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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1931)
V' V lAUB TWO The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem," Oregon, Friday Morning, December 18, 1931 TEWIGTSv Tavern Murderer is one of Those Given Shorter : . Term in Prison - f Continued from pair I Oklahoma, where he has a sister. Charles A. Morey, also under life sentence, was received at the penitentiary May 22, 1819. from Morrow county. It is provided in Moreys pardon that he shall dis pose of what property he owns in eastern Oregon, and then go to Minnesota, where he has relatives. Morey was said to have given val uable service to the state during the time he was incarcerated in the prison. Youth Involved In Robbery Released Another conditional pardon was Issued to J. A. Sutton, who was received at the penitentiary from Iane county July 3, 1928, to serve a term of 10 years for assault and robbery, while armed with a dan gerous weapon. He was 1 8 years old when received at the prison. Sutton's pardon was recommend ed by the district attorney and sheriff ol Lane county. The par dn provides that Sutton shall go to the home of relatives in Wil ulard, Ohio. Herbert Botschon and George Schroeder were the other men who received executive elemency through conditional pardon. Botschon was received at the prison February 21, 1930, to serve a term of 12 years, for assault and robbery, while armed with a dangerous weapon. He 13 wanted by the officials of the Texas peni tentiary, and will be returned to that state to serve out an unex pired sentence. Schroeder was dressed in at the penitentiary March 11. 1926. to serve a term of 10 years for as sault and robbery, while armed with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced in Marion county. Schroeder was 18 years of age at the time he arrived at the prison. '- Schroeder's pardon provides that he shall go to Campbell, Cal ifornia, where his father resides. (Continued: from dakv 1) feeds wood packing crates from sympathetic business houses are alright but they do not go far enough. Is there not someone who could enjoy their Christmas much more it they know that a load of wood had been delivered to this needy family through their own contribution? Mall in your checks to either Adjutant Parsons at the Army headquarters, or to The States man state If you like what you want the money used for and it will be done. Aid In the work of exchanging smiles for tears. Olson Team is Still Ahead in Legion Canvass Onas Olson's team in the American Legion membership drive here still holds the lead but la now closely followed by the squads captained by I. O. Pit cher, Russell Beckett and J. W. Marcroft. The efforts of the six teams ' have resulted in 250 paid em bershlps tor 1932. The goal set for Capital post No. 9 Is 927 members by March 1. BOLLYWOOD Home of 25C Talkies I A HOME OWNED THEATRE TODAY AND SATURDAY Mickey Mouse Matinee Saturday, 1:30 P. M. THE MOST NOVEL AND EXCITING PICTURE OF THE YEAR BLOODJ AUo Coiaeu)', News and Harry Carey la THB VANISHING LEGION" Coming 8a& Mon., Toe . 41 PITIFUL CASES OF DEED ARE RECITED - - The Call Board By OLIVE M. DOAK Warner Bros. Elsinore Today Richard Dix in "Secret Service". Warner Bros. Capitol Today Bill Boyd in "The Big Gamble." The Hollywood Today Clark Gable In "Sporting Blood". The Grand Today Alice White In "Naughty Flirt". Hanager Earl Rice, after sev eral weary days of fighting a bad Influenza attack, is again back at his post at Warner Bros. Elsin ore and Capitol. He lost a few pounds but still has the old smile which patrons of the the atre are acquainted with. Beginning today at Warner Bros. Elsinore is Richard Dix in "Secret Service," a story of high adventure set in a background of grand drama the civil war days when thousands of spies fil tered through opposing lines. Dix, who set the fashion In virile drama with Cimarron," and again with "Young Donovan's Kid," will be seen as the adventure-loving Union spy who vol unteers to Joust with death in an heroic effort to stem the Con federate advance. A romance in old Virginia with a daughter of a southern gener al, the costant menace of discov ery, suspicion, tragedy and a dra matic conclusion feature this film based on the world famous play by William Gillette. Dix is again seen with Shirley Grey who supported him In "The Pubic Defender." Others cast are Gavin Gordon, William Post, Jr., Nance O'Neil and Fred Warren. A man's valiant efforts against terrific odds to revoke the death sentence which he ha imposed upon himself proviso the dramat ic conflict of "TLe Big Gamble," RKO Pathe'a pulse quickening feature today at Warner Bros. Capitol. "The Big Gamble" is Boyd's first starring picture on RKO Pathe'a new program and it launches him upon a series of highly Important, dramatic ve hicles. Dorothy Sejastlan is the lead nig lady. The cast includes War ner Oland, James Gleason, Zasu Pitts. WilliamGolller, Jr., June MacCloy and others. OFFERED TONIGHT A unique Christmas nroeram of music will be given at the high school at 8 o'clock tonight. Six schools in the county will send vocal and Instrumental musicians to participate in a music festival centering around the spirit of the season. The program will b divided into two sections: first, individual numbers by the various nr.hnnl representations, and second, cnristmas carols. A large number of Salem and rural residents of the county are expected to attend this festival. No admission will be charged. International Program to be Offered Again The annually noDular Intftmn- tlonal program will be repeated in the Y. M. C. A. lobby at 8 o'clock tonight. Eleven different nations will be represented in the musical and humorous numbers. The participants will speak in their native tongue and dress in native costume. William McGIl chriat is in charge of the event. The lobby proved far too small to accommodate the crowd which sought to attend the nromm last Friday. The lobby events are open to the public without charge. Five Northwest Oregon Counties Organize Group PORTLAND. Ore.. Dec. 17 (AP) The Northwest Oregon de velopment association warn formed here tonight at a meeting of re presentatives of the five north west counties In the state. The announced purpose of the association is to further highway devwrii''nt hi the member coun ties. Washinstou. Tillamook. Clat sop. Columbia and Multnomah counties were represented. A HOME-OWNED THEATRE FRIDAY - SATURDAY IMMORTAL STORY OF PIONEER WEST ALIVE ON THE SCREEN FIGHTING CARAVANS with Gary Cooper ERNEST TORRENCE and TULLY MARSHALL MUSICAL PRO 1 MHO HOE HAS Tl Potatoes, Carrots, -Onions Especially Needed Just Now Says Landlord Like Mother Hubbard's, the cupboard at Hotel de Minto, tran sients' quarters In the city hall, is becoming hare. Accommodating an average of 53 men dally dur ing the first two weeks of Decem ber has required a large amount of foodstuffs and as a result sup plies have reached low point. Potatoes, carrots and onions are especially needed, according to Frank Minto, chief of police. Stew, the staple on the flophouse bill f fare, requires quantities of these vegetables if it is to be of any value In relieving the aches of empty stomachs. Persons who will donate food supplies of any sort may bring them to the police station or tele phone and the chief will have them called for. Other cupboard supplies which are running low are sugar and coffee. Chef J. G. Bullard said yesterday he had a hard, time keeping these essentials In stock. As a result of the flophouse's establishment this year, it is be lieved, Salem streets have been kept fairly clear of transients, an unusual situation In a time of un employment. The menace of the tramps' "Jungles" also has been done away with. All told. 852 men have been lodged at the city hall during the present month. Each man is per mitted to remain for one night and the afternoon meal. Then he is told to move on. Meier Talks to Marks; Pleased At Report Made Governor Meier, telephoning from Los Angeles to Governor Marks Thursday, declared that he was feeling fine, and that both he and Mrs. Meier were enjoying their sojourn in California. Governor and Mrs. Meier will arrive in San Francisco Decem ber 22, where they will spend Ohrlstmas with their daughter and grandchildren. He will return. Jo the executive department here January 4. Governor Meier expressed plea sure over the telephone when In formed by Governor Marks that the official machinery apparently was operating smoothly. Prison Fugitive Held on Charge Counterfeiting KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., Dec. 17. (AP) Federal officers an nounced here today they are hold ing Elmer Cole, an escaped pris oner from McNeil's Island, for examination on charges of coun terfeiting. Cole Is held in the county jail at Lake view. Although he was arrested Monday, depart ment of Justice officials asked that no Information be given pending a search for accomplices. Police have questioned Cole in connection with the reputed op eration of an auto theft ring which they say has been operat ing throughout the Pacific north west and in California for the past six months. Weeding Out Lazy Gasolines Helps Aviation Go 3 Times Faster Than World-War Speed! How tho Government's Official Yardstick for Gasolino Helps Every Motorist to Get the Most From His Car ... I MAGINE YOURSELF ation's speediest World-war pace over miles a minute. In I minute today's fastest flyer, British Lieutenant Stainforth, would be l miltt ahead tf joul He's hurtling at 6i miles every minute to your paltry 2 he's setting the World's Speed Record at 408.8 miles an hour. 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Elsinore- every Mickey Mouse that attends this GREAT Christmas party will be given FREH lea cream. m, v. a Also A FREH Duesenberg au tomobile. A FREE miniature chair and davenport set. A FREH wagon. A FREE dolL A FREE- ukelele, and many other free gifts. M. M. O. Don't miss this Christmas party. , M.M,C David Smith, Jr., Is oa the pro gram for this Saturday and you don't want to miss hearing him sing. M. M. O. The rest of the program will be made up of members of Barbara Barnes School of dancing. And it's going to be good. M. M. 0. The program from Miss Barnes studio will consist of the follow ing dancer: Mickey Mouse dance Russian character dance waits clox toe dance acrobatic trio and a grand finale. M. M. O. Mickey took a ride On the river In a launch that looked Like a flivver But a naughty goat Upset the boat. Now all you have to do Is fill in a' last line to rhyme with the first two lines and take It to Wil liams Self Service Store before Friday evening, December 25. The prizes which are a model ship one month's, pass to War ner Bros. Elsinore and several other worth while gifts, will be awarded December 26 during the club meeting. The winner must be present. M. M. O. Last Saturday we were enter tained by the best of entertainers, Joyce Chambers, acrobatic; Brad ford Lee, banjoist; Miriam Coo- ley, dancer; Dick Foreman, tap dancer; Bill DeSouza, saxophon ist; Lyle Hecklnger, singer; and last but not least, Winifred Hage- dorn, singer. M. M. C. And of course the Mickey Mouse orchestra gave us some fine selections. M. M. C. Don't miss seeing Richard Dix in "Secret Service" a story about the Civil war If you at tend the Christmas party this Saturday you'll see It. Also the last chapter of "Dan ger Island." M. M. C. You'll be sure of a great time so be sure and be at Warner Bros Elsinore Mickey Mouse Christmas party tomorrow at 12:30. So long, ZOLLIH. Spokane Slayer Pays With Life WALLA WALLA, Dec 18 (AP) (Friday) George Miller, convicted slayer of a Spokane ex press messenger, was hanged shortly after midnight today at the state penitentiary. Physicians pronounced him dead at 12:28 a. m. fiP i aad artoa pmmm for tmt 1 omom of WMsfctl OCTANE Efficiency Means "Controlled Power" Vital to Fast Motors. Octane Efficiency is meeting the demand for faster speeds by converting more gasoline power into utngin ftwar". It means c trtllea even combustion delivering a con tinuous, stronger thrust of power from the top to the bottara of every piston stroke. Be auts some gasolines waste power in pre mature, blocking explosions the automo tive world now looks for motor fuels of high Octane Efficiency that work vrith your en gine instead of against it. Standard Gasolines Wake Up Motors! "Standard" Gasoline and Standard Ethyl Gasoline assure you of wide-awake, alert motor performance particularly gratifying in cool weather. Superior Octane Efficiency, phis quick cold weather starting, fba swift acceleration and power mark these motor fuels as the finest Standard Oil Company ot California has ever offered to Pacific Coast motorists. Get a bigger dollar's worth of motoring at Standard Stations, Inc and Red White and Blue Dealers. RACING at avi OCT AN ADDED to oVm fry today's FREE SPEECH HOT SiFEFiHB (Continued from pace 1) pie for eentorles had been a sav ing nation, each person attempt. Ing to get .at least a tiny home to call his own, but suddenly, all that was saved in those rears, was wiped out by the war and the fol lowing financial collapse. Now they are spending in reaction to this. Mr. Gedat's lecture had to do with religion as he found it In Eu rope, especially Germany and la the United States. He has beea in the latter country for the past eight months and will remain here two months more. He came prin cipally to attend the Toronto world conference of Y. M. C. A. workers and has stayed to do some visiting, and attempt to fur ther good will between United States and Germany. The religious conditions in Eu rope are reactionary according to the visitor. The war brought dis belief when prayers failed to re turn loved ones acid stop the car nage. Disbelief brought collapse and now there is actual warring and open conflict in religious cir cles. The people of the United States seem to have at least an excellent superficial- religion, said Mr. Ge- dat, and further expressed the TODAY AND TOMORROW THRILLS ADVENTURE ACTION 1- ' RKO PATHE presenh DILL Hut ID 7 7 1X DOROTHY SEBASTIAN WARNER OLAND JAMES GLEASON 11 n 1199 v , .t Britfch llwunl Stolflforth Mt & bM mm hln fowinr tinm Htek OctaM Motor foci Jtm liacwpoww I ho For NOT AN INGREDIENT hbi Mmadard ol mum buptond opinion that It seemed easy to be a Christian here. Mr. Gedat will speak oa eco nomle and political conditions at the Y. M. O. A. at a dinner meet ing tonight at t o'clock. Anyone wanting to attend may do so by making reservations at the Y. M. C. A. Ho will also speak at the Gray Belle as the guest ot the Ad clnb today at noon. Anyone inter ested Is invited to come for this lecture which will be on economic and financial conditions of north ern Europe. wawm OF (Continued from pace 1) the property would be expensive and slow and that the money re quired might be used to Increase mileage elsewhere. Judge Siegmund, Marlon coun ty, protested against the coun ties to provide the additional right-of-way. He said Marlon county could not afford such a move now. William A. Alrd asked the commission not to change the routing of the highway through Canby. He said the proposed new route would pass in front of the Union high school and endanger lives. He said It also would result in! excessive property costs for right-of-way. 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