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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 2, 1918)
THE MORNING- OREGOXIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918. PEACE IS RESTORED III SCHOOL CIRCLES trikingf .Week-End - Sale! c o o o o oo oo JOvOOw o& o 6Sdbv o w o Ce- fcfl.'ooooooa VISITOR FROM BURNS ENTERTAINED BY SOCIAL AND MUSICAL SET OF PORTLAND. L R. Alderman to Direct War Activities at Fixed Salary C of $5000 a Year. JOHN E. COOTER RESIGNS Greater VALUES. Greater MONEY saving possibilities than ever before at 10 fTS i ijMij"ji.iXliiLi i mi " I ' iTiiHUi y ' UilUi I ' I libMMflgi 1 MMm i P&L 'till! Hi rPYOERTBTOEP C ORB ETTTfll Mlill UliLUM fr $F cVt gi o jod'q ojOjoquDC do 0 tf oo o i n CuJ d ."ninnnr -f.r.-t.-.1--..- in.t.ini'iaia.iaflmaj M ' ' ' "X A ' (9l At .SsKS-fJ" " - BSBBBSS.'' BBBBBbSK A Resolutions Protesting Manner of Removing Former Superlntend v ent Are Made Part of Port land School Records. Peace has returned to brood at the aessiona of the School Board, for the sidetracking of L R. Alderman, for mer City Superintendent, la a closed Incident, through his definite accept ance of the Inferior post of superin tendent of war activities. At yesterday's session of the board Mr. Alderman's letter accepting- his as slgnraent to doty was at hand, whil G. A- Grout, chosen by the directors as successor to the superintendency, trans acted all business of that office at the meeting. The meetina did not lack for a curl eus attendance, assembled with th hope that verbal fireworks would fol low In the train of the Alderman mat ter. Only to a mild degree were they gratified, and that at the close of th meeting, when A. F. Flegel. represent lnr the Alderman forces, registered formal protest against the manner which the former superintendent wa removed from office, charging that th session which took such action had been star chamber. Resel.tlOBS Are Read. Mr. Flegel presented the resolution which were passed by the mass meeting of protest. In Mr. Alderman's behalf. shortly after public notice had been given of his demotion. He requested that these be read. Following the reading of the resolu tions, which roundly condemn the tlon of the three directors who dis placed Mr. Alderman, a motion pre vailed to have the document placed on file a an official record. The salary of Mr. Alderman, as sup erlntendent of the war work commit' tee. was fixed at $5000 for the fiscal year, beginning July 1. In addition he was granted $30 a month for the main tenance of a car to be used on district business, with the stipulation that he provide the equipage. Following the meeting Mr. Alderman made the following statement: "I Intend to pnt every energy into the new work, make my efforts count for the most and give value received, The change comes at a time when school positions are not open and it is financially necessary that I make my efforts count. Furthermore, and above all. my heart Is In the schools here and I shall tackle the new duties with a vim. rendering the most valuable service possible and helping in win- Ding the war. Parnate Cnced Help. "I hope for undivided assistance from parents and others and every or ganlzatioa. I have given the best In me under the circumstances for the five years I have been superintendent, and I shall continue. I'shall not be a fault finder and shall not neglect my duty. I accept it as an assignment to duty." The resignation of John E. Cooter. uperlntendent of school gardening, was accepted. Mr. Cooter is to accept the position of county agricultural agent for Lincoln County. Duties of the newly created post of war work superintendent were outlined by Superintendent Grout, who proposed that the work should Include Interest In the re-education of wounded sol diers, participation on behalf of the school system In all patriotic drives and movements, the general planning and directing of all war work that comes within the province of the schools and the filing of a monthly re port of such activities. Mr. Grout said that $0 Instance of patriotic partici pation were of record In the schools during the past year. Parrletle Braaeh Approved. Recommendations filling posts in the system as presented by Superintendent Grout were approved by the board as follows: E. H. Whitney, second assist ant superintendent: W. A. Dickson, to be principal of Ockley Green; Mrs. A. Alexander, to be principal of Wood mere; J. O. Hall, to be principal of Creston; H. W. Ager. to be principal at Linnton: L. I Baker, tot he principal at Glenhaven; Martha N. Hart, to be domestic science teacher. Request for a department of special patriotic Instruction, henceforth to be Included In the course, was granted, and M. L. Pratt was elected to assist In the work, at a salary of $1400 per year. Deans of girls at high schools were named as follows: Mrs. A. M. McCol llster. Lincoln: Mrs. Gertrude Grahame. Girls' Polytechnic School; Miss Caroline Holms n. Jefferson. V1 - .A.r.. P V -x' . - I -A. . I' . I A ( ; $ 1-00 Trimmed and band ed Hats that are marvelous at the price. In all colors. Trimmed and tai lored Hats that are worth $6 to $1Q at this sale $goo WILL BUY ANY STRAW Trimmed Hat in the store, no matter what former price was. All the beautiful Hats for now are shown in this sale at $5. Mrs. James Gault, of Burns, has been visiting Mrs. Lulu Dahl Miller and other Portlanders and has been entertained extensively. M' R. AND MRS. LUC1EN H. PAIGE announce the engagement of their daughter, Susie Boone Paige, to Eurene M. Ehrhardt, a banker of Lewlston, Idaho. -The marriage date has been set for August 14. It will be a home ceremony, simply planned and In keeping with war time. MIbs Paige Is an attractive and Interesting girl. She was graduated from the Unl verslty of Washington in 1916 and re cently has been teaching science in St. Helen's HalL At college she became a member of Alpha Omlcrom Pi sorority and made Phi Beta Kappa honor fra tern It y. She won special honors as debater and was active in student and social affairs. There will be several "weddings In August and more In September. Some of the society girls who have set the date have not announced It. but the social calendar will have some attractive weddings within the next few weeks. Mrs. Nina Churchman Larowe. has taken a cottage at Seaside for the month of August and leaves today. On her return she will .be at the Nortonla Hotel. e Mrs. A. H. Rebe is sojourning at the Gaffney cottage. Seaside, Or., for on month as the guest of Miss Nell Gaff ney and her mother. Mrs. Clarence Curry entertained yes terday at an attractive informal lunch eon for Miss Mary Appleby. Covers were laid for Miss Appleby, Miss Jean Kelly, Miss Mary Holmes, Miss Lura Tamiesie. Mrs. K.ate Kelly and Mrs. Curry. Portland girls who would Join the next class for motor driving, motor mechanics and repairing may enlist now. The National League for Woman's Service yesterday announced that the rst class will complete its work in few days and the next will start August 12. Twenty-one will be ad mltted and they will be given a chance to learn how to take a motor car to pieces and. still better, to put It to gether again. Registration may be made tthe headquarters in the Meier & Frank building, sixth floor. This Is the day when babies are weighed and measured at Montavllla School. Every babe and little one from months to ( years should be taken to the school and be registered according to the Government requirement. More than COO women applied for the nurses training camp at Vassar col ler Soldier and Sailor Novelty Suits for Boys Frmk ahlvsaeata alive drab sol. allev salts with "tammy Bnwi belts at 6 SIO.SO. Sammy Walts, complete. 810. bailer ! ef blae serge. IflO S12. Galatea Sailer Salts, SI. Outfit Your Youngsters for the Beach Here Outfitter. a- CnUdr-gi 143 Sixth. Opp. Meier Freak's A pretty wedding of yesterday was that of Miss Geraldlne Eastman and Robert B. Wolff, both of Los Angeles. The ceremony was solemnised at "The Willows,' home of the bride's aunt. rs. J. J. Parman. The couple will spend several weeks traveling In Alas ka, later returning to Los. Angeles to make their home. e e Mrs. J. 8. Clark, an attractive matron of San Francisco, is in the city for a fortnight at the Multnomah Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Clark will return this morning from an automobile trip to Vancouver and Victoria. B. C Camp Lewie, Seattle and other points of In terest. They have been accompanied on the trip by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cook, of this city. ' Mrs. James Hatfield Lemons (Grace O'Neill) will entertain next Wednesday for Miss Helen Deary, Mrs. James Twohy and Mrs. N. V. James. The Portland Woman's ' Union will hold a quarterly meeting Monday after noon In the Martha Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marcotte and three children arrived yesterday from Kansas City. They will be the guests of Mrs. Mancotte's mother, Mrs. Rob ert Wiggins. Mrs. Arlington Caughey, wife of Lieutenant Caughey. who is now In France, is a visitor in Portland, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Caughey at 32 East Couch street. Rollin Caughey, CALENDAR FOR TODAT. Auxiliary Company E. Engi neers Reception and mustcale, Multnomah Hotel, tonight. W. C. T. U. War council. T. W. C. A-. 10 A. M. Portland Parent-Teacher Coun cil Address by Dr. Harry Hunt ington Powers, Library, this aft ernoon. Montavllla District Weighing and measuring of babies. Business Women of First Chris tian Church Entertainment for support of Belgian baby, 8 P. M. Auxiliary to Company C. 116th Engineers University Club, 10 A. M. the little son of Lieutenant and Mrs. Caughey, accompanied his mother on the westward trip. The auxiliary to Company E. Engi- neers. Railway, will entertain at a I reception and musical in the Multno mah Hotel tonight. TACOMA. Wash., Aup. 1. (Special.) Mrs. Alice Stierrell. of Portland, is in Tacoma to be near her son. Earl, who is stationed at Camp Lewis. She Is the guest of Mrs. Mattie Holycross, and several Informal affairs are being ar ranged In her honor. Mrs. A. M. Grilley, formerly of Port' land, and with her husband here, who Is general Y. M. C. A. secretary at Camp ijewis, entertained wives of other ST. M. C. A. secretaries stationed at the can tonment at her home today. The worn en have formed the Red Triangle Club and aid their husbands immeasurably in the difficult work which the associa tion has undertaken. Mrs. Arthur R. Moore, of Portland, who has been the guest In Tacoma of her mother, Mrs. James Russell, left today for Lakeside at American Lake with a party of girls. They will camp there for several days. Buy Furs Now for Summer and Fall 10 discount this month Prices between now and Fall will probably jump 25. This is not guessing, but solid, facts, based on the increase in prices this Spring. That is why we urge all customers who possibly can to buy now and save 25 or 30 on Coatees, Animal Scarfs and Wraps. Comprising Fitches, Foxes, Squirrels, Moles, Hudson Seal and many others. Deposit Will Hold Furs Till Wanted of Lieutenant Johnny Beckett, of the Marine Corps, are visiting In Tacoma from their home In Portland, Mr. and Mrs. James Beckett, parents rlQ l'i?' Tw.rhoV V. lM,n,nt Jnhnv R.oir.tt r th- Linnton Beach at Glenn Harbor, Sun day. Those attending will take their luncheons. Coffee will be served free Bathing and eports will be the order of the day. .Those who go may take the 9 A. M. St Johns car at Fifth and Al der streets to St. Johns, go down the hill to the ferry and cross. WohiPAiK(mc&Era Bv Edith Knight Holmes Members of the National League for Woman's Service will assist August 6, Red Cross day. at the Oaks. The Caterers' Association has . Ianned to serve 20,000 persons, and the . women will assist Over 600 of the league members will be in readiness to serve. The league will sell 6000 tickets in advance. Captains for the occasion will be Mrs. Frank Camp, Mrs. George West Mrs. Treve Jones, Mrs. G. B. McLeod. Mrs. G. Frost Mrs. M. H. Lamond. Mrs. William Skene, . Mrs. S. M. Blumauer. Mrs. Otto Grice and Mrs. Philip Gevurtx. The women's division of the Council of National Defense has received the registration blanks for the Student Nurses' Reserve Corps. Those who have signed are requested to go to head quarters at Meier & Frank's and ob tain the blanks The auxiliary of Company C, 16th Engineers, will meet at 10 o'clock today t the University Club, also there will be a business meeting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. e , Auxiliaries to Batteries A and B, HEAVY PENALTY LIABLE CORPORATIONS FAILING TO RE PORT ASSESSED 50 PER CENT. When Business Is Conducted on Basis of Calendar Year Time Given to File Returns Until An&nst SO. Corporations doing business on the basis of a fiscal year and failing to file a return as to undistributed net income with Collector of Internal Rev enue Miller before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon became liable to a heavy penalty. Other corporations whose business is conducted on the basis of the calendar year have until August 29 to file their returns with the same official. All returns filed with Collector Miller will be forwarded to the Treas uny Department at Washington, D. C, which will assess the tax to be paid. If this tax Is not paid within ten m r Smart Silk Blouses ON x t Special Sale Some very distinctive models in tailored de- signs, of striped Crepe de. Chine; also plain Habutai silk. Dressy Georgette Crepe blouses in various styles novel tucked and beaded effects. All sizes and popular colors. AUGUST FUR SALE now in progress, affording material savings on our entire stock of Furs. al asi m days following notification, the de linquent corporation becomes subject to a penalty of 6 per cent of the amount of the tax and a further pen alty of 1 per cent per month. Corporations which have failed to make the required return will be notified and assessed a penalty of 50 per cent of the amount of the tax. Upon thereafter filing a return, all such corporations will be allowed ten days after being notified from Wash ington of the amount of the tax to be paid to pay the same before a further penalty of 5 per cent of the amount of the tax and 1 per cent per month penalty will be added. PLAYGROUND WILL OPEN Band Concert and Programme Will Be Feature of Event. The formal opening of Marquam Gulch playground will be on Wednes day evening, August 7, according to an announcement yesterday by" Park Su perintendent Keyser. The opening had been set for today, but the plans for the opening could not be completed In time to hold the celebration and the affair was postponed. The Municipal Band will give a con cert at the playground on the night of the opening and a proKramme of events will be announced soon by Playground Director Botsford. lvfo& Economical Coffee 149-151 BROADWAY Our Guarantee Your grocer will refund the full price you paid for M.J.B. Coffee, if it does not please your taste, no matter how much you have used out of the can. The best coffee at any price Vacuum Packed By Special Process M. I. BRANDENSTEIN & COMPANY V. . CM-rK-fc. ANU WAKtl-HJUSt. 27-29 N. FRONT STREET PORTLAND To make war breads good they must be thoroughly raised and theTaiae held until baking is completed. Crescent Double Acting Baking Powder has the sustained action and 20 greater energy to make light, de licious bakings from the coarse grain doughs. ALL GROCERS, 25c LB. There's ol vasri difference in LESLIE kS -A. LIT is'wonderfulljpure consequent of bread jffE nighjy nutntiouiliv v JsS si s?nd """y delu W -bS FURS V