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PAGE FOURTEEN The OREGON STATESMAN. Salem. Oregon, Friday Morning, April 18, 1930 JOSEPH SPEAKS ATW0DDBU1 Chamber of Commerce Pro gram Draws Crowd, Ac tivities Reported WOODBURN. April 17 Gorge W. Joseph, candidate (or the republican nomination for governor, was the . principal speaker at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in the cafe teria of the Ray-Brown cannery Wednesday evening. At the business session which followed the dinner the president announced the committee which has been working for the drive for Wood burn's subscription to the Boy , Scout work, C. J. Espy, David Jackson, Blaine McCord and Glenn s. Hartong. This com mittee reported that almost all of the $200 quota bad been raised and the chamber moved that the amount be sent to the organiza tion for which it was subscribed. H. F. Butterfield, O. W. Noyea and George Landon, the commit tee whleh cooperated with the committee from the Garden club in regard to yard and garden con tests which will be sponsored by the Garden club this summer. Chairman Butterfield suggested that the chamber might bs soli cited to aid the Garden club in paying for the prizes offered in the contest although the matter was not definite. Cucumbers Xeedeil Eugene Courtney announced that the contract with Libby Mc Neil and Libby for cucumbers was still short about 75 acres and anyone interested in the fair pro position offered by the company, to call at the Bank of Wood burn and sign up. P. L. Love who served on the committee which wag to see about the employment of local men on the crews of the Portland Gas and Coke company when installing their services in the city and he reported their cooperation as splendid and the chamber went on record as acknowledging this ac tion. Blaine McCord introduced Mr. Johnson of the Libby McNeil and Libby who is here in the inter ests of that firm. The chamber also thanked J. Pelmuider for his kindness in bringing potted plants to decorate the dinner ta bles. Dr. Bladdorn, the new den tist in the community was intro duced as a new member present. The group was recorded as be ing behind the movement under way In the interests of National Good Music week. Blaine Mc Cord announced that H. F. But terfield, who entered three ex hibits at the flower show in Port land had captured three first prizes and gained recognition for the community in this way and received the praise of the chamber for his work. Sam H. Brown and Frank V. Settlemler, Republican candidates for the nomination for senator to the state legislature from Marion county were both present and in troduced Settlemler as a member and Brown as a visitor In the meeting. Arthur Foster Speaks Arthur Foster, member of the State Chamber of Commerce of Oregon was introduced and gave a splendid short talk on the work of the State Chamber. He told of the office the chamber had main tained In the Portland Auto camp for the Information to tourists as to the relative merits of Oregon in many ways. Later, Mr. Foster said, gateway offices were opened at the prin cipal entrances of the state to urge tourists to take their time in i going through the state and see the beauties and natural re sources it offers. He also mentioned the 'live list' which the chamber sends out to the various city chambers contain ing names of good prospects for future residents of the state. He used the illustration of the Col orado and California advertising campaigns which are reaping thousands of dollars profit for the state each year and asked why Oregon, which has a great more U offer, does not go ahead. In conclusion he asked that the Woodburn Chamber of Commerce get behind the movement to help raise funds for the continuation ef this fine work and the cham ber moved to support the move ment. The support consists of the sale of poster stamps adver tising Oregon which are to be placed on out state bound mail. Through the sale of these stamps, enough money will be raised to continue the work. The stamps contain pictures and Information concerning Oregon's social, econ emle and financial benefits. George Joseph Iatrodaced Raj Glatt Introduced Rufus Holman who in turn introduced FLIGHT BRINGS HONOR -o i :-y, I ..fir- JT V'.-i-.f-f ; 1 Dr. Hurt) Eekcaer Staff 1 . V n m " . witnessed by a distinguished group of diplomats, high-rankinr mili tary officers and Government officials at Washington; d7g The nedal which Dr. Eckener received has been awarded to only tea world.mea W chjeveMeBt stand foremost la the history of tbm , f Silverton Citizens Will Back Cascade Highway SILVERTON, -April 17 "I suggest that we vote for the Cas cade highway instead of the man at the coming election," said Dr. P. A. Loar speaking for the road committee at the April meeting of the Silverton chamber of com merce which was held at the ar mory Wednesday night. the sneaker of the eveninr. Sena tor George W Jospnh who after a brief story of his early life, talk ed principally on the development of the hydro-electric possibilities of Oregon. He said that because of the idleness of our wonderful sources of power, which boosts the cost of electric power, factor ies choose to locate in other sec tions of the country because of the less expense. On the other hand if this state could develop this phase of our national re sources they could draw in these immense payrolls to increase the attractiveness of our state as a locating place for outsiders. Other cities go out of the way at considerable expense to get the water power which Oregon has right at home. As the con cluding points in his talk. Senator Joseoh talked On the ahnlltfnn . the public service commission and the freedom of speech and Justice O. L. Withers. J. w. Kirby and Carl Hande were announced as the committee to be in charge of the next meeting of the chamber which will be the last until after tne summer recess. "W'll find out who is really ror tne cascade hignway and then those who are will get our votes," Dr. Loar continued. "I heartily agree with Dr. Loar," said Mayor L. C. East man. "There are a lot of good men and some indifferent men running for office. I think that as far as any candidate is con cerned the Cascade highway means more to us than anything else right now." "You may Just as well make up your minds," said John Porter, county commissioner, "to all get in ana boost for the Roosevelt highway. That's going to be built before any more roads will be. Money is at this time all ap propriated up to 1931. I don't believe that anything can be done before 2 years." In speaking of the market road situation, Mr. Porter said, "Three fourths of the road work this year will be all east of the Stay ton road Including the road be tween here. and Stayton. Work will be completed in 1931. The state is asking for better align ments on all new roads being built." W. M. Arbuthnot, acting chair, man, in answer to the read dis cussion expressed himself as of the opinion that the chamber of commerce as a whole would like ly follow Dr. Loar's suggestion. Creamery Is Considered "We have found It rather diffi cult to Interest people in a cream ery for Silverton." said Mr. Gun derson. "When we begin to talk ff the money that It will take to make It a success. ; "A m committee we hav thought that we might cooperate with Meant Angel creamer: This plant la giving splendid satisfac tion to Its customers. Mount Angel la seemingly very willing to cooperate with us. There is a suggestion that the Mount Angel people might take over the local creamery and open an Ice cream plant Likely a receiving plant would also be opened here. "It doesn't look as If we can operate and maintain a plant of sufficient aise to make It pay and then,' too, we'd be hurting Mount Angel who has stockholders in this community." . Dr. S. W. Simmons, also of the dairy committee, said that the Mount Angel people were willing to come in if the Silverton folks wanted them. He suggested that Silverton should' get away from the Idea of a local plant and in stead ' cooperate with Monnt An gel. "We would." said Dr. Sim mons, "like to see a creamery here but the primary aim of the chamber of commerce in this mat ter, is to maintain a market for our product and if It is better to cooperate with Mount Angel than to open a struggling plant of our own then this is good business." Oscar Overlund, a member of the board of directors of the Mount Angel Creamery and a Sil verton farmer, explained that each producer could have from one to thirty shares of common stock in the creamery and Just one vote. When the producer stopped selling to the creamery he would either receive cash or preferred stock for his common stock. Of course, only those holding common stock could vote. Business men could own preferred stock and receive 8 per cent interest. 'If the chamber endorses this Mount Angel creamery," said Mr. Overlund, "it would be doing a great thing for the farmers. The directors of the Mount Angel creamery would want to know that they are welcome and that Silverton wants them before they come In." Mayor Eastman, speaking on the creamery question, was of the., opinion that too often towns try to out-do neighboring towns to tbe Injury of both. It is better," said Mayor East man, "to cooperate and wipe out some of the antagonistic feeling between towns." Mt. Angel Invited The chamber moved and sec onded to Invite Mount Angel to make a proposition to cooperate with Sllrerton in this matter. The motion was unanimously carried. Robert Duncan, reporting on the hotel committee, said that "this committee had come to the conclusion that Silverton could support a hotel and apartment house combined and suggests that the chamber go ahead and select a committee to build il" Mayor Eastman suggested that instead of city "Welcome Signs" at the city limits, sign be placed showing such points or interest within tbe city as the park and PRING VA 7 TTIIpP I k N . s9 Vr LLbc4 tea at Hamilton's Drapery Department Planning new windows is the most creative and enjoyable feature of the redecoration of the home. See the delightful new spring fabrics in our store. Some of them will suggest charming window; arrangements for your rooms. Jet. lUXi.mJ . mm i Mrs """ST" ... , " mmmmmwmmmmmmmmum i hltrm : I If Hip's . DAMASK Sunfist, 50 inches wUe ipccia per yard $1.00 FIGURED MARQUISETTE 29c Special 7". yard, while it JUST ARRIVED LARGE SHIPMENT OF COLORFUL INDIPRPTSr In Panels - Table Scarfs - and by the yard. mmmm . A f ' swimming pool. lOae Sibyl Wells and Mrs. Lee Alfred were present at the meet ing and very convincingly ex plained the purpose of the Girl Reserves to the business mes and asked the cooperation of the Chamher of Commerce in support of their work with the girls. Dur ing the meeting; $81 was raised by subscription and this will be used toward the summer encamp ment of the girls. A motion waa also carried to the effect that tbe chair appoint a committee to meet with the leaders of the Girl Re serves to make out a budget for their autumn work, Charles Rey nolds, Dr. C W. Keene and The odore Opsuad were appointed as tfctr committee. The members of the Girl Re serves gave a group ef songs, Irene Morley played a beautiful violin solo and a cornet solo by little Wayne Tate completed the musical entertainment of the ct enlng. Hal Campbell accompan ied both Mis Morley and Master Tate. ; Interesting numbers on the program were short talks br Tit- King representatives of other communities. Among these were Dr. Riley of Hntbard, Mr. Harlen and Mr. Cully of Portland. Mrs. Zena Schlador, Ernest Starr and Dick Whitted were ap pointed as a committee to plan for the autumn opening at Sil verton. Oscar Loe, and Julius Aim will arrange for the entertainment for the next monthly dinner which will be served at the armory hy the members of the Catbolie church. Announcement was also made that the first weekly luncheon will be given at the Reo neat Monday and that the commute In charge of this is E. Kleeman. C Schlador, J. D. Drake and A. H. Smith, 5 VliKKKI of finished smartness, carefully chosen ensembles neatly arranged including top coats, suits, hats, shoes, shirts, ties and gloves. ready to wear to church and priced to leave you something over for the collection plate. fashions for men 4 1 6 state salem, Oregon Mr. George from the Goodyear Factory, will he with us all day to give these interesting demonstrations. Demonstration of Superiority NE DAY FREE! 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