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PAGE TORES Silverton jMigh . Orfe .; Mef late Heavy for Meah. Serve 22 For 18 Cents Each Smoke of Downtown Blaze Blankets Los Angeles Gervais Star - i:- V -" , : .. ' '1 - f - Has Election Th OIlEGOirSTATESSIAlJ, Sales Oregon; Tuesday Morulas December 8, 1S33 Idem (G) Uome Economics Students Fine ' Menu Studies Interesting , - SILVERTON. Dec' 7 Future households are not coins to hare quite as hear? food-cost worries, of the findings in the home eco- ' nomics classes of the Silverton high school are carried into home life. . With the belief that preparing the meal and serving it Is but half, and the small half,- of kitchen economics, Miss Elizabeth Jay, instructor, is putting her home managing group through a stiff course in meal planning and mar keting, wtlh emphasis on attrac ts meals . at low cost. iHer classes'are divided into three groups, each group plans, markets, : prepares and serves its own dinner. One group was re- - divided into three, with three dif ferent -menus planned, - prepared and served at the cost of 18 cents a plate. general Chairman of this group was Bernice Gay. with sub-chairman Marjorle - Kaufman, .Emily Harf and Paul Lightfoot. . Group-of 22 Served Menus were prepared for 22 and served, the group being Vir ginia' Anderson, Mildred Bailie. Luclle Benson, Pearl Brooks, Eth el Burroughs, Cleo Canoy, Wreva Dererlcks, Neva Donnell, Vala El liott, Bernice Gar. Emily Hari, Annabelle Jensen, Marjorie Kauf man, rinune i.igniioot, iaone X(thMiT 1 mall Minr rtella 'Meek, Virginia Meek. Shirley Ol sen, Anne Seneb, Joy West, and Gladvs ZetterbeT. Menu number one contained beet patties, scalloped potatoes, ' buttered beets, rolls, applenut sal ad, peach whip; No. 2, meat balls, ' potatoes and gravy, carrot, and peas," fruit salad, pickles, rolls, chocolate, pudding, cocoa; No. 3, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, scal- " loped corn, i banana salad, rolls, peaches with whipped cream, co . co a. . Second Cost 20 Cents The -next; lowest-cost menu was served for 20 cents a plate, con sisted of beef roast with sage dressing,' mashed, potatoes and gravy, creamed corn, applenut salad, bread and butter, tea and coffee and chocolate cake. Chairman of the second dinner was Dorothy Marshall; host Marie Pederson and hostess, Muriel Sta in ey. Assisting In the planning, pre paring and eating were Dorothy Bump.; Helen Charpilloz, Valore Digerness, Freda Hanson, Alice Loron, Dorothy Marshall, Marcel line Martini Thelma Olsen, Mareie Pederson, Cora Satrum. Ida Scy manskl, Joyce Simmons, , Edna - Skirvin, Norma Sleton. Muriel Stanley, Betty Storlie. Doris Towns, Loretta W'altman, Flora Woelke. Josephine Wood and Nel le Savage. . - Of the most expensive meal or -the three dinners cost 21 cents a plate and contained meat . loaf, brown potatoes and gravy, scal loped corn, combination salad, bread and butter, olive and pick les, cocoa, canned peaches. Chair men were Margaret SevanstVn, Ar dyce Wikamd Sara ArbuckJfcj. Din ers were Mable Hansen. Lot Rue, Ardyce Wik. Maxine Ross. Rosel la Remington. Irene Nafzlger, Margery Locke, Audna Mills, Mar, garet Higinbotham, June Huddles ton. Janet Hallet. Esther Brown. Sara Arbuckle. Margaret Swan son, Mary Ann Brandt and Pat aioberg. ! Gilbert Oddie Is WithCCCs,Yreka , WORTH HOWELL. Dec. 7 Gil bert Oddie nas accepted a position as educational adviser in the CCC work and left Sunday for Yreka, Calif., where he has been assign ed for duty. ' Oddie has been teaching high school in the Silverton high school ' this year and before that taught In 'the Woodburn-high school fo? "six years. He is a graduate of Sil verton high school and of Pacific university and has studied at the University ot Southern Calif ornio. He has lived In this community practically; all his lire. - - Many friends from this locality attended the funeral of MissMar raret Weed at Woodburn. Miss Weed lived here for over a year and was highly esteemed. Aloha Needle CJub to Hold Annual, Christmas i Diner at Next Meet r PLEASANTDALE. t Dec 7 Twelve members of the Aloha needle due attended the regular ' semi-monthly meeting held Thurs- dav afternoon at the Home or nr. miscellaneous shower compliment ing Mrs. Elkyn Dorsey on her birthday was a feature. Guests were Mrs. R- G. Hadley, Mrs. Neal Versteeg and Mrs. Conyer. The next meeting will be for all day when the i annual Christmas din ner will be served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Edwards. ROBERTS, Dec. 7. The Farm ers Union late last week witnessed the installation of new officers by the retiring president, L. D. John ston. .": Ti. i ' . A short program followed with Mrs. S. L. Mlnard and Mrs. Elmer Minch In I charge: vocal solo by Phillip ' Ferris, accompanied by Reba Edwards: vocal duet. L. D. Johnston and Paul Johnston, ac companied by Paul Johnston. Re freshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schuebel and Mr. and Mrs. Jess; Strawn. . Farmers' Union , ' News i ' 9 4 Only, tall spires of St. Joseph's church rose above rolling billows of smoke from fire that recently g-otted a. furniture factory la downtown Los Angeles. Three fire companies battled the blase for more tham three hours before they could bring? It under control. Forty thousand dollars worth of rich brocades ' t was destroyed. The fire, of undetermined origin, threatened to spread to nearby establishments In ternational Illustrated Newa Photo. Scout ! Patrolmen Hold Conference . ! i . Church . Services Sunday End Three - Day Gathering DALLAS, Dec. 7. Fifty- three Boy Scouts and six scoutmasters and executives were present for the patrol leaders conference held in Dallas on Friday, Saturday and ow- Sunday, according to George ell, scoutmaster of Dallas The boys were guests In Dallas Projects , which were homes. studied Saturday morning included ptrol organization left by Ferris D. r." White, Albany; "The Game wy, Sanford Betts, Dallas, leader;! pa- trol cooking, W. Harry Wled- maler, West Salem; leathercraft. George Rowell, Dallas; wooddarv- ing. Grant Decorah, C h e m a fw a. Luncheon was served at the tian -church, with project Chris- tialks and demonstrations filling thef aft- ernoon sessions at the junior school. Tour Is Enjoyed Late Saturday afternoon a high tour, including a visit to the locati ma chine shops and the Oregon nor- mal school at Monmouth, was en- joyed. Dinner was served night at the Christian church. that trith a campfire meeting following at the junior high school. Grant De- corah, vocational Instructor at Ghemawa (Indian school dressed in tribal costume, gave an iiiter- estlng talk. . A court of honor was held and two local boys, Jim Barnard and Harold Rohrs, were among those appearing before this body. Sunday morning at 9:45 the scouts again met at the junior high school at which time Rev. Dean Vermillion of Dallas talked! to them on "The Fuller Life a Good Patrol Project." They were missed to go to the church of dis- tfhelr choice. At the conclusion of! the the cnurca services tney met at Presbyterian church where ight refreshments were served by the Dallas Boy Scouts Mother's clkb. Rites For Crasli DALLAS. Dec. 7 Alibert iPitzer who was injured m an automobile accident W 'ednesiday died Thursday, at the Minnfille nospital. , ' The accident occurred pear Whiteson when ;the car in which he was riding skidded on thej icy pavement; and went over a bfcn k. He was rushed to the McMinnfrille nospital. ; He is survived by his wife and mree cnuaren;: Dy nu mo Mrs. S. A. Pitler of Dallas mother. by four sisters. Mrs. D. L. Sp steenj Mrs. Frank Farris. Mis ne Fitzer and Miss Edna of Dallas; and two brothers. Pitzer Grov- er Pitzer and John Pitzer. Funeral . services were Sunday at the Henkle and held Boll- man chapel, Rev. A. B. Cronlwel i of the First Christian church of Dallas officiating. Contamination Is Found In Rural Well Water, - Reports State College CORVALLIS, Dec. 7 A survey by Prof. G. V. Copson, read! of the bacteriology department, In cooperation with club . leaders In the counties of Oregon shows 'con tamination In a large per cent of the rural wells tested. Sterile bot tles are sent to 4-H club leaders who in turn collect water samples from doubtful wella. A large pro portion of the samples have been found to . be contaminated. 80 me to a greater and some to a lesser degree. Out of one group of 24 samples only seven samples were absolutely pure. Children of Eldriedge , Aiding in Yule Cheer ELDRIEDGE. Dee. 7 Eldrledge school children and their teach er.. Mrs. 'Albert Girod. are doing their . bit spreading Christmas cheer. A number of toys have been delivered to the Salem fire department for distribution among saiem cniiaren. i Victim Are Today ! i irangers iNews Polk Conference Success RICKREALL, Dee. 7 The third annual Grange conference of Polk county was well, attended with 83 present. Master Gill stated this was the 21st conference this year with 1847 members registered. Granges represented were Mon mouth, Brush College, Oakgrove. Dallas. Falls City, Fort Hill and Rickreall. The conference was presided over by Master Gill. Brief talks were made by the officers and various phases of the work exem plified by a special corps of offi cers. The agriculture, home econom ics club and lecturers, masters and secretaries of the county held special group meetings in which problems were discussed. Master Gill addressed the -group upon Grange problems. In a competitive seating drill by The officers of Monmouth and Rickreall Granges. Rickreall won by two points and had to open Grange in regular form. Mon mouth closed. These two Granges won prizes for members and of ficers present. . TALBOT. Dec. 7 Aukeny Grange met in regular session Saturday night In the hall, with a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson nd Irwin Peter son were given the obligation. Aukeny Grange was awarded first place In the officers' drill at Macleay Thursday night and also won first place in attendance. During the lecturer's hour Edwin Swartz gave an Interesting talk on farming and soil condi tions. Jimmie Henderson gave a Up dance. Rex Hartley gave a short talk on Grange work. NORTH HOWELL, Dec. 7 The North Howell Grange Home Economics club will meet at the Grange hall Thursday afternoon. Members are invited to bring ma terial for hot-dish holders and be prepared to make them. Polk Has Lowest Assessment Ratio DALLAS. Dec. 7 Polk county has the lowest ratio of tax assass ment of any county in the state for the year 1937. This statement was given out by the state tax commission in a letter to ! County Assessor Ed Dunn. The Polk county ratio of nsfcmfrt Is 4n ner cent Of the actual value of the property as- . According to Dunn only two other counties in the state, come under 50 per cent. They are De schutes with 47 per cent and Clackamas with 46 per cent. Past Matrons Club Has Annual Christmas Fete; Star Plans Feed Tonight JEFFERSON. Dec 7 The Past Matrons club ' held Its annual Christmas party Thursday after noon in the lodge rooms of the Masonic hall. A beautiful decor ated Christmas tree and distribu tion of .gifts was featured. At the tea hour refreshments were serv ed by the hostesses, Mrs. Charles McKee. Mrs. Evalyn Wall ' and Mrs. Guy Roland. Euclid Chapter No. 70, O. E. S , will meet for a 7oclock turkey dinner Tuesday night at the ball, which will be followed by the reg ular meeting and elettlon of of ficers. A Christmas tree, exchange of gifts and a program will be featured. i " , , ' ; - - j Jefferson Band Benefit Is Quite Well Attended JEFFERSON, Dec 7 The pie and box, social given for the bene fit of the Jefferson band was quite well attended. A program by local talent was featured. Numbers pre sented included several selections by the newly organized band un der the direction of W. F. Wll lings, negro spirituals by men's trio, K. S. Thurston, Irvin Wright and WF. Willings; and two com ical skits caused much merriment. Roy Wlckersham was auctioneer. Mrs. Stouffer's Birthday Honored Surprise Tea Arranged by Group of Friends at Home in Dallas DALLAS, Dec. T A tea was given in honor of Mrs. Dan P. Stouffer at her home Saturday afternoon and evening, the occa sion being her 75th birthday. The tea was arranged as a surprise by Mrs. E. C. Kirkptrlck. Mrs. H Eastman and Mrs. Martha Lane. The tea table was covered with a lovely lace cloth and centered with, a large birthday cake pre sented to Mrs. Stouffer by her grandson, Dan Quick. Yellow tap ers In crystal holders were also used on the table. The rooms were decorated with orchid and yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. Stouffer served the birthday cake and Mrs. Eugene Hayter, Mrs. H. J. East man and Mrs. IE. C. Kirkpatrick presided at the urns. Miss Mildred Eastman assisted about the rooms. Mrs. Stouffer has resided in Dallas for the past 48 years and has a host of friends who called on her during the afternoon and evening. Guest list Given The faMta list included Mrt. L. A. Bollman, Mn. N.lli. Gr. Mn, George Hawkins, Mr. end Mn. Cerl Gnvrn. Mrs. W. P. Miliar, Mn. Frank Hull, Mr. Robert LeFor, Mn. John Ug-low. Hit. W. Ij. BoehrcB, Uri. Millie Btafrin. Mr. Peter Berg. Mn: E. D. Boekiag ham, Mn. In a Smith. Mra. C. H. Farm er, lin. A. M. Larson, Mn. P. A. Jeck on, Mil Ethel Jackson, Mn. Bote Broadlev, Mn. Chriitina Bennett, Mra. Cecil B"rown, Mn. John Wick, Mn. Brown, Mr. and t Mn. Eugene Hayter, Mn. Langlois, Misa Frances Denrpsej, yR. S. E. Whitworth. Mn. Wilbnr Cook, Mn. Frank Moser Mn. J. T. Friar, Mrs Paul Bollman, Mr. II. J. casiman ana Mr. and Mrs. H. 4. Elliott and Mn. Rom Chapin of Perrydale. I Poling to Accept Long Beach Pulpit DALLAS, Dec. 7 Word haa Just been received in Dallas that Dr. Charles Poling of Phoenix. Ariz., a former Dallas boy, has accepted the pulpit of the Pres-. byterian church In Long Beach, Calif. Dr. Poling Is a native Ore gonian,' and received his educa tion in Oregon. He attended the LaCreole academy and Dallas col lege and spent several years of his life in Dallas. He married Miss Mabel E. Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Grant of Falls City. They have two children, Robert 16 and Pris cilla 11. . : Dr. Poling served in the World war and for a time was assistant physical director in the Young Men's Christian association at Portland. He baa been a preacher for 22 years, serving in Montana, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Arizona. . : During his pastorate at Phoenix he has been speaking over the ra dio as the Sunday night preacher oh the "Arizona Church of the Air," and also as "The Wearer of Rainbows," in a program of orig inal verse. His father i is the Rev. C. C. Poling, prominent - educator and minister who! now lives in Port land. Bandmaster Issues Call For Additional Talent From Stayton Section I STAYTON, ec. 7 John Lau. organizer of the Stay ton band. Is asking all persons having musical Instrument playing experience to contact him. - ,i .- " ! t : Plans are being made to enlarge the band and more players are needed. There are lots of persons in this district who play musical Instruments who would be a wel come addition to the band and help make the Stayton band one Of- the : best In this .section, says Mr. Lau.' : L ' . ..-?;-'" .U : r Mrs. ffibbert Hostess V ! DAYTON, Dec 7 -Mrs. Wilfred was hostess to - the "Kron weldeen club at her; home Thursday eve--ning. Mrs. Harry Sherman won high at cards and Mrs. - Ross Crulkshank won low. The " next meeting will be the annual Christ mas party and will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Louis. J.--' -:'. -!1 ; - f ... Joint Installation :: Slated With Masonic Order ' December 26 v GERVAIS, Dec. .7 Gervais chanter. O v.. R ' elected thaaik of ficers at its meeting held Friday J Worthy matron, Lillian Harrt on; worthy patron, Howard Boo- ater; associate matron, Laura Dit mars; associate patron, Marlon Hennlng; ; Conductress, Lucille Aspinwall; associate' conductress. Lulu Smith; secretary , Peart Ste vens; treasurer, Mary Sawyer. Ida Mlnaker Is the retiring worthy matron. -, - : r- i - - Two new members were Initiat ed into the lodge and later a social hour was held and supper served. The chanter will hold a 1oint In. tallatlon with the Masons the mgnt of December 21. , . ! Ynle Program Friday . GERVAIS. Dec. 7 The Pat Matrons club of Gervais chapter. o. E. s., will hold Its monthly meeting and . Christmas nartv at the Masonic hall Friday afternoon, December 11. The affair will open wua coverea aisn iuncneon at 1 o'clock followed by a social af ternoon, during which there will be a Christmas tree and the ex change ot gifts. ! J. J. Susee and Alfred Hays are both In a Salem hospital where they underwent operations during the last few days. Amy Hardlne la advised bv hr Physician to stay In bed this wee: wnue oemg treated for an Infection in her ankle. Miss Hard ing has been considerably Incon venienced by this trouble for the past two or more years. Committees Told For P.T.A. Croup VICTOR POINT, Dec. 7 Miss Jeanne Oeder, new president of the Victor Point Parent-Teacher association, presided at the meet ing Friday - night and appointed these committees: visiting. Mrs. W. F. Krenz, Misa Elizabeth Krenz, Marion Miller; program, M. M. Gllmour, J. C. Krenz, Mrs. Marion Fischer; lunch, Mrs. Mar ion Miller, Miss Alice Jaquet, Mrs. O. W. Humphreys; Christmas tree, Marvin Darby, Marlon Fisch er, Jimmie Darby; candy, M. M. Gilmour, Thelma Humpheys, Mrs. J. C. Krenz;? decortaions, the school children. The Christas tree and program will be held Wednesday night, De cember 23. The study of Oregon and other states of especial inter, est, was selected as study-program subject for meetings, begin ning in January. The membership contest conducted by Mrs. Phillip Fischer and W. M. Tate will close at the January meeting. The program announced by Miss Elizabeth Krenz Included vo cal duets by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Eatorr; a-recitation by Agnes Jean Darby, readings by Mrs. J. C. Krenz and Marvin . Darby, . and group singing led by Mr. and Mrs. Eaton. Refreshments were served; Ritsuko Inouye Leading Contest INDEPENDENCE, Dec 7With the fourth publication of the Mar gold News, the high school paper, interest In the journalism honor ary contest continues. Ritsuko In ouye, the editor, now leads the race with 402 points, to be one of the five members chosen. to be In he journalism honorary. Beth Purvine, assistant editor. Is sec ond with 380 M points; Bill Stryk er, sports editor, is third; Peggy Johnston, circulation editor, fourth, and Marr Marie Williams, exchange editor, -fifth. "Fur and Warmer" was a story of four small-town boys and girls trying to make an impression on a society girl. ; The only obstacle that prevent ed a young couple getting mar ried in "Ouch! My Corn," was $500. Although the would-be bridegroom lacked money, he was not lacking in brains, so between he and his fiancee and a doctor, the difficulty was solved honorary. December 11 the Junior class of I. H. S. will give the seniors -a party in the high school gymnas ium. Arranging the entertainment are Marr Marie Williams, Mavis DeCOster, Helen Cooke, Bill Stri ker and Delbert Taylor. Independence high school fail ed to retain the Harris Ellsworth trophy, which they won last year for the best news notes In a-local paper contest sponsored at Eu gene by the school of journalism,' as this year the cup was won by tne Baker high school. Athletic. Awards .Made By Cone at Woodburn WOODBURN, Dec 7 Seven teen members of the Woodburn high school received rewards from Coach Eldon Cone recently. Four men received letters and 13 were given certificates, having aready won letters. "W" awards were presented Ray, Tresidder and Arthur Edwards, seniors; Byron Lee, junior, and. Jerry Krupicka. sophomore. Certificates went to Otto Halter, captain. Ted Land aem, Antone Pavelek, Delmond Voiles,. Wilbur BrnndelL-Merrill Reed. Gordon Seely, Jeff Ander son and Rogner Anon by, all : sen iors; Charles Shaw, '. Dick Whit man and Martin Barstad, juniors, and Wallace Lee. sophomore. . Brother Seriously HI TALBOT, Dec: 7 Mrs. -IV. XL Doty left Friday morning for Cen tralis, Wash., being called there by the) serious illness of a brother. WEST STAYTON, ' Dec. 7. Community club met at the school house Friday night, with President Louis Spies presiding. It was de cided not to hold the regular meet ing In January as the regular meet ing falls on New .-Year's day; and instead a community New Year's dinner will be served in the! Mc- Clellan halL , Committee appointed to buy candy and nuts for the Christmas tree from the. proceeds. from the pie social - was Mrs. Sallye and Rose Goss and Mrs. Pearl Darley; committee to take care ot the dish es for the New? Year's dinner is Mrs. Odelia Chamberlln and Mrs. Minnie Dickman. i . . j -- For the program Mr. Coperllngi principal ot the school, gave ah in teresting talk on tuberculosis and the sale of Christmas seals. Seals were sold by Alice Dickman, Betty Huston, Neota - Schaffer - andf Lu clle Spicer, after the program. KEIZER, Dec. 7. A 1 a r g e crowd assembled at the school house Friday for the Community club meeting. The "Jitney" sapper. bazaar- and candy and popcorn stands 'were well patronized f and netted over $40. A business meet ing was held Mrs. Albert Mlntnrn presiding. 1 j. S:l - It was decided that the Iclnb Pratum-Fruitland Road Gets Change PRATUM, Dec.. 7 The toad leading -from Pratum to Fruitland is undergoing a change In loca tion part of the way. At a place about a mile southwest of Prat um where the road to Fruitland and Macleay fork in a V" which probably has been that way as long as white people have lived here the change comes. j 'Instead of the Fduitland road making a short curve about 40 rods before It joins the Macleay Pratum road", the new road, will go straight east across a field own ed by H. W. deVrles, being a part of the old Sappinfield place, and will join . the Pratum-Macteay road' on more direct angles. This will eliminate the danger of cars traveling let high i speed coming both into the same lane of travel. The old road will revert to use for farming purposes. ; Mrs. D. Kleen, who came with her fartily here from Nebraska 3H years ago this month and moved the same winter on their farm a mile west of Pratum, recently moved to Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. Theo Kleen and children, jrho have lived on a part of the same farm have moved to Roberts.- The Kleen farm was sold recently to eastern .folks. Christmas TVee Planned by Club DETROIT, Deer 7 The Happy Hour club met with Mra. George McClanahan with 20 members present and four visitors, Mrs. C. C. Mason, Mrs. Dick Beret, Mrs. Ben Wren and Mrs. Paul Angs tead. The evening waa enjoyedi by the old-fashion spelling bee and other games. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chanley Haze man, with a Christmas tree and program the features. Mrs. Bill Chestnut has been elected as. sec retary and treasurer. ; " There will ' be a community meeting Wednesday, December; 9 A program and refreshments ar announced. i '.V W u kJaAJfX)i:MjCWi. 13 ,F- . j i .1 f JI ; i i in in i - sponsor a' boys and girls band In stead of s Boy Scout troop. J . , In honor of Merrill 8. Bunnell, a faithful member of the club, it was. voted,. that the club pay $5 for a five-year membership of the Red Cross. . - . . There will e no club meeting in January as the: date falls New Year's day. Professor Hassenstab was introduced-and spoke -briefly on the benefits of teaching music to the boys and girls. "If you learn to blow a horn you will never blow a safer he Quoted. : This program was read by Car roll Cummings: selections by the band; talk by Dr. L. L. Hockett; trumpet solo, Margene Potter, ac com panled by Prof. Hassenstab ; readings in Swedish dialesti Mrs. J. F. Weisser, Salem; trumpet trio, - George Fromme, Cameron McDonald and Richard TawjProf. Hassenstab 'at 'the piano; saxo phone solos. Prof. . IJassenstab,' Mrs. McDonald accompanying, f 5- .:. , -., i . - HAZEL .GREEN," Dec.i 7 A splendid program was givon by Willamette students Friday night for the community club, i - , -; The school under the i leader ship of ; the- teachers, Mrs. Ross Miles and Miss Geraldine Fry, will prepare ! the Christmas nrocram I tor, tne community dab. Dean Ellis Wi Speaking Awkrd UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eu gene, Dec 7 Dean Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis of 'Sa lem, won first prize of $25 at the second W. F. Jewett public speak ing contest held after dinner at the Theta Chi house. His speech was entitled ."In Fancy I Return." : Speeches were approximately eight minutes, long, . and . topics were chosen in accord with; the theme "Alma Mater." Judges were James H. Gilbert, dean of social science; Paul E. Klepe, instructor in speech; and John L. Casteel, di rector of the speech division. David Ho8s, also, of Salem1, was a contestant, speaking on the sub ject; "Roommates, Friendships, Broth ersn the Lodge." ; Ellis Is a; freshman in law at tie University, and is a graduate of Salem high school. Hoss Is a freshman in journalism and a member of the Theta Chi frater nity.- ..i-;;" .' Leaders Named For 4-H4roup ! JEFFERSON. Dec. 7 The Home-School organization held its regular meeting Thursday . eve ning In the -school building: Pre ceding the business meeting, an oyster supper was served In the basement. - 1 The president, K S. Thurston, presided at the meeting, and re ports were given ,on the 4-H club work. The leaders for the various clubs were appointed: Sewing club. Miss Savage; room improve ment, Lois Miller; add handicraft, Mr. Davis. A program was presented ' after the business session, including Christmas carols by the assembly, led by Mrs. J. O. Van Winkle j Mrs. Fred.Barna read is paper on "Home-Making fori Boys";! the men's quartet, composed of Dr. J. O. VanWinkle, A. A. Haberly, K. S. Thurston and H. E. Jones; paper. ; "Fitting Our Children; to the Home." by Mrs. Elmer (Red mond, i Mrs. C- L. ; Thurston' ar ranged a display of books, princi pally for children, from the Jer fersoni library. . s - :. t9 fa. (, iS- ris Aurora Women's Qub Christmas ' Program Is Held ' AURORA; Dec. 7 The Christ mas program of the Aurora Wom an's club was held at the home of Mrs. B. W. Stoner, with Mrs. L. Reed and Mrs. N. E. Manock assisting hostess. 'After a short business meeting the club adjourn ed for the program with Mrs. Or- rln Ottaway acting chairman for the afternoon. ; ' The program opened with a pan tomime, "Silent Night." The mu sicians were -Mrs. C. S. Moreland and Mrs.' F. C. Renfrew at the Pi ano;" soloist, Mrs. E. C. Diller; the other characters were Mrs. M. H. Evans, Mrs. C. 6. Calef, Mrs. F. . M. McAllister, Mrs. R. Mandevllle and" Mrs. L. Girod. . The music and art committees then gave a number of selections, imitating a "Children's Christmas Program.'! Each member was giv en material to make a Santa -Claus, Mrs. Mandevllle receiving the prize for. the best loourng one. Leland Stoner sang two piano solos. After a number of carols cafhe the distribution of gifts. . The guests were Mrs. Orchard and Mrs. C. Tomlin, Dainty re freshments were served by the hostesses. The club will meet Jan uary at the. home of Mrs.' E. P. Michell. t GO HOME FOR CUmSTHAS and ' fj E17 YEARS Attractive holiday bargain farw affwW, 4mYt Dm. T to Jmn. I, wits ntwii limit 4 30 sltfyv. ubc4vl atopown. MOOCRN fQUIPMSNT S LOW-COST MCAU ' e FAST, CONYEN1INT UKVKM rm pniows and rorra UVKS M COACHES Tnnuis m . : v . . iruufniinur i OfytHrHmmd ' n tailtaca aiaatfcly a 1.7.3.19. 23. if Iwmi farWaaa-CliIca. AirM4itiwM4 CmcK, Staaaard faaiai CaaMkaatal Pluaara. PORTLAND tOII 0;V Caactm. PallaM-TafW S Umm Dlaar. All air caadlad. PACIFIC UMITID Deity Ait- 4Waaa Ciatliai a lm mt4 IIiiiiw. Cat -Obtarratiaa ft laforwttow mmd rnwtlswi ' - - LOCAL AO INT Consult Southern Pacific Agent or write J. C Cummins;, . AvU GF A P Agent, Plttock Block, rortland. ' ..A 1V.1. YOUTX like New Winter 76 because It's tops la aatlkaockquallty, starts quicker, gives fatter pick-up aod lull saUeage. 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