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ounv Till?' Grange Fair Saturday : Will See Best of Farm on Show ffh OREGON STATESMAN, Salen, Oregon, Tuesday Morning, etober 13, 1938 Produce Town Fair Is Great Success Program at Night Special Feature of Third Annual Event unty agent, 7 $ ; 1 W. C. Leth. ,f . Ik county w 3 Two Lutheran Conventions Slated A For Silverton This Month; Young People's Session Friday Is First By MARY ADAMS Staff Correspondent . RICKREALL. 6ct. 10. The third annual community fair Fri day was a decided success, with a large crowd attending throughout the afternoon and a packed house for night program. Mrs. C. Blod gett of Brush College jud g e d the domestic art and science ex hibits, while Rex Warren, Yamhill c o and Po agent. Judged Mary Adams the horticultural and agricultural exhibits. Leth made special men tion of the barley exhibits as be ing one of the nicest he has seen. R. W. Hogg exhibited 10 varieties of choice apples. J. P. Hamilton also showed some very fine speci mens. Antiques Are Shown ' Interesting antique ranging from a hobby horse made in Port land when that town was young to 1H yard long baby dresses 50 years old and -tot Happy Canyon money created much interest. Claude Larkin, lecturer of the local grange, presented this pro gram: Selections by a three-piece orchestra. Harvey Beaver, Fran ces Lantz, Nancy Adams; selec tions on Hawaiian guitar, Harvey Beaver; solo by Albert Riney with orchestra j accompaniment; violin solo, Nancy Adams; vocal solo, Frances Lantz, with orchestra ac companiment; solo, Melvin Ams berry; reading, Edna Bowman; tap dance, Shirley and Melvin Amsberry; 4-H girls sewing class of Oak Grove, introduced by Ileene Knower;. vocal solo, H. M. Amsberry; reading, Elizabeth Williams; tap dance, Shirley Ams berry; vocal solo, Claude Larkin; Bobbie Lawrence and Alber Rin ey of 4-H junior sheep club of Monmouth, demonstration how to tell a lamb's age; and talks by County Agents Leth and Warren. All the nearby communities vere represented. ' Baked foods were auctioned on y R. W. Hogg, while the sales of candy, aprons and 1 lunches helped defray expenditures. Prize winners in the exhibits following are listed in. one, two, three order: Best Fruit Displays Pears, Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. W. W. Rowell. Mrs. A. Beaver; fruit salad, Mrs. E. A. Stenson; tomatoes, Mrs. J. B. Riney, Mrs. W. W. Rowell, Mrs. E. A. Sten- foo; cherries, Mrs. Ora- Lantz. Mrnr E A. Stenson, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert ; black cherries, Mrs. A. Eeaver, Mrs. Mary Burch, Mrs. R. F.-Grolbert; plums, Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. Lillie. Larkin; Arthur Beaver; raspberries, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert. Mrs. Mary Burch; gooseberries, Mrs. A. J. Ramsey, Mrs. F. E. Pence; sweet pickles. Mrs. Ora Lantz, Mrs. Mary Burch; dill pickles, Mrs. W. W. Rowell. Mrs. R. F. Grolbert, Mrs. A. J. Ramsey; beet pickles, Mrs. Lillie Larkin, Mrs. A. J. Ramsey, Mrs. Ora Lantz; maraschino cher ries, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert, Mrs. Mary Burch. Strawberry jam, Mrs. E. A. jsienson, .urs. Anuur Dearer, ans. Mary Burch; jelly collection, Mrs T. A. Stenson, Mrs. Lillie Larkin, Mrs. Mary Burch; beans, Mrs. R. . F. Grolbert, Mrs. Ora Lantz. Mrs, Arthur Beaver: corn, Mrs. W. W. Rowell, Mrs. Arthur Beaver. ' Textile Awards -.' . Textiles Tea towels, outline.. Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. Lillie Larkin, Mrs. J. H. Harland; cross- E. A. Stenson, Mrs. F. E. Pence; applique, Mrs. Ora Lantz. Mrs. R. F. Grolbert. Mrs, E. A. Stenson; pillow cases, crocheted edge, Mrs. Arthur Beaver, Mrs. Mary Burch; colored embroidery, Mrs. F. E. Fence, Mrs. R. W.- Hogg, Mrs. F. - ri. jfence; wnite emoromery. Airs. Lillie Larkin, Mrs. R. W. Hogg; ; crocheted work buffet set, Mrs. F. E. Pence; davenport set, Mrs. Mary Burch; collar, Mrs. Mary Burch; lunch cloths, Mrs. Arthur Beaver, Mrs. John Winn, Mrs. William Palmer; crocheted cen terpiece, Mrs. ,E. A. Stenson, Mrs. Mary Burch; embroidered center pieces, Mrs. E. A. ; Stenson; cut work, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert. Table runner, Mrs. E. A. Sten- SILVERTON, Oct. 12. Two Lutheran young people's conven tions are scheduled , for October at Silverton. i First of these will be the 14th annual convention of the young people's federation of the Luth eran Free church, Oregon circuit, to be held at Calvary Lutheran church from Friday night to Sun day night of , this week.. Outstanding visiting pastors who will deliver addresses are Rev. J. A. Tofte of Astoria, Rev. A. Oftedal of Spokane and Rev. H. A. Johnson of Portland. Circuit League i Comlnjc The second convention will be the Oregon Circuit Lather League convention to open at Trinity church October 23 and continue over October 25. Dr. J. C. K. Preus of Minneapolis has been ob tained as the convention speaker for this. Marvin Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen of Silverton, passed the series of auditions nec essary to be admitted : to the "Choir of the West." sponsored by Pacific Lutheran colloge - at Parkdale, Wash., according to word received here. The choir is directed by Joseph O. Edwards, known to many in the Willamette valley." : a 2' :' Club Program Is Announced Stayton Women Including Plans For Spring Floral Show son; sofa pillows, Mrs. Arthur Beaver, Mrsa E. A. Stenson, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert; cross stitch pil lows, Mrs. JJ B. Riney; rugs, Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Mrs. John Winn; quilts, applique. Mrs. John Winn, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert, Mrs. Elmer Hamilton; pieced, Mrs. Lillie Lar kin, Mrs. J. ill. Harland, Mrs. A. Beaver; cross stitched pictures, Mrs. John fWinn, i Mrs. F. E. Pence; embroidered picture, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert. .Cut Flowers Cut flowers, collection fuchias, Mrs. E. A. Stenson; collection dahlias, Mrs. R. W. Hogg; bas kets, Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. R. W. Hogg, Mrs. E. A. Stenson. , Baked foods Pie, one crust, Mrs J. H. Harland; two crust pie, Mrs. F.iE. Pence, Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. J. B. Riney; cook ies, Mrs. J. H. Harland, Mrs. Mary Burch, Mrs. E. A. Stenson; bread, loaf, Mrs. J.i P. Hamilton, Mrs. A. Beaver, Mrs. L. Larkin; bread rolls, Mrs. E. A. Stenson. Cakes, white, Mrs. Elmer Ham ilton. Mrs. Lillie Larkin, Mrs. A. Beaver; dark, Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. J, p. Hamilton. Mrs. F. E. Pence; sponge, Mrs. Jess Rags dale, Mrs. J. H. Harland; fruit, Mrs. R. F. Grolbert. INDEPENDENCE. Oct. 12. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church here Satur day afternoon for Harry G. Keen ey, owner of the Keeney Funeral Home, who died in Salem Wed nesday night of a heart attack. Rev. Henry G. Hanson officiated and interment w a s In Belcrest Memorial park, Salem. Keeney was one of Independ ence's most beloved residents and his passing comes as a shock to the whole community. He was active in the affairs of the city, a member Ot the city council, of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pyth ias. Elks and Masonic lodges, a member of the American Legion and an elder of the Presbyterian church. . ' ; Was War Veteran s Keeney was a son of James M. and Mrs. Mary Handsaker Keen ey, pioneer families of Lane coun ty. He was born on October 20. 1881. near Goshen. Lane county. Here and Eugene he received his education. He was employed for several years in the First National bank of Eagne. During the World war. he served as captain, and was commanding officer of the National Guard company at Eu gene on coming home. several wreks visiting her son. J He entered the funeral aireci- Fred and family, in Canada, and I proiession ana was ou Mrs. Goin Hurt Crossing Street JEFFERSON, Oct. 12. Mrs. Kate Spragg was in Jefferson Fri day looking after her property; and was also a guest at the J. O. VanWlnkle home. She has spent Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Spragg in Portland. She left Saturday for San Louis Obispo, Calif., where she will have employment. She has been making her home in California for the past two years. Mrs. Joe Goin returned to her home at Oakland after "a 10-day visit at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harris. ""Afhile the group were in Salem Saturday, in cross ing the street, Mrs. Goin was hit by an auto and thrown to the pavement. She received bad bruis es on her( leg, as also did Mr. Harris, who was hit by the same car. - j The regular meeting of the Jefferson Townsend club will be held Thursday night at the Mas onic hall. A. M. Silverman of Port land will ibe the speaker. The president. W. L. Cobb, will preside. Accidents ami Sickness Befall Pioneer Residents PIONEER, Oct. 12. Mrs. Roy Black, who has been seriously sick at her home, was taken to the Dallas hospital Saturday night. She will be under the doctors' in spection and may have to have an operation.! Art Baner, who has been cutting wood for DeHartport in the wood camp, suffered a broken leg when a tree fell on him Friday afternoon. He was car ried out and taken to the Dallas hospital. M. Evans fell on a saw a few days ago and cut his shoulder badly. He is cutting wood at the wood camp. 4 Funeral Services Held For Keeney Mortician Active' in City Affairs; Was Member of Council with the Veatch funeral home In Eugene. Later he became associat ed with his brother, Arthur L. Keeney, now of Corvallis. He had operated the Keeney funeral home here for several years, and was having improvments made on the home at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Delia G. Tibbetti at Talent, Oregon, on October 18, 1902.. Surviving are his widow, one sister, Mrs. Belle K. Williams of Eugene, and two brothers, Arthur L. Keeney of Corvallis and Claire M. Keeney of Pomona, Calif. ; Pythians at Aurora Name Delegates to Grand Lodge AURORA, Oct. 12. Melvin Ev ans and Dr. Renfrew have been elected to the grand lodge of Ore gon, Knights of Pythias, and Mrs. Lilly Snyder, a delegate to the temple of Oregon, Pythian Sisters, for the annual session to be held In the Pythian Temple October 12 and 13, with John L. Foote of St. Helens grand chancellor, and Haz el Hollenbeck of Banks, grand chief, presiding. All delegates will be housed at the Imperial hotel Emma Snyder, past grand chief. will go In for some of the ses slons. Take Matrqn's Post AURORA, Oct. '12. Mrs. Ber tha. Lee is acting as matron of the Patton Home, Portland, for this month while the matron Is taking a vacation. Mrs. Lee Is a sister of Mrs. E. E. Bradtl. 1 INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Becke & Wads. worth 189 N. High Phone 4947 Dff CEian Lara CHINESE MEDICINE CO. Natural remedies for disorders of liv er, stomach, glands, skin, and urinary system of men and women. Remedies Cor, constipation, asthma, arthritis, near diabetes and rheumatism. T. T. to Tears in busi ness. Naturopathic physicians. 393 ?4 Court St. u o r n c r Office open Satur days and Tuesdays only, lO A. M. to 1 P. M., 6 P. M. to 7. Consultation-Blood pressure and urine H. D. charge. I "1 LAM H.D. i i 1 ' , na SflallG Pcroeir B; (1) This bill puts the State of Oregon head over heels into the electric power busi ness, sets up a commission of three men, without bond and with no required quali fications, to run this gigan tic system. (2) $18,000,000 of tax-supported bonds can be sold, when authorized, to build this state-wide power sys tem. By simple process of amending1 the bill $54,000, 000 of tax-supported bonds many later be authorized and sold. These bonds must be paid by taxes if the system is unsuccessful. mill $29,670,000? (See eommi! ie b report to governor ozi Oregon, Dec 20, 1935, pagak 13.1 (4) This bill contains no promise or assurance of low er electric rates; rates may vary and be juggled at the commission's whim. (6) Cities, counties, and the state will lose millions of taxes now paid by existing utilities, thus forcing higher laxes on remaining property. (6) This 3-man power com mission can buy any prop erty or engage in any busi ness "deemed necessary or convenient,' Here is oppor tunity for vast political ac-: tivity under eontrol of a NEW STATE COMMIS SION. (See Section 9, sub section 10). The State Power Bill Is Useless Without $18,000,000 of New State Bonds A Vote for the Bill Commits You t Vote Later for the Bonds (3) How can a complete state power system be built for $18,000,000 when the State Planning Board advis ory committee on power es timated cost of TRANSMIS SION SYSTEM ONLY to be 5?e as n n Against the State Power Dill PaM Advertisement by Oregon Business and Investors. Inc., SOS Guaranty BM i Portland. Ore., J. B. Macladry. Prea F. H. Touna. MT. ; STAYTON. Oct. 12. The yeaT book committee of the Women's community club has announced through the committee chairman, Mrs. B. A. Schaeffer, the comple tion of plans for the year's pro- srram. The various committees have been appointed to take care of the meetings. The topic for the year Is "The Personality or xne Home" and speakers from out of town will be asked to add to the programs. Plans were made for tne usual flower show next spring and the committee hopes to make this even bigger and better. Following are the programs ana committees: October 1, The Personality ot the Homo, f T.Ivina- Room Improvements) Mra, Howard George, Mrs. Dave John and Mrs. O. P. Gardner. October 15. The Personality or tne Home, continued homey living- room arrangement) and a eklt. Mrs. K. R HiirhoH. Mm W. Chiffel. Mra J. I Jor dan, Mrs. Hattle Flcklln, Mrs. W. H. Bell. ... November b. Joint meeting with tne chamber of commerce. Bert Brown Barker, speaker ; or Enjoyment ana Use of Color In the Home Mra K. Spanlol, Mrs. Mary Tate, Mra, Edna Sloper, Mra. D. Shelton, Mrs. Chaa. Burmester. November 19. Window Curtaining and Floor Covering and Their uare Mra. W. E. Weddle. Mra. A. Miles Aus tin, Mra II. Humphreys, Mrs. oien Yeoman. December S. Children's Farm Home, Mr. Gllbertaon, superintendent, speak erMrs. V. R. Tuel, Mrs. Jessie Wells, Mrs. R. A. Waddell. December 17. State Blind School, Walter R. Dry. superintendent, speak er, Mra Burl Betaer. Mra, J. H. Mia- sler. Mra. W. Houghton, airs. j. . DeJardin. January 7. Civic Problems of Stay- ton (Joint meeting with the chamber of commerce) Mrs. John Lau, Mrs. M. El Tellefson, Mra Mathilda Jones, Mrs. M. Shields. January 21 Home Landscaping Mra. W. N. Plntler, Mrs. Alex Harold, Mr H. J. Rowe, Mrs. Ivy Peek. February 4, Rock uaraens ana Pools, Thelr' Construction and Ar rangement Mrs. W. A. Ingils. Mra Nell Jones, Mrs. W. A. Weddle, Mra Sue Van Cleave. " February 18. annual dinner, hus band's night o'clock dinner Art Kirkham, speaker Mra W. D. Rob erts, Mra. F. H. Album Mrs. Chaa Geh len, Mra, Chaa. Schmltt. Mra, Edw. J. Bell. March 4. Trip to Norway Fred de Vries. sneaker: Mrs." Fted Hottinger, Mra. F. H. Fair. Mra R F. Etsel. Mrs. Grace Ditter, Mrs. A. Kendrlcks. March 18, silver tea, library bene fit. Mra. Fred Berger, Mra A. C. Van Nuya, Mrs. Amelia Van Erman, Mra. R. Bolts, Mrs. Jacob spanioi. Aorll 1. The Art of Being Well Groomed Mrs. H. A. Walker, Mra C. A. Beauchamp, Mra A. I Murphy, Mra La. A. Smith. April 15. hostess to neighboring clubs and style show (high school demonstra tion), Mra Margaret Schaefer, Mra J. N. Fisher, Mra Helen Tate, Mrs. S. Marking, Mra J. A. Henaersnott. May , Music in the Home, Mra. L. L. Tlurd, Mra L W. Klecker. Mrs. A. C Say, Mrs. U. H. Wright. May 20. luncheon reports ana in stallation of officers. Mra Mattie Bruce, Mrs. W. I Frey, Mrs. Martha Brown. Mrs. B. & Clarke. Mrs. J. W. Mayo. - - September S. fail flower show Mrs. BL A, Beauchamp, Mra. Geo. H. Bell. Mrs. C II. Brewer. Mrs. Geo. A. Dun can, Mrs. P. Diedrich, Standing Committees Standing committees for tha year are Membership, Mrs. J. N. Fisher, Mrs. aa. isi. xeiieiaon, Mrs. H. A. Walker, and Mra, W. A. Weddle; library Mra. H. George, Mra. Fred Berger, Mra O. E. Gardner, Mra. G. W. DeJardin; house, Mrs. W. D. Roberta, Mrs. C. H. Brew er, Mra. C P. Neibert, Mrs. H. A. Hum phreys ; child welfare, Mrs, W. A. In gils, Mrs. H. J. Rowe. Mrs. U Hurd, Mrs. Chaa Schmltt; year book, Mrs. B. A. Schaeffer. Mra. W. I Frey. Mra. J. T. Lau, Mra. E. R. Hughes ; finance, Mrs. O. H. Bell. Mra, J. H. Missler, Mra. W. E. Weddle, Mrs. A. C Van Nuya: past presidents, Mrs. Edna Slo per, Mra. H. Tate, Mrs. J. W. Mayo, Mra. C H. Brewer. Mra. Lillie Missler, Mra O. E. Gardner, Mra, H. Champ, Mra C P. Neibert, Mra B. A. Schaef fer, Mrs. Dave John, Mrs. w. c Brown and Mrs. C A. Beauchamp. Officers for the year: president, Mra H. A. Beauchamp, first vice-president, Mra. V. R. Tuel, second vice- S resident. Mra, J. N. Fisher, secretary, Ira EL Spanlol, treasurer, Mra H. A. Walker, historian, Mra, J. F. Lau, di rectors, Mra. C A. - Beauchamp, Mra. W. N. Pintler, Mrs. M. E. Tellefson, Mra W. L. Frey. James C. Collins Last Rites Said Prominent Hop Grower and Polk County Leader Called Beyond INDEPENDENCE, Oct. 12. James C. Collins, 63, a resident of this community for. the past 62 years, died at Salem general hos pital Wednesday morning. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Collins and was born at Batavia, Iowa, May 14, 1873. His parents came to Oregon when he was nine months old and settled at Mon mouth, where they resided a few years before moving to Independ ence. J o h n Collins ; operated a flour mill for many years at Mon mouth. Collins was a graduate of Ore gon Normal school, a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, Hamer lodge and of the Oregon hop growers. - , Had Hop Yard Collins was an outstanding horticulturist, nut and hop grow er. Thirteen years ago he pur chased river bottom land on the east side of the river and made a remarkable success of growing peaches, filberts and hops. He was associated with his brother, David J. Collins in hop yards. He married Gladys Lindley, October 21, 1916. She survives and a foster daughter, Miss Mar ia! Cooper of Independence, who is attending Marylhurst college; a foster sister. Miss Hazel Collins of Seattle; and three-brothers, David J. Collins and W. E. Col lins ot Independence and Charles C. Collins of Hollywood Calif.. Funeral services were conduct ed from the Keeney funeral home here Friday with Rev. Henry O. Hanson officiating. Interment was in the family lot at the I.O.F cemetery. ; ; i r. c Program Is Planned Too Cole Will Assist Judging Which Is Slated For 7 p.m. By MRS. J. C. KRENZ - Staff Correspondent -VICTOR POINT, Oct. 12. Union Hill grange will hold its annual community fair Saturday night. October 17. Agricultural exhibits, both in dividual and ' in farm displays, textiles, flowers, eooke d foods and canned goods will be en tered. Merchand 1 s e prises will be given and any one in the com- ' . , ;munity is invited . J..to enter exhibits. Mrs. Kreas All articles are to be on display by 7 o'clock to permit the judging to be com pleted in time for the fair to open at 8 p. m. Cole Is Judge C. A. Cole of the state depart ment of agriculture will be one of the judges of the agricultural products and . later will be the main speaker on the program. Others on the program planned will be Harry Riches, county agent, and Mrs. Riches of Silver ton. Miss Leona Burmester, Ros ella Bell and Bette Kornick of Stayton. with other numbers yet to be arranged. Plan Demonstration An additional feature of 'the fair this year will be the appear ance of Mrs. L. A. Humphreys from the Crown mills at Portland. Equipment for the demonstration Mrs. Humphreys will give will be furnished by Nelson Brothers of Salme. Following the program an hour of dancing will be enjoyed. No admission will be charged. Dozlers on Two-Weeks Trip to California and Southern Oregon Towns STAYTON, Oct. 12. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Dozler left Saturday for an extended trip in and through California. They expect to be gone one or two weeks visiting friends and relatives in southern Oregon before returning. Norbert Dozler and E. Cornett of Prlneville, who are both stu dents at Oregon State college, spent the week-end at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dozler. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Neibert spent Friday and Saturday in Portland where they attended the Livestock Exposition with friends. 1 tvl - gangers iNcvs VIQTOR POINT, Oct. 12. Un ion Hill grange will hold its reg ular business session Friday night. Robert Humphreys, juvenile lec tureiTwlll be In charge of the program. SILlVERTON HILLS. Oct, 12. Mrs. Emma Coberly will be home hostess at an all-day meeting of the Home Economics club ot the grange Thursday. A no-host luncheon will be served at noon. Mrs. fAIvin Hartley is president of the .group. i .Booster Event Tonight LIBERTY. Oct, 12. The annual grange booster night program will be held at the community hall here Tuesday night, starting with a covered dish supper at 6 : 3 0 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. . ")!' I-''-. ' JEFFERSON. Oct. 12. The booster meeting held at the Morn ing Star grange hall three miles west ot here, was a decided suc cess. M. P. Klzer and Gus Gefeke were In charge of the agricultural arrangements; Mrs. Dolly Farlow. Mrs. L. W. Drager and Mrs. Frank Kizerj of decoration, and fancy work and the program was ar ranged by Mrs. Elizabeth Truax. Many? prizes were awarded for best displays. R. T. Arsh received the grand prize for the best booth display of things grown on his farm An interesting program was presented In the evening; begin ning with a presentation of. the flag and prayer by the grange chaplain, Mrs. Earl Cunningham; and address of welcome by Claude Pagef the grange master. A var ied program of piano music; read ings.! s k 1 1 s and vocal numbers were! presented; and Flyod Mul len, jtinn county agent, told about changes being made in agricul ture t Ling Family Returns To Rickey to Reside; Adds One to 7th Grade RICKEY. Oct 12. The F. Ling family of Salem has moved on to the A- Richardson place. Fredora Lini, who has been a seventh grade pupils at Leslie, will attend school here. Her sister, Sarah, is attending Salem high school. The Lings have lived here before. Registration In Polk Gains Democrat Gain Heavy Dut Republicans Lead 29 Precincts DALLAS, Oct. 12. Registra- f Inn In PnlV o 11 n t v trtr l3fi shows an increase of 289 over that of 1932. In 1932 the total registration was 8,- 722 while this year it Is 9,011. In 1932 there were 5,390 republicans registered while the 193 6. registration is 5, 070, a loss of 320. Democratic registration in 1932 was 3,145. while this year it is 3.797. a gain of 652. Registration for all other parties in the county in 1932 was 187t while for 1936 it is 144. For the primary election, 1936, there were 4,768 republicans, 3, 284 democrats, 154 of other party affiliation, making a total of 8,206. G. O. P. Rules in Precinct In Polk county the republicans have a larger registration in every precinct except Buena Vista where the figures are 110 democrats, 89 republicans: "1st Independence, 181 democrats, and 1&7 repub licans; Lewisville, 49 democrats, and 42 republicans; S. E. Mon mouth, 96 democrats, and 93 re publicans; and Rock Creek, 67 democrats and 61 republicans. Tie for Surer . Surer is the only precinct in Polk county where the registra tion of democrats and republicans is the same. Each party has ex actly 58 members registered. The republicans have a larger registration in 29 precincts of the county, the democrats in 5 pre cincts and an equal number In one. Sunday School Group on Trip, State Institutions MILL CITY, Oct. 12. The sen ior Sunday school class of t b Church of Christ spent Friday in Salem, visiting some of the state institutions, including the feeble minded, state industrial school, blind school and deaf and dumb schools. Those taking cars were Mrs. C. M. Cllne, Mrs. Bass, Mrs. W. B. Shuey, Mrs. Morris Howe, Mrs. John Swan and Harold Knut i MORTGAGE LOANS We have a few trusts with funds available for selected loans at exceptionally low rates. We loan 40 to 50 per cent ot the appraised value on modern homes, highly improved farm property, and business property in ap proved locations. No commission or brokerage. 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