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1 t The OilEGON STATESMAN, galea, Oregon,' Thursday Monti. December 21, 1939 PAGE Til RE C K I W t i k t t X X SUvertoit High, Graduates Are Asked to Visit Mayor Schlador to Speak; - Basketball Games Are Scheduled SILVEUTON' Signs .are going up about Sllverton to remind Sil verton high school graduates that the first homecoming -ever arran ged for them will be held Friday at the new senior high school with the student body as hosts. The signs will depict the theme. "Back to the Orange and IJlack." Highlights of the day's activi ties are a speech by Mayor Zetta Schlador, graduate of the Silrer ton high school, and talks by all of the returning student body presidents who attend. Invitations have been mailed to student body presidents of the last ten years. This list Includes Eldon Rox, Del bert Davenport, Jesse Arbuckle, Don i Lehman, Louise Latham, Wayne Scott, Robert Webb, Eve lyn Steward, Lynn Johnson, Glen Briedwell, Jr., William Tomlson, Boyd Canoy, Lyle Specht, Norman Rue, Jim Busch, Harvey Christen son and Paul Spencer. " - '. Sponsors of the homecoming report that all graduates of Silver ton high school are invited to at tend. Invitations are only being sent to some of those of more re cent years whose addresses are easily obtainable. Starts at 9 The program of the day opens at 9 o'clock with registration of graduates and the visiting of class rooms. Pfenus Vitus club members will serve as guides From 10 o'clock until 12 the mo tion ; picture "Scrooge" will be shown in the auditorium. At- 1 o'clock there will be a program by the TNT and talks by former graduates. Football letters will also be awarded by Coach Ken Hewitt. A community singing of Christmas carols, led by Floyd El lefson, music director, will be featured. At 7:30 the second string bas ketball game will play graduates. Alumni Invited to play are Arland Schwab, Donald Sawyer, Cuch Cross, Lyle Pettyjohn, Lyle Specht, John Bennett, Harvey Chrlstensen, Weston Smith, Jack Iverson and Harold Adams. A special section of the bleachers will be reserved for returning graduates during the game. At 8:30 the Silverton high first string will play The Dalles. IOOF Program Well Attended FOX VALLEY The entertain ment given at the IOOF hall Fri day night was well attended. Twelve girls and their matron from the Odd Fellows home at Portland furnished the' entertain ment. A covered dish dinner was served before the program. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sllbernagle of Jordan were Saturday callers here. Their six-weeks-old in fant son is quite 111 and they were taking him to Salem for medical treatment. - Many Fox Valley folks attend ed the Community, club tamale social at the club rooms in Lyons Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Err ol Kintz were Saturday - night visitors at the H. M. Johnston home In Fox Valley. Mrs. Morris Recovers . HAZEL GREEN Mrs. O. L. Morris,- who was taken to the Salem General hospital last week, has recovered sufficiently to go at an early date to the home of her son-in-law, Harry Martins, sr., at Macleay. l those erraiM I as many : j THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEG1APH COMPANY 740 State St. o ; i Farmers' j Union r GERVAIS Farmers union lo cal met Monday and elected the following officers: Jess Adams, president; Wesley Keppinger, vice president; Mrs. Edna Brown, secretary; F. E. Bierly, executive; Howard Boos ter,! conductor; . Ross Cutsforth, doorkeeper; Alta Adams, musi cian. County President E. Werner outlined the program for the an nual county convention to be held at Gervais January 6. The roiiowmg delegates were ap pointed: D. St. John. W. Barnett, P. E.- Jensen, Howard Booster, Wesley Keppinger, Ross Cuts forth, Buford Brown, Jess Adams and Ralph Harper. MARION The Friday night meeting of the Marion Farmers union included several talks by members on the reciprocal trade treaties and their effect on farm prices. The new officers for the com ing ; year were installed by State President Harley Libby. President Lou Is. Scofleld announced- his committees for the coming year. " Sunnyside Qub To Hear Program SUNNYSIDE The Sunnyside Community club. will hold the De cember meeting Thursday night. The school will present the pro gram. Everyone attending is asked to bring a pound of food or a can of anything which could be used for hot lunches for the school. The Illlhee school will present its program Friday night. Mrs. J. D. Alexander has been removed to the home of her son. Norman Alexander. Mrs. Alexand er has been a patient at the saiem uenerai nospuai and a sanitarium in Salem. Perrydale School Program Is Friday PERRYDALE A Christmas program at the auditorium will be presented by the school stu dents Friday night. Friday afternoon the boys' basketball team went to Bay City and : played the team there. The Bay City boys defeated the Perry- dale boys 37-23. Last Monday night the girls volley ball team won their first game from the faculty. The score was 26-21. The teachers have de feated the girls every game until this game. Mr. and Mrs-. J. E. Houck and Peggy and Marie will leave Thurs- dya noon for New Mexico to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Schmidt. Annual Christmas I Parties Planned SILVERTO N The annual Christmas party of Tryphena Re- bekah lodge No. 38 will be held Thursday night at the IOOF ball. A program and treats for the members and their families will be featured. The Triple Link-club will ob serve Its Christmas party Wednes day afternoon at the club rooms. The Unknown Sister of the past year; will be revealed. Election of officers will take place at the Triple Link club. " ' ' -i Telephone 3101 Santa to Come To Dallas Tree Children's Entertainment Will Be Friday Night; ; Town Decorated DALLAS The annual commun ity Christmas tree for the small children of Dallas, which Is spon sored each year by the Dallas fire department, will be held this year on Friday night, December 22. The affair will be held on the courthouse lawn, weather permu ting; otherwise it will be held In the downstairs room of the new city hall where the fire apparatus is kept. Santa will be present and will have treats for all children under 12. i Dallas again is a beautifully decorated city. Streamers of Christmas lights have been strung across the streets and practically all business houses have outside decorations as well as attractive window displays. The courthouse square Is espe cially attractive with the tower and cornices of the courthouse outlined with, gay Christmas lights and -the trees on the lawn also bright with Christmas lights. It is expected that many more homes In the residential section of Dallas will be decorated this year than in the past. Some beau tifully arranged outdoor lighting displays have already been com pleted and It is anticipated that many more will be completed dur ing the week. To encourage more outdoor home decoration the chamber of commerce Is sponsoring a contest and will award three prizes in the three divisions of the home dec oration and lighting contest. In each of the divisions the chamber of commerce Is officiating a first prize of $3.50; a second prize of $2 and a third prize of $1. Holiday Visitors Reported, Lebanon LEBANON Mrs. J. C. Saxton of Colorado wll visit her two sons, Lee and Earl Saxton of Leb anon during the .Christmas sea' son. Among those leaving Lebanon for Chistmas are Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rice, who will spend the holiday with their daughter. Miss Anna Rice, in Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rice of Portland will be part of the family gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Irvln Bryan will spend the holidays in Portland, and at Mt. Hood for the skiing. Mr. Bryan is high school principal. Among those coming to Leban on for Christmas are Mrs. T. A. Seaman of Portland and the Barr family of Seattle, to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dens- more. The Christmas program of the Riverview school will be Thurs day night. The Tennessee school program will be Friday night un der the direction of Mrs. Sara Morris, the teacher. Communities are invited to the scnooi pro grams. Band Members Play in Eugene LEBANON Six Lebanon high school pupils played for John Stlen, director of the University of Oregon band in Eugene Satur day afternoon. Gordon Tripp, director of instrumental music In the Lebanon schools, accompa nied the pupils, all horn players. They were James Southwlck, Ma rian Standley, Joan Schenk, Wil- ma Green, Betty Brown and Nan cy Klrkpatrick. The pupils of Griggs school will have their Christmas program Friday night in the schoolhouse at 8 o'clock. Friends and neigh bors are invited. Miss Helen Clem Is the teacher. Mr. and Mrs. George Fuches of Portland were In Lebanon Sun day visiting old friends. Fuches was a former Lebanon resident. Fox, Mink Group Hears Speakers JEFFERSON The December meeting of the Salem unit of the Oregon Fox and Mink associa tion held its meeting in the city Building with Mrs. Frank Glaser hostess. She was assisted by Mrs. Charles McKee, Mrs. Eugene Fin la7, Mrs. Earl Lynes and Mrs. Frank WIed. During the business meeting Eugene Finlay and C. W. Stacey reported on the Seattle fur ex change sale which took place In Seattle. Mrs. Harrison of the Co lumbia Steel of Portland showed pictures of the San Francisco bay bridges under construction. During the social hour follow ing a Christmas tree and ex change of gifts were special fea tures. Dr. Vinton Scott of Sa lem acted as Santa Claus. Re freshments were served to 45 members and guests present. Bin. Colgan Better After Operation ' MARION Mrs. Mary Colgan was taken seriously HI Sunday and was rushed to the Deaconess hospital In Salem where she un derwent - a major operation . the same day. Her condition la re ported very satisfactory at the present time. " . -; ; Club to Have Party : LIBERTY The Liberty Wom an's club will hold Its annual Christmas party Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. R. Dallas with Mrs. John Dasch assisting host ess. A covered dish luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock to start off the festivities. A tree and gift ex change will be features of the Ho Grangers News ROBERTS Mrs. William Pe terson entertained the HE club with Mrs. George Nelson hostess. Covert were., placed for 22 mem bers. A decorated Christmas tree held gifts for each, member, re vealing their Pollyannos. Names were drawn for next year's Polly annas. Mrs. Leslie Newton will entertain the club In January at the home of Mrs. Forest Edwards. FALLS CITY The grange Home Economics club will hold their Christmas party and busi ness meeting at the home of Mrs. Chester Benefiel Friday after noon. The meeting will have in charge the new chairman Mrs. Carrie Jobes and gifts will be ex changed. Keizer Gardeners Plan Christmas Meet KEIZER The Keller Garden club will hold its annual Christ mas meeting Thursday night at the grange hall. A dinner will be served at :30, followed by a program. Quaker-Lace Table Cloth $7.93 Give her a lovely Quaker lace dinner cloth. Beauti fully gift wrapped . . . ready for the Christmas dinner table. " Cannon Boxed Towels $2.93 Two large bath, towels, I large wash cloths color matched and packed In an elegant gift box. very practical gift for any home. Main floor. Umbrellas $2.98 Umbrellas of oiled silk In light and dark shades in aoveltj prints. Sixteen ribbed ... ex tra a t a b b y . handle. Gift wrapped. Main floor. Grayco Ties " $2L.OO Cheney and Grayco . tie are leaders In the "tie" world. Se lect from hundreds of fine Quality . . .' new patterned ties that men like. In gift folders. Men's section. ty Jj - I I V 'LAST MINUTE' Cheney Two Programs Planned, Zena School Will Entertain Thursday, Church On Sunday ZENA Zena school is prepar ing an Interesting Christmas pro gram of dialogues, plays, carols and readings which Is to be pre sented under the direction 'of the teacher. Miss Koneta Nowoweig skl, Thursday night, December 21 at 8 o'clock. A large decorated Christmas tree will be a special feature. . A Christmas program Is to be presented Instead of the usual Sunday school at Zena church Sunday at 10 o'clock. The Christ mas sermons to be preached by Rev. Baker, American Sunday School Union, missionary of Sa lem. Mr. and Mrs. E. Fred McKlnney were hosts to the Spring Valley Aprons 590 For that fine quality apron of organdie or fine count print ... novelties ... as sortment of styles and col ors. Gift wrapped. Notion dept. Card Tables $2.98 Heavy, double brace card tables. Acid proof tops. As, sortment of new designs. With two double duty cor ner coasters. Wrapped for gifts. Gift shop. Linda Robes $5.95 Sale of Linda sample robes! tie ipot ifobes Dozens of fashionable -robes for the home ... luxurious ones of rich pUe fabrics and rayon taffetas, etc. New color schemes. Second floor. Down Comfort ; $5.93 Now! Pure white down 100! These comforts " are "tops' In our estimation heavy taf feta In smartly Quilted designs Delectable shades of grape, wine, lilac, etc Gift wrapped. Main floor. Christian Endeavor society at the home Friday night. Candles, gasoline and kerosene lamps were in use between 8 p. m. and t p. m. at Zena Saturday night due to the stormy weather. A tree was blown down near the Worth Henry farm, falling across the electric wires and was found to have blockaded the public road. Japanese Church Dinner Is Given HAZEL GREEN The Japanese church was host to a fellowship dinner honoring Mr. Kaneka, who will sail from Seattle January 8 to Japan to visit his mother, and Anna Takayama .and Ko Vada, seniors at Salem high who be came members of the National Honor society recently. The dinner 'was followed by games, then the group went, to the church for a service. Rev. T. Horikoshi showed some calendars sent by Dr. Kagawa and some Japanese dolis to be sold to finance Dr.' Kagawa's work and a church in Japan. The Touth League is sending a box of toys to the Children's home at Corvallls and assisting by contributions a home for Jap anese orphans in .southern Cali fornia. Silk Hosiery 790 pr. A "Quality" selection of fine sheer silk hosiery. Smartly gift "wrapped ! Shades to please ... all sizes, etc. Main floor. Leatherette Novelties $1.25 Resembles hand-tooled leather! Novelties such as desk set, photo holders, waste paper baskets, rec ord holders, etc. Men's Fine Wool Robes $6.95 Men's botany wool robes in rich shades of dark reds, browns, blues, etc. Excel lent for lounging. Smart for .home or travel wear. Gift boxed: Men's section. Wiss Scissor Sets $2.95 Give her a set of Wise fine scissors In a leather slpper ease and watch her smile. These are truly an excellent gift and one she will appreciate. Notion dept. ' . " - 4H Funds Raised By Tamale Social LYONS The women's commu nity club sponsored a tamale so cial at the clubhouse Saturday night which netted the club over 18. Plans were made to sponsor a 4H club scholarship to 4H club summer school at Corvallls. Fred Hester, who is employed by the Linn Lumber company as night watchman at the mill, fell while at work and tore the mus cles loose In bis shoulder. - The Lyons grade school will present their program at the Re bekah bail Thursday night. The Lyons Sunday school will present a Christmas pageant, at the church Sunday nlgbt. The Faith-Rebekah lodge mem bers entertained with a 7 o'clock supper Friday night for Mrs. Etta Lytell and group of children from the Odd Fellows home In Port land. Funeral Is Held For Mrs. Smith FOX VALLEY Funeral ser vices were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Pauline . Smith at the Mill City Presbyterian church. T' SMART Gloves $1.00 pr. Van Raalte and Hansen fabric gloves in all. the wanted glove fashions rf the season. Main Xioo; glove department. Suede Shoe Holder $.25 Heavy cloth suede shoe hold ers for the closet door. Holds six pairs of shoes. Very sturdy. -In smart colors of green, bine, dark red, brown, etc. Main floor. Bed Jackets -$.93 Bed jackets of soft Shet land or ice wools in white and pastel shades. See this group at $1.98. An excel lent gift for a sick friend or relative. Second floor. Men's Leather Travel. Kits $2.95 These are sure-fire hits! A travel ease of Kippered leather with all the innards for shav log, tooth brush, manicure, etc. .Only a few seta left at this 'price I Men's section. Burial was la the Fox Valley; cemetery. , Surviving are eight children. Mrs. Rose Daley of Mill City la the eldest daughter. Rev. Smith, pastor of the Mill City Presbyter ian church officiated and Weddlo and Son of Staytoa was in charge of the funeral. Mrs. Smith had been seriounly 111 for the past six months, fche passed away Friday morning at the home of a son in Oregon City. Mr. Smith preceded her in death enly a few months ago. Power Talk Given At Grand Island GRAND ISLAND The school house was filled to capacity Sat urday night when the Improve ment club presented Dr. Carl D. Thomas, secretary of the Nation al Public Ownership league of America, In a talk on Donnetllle power. Following the address a repre sentative from Bonneville showed pictures on similar projects car ried on in various parts of the United States. The next regular meeting of t club will be held Saturday night. January 8, when the program mill be In charge of Mrs. Worth Vile.v, The annual election of of fleers will be held at that time. GIFT c fin InJ CSS party. U , ' ' js . . v . ; . i ' ' " ' ' ' " - - . - ,
