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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (July 17, 1945)
'4 15 from Union Attending Methodist Camp Good Fishing at Anthony Lake Reported UNION, July 17 (Special) Sunday afternoon, about 15 hap py boys and gills left Union en route to the' 35th annual institute of the Methodist church, which convened Monday morning at the Methodist camp grounds near Wallowa lake.. The Union group was joined ,by Cove, North Pow der, Haines' and the two Metho dist church of v.a Giande, mak ing about 50 in the group from this section of the county. These young people wflre accompanied from Union by Mr. and Mrs. Gil bert Courtright, Rev. and Mrs. O. A. Fortune and Mrs. Taylor of Ladd Canyon, It is estimated there will be about 150 in attend ance. Mrs. Qi A. Fortune of Un ion will be clean of girls and Rev. Mr. Fortune will be business malinger Mrs. C. J. Mills returned home Sunday from the St. Joseph hos pital w hero .slip, had been for the past few weeks. Many Visit at Anthony Lako Union citizens suddenly be came Anthony lake conscious and scleral different parties were there fishing and picnicking Sun day. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Posey and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne.. Ferguson, who re port fine fishing; another party was made up of Mr. and .Mrs George Ferguson, Elwin and Richard ' Davis and Miss Marie Moulton and a third group was composed of Dr. and Mrs. Mc Lean, Alpha Watts and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. I'uckett and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Cliire, Mr. Parley Newman and Mrs. Verna Gil more and son Johnny spent Sun day at the lake. A telegram to his family from Los Angeles Saturday, announc ed the return to the United RATION CALENDAR Processed Foods: Book 4 Blue stamps T2 through X2 valid through July i ISl. Blue stamps Y2, Z2, Al, Bl, CI valid through August 31. Blue stamps Dl ., through HI valid through September 30. Jl through Nl valid through October 31. Meat, Butter, Fats, Cheese: Book 4 Red stamps K2 through P2 valid through July 31. Red stamps Q2 through U2 valid through August 31. Red stamps V2 through. Z2 valid t h ; o u g h September 30. Al through El valid through Octo ber 31. Sugar: Book 4 Sugar stamp 36 valid through August 31. Shoes: Loose stamps invalid. Book 3 Airplane stamps 1-2-3 now valid. New stamp valid August 1. Gasoline: Coupons not valid un- less endorsed: "A" l(i coupons (C gallons each) expire September 21. Stoves: Apply local board for oil, gas stove certificates. Wood. Coal.' Sawdust: Delivery by priorities based on needs. , Fuel Oil: Period 1-2-3 'I S coupons valid through August 31. Waste Paper and Cans: Ruwlled waste paper and pre pared (in cans may oe ieu ai me salvage depot, il06 Jefferson St reel. States of S 1C Leroy Francis Titus from the Pacific theater of war. croy is ine son or Mr. and Mrs. Roy Titus' and this is his first visit home in several months. Picnic Given For Dorothy Chadwick The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Chadwick at the Union depot was the scene of real western hospi tality Sunday when friends and neighbors' gathered to enjoy a picnic and to visit with Miss Dor othy Chadwick. Miss Chadwick is here from her home in Mont clair, N. J., having very recently flown from the eastern coast to Spokane, from there she travelled to Union via train. Miss Chad wick spent her girlhood In this section of the country and has many . friends in the Grande Ronde valley. At the gathering Sunday wore many friends, among them Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Nolton, son-in-law and daughter, Major and Mrs. Robert Proebstel and two children, Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter Ruth Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Price, the Misses May Stearns and Mable Doty of La Grande; Mr. and Mrs. Neil T. Kight and Betty from Cove, Mrs. Belle Busick from Union and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hall and two chil dren from Cheney, Washington. Mrs. Hall is a daughter of Mr. and Mr." Chadwick and she with her husband and children are also guests at Hie Chadwick homo. A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Erward Griggs, honored them with a picnic supper at Pio neer park Saturday evening. Hosts for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Langford, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Reavis and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hill, wlio ar ranged for the supper. Treats were furnished by the groom, Mr. Edward Griggs. In addition to the hosts and honored guests there were present Mr. an Mrs. Forest Scroggins, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Evans and Mr. and Mrs. RexGriggs. Mr. and Mrs. Al Schroedcr and young son bid farewell to their Union friends Monday and left to make their home in Longview, Wash., where they recently pur chased Scotty's Motel. Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder formerly operated the Al's auto court and made many friends during their six years residence in Union. Supreme Forest Woodmen cir cle will hold its annual picnic in Pioneer park, July 22. A potluck dinner will be served at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Marvin Titus is in charge of the program and it is hoped that all members and their families will be present to enjoy the outing. The Social club of the OES will hold its first picnic Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nele Morrison. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30 in the lovely grounds of the Morri son home. AH members are ex pected to attend and to bring friend husband as a guest. VTg TOPS FOR QUALITY ,Peii-Cola Company. Long Tr'and Cilv.N.Y. franchised Bottler: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Pendleton THP PROFESSIONAL . . . who handles his call like a Polo pony, never takes chances on die road and plays it safe in the garage, too, by using RPM Motor Oil. He knows it WONT DRAIN OFF IDLE , ENGINHS.Qavcs start-up wear on cold motors. RPM Motor OrpToke Better I Guest speakers at the L, D. S. church in Union Sunday were Parley Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ord, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Peck of Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Baxter have disposed of their property in Un ion and are moving into their new . home in La Grande this week. Mrs. John Ord, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Goff of Provo, Utah, are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Othello Lay for an indefinite visit. Mrs. Ord and Mrs. Goff are mother and sister of Mrs. Lay. Mrs. Charles Strode returned Friday from a. short visit to San Francisco, where she visited -with her son, Morris West, S 1c, sta tioned at Treasure , island. On her return she stopped at Con cord, Calif., for a short visit with S 1c Harold Snodgrass.and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Denham of Bend, Ore., have bought the prop erty of Dale Baxter on the Cove road and arc expected to mov into their new home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and daughter Lcerice left Monday for Ontario to visit with the Ever ett Taylor family. Mr. Ned Conarty was taken to the St. Joseph hospital in. La Grande Friday for medical treat ment. Mr. Conarty is the brother of Mrs. Anna Horton and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Unicn. Annual Convention Of Legion Postponed PORTLAND, July 17 (UP) The 27th annual convention of the Oregon department of the American Lie g ion, originally scheduled in Portland for Aug. 17 has been postponed. Travel and occommodation restrictions were given as the reason. The decision was made yester day, at a state convention com mittee meeting. However, Fritz Nissen, department adjustant and committee chairman said meet ings of the permanent finance and executive commutes will be held as planned, Aug. 10. Election of state officers will not be held, and incumbents will remain in office until such time as the convention is held, Nissen said. $800,000 Paid Out Of Highway Fund SALEM, July 17 (UP) The first payment to counties of their shares of the 1945 state highway fund was made by the state de partment today. A total of $800, 000 was paid out. The second ap portionment for the year will be made in December, when $1,200,- 000 will be paid to the counties, with each share based on motor vehicle registrations in each coun ty. TO LIFT BLACKOUT, SALEM, July 17 (UP) All blackout and dimout regulations, instituted as a war measure in 1942, will be lifted in- Oregon Aug. 1, Gov. Earl Sncll said in a formal lifting proclamation to day. Core ol your Cor, too! Myrtle Loveless Bride of Soldier," Edgar Cantrell At a wedding ceremony , per formed . by Justice of the Peace George H. Currey at his home Saturday evening d 8 o'clock, Miss Myrtle Marie Loveless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Loveless, 1519 Jackson ' avenue, became the bride of Edgar W. Cantrell, son of Mr. and' Mrs. Sam Cantrell, pioneer family from Summcrville. "' " ' The bride, attired, in a dress maker suit of poWder blue, with white accessories, was attended by Mrs. Ana Bel JvicKcnzie, sis ter of the groom. ' ' '" ' Ray Loveless, the bride's bro ther, was the best'mani ' Following the ' Wedding the bridal party was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Loveless at their home, and then the bride and groom left ;for Wallowa lakd where they planned to stay for a few days. M -. . Mrs. Cantrell has been a resi dent of La Grande for the past 13 years, and- for 'the. iast three years has been employed in the office of the East' Oregon Light and Power company 'here.' ' The groom, a technician fourth grade in the army, has recently returned from 38' months duty in Hawaii.' He will report at Fort Lewis July 26 for 'his next 'as signmcnt. Social Calendar WEDNESDAY ' 2 p. m. Northside Improve ment club, at the clubhouse. 8 p. m. Wives and Mothers Service club, USO room. 8 p. m. Yarn and Darn club will meet with Mrs. Harold Deck er, Island City. Mrs. Ncphi Combs assisting.. THURSDAY 2 p. m. Sewing group of Vet erans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will meet with Mrs. E. N. Olson, 1410 Cherry street! , FRIDAY 2 p. m. L. S. to B. of L. F and E, at Neighborhood club house SATURDAY - 8 p. m. Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary,, in the K of P hall. Refreshments and initiation. ' A red rose is the rent paid foi the tenure of a manor in Somer set, England. The custom is more than 700 years old. MM IIXJUNJ You Can Fly to and from Portland Daily Except Sunday This new plane clinrlur .service will enable you In make fast business anc personal trips to and from 'Portland at big saying in time. You will be picked up in downtown La Grande and Portland and taken to and from the airport by car. ' Kvscrvalions Going and Ucdii ning Must Be Made in Advance Leave Downtown La Grande at . . . 7:01) a.m. Arrive Downtown Portland at . . . 10:00 a.m. Leave Downtown Portland at :. . . 4:00 p.m. (Imperial Hotel) Arrive La Grande at ... 7:00 p.m. Flights are subject to CAA regulations on weather conditions. In addition, we offer regular charier flights to Snjc place in the continental United Slates. O Eastern LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Phone 600 News and Engagements - Social Tuesday, July 17, 1915 Society Briefs Mr. and Mrs. Arnold McKee and baby son, Mathew, of Los Angeles are guests at the home of' Mr.' and Mrs. L. H. Norton. They will be here two or three weeks. " John Eggars of Walla Walla but formerly of La Grande, va cationed here, visiting friends Jcanctte May and Mona Kay Conklin, both of Baker, came to La Grande today to spend the rest of the week as guests of Miss Deo Ann Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Kernen, Boise, Ida., and Rev. Glenn Bal lard of Elgin, were guests Sun day of Mr and Mrs. J. D. Hun stock at their home in La Gi ande. Mrs. Raymond Wales, formerly of La Grande and now of Baker, was a business visitor in this city yesterday. Miss Denece Decker is expect ed to return to La Grande today after a month's trip to Chicago and Salt Lake City. In Chicago she was the guest of Miss Claire Stoddard, formerly of La Grande, and her 10 days in Utah were spent With relatives. PURE (DUNCEEME Starting Monday, July 23rd, We Are Inaugurating a New Charter Plane Service To nr fl-fim (One Way) Qregftjat Mrwoys Activities . . . Weddings Events Page 3 Larisons Entertain For Texas Guests Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Larison en tertained at a party at La Grande country club Sunday evening complimenting Mrs. Larison's brothor-lw-la and sister, Col. and Mrs. Roy Lassetter of El Paso, Tex., and Mrs. Robert How ard, former La Grande resident. Fifty-five guests were present for the occasion. APPROVE SPECIAL MEDAL WASHINGTON, July 17 (UP) The senate military affairs committee today approved a bill to authorize award of a special medal to next of kin of all mili tary personnel killed in line-of duty during World War II. ",1H NU-CNAMCL PAINT PHOOUCTg " One Coat Covers! No Brush Murks! We Carry a Big Stock. Ted's Paint Store 1308 Adanu Schilling Vanilla Flavor that won't freeze out PLANK PAKKK: Pm-fhilld Jl Plus $2.2.", Tax Total $17.2.") Bound Trip to and $O4fe.00 from Portland Olf Plus $1.50 Tax Total $3-1.00 llofljrap l imited to 25 . Pounds Per rtr.wn -j We Are Pirated to Make Yorir Hotel lU'icrvfttions in Advance oo (y o Walmers Return To Vancouver PJJRHVT, July 17 (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walmcr of Van couver; Wash., have returned to their home after visiting relatives at Perry and La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah O'Neil re ceived word that Mr. and Mrs. Glade O'Neil of Kinzua are par ents of a boy born July 11, named Michael Alvah.' They were for mer residents of Perry. Mrs. Henry Rheer who was operated last Thursday, is able to be home. Ml-, and Mrs. Homer Buhl and children of Walla Wnlla, Wash., spent the weekend at the Gus Fowler home. Mrs. Rosie Mathson is back home after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Witten of La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fowler and children spent Sunday pic nicking at Cove. Mr.-and Mrs. Joe Smith spent Sunday visiting relative at La Grande. FURS NOW While AwutatUe! There is a definite shortage of fur gar- meius, due to the man-power shortage . . . and what the picture will bo late this fall and winter is problematical, so me wise snopper wno wants to lc sure of a quality coat, will not hesitate to buy while they are available. IS CARLSON SHOWN HERE JULY lSth-19th WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY o Tajik fJ O 0 Convenient Credit Hospital Notes St. Joieph's Hospital: Admitted: Franklin Seward, La Grande, surgery; William Warnstaff, Fred D e B o i e, La Grande, Mrs. Ed O'Mohundro, Meacham, Jay Freeman, Moro, Margaret Mills, Union, medical. Dismissed: Mrs. Willis Mllll gan, Wallowa, Douglas Carper,' Cove, James Kain, Margaret Swart, Walter Moore, Mrs. Cleve Parker, James Winter, Mrs. Morel Ward and daughter, La Grande. Grands Ronde Hospital Admitted: Robert Wayne Dean, La Grande, Minnie Baird, Un ion, Maggie Slater, North Pow der, medical; Leman Goodwin, Arthur Rogers, Mrs. Bonnie De Boie, La Grande, Henry Ham mond, Baker, , Charles Martin, Huntington, Daniel Woods, Pen dleton, surgery. Dismissed: Mrs. Rachael Bid well. North Powder. 0 Carlson "Furs of Distinction" are recognized throughout the West as top quality, smartly styled and skill' fully tailored garments. The label in a Carlson fur is your assurance of everything you expect in a fine fur coat. During this shoaling, Mr, V. C. Troxel,' I'dctory Representative, will have on display over 100 beautiful coats, ) you are offered an unusually fine choice of CARLSON garments. Plan If Desired! x La Grande Airport q Phone liltl.'l
