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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 1929)
i i 1 1 1 ri 1 1 1 14 l L 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 -T-r i irn n' ftinn rnnn tuimt At uumuii llhdul IS Ball Teams Formed Through out Country; Finals to Go to New York Baseball b the one great Ameri can "common Interest and the American eglon representing as it does the American public, has - chosen this game as the sport to sponsor In crder to encourage the derelopment of sportsmanship In the American boy. The Legion has within the last few years organized the American legion basebaH Junior league. Its organization Is under the same rules as the big league 'teams of America. Ko player may retain his place on any team when past his sixteenth birthday. Ever ySiate Organized Each state, is organized on the basis of the American Legion posts within each district in the state the stat;es are organized ac cording to a district division and then the 48 states are divided Into east and west. Thus the competi tive basis is built, and by a pro cess of competitive elimination first between posts, then Btate districts, then United States dis tricts, and finally when the west has1 eliminated its teams to a sin gle victor and the east likewise then these two teams meet in the Yankee stadium In New Tork City and under the umpiring of big league arbiters the teams play a series of three junior league games for the world championship in junior league baseball circles. Both the American league and the National league contribute $25,000 each annually to the Ju Junior league to be picked up by one of the big league teams. This baseball Junior league has at the present time over half mil lion boys under the age ot If busy In learning to play scientifi cally and 1 na sportsmanlike man ner one of the most health-giving activities in which they could par ticipate. Legion Committee Help The work of advancing this Ju nior league is under the direction of the major activities commlt- Greetings From Department Commander Ben S.Fisher My Dear Comrades : l'J It is with the greatest of pleasure thit I avail myself of the opportunity of welcoming yon to the beautiful city of Salem. It is indeed an honor to boldrar State Con vention in our magnificent Capitol City and I feel certain that the hospitality will be unlimited and that we will all leave the convention with the realization that our com rades and the good citizens of Salem have left "no stone unturned to assist us In enjoying ourselves. Let us be reminded however, that there are serious duties imposed upon us fa carrying on the principles and ideals of The American Legion; and let us make themost of our short time in the Capitol City to write the program for the coming year, and with the thought uppermost in our minds that we are here to serve our state, communi ties and our disabled buddies. I trust that we will secure the greatest amount of pleasure from the splendid program of entertainment that our host has provided for us, but let us conduct our selves as gentlemen at all times and be ever mindful of the fact tliat we are true Legionnaires and respected citi- bens of the great State of Oregon. Again wishing you all a pleasant time and thanking you for the many duties and services you have performed for me during my term of office, I remain ' Sincerely yours, BEN S. FISHER, Department Commander. tee of the American Legion or ganization. It la. not Impossible that the game is to be played in Salem this Friday will , start a world champion for the west on Its way to the Yankee Btadium in New Tork city in the fall. Eola Seeks to Send Pupils to Salem District Parents of high school students from the Eola district are the lat est to approach the Salem school authorities, asking them to make allowance for transportation of pupils from that section. Trans portation retes as outlined at present do not Include. Eola, as the Rickreall district has made plans to run a bos into that sec tion. Six high school students lire in the district. R. W. Taven ner, acting superintendent, says that while the local district would be glad to have these pupils, be does not know whether or not the bus route can be arranged. Clevenger Gets Fined and Jailed A fine of $200 and a 60 days jail sentence was the punishment meted out to Oliver C. Clevenger of Turner Tuesday when he pleaded guilty before Justice Bra zier Small to the charge of un lawful possession of a still. Clev enger was arrested Saturday east of Turner and while the still on his place was not being operated, a small quantity of liquor was found in his possession. LARGE PROJECTS (Continued from, Pare C.) -plans and- programs, the last story being sent eef July tS. The committee has collection in ex cess of 1000 dippings to show for its work. In addition to routine commit tee work there were endless de tails to look after. ; Some of these ware the procuring of courtesy ears, i responsibility for which is mostly due C. B. McCullough and his civic cooperation committee. Extra seats had to be brought In to care.-for the-erowds in dinger field.' - Liability and property damage Insurance had to be taken out to protect the legion against accidents. Signs had to be made directing the crowds to places ot entertainment or t business. A complete field hospital had to be equipped to earn tor emergen y calls which, did not necessarily need to go to the city hospitals. All these- things and many more 'too . numerous to mention has been the "activity program" of the commission as It -forked Out the plans which; put the 192 con vention oa s smooth working oasis. ' TO BE DELEGATE DALLAS, August T. Leif & Finseth of Dallas will represent Abd-TJhl-Atef temple ot Portland at the - biennial meeting ot the Dramatic Order. Knights ot IChor. assan to be held in Winnipeg, Canada beginning August 11. Mr. LFInseth will leave Wednesday and go to the Canadian Pacific from Spokane. He expects to visit tn Iowa and other points on the re turn trip. Two years ago; Mr. Finseth was delegate to the meeting at Fort Worth, Teres. Bill Fold Special for Legionnaires Ladies' Bags Greetings Sent To Legionnaires By Judge Here It Is indeed a pleasure and my happy privilege to extend to yon each, and aU s most cordial and hearty welcome. On behalf of the people of Marlon county. I wish that I might take each one of yon by the hand and tell yon how glad we are to have yon here. It Is with Joy and pride that we wUI help yon eelebrat eyour an nual convention, for yon have come from every part ot our great state or I might say nation, with words ot cheer and we extend the hand of true friendship while with love our heart's overflow, as we welcome you among the flags and the colors of your order. It Is fitting And proper that Sal em should have-been chosen as the place for this eoarentlop of one of the grandest orders that was ever instituted by man. What a different atmosphere surrounds us today than which saddened s 11 years ago. Then that das; cload of war hung over us, tilling every heart with fore boding. Today-we are rejoicing over a victory won. and pride In our boys, who so galantly answered to their county's call. Many of whom made the supreme sacrifice, who gave their all. that we might live In safety. Let ns bow oar heads a moment tn silent thanksgiving that they did not give their lives in vain. I hope you may find here the happy greeting ot friendship, the warm clasp of the hand which makes life so worth the living and when yon return to your respect ive homes may yon have nothing but pleasant memories ot your vis it In Salem. Wishing that health, prosperity and good lock may be with yon always, ' I remain, . Besneetf nlly room. ; J. CSIEGMUND, " - County Judge. Artesian Water " Is Supplied to Aurora Citizens Aurora's "Main Street- la the Pacific highway at a point half way between Portland and Salem. It is a beautiful little town with good schools and wonderful ar. tee lan water and unlimited elec tric power; Located on the Pud ding river n few mile above Its ' junction with the Willamette, it -Is the eenter of a prosperous farming community. While di versified farming probably leads the list. Important crops include English walnuts and filberts, ber- ' lies. hops. emsU, fruits, bulbs, dairying, gardea truck and grain. I " " 1 , I Glad to see S. .BUDDIES ft' u - . Before leaving mcnneia rroaucts &fSk M Jj Q i Washing - Greasing 7&(5ft(Sy v I Gasoline - Oils - Tires CC(fri ttifi3$ Jfc F. E. Shafer ' " 'li ATs Super Service" Station Established 1891 170 s. Commercial Center at Church Street i 9 We take a great deal of pleasure in extending this welcome to your members and assure you this welcome is voiced by all of Salem. Our organ iation is at your service, as individuals and as a whole. Visit our store and office. You will find a warm welcome throughout P. E. P. Co. Salem housewives know the many hours saved by using electrical conveniences thus enabling them to devote more time in your behalf. The Inside Story Sounds like magic! But Its everyday service to users of Hotpoint and Westlaghonse ranges. Just place your dinner in a cold ten in the morning, set the clock, and when you return at night, yon have a delic ious meal properly cooked, ready to serve. Avail yourself of this con Mowo than 3ooooo oiwiers m II and not ono has spent a sinql dollar if j for repai rs or service jf We Challenge Comparison Two Machines for the Price of One Here Is the new Thor combination saving thousands of women front the drudgery of washing and ironing. Saves from 4 to I hours each week. Why stand over and lift a hot iron when yon can sit down before the ironer and feed the cloths with no effort One motor drives both washer and lroner. Quick ... Economical Efficient . . . So far not one own er of a General Elec tric Refrigerator has had to pay a. single dollar for repairs or service. It is General Electric's answer to those who ask "I cV ectrie refrigeration out of the experimen tal staffer- The whole story In f our words. Tour bills will be smaller your work will be lighter and the entire family benefits when'Mothers tasks are lightened. ' , 237 North Liberty - - - ills ! 4 1 K I From washer to ironer in 1 0 seconds. '5 The simplicity o f 'mechanism was hailed as revolutionary. It established en t ir ely new standards of ser vice, economy and si lent operation. TK$ only refrigerator with aU steel cabinets odorless, warp-proof and rugged as a safe m , , -jf-4 - I 4 May we show you these wonderful labor-saving devices?, Phone 85 4 . - ,,'" Wl