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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1939)
The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Sunday Morninr, October 29, 1939 vTAGK THKJSE iittee To Study Stamps Welfare Body Considers Plan for Surplus Distribution r PORTLAND. Oct. 28.-(y-The v state welfare commission appoint ed V sub-committee yesterday to ' study possibilities of adapting a statewide food stamp system for distribution of sarplus commodi ties to Oregon needs. '. No specific plan will be adopted until the sub-committee baa con ferred with the Multnomah coun ty public welfare commission, rep resentatlres of retail grocers and the Portland chamber of com merce. The plan then must be ap proved by the commission and the federal surplus commodities cor poration. More markets will be created for state-produced commodities, Chairman Jack Luihn said pro ducers and retailers believe. He added, however, that many com modities are now 'snipped into the state for distribution by the FSCC causing criticism by some taxpay ers. The commission said the sys tem probably would be started on a limited basis, with distribution only to persons on direct .relief. However, It may be explained Jat . er to Include persons under other agencies, such as the Works Prog ress administration. : The present surplus commodi ltles distribution system provides goods for many persons not on di rect relief. Judge Dismisses Scrapiron Action PORTLAND, Oct. 2 8. -(-De fendants in the Portland water front employers' damage suit that originated when loading of a scrapiron cargo for Japan was delayed by pickets at Astoria, were reduced yesterday when red eral judge Claude McColloch dis missed action againBt Port of As toria and Astoria port commission ers. This left only the Chinese pick et leaders as defendants. Judge McColloch granted mo tion of Port of Astoria attorneys that the port was a municipal corporation and could not be a party to a civil conspiracy. The employers asked damages of $31, 862. Missionary Held At Kyoto, Japan SHANGHAI, Oct. 28.-()-Frlends of the Rev. Luther Tucker, 29-year old American missionary detained by the Jap anese at Kyoto, Japan, said today they were advised that he appar ently would be held indefinitely. (At Kyoto Japanese police said lie had been held since October 12 on a charge of distributing "Unde sirable literature and circulation of groundless rumors.") TOKYO, Oct. 28.-(P)-The United States embassy was reported authoritatively today to be discussing with the Japanese foreign office the case of the Rev. Luther Tucker, New York mis sionary, held at Kyoto. Craber Bros. Plumbing and General Repair Work 154 S. Liberty Ph. 6594 F12ST AGAIN In modern features first again In beauty pnd luxury first again in performance with economy ... first again In driving ease, riding ease and safety first again In high quality at low cost among all cars In Its price range! -TV-Stiff! i;lDlK' 1M.1J: p, Douglas - 'C3 N. Commercial CSril Hi Id these fugitives from a bathtub is proof of what ea be.done with soap If acmlptor sets to work on it. "Seahorse'" won a 975 prize for Maid Savers of Toronto, Canada; Porflrio Navarro of Houston, Tex., won $50 for his fighter, "War Worn" (right). The two competed la the 15-to 21 yean class of a national soap-carving contest. 'Nazi Spy9 Actor Becomes Citizen Of United States LOS AN'GELES, Oct. 28-;p)-, Baron Hans von Twardowskl, who had roles in "Confessions of a Nazi Spy" and In "Hitler, the Beast of Berlin," the latter a film not yet released, became a United States citizen today. "Being a baron In Germany is very fine," said Twardowskl, who automatically dropped bis title, "bat being a plain citizen of the United States that Is finer." The actor, director and writ er, born In Stettin, Germany, came to this country In 1031. Trade Talks to Commence Soon TOKYO, Oct. 2 8. -()-Japanese newspapers said yesterday they ex pected conversations would begin soon on a new American-Japanese trade treaty but that tbe re cent outspoken speech by United States Ambassador Joseph C. Grew had darkened the prospects of an agreement. ' Domei, Japanese news agency, said conferences between Giew and Foreign Minister Kichlsa bouro Nomura might start next week. The newspapers Yomiuru and Kokumin reported, however, that Nomura had told the cabinet Fri day adverse American opinion had become such a formidable barrier that Japan should pre pare herself by planning her 1940 supply of resources without fig uring on imports from the Urlted States. 49 Projects Built PORTLAND, Oct. 28.-(P)-Ken-neth A. Godwin, San Francisco, regional PWA director, said today Oregon cities and the Public Works Administration had spent 2.129,068 to construct 49 water works projects. Prepares for Snow PORTLAND, Oct. 28.-fc!P)-Clty Commissioner W. A. Bowes pre pared for nsow today when the weather bureau predicted rain. He asked truck owners to register for possible duty in the event of snow storms this winter. 85-UJP. VAIVE-IH-HEAD SIX 8 MO CP, IM, Mh. ftinM.Wfui 4 MS rata mmd M fmm t mmh I McKay Chevrolet Co; Here's a Nice, Clean Subject It's ::.8.:; Saved in Storm wm$m i It- La Anne Pearsall Confounding forest rangers who had given them only "one chance In a million" to survive the worst buzzard in Mount Washington's recent history, Anne Pearsall, 26, of Lowell, Mass., and two men companions trudged safely and well out of the gale-lashed slopes Into the arms of rangers who had been searching for them for 24 hours. The trio made their way down to a point SO miles from Pinkham Notch, N. their starting point Uniforms Purchased PORTLAND, Oct. 28.-(ff)-At last the nickel-snatchers will get a break. City Treasurer William Adams said today he had pur- p chased brown and green uniforms, resplendent with gold braid, for workers who tour the parking me ter area and gather up the day's collections. dm m&mm (Swires Fhoos) 3183 4f 4 OSC Chief Asks For More Space CORVALLIS, Oct 2 8. -ip)-Additional housing space for women and a new auditorium are the chief needs of Oregon State col lege, President George Peavy told a record Dad'a club meeting today. He said a survey of the housing situation had been" promised by the state board of higher educa tion. Disadvantages to students in having big football games in Port land was stressed' by U. O. Du- bach, dean of men. The club voted to continue sup plementary meetings throughout the state. Engineers Hear Lane Testimony FLORENCE, Oct. 18,--Tbe United States army engineers heard testimony yesterday that development of the port of S'us law was an imminent necessity ana me next logical step in com pleting comprehensive develop ment of Lane county. The port commissioners, bead ed by George Johnson, asked for construction of an 18-foot chan nel at the bar and a 16-foot chan nel 200 feet wide as far inland as Mapleton, where wind-jam mers used to call for lumber. This would place Eugene within 45 miles of tidewater, commis sionera said. Asburys Travel To Middle West MISSION BOTTOM Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Asbury left Thurs day for a trip through the raid die west, stopping in Arkansas to visit with his mother. Mrs. Sam Adolph of Salem has been the guest the past week of Mrs. Fred Viesko while Mr. Adolph and Mr. Viesko were deer hunting in eastern Oregon. O'hers in the party were W. A. Myers, Oral Myers, Peter Carter and Clarence McGill. Other hunters from hera are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Townend, who left Friday for Pilot Rock. Riverdale School Has Health Club RIVERDALE-The "Top Notch" health club of Riverdale school has been organized. W e n d o f f Macklin is president, Betty Wil lard is vice-president, and Con stance Newton is secretary. The club leader is the teacher, Elsie Carpenter. The members have been studying safety. Mr. and Mrs. William Newton of Baker, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Newton. Archa Macklin lost one of his horses last week when it Jumped down a steep bank and fell into a stream on his farm. Costume Prizes Given at Party MT. ANGEL Mrs. Mike Dar dis and Mrs. John Kloft won the prizes for the best costumes at the Women Foresters Hallowe'en party at the home of Mrs. Heary Saalfeld Thursday night, October 27. Rev. John Cummisky, assist ant pastor of St. Mary's eburch, was special guest. Mrs. Al Saalfeld assisted with arrangements and in serving the late lunch. The Hallowe'en mo tif was carried oat In the deco rations of the rooms. Mrs. Val Eberle received the high score honors la cards and Mrs. Q. D. Ebner was awarded the draw prize. Grangers News ErLVERTON HILLS At the county -wide meeting of the Tonng Grangers' association held at the Silverton Hills hall, ad visers recommended for election by Marlon Connty Pomona were J. O. Fair and Mrs. Olive Bonner. SILVERTON HILLS Ar all day meeting of the Silverton Hills Home Economics club win be held November S at the Urn. Anton Sacher home. A no-host luncheon will be. served at soon, followed by working and visiting in the afternoon. World Famous AKRON TRUSSES Correctly Fitted We Guarantee Comfort and Security ' CAPITAL DRUG BTOfflg . OS State, Cor. LIbery - Easements Will Be Used to Get Rights Bonneville Gen. Counsel Says Condemnation Snits Are Out PORTLAND, Oct. 28-tiP)-Her- bert 6. Marks, general counsel for the Bonneville administration, said today easements would he used in the future to acquire transmission line rights of way. Instead of outright land pur chases. Condemnation suits will be ex cluded except when necessary, he added. The government would gain through easements the right to erect poles or structures and string lines, but land titles would remain with present owners, who could continue to use the land. "Condemnation will be resorted to only where rights to use the land cannot be acquired at rea sonable prices, or where necessary to clear defective titles," . W. Cowling, Jr., new acting chief of the project's land division, said. Condemnation of property was Involved when the project started and considerable litigation re- Suited. Attends Meeting Of Mink Breeders LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gibson attended the meeting of the Oregon Mink Breeders associ ation at the Bob McLeay home near Chemawa Thursday night. They reported an interesting ses sion highlighted by the talk of Eu. gene Finlay of Jefferson. Finlay was a delegate to the na tional meet In Chicago where the fur growing Industry of the na tion combined efforts to set a quo ta of foreign fur importation or otherwise restrict such importa tion. He stated 80 delegates were present from which number two were sent to confer with govern ment authorities In Washington, Silverton PTA To Hear Doctor 6ILVERT0N Dr. Vernon Douglas, of the- Marion oanty health department, will speak be fore the Parent-Teacher associa tion November 2 at the new high school auditorium. The meeting Is open to all adults over 16 Tears of are. Dr. Donelaa will also show picture slides to Illus trate his subject, "Syphilis." ThA meetinr will hecrtn at o'clock and Mrs. Harry Riches win be soloist for the evening H IvQffilSttcBIP Neutral Ship Rocked by Mine t J i ,. ( . '. : . ::-:Wxi:;;i:A::; mm7y'-":' . ..m-f r;;iir 'it- .. i.-?- i?iiiiiit i' ' ' " v-J!k'ffleCTKutvi-- v - War on the sea continues at an increased pace, causing destruction of many neutral as well as belligerent ships. Here's one innocent victim of the sea warfare, the Dutch mine sweeper. Van Older, which had Its bow torn apart when striking a mine at Terschellingj killing several crew members. Silverton Lodges Plan Celebration SILVERTON Miss Fern Kin dred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kindred, is vacationing in Smith Center, Kan. The Modern Woodmen and Roy al Neighbor lodges will hold a Joint Hallowe'en celebration at the MWA hall Tuesday night. The Knights of Pythias will sponsor a card party at their hall Wednesday night. The Silverton Canning company is putting up an apple pack at its up-town plant this week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson are spending two months In Califor nia. They plan to atop at the fair, at Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego. Future Farmers of America, sponsors of Silverton's second an nual corn show, the announcing that there will be no entrance fee, The show will be held at the Coolidge and McClaine bank on November 2, 3 and 4. Move to Willamina WILLAMINA Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jeffries and children. Russell and Richard, and Mi. and Mrs. J. TV Bowlea are recent ar rival here from Olvmnia. Tbev are living in the Gillespie apart' ments. -LPCBS.-no it i , vx - - Peanuts Can Be Grown in Oregon, Missourian Shows SILVERTON Peanuts, home grown, were displayed about Silverton Friday after noon by M. S. Chandler. Chandler, who originally came from - Missouri where peanut growing was no trick, had to be shown whether they could also be grown here. He proceeded to show himself and his friends that "it can be done." Chandler planted 14 nnroast ed peanuts on June 15. All of them grew and the vines which he dug Friday show a fair in crease. However, Chandler re ports this is scarcely a fair test as the tubers should have gone into the ground at least six weeks earlier than they did. Chandler also grew some sweet potatoes on his place this year. He is just now digging them. He reports that they wouldn't be much for frying as they are six Inches long and less than an inch in diameter. Too lata planting again Is the canse he says. Chandler for ther reports that he has friends who have grown some very respectably-sized sweet potatoes In the Willamette valley so he knows It can be done. t v.-.'.'. ' .'.'.r Aft your (Grocers1 First Astor Visits City of Astoria ASTORIA, Oct 28.-tiPy-The first Astor ever to set foot in this city, established 128 years' ago by his German Immigrant ancestor, exposed his derby to the elements on a "quickie" tour of Astoria yesterday. John Jacob Astor III left bis private railroad car long enough to stand in the swirling fog snd mist and examine the 126-foot memorial column to his great great grandfather and the Lewis & Clark and Gray expeditions The Astor expedition was fi nanced by John Jacob Astor, the fur trader, who never saw As toria. Young Astor then took a hur ried look at canneries, the War- renton sawmills and returned to his luxurious special car tbe Su perb, and left for Portland and the east. Assistance Cases Lo win September PORTLAND, Oct, 28.-(P)-Gen- eral assistance cases in September were the loweet since October, 1937, the state welfare commis sion reported today. Lack of funds and not improved conditions caused the drop, however, tbe commission said. All types' of assistance in Sep tember cost $667,646.02, of which .. $448,839.80 was spent for old age assistance. More than 20,000 per sons receive monthly old age pen sion checks of $21.40. State Administrator Elmer Gou dy said the total relief cost for tbe first nine months of the year was $3,121,218.42, or 34 per cent of the $9,260,000 allocated for tbe 1939-40 biennium. Jefferson Youth Goes to College JEFFERSON Burton Thurs ton left for Eugene Monday where he will attend Northwestern Christian college. Mr. W. T. S. Barnes, who bas been visiting his son, Wesley D. Barnes and family for the paBt two months, left for his home at Tulsa, Okla., Monday. Mrs. Barnes remained for a longer vi sit. Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Thurston and daughter, Mildred, spent Sunday in Portland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Davis, to see Thurston's sunt, Mrs. Jessie Da vis of Palo Alto, Calif., who is visiting her son and family in Portland. cm N