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Hit" k- pi 1 ' :t V : v, JACKIE L HOPKINS Sworn Into The "Navy Jackie Lee Hopkins Joins U. S. Jackie I.- e Hopkins, sun of Mr. and Mrs. Mclvin K. Hopkins of NW5 Y avenue. La Grande, was sworn into the L'.S. Navy, at Port land, June 30, 1359, in the rating of Seaman Recruit. Hopkins attended La Grande High School and was graduated in June. l!t:,9. H'. made application They Wear Next To Nothing When Visiting By FRANK ELEAZER UPI Staff Writer WASHINGTON ITH A Sen ale secretary with a number of years service behind her was stopiM.il the other day by a Capi tol guide with the suggestion she might profit by taking the offi cial tour of the building. "I can't do it today," she hedged, without denying bis prem ise. "I don't have on my halter and shorts." Officials say it isn't actually manuaiory tnal toun.sts wear next to nothing when they visit our law I.Mtorv here. On the other hand il has become obvious in the recent hot sicll that (hey aren't iCMuiied to wear anything much ino'e than tti.it either. Several .similiters ago House members cot so distracted by what the vis, ling ladies weren't wearing that a rule was imosed haiminu .shorts in t ho galleries ex cept where worn by girls un der til. There is mi evidence that at tendance till oil among the House members. However, it was ascer- Ava Diggins Files Divorce Action Ava Diggins has filed in Cir cuit court tor a divorce from her husband Thomas K. Diggins. She charges cruel and inhu ir:.n treatment. The pl.intitf al.so asks posses sion of 1 he family home and $l,r0 per. month support money pend ing the hearing of the suit. Marietta Rudd Seeks Divorce From Husband Marietta Rudd has filed for a divorce lrom Willard W. Rudd. She charges cruel and inhu man treatment and asks custody 0 four minor children. She also asks to be decreed owner of their home and $50 per child per month for support. Sues For Divorce Carol Mayherry has filed suit in Circuit Court for divorce from Thomas , Kdwin Mayherry on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. 1 She asks 850 support money per month for a period of one year from the date of the de cree. 20 Summer ESTHER'S 4 Days Only! JR, REGULAR AND HALF SIZES 14' a te 24'i COTTON SLIPS . . . Sit 42-50 $1 flO SPfcCIAL NOW AT A.WW sa . t1 o o 2 Navy I for enlistment at the La Grande Recruiting Station and was pro cessed for enlistment by Frank Williams. ENC. I'SN, Navy Re cruiter. Shortly after receiving the oath Hopkins left Portland for San Diego. Calif., where he wi'l under go basic training for annroxim.-ili-lu 10 weeks. Law Factory tained within a few davs that dozens of the rejected visitors not only were over 10 but over 21. and were registered voters in some congressional district. So that rule was repealed. Now, the rule for visitors In both House and Senate galleries is come as you are. And several lawmakers have been heard late ly to comment on the number of women who appear to have re ceived this message while out taking the sun. Male and female, the taxpayers arc visiting the Capitol again this summer in droves. And more than one jostled statesman has been moved to observe, as he beat his way through (lie corridors, that some of them acted as if they owned the place. "Where are all the members of Congress?" They usually want lo know after finding only a dozen of the House' 436 members, or three of the Senate's 98, on the House and Senate floors. The an swer is. they are in the offices answering letters from home, and attending to other such priority chores. s ""Where is the President?" is another, all-time favorite inquiry, a sad commentary on what they must be teaching in the civics classes back home. This one is so standard, in fact that the guides now try to head it off by an early announcement that the President lives and works at another local tourist attraction, called the White House. ' The Capitol tour takes 35 min utes and I don't knpw anywhere else you can pick up so much history for 25 cents. There is also the chance you will bump into somebody whose name you can mention on the postcards you write to your friends. One presumed student of the current political scene, aged about 10, was spotted recently hanging around the entrance to an elevator marked "senators only." After the passage of enough orators and presidential prospects to satisfy the most ar dent celebrity hunter, somebody finally asked this visitor what he had on his mind. "I'm waiting to see Harmon Killebrew," he is said to have answered. DISCOUNT on Cotton at APPAREL Wed. Ihrii i Sal., DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A M. TOMORROW SEE OUR TABLE OF MARKDOWNS ON SOME LINGERIE! Shop Closed Week of July 20-24, Inclusive, For Vacation. Open Again Sat., July 2i. Woman's World MAXINE M'RMI, Woman's Editor Reception Honors At Alicel Home A reception was given recent ly at the hoim of Mrs. G. lv Howell. Alicel, in honor of liar bara (Shelton) and Francis Soy mnur, who were recently iiw lied at Reno. Nov. Barbara M10I ton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shelton of Cove. The table was decorated with a pink damask table cloth, silver candelabra with pink candies, silver service, and a 4 tiered bridal cake made by Mrs. How ell. Mrs. Gilbert Miller cut and served the bridal cake. Presiding at the' silver punch bowl was the aunt of the bride. Mrs. Raymond Buckley; tin not her of the bride, Mrs. Lester Shelton poured the coffee. Assisting the hostess wore Mrs l.ylc Howell. Mrs. Orville Wright. Mrs. Walter Obendorf. Mrs. .hid son Morris and Mrs. Ed Ford. The bride and groom received many gifts from their friends and neighbors, which wore open ed after the guests were served with punch, coffee, cake and ice cream. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elmer, Mrs. Harvey Elmer and son, Howard, Linda Elmer, Ruth Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. judson Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Obendorf, and family, Connie and Jerry'. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Miller, Richard Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pcnvvright. Mrs. Kim Wilson, Mrs.' Duane Fleet, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hoof nagle. Mrs. Willie Wright, Mrs. Gerry Thimmes, Mrs. Manfordibcrs of the Jr. Old Timers Little Morris and family, Carolyn and Sharon; Mrs. Nathan Gray, Mrs. Clara Breshears, Bill Robbs, Mrs. Ed Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buck ley and son. Peter, George W. White, Mrs. W. L. Devine, Mrs. Vcrdie Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Les ter Shelton, and Mr. and Mrs. l.ylc Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour left on Tuesday morning for Mississippi, where they will make their home. ANN LANDERS Answers Your Problems Dear Ann: What's wrong with some young mothers that they turn pre school youngsters out of the house in the morning and don't bother about them after that? I live in a neighborhood load ed with youngsters. They dig in the dirt (no tulips for me this year) and get into mischief in people's garages. But the worst part of th.s lack of supervision is that they wander out into the street and the traffic is heavy. Yesterday I heard a screeching of brakes and could almost smell the rubber tires burning. I ran outside and the driver had stopped within inches of hitting two little sisters. The driver was in a cold sweat and explained he didn't see ttie kids they "came out ot nowhere." What do ynu suggest? Beth. Dear Beth: If you didn't take the driver end the girls to the mother and describe the inci dent you should have. Only when some of these thoughtless mothers realize how close their children come to tragedy will they wake up. ' Dear Ann: Have '.eenagc girls taken leave of their senses or what? Last night our 17-year- old went to a dance. I bought her a lovely pink gown. We hiked all over town to get just the right Uppers. Then we had them tinted to match the dress. Someone took candid camera shots at the dance and when our A white umbrella for summer is a sound investment when you have covers made tor it in several colors to match various dresses. Many department stores perform this service. Dresses SACAJAWEA-ANNEX July 15-18 LOCAL EVENTS Mr. and Mrs. Keith Comwell, V71II North Third 'street have a f daughter born July 13 In the Grande Ronde hospital. They have named her Yvonne Mane and J she weighs seven pounds, 12 and : a h.i'f ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Erwin ot North Powder have a daughter ' born tins morning July 14 in the , Grande Ronde hospital. They' have named her l.ori Lynn and she weighs eight pounds, 13 and j u half ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harris, Sunimervillc, have a daughter born this morning, Juh 14. They have named her Debbie Lu and he weighs seven pounds and 1C ounces. She was born in the Grande Rondo hospital. fal.'.hrAt-na hirthdaw. lnd.lv are James Twidwell, Mrs. Helen Lane, Mrs. Anna C. McNccs and Milt Shane, all of La Grande. The Crystal Rebekah lodge will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Odd Fellows temple. The Eagles Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting in tneir nan at 8 p m. Thursday. The Jr. Old Timers will hold their annual swim party at Cove. Thursday evening. They plan to cat a 6 p.m. and those attending are asked to bring own table service and a covered dish. Wein ers, buns and drinks are furn ished by the club. All members nd their families and also mem League Daseoau team are Dcmg invited. LA to B of RT will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the IOOF hall. Som? gals collect cuff links. If you do, keep them in a small box aside from your other jewelry so that they don't become scratched. And if they're silver, they'll need polishing occasionally. dauuhter showed them to us we almost fainted. There she was- dancing in her stocking fet! When I asked if she'd lost her mind she said "It's much more comfy and besides some of the fellows arc shorter than the girls." If this is the way they do, why bother about buying shoes at all? What would YOU do if you had a teenage daughter who danced in her stocking feet? Old Fogie. Dear Old Fogie: I have and she does. I do the same thing you did. Nothing. Incidentally what's so bad about It? It's fad and the short fellows love it. No harm MoJvhlLS MjMJM Don't Demand; Ask With A Smile "It's all in the way you ask.' Father explained to Mary's twins the other day when they were staying with ua. "When you aak in a nice way, there's nothing I'd rath er do than please you. But when : you demand, I feel like saying 4 And then hel repeaiea a nil oi rhyme 1 haven t beard since Marv was a mite: "No matter what you'd have me1 do I'd do it all and twice for you. For when you ask me, all the while You ask with such a lovely amdc!" Father hinvelf has developed well tins art ot asking. He's an persuasive in his gentle requests that 1 always teel it a privilege to comply. Last nieht, for in stance, he remarked casually, "Martha. I'm hungry for that good summer salad you make you know, the gelatin one with the raw vegetable in it. It's so refreshing. I always hanker lot it when hot weather comes." Who could resist? So this morning while it was still cool, I mixed up the salad and put it into the refrigerator to set. It's little wonder Father enjoys this salad, for the lime-flavored gela aim combined with mayonnaise and smooth rich Morning Milk combines delightfully with all the crunchy raw vegetable. The double rich Morning Milk adds extra nourishment so necessary in hot weather when appetites lag. This afternoon I think I'll fry some chicken and make hot, biacuta, for they are also favor ites oi Father s. ..-- -1 ft Os.- - . -,vi JANET RUTH SMITH Plans To Wed Aug. 22 J.Smith, S.Judd Plan August Rites Mr. and Mrs. Merle C. Smith. La Grande, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, lanet Ruth to Steven Lee Judd, son of Marion F. Judd of Inchc- lium. Wash. 'Miss Smith and Judd are both attending Whitworth College. He will graduate next year and she will continue school. The wedding has been set William Chetwood Dies In Idaho Word was received Monday afternoon, of the death of Wil liam Chetwood of Kamiah, Idaho. He died of a heart attack. Mr. Chetwood was a long time resident of Wallowa Coun ty and had made his home in Idaho in recent years. Survivors arc the widow Veva. one son. Dr. William inetwoon of I-wiston, Idaho; two daught ers, (lilita) Mrs. Dr. Brown and Carol June Ball, both of Kamiah. Idaho; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Hanson and Robertson Funeral Home at Kamiah, Thurs day at 10:30 a.m. done except to the stockings. They tear every time! o To learn the knack of tooling comfortable with the opposite sex, send for ANN LANDERS' new booklet, "How To Be Date Bait," enclosing with your re (iiest 20 cents in coin and a large self-addressed, stamped envelope (Ann Landers will be glad to help you with your problems, send them to her in care of this newspaper enclosing a stamped. self-addressed envelope.) tig. Martha. Mflpj. SUMMER SALAD MOLD (Make 6 servings) 1 package (3 ounces) lime- . flavored gelatin f 1 cup hot water ' 1 cup mayonnaise ' 1 cup undiluted MORNING MILK V cup lemon juice yt teaspoon snlt 1 tablespoon horseradish Vl cup grated raw carrots Vi cup chopped celery Yi cup sliced radishes yt cup chopped green pepper cup chopped cucumber Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Cool until consistency of unbeat en egg white. Slowly add mayon naise. Morning Milk, lemon juice, salt and horseradish. Stir until well blended. Fold in re maining intrrrdients. Mix well. Spoon into l'j-quart mold. Chill in retngerator until firm (nbout 2 hours). Unmold. Serve on salad grcena. Learning How to ask is one of the great arta-of living, I believe. For a person could have almoat anything he wanted, if he went about it the right way. It's strange how cur reactions to re quests are based nearly always not on what is asked ot us hut upon the manner in which it's done. BE C VAPOR AT 1-0 rs rich var 5 f j i i j for Aug. 22 at 7.30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church of La Grande. Important Points On Hospitalization DENVER (LTD The National Jewish Hospital says the three mast important points to re member when preparing a child for his first hospitalization are: Tell your child the truth. Tell him why he is going to the hospital as simply as possible. What a child knows he is less likely to fear. Do not tell him you will be right back if the hospita's rules do not allow it. Tell him exactly when ynu will come to sec him. VOTE FOR WANDA SCHAURES FOR Elgin Stampede Queen Phone WO 3-5737 i fatuity ia jii Be sure you have si uu .v-u u u most automatic washers require about 25 gallons! .vCAV ii Yc OU CAN COUNT on the fast recovery rate of gas water heaters to supply all the hot water it takes to do the wash . . .load after load . . . without delay. Yen, most modern automatic washers require about 25 gallons of hot water lo properly perform their washing cycle. Insufficient hot water means incum- plcte wa.shing-with unsatisfactory results. With an automatic GAS water heater you can he sure of all tho hot water you require-not only for your laundry needs, but for every other household requirement as wcIL This is because automatic gas water heaters give con tinuous recovery of hot water, from the moment it is used for any purpose. There' t no wait or lag ... efficient, fast-heating gas goes lo work at once to supply you with all the hot water you need. ' GET THE FACTS and ytwH know why automatic CAS water heaters aro the most popular and practical of any on the market today. See your gas appliance dealer or visit our display floor for full information on the models and sizes best suited to your requirements. w r, 'Observer, La Grande, Ore., Local Three Links Club Holds Annual Picnic The Three Links Club of Crystal Rebekah lodge held their annual picnic at Riverside park recently. There were 30 mem bers and one guest, Mrs. Grace jjEwing, who is visiting here in the home of her sister, Mrs. Forrest Mu-rman. She is from Salt Ukc City. Those attending were seated at ; flower decorated tables in the park pavilion. Helen Frim-ll, president, pre sided over the short business uiccuiiK. Ideas lor money iiian- Ujing projects for the fall haiaar 'were discussed. Many new ideas were given. 1 The apron to be used as "Patch-s for Funds" was shown to the members and plans made paradise for tUo act! t . ta$hton conicio La Grande 1214 Adams uu o o o fa$hton coniaoui J'.J'W woman ... "y II "tLe oftet L.oe you've ever jjf worn" J&f$ly WHITE tz&' 0R B0NE U-roc linc WIDTHS.. Ae9J You live better, more economically. with GAS! CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UTILITIES COMPANY Tuev, July 14, 195? Paga 5 t Riverside to start sowing the money patches on. Many reports of sickness were given. Crysl.il lodge's Noble Grand, Lucille Courtney was re ported ill wth a throat infection and Mrs. Adah McCrary is .still confined to the hospital. Members were urged to bring any ideas for the bazaar items to 1 he mooting on Aug. 12. They will bo discussed anil work out bred. Committees for Ihe Aug. 12 mooting wi'l include kitchen Mary Aas, Pearl Swan. Elva Wil helm. Ilia Dial and Lillian Kb ort; entertainment .Maude llol man. Adele Wicgand and Jessie Mitchell. Shoe WO 3-2542 OR- Store V A