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The New Oregon Statesman. Salem, Oregon, Sun day Morning, December 9, 1928 f i & ; .r v I 4 s f N E 1 1 if It I OP Health Authorities at. Silver ton Believe No Alarm is Occasioned. SILrVKRTON, Ore. Dev. 8. (Special) Health authorities at Silrerton are urging everyone to take every precaution In prevent ing the spread of the inrineaza epidemic which 1c preyelant on the coast now. While SlltertoS has "not Been eo seriously affected, there are a number who hare colds and slight attacks of the to-called "flu." A few have even been threatened with pneumonia. It is not the intention of the authorities to alarm anyone be cause there hare been no alarm ing cases at Silrerton so far. It Is just to avoid as much as pos sible spreading the disease that the warning is being sent out. Only 35ca ees have come under the observation of Silverton phy sicians during the past ten days. BCIAIl itr MONMOUTH, Ore., Dec. 8. (Special) Tir. J. M. Powell prominent filbert grower of Polk county, is attending the annual meeting of the Western Nut Grow, ers' association at Vancouver. Wash. Dr. Powell set out the nuc leus of his orchard nearly 20 year ago, and has exhibited both wal nuts and filberts at every Polk county fair, receiving many bluo ribbons. At the state fair this fail fr received premium on his dls play of commercial vare'.tles of fil berts. He grows all the standard torU. and has more trees of the "Oe&n- tes de Halle" than any one else In the association. At the annual meeting held In McMlnuvllle in 1925, Dr. Powell gave the first address delivered to the members outlining and stressing a practical, logical method of marketing fil berts. The association baa now adopted many of the ideas which be propounded at that time. Dr. Powell was also the first grower to try an experiment of running filberts through an old walnut sauctlon machine to see if the "empties" could be separated from the marketable nuts. This proved successful and is now a recognized method used by all commercial growers. A display of filberts which were grown near Vancouver, Wash., and exhibited at the Lew la and Clark centennial, Interested Dr. Powell and induced him to make a study of filberts and to grow them extensively. J. B Stump and Ira C. Powell are other growers - of large amounts of filberts and walnuts. Mr. Stump's acreage this year proaucea approximately 20,000 pounds of marketable' walnuts, and 6,000 pounds filberts. Mr. Powell's filbert acreage Is the largest in this community, pro ducing this year 8,000 pounds walnuts and 4,000 pounds of fil berts. Uninvited Guest Escapes Injury From Pitchfork LAKE LABISH, Ore.. Dec. 8 (Special) Her husband being III, a local woman has been doing as much of the farm work and chores as possible for the past week, in order to save him the necessity of going out in the cold weather. One bitter cold night recently she went to the barn at 9 o'clock to fill the mangers with hay, tak ing along a flashlight, toeing a large mound of hay on Mi floor, she lifted her fork, planning to thrust It all the way to the barn, floor, thus obtaining enough hay to fill one of tbe mangers. The flashlight, resting on a sack of wheat, cast Its light on the mound of hay, and as the farmers wife poised the pltehfork to make a mighty thrust she discovered that -she was holding It directly over the head of a sleeping man. She placed the pltehfork against the wall, took the flashlight and left the barn, closing the door carefully, so that the unheralded guest might sleep In comfort. . Gladys calls her sweetie mus tard because when they dance he Is always on her dogs. SPREAD NFLUEiZA W mm Pre - Inventory SALE In order o reduce our stock for inrentory we are mak ing the following redactions: 2"x4"s 4', 5', 6' No. 2 common S4S at 8.00 per M l"x6" Common Roof Sheating SIS at 10.00 per M. I"x6" Rustic 4 to 9' No. 2 and 3 Clear at 20.00 per M. I"x4" and lx6" Window and Door Casing. No. 8 and 4 clear mixed at 40.00 per M. 5-8"x8" Base board. No. 3 & 4 clear mixed 35.00 per M. Odd Sash 50c and $1.00 2"x4M No. 4 common random lengths S4S 12.00 per M. VfeMx6" C. Hemlock siding 100 vertical grain at . - 16.00 per M. Gopeland Lumber Yards- Jr. ; West Salem. Telephone 576 : "f J Dependable, 'swrvinjif the Lumber Consumer INTIMATE PHOTOS TAKEN DURING OE KING GEORCiE V Tntiraate photos of King George V of England depict the British monarch as he appeared in various stages of his life from childhood until the present time: (1) as a child of three or four (standing) with his mother, the late Queen Alexandra; (2) as a boy; (3) at 15; (4) taken in 1922; (5) riding down the Mall; (6) in full-dress naval uniform. (7) the king talking to a member of the famous Black Watch npon his arrival in Baflater, Scotland, 1926; (8) with Queen Mary at his c- tia.Ion. 1911. lei, Home Circus For Kiddies Welcome Holiday Feature Straight from the barnyard the circus, the zoo and from the land of wooden shoes come this Jolly quartet to invade the nur sery at Christmas time. And they can't help but receive & hearty welcome from tpe young- ar members of the family. Their creation need not pre sent a difficult pr -lem, either. One can buy pattern. for dolls of this description or they can with very little skill be made at home since the children are not fussy abont anatomy. The foundation for each of these playmates is a used flour bag which has come in to, the home or may be bad from the baker for a few cents. This material is especially suitable be cause It is closely woven so that the sawdust or bran stuffing will not sift but. Remove the stamping by soak ing the used bag in kerosene over night and then washing in warm water. The giraffe, who stretched his neck to see what his neighbor Dallas Firemen Elect Officers For Next Year DALLAS, Ore., Dec. 8. (Spe cial) At a regular meeting of the Dallas fire department Thurs day night, officers for the coming year were elected as follows: for chief, Walter Young, chosen sub ject to appointment by the may or at the January meeting of the city council; president. Raymond Syron; vice president, Henry Garrett; secretary-treasurer. Fred B. West. The offices of assistant chief and captain are appointive and will be taken up at the next meet- A letter was received from the Dalas chamber of commerce ask ing the firemen to take charge of decorating the lamp posts in the business district for the holi days. 8TROXG AND GAY NEW YORK. If Ken Strong star back, did any holding dur ln gthe football season. It would have cost N. Y. U. IB yards. But he's done some holding since then that has occasioned congraula tlons. He has had his picture taken holding hands and huddling with iMss Rella Harrison, musical comedy actress. They ' are engaged. -1 -;ay..: :: .VW! O "' vas having for dinner and hasn't een able to get it back in place yet, is simplest to make because his skin Is hie clothing. His mane and tail are made of brown vool. His features, such as they are, are worked with mercerized thread, as are those of the other lolls unless you prefer to paint them. Shoe butons eyes are not recommended for young children as they are apt to swallow them. The other dolls require dres sing and for their costumes you an either use the flour bag ma terial "dyed some dark color or odds and ends of gisjthams and called from your scrap bag. The clown's pom-poms are made of cardboard In his feet when you are making the body, the duck can be made to stand alone, which is always an appreciated feature with children. m A good substitute for the bran stuffing is to use snips of old un derwear and stockings and scraps left over from cutting out the bodies. These make the doll lighter and more cuddly, 'and there Is no danger of their springing a leak. S1Z i mi m mi ... -., -., , , . feath the Beautiful Styled Bridge Lamps with all types of new shades. One assort ment at $3.25 Lamps make ideal Christmas gifts. Select! yours at an it away for you until Christmas conn , Court I I TEACHERS DIB IS SUCCESS MONMOUTH. Ore., Dect 8 (Special) Monmouth parents and teachers sponsored something of an innovation Tuesday evening with their "potluck" dinner which drew out a splendid attendance in cluding many Interested visitors. As the home economics rooms of the training school were being used for the football men's ban quet, the parents and . teachers were graciously invited to occupy the Evangelical church rooms, where dishes, tables and chairs were conveniently at hand. Fol lowing the excellent dinner served was held, after which all adjourn al 6:45 a short business meeting ed to the auditorium of the church where a beautifully dec orated Christmas tree suggested the proximity of the holiday sea son. Many gifts were brought in and laid about ' the tree for the Boys and Girls Aid Society of Portland. An entertaining "program, di rected by Miss Marguerite Rarlck, a student teacher and produced by children of the training school was as follows: A: pantomine by John Osborn and i William Mc- j ; - Lamp's Junior Lamps add cosi ness to the living room. $7.75 to $35;00 ImmTOFflsiIl 1r i, j pwmtwHit.i(,nfi.wwrttwwwwitliiiiwiiwMlwimwwwwww.i,wMw,Mt'" !-' -: t-, r rliMirm-iiiiifiiiti-nni-i-i-M-M-i"iw--iiri-i Clain; an appealinsons of Christ mas- by Miss Louise Woodruff; and a humorous reading by Lucille Wilson. Winifred Ebbert, Orville, Parnell and Eugene Amidon in a one-act Christmas play received an ovation of applause. The parents and teachers have voted to have more evening meet ings during the year, better to en able the fathers to attend. Art Exhibit Is Parent-Teacher Session Feature SILVERTON. Ore., Dec. 8. (Special) The Parent-Teachers association held its meeting last Thursday evening in connection with the art exhibit which was sponsored by the sixth grade. Thei exhibit was In charge of Mrs. Wl hert of Salem. An our before the program began, was devoted to vfawina- the nictures which had been hung for the occasion. At eight o'clock tbe program opened with a piano solo by Franklin Evenson. Other numbers on the program were a group of songs by the 6th grade, violin so spoke on art, a piano solo by Ar dlth Aarhus. Refreshments were served at the close of the program. Soft Glow The soft glow of a pretty Llamp adds greatly to the cheeriness, of your home. See how econom ically you can own the lamp you prefer. One lot of new lamps $7.50 $25,00 early date and let na lay t Open Your Account Today THEE Christmas 'Oh, Sweet are the Thoughts of My Childhood" - By Loe F. Vernon "Ob; aWeet are the. thoughts of nay 'v childhood.. v;-: v i As they come In the sUHness of - ?.plht' .--7- Ther bring back the spot in "the wllAwood v ' : And the brook with Its waters rso bright; -- The .birds that awoke ns so early With their songs In the ' old "maple tree, . That blossomed with dew-drops :.. , :- o pearly - "Still they come in silence tome." Do" you remember the sleigh ride we took- on - that- moony Christmas-alght when the sleigh bells sang their tinkling, charm ing, merry song across the stain less. snow? We can beat their sil ver chimes adown the long "sweet lanes of memory now. It -was a. "starry night Cor ram ble," and 'did youvnot -kfss and never tell? How cold it was that beautiful moonlight night. 'And how It was positively necessary to snaggle up together. The seat of the dear old sleigh was a little narrow anyway and yon just had to ait up close. And John, do you remember that you were so careful to keep the lap robe snug and warm? You held the lines of the spir ited horses with oiifi hand, and with that other hand yes," with that other hancU ah me. what shall we more say about that oth er, hand. Well, in your great gal lantry and thoughtful tenderness, in clutching after the lap robes you caught a little white hand which had accidentally so very accidentally, slipped for one wee moment out of that warm muff. Well, how could you help but catch It, and how could It help but be caught, dear John. Surely you remember how she tried to pull away. It was not "pump. gpiip. pull-avray." It was not that HEW Memories kind of pull; she did not pull half that hard to get away. But, of course, John, it would be ugly of you not to admit that she did try to pull her little hand oat of your big hand, but in all faithness, you must admit that she was so bund led up with wraps that It was Im possible for her to try overmuch. And because you did not let her get away, John, she is here to. night with you in this peaceful land; and the voice of love is sing ing sweet across the night: 'When your hair is silver white. And your cheeks no longer bright With the r,oses of the May, I will kiss your Hps and say Oh, my darling, mine alone, alone You have never older grown." Classified ads pay. "The Gift Store for Men" Gifts of Taste and Distinction See Oar Windows Emmons Tailor, Furnisher, Clothier 426 State Street "lODEiiN ' ACCESSOQJ ES; Make Ideal Christmas GiSt Jewelry Fursos Cz Imported Gloves Fancy EIcFchiclco Coat OUti Koco Dainty LlnQQPio put The T3anfX)rtf1 rtecT bath rebes with slippers filUUUU Va te match at fSJs, or the robes CIISmmmmm ' without slippers la a big variety UllppCFS of color, at I4.9S np. H2 IL L 3 ! Tm whl find 9QX line of dolls most reasonably priced and all art of first qoality. 48c tq $4.95 QUALITY IITZCIIAin)I2D--P0?ULAXI PRICES Woman's Club iHoldsMeetinv , , : ' . - HaVeSVILLE. Ore., Dec." 8. -(Special) The Hayesville Wom an's club met at the home' or Mrs.' Charles Reed on Thursdav afternoon. Several members we , absent' on account of Illness. Tlio who." Attended answered roll ca with a new Idea on cooking. Th- nert meeting: will be at the hnn . of Mrs".' B. J. Teel. January 3. The Hayesville community cln'. will meet on December 21. If you could see how the dust and dirt your garments' can absorb in say three months . you would have them cleaned more often. We call and deliver anywhere. JAPANESE HAND LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS We Call and Deliver Telephone 753 i; Ii f Health As WeU As Appearand Demands Frequent Cleaning Gifts A department which has wen favor tbroagh Its modernistic offerings of pins, beads, brace lets, sets, choker tbros, etc. 48c to $2.95 it Appleqned leather, antelope pig skin, alligator grained leather. Exceptionally moderate la price. $2.95 to $8.95 AwUys a nest appropriate gift washable cape skins and wasb able kid. French creations. $2.95 to $4.75 A fair land of kerchiefs, daintly litUe silken squares trimmed with delicate laee or colorful em broidery. 50c to $2.98 Single flowers, sprays ef two and three, cluster boatonierer and mixed bouquet, a maest pleasing gift 49c to $1.95 Hose will always be the pepalar Christmas gift Packed la special holiday boxes, foil silk hete at $1.50 to $2.95 pride at every gevras, danseta, combinations, pa amas, French panties, brassier la rayon me sOk ranging from 95c to $5.95 f. -