Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1945)
1 i ir ETO TROOPS AT THE PHILIPPINES First of ETO froopi lar craft for the trip ashore at the Philippines. Men are mostly service Mediterranean area. . .- Audience Acclaims "Frenchman's Creek" Story of "Frenchman's Creek," the Daphne du Maurier novel, playing today and Wednesday at the Liberty Theater, has reached the se-eeri in "all -its glory. Para mount is the' producer of this glorious film of the same title. The romantic love story of a pirate, played by Arturo de Cor dova, and a fascinating English woman, portrayed by Joan Fon taine, brings to movie-goers a tale of adventure, laid against a background pf . the Cornish coast in 1668. Natron House, country home of Miss Fontaine in the pic ture, and the, tiny inlet, French man's Creek, as it is called, are the focal points in the story. FLY TO PORTLAND! Daily except Sunday charier plane service at low rates. Make Reservations. Eastern Oregon Airways Phone 6R13 This Fall you'll look for a predominance of the of belts, tie fronts, of broad tops, slim waists for Fall. You'll find all these important new pre-Fall showing at Falk's La Grande store. 29.9.r lo r)9.9.' Talk' 4 a -vi 'c V" - r',irj,t(i ,XKw ft 100 Registered For Beginning Swim Classes More than 100 beginning swim mers were registered for the class at Pine Cone pool under auspices of the Red Cross. The classes be gan yesterday and will continue for two weeks. ' There were 39 registered for the advanced swimming classes and 16 in the junior and senior life saving courses. ' There have been enough re quests for adult swimming classes so that one has been, established and will be offered daily at 5:30 p. m., Harvey Carter, chairman of the water safety committee, said. , There was so large a registra tion for the classes that they had to be divided into three groups. Mrs. Anita Jasper of Portland is the chief insructor. Other instruc tors are Carter, Morris Richard son and Vernie Peterman. "NEW ... LOOK" FALL 1945 Granite's Better Department Store 1 fc 8m ihir ihip to. go aboard landing troops attached to-5th army in -- -J Sisters Drown On Swimming Party , TILLAMOOK, July 24 (UP) Funeral, services were being readied today for , 14-year-old Carolyn Jean Hoclgdon and her sister, Alice, 11, who r drowned while swimming in the' Nestucca river near Beaver Sunday. . The girls '- were on an outing with three cousins . w h e nr the youngest '.sister, - Alice, stepped into deep, water. . Her cries at tracted' Carolyn, who, in an at tempt to rescue her, fell into the same deep, hole. ' BIRTH ODDITY. ' Three. ..babies were born to three sisters in three days, with two arriving at the same hour of the same day of June .1943. The babies were. Joan Mary Anton son, Gilliar Kay Rasmussen and Robett .Palmer Steen, all grand children of Mr. and Mrs. Theo dore Lokken of Hettinger, N. D. . .George. iy first erected Lon don's famous Marble Arch as a gateway to Buckingham Palace. collarless neckline the New Silhouette feminine details in a LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Phoiw (00 News and Engagements Social Tuesday, July 24, 1945 Social Calendar WEDNF.SDAY 12 m. Daughters of Union Vet erans annual picnic, niversiuc nark. For transportation men at Sacajawea hotel. . THURSDAY 1 d. m. Presbyterian Mission ary society luncheon at Riverside park. For transportation can Mrs. Mae Moran. 12 m. Jolly 600 potlufck lun cheon with Mrs. Fred Beeman, Island City. 6:30 p. m. Mavericks hambur ger fry in the yard of McCoy's home, on G avenue. Members bring hamburger and buns. Society Briefs Miss Gertrude Tichenor of Echo is in town visiting Mrs. Car rie Trollinger. r Mrs. Estellc Garrison is leaving today to spend two Woeks in Boise, .Ida., at the home of her sister Mrs. Don Walker. . S. G. Geertsen, with the Bunt ing Tractor company, Boise, Ida., May. Mrs. Lavonne Senior was visit ing at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eslelle Garrison, yesterday. Mrs. P. O. Sigler and daughter, Millicent, have returned from Wallowa lake. The Eagles auxiliary will hold its sewing club at 2 p. m. tomor row at the home of Mrs. Thelma Shelton, 1804 U avenue. Hospital Notes Si. Joseph's Hospital Admitted: Duane Stickey, Richard Mortier, La Grande, med ical; James Templeton, La Grande; Mrs. Grant Tucker, Im bler; x-ray. Dismissed: Mrs. Irvin Parrish, La Grande; Asa Mcintosh, Island City; Mrs. Clarence Looker and daughter, Kamela. Grande Ronde Hospital Admitted: Bob Willeys, Guy McMillan, Mrs. Ray Fu liner, La Grande, medical; Calvin R. Can trel, SiyrimerviHe, medical; Mary W. Ruth, Baker, surgery; Mrs. Lloyd Moore, Carmen Elizabeth Royce, La Grande, surgery; Col leen Herbes, Pendleton, surgery. Dismissed: Mrs. Mary Norris, Mrs. Ray Fulmer, La Grande; Jessie Gillham, Mrs. Blar.hc Street, James Calhoun, Summer ville; Betty Davis, William F. Da vis, North Powder. O RATION CALENDAR Processed Foods: Book 4 Blue stamps T2 through X2 valid through July 31. 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. Bulier, Fats. Cheese: Book 4 Red stamps K2 through P2 valid through July 31. Red stamps Q2 through U2 valid through August 31. Red stamps VZ through Z2 valid through September 30. A 1 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"-16 coupons (0 gallons each) expire September 21. Stoves: Apply local board for oil, gas stove certificates. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Delivery by priorities based on reeds. Fuel Oil: Period 1-2-3-4-5 coupons valid through August 31. Waste Payer ant) Cms: Bundled weaie paper and pre pared tin cans may be lift at the salvage depot, 110 Jefferson Street. Activities . . . Weddings Events Pitfre 3 West Way Club To Picnic Friday West Way club picnic will he hold 6:30 p. in. Friday at River side park, it was announced to day. ' Members and their families are to bring their own potluck dishes and furnish their own sugar and table service. Coffee and ice cream will be furnished. Committee members are: Mrs. Charles Murchison, chairman; Mis. Elmer Locken, Mrs. George Hameke; and Mrs. W. D. Mc Donald. RNA Has Picnic At Riverside Park Royal Neighbors of La Grande had a potluck supper and circle discussion last night at Riverside park. The 23 members present took part in the program. In charge of arrangements were Mel ba Metsker and Delpha Clements. Cub Scouts lo Have Picnic at Pine Cone Cub Scout pack 112, sponsored by the Christian church will have a picnic at 6:30 p. m. Wednesday at Pine Cone, with all the par ents invited to attend. Each will bring his own lunch and ice cream and a beverage will be furnished by the pack. For transportation members will meet at the church. Those who wish, will be permitted to swim. Cub master Roy Pyle will be in charge, assisted by Lew Evans. Special Courses In Teaching Offered Special courses offered teach ers at the second session of sum mer school at Eastern Oregon col lego of education, according to John M. Miller, director of sum mer sessions, are:. "The Unusual Child" by Mrs. Elizabeth Harris; "Children's Literature" by Aria F.'LHwrencc; "Teaching of music" by Dr. Henry Ehlers; "Child de velopment" by Roy L. Skecn; "Effective practices in elementary school education" by John M. Miller. Registration will remain open until Thursday, July 26. This hunter leaves its guns at home The Peeping Tom P-38, armed only with aerial cameras, ranges far behind battle-lines to map Jap secrets. To flight-test and deliv er many P-38's, Lockheed in the West chooses Chevron Aviation Gasoline. Chevron has to be good to match America's fighting planes and it is. You'll see when a great new Chevron Gasoli brings skyway performance to your car. STANDARD OF CALIFORNIA Tho LIGHTNING flies first on UiUn It Today We Pay Tribute to ( 1 Keith C. Tucker of Elgin, S 1c, serving aboard a ship somewhere in the south Paci tic. He is the 21-vear-old son of Mrs. Viola Walker of Shafter, Calif. Tucker attended ele mentary and high school in Flgin, and was graduated with the class of '!'!. Prior to entering the navy July 31, 19-1.'! he was employed by the I'ondosa Pine Lumber com pany in Klgin. Tucker is a in em her of the Christian church. Recipes lo Save Sugar offered To Housewives Here Six pages of sugar - saving recipes are now available at the office of Miss Doris McWhorter, Union county homo demonstra tion agent, it was announced to day. The recipes, contributed by homo makers or home demon stration units throughout the state, feature the use of dark and light corn sirups, honey, and mo lasses in place of sugar in des serts. The booklet, "The use of war lime sweeteners," may be ob tained free by calling at or writ ing to Miss Doris McWhorter, Union county home demonstra tion agenl, post office building, La Grande. Women's Colorful Rayon Robes A very fine selection of short and long sleeve styles; some quilted. Floral patterns., Sizes 12 ti'i 44. Children's Chenille Kohes, Sizes 1 to 3 Women's Night Gowns $1.90 to $-1.23 NORTON'S SMNDMO Hlwl IIMI Ml P. M. Monday, luiiday, thui.day una Miay DON III MUlUAl 5? Ncwsoroim MINWWOMIN IN UNIFORM Jack Hendrickson ' serviceman, is now home on leave visiting his parents. Orville Bowers, serviceman, was in town yester day on leave. He formerly lived here. Lieut. David Slone left yesterday following a pre embarkation leave spent at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Stone, 1300 Ninth street. He was accompanied by I. lent Kami Evil., Iliemerlun, Wash. Pvt. Chester Evans arrived today on emergency fur lough from Albuquerque, N. M., to spend 15 days with his wife, the former Genevieve Collins, and their infant son, Jerry Jean. He will return to Albuquerque at the end of his furlough. First Lt. Marion E. (Bud) Rey nolds La Grande marine officer, has been awarded the Silver Star medal for heroism in action on Iwo Jima, the marine corps an nounced today. He was decorated at Camp Pendleton, Oceunside, Calif., where he now is stationed. The acjtion which vjon Rey nolds, a former La Grande high school and Willumette university football star, he decoration took place after fire from a Japanese pillbox had checked the advance of a marine infantry company. Reynolds volunteered to go for ward us an observer for a mortar platoon, and made his way, un der fire, to within a few feet of the enemy position. Then he call ed down mortar fire so close to his own post that he was wound ed by one of the shell fragments, the citation accompanying the medal said. Despite the wound, he contin ued lo direct the firing until the pillbox was destroyed. Lieutenant Reynolds, 28, joined the Marines shortly after being Wise choice fa, ED Schilling VACUUM PACKED COFFEE AVIATION graduated from Willamette uni versity in 1942. He was overseas 25 months, seeing dqty at Mid-' way us well us Iwo. 1 : , .- The La Grande officer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Reynolds of 1507 First street. His. wife, the former Muriel Eileen Webb of Lu Grande, is now with him at Occanside. . v .. Orville Bowers, GM 1C ,' ' ! ; ; " is leaving today for Longvlew, Wash., after spending part of hjs 30-day leave at the home of his sister-in-law,Doris Bowers, 1809 X avenue. He entered the service, in October, 1942, and had spent SO months in the south Pacific, ; ; THE VERY LATEST ' RECORDS A IMC AVAILABLE HERE NEW SHIPMENTS . BEING RECEIVED CONSTANTLY "A Friend of Yours" Joe Stafford with Paul Weston & His Orchestra "I'll Buy That Dream" Mclntyre & His Orchestra '. "Nevada" David Street with Orchestra l "Dream" Freildie ' Martin . ':" "Good, Good, Good" Sammy Kay "On the Atchinson - Topeka and Santa Fe" Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra h DUMBO ALBUMS FOR CHILDREN Radio 8 Music Supply Co. GEO. TISS 1st National Bank Bldg. La Grande Enterprise Phone 805 - GASOLINE NltWOIK al' I FXtt7 I AV i 1 M I..
