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WED RECENTLY Elda Mae Childers became the bride of Victor M. Crow at a ceremony held June 12. The Rev. Harold Gilman performed the service in the Orchard Avenue Baptist Church at Boise. Attending the couple was Mr. and Mrs. Warner Crow, brother of the groom. The bride wore an aqua afternoon dress and white orchid. The couple will be at home near Joseph when they return from their honeymoon. Also attend ing were his children, Phil and Lou Ann. (Perry Studio) With The Loren Eckstein Serves . Aboard USS MacKenzie ELGIN (Special) Loren D. flckstcin, boilcrmaker third class, OSK. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clar Nice J. Eckstein of Route 1, El fin, is serving aboard the destroy er USS George K. MacKenzie, ((crating with the U. S. Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific, r A destroyer acts as a screen ing ship to protect larger ves sels and also to destroy enemy Submarines and perform rescue operations. Myron L. Strong Leaves Hawaii On Tour Of Duty WESTERN PACIFIC (FHTNC) Myron L. Strong, nuclear wca ponsman third class, USN, son of Mrs. Mildred Strong of 2110 Third street. La Grande, depart ed from Hawaii, May 26, aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Eexington for a tour of duty in the Western Pacfic. The Lexington underwent re fresher training for -nearly a month while at Hawaii prior to assuming her duties with the pow erful U. S. Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. Whlc in that area this aircraft carrier will provide mobile strik ing power to protect the peace in Hie '.waters from northern Japan to the Indian Ocean. R. Provolt Receives Promotion On June 16 ALAMEDA, Calif. (FHTNC) Richard D. Provolt, interior com munications electrician third USN, son of Mr. and" Mrs. David W. Provolt of route 1, Box 399, La Grande, was promoted to the present rate June 16 while ser ving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Midway, operatng out of Alameda, Calif. John Cater, USN, Serves Aboard USS Shangri-La FAR EAST (FHTNC) John M Cater, airman apprentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cater of 604 Main Street, La Grande, is serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La operating in the Far East. The carrier is currently cruis ing with the U.S. Seventh Fleet off Japan and Formosa, provid ing air striking might to this country's first line of defence in the Western Pacific. .North Powder t News Edna Turner of Heppncr has returned, to her ; home after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Vida Noble. J " ' o Mrs. Alma Lund left for Salem, Wednesday, where she was to vis It her son. From there she is Eoing on to visit at Portland. ' 0 ' Mr. and Mrs. Loy Morrin, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Morrin, of Bak er, Were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matts Nice, pnd Ann Taylor. ! - 1 - 'VVaafrt'ifiL,.. .f V Colors Pvt. Akin Qualifies For Driving A "ank FORT KNOX. Ky. (AHTNC) Army Pvt. James C. Akin, son of Mrs, DclorU A. Soloso, 150 S. E. Linden street, Grcsham, com pleted eight weeks of advanced individual armor training June 6 at Fort Knox, Ky. , During this phase of training, Akip qualified as a driver of the Army's medium tank, passed pro ficiency tests with the .30 and .AO caliber, machine guns, and qualified as a gunner with the 00 millimeter tank gun. The 17-year-old soldier entered the Army last January and com pleted basic training at Fort Ord, CiJif. He attended Grcsham Union High school. His father, James A. Akin, lives in The Dalles. Pvt. Snook Completes Eight Weeks Training FORT ORD, Calif. (AHTNC) Army Pvt. Marvin W. Snook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell K. Snook, Route 1, Wallowa, com pleted eight weeks of automotive maintenance helper training June 3 at Fort Ord, Calif. Shook entered the Army last January and received basic train ing at the fort. . The 22-year-old soldier is' "a 1055 graduate of Garden Valley (Idaho) High School' and was em ployed by J. Herbert Bate Co., in Wallowa, before entering the Army. Justin Fager Takes Part In Granite Creek WESTERN PACIFIC (FHTNC) -Justin V. Fager, nuclear weap- onsman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern A. Fager of 1503V4 M avenue, took part in Op eration "Granite Creek", May 25 to June 1, while serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ranger in the Western Pacific. ATTtMO TM Faith brightens the lives of men end 'through the ages has given new purpose to their existence. Faith brings us consolation in ' (ime of sorrow . . '. hope in time pi despair. Show your, faith, at tend the Church of your choice every Sunday. ! ; -. . This Space Contributed In Behalf Of Churches Of The Area DANIELS FUNERAL HOME Woman's - MAXINE NURMI, Mb Gem Rebekans HonoiPast Officers UNION (Special) The Ml. Gem Rebckah lodge honored their Past Noble Grands Wednesday evening when they held a r-gular meeting. Past Noble Grands were escort ed into the lodge room and seated in chairs of the offices they would Presbyterian Synod To Meet June 20-23 The Synod and Synodieal of the Presyterian Church will meet at Lewis and Clark College next week with sessions for both Ministers and Elders and for the women of the church representing tho Presbvterial societies. The Rev. and Mrs. Louis Samson will attend the meetings. The Centennial Year will be em phasized with an address Monday evening "Presbyterian Highlights in the Synod of Oregon" by Dr. Clifford M. Drury, professor of history, San Francisco Theological Seminary and with the presenta tion of a historical pageant. "Presbyterian Perspective" by Dr. Drury on Wednesday evening. The Rev. Samson will preach Sunday at the 11 a.m. Worship Service on the theme, "The Issues of Love." Barbara Carter, guest soloist will sing "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" by Mac Ginsey. Church School, 9:45 a.m. Jack Piper, act ing superintendent. During the months of July and August Church School will be held at 10 a.m. and (he Sunday Morn ing Worship Hour will be 10 a.m. IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN Monday 6:30 p.m., Royal Neighbors will hold a birthday dinner. Lodge to follow at 8 p.m. Formal initia tions, drill team to wear ccnten nial dresses. 6:30 p.m.. Members of the Past Presidents Parley and husbands will hold annual potluck at the home of Mrs. O. B Maxam. Bring own table scvicg. - 10 .... 7 p.m.. Order of Rainbow will meet in the Masonic hall. Last meeting for the summer months. 7:30 p.m., Union County His torical Society will hold their an nual Old-time Literary Society and Strawberry Festival in the Blue Mountain Grange hall, for all members and invited guests. Tuesday 1:30 p.m., GIA Social Club will meet in the home of Mrs. George Hutchison, 605 N Avenue, for des sert. Robert Ledridge Will Visit At Long Beach' Word was received by Mrs. Prin cess Ledridge that her grandson, Robert Dale Ledridge, formerly of La Grande and now of Portland, is traveling to Long Beach, Calif., with his father, Lt. R. B. Ledridge, aboard the USS Helena. The Helena was in Portland for the centennial celebration. Robert Dale plans to spend a month with his father at Long Beach before returning to Portland where he lives with his mother. HAPPY BIRTHDAY June 20 Juana Lee Warnstaff Jake Thomas, Elgin La Velle West H. E. Philby June 21 . ' Clytie Simmons, Cove Mike Alexander Robbie Alexander John Loy g VERY WJC World Woman's Editor fill for the evening. Iva Renter acted as noble grand and Mae Irvin acted as vice grand. Each was presented a gift by Delia Posey, noble grand. Regular business of the lodge was acted on and reports of the d-lcgatcs, Nona Lane and Delia Posey on tho Assembly they attend ed in Roseburg were given. Del'a Posey announced that the first meeting in the fall will be a "Friendship Night" and everyone is asked to dress in centennial attire. Committees named for this meeting are: Decoration of the hall Mary Comisly, Marlcnc Turner, Thelma Miller and Maggie Stewart; Program Gertie Kin kaid, Lottie Goble, and Mac Tay lor: Hostesses Margaret Layton, B';tty Phillips, Nona Lane, and D-lla Posey. Lottie Goble was escorted to the altar where she was presented a centennial tray from the Junior Past Presidnnt, Edna Oster of Mollola for having had one of the nicest conventions with a good attendance last fall. , Clare Sloss, a member living in Baker, was present and gave a few remarks. There were 33 members and one visitor, Grace Kisor of Baker, present. Refreshments were served by Lola Hetrick, Ada Cantrell, and Dorothy Titus. Iva Reuter and Mae Irvin presided at the table, This will be the last meeting until next Sept. 2. Woodell Clan Holds Reunion The Woodell . Clan held their annual reunion at the Pleasant Grove Grange hall Sunday June 14. There were 34 members in attendance, the smallest group for several years. They felt the drop may have been caused by the date change, so decided to hold them the fourth Sunday in June. During the business session it was voted to retain all the old officers for the 1960 meeting. J. D. Woodell, president; Frank Wood ell, vice president and George Moates, secretary, treasurer. The dinner was served at 12:30 and was in the form of a potluck, Following the business meeting a program was presented including group singing: a skit "A Propos al , by isis Adlcr and Lcma Full er and a review of some family nisiory. r . Mrs. Livingstofi Elected To Head Happy Circle Club Mrs. George Livingston was elected president by the Happy Circle Club, when they met re cently. There were 18 members present for a hamburger fry at the home of Mrs. Mabel McCoy. Officers elected to serve with Mrs. Livingston are, Mrs. Louis Dirks, vice president: Mrs. John Bcddingficld, secretary treasurer; and Mrs. Grover Grimmett, cor responding secretary. Katie McCory reported on the trip that was made to Walla Walla to the Veterans hospital. Lola Young was presented a gift from the club for her service as secretary for eight years. The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting and viewing the yard of the hostess. The better your home Think of us when you think of quality for quality is all we ever think of when we think of you! MEMBER WESTERN Swim Lessons Slarl! GLOBE FURNITURE Adams and Hemlock art ! DARLENE ANNETTE COLES Engagement Announced Coles, Gilstrap Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Emery Coles of La Grande are announcing the en gagement of their daughter, Dar lenc Annette, to Dwight Gilstrap, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Gilstrap also of La Grande. The couple are both graduates of La Grande High School. The wedding date has not been set at this time. Sheltons Hold Third Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris of Cove were hosts to the family re union of Chestley B. Shelton, Sun day June 14. This was the third annual reunion of the clan. Following a dinner of hambur burgers with all the trimmings and salads, cakes and pies, a num ber of pictures were taken and the afternoon spent visiting. Those attending the affair were, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Norton, Baley Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Hcrshcl Flcshman, Virginia, Larry and a friend of Joseph; Verdio Gray, Mr. and Mrs. OrviUe Wright, Bethel and Doneta Wilson of Aliccl; Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Shelton and Spud, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shelton, Bruce, Bryan and Bricc, Mr. and Mrs. Hcrshcl Hanby, Mr. and Mrs. Duanc Fleet, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fleet, Belle Devine and Mildred Robinson of La Grande; Mr. and Mrs. Rock Shelton of Boise; Mrs. Ruth Glenn of Ogden, Utah; Bon nie Holland of Sumptcr; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Chetwood, Adila and Verlin, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chet wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chetwood and two boys of Half way; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Chandler of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Younger of Hermiston; Chestley Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shelton, Connie and Kcnnic, and Erma Moore of Union; Dorothy llockctt of Hot Lake; Donna Norton of Im naha and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Har ris of Cove. 4-H Club News The Buggly Buggies Insect Club traveled to La Grande to the Eastern Oregon College Wed nesday where they viewed the insect collection belonging tr Dr. Anderson. The Collection consisted of insects, buttcrflys, and moths. The members were accompanied by their leader, Mrs Jjke Flowers, and Mrs. Kenneth Culver. The members went to tho Pio neer Park where they celebrated the ninth birthday of Ncal Cham berlain. Ncal served refresh ments. . The next meeting will be held at the Nick Shcrmer home June 23. Jim Montgomery and Clfford Shermcr will serve refreshments The Wa-Do-Kc Photograph Club held their regular meeting Friday, June 12. Each member brought pictures of animals, and tho bettor your living Red Cross-City ' Program For Kids -Starts Monday Upwards of 300 youngtters of the area are expected to participate in the joint Red Cros-City learn-to twim program starting at the Vet erans Memorial Pool Monday at 9 a.m. There will bo four sessions throughout the summer, Applicants are asked to sign up at the pool. FURNITURE STORES Phono WO 3-5614 Rainbow Girls Give Addenda At Assembly NORTH POWDER (Special) Twenty-three of the North Powder Rainbow Girls of Faith Essembly 54, traveled to the Grand Assem bly, which was held at La Grande from Sunday through Tuesday. They wero accompanied by their Mother Advisor, Mrs. Marvin Van cil. The girls traveled to and from Iho Assembly each day by school bus, driven by Marvin Vancil. Six of the North Powder girls gave an addenda for Carolyn ar sons, the Grand Worthy Advisor. The girls were: Lynne Vancil, Kay and Sherry Griffith. Pat Rowett, Charlotte Coates, and Judy Monag han. Sherry Hutchinson accom panied them on the piano. The evening of the first day most of the girls attended the free movie for Rainbow Girls at the Granada theatre. The North Powder Assembly was proud to have Jo Ann Gard in Grand Choir, and Marsha Lillard as Grand Lecturer for the 1959 Grand Assembly. Kathy Nave was appointed as a grand representa tive to New Jersey, for the 1960 Grand Assembly. Next Year's Grand Assembly will he held in Hillsboro. Swimming Lessons Now Being Held NORTH POWDER (Special) The Red Cross swimming lessons which are held every summer for children throughout the country, started Monday, June 15, at Rad ium Hot Springs. The classes last for two weeks and offers begin ners intermediate and advanced swimming lessons. A large group of boys and girls from North Powder and the sur rounding area arc taking the clas scs. They travel to and from swim ming by a school bus, driven ' by Robert Eddy, 'North ; Powder grade school principal and teach er. Several mothers from North Powder arc teaching at the warm springs pool. the class discussed them, pick ing out why they were good or bad. , - Ten members were ' present, Kay Griffith was a specal visitor of the club. They elected her to be their junior leader. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected, Judy Isaac, Sherry Griffith and Lois Pfel gave a demonstration cn loading their cameras; Refreshments were served by Lora Murdock and Bunny La Motte, and games were played. 'Sandra Fordice and Gloria Gray will servo refreshment- for the next time. mm A. message from Robert Young, star of television's "Father Knows Best;". 1 "It's traditional for Morn and the kids to give Dad a present for Father's Day. But in these troubled times, there is one gift that every father would like to be able to give to' his family every day of the year. The gift of peace. "But peace costs money. Money for industrial and mil-, itary strength to keep the peace. Money for science and education to help make peace lasting. And money saved by individuals to help keep our economy strong. ! "Every U. S. Savings Bond you buy helps strengthen America's Peace Power helps build a more secure world for your family to live and grow in. Think it over. Are you buying enough?" ; Help Strengthen America's BUY U.1 SAVINGS TluU.a.Oooentmentiomnplhuaivrtinnt.TheTreatmvt' ,' , j .-.. fa their patriotU donation. The Adverluing Council and ;, . " ' LA GRANDE OBSERVER . Observer, La Grande, Ore., Am LANDERS, Answers Your Problems Dear Readers: Get out the wet noodle. I'm In line tor another 20 lathes. My editor insists on shar ing the punishment as this one got past him, too. So, let's make it 10 for the editor and 10 for Yours Truly. Somehow I told gal who was 17 (her boy friend was trying to pressure her Into accepting an engagement ring) that the boy was too old for her. He was 21. Now this is a goofy statement if I ev er saw one. My only excuse (and it's mighty feeble, is that both of us must have misread it, and thought he was 31. Our heads are bowed in double shame. Dear Ann Landers: My father who is 58 came to live with us four years ago when Mother pass ed away. He adored my three little children and then they were crazy about him. Five months ago he married a woman who has three sons by a former marriage. Now he gives all his time and attention to his stepchildren and none to his grandchildren. I think this is wrong because his stepchildren arc not even blood relatives. According to law who is entitl ed to his estate in case 01 his death? He always said his grand children would get everything, but this was before he married this woman. ( Why do some people get foolish when they get old? He had ev erything a person could ask for when ho lived with us. Now he's got himself tangled up with rais ing a family in his old age. Can you answer these questions? Sad Eyed Daughter. Dear Sad-Eyed Daughter: Do not look now, but the dollar signs are showing In those sad eyes of yours. According to law, persons named In the will get the inheri tance. If there is no will, the laws of the state prevail. I would n't be a bit surprised If your fath or stepchildren came in ahead of his grandchildren. Your resentment suggests you are more concerned with what you get from your father than what you can give him. If you were truly interested in hit wel fare you'd be delighted that he's making new life for himself. After ell, a man 58 isn't exactly ready for the glue factory. ' . Stop running your children in a popularity contest with the step children. The whole thing it un becoming and has a crast com mercial ring. . -. - . ' Dear Ann Landers: Last year I became interested in a boy I will cell Jimmy. We were quite ser mm J.f Vim unit iMirrn Kodney-Young Production in Sat., Juno 20, 1959 - Page 3 ious and planned to be married. I know now it was all too fast. Two months ago Jimmy walked out on me. We decided to remain good friends, but not sweethearts, lie promised to call me occasion ally. and take me out tfor old time's sake. I waited several days and he didn't callso I called him. , He had a hundred excuses. He said his car was ' broken, his mother was sick and he had no money for a date. When I told him a phone call costs only a dime he had no answer. The problem is this: When we were going together he borrowed $75 from me. I reminded him several time that I could use the money, but he ignored the hints.' I didn't want to nag him for fear I'd lose him. Hut now that he's jilted me he's lost anyway and I'd like my $75 back. Is there any legal way 1 can lorce mm to pay this debt? Overdrawn. Dear Overdrawn You've had $75 worth of experience. Forget about the money and . the boy friend. Apparently you have no thing in writing (like a note) or you'd have mentioned it. If the fullow has integrity you may get vcur mdrwy at a later date.. If he's a welcher, pressing and "re minding" won't do any good.! LARK germanium RADIO WITH ANTENNA Pocket Size i No Batteries Good Reception OIILY i COMPLETE HOBBY SHOP . 1113 Adams . 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