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The OREGON STATESMAN. Salem, Oregon, Tuesday Morninsr. April 28, 1931 PAGE TWO QUITS -PRISOII OFFICE Resignation but two pays r After Vindication by - Board of Control ( ContinueJ from PS t) permitting prisoners to have oth er recreation than is provided by and under the usual prim m vlronment there would be no criti cism, bat a -hesrty commendation pertaining to outside enjoycent, eve though , private Interests benefited nominally 8 prat Own Money For Investigations "To counterbalance the -minor nao of state trucks and prisoners, this has been more than equalised and the state benefited and com pensated br the tact of the Insti tution gaining by the use of my privately owned automobile, cov ering a period of my first, two . years- incumbency, when trans ports were inadequate to meet de mands. Mr car vu operated with out coat to the state yet prlrate ly owned autoa used In state busi ness are entitled to six cents per mile. - . "X also made a personal Inspec tion, of the San Quentin, Folsom. Washington and New Westminster prisons at no cost to the state. I paid this extfense out of my own pocket Mr. Meyers was elected super intendent ot the Oregon state penitentiary arlv in the admini stration of the -late Governor Pat terson. He at first refused to ac cept the office, but at the urging of Governor Patterson and other ' officials, he later agreed to as sume the prison responsibility. Hoss declared last night that nnder (Tie law it would not be pos sible to abolish the office of su perintendent of the prison. This was said to hare been suggested by Governor Meier as a means of curtailing expenses. The law pro Tides, according to Hoss, that there shall be a superintendent, who Is authorized to employ a warden, deputr warden, and. such other assistance, as is necessary. Purchasing Agent Talk is Denied Governor Meier Monday side stepped responsibility for state ments printed in the Portland newspapers and carried by press associations, to the effect that he would demand reorganization of the state's purchasing department. "The Portland newspapers and press associations did not get that from me," Governor Meier said. 'Later In the .interview Gover nor Meier .indicated that he had given the office of state purchas ing agent some study. "Everyone knows," Governor Meier said, "that you cannot em ploy an experienced and trained buyer for $30 a month." This Is the salary now paid to Carle Abrama, state purchasing agents Because of the absence of State Treasurer Kay the meeting of the board of control scheduled tor Monday was continued until Wed nesday. Hoss reiterated tbe statement made Saturday that he will sug gest to Governor Meter that he call a special session of the legis lature for the purpose of enact ing laws that will place the state penitentiary, and all other state Institutions now. under the control of the state board. In the jurisdlo tion of the governor. Hop Successor -Won't be Hampered , Meyers, in a second statement Issued here last night said: . "My only desire is that the peni tentiary shall function in an or derly and efficient manner, and, that my successor will not be ham pered by discord ad strife." James Lewis, who probably ent to eat-yet...? Dnjaous food. - Well prepared. Plenty f variety. Yet, far too of lea the best of Meals U sadly lacking km certain elements that are neces sary ta reel health. At break act especially re are apt not te get the minerals and vita alas we- aeed for boiiding vigor, energy and resistance te illness. It's why Many chlldre are vaderwdsht ad saweeptible te caldo mhj saaar delta lack the brimmlns energy that means health. Mother ran stew serve a eertiUi cereal that contains 10 laipertaaS, mineral salts, Kellsgj'a whole W3XAT Biaenit. Delicious doubU (oesf seT btoeeiu Made ef erUo wheat , shreds. With a wonderful flavor and the wonderful feed value of whole wheat. - - - Tm KcUou'i who La wrkat Bis caits and milk er eream will famish snore than a third ef 7 oar daily mineral requirement - including ealeiaas, phosphorna, chlorine, iron, capper - and 6 differeat vitamins. Look far th tarUfUd analysis oa every fed-eadreea package. At roar grocer's. Made by Kellogg ta battle Creek. wtll tin nlseAil In eharara, of the prison, was appointed warden of the institution soon after Mr. Meyers assumed the duties I su perintendent. -Lewis previously had served as t ttim nrknn nnder the ad ministration ot ex-Governor -Ol- eott. He was relieved or nis an ties early in the Pierce admini stration. , ) ' In event Lewis Is elected super intendent of the penitentiary Gene Halley, deputy warden, prob ably will be advanced to warden. Meyers said' he had not yet made airy plans tor the future but prob ably would take a needed rest, : ivofiwi OF OILFHKEO Five day -Week With Short 4 Noon Hourr Provide -More Leisure ,1 LOS ANGELES. Cat. April "i 7. In a plan devised sot only to give work to as many employes as possible, hut ta Improve work-ina- conditions as well, J. A. Brown,, president of General Pe troleum Corporation or camor nia. has Jost announced a revi sion of working hours . which gives evidence of careful and thorough study of welfare work. In some respects, the new Gen eral petroleum plan la similar to that of many other large corpor ations in that its primary object is to go to the fullest possible ex tent In relieving unemployment, but .the men responsible for this move have taken advantage of an opportunity to go beyond the dol lar mark by introducing phases for the sole purpose of making working conditions more pleas ant, ' I . The basis of the plan is the five day week, which will as far as possible be put into effect throughout the entire Violet Ray gasoline organization on May 1. Even the-clericali departments in the general offices in the Hlg gins building will share in this shorter week, although the change will bring to them only one hour less per week than they are now doing. At present, they are put ting in 41 hours per week, but by a revision of daily working hours, this will change to forty. About Karoo ae Daylight Saving - By rearrangement of the office hours and making the luncheon period 30 minutes instead of an hour, the office employees will be on duty from 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. which plan serves a double purpose. Not only will they hare the benefit of Saturday off, but by leaving work at 4:30 in the afternoon they will virtually be enjoying daylight saving time, as it will giro them a much greater amount of daylight time in which to have freedom. That part! of the General Pe troleum plan which is new will be watched t with keen interest, particularly, by larger organiza tions on the coast, as it is along today's popular trend, although practically all mores of this sort made 'heretofore have considered only the unemployed, with little or no attention being paid to benefiting those already at work. Guy Smith Joins - Hole in One Club Guy Smith, connected with a local oil company, joined the Hole in One club" on the Salem Golf club course Sunday, sinking his drive from the eighth tee. Officers of the club reported an exceptional 'patronage of the course Sunday, both of members and transients. BETHEL. Anril 47 Tnn nn. pils of Bethel school made a fine showing in the Marion eonntv spelling contest on Saturday. scores were: eighth grade, Hilda Bahnsen. 96 r seventh s-rade. Lor raine strawn, 98; sixth grade, Gertrude Froehlick, 100; fifth graae. Wanda Froehllck, 100. Western Mother Solves Problem " 4 Y ,itUe daughter. Aleta. caused AT me many anxious moments. says Mrs. H. I. Davis, 2931 N. 12th St., Kansas Gty, Kane. 'She was pderweight, didn't want to play and had very little appetite. . "She suffered constantly from colds until I thought about California Fig Syrup and decided to give her some. Fig Syrup helped Aleta remarkably. She is now strong; able to avoid colds, has a good appetite and diges tion; is quite the picture of health as you can see, For over 50 years. California Fig Syrup has been helping bilious, headachy, weak, constipated babies and children. Doctors by thousands r??e1 this pure vegetable prod uct. Children love iU flavor. It acts aaT to open the boweb in colds or children's diseases. It cleanses a fhilds system harmlessly and in a hurry. Bowels become regular with its use and remain so, because they are tnnvf mmt ,iniirfk.j i .c'L j , vj LUIS ; wonderful combination .of pure fia Look for the name Calif orn far when buying. That marks the genuine. y uil . '-rVaCOMTg1-,;OOt J-v,r.av-' 1 m ' namjimi . w--snmma ! y - 1 i ! ! te ; ! ! i tAXATIVC-TONIC far CHILOREH MEIER PRAISES PIKERS HERE Men and Women Here 70 or More Years Honored at Chamber Luncheon Governor Julius L. Meier dev iated his announced policy of lew speeches and, public appearances yesterday noon when he appeared before the Salem chamber' of commerce to pay short tribute toJ pioneer . men and. women : vho hare resided. In the community 70 years -or longer. The governor said he felfc hoaeaed by th Invi tation, and. expTeesed' th: wish that for many years to come the chamber would repeat its invita tion to pioneer men and women of Salem. Meter said he had reg ularly attended Portland pioneer meetings Tor the mat 2" years. Judge Peter IL DAreyr in whimsical D'Arey style, presided at the meeting, introducing the governor and the pioneers. : He gave a special invitation to chamber of commerce1 members to attend- Fonndera day exercise next Saturday- at Champoes; park. Ploneera of Salem who. attend ed the - luncheon and thai date when they came to the city, fol low: . . ' . Mrs. S. A. Judson, Salem, 1865; Mrs.' Abner Lewis, 1625 State, 1852; Abner Lewis, 1526 State. 184: Flora Catherine Watt. 1458 Chemeketa, 1868; R. P. Boise, 825 North Summer, 1859: M. L. Jones, 670 North Winter, 1849; P. H. D'Arey, 85 North Church, 1854; Oliver Jory, 987 South Commercial. 1859; James N. Witxe, Route 7, 1849: E. M. Klghtlinger, 1258 South Com mercial, 1858; Mrs. Lizrle N. Smith, 857 Center, 1849; Mrs. Sarah Barker Hutton, 59 C Court, 1858; Mrs. Estelle A. Gilbert, Route 2, 1852; A. N. Moores. Sa lem, 1855; Mrs. Cora L. Moores, Salem, 1857; Mrs. Nellie Riley rearaon, saiem, 1849; Sarah E. Woodington, Salem, 1849. and Mrs. Ruth E. Sayre, 1365 Che meketa, 1852. f Members of the state board were especial guests of the cham ber at the meeting. FATAL CRASH CASE i REPORTED SETTLED The four damage suits filed against the Southern Pacific as result of the Labor day crash near Turner last fall when five women were killed will not come to trial in circuit court here, it was revealed yesterday when pa pers were filed with the county clerk showing that a compromise had been .effected between the parties. ; . A. E. Robertson, filed petition asking to be appointed . adminis trator of the estate of Frankie Robertson, driver of the ear which crashed, killing herself and Ay line Robertson, ' Ines Bennett, Betty C. Brlggs and Lois Briggs. The petition stated that it was necessary to enter the Frankie Robertson estate to probate in or der that compromise between the railroad company and adminis trators of the estates of the four other women might be made, and that this can not be done until re lease from liability in estate of Frankie Robertson la given. Petitioner states that no suit was filed against the railroad by the Frankie Robertson estate be cause she was driver of the car and no recovery was possible. Farmer's Union Purpose of Meet LINCOLN. April 27. A meet ing of the community clubs of Lincoln, Spring Valley, Zena, Brush College, Popcorn i and Mountain View will be held Tuesday night at 8:30 p. m. at the Lincoln echoolhouse with the Tlew of organising a farmers' Union. All members of the club are urged to be present. Jack Malloy, from North-Ad ams; Mass., is called the best all around athlete at West Point. He has collected two letters each in football, basketball, baseball and track.,. ..! ,i .. More Oregon Portland .90 Rainier 1.85 ! Eugene . St. Helens .1.40 .1.50 Go Friday. Saturday, Sunday I May, 8, 9, 10. Return limit May 14 distant SPOKANE SALT LAKE PENDLETON -9.00 .20.05 : .5.60 Go Friday and Saturday. May 8 or 9th Return lin&Blay Similar low fares to other points in territory outlined Details, train schedules, etc., will be furnished on call E. F. ROBERTS, City Passenger IXJU T. KNOWLTON, The Gall B Br OLIVE IX. DOAE e e e e e : HOLLYWOOD Today-.. Marie Dressier and - Wallace Beery la Mln and BflL- .-, - v- Wedneaday! Wlllia m Powell In "For the Defense. Friday Harry Langdon In "See America Thst." . WAItfR'S ELgrjrORB Today Charlie fUuplin In "City Llghta. , Thwrartay Edward Everett Horton , In JLbu Me Agalrt" - GRAND Today "The Big; TraL. WedaestTay Lois Moran la The Dancers. Friday Victor McLaglen in -A Devil With Women." WARNER'S CAPITOL Today Ben Lyon and Ona e Hanson in -Hot Heiress. "Hot Heiress. Is a funny little picture at ute capitou It has a background which takes the ob serves from society . bazaars and handsome country homes to steel riveters at work on dizzy heights, j It also takes one from the love of a very rich rotter. as the Idol of hU affection terms him. to the love of a brawny riveter. The idea of lore overcoming ail is hereby made the subject of much screen humor and dramatics. The girl Is Ona Munson, sonfe one for you' to get acquainted with for she la rather new to the screen and the hero la Ben Lyon. Mr. Lyon really looks more natur al In a rirter's suit of clothes, and takes the part of a poor but honest workman In better manner than he does some of his more -elite" roles. ! That tragedy Is so akin to hu mor that the two blends from tears to mirth and back again Is a truth demonstrated all over again in the work of Charlie Chaplin In "City Lights. The plsy is funny, yea, but It brings tears too, if yoa are a bit inclined to "enjoy a good cry or are easily touched. Chaplin in his most amusing scenes retains at all times a bit of the tragic enough to make his audience sympathize with him in his foolish mistakes rather than make him a laughing stock. j. Such a play as "City Lights' is really good for one because In its short span it makes the observer realize that behind the silly Insuf ficiencies of many a blundering boor there la much to appreciate of genuine good, and that there is much suffering for the poor awkward, foolish soul. The story in itself has to do with the faith of a blind girl, played by Virginia CherrlU, in a poor chap who has a superb fac ulty for getting himself Into the wrong places at the wrong times. The things he does for her and the ultimate result of his interest in tne gin mate up an exceneni picture. The fact It is silent makes it Just that much more unlike oth er current shows, - The music which accompanies the action is highly effective to take the place of the voices to which we have be come so accustomed. Don't miss "The Big Trail" now at the Grand. It is one of those classics that ranks with "Cimar ron," and "The Covered Wagon." An excellent play which shows today tor the last time. Tennis Tourney Is Planned at Leslie School Boys and girls at the Leslie Junior high school . are enthusi ased over prospects of a tennis tournament for each . group. Pre liminary practices were started yesterday and it la hoped in a short time the teams will be chos en and competition can be en tered 'into with players of other schools. A tournament will bo held .to select the five players who will represent the school. Mrs. Made leine K. Hanna, science teacher, is directing the players. A large number turned - out yesterday, and Judging from the ranks Lea lie will have a good team, for a number of experienced players were out the first day. . Astoria ..$2.95 " Albany io Corvallia Seaside 70 .3.35 Points BOISE BEND .S1L55 6.30 WALLA WALLA- 6.15 & Ticket Agent. Phone 7117 General Agt., Portland oard FfJIl BOID TO C0J10EI'J(I( ft'Chac Thb-Ycsr, Vcrd At Ccrtfwtnca With - Governor Here - : " Th Oregon state fair board will eontiaae to function until the close ctf the 1111 state fair., re garaiesa or tne ereation ' or . the slate -agricultural department, au thorised by an act of th recent legislature. v 0? ; .. ' . ' This was announced following. a conference of -Governor Meier and members of-the state' fair board here Xonday. Under the, act of the 1931; legislature the .state fair will become-: a part of the state agricultural department. Governor Meier, at the outset of the conference made It plain that he would expect -a curtail ment of passes, v J . v "I expect to pay for my tickets to the state fair," Governor Meier said, "and there is no valid reason why other persons should be ad mitted free.. It Is Important that we o .improve our attractions at this year's fair as to Insure a rec ord-breaking attendance.'- -It was wought but at the con ference that the premiums at the 1930 state fair -exceeded the ap propriation of 937,500 by several thousand dollars. Members -of the fair board said that the premiums tor this year's fair probably would br reduced at least 94000. - as tne result of the deficit re sulting from last year's fair no material improvements will be made at the state fair plant dur ing the current biennlum. The de ficit - was caused by Inclement weather conditions. Members of the state fair board are Henry Crawford,. A. R. Shum- way, A. C. Marsters, D. O. Wood worth and C. E. Cleveland. Mrs. Ella Wilson Is secretary. IL FAIR PRIZES TOLD W. W. Fox, county club agent, was- busy yesterday making rec ords of the second annual 4-H club fair held Friday and Satur day, following which be announ ced special prize winners wno had not previously been men tioned. I 1 They are: Florence Warginler of Eldriedge who won a scholar ship offered by the Klwanls club for best sewing article in division two: Louise Long of Aurora, who won an all wool bathing suit of fered by Millers store for 'best exhibit in sewing division three; Eleanore Johnson of Hubbard who won a dress offered by Ship ley's for the best article in sew ing, division one; -and E. Bennett of Kelzer, who was awarded an artists' outfit, Including oil paints offered by the Hutcheon paint store for the best art exhibit. , Catherine Dallas Gets Scholarship Catherine Dallas of Liberty school won the Klwanls . club cookery scholarship, entering the best piece of work in 104 exhib its; and Russell Beardsley of Sa lem Heights took the Klwanls club scholarship offered for the best exhibit of handicraft. The health - contest winners, selected by county health depart ment doctors, were John Schmalts and Florence Smith, both of Mt. Angel. He made 991 points out of a possible 1000 on the examina tion, and she made 9 SO. The cookery, , demonstration Saturday was won by a boy and girl from McLaughlin and not from Mt Angel, as was given out at first. They-were James Sjorao gen and Selma Satrum. Rosedale Beats - Sunny side Nine JtbSEDALE, April 27 Boys and girls of tho Rosedale school went over to the Sunnyside school Friday afternoon to find out who could play the best game of ball. After playing seven Innings the score was 24-10 in favor of the Rosedale bunch. Tallies were not kept after that but a friendly game enjoyed. Fairview Loses To Amity Teams AMITY, April 27. The Amity grade school boys' and girls in door baseball teams played Fair view teams Friday afternoon at Fairview. Amity boys won 18 to 12 and tho girls 9 to 5. North Howell's Team is. Winner 8IDNEY-TALBOT, April 27. Tho Ankeny grange ball team played its first game Sunday with the North Howell team oa the tatter's field. The score was 4 to e in favor of North Howell, IT HOME OF 25c TALKIES LAST TIMES TODAY ' Hurry, Hurry, to See This Biff Laugh Special i 1 ! if Also Charlie Chasa Comedy - News and Review BimLCLOD obit mm Jeaff LIHIer -. R&hh and Also v -Portland Trio add to Cinders? Procram . - My OLIVE M. DO AC Th spring concert of tho Salem UacDowell clnb was presented In Waller hall of Willamette traiver stty Monday night before an un usually targe audience. In all a beautifully balanced and- delight- rally artistic program was pre sented. - - - Assisting artists were the Port land. Trio. Sjma Wetastetn Uar ruilSr. - violinist; - Lora Techner, 'cellist; Ruth - Bradley Reiser, pianist; and Jean Miller Rahn. contralto. . Mrs. Kahn stave a group of four numbers, charming character stodies. sang expressive ly and with delicacy. The rich depth of Mrs. Rshn's voice was es pecially lovely la "Rain! Rain!" by Gay. An encore was demanded and "The Cuckoo Clock" was ar tistically given. . : The Portland Trio who have been heard In Salem before were again warmly welcomed. Eaeh number was especially well chosen bat outstandingly brilliant was Dvorak's "Dumky Trio Op- 90" tho first-movement of which was given t with a beanty of interpre tation and depth of understanding which held the audience in abso lute silence. The beautiful baH ance and warm; sympathetic unity of the Portland Trio creates a splendid playing group. The chorus of 42 voices under the direction of Lena Bell Tartar, sang exceedingly well. Careful modulations, reserve volume, and unity of voices showed the result of the concentrated work which the chorus and Miss Tartar have done since last fall. , . Each appearance of the chorus shows Increased beauty of accom plishment, v The group of early -English songs were especially effective both for beauty and for proof of progress made in the year's work. Mns Ruth Bedford as accom panist, gave the same' unfailing support In her accurate and beau tifully sympathetic reading. Attention was called by Miss Frances Virginia Melton to the fact that "better music' week will begin May 3 and extend to May 10 during which unusually Interest ing programs will observe the aim of the week to "center the atten tion of the public upon good mu sic" 11B SERVICE TO be 011 ran Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Lamb, member of the . pioneer Whitlock family, who died at a local hospital here Sunday, will Today Only ftaoul Waiuzs TTUE D John Wcn nt Churchill Continuous Show Today 2:00 to 11:30 P. M. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE 25c TOMORROW "THE DANCERS" wlta , LOIS BIORAN PHILLIPS HOLMES WALTER BYRON It D 3 ,i v rr T si 1 v . be conducted by Rev. Grover C Blrtchet tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Rlgdon chapel and conclna lag services at City View ceme tery. Death came suddenly to the aged woman, following a . short Illness. .Mrs. Lamb was bora In Silver ton February 2 1. 1211. For tho past 40 years she had lived In Salem. Her husband. Edward Lamb, early day- printer here, died a few- months after their marriage; Chadwlck chapter. No. 2 T or der of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Lamb was, a member, has postponed Its social afternoon planned: far today; oa account of he peaslagv , , ,4 'Survfvlng are. an adopted daughter, Mrs. -Roy Whitlock of near Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Zimmerman ef SSlverten and Mrs. L. Ames of FuUertoa. Calif.: fear brothers. Alfred Whitlock ot Leb anon, Jasnee of Bend. John of SUverton and Howard of. Corral lis; tlso - several nephews and nieces. ' Southwestern Louisiana Insti tute has -four -lettermen from the 1130 S. I. A. A. champloashfn squad on tta basketball team this IVarnsr Bros. Sa'em Theatres SALEU'S GREATEST ENTERTAIllt.IEliTl mm. TONIGHT ITS ALL IN FUN ... I WARNER BROS. CAPITOL - I- lONAMUNKNX fi X AWA1TE8 MDGEDN joss Ummu WARNER BROS. f TOMORROW, A Brand New Hit for "Cimarron's" Star! 1 V '-v jfGrTfi Another Hit for the Girl whos 'Sa- bnt' Won the Ileart of tha World VST) V nnd this Time IVm Laugh-Packed Gay . , . ? WARNER BROS. ! CAPITOL- ; Group Named to Handle Concert Oi Noted Choir Q ' Committees to handle the ap pearanco hero July 17 of the Westminster choir, outstanding musical organization, were named as follows at the. meeting of tho Salem Ministerial association held Monday morning at the T. M C. A.; Ticket sale Dr. XL 8. Ham mond, Dr. B. Earlo Parker, Rev. a. W. Ruts Hi. Rrr. n - v Shos. , mater, . Rev. J. VL Comer, Rev. William H. Robins and Rev. S. Darlow Johnson; advertising Iter. Hugh B. Fouke Jr.. Rsv. D. J. Howe, Rev. FleUhsr Callow ay aad Rev. I W. Blddle; ar rangements Rev. W. Earl Coch ran. Rev. H. C. Stover, Dr. Grover Birtchet and Rev. M. A. Groves. x Rev. P. W. Erlksen Is preei- ' dent of tho association. 1 Rev. Farie of Portland appear ed before the local ministera te tell them of the Westminster choir which Is touring tho coun try. . HURRY! POSITIVELY ENDS WED. glSAMRllNl ' JN UNITtO .rir ftCIUM Extra . BOBBY JONES 'How : I JlPlay GolT WARNER BROS. ELSINORE THURSDAY! LAUGHS ROMANCE Blade I Doubly Ap pealing by HERBERTS EUfcllETT X Immortal Musb r 1 v . . Silken I . . . Ililarious! Romance with a Walloping - New Kick! with.'" 1 ' IRENE DUNNE LOWELL SHERMAN V 4 u 4