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About La Grande observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1959-1968 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 3, 1959)
I r -- iTX ' ) W Worn iOI'frPr, l a Crancle, Ore., Tues., Nov. 3, 195? Page World -jUP Delegates an s MAX1NE .TR.MI, Woman's Editor Cow Belle Chairmen Report Here On Recent Activities MEMBERS HONORED Soroptimist Club charter mem bers were honored recently on Founders Day. Two new members were initiated into the club. They are Mari lyn Dempsey and Minnie Dunn. Dr. Martha Addy was honored as outstanding Soroptimist for her work on the Hanging Basket project. Left to right, stated Crcs sa Hart, Nelle Grimmett, Irma W'y'.de, and Mabel Doty. Standing Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs. Addy, Catherine Snid er, Lucy Comstock Robbins, Stella Block. Ann Johnson, and Mrs. Dunn. (Observer Photo) 'Book Week' Is Observed In America Children's Book Week is being observed from Nov. 2 to 7 at the a Grande Public Library as it will be also in libraries throughout the entire United States and Can ada. "Go Exploring with Books" is the theme for this year's celebra tion, and Feodor Rojankovsky. the noted illustrator, has designed an attractive poster, using his young daughter as a model for the charming little girl absorbed in a book. This poster will be dis played with many new and at tractive children's books in the Boys' and Girls' department, at the library during the week. In charge of the weeks' activi ties will be Mrs. Wi'liam,Elam, a member of the library staff. Among the new books of non fiction on display is an outstanding history of the United States for young people, written by Gerald Johnson "America is Born" with unusual illustrations in black and white. For girls from eight to 12 is a new title by the well known and popular writer of chi'dren's books "Pink Motel" , by Carol Ryrie Brink. Dr. Seuss, a favorite among authors of bocks for young children, is represented this fall by "Happy Birthday to You!" Arrangements are being mad? for visits to the library by the school childrrji . of , i-a. Grande. Teachers are "invited to call the library to make appointments dur ing the week. Parents are also urged to visit the library and to browse among the new bcoks for suggestions for Christmas and bhthdays for their children. A book'et "Growing Up with Books 250 books which every child should have a chance to read" is availcbb free of charge to anyone wishing to have a copy. In it will be found recommended books for all ages of children from the very youngest through Junior High School. Mrs. Mae Hannan Dies At Union Mrs. Mae Scofield Hannan, 74, Union housewife, died at her home, Monday, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held in the Union Baptist Church, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Doug las Fields will officiate. Daniels Funeral Home has charge of ar rangements. Burial will be in the Union cemetery. Mrs. Hannan was born in Tex as, Oct. 9, 1335, and had been a resident of Union for the past 14 years. Survivors are the widower, Walter E. Hannan, Union; two sons, Alvie. Myrtle Point, and Or ville. Union; three daughters, Mrs. Alta Sansom, Hcrmosa , Beach, Calif., Mrs. Eva Smith, "Torrance, Calif., and Martha Bak er, Madras; one brother, Walter Scofield, Redmond; one sister, Mrs. Allie Varley, Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. LOCAL EVENTS Senior High PTA will hold 'Back 1o School' night, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., meet in the school au ditorium. Eaglet Auxiliary sewing club wirjmeet Wednesday at 10 a.m. Popilcjt at noon. liprer CO of PEO will meet in 'the home of Mrs. Doug Eus taceMrs. Lyle Smith assisting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Melahbora of Woodcraft will hold .a regular business meeting Tuwttiy at 7:30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows hall. LOS First Ward will hold a bazaar, Wednesday starting at 3 p.iff?lolidays On - Parade" is this year's theme. There will be recreation, ham dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m., program following at 8. Public is invited to attend. Imbler Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Thurman Teeter. St. Peter's Episcopal Guild will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Parish hall. Mrs. Ida Cherry and Mrs. Gertrude Young, hostesses. Crystal Rebekeh Lodge will meet in the Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., initia tion. Formal. " FWeJ ChMMen.,Ctirei fellow ship will meet ' in the" church. Wednesday for lesson and busi ness meeting, at 2 p.m. Soroptimist Club will hold a business meeting in the Sacaja- wea Hotel at a 12 noon luncheon. Thursday. Eagles Auxiliary will hold a meeting in their hall, Thursday at 8 p.m. Associated Womm of the First Presbyterian church will hold a luncheon, Thursday at 1 p.m. First Methodist WSCS will meet in the home of Mrs. Wes ley Brownton, 1200 B Avenue. Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Oregon Trail Extension . Unit will meet Thursday at 10:30 a. m.. with Signd Jones. Project, "Consumers Buying of "Clothing". Potluck at noon. Celebrating, birthdays today are, "Mrs. H. A. Dotson and Mrs. Waiter Primm of La Grande. it Ann's Gelid of the Eoisco- pat-church ,wll meet in the Par ish hall, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Paul Bull in charge of pro gram, history of St. Ann's Guild. Eagles Auxiliary d. ill team and officers will hold practice in and Mrs. Oren Levan spent several days in Portland, last week, visiting with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wren, and with a nephew and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wren of Eugene. ,They returned home Monday. Have You Tried OCONNELUS Irish Oatmeal Bread Made from Imported Irish Oatmeal? " Jul I tit.'' V i2jti ' Pliillii" "SyS' YWEA will meet Tuesday at 8 p. m. in the Mcinoaisi inurcn, theme "The Quilting Bee," I Was Seeing Nellie Home. Co-chairman Annetta Adskim and Esther Bur nett. Union County Art Guild will hold a general meeting Wednes day at 8 p.m. in the art room of the college administration build ing. Special program, guests welcome. Halloween Theme Of Club Luncheon Women of, the La Grande Coun try Club held a luncheon Wed ncsday. Fall flowers and clever Halloween decorations were used (in the tables and about the room Committee lor the day was Mrs. George Decker, Mrs. W. K Hoss, Mrs. Frank DeVaney and Mrs. Ed Wheaton. Mrs. Frances Baiock of Port land, was a guest of her daughter. Mi's Mean I'tiekett. pre iiloiit ofj-tate beef promotion group. Mrs. the fin n louiny fou Belles, I Norman Koopman reported on the cot!,iiUil a nue'.i'ii!. followini! ak'ow Belle booth at the Union r i'n in luncheon. Commit ; Count v Fair and of its earnini! a.0' ''" tee cl.j:nr.en reported nn recenll first blue ribbon award. Mrs. Tin re v Marvin ra;er explained that ' 33 chilis promo ' Beef (ookery bo.ks and Beet i;Ki j(. s he Candy are in popular demand,! the den" and that orders can be made any-i jn si. 1 V. ime- I l.ar.n Ah announcement wes maue mslail, u ils vl.Md).m ; t ;,.n about the Oregon Cattlemen's ,,rui , ,,,, (l ,hi, l njon ,,aii. nA f'ntu Uollu'a .lu'.mlii.n tn iiP .. . . ... "U.V" no i.u 1111 is cuibs. He is Return From General Meet Mr. at-. ilii. Il.rbirt Duvies and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Veske, hae re.;i;ni,l 'rom Sun Valley, Idaho, where they attended as d-lecatev f:e Ceneral Committee emil.ms o' the i nion I'.icific Old Timers Cuhv M.ivies is president of the lu-.il I old Timers club 17. and Mrs Yeske is presidtnt AmmIi.h y . ere delev.it' s (rom ti p u-iluuit the Cmon s'-in m II states, rt ! Cii.nmittco meeting iley. (torn He!. 11 to 14. e tluy o! llinkh. as Corriell Infant Rites Wednesday Rocky William Corriell, three months, died at the horn of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Cor riell of La Grande, Monday. The infant was bom in La Grande, Aug. 8, 1959. Graveside services will be held at the Sum merville cemetery, Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Rev, Wallace Hust ings, officiating. Arrangement by Daniels Funeral Home. . Survivors are the parents, two sisters, Ronda and Juanita, La Grande; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Akers, Milton Frtewa ter, and Mrs. Ruth Cornell, Sirmmerville; and other relatives. J.i:ne Deims lineal. 81). a re eil ;iiit(, mechanic, died at hi.' li.lhe, l,im!.iv. Iiillou'inj un ex tciKiid illness. Kua-.-ral enii.es will be held in the Daniels Funeral Home, Thursday at 2 p.m. The Kev. Keith Mills will officiate. Burial will he in the City Cemetery. Mr. Omul as born at Mnquo keta. Iowa, May 9, 1879, and had been a resident of La Grande for tie past 5ti 1 ears. He was a meinhei of the Kniuhts of Py thias and Pythian Sisters. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. I.ida Oneal. I.a Grande, and sev eral nephews and nieces. Mrs. Wheaton. W iniieis lor the afternoon of bridge were, Mrs. Treve l.ums den. Mrs. Kred Kiddle and Mrs. Claude Alison. held in Portland Nov. 11, 12. 13. and 14. Saturday evening the Cow Bel :es and Cattlemen attended a banquet and dance in the large ballroom of the Sacajawea. Dur ing the program. Chuck Gavin acted as master of ceremonies. and introduced the guests. Gavin told of his trip to Kansas City and displayed the award present ed to him there. Kent Magruder, president of ihe Oregon Cattlemen's Associa (ion, spoke. The new Vnion County President, Larry Starr, presented John Shaw with the Cattleman of the Year award. Outgoing president, Heber Glenn thanked all for cooperation in the past year. Door prizes of Beef Candy were presented by the Cow Belles. La ter the group danced to the mu sic of Dick Lyman. of I.a Crai d.' and s. Mallei llr.iv of former r ..aim: is the son nt M La Grande. Mrs. Marl y Matlnsrn. Vimpa. Idaho, was invalid as president o.' the Aiiil:ai ies. Mr. and M s George It. Walker und Charles K. Thorrlniti,' also attended the mieting. Walkers proceed) d en In Kansas (or a vis it wi'h r latn.s. and Thornliurg went on to Ins home in Cali'ornia. PITTSBURGH PAINTS! Stay Brighter , . , Longerl Pittsburgh For All Purposes Miller's Cabinet Shop Greenwood end Jefferson A La Grande Lodgi NO. 41 Sausage & Hot Cake Dinner HONORING ALL PAST MASTERS Wednesday Evening 6 P.M. MEETING TO FOLLOW Nord Calvert WORSHIPFUL MASTER . '. . . T '- M'7 '-' s- X if ' --i f ' JII' Cej"f I -1 LY aik m. Refreshments for the ladies on our fashion floor 2:00 lo 4:00. 1 Wards brings you one of the greatest selections of quality coats in town ... every one a sensational value Usually 49.98 to 69.98 Don't miss our 4-day "spettotular" Fresh in from New York comes this fabulous selection of fop quality ' coats ! Depend on Wards to bring you this extraordinary event at savings you can hardly afford to miss. You've just four days, so Hurry I Forstmann, Worumbo Stroock, Kockcnum end other fine wools You know these names mean value and lasting beauty for your coat. 1 And these are the wools Wards offers you. These are the finest hand picked fabrics! Silky zibelines, plush soft wools, interesting tweeds too I Authentic new styles in sizes 6 to 20 and 16' to 24 You choose among the recognized style leaders. Here are the widened ' shoulders you've read about. Here are the easy-going raglan sleeve). Here are the opulent collars, and the newly detailed cuffs and pockets. ' Take your pick of dress or classic styles, knowing you'll be "best . dressed" at savings I Take advantage of thisgreat event, use Wards convenient credit plan. J M r - tW . .-a