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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 25, 1945)
' f 1 More. Money Sought For Army Engineers WASHINGTON, June 25 (UP) The house appropriations com mittee recommended today that the war department be given an additional $15,400,000 for flood control and rivers and harbors work during the 1946 fiscal year. No reductions were made in the requests approved by the budget bureau. The total in eluded $4,000,000 for advance planning for 34 authorized pro ects, $2,504,000 for construction of eight rivers' and harbors pro iwl and SH.90fl.HU0 for ninKlrue. M'"n slx iiuou control projects. Hospital Notes SI. Joseph's hospital: Admitted. Eugene Counsell, La Grande, Eleanor Heisner, Jan et Heisner, Imbler, Treva Cowan, Wallowa, Michael Talbott, Elgin, medical; Andrew Halachis, La Grande, minor surgery; Mrs. Ag nes Mastrude,, surgery; Coen Hammond, La Grande, labora tory. Discharged-Ella Ray, Harry Etherington, Andrew Barrington, Mrs. John Heflin, Sam Harrison, Mis. Don Bradshaw, Mrs. R. L. Jordan, Mis. Hurry Fullon, Mrs. Vern Olson and daughter, Mrs. Hubert Miller and son, La Grande, Charles Parsell, Joseph, fMrs. Grant Wylde, Union, Justin McCarthy, Kamela, Mrs. Elvis 'iTrump and daughter, Medical Springs, Mrs. , Paul Cnnley and daughter, Elgin. . Grande Ronde hospital: Admjtted Angel Rucda, Claude" Puckett, La Grande, Bev erly Falconer, Enterprise, Mrs. Ruby Bovant, Union, Mack Luire, Boise, Idaho, medical; Mabel Muilenburg, La Grande, surgery; Roderick Sehriener, Walla Walla, . f wasn., aceiueni. Wash., accident, : Discharged Mrs Ralph ,Wr, Starkey, Mrs. Everett lph Car Smith, - ttiein. Jimm Rash Kash. t Pendle ton, unesier movies, nun Anaer json, La Grande. AT ALL DEALERS What a pity if your car broke down now - just when you can start driving more! Here's how to keep it on the road - and get every mile from your new ration: Take your car to your nearest Independent Mobilgas dealer. yOU'II it MlllS AHIAD WMH YOU ''V cm fOR your car at thi sigh f fMs- Of THt "flYING RtD H0RSI" JtAlj v I IDIHTIFIIS YOUR IHDCUHDtMll 1 ( M0BIIGAS DtAltk V S socowy-)r i 1 1 1 nrf i , LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Phone 600 L" ' I I I 1 1 III I I I I J-a-l , News and Engagements Social Mond ay, June 25, 194") Betty Lou Courtney Becomes Bride of Ben Dave Ward at Garden Ceremony Miss Betty Lou Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Court ney, became the bride of Ben Dave Ward, radioman third class, U.S. navy, at an impressive lawn wedding at the home of the bride's parents in May Park, Sunday afternoon. The couple exchanged their vows before an arbor covered by pink tea roses, as the double ring service was read by Rv. Stanley Hunt, pastor of the Baptist church The bride wore an, afternoon dress of white eyelet embroidery and a pastel pink halo hat with a white veil. A necklace, a gift from her sister Mrs. Harry Ste wart, and a corsage of pink roses adorned her ensemble. Mrs. Stewart, the matron of honor, wore an off-white, two piece afternoon dress with rose aceessoiiis and a corsage of pink carnations. ' Philip Ward, brother of the bride-groom, was the groomsman. The bride was given in mar riage by her father, and Mendels sohn s wedding march was played by Miss Margaret Michaelson, who also sang "I Love You Truly" to her own accompaniment. The reception which followed in the Courtney country home was attended by more than 40 friends and relatives. Mrs. Court ney was assisted in receiving by Mrs. H. L. Hungerford, Mrs Les ter Zimmerle and Mrs. d.j- Wat zel. The refreshment table was centered with a tiered wedding cake, surmounted by the tradi tional bride and groom. It was baked by Mi's. Harry Coleman. After the bride and groom cut the first slice, the remainder was served by Mis. Wetzel. Mrs. Zimmerle cut the ices and Mis. Hungerford presided at the punch bowl. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. H. Conrad, Mrs. John Condit and Mrs. Howard Smith. Miss Ula Metsopulos was in charge of the gift table, and Mrs. Stewart, the guest book. Mrs. Ward attended Green wood school and La Grande high school and is well known in La Giande, having lived here all her life. Ward attended Baker and La Grande '.schools, and was Have him Summer-proof it -. drain the crankcase- flush it put in Mobiloil, world's largest selling motor oil. His thorough checkup of any needed services will stretch your newly in creased Mobilgas ration farther. Driie in at the Sift o) the Flyint Red Iforu or your Jrei Federal Automobile Tat Stamp protector a new decalcomania to protect the new she windshield stamp now belnf Issued. Activities ... Weddings Events Page 3 graduated from the local high school. After graduation he en tered the navy and is now home on survivors leave. He served 14 months on an LCI (G) craft, and wears the Pacific - Asiatic, Philippine and American defense ribbons with three invasion stars for participation in the invasions of the Negroes islands, Luzon and Iwo Jima. After a brief honeymoon the young couple will remain here until July 20, when he will re port to Brei ton, Wash., for re assignment. Out-of-town guests were Sgt. Harry L. Stewart, brother-in-law of the bride, who is here from Nebraska; Mrs. Ruel Coulter of Baker, aunt of Ward and Mrs. Waterson, Marie Davis, Mrs. Jack French, all of Baker, and cousins of the groom; Mrs. Dave Davis, grandmother and John Davis, uncle of the groom, from Enter pise. Club Is Entertained At Ray Baum Home . Mr., and Mrs. Ray Baum en tertained the Yarn and Darn sewing club and the husbands of members, and friends, at a picnic on the lawn at their coun try home Saturday evening. .' Hamburgers weVe cooked at the outdoor fireplace, and later in the evening the group congre gated in the home to sing a num ber of old songs. Between 40 and 45 persons were present. LODGE TO HAVE DINNER The Royal Neighbors lodge will meet at 6:30 o'clock tonight for a potluck dinner in the IOOF hall. Each person is to take a covered dish, bread and butter and table service. 5 -TWv v SWIMS FOR A KISS Unable io resist invitation of tugload of WACS who want out to meet in incoming troopship, SSgt. Tom my Carpenter, 24, Hamburg, Ark leaped overboard in Boelon harbor and swam io the tug where he wai soundly butted by the 10 WACS on the boat. Carpenter had been oversets iwo fc.id one half years. " ... SOCIETY BRIEFS Miss Evelyn Bruce of Portland, and Mrs. Morris Bruce, who has been in San Diego with her hus band, arrived in La Grande last night and are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Saxon Bruce.' Miss Bruce will remain here until the end of the week and Mrs. Bruce will make her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sherwood and their son, Douglas, and daughter, Susan, will leave todav for their home in Boise, after vis iting for twp weeks at the home of Mrs. Sherwood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ritter. Mis. A. I. Hoover and daughter, Jean, are spending this week at their cabin at Wallowa lake. .' Mrs. Lee Reynolds left last night for Eugene to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Joe Krebs and lo see the Krebs' new sun. Mrs. Clyde Seitz is in Portland to attend a joint recital tonight by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gif ford Seitz, and David Campbell, pianists. Mrs. W. H. Ferguson and her daughter, Sharon, have returned to their home in La Grande after a week's vacation in Seattle, Wash. , -.., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weimer re turned last evening from Port land where they visited with their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Weimer. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. McDowell of Marion, Ore., formerly of this city, are guests for a few days of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Paxton. Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Paxton art! sisters. Mrs. Shirley Davis and her daughter, Cynthia, have returned to La Grande after a month in Ketchikan, Alaska, with their husband and father, George H. Davis, technician fourth grade, of the signal corps, who is with the Alaska communications depart ment. Mrs. Davis, the former Shirley Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott, and her daughter will make their home here. William M. Scott of Alhambra, Calif., is spending two weeks at the home of his son, Robert M. O RATION CALENDAR Processed Foods: Book 4 Blue stamps N2 through S2 valid through Junt. 30. Blue stamps T2 through X2 valid through July 31. Blue stamps Y2, Z, Al, Bl, CI valid through August 31. Blue stamps DI through HI valid through September 30. Meat, Butler, Fals, Cheete: Book 4 Red stamps E2 through J2 valid through Jun't 30. Red stamps K2 through P2 valid through July 31. Red stamps Q2 through U2 valid through August 31. Red stamps V2 through valid through September. Sugar: Book 4 Sugar stamp 30 alid through August 31. Shoes: Loose stamps invalid. Book 3 Airplane stamps 1-2-3 now valid. New stamp valid Aug. 1. Gasoline: Coupons not valid un less endorsed: "A"-16 coupons (6 gals, each) expire June 21. "A"-lfl coupons valid now. Slcvoi Apply local board for oil, gas stove certificates. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Delivery by priorities based on needs. Feel Oil: Period 1-2-3-4-5 coupons valid through August 31. Watte Paper and Cant: BundleJ waste paper and pre pared tin cans may lie left at the salvage Jepot, 1106 Jefferson street. vrs "Ota" Scott, La Grande. -..' Mrs. Hugh Leonard plans to leave the middle of this week for Grand View, Wash.,' lo join her husband who is employed there. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, residents of La Grande for a number of years, will make their home In the Washington city. . . ' La Grande Women Honored by P-TA : With State Office Mrs. H. A. Decker, retiring president of the local high school rarent-Teachcr association, and Mrs. Reid Blacker, president of the county council of-' PTA, re turned last night from Portland, where they attended a meeting of the PTA Jxard of managers. Mrs. Decker was paid the sig nal honor . of being appointed stale high school service chair man. . : . ' The women had been in the coastal city since Wednesday. While in the Willamette Valley. Mrs. Decker spent one night in Salem, the houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Ringo, former La Grande residents. . , - OES WILL, MEET .. Members of Hope chripler, Or der of Eastern Star, will meet al 8 p.m. Wednesday, in ih iw..- sonic hall for their last 'meeting of the summer season. A short program has been arranged. REPORT Special Over the Top Push...7th War Loan .51000. Bonds ($7.')0.00 Issue Price) Needed- $1000. Bonds ($750.00 Issue Price) Sold Bond Purchases in Union County Improving n E IlontI sales ill isNiiinff agencies Saturday, June 2:1, amounted $17,2'l!)."0. We know Monday will be a big day. Honds pin chased nt Junior Chamber of Commerce sale Saturday night will be in tomorrow's totals. In addition to above 92 $1,000 purchases, we need the aoOroximatc $.").U)0 per day in purchases of the $2.'i - $."0 $100, and tip lo $."00 denomination bonds. Call and Order Your $1000 Rond Now Pulp Worker Wage Case Goes to WLIi PORTLAND. Ore., June 25 UP) Officials of the AFL said today wage demands of 13,001) workers in 32 Pacific coast pulp and paper mills have been certi fied to the war labor board. Two unions are asking a 20 per cent wage increase to offset a rollback from a 48 to a 40-hour week; an increase in night dif ferential pay from V.i cents an hour to 4 cents for swing and 0 cents for graveyard; and six holi days with pay. "WE'VK GKOWN UIM" PLAY SUITS Yes, we've grown up! We used to be worn only for sun-fun but now that wt-'ie ' made in such -nice materials and such up tu the minute styles we're not surprised at all when we find that we're worn at the office and even shopping these hut days! DIAGONAL SHARKSKIN CIIAMI1RAY PRINTED RAYONS A.ND STRIPED SEERSUCKER Siz.es 12 to 20 Balance to Sell to Make Quota Before June 30 Telephone Your Hank, Post Office or Mrs. Carrie Trollinger, Secretary (Phone S, m Grande) or any member of I he Union County IJnml Committee, Social Calendar MONDAY 0:30 p. m. Jfoyal Neighbors lodge potluck dinner, IOOF hull. 8 p.m. Union County Historical society, Sacajawca hotel,. WEDNESDAY 2 p.m. Parkdale club, River side park. 7:30 p. m. Hope chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Masonic temple. 8 p. in Hopu chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall. $795 tfl $495 134 92 Union County War Finance Committee Grapefruit production in the United States is half that of oranges. Special Communication of l,n Grande MASONIC LODGE Monday Evening at 7:30 Work M.M. Refreshments following. By order of the W. M. C. M. HUMPREYS, Secroiary ($100,500.00) ($31,500.00) ($69,000.00) "
