Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About La Grande observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1959-1968 | View Entire Issue (June 30, 1959)
Woman's World MAXINE NURMI, Woman's Editor Centennia Will Ope When Joe Meek, early pioneer, first came to Oregon, Mt. Hood was just a hole in the ground! At least, that's Joe's story. This, and other fabulous inventions of Joe's, are part of the special made-to-order, Oregon Centennial play, "Go Ahead, Joe Meek," by Oregon playwright, Jane Erickson, open ing on the stage of Lewis and Clark Co'lege in Portland, 8:30 p.m. on July 8, for a run of four performances, July 8 to 11; then four more, July 15 to 18. Directed by Dr. C. E. Hamar, drama head at the College, the Meek play is a joint production of the College and Lake Oswego Community Theatre. Waggish and fun-loving Joe has sometimes been called Oregon's "man ol firsts." He was Oregon's first sheriff; a member of its first legislature; the first man to bring a wagon into the Willamette Valley; appointed by President Polk as Oregon's first U. S. mar shalyes, wherever there was action, Joe wasn't bashful he was out front all the way. Even in our nation's capitol, where he was sent to plead the cause of Oregon, Play n July 8 as a cousin of the president's wife, Sarah Polk, he mixed in Wash ington society, rode in parades with the Presid-nt, and generally kept Oregon well in the limelight of the affairs of the moment. The colorful part will be played by Alberto Cereghino, Oregon's outstanding actor, with ot.ier ac complished thespians in the cast. Reservations are coming in from over the State, and Union County people who will be visiting Port land at that time and plan to attend should write Lewis and Clark College at Portland for reservations. Tickets are $1.50. This is an entertaining drama of events of particuar interest to all Oregon citizens. Golden Wedding Reception Will Honor Blackmans Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackman Sr. of Island City will be honored on their Golden Wedding Anni versary, Saturday, July 4, at an open house. The affair will be held between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. in the home of their son Bob Blackman of Island City. Friends and rela tives are being invited to attend. Niles Navarre To Attend School In' California . Niles Navarre has closed his studio of the Dance, held in the Sacajawea Hotel, for the summer. He plans to return about Aug. 15, to the same studio. Navarre wHl attend Summer School in San Francisco and Los Angeles for the month of July. July. Lois Gardner Visits In Parents Home Here Lois Garnder SN, Island City has been home on leave. She en listed in the Navy, Sept. 8. 1958. following boot camp she attend ed radio school at Bainbridge, Md. Miss Gardner is the daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gardner. She has signed up for a four year enlistment. She is now on the way to Treasure Island com munication center for six months of school. She was the first woman to en list in 18 months prior, to Sept 8, in the Navy, from this area. HAPPY BIRTHDAY June 30 Sharron Kay Raulet Mrs. C. E. Merritt, Elgin Mrs. Erie DeBoie Alvin S. McDonald Michael H. Gooderham Jerry McBath r ,4- V V J Rov. L. Furmun Will Speak At Union Church The Rev. L. Furmnn will be guest sp?akcr at a special Mis sionary service at the Union As sembly of God Church. This ser vice will be held Wednesday at 7:45 p.m., in the church. Rev. Furman has spent eight years in Frnch Wes Allrica anj will be telling of his experiences in that country. An invitation to attend is being extended to any person interested. Observer, La Grand, Ore., Tum., June 30, 1959 Pag 5 In And Around Town Heavily soiled cloth-s require deep cleansing. For this reason a good ch!orine-type bleach is best to use. Normally you wouldn't use this bleach with dark-colored clothes, but often it is necessary to remove grease and grime work cloihes accumulate. SINGS AT DEDICATION Kosalee Strand, Norma Fcik, Nancy See and Coleen Archibald sang "The Pioneers, ' accompanied by Mrs. Nephi Combs, prior to the unveiling of the LDS Church marker, Friday. George R. Lyman unveiled the inscription and gave a brief history of the church. Ernest C. Anderson, Stake president, gave the dedication prayer. Kllen S. Bean, local historian, read the history of the structure of the first LDS Church for La Grande. Mrs. Minnie Sorensen, from the Central Committee of Daughters of L'tah Pi oneers, was the guest speaker. Donna Griggs, one of the Mormonettes, sang "Ore gon, My Oregon" in concluding the program. George Livingston is in the St. Joseph hospital where he U re covering from a sudden illness. Mrs. Bill Livingston has return cd from Los Angeles. She has been there visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Carr returned Saturday night from an 11 day trip sight-seeing. Their vacation in cluded tours of Carlsbad Caverns. Zion National Park and Grand Canyon. They also visited other places of interest. Paul Young and two children. Sandra, 10 and Chris, seven, ar rived here for a 10-day visit in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Young. Mrs. Paul Young Shelton, Seymour Marriage Told Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shelton of Alicel are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Barbara, to Francis Seymour. He is the son of Mrs. Clinton Seymour Sr. of Ocean Springs, Miss. The wedding look p'ace June 28 at Reno, Ne-v. The bride was a recent graduate of th School of Dental Nursing at San Francisco. The groom has just completed his enlistment with the Navy. Following a short honeymoon trip in Nevada and California the newlywvds will visit the bride's parents here. They plan to mak their home at Ocean Springs. Miss. stayed at their home in Torrnce, Calif., wilh a daughter who is ill. With the Colors TPS GOING TO HAPPEN ELGIN BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Whitte mnrp and their two vouneest Sons Wesley and Noel, left Saturday for Minnesota. They will visit her parents, Mr. ana Mrs. jonn nen iiim in Hoffman. Minn., and Oth er relatives in other points M Minnesota. Thev clan to be inno twn weeks, and the Whitte more Lumber Company will be managed by their son cnucK, jr. while they are gone. Chuck Jr. arrived last Friday from the Uni vcrsity of Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ruckman of Imbler, attended their aaugner Kav's graduation exercises at Eu crpn Kh graduated from the linivorsity of Oregon with a Bus iness Administration degree. Miss Ruckman- will teach in tne iteeas port school system next term. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harper and two children of Fort Bliss, lexas are visiting her mother, Mrs Ruth Rogers. o Twila Wiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wiles Jr. had an appendectomy Tuesday in the St. Joseph hospital at La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waller and Tim accompanied by Joe Sallee were recent guests in Fossile. Mrs. Francis Wade flew to Alaska June 15. where she will visit a month with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mor ton Gordon of Fairbanks, Alaska. Mrs. Hannah Thomas accom panied her daughter. Mrs. Charles Maloy of San Francisco, on an ex tended vacation trip. Mrs. Maloy has been visiting in Elgin 10 days. They left Friday noon and plan to visit relatives in Butte and Helena, Mont.. Salt Lake City. Utah, and Lucas. Ohio. Enroute they will visit Yellowstone Park. MAKE Good Reading a regular summer activity for your children! Civ thtm GOOD BOOKS Fiction Non-fiction Travel Educational Books For All Ages McGLASSON'S STATIONERY 1104 Adams Tuesday 7 p.m.. Junior Old Timers will hold a regular meeting in McAllis ter hall. Members being urged to attend. Refreshments to be served. Wednesday 8 p.m.. Crystal Rebekah lodge meeting in Odd Fellows temple. Thursday 12 noon, The Soroptimist will hold a luncheon meeting in the Sacajawea. 1 p.m.. Associated Women of the First Presbyterian church will hold a luncheon. - 8 p.m.. The Eagles Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting in the hall. 6 p.m.. World War I Widows will meet with Mrs. Allie Albert son, 1805 Cedar street for a picnic supper. Lt. Robert Ledridgc Visits At Portland PORTLAND (FHTNCj Navy Lt. Robert B. Ledridse, son of Mrs. Princess B. Ledridge of Is land City, and husband of the former Miss Princess Bond of Garden Grove, Calif., serving aboard the heavy cruiser USS Helena, visited Portland June 10- 17 during the city's 195 Rose festival. Fourteen U.S. Navv Fleet ships were joined by a U.S. Coast Guard ship and six Royal Cana dian Navy frigates. In addition to participating in the festival, the 3,000 sailors saluted the opening .'I tne Oregon Centennial. Leading the parade of First Fleet ships into Portland was Vice Admiri.1 R. E. Libby, USN, the commander of the U. S. First Fleet aboard the heavy cruiser CSS Helena. CampbelL Undergoing Infantry Training Clarence L." Campbell is cur rently undergoing the first cycle of basic infantry 'training with the eighth battle group, third brigade. Fort Ord, Calif. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Campbell of La Grande. The eight week training pro gram consists of courses in troop information, general military ubjecls, tactical training and weapons instruction. During the soldier's tactical l-aining he participates in anti infiltration and anti - guerrilla warfare training, marches, bivou acs, rifle squad tactical training, squad patrolling, combat firing field fortifications and individual day and night training on the close combat course and the in filtration course. Customer Supposedly Right Often Wrong In Supermarket Do Some Things For Fun Not Just For Mpney! rjg. MpjUkx MtWpM. This morning soon after break fast I heard the sound of a Dower lawn mower outside. I checked and fZiJhl j there waa Mike If - Dandndg mak ing a sharp turn as ha guided that hungry ma china eveslt around the front lawn. Wheu I espressed my surprise and pleasure, he smiled and said he knew Father had baeo trou bled with rheumatism again, so he thought bed come over and give nun hand. Nor did be stop when the mowing was done. He manicured the edges with clipper until they were perfect The sun waa hieh by the tune he finished and was seated in the kitchen with a cold drink of lemonade. "Let me pay you, Mike. This was such a nice thing for you to do," 1 sug gested. But as he munched on a chocolate chip cupcake, he re plied, "Oh, no, Mrs. Morgan that'd take the fun out of it!" And do you know what? He was absolutely right For one of the greatest joy we find in life is doing lor some one else lust be cause we want to not because we're being paid. I'm slad 1 made those cud. cakes yesterday, for Mike ate five of them the last one while he pushed his mower back up the street And in hia pocket was stuffed the recipe. He said if his mother doesn't have time to make them, then he'll try them ' himaelf. So 1 gave him a little ' advice about the importance of using Morning Milk to be sure of the best results, for Morning Milk is a superior ingredient in any recipe! Actually Morning Milk (ivee the cupcake a bet tor browned crual and a light, tender eating quality. CHOCOLATE CHIP CUP CAKES 2 cups litted cake flour 3 teaspoons double-acting type baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Vt cups augar i cup shortening H cup water cup undiluted MORNING MILK 2 egg whiles 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 square () ounce) grated unsweetened chocolate Sift dry ingredients into mix ing bowl. Add shortening and water. Beat tor 2 minute with electric mixer on medium-slow speed, or by band using 150 strokes per minute. Add Morn ing Milk, unbeaten egg white and vanilla. Beat 2 more min ute. Fold- in grated chocolate. Pour into 2-inch muffin pans with paper liuers or well greased. Bake in moderate oven (-"U" F.) for 20 to 25 minutes. Frost with your favorite icing. This is certainly "cook-out" time, and I've gathered together ix of my very favorite outdoor recipes in a handy and coionui leaflet that vour f racer has for you now at your Morning Milk display. I hope you'll enjoy them. Enjoy good coffee creamed with Morning Milk! By GAY PAULEY UPI Staff Writer NEW YORK (UPI) The cus tomer supposedly is always right but in the supermarket she's of ten wrong. Mrs. Mary Kucab, 42, the in ternal ional champ of supermarket checkers, says that packing gro ceries properly is something most cashiers learn in training school. But it doesn't help when the cus tomer insists that produce for in stance should go to the bottom of the bag. "We let her have her way." suid Mrs. Kucab. "So what hap pens. Next time she's in the store. she complains that the peaches and plums and berries were crushed. "Then there's the helpful custo mer. She repeats the price on the can or package as you ring it up . . .but sometimes there are spec ials and the marked price is higher. When you're working fast and trying to keep the specials in mind, the customer can be dis concerting. What she is doing is risking being charged the regular instead of the special price. But the champion checker says tnese tilings including over helpful kids" who tag along with mum arc all in the day's work A good checker never shows an noyance. "I just happen to love people," said Mrs. Kucab, a resident of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Kucab is the wife of a plant guard and the mother of five children, ranging in age from 17 years (the oldest boy who works at the same market) to 17 months. She's five feet tall weighs 109 pounds and is affec- The SiiiK'rniui'kct Institute and National Cash Register annually run the checker contest. Mrs. Ku cab, who has worked for Chatham supermarkets in Detroit for six years, was chosen from 25.000 checkers from Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico. In all, some 15 million shoppers cast votes at the local level. In the finals, Mrs. Kucab rang up 26 grocery items in the record time of 58 seconds. Then she bagged the food properly, keeping breakable items off the bottom of the bag and winding up with eggs and a whipped cream pic securely packed at the top. 1 snared the champ for a talk as she was en route to liridgciwrt, Conn., with her family to visit relatives. The winner received a two-week trip to Hawaii ("We all hope to go next December"), as sorted gifts, and a mink stole. "Now," she laughed, "I'll have to get a whole new wardrobe to keep the stole company." tionately known hr brood. as "Shorty-' to NEW Qwtweam SHAVE MASTER SHAVER i . f . 0. i 1 v Mr Sntaaa Mot la fiaac Dear Case 1 j;l(s- Ladr Switeaa . . S Stw tlM V - ' Onlr LADY SUNBEAM shavm hive the "compact" shape and ihe new predion MICRO-TWIN shaving head designed especially . for feminine shaving needs one side for underarms, the other for legs. Bolh in choke of 6 beautiful colors. Ala perf act for the June Oratfuat., Annlversarta. ate. UOY SUNSCAM. MICRO TW!, WAVE HWTtt. "WHAT'i MV LINC" UNOAV NIOMTa-CBe-TV Eohnenkamp's The world's largest open-pit cop- pnr mine is at Bingham Canyon, Utah. The July issuo of Butter Homes & Gardens magazine says Bingham Canyon is also the nar rowest city in the United States (one block wid? and six miles long). S7DCa ONE OF THE BLUE BELL RADIOS.. NEW PHILCO ALL.TRANSISTORS (lea rat rz5z.: rz I Mod.l T-45, Actual Siia: xl Inchaa Send in a bell from any pack aae of Blue Bell Painin rk:-. or reasonable facsimile, to... IUCKYBEU RADIO STATION KLBM La Grand, Ore. Tune in for dales of drawings) I e Nothing to write but your name and address en Ihe envelope, e Winner need not be present at drawing! e Mail In as many separate entries as you wishl ADDITIONAL OIAND IZt .r each erne eVewa llraf m every Crawl-. FREE! year's supply (eat Olenl-SiM Tripla-eat w..l) BLUE BELL "Pcrtotb Chips ...from your favorite grocer'sl JOEL'S GR0C Corner Cedar & Washington WO 3 3181 - We Will Be Closed Saturday, July 4ih - A No. 2Vi Tins STEINFELD PICKLES 2 tins 52) 49c Foil Package BLUE BELL Potato Chips 30c TUXEDO BEER (Biins W LIBBY'S PITTED OLIVES 2 tins 5ie DUNCAN HINES CAKE MIXES 3 PACKAGES ScSRC Your Choice OSI QUARTS BEST FOODS PAHKAY 49 LBS. Mayonnaise S)e CHARCOAL.... W Snider's CATSUP 5 bot 89 c - Quality MEATS Fresh - FRESH! FRESH! FRESH) . ft 01 FRYER TURKEYS... .....lb. 53 FOR YOUR HOLIDAY OUTING TAKE ' 1IRI.. SKIHLESS WIENERS.... Ib. 443) ASSORTED 1m, LU11CH HEATS lb. 9) EVISCERATED H(Rr WHOLE FRYERS.. lb. SSI READY TO GO! JlfRSr TRA-PAK FRYERS lb. S) FRESH LEAN f tTt?r GROUND BEEF 2 lbs. B& Frozen Foods 6-Oz. Tin Flev-R-Pac Lemonade 10 ro. 98' SWANSON'S TV DINNERS EA. 59 - Pick O' the Crop Produce - Sweet Red Mealed IVI Watermelons lb. 3 Ripe, Heavy Cantaloupes ...lb. Red Field Ripened K fffk - TOMATOES lb. 3111 CORN ears 35 RADISHES AND A tn ni Green Onions. 3 bun. liQ