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Girls' Sharp Trading Built Nine
f South Pacific Red Cross Ciubs
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Pvl. Bob Stevens of Casstown, Ohio, tests the new couch being
constructed lor a Red Cross club on Mindoro, P. I., by Virginia
Hugh, left, Decatur, 111,, and Deborah Ann Smith of Portland Ore.
By DOHA JANE HAMBLIN
American Red Cross Staff
x Correspondent
' ' MINDORO, P. I., (NEA) The
r air force lieutenant never did
understand how he let himself be
(' chiseled,
. He had been ordered to find
. . some lumber for the latest build
' ing project on the air base.
I Someone told him of a pair of
f Red Cross girls, who were ro-
puted to have the best stock of
J lumber in the Philippines, but
5 did business strictly on a baiter
4 basis. -
Slightly wary, the lieutenant
set out to try to baiter the tail
' stabilizer of a P-38 for six two
; by-fours. '
"Seems to me," said one of the
) khaki-clad girls, "that two-by-
twos would be just as good. Be
sides, that tail stabilizer looks a
bit beaten up."
When he departed with his six
lengths, the girls shook hands
and laughed. -!
"Well," said one, "I thought
: we were going to lose that little
argument. Even if we do need
this old tail stabilizer for the
snack bar, I'd have hated to lose
those two-by-fours."
Use Odds and Ends
That's typical of the way
American Red Cross girls, De
borah Ann Smith of Portland,
Ore., and Virginia Rugh of Deca
j tur, 111., go about getting equip
:' ment Jot. thCR'cd; Cross, elubs
! they build. They've done it all
i the way up the China coast and
: are now at work on their first
club in the Philippines.
These two sharp traders, both
' ex-teaehers who joined the Red
Cross as recreation workers, were
. with the first group of Red Cross
girls to be sent to New Guinea.
" V mt "oc' Cross OIf'cials were sur
"Wf prised at the rapidity with which
they turned the native hut as
) signed them into an attractive,
f homey building decorated and
; furnished with materials no one
else had thought of using.
I ' That started them on their ca
' reer as a two-girl construction
division. From then on, they
; built the clubs and left them for
i others to operate. Together they
' have already built seven clubs,
and Miss Smith set up a couple
more while Miss Hugh was in
Australia on emergency leave, re
cuperating from a knee injury.
Asked how they operate, the
two replied vaguely:
"Well, we just sort of move in
and reconnoiter. Then, we figure
' out how to get the stuff we need
from supplies we know of. Then,
we round up some labor and tell
the workers what should be
done."
Have One Complaint
Bewildered CI Is trail meekly
. behind the girl, learning how to
' JM make chairs out of metal bomb
T'-.J lin crates, ash trays out of tin
cans and .curtains out of odds
and ends of burlap and canvas.
They don't believe it when
they're told that the comfortable,
gaily colored couches in which i
"i they lounge were made by mm-
ing extra supports and backs to
canvas army coats, padding them
5 with the kapok insulations from
'I the cabins of wrecked bombers
; and covering them with paia
chute cloth, burlap, dyed cheese
cloth or anything that's handy.
Both girls have completed 18
; months' service overseas with the
Red Cross. They recall as high
lights of their career the time
they "gut stuck" in Lac for nine
months and actually worked for
a while in one of the clubs they
had built; the early days on
Liyte when they operated a
temporary canteen service for
MS" eivi,lan 'nlcrnces on their way
f home from Santo Tomas; the
i Christmas party at Nadzab, com
plete with evergreen decorations
1 flown from the heart of New
Cuinca by a grateful air force
man. who had had to loaf in a
muddy, unlightcd lent before Dc
1 borah and Virginia completed
their club.
The girls think they have
Horace J. Nelson
LIFE FIRE AITO
Quality Insurance Service
Trt, 351-W 703 K A.
La Grande, Ore.
found their true vocation and
both wonder if they'll ever go
back to teaching. Their only
complaint is that in 18 months in
the Pacific they still haven't
caught up with the war.
Farm Prices Top
Parity But Wage
Level Higher
United States general level of
prices being received by farms is
approximately 13 percent above
"parity," with farm wage rates
omitted from the formula, accord
ing to the Oregon State college
weekly review of farm market,
price, and outlook information.
The picture is quite different,
however, when farm wage rates
are considered in addition to com
modities farmers buy, taxes, and
interest.
The national index shows farm
wages 200 percent higher than the
1B35-1!)39 average, while the fig
ures for Oregon indicate 325 per
cent above that. In sharp contrast,
the national index of prices paid
by farmers for commodities, in
terest, and taxes is only 35 per
cent above the 1935-1939 level.
As of July 1, farm wage rates
in Oregon and generally through
out the nation were 10 percent
higher than a year ago. The na
tignal average increase in the in
dex of prices paid for commodi
ties, interest, and taxes was only
about 2 percent over a year ago.
The combination of wage rates
and other costs practically offsets
the average advance of 7 percent
above a year ago in the general
level of prices received by farm
ers. At mid-June this year United
States average farm prices for
some of the farm products pro
duced in Oregon were as follows
in relation to "parity," as now
calculated: Wheat 98 percent, oats
98, barley 91, hay 77, potatoes
144, hogs 112, beef cattlfe 138,
veal calves 118, lambs 132, wool
132, milk cows 137, butterfat 120,
milk at wholesale 123, turkeys
134, chickens 140, eggs 112, horses
28, alfalfa seed 165, red clover
seed 107. Alaska clover seed 121,
apples 163.
Gasoline Use In
Oregon Increases
- SALEM, Aug. 2 (UP) Gaso
line consumption in Oregon dur
ing the first half of 1945 was 5
percent higher than during the
same period last year, the state
department said today.
Taxes on the 114,928,046 gal
lons used amounted to $5,746,402,
about $300,000 mo' than last
year. Gasoline consumption dur
ing June jumped to 15 percent
more than for June 1944, the de
partment said.
CLEARANCE SALE!
WOMEN'S
. COATS SUITS DRESSES
Values ?8.9.) to $24.75
Now!
$5 - $10 - $15
Norton's Kiddy Shop
III 1 Adams Aye. Thonc 20L'
Richw
LA GRANDE KVfc'NINCi OUSKKVbK
. Phone 68
News and
Engagements
Social
Thursday August 2 1915
Social Calendar
THURSDAY
8 p. m. L. S. to B. of L. F. and
E., IOOF hall.
8 p. m. L, A. lo B. of R. T.,
initiation,, at Neighborhood club
house.
ft n.m. Sew and So club with
Mrs. Gerald, Waite, 2810 Fourth
street.
Society Briefs
Mrs. Walter Price, formerly of
La Grande, is a guest at the home
of Mrs. Lloyd Purdy. The Prices,
while living, in La Grande, were
connected with the Pigley Wig
ley store.
Mrs. Ed Jasper returned last
night from a visit in Weiser with
her sister, Mrs. Frank Gribbin.
Mrs. Jasper had been away since
Sunday.
NEW MUSICIAN INSTALLED
Mrs. R. J. Kitchen was in
stalled musician of the Rebekah
lodge when the regular Wednes
day night meeting was held in
the IOO hall. It was announced
the Three Link club will meet
at 8 p.m. Friday at the home of
Mrs. Robertson.
Hospital Notes
Grande Ronde Hospital
Admitted: Baby Ewan Gerstel,
La Grande, Arnold Clem Hen
derson, Elgin, Lou Ward, Union,
medical, Larry Bales, Elgin, Mil
lie Clark, Mrs. Robert E. Clark,
Dwayne Wilson, La Grande,
Edith Grosgebauer, Freewater,
surgery.
Dismissed: Max Breeding, Lex
ington, Calvin Canlrel, Summer
ville, Mrs. Lloyd Doss, Mis. Ches
ter Evans and baby, Arthur Gul
den, Mrs. J. F. Heasty, La
Grande, Mrs. Marjorie Swiger,
Halfway. -
St. Joseph's Hospital
Admitted: Mrs. E. Olson, La
Grande, surgery; Mrs. Walter
Primm, Mrs. Florence Miller, La
Grande, Mrs. Jessie Henderson,
Alicel, Mary B a i r d, Portland,
medical.
Dismissed: Edna Dewey, Clyde
Bloom, Union, Forest Robinson,
Cove, Mrs. Ernest Allison,
Haines, Eteanor Edvalson, Union,
Nedra Parish, Mrs. Forest Ferris,
La Grande.
Rogue River Bears
Loot Summer Cabins
MEDFOHD, Aug. 2 (UP)
The bears in the Rogue river
national forest had better look
out. lest somei trigger itchy
hunter grows tired of going
without red ration points.
Forest eervice men report
bears in the Union creek and
Prospect districts have started
summer raiding of cabins and
camps for f o o d, as well as
around Crater lak where two
autos have been broken into.
Campers have been warned to
leck cars, although the bears
often break the windows.
Schilling
VACUUM PACKED
COFFEE
Activities
. . . Weddings
Events
Page 3
Women's Council Of
Church Has Meeting
Women's council of the Christ
ian church met yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Lloyd
Purdy. The devotions were led
by Mrs. Jennie Byers, and were
followed by a short business
meeting.
Mrs. Hattie Menzies, mission
ary from India, and member of
the faculty for the young people's
conference at Cove, spoke to the
group. A special guest was Mrs.
Walter Price of Portland, a form
er member of the organization.
There was a large attendance
and refreshments were served
them by Mrs. Lucille Courtney,
Mrs. Ina Bugg and Mrs. Jessie
Nelson.
Virginia has a Itown called
Cuckoo, located in Louise county.
Canning. Utiih 2eii SuqaA
Walei Pack . . . Fiu'ils may be canned satisfactorily
without sugar by boiling water oi fruit juice in
place oi sugar syrup. Absence ot sugar may cause
some loss oi color and ilavot in the fruit. ...
Cora Syrnp S Honey . . . Corn syrup or honey may
be used to replace up to one-hali oi sugar speciiied
in canning syrups. Corn syrup has ono-hall the
sweetening power oi sugar.
To Make Syrup, Using Cera Syrnp . . , Combine
sugar, syrup and water, then bring to boil
To Make Syrnp, Using Honey . , . Combine sugar
and wafei, bring io boil. Add honey, stir and bring
to rolling boil. Skim. Honey imparls its character'
istic flavor to fruits. The use ol a mild-ilavored
honey is recommended.
It it besl not to me brown sugar or molatiei in
canning.
tfAedi yoitA Supplki!
Mason Jars BaTRog
' Pints, box o! 24, HI. 35 dot.; Quart OOC
J Kerr Jar Lids 3 plcgs. 25c
J Ball Regular Jar Caps pkg. 21c
J Kerr Economy Caps pkg. 17c
J M. C. P. & Pectin 3 pkgs. 25c
Parowax 2 pkgs. 25c
Duffs Mixes
Waffle and Muliin
54-o2.pkg. 22
Mrs. Wright's Bread WW'0 or whGo!
IW-lh. loaf
13c
i-lh. Urn!
9c
Sno-White Salt plain or iodized pg. 7c
.Cane Sugar Pure Cans 5-lb.sk. 33C; 10 ib. sk. 64c
Old Mill Cider Vinegar quart bofo i5c
Heinz White Vinegar quart bottle igc
Roka Cheese Spread K'a' p" 5z- 3lass 21c
Chopped Olives Llbby brand "l-oz. glass J4C
Stuffed Olives Los oiivos brand 6'A-oz. olass 3gc
Tomato Juice a,;rlAf No.2can iqc
Grapefruit Juice JSX. V.'o"., No. 2 c 13C
Prem Lunch Meat ""KTSiSZS,"0 12-oz.can 32c
Libby Potted Meat " p- 6c
AS W GZL
rJUSr IOOK HALF Of TM6S6 C?IWj.'J.7H T 0H' IT NOT THE TT"
ORANOES ARE. SPOtLEO I UftT;'5tii3 BATTIE i WOULD HAVE TO II
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Farewell Party
Given Sherwoods; ,
Go to Aberdeen
A farewell party honoring Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Sherwood and
their children, Janete and Billy,
was sponsored recently by Mr.
and Mrs. Vernal Shoemaker at
Kiveiside park.
A lunch was served at 8:30
o'clock, with social hours follow
ing. Present besides the host and
hostess and the honored guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wililams,
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Palmer, Miss
Jean Williams, Mr. and Mrs. El
mer Hansen and family and Mr.
Here's the Quick, Easy
Way U Hake Marvelous
PEACH JAM
4 Cup Ground PMchtl
S Cup Sugar
V Cup Lmoa lulc
I Packa? M.C.P. 7cBn
it, 1. I nnA ramlWl Dili
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the ground peacnea vaau wu.. . ....
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RECIPES
for oil '
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conlinu lining, ana u.mj i" "
jolting bolt. DOlt. EXACTLY 4 MUS-
POPULAR
FRUITS and
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TO A MOTHER. . .
and Mrs. W. O. Sherwood, par
ents of Cecil Sherwood.
The Sherwoods have gone to
Aberdeen whore ho w;ll begin
his duties as head coach in the
high scool there. He accepted that
position after coaching in the local
high school for eight years.
Cats' eyes do not shine in the
dark; there must be a light for
them to reflect.
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DRS. BIGGS & BIGGS fp
CHIROPRACTORS j
Palmer Graduates SfWj
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Energizing, vitalizing fruit? and vegetables will taste extra good to your family these warm days.
Especially so when served, in cool, refreshing salads , , , made with reatty fresh produce. And that's th
way you get it at Safeway . . . naturally fresh . . . chock full of healthful and flavorful goodness.
Remember, too, Safeway sells fresh fruits and vegetables by the pound so you cart bu just the amount
you need and still get full value on your every purchase..
Ma Peaches
wlirlf Firm' ripo I l 0m
V " Elbertos , i JC
Edwards Coffee R9' r d"P 9"nd i-'b- if 28
Nob Hill Coffee Whole bean Mb. bag 23"
Airway Coffee Ground fresh for you Mb. bag 20
Borden's Hemo D,ink i Ho! 01 Ub- i 59
Canterbury Tea 0ran9e Pe,C08 '' pkg. 22
Jeaiig B'eaklaot of Champions 12-oz. pkg. Qc
Rliskels rc4' breakfast treat H-oi. pkg. J3C
Kellogg Krumbles Cerea! 9 01 11
Kellogg Pep Delicious with fruit 'j -lb. pkg. gc
Corn Flakes Kellogg brand 6-oj. pkg. 50
Raisin Bran Flakes Krfioggs le-oz pkg. jjc
Shredded Wheat
Nabisco
Pkg. 12
Featuring 4-H Club
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WITH
BOARD AMAZED
PORTLAND, Aug. 2 (UP) The
Portland city board was happilj
dumbfounded wheh the city mo
tor trucking company completed
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Apples
Avocados
Lemons
Oranges
:
Sweet Com
Cabbage
Carrots
Grn Peppers !X Ik 25c
No.l Potatoes , 5 Ihs, 22c
Tuna Fish Biltmore,4-pls. No. Vt can 23c
Flour Kitchen Craft . IO!b. jsack 4Qc
SchiUtog Spices Sma" can 9
Mustard Chili Powder Cloves
Cayenna Paprika AHaptca
Also Cinnamon, ! 1c
Cheese
Dulch Mill
American
'smmmtt&TS'-
Quality (Jntde AA and (iradc A
A SMILE TOO
a road improvement eonfraet ex'i "
actly in the specified time, con- -r-trary
to the normal practice o,
firms running up to several hunj
dred days overtime. '
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HAKES
P.ipe and
Sweet Lb,
Fancy
Grovensfeins
For lossy
salads.
IK 39c
lb. 12c
lb. 71c
Sunk Is r
Very Juicy
Small, but
full f juie
fuff ear j
. Young "
or4 crisps ,
Try tKem
creamed
Euneh
U1
Grade "A" Butter
Now only 16 points per lb.
Cisttii!f!r? Brartrf ff. Pe
Spts.
per lb.
Mb.
pkg.
Lamb
Grade A fft
(trade A
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your tmxixsy it ytm arv vver di?-l-ib-
fitd iq matdrr what the mircli.iii- (
disc e? ttsc reason.