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Observer, La Grande, Ore., ORIEOHS CBtTEESISL ALStfH CHARLES IN IN DCFrtON CrTY.ASACHILP HE ATTENDED JOHN Mc LOW5HUN FUNERAL REARED IN CALIFORNIA. EPUCAT0R....HI5 LIT ERARY INTERESTS BROUGHT HIM FRIENDSHIP WITH glERCE, TWAIN, JOAOUIN MIUER AN POTHERS mSJaH WITH a . THE HOE. GESTED BY HIUET'S PAINTING. BROUGHT HIM INTERNATIONAL FAME....HEMOVCP TO NEW YORK, PEVOTEP HIMSELF TO WRITING, PRO PUCEP UNTIL HE WAS PAST0O 'Mo, Working Gal 'Places' In Beauty Event ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. UPI An honor graduate who worked her way through college waiting on tables joined the bosomiest girl in the contest in holding top hon ors today in the second round of judging in the Miss America pag eant. Suzanne Ingeborg Johnson, 21, daughter of a widowed Oak Park, 111., bank teller, gave Illinois a victory in the 32nd pageant by winning a preliminary talent award Thursday night. The second-night bathing suit trophy went to Bonnie Jo Mar quis, 19-year-old Ithaca College sophomore, of Huntington, N.Y., who is representing New York state in the contest. The third and final preliminary rounds will be held tonight, with the selection of Miss America around midnight Saturday. There is evening gown compe tition on all three preliminary nights of judging but the out comes never are announced, even though they count heavily in the final result. Miss Johnson, who lives with her mother, Mrs. Carl W. John son, in Chicago, won her trophy and a $1,000 scholarship by ap pearing in' pantaloons, hoop skirt and bonnet to sing "Hello, Young Lovers" from "The King And I" in a well-trained mezzo soprano voice. Miss New York state, who is known to her friends as "Bon Bon," measures 37-24-36 and stands S feet 9 inches tall. She weighs 128 pounds. La Grande Officer Of Legion 'Fun' Unit Here Tuesday Marcus L. Roesch, prominent local hntclman, will pay his first official visit as Grand Chef dc Care of the 40. ct 8 of the Am erican Legion to the La Grande post next Tuesday HiphL Roesch, since his election at the Salem department conven tion of the American Legion and Forty and Eight, has been visit ing various posts in western Ore gon where he has been installing 40 ct 8 officers for 1959-60. The La Grande Fcrty and Eight is known ns Local V'oiture 413 of the 40 et 8. The Tuesday night meeting will be a homecoming affair for Roesch. La Grande Observer Established 1896 Entered u Second Cls Mutter t the Poit Office of La Orande, ' Orecon Under the Act or March a. 1887. Br Carrier Month l.ts Tear ll.Ott Br Motor Route Tear ti t Month , 1.4 By Mall Tear Month . I Month . Month .$1100 1.(0 1.(0 - Lit CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFORMATION All Claailfled AdvertuHri' ! ac cepted aubject to the rules and regulations of ' the La Grande Publishing; Company, which will not be responsible for any errora after the flrt Insertion and re aervea the rlirht to properly classi fy all advertisements, delete objectionable words or aentencea r to refuae any advertisement. 1 ' CASH TIATES Iflatmum Chars SI. 00 I'ae The BARGAIN RATE) I daya for the Price of 4 Tou STOP the COST when you KILL the ad. I tinea for I daya . 3 llnca for daya , 4 line for i daya . B lines for 0 dsya 4 lines for 4 daya . 1 Inch for 4 daya ..I I SO 1.00 . 4 00 . o.oo 7.00 ll.t 1 Inch or a aaontb . CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE 5:00 p.m. Day Proceeding Publication. Phone WO 3-3161 Frl., Sept. 11, 1959 Page 9 1 Mf4.U SUG OV. WALTER FIERCE PROCLAIMED Hft OREGON'S FIRST : POET LAUREATE ' 0913) . 7 Personal 7 ANY GIRL in trouble, or needing a trienaiy adviser write, tele phone or stop in at the Salvation Army, 211 Fir St. WO 3-2941. 8 Special Notices RUMMAGE SALE, Sat.. Sept. 12. 9 a.m.-iz noon. Riverside Hobby House, 1513 Z. BERLOU ... Call NU-WAY CLEANERS CAR WASH $1.00. Mel's Richfield ,, Serv.. 809 Adams. Sat.. Sept. 12. , iu a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored by M.Y.F. DON'T MISS THE BIG Coupon Book Sale PAYLESS DRUG OPEN HOL'SE. Union County farm bureau, office, Island City, Sun., Sept. 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Members & friends urged to drop in. RIVERS HOTEL, La Grande. Ore., 221 Fir St. WO 3-4233, Under New Management. Air condition ed rooms. Dorm beds. Reasonable rates, comfortable and clean. ' Sell Your don't needs ' with an inexpensive Classified Ad Call WO 3-3161 CONTRARY to rumor. Nursery '; school now in progress is not It filled. Have room for limited number. See at 1404. Walnut St. Phone WO 3-4257. WANTED to hear from people who took pictures of the Hillsboro wagon as the Wagon Train was coming into La Grande. Write; "Mrs. Lew Olsen, 547, North Third St., Hillsboro, Ore. ' 11 Schools, Instro'n. IT PIANO pupils wanted: beginners, intermediate. Near Jr. high. Mrs. -E. W. Hasten. WO 3-6295. CLIP HERE And Mail To The Observer Classified Ad Dept. ORDER CLASSIFIED ADS BY MAIL Use This Handy 'AD-U-LATER' Form ' To Compute The Cost of Your Ad AD-U-LATER Price Is Based On 6-Day "Bargain Rate" Discount Price is Quoted . . . Same As Cash, If Paid In 5 Days No Lin., - WRITE AD HERE . 1 WORD TO SQUARE - - t I t T " $3.00 -r ' - - -- - - 11L1 4 " " $5.00 , $6.00 ' 4 7.r ; 8 $7.00 ; ' , Charge To .1 i Address, (or Street) City 9 REGISTERED Polled Herefaril Cuttle and registered Hampshire Sheep Sale- Complete dispersion of all livestock. Tuesday, Sep tember 15, 12 noon at the ranch, 3 mi. S.E. of Wallowa, Oregon. 48 Polled Herefords, cows, calves, yearlings, bulls. 75 Hampshire ewes, 24 ewe lambs, 25 ram lambs, 12 Suffolk ram lambs. All stuck m good pasture condition and carry best of quality and blood lines. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wyckoff, owners, Wallowa, Oregon. Phone Tuxedo ' 6-2203. Si Williams, auctioneer. Box 723, Pendleton. Oregon. Phone Chestview 8-2435. 17 Help Wanted 17 AT once circulation builder for lo cally delivered paper, good com niisskn. WO 3-4'J33 for inform. 21 Situation Wtd. if EXPERIENCED young womaa wants housework, restaurant work or what have you. Write Box 9, co Observer. 26 Money To Loan 26 FOR Federal Land Bank Loans CONTACT Nat'l. Farm Loan Assoc. New Foley BIdg. La Grande 28 Musical Column 28 FOR SALE, B flat Clarinet, $35. WO 3-5039 29 Building Material 29 PRE LABOR DAY PAINT SALE CONTINUED on NEU TONE & VITA PLEX interior paints. PRICES CUT to: $3 98 $4.49 a gal. Still a good sel ection of colors. LA GRANDE PAINT & GLASS. ,S&H Green Stamps, 114 Depot . . . WO 3-5121. 30 Misc. For Sale 30 FOR SALE: Bearcat No. 4 feed grinder, good condition, $300. Lyman Peterson, Ukiah, Ore., CA 7-3161. JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIP MENT of LOWRY and THOM AS ORGANS. Large stock to choose from. Easy Terms. RADIO MUSIC SUPPLY STOVE PIPE & Accessories, el bows, lifters, dampers, pokers, etc. LA GRANDE HARDWARE BERLOU . . . ? Call NU-WAY CLEANERS 1-HORSE Trailer, all metal body, canvas top, nylon tires. WO 3 3465, after 5 p.m. Gary Gaertner. COMING SOON BIG Coupon Book Sale PAYLESS DRUG 32 Appliances, Etc. 32 FREE Gift worth $5.00 with AIRWAY Sanitizing demonstra tion. Phono WO 3-3323. 34 Market Basket 34 BARTLET PEARS WO 3-4737, Ella Hall place. WATCH! FOR BIG COUPON BOOK SALE PAYLESS DRUG PEACHES! PEACHES! $2.75 apple box; Nice ripe Italian Prunes, $2.50 apple box. Bring containers. First stand past un derpass on right of Island City Road. '.. 9 Auction Sales Strange As 1H6 ffLPEtr DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD rTS FOUNDATION 5 WERE 34 Market Basket 34 SWEET Crab Apples, you pick. 50c a box. McDonald Orchard. Fruitdale, WO 3-2825. Strawberries U-pick Phillips WO 3-5334 35 Flowers, Shrubs 35 JUST IN TIME! FOR FALL PLANTING Tulips Hyacinth & Crocus Bulbs get yours before they are all picked over! INLAND ' POULTRY & .FEED 1418 Jefferson WO 3-4223 38 Fertilizers, Chem. 38 LAWNS and gardens. Rotted ma nure and top soil, $10 3-yard load. WO 3-2552. 39 Pets, Ken'ls., Etc. 39 FOR SALE, English Springer Spaniel pups, reg. Jess Johnson, west rtid Spring St. WO 3-3009. FOR SALE, English Springer Spaniel pups, reg. WO 3-3909. FOR SALE, pedigreed miniature female mahogany dachshund, well trained, $35. WO 3-4908. 41 Livestock Wtd. II La Grande Livestock Comm. Co. Sale Every Thursday Phone Office WO 3-2660 Bob Green 42 Livestock 42 FOR SALE, 18 mo. old Shetland, tractor with mower. WO 3-3061. MILK COW WO 3-4737, Ella Hall place. ' REGISTERED Sulfolk Bucks. A. E. Standley, I'nion. Phone 2846. HEIFER, broke to milk or aged cow, jerseys. WO 3-4743. 45 Sportsman's Col. 45 35 REMINGTON, $65. Clyde White. WO 3-5819. 348 WINCHESTER rifle, excellent cond. WO 3-3465 after 5:30 p.m. 12 Ga. Pump, variable choke, like new, 30 06 Springfield. Redfield receiver, excellent. See 1208 1st. .r. ..... It Seems W COtO WflfCR I TriEY CRUSE ft ftWItR TO LOSE tHEP3Y AND BECOME tHM9ttDf . - Re J Crass Ssfirty Servises- He &zm RKFT-' A MASSIVE L0& Jftlrt THbT WTENDED 170 MILES ON THE RED RiVER in LOUlSlMJft, W&S BUILT &Y NATURE OVER riUUDREPS OF YEARS CftPT. HENRY MILLER HKeVE , KGhN CihRlN&THE OVER tt TftSKWlWlN 5YefRSITftAS 0PENT&C0MatRCIM.rAVl5ftTOVV 45 Sportsman's Col. 45 EXCLUSIVE AT ZIMMERMAN'S BAUSCH & LO.MB Rifle Scopes Balvar 8. adjusts from 24 to 8 power with a twist of the wrist. We also have Lyman, All American, Leopold, Weav er, Cornell and Compact Rifle Scopes Bausch & Lomb, Leopold, Weaver and other Mounts. For all your Hunting Needs SEE: ZIMMERMAN'S . HUNTER'S lot Down & Up to 2 yrs, to pay lor new Guns and Scopes, on ap proval of credit. See the new RED HOT 3 to 7 power variable Scope on Sale for $34.50. Heavy Duty Sleeping Bags with canvas cover, 5 lbs. .Virgin in sulation: keeps you warm with out blankets. Reg. $27.00 on sale for $19.85. Complete selection of Rifles, Shotguns, Binoculars, Wall Tents, Umbrella Tents, Tarps, Winter Jackets, Rain Gear, Everything for the Outdoors. -OUTDOOR SUPPLY ' WALLPAPER $1. per Bolt, DU PONT PAINT, GUNS & SHELLS. Hunting & Fishing Supplies. Coleman's Hardware 50 Fuel Supplies 50 .14" MILL WOOD Call WO 3 5642 or Union 3651. Box 185, Union, Ore. 51 Wanted To Rent 51 MODERN 3 bedroom house. Rent . not to exceed $120 a month. Phone Col. Carroll. W03 4009. 56 Apt. Rentals 56 Downtown Apt. for information inquire at Zimmermans 2 ROOM . furnished apt., electric refrigerator, stove, washer, pri vate bath. WO 3-3610. 1206 N. FURNISHED 3 room apt. & bath. Phone WO 3-5223, mornings. BASEMENT apartment. 2 furn. rooms and shower. 1B02 M Ave. 3-ROOM, nicely furnished apt. Private bath. 1904 Third. 20 Service Directory 20 iWft - mi i r r-fi-il SERVICE DIRECTORY When you need a specialized service call one the firms or individuals listed here! RUGS and furniture cleaned, re covered, repaired. Free esti - mates.' . j. . BLUE MOUNTAIN UPHOLSTERY 309 Fir WO 3-5780 BUILDING REMODELING Searles Construction WO 3-5612 NOW is THAT TIME of YEAR to have your rug and furniture cleaned. For prompt service and 1st Class Work call WO 3-3250. LA GRANDE MATTRESS AND UPHOLSTERY. . THE FIXIT SHOP l i- . , i, t We repair bikes, washing ma chines, all appliances. Schwinn Bicycles.' . .... .. i IN TROUBLE CALL: WO S 2604. BULLDOZING LAND LEVELING ROAD BUILDING CAT D-t -t N. P. Chrlstensen WO 3-4252 eves. STAN'S TREE SERVICE , Now Is the time to get those trees trimmed. Trimming, removing shrubbery.' Expert worai Insured. Free estimate. WO -3601. -- JONES BROS. Heating CVrtifiNl I.ENVOX Dealer I Island City Hlway WOS-H21 LA GRANDE SHELL SERV. where you get the best service on your cor, W0 1 5933. 56 Apt. Rentals 56 3 ROOM. duHex, basement, ar- att, TV. Heing., stove. Adults, WO 3 3271. KUKK1SHED apts.. bachelor apt. in oasemeni, m noor apt., pri vate bath, large apt. on 3rd flour, ym'ate bath. 1502 Wash ington. Gregory ApU. BACHELOR Apt., close in. Clean and reasonable. l'JOS 2nd, WO 3 2K28. - 3 ROOMS & bath, adults, 1702 2nd. SMALL furnished apartment, lady preferred. 1712 Cedar, WO 3 5S40. 3 ROOM npt. Clean, close in. WO 3 2769 1706 4111. 2-ROOM ., lights, water & fuel furn. $4(1 a month, 1202 2nd. MODERN downstairs suite near college. Adults. 1107 6th St. NICELY furnished steam heated apartni-nt, electric refrigerator, stove. Washington Apartments. FURNISHED bachelor upartments. Heat, lights, water I urn: shed. Close in. 11KI2 2nd St. - 57 Apts., Unfurn. . 57 DOWNSTAIRS 3 rooms 4 bath. Adults, 1702 2nd. WO 3-4402. 58 Houses For Rent 58 3-BEDKOO.M modern house, fur nished or unfurnished, outside city limits, references required, 1706 4th, WO 3-2769x SMALL rural home on south side, for adults and family. WO J 3095. FUUNJS1IED 2 bedroom house close in. $55. Inc. J319 W. SMALL cottage, furnished, com plete kitchen, bath. 2 blks. Post office. Inq. 912 Main. 15 ACRES for rent in Cove, good house and barn. See Estelle Gohle at place, 9 a m. -12 noon. 5 ROOM house, partly furnished. 1405 7th SMAIX modern house. Inquire 1604 First. WO 3-2tH9. 70 Business Opps. 70 FOR lease by RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION, exclusive mar keters of Boron gasoline, well located service station in La Grande. Fine opportunity for conscientious young man. Finan cial helps available to qualiifed person. Training in engine tune up and brake work given if de sired. Also insurance and other benefits. Phone WO 3-2821. 78 Farms & Ranches 78 10 ACRES 5 min. to town. 3 bed room house, deep well, irriga tion system, barn, corrals, ma chine shed, pump house, seeded pasture hay. Tom Fitzgerald, Fruitdale. DUKEK REALTY ' Benny Hicks, Salesman WO 3-2423 La Grande, Oregon BILL THOMAS 1 REAL ESTATE 807 Depot WO 3-3173 80 Houses For Sale -80 "OWNER SAYS SELL" $12,000 $4500 Down $75 month 6 Int. FURNISHED HOME, Elect, ap pliances, Ready to Move In To-day. LUXURIOUS STUCCO HOME Two bedrooms, lovely lai hi living room, Fireplace, kitchen with breakfast nook. Full basement, small room can be used for bedroom. Located un der College hill. Cull at office for appointment. W. E. Wilkinb Real Estate It Insurance Sac. Annex WO 3-2136 , WILLIAMSON'S Real Estate k Ins. Serv. WO S-43U WESTENSKOW-NEBEKER Real Estate Ins. Serv. Foley BIdg. WO 3-5321 20 Service Directory 20 BERLOU . . . ? NU-WAY CLEANERS Call Special Coverage Policies REYNOLDS INS. Reynolds BIdg. WO 3 3121 FEIK'S BOAT SHOP Mercury Sales & Service 1608 Adams WO 3-2405 FOR good used chain saws , . . SEE Ilo V. Fields. Large selec tion. McCULLOCH SAWS Sales & Service, 215j Fir. WO 3-5609. Eagle Cap Laundry & Cleaners Across From Bus Depot WO 3 2606 J. Goodman C. Keefcr LA GRANDE READY MIX PH. WO S-2031 WATK1NS QUALITY PRODUCTS ' on your shelf WO 3-2715 1 809 C Ave, FR1GIDAIRE .-MAYTAG Appliance Sales li Service DOI.VEN'S ' WO 3 3327 CHECK your radio k TV tubes on our "Do It-Yourself" Tune Tester . . AT , . PAYLESS ROTARY MOWER BLADES - sharpened balanced, ilM. WARD'S ELECTRONICS TV 1 ' Radio TV Repairs Inland City Hiwav WO S-3251 Observer Want Ads Get Results 80 Houses For Set 80 MOOKIt.V 2 b'drmim home, full basement, partly furnished, HuU.ml Air Conditioning and Heating. Located 4 blocks from City Center. WO 3 2097 after 4:30 p.m. 5-ROOM modern house in. Elgin, newly finished. $500 worth of furniture. 4 acres. $6,000. Ross Perry, Klgin. 3 BEDROOM house In Union. Oil furnace, 'i acre. Union 2131. BURLING REAL ESTATE ACCY. 1103 Adams WO 3-5450 W. E. WILKINS Real EstatA & Intttr.iitra Sac Annex Ph. WO 3-2138 NEW HOMES built to your plans or ours. FHA financing 25 Yr. lo3ns. Minimum down payment. Scarlcs Construction WO 3-5f12. It's Really Nice! An oMer type three bed room home with many fea tures ,. . . for instance: Kitchen has built-in oven, ranRe. dishwasher; wall to wall carpet and fireplace in the living room: large finished room in attic for family room pr playroom; part basement,, furnace heat with stokef, garage, aed so many other features not listed here. Want a nice home . . . this is it!. Priced at $17,500. Terms. SOL'THSIDE Two bedroom home. Close to town. New gas furnace. Wired for washer and dryer. Only $6,000. Terms. WESTENSKOW & NEBEKER,,. Real Estate & Insurance Foley BIdg. WO 3 5321 Here's a very Wise DEDUCTION! Before you choose, get the clues to a better heme. Stop, in and see us for in formation in finding the hom you want. It doesn't take a detective to discover the clues to good housing. You can see for yourself the advantages in allowing us to find or to sell your home for you. v Stop In Today! Buflijig Real Estate '- AGENCY . Merle Burling, Brokr 'iHflfVin Moe. Salesman HOT Adams ' "WO 3-5450 u ' LOVELY,, modern four bedroom nomej ;1J years oia, ircpiucv, garage, : full basement, close to schools. South side location. Will appraise all loans. 1005 I Ave. WO 3 4778. - . - - 100 Autos For Sale 100 OVER STOCK USED GAR CLEARANCE SALE!! ' 1958 PONTIAC Hardtop Cpe. $2395 Radio, Heater, Automatic Trans. 1958. FORD Country Sedan $2495 Radio, Heater, Automatic Trans., Power Steering. 1958 FORD 6-cyl. Tudor $1795 Std. Transmission, Radio, Heater. ,w,$495.00 52, FORD, 6 cyl. Fordomatic, radio, heater. '52 CHEV., radio, heater. '32, MERC. -Door. ? $ ? $ 9 WE NEED THE ROOM . Please-No trades on these: " $150.00 'S3 KAISER, radio, heat er,, automatic. 61 jUASH, radio, heater, automatic. t '81 STUDE. Coupe, radio, heater, over diive. Good Selection of . New & Used 4-WHEEL DRIVES HAND ; FORD SALES : Chestnut & Jefferson 85 Farm Equipment 85 TWO MtCorniick deep Xurrow, spring trip seeders almost new. 40' discount. Floyd Pudeck ranch, 10 miles north of North Powder. - 87 Irrigation, Pumps . 7 O. C. TANDY, WELL DRILLING Thief Valley Road -Box 223, North Powder Pb. 2438 Weill & Pumpi CORRIEIX'S Island City Hy. WO 14524 90 Trailer Houses -90 HEATERS, Koul Seal k all Trailer Supplies & equip. Chub's Trailer Sales 1109 V St. WO 3-59M 91 Trailers For Sale 30 FT. Anderson trailer house, WO ?-m. 2iKC E. N. - EQUITY, '58. 2n' Nashua hoia, trailer, fu'ly butane equipped. ld(. 2114 N. Ash, WO 3-6773. 94 Machinery 94 32 Hp. Crawler, aisjle dozer $1231. 1219 W. WO 3-5I3S.. - 95 Logging Equip'?. 95 THY NO. 1 McCULLOCH CHAIN f!AW . . . IliKhi st power, lowest weight. l-40( 1 50j 1-70; 4 l- McCULLOCH SWS Sales 4 Service, 215! Fir. WO 3-5609. Homeljte Chain -Saws The only Saw with a .7 Month Factory Guarantee. More power per Pound than any other Saw. 2 GI'S 97 Trucks, Trailerr 97 50L. 180 INT. Truck, 900 tires. LWB, excellent condition. See 2304 N. Ash. WO 3-5773. 98 Truck, Auto Rent 98 REBUILT engines as low as $169.95 Installed Free, 10 down, bal. low mo. terms. WARDS MOTOR ThOUBLE? Call: WO 3-5506 LkS TRUCK REPAIR, truck, auto, tractor Trucks for rent you drive Move yourself save half MAC'S MOBILE SERVICE 1434 Adams Phone WO 3-4409 100 Autos For Sale 100 50 PLYMOUTH $11.'. Also good oil stove $10. 810 Spring. '56 Jeep, $1600. Union 2612 Lloyd or Carmon Depew 1030 MODEL A. Best offer. . Call WO 3-2724 - - WILL trade equity in '53 Chevrolet, with radio, heater ana power glide, for older car. WO 3-2688 alter 5 p.m. HAND FORD SALES Chestnut k Jefferson WO 3-2161 OK USED CARS M.-J. GOSS Motor Company WHY . . . Did PONTIAC . . Jump from 6th Place to 3rd Place in Sales . . . T WIDE TRACKI - TRY ITI GETTINGS-LYNCH Motor Co. tT 100 Autos For Sale 100 $395.00, '52 STUDE, radio, heater. '52 BUICK, radio, heater. TAKE YOUR PICK!!, 'St BUICK Coupe, radio, heater, automatic. '51 DODGE Sedan, radio, heater. '51 STUDE. Convertible, radio, heater, automatic. WO 3-2161