Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1930)
PAGE THREE Silverton ? Hills Betterment Groups A in Ths 03EG0N STATESMAN, Sato Oregca, Wcfacday llcnus?, Fctnary 2V1SS3 ctwe Community 1 i SPECIFIC DBS THRESHED OUT Markets for Dairy Products In Town, Better Roads, Phones Wanted SILVKRTON, Feb. 25. The Silverton Hllla community spent a busy weekend and a Tery Inter toting one as well. Friday evening the Silverton grange held its reg ular February meeting with a ood number of members present. (C. C. Hughlett, a deputy granger 'from Myrtle Point, -was present, and discussed varlons legislative measures. These were also discuss ed by club members. Saturday a' group of grangers from this district attended a meet ing of Grange No. 17 held at Sa lem. Among those going oyer this meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Walt er Parish. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Beu gli. Mr. and Mrs. L .O. Hadley. Mr. nd Mrs. John Tschantz, Virgil Tschantx and Luclle Tschantz. ' Saturday evening the Silyerton Hills Community club held a very enthusiastic meeting at the club kail. At this time E. A. Banks and Elmer Olsen represented the Sil yerton chamber of commerce and brought the best wishes of Silver ton to the agricultural communi ty club. It was also the wish of these men to find out in what way the Silyerton chamber could co operate with the farming com- Sntralty to benefit the latter. Three forms of improvement for the Silverton Hills commun ity were particularly discussed at this meeting. These were road improvement, the exten sion of telephone lines to Silver creek falls, and the furnishing a market at Silverton for dairy products so that the farmers surrounding Silreton would not have to seek markets elsewhere. It was brought out that if these fanners had to market their . produce, in other cities natur ally these cities would also se cure much of their business. Lawson Hadley, who had been ft guest of the Silverton chamber f commerce at its February meet tng. gave a very Interesting re roprt from this meeting. Following the even busi ness, dancing was! enjoyed for a time. i Waconda Man on Church Program WACONDA, eb. 25. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Nusom and daughter, gtosemary, accompanied by Mr. SUid Mrs. A. W. Nusom, Sr.,;iffUl fcotor to Portland Friday, where Jlr. Nusom Sr., will speak at a nhurch programTheywill be the (nests of Mrs. F. R. Nusom's par nfs, Mr. and Mrs. M. Flier. Miss Constance Got fin spent the hreekend with her parents, Mr. and ' Mrs. Arthur Coffin. 4 : T 11 wmWM&w Li n Two-Night Entertainment Draws Crowd at Central Howell; Receipts Please CENTRAL HOWELL, Feb. 15. The entertainment given at Central Howell February 29 and 21 was well attended. Although the admission fee charged was email 161 was taken in at the door. j The two one-act plays were well received by the audience and many persons present declared them exceptionally well player. The first play on the program, "Squaring It with the Boss" was directed by Mrs. R. C. Ramsden and had the following persons In the cast: Clarence Simmons, Mrs. Andrew Hall. John Lauderback, Mrs. Lester Lelghty. Mrs. F. E. Way and G rover Lichty. The other play, "Mix Well and Stir was c cached by Mrs. Clar- 1 " SUMMIT HILL MEN If Bert Whipper and Louise Hermise to Use Machine In California SUMMIT HILL, Feb. 25 Ben Whipper and Louis Hennise ex pect to leave for California March 14 where they will remain during or until, the season for sheep shearing is over when they expect to return with their machine and be ready for the season here. " Mr. and Mrs. Carl Booth at tended the Friday dancing club, of which they are members, held at Castlllion hall in Salem Febru ary 21st. Miss Shifferer Visit Emma Shifferer, who is a stu dent at a Salem business college, came out and spent the week end at her home; her father, John Shifferer, Sr., bas been ill during the past week but is better at the timebf this writing. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Booth were dinner guests at the Farris home in Turner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Booth spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Neal .Edwards. Mrs Booth and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were school mates. Ardis Egan Is Bridge Hostess -WALDO HILLS. Feb. 25 Ar dis Egan was host at a bridge par f -r rridav evening at his home ThosA enlovinr the evening were Francis Colgan and Mabel Alrick of Salem. Cora Severson of Silver ton and the host Ardis Egan. Mrs. Frank Eean served lovely re freshments late In the evening. e GOING 1 ence Simmons and was played by the following: Mrs. Glenn Par riah, A. A. Hall, Mabel .Werner, F. E. Way, Mrs. R. J. Jam, R. H. Bye Sr., Myrene Lichty, Mrs. MIlo Wilcox, Glenn Parrish, Rus sell Lichty and Edgar Tweed. Steelhanuner Orchestra Plays Additional numbers Thursday evening were, selections by the Steelhammer orchestra, solos by Mrs. Glenn Parrish, a eomle act by Robert New berg of Salem and vocal solos by H. A. Gwyna of Salem. - Additional numbers on Friday evening were. Instrumental num bers by Ruth Hubbs, violin and Edward Lois, piano; vocal solos by Mrs. Glen Parrish, readings by Glenn Parrish. 100 Acre Form Owned By Roy Jones Traded For Monmouth Dorm WALDO HILLS, Feb. 28. A land deal of consider able interest has just been completed whereby Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones traded their 10O acre farm, U mile west of. Victor Point for the Normal student dormitory at Monmouth, known as the Arnold Arms. Mr. and Mrs. , Jones are moving this weekr to Monmouth to assume act ive charge. - The Waldo Hills people greatly regret the losa of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, who have al ways made their home here and have been active in com munity life. Norman haa been popular in the Silver ton high school where he la a sophomore. WALDO HILLS, Feb. 15. The Happy hour club of the Ever green district held Us regular meeting last Friday night. In spit of the rain, about 75 peoplelgatfe ered at the schoolhouse to listen to the following program: Playlet Edith and Utbel Knight, Ida Lund, Maxine Bar man; song Dorothy Neuswanger, Margaret Shockley, Pauline Batch ellor, Jane Ogden, with Maxine Harmon at the piano: violin duet Edith Knight and Maxine Har mon, Ethel Knight at the piano; skit by four boys from McLaugh lin; recitation Pauline Batchel lor; song school. The ladies served sandwiches. cookies and coffee after an hoar of games and visiting. gong its i home n ROBERTS CLUB Extended Program Interests Music Mixed With Dif ferent Numbers ROBERTS, Feb. 11 Another Intensely Interesting program was given by the community club Sat urday night. Division 'two, led by B. D. Tid ier, gave an evening of Tery tertainlng variations. Over forty persons took part in the program which was as follows: Music bv Roberts orchestra. Georre Veall. George Hlgglns, W. C. Pettyjohn and Raymond Hlg- "The Poter's lamuy," a sau, including two musical numbers. "Honey, Ton Stay In Tour Own Back Yard" and "Go to Sleep, My Pretty Baby." by the Beckett family in negro make up. Reading, "Lasca" by Mrs. Hel en Larson. Orcheott Enjoyed Several selections by the Oak Grove orchestra. Miss Louise Green, Mirs Frances Kleen, Mrs. Gladys Harnsberger, La Vaughn Bigelow, Ed Harnsberger. Buster Kleen, Oscar La Blue and Albert Schlag. Reading, "A Kentucky Water million" by Mrs. Harry Shuebel. Pantomimes and tableaux oi the following songs, Mrs. W. C. Pettyjohn singing with orchestra accompaniment and Mrs. B. D. Fidler reading introductions; "School Days," "Old Black Joe." "Loves Old Sweet Song," 'Mother Machree," "Silver Threads Among the Gold," "Spanish Catalier," "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." "Talking Picture!." a humor ous stunt with sixteen women talking all at once through emp ty picture frames. "Reverside Teiepnone- snow ing Harry shnbel trying to get central vith a doten women with receivers down. "The Vagabond Pal," another entertaining play written . by W. C Pettyjohn won great applause from the audience. The charac ters, two tramps, an old sweet heart and the rejected lover were taken by W. C. Pettyjohn. George Higgins, Mrs. W. C. Pettyjohn, George Higgins, Mrs. W. C. Petty john and George Veall in a very realistic manner. Tableau Beautiful Closing the program the audi ence sang "The Star Spangled Banner," while a beautiful tab leau of patriotic characters was shown. The stage was attractively dec orated with large American flags and other patriotic emblems. A large framed picture of George Washington bung in the center. Following the program came the social hour and a pot luck supper which was thoroughly en joyed by all. SUCH -POPULARITY MUST BE POWELL SPEKT ACTIVE YEARS Retired Physician at Mon mouth Takes Part in Worthy Activities MONMOUTH. Feb. 35. Dr. J. M. Powell, 11 a retired physi cian, and 'member of a promin ent pioneer family of Oregon, died Sunday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Marintha Ar an!, in Monmouth, after several months of failing health. He was born at Albany, Oregon, April I. 162. In a log house where his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Pow ell first resided en their, dona tion land claim taken in 18(1. The family removed' to Mon mouth later to make their homo and he was graduated with high honors from Christian college at the age of 21. In 187C he was graduated from the medical de partment of the University of California, and began practicing medicine at Lebanon, Oregon, in partnership with Dr. Ballard. Dr. Powell was married to Miss Ada Cheadle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cheadle. pio neers of Linn county, at Leban on, Aug. 28, 1S81. They moved to Spokane, Wash., in IS 87, where he organized the Spokane Medical society; and introduced the use of anti-toxin for diph theria. Complete Family History Several years of his life were spent in compilation of the Pow ell family history, published in book form, which contains much authentic history of early Ore gon. Last summer he completed revision of the book, and brought its context up to date Well known as a pioneer fil bert grower of the Willamette valley, he haa been latterly en gaged ln filbert and walnut pro duction on a large scale at his orchard home near Monmouth He was first to inaugurate a pro cess of washing walnuts In this section. He served as director of the Polk county Nut Growers' as sociation; was av member of the North Pacific Co-operative Nut Growers; 'was a. member of Mon mouth grange; member of the Woodmen of the World; and a member of the Christian church. Of a friendly social nature, he was ever ready and willing to dispense from his wide range of knowledge anything that might be of benefit to friends and neighbors. Surviving are one daughter, Cora Lee Powell, Spokane; and a son, Richard C. Powell, of Oak land, Cal.; also three brothers, Ira C. Powell, Monmouth; P. O. Powell and J. F. Powell, Dallas; and Mrs. Marintha Arant. Mon mouth. Funeral 'services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Monmouth Chris tian church under directlonjbt SILVERTON e e e Freshmen at State College Leaders in State TESTS ARE IMPROVED SILVERTON, Feb. 24. Silverton la Tery proud ef the showing which her high school graduates have been making In university and college circles this past au tumn. Reports , which are" now being announced Bra very satisfactory to Silver ton. Oregon State college made a tabulation ef all the grades made by the fresh men who entered this past antumn. From the tabula tion thus obtained the col lege ranked all the- high schools that had fire or Smith Funeral chapel, with Her. Victor P. Morris, officiating. Bur ial will be in the Knights of Py thias cemetery south of Mon mouth. PHI HOME SCENE M0PE1U FETE Many Visitors Come and Go In Rural Community To the West HOPEWELL. Feb. 26 A party hold the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parveir- Sunday even ing. Present were Mr. and Mrs Helmer Thorpe. Mr. and Mrs George Polvi, Mr. and Mrs. John Bvman. Mrs. Kiminki. Henry and Frits Kiminki, Mayme Kangas, Mrs. Gus Setlla and daughters, Elna and Viola and Mr. and Mrs Andrew Sipola. Miss Genevieve La Beck of As toria was a week end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Wood. Mr. and Mrs. S. Moe and How ard Branson were dinner guests at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. How ard Stephens, Sunday. A Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kennedy ,of Portland spent the week end at the home near Hopewell. Caiifornians Visit Mr. and Mrs. Enio Pislho of Oakland, Calif., have been visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Sipola. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parven were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Byman Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell, Reatha Nash of Salem, Dan Fletcher and Neva Fletcher were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Campbell, Sunday. Mrs. H. Freidenthal and daugh ter Nlta and Bob Webster of Port land spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Campbell. a DESERVED GRADS WIN more freshmen in the col lege during the fall term. The ranking was from three to sere and only the schools having the highest rank la average scholarship was an nounced. Silverton had nine ' freshment in this year's class and led all the high schools sending five or more first year students to the college with an average scholarship rank of 1.78. This gives Sil verton high school the hon or of haying the first place In scholarships for freshmen during the fall term. 24 Graduates Go Higher In the uniform placement test in English, given to all students entering higher eft . ncatlonal Institutions" of Ore gon, there were 88 high . schools that had five or more students who took this test There was a eom paratlvesatlng made of all the schools on the number of errors made by their graduates taking the test. Silverton had 24 graduates that entered Oregon colleges, universities, or normal school last autumn and the average of these 24 was such "as to place Silverton In list place. This Is not a re markable showing except for the fact that Silverton gain ed S 4 places over the posi tion it held the year before. OF P. T.l. GERVAIS. Feb. 25 Patrons and teachers of the Gervais union high school met in the auditorium of the school building Monday night and started the organiza tion of a Parent-Teacher associa tion, which will comprise the Un ion high school district. About 25 were present, despite the rainy evening. G. J. Moisan was elect ed temporary president and Miss Thelma Vernon, secretary. All present were In favor of the organization of the association, and after discussion, the tempor ary president appointed the fol lowing committee to secure a speaker and arrange a program tor another meeting to be held at this committee's call: Miss Thelma, chairman; Mrs. Sum ner Stevens. Mrs. G. T. wads worth, Mrs. A. DeJardin and Mrs. C. W. Cutsforth. BUSINESS VISITORS JEFFERSON. Feb. 25 Mrs. Paul McKee, Mrs. Charles McKee, and Miss Rose Green were Salem business visitors Monday. in n cigarette its TAST HAT seems like a slight ence, in one cigarette, grows mighty important in a month's smoking. You might 'take Chesterfield's silky mildness for granted hut just notice that it never tastes "fiat" And where, else but in Chesterfield will you find such delicate shading of flavor, such spicy aroma of choice tobaccos, such rich and satisfying character? Better taste is afrways important and in Chesterfield it's " TAS T E above everything " CANNERY TOPIC FOR GATHERING Silverton Visitors at Com-v munity Club at Bethany Bring Greetings SILVERTON, Feb. 24. The Bethany community club held a delightful meeting Friday eve ning at Bethany school at which time Dr. A. J. Mcceanew ana M. C. Storruste. representatives from the Silverton chamber of commerce. Drought greetings. Mr. Storruste spoke on the can nery situation and Dr. McCsnnell spoke on, the activities or me local chamber. The club held a short business meeting at which it arranged for its March meeting. Mary Stalker. Opal Grlnde, Helen Elton and Louise Schmedlcke were appoint ed to take charge of the program, while Mrs. W. Gatchet, Mrs. James Henjum, Mrs. Conrad Henjum, Mrs. Noah Holman. Mrs. Luther Hatteberg. Mrs. wails English, Mrs. .Peter Helgerson, Mrs. H. Jorgenson and Mrs. Hans , Johnson will serve ssa refresh ment committee. The following program was given at the close of the business meeting: songs by the commun ity; piano solos by Agnes Tor vend and Oliver Carpenter; talks by M. C. Storruste. Dr. McCannel, and Mr. Rostvald of Monitor; reading by Mabel Towe and songs by the school. Refreshments were served at the close of the program, Mrs. George Elton. Mrs. Elertson, Mis. Otto Dahl and Mrs. Albert Grind acting as refreshment committee. Peat Used as Chicks? Litter WALDO HILLS. Feb. 25 James Fry is using peat moss in stead of straw as Utter for Ins chicks. This moss is shipped in bales from Europe and is much better than straw as it does not get damp. Many of the poultry men are using it. Stomach Sufferers If many foods do not agree with you, and you suffer fross gas, heartburn, bloating, soar stomach, and dyspepsia,' why not make the Diotex 15 minute test? Dlotex is harmless, yet works with surprising speed. One in gredient haa the power to digest 5,000 times its own weight. Dont give up. Get Diotex at any drug store. Put it to the test. Money back if you don't soon feel like new, and able to eat in comfort. Only 40c. Perry's Drug Store 115 S. Commercial differ MILD, yes ... and t. yet THEY SATISFY