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Observer, la Grand, Ore.; Frl., Dec. 18, 1959 Ptgt 5 Dr. Martin Gish Speaks Here To Union County Art Guild Dr. Martin Gish, psychiatrist of the State Hospital at Pendleton, was speaker when the I'nion Coun ty Art Guild held their D c. 2 meeting. His talk was about psy chiatry and art. He traced the art o.' prehistoric limes with its cave and c'if print-rs who paint ed fur reasons of the hunt, down thru the centuries where the form and means of painting changed and it took on a concern or the after life and religion and finally down to the present heterogen eous art forms. He showed cards used in the Koiscliach te.-t and explained some of the meanings of the ink blots as well as some examples tf mental palitnt's art work which he analyz'd. The question of whether such fimous painters as Van Gogh, Gauguin, I'trillo. and Toulouse Ltutrec, who had disturbed per- ANN LANDERS Battle-Scarred Reveal Where Dear Readers: Recently a wom an who signed herself "Miss In quisitive" wanted to know what divorced women did with their en gagement and wedding rings. I told her I had no idea and suggested the battle-scarred Veter ans write in and tell me what they did wi'h the trophies, The mail was fascinating. Here are some samples: From Birmingham, Alabama: My mother-in-law broke up my marriage. I decided it would be fitting and proper to give her a farewell present. I bakd her a cheesecake and dropped the nags in the batter. Then I delivered the cake, personally, and left town bag and baggage Relieved, From Dubuque. Iowa: When my husband asked for a divorce I couldn't even look at the beautiful jewe'ry he'd given me over the 18 yeers of our marriage, I put my 4 carat engagement ring in the vault for three years One day I decided to put the rjng to good use, so I sold it and bought a 3 month world tour ticket On the trip I m-t a wonderful man to who I am now married. Happy Belt. ACE Members Receive New Publication A unusual event occurred at the recent December meeting of the Union County Association for Child hood Education. The first issue of a new publication "Children's View of Themselves." was pre sented to the group by Miss Neva Neill, state president of the asso ciation. This new magazine is the latest of a large numb-r of magazines, brochu.es end books published by National ACK, to help parents and teachers in the understanding and education of children. Ano.hir fealure of this Christ mas meeting was the sharing of ideas fcr Christmas projects that might be m?de by children at home or at school. Each person attending brought a toy which will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution. The hostess was Ruth Smith, Willow School, with Rene Oas and Mary Evans of Greenwood School assisting. TOPS in Milk Flavor! MEADOW GOLD Tru-Jersey Milk AT YOUR GROCER'S! Meadow Gold Distributors ft sonalilies. would have become the great painters they were if they had been more normal, was touch ed upon. Mature painters shoii'd not be classed as either pschotie, paranoiac or schizophrenic, Juft because they paint certain typs of pictures. A painters personali ty has a built-in urge to create something and be different which will necessarily take many forms especially ater years of training and experimenting, thus making it somewhat difficult for the an alyst. Dr. dsn's talk was effectively delivered with a minimum of technical terms. The new lending library was put into effect by the exchange of paintings by some of the mem bers. Kcfrcsehments were served by the President, Xdele Voetberg. and Mrs. Livley. Veterans Trophies Went From Raleigh, N.C.: I donated my rings to Alcoholics Anonymous. This is where my former husband should have gone. Since I couldn't persuade him, I sent his rings. Belter OH Alone. From Calgary, Canada: I had three marriage failures. The three wedding bands made one beautiful lapel pin. Triple Flop. From Reno, Nevada: I threw my wedding ring in the Washoe River yesterday! Millt Minus. From Chicago: I had hoped to ke?p my lovely rings for "secur ity" in case of a financial squeeze. But I wound up hocking them to pay for my divorce. Trophylets. From St. Louis: I didn't get the chance to do anything with my rines. Mv husband, the big Jerk. took them when he skipped. Tjtal Lot. From Oklahoma City: I returned the rings in the courtroom, imme diately after the judge said. "Di vorce granted." I said "here are your rings, you no good-so-and-so. plus an extra one for your eye. Then I popped him one in front of everybody. From Superior. Wis J My .bus band's maiden sister broke up our marriage with her dominating ways. He always listened to her not me. When our divorce was final I bought -a little male doll. put the wedding ring through the doll's nose and attached this note: "Let Martha try this. I may make things easier for her. " Last Laugh. To learn the knack of feeling comfortable with the opposite sex. send for Ann Landers booklet. "How To Be Date Bait." enclosing with your request 20 cents in coin and a large, srlf-sddressed, stamp ed envelope. Dwigbt Williams Heads Union Club UNION (Special) The Union Commercial Club met Dec. 1. at the Knotty Pine Cafe for dinner and regular meeting. Ivan Parks, vice president, presided. The bus iness of the evening was the elec tion of officers. Those elected are as follows: President Dwight Williams; vice president, Reggie Gipson; trca. surer, Jim Wishart; secretary, Don MacPherson; and Henry Reu ter, Grant Tucker, and Ivan Parks, board of directors. James Eveson, CPA, La Grande spoke to the group on "How Income Taxes affect the Businessman?" FOR DAD A New BCA Stereo Record Player Or A Transistor Radio . We Give S4IL Green Stamps Radio A Music Supply Cm. Tiss, Pre. 1st Natl. Bank Bldg. WO 1-4232 17- MISS MYRNA WAELTY Tills Engagement Waelty, Davis Engagement Announced ELGIN (Special) Mr. and Mrs Raymond Waelty, Elgin, are an nouncing the engagement of their daughter, Myrna, to Larry Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Duvis. Both young persons are Elgin High School graduates. Miss Waelty is a student at Links Bus iness College at Boise. Davis served with the U. S. Army in Germany. He is now employed at the Western Stud Mill. No date has been set for the wedding. Rainbow Girls Plan Dinner In Elgin Homes ELGIN (Special) Blue Moun tain Assembly, Older of Rain bow Girls, met recently with Worthy Advisor Linda Witty pre siding. Plans were made for a progres sive dinner, the annual Christ mas party and caroling. All three events are scheduled for Dec. 21. Cocktail will be at the home of Connie Spikes; salad at the Jean Gordon home and the main dish will be served at the home of Mrs. Viola Burton mother ad visor. The dessert and gift ex change is planned for the home of Linda Witty. Helena Zurcher Services "Today" ENTERPRISE ( Special )- Mrs. Helena Zurcher. 79, who had been ill for several months, died Wed nesday morning at the local hos pital. Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Enterprise Com munity church with the Rev. lohn Munsey of'iciating. Th-s Bollman Funeral Home Is in charge of ar rangements, and burial will be in the Enterprise cemetery. Mrs. Zurcher was born Dec. 13, 1880, at Kimbolton. Ohio, daughter of Lee R. and Maria L. Dcvor?. She came to Wallowa county with her parents in 1899 and had lived here since, teaching school for many years. On Nov. 2.1, 1904 she was married in Enterprise to William W. Zurcher who survives hr. Also surviving are two children: Mrs. Kermit ( Alice .McCully. of Enterprise, 'and Devore Zurcher. of Portland: six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A son, John, preceded her in death. BUY HIT MUSICAL HOLLYWOOD HHH Warn er Brothers Studio announced Thursday it has purchased for an undisclosed sum the motion pic ture rights to the hit Broadway musical "The Music Man. The musical is now in its third year in New York. It wes written by Meredith Willson and starred Robert Preston. Has Anyone Seen Duffy? THERE IS A REWARD For Has Relorn! DUFFY, who looks like Lassie, is a ma'e collie dog, friendly as a teddy bear. He-is white and yellow-tan in color, and carries his license and name tag on a chain in the .hick ruff of his neck. MISSING 4 WEEKS If found or seen pleat Call Mrs. Donald Often WO 3-2008 Woman's MAXINE NURMI, Mrs. E. Smock Named Chairman Of Local Heart Fund Drive Alpha I'psilon chapter of Beta Sir.ma Phi mot Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Carpenter for their first December meeting. Mrs. Emerson Smock was named as chairman of the Heart Fund Drive, to be conducted In February as a service project. Mrs. Fred Carpenter and Mr. Chuck Gavin were named to assist Gamma Chapter with preparation of the mailers which are being prepared fur distribution to the county for th'. 10 March of Dimes cam paign. Selection was made for a cancer lilm to be shown at a later date. As a ways and means project, the chapter will assist the Meadow gold milk distributor In obtaining Special Guests Talk To Group At Luncheon I'nitcd Presbyterian Women's Association nv t for a luncheon in the church, Dec. 3. Mrs. Karl Stone was chairman, with Circle 2 in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest "Sravoille, were special guest speakers. They came from Thailand, where he is director of a co-op-rative farm, a unique experiment in rural Christian work. Other guests were Mrs. Sum mers and Mrs. Robert Howard. Following the luncheon the group met in the Richardson parlor for a program and business me-ting. Mrs. Joel Richardson, president, presided. Mrs. Robert William son gave a fitting devotion for the Christmas season. The Senior High School Girl's Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Tom Faulkner, sang three delight ful Christmas numbers. Mrs. Louis Samson introduced Mrs. Travoille, who discussed the various interesting ways in which Presbyterian contributions for fireign missions are used in Thai land. Mr. Travoille explaned the dif ficulties and the progress in the forming project which is being developed in Thailand. A quest ion and answer period followed. Mrs. Lowell Williamson, litera ture chairman, spoke on the val ue of the magazine, "Concern." Th Rev. Samson gave the prayer for missionaries. Mrs. Dale Standley reported for the nominating committee. The fo'lowing officers were chosen for the ccming year: Mrs. Joel Rich ardson, presid?nt; Mrs. Harlow Speckhart. vice president; Mrs. William Thomas, recording secre tary; Mrs. Fred Otten. correspon ding secretary; and Mrs. E. E. Eddy, treasurer. Mrs. Samson of.'ercd the closing prayer. Chapter Holds Holiday Meet Hope Chapter 13, OES, met re cently with Ann Decker, associate matron, filled the chair of Vir ginia Kubler, as worthy matron and Dr. William Kubler, worthy patron, presided. Joan Duckett of Joseph was visitor for the evening. Decorations carried out the Christmas theme. Pine boughs with red bows and gilted cones were placed about the room. The tree was formed from wooden dowels laced like ribbons and cones, making a unique display The refreshment table was cover ed with white and had a red rib bon down the center. Silver cones and large red and white candles were placed along the ribbon. Committee for the evening was Hattie Ballard, Helen Broom field. Evelyn Gooderham, Vina Ross, Rcba Laird, Elsie and Ren wick Clark, Virginia and Lee Ho sier, Walter Jones, Bert Carr, Ida Cherry, George and Martha Pearl Cochran. The next meeting will be held Dec. 23, in the Masonic hall. HOLIDAY Flowers And Decorations 1 i'imiALLi Wire Service CHERRY'S FLORISTS WO 3-5932 World Woman's Editor route customers for home delivery. The group will be paid p'r cus tomer shirting delivery. The Christmas formal dance was discussed and the group decided to clean the hall immediately nfter the dance, which will be held DV 19. at the Sacajawca Hotel for all chapter. A cocktail party will precede the dance at the home of Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Larson. Mrs. Hubert Sayre conducted a pudge training class immediately preceding the business meeting Cry cpunril business discussed includid the cotton candy booth at the fair grounds, aprons for cotton candy operatois, the secur ing of Billy Howell and his or chestra for the Christmas dance. Found rs I), y dinner location, and the firsl meeting in February being an all chapter meeting. It was announced that in January, Alpha I'psilun is responsible for the cotton candy machine. Mrs. Forrest Pitts was the guest speaker fur the evening. Her topic was "Voice and Vocabulary Re fleet the Inner You." She clever ly stressed the Importance of dic tion and projection and read a portion of Dickon's "A Christmas Carol" as ans example of voice control. Guest for the evening was Mr Bruce, mother of Mrs. Chuck Gavin. Mrs. Ted Sidor and Mrs. Archie llornfelt were co hostesses. Island City Club Meets For Party A Musical Chairs version of gift exchange was held tjy the Island City Ladies Aid, when they held a Christmas party in the home ot Eva Shafcr. Miss Minnie llolman was pro gram chairman for the affair. A number of Christmas Carols were sung by the group. Each wo man then told of her most un usual Christmas experience. Their stories ranged from the birth of a child and weddings, to the Christmas that didn't happen due to drifted roads and a bliz zard. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Albert Austin, Mrs. Ned Jones and Mrs. Ida Shafer. Refreshments were served hv BMrs. Shafer and Mrs. Frank Stew- Jart. Eacb U'ay had a lighted can die.-' Decorations Included .' a C hristmas tree. There were 22 persons and two children present 4-H Club News The Spoon Lickers, 4-H club held a combination slumber per ty (where no one slept) and a meeting the following morning It was at the home of the lead er, Anita Pipes. Roll call was answered by telling of the meats which each had cooked since the previous meetings. The project lor this meeting was a demon traticn of roll making by the leader with each girl shaping var ious rolls. The two pledges were led by Jean Pipes and Nancy Voruz. The members of the club also met at the leaders home, Dec. S Each member brought utensils and ingredients to make a batch of roll dough. The business meet ing was then held, minutes and roll call were read and the pledg es led by Janet Kirby and Judy FrizzelL Albert Morgan Rites At Joseph ENTERPRISE (Special) Albert Mo.gan, 88, a retired stockman, died Monday at his home in Jo seph. Funeral services will be conducted by the Bollman Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p m. at the Methodist Church in Joseph with the Hev. Floyd E. White o'ficiat ing. Burial will be in the Prairie Creek cemetery. Son of S?th and Margaret Mor gan and born Aug. S, 1873 at The Dalles, the deceased had made Wallowa county his home since 1897. He operated a stock ranch on the Imnaha for many years. Survivors include four children: Orin, The Dalles, Garold. Pendle ton, Mrs. Rachel Chesbro. Gilroy. Calif., and Mrs. Inez Prout, of Jo seph. There are also three broth ers: Dan. Spokane, Tom, Forest Grove, and Ben, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Gifford. Os wego, u grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. His wife, the lormer Rpona Alvira Howard, died June 27, 1958. THE DANMOORE HOTEL AU Transient Guests. All those who come, return. Kates not high, sot Vow. Frse Garage, TVs and Ra tios. We havt a reputation (or cleanliness. Children under seven no charge 1117 fW Merrteea) Portland, Ore. 'Why Celebrate Christmas' Children Ask At This Time By LOUIS CASSELS UPI Staff Writer "Why do we celebra'j! Christ mas"" Children ure apt to ask that question ut this tune of the year. Parents who feel ill-equipped for theological discussion may stall for a while by answering that Christmas is the birthday ol Jesus Christ. But young minds arc relentlessly curious. They soon wa'it to know who was Jesus Christ? And why is his birthday so special? At this point, parents may be compelled to come to grips with the least . understood and most difficult article in the Christian creed. Theologians cull it the dogma of the Incarnation.. It is an at tempt to express in words a breathtaking conviction that was born in the first Christian disci ples as they -sought to explain what they had seen and heard and felt und experienced in the presence of Jesus. The disciples knew that Jesus was a human being a man who LOCAL SummervHle Baptist Church will present their annual Christmas program, in the church Sunday 7:45 p.m. Treats for the children. Army Pvt. Vernon L. Lowden, 23, son of Virgel L. Lowden, En terprise, recently was graduated from the 82d Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Bragg, N. C. Lowd-n received his parachutist wings after completing four weeks of intensive ground and aerial training which included five para chute jumps. Ho attended Wallowa High School. Imbler 4-H leather craft classes have started. Mrs. Lambkin, Mrs. Fleet and Mrs. Jim Dial are the leaders. Linda Sue Follet is the reporter. Mr .and Mrs. Rayford Guillery, Wa'lowa, have a son born Dec. 14. in the St. Joseph Hospital. They have named him Gifford Ray and he weighs six pounds, eight ar.d a halt ounces. Mr. and Mrs. James Twltchtll, EOCene Court, have a daughter born Dee'. 16, In the Grande Rende Hospital. They have named her Linda Carol, and she weighs nine pounds, 10 and a half ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pearson Jr., 2007 Z Avenue, have a son born Dec. 18, in the Grande Ronde Ho-pital. Tbey have named him Kyle Kenneth and he weighs six pounds, nine and a half ounces. Mr, and Mrs. Lester McMahan, 1320 X Avenue, have a son born Dec. 16. in the Grande Ronde Hos pital. He weighs six pounds and seven ounces. Toy sale and bazaar will be held at the Riverside Hobby House. Monday, starting at 9 a.m. WWI Vetorant and Auxiliary wi'l hold their December moctinR Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans urged to attend for special business. Auxiliary will hold 50 cent gift exchange followig the regular business. Both groups to join for social hour. Holiday refresh ments to be served. Union Lodge Holds Special 'Night' UNION (Special) The Moun tain Gem 'lodge 57 met Wednes day evening for "Fun and Of ficer's Night." It was a costume party with first prize going to Mary Alice Votaw. Delia Posey noble grand con ducted the meeting. Members are asked to bring articles for the Christmas boxes to the next meeting or leave them with mem bers of the committee; they are Delia Murray Thel'ma Miller Bet ty Phillips, Dorothy Titus and Barbara Clack. Articles wanted are candy, nuts, apples, cookies. jam, jelly, and oranges. ' Nextj meeting win te Dec. IB. a i nns-, mas party and gift exchange with limit of SI. Coffee and punch was served to the 28 members present. Gel HEW ADIHHAL APPLIANCES A FURNITURE for Price At LOW AS USED La Grande runiiiTURE Warehouse " East Adams Ave. R"t tired and hungry like other men. thu shared fully ill the temptations, limitations and suf fering of ordinary existence. The ;i! :n!h of his IniiiKinily shines so clearly tliriHiuH the New Testa ment account f his life that maiy khiIo, even t day. are drawn In love umt respect him simply as the wisest u id liest of men. Driven To Belief But the disciples Were driven to the belief that there was more than manhood in Jesus. And driv en i tin- riKht word. The first Christian h hov ers we-e lien el) monotheistic. ,,les who had at least as i:nx.tt difficulty as any modern mind in accepting the idea that i expressed in the own ing wonts of Uio (iosK-l accord ing to St John: "In the1 hcgiuning was the Word, anil the Word was with God. and llic Wuid was God . . and the Word was made Mesh, and dwelt among us, and we be held his fjlory." Why did the- early Christians dare to claim 'that God was in carnate in a human life that be- EVENTS Odd Fflowr Lodge 16, La Grande, will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in their hell. GIA Social club will meet in the home of Mrs. Lloyd Bickford, ZUUb second Street, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Gift exchange not to ex ceed $1. Social Club of Eastern Star and their families will meet for a pot luck dinner, Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic hall. Turkey, rolls and coffee furnished. Bring own table servic?. Cards to follow. Whirlaway Square dance club will meet Saturday in the I'nion Sportsmens Club. Christmas party with gift exchang", adults, $1 and chi'dren 50 cents" All square danc ers welcome Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiiijry will hold a Christmas prly, Monday at 1:30 p.m., in tne home ot Mrs. Kay Murphy. 608 O Avenue. Gifts for exchange not to exceod 11. ... i : Uni-m Pacific Jr. Old Timor Club 24. and families, will hold their annual ' Christmas party. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in McAllis ter hall. Gift exchange 75 cents to 11, men for men end women for women, parents for children with name clearly marked. Sunta to visit. ' ' Mt. Fennio Grange will hold their annual turkey dinner. Sun day at 1 pi. 'Usual gi't exchange. Twenty-five-' year members to be honored. Tho PythjanJSisters will hold a business meeting in the KP ha'l at 8 p.m. Friday. All members please try Ao be present. Sow and Se Club will meet Mon day at 7:3V p.m in the home of Mrs. Grant Chandler, at Fruitdale. Potluck and St, gift exchange. Blue Mountain Grange mem bers, families . and guests, will meet for a Christmas potluck din nor and gift exchange at their hall Saturday at 7 p.m. Santa to visit. Celebrating birthdays today will be Ray Crosscn and Helen Conklin. La Grande; and Agnes Morris. Cove. FOR CHRISTMAS j CIVS THK WORLD'S NIWEST PORTABLE NSW IN STYLSI NSW 1N SPKKDf NStW IN SPIRIT! This Year's Cnrittirxt Atft Awards: 2 PARKER "41"r SETS Te Be 'Awarded In Our . Stare Doc. 24 mm imis Office i Machines 1I14H Adams l9l gan in a stable and ended on a cross? A noted modern scholar, Prof. John Knox of I'nion Theological Seminary, says the claim was an inevitable, outgrowth of the unani mous experience of the primitive Christian community. The story of the Incarnation, he says, is "an effort to represent the meu ling of a salvation which bud actually been bestowed and received in the fellowship men had with Jesus. Find Ood In Him "For men in very truth tound God in 'him. When he said 'lly sins are forgiven thee.' the sinner knew he was in fact forgiven, and Miat the hold ef his enemy was broken. And men and women whose lives had been empty and meaningless became, in His pres ence, suddenly aware of the beauty of God, aid what had been a form of death became life everlasting." As the disciples reflected on their exiieiieiice. Prof. Knox says. tliey became increasingly certain that "an event of inculciiable magnitude" hail occurred in their midst, and that they had wit nessed in Jesus "God's supreme disclosure of Himself to men." "This was the faith of the early church, a faith which could be ex pressed only in terms of sacra ment and story. But the sacra ment and story are as true as the faith, and the faith rests firm ly uiwn what men had actually found in Jesus and find there still." GIVE HER that fo)ULOVA IOJ difference BIRNirS CREDIT JEWELRY 1108 Adams Open To 9 p.m. Tuesday YOU HAVE A TALBNT FOR CHOOSINO OIPTSI' 'S;.mM touv MADIM J . 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