-The New Oregon Statesman, Salem,; Oregon, Friday Morning, December U, 1928
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Thursday Club
Has Christmas
Program
The Thursday club enjoyed a
particularly Interesting program
at the home ot Mrs. C P. Bishop
on Court street Thursday after
noon. The hostesses for the af
ternoon were Mrs. Cv P. Bishop,
Mrs. B- C. Miles and Mrs. Henry
J. Bean.
The topic of Christmas as It is
observed in other countries at
forded the central theme of the
afternoon which was all the more
delightful because many of the
members have traveled quite ex
tensively and could recall Christ
mis seasons that they had spent
in foreign places. Mrs. W. F. Mc
Call who arranged the program.
played for the initial number,
"Barchetta" by Kevin and Mrs.
t C. K. Snauldlng and Mrs. W. E.
jmm i . rvsiK mmiik nnriii i-vikue. M.ia am
Auet.
Mrs- E. C. Cross described the
Christmas-tide in the Holy Land
as she bad seen it. Mrs. Alice H.
Dodd told of Japanese and other
Oriental observances of the sea
son. Mrs. C. P. Bishop told of
the Italian Christmas customs,
and Mrs. Frank Snedecor related
her impressions of the Christmas
he spent in the south.
Mrs. F. A. Elliott read a story
of an English Christmas.
Gifts were brought for the child
ren of the W. C- T. U. farm home
at Corvallis.
Additional guests for the after
noon were Mrs. T. C. Taylor of
Portland, Mrs. W. O. Allen who
oured, Mrs. Norman Kendall Tul
y. Mrs. Geerge Alden, Mrs. S. P.
Kimball and Mrs. Josephine Stew
art of Eugene.
The members ot the Thursday
club Include Mrs. J. H; Albert,
Mrs. H J. Bean, Mrs. William
Brown, Mrs. A. N. Bush. Mrs. C.
P. Bishop, Mrs. E. C. Cross, Mrs.
Russell Catlin, Mrs. Bichard Cart
Wright, Mrs. Marcla Cusick, Mra.
F- A. Elliott, Mrs. Bally Dyer, Mrs.
Alice H. Dodd, Mrs. Carl Gregg
Doner, Mrs. R. B. Fleming, Mrs.
R. J. Hendricks, Mrs. W. F. Mc
Call, Mrs. A. N. Moores, Mrs.
George Pearce, Mrs. C. A. Park.
Mrs. George M. Brown, Mrs. C. K.
Bpaulding. Mrs. II. B. Thielsen,
Mrs- M. N. Chapman, Mrs. Frank
6nedecor, Mrs. R. P. Boise, Mrs.
P. W. Spencer, Mrs. B. C. Miles
and Mrs. W. E. Kirk.
Order of the Amaranth
Elect New Officers
matron succeeding Mra. W. P.
Kins and J. Burton Crarr was
made royal patron succeeding J.
tx. tiaxnaway.
The other new officers Include
Ella C Hathawar. associate roval
matron; Jay B. Hewitt, associate
patron; Jennie Campbell, condue
toress; Cora Raff ety, associate
conductoress; Ruth M. Crary, sec
retary: Li. p. Campbell, treasurer:
and J. H. Hathaway, trustee.
W. F. M. S. Enjoy
Wednesday Meeting
The Women's Foreign Mission
ary society of the First Methodist
church held an Interesting meet
ing in the church auditorium
Wednesday afternoon. -
Mrs. M. C. Findley, president of
the auxiliary. Introduced Mrs. A.
S. Mulligan, Mrs. C. A. Gles, Mrs.
T. H. Temple and Miss Andrea
Ipsen, all presidents of visiting
auxiliaries, to the members of the
First church auxiliary. After this
ceremony Mrs. Carl Gregg Doney
took charge of the devotional,
using as her subject, "The Gift."
Special music and a report by
Mrs. A. A. Lee upon her recent
attendance of the General Execu
tive eesslon held in Los Angeles
were other interesting con t rib u
tions to the afternoon program.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Alden
entertained with dinner at their
apartment at the Haseldorf
apartments Saturday evenine
Guests were Mr. Lee Chapln, who
has only recently returned fronj
China where he has been teach
ing, and Mr. William Smullin.
UKU1L GIFTS TO
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NOTED
Many unusual gifts have been
made to the Salvation Array in
behalf of Its Christmas cheer
fund. A 24 pound sack of candy
has been previously reported.
Other gifts Include, 54 hot water
bottles, 5 sacks apples. 10 pounds
figs, and numerous gifts of food.
3uch as bread and canned fruit.
A- gift which Is appreciated
especially, by Captain Earl Wil
liams is that ot free stenographic
services two or three hours dally
by a competent Salem steno
grapher, who Is willing to work
that many extra hours on behalf
of Salem's unfortunate. Wil
liams states that the pressure of
outside work is so great during
the winter months that he finds
great difficulty in keeping up
with the task of office work.
ELECTION IS JOB
F
OR GRANGE MEET
Election of officers for the new
rear will occunv major attention
of Salem Grange" No. 17, at its
rerular meeting to be held In
Labor hall Saturday morning, be
ginning at 10 o'clock. Two ap
plications for membership 'will
also be voted upon.
The afternoon program, begin
ning at 1:10 o'clock, will consist
of the following: reading, Carroll
Cummlngs; vocal duet, Louise and
Beulah Cramer; reading. Louise
Cramer; reading, "Tift True Spirit
of Christmas Giving," F. A. My
ers, lecturer of the Grange. Mu
sic was furnished by pupols ot
Joy Turner Moses.
Members of the Grange are re
quested to bring donations for an
offering which the order will turn
over to some charitable organisa
tion. Another offering of silver
or useful articles will be taken for
the benefit of Salem Grange.
The Willamette University
. . .
Buiuruy wpea House mai was
scheduled for Saturday evening
has been postponed until Febru
ary 9 on account of the recent
spidemic, from which a number
of the sorority girls are still
recovering.
Mission Study
Is Started By
Rosedale Folk
ROSEDALB, Ore., Dec. IS.
(Special) Several women ot this
community met at the home of
Mrs. Mary Camack . last Friday
and organized a missionary society
Mrs. A. J. Haldy was elected pres
ident. The study book "Friends
of Africa" is to be used. The next
meeting will be in January at the
home of -Mrs. Ida Bates.
About halt of the pupils of the
Rosedale school are absent this
week due to illness with influ
enza. Mrs. Thomas, the primary
teacher, has been ill tor a few
days and enable to meet her
classes. Mrs. Martin has been
superintending both rooms In her
absence.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole returned
from California last week. They
reported pleasant visits with a
number of friends In the south.
George Wilde was here from
Portland Tuesday, looking after
his ranch.
Mrs- Cammack entertained a
few friends at dinner Tuesday
evening la honor ot b.er son Al
bt'sre birthday. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millet,
Russell Myron and Zana Millet of
Salem and Miss Laura Cammack
of Turner.
Mrs. D. B. Hill and daughter
Charlotte, Mrs. H. K. Stockwell,
and Mrs. W. H. Lytle are Port
land visitors today,
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hlllman
entertained the members of their
bridge group one evening this
week.
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Lloyd Lee Wins
Poultry Prizes
AUBURN, Ore, Dec 4S.
(Special) Lloyd A. Lee, who had
ten birds on exhibition at the Ta
coma poultry show, was awarded
a number of ribbons; fourth prize
on a Wyandotte hen, fifth on a
Wyandotte pullet, second on a
light brown Leghorn cockerel,
third on a light brown Leghorn
hen, and fourth on a Rhode -Island
Red cockerel.
Mr. and Mrs. Waiter MoUoy, re-;,
ceived the high score prizes feTjC.
the evening.. j . . HZ I
The club will beentertaiaed In a.
the home of Mr. and Mrs. HaroU
Hughes within a fortnight.
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Mrs. B. O. Schucklng left by
motor Wednesday for San Fran
cisco where she will be with Miss
Elizabeth Lord and her guest!
Miss Edith Schruyver for a short
time before they turn Salemward
again.
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The Hanna Rose Court, No. 6,
Order of the Amaranth, held the
annual election Wednesday night
in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. J.
B. Protzman was elected royal
Visit
Toyland
at
Toys! Toys! Hundreds of Toys
They all say" you can buy toys cheaper at Farmer's
BUDDY L. TOYS
Largest assortment in town from
$3.50 to $15.00.
TINKER TOYS
Single Sets 59c. Double set $1.19.
The famous GILBERT ERECTOR
Sets. No. 4 featured at $4.45
COASTER WAGONS
Superior quality. Newtype balloon
tire, special $6.50.
ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS. Uni
versal and other standard makes.
Priced to sell.
COMMUNITY SILVERWARE
Closing out. 1-3 off.
SPORTING GOODS and FISHING
TACKLE make wonderful gifts.
BABY WALKERS and STROLL
EES. Several styles and colors.
LET OUR STORE BE YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE
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Ray L. Farmer Hardware Co.
Corner Court and Commercial Streets j
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Before you know it The time is December 25th
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Things to do Early for
Christmas
Slm' Leading
Making the hand made gift . . . shopping for the on
usual ... taJHug packages to distant places. . . Check
ing the name on your list to make sure Sue, Mary,
John and Jim are to receiTO the things you're planned
to give them, and many other details ef lesser im
portance that will, no doubt, occupy your attention
for the next few days.
Take advantage of Miller's free parcels check and
law-away department Writing room to address your
packages and many other conveniences that tend to
make one's shopping a real Joy.
MILLEKft
For You! We've Searched
The World for Gifts
Department Store
It may be interesting to know that gifts from many
parts of the world re assembled here awaiting your
choice., The Orient has contributed generously, Bel.
Slum, France, Switzerland, Czecho-SIoyakia, Ger
many, England, Mexico, Maderia, Portugal, Italy and
the wonderful merchandise made right here in these
United States. Visit Miller's tomorrow for the un
usual gift, the staple gift, the gift for the little friend
around the corner. Only eight more shopping days
before Christmas.
A
Pre-Holiday Clearance
Coats and Dresses
We want to clear every coat and dress be
fore inventory. The low prices we quote
now should interest folk who want new
apparel for the holiday season. The two
groups that go on special sale are especial
ly noteworthy because they represent the
season's newest fashions.
COATS
$49.50
There's no argument con
cerning the quality and
fashion points of these high
grade coats. Our pre-holi-day
sale makes them espe
cially . desirable. Regular
$85. coats at $49.50. Ele
gantly trimmed with really
good furs. Fabrics that
look the part and style that
simply places them above
all competition. Buy her a
coat for Christmas and
choose 1C now while savings
and assortments are at their
best.
DRESSES
$12.50
Here is a special selling of frocks that is most op
portune, for, it is a -sale of wool crepe, silk and
wool jersey, wool suiting, flannel, embroidered
French flannel, velvet and velveteen in the sea
son's approved fashions. Here are frocks worth
nearly double the price in this sale, $12.95.
Come to Miller's today and see for yourself the
wonderful values offered. The size range is
quite complete as it shows 14, 16 and on up to 40.
(Apparel section main floor)
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Annual Sale
Hand Emroidered"
Models
(Needle Art Section)
Values to $4.00 in hand emb. tow
els, scarfs, rompers, and novelties.
These are models from well known
makers of stamped goods- Here is
an opportunity to give a hand
made gift. 2nd floor
$1
Values to Jfi.OO in hand emb. towels,
aprons, boudoir pillows, babies and
children's dresses. At these low prices
one can afford to . (t- r A
give the best v 'vv
Values to 13.00 Hand emb. pillow slips,
crib covers, women's pajamas, chil
dren's and babies' dresses, scarfs and
many other pieces that go to make up
an interesting group at (o aa
this low price vUU
Values to $7.50 children's and babies'
dresses, aprons, etc. Save time and
money by choosing from this sale of
genuine and hand emb. n ff a
gift articles pDU
Values to $10.50 in hand embroidered
Mandarin coats, scarf sets, luncheon
sets, children's dresses and many others
whose values d1 Aff
VO.VD
are beyond compare
TOYLAND
TOMORROW
Regular $12 JO
Scooters
$2.50
What a grand and glorious
gift for only $2.50. An air
plane model scooter that
guides like an airplane. It is
very sturdily built and will
last a long time even with the
roughest of wear. Regularly
it sold at $12.50.
Dolls! Dolls!
This doll Is over
twenty Inches tall
and is fully dressed
in Marshall Fields
fast color prints.
We have sold sev
eral shipments ot
these and a new
on arrives for to
morrow. (Toyland
2nd floor)
Toys! Toys!
Kiddie Cars
The real Kaydee-Kar goes on
sale today at $1.00 also "red
chairs at a very special price
Toyland presents many very
attractive bargains - shop
through and see for yourself
2nd floor take elevator
'OREGOX CITY"
Indian Robes
Special Sale
Special
$6.95
Extra fine "Oregon City"
woolen Indian robes to close
out at a generous reduction.
Tans. Greens, Red, etc.. in a
range of brilliant Navajo
patterns. These formerly
sold at $10.50.
Special Sale
Robe Blankets
$1.98
Fancy robe blankets In col
orful designs. Modernistic
and floral. For bed covers,
davenport, or used to fash
ion bath robes. Yon will
find these extremely useful
and at this low price we
would suggest two or more.
(Main floor)
'Women's Wool
Coat Sweaters
$3.95
Heavy shaker-knit .wool'
sweaters in all white and
all navy blue. New shawl
roll collars. Coat style. Ex
cellent for school, out-door
sports, and general utility
1 wear. These are on special
sale beginning tomorrow.
Ready-to-wear section.
Give Hosiery
of Quality
W New Gordon
Hosiery
Just arrived I A big stock
of Gordon hosiery. Gor
don V-line famous all
over the country as the
best $2.50 value on the
market. The complete
gamut of winter shades
here for your approval.
See them today!
$2.50
Annual Christmas Special
Krause's fine Chocolates
59c Box
Oar annual Christmas sale
of Krauses fine chocolates
takes place tomorrow and
what a sale it will be. 240
boxes of assorted delicious
chocolates packed In fancy
Christmas boxes all right
fresh from the factory and
at the special price of 59c
per box. (Center aisle mala
floor)
Like the Bazaars of the East....
Gift Shop Proves Interesting
To Seekers of the Unusual
Whether one's interest leans to cacti from Mex
ico or novelty brass from the Orient feel
sure one's wishes can be gratified to the fullest
extent by shopping at Miller's GIFT SHOP. A
most bewildering; display of novelties, homo
things- toys, works of art; etc. . . . Yes, yoall
find it at Miller's, is truly an axiom of which
we are proud to boast. ; . .
JPerrin Gloves
The glove wise will select
their gloves from Perrin
and know in advance that
quality has not been spared
for price. Perrins as you
know come in all the fine
skins such as mocha, lamb,
kid and cape.
New Bags
Eleanor bags are distinc
tive in appearance because
they are different. Smart
shapes, fashionable colors
here for gift buyers.
Undies
For that hard-to-please
young
lady we suggest
silken undies.
And Miller's pres
ent assortments
that make de
lightful choosing.
Bridge Coats
We show an unusual selec
tion of bridge or lounging
robes and coats in silks of
Oriental splendor. Many
are fashioned of Spanish
shawls, while others smart
ness though plain tailoring
of maribou trims.
TOILETRIES
. Important trifles! may bo
selected . with easo at Mil
ler's, for our vast stocks of
well known toiletries really
need no Introduction to Sa
lem women. Perfumes, toi
let - waters, powders, bath
crystals, etc . . . a simple
matter of shopping thru.
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