La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, August 15, 1934, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextWednesday, August 15, 1931 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE. Page Three "SOd ETY Classmates In Splendid Reunion The home of Mrs. Don Ruckman waa recently the scene or a happy gathering of classmates who attended school In the old White School house In La Grande. The party was given In honor of Mrs. Belle Stacy Ells worth, of Longvlew, Wash., a former La Qrande resident, and who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Ple pcr. At the conclusion of the after noon which was spent visiting and reminiscing, a lovely tray lunch was served. Those present besides the guest of honor were Bess Goodnough k Walnum, Bess Hynearson Scrlber, Maude 6haw Brooks, Violet Melville, Mollle Synhorst Peeblcr, Mabel Court right McAH&ttv. Carrie Huff Spencer and the hostess, Mlna Murry Ruck-man. Mary Snider Has. Birthday Party In honor of her third birthday an nlversay, a group of the relatives of little Miss Mary Snider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Snider were gue6ts at her party Tuesday afternoon at her parents home on M avenue. In cluded In the refreshments which were served late In the afternoon, was th birthday cake, properly adroned with the lighted candles. ' Will Reside In California Mrs. Clyde Charlton, mother of the bride has received further particulars of the marriage of her daughter, MIhb Mildred Davis and Nick Hughes both prominent young people of this vicin ity. The marriage was solemnized In the Christian church at Oakland, Cal., Sunday, August 12, the Rev. Thomas Oiffen being the officiating clergy man. The bride was attired In a gown of blue with matching acces sories. The groom, who is the son of Earl Hughes and Mrs. Barbara Strong, went to California about a week ago and has secured employ ment there. Mrs. Hughes left La Grande about two weeks ago making visits en route south where she had been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vade King, at Oakland. Relief Society At The Park The La Grande First Ward Relief Boclcty spent a social afternoon Tues day at Riverside Pork. Sewing and conversation occupied the hours. Later refreshments were served by Mrs. Edith Stoddard, president, Mrs. Lester Bramwell, first counsellor and Mrs. Pearl Webb, secretary. SOCIAL CALENDAB j Wednesday, August 15 8:00 L. S. to B. of L. F. and E., Eagles hall. Thursday, August 16 1 :46 Diversity club, Mrs. Philip Lock wood, 1610 Waahinflton Ave. 3:00 N. O. W., Mrs. Lily Alstott, 2016 Oak. 8:00 Special meeting Eagles auxiliary. Sunday, August 10 13:30 Picnic U. S. W. V. and auxiliary at Emigrant Springs. 1:00 Basket dinner and infor . mal pioneer picnic at Pioneer park up Catherine creek. D. C. TRIBUNAL REFUSES TO GRANT ORDER (Continued From Page One) (Continued From Pago One) mcrcc clause of the constitution be cause It was not a regulation of In terstate commerce, and also the filth amendment by being arbitrary and depriving the carriers of property without due process of law. Employes of the railroads, under the law, would contribute two per cent of their pay while the railroads contribute four per cent of their pay rolls. The retirement board has the right under the law to call on the railroads for advance-. sufficient to start operation. WASHINGTON. Aug. 15 0P Presi dent Roosevelt, in response to In quiries at his regular press confer ence, said today he is taking no part In any primary campaign, regardless of press dispatches or statements hitherto published. N. P. Ice Plant Makes a Record This Season NORTH POWDER (Special) The North Powder Icing plant of the Pacl- , fie Fruit Express company is now I establishing a record for the number ! of cars Iced. Starting July 30. an j average of 90 cars a day have been i Iced here, with an average of 100 i tons of ice every 24 hours. The ex- press shipments have consisted chiefly J of prunes, pears, peaches and some onions. Because of record warm win ter and failure of the Ice harvest, the local Ice stock will be gone the lat- ter part ox this month. Beginning I about August 20. artificial ice will ! be shipped 10 North Powder from the j plant in Hampa at the rate of three j cars, or 80 to 100 tons, a day. More than 100 scientific treatises have been written In the last three years on the role played by acidity In the health of the human body. I BLISS ANSNES IN CASE OVER TO VISIT HERE Bliss Ansnes who wttw to have, arrived hero today for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Ansnes. was called to Portland on business of the law firm with which he Is connected In New York City. He will return here In a few days, however, to visit his parents and other rela tives and friends. Mr. Ansnes Is well known here, having been gradu ated from the local high school. He later attended the University of Ore gon, the U. of O. law school and took post graduate work at Columbia law school. Ho Is now a member of a largo law firm in New York. BURKE WINS NOMINATION ON F. R. PLANK (Continued Krom Pago One) the Democratic gubernatorial nom ination in Ohio. Former Lieutenant Governor Clarence J. Brown was far ahead in the Republican contest. With a huge vote cast, It appeared possible that for the first time In Ohio's history the Democratic pri mary might run up a bigger total vote than the Republican. Nebraska's Republicans chose Dwlght Griswold, Gordon newspaper publisher, for the gubernatorial nom inatlon, but the Democratic contest was in doubt with R. L. Cochran ahead. In Arkansas, Governor J. Marlon Futrell apparently won the Demo crotic nomination for a second term, while In Idaho Governor C. Ben Ross, Democrat, the first chief executive to campaign for a third term, was far ahead of his nearest competitor. Frank L. Stephan, former state attor ney general, was ahead in the race for the Republican nomination. WILL ATTEND WORLD'S FAIR Mies Dorothy Eberhard left this morning for Chicago where she will attend the World's Fair, stopping at Salt Lake City. Denver and Kansas City en route. Miss Eberhard will stop on her return trip to visit with relatives in Iowa, returning to La Grande about two weeks prior to the opening of school. She Is a teacher of American History and Civics in the Union High school at Klamath Falls. Ransom Payment In' Labatt Case Balked (Continued From Page One) Labatt himself was supposed to have written the "go-between" message. The Royal Canadian mounted po lice were called Into tho case. Super intendent King of the mounties con ferred here with Police Chief Draper and Gen. A. S. "Williams, commis sioner of the Ontario provincial police. Authorities In Windsor conferred with the Detroit police and a Wind sor official later declared he was posi tive that no Detroit gangster was mixed up in the kidnaping. Canadian newspapers expressed horror at the apparance of tho "snatch racket" on Canadian soil. Nation Beginning To Regain Faith, Warnock (Continued Frum Page One) medical and d-ental profession have administered to human ills. Statistics jhow, he said, that the average busi ness of dentists of the country has fallen off 70 per cent in the last few TWO SOULS X SINGLE '-as two arms DAD AND JUNIOR.are wishing Mother had lot our modern Dry Cleaning De partment take care of her rugs. ,The antiquated rweep-and-beat method may keep the "boys" out of mischief but it doesn't ido the rug much goodl . REMEMDEIi OUR AUGUST RUG CLEANING SPECIAL ANY 8x10 or 9x12 Domestic Rug SHAMPOOED FOR STANDARD LAUNDRY WIF-E- SAVNG- STATION " oooooooooooooooooooooooo Miss Mabel Morton Society Editor Phone: Main 600 Uutll Noon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Vacation Bible School Opens At Cove Monday COVE (Special) Twenty-six young people were enrolled In the dally vacation Bible school which opened Monday morning at the Methodist church. ' The school is open to all young people under high school agej The dally program Is as follows, to gether with the teachers In the two grades : 8:00 o'clock opening exercises, Mrs. N. E. Hershey. 8:30 Bible study, Catherine Davis, primary, Clara Roberts. Intermediate. n-dfi Hrlnt.urn memorv lesson. MaX- lne Towle. primary, Mrs. Eleanor Towle, Intermediate. 9:05 Recreation, Maxlne Towle, pri mary, Catherine Davis, intermediate. 9:20 Bible Character study, Rev. S. E. Smutz. q-sk in filarial work. Phyllis Han cock, girls. Rev. Earl Baker, boys. 10:30 Dramatics under Mrs. L. J, Chadwick, Catherine Davis, Clara Roberts and Maxlne Towle, teachers 11:00 Dismissal. Wallowa Women Have Big Affair Wallowa Mrs. John Bratton and Mrs. Edwin Marvin were Joint host esses Wednesday at the largest bridge party of the summer season. The party which was an evening affair was given at the home of Mrs. Brat ton and 11 tables were arranged for cards. Fifteen women motored down from Enterprise and Mrs. Margaret Mc Donald of Wallowa Lake was also an out-of-town guest. At a late hour refreshments were served at the small tables which were attractive with lovely boquets of sweet peas. Mrs. E. E. Thomas, of Enterprise, held high score among the out-of-town guests, and Mrs. O. Frlck held high score for Wallowa. Mrs. Stan ley Shell won the consolation prize. Mrs. Nell Garth, of Little York. 111., who Is spending the summer In Enterprise with her sister, Mrs. A. B. Aminlno was presented- with a guest prize. I'EHItY PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith had as their guests last week Mr. ' Smith's niece and husband. Mr. and Mrs. John Bain, of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and children, of Elgin, were recent vis itors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Richard Shenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Booher spent the week visiting her son Mr. Cantrell at Hllgard. Len Ferguson moved his wife and children to Wallowa where he will be near his work. Mrs. Jewel and daughter, Verda Mae of Pondosa were recent visitors at the Bob Myrlck home. Milton and Wesley Smith and Ted and Louie Mathson went on a pleas ure trip to Mt. Emily Sunday. While returning home they lost their way and never found It until early morn ing. None are the worse off except for being very tired as they were on horse back. Mr. and Mrs. P. L O'Ncll and child ren of Union, and David Jacobson from Salt Lake Valley, Utah, were dinner guests at the Alvah O'Ncil home Sunday. Mike Grcenough and children from Telocaset were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Greenaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horstman, of La Grande, were visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Joe Smith, hero recently. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shoemaker are spending their vacation at Wallowa Lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Bruggcr visited in Elgin Saturday and took In the show Saturday night. j WITH BUT' THOUGHT beat this one- . We know exactly how EACH type of floor cover ing should be handled to insure best results and longest life. It is sensible economy to have us handle this work. $1.00 PHONIC AA(N 5G IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED AT THE LIBERTY A number of new Improvement have just been completed at the Lib erty theatre, according to J. Don Mey ers, proprietor. A new main front curtain of an unusual type, the new est shade of antique green rayon plush, has been installed. The the atre also has been equipped with a new heating plant much larger and more efficient than the one formerly In use. Installation of the new plant was awarded to Nate Zwelfel. COVB l'KRSONALH Mrs. J. E. Collins returned Satur day from La Grande where she has been with her son. Lloyd, recuperat ing from a recent operation, satisfied this his recovery is assured. The Ray Duncan family and their guest. Jack Chamberlain, of Port land, have returned from a ten days outing on the upper Ml nam. T. A. Rinehart, of Elgin, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Houx, of Ta coma, are here for a few weeks visit and are spending a part of the time on the Mlnam. Mrs. T. C. Hefty and sons, Charles and. Donald, have returned from Grand Junction, Colo., where they have spent a month with her par ents. Mrs. J. E. Mills has as her house guest her sister. Miss Ruth Jones, of Manila, who has been on a world tour the past several months. She left Manila, where she has been tea ching for several years, the first of April and went to Italy via Singapore and Egypt. She has visited Germany. Austria, Belgium and England. She arrived In New York from England July 8 and has been spending the Intervening weeks visiting her rela tives In different states particularly Nebraska. She will sail for Manila the middle of September. Miss Dorothy Mills spent the week end in Walla Walla attending various pre-nuptlal affairs for Miss Margery Johnson whose marriage to Kennard &?xton of The Dalles is to be Aug. 10. Miss Johnson has visited here a num ber of times. Rev. Fred L. Post, of Yakima, spent the weekend with friends, stopping off on Ills way home from Idaho where he had been visiting a daugh ter. He occupied the pulpit Sunday evening of the Methodist church at which he served as pastor about nine years ago. Mrs. T. R, Conk 11 n was hostess at an all-day quilting Thursday, the quilt being of the flower garden pat tern. Qui Iters were Mines. Antles, Bertsch, G. E. Barker, Conklln, Mae Kelly, Mills. Orton, Price and the Miases Bess, Kelly and Lona Nelda Price. Dinner was served at 1 :00 o'clock. Miss Audrey Proctor, teacher of Missoula, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bertha Proctor before returning to her work from Seattle where she at tended U.e U. of W. this summer. The Fun and Joy Bridge club en Joyed a picnic In the canyon Friday with a no-hostess dinner and bridge In the afternoon. Attending were Mmes. Orton, Hallmark, Barker, Conk lln, Eyers, Price, French and Miss Besse Kelly. GIANTS HAP LIVELY HALL roit Hi two-ih;it scores NEW YORK iff1) Another bit of statistical proof that the world cham pion Giants have made the most of Axe new lively ball this year by em phaslKlng attack rather than defense: By the first week In August the Terry me n had won 16 games in which they scored 10 or more runs, topped by a 21-4 decision over the Phillies that saw 11 runs pour over the plate In the last Inning. In their victorious 1933 campaign the Qlants scored In the double dig its only seven times all year. Oppon ents have reached "10" only four times this summvir against tho Polo Grounders. LHEERTT TONIGHT On The Stage 6 Ches Davis and His Chicago Jollies BIG VAUDEVIU.K And The 1() BAUr.AKlANS stagc Band Supremo On the Screen "Sisters Under The Skin" with SLISSA LAMM and FKANK MORGAN FIND IT HERE Copy for this Colnmo unit b In bj 9 t. n. Women of La Grande All first grade eggs of Southwestern Idaho arc handled by the Idaho-Oregon Egg Producers and go to the big markets while the culls are being dumped In to local markets. These eggs are now being sold In La Grande at reduced prices . Buy only Union County poultry products and get the best. Union County PoPultry Producers, 8-15-1 tp SPKCIAL Ladles' shoes dyed black, 25c. Guar anteed to last, at Angels. 8-7-12 t You can buy a guaranteed watch or alarm clock for 08c at Moon Drug Co. 8-15-t f. PU'Tl'HK J KAMIMI If you have a picture which you 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 Nyal Anacld Powder quickly relieves stomach troubles, 50c. Moon Drug Co. 8-15-t f. Guaranteed Radio Service. Tubes tested free. Radio & Music Supply. Phone M. 805. 7-26-1 m. Moon's Pure Vanilla Extract Is bet ter 3 oz. 33c. 0 OZ. 52c, 1 pt. $1.3B. 8-15-t f. NEW! NKW! NEW! New tilings for the kitchen, both useful and decorative. Cookie Jars, Celery Sets, Mixing Bowls, Range Sets, Baking Dishes and Ramklns and many oher things in new clever decorated wares, Just arrived at Rich ardson's Art and Gift Shop. 8-14-t f. To the people of La Grande and vicinity. Dr. F. Devaney, foot special ist, has never been and L In no way connected with "The DeVeney's" Chiropodists. 910-11 Corbett Bidg., Portland, Ore. 8-15-1 tp Shoe repairing Ladies' soles at tached by the cement method. No nails, no stitches. Absolutely guar anteed. Towery Shoe Shop, across from Grande Rondo Meat Co. 8-15-3 t school hist. no. i warrants cam.kd School Dist. No. 1, Union County, Oregon, warrants numbered 5010 to 5678 inclusive, are hereby called and will be paid when presented at the office of the District Clerk in the High School building. La Grande. In terest ceases on and after Aug. 15. AFTER YOU BUY A TRACTOR Who stands behind the pro duct? Who provides ser vice to keep it performing satisfactorily? Who fur nishes parts in case they are needed? This dealership lias been In the business of selling and servicing "Caterpillar" Tractors for over 24 years, and we expect to continue for many years to come. A substantial dealership behind a substantial product, BUNTING Tractor Co. 1034. R. O. WILLIAMS, Dltft. Clerk. 8-19-1 t. NOTICE TO rltKDITOHS NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that the undersigned haa been appointed by the County Court of the State of Oregon for Union County, as the Executrix or the Estate or Dim R. Tanner, deceased. All persons hav ing claims against tho said estate are hereby directed to present them to the undersigned with proper vouch ers therelor to the undersigned, at the orrice or H. E. Dixon. Foley Bldg. La Grande, Oregon, within six months from the date of this Notice. Dated July 25th, 1934. ELLA TANNER, Executrix of the Es tate of Dan R. Tanner, deceased. H. E. DIXON, Attorney ror Executrix, La Grande, Oregon. July 25. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22. NOTICE TO CKEniTOItS NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Jay M. Mtllerlng, deceasedl by tho Coun ty Court or the Stato or Oregon, for Union County. All persons having clalma against tho said estate arc hereby required to present them at the office of Carl a. Helm. New Foley Building. La Grande. Oregon, as at torney for administratrix, with the proper vouchors, within six months after the date of this Notice. PRANCES MILLERING, Administra trix or the Estato of Jay M. MUler ing, deceased. July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15. 22. It's Here! We are offering-our new BLANKETS made by PENDLE TON and PORTLAND woolen mills at last years Low Prices for this BIG EVENT. Buy your requirements now at a substantial SAVING. A DEPOSIT WILL HOLD YOUR CHOICE. A Larjjc, Fluffy, Two-Tone Silk Hound PENDLETON Weighing four and one-half pounds. A blanket you will he proud to own. Size 72xS I. All virgin, western wool. Reg. ?1 ).(). For This Event- One group of large, extra heavy, Satin Hound, PENDLETON In pastel shades. All virgin wool. Size 72xSl. At the same low price offered at the start of the season last year. These ca.i not he replaced at 1-1! more in price. FOR THIS SALE (ieiiiiliie Prmlleion All Wool Motor ROBES Size r,Hi ttlt h fringed rnK J'luhl and stripe Hlt'ils. While they liisl. 1,,'irge Selection of PKNDI.KION Indian Blankets All virgin wool. ItPitiillfnl design ami colors. Tin- inn? NAI.H yon have Iiimmi wiiltliig fur. $S2.5 $435 $3.5 (B . , Portlanders To Be Here On Sept. 11 (Continued From Page One) will meet them at tho U. P. depot here. Detailed plana for their enter tainment while In La Grand e will be announced Inter. TO STOP AT HAKKIt BAKER. Ore., Aug. 15 Edward N. Wolnbaum, manager of the trade and commerce department of the Port land chamber of commerce was In Baker Monday making arrangements for a visit of 75 Portland business nwn to Baker September 11. Tho merchants' delegation will ar rive hero at 2 p. m. September 11 and leave at 1:30 a. m. September 12. A dinner will bo given by tire Baker county chamber of commerce In the Hotel Baker the evening of September 11 In honor of tho visitors. The purpose of the Portland men In making tho trip Is to become fa miliar with tho resources, payrolls, recreational facllltleii, financial con- I dltlons and other phases of Eastern Oregon counties. Portland Is After Bigger Road Purse (Continued rrom Page On. way department can submit further plans "which will more equitably distribute tho projects and money for tho benefit of the unemployed." The Big Yearly Event! I'KNDI.KTOV A I.I, WOOL CAMP BLANKETS -lust tlie Milne fur that piire room. 1 lie trip, or for Mm slu dent going ii way to Hdinol. I 111. !. fit H I. Unity, Double BLANKETS I'lulil I'alliTlH. Size iSxIIO. IV J&X (1 .1X1 La CrandPs Hotter Store 1H JOk -f if trnftr ml Urn w George L. Rauch, chairman of the committee, declared It waa difficult to understand "how the state high way commission can reconcile its ac tion of allocating but 1603,000 out of $3,100,000 to Multnomah county when the terms under wliich the govern ment grants these founds are-that 60 per cent must be distributed In pro portion to population, 10 per cent In proportion to area and 30 per cent to mileage of primary highways. "Primary purpose of ino money Is to furnish unemployment relief, and more than two-thirds) of the state's unemployed reside In this county." Do You Need Grass Seed? We have a good stock at this time. The new stock will be considerably higher. lit II DKIt'S HAItDWAKE Three-door garage hardware. Works perfectly $1.05 Corbln Mortise Locks 75c Largo stock of Nails and Staples Home Lumber & Coal Co. Phone Main 17 Mlckoy McCoy W. O. Sawyer Farmers' Friendly Headquarter. REAUTIFUL, TU-TONE Made by Portland woolen mills. Silk hound, all pure wool, .size 66x80. A beautiful HLANKET at this bargain price. Reg. $6.95. SALE PRICE $535 PENDLETON MOTOR Plaid on one side and plain on the other. Size !8xl6. Fringed ends. FOR THIS SALE $445 Draw, Double BLANKETS I'iirt wool. IMahl patterns. Mlzo 7iixH4. I'KMM.KTON CAYtSB Indian Blankets .Ml ttool, till size, and new it ml bruuMftil put turns. A Html! tpjMHlt will bold tour selections.