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'Circus Time' Sorority Theme Of Alpha Epsilon Rush Party Alpha Upsilon chapter of Bilal .Several service projects werr Sigma Phi h-ld their rush party mentioned by Mrs. Kdm craig at the Sacajawea Hotel. The gala service chairman. Thes- uill be a fair was a circus tneme. ow uuu uuu upon at the prizes including peanuts and cot Ian candv. plentiful for a't. Members came in costume tOjlo op nem in tne hum? uf Mrs add to the merriment of the eve- Norman Koopinan. ning. Door prize was award.d to City Council business concerninr Marge Peterson. the cotton candy machine as dis Guests for the evening includ.d cussed and members vutd in Mrs. Shirley Hiatt, Mrs. Bca Car-Jfavcr of enlarging the far boot' men. Mrs. L'tha Anderson. Mrs. jto accommodate it. It W;ls fs, Marge Petersen. Mrs. Mar jurie announced that hu-bar.ds wnult' Berchied. Mrs. Cherie Fellows, j be invited to the Founder's Day Mrs. Marge Masterson. Mrs. .dinner, which will b- followed b Oct. lfl meeting A coffee hour was anrmim n' Gloria Fink. Mrs. Helen Cornelt. Miss Ann C-meron. Mrs. Evelyn Smith and Mrs. L-e German. The model meeting was held Oct. 5. in the home of Mrs. Wilbur Larsen. She and Mrs. Fred Car penter were co-hostess"S. The rummage sale for Oct. 10, was discussed and Mrs. Charles Knouse named the committees to work on it. It is to bo held in the IOOK hall basement. a dance. The program for the evening was a combination of the "Art of Conversation" and "The Aims and Pursos of Re'a Sigma Phi." It was presented in a cl ver ski' form, by Mrs. Norman Koopmar and Mrs. Robert Savre. Guests for this mee'ing wen Bca Carmen. M.irue Peterson Marian Peterson. Helen Cornett Ann Cameron and Gloria Klink. ANN LANDERS Answers Your Problems Dtar Ann: Our six-year-old son has a habit of taking things from neighbors. He gets into their homes under the pretex of using the bathroom, then helps himself to small objects. He shows me (rather proudly) what he took and tells me where he got it. I always insist he go back to the house and leave the stolen object somewhere. I've tried to explain he should n't take things but he seems to be getting wcrse instead of bet ter. What shall 1 do? Worried Mother. Dear Mother: You art foster ing this boy's thievery by mak ing a game of it. The next time he steals something make him take it back and hand it to the woman with his apolo gies. And go with him to make sura he dots it just this way. Many youngsttrs go through tht light-fingtrtd stagt. With proper partntal guidance they normally stop as they get old er. It's a form of collusion when you ptrmit tht boy to sntak j tht stoltn object back into tht horn. Ht can't set tht differ ent bttwetn sneaking it out and sntaking it in. This could btcomt a dangerous practice and I hop you'll put an tnd to it at once. Dtar Ann: My wife says I'm a case for a psychiatrist. Before I head for the couch I'd like your opinion. Medical Mission Series To Begin At Local Church Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Guy Spencer, the first of a series of Medical Mission pro grams, sponsored by the Com mission on Missions ot tne first Methodist Church, will be given Sunday evening at 7:30. Cclia Cowan, outstanding mis sionary from Africa will present her experiences by lecture, pic tures and discussion. Miss Cow an served on the Chinese Mission field until forced to flee from the Communist invasion. From there she went to Africa. Dr. J. Lynn Bishop is arrang ing special music for the eve ning and Rev. Mills will give the tlevotionals. The congregation of the Hend- rix Methodist Church is partici pating in this meeting and at the close cf the discussion, a coffee hour will be held in fellowship hall. Miss Cowan will be in authen tic African costume. I'm an incurable romanticist My wife and I both work. I ge heme before she does. It's fur to fix cocktails, turn the hi fi cn, and prepare a amantic set ting. The minute she comes in she removes her make up, gets inU a shabby bathrobe and says "I'm exhausted!' When I suggest she put on a nice house coat (I've bought her several) and comb her hair she says, "What for? To sit around with a nut like you?" She's in a high style business aruj looks like a f allien model every day. Is it asking too much for her to look present able for me? Whenever I bring up this subject she savs, "Boy you need help." Do I, Ann Land ers? Psycho. 1 Dtar Psycho: It could be that she nttds help. I don't buy the idea that a wift should wtar her stand-up oirdlt and sit down shoes It hours a day. But if tht insists on pouring ict wattr on htr husband's roman tic moods, and maktt him feel likt a psycho becaust ht thinks she's still a knock-out sht's asking 4for trouble. Dtar Ann Landers: I felt terri bly sorry for the woman who wrote that she was bored and lenesome because her husband travels:' 1 have trfed 'all your sue pestions. Would you be inter ested in the results? 1. Join a cluh. I did. It dis banded until Oct. I. Everyone is away for the summer. 2. Have a baby. I can't. Adop tion agencies arc working on it but they're slow. 3. Get a hobby. 1 have gobs of 'cm. I sew, knit, paint, do ceramics, have a rock collection nothing is fun alone. 4. Take a study course. I've studied Voltaire, Tolstoy, Darwin Mark, Plato and Freud. Now what? 5. Go to church. I do even- Sunday for two hours. Then I go home alone. Make friends. I have zillions. but they all have husbands and I have no desire to be a fifth wheel. I've even tried things you didn't mention. I have two cats a hi-fi, I've redone my house written letters to everyone I know, cleaned the closets, recov ered my shelves, re arranged my dresser drawers, hemmed the dish towels, bleached my hair manicured my nails, sorted the lttindry, taken a sunbath and baked a lemon pie. Now tell me, Ann Landers, am I beyond hope? If you suggest a headdocktor I II tell you frankly I've been thinking about it. Loose Ends. Dear Loose: Try writing. SWIth your flair for words you'd bt great. Fruitdale PTA . Plans Party For Halloween Duke Klein and Ronnie Wilson op-ncd the K:ui;d;ile PTA niect- ng by leading the grcitp in the oledge to the flag. Mrs. Merle McKay presided over the busi ness meeting and announced the County Council PTA muting at jreenwood School. A letter was read from the chamber of Commerce, regarding polio clinic to be held at the Fire Siation, Oct. 17. Anyone laving free Urn? to work, is asked to call them and make r;ange-iients. Hot lunches are to continue as hiy have in the past. A Halloween party is scheduled or Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. .mis. leann? Hyncarson is chairman of jaines and prizes for costumes. Mrs. Velda K'cin will be assist- ng. Mrs. Art Komma and Mrs. Don Caldwell are in charge of refreshments. A telephone for the school was discussed, with Mrs. Loren Hughes and Mrs. Don Caldwell volunteer ing to look into the costs and discuss it with the school board. Mrs. McKay announced her committee chairmen for the year as follows: Mrs. Joyce Fertig, pro gram; Mrs. Jeanne Rynearson. magazine membership and hos pitality; Mrs. Klein, legislative; Mrs. Frances Hoffman, re.'resh ments; Mrs. Rynearson. Mrs. Klein and Mrs. McKay, budget: Helen McClune. publicity; Mrs. Mary Lou Wilson, historian; Mrs. Rynearson, Mrs. Klein and Mrs. McClune, by-laws. Mrs. Rynearson and Mrs. Klein, representatives for County Council and Founders day. The budget was presented and accepted. The next meting will be held Nov. 6. Mrs. Fertig introduced Wilson E. Merrill of EOC, the Very Rev. M. M. Crctty of the Catholic Church, and the Rev. Victor A. Zacharics of the Baptist Church, who held a panel discussion on Release Time." 1 Baura Insurance Agency EVERYONE NEEDS THEFT INSURANCE LOSS FROM THEFT COULD BE EXPEN SIVE FOR YOU!. Don't take chances ... in sure your auto, furniture and personal be longings with us today. The cost is low for this valuable protection. Claim service is fast. LET US CHECK YOUR OTHER COVERAGE! Woman's World MAXLNE NURMI, Woman's Editor Helen Trump Pays Official Visit To Enterprise Group . DR. MARY LOSO Dr. Mary Loso Gets AAUW Appointment Dr. Mary Jane Loso, assistant professor of English at Eastern Oregon College, has been ap pointed campus liaison mem ber for the American Association of I'niversity Women, according to Dr. Frank 13. Bennett, EOC president. Eastern Oregon College recent ly was placed on the list of in stitutions providing membership- eligibility in AAUW. Women graduates of EOC thus are now eligible for membership in the Association. Auxiliary Plans Pinochle Party The Loyal Star Lodge, Auxili ary to the Railway Carmen of America, met in resular session at the La Grande Garden Club house, Monday evening. There were 11 members present, with president Eva Magden conduct ing the short business meeting. The quarterly report of the fin ancial secretary was read and accepted. The attendance award was presented to Esther Doutre. Main item of interest was the planning of a pinochle party to be held Monday evening. Oct. 16, at the home of Mrs. Doutre. There will be a charge of 50c per ouple for the 7 o'clock dessert. ith cards to follow. The funds will be turned over to the lodge treasury. Hostesses for the social hour allowing lodge were Lois Moore and Esther Doutre. The serving 'able was attractive with a lace loth and centerpiece of fall flowers in a lovely vase. Refresh ments consisted of a colorful sal ad, a variety of small crackers, ea and coffee. There were also dishes of candy and nuts. Hos tesses for the social hour at the letx meeting cn Oct. 19 will be Bertha Standley and Emma Fill more. VFW Auxiliary Hears Report Beverly Brasure reported on the District 6 meeting held at Enter prise, during the business of the VFW Auxiliary meeting. Florence Kingsley, president, presided over the session. There were 12 women present for the evening. Lillian Paxton. Hrmina Ham man and Grace Halliday. were reported to have be?n in the hos pital. A birthday bx will be gathered, before the next meeting, for the adopted vetTan at Camp White. The auxiliary also voted to pay his Post dues. It was also reported that Faye Snider is in Eugene with her son's family, as he has been stricken with polio. .j - All the women were reminded of the District President's visit, set for Nov. 3. Ella Hagey was awarded the door prize for the evening. The next regular meeting will b Oct. 20. Canning Contest Winners Selected White Satin Sugar, Oregon State Grande canning and frecz ing contest was held Wcdncs day for l'nion County at the Blue Mountain Grange hall. Mrs. Estella Puckett was the judge ol the county wide contest. First place winners in all four divisions will have their fruit sent on to the State contest, to be judged Nov. 6, at Portland. The four divisions arc canned tree fruit, jelly, jam, and froz en strawberries. Following are the winners in this Pomona contest: Tree fruit Pearl Pembrook, l'nion, first; Lorraine Bates, La Grande, sec ond; and Celesta Nice, North Powder third; Jelly Virginia Henderson, North Powder, first Lena Fuchs, Baker, second; and Rae Nice, North Powder, third Jam Andrea Feik Summer- viile, first. Frozen strawberries there were no entries. m Mow'- iLt, imt to sthdi 6m.nCT BEAUTIFUL CARDS THAT SAT METRP.Y OURISTMAS . IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO EAY IT FAMILY CARDS TITH MtN'lATCRE TINY TIMS" FOR TUB SMALL FRY . . . RHUCIOL'S CARDS . . . BUSINESS CARDS TRADITIONAL DUilONS . . . CONTEMPORARY DCSION3 I'HKSONAL CARDS FOR EVr.RYO.NH 25 riTH YOl'K NAME FROM $2.50 MELVILLES t.NTKRPRISE iSDeciaD Faille Cap Auxiliary of the VFW met Tuesday evening with Janet Ho man. president, presiding. Present ere 14 members. District 6 Pr-si-dent. Helen Trump, four guests from Indian Valley Auxiliary of El gin, fiui Mrs. Luce and her mother fiom Portland. Mrs. Luce is de partment civil defense chairman and she spoke briefly aliout mak ing up first aid kits to he placed in the home cr car of each individual. Elgin Committee Greets Newcomers ELGIN (Special) Newcomers called on recently by the Wei come Hand committee of the Womens Service Club were the families of Harold Blank, Ernest Roberts. John Hathron. Loren Wagner. Gerald Ilollingsworth. Russell Rhodig and Everett Thorn. A lew more will be called on in a few days, according to Mrs. Betty I'onlcy, committee chair n'an. Jchn Schmitlle fell in his home Friday night and dislocated his shoulder, tie was found where he had fallen bv Tom Showers early Saturday morning and tak en to St. Joseph Hospital in La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Salvage and daughter. Shelly, of Spokane were weekend guests of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Laird. Bud Chimpan and a friend of Portland, were weekend hunting guests of Earl Tarbcll. Mrs. Ruby Baker came home Sunday from Walla Walla where she had spent several weeks in a hospital and recuperating at a friend's home. Jim Tryon of Kellogg, Ida came over the weekend for his wife who had been visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Stowe. Mrs. Frank Houston and child ren and Mrs. Patty Dunlovcy of Portland were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waller. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodge of Newberg were guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bernal Hug Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knotts of Albany, were also guests. Mrs. Bessie Gent returned home recently from a three week vacation trip. She visited ner son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ro bert Gent and family in Portland. and relatives in Richland and Port Angeles, Wash. Mrs. Bob Samiels of Baker, was a wceKcno guesi oi mrs. Clar ence Calder. 'Her husband and daughter, Susan, came Sunday to take her home. Don Elliott of Palmer Valley had the misfortune of falling from his pickup with his sleeve caught causing him to be drag ged several feet. He suffered a broken arm and bruises. He was taken to a La Grande hospital where he spent a couple days be fore being released. District President Helen Trump made her official inspection of Kade Cap Auxiliary, and en couraged membership drives in order to make D.strict No. 6 thf top district in two. A donation of $10 was given to the Wa'lowa county special polio drive. The auxiliary was requested by the state Jaycee president as well as by the depart ment president of VFW to partici pate In a program of giving Mlio shots on a stated day for si per person, or $3 (or a family. Plans are being made for a pniv lo be held jointly with the VF Post on Oct. 20. to aid in the mmbership drive. Each member is requested to bring prospective members as well as former men bers for reinstatement. Cecile Lay reported on the dis trict meeting held in Enterprise on Sept. 27. It was also reported that the hospital bed and Invalid walker has been loaned out fer use. District Senior Vice President. Cecile Lay will make her official inspection visit to the Indian Valley Auxiliary in Elgin, Tuesday. Observ.r, La Grande, Ore., Frl Ocf. 9, 1959 Pg J LOCAL EVENTS Mr. ,ni Mrt. Stank y Hjrrtll, Eltm. haw. a d.iuui'trr born Oct 5. in . s, j.,, Hospiuil. She SlNt.n jiutiiitK ; ml one halt nunc- Shower Honors Mrs. D. Wing Mrs. Dwayne Wing was honor ed at a pink and blue shower. Monday evening, held in the home of Bernetta M. Murphy, assisted by Mrs. Jean Harsin. Game prizes were awarded to the mesdames Charles Wing, Rex Griggs, O. Cochran and Dwayne Wing. Gifts were presented to the honoree from a glass tea table, centered with a large stork and pink and blue streamers. Those attending for the evening were the mesdiimes August Haefor. Ivan Harsin, Charles Wing., Don Willmarth. O. Cochran , Hex Griggs, and Rebecca Koeh-nsparg-er, Miss Naomi Harsin. and Master Kenneth Murphy. Mrs. Eddir Fincher and Mrs. Joe Hnrri:-on were both unable to attend. Refreshments wrc served to the guests by the hostess. Mr. i Mrj. Rrflpli Heck, l:W Cedar Mrn-I. h;,ve :i l;m.:hior lo n lid. 7 j n, si ,,iM)h Ihi'P'UI. Tiny haw ii.imeil her N:;ihv In tx. niul -It- i;lis i pounds. 13 ;( ,., ,.. , ,,,1-His ounei s Mr. end M i. Ceorg5 C. Grov. i:-2- T Awr-:, . l aw a dauj.ti r born Ik'.. V ( ;,.(,, ;nde ILpii.,l. Ttii-v k.w named her Ruth Irene and sli ulis M-ven pounds, lour and a ounces. Mr. i4 M'. Roy Barker, Cine, have a daaitor born iM H. in the Grande ("Kurd,. Ihispn.il They nave iianirtrhi-r Fonda Marie and she weight rw-n pounds, and a hall outicis. Celebrating birthc'-vi ,, iV an Stow I'll Vaumr ar.-.l l'onai.l Mia v La Grande. Eastern Oron Clad'olus So ciety will kid a politick dinn'T Monday a: f Ju n m. in the Garden Clubhouse VM.t. polalit. s and cranlK'n ii s lo be fumi-hrd Mem bers Irin w other food, and prizes lor ganic to .ol'ow. Girl Scout leaders wdl nieel 'or an orientation session in the Saca.iawea. Monday at 9 :10 a m All interested persons are invited to attend. Union County unit of the Asso ciation for Childhood I'd mat ion. will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m.. in the Imhler elementary school. Odd Fellows Lodge 16, La Grande, will meet Fruljy at f p.m. in their h ill. Union (Speciil) The Ev 'nine, Circle of the Womens Society of Funeral Services Set For Spencer Arthur Spencer, veteran ol World War II. formerly of Lr Grande, and now of Nampa, Ida ho, died Wednesday in the Vet erans Hospital at Boise. Funeral services will he held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Alsir Funeral Chapel at Nampa. Survivors are the parents, Mr and Mrs. Charlie B. i-'peneer.of Nampa; sister, Juanita Willroek Baker; brother, Joe Spencer Stayton; he was the nephew ol Mrs. Roy Spencer, Marion. Fred Albert and Iiwrence Spencer members of pioneer family, ant' Mrs. Gladys Lester, Arthur Huff and Pearl McClay of La Grande; Mrs. Ruby Haines, Eugene; and Mrs. Leo Winn, Nyssa. Christian Service will meet Mon day at 8 p.m. at the Fellowship hall. Whirlaway Dance club will hi. Id a dance in the l'nion Sports iian's Club. Saturday evening. Medical Missien program will be . given in the First Methodist Church. Sunday it 7:30 p.m. Celia Cowan. Africai missionary, will bo guest siieaker and show utures. Coffee hour to follow, i lie pub.'ic is invited to attend. Xi Eta Chanter ef Beta Sigma I 'lii . will (.old a rummage sale Saturday, in the Neighborhood Clubhouse, beginning at 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Union Pacific Old Timers Club 17. will hold nomination and elec tion of o ficers at their business in -eling. Fiiday at 8 p.m., in McAl'is'.er hall. A social time to follow. Showers Honor Bride-Elect Miss Phyllis Jean Storms has recently been honored with a num In r of bridal showers, held in (his area. A buffet supiK-r was held follow iu wedding rehearsals last Fri day night, ut The Wheel, for 30 iuus'.s. The bride elect gave her a'.lendants each a gift. Miss Storms became Mrs. Jack Coleman, the following evening. CHURCHES Cove Seventh Day ' Adventist Church Sabbath school. 10 30 a m , ser vice 3 p.m. Elgin Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath school !i3i) a m. Morning worship 11 a id. Elgin Members Attend Meet ELGIN' (Special) Members of the VFW auxiliary who attended the Enterprise meeting Tuesday 'veiling, were Mrs. Helen Trump, Mrs. Jaunita Clum, Mrs. Betty Goyon, Mrs. Leora Ilollingsworth, mil Mrs. Susie Tracey. Mrs. Jennie Luce of Portland, Assistant General Defense De oartmcnt of Oregon, gave a talk and showed the first aid kit. Her mother, Mrs. Stevenson was also a c.uest. Mrs. Trump, who is District President, made her official in-? speetion of the work. " Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Clum went to Ontario to meet with the Auxiliary there en Wednes day night, officially. WANTED! n0O SIlillTS TO LAUNDKR EAGLE CAP LAUNDRY . and CLEANERS . ' - We do wa.sh rus, coveralls and jumpers PICK-UP and DELIVERY Across from Bjs Depot Phone WO 3-2606 HERE NOW ARE 16 SUPERLATIVE NEW CHEVR0LETS FOR 1960! jr'cwirvtogrl Nearest to perfection a low-priced car aver camel 4 IMPALAS All the car you ever yearned for! 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