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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 14, 1936)
The UULUON STATESMAN, Salem, uregok, mesaay Morning, juiy 14, l3o I'AGE TilliEI Ceremony Marks JDeMcaiiom of Marker for Mm Tires M Ji "S X 150 Assemble For Exercises Plaque Preserves jilemory Of Mother of Famous Oregon Cartoonist Waldo hills, July is- Sons and daughters ot pioneer Waldo Hills families and friends from Portland, Albany, Palem, Silverton, and the surrounding country, numbering 150. gathered Sunday to dedicate a marker com memorating the Riding Whip Tree. The exercises were held on the eounyroad bordering the old Geer donation land claim in this .district. . i The event was sponsored . by Chemeketa chapter of D.A.R. with Mrs. R. M. Morton, chairman, as listed by Mrs. Sarah, Hunt Steves and Mrs. W. F. Fargo. i The marker is a boulder found near the Geer home surmounted by a bronpe plaque, reading: "Riding Whip Tree 300 feet south Grown from a riding whip -planted by , Florlnda Geer 1854 Mother of ' Homer Davenport, cartoonist' Cheme&eta Chapter D.A.R. , , .. July 12. 1936." ; All of Old Families . Mrs. Morton announced that everyone on the program was a descendant of Waldo Hills pio neers. Billy King, great grandson ef George Riches, pioneer of 1847, opened the program wiih a trum pet call. ... '-; , ' Mrs. Helen Paget, granddaugh ter of King Hibbard, pioneer of 1848. to whom was Issued the first certificate of land under the dona tion act of 1S50, led in the salute to the flag. Mrs. Sarah Steeves, daughter of John Hunt. 1848, gave the invoca tion. ; Joyce Kilmer's "Trees" was sung- by Mrs; J. C. Currie, grand daughter of King Hibbard. She was accompanied on the violin by Jbhn Small, a grandson of Rev. Small, pioneer of 1853. The marker was presented by Mrs. C..C. Geer, regent jf Chem eketa chapter, -who outlined the work of the D.A.R. and said In part that it was the Intention of the organization to keep "history alive.' She also recounted the tory of the tree, telling how Flor lnda Geer and her uncle. Isaiah Geer, known as "Uncle Snort." had gone on horseback to visit Herman Geer at Horseshoe Bend, two miles north of what is now Aumsville. She corrected an im pression that Miss Geer and her uncle had been attending a camp meeting. On way home their hors es lagged and Geer cut two switch es from a Balm of Gilead tree. On arriving home he suggested they plant the shoots beside the Irrigation ditch, one of the first In the counry. They did o and the "Riding Whip" tree, now towering almost 100 feet, was the result. Florlnda Geer was born in Deer Creek Town. Madison county. Ohio, on September 3, 1839. She was married Nor. 12, 1855, at the age of 16, to Timothy . Wood bridge Davenport, In the old Geer home. She was the mother of two children. Orla, now, Mrs. John Renshaw of Kamtah Idaho, and Homer, the noted cartoonist. She died of smallpox in 187:, and. was burled on the Davenport farm now owned by A. Curtis Ruby, Jr. The body was never removed and the grave is unmarked. - At the completion of Mrs. Ceer's tory, the marker was unveiled by Rnth Geer, grandniece of Flor lnda Geer Davenport, and Helen Goodnecht, grandniece of Timothy Davenport, who was riorinda's husband. Frank Bowers, grandson ot . Ralph Geer. a pioneer of 1847. gave a talk on the old farm-Lome , of Florlnda Geer Davenport. He pointed out various places, among them the site of the old barn - which, he said, was next In im portance, in the minds of the children, to Grandma Geer's cup board. He paid tribute to Homer Dav enport, who obtained for him a place as the first cub artist on the San Francisco Examiner. Mr. Bowers continued his cartoon work on eastern papers for 18 years. He said Homer, at the age of four years, was drawing pictures on the fly leaf of patent office books bleonging to his grandfath er Geer. "Homer," said Bowers, "cared nothing for color. In fact I recall one bright yellow monkey be drew. But perfection of form was always present. "Davenport was not . student of art, the speaker continued. "When be attended a school of art he was so little interested . in technique that one-instructor told him if he would Jist use a broad brush and straight edge he would . be better off. "But the time came when he could draw a man so that the soul looked out," said Bowers in con clusion. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Paul Leech (Helen Mae Thompson), granddaughter of Al ex Thompson. The program clos ed with "Taps" by Billy King LET KIDNEYS FLUSH OUT 3 LBS. A DAY Clean Out 15 MJe of Kidney Tub- ' ..Nat?rt put 1 1 niI' of tIn aad . Altera ia ytmr kidney to itmn th wast matter out of th. blood. Kidney, .hould Pm " J?"' and o ret rid of more aa three pound, of waste matter. Wbea the panning ot water ia araaty with martin and burninr. tk U miJe of kid ney tub stay need flusiun out Thia dan. rer nnal may be the bemnnine of Bajraiiur barkatbe. left- paina, ka ef pep and mere? rettin up BiBhto. iwellintr. puffincsa under Vie eyea, beaeiaehea and dixsineu. If kulneya don t empty S pint day and o et nd of mora than 3 pound, ef wast? tnatter. your body may take up aome of hee poimbs eauinv aeriona trouble. Don t ait I Ask yoor drucgi.t for Doan'a Pill wed aweesafnily by million for over 4a eara. They rire happy relief and bejn tW tidneya t Suab out S pounds a day Confer on Drought Relief '. Christg is V y H arriagtoa Flans for relief ef drought-stricken farms out of a $500,000,000 federal aid fund were outlined at a meeting in St. Paul, Minn,, of public officials, including, left to right, seated, Howard Hunter and Harry Hopkins, of the federal relief administration; standing; Victor Christ gau, Minnesota WPA chief; F. C Harrington, Washington, D. C, WPA engineer, and Howard Drew, Chicago regional WPA direc tor. Approximately 50,000 needy farmers are to be given employ-. meet on publie News of West Salem - WEST SALEM, July 13. D, E. Decker ! took his class In mining on a very satisfactory exploring trip to the Amalgamated mines on the North Fork of the San tiam river Sunday. The day was spent mostly In gathering speci mens to analyze in their class and In studying methods of cribbing used in tunnels. Some were valu able ores, mainly j stibnite and bismuth, were found. About 25 people ! went, one carload com ing from Portland. Mr. and Mrs. John Friesen took a combined business and pleas ure trip to Lincoln beach over the weekend. ; ! Warlyn Ashcraft cracked a bone in the thumb on his right hand last week while, boxing with Howard Oberehaw. i Party! at Abbott's Mrs. Kenneth Abbott gave a party Friday afternoon compli menting her, danghter. Beverly Ann, on, her" fifth birthday. The guests were Nwrma Wise, Helen and Ruth McVey, Frances Gowey and Arline Kuhn. Margaret Shin ier and Patsy Ransdale assisted Mrs. Abbott, in supervising the games : and serving refreshments. Patsy. Ransdale is a niece of Mrs. Abbott and 1a staying with her for the present as her mother is rurw 111 an1 In j-inA Af ttia fialom hospItalg. Xne Ran5dales formerly lived in West Salem. The Ford: Memorial Sunday school has a picnic scheduled for next Sunday; immediately follow ing Sunday! school. The picnic will be held! in Burk's auto park, along the river near the bridge rr 1 , 1. 1 1 I loose aiicnumg ia picnic are asked to bring a covered dish and their own plate and silver. The committee for games is Mrs. G. E. r?v ct. hy fcuffer from tuauaei beat when you travel Go by train! Air-coo-ditiooicg automatically regulates th atmosphere inside our car. Tb air is washed and purified. You are kept delightfully cool and dean. EVERY TRAIN All cars regularly assigned oar trains to California and the East are air-condi rioned. Regardless of the type of accommodations you choose you will enjoy the comforts of a cboL clean, air-conditioned trip. , 5c & 10C SERVICE Our popular 7y Strvit lot coach' and tourist car passengers features coffee or milk for 5f, assorted sand wiches for 10f, etc Delicious, lopr priced Meals Selttt are servca in all Southern Pacific dining cars. LOW FARES In air-coodi tiood coaches and chair cars, also in tourist sleeping cars (plus small berth charge). Frea btrtf: i San Francisco $12.00 $19.70 Los Angeles ..$19.00 $290 Tares good in standard air-coodi-tiootd Pullmans are low in cost, too. I ;Pqc2CEc ,1, - A. F. Xoth, Ticket Agent Fhoae 4408 7 ':' tSuiim rrjs &am V lHpki.l works projects. Vosburg, Doris Hamby, Gertrude Kuhn and Margaret Shlpler and the general committee is Mrs, Fred Kuhn, Mrs. Elmer Rierson and Mrs. Kenneth Abbott. The Sunday school will furnish coffee. Children Attend ! Vacation School WOODBURN, July 13 The first classes of the vacation bible school were held at the Lincoln grade school today, and will con tinue for a period of two ;weeks. The hours are from 8 to 11; 30 ev ery morning from Monday to Fri day. All children of pre-school age up to the eighth grade are elig ible to attend. There are four departments junior. Intermediate, primary and beginners and nursery; with Mrs, Gladys Shaw, Miss Vera Bogard Mrs. C. W. Hatch, Miss Stevens and Mrs. D. J. Gillanders as in sirnctors and with Mrs. Conley D Silsby general superintendent. All who have crayons, pencils and scissors have been asked to bring them, and equipment will be furnished those who do rot have their own. There is no cha e foi instruction. Tempting cold dishes created , j by the chei of the famous Hotel Shoreham in Washington, D. C v: The appetizing amy of cold cuts shown below is a feature of the July menu ia the fashionable Louis XVI Dining SIm of Washington's Hotel Shoreham. Here Camels and good food go together. As Robert; watchful maitrt d'biul, observes: "Camel are the outstanding favorite at the Shoreham. v f, MACH1HS-SHCP FC HUMAN. John A. Mefrltt (on right ssys:Whea Yrt finished my meaL I shove back my chair, take out another Camel and tvjoj mtjself. Camels setme rightlTheyVegot ererythiogP Presbyt erians to Observe Founding Church at Pleasant Grove g Dates from 12157; Is t Oldest in West t- ! TURNER, July ISi The 79 th anniversary of the organization of the Pleasant Grove Presbyterian church in 1957 will be observed at the old church, which If lo cated about five miles southeast of Turner, next Sunday. Rem J. Y. Stewart of Albany, pastor, has charge of the program. Mr a. Fred Neal, a returned missionary will be the speaker it 11 o'clock and at 2 o'clock. A basket lunch will be served at noon, j 1 The church is one: ot the his toric landmarks of Oregon Pres- byterianism. It is jj t h e oldest church ot the denomination still in use west of the Rocky moun tains. The building i is well pre served and ; has hap but few changes. It stands as a monu ment to the pioneer I Rev. Phillip Condit, and his sons, Cyrennus and Sylvanus, who Were leaders In the church building, even be fore their own homes were com pleted. . . 1 ' ' " The original furnishings a r e still in use, . including the stove and ' pulpit. , .a. r::.:; Girl IVKssing for Six Davs Returns ALBANY, July 13 Mary Ros ter, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Koster of North Albany, who had been missing from her home since the Fourth of July, returned to her home Friday evening. Her parents had expressed fear that she might have been kidnaped. She was seen shortly: after noon on the day of the- Fourth in Bryant park. I ; City and county: police had been notified and bad been look ing for her. It was 2 decided how ever after her retufn borne, and following a consultation, that no further Investigation would be made. Her mother iaid that her daughter told her she had been spending the week 1 in the vicin ity of Jefferson. I I 1 I Food Sale Planned by Woodburn W. C. T. U. i WOODBURN. J i 1 y 13 The Woodburn W.C.T.Ui held its reg ular meeting at the - Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon with Mrs. C. J. Rlc4 presiding. Devotions w e r of in charge of Mrs. C. W. Hatch with Mrs. D. J. Gillanders offering sprayer. , Plans were made for a food sale to be held in the near future with Mrs. 3, D. Woodfin and Mrs. Oscar Al len appointed as a committee for arrangements. Business pertain ing to the closing I of the fiscal year was transacted. During the program hour several readings were given on the-high lights of tne recent national - convention. which was held at Tulso, Okla. 'yip1 t "I 1 I I plf. Rider Retain I Lead in Race for I Spree Coronation HTAx-TUN, July 13. "Minnie Rider, candidate of the Pari- Woolen mills for the Santlam Spre, July 14 18, holds top place for the .second week in the Queen contest. -. I Thia contest is causing fmnch excitement In Stayton landr neighboring towns as all candidates seem to still ivave a fairly even chance Ito win the final count whlcn lis to be this Thursday night at the Queen's balL -I The last count was as fol lows: . iBIinnie Rider . . . . .308,000 I Linore IngUs ..... 257,675 fLois Lacy .......226,023 j Geneva Barber . . .223,075 iBIrdeen Yeoman ..224375 iMaxine Hnber ....171,075 I Isobel Blester 156,625 Visit to Oakridge Turns oiit Reunion 1 .'.-.,.- - I ABIQUA, July 13 Mr. and Mrs. LC Boebert - h a e returned ffom a few days spent at the home of Mrs. Boebert 's mothef. Mrs. S. B. Lamm, at Oakridge. 1 The visit proved to be in the nature of a family, reunion as ten ot Mrs. Lamm's eleven children were present. They included, be sides Mrs. Boebert; John Lamm of Bandon. Frank of Cottage Grove; Joe of Portland; Paul and Robert of Ryderwqod, Wash.; Al bert and George of Detroit; Mrs. H. K. Webb of Alameda and Mrs C. Nystrom ot Oakridge. ' TLf rm T o m vr vhn waa hnrn fn Missouri, came here in 1878 and lived at the old home here until 1305. She Is now 84 years old and enjoying good- health. Five ot her brothers and sisters are sun liv ing, including Mrs. Julia Anne Powell and Joe and Jake Smith of Portland; Mrs. Roma Hunter of Salem and Mrs. Frank Jones of Scotis Mills. Mrs. Lamm is the .oldest of the group and Mrs. Hunter the yougest. I : . . ' ' Definite Clues Point to iHit-Run Car Responsible For Ramsdens9 Injuries SILVERTON, July 13. Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Ramsden were injured in a hlt-and-ron-driver ac cident Saturday night. The Rams den car was thrown into the ditch Local officers are making an ef fort to locate the driver on def inite clues which they obtained. I LeRoy Swesse was arrested Sun day on a charge of violating the basic traffic rules. ' Swesse was also minus a driver's license. His irlal will come up during the eek. f Erect Crusher I SILVERTON HILLS, July 13. A new rock crusher has been built on the west side highway 10 Sil ver Creek falls by the Dale & War ren Construction company. The firm has a contract to Improve the falls loop highway. "A X. i ' if -aWMpMiawMM Wifr'Wafsffra?0MrjlV v Camels add zest? to casing -t"hey off vou riahS-w No Vonder smokers s i;.:'4jirfe I I It" Hi JJTEALTIME often finds us in a state of rush jJrX. And tension. The excitement and nenrous "txess slow down the flow of digestive fluids. Remember, then, to pause for a CameL When lyou smoke Camels at mealtimes,' the flow of di gestive fluids is helped back to normal. Alkalinity .is increased. You experience the well-being that IfolTows a meal well digested. v '-' .' V Camels are gentle on your throat and they -never get on your nerves. Enjoy them often for jtheir cheery "lift "...for their unecraaled taste jL.. for digestion's sake. Camels set you rightl mvm.m.9. Nev Slate Takes Office, Rebekahs Silvertoh Lodge Conducts Impressive Rites in Installation SILVERTON, July 13. At an Impressive Installation : service Thursday nighr, officers of the Tryphena Rebekah lodge were in stalled here. Officers Installed were noble grand, Inex Stevens; vice grand, Edna Minor; right supporter to the noble grand, Mable Lerfald; left supporter, Bessie Goetz; right supporter to the vice grand, Fran cis Gahrke; left supporter, Laura Buscb: secretary. Irene Roubal; treasurer, Inex Olson; - financial secretary, Rose" Larson; warden, Georgia Green; conductor, Rath Loenzen; chaplain. Myrtle Stew art; inner guard,- Pearl Money; outside guard, John Gehrke, mus ician. Pearl Davenport. F THISIWWE-C ? ' ta..iiia ;A Uf I . Nash Ambassador Six Victoria trunk. l25-inch wheelbase Nash Ambassador Super 8 125-inch wheelbase $Q C Cooverfent, low monthly payments through sedan with trunk. Special equipment extra. W W C.I.T. 636 BUDGET PLAN LAFAYETTE $595 ani up. NASH -iOOr $665 and up. A4 prices Lab. factory. 365 n. com'i CARTER & CHURCH MOTOR CO. 3734 MOST VALUA BLE PLAYER in the National Leaguelastseason -Gabby" Hart nett, lean smoke as many Camels as Ihke,-hesa7s.A Camel with meals and after sets my. digestion right!" Ta.o.- .n.a -f At , K i's I . ... -. t v-..W . 1 I't'Hwi.' iVW .i-w -t ' ' Installing officers were deputy president, Myrtle Stewart; deputy: mars nail, Mable Lerfald; deputy vice if grand, Katherine Taylor;; aeputy treasurer, umma Aaam sonf I deputy secretary, Mabelle Gayj; fdeputy chaplain, Clara Helm ke;j deputy Inside guard, Edith Riches. - . ki The only livta charter member of the order, Mollie Riches, was presented with a past noble grand pin frith Frances Gourlie making thej presentation. Phreda Wah! was also presented with a "past? pfn Laura Buscb making the pre 8entaton. - wn Committees appointed by tbJt new J noble grand were finance. Phreda - Wah 1, Nellie Lorencen; Fradces Gehrke; , resolutions. Frances ! Gourlie, Kate ' Porter, Katherine Tayler; flower, Bit Reed, Sarah Adams, Bertha Morr icy; reception, Emma Adamsott, Mabelle Gay, Josephine Hartman good of the order, Clara Helmke, Mrs J. IR. Roubal, Ora Tobias; social committee for the August $ meeting, John Porter, Mrs. I. IL Stewart, Clara Helmke, Phreda Wahl and Pearl Davenport. The August 6 meeting will terminate , with a picnic in the city park. 1 H i 11. ;v4 "M43 i a ( i I UN V. ' 1 - I i ::;.;: -;: : J y ::::: t t j J I Hi , Festival Trophy Arouses Interest SILVERTON, July 12. The Rose show placque on display at the Coolidge & McClaine bank window this - week has been at tracting wide attenion among Sil venon residents and visitors. The blacque was won by J. C. Hassen Stab, director, and Silverton's Juvenile 4-L band, at the Roe festival In Portland. I The Silverton boys, -numbering about 40, won the first prize in. class B for playing, and also re ceived honorable faiention in the same class for maVching appear ance. ' The placque Is a piece of en graving done in colors. It presents an old-time float hauled by black horses, with the attendants in scarlet uniforms. Clusters of roses embellish the corners. Hassen stab's name as director and the award dates are also on the piece. BUY QJ Sedan with "35 Li-: "if M V OH THE GO. Bill Ferguson, star salesman right), says: "Camels give me' an extra sense of well-being."" MISS UVA KIMMEY, daringgixlbarachute jumper, tiss Kimmey says: Tm a Camel smoker.' I like to smoke Camels at mealtime. They make food taste bet ter' and encourage digestion "fa a pleasant way. Camels don't jangle my nerves.' ; .ifcVWWrW'iSi'ai 'it.. soys r.-- l i i: i 1 ? U ' ... '; - ; :- I t I