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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1928)
Jflr-. The New Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon Saturday Morning, December 22, 1928 Local News Briefs . Home From O. 8. C Hugh Ad ams, student at Oregon State col lege, la here to rpend the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Fisher III Mrs. Ellen A. Fisher, English teacher at the senior high school, fva- absent Friday due to a severe cold. Ninety Case Influenza Ninety cases of Influensa, 66 in Salem and 34 in the rest of Marlon coun ty, were reported for the first six days of the week, a check at the health center showed Friday after noon. This is less than the total number of cases reported up to the same time last week. Representatives VUdt Mr. and Mrs. Lynn S. McCready and E. O. Porter of Eugene were in Salem Friday seeking apartments for the period of the legislature in which Mr. McCready and Mr, Pot ter will represent Linn county. Ijeg Is Broken Toung Robert Utter slipped on the icy pavements Thursday evening on his way home from school and received a broken leg as a result. Although restless and not comfortable by any means the young man is not in a serious condition. Robert the son of Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Utter of 44 Oak street. . Miss Craig Resigns Miss Eu 11 ane Craig, for many years em ployed in various state capacities and recently secretary to Seymour Jones, state market agent, Friday submitted her resignation to be come effective January 1. Sing Christmas Carols Tht chours classes of Miss Lena Belle Tartar received an old tradition at the senior high school Friday morning when they marched through the building singing Christmas carols. The practice had been discontinued two years ago. Goes to Corvallls Miss Ver neita Herron, teacher in the do mestic science department at Par rish Junior high school, left late Friday afternoon to spend the hol iday vacation at her home in Cor vallls. ' Flu Cuts Into Attendance The influenza epidemic cut quite heav ily into the attendance Record at the senior high school for the school month ending Friday, Prin cipal J. C. Nelson reports. The at tendance percentage for the past month was low with only 98.9 per cent. The month ending No vember 23 It was 95.4 per cent. Superintendents to Meet County school superintendents from all counties in the state will convene at the state house Mon day, December 31, for the annual convention of the group and at the same time papers for the teachers' examinations now being conducted s)ill be graded. The convention has been called by State Superintendent C. A. How ard. Three More Take Exams Three additional teachers wrote on 'the teachers' examinations Friday, bringing the total for the week to 20, still considerably lower than the average for the examinations for years. The- last sessions for this writing will be held today. Home Over Holidays Ezra Diffenbacb, senior at Oregon state college, Is home for over the hol idays, and is spending the early part of his vacation assisting in handling the rush of holiday mail at the Salem postoffice. vTive Fatalities There were five fatalities . in Oregon due to industrial accidents during the wrek ending December .20, ac cording to a report prepared by the state industrial accident com mission. The victims were F. L. Richards, Lebanon, logger; H. A. Hansen. Portland, truck operator, Cyril Baker, Gresham, labbrer; Grover Syron, Tillamook, powder man, and Ellas JLrjonen, Portland, bucker. There were a total of 778 accidents reported to the commis sion during the week. Annual Progresses Work" on the Clarion annual of the senior high school is further along than It has been at this time of the year for some years. Edith Mae Jg nks, editor, reported this week that all dummies will be checked immediately after the vacation. worn oi tailing pictures is pro gressing well; with all pictures to be completed by January 10. Water Supply Established Charles L. Ogle, prominent resi dent of Woodburn, Friday brought a two gallon glass Jug of water to Salem for the benefit of his friends here who have been -complaining about city water. haven't drunk Salem water for 30 years," said Ogle, who lived here In his youth. He visited Jus tice court and the county clerk's office and called on B. W. Maey, who had started a volume of com plaint against what he termed "stale vegetable soup." Many Attend Homecoming The annual homecoming event held Friday afternoon at the Sa lem high school was well attend ed, with 115 alumni signing the register and others In attendance. Barney Cameron, president of the student body, welcomed the alum ni, to which Hugh Adams of the class of '27 responded. Lena Belle Tartar's orchestra played tiro selections and her chorus classes sang Christmas- carols. .The one act Snikpoh production. 'The Christmas Burglar,", was the fea ture of the program. Mrs. Bernlce Duncan coached the play, the four parts being taken by Wesley -Heise, Lee Coe, Jean i Eastrldge and Stanley Price. Principal J. C. Nelson also extended a word Of welcome to the homecomers .Cic Dr. Edith V: Witzel Osteopathic Physician and Sur eon. Specializes in diseases of women, and children Office 428 Oregon Bldg. Phone 778 Res. 1151-J Mr. Purceil Visits Here Oscar Purcell of Rlverview was a bus iness visitor in this city Friday. Falls to . Stop Elgelhert B. Gerlinger of Dallas waa arrested by Salem traffic officers -Friday night on a charge of failing to stop at a through street Intersec tion. Returns From South Mrs. J. F. Bowman returned to her home here Thursday following a Harry Hoxie and Mrs. Raymond Smalley, who reside in Alemeda, California. Going to Seattle Miss Helen Pemberton. Willamette university student, will leave Sunday for Se attle to spend the holiday with her parents. Miss Pemberton will be the guest of Miss Alberta Bohrnstedt, who Is- home from eastern Oregon for the Christmas vacation, over the week-end. Patton Improving Beach Pat ton, . Willamette university grad uate last spring, is improving fol lowing recent injuries suffered when he was hit by an automobile driven by an intoxicated man In Portland, It was learned here Fri day. It is now practically certain that he will recover although little hope was held at first. Going to Engene The Rev. A. P. Lay ton, pastor of hte First Evangelical church, will preach the Sunday morning service at the Bethany Evangelical church In Eu gene Sunday morning, occupying the pulpit of the Rev. A. L. Lons- berry. Unable to be at Office Ger trude J. M. Page, Salem realtor, Is still confined to her home, follow ing an attack of the influenza. She has not been at her office for five weeks, but will probably be able to return to work in another week or two. Miss Norma Detrick Is- handling the office during Mrs. i Page's absence. Leave for South W. T. Jenks. of the Willamette Vallev Dried Prune association, and his son Win and daughter. Miss IMith May. left Friday for California, where they will remain until New Years for a vjsit with relatives in Lee Angeles. t- . . Y. p. C. U. Plans Sate The Salem Toung People's Christian union is sponsoring a cooked food sale to be held today for benefit of the organization. Marcia Feust- man and Edith Starrett are in charge of the booths, the principal one of which will be held at the Calvary Baptist church. Visits Krlksens Burton J. Weelon, a Seattle attorney. Is in Salem for the week-end. the meat of the Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Erik sen of the American Lutheran church. Jndvfks Visit Relatives Mr. and Mr. Judvlk of Redmond. Wash., near Seattle, are visiting at tne nome of Mrs. Jndvilr's brothers, Peter and John Dyrland. The visitors will remain until ov er the holidays. Roseburg Folk Here Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hinkley of Roseburg are-Salem business visitors. Thev are guests at the Marlon. Grace Fawk Sings Miss Grace Fawk sang two solos at the Lions khib luncheon Friday, with ac companiments by Miss Ruth Bed ford. Christmas-songs were her selections. Fin Still Plentiful Reports have come In from al Isections of Marion county indicating a great deal of influenza rife in the coun ty, it was stated Friday by Coun ty Judge Siegmund. "The cases are not severe." he 6aid, "but there are a great many of them." Leaving for Seattle Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Holstad and baby will leave today tor Seattle where they will spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Beresford. Move to New Home Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cuddy, who have resided at the Hollywood apartments, are moving into the new home they have Just purchased at 1615 North 19 th street. ' Mr. Pettyjohn Here lL. D. Pet tyjohn returned to his home in Portland Friday after a two-day visit in Salem. He Is a brother of Mrs. Winnie Pettyjohn, Salem realtor. Helenlta Cameron Wins Hel enlta Cameron won first prise of 16 in the Christmas atory contest sponsored by the Clarion news paper of the senior high school. Darlow Johnson wrote the second best story and third award was given to Maxine Donaldson. Mary Jane Lau received honorable mention. Fifty-six stories were en tered. The Judges narrowing the choice to ten papers were Miss Leah Ross, Miss Erlene Speck, Miss Pauline Rickll, Miss Cecil McKercher, and Mrs. Ellen Fish er. Final decision rested with Miss Ada Ross, Miss Edith Bragg and Mrs. J. C. Nelson. FIXE TORIO rcadiac Wo la- nra year sImms agsiast breaks. FxtmioaUon too. Thompson-Glutscb Optical Co. IIS W. Ooara'l St. Office Phone 125 Res. 2081 Dr. F. Don Baylor Osteopathic Physician and Sur geon, General Surgery Obstetrics " -. and Offices 804 Oregon Bldg. . We Board, Dbg at our farm"' On Pacific Highway 14' mile N. of Salem PETLAND FARM . Telephone 8S49U . " -Speeder Fined E A. Kteeman was fined 16 in municipal court Friday on a charge of speeding. Knget la Portland K. B. Kneel oi me saiem Travel agency was Portland business visitor Fri- . Returns for Holidays Robert Bisbcp, who Is attending the state university at Eugene, Is here to spend the holidays with his grand mother, Mrs. C. D. Gabrielson Sr. Auto Stolen A Chevrolet lour ing car belonging to C. F. 8co- Uield of Turner was stolen -from State street Friday night. FIND IT HERE SO Real Christmas Bargains In used Pianos, H. L. Stiff Furniture Co. Children Like A good book. See our assort. ment of Christmas Book for children. Atlas Book Store. Hollar Dinner Every night 6: (I to I it the Marion hotel. Shipley's Will Remain Open Saturday evening, ' Dec, 22nd to accommodate those who have to work all week. Service to all and a Merry Christmas. All Wool Overcoats 912.00 Autos Robes $5.00, Loggers shirts $7.50 and double grey blan kets S3.50. Thos. Kay Woolen Mill, 12th near Ferry. Kafoury Bros. Will Remain Open Saturday nite until 8:30 for the convenience of those who cannot shop during the day. SO Real Christmas Bargains In used Pianos. H. L. Stiff Furniture" Co. Shipley's Will Remain Open Saturday evening, Dec. 22nd to accommodate those who have to work all week. Service to ail and a Merry Christmas. 1029 Calendars Free Homer H. Smith Ins. Agency, over Millers. They All Say Tou can buy toys cheaper at Farmer's. Furniture Upholsterer And repairing Giese-PowersJ Furniture Co. Family Christmas Cards at the Atlas Book Store. Why Buy Imperfect Blankets? Get the best at factory prices. also Overcoats, bath robes, auto robes, Blazers, loggers and flan nel shirts. Thos. Kay Woolen Mill Co. SO Real Christmas Barsains In used Pianos, . H. L. Stiff Furniture Co. Old Time Dance Crystal- Garden every Wed and Sat. night. New Electric Heaters 1.95 at F. N. Woodry's Auction Market, Summer street. Shipley's Will Remain Open.. Saturday evening, Dec 22nd to accommodate those who have to work all week. Service tc all and a Merry Christmas. 50 Real Christmas Bargains In used Pianos. H. L. Stiff Furniture Co. Christmas Gifts This year will be heirlooms in years to come it they are of Pom- eroy Mc Keene quality. Turkeys, Ducks, Geese And Chickens at Salem Poul try Co. Free delivery. Telephone 2490. 399 S. High. At Auction Sat. 1 :SO p. m. Two fresh cows, stock trailer, garden tractor, plows, chickens, furniture, tools, etc., at F. N. Woodry's Auction Market, Sum mer street. Beautiful Christmas Boxes Filled with fresh Gray Belle candles. Priced from 50c up. Children Like a Good Book. See our assortment for Christmas, Atlas Book Store. The Gray Belle Will Serve Turkey dinner Sunday and Christmas Day. No Gift Will Be Appreciated more than a box of Theme full fashioned hose sold exclusively at Miller's. $1.95 the pair or a box of three for $5.50. Eola Spring Water Served at the Gray Belle. Shop Tonight at the Atlas Book Store. Tdy Boston Pups for VALLEY GRILL CAFE. 1MK S. Commercial Anyone can cook but we pat .the taste In oar cooking THIS COUPON WORTH $2.00 . ." Until Jan. 1 on a $10 Guaranteed Shelton System Permanent . Wave 12th Street Beauty Parlor . : 421 South 12th St. Telephone 110 John J. Rottle 415 State St. . Expert Shoe Fitter 5 WALK-OVER : AND .CANTILEVER FOOTWEAR Petland, Distinctive Gifts at Atlas Book Store, lugs. . Open even. Satmrday Morning Miller's Chorus of fifty voices will sing Christmas Carols as usual. The doors will open at 8:45 and In ad dition to the regular chorus Miss Maxine Banter, will sing as a solo "Holy Night." Christmas Gift soggestioi At the Atlas Book Store. Holly and Wreaths For Sale . 595 Center, Phone 212. Shed Dry Wood Coal. Prompt del. Tel. 13. Poinsettias Reasonably Priced At Flake's Petland. Open even, ings 273 State Street. Dance With the Crowd. Sat. Hazel Green. Macks Coat and Dress Shop- Located at 895 N High will be open this evening for the benefit of Christmas Shoppers. Notice, Basements Waterpoofed On the inside. Tom Norton 585W. Complete Your Christmas- List today at the Gray Belle. Open Evenings for Your Convenience. The Atlas Book Store. Vow Is the Time To buv ready to wear. Miller's are offering the choice of any ladies' coat in the store, values un to $85.00 for only $49.50. Eat Your Turkey Christmas Dinner. -At the Home Restaur- ant, Sunday, Dec. 23, 11:30-8 p. m 60c Fine Woolen Under Hose Or warmers to be irorn under silk hose, positively invisible. now on sale at Miller's $1.00 the pair. OBITUARY Walker William G. Walker, 77, died at 322 North 23rd street. Survived by the following children, A. C. Walker 6f Medford, E. B. Walker of Portland, TOra. C. W. Livesay of Portland; M. B. Walker of Salem and Arlie Walker of McMInnville. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., of Woodburn. Services will be held at the Methodist church at Woodburn Sunday at 2 o'clock. Interment in Belle Pas- si cemetery. Under direction of W. T. Rlgdon & Son. Davis George W. Davis, 75, died at a local hospital Friday morning. following an accident Thursday night. Survived by four children, Raymond E. of Portland, Artie Dale Davis of Denver, Glenn Davis of Denver; and Mrs. Myrtle Arneson in Texas. Funeral an nouncements later from RigdOn's mortuary. McReynolds Joseph McReynolds, 79, died suddenly about noon December 20. at the-home at 1136 North Commercial street. He Is sur vived by his widow, Mrs. Anna McReynolds, and three daughters, Mrs. Nora Seales of Salem, Mrs. Cloy Zlmmer of Portland and Mrs. Ruby Lockhart of Pasco. Wash Christian Science funeral services at 10 o'clock Monday at Rlgdon mortuary. Interment at Bethel in Polk county. Helling Benjamin Relling, 24, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Fred ericka Frey, two miles east of 8a lem on December 18. Survived by Mrs. Frey, and Mrs. Hannah Oanfleld, of Salem, and by eight other brothers and sisters as fol lows: Phillip Relling and Mrs, Emelie Joyce of Bowden, N. D., George Reiling of Tolstoi, S. D., Fred Relling and Mrs. Christina Mueller of Lodl, Calif.; and Mrs. Dennis L. Merrenger, Norman Relling and Mrs. Sarah Kasner of Chicago. Funeral services at 1:80 Monday at Rigdon mortuary with interment In Cityvlew cemetery, the Rev. J. T. Jacobs officiating. MT. CREST ABBEY MAUSOLEUM Vault Entombment LLOYD T. RIGDON. Mngr. l XHustonV ice i Christmas Tree Light Sets only $1.00 VIBBERT & TODD Things Electrical 191 South High Tel. 2112 Christmas, Flake's 273 State Street. DR. FLOYD L. UTTER DENTIST ly 906 First National Bank Bldg. Salem, Oregon - Williams , Ernest E. Williams, 47, died suddenly at 7:1 o'clock Wednes day night. Besides his widow, he Is survived by three daughters, Carla. Merrion and Ethyl Mae and two ions, Curtis and Lowell. Fu neral services Saturday at 1:10 o'clock at Rlgdon mortuary with Interment In Jason Lee cemetery. Mason ie lodge in charge. Goughnour Mrs. Mary Goughnour, 81. died Wednesday afternoon at the home. 1130 E street. The follow, ing children " survive: Walter Goughnour and Mrs. Earl Chapel, both of Salem: Simon of Blsmark, N. D.: Frank of Hazelton, N. D.; Mrs. George L. Swisher, of Elma. Wash.; Mrs. Earl Beck and Miss Gsrtrnde Goughnour of Portland. Funeral services. Saturday at S o clock at Rlgdon mortuary, in terment in the Mount Crest Ab bey mausoleum. The Rev. D. J. Howe of the Christian church of ficiating. Stone Bert Stone died Friday night at a local hospital. His wife sur vives him. Funeral announce ments later from Clougb-Huston company. Small Mrs. Sarah E. Small, a resident of Salem since 1852, died at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at a lo cal hospital. She had made her home for a year with her daugh ter, Mrs. George J. Pearce, 267 North Winter street. She is sur vived by four children: Mrs. Pearce of Salem, Mrs. T. G. Hop kins of Albany. Mrs. A. S. Bras flaid of Berkeley. Calif., and Charles S. Riely of Portland, and the following grandchildren: Helen and Dorothy Pearce of Sa lem. Clifford and Robert Bras- field of Berkeley, Calif.; and one great grandchild. Robert Arthur Rrasfleld of Berkeley. mineral announcements later from Rig- don's mortuary. Alexander John Alexander. 36, died Friday at a local hospital. Funeral an nouncements later fr,qm ciougn Huston company. Koehn Renee Koehn, 46, Salem, Rt. 5, died December 21. , her husband, Frdr ri i six children, Arthur, Frederick, Edith and Koehn, Mrs. Wilii.'u. Schultz and Mrs. Byron, Kendoll; also bv two brothers. E. W. Muel ler and H. J. Mueller, of Port land; one -sister, Mrs. E. A. Sum mers of Salem. Funeral services at 1:30 Monday at St. John's Lu theran church with CIough-Huston company In charge. Beall Josephine R. Beall, aged 46, died December 20 In the residence at 830 Norway street. Survived by her husband. William H. Beall, and the following children: Wil liam Hayes; James, Harold A., Eugene N., Loretta A., and Flor ena Elizabeth; also by one brother and one sister. The remains are in care of CIough-Huston company. Funeral services 3 o'clock Satur day at CIough-Huston company chapel. Burial In Lee Mission cem etery, Edge Samuel H. Edge, 61, died at a local hospital on December 20. Survived by eight children, Mrs. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL OR EASTS RM RAILROAD TRIPS Oregon Electric fty.A, Willamette Valley Line mm ILeattlhiei? IPtUUPOQO What if "to and o" is going to give her one every lady likes a change and most every lady would be glad to have at least three purees: We,, are showing some very well made purses of calfskin in plain and con trasting colors. All are very well lined ' and con tain individual coin pur ses. Prices range from 2.95 to 7.95 9MaOB Carrie White Mrs. George Mat ten, Harry and Robert Soft of Sa lem; Mrs. Kenneth Speaker of Newport; and Mrs. Margaret Eoff, Dorothy and William Eoff of Inde pendence. Remains are incase of uioogn-uuston company, services at li 80 o'clock Saturday at the CIough-Huston company chapel. The Rev. D. J. Howe officiating. Interment In Cityvlew cemetery. Whitman Defeats Cougars 39 to 35 PULLMAN. Wash.. Dec. 21. (AP) The Whitman college bas ket ball team defeated Washing ton State college 39 to 35, In the first of a two-game series here tonight. Whitman, Northwest con ference champions last year, took an early lead and at half time was holding it at 22 to 9. The Cou gars sprinted near the end of the game and threatened to win as the gun sounded. The second game will be played tomorrow night. Cochrane Leading Balkline Match NEW YORK; Dec. 21. (AP) Playing in the same consistent fashion that he has displayed all through the match. Walker Coch ran won the tenth block of his 4,800 point 18.2 -balkline billiards exhibition against Jake Schaefer here tonight. The block score was: Cochran 400. Schaefer 247. Cochran now leads in the match total, '4,000 to 3,556 Thus with only two more blocks to go Coch ran's lead Is 444 points. SILVERTON QUINT LOSES SILVERTON, Dec. 21. (Spe cial) A fast basketball team from Lincoln high school at Port land defeated the Silverton high quintet 41 to 37 on the local floor tonight. LANGS CHOCOLATES In 5 -lb. boxes, different flavors. Now is your chance to buy your Christmas Candies Put them away for Xmas Made within a week Regular Price $3.00 per box. While they last at 32c a Lb. Two lbs. for 60c Or one Five lb. Box $1.45 We reserve the right to limit quantities Only at Schaefer's DRUG STORE 186 North Commercial St. Phone 197 Original Yellow Front Penslar Agency TWO As our part in making your Christmas merry, we will give a prime holiday bird to those of our friends who purchase a Colonial range or Montag Cir culator heater, before Decem ber 24. Jutt make a small pay ment on one of these beautiful. WHAT gift could bring more genuine apprecia tion to the housewife than one of these beautiful, eco nomical Colonial ranges! Without Interest MlUn TIED FOR GOLF HOIK AVALON. Santa Catalina Island, Calif., Jec. 81. (AP) Horton Smith of Joplin, Mo., and Gwyn Bowen of Portland, Ore., today stroked their way into a deadlock at the 27 hole mark for the lead ership of the colorful field com peting in the $2500 Santa Cata lina Island open. Each turned in a par smashing card of 92. These two young professionals showed Walter Hagen and other more famous stars of golfdom the way around the puzsling lit tle nine-hole Island course, but their lead tonight was by the slight margin of but one stroke. Hard on their heels came Harry Cooper, the "cold nerved" young man from Buffalo, N. Y., who showed great form In 93. Hagen and Charles Guest of Detroit, fin ished with 9 4 's each. Several months ago the radio boys were singing "I wonder what's become of Sally?" Now they are singing "I'm sorry Sal ly." Evidently what became of Sally wasn't so good. SAYS A late 1025 OverIand-4 .Coach that has run bat very little, well equipped and In fine con dition. Is well worth 9275. That Sentes JsniM" MOM Wanted Immediately A high class canneryman to handle the plant of Reid Murdoch & Co., at West Salem. Must have exec utive ability and be capable of taking full charge; hir ing employes, securing fruits and taking charge of the office. A good opportunity for the right man, as he will have a chance to grow with the business. A man famil iar with the Salem fruit district preferred. Address Frank H. Madden, Marion HoteL Salem, until Friday. Then 628 Pioneer Building, Seattle, Wash. MORE DA YS for Christmas to buyers of RANGES AND CIRCULATORS convenient and serviceable ranges or circulators and Vt your turkey. Or, if you prefer, buy your turkey from your but cher, bring the sales slip, and we will allow you credit at full face value on your down pay-, ment. Select either today! TWs Offer continues in effect up to December 24th Victoria Defeats Seattle Eskimos SEATTLE, Dec. 81. (AP) The Victoria Cubs strengthened their hold on second place In the Pacific coast hockey league by setting the Seattle Eskimos down $ to 2 here tonight. "Funk Is an awful flirt 1 wouldn't trust him too far." 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