- - - TAGE TWO The OREGON STATESMAN. Sateen . Oregon, Sunday Morning, December 6, 1931 stomas aft A bout c Previous Prices Mi TT ft UTILITY GIFTS SMOST POPULRR Volume of Sales is Notably Good; Buyer Welcomed ; In Holiday Spirit ' By OLIVE M. DOAK : Merrr Chrtatmai? It should be tats year for prices are down and tbe earietr of new thing to be ' found ia the shone which will add spice to giving Is quite surprising. It seems a aafe guess to mate that gifts mar he bought this year - for little it any more than half what was paid for similar things last year and still the buyer will hare purchased superior articles. With time and thought and an m to get things individual and still inexpensive, it seems safe to estimate that a ridiculously low average per person to be remem bered may bo maintained by the shopper and. still result in com plete satisfaction to all parties concerned. One merchant remarked this Hcek that, although prices were half those of previous years, yet tLe volume ef sale was so much greater that his business was ac tually showing an increase In pro fit orer preceding years. Evidently old Santa Claus if- to find himself a busy man playing errand boy for the holiday shoppers. It Is a pleasure to go into the stores of Salem this holiday. There is a new spirit of wanting tf please on the part of the mer chant and their staffs of work ers. The old high prices, feverish buying, and reckless disregard for cost seemed to breed a feeling of aloof independence in many a store. The customer with too ' ;urU money to spend was "put on ti e spot" as it were, while he with Httle was taught becoming humil ity! Today if Mrs. Public has five " cents. t& spend she is welcome be cause once again 'five cents ia five cents" and not something to be tolerated. oniitknjs Kuhancr Keal Holiday Spirit With this holiday spirit of wanting to be helpful, and a con fident feeling on the part of the merchant that he really has bome tning worth buying to offer to any or all customers, the shopper is . placed in a jolly, friendly position with much to purchase at low prices, knowing full well that he is not, going to be blamed for . bing careful in his expenditures. For that jnuch Christmas spirit the depression may bo thanked. Buying this year seems to bo . for things actually needed or that mav be useful. Stores are full of things that are attractive yet of fer utility valne. Tho art ahops have tamps which fairly demand the shoppers attention! color, shape, and utility value appeal to any lover of pretty things in the homo and yet tfceie are aot so very expensive. Attractive, gifts la dlshea that wilt add color and individuality to afternoon tea, to the kitchen -any time, and to many a Luncheon ta ble, are available at prices that quite amaze one in contrast to former prices. Brilliant pillows for the floor, davenport, wiadow seat or where ever on Is wanted are to be found in aU shapes, sizes and col ors. Most women find real Jey In having enough bright colored pil lows to use for those "personal ity" touches that such room dec orations give. Brass ware is available in Sa lem shops this Christmas and some of the targa tea pots, bowjs. and such like are Quito irresisti ble and they are not in a forbid ding price class either. Leather OoocU at Exceptional Prices Leather goods make real bar gains this year. Leather itself is the cheapest it has been for years and the number of timely pres ents to Te found in leather goods is sufficient cheer the heart of any discriminating buyer. Espe cially is this true in things to be chosen for men and for hand bags for women Handkerchiefs oi'ev a charm that amounts to a lure to many a feminine heart an.i for those wo men wh-j lik to buy for men as well as for themselves thjere is still greater joy in handkerchief offerings to be found in Salem shops. ' Monogrammed 'kerchiefs, larg.6 and in color, entice the fem inine taste, and there are some splendid tie and 'kerchief box combinationa for men that should be a happy giit. On man in a Sulera sliop got quite enthused over a gift he thought would te excellent for some man at Christmas time. Too bad the man's wife cannot know it for rt appeared that be would appreciate one himself. This was a shore length, absolutely water proof raincoat all rolled up in a tiny water proof bag and made es pecially for the golfer, although any man would ttnd use for it ac cording to the one who displayed the coat to the writer. Substantial whisk brooms In good cases make an interesting and usable present for a car own er, or for one who drives a great deal. Electrical Iievices Practically Endle There are enough electrical de vices on display in shops to al most cover a Christmas shopping list and at the same time present lovely presents to alt to be re membered. Some of them are quite expensive but they are very beautiful and usable. The matter of toys this year Is receiving attention to be sure, but there were noted In several wta dows of equipment tor the room of young son or daughter, and clothing which would, particularly appeal to thee young people who ttnt nnitm nld enough to' feel happy ia getting something: "prac tical A gay colore cnair is not really a necessity iot ruuis, it lu harm. and what adds charm to life is a vital and valu able thing, therefore a chair mat would please the youth would be a rtt nt koih vaIma and aleas- ure. There are many such gifts in the stores today ana in Keeping to them the ahoooer is not spending money on a fleeting few days of fun with nothing leit at me ena but broken fragments. TherA wo noted in one store a handsome wild west suit and com plete equipment that would sure 1t set the heart of any young American thrilling. Such a suit would give pleasure ror a long time, too. Tfao-nns thnt will ciVA th young huskies something to play with, tricycles and mercies, rooi balls. balls, bats, in fact all man ner of game equipment, which will give reason for outdoor exercise always a needed part of childhood AArolnnment books - for flu let hours, furry house slippers tor more quid iu iuo uuuic, vucao uu so many more presents are avail ohlA which are, both nractlcal and pleasing that to buy tor Buddy and bis will be easy ana a joy. No doubt of it, presents will be chosen this vear with one eve on the utility value as well as the pleasure the receiver will enjoy from the present, and this ia not depressing anyone. When a gift has been purchased wntcn is wen chosen, which will give value in use. as well as Dleasure to the senses at the time of receiving it. then botn donor ana aone is hannv and the snirit of Christmas will ' have been accomplished as perhaps It has not been accom plished for many a year. WlDPROOFJftGKET TO PLEASE GOLFER Brrrr! But It's cold. Not too cold in this country, however, for the golfer, hunter, fisherman That is, if he has a windproof leather jacket, with collar, and other warm accessorle. Warm colors have their psychological effect, too. And how those golf balls can dig into this winter mud. Where they go is a mystery but they do So the golfer always needs more of them, the live ones that put zip in a man s game. Mr. Fisherman and Mr. Hunt er have their needs, too. Gifts of equipment for their sport forestall the time-worn presents are happy surprises. RAY GILL CHDIGE OF I1IUSCBE Oscar Los new President of Local; C. Mulkey Elect ed Lecturer 8ILVKRTON HILLS. Dee. f Ray W. GUI of Portland was the choice ot the SUvertoa Hills grange for master of the state grange, according to a primary vote taken at the grange meeting Friday night. Other officers se lected for the state were: over seer, M. 8. Schrock; lecturer, Ma rie Flint McCallj secretary. Ber tha Beck; executive committee. Walter Pierce, George Palmlter and Edyth Weathered. Friday night was also election night tor the Sllverton Hills grange and officers elected were master, Oscar Loe; overseer, O. Mulkey; lecturer. Alma Mulkey: steward, Hans Cbrlstenson; as sistant steward, Edward Stark: chaplain, Ida Benson; treasurer. C. J. Towe; secretary, Mary Mur ray; gate Keeper, Virgil Tsch tantx; Ceres. Agnes Duval: Pa mona. Versa Beugli; Flora, Ma- oeue Towe; lady assistant stew ard, Eupha Meyers. u. Hewett, state grange master, was present and gave an Interesting description and re port of his trip to Madison. Wis.. and the national grange conven tion held there. A committee to investigate the budget for the bus. transporta tlon for 'schools was appointed, Ira Loron, C. V. Murray and E. A. Beugli forming the committee. A committee to investigate the lowering of telephone rates was also appointed and consisted of James Gordon, W. E, Parrlsh and Alfred Loe. A third committee appointed, consisting of C. Towe. John Tschants, and James Bon ner, will represent the Sllverton Hills Community club on the telephone proposition. The club and the grange, while not com posed of entirely the same mem bers are for a large part the same. The two groups use the same hall and work together for the good of the community. WILTON BOYS START TRIP TO IUGI ZENA, Dec. 6 Howard and Allan Wilton left Zona early Frl day morning by motor enroute to Onaway. Mich., where ther ex pect to spend the remainder ot the winter with their mother. Mrs. G. Bazzell. The young lads expect to be about two weeks oa the way. Mrs. Buixell was Mrs. O. A. Maths of Lincoln before her marriage last year to O. Bus sell. . . Jesse Worthing ton. manager of Balmy Breezes Gap" fruit and berry ranch situated la the Zona hills, recently added to his. acre age ot gooseberries by planting tour acres to the Oregon Oham plea variety. Gooseberries do well ia the -hills where there is good drainage. Mr. Worth ington now has -It acres la gooseberries be- aiae trawnernes ana orcuarde. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Buell and her mother, Mrs. D. N. Jones of Brush College returned Wednes day from Olympla, Wash., where they have been guests since Thanksgiving day at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buell, son and daughter-in-law ot Mr. and Mrs. Buell. They report good weather at Olympla while they were there, but cloudy toward the end ot their visit n SERVICE CLOSES AT MM AURORA, Dec. 8 A aeries of special religious services have been held this week at the Pres byterian church by the Rev. J. R. TurabulL The meetings closed Friday night because ot an Invi tation to the Rev. Mr. Turnbuli to act . as supply pastor . ot the Al bany Baptist chureh beginning Sunday. By the use ot his gift as a cartoonist aad his great per sonal experience, his message was made most forceful. Mrs. Diana Snyder, postmaster, has developed a ease of pneu monia. Miss Ethel Harrison, a nurse, fa attending her at- her rooms at the Latler hotel. Little Jeaa the five-year-old daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Gil- breath was taken to aa Oregon City hospital today suffering with ear trouble which has become ser ious. . - Maple wood grange invited the local firemen aad their fa Bailies to be their honor guests Saturday night Fire Chief Ed Surtice of Oregon City illustrated with slides aa instructive talk on fire in spection and training of men for the tire department. A permanent sea-level marker is to be Placed in Battery park. New York City, by the United States coast and geodetle survey. UUI QUE PfiOGRAM IS BAZAAR HIGHLIGHT - KEIZEft, Dec S The Ladles' aid basaar held at the Keiier school house Friday night, al though not largely attended, net ted a aeat sum for the treasury. A unique program was held. Dorothy Rullfson gave two pi ano numbers, Mary McCall gave two readings and the aid gave a playlett in pantomime, depicting a story of" John Smith and Pokey Huntus." There were 17 charac ters in the play and each per formed their parts creditably. They were John Smith, Mrs. Carroll Poole; "Pokey Huntus", Mrs. W. E. Savage; Holy Father who tied the knot. Mrs.Roy Mel son; "Chief Powder CaTr' father of "Pokey Huntus", Myrtle Mo Clay; the North Wind. Mrs. Clar- euce Poole; the gurgling brook, Mrs. J. C. Ackman; the scene. 'Lulu . McClay; the curtain, Mrs. A. Holden; the situation, Mrs. Robert McClay; the trees in the forest, Mrs. Gobert, Lois Keefer, Mary Keefer and Mrs. A. Cum mtngs; the birds and squirrels were Eileen Holden. Milton Sav age and other children: Mrs. Harry Oldenburg, the sun in the heaven; Mrs. Thompson read the story as It was acted out. AGAIN AT WAOONDA WACONDA, Dec 5. Cart Pos- rar la again employed at the J. B. Sharff farm after working for his brother near Scio the greater part of the summer. Posrar is well known here, having worked for Mr. Sharff now and again tor sev eral years. Believe It or Not, VoL 2. Ripley, $2.00 Etiquette Emily Post, $4.00 Mary Baker Eddy Powell, $5.00 Incredible Carnegie $3.50 Newton D. Baker two volumes Palmer, $7.50 Man's Own Show Civilization Dorsey, $5.00 Ellen Terry and Bernard Shaw A correspondence, $5.00 Rockne Warren Brown, $2.50 Special Leather Bound Boxed Gift Edition of ELBERT HUBBARD'S SCRAP BOOK $rr9o Also in $2.90, $3.90, and $5.90 editions Commercial Book Store 163 North Commercial St. The Story of the Bible Van Loon Royal Road to Romance Halliburton Jangle Days Beebe Abraham Lincoln Carl Sandburg Vagabond Journey Around the World Franck Outline of History H. G. Well A Parody Outline of History Donald Ogden Stewart Story of Philosophy Durant Napoleon Emfl Ludwlg Henry the Eighth Hackett My Life Isadora Duncan Bismarck Ludwig Minute Biographies Nisenson & Parker These and hundreds of other new titles $1.00 each A Large Selection of Children's Books v 1 l"K'MMMMMBMMHMHHMMaSaMMaMBMMaSSWHSSBSBSBSSaSSHMSSSSB Ml $ 86 ft n. n ft ft ft ft lot ft fa ft ft ft ft ft ft AS ft ft; ft ft 5? Starting Monday 9 a. m. 0 Aflfl SCm?n8ttomas MeffCDnaimffiliiGe Starting Monday 9 a. m. 500 Pieces Sample Jewelry Values up to $1.00 CO-lnch uniform lrridescent pearls, uniform and graduated Irrldescent chokers, costume Jewelry, Imported "Galilith" chokers. ng Metal Jewelry. Beads of all descriptions Z"C BUY YOUR GIFTS AT THIS 1VIETROPOUTAN STORE AND SAVE THE DIFFERENCE. THOUSANDS OP PEOPLE HAVE WHY- NOT YOU? NEVER BEFORE HAVE SALEM PEOPLE BEEN ABLE TO SAVE SO MUCH ON SUCH FINE GD7T WARE Trixie Skating Dolls The doll that does a million trix. Regular Price $1.00. Closing out at 50c each Large Linen Lunch Cloths Large Linen Lunch Cloths, 54x54 and 52x56. Closing out WROUGHT IRON SMOKING STAND Beautiful green marble trimmed with green onyx, glass ash tray. q $3.00 value. Special VOC CHILD'S FELT SLIPPERS Heavy felt, soft leather sole, padded heels, novelty childs designs stenciled on in toes. Reg. 79c value. Special. 89c 39c $1 7-PIECE DECANTER SET Filled with bath sales. 6 glasses, 1 Water Bottle. Special 32-PIECE GRETNA GREEN DINNER SET We carry this pattern In do AO open stock." Special. 370 IMPORTED JAPANESE 17-PC. TEA SET Several beautiful patterns. Reg. $2.98. Special Z3 riece set. gj no Special i vleeO $L49 Ladies' Hose Peaeh Bloom. 41 Pare Thread Stlk, weight, fall fash. Beg. $1.00 value, pr, FOR WOSfSN WHO CARE TO DRESS WELL gnage, service 73c Reg. 91.00 Hot Water Bottles la the new color en effects. Spee 0fC Toy Tea Sets $1.91 value, IT piece 1Q child's set. 8pe..... Toilet Sets ll.0 Williams, tor ...59c ea. Jut the gift for him LADIES' OPERA HOUSE SLIPPERS Sateen lined, soft leather sole, high lea ther heels. rn Reg. $1.00 value. Special DUC MEN! LOOK! Men's felt house slippers, leather trim med at toe, padded heel, soft leather sols s Reg. $1.00. rn. Special, pair . OuC BOYS' As above. Special, Pair FELTS 49c $1 Box Stationery 1 oeaucea. tms sate Mf only. Special VC The most beaattfal Ami. yoa've A visit to our Men's Gift Section. will supply your needs Mmtary Seta, Garter Seta, Tcdjet Seta, Boxed Hank's Leather Goods, Ties, Shirts, BakeUte Smoker's Gifts Priced reduced for this sale MEN'S HOSE Men's Gray & Brown Mixed Hose, Pr 5c $1.00 All Luggage .......... $1.00 Valises, Rat Boxes, Suit eases and Over Kite Cases Jt pc New Vellum Qlasa Dinner Set Reg. 911.71 As no value. Special... $J2fO Men's Dress Hose Fancy Rayon. Special, pair . 10c We have a wonderful Gift in Glassw&ro Latest colors, plnlc, green, black. Re member an odd piece of glassware makes a welcome gift $1.00 Black Glass Coolds a Jsrs. Special ' ' : ' bvZ A Gift for Her Visit our Ladles' gift counter. Boxed Hanky Sets, Per fume - Sets, Jewelry Set Comb Brush 8ets and all orta of brlo-a-brae Sifts.' Boys light Rib Union Salts Keg. t ralua, Leather Parses. Wonderful value aad a lovely gift Plain Van A W. W. Pig Bar Presh and Full of Figa. Special. f" t Bounds IwC Honey Iced 1A. Ooekics. Special, lb. 1UC CANDY DEPT. Gusa Drops. Special S lbs. IU lit We have a complete line of cards as low as 8 for 5c A visit during this sale will convince you that now and hers is the place to buy your Christmas cards. Whitman's Sample Box CHRISTMAS CARDS A recognized $1.00 value. Special 50c 10cl 10c I 15c i Mix t lbs. Ceauaeretal Choeolates t lbs. tit t lb. Box. Xmas Chocolates Beautiful Xmas Box. in. tl.OO value tiJC I lb. Bog Asst. Chocolates, lit values. Special . . . Kleenex Use la place of handkerchief. Reg. 2Se six. Special 9 this sale 1 tor LLC Children's Flannel Kighties fit value 9 a ff-ll yrs. Special... ?C Broosa Good quality. lit 81 Beautiful cards no two. alike COSTUME JEWELRY At oar jewelry counter you will find a thou sand and one items just the gift you OC had in mind, nothing over JLDQ This sale - lot 25 k 15c Beads, 7 your choice, special . I C 25c I Lot Christmas Ornaments. Box of 12 An assortment of novelty 1 A sugar and creameri . 1UC and One group of Toys. Closing out at An Assortment Games and Books Special The largest assortment in the city Men's 79c Q Scarfs ; COZ 10c 15 c 15c 10c OIL CLOTH & TABLE COVERS 46" Oil Cloth. Special 14c yd. 46x46 Table Oil Cloth covers. Spec 19c 17x46 00 Cloth Table Scarfs. Speda.r..9c ea. Buy now at these special prices. Come early for good selection of patterns. Over 50' beauti ful patterns, colors and designs to choose from. HOUSE SLIPPERS The ideal gift this weather for the entire fam ily now at prices never before offered. These prices this sale only. Trimmed with contrasting colors Serviceable, felt and cork sols Ladies Felt Slippers. Reg. 59c Special, pair OuC Ladies' leatherette House Slippers, soft leather sole, padded heels. . a q Reg. 69c. Special, pair toC Men's Dress Shirts to $1.50 value.. $1 Mamma Dolls Set of 5 Mixing Bowls, white or green. Special, stt. Men's Coat Sweaters . Ladles' Rayon Underwear. Reg. 75c Special. Panties, Step-ins sad Bloomers or?. 11 iio 1.1 .nr 11 Or? Ho.-. 11 s11 Hums "1 11 11 111 mil Ietaitei 'Claii VISIT OUR TOY DEPT. Valaes too numerous to mention. Bed woodea wag- ess and wheel barrows Reg. I0e valas. Special, each . . . , 15c Sev School I it with 1 tores Me. ; 148 North LibertyNext Door to J. C. Penney S1.40 Men's Lanch Kits complete with pt. Vacuum bottle, Special 98c He caa work better with Hot coffee tor lunch. School Lanch Kits pt, vacuum Special sse Ideal gift school euU- Olve them sot drink with luaehas. Steam Shovels in a Christmas box. Close out - Have yon visited sur Import Japanese novelties counter T A gift from this far away land Is always appreciated, Japanese) Tea Pots Large sixa, very beautiful. Oft-. $10 Value. SpeMai 0J& ?5 "1 1" :k A&A ft & rgiilgl: