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The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Friday Blomlng, January 26, 1940 PAGE THIRTEEN Legion's School Plaque Explained Corcoran Tells Students at ML Angel About Yer-End Award MT. ANGEl- Baprse eating the Mt. Angel post of the American Lglon, Dt, E. J. Corcoran ad dressed the eighth grade papila of St. Mary's school Monday on the purpose and conditions of the honor awards which the local Le gion Is offering- to the nest scor ing boy and gin. The award will be In the form of a bronxe plaque, eight by twelre inches with the Legion in signia and blank panels on which the names of the winning' boy and girl will be inscribed each- year. The plaqne will be hang in the eighth grade class room. Besides the honor of baring his name in scribed the honor child Will re ceive a certificate of merit. The award is to be made on the basis of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership and Be tr ice, each of which will count 20 per cent In the judging. Judg ing will be done at the end of the school term and the presenta tion made at the commencement exercises. The purpose of the American Legion in offering these awards to the children is to help culti vate a high character and whole some ldealg in the youth coming to citizenship. By holding before the boy and girl at the Impres sionable age of adolescence the importance of honor, courage and unselfishness and urging them to strive to attain these qualities It Is hoped that a great step will be taken to perpetuate the ideal American in our country. Dr. Corcoran said. OES at Donald Seats Officers DONALD Installation of offi cers was held by Venus chapter Order of Eastern Star, Friday night at the Masonic hall. Installing officer was Mrs. Mabel Settlemeler, past worthy grand matron of Oregon, assisted by J. Melrln Ringo, past worthy patron of Evergreen chapter, Mae St. Helens, grand chaplain; Nellie Bush, grand marshal, and Lelta Olesy, grand organist. The new officers who were In stalled Include: Geno Carver, worthy matron; p. O. Ottaway, worthy patron; Nell Bush, associ ate matron; Hazel Yergen, secre tary; Prudence Ackerson, treas urer; Harriett Ferguson, associ ate conductress; Mae St. Helens, chaplain. Bre ' Swan, marshal; - Leita- Glesy. organist: star points, Nel lie Yergen, Martha; Ellen Feller, Electa; Alice Cone, warden; LoTtn Giesy, sentinel. Neighbors Club Meets at Bethany SILVERTON The Neighbor hood club of the Bethany Road district was entertained Wednes day afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Fern YanBnren in a social and individual work hour. Guests were Mrs. Hugh Small, Mrs. O. . J. Farrens, Mrs. Jack Scott and Mrs. Russell Hammond of Detroit. Members present were Mrs. Ed G. Morrison, Mrs. Lee ! Morrison, Mrs. Floyd Mulkey, Mrs. Max Scrlber, Mrs. E. M. R h y a e, Mrs. Arthur Dickman, Mrs. D. R. Fletcher, Mrs. Steven Enloe, Mrs. Fred McEwen, Mrs. William Specht, Mrs. Joe Goyette, Mrs. Louis Dreller, Mrs. Oscar Welgner and Mrs. A. L. V. Smith and Maryltxu Goffrier Heads Community Club WEST SALEM Dr. A. F. Gof frier was elected president of the Community club Monday night. Other officers elected were Fred Gibson, Tlce president, and Mrs, Elmer Cook, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Fred Gibson reported that there are now two organizations. the Women's club and the auxil iary of the Lesion, ready to work with the Community club In a health program for the benefit of underprivileged school cnuaren. Country Club to Meet SILVERTON C. L. Bonney, president. Is announcing a meet lag of the Sllrerton Country dub Tuesday night, January 30, at 8 o'clock at the downtown office of George Hubbs when the special business feature of the session will be election of officers for the comlnr Tear. f x Sees Nazi Crash . - ... - - 9 . -t i -- Paul EMakaav Paul isiifnVmanJ Internationally known newspaperman and author touring America on a series of lec tures, declares there will be a new regime in Germany within eighteen Minwthg, He arrived at this conclu sion, he says, following conversa tions during his recent visit to Ger many. Austria and Cxecho-Slovajda. Bolsters Red Army Mekhhs Russia's highest political army commissar. General L. Z. Mekhlla, Is said to be en route to the front to "supervise the soldiers' mo rale." General Mekhlis called a meeting of under - commissars from all Finnish fronts following the failure of the six-week Fin nish campaign. Woodburn Has Memorial Service WOODBURN The Evergreen chapter No. 41, Order of the Eastern Star, held a regular meet ing Monday night at the Masonic temple. A beautiful memorial service was held and the altar draped for Mrs. Gertrude Twee- die, junior past matron, who died January 16. Past matrons of the chapter assisted in the ceremony, with Mrs. Maude Mochel as speaker. It was voted that the chapter send two members to attend the massing of the colors at the Mult nomah stadium during the Rose Festival in June, one member to carry the flag and the other as escort. A no-boat dinner will be held at 6:30 o'clock preceding the next chapter meeting, which will be held February 12. Refreshments were served aft er the meeting by Lillian Bitney, Maude Scott, and Pearl Lansden. 23 Honor Pupils On Swegle Roll . SWEGLE-i-The third . and fourth grades led In the number on the honor roll for the third six weeks period. The list in cludes: First grade, Keith Griggs, Mar vin Pauls, Norma Jean Wilson; second, Merrme Cozad, Frances Widbzewoda; third, Gerald Klein, Harold Kufner, Myralyn Stand ley, Patricia Wodzewoda; fourth, Robert Cozad, Richard Dalke, Ru by Pauls, Rena Theodorson; fifth, Dolores Diekey, Mildred Sheets, Arlene Theodorson; sixth. Norma Conklin, Fred Klein, A'Delma Lake; seventh, Dorothy Bond; eighth, Gladys Dalke, Keith La Due, Margaret Smith. Frank Johnsons Have Daughter SILVERTON Reported from the Silverton hospital is the birth of a daughter, Margo Louise, weight 7 pounds 13 ounces, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Monday, January 82. Third grand child of the Otto Schwabs of Sil verton. Mrs. Pauline Johnson entered the hospital for medical treat ment and Is improving satisfac torily. Mrs. Harry Riches Is able to be taken to her Cooltdge street home Wednesday. Mrs. Riches has re covered from major surgery. Al Coote, well known local busi ness man, is making normal re covery following major surgery three weeks ago at the Silverton hospital. Magee Made Head Of Unionvale Club UNIONVALE Louis Magee was chosen president of the Un ionvale Community club at the annual election held Friday. Merle Church, vice president; Mrs. Art Lawner, secretary; Miss Ida Hob son, treasurer. The club recently had an elec tric range installed. A pie social to. raise money to pay for the range Is planned to be held in February. A special program will be given. A community sing was held and Mrs. Brsel Gubser accompanied on the piano. Dayton Club Studies About Old City DAYTON Sixteen members at tended the meeting of the. Pleas ant Hour Reading club Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dower. The centuries old city of Natche. Miss., was the subject of study with Mrs. W. O.- Barnard leader assisted by Mrs. Floyd B. WHlert, Mrs. E. M Maxwell, Miss Lena Stil weil, Mrs. Orr a Goodrich, and Mrs.. W. 8. Urea. Mrs. O. H. Per kins iwaa leader in the Better English study. Proof of Mild Winter Offered : SILVERTON Bert Reveal of Soeth Third streets reports positive proof that this bee been a very mild Oregon winter. Bed raspberrkw are ripe, al though tbey are conceded to be . of not too luscious flavor. Silverton Hills To Have Program SILVERTON HILLS The Sil verton Woman's club with the Floyd Ellefsons directing, are sponsoring entertainment of skits, a play, stunts and songs, as well as character readings In costume at the Silverton Hills commun ity hall, Saturday night. Febru ary t. beginning at 8 o'clock. The home economic club of the grange or which Mrs. Emma MagM is president, will be in charge of upper served following the pres entation of the two hour program s 3 c rj - Ti i t , i 4 a 1 j 1 and one hour of dancing. The play is "Wlenners on Wed nesday." directed by Mrs. Floyd EUefson. Fred Sears and Glean Baker will appear In tumbling acts, and acrobatic stunts. EUef son will direct negro tap dancing, sleight of hand, hypnosis demon stration, character and humorous skits, a rocal duet, and character sketch by Fred Baker. Adne E. Herigstad with his daughter Vio let Herigstad-Byberg at the piano, will give a number of violin se lections. Mrs. By berg will appear in piano solos. Mrs. EUefson will give two character readings in costume. Ernest Byberg will give a humorous and serious1 in terpretation of a vocal selection. Costume Suits This is 1 very exceptional bargain. Not all sizes but exclusive styles ... and regular give-away prices. Formerly sold as high as $65. Now. SL1 00 DRESSES One large group of Wools and Silks. You'll want more than one of these beautiful dresses. Some of our best styles to close at sg.oo Small Group SKIRTS Only a few left. Values to 17.50. You really shouldn't miss these as they go at One) Group BLOUSES Most all sizes and colors but we must move them out to make room. Values up to $8.95. Formal Dresses Wonderful values. Beautiful colors. Some) of them sold up to $39.50. You can have them now for only 00 HATS I CLOSEOUT! h Tft O Tfl . i One group Hats. Broken lines up to $7.50. Close out at only Polk Rural Clubs To Meet at Dallas DALLAS A meeting of the Polk County Federation of Rural Women's clubs will be held at the Dallas Chamber of Commerce rooms on Wednesday, January SI. The Pioneer club, the Dallas community club and the Ellen dale club will act as hostess tor the meeting. The meeting will convene at 19:80 a. m. with a covered dish .luncheon at noon. Each one is asked to bring her own table service for the luncheon. Winter's here ... and Price's Mid-Winter Sale makes it possible for you to be smartly, COMFORTABLY dressed these frigid days. Spectacular savings are yours on hun dreds of items of high quality merchandise nerchandise that has the added merit of Price distinction! Women who value quality and smartness will take advantage of Price's tremendous savings opportunity. With Warmest Wishesl IF TOT IB (SOAIP Snuggle into a soft, warm fur coat and. be protected from icy winds! We've just a few coats left and if you need one you'd be wise to come and look these over . . . or, if you wish, you may trade in your present coat and bay on liberal terms! Smart 1 Luxurious! IFTSJ3R TIMES iFSB We combed the New York market for these high quality coats. They'll stand m lot of -wear and yet you'll be prond of their rfaarmina etylea. Were priced to S89.00 . . A GROUP OF SEN- SATIONALLY PRICED Designed to take care of FasbJoa'i Winter lateet whims! We must get rid of them to make room for incoming mer chandise. Talnes to S35.00 now only Greatest Savings on MQBSSK'S SfflWMBS We've drastically reduced prices on hundreds of pairs of finest shoes. You'd better come in today to take advantage of important savings! UOIIEII'S PUIIPS and TIES Not all sizes, but all are smart, Broken runs from a Heavy season, mey were regularly 9.75 but tney must go now BLACK SUEDE A few pairs remain your size is here! Another Group at 4.95 UOIIEirS DDESS SHOES Think of it! Carlisle and Rice regularly 10.00 . . . Black and Pumps ... Yours now at only CREPE and LEATHER SPORT SHOES r1 CAM T a.t.L- V UUC9 lO V.VV All UWM They go at , At the business session each club wlU be called oa for a yearly report of the club's activi ties. The speaker for the after noon session will be Mrs. Marie Flint McCall of Salem, who will give an Informal address, tell ing of the holiday customs of the English and of her visit In Vic toria this past Christmas season. Musical numbers will be furn ished by talent from Independ ence and Monmouth. Get Marriage License DALLAS ' A marriage license was issued in the office of County Clerk Carl S. Graves to Philip Warren, 84, Otis and Blanche Adele Ford, 81, Otis. ?3 fiy V TflCT S"L 41 UJ a oo new patterns. 95 3 ODESS SHOES f Cs0j and up 51 295 come in, see if O'Neill shoes Brown Ties, , . -..J l...f.t m-f 0 WUI (S95 Aurora 4H Gubs Reported Active AURORA Wednesday after noon the 4H Tip Top Health club met. Dick Walters and Baddy Oliver gave reports. The Sunbeams of Health 4H club met Tuesday afternoon. Betty Walters and Patricia Brown's talks were on the pure water sup ply. Mr. Anderson, club leader, told the members he would give Information to any of the mem bers who would like their water supply tested. The president ap pointed Richard Haas and David LINGERIE Close-Out We are ready to clean up all short ends of slips, gowns and pajamas. Regular $1.95 go at 5.39 Gowns, Pajamas Nice for the colder weather. We are closing them out. AU $1.93 values now go at $.00 HOSIERY AU colors and sizes, both sheer and service; broken lines after a big holiday business. Regular $1.00, $1.15 and some $1.35 values to be completely sold out & pairs $2.00 GLOVES Get your Kayscr gloves now. Just a few dozen left. Black, blue and oth er good colors. Regular $1.00 values 2 pairs $1.00 JEWELRY Salem's greatest eloseout value In jewelry. New York's most exclu sive resource. $1.95 and $295 values all to go at $1 .00 Handkerchiefs We close them out. Everything left from Christmas. 50c values, close out 3 for $1.00. 25c and $5e values, dose out 6 for. $n.oo Du Rette to make reports oa pure milk at the next meeting. Th Red Cross is sponsoring an advanced course la first aid. only those who have satisfactorily com pleted the standard course are eligible. The Ho me making 4H club met last Friday and decided to put on a program sometime this month. Seegera Hare Son LIBERTY -Mr. and Mrs. Hol land Seegar are receiving congrat ulations upon the birth of a son. Jerry RoUaad. at the Deaconess hospital last Saturday, Jan uary 19. J