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5DEK THIEVES HIDE IK Woodburn Residences Los ers; Corn has $17 Taken From his Pants WOODBURN, April " 24. -Sneak thieves were working In Woodburn Wednesday ntght. and rot about 120 . for their efforts by visiting tbe home of George Beach on Settlemeler avenue, the George Becker residence on Hayes afreet and. the home of Fred Corn.-on Third atrei. The thleTes. or ibid?, rot the biggest, and easiest ban from Corns. He merely reached tn the .window of . Corn's bedroom and. took his pants, grabbed $17 from them and left the trousers on the front porch. At Beach's home the prowler walked in the house by the front door, which was left unlocked. About $10 was taken. A foun tain pen, belonging to Mrs. Cow man. Beach's daughter, was also taken,' - " In order to gain entrance to the - Becker home the . thieves took off a window screen. The robbers went through the clothes of one of Becker's sons, but only found 23 cents. Someone broke down the back door at the home of J. N. Hau gen house Sunday night and went through the entire resi dence. Nothing was found to be missing.- uliirli' TO TEACH, W. Hi US WALDO HILLS. April 24. Mrs. Helen H. Paget was re elected as teacher at Centerview last night at a special meeting of the school board. Mrs. A.' A. Geer and Mrs. Ed son Comstock were Salem visit ors Wednesday afternoon. They report a most unpleasant trip due to dust and the heavy wind. The following women repre sented the Wlllard (Women's - club at Stayton Thursday when the women's club In that city was hostess to the county feder ation. Mrs. Karl Haberly, Miss Vera Ottoway. Mrs. Fred Knight, Mrs. Robt. Bye, Mrs. C. K. Riches. Mrs. Edson Comstock,' repre senting the Sllverton Women's club, was accompanied by Mrs. W. Tomison, Mrs. C. M. Wray and Mrs. F. E. Sylvester of Sll verton, to Stayton Thursday to attend the county federation meeting of women's clubs. II PERRYDALE, April 24. Mrs. Robert Mitchell attended the rec reational school in RIckreall as the Perrydale community repre sentative. This Is the first time there has ever been anything of this kind offered to the people In this part of the statJ. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Baxter from the National Play ground In New York were the in structors. Their classes consist, of from SO to 0 adults from I as many communities picked out by our county agane. J. R. Beck. They teach new and Interesting . games and contests to amuse both children and adults of circle games and group - contests that , these delegates may teach to group gatherings such as community club, granges and school children. Birthday Fete Given Sunday, to : Louis P. Spagle HUBBARD, April 24 Louis P. Spagle was - pleasantly ' surprised Sunday when several of his rela tives and friends gathered at his home in Needy to help him cele brate his birthday. The affair was arranged by Mrs. Spagle and was a complete surprise to Mr. Spagle. A bountiful dinner was served to t-e .following guests: Mr. - and Mrs. A. J. Spagle and son, Maur ice of Hubbard; Mr. and Mrs. -J. C. Spagle of Oregon City; Mr. and Mrs. C. Richter and - daughter. Mary and sons, Ernest and Mar vin of Beaver Creek;: Mr. and Mrs. J. .Yoder, - and Fred and Phillip Mohr of Needy. Charlie Spagle. Ross HUlard. . Mr. and Mrs. Will Lambert and Gloria Hammersly of Portland; and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Spagle and son Johnnie. Monday evening. Louie Spagle was honored at a second surprise when 1$ friends and neighbors called at his home and spent a very enjoyable evening at cards with tour tables of "500" la play , until a late hour when lunch was served. - . .' High scores were held by Mrs. M. Furgerson and Lester Peters, and consolation prises went to Mrs. F. Keil and Henry Peters. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters and sons, Fred and Lester. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keil and son Walter, . Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Keil, Mr. and Mrs. Murel Furgerson of Aurora, -Mr. and Mrs. Otto MUler and Mr. and Mrs. Pauline Hoffman of Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thlel and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Spagle and sen, Johnnie of Needy. , - All-Day Picnic To be Given at Island District GRAND ISLAND. April 24. The Mothers' Circle held it reg ular business meeting Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Grace Wiley,, with the pres ident. Mrs. Wiley, In charge. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Hattie Let- , ley were .the committee . appoint" GUIS TAUGHT OA COIUIM TV'S HIGHLIGHTS IN LIFE OF ALFONSO XIII MassaguerS Famous Cakjcature- ALFONSO MHTSKAtf petitions. " Bat even, , thoag b Al foasoV ! passion ' far yacbtiag:wa such as to inspire Masaageur's fa mows caricature of tbe royal sportsman, it was ealy sport at which be f x called.: A lover of good horses, tbe King tnaiatainad a stable of thoroagbbrads , which raced at most ef the big eseetiags ia Speia, Franco aad England, la tbe latter bis popu larity - was greatly aa baacad by his alliaace with tbe royal family f England. Ho also kept e string of polo aonies aad was no maan expoeant of tbe game, rhich he played with aa admirable daring tbat ceased bis Ministers the gravest anxiety for bis safety. The rack, lessnass with w hich be participated in sports odeared him even to bis critics, who could sot help feeling proud f bis cenrac. Social and industrial distnrban cos a g a i a raised their heads ia the troablcd kingdom of Alfento. Out of this weltar there ap peared, 1923. tbe f igure ef Prima do Ri vera.': As Captain Gen eral - of-- Barcelona be beaded - bloodless coup 4etal ia the Fell ef I SIS." The Cortes was dissolved and ha was proclaimed dictator.'-. Some -cototendad tbat his throwing aside ' of the - parliamentary system L was . nccom- . plisbed with the con nivance of the King, who was weary of weaklings in office. During the six years of dictatorship the oat- 1 ward' tranquillity was misleading, as events have proved that the forces of rebellion were being repressed, not traeqe2ised. Rivera . waa forced to floe from bia dictatorship end died aa exile a Paris. " Alfonso and Paiwo de Rivera ""rC' i 4 J ' - Recent Riot in, ed to lay plans for the all-day picnic .to be held the last day of school. May 16. . After tbe. business meeting a social time .was enjoyed by 11 members aad two visitors, Mrs. Verna Anderson and, Mrs. Wil liam Taylor. The hostess served dainty refreshments assisted by her little daughter, Vernetta. ' Grounds Drying Fast as Winds Sweep Country WEST STAYTON, April 24 The dast blown by the gall was very dense Wednesday. Several trees were blown over and limbs were broken. The win4 is drying the ground and a shower would be appreciated.- - Little Tads Have A udubon Meeting v - v V. ' i Hi,' . -: - VALSETZ. April 24 The Au dubon club ef tbe first and second grades held its second meeting of the year Tuesday In the class room. - Clyde : Fisher, president, called the meeting to order. Stor es were read and readings wers given by the members. . u-,. j - ' . " - 1 :.'. , Spails Lie ssaltlteeo ef eaasee m4 it was , AL I ease a love of sport that MkucW Us pop ularity with the sport loviag people ef Spate. Freest ale heyhoee! he had Item ea artlaat yackUaea and Mat ami 7 did he race at Cewae, the Eaglisfc Mecca ef aaaataar sailor, bet he did nech te eevelof a love for tbe sport le the eouetry ever which be voted. It : waa throes hie ' taf lueece that . the regattas at Sao Sebastiaa aed Sea taaoor grew frees local vants to affairs of in ternational importance which attracted yachts man f ran all r the world. , la bis travels Alfoaae likad to joer eay iacog nito.-aaaally as tbe Duke of Toledo It was aa tbe Dolce be A: if-. . , n I t , v Zi w -J I , ' 1 i 1 i ,f ship and um?5' u;m r7r j Uwbicb x V- ' 1 JJbead of The RcriAi owner, 1eading a winner. 1 - gt - aai Kmiphns. h.' ' ' f H.' 7 The election resulted in tsach sweeping Repub lican victories that fonso ; XIII ia to avert civil decided to vacate throne. With a strokes ef a gold V vv upon a hastily-prepared beat of parchment he left tho ; throne. Ruling ia bia stead, ia Nicete Alcala Zamora Provisional President ef tbe new Republic After aa all-night auto, mobile drive ' front Madrid, he boarded the Principe Alfonso at Cartagena, ea route te Marseilles, the first step ia the journey ef Europe' latest royal exile Don Alfonso do Bourboa ia a strange land, stripped of bia royal rights, awaits but tbe call ef his people Whether that call shall be soon, or whether he shall be the last of tbe Bourbons to sit ea tbe f throne of Spain, aione can nu. (Tho End) Madrid Lad, Tractor Unhurt After 10-Foot Dive TERRYDALE, April 24 Leon ard Gllson had an accident that might, have proved fatal, but luck was with him. - ' . As . he was driving a tractor from one field to another It was necessary to cross Salt creek on a narrow bridge on the Gilson farm. In some manner one front wheel . got off the side of the bridge and the tractor, with Leon ard riding, took a dive into about 10 feet of water. - - The tractor ; stuck nose down, and that saved Leonard from be ing seriously hurt. However, he has a badly sprained ankle. . t Dick Rockhill Out to Win at I ' State Matches GRAND ISLAND. April 24 Dick Rockhill. Dayton high school student and winner ot the Wil lamette valley seetlonal - public speaking contest of the future farmers of - America held In . Day Hit OREGON STATESMAN. Sato Oregon, fetsr&y IIernhrt April T : -a - ' it At Spanish Hunt ; Aetoosobilea, too, were a . weakness ef the sporting monarch. He ewaed forty ears aad ef tea drove ' himself,' shewing the same aervi aesa at the wheel that distinguished him 1st many ether sports. It is recorded that he once . drove 400 snilee freaa the aorthera coast te the capital ia 1 1 hoars. His greatest - passion however, was shooting. Oe his extensive estates he preserved a great ' variety ef game and, for daya at a time be would flee the cares ef state aad heat te hie heart's content. King Alfonso was a real sportsman aad tike a sport be took the blow ea the chin that de prived him ef bia king the throne te he was born as the House of 4 With the passing ot the dictatorship of Rivera, General Da rn a so Berengner suc ceeded to the nominal premiership, aad re stored freedom of speech. Republican and Liberal leaders who bad been in, exile since 1923, returned again to Spain. Strikes, stu dent agitations aad similar demonstrations flared up ia various cities. Last December there was aa open at- . m m n t a vawAlntian. 9 This marks the data ef 9 a if t . l I From tbat time the deeds which had dark ened his reiga kept ea grewiag deaser. The Republicans only awaited a favor able chance to bring into reality what they had eftea imagined ia their idealistic dreams a Spanish republic This chance came whoa Alfonso restored the privilege to vote to the people ot his kingdo Al order war. bis few pen only AtTONSO'S Farevbvc ton March 19, Journeyed to Sll verton Tuesday where he deliv ered his speech on the topic, "Why I Choose ' to Become a Farmer" before tte highe school student body of -nearly seven hundred enrollment. . ' Before leaving for home Dick received much praise on his de livery and subject material; Ho Is working toward the state cham pionship.7 The contest of which Is to-be held next Thursday. April 30. at the- Oregon State college. Corvallls. Fire Narrowly Averted; Cook Place Mehaced PLEASANT VIEW, April 24 Following close on the heels of the fire, which swept most all farm buildings from the W. M. Ander son farm In the- Cloverdale dis trict Tuesday, a similar one was narrowly averted Wednesday, at the Frank Cook farm when the huge fireplace chimney burned out. : . The chimney stands on the north end of the house and due to the heavy north wind, sparks were blown onto the rof, catching it In several places. M A. and Earl Cook formed bucket brigade and kept the tiny biases In control until help rams from Turner and vicinity. '. -, - - f OFFICIAL III ion Monmouth Lodge Pleased to Welcome Mgr. Hawkins; r Meetings Increased MONMOUTH. April 24 Many members of : the Neighbors of Woodcraft gathered at the lodge rooms Tuesday evening to hear Grand Manager Annie P. Hawk Ins of Toledo, honor guest: She addressed them oh the work of the order and later assisted with floor and; ritualistic work. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs.' Will Mattison of Independence, the former being O. N. of that Circle; and Mrs. T. D. Pomeroy and Mrs. Charles Kurre, also of Independence. At the business session It was decided to hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays ot each month. Two delegates. Mrs. E. M. Ebbert and Mrs. Claire Winegar, were named to attend the bien nial district convention which 00 eurrse June l and 2 at Newberg this year. Mrs. D. A. Hoag, dis trict clerk, will also attend. Al ternate delegates are: Mrs. Min nie White1 and Mrs. J. F. More land. The refreshment committee, Mrs. Ebbert, Mrs. Velma Smith and Mrs. White, had arranged tor the occasion a very charming tea table, centered with a large bowl of pansles, at which Mrs. Smith ant Mrs. White poured." Lilacs and tulips-were used profusely as room, decorations. E ZENA, April 24. Residents of this valley are beginning to realize the fact that, taken as a whole the climatic conditions here are excellent especially aft er experiencing a sample of what eastern' Oregon folks have to contend with frequently. The gusty gale which swept this val ley Tuesday night and " Wednes day created havoc In orchards and timber which were not well protected by hills. Telephone lines were put out of commission in Polk county while It was nothing unusual for the motorist to find the road ob structed by fallen trees and tele phone poles. The high school bus from Salem which takes children to school was late Wed nesday morning because the driv er had to remove a tree from the road before completing his load. As an example ot the ve locity of the wind a barn door weighing more than 100 pounds was blown off the track and thrown 20 feet from the barn on the W. D. Henry ranch. Another farmer reported that a wagon with hay rack on It was turned completely ever Wednesday. ,75, IIP AFTER TUMBLE ZENA, April 24 Mrs. S. A. Judaon. 75. of Salem, now a vis itor at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James A. French of Zena, fell re cently and was compelled to re main in bed for several days as a result. No bones were broken, however, and she is able to be up and about again. Her daughter, Mrs. Clyde French of Salem visited her Sun day and Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Judson and Mr. and Mrs. , George Judson of Sa lem visited their mother. Wednesday- afternoon John French of Salem and his mother. Mrs. A". French were visitors at the James French home. Leonard and George Judson are sons of Mrs. S. A. Judson. Only One Fire, ThatUponRoof, At Independence') INDEPENDENCE, April 24 Only one small root fire has been reported during the wind storm of the last two days. It. was at the home of Mr. Milleage In the north part of town, and was ex tinguished before the city fire man arrived. Some damage was done to a few buildings, ' awnings being blown down. Telephone and elec tric light wires were down ' In some places., The city lights were out-for a short time Wednesday evening. : The. ferry operating between here and the Marion county side was out of commission. . on ac count of the high wind, and heavy currant. Pratum Writer Thinks Dust is Aid to Farmers PRATUM. April 24 It Is very probable that the : dust storm which deposited hundreds of tons of eastern ; Oregon dust In this part of the country did more good than damage to this community, as the dust may have a similar ef fect on clover as land plaster: Only minor damages were the result of the storm. A few small buildings were partly wrecked, several, brush fires caused some anxiety for a while, but were kept under control without doing any damage, r Theodore Whltham. fire fight er, received several painful but not serious burns on his face and neck while trying to keep the fire from going up to the tree tops. " - ... - " ' Had he not succeeded. It would have been Impossible to control the fire which would have de stroyed 1,000 eords ot wood a s well as considerable good ttmborr e OODCMFI VII ST CAM MS UDSON 25, 1M1 1 ROYAL VISITORS TO O. S. c King Prajadhipok and Queen Ramabi Barm, of Siam, pictured aboard the S. S. Empress of Japan, prior to their arrival at Victoria, B. C, en route to New York. The King I- here for eye treatment, and will stay at the estate of lira, Whitelaw Reid, at Purchase, N. Y. Small Crew is Working on ValsetzRoad VALSETZ, April 24. Road work, started on the mountain road to Falls City Tuesday with a small crew of mill men, after working hours. A bridge that was washed out during the high water recently was partially finished near the William Stllzer ranch. Mud holes were filled in and drains were made. Robins to Speak At Convention to Be HeldSunday JEFFERSON, April 24 The Marlon district Sunday school convention will be held at the Methodist church In Jefferson Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. An interesting program has been arranged. Dr. W. H. Robins of the First Baptist church In Salem will deliver tbe address. Linden Launer, a former Jef ferson hoy, who has received musical training abroad, Is to sing. On account of the removal of A. W. Oliver, a new president will have to be elected for the district. New Cream Route Begun on Island GRAND ISLAND, April 24. A new sweet cream route was established on the Island during ? - , r - - ' ' ! iti ''' ' v. : : ' : ' . v : 'V. ' . ill the past week by the Monmouth Cooperative creamery. Tbe cream is taken off by truck ev ery Monday, Wednesday and Fri day which enabled the farmers to have tbe sweet cream rating. Those who are sending all or part of their cream supply are C A. Rockhill, J. H. Tompkins, Dale Fowler, Roy E. Will, Charles E. Nelson. E. A. Lefley and C. A. Ferguson. VALSETZ. April 24. A big apron and overall dance will be given In the dance hall here by the P. T. A. Saturday night. Ev eryone Is Invited to attend. FEED PRICES LOWER FOLLOWING THE DECLINE IN THE MARKET WE QUOTE AS FOLLOWS: Standard Scratch Feed, 1v)0 lbs. $1.50 Whole Corn, 100 lbs. 1.60 Cracked Corn, 100 lbs. $1.70 Good Feed Wheat, 100 lbs. 90c White Oats, 100 lbs. $1.00 Rolled White Oats, 60 lbs. 70c Ground White Oats, 80 lbs. 90c CROWN FEEDS AT LOWER PRICES Other Feeds at Usual Low Market Prices Termsnet cash, free delivery In the city. D. A. White & Sons 261 State St. Phone 4952 "Mips. Himes , unew fltoesc'V THE Mrs. Jones we're talking about is the sort of woman who, in spite of only moderate means is always well dressed ... whose home is furnished with exquisite, though not ex travagant, taste . . . whose table is frequently graced with some appetizing new food prod uct ... whose housekeeping equipment, kitch en requisites, toilet accessories, all seem to have been chosen with rare good judgment. Mrs. Jones is an observant woman. A well informed woman." A keen judge of values. A careful buyer . . . She reads the advertisements in her favorite newspaper. Whatever is new or improved in the realm l merchandise, Mrs. Jones most likely knows all about it . . i She reads tne advertisements. Whatever store is putting on an unusual sale, Mrs. Jones has probably heard about it She reads the advertisements. 'Are you Mrs. Jones? Or a woman like her?. To get the newest, the best and the most for your . money . . read the advertisements PAGE TnUEB CHC STOifT PUT Oil FOBCUIB KEET Candy and Soup Sale Is one Feature at West Stay ton on Tuesday WEST STAYTON, April 24 Tuesday evening the community club met at the McClellon hall. , After the regular business meeting a short program was given. Several songs were sung by the kiddles. A comical stunt was given and musical numbers concluded the program. A candy and soup sale was an event of the evening. - Proceeds went to the grade school base ball team. The first division Four-H Sew ing club had their sewing en dis play. The girls sang several club songs and gave spells. " A flue fire caused a great deal of excitement and a number of those who were at the meeting went home early. NORTH 6ANTIAM. April 24 An all-day service was held at tbe North Santlam church Sun day. Rev. J. G. Mlnton,' regular pastor, gave the morning mes sage -The Book or Life". Sing ing was led by. Mlllford Stall ot Salem. At noon a basket dinner was enjoyed by the local congrega tion and! visitors from the sur rounding churches. In the . afternoon Dr. W. IL Robins, pastor of the First Bap tist church of Salem spoke on the toplo "And Enoch Walked With God." The Gideon male Quartette of Salem sang. ' . i SERVICE HELD IS ALL-DAY SUIJY