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ANN LANDERS Outraged Barbaras Continue To Voice Opinion,' On Haircut Otr Readers: well, i asked for li: w'l ers irom uarDtrs. :n ,s telling me their side of the 'cry Several weeks ago Chicago Pop1? m..lnl .hn... Ih. hi.!. comp'alned about the high price o.' haircuts. He moan-d that every other Saturday when he and his three sons get haircuts, it chews a $10 bill to pkcn$ I invited the barbers to speak up if they felt Chicago Top was off base. They all tut ran Pop out of the ball park. Today's column is devot d to the enlightening com ments from the nation's barbers, their wives, sons, daughters, sweethearts and friends. Ann Lingers.. , Oeir Ann: I'm a Chicago barber who wishes he P3d Chicago Pop in his chair for five minutes. I'd give him a haircut he'd never re cover from. If a barber clears. IK a week, he's lucky. Kent and overhead is high, assistants and supplies are expensive. The barber gets no paid vaca tion, no pension, no bonus or group insurance. , If haircuts had kept pace ilh the cost of living they'd be 15, not $2! Pram Cleveland: My barber !)n wn is 10 hours a day. When ht'i through with a bunch of squirming, screaming kids, he's too tired to eat supper. A bar ber vwkl harder than a ditch digger, r Pram Niagara falls: When hair cuts were M cents the average worker was making 30 cents an houV. Ask Pop if he'd be willing, today, tt pay two hours wages for haircut. Pram lutein, Oregon: Dear Ann Landers: Have you ever heard of wealthy barber? PrtMa. Dear PrasMie: Yes. Perry Como. Pram Tray, Ohio: I have three small crew-cut sons. A well-meaning friend gave me one of those home haircut kits. I followed the "simple instructions" and I'd like you to know that my kids looked like three miles of bad road. We bought them stocking caps and everyone thought they bad ringworm of the scalp. My advice to those outraged fathers it "Pay the !" Pram Lxkooi, sty.: Tell Chi cago Pop that barbers are Pops, too. Our kids wear out shoes, eat meat, drink milk, - need deatal car and medical care. Where has this jerk been for the last 15 years anyway? Is he still wearing high-button shoes? Prom Saw Francisco: Barbers sit for hours with no customers. Wlien the shops and stores close at 5:30, everyone comes in at once. No one pays the barber for his hours of idleness. Anyone who thinks a barber puts $2 in the cash register every nine minutes all day long can come down at closing time and check my cash drawer. Prem Seattle, Wash.: I hope Chicago Pop's eyes pop when he HOLIDAY Flowers And Decorations Wire Service CHERIY'S 'FLORISTS WO 3-5932 I The Perfect FOR ALL g Choose The Version You Desire ... PROTESTANT BIBLES IN KING JAMES VERSION REVISED STANDARD VERSION 3 CATHOLIC BIBLES y EPISCOPAL PRAYER BOOKS AND HYMNALS j McGLASSON'S STATIONERY i 1104 Adams 8 P. irons' this. My dad lia barber. His rigVit elbow n stiffening frotr holding it in the air several hours a day. His legs and feet are jr. ! f and ct a"UT all day. . Irregular (or nun-exist end lunch hours have riven him stomach touble. He takes shots 'or his nerves once a week be cause haircuttlng Is a tedious job He averages $2 80 an hour. Is It worth It? i Dear Readers: Mall from out raged barbers continues to pour in Irom every one of the 50 states. 1 Haircuts in Alaska are $2.50). So here's more: From Martins Ferry, Ohio: Barbering is an art and a sci ence. Today a barber nteds the digital dexterity of a brain sur geon, a repertoire of jokes like Bob? Hope, the tact of Dale Car negie and the best arch supports money can buy. JtivarsMe, CaMi.t Why doesn't Chicago Pop wear his hair in a braid and call It day? Has ht ever seen a barber's water bill, laundry bill, or electric bill? Does he know that good sciuors cost 120 each' find shear are $45? Lo tions, creams shampoos, combs, brushes, raaors aid steriliziaf equipment are mighty expensive. Let him try to buy, a good razor strop under $25. Detroit: Do you know who the biggest gripe: s are? The one who tried to cut their hair at horn; or let Mom do it! They come s'inking into the shop hoping the barber can do something with the chewed up home-made haircut. i. Wis.: Chicago Pop de serves a bop on that bald head of his. The barber dos more than just cut hair. He builds confidence and. boosts morale. Show me the man. who doesn't feel like a mil lion bucks (and looks 100 per cent better) when he gets out of the barber chair. It's the best $2 he ever spent. LrMe Rock: I live in Hardy Ark. and read your column In the Arkansas Gazette. I'd like to sug gest to Chicago Pop that he come down here for his haircuts. They run $1 in Hardy and are as good as any Chicago barber can give. O. M. Dear C. M.i A round trip ticket to Hardy Is $8S. I don't think it would Pay- m Lawders. . V v , Wilwimitai, N. C: My hasbaad is a barber. He says batdheaded men are his toughest customers. They value each lock as if it were a golden thread. They hate to see eaa cut. Yet they come in the shop for a haircut. Yea figure i out. Vimmnei, B. C: Chicago Pop and every other Pop ii the U.S. and Canada waits till Saturday to get a haircut. Then he com plains because the barber gets him out of the chair in nine min utes. What else can a barber do when 90 per cent of his customers pick this one day? , . AkrW, Ohio: The hardest part of bartering is listening to the nutty chatter of the customers. Most of them talk so bloomin' much foolishness it's all a barber can do to keep from cutting off the guy's ear just to change the sujrf. Logansport, In.: Ask Chicago Pop how much Chicago Mom leaves. in the beauty shop each week? That ought to button his big fat Up. Washington, D. C: When you get through with the barbers, how about letting the plumbers have it? I got charged $5.5T4fcr a two minutes job. The rubber ring cost seven cent the service call was $5.50! Christmas Gift I FAITHS! OI.v.vpi, La OianHe, Oie., Tt.ev, Pec. 71, 159 Pg V Woman's MAX1NE NURMJ, 'Worldwide Christmas' Topic OfWesleyan Circle Progratti "Worldwide Christmas, was I gathered about charmingly decor '.heme of the Wetyan CifL'le of the First Methodist Church, meeting. There were 38 members LOCAL EVENTS All Union County Odd Fellow encampments will meet Wednes dcy at 8 p.m., in the LaGrande OOK hall. Important that every member in this area attend. Re freshments served. Hp,y Hoar Heeeieah will meet in the home of Mrs. Carrie Ro mine, 2ts) North Greenwood, Tuesday at 7:S9 p m. Work project. Gift exchange $1, and refresh ments. Sorepimist Clwfe will meet Thursday at 12 noon for a board meeting, in the Stcajawea. Donate1 C. Hiadnwm, dentalman, USN. son f Mr. and Mrs. Donald Himlman of 808 Fourth Street, La Grande, graduated Nov. 25, from the Field Medical ' Service School at the Marine Corps Base, Ccmp Pendleton, Calif. Hospital corpsman assigned to the Fleet Marine Force must complete this four week course before they are assigned to a Marine unit at home or abroad. Gray Ladies met recently at Hot Lake to fill decorated boxes with oranges, cookies and candy. These will be given patients at Hot Lake, and local hospitals. They also wrapped gifts donated by Gray Ladies for Christmas giving. The oranges were donated by Bob Howard, La Grande Fruit Co.,; candy donated by Bill Cummings, Albertson's; and the cookies by the women. Celebrating birthdays today will be Richard Stein, Enterprise; Dora Ellen Ritter, K. R. Brown, Illean Roumagoux, and Darrell White, La Grande. Mt. Fannie Grange Installs Officers Mt. Fannie Grange met recently in regular session and for installa tion of . officers. Roy Comstock, master, presided. Following the regular business the installation ceremony took place. Clarence Carter, ' .unty depv'y of the Oregon Stf ; Grange, wa in cnarge ot tn Installation o the 110 officer! Assisting hin were Glen Muile. burg, Install) master; Mrs. Muui..l'.,g, intuit ing marshal; Mrs. Leonora Oben- darf, regalia bearer; and Mrs. Carter, emblem bearer. Ofrtcers for 1980 are: Fred Bristow, master; J. W. Turner, overseer; Helen Boswell, chap lain; Jessie Arthurs, lecturer; Ray Comstock steward; Lloyd Murchi son assistant steward; Arlene Good son, secretary; Cletus Hohstadt, treasurer; Charles Chase, gate keeper; Rita Hadden, ceres; Hazel Hartley, pomona; Melba Hohstadt, flora; George Hadden, Ralph Corn stock and Floyd Arthurs, executive committee. Fred Bristow presented Roy Comstock with a past masters pin. Refreshments were served in the dining room during the social hour. Mt. Fannie Grangers will hold their annual turkey dinner. Sun day at 1 p.m. During the after noon there will be the usual gift exchange for men, women and children. TtUMC Yon simply can't buy a better turkey tnrkey! In fact, we GUARANTEE your ... or yonr money will be refunded. GRADE "A" Hen Turkeys T3 lb. 53c GRADE "B" Beltsville TurkeysS....1lb. S5'e ALBERTSON'S FOOD CENTERS OPEN EVENINGS TIL 8 O'CLOCK World Woman's Editor ated tables in the Fellowship hal t for the annual Christmas program Mrs. Lou DeLashmutt and Mrs. Billie Sailor, co-chai.men, made Christmas corsage favors for each person. Committee members serving the dessert were. Ethel Patten, Flor ence Smith, Lota Kelley and Ruth Slabaugh. Mrs. Hoe Bailey opened the pro gram with the reading of the Christmas Sto:y, frcm Luke, and selections on the subjwt, ''Christ mas Is In The Heart." Mrs. Polly Scott sang "Mary's Lu'laby." accompanied by Mrs. Helen Hansen. The program "Worldwide Christ mas," undjfr the direction of Vir ginia Trimble, was interspersed with carol singing by the group. Narration on the origin of the carols was given by Mrs. Mary Ainsworth. Mrs. Trimble told stories and legends of Christmas in other countries, ending with our own American customs. Mrs. Doris McClay reminisced on Christmas observances in England. The program closed with a gift exchange among the members. The next meeting will be Jan. 12, in the home of Mrs. Kldon Lily. Club Donates To Contest UNION (Special) The Union Business Woman's club met Mon day evening at the Knotty Pine Cafe for their regular meeting and Christmas party. Gerri Weise presided at the meeting. The club voted to give $5 to the Union Woman's club to he used for their Christmas decor-' ating contest. Shirley Shanks was introduced as a guest. Justine Parks, Maa Taylor and Glady's Johnson were the hostesses. A Christmas gift exchange fol lowed the regular meeting. The committee for January will be Margaret Layton, .Thelma Miller and Bobbie James. ' Christmas Poems 7 Read At Meeting Happy Circle Club members met in the home of Mrs. Grover Grimmett for their annual Christ mas party. There were 15 mem bers and one guest, Mrs. Mosley, present. - Following the short business meeting Mrs. Louis Dierks pre sented the program. Lola Young and Mae Riley read Christmas poems. The guest gave several readings of poems she had com posed. Mrs. Dierks closed the afternoon meeting with prayer. An exchange of Christmas pres ents was held and refreshments served by Stella Grimmett, Leah Livingston, Nellie Clark, and Joyce Goddard. Lola Young and Iva Igo furnished the Christmas tree. Union Choirs Will Sing On Program UNION (Special) The adult and junior choirs of the Methodist Church will give their annual Christmas program, Wednesday, Dec: 23 at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been start- mat Pomojici Unit Holds Meeting I'nion Counly I'omrna Grange m t Dec. 12. at the Citherinr I'revk Grange hall. The business meeting was und r the direction of Master, Henry Wrathrrspoon, who has seiv.d in that c:.paci ')' o.- 11 years. A committee is being appointed to study the educational s stem aiid bring in a report with recom inundations at a future tim. The next regular me"ting w ill be March 26, at the Blue Mt. Grange hall. The Lecturers program under the direction of lna Townsend. consisted of; Opening fong, "O Little Town of Bethlehem"; read ing, "Thank God Today." Mary Miller; piano so'o. Mary Ann Townsend; vocal duet, Mary Ann Tcwnsend and Nancy Webster; talk on Christmas, the Rev. Dwight Williams of the Union Methodist Church; music. Dave Dewey and Deanna Straight; panel, "The Christmas I Remember Best," Ethel Scoit, Anna Belle Mullen burg, Francis Miller and William Webb; reading. Frances Webb, "Christmas on the Farm"; and a story, Fred Pembrooke. Intelli gence test, Mary E'len Hardy. Noel Scott and Glen Muilenburg. A closing song, "Abide With Me," followed by greetings from the Lecturer. Three resolutions wcro discussed and passed. Knights Elect New Officers Tho Knights nf PvthiflS met at the KP hall Monday evening. The highlight of their meeting was the election of officers for the coming year. Henry Peterson was elected as chancelor command-r of the or ganization. Other o'ficers elected were: Veryl Smith, vice chancelor; Charles Hix, prelate; Phil Ward, master of works: Al Dunham, sec retary; Harold Browning, finan cial secretary; Keith Fuller, treas-iirvr- Walter Leonard, master at arms; W. H. Kirkman, inner guard; W. C. Daniels, outer guard and Alfred Hiatt as three year trustee. Tka- nnxt meetine will be Mon day evening, Dec. 28. A joint in stallation with the Pythian sisters will be held in the hall Jan 8. Mrs. Roe Hosts Extension Party The "How did you do it'' spirit prevailed at the Wahanka Home Extension Unit Christmas parly hld recently at the home of Mrs Ruth Roe. Members brought sam ples of Christmas decorating ideas and lucious treats to be tasted and notebooks were supplied for jotting down these suggestions and recipes. Most of the group went away Inspired to try them imme diately. A gift exchange furnished every one with a surprise. During the short, business meet ing, conducted by chairman Mrs. R"ta Gaertner, it was decided to have the January meeting at the home of Mrs. E'oise Ingerson with "Short Cuts In Ironing" as the project. Guests for the pa:ty were Mrs. Florence Bruce, Mrs. Connie Jur gensoa, and Mrs. Luella Hulst. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. Vivian Burford, Mrs. Elma Sher wood, and Mrs. Ruth Roe. ed to purchase a new organ for the sanctuary, the organ they hope to have soon, will be demon strated at this program. The public Is invited to attend the Christmas program and he social hour which will follow in the Fellowship hall. Quality Grown than an Albertson complete satisfaction Old Timers, Auxiliary Hold ' - .a Formal Installation, 'Party Union Pacific Old Timers Club 17 jmrf .iimili.-irv m. in McA!lilir hall recently for their annual L . . ' . , . .. v Fu..,r aim .. " historian; Mrs. Fred Yok-. past of oi fleers, president. Mrs. Chin Thatcher. Following separate business chairman of the bourd; M.-s. W.il meetings, the Old Timers and ter Inwrson and Mrs llai i y S:m;h. auxiliary held a joint formal in- stallation of ol'ieers. Elmer Wil helm and W. C. Danie's were in - stalling of.icers. Mrs. John Lloyd and Mrs. John Wa:d were thi pages. Auxiliary officers imtalld lorable to attend; r.lmer Wilhclm. the coming year were: Mrs. Lowell American Legion, ' Auxiliary Hold Holiday Potluck Dinner The American Legion Auxili- ory Unit 43, met in the let;i(in hall Dec. 9. for their regular meeting. This was preceded by a potluck dinner for the Legion and Auxiliary. Nellie Stewart and Lois Rogers were in charge. The tables and dining room were decorated in the traditional Christmas motif. Following the dinner the Post pud Auxiliary met in' their re- pective halls. Unit President. Nellie Stewart, led the group in the pledge to the flag and the preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Prayer for peace was given bv Chaplain Ella Zumwalt. Marie Wilkins reported on the paid up members and urged ev eryone to get their dues paid as soon as possible to keep off the delinquent list. Two new mem bership applications were read and accepted. Sick and relief chairman, Wil- ma Camp will be out of town for few weeks and Jo Beauchamp consented to take over her du Obligation Night Set By OES Group UNION (Special) Grande n,mt Valley Chapter, 49, OES met Wed nesday for their regular meeting and Christmas party. Emma Bell, worthy matron, and Nele Morrison, worthy patron, presided. It was announced by the worthy matron that tho Janunrv m,.,.ii,,,. will be Obligation Night. Mis. Haro'd Cockrell, a guest, gave a brief talk. -After the regular meetini? Ih.. group attended a Christmas party and gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Nele and Viola Morrison, Odin and Fonda Miller, an Gertrude Kin- kead. ! SHI IS Come II 25 OPEN TONIGHT UNTIL For Your Convenience . . . Our Gift Wrap We Give "S.&H." Green Stamps With SHOP Film, president; Mrs. T. F ltiK.en - h.-rtfor. vice president: Mr (I, F. Kue- secretary; Mrs iiieasupr: -Shirley iui.ic i i-u-k. board memhers. uld Timer officers install, d were 'ciim Tha'th r. president; Wu'l.o . Ingerson, vice p.esid.i.t; T K Kcisenhrrger. secretary tieasuier; 1 Bert D.ivies, p:isl pr siil 'iit. un- chairman of the board; Dun Mi ties until she returns. Myrtle Hansen was appointed; ippy chairman. The group voted to send their contribution to the Department for the dop:rtnvnt president's pft. Department President Delphfiie George's project this year is help ing the McLaren School for Boys a'. Woodburn. A contribution was also voted for this worthy cause. The group agreed to help the (malice committee in sending a representatve from La Grand? to Hie White House Conference on ihildron and youth. A contribution is hems sent to the I'nion County TU Association. Canned goods were brought to the meeting and will he used for Christinas baskets for the needy. Anyone wishing to odd to th-se .kskets may do so by contacting Nellie Stewart or Laura Fine. A vote of thanks was given the I'ust President's Parley, for tak ing charge cf the gifts that were sent to the Veterans' Hospital. These gifts are displayed along with the gifts from other Units and the .Veteran is allowed to choose a gi't for every member of his immediate family, free of charge. The veterans' hospitals are ask ing for old Nylons to he used in n:aking various articles. Proceeds from the magazine- sales have made it possible to again purchase a wheel chair, al so two crutches. Louise Murphy.! chairman, reports that anyone in need of a lied, wheelchair, polio pack or crutches may contact the Union County Health Office for more information. - - j Laura Fine was awarded the "Kitty." i Past presidents' . parley will ', meet in the home of Mrs. Ray Murphy, Monday. The next regular meeting of the i auxiliary will be held Jan. 13. 1 tin's it fi and Get TOYS mem All Toys Except Fair Trade Items REDUCED 5 FALK'S I.D. STORE .Lean and William Schmittle. boar memhers. Mrs Daniels presented Mrs i.ruiurnoim.iyK,. hlT Dast presi(i(,nts Dln. A decorated and tight -d Christ mas tree was the background foi 'lie service. Mrs. Vi Itechlin fur : an ch nished tlie music. Mro Veske anneunced the pn grain, a quartet from the Swan der group of the Christian Church, Mrs. Hetty D Long. Mrs. Aftont Walker. Mrs. Janice Masten aruf Mrs. Khun Sargent. They were' accompanied bv Pam Sanderson. They sang "White Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland." Linda Fihn, accompanied by VI Itechlin. sang "I Saw Mommw Kiss.ng Santa CUwis." Ken l.illard accompanied byl Elizabeth Kasley, sang "Holyf Night": Mary Ell'n Hardy played! three numbers on her accordioni "Li'tle Soldiers March," "The An? gels Are Lighting God's Little Candles" and "Tavern in the! Town." J Daniels and Thaich-r, with the help of June Yeske, Linda Fihn, and Shrry Nelderer, passed ouW the gills and candy filled stock ings. Refreshments were served with each plate decorated with a spray of ho ly and a little lighted candle in holders made Irom marshy mallows and life savers. The table derivations also carried out the1 Christmas theme. Committee ol the evening, Mrs. I). II. Lefebvre, chairman, assist ing were the Mesdames, Elmet Wilhelm, T. V. Rosenberger, George Hutchinson, George Hun gerford. Fred Johnson, John Lar son. E. L. Milbert, Dwight Mat honey. Howard Smith. Walter, Parker. Tom Hunt. Clyde HoppMi J.ek Nickshinski. I. L. Hunger-' ford, Arthur Ladd, George Walker, Mrs. Bess Cook, Vi Itechlin, Julia Metlor. and Edna Rohan. f NOTICE KU.WAY CLEANEBS WILL BE CLOSED SAT.. DEC. 26th (t ib f t' i hi Pi 'Em! II 9 O'CLOCK Bar Will Be Open Every Purchase! FIRST