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5 The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon; Sunday Morning, March" 11, 1934 PAGE EIGHT S1EII ; Smoot Under Airmail Probe T Invade U. S. Probe Witness H i raw ! imsn phm Ml OF BIRD HIS AMITY, March 10. The Amity community commercial club held" its monthly meeting at the Methodist church Wednesday at which time' John Crawford, manager of the Marion creamery of Salem and Amity, told of what they were doing and how they wished tar cooperate. The "buy at home" "campaign was again explained by H. W. Torbert. Short talks were given by various women present who expressed . their ideas of helping this home buying plan , be suc cessful. They were Mrs. Mary - Breeding, president of the Amity Study club; 'Mrs. Ruth Richter. ; president of the E. S. S. club; Mrs. II. W. Torbert, president ot jthe art appreciation class, and Mrs. O. E. Morse, president of the CiTic Improvement club. Prof. A. N. Arnold explained i the CWA educational classes that fare - being given at the high school under the direction of Mrs. -Chase Thomas. Music-was furn ' ished.by the high school orches " tra under the leadership of Miss Gladys Bnrgess. After the pro gram the commercial club pre sented Miss Burgess and her 1 group with a large box of candy. ; Miss --Alice Shaffer, who has been high school secretary for the past five months, has accept ed - a position in the county sheriffs .office in McMInnville. The Amity art appreciation class met at the home Mrs. Dr. E. P. Mossman this week, with - Mrs. Hyatt as hostess. Mrs. H. W. Torbert, president, 'led the ' meeting and plans were laid to sponsor a tea March 19. Mrs. Hyatt will direct the making of books. Members were asked to - donate one-third yard of cloth . and some bright pictures. When these books are completed the class will present them to the ' Doernbecher hospital. AMITY, March 10. While Mrs. F. W. Royal was carrying a bucket of water she jell and broke her arm. Fay Morrison of Perrydale was brought here re cently where Dr. McDonald treat ed a cut on his head which re- ; suited from a wood pile falling i. on him. AMITY, Mar. 10.- After spend ing the winter in California, Mr. and Mrs. George McCulloch and daughter returned to their home -west of Amity. Mr. McCulloch is a member of the local high school board. The Amity high school board met- Wednesday evening at the high school. Members of the board are Ross Rogers, chair man, Lee McKee, Richard Kidd, Lester Allison, George McCulloch and Henry Richter, clerk. quilting planned - SILVERTON, March 10 The TrlnlA T.inV clnh will hold an all- f . day quilting Wednesday at th3 home of airs. Robert Goetz. A no- hostess luncheon will be served ' at noon. The Quilt which will be , completed that day Is for the Children's home in Portland. GRANGER'S COLUMN CHEMAWA, March 10. The ' grange met In regular business session March 8. Mrs. H. W. Bow , den of the home economics com mittee reported the completion of the club quilt. The following pro gram was enjoyed: Music by the : Vagabond orchestra, a discus ion oathe relationship between the teacher and the community, . led by Mrs. S. H. Francisco and t. Harry Oldenburg, and a word building contest between the men and .the women. Refreshments were served. , " It was Toted to hold a benefit program and dance March 29. CHEMAWA. March 10. The home economics club met at the . home of Mrs. Charles Beckner for an all - day session and praeti callycompleted the work on the club quilt. Potluck luncheon was served at noon to the following members and guests Mrs; H. W. Bowden, Mrs. H. Hansen, Mrs. J. C. Ackman, Mrs. J. Zielinski, Mrs. Charles Beckner, Mrs. Chris tine Harold, Mrs. W. E. Savage, Mrs. Violet Pieser, Mrs. Lyle Beckner, Mrs. 'Frances Ganlard, Mrs. A. Claggett, Mrs. S. H. Fran cisco, Misses Betty Bosten, Eve lyn Beckner and Eleanor Fran cisco. A SK us for an esti- ' XV mate on the haul : injr job you want done. We will furnish it v to - you promptly and give you a run for your money that is ; agreeable to your purse. I " - ' v , ' c -' ,5 s s ft Ernest W. Smoot, son of former Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, picture before Senate committee investigating airmail contracts as he told ol being on payroll of an air line firm at time he was serving as clerk to Senate Finance Committee, of which his father was chairman. He was oaid by Uncle Sam and also by private companies for which he lobhtAd. LIBERTY, March 10. The Liberty Community club met Fri day night with the new president, Mrs. E. C. Free, presiding. A pre school clinic was announced to be held on March 21 at the ball. A tuberculosis skin test for school children will also be held soon. All who are interested in pub lic speaking were asked to come to the school house Monday at 7 p. m. A teacher for a CWS class has been secured. This class will take the place of the mining class held 4iere the past month. Word from the county federa tion of clubs shows that Liberty has but three more requirements to meet for the Class A division. These are a lecture to be given by a member, an orchestra, and a debate. To take care of these items, in order named, were ap pointed Frank Judd, Frances Shogren and Harold Pruitt. The latter challenged any woman , to debate the question, "Resolved all women should be excluded from all institutions, buildings, etc., except the home." The play cast was introduced, each giving a characteristic bit of his part in the play which will be given Friday, March 16. The evening's program was put on by Smoky Joe's Racketeers, a Salem orchestra, in a variety of musical seletcions. Jimmy Car ter, known as the Oklahoma Cow boy over the radio, was another feature. PIONEER, March 10. The Pi oneer Community club held its regular monthly business meeting and social Friday evening at the club house. The group decided to have a carnival next month to Draise money. There was consid erable interest shown and several will meet at the school house Wednesday evening to plan for it. The games were in charge of Mrs. Darel Bird. At a late hour Mrs. Roy Bird with her assistants served refreshments to about forty-five people. The Middle Grove Community club will hold their monthly meet ing op March 14 at the school. "The Strange Bequest," a three- act comedy, will be given. Tne cast and characters are: Kenneth Vancleave as Robert Owen, the chief heir of his Uncle Andrew's estate; Darcye Dudley, as Lincoln Lang, the lawyer friend; Ted Richert, as Jack Fenway, a crook who tried to get the estate; Mar vin Ritchey, a detective who catches Fenway while posing as Tilly's suitor. Dorothy Dow, as Janet Benton, a daughter of Andrew's old sweet heart, and falls in love with Rob ert; Ruth Clark, Mamie Drew, an Moving - Storing - Crating Lartner Transfer & Storage PHONE 3131 We' Also Handle Fuel Oil, Coal and Briquets and High Grade Diesel Oil for Tractor Engines and Oil Burners Manufacturers of BOND LEDGER GLASSINE GREASEPROOF ENVELOPES Support Oregon Products - - r - Specify '"Salem Made" Paper for Yonr Office Stationery & wc. W & Hum. actress who helps Fenway; Lola Hammer, as Carmel Trenton, an other actress who gets caught conspiring with Fenway when she poses as Andrew Owen's wife. Fern Col well as Mrs. Cooke, a distant relative; Faye Col well, as Helen, her daughter, who finds herself while at "Owen Place"; Phebe Wagers, as Tilly Murphy, a maid at "Owen Place," who sends to the Golden Marriage society for "a good, honest man to make marriage with." Mrs. Lee Clark is the coach. Hogg Head of Hog Control Group for Polk County Area DALLAS, March 10. Ronald Hogg, residing on Salem, route two in Polk county, was " elect ed president of the corn-hog con trol association at a meeting held in Dallas recently. All applica tions for contracts will end March 15. The allotment com mittee will consist of the presi dent, Lawrence McKee and G. A. Wells. Other officers of the asso ciation are Frank Loughary, vice president and J. R. Beck, secretary-treasurer. A budget was drawn up pro viding for expenses until July 1. Committees are now busy pass ing on contracts. Over 250 ap plications have been signed, total ing about 9000 pigs per year. Mothers Guests of Four-H Girls SWEGLE, March 10. The 4-H cooking club members en tertained their mothers at a tea Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. Aldrich. An attractive lunch of sandwiches and cookies was prepared and served by the members. The sewing club met Friday afternoon at the home of Norma Kroeplin. The next meet ing will be held at the home of Laura and Dorothy Dalke. Mr. R. A. West has finished sinking a well for Mr. Herman Verdeik on their acreage here.. Verdeik plans to build a house in the near future. West is now finishing a well for Otis Dawes, also in this district. Mr. Roy Burch is occupying the new home he built recently on his ranch. Mr. and Mrs. George Beeman have a bean plant of the lima variety that survived the winter weather and is now in full bloom. There are several full, pods on the vine as well. SCIO, March 10. Records kept by Dr. A. G. Prill, Scio natur alist and sportsman, disclose in teresting facta relative to bird life in this section of Linn coun ty. Dr. Prili'8 study of this sub ject also includes a wide field in other parts of Oregon, particular ly as regards waders and plovers In the lake regions. Fish and big game also' have come within the scope of his observations. Dr. Prill is a recognized authority in these matters and he has at his home In this city one of the largest col lections of eggs, nests and mount ed birds in the state or the west. It was through tne efforts of Dr. Prill that an Audubon club was organized in the schools of Scio last year, and the organiza tion functioned on a more or less extensive scale for several months, aitnough less attention has been given to the movement this year, it is stated. . Bird arrivals at Scio in recent years have been recorded by Dr. Prill, who this week presented the following schedule taken from his records of long standing: Violet green and tree swallows: 1929, March 19; 1932, March 29; 1933, March 5; 1934. March 8. Hummingbirds (rufous): 1927, March 29, 1928, March 16; 1930, March 31; 1932, March 18; 1933. March 27. Audubon's warbler: 1928, March 16. American dipper: 1925, nest with eggs, at Jordan, April 5. Bluebirds: 1934, present the entire season. Meadowlarks, robins and other birds frequently remain in this part of the Willamette valley from one year's end to another, accord ing to those who have studied the habits of these species. Migratory fowls in thig part of the coast region Include one of the most ex tensive lists found any place in the country, it is stated. P. T. A. Sponsors Play at Molalla Bird Woman Talks MOLALLA. March 10. A three - act comedy, "Small Town Romeo," will be presented April 6 at the high school under the sponsorship of the Parent Teach ers' association to raise money to finance hot lunches for school children. Forrest Dunton. princi pal. Is the coach. Earl Ellis and Marie Steinen ger, recent high school students who hay had leading parts in several plays, will have the leads in this ,Jlay. Others in the cast are Kenneth Frederick, Anna Zahar, Gerald Dunton, Roberta Milese, Lloyd Davidson, Freida Buroker. Opal Foglesong and Clare Fluke. "Oregon Birds" was the sub ject of a talk given Thursday aiternoon by Mrs. William Ham mond of Gladstone, at a meeting of the civic club at the Frank Every Member ot Your Family Needs a Savings Account if vV '"tv If - - v I DAD needs it for an emergency fund, a new car, vacation money or as an aid to his credit rating. I.?: SON needs it to teach him the value ' of . money and the workings of interest, to send him to college or to aid him in beginning a career. J Savings Deposits tn the Salem Branch of The First National Bank of Portland draw 2 interest and are available whenever the deposi tor wants bis money. Convenient pass books imd home savings banks make systematic saving easy Yonr money is doubly protected here ... by the $53,000,000 resources of The Head Offke in Portland, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. SI. 00 is Enough to Open An Account! SAVINGS DEPARTMENT SALEM BRANCH The FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND -' S v ''1 " " i'' " "'-- l - - J - i There are no mote laurels left to pick in England, so Miss Violet Webb. England's 80-meter hurdling champion, plans a visit to the United States is search of further con quests. She is shown during a workout in London. She repre sented England in last Olympic Games. Dicken home. Mrs. Hammond brought with her 50 stuffed birds to illustrate her talk. Business taken up at the meeting- was relative to the tennis court benefit dance to be given March 17 at the band hall. Mrs. Chester Granquist, chairman of the dance committee, reported that she had sold enough tickets to more than take care of all the expenses of the dance. Girl is Born at Scott Home LIBERTY, March 10. Old Mr. Stork is unusually active in this community this spring. Thursday morning saw the arrival of the fifth infant in Liberty since New Year's. The latest bundle held a fine 7 -pound girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Scott. She has been named Carol, and with her mother. Is doing very well. A good attendance marked the all-day quilting at the home of Mrs. W. R. Dallas Thursday. A potluck lunch was enjoyed at noon and work on the quilt progressed well. It was voted to postpone the rummage sale till fall. It was also decided to contribute to the Spence Memorial state grange scholarship loan fund. A Mr. and Mrs. Slick have pur chased the Chester Dencer farm and have taken possession. MOTHER needs it for the niceties of homemaking, for gifts, new clothes, or the thousands of little things every woman wants. Y it DAUGHTER : needs it so that she will not " have to ask continually for money to buy presents, clothes, or littie luxuries, and to pave the way to an Independent income. MILL CITY, March 10. A program in keeping with St. Pat rick's day was enjoyed by the Woman's club for-their meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Wilber Chesn&L Decorations were carried out along the same line. Mrs. A. D. Scott and Miss Gwen Johnson were in charge of the program which called for Irish Jokes in response to rollcall. a delightful paper on "Ireland," by Mrs. Harry Mason, two violin solos, "Mother McCree'' and "Where the River Shannon Flows," by Mrs Sven Eliasen, and a vocal solo, "Irish -yes Are Smiling," by Mrs. Lloyd Dunni van. - Two new members have been taken into the club, Mrs. W. Mickenham having been taken in at the previous meeting and Mrs. Fayette Lake ct the meeting this week. Mrs. Lake takes the place of Mrs. R. C. Haseman who is leaving to make her home at Foss, Ore., where Mr. Haseman is employed. Tba next meeting of the club which will probably be on the night of March 23, will be at the home of Mrs. F. R. Olin at which time the members of the Junior Woman's club will be honored guests. Miss Elsie Plambeck was a complimented guest of Mrs. Ches nut. A delicious lunch was serv ed by the hostess, completing the pleasant evening. Dr. R. E. Silvls has bought a residence from Mrs. George Letel lier on the Marion county side of the river and expects to move into it soon. In the meantime Dr. Silvls has arected a buildiLg at the side of the residence which he will occupy as a dental of fice. There are four rooms in the new building. Lincoln Club is Entertained LINCOLN, March 10 Mrs. W. R. Edwards entertained for mem bers of her quilt club and their families at her home at Lincoln recently. For those of the group whose birthdays were In March, including W. R. Edwards, Evelyn Durham, Gladys Crawford, Frank Matthews and Donnel Crawford, 47 candles were placed on a beautifully decorated birthday cake. High score in cards was won by Mrs. L. Frank Matthews and Donnel Crawford. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Durham and Evelyn and Low ell DeWayne, Fred Purvine, Mr. Ok JV. ffl The 20th Anniversary k the refrigerator with a place THEY'RE here the new KcMnator models! And they are the roost beautiful elec tric refrigerators you have ever laid your eyes on. Come in and see them. See "4 refrigerators in ln the new Food Rle,.with the Vegetable Crisper, the Dairy Basket and the Thrift PLAN NOW TO ATTEND KELVINATOR HOSTESS . COOKING SCHOOL AT OUR SHOW ROOM 2:30 P. M. DAILY, MARCH 15 & 16 James G. Wooiley, of California, former vice-president of Western Air Express, testifies before Senate airmail investigating committee. He testified former Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and his son had been active on behalf of his company in airmail matters. and Mrs. Donnel Crawford ' and Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mathews and Marjorle, Mrs. Lou is Eitelgeorge and son Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and Kenneth. Large Property in Monmouth Trade for Farm of 320 Acres MONMOUTH, March 10. Mr. and Mrs. T. Severson, residents of Monmouth for the past five years, moved yesterday to their newly acquired ranch near Sweet Home. They recently exchanged their Monmouth property, known as Wallulah hall, a home for women students, for a 320-acre farm on the Santiam river, be longing to Goth Brothers of Tur ner. Mrs. E. Cobb of Monmouth will act as housemother at Wal lulah hall. Wallulah hall, bulit by the Griff a famiy nearly 20 years ago, comprises two large build ings with housekeeping accommo dations for students. M1 UVJ '-am, Ifj 4-H con ' ?' - ....... -- - - - ?.,IZ. s , LAB1SH CENTER, March 10, ' AcMevement day foi the sew ing, c okinfc and handicraft 4-H clubs held Friday afternoon at the scboolhouse from 3 to 4 o'clock was most successful, with a large group of parents and friends in attendance to view the exhibit of art'cles made by the members. ( Following a bort program, awards were made by the com mittee of Judges: Mrs. J. W. Burr, Mrs. Carrie Aker and Mrs. Harry Lovre. The awards were first and sec ond and all the others were list ed in group number three in each division. Cooking I: Sponge Kroup. first LaReva Isham, second Gerald Bennett, third Max Bibby, WII lard McClaughry, Vivian Jones, Annabelle Bennett, Jessie Page and Virginia Miller; butter group first LaVina Dow, second Leslie Klampe, third- Dorothy Miller; handiwork, first Conine Miller, second Frankie Isham; sewing II, first Vivian Jones, second Vir ginia Miller, third Myrtle Page, Dorothy Miller; sewing IV, first LaGatba Page; bachelor sewing, first Leslie Klampe, second Ken neth Miller; boy's handicraft, lirst Leslie Klampe, second, Bert ram Jefferson, third Kenneth Miller, Bruno LaRosa. Farmers Discuss Selling Feed Store DAYTON, March 10. Sixty five members of the Dayton Farmers Union Warehouse com pany attended a meeting Thursday afternoon to ascertain the senti ment of the members in regard to selling the local feed store busi ness or continuing to operate it. Another meeting will be held Monday. The Kroweldeen needle club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherman Thursday night. A 7:30 dinner was served, followed by distribution of the club gifts. For a time 7:30 dinners at regu lar meetings will be served by a committee of three members at one of their homes. Twenty-five young people ot the neighborhood gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. 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