The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980, December 13, 1930, Image 13

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Newspaper Page Text. - ' The OREGON STATESMAN. Saleci, Oregon, Sunday Morning, December 14, 1930 i - 1 ' in i i 1 1 ii ' " " I O TURNER ILL IS BURNED Oregon Grain Company Plant and Contents De : stroyed . " ? TURNER. Dec. 13 The Ore gon Grain company mill, one of the old Und mark of this dis trict, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The city i ght watchman had been at the mill on his usual rounds and eyerythine seemed satisfactory, in a very short time after this as he was returning .from another part of the town he aiscoTered the mill tn flames. The blaze was first noticed at about 2 a. m. Local fir fighters were assisted by the Salem fire denartment but the fire was such a hot one that nothing could be Tno mill was practically full or grain much of which belong ed to farmers in the Turner dis trict. It is understood that much or mis grain was not protected by insurance. . no origin or the nre is a mys tery. The blase eridently started from under the mill. There was no stove in the building and no way that the fire could have started so far as local people know unless.it was set deliber ately. No proof of this however has been found so far. The loss is estimated at be tween 160.000 and. $70,000, only partially covered by insurance. In-addition to the mill two box cars on the siding near the mill were burned. These however were empty. It is planned to use the Henry Karl building as a temporary lo cation lor tne mill operations. So far no rebuilding plan's have been made. All of the machinery of the plant was destroyed alto though the safe is thought to be unnarmea, GIFT GIVING OLD US mi 1 F . The ; Christian church observes the anniversary of Christ's birth annually on December 25, and the custom of making presents at Christmas is derived from an old healthen usage, according to some authorities. " This custom has be come consecrated by ages, and con tributes "greatly to the interest of families in this event. The custom of sending Christmas cards by way of greeting and, re membrance is declared to have grown up within the last 75 years. The Christmas tree as a symbol of the holiday season has been traced back to Roman customs. It spreads from Germany to Great Britain and later to the United States where it is universally used by all classes of people. Custom dictates that the txee be a young spruce or similar tree with its branches gaily illuminated with colored candles and hung with gifts and. ornaments, this usage having originated in Germany. Farm From North Santa Clans is identified with St. Nicholas. Santa is supposed to come from the far north on Christ mas eve with his reindeer and sleigh laden with toys, tradition dictates. Other Christmas tradi tions indicate that Christmas eve is the time for placing the holly and it was often declared to be un lucky to bring the greens into the house before that time. The Christmas season is varied but it is usually considered to end on the Twelfth Night although by some nouns it ia prolonged unu Candlemas. The mistletoe and hol ly are declared to have originated with pagan costumes. Musk Significent Christmas music occupies a large part in the Chri tmas celebration. This" music is commonly known as carols and Is of a joyous nature and sung in honor of Christ's birth. In France this music is known as Noels. Carol singing -y the "waits" (strolling street musicians) is an old British custom which is being revived in many towns and cities. The custom of sending cards has grown 'to such a proportion that it Is a flourishing industry. Artists of considerable fame often devote ueh of their time to the dcsign- Hir of these cards. Lighting of the Yule log on Christmas ere, once a widespread European custom, was & function of such importance that the eve ning was literally signified as "lfg evening." i ' In rural sections of the United States where suitable Christmas trees are not obtainable, the cus tom of hanging the children's stock ings from the fireplace is a com mon practice. Where trees are ob tainable, gifts are usually found under the Christmas tree on the morning of the 25th. S. The fact that Christmas was re garded as a great festival date by inrehes rather than a re ligious celebration accounts for the fact that the dinner is such an im portant item in the recognition of Christmas. Woodburn Plans Special Service WOODBURN, Dec. 18 Special " t be. held at the woodburn Methodist church Bun y? both morning and evening. The morning service i uder the the WomeVs Feder- ""r:v. i. bleated to that or- the church. The . Z?ZZrh Federation vrill SLAYER t 5 ri . - .- Mrs. Clara Grace Prophet in the Coroner's oEce, Philadelphia, at the inquest into the murder of her husband. William F. Pronhet. Both Mrs. Prophet and her brother, Har old XL Williams, confessed to the crime aad were speedily indicted. entire serTlce ; will concern love, as expressed through womanhood and is the title of Rev. Harrong's message. Special music and hymns will also serve to harmon lie with the theme. A Christmas music festival will be held in the evening, starting at 7:30. Music will be provided by an orchestra from Hubbard under the direction of Dr. A. F. DeLespinasse. There will also be vocal an dinstrumental solos. UBISII CEfJTIR ml VICTOR Women Badly Defeated in Club Attendance Con--- test Recently LABISH CENTER. Dec. 12 Defeating ,the attendance ; record of J. 2 5 set by the women of the community last November; by al most' a score, the men were de clared winners of the commun ity club attendance contest (Fri day evening when they presented their program at the Labish Cen ter school house. The program Included lnstru- f mental music by Mr. and Mrs. Car Mlkkelson of Silverton and Earl Isham of this place, a Swanee river minstrel act byDel bert ' Blbby, John Dow, t Harry Bennett," and George Dow. piano solos by William Hornschuch; a southern lntepretatlon by Earl Isham; a one-act play, "Millions In It," played by Jim Sewell, Valmer - Klampe. W. R. Daugh- erty, Willard Hornschuch, John Dow and H. M. Bibby; a panto mime, "Simple Simon"; f and a monologue, j "Columbus Discover ing America." by W. R. Daugh erty. I During the business session an nouncement was made by the ex ecutive committee of the - club that the next meeting will be held on the hegular meeting oate, the second Tuesday of the month. . . . Prises for the writing Im provement contest which - the teacher, Mrs. Burr and the com munity dub sponsored the past month were awarded to Bruno LaRosa and Eddie Mae Page Three outside teachers, Mrs Klttleson, Miss Emma McClaugh ry and Miss Grace Klampe were the judges. Refreshments of cup-cakes and coffee were served after the pro gram. BAZAAR IS PROFITABLE MILL CITY, Dec. 13 The annual bazaar, cooked food sale, supper and program of the Pres byterian church women held Thursday at the Hammond hall was a decided success. Articles of all kinds were for sale in the various booths. In the evening a program consisting of music by the Millsap orchestra, vocal numbers by a quintet, reading by Mrs. L. E. Dike, musical skit un der direction of Miss Zella Hall ey and a playlet "See Yourself as Others See You" by local tal ent and directed by Miss Ethel HIckey, was given. ; Standard Oil Manager Made District Agent SILVERTON, Dec. 13 E. V. Johns, who has been manager of the Standard Oil company tank station at Silverton for the past five years has been advanced to agent of the entire Salem tern tory. Mr. Johns began his new duties this week and the family will move to Salem in the near future. R. D. Bilyeu of The Dalles has succeeded Mr. Johns' as head of the Silverton plant. KEIZER, Dec. 13 A Christ mas program is being arranged by the four rooms of the Keizer school. A cantata will be ren dered bright with costumes and jubilant with songs. The ' pro gram will be given Tuesday eve December 23. FATHER, MOTHER, THE ENTIRE FAMILY MAY MAKE CANDY NOW "Sugar and spice and everything nice seems to be what big folks as well as little girls are made of, if we are to judge by the amount of sweets that are annually eon cumed at holiday time. The real holiday treats are those that are made at home and taste so much better than the more perfect ap pearing ones that, are profession ally made. Wholesome sweets are easily made at home if carefully tested recipes such as the ones that fol low are used. These recipes, mak ing use of Oregon nuts and fruits, were collected by Frances Clinton of the home economics department ef the extension service at Oregon State college. Oregon homemakers are Iprtun- ate in having the finest quality of home grown nuts and fruits to use in making confections. Sweets such as the ones that follow can safely be given to children or can be packed attractively for gifts. All df the following recipes are carefully tested. Salted Nuts 1 eun filberts, walnuts or al monds, V tablespoon butter or sal ad oiL salt., Blanch the nuts by covering with boiling water about three minutes or until the skins will slip off. Drain and plunge quickly into cold water. Place nuts in a shallow nan and dot with butter or fl. Brown slowly H to hour m slow oven (355 degrees F.) Stir frequently until a delicious brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Filberts may be blanched more easily by putting in a moderate oven (310 degrees F.) until well heated, then rubbing between folds of a towel to remove the skins. This mixture is used for all the nut meats. Spiced Nuts One cup blanched nuts as: wal nuts, almonds, pecans, and filberts, 2 teaspoons salt, U teaspoon nut- me&r. M teaspoon allspice. K tea spoon cloves, 1 teaspoon, salad oil. Place the nuts in a shallow pan, pour the oil over them. Stir well. Punt In a moderate oven to brown, stirring frequently. Remove to soft paper to drain. While still warm sprinkle with the spice mix ture. Cool thoroughly before serv ing. Glace Nuts One cup sugar, cup water, pinch cream of tartar. Boil these ingredients together until the hard crack stage Is reach. ed (300 degrees F.) Drop the nut meats into the syrup one at a time or several together in clusters. Re move with a fork, draining off the . excess syrup. Place on oued paper to cool. Set the pan of syrup over another pan of hot water while dripping to prevent the syrup hard ening too quickly. Parisian Sweets One pound of seeded dates, 1 pound figs, 1 pound Oregon wal nuts, 1 tablespoon, orange juice, cup Oregon honey. Cleanse fruits and nuts. Put through fine knife of meat chopper, twice, and ' mix thoroughly. Add orange juice and honey. Shape, roll in chopped nuts, eocoanut, or choc olate. Chill thoroughly and slice thin or cut In fancy shapes. Can died cherries add -color to the roll. Stuffed Prunes Wash and steam Oregon prunes until soft. Dry well, remove stones by cutting, the prunes lengthwice. Stuff with .a marshmallow or half walnut and roll in granulated sugar. Pralines une cup Drown sugar, z cups granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of corn syrup, cup milk, 2 teaspoons mapleme, 1H cup nutmeats. Cook all ingredients, except nuts, to soft ball stage (236 degrees F.) CooL Add nuts. Beat until stiff and creamy. When mixture is stiff, drop rapidly from a spoon on to buttered sheet in patties about four inches In diameter. Press sev eral pecan halves into top surface of each pariine. Candy should stiffen immediately. Wrap in oiled paper. Candied Grapefruit Peel Four to 5 grapenut shells, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water. Select smooth, thick skinned fruit. . Remove peel and cut Into long narrow strips H to 4 inch wide. Place in sauce pan, cover with sold water and boil 1 hour draining and adding fresh water twice. - Place skin side down in pan. Add sugar and water. Cook until syrup Is nearly all absorbed, being careful that it does not scorch. Roll peel in granulated sugar and dry. Red or green cake coloring may be added to the syrup to give additional color. Mexican Orange Candy One cup granulated sugar, ear amelized, XA cup boiling water, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup milk. pinch of salt, 2 teaspoons grated orange rind, 1 cup Oregon walnuts. Caramelize the 1 cup sugar by sifting slowly into a hot frying pan. Shake the pan vigorously to prevent burning. Add boiling water to caramelized sugar and boil un til sugar is dissolved. Add 2 cups sugar, milk and salt. Boil to soft ball stage (235 degrees F.) stir ring constantly. Just before the candy is done, add orange rind. Remore from fire, cool, beat and add nuts. Drop from a teaspoon on to oiled paper. Date Nut Roll Two and one half cups granulated sugar, 1 cup milk, 1 package dates (10 ox.), 2 cups Oregon walnuts. Boil sugar and m&k to sofe ball stage (235 degrees F.) Add dates that hare been washed, pitted aad chopped and cook until dates soften and blend with the mixture (ZSo degrees F.) Add nuts and cool, then turn Into pan and ' knead until creamy and stiff. Shape neatly in a rou. Wrap in a damp cloth and place in covered container until ready to slice. I Honey Popcorn Balls i Honey can be heated up to about 245 degrees F. without being great ly changed in color or flavor. If it is heated carefully most of the water is expelled. The honey then becomes' hard on cooling and can be used for making popcorn balls. To make them, dip the popped corn into the hot honey, shape into balls and cooL Honey popcorn balls ab sorb moisture on standing in the air. They must therefore be either kept very closely covered or re heated and dried before being used. Mehama Women At Quilting Bee MEHAMA. Dec. 13 A quilt ing bee was held at the home of Mrs. Floyd Monroe Wednesday afternoon. . Those helping quilt were Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Cardwell, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Ber- rinter, Mrs. Dick Philips, Mrs. Clinton Uhllllps, Mrs. Moe, Clar edna Mulkey and Lorena Land ers. .... . Mrs. Landers furnished music and at four o'clock a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. MEHAMA, Dec. 13 Perry's mill, located about nine miles above Mehama, are .closing down for the winter. ' .- ' i ' Oregon City Suite and Overcoats $18.85, S21, $26, $38 Choose Your Gift for Him at '..'.'-.. :: " Aim MS Store-Wide and give a nicei gift at less, cost EVERY ARTICLE IN THE STORE REDUCED, INCLUDING OUR COMPLETE GIFT DEPT. Hirnc TAILOR FURNISHER CLOTHIER 426 State Street 9 J If Jmj H w-e; Is Santa Claus in the Tire Business? We lose a sale occasionally because of a long-trade, and we al ways ask the buyer if his old tires were worth what he got for them. ' : " - ; ; Invariably he says, No. We ask you. What's the answer? Is Santa. Claus in the Tire business? Is the dealer merely prac ticing? Or did his big, tender, overflowing heart just get the best of him? No foolin' now what's the answer Is Christmas a continuous event, or is someone keeping the doughnut and selling the hole? 'a- ' ''' t " : I : We allow you for your old tires only what they're worth. We charge you for our fine new Goodyears only what they're worth. You get a square deal and so do we. And as long as we're in our right minds' nobobyH get anythin different. i - - '; ElACffEEi OEE1VECE ; GTAirnti Phone 00) - North Com' i at Center St lk 1 COMPLETE SATISFACTION WITH EVERY TRANSACTION HOSIERY vT ill if Full Fashioned Silk Hose II 'tl Service weight in the popu- fVS. . rf CO 11 j lar shades. Regular $1.25 f WL-f ff - It U9c Oiz - 2 pairs $1.75 y4 'SX, .. or, v Women's kid bedroom slippers in v avariety of colors. Reg, $1.5 andx zfc. J ; $2.25, Monday special : ,. . BSC'. ' : tete ; Brown Stes Store j Shoe Repairing in Connection Fr" L:r: " Z the meeting and Kfc wm irtai message The ha notnr. iter.