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unes VOLUME 24. NO. 40 WILLAMINA. YAMHILL COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. MAY 21. 1931 $2.00 A YEAR WILLAMINA SCHOOL TERM ENDS TOMORROW MRS.G.SCHOPPERT 65, DIED MONDAY AT BEAVER HOME WILL WRITE INSURANCE SMELSER HEADS P.-T.A. FOR NEXT TERM; PROGRAM I OFFER ENDS ON MAY 30 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ATM.E. CHURCH TONIGHT Inquiries reaching The Times the past Ferral G. Fendall, son of Mr. and week indicate that some readers did not Mr». Guy H. Fendall, of Willamina, ha» fully understand the half-price subscrip- j just received an appointment as special tion offer. Answering the questions, resident agent of the New York Life the publisher advises first that the offer 1 Insurance Company. wiil be extended to and including May Mr. Fendall 1» well qualified for in 30; |1 paid now on subscription will ex surance work. After graduating from tend your time one full year from the Friday marks the close of a very suc 1 the local high school, he took a special tine of the largest er <wda that ever j Mr». Christina Schoppert, 86, wife of course in insurance nt the Oregon State attended a meeting of be local Parent-| date subscription expired or will expire; cessful term of th^local school. you may pay for more than one year at George Schoppert. Beaver, died at the College at Corvallis, and has ju«t com Commencement exercises of the Wil Teachers assoc iation was present at the , the special rate if desired; the bread lamina high school will be held at the home of her daughter. Mr». Reed Farm pleted the New York Life’» course, de final session of the school year at the knives are given to persons paying up M. E. Church thia (Thursday) evening, er, of the »ame community, Monday signed to fit agents to advise their cli at 8:00 o’clock. The following program gymnasium last Thursday evening. morning after a lingering illness. or subscribing at the special rate who will be given: ents on all insurance matters. "The Star-Spangled Banner” waa the The <leceaacd was born in Germany, also furnish a list of five local people Ferral Fendall is known to “just Processional, (not yet selected); invo opening song, and this was followed by who are not now getting The Times. January 1«, 1868. and came to theU. n cation, Rev. Withnell; Salutatory, Ho about everybody” and those he is not when young. Mr». Schoppert and her a brief business session, including the Still have a few knives left. Mail your mer Newbill; music, Huddleston quar husband operated a hotel in Sheridah acquainted with he plans to meet soon for year», moving to Willamina in 1908, in bis work. Wm. E. North, state election of officers for the 1981-82 term. check for 81 without delay. If more tette; Valedictory, Mary Drake; ad when they had our present hotel erect agency organizer of the New York Life, | ! The new officer* are: Frank Smelser, convenient, (loet-date check July 1, but dress, E. T. Reed; piano solo; Miss Frieda Yates; awarding of honora, Prin president; Mrs. J. H. Strand, vice pres ed. They continue.! in the hotel busi ness here until 1913. when they »old out with headquarters at Portland, was here ident; Mrs. Grace Goodrich, secretary; be sure it is mailed to reach The Times cipal V. M. Patterson; awarding of diplomas, A. C. Thurber. president of on or before May 30. this week conferring with Mr. Fendall. and moved from the city. Mrs. IL M. Edmiston, treasurer. board of education. Besides her husband, the deceased is ------------------H The following graduates will receive The following program was given, survived by nine children. They nre: diplomas: Mary Drake, Homer Newbill, with Rex D. Horton officiating as chair Mr». Andrew Wood. Clatsha-'ine, Ore., Viola Hankel, Rex Harrison, Odetha Mr». Fred Olm»te<l, Hyde, Calif., Mrs. man of the program committee: McKinley, Delmar McMilan, Doris Uni John Hillntrorn and Mrs. G. L. Ixigdson, Remarks and announcements, Prin cume, Wilma Unicume, Alfred Young. Costa Mesa. Calif.. Mr». Reed Farmer, cipal V. M. Patterson: Harmonica Band Beaver, Ore., Mr». G. L. Prentice, Stu dent Body P lay Big Success selections, by eleven boys and girls of Mansfield, Ore.. Guy Schoppert, Beav the 6th, 7th and 9th grades; typing The Student Body p la y , “ Now, er, George Schoppert, Jr.. Llatskamne. * demonstration, by foir girls and two Adolph,” a farce-comedy in two act», Pete Schop|»ert. Marshfield, Ore.; and | boys of the commercial classes, direct presented at the gymnasium last eve a large numlier of grandchildren and Frank Newland, local drayman and ning, was a very excellent production ed by Mias Marjorie Southam, instruc- The Camp Cookery Club boys, accom several great-grandchildren. All of the I tor; spelling contest, (words consisting furniture dealer, had a narrow escape and was witnessed by a large crowd. children attended the funeral except panied by their instructor-leader, Mrs. ,, of names of states and capitals,) by from serious injury Friday night about Mr. Horton coached the characters and Mr». Logdson, who was unable to get Grace Goodrich, and Rev. and w 24 pupils of the 4th ano 6th grades,first o ’clock, when his large truck went directed the production. Following is E. W. Withnell, went to the Luke prize of 50c being won by Lena Rein 10 . . I the cast: Adolph Krausemiller. one Mrs. Schoppert wa» a member of the jn a kra£t concern, Delmar Me- bold, and second prize of a jumping m the ditch, near the Scott place, on the , Primrose Rebekah l>slge of Willamina, Booth camp grounds, 11 miles north jack Mr New- . Milan; August Riemenachneider. the was awarded Ray Barber, with Salmon River Cut-off road. Mr. which organisation participated in the west of Willamina, Friday afternoon contestdirected by Mias Marjorie Myers, partner, Lynn Linton; AdaKlock, funeral »ervice». held Wednesday after for an over-night camp. This was the teacher; election of officers for same land states be was returning home and other bookkeeper, Christine Jensen; Warren noon at I o’clock from the Sheridan Anal camp required and entitles the room; playlet, "The Six Nations,” by traveling fast, and as he swung around Thomas, their hustling salesmanager. i » uv Funeral Chapel, with Rev. E. W. With- curve his lights went out. He at Allan Frederick; Mary Lawrence, their ! put pils from 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades of a tempted nell, pauhn* of the Willamina M. E. boys to a 4-H charter. to stop by applying the brakes, leaving here at 3:30 o’clock, the par -U d n iss Dorothy Drill’s room; talk on but the strain was so great that a de new stenographer, Mary Drake; Tim Church officiating. Six Odd Fellows John J. Durst; reading, Marie othy Scroggs, their slightly crooked Ï." acted a» pallbearer»: K. E. Shetterly, ty motored to the Booth place, pitched « drugs, fective brake pin broke, permitting the banker, Chester Pearson, Mr. G. Wel Manire; piano solo, Harold Withnell; R. H. Yate», Fred Gillespie. T. H. camp and cooked supper in pairs. Af-1 ^ay, ” breron History,’’ by 6th grade truck to go on unhindered over a 6-foot lington Matthews, a crooked promoter, Rouse, W. H. Järvi». L. A. Mstocha. embankment. The machine landed on Young; Willie Kiotzbach, a very Interment was made in Harmony cem ter the meal beds were made, according pupils of Mrs. Goodrich’s room. At the its wheels, smashing the two right Alfred fresh office boy, Barney Thurber; Nina to instructions, “ out under the stars, ’ \ c,o8e th* program, ice cream was ones, but otherwise was little damaged. etery. Klock, waitress from Little Gem Cafe. .. . served to all present. ----------0---------- but the stars were not In evidence. . ' Mr. Newland was not injured. Marie Manire; Spud Andrews, a bold, ----------------- 9 A majority of the boys and their chap bad burgler, Norman Turnidge. JOINT SHOWER FOR TWO erones sal around the fires for awhile, ; O reg o n Indians W e re Honest O th e r W illa m in a School News A surprise shower wa» given at the some talking, others playing harmon- Oregon Indians of times previous to Results o f Linfield meet: The novice home of Mr». Clifford Rugg near Willa icaa, while a few fished. Just when the arrival of tbe “ pale-faces” were division of typing was represented by mina Saturday afternoon in honor of they decided it was time to retire, a honest and of conscientious character, Vivian Collins and Christine Jensen. Mr». Elsie Ixivett, nee Muriel Rugg, a rain, threatened for hours, began to | is the opinion of Col. J. C. Cooper of Willamina received the banner for hav bride of March, and Mi»» Dorothy Drill, fall. What to do was the next ques McMinnville, author of the book, "Red ing tbe best average. The best novice who will be married June 1st to Mr. lion. No one wanted to go home. So Pioneers,” which will be presented in average of errors was five. Christine Cornelina Fast. The party was gotten the party commandeered Mr. Booth's Lester Wallace, of near Willamina, ; pageant form in that city May 25 and 26. had six, and Vivian seven, which gave up by the girl member» of the cías» of large barn for an hotel, and made their They were square-shooting and fair them second and third places. The was the victim of an unusual accident 1928 of the Willamina high school, all beds in the loft on the hay — amid the in their decisions until the white man amateur division was represented by of whom are now married except Miss the scurrying mice an 1 flying bats that ‘ Wednesday of last week. He was came to teach them of deception, points Drill. Both honoree» received many seemed to resent the intrusion. It prov- handling a shotgun shell when it ex- out the aged civil war veteran, who Doris and Wilma Unicume. They had the second best in the county. Wilma beautiful and useful gifts. The after ,He headed a delegation which went before made a perfect test and will receive an noon was »pent very happily, talking President McKinley for Indian war vet over school days, after which a delicious ing—and the friendly mice and bats 1 was taken to McMinnville Hospital for erans’ pensions and who drew the bill award for tbe best individtal accuracy. The average of Willamina’s novice and lunch was served. Those present were: well, some of the buys admitted they treatment Saturday, when he became later passed by Congress. amateur division was the best in the Mrs. Frank Matocha. Mr«. William might have slept an hour or two. But i y, from the woull(j8. He did not know --------------fi-------------- county. Smith, Mr». John Breeden, Mrs. Glenn Willamina was not represented in Miss A lle n to T eac h H e re Willi», Mrs. Vaughn Smith. Mr». Elsie i «»•>• «» - «’ >*-• U.vett, Miss Dorothy Drill, Cornelius rain stopped, camp was again made and Miss Allen, of Garabaldi, near Tilla- girls’ tennis. Amity girls won the ten- mook, has been employed by the Willa- nis Jbanner Willamina was represent- Fast, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Rugg. breakfast cooked outdoors. This meal mina board of education to teach the ed by Arnol Neelv m siogies of boys was a potluck affair, each cooking B a n d C o n c e r t A n d commercial classes and act as girls ath- tennis and Arnol Neely and Robert Lin- something and all partaking of the E n t e r t a i n m e n t letic coach for next term. A. C. Thur- ton in double«. Dayton won the banner BRIEF HILLCREST NEWS whole. Camp was broken shortly af ber, chairman of the board, announced for both divisions of boys tennis. ter breakfast Hnd the party started Carrie Sue Olsen fell from the trick Monday. Miss Allen is a sister of Dr. I. Mane Manire represented Willamina bars at school last week, injuring her back to Willamina, reaching here about The Butler-Grand Ronde Brass Band Allen, former Willamina physician. in the declamatory contest. 9:00 o ’clock. nose and head. ’ _________ . ' Willamina came out third in the relay The boys on the trip were: Harold will give a concert and entertainment Mrs. Ann Henshaw has returned to race being represented by Russell New- her home at Dallas, after spending , Fox, Junior Jensen, Harold Withnell, Tue-day evening. May 26, at the Com State Incom e T a x Blanks a t Bank bill, Kenneth Barrett, Arnol Neely, Home time here visiting in the homes 'Junior Shetterly, Robert Valliere, Ix*s- munity Hall in Grand Ronde. The band State income tax return blanks may | Lynn Linton. lie Goodrich, l.aurice Fox, Floyd Ed- of her daughter. Mrs. J. C. Turnidge. now has over thirty members. They now be obtained at the WillaminaState Russell Newbill and Kenneth Barrett miston, I-eigh Green, Billy Hampton, and Mrs. Mary Knoble. will play at the Farmers’ Union meet Bank. They should be filed on or before went out for the mile race but Amity Lawrence Roub, Leonard Manire, Fred WANTED— Cattle to pasture. In received first place. June 15. ing at Valley Junction May 28. quire at home of Mrs. Mary Knoble, die Valliere. Miss Drill’s room went on a picnic Route One, Willamina. Wednesday. Miss Katherine Gebhardt is now em ployed at a logging camp at Klamath OLD GRAND RONDE NEWS Falls, Ore. Robert Shipley had the misfortune of spraining his right arm recently. (By M. P etersen , S r .) --------------II-------------- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nathan and Miss the M. E. Sunday School, entertained Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Patterson are Paul Vandehey resigned as manager Mary Nathan, of Portland, brother, sis the little folks at a party in her home enjoying _ a visit from the former’s of the Associated store at New Grand GAME CLUB T O M E E T ter-in-law and sister, respectively, of I mother, Mrs. Patterson, of Eugene. Ronde recently and accepted a position The Yamhill County Game Protective Mrs. A. E. Brazeau of this city, came Tuesday afternoon. Games were played The Gilbert Creek school closed Tues with the Union Oil Co. at McMinnville. Association will hold a dinner .meeting down Saturday for a short visit in the and the hostess served cookies, junket i day. Monday the pupils and teacher C. O. Boetger succeeded him as mana at the city hall in Sheridan Friday eve 1 Brazeau home. Sunday the entire party and punch. ger of the store. 1 enjoyed a picnic on Canada creek. ning. May 29. at7:30,Tony Klees, presi went to the coast, making the loop. Mrs. l^arose Onenelie has been ser Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Withnell and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smelser and dent, announced. The cover charge Mrs. H. M. Kershaw, Mrs. It. A. son, Harold, were Salem visitors Mon children and Marie Manire went to the iously ill but is now recovering. will be 60c. Harpole and Mrs. John J. Durst attend Mrs. Stanford Hudson is at the Mc coast Sunday afternoon. Present at this time will be Mr. Me- ed the State Convention of the Rebekah day and Tuesday. Minnville hospital. Mr. Hudson is ill Clees, newly appointed state game su- lodges in Corvallis Tuesday. Mrs. Durst See the Lark Theatre program on Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Stiles motored to at the tuberculosis sanitarium in Salem. (»erintendent; Gene Simpson, superin was the delegate from Primrose Re the coast Sunday afternoon. i page eight. Mrs. C. Leno recently received pay tendent of the game farms, and Matt bekah lx>dge of Willamina. from the stage company for injuries Corrigan, member of the commission Mrs. E. W. Withnell’» class of the sustained in a collison two years ago. Hear wltat these men have to say, Mr. M. E. Sunday School will picnic nt Dor Many local families will go to Wash Klees urges sportsmen. an’s Peak next Wednesday. May 27. ington county this week to pick straw ----------S---------- The entire party will go as far as the berries, the season having opened at of the peak in cars, then hike up to the Vanderzander yards near Banks CAMP-FIRE GIRLS ELECT foot the top. Each will bring a basket lunch. Tuesday. Winnie Rock, of Cornelius, accom The Camp-Fire Girls held their regu FOR SALE—Cabbage plants at M. lar meeting at the home of Marjorie and panied her father here Monday morn Petersen’s. Louise Jensen at Valley Junction Wed ing for a vin t with her friend, Willotta Joseph Dolp is putting in four acres nesday evening of last week. This was Harris. of alfalfa, and may irrigate same. The A. C. Thurber family had as the time set for the annual election of Miss Louisa Powers and Mrs. Effa Will be paid to you with a good time if you attend officers, and the following were chosen: guests Sunday, Mrs. Martha Campbell, Skating have been employed to teach .................. Maurine Lewis, " Mrs. Eva Heearn, President, Marie Manire; vice presi Miss the school in district No. 91 next term. the GALA NIGHT DANCE at the dent, I.aVern Werth; secretary-treasur Ralph Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Orvil The annual school meeting will be held June 16, when one director and a clerk er, Christine Jensen; scribe, Maxine Duncan, all of Portland. W . A. Turnidge returned home last will be elected. Shetterly. --------------fi-------------- Thursday from an 18-day trip to lx»s ------------- B-------------- Angeles, where he visited his son, Ches Achievement Girl.» Meet OIL AT WILLAMINA.TOO? ter. He went down over No. 99, stop The Achievement Girls (4-H cooking For some time R. 8. Miller, local ping at San Francisco to visit his club) met at the home of their leader, meat market proprietor, has noticed daughter, Mrs. Delpha Bennidict, and Reorganized Band — New Muscians Mrs. W. W. Harris, Monday afternoon. signs of oil on water taken from his 190 returned over the coast highway, mak This being the 9th meeting, Div. II en ing a total of 4306 miles, round trip. Better Music, Lots of Pep and Go! foot well at the slaughter house, just tertained the mothers. Visitors were Miss Mary Drake entertained her Join us for a bigger and better time! east of Willamina. Recently experts Mrs. Hodson, Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Vern were here looking the field over, and class adviser, Miss Mary Stevenson, at Huddleston, Mrs. Harris. The work G e n ts , 5 O c . - L a d ie s , 2 5 c their opinions were to the effect that dinner Monday. will be completed next meeting, and Mrs. V. M. Patterson, teacher of the oil would be struck in commercial quan Achievement Day will be May 29. tities hy drilling near site of this well. beginners* class, "Jesus Helpers,” of LIGHTSGO OUT, TRUCK IN DITCH MICE AND BATS! BUTA GOOD TIME! GUN SHELL EXPLODES, MAN SERIOUSLY HURT “ « 2 ^ » BRIEF WILLAMINA NEWS REW ARD SHERIDAN LEGION HALL Saturday Nite, May 23
