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- ! .it. 10 THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1927 1 IT UBEB1Y HOME Upper Story of Walter Allen Residence Burns; Reas- on Not Learned - LIBERTY, Dec 20. (Special. J1 Mrs. E. Willljns-returned home from Newport recently. ' j Mr. and Mrs. G. Hard of Cali fornia were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bard. Wanda, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allsn, s better after having an attack of pneumonia. Harry Shaw had the misfortune to ret his car in the. McKenzie river. It took three days and a tractor to get it out. G. H. Dencer and Henry Simons hare gone to Waldport. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wrigles- worth of - Mill ; City were recent Fire broke out in the upptr guts of Mrs. S. Murhammer. tery of the Walter Allen hon.s Sunday morning a. bout 10:43 cftdock. The neighbors rushed to assist, and succeeded In ' extin guishing the flames- The damage fc estimated to be between ,12.00 ' mad. 300. The cause of the fire not been learned The house lnsured..---;.;:. :- Mrs. P.70."Judd, Who was oper-j afisd upon last ween ior appenai tSXl is convalescing nicely. iJ s Miss Anne Simpson, the health taastructor; . made the school a feasant visit Tuesday. She gave aa InstHbtrre talk j.o the ad laoccd rooms. Next Friday afternoon the sev jnal rooms will hare their Christ cms trees at school. In the eve aang the pupils will f ire a Christ mas program in the Liberty hall, wnieh the public Is invited, to at L tend. The entertainment, will be gin promptly at 7: 30-o'clock. The school board is- making - some much ' needed improvement a the Interior of Liberty 'hall. Among other, things a new carpet far the stage and a nt itageeur tain will be put in place. E. L. Coffey has been bedfast for the past two weeks with infec tion in his neck. Isaac, Schmidt has returned ksme from an extended visit in Xsng Beach California. '! Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Browning . gave a birthday dinner Sunday in fcenor of Mr. Browning's mother. Mrs. R. L. Browning. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Judd -wert feasant ly surprised by the ar rival of their son, Fred Judd, from southern California: J Mrs. Mary Cluth of Montana is the ruest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Xkmcer. ........... Mrs. Ed Young, who' has been suf ferine with rheumatism Is slightly improved. OBITUAKY - Ilitchnian Waiter Hitchman, young son of Kr. and Mrs. E. R. Hitchman of Reedsport,1 died yesterday at a lo cal hospital. The remains are to b forwarded to Portland today 3 the Terwilliger Funeral Home Jiir funeral services and interment. Madill James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Madill, died De cember 20 at the home, 1500 Fer i rj street, at the age of seven Months. The remains are in care mZ the Terwilliger Funeral Home. Announcement of funeral will be axade later. . ,, ' lcnny Mrs. Mary Denny, died at her ' residence 366 Marion street, De- cember 20. at the age of 69 years. - She leaves her widower. Rev. M. Benny, pastor Betheny Reform church;, daughter, Mrs. Fred Kruse of Salem, Mrs. Carl Bross of Kansas, Mrs. Ed. Schlegel of Cal ifornia; two sons, - John II. and Ehianael K.,.of Kansae;'o3 broth er and four sisters., all of New Tork; seven grandchildren. Fun . eral services will be held from the Betheny Reform . church." Capitol suid Marion street, Thursday at 1 H in, Webb's Fur eral Parlors te charge of arrangements. ZIKR RF-EIECTED RABBIT AXD SMALL- STOCK AS. SOCLATIOX MEETS I L Lillian Neuens is again in school after being 111 with pneumonia. -The road leaving the highway at the Liberty store, is being paved to the canyon. -Mr. and Mrs Walter Stark are the happy parents of a baby boy. He has been named Robert Joseph. The Liberty school will have a week's vacation,' closing -Friday. December 23, and resuming Tues day. January 3. -,- - r The following Von in the item gathering contest for the past month: Verda Rains. Marie Mur hammer and Dorothy Browning. POLICE NET FLUNG OUT: FOR KILLER OF MARIAN (Continued from Page Three) Hickman today and a warrant is sued for his arrest. -In their search for Hickman the police today found and questioned Welby Hunt, with whom the sus pected slayer had chummed sev eral month ago. The officers said that Hunt himself absolved of any possible connection with the Parker case had given con siderable valuable information concerning Hickman's cburacterls- tics and mannerisms' that will aid them in the hunt. ' Hickman and Hunt came togeth er to California from Kansas City and lived together for a time. Hickman obtained the position in the bank which he retained until he was charged with forgery. Actions Traced Unable to obtain work, Hick man returned to Kansas City. It was at that time, the' police be lieve, that he , stole the car used in the kidnapping. He returned here in October. Since that re turn. Hunt said, he had not seen Hickman. Hunt and Hickman both were attend-nts at a Sunday school eiaes taught by Percy Peek, of Al hambra. "The Hickman boy seemed a gentleman." Peek said today. "He had occasional fits of melancholy, though." "Hickman is unquestionably the man we want," said police offi cers today in summariihg the sit uation. "We've completed one phase of our work; we have two others to complete to catch Hick man and to guard him from a pos sible mob." The report that Hickman was in the -apartment at the time of "the police raid Sunday brought con flicting statements from the po lice and sheriff's office. Deputy sheriffs said the manager of the apartments 1 told them that "the "Mr. Evans who rented the apart ment could not be the hunted man because he was in the apartment at the time it was raided and had talked with the searching offi cers. This, the police officers late tonight denied. JlLV factaitta bans. mli jrfck taY seu n nasccuxs tTurwiux WKatMoTHER really wants Three times a day, every day, Mother ; spends most of her time in the kitchen fpreparing our meals. Let's show her our. love by giving her this ...... i .'.' wonaenui gut ... this trji : All White aAutommtU electric amge Our special Christmas offer makes it the easiest of all gifts to give. The offer include many new-, and de luxe features without extra cost, at prices and terms within your reach. Come in today and -see this ranee and other mndrl. . - Ha4qurtr for VQif tsThat Keepbn Giving PORTLAND ELECTRIC POWER - COMPANY ! 237 N. Liberty St.- A tt7. ZS : F. H. Zinser was re-elected pres ident of the Salem Rabbit and Small Stock association, at Its an- nual meeting Tuesday night at the Spa. Other' officers who. were named Jto serve for the coming year included R. ' D. Gibson, vice' president, and C P. Temple, sec-j retary-treasurer. The officers were Installed at the same; meet hag. which was attended by about 40 members. Mnsic for the occasion was fur nished by the Sherman Clay com pany with vocal duet numbers by Leon Jennison and Naomi Phillips, and instrumental music by other representatives of the company. The' history of the CMnchllla rabbit was outlined by C. F. Tem ple, and the history of the Flem ish Giant rabbit by W-R. Stanton In his closing address of the year, under the subject. "What of the Future?" President "Zinser mentioned the growth of the rab bit industry In California and Its extension Into Oregon and Wash ington, and the part that the gov ernment Is taking In developing it through the experiment station at Fontana, Cal. The government has appropriat ed flS.000 for fur on the part of the biological survey, and a large proportion of this fund will be used In rabbit experiment work. The growth of the industry lo cally from an association of only fire members a year ago. until now there are 40 breeders actual ly engaged in raising rabbits, was emphasized. Mr. Zinser pointed out that the local markets are be ginning to appreciate the value of rabbit meat, and are placing -It be fore the public. ' Restaurants are also serving It now. The association Toted to hold a table show In January and to In vite nearby cities and communities to participate and send exhibits. A licensed Judge will be employed. The purpose Is to acquaint the growers with the various types of rabbits and to encourage Improve ment of stock. Meetings of the association have been held monthly during the year, with steadily increasing at tendance and interest. vited. The program is as follows: "Silent Night, Holr Night" . . . " ......... ... . . Senior Oast "Christmas Welcome".,...... - ........... Lawrence Tone "When Santa Clans Was 111" , , .......... . . ..... Cecil Morgan Organ solo, "Moonlight". (Ilar , - ris) . . . . . . . . ... Carl Lemke "If I Were Canta Clans" Ward Honey "Poor Papa" .C.Marie Sten Vocal solo, "Birthday ot the King" (Xeidlinger) .......... Elizabeth Higglns "The Christmasy Atmosphere" " ...... . . . . : . . .Faye Thayer "Christmas in My Heart Today" .............. Girls' Chorus "Comin , Christmas Morn" . . . . ........... Charles Brown "Kris Kr Ingle". . .Addle McGinnis Musical reading, "The Night " After. Christmas" . ; . . . , . . ..... ... .... Berna Sautter (a) "Little Town of Bethle hem" (b) Anther. "The First Christ mas Morn" . .Senior Chorus Operetta, "Topsy-Turry" Chrtst mas" Junior Chorus Vocal solo, "Contlque De Noel' (Adam) .... Maxine Sautter "Joy to the World"......... School and audience standing MISS WELLS WINNER CHRISTMAS STORY TO APPEAR IN CLARIOX FRIDAY will be published in this week's Clarion which appears Friday af ternoon just prior to the homecom ing celebration. Judges in the contest were Miss Leah Ross, and Miss Ruth Grif fith," high school instructors. Christinas Observed An entire week of special ob servance of Christmas Is under way at the state instituion. for feeble minded. Last night there was a special picture show for girls; tonight there will be a pro gram for the custodial children; Thursday evening a program for visitors and friends. Friday a. ot ture snow for dots, and on Christ mas day. distribution of gifts at all cottages. Whole House Decorated The home of Phil Brownel at the corner of Union and Winter streets has been decorated bv two rows of Christmas lla-hta extending around the entire house oa the outside, causing considerable com ment from his neighbors. ' "ir Is one of the best Christmas effects I ever knew of," said Percy Cup per last xugnt. KILLED IN HUGE BLAST Chief Petty Officer Dies Instantly in Explosion; 4 Hnrt SAN DIEGO, Cal., Dec; 20.- (AP) One chief petty officer of: the U. S. S. Langley was killed in stantly : and one warrant officer and .three enlisted men burned about the face and hands as a re sult of a terrific gasoline tank ex plosion aboard the airplane car rier today. The Langley moored alongside the naval air - station dock. The Injured are: The dead officer was James Raynor . Ailsworth. aviation chief. carpenter's mate, 41 years old. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ada Ailsworth. 8101 Illinois avenue. Washington, D. C. Stephen D. Thornton, chief ma chinist of San Diego; will recov er; suffering from lacerated hands as well as second degree burns about face andl head. Raymond Rockman, seaman sec-1 ond class, whose mother resides in Cleveland, Ohio; will recover. I George Browning, aviation chief machinist mate, .ol San Diego. I l&llev Motor Co. I il a aa 1 Margaret Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wells, of Route 8. won first prize In the Clarion Christmas story contest, it was an nounced last night by Editor Lucy Brown. The story by Miss Wells, who Is a senior, was entitled, "A Merry Christmas for Mother." It was exceptionally well written and interestng. Second prize went to Carl E. Morley for a poem entitled "An old-faehioned Christmas;" Doro thy Gutekunst won third prize with a story entitled "Silent Night, Holy Night;" and Ethel DeLapp got honorable mention for her story "Christmas Spirit in Salem High School." The three prize winning stories Blind School Program Set For This Evening The Christmas program of the Oregon State, School for the Blind will be held this evening at the school building. The public is in- W We y Cater To I MEN Who Buy j For II Women Jj Pl SHIPLEY'Sf A Most Welcome Gift ELECTREX TOASTER Makes your toast brown and crisp right at the table. , Has a unique bread holder that permits you . to turn the toast with out burning your fing ers. $4.50 Perry's Drug Store 115 S. Commercial eJSI BULLETIN FIVE REEL MOTION PICTURE OF THE NEW FORD BEING ASSEMBLED Elsinore Theater WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY In Addition to Regular show DONT MISSS IT! FORDSON FARM TRACTORS "Vaclley Motor Co. CANDY DEPENDABLE FRESHNESS THE SPA LIBERTY STREET FOR HO S E SHIPLEY'S FOR. THE LARGEST S ELECTION 4$ ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE TO PORTLAND Tuesdays.- Thursdays - Fridays -Saturdays and Sundays (During December) Leave Salem 1 :35-P. M. Arrive Portland 3:30 P. M. PM PM 5:00 8:30 7:10 i00 - Other regrular" trains: AM AM . . PM Lv. Salem 5 :05 6 :45 1 :53 Ar. Portland .7:15 8:35 ', 3:40 " Similar Service Returning - yy ; -ExtrA fare Low Docndtrip Fcrcs " Friday Tuesday ' Fifteen Days ToPortland- CO OA K9 K( . land return , (Pistil Deluxe Motor Coaches 9 to Portland daily " AM; AM AM ; PM PM L.T. Salem 7:30 8:30 10:35 .12:30 -1:30 Ar: Portland ....r. 9:35 10:35 12:40 . 2:35 - 3;35 - PM PM PM PM , PM ' Lt. Salem ........2:30 '3:30 :00 7:35 8:30 Ar. Portland .....4:35. 5:35 8:05 9:40 10:35 - 5 ; Sat. and Sun. SSmSar Service Rmtwnun . only Phone SO or 41 Z 1 i City Ticket (Jftldf I v 1B4 X. Liberty St. Motor Coaches .?w Salem Hotel Our stocks of Boys' Cloth ing are more complete, more Taxied, of bettej qual ity and greater value than of any time to our history. It couldnt " be otherwise with the tremendous buy ing power that Is ours.''7'' Our . remodeled boys' de partment represents the latest ideas In fixtures, ef ficient merchandising and customer convenience. We cordially Invite all of our friends to call and see the beauty- of- this department. Boys' Golf Sox There's nothing a boy could use to better advantage than hose. Give him several pairs. STOCKXNQS 35cte$l GOLF HOSZ 75ctoS2 Boys Shoes All of the snappiest styles and colors, Just the kind the boys like. Also the Official Boys' Scout Shoe at $5.00. Others at S3010.00 r BoysJajamas Mother need not ever make another pair of boys' pajamas, for we have them In a large - assortment of colors and ma terials. Sixes 9 to 18. Sl,75 S2.00 Outing Flannel Night Gowns $1.00 $1.75 F or a jdovs - Christmas In choosing for the boys on your Christmas list, you will want truly sensible gifts. A gift from Bishop's boys store will be a, pleasure to any boy long after Christmas is past. Practical gifts are plentiful here. Ask any boy what store he likes to go to and he will invariably tell you Bishop's. The store that has the Pie Eaters Club and sends out the Knicker magazine each month free to boys. 1 Here is a list of practical lasting gifts: Boys' Ties All the boys In town are talk ing about the Sta Tie. a tie already tied, just snap lt around the neck. Beautiful patterns, priced at 75c. Oth ers at ; 25c " SLOP Boys' Caps Ji. new cap Is a gift all by it self for what boy is there that -can make a cap last all sea son and still look nice. A won derful assortment at , S1.50toS2.50 SUITS . UNDERWEAR SHOES".; HANDKERCHIEFS CAPS CLOVES TIES; GOLF-PANTS HOUSE SLIPPERS OVERCOATS HOSIERY SHIRTS PAJAMAS SWEATERS.. PANTS BELTS JAZZ CAPS BATH ROBES Boys' Pants A pair cf long pants to go with that sweater is a good way to save wear upon his suit, and the new patterns are sure to please any boy. Priced ' S3.00 t0 S6;00 Boys' Sweaters What could more fully convey your warm friendship for the' youngster than a good warm sweater? . ; PLAIN AND FANCY ; ; ' PATTERNS " . S3.50loS8.50 ' Tim's Store for Boys uiye' the -Boy a Suit of Qothes The great popularity of these new English suits lies in the fact that young chaps like to have the juvenile adaptations of the latest ideas in men's clothes. The fabrics and tailoring are excellent. $9.95 $25.00 See Our Windows . in i -i -i ' - r CJLOTHINO WOOJLEN tALLXJQ GTOUJZ Boys' Shirts "How thoughtful of you" Is very likely to be his thanks and thanks of his mother If you chooe two or three or half a doeen of these splendid shirts as his gift. COLLEGIATE MAKE. PLAIN AND FANCY PATTERNS S1.00 "84.00 Tim's Store for Boys V V