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11 rO0 Sgt Robert Keith Hayi, ITSMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Omar : Hays, Enterprise, has been wounded in action, according to official word received here today. Second Lt. Roy D. Comstoclc of Cove, arrived yesterday for a nn. J I M ' ...at. 11 ,3V nay leave uum uuiy Willi me marines. He h,as been . in action in the south' Pacific as a dive bomber pilot. He will report to Cherry Point, N. C.,,Sept. 17, for further assignment. ; Lieutenant Cpmstock, a native of Cove and graduate of the high school there, was one of the first to take naval training here under Lynn Lar scn. . ;. Sgt. John I. Inseih, La Grande, veteran of campaigns on At.tu, Kwajalein and Leyte, earned his fourth, bronze battle star 6h Okinawa, with the famed seventh division. A platoon ser geant in company C, Seventeen th Infantry, "Sergeant Inseth at present is' awaiting return to the United States for dscharge under th,e .army's critical score system, lie was awarded, the Bronze Star on Leyte island in .the Philippines for heroic achievement when he engaged several' Japanese- in a pitched grenade--battle. Sergeant Inseth entered- the army in 1941, received . h'i s ( basic training at C'ahip RobertSj Calif. . . ' SERflCB r r , iv , Exotic New Dance in '3 Cdballeros' ' Walt Disney who started an en tire, generation of dancers doing things to the accompaniment of popular song Brasil,-introduces a new attempt with one of the hit numbers of his current f u 1 1- . length Technicolor musical, The. Tliree Caballeros playing today - jKJPd Saturday'" at the Liberty 'the- teVv., :-..p , -':,: f The ' new .dance, is called the SanJbiiTjongo q..tUle -wjiioh suggests- its undulating .rhythm. ,-' ATM Three' Caballeros is; the tifnefulsaga of Donald Duck, Joe Cjrlpca, and: a' gusty new . Disney-character. Panchito, a Mexi can, cowboy.'rooster, and their amorous' adventures south of the border.- ' ,.. '. . Site For New Rug ? Plant Purchased SALEM, Aug! '17 (UP) A itwo acre "building -site for a new rug manufacturing. ' plant has ' been purchased in. West Salem by Ore gon Flax Textiles, Inc., Clyde Everett, manager, . said today. Everett .believes, the' new plant will'provide a market for half the jjax. now produced in Oregon. GIRL SCOUTS MEET Ten members of ' the Girl Scouts troop sponsored by the Catholic church met at the church last, night for '.a business meeting and for dancing and singing. Mrs. B. '. Davin was in charge of the group. RATION ;, CALENDAR Meat, Butler, Cheese Red stamps: 1 ; Book 4 Q2 through U2 valid through Aug. 31. V2 through Z2 through Sept. 30. Al through El through Oct. 31. Fl through Kl through Nov. 30. . Sugar: Book 4 Sugar stamp 36 valid through Aug. 31. Endorse can ning sugar coupons with ration 4 look 4 number and your name. hoes: ' Loose stamps invalid. Book 3 airplane stamps 1-2-3-4 now val id. Stovos: Apply local board for oil stove certificates. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Order now. . Dealers determine delivery pri ority from consumer's annual needs and quantity on hand. Waito Paper and Cans: Bundled waste paper and pre pared tin cans may be left at the salvage depot, 1106 Jefferson street LUXURIA One-half Pound 1;!!.! Cleanser and lieautifier of supreme quality. HA R R I E T H U B BARD PAYLESS DRUG STORE 1 ti STUDY IN FRENCH ARCHITECTURE The U. S. officer with way. At any rate, he will have a picture of tome clasric lines, of the lovely building when these three French girli got in the camera at left above will tell his wife that he was getting a shot Scene is at a recreation area for officers at Cannes, France. , ,. Air Forces Unit To Visit College For Demonstration A traveling army air forces cd ucational'demonstration unit, dis playing methods and techniques of educational training in t h e AAF training command, will be in Ihe Eastern Oregon college of education gymnasium at 2 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 23, it was an nounced by John M. Miller, di rector of summer sessions. Educators will have a chance to get first-hand information on AAF training methods and tech niques and to learn how they may obtain certain available air craft equipment, for use in their own schools. The unit is made up of sample mock-ups (cut-away models), pho tographs, constructional diagrams, an d ' other procurable training aids and devices. ' Those special units, sponsored by--General - of -the Army H. -H. Arnold, ' commanding gpneral ,of the' AAF," a re now traveling throughout- the United States. Thby are manned by experienced air force personnel, all of whom were educators in civilian life and have had experience in the Army Air Forces Training Com mand.. ' Mock-ups that may be seen are: basic hydraulic system; hydraulic power section; Stromberg injec tion carburetor; carburetor . cut aways; magneto crf-away; su percharger cut-away; propeller cut-away; engine cut-away; ele mentary electrical cut-aways and diagrams; external elctrical light ing; pitot static; compass com pensating; gyro instrument, and load and balance control. VFW Post Target For More Blasts SPOKANE, Aug. 17 (UP) Vet erans of Foreign Wars post here which recently rejected two wounded Japanese-American war veterans for membership became the target for another blast today. VFW Post 51 was branded as among "those unthinking Amer icans who violate the principles for which we live," in a letter written by Col. V. R. Miller, com manding officer of the crack nisei 442nd infantry regiment in Italy, to Sgt. Edward P. Salsigh, chairman of a veteran's anti prejudice committee here. DDT Can He Fatal To Humans, Also PORTLAND, Aug. 17 (UP) Careless handling of DDT, now insecticide on the market, may result in disaster, Dr. Harold M. Erickson, Oregon state health officer, warned today. State agriculture director E. L. Peterson urged that farm and victory garden products sprayed with the insecticide be thorough ly washed. Unadvised use of the insecticide is discouraged. Horace J. Nelson LIKE - KIRK - AUTO Quality Insurance Service Tel. 351-W 703 K Ave. La Grando, Ore. qihriarrFinifi'!!? c'rrro re" irgf.'i mm : : ' J r.-iTmr- jam No Censorship to Mar Coverage of, German Trials , LONDON, Aug. 17 (VP) There will be' absolutely no press- cen sorship when Hermanrr-Goerihg and other accused wAr-Qrimitijals go. on trial for the'i relives; in Nuernberg next moijth,' regard less of what embarassing.('diplC" matic secrets Hitler's falter) aides may reveal. . ' ' J. That assurance was given, the United Press today by U( S. ' Su preme Court Justice Robert Jack son, American co-prosecutor1 ;in the fourth coming trials. '.. Jackson's flat . statement indi cated Britain, France and Rus sia have agreed to the American position. . . ' ; . ", .It set at rest uneasiness among correspondents' the ' court, might try to withhold publication of part of the German .leaders' defense.-" Jackson said" accommoda tion would ba m a d e- for about 250 press and; radio correspond ents. ' 1 ; ' " ', i .' i Portable Blood . , ' ' ; Donor Unit Will Tour in Oregon ; PORTLAND, Aug..' 17 (UP) Visits of the American Red Cross blood donor's Portland mobile unit to nearby Oregon, and Wash ington towns has been' terminat ed, Mrs. Ray W. Matson, director, announced today.; Mrs. Matson said donations of whole blood from O-typ'e donors will still be token "as long as necessary." " ' Mrs: Matson's announcement followed receipt of instructions from Dr. C. Canby .Robinson, Washington, D. C, national direc tor of the Red Cross blood donor Development For . Alaska Unlimited BOISE, Ida!, Aug 17 (UP) Rep. Henry Dworshak,- R.,- Ida., said here today there "are almost unlimited possibilities for the de velopment of Alaska," and the territory is "clamoring for state hood." Dworshak was a member of a congressional committee' wlhich recently completed three .weeks inspection of Alaska m connec tion with an interior department request for a $3,000,000 appro priation to survey postwar pro jects. SET DAIRY EXAMS SALEM, Aug. 17 (UP) Semi annual examinations for butter and cheesemakers will be held in the state department of agricul ture headquarters hero Aug. 20 and 21, respectively, the depart ment announces. The Good Are Here U Expert Car WashinR, Waxing & poshing Battery CharRing Mat Tires Fixed Firestone Accessories 1 Union Oil Station LYNN ANDERSON "Your Independent Inion Oil Dealer", 1601 Adams ", . Phone R6 Rebekahs Pran For Observance, Of Anniversary Short business session was held Wednesday evening at 'the 'meet ing of the Crystal Rebekoh lodge, and- a committee was appointed for the observance Sept. 19 of the 94th anniversary.. The following committee was appointed; Thel ma Shelton,' Adelaide Kitchen, Emma Cameron. , . '. ' .' ;' '.' Mrs. E. G. HarVlson, who Is leaving to make her home In Portland with her daughter, Katherine, was honored at a so cial hour,' with a gift from the lodge being presented' to her by Mrs. R. J. Kitchen. Short program, under the di rection of Mrs. Rebekah Koch ensparger was given, opening with group singing of "America." Following were: Mrs. ' Mabel An son reading "The Woman Behind the Man"; vocal duet by Mrs. S. A. Robertson and Mrs. : Maxine Kozan; and two piano numbers by Miss Katherine Harvison, The program closed with group sing ing of "God Bless America." Refershments were served in the dining room by Mrs.' Madge Hibbs, Mrs. Thelma Shelton, Mrs. Jean Ball, Mrs. S. A.: Robertson and Mrs. Isaac snafer. Another German Sub In Harbor ' " ' BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 17 (UP) Another German submarine with 46 officers and men aboard entered Mar Del Plata at 10:45 a. m. three months and one Week after the nazi surrender. ' The first German submarine to enter Buenos Aires for surrender turned up more than a month ago. The submarine Was reported to be similar to the 'U-530 which gave up here. - The submarine appeared at 9 a', m. about a mile and a half off the coast and an Argentine sub marine immediately ' W a s ' dispatched- to investigate 1 its pres ence. . - ' Authorities prevented news men from approaching the naval base' but promised r a statement Ht 2 p. m.'' . 11 . ' 1 -' '"Hospital Notes Grande Ronde hospital: . Admitted: Mrs. Stcna Arnold us, Harry McClay, La Grande, John Kerr, Imbler, medical; Max Jennings, La Grande, accident; David O'Neil; Kinzua, surgery. Dismissed: Mrs. Nellie Littler, Union; Jennie' Elkins, Baker; Donald Blacker, Mrs. Beulah Por ter, Mrs. L.' J. Kays, Delmar Stu art, Cinda Poarch, Mrs. Otis Veal, La Grande. '. ' , ' Si. Joseph's hospital: Admitted: Mrs.' Joan Eden, Lloyd Hill, Pat Robinett, La Grande, Mary Anne Frcdinburg, Joseph; Mrs. Dee Magec, Lostinc, medical. Dismissed: Mrs. Leo Miller, Mrs. pen Kramer, Joy Reed, La Grande; Robert' Crisman, Mrs. Stanley Haney and daughter, Wallowa; James Calhoun, Sum merville; Mrs. Bud Sanderson and son, Island City. Oldest Lodge. If as 96th Anniversary MEDFORD, Aug. 17 (UP) The oldest lodge in the' state, Med ford - Jacksonville IOOF, lodge, observed its 8tith annivfersary to day. The lodge was first located on Jackson creek in an old log cab in in the early -850s'. The present hall was built in 1953 as a Jew ish synagogue and is considered an historical spot today. DRS. BIGGS X mjGGS CHIROPRACTORS ' Palmer Graduates X-Riy . Neurocalomeier Ser. 2019 1st St. . Both Phones 651 . Baker. Ore. " Old Days Again ' I" w LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Phone 600 W-ll SSSSSSSS SSSSSSBS I "II frrni News and Engagements Social Friday,' August 17, 1945 Presbyterians Give Reception at Church For Mrs. Douglas In church parlors bright with flowers and with the pastel dress es of the women assisting with the serving, more than 50 women of First Presbyterian church were present at a reception yesterday from 2 to 4 o'clock in the after noon for Mrs. T. C. Douglas of Sasketoon, Sask., mother of Mrs. Mark Talney, wife of Ihe minis ter Of the church. ' Mrs. B. A. Van Wormer was in charge of the reception. In the receiving line were Mrs. Harry Hansen, Mrs. Oscar Poarch, Mrs. t; B. Moc and Mrs. Colon Eber- hard; Mrs. Florence Jasper seat ed the guests and Mrs. J. K. Wright presented the greeting to the guest of honor. . Escorted to the speaker's side by Mrs. Jasper, Mrs. Douglas re sponded to the welcome. Mrs. Harley Richardson, church organist, presented three num bers on the organ and accompan ied Mrs. Hal Bohnenkamp, vocal ist, who sang three Scots songs. At the tea table, which was decorated with a lace cloth and centered with pinlk asters and silver candles, Mrs. Joel Richard son was in charge. Punch and home made cookies were served. Mrs. Douglas has been a guest at the home of her daughter and son-in-law for some days. Eagles Auxiliary To Meet at Park Regular business session wus held last night at a meeting of the Eagles auxiliary, with Mrs. Thelma Shelton presiding. Plans were made for the sewing club to meet at 2 p. m. Wednesday al Riverside park. In case of rain, the meeting will be held at the hall. Refreshments were served by the regular committee before the close of the meeting Japanese Fighters Attack Four B-32s By Unitod Press NBC broadcast from Manila today reported Japanese fighters and anti-aircraft batteries at tacked four B-32 superbombcrs on a photo reconnaissance mis sion over Tokyo bay about noon tday. The B-32s reported they en gaged the Japanese fghters and shot down two of them in flames. One B-32 was heavily hit by Jap anese anti-aircraft fire in the wing flaps and tail but returned safely to its Luzon base. "VMM AT EASE (i Ptpsi-Cola Company, Long Itland Cily, N. Y. Vranchited Bottler: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Pendleton Activities . . . Weddings Events Page 3 Social Calendar SATURDAY 2 p. m. Women's Relief corps, I. O. O. F. hall. 8 p. m. Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars initia tion, K. P. Hall. SUNDAY Circle No. 2, W. S. Q. S., fur nish food for the Do-Nut hut. WEDNESDAY ' Catholic women's day to pro vide food for the "Do-Nut Hut. Sew and So Club Has Meeting and Games With 20 members present, the Sew and So club met last night at the home of Mrs. prant Chan dler, for sewing and games. Prizes were won by Mrs. Floyd Folk, Mrs. Eldon Waite and Mrs. Ger ald Waite. Refreshments 'w e r e served at the close of the eve ning. Next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mrs. Sheldon Price at 8 p. m. Aug. ,30. There will bo gifts brought for the white elephant basket. St. Peter's Guild Guests at Party St. Peter's guild members were entertained at a party at the home of Mrs. Grace Molitor, 1706 Fourth street, Wednesday after noon. Games were enjoyed and refreshments served late in the afternoon, with Mrs. Clarence Kopp and Mrs. George Cochran pouring. Assisting about the rooms were Mrs. Henry Hill, Mrs. Ed Reynolds, and Mrs. Lyle Conkcy. Girl Scout Troop Has Meeting, Games Girls Scout troop No. 1 of the Christian church met last eve ning at the home of Maffio and Dorothy Pummons. Games were played on the , lawn prior to a short meeting where plans were made for international friendship night to be held at the next meet ing. The meeting was closed by singing and refreshments. Troop committees will hold their meet ing next Thursday evening. LEAHN TO FLY I Student flight instruction by experienced, competent flyers. Phono for details. Kusturn Oregon Airways Phone 6R13 Society Briefs Loyal Star lodge will meet at 7:30 p. m. Monday in the Neigh borhood club. . ' ' Miss Evelyn Bender and Miss Elaine Roiindy, both of Pendle ton, were in town for the day yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. James Schilling have returned for a week, at Wal lowa lake. . - Twelve Aces ' Pinochle club meeting, originally scheduled for tonight,- has been postponed for one week. . - Mrs. Merlin tiatley, formerly of La Grande, who has been with her husband at Elrado, Tex., air field, will be a house guest for several days at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Meyers. Mr. Batley formerly operated a laun dry here: H. T. Oliver, Florence, and Roy Hall, Portland, were in- town to day for the services for Mrs. J. R. Oliver. ' . - Neighbors of Woodcraft will have their annual picnic for mem bers and families at Riverside park at 1 p. m, Sunday. Misses Ruby Carmen, Arlenc Marsh and Kathleen Marsh visit ed Wednesday in Walla Walla. Good fishing was reported by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gerard, who, with their children, Maurino and Edwin, recently returned from a two week trip to Anthony lake. SNELL TO STAY HOME SALEM1, Aug. 17 (UP) Gov. Earl Snell will not ' attend the U. S. senate finance committee hearing on unemployment com pensation in Washington, he an nounced today. "WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME" ' Sunday evening at 8:00 p. m. 9 :45 a. m. The Church School 11:00 a. m. "SHILOH IS RE-VISITED" Solo Mr. Helmuth Bekoweis ' Broadcast on KLBM "THEY LIVE FOREVER" A full color film (50 minutes) showing the work of Christ among the armed forces. Thursday, August 23rd, at 8 p. m. All invited, FIRST BAPTIST CIiyRCH R. E. Stanley Hunt Sixth and Spring Minister Ultra Honed! NEW FALL LPlLAy DiDIE Choice of Four Beautiful Styles Harvester Flexible Vinyl sole. Illnck, brown or white gaberdine. See them. ' Ask AImuiI AIK-STKi'S ' for Women! ROIILEE'S for Men! OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOES for lloys and Girls! o Q8 n i ' I,aii' "fBF contraHt JfSflf iSp S$ Brown or black wedge san- .M'P dal with low ncl- Solid j jj, vamp, open heel. Conservative 0k4t2KL Blown gaberdine tie with closed heel and toe. Good xtllj3 I'rinct'silii BUSTER BROWN SHOE STORE . Ernie Borgland, Manager Trainmen Auxiliary Has Potluck Lunch; Initiate Member Mrs. Clyde Harrison and Mrs. ; Aden Bonner were prize winners at the meeting yesterday of the. Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at the Neigh- borhood club. Mrs. Harrison won the pillow slip prize and Mrs. 1 Bonner the "kitty" prize. Mrs.' Bonner was also initiated into the auxiliary yesterday. y The meeting was a potluck, luncheon and business session. It . was announced the losing side in the membership drive will en-' tertain the winners at the next; regular meeting, Sept. 8. Mrs. Kenneth Crawford is chairman of Ihe entertaining group. The Of-k ficcrs card club will meet with Mrs. Atanley Arnoldus Aug. 28, it was announced. A donation was given the Do-Nut hut. Auxiliary to VFW -Meets For Sewing A non-hostess meeting of the auxiliary to the Veterans of For- . eign Wars took place yesterday ' afternoon at Riverside park, with 14 members present. The after- ; noon was spent at sewing baby gowns for the hospital and in fancy work. ' One Piece Children's Snow Suits 5.95 -9.95 Coat and Legging Sets Sizes 1 to 33 to 6'j 12.7! 14.75 NORTON'S KpY 1114 Adams Phone 202 Dressy black patent per forated sandal. Smart high heel. Have Us Fit Your Feet Correctly We have installed an X-RAY shoe fitting machine in order to offer a finer shoe fit ting service to our customers. It shows exactly how the shoe fits your foot. OGSBURY & POWELL
