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o Soong Dropped As Foreign Minister in New Shakeup Had Been in Midst Of Negotiations With Stalin CHUNGKING, July 30 (UP) China shook; up her cabinet again today, removing T. V. Soong from his . position as foreign minister but he retained his post of premier, t; Soong was ' replaced by Dr. r warn shth i:inph. tormor minis- IJ ter of information. There was no indication wheth er the move had any diplomatic t implications. Soong is in the I midst of complex negotiations (' with Marshal Stalin and was ex I pected to return to Moscow after the big three meeting at Pots cam. The Soong-Stalin confer ences were interrupted when Stalin had to go to Potsdam. . In addition to Soong the minis ter of agriculture and forestry, Shcn Shili Tsai was removed and his duties undertaken by Ku C'hing Kang, minister of social affairs. , The changes were ordered by I lie executive Yuan. Oregon Youngest Marine Colonel McMINNVILLE, July 30 (UP) Luther R. Seibert, 20, son of R. E. Seibert of McMinnvillc, was termed today the youngest col onel in the marine corps, accord ing to word received by his par ents. Colonel Seibert, who is with the general staff of the navy bu reau of aeronautics at Jackson ville, Fla., was graduated from McMinnvillc schools and receiv ed a scholarship to the university of Oregon, where he was grad uated in 1939. He was commis sioned a second lieutenant in June, 1940following graduation from the marine officers basic school at Philadelphia. Colonel Seibert served in the south Pacific with the marine air corps for 22 months prior to go ing to Jacksonville, Fla. Recipes A vailable For Quick, Cookery Recipes for outdoor cooking, or easy indoor meals, are con tained in the booklet "Hungry Time Outdoors," now available at the office' of Miss Doris Mc Whorter, Union county home demonstration agent, it was an nounced today. The booklet stresses pre-camp-ing preparations which may He made at home, making work at the camp site simple, and fea tures breakfasts in the open, hikers' luntheons, and picnic monus. 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, 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 "through September 30. Al through El valid through Octo ber 31. Sugar: Book 4 .Sugar stamp 30 valid through August 31. Shoes: Loose stamps invalid. Book 3 Airplane stamps 1-2-3 A now valid. New stamp valid August 1. Gasoline: Coupons not valid un less endorsed: "A"-16 coupons (6 gallons each) expire September 21. Stoves: Apply local board for oil, gas stove certificates. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Delivery py priorities based on . reeds. v';. ' Fuel Oil: - Period l-TJ-3-4-5 coupons valid through August 31. Waste Paper and Cans: Bundled ,waste paper and pre pared tin cans may be left at the salvage depot, 1106 Jefferson street. Amazing' Discovery f In a Hearing Aid A big improvement has ben made in a hearing aid now wel comed by thousands. It is a new hearing aid tha does not require separate battery pack, battery wire, battery case or garment to bulge or weigh you down. So small it fits the palm of the hand. About one-half the weight and bulk of most hearing aids. The tone is natural, noiseless, clear ;md powerful. The makers of Br Hone, Dept. 8!i3, 847 Jackson Blvd.. Chicago 7, 111., are so proud of their achievement that thev will gladly send fit -3 de scriptive booklet and explain how you mav get full darnon stration of this remarkable hear ing device in your own home home without risking a penny. Write thorn today. Adv. SE CB I Capt. Lawrence C. Roberts of La Grande, a recent arrival at Long Beach army air field California, is now stationed with the big sixth ferrying group of tne air transport command's fer lying division. As a member of that group, Captain Roberts helps accomplish the vital work of ferrying planes from production lines of southern California to battlefronts around the globe. In service since Dec. 20, 1941 Captain Roberts was commission ed a second lieutenant on Aug, 27, 1942: advanced to first lieut enant July 8, 1943, to captain Feb. 1, 1945. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Roberts, 704 O avenue. La Grande. He served seven and one-half months on the China-Burma-India run, and received the distinguished flying cross and one cluster, the air medal with one cluster and the Asiatic and American theater ribbons. Sgt. C A. Brown of La Grande, became a member of the Miami Beach Sailfish club as one of the last things he did in the army. The veteran B-24 and B-25 gunner, who flew from a base in India for seven months, is now on his way home with an honor able discharge in his pocket after being separated from the service at the AAF Regional and Con valescent Hospital here. Shortly before his discharge, Brown went on one of the daily deep-sea fishing trips for patients at the hospital and hooked a 42 pound seven-foot-two - inch sail- fish, which automatically made him a member of the Miami Beach club. The sergeant had his catch smoked and held an impromptu party for other veterans who were being discharged with him. Brown' is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, La Grande, and is being accompanied home by his wife, Jean. Sgt. Cecil A. Brown. of La Grande, has been honorably discharged from the Army of the United States at the AAF Reg ibnal and Convalescent hospital at Miami, Fla. A radio operator and gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator operat ing in the China-India-Burma the ater of war for seven months, Brown wears the Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon with one bronze battle participation star and the good conduct medal Before leaving the AAF, the educational and vocational op portunities and veterans benefits to which a soldier is entitled, were explained to Sgt. Brown in a three-day program by the hos pital's separation services. His wife, Mrs. Jean L. Brown, resides in Savannah, Ga. Dorothy M. Meyers commanding officer of the WAC detachment at H u nt e r field, Georgia, has been promoted to captain, it was announced recent ly by the commanding general of the third air force staging wing. Born and reared in La Grande, she is the niece of Margaret New lin of La Grande. A graduate of Northwestern university she was commissioned at Ft. Dos Moines, la, in April, 1943, and later was transferred to Ft. Devins, Mass., and then to Hunter field. She had taught French, English and Lat in until she entered the .service She is a member of Chi Omega and E t a Sigma PI; of the Red Cross motor corps, the Chevy Chase golf club and the Teachers league. A brother, Lt. Paul F. Meyers, is assigned to the U. S. naval air station at Seattle. Miss Ellen Torrence of La Grande, a recreational di rector for the American Red Cross, is now stationed in the Philippines. Miss Torrence, daughter of Wil liam Torrence of La Grande, trained at Aberdeen proving ground, spent six and one-half months in Now Guinea, and also visited Australia during a sick leave. She wrote to friends people in the Philippines are destitute for clothing and will exchange beau tiful articles for any wearing ap parel. Miss Torrence has been in the Red Cross for about a year. Pvt. Glenn T. Bayliss is authorized to wear tne uis tinguished Unit Badge and Oak Leaf cluster therfor. He was a member of the 464th bombardment group which was nu-arHprf a second Distinguished Unit citation for outstanding per formance oi amy in armea con flict with the enemy on August 24, 1944 per general orders of headquarters fifteenth air force. Bayliss participated in cam paigns at Rome, Arno, air com batBalkans, northern France, southern France, north Appen ines and Germany. He is the husband of Mrs. Velma Bayliss of La Grande. The word "pupa," intermediate stage between larval and adult insects, comes from the Latin word for "doll." f rr "3.tiv 1 V5 YANK TANKS REVIEWED WHERE GOOSE-STEPPERS TROD Gen. George Marshall, chief of staff. U. S. army, and other high ranking officers inspect an American armoured division near Ber lin in show of U. S, military might. During big three conference recoss. President Truman re viewed several divisions in this area. Best Replacement: John Nevermissashot FORT RILEY, Kas., July 30 (UP) Camp Funslon came up with a mouthful when it nominated Pvt. John Never missashot as the "perfect re placement," John is a full-blooded Sioux Indian from the Rosebud In dian reservation at Parmelce, S. D., a brother-in-law, who served in the first world war, is named Joe Kills-lhe-Enemy. John, who claims he takes after his brother-in-law, says his name spells trouble for the Japs no matter how you pro nounce it. Army Has Entire Charge of Japs, Their Relocation SAN FRANCISCO July 30 (UP) The return of persons of Japanese ancestry to west coast slates is the sole responsibility of the western defense command and not that of the war relocation authority, Maj. Gen. H. C. Pratt, WDC commanding general, said today. Pratt said in a statement "an erroneous impression is being conveyed to the public of the functions of the various agencies concerned with the return of the Japanese." He said he wished to empha size he alone had the authority to determine which Japanese would be allowed to return. "In making this determina tion," Pratt said, "I am govern ed solely by military considera tions and by none other, for there exists no legal authority for any one to restrict the movements of an idividual within the United States because of economic, social or other similar reasons." He said he has access to the records of government intelli gence agencies and is assisted by an experienced staff. Ginny Simms Weds Wealthy New Yorker HOLLYWOOD, July 30 (UP) Radio and screen songstress Oinny Simms, 27, is honeymoon ing today wilh Hyatt Robert Dehn, 34-ycar-old wealthy New Yorker and head of the defense housing corporation in Los An geles. Dehn and Miss Simms, who met a month ago, were mar- lied in a surprise ceremony Sat urday night. City Collects $3,200 For Cruiser Gift OREGON CITY, July 30 (UP) Contributions soared toward the purchase of Oregon city's gift to the cruiser Oregon City, as R. Morris Holman, chairman of the solicitation committee, reported today the city is half-way to its $3,200 goal. He said a broadcasting system for the cruiser is being purchased with the money. He added it would provide crewmen with a communication system separated from the cruiser's loud sneakers for the purpose of broadcasting! music and news throughout the j big warship. The city-wide cruiser fund cam-1 paign is expected to end shortly before September. Food Preservation Bulletin Available Preservation of fruits and Ve-ge-ttlhlos hv frnnvinrr ic niitlineH in extension bulletin 623, now ob tainable at the office of Mis.; Doris McWhorter, Union county home demonstration auent. it was announced today. Tables are given on thee pie paration of foods, telling whether syrup or dry sugar method . should be used; important be cause various fruits and vege tables require different prcpara tions. Horace J. Nelson LIFE - FIRE ALTO Quality Insurance Service Tel. 351-W 703 K Ave. La Grande. Ore. Instructions For Dehydration Units Are Now Available Both construction details and directions for operation of prac tical home dehydration units are included in extension bulletins now available at the. office of Miss Doris McWhortcr, Union county home demonstration agent Since scarcity of prcsure cook ers and restrictions imposed on other essential materials have in creased the need for conserving certain types of foods by drying, plans and specifications, as well as photographs, are included for the Oregon type electric food de hydrator. Seven wooden trays, a total net area of 25 square feet, are con tained in the dehydrator, which can serve three or four families following a rotated use program. The unit has a heating demand low enough so it may be plugged into the ordinary home electric outlet, it was announced. Drying time for fruits and veg etables varies according to weight and size, with a load of shredded carrots drying in seven hours, and a load of prunes or peaches try ing in from 15 to 20 hours, etc. 18 Hour Search For Twins Ends With Overnight Ride SEATTLE, July 30 (UP) A frantic 18-hour search for 6-year-old twin boys who were last se?n at their sandpile at home ended tally today when it was found they had taken a 300-mile train ride to Spokane. Jerry and Jimmy Smith board ed a great northern train at 9:30 p.m. yesterday telling the con ductor their mother was already on the train and had their tickets. The twins frolicked up antl down the cars all night, wilh each passenger assuming th-jy be longed to someone else on the train. They 'Used up in Spokane this morning, and trainmen tele phoned their foster parents, Mi", and Mrs. II. It. Crow in Seattle. The railroad is sending them home, and the Crows will have to pungle up .$14.75 fur two round-trip hall-fares. "The railroad was pettish with us," Mr.s. Crow said. "They want ed to know if this was a new gag lo transport' kids in this travel rush. There'll he not failed cair here tonight just a big switch." 67 Yanks Return On 4 Small Ships NEW YORK, July 30 (UP) Four small cargo ships carrying 611 military personnel are sched uled to arrive from Europe today. The ships are the Empire Mc Kendrick, carrying 57 men; the Joseph Hughes wilh 522 GI.s; the Iiosemonl, with 18 men, and the Lunsford Richardson, with 14 men aboard. . The troopship Argentina, for mer luxury liner Pennsylvania, arrived yesterday with 5.589 sol diers aboard. Most of the return ing troops were veterans of the 15th air force in Italy. A few WACS and Red Cross workers were aboard. DAUGHTER BORN Marine Sgt. and Mrs. Arnold Almond announced the birth of a daughter July 20 at Astoria. Or'.-. Mrs. Arnold is the former Irene Ritheson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Richeson of La Grande. Mount Kalahoin, in central Maine, is the first land in the United States to greet the morn ing sun. CLEARANCE SALE! WOMEN'S COATS SITi'S DRESSES Values SS.9.- to $21.7.') Now I $5 - $10 - $15 Norton's Kiddy Shop 1 1 let Adams Ave. Markets Stock Market Firm, Quiet NEW YORK, July 30 (UP) Automobile shares dominated a firm, otherwise quiet stock mar ket today. Graham-Paige ran up 1 points to a new high at 11 and led the automobile group. This stock has been rising rapidly on active trading since it was an nounced the company and Henry Kaiser were to set up a new unit for making low-priced and med ium priced automobiles. Speculative i m a g i nation in spired by the Graham - Paige Kaiser deal set off buying in the whole list of motor shares. Chry sler swung into line with the low-priced group and gained nearly 3 points. General Motors firmed and gains of a point were r.ok'd in Studebaker and Hud son. The lowly Hupp gained nearly a point. Packard, second in volume for the whole market, rose point. Willys-Overland and Nash-Kelvinator were active and firm. TORTLAND LIVESTOCK ' PORTLAND, July 30 (UP) Cattle 2,150, calves 300. Rather slow but steady. Extreme top grass fat steers 25c higher at $10.75; medium -good grades S14. 50-15.75; common down to $11; common-medium heifers $10.00-13.50, some held higher; canner - cutter cows $7.00-9.00; beef cows $11.00-12.50; good beef bulls $11.75-12.50; good - choice vealers mostly $14-14.50, few $15. Hogs 200. Steady, but feeder pigs 50c lower. Barrows and gilts $15.75; sows $15.00; stags $14.50 15.00; few feeder pigs $19.25. Sheep 1,750. About steady. Medium-good lamb $12-13, few good-choice grades $13.25-14.00; common grades $9.00-10.00; good owes $6.00-6.50. CHICAGO LIVESTOCK CHICAGO, July 30 (UP) Hogs: 5,000. Active; fully steady; good and choice barrows antl gilts 140 lbs. and up $14.75; good and choice sows $14; complete clearance. Cattle': 4 7,000. Calves: 800. Strictly good and choice fed -steers and yearlings fully steudy; others steady to 15 cents lower; lop $18.00 the ceiling. Bulk $16 It) 17.50; very few grass steers in 'Top, bulk $15.00 lo 14.50; slock cattle slow; heifers steady, best i (.ail; other killing classes most ly steady, cutler cows $8.50 deiwn; most canneis $7.00 to $7.75; weighty sausage bulls to $13.25 .-nd heavy beef bulls to $15.50; vealers firm at $16.00 down. Sheep 1500. Spring lambs slow, most early bids around 25 cents lower at $15 tlown, asking lully steady; good shorn old crop lambs held above $13.75; load common 118 lbs. shorn old crop lambs he-Id above $13.75; load common 118 lbs. shorn Washington ewes at $7.00, strong compared last week's close, nothing done, however, on native ewes; load 156 lbs. shorn Mont ana aged bucks $7.00. At one time, a canister was a wicker basket for bread or fruit. It came from the Greek "kan aslron." FLY TO PORTLAND! Daily except Sunday charter plane service at low rates. Make Reservations. Kastcrn Oregon Airwuys Phone 6R13 Phone 202 Lola Belle Ricker Weds Keith Newman At Home Ceremony Miss Lola Belle Ricker, daugh ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Ricker, and Keith Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Newman, of La Grande, were married July 21 at the home of the groom's parents, 503 Spring street The single ring ceremony was performed by the mother of the bride, Mrs. Ricker, of the Gospel Tabernacle, at 8 o'clock in the evening before a background of potted palms, baskets of pink and white gladioli, and tapers in can delabra. The bride attired in a white silk jersy and net dress, fashion ed with a train, and a tulle veil caught with orange blossoms, car ried an arm bouquet of pink and white roses with satin streamers, and had as her muid of honor, Miss Mildred Dial. Miss Dial wore a floor length dress of pastel green and carried a bouquet of pink and orchid as ters. The best man for the groom was his brother, DeAHon New man. Miss Shirley Jones lighted the candles, and music was furnished by Mrs. Cecil Balm, aunt of the groom, who played the wedding inarch, and Walter Phillips, who sang "God Will Take Care of You" and "I Love You Truly" lo the piano accompaniment of Ar lene Marsh. Following the ceremony a re ception was held on the lawn of the Newman home. A three-tiered wedding cake, topped by the traditional bride and groom, was cut first by the newly-married couple. Mrs. Jack Richmond and Mrs. Walter Phillips served as sisted by Jean and June Court ney. Miss Arlene Marsh was In charge of the guest book and Mrs. Balm was in charge of the many gifts displayed Thirty-six guests were present. After the reception the young couple left for a wedding trip through Washington. The bride's going-away costume was a pale green wool dressmaker suit with black accessories. Both attended the local high school, and the groom is now in the merchant marines, having served 17 months in the south Pa cific. The bride is employed in La Grande. VFW, Auxiliary Have Picnic Dinner Veterans of Foreign Wars and United Spanish War Veterans and their auxiliaries, numbering al most 60 in all, gathered yester day afternoon at Riverside park for a picnic dinner. After dinner was served they spent the time visiting and taking pictures. Representatives from three wars were present; the Spanish-American, World War I und the current conflict. London Opposed To Peacetime Drafts WATERVILLE, Kan., July 30 (UP) Alt M. Lantlon, 1936 presidential nominee, has voiced opposition to peacetime military conscription on the grounds it would "shift" responsibility of rearing the nation's youth "from parents to war camps." In addition, he said he ques tioned "whether you can main tain our republic under compul sory military training." JUST RECEIVED! Locker ( 'a lions Quarts and Pint Sizes. Quarts of Truck and Tractor Paint 122 and 112 Electric Wire Heller Wrenches Farrier Hammers Heavy Hardware Twine Tank Sprayers, I -Kalian size. Wire My Screen 10-(l. Galvanized Pails Paste Wax, Golden Star, 4-11). Cans Armstrong's self polishing Wax, gallons, quarts. Upholstering Cleaner, Foamy (iolden Star Dust Mops, Golden Star Conewringer Mops Bohnenkamp's LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Phone 600 News and Engagements Social Monday, July 30, 1945 SOCIETY BRIEFS Mrs. Grace Pieper and her hus band's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pieper und their son, Vern, returned yesterday from Long view where they had vacationed and visited relatives for a week. . Mr. and Mrs H. O. Prouty and two children of Seattle were guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Prouty of La Grande and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Prouty of Is land City. M. O. Gardiner, of the auditing department of the SP and S, Portland, , visited Thursday and Friday with his aunt, Mrs Bes sie Gardiner and with her daugh ter, Mrs. Archie Antles. He is a former resident of the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zion and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross vaca tioned six days nt Lapover, re turning to La Grande Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Upson of Portland are house guests of Mr. and Mrs Donald Poarch. To night the two couples will leave for Wallowa lake und the lake basin where they will vacation until the end of the week. Mrs. G. J. Mehl and daughter Margaret Ann, Weisor, Ida., vis ited yesterday at the home of Mrs. Mehl's father, H. I. Hansen. Miss Pat Knight has returned from a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hurley of Bakers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cantrel of Portland and their children vis ited in La Grande with friends, returning to their home last night. Mr and Mrs. Helmuth Bcck wies are here from Illinois visit ing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knautz. She is the former Lililan Knautz. I mmSSS.. 1 pin SWEATERS "Allies" . . . Helen Hnrpcr's slip-ons and cartligans . , .j rcntly for active service on every home iront Worn sepa-' rately or together, hey re equally smart and serviceable.) Soft and feminine, too, in luscious new Fall colors.' Treduced for clearance DRESSES (One Rack) Values to $19.75 Odds and Ends of COATS - SUITS - SLACK SUITS At Dnislic Reductions! Ann Johnson "Correct Apparel for Women" Activities .. . . Weddings Events Page 3 Leonard Kennedy, who is sta tioned at Astoria, is in La Grande visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hoyt and Mrs. Layton Graham spent the weekend at Wallowa lake. Eileen Shortslecves returned, last night from Spokane, where she had spent several days. Mr and Mrs. Richard Weeks of Portland came to La Grande to visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Asia, sr., and with her brother, Mitchell Asia, who was recently given an honor able discharge from the army. Mr. Weeks returned to Portland, and Mrs. Weeks, the former Fran cis Asia, remained here for a longer visit. Hospital Notes Grande Ronde Hospital Admitted: Mrs. Lloyd Doss, La Grande, Clarence C. Nelson, El gin, Mrs. Elmer Case, Alicel, Mrs. Millie Littler, Union, medical; Arthur GuldenJ Alicel, surgery. Dismissed: Art Rogers, Robin and Faye Williamson, La Grande, Larry Stillings, Stanfield, C. C. Nelson, Elgin. . Social Calendar TUESDAY 5 p.m. G.I.A. to B. of L. E., potluck supper, May park; cof fee, cream, melons furnished. WEDNESDAY 12:30 p. m.; Circles No. 1 and 2 of First Methodist church, pot luck luncheon, Roy Skeen home. 2:30 p. m Women's Council of the Christian church, with Mrs. Lloyd Purdy, 1304. Eighth street. Rc u s Pu on
