and because of his own 1)1 lmilth. Il.v Hie Associated Tress Primary elections were held In four states today, ending campaigns mark ed with bitter words and tho threat of senatorial Investigations. Tho sharpest contests lay In Ohio and Nebraska, with less spectacular primaries In Idaho and Arkansas. Future Policy On Drouth, Farm Relief iow Being Formed (Continued From Page One) Pern Approves Acw Bonneville Sealoeks (Continued man Paga On4. MAI1IAN COMiltUNS (ONTINITS PORTLAND, Oro., Aug. 14 Wi The prayer that tiva marlan congress be ing celebrated here mlRht "strength en lh-3 bonds of a true fraternal charity among the sons and daugh ter., of dear America," was spoken by Alexis M. Cardinal Lcpleter, O, S. M., or Rome, as ho Joined dozens or the clergy and many thousuuds ot the faithful In lotlny'H celebration if the Impressive Catholic bervlce.A salemn puitlflc.il high mass was eolvbrated this morning at the beautiful grotto Sanctuary of tho Servile Fathers here. IILAZES OUT OF CONTROL IN 2 STATES (Continued From Pago One) Columbia river below the dam. Depths in excess of 30 feet will bo available after the dam Is construc ted from tho dam to The Dalles, a dlstanco of 43 miles. The wor department estimates an increased Initial cost In this pro posal of $1,200,000, but the division engineer estimates an eventual saving ot $2,000,000 If the work is done now rather than later. RESULTS OF WORLD GRAIN PACT GIVEN (Continued From Page One) Argentina Australia Danublau CountrlOH Russia 110.000.000 105.000.000 144,000.000 90,000,000 let fires eat their way through valu able timber hiunds. blu;'.e.s were re ported under control or or negligible proportions. Where Uitllsh Columbia fire points advanced toward the boun dary, Americana were sent across the line to keep flames out of United States timber. Mary Pickford To ConferWith Doug PASADENA. Cel., Aug. 14 (.n Mary Pickford disclosed upon her nrrtval here from Chtcacn today that she will meet her estranged husband. Douglas Fairbanks. In Hollywood soon but she asserted she "probably will have less to say concerning my domes tic affairs following that conference ihnn I have now." Miss Pickford would neither con firm nor deny reports of a pending reconciliation between she and Fairbanks. OMAHA HHL'EP OMAHA, Aug. 14 (A'i (U. S. D. A.) Slicop: 7,000; lambs slow. 26c lower, uheep steady, feeders weak, bids unci sales sorted range lambs .75m $6.25, choice range yearlings 100 sib. 95.50, ewes fft.CO dawn; range feuding inmbs $5.40fl.60, j 64.0O0.000 30. 000.000 No Quota 27. 000.000 It was recalled that Russia was offered a quota, of a7.0OO.00O bushels but refused to accept It. demanding tno right to export twice that amount. The following are the actual reduc tions In tlie planted ncreagc in com parison with the previous three year period average; Country por Centage United States iy Canada q'2 Australia Over 15 A'ncutina (unofficial) 5 to 10 Oerinany q Italy 4 France j Two countries, great Britain and Greece. lejKirted Increases or 0 per rent each In their wheat acreage. The orilclut Argentine figure is await ed by the commission and may be obtained tomorrow. fore the country within the next few days a statement of futtuv policy on drouth and farm relief. There, are Indications that It may Include an answer to critics of the AAA's crop production, some of whom havo been trcssli.fr drouth devasta tion to emphasize what tlvey call the lu' of artificial slashing of food supplies. AAA officials have liccn touring the cuimtry, answering this criticism. Secretary Wallaco stressed yester day that, though tho AAA nought large cuts In production before tin. drought came along and slashed crops Indiscriminately, the aim of "con trol" is not necessarily smaller crops. "Wo always contemplated a pro gram which wos one of adjustment," he alil. "It Is not exclusively one of either reduction or Increase in acreage. You'll find I'm on record back In May on that." A rise In the general cost or liv ing, but especially foodstuffs, is con sidered likely this winter and the gov ernment is pushing preparations for Its untl-profiteerlng campaign with war-tlmo fervor. It a a sight tho -wiiv hollvhoek Krow for Mm. H. v.. Perlewrj or Los Angeles. This one, tied to a' support, measures IHi icet from ground to tip. It was only a few- feet tall Inst year when its' senna tionul growth 'Jjogan. Now it's owner is claim ing u world record fpr It. WiHOC A I c. Eiamuier Coming O. M. Bcntley, state examiner of operators and chauffeurs, will be at the city hall from 0 u. m. to 6 p. m. i uesnuy, Aug. ao. On Vacation Mrs, Avis Ferris Is enjoylnir her nual vacation from her duties in tho Office of the county engineer ot the court house. From North powder Mrs. HhIIIc Co rues, of North Pow der, was transacting business and vis iting friends here yesterday. Return From Lake Mr. and Mrs. J. f. Heasty, accom panied by their guest. Miss Ruby Wilson, of Spokane, returned lust eve ning from Wallowa Lake where they have been enjoying several days outing. Visiting At I.ukc Jack Koyle Is spending several da at Wallowa Lake vi-iitlng his friend, Jack Macpherson, of Portland, who 1b at the lake for the summer vacation On Vacation- Mr. and Mrs. All red Cook havo (Cone on a two-week vacation to Portland urcgon city and the beaches. Her sister, Mrs. Clara Stewart, will re main here until after Sept. l. Visit Portia ml Mrs. o. R. Williams and daughter, ijouise May, have returned from Port. land where tiiey had a week's visit at the home of Mrs, L. W. Shirley, former La Grander. , Oiitliig At Wallown Lake President It, E. Inlow drove to Wal lowa Like during the weekend and returned home with Mrs. Inlow, son. Burke, daughter. Jean, and Mrs. In low'jj sister. Mi's. A. E. Wor,dyard and daughter, Louise, who are here from Portland. The Inlow family and their guestti have been having an outing at ine resort. CHICAGO. Aug. 14 m The drouth's long siege appears to be lift ing. Six agricultural states bene fitted by rain which fell over the weekend, and forecasters sold preci pitation should come more frequently during the rest of the season. About $300,000 will be spent In re pair work on school buildings In the lower Rio Grande valley of Texas which were damaged by the 1933 hurricane From Canada Guests at tho C. E. Thornburg home hero last week were Mr. and Mrs. A. Fraser and daughters, Mali and Chrissie, and son. Ian, of New Westminster. British Columbia. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fraser lived In the Glen In the highlands of Scotland where Mrs. Thornburg lived before coming to the states Glen Urquhart on tlx shores of the now famous Loch Ne&s, abode of the Loeh Neus monster. Mr. Fraser spent several years in Western United States, but this wos his fam ily's first visit here and they were very favorably hnprpfied. Mrs. Thron btng's father. Finlay Gordon, who is tiovcrnment Holds Many Mortaaacs WASHINGTON. Aug, 14 The I Rowmment holds the mortgages on j moiy than 4110.000 American homes, i a survey showed, and before the ac- t tlvities of iho home owners loan cor- j IHjratton are completed the total may j reach nearly 1.000,000. j The HOIiC's bonds, guaranteed by j tlv.. government, have been exehoaeed j for mortgages totaling $1,300,000,000. This leaves the corporation with $1. 700.oirO.000 In bonds It can attll ymt out. Here From Cove Mrs. L. B. Hallmark was a visitor in La Grande yesterday from her home at Cove. Ten-Hay Trip Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Chandler and their family have returned from an auto trip which consumed the past ten days and which took them to the co.-i.st and various intervening points. From Portland they went to the coast ami down the line to New port turning across to Eugene and Corvallis and homo over the McKenzie pass and through the John Day coun try. They were accompanied to La Grande by Miss Helen Boker, formerly of this city, who will spend the next two or three weeks here. Stop Here Visitors In La Grande yesterday from Wenatchee, Wash., were Alfred Geller, Stewart Beanvars, and Ed J. Hudson who were registered at tho Sacajawea during their stay here. Itelurn From Trt Francis Greullch and Lynn Larson, accompanied by Mr. Greullch's guest, Mr. McGee, who Is visiting here from New York, returned yesterday from a several days fishing trip to Steamboat loke. They packed In the last 14 miles horseback and their only tin fortunate experience was the return ing home of a white mule which strayed back the 14 miles to the bhaefer ranch, in spite of a short obble. Charles W. Pfaffenberger, federal postal Inspector who rounded up the notorious Fleagle bank bandits. Is nor in charge of all federal postal Inspectors in California, Nevada and Arizona. NATION'S CITIES ON BETTER BASIS SURVEY REVEALS Throat Operation Agnes Dougherty underwent a throat operation Saturday at the Bouvy hospital, from which she is recovering satisfactorily. From Irrlgon R. V. Jones was registered at the Eacajawca Inn yesterday from his home at Irrlgon, Ore. ave Today Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moon left this afternoon for a two weeks vacation trip to the coast. They will also visit in Seattle during their absence and Mr. Moon expects to look after business matters while away. From Corvallis Gertrude L. Skow was among the out-of-town guests registered at the Eacajawea yesterday during a short stay here. From Hmnerton Miss Alice Scott, who is spending the summer In La Grande witli her father, has as her guest this week ner mend. Miss Pauline Elwell. of Bremerton, Wash. Next Monday the two will leave for Turner, Ore., to at tend the suite C. E. conference. Hack in La (.ramie - Rev. and Mrs. Paul Do F. Morti- more and children returned last eve- I - V One-room flats for widows, bobv buggy accommodation and a mortu ary chapel are features of a new block of flats in London. Australia will spend $71,500,00 on unemployment relief during the fin ancial year 1034-35. Coal oil lamps still are widely used in Georgia, surveys show. Navajo Indian territory In Arizona has increased since 1G8 from about 3.000.000 acres to approximately 11, 000.000 acres. (Copyright. 1034, Associated Press) CHICAGO. Aug. 14 Th-3 sun Is breaking through the financial clouds of the nation's cities. Budgets ore be ing balanced: tax collections are In creasing; back salaries are being paid sctne salary cuts have been restored; municipal bonds are being Issued at lower interest rates, some selling at premiums. In general, a brighter outlook in municipal finances is evident in re port from many cities of the coun try. Chicago, because of its improved financial condition, is paying the back salaries of its school teachers. Philadelphia Is in ' better condi tion than at any time since the de pression started," City Controller S. Davis Wilson reports. He predicted there would be no deficit this year, against deficits the last two years. New York City's credit has im proved so much the city was able to s-.'ll $3,000,000 in (50-day revenue bonds at an all-time record low rate of interest of three -fourths of one per cent. New York'u long term bonds are at par again for the first time since 1931. Boston's interest on temporary borrowing Is the lowest in 25 years. Delinquent taxes Jumped from $306, 000 In 1931, to $11,344,000 last year. Detroit's operating deficit In, July was $8,740,000 ogainot $11,300,000 In July of lost year and the city hopes to reduce it another $4,000,000 by the end of the fiscal year. San Francisco's controller reports the city ( is in the best financial con dition In ten years. Louisville says Its tax collections are better and that It has more cash on hanid than three years ago. Cincinnati lias restored pay cuts. Milwaukee has a cash toal- SPECIAL Ladles' shoes dyed black, 25c. Guar anteed to last, at Angels. 8-7-12 t. PH TITCIJ FHAMINfi It you have a picture which you k wish correctly framed at most reason- able price, take it to Richardson's Art and Gift Shop. They specialize in all kinds of picture work, developing, printing, copying, enlarging, tinting and framing. 8-14-t f Guaranteed Radio Service. Tubeo tested free. Radio & Music Supply. Phone M. 805. 7-20-1 m. m:vj nmvi NKW! New things for tho kitchen, both useful and decorative. Cookie Jars, Celery Sets, Mixing Bowls, Raugg Sets, Baking Dl-ihes and Ramkins, and many other things in new clever decorated wares. Just arrived at Rich ardson's Art and Gift Shop. 8-14-t f SIMMON'S IN TILE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR UNION COUNTY LESTER McCANN, Plaintiff W vs. ARVILLA McCANN, Defendant. To ArvJUo, McCann, the abovo named delondant: In the name of the State of Ore gon you are hereby required to ap pear and answer the complaint filed against you in tho above entitled court and cause, on or before four weeks from the date of tho first pub lication of thla summons. You will take notice that If you fail so to appear and answer, for wont thereof, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief prayed for in his complaint herein, to- wit; for an absolute decreee of divorce from defendant. You will further take notice that this summons is published once a week for four consecutive weeks or five publications In the La Grando Evening Observer, a newspaper pub lished in the City of La Grande, Un ion County, Oregon, by order of the Hon. J. W. Knowles, Judge of the above named court, which order is dated August 0th, 1934, and the first publication of which is made on the 7th day of August, 1034. R. J. KITCHEN, Attorney for Plain- tiff. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. Sept. 4. 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(These suites are made in Portland, Ore.) Price on three pieces Daven port, Chair & Ottoman v ?.' ' ' l.a Giando's Pioneer Home Furnishers 3