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PAGE SIXTEEN Lortz Dies On Tuesday , Californian Succumbs Suddenly on Trip . :- To Visit Daughter . . -. . , . -.".) . V WOODBURN- Adam J. Lortz, railroad repair j man, and veteran i of the first World war, died at a Salem hospital, Tuesday. Born in Utica, Nebu, March 25, 1888, he came to Oregon a number of years ago and has made his home west of Hubbard. Mc-Lortz was a member of the Baptist church and of (the Disabled American War Veterans. Unmarried, he is survived only by brothers and sisters. The bro thers are John P. Lortz, Lincoln, Neb., Charles P. Lortz, Comp ton, Calif., Alvern E. Lortz, Port land, William H. S. Lortz, Jack sonville, Fla.. Harry R. Lortz, Wenatchee, Wash., George A. Lortz, York, Neb. The sisters are Sara Harker of Woodburn, and Mary McCune of Jacksonville, ''Fla. . Funeral services will be con ducted at the Ringo chapel in Woodburn, with burial in Belle . Passi cemetery. W. P. Marine WOODBURN William Pierre pent Marine? 81, of Glendale, Calif., in Oregon only three weeks on a business trip, died at the Deaconess hospital in Salem, early Wednesday morning. He was born in Gilead, Ind., Septem ber 5, 1862. Mr. Marine was an account ant, and a member of the First ' Presbyterian church of Los An geles. Survivors are his widow, Em ma L. Marine; two daughters, Margaret L. Lane of Woodburn - and Dorothy Rider of Sacramen . to, Calif. Funeral announcements will be made later from the Rin go chapel. j Mrs. Weidman Reported 111 SCIO Mrs. Ellen Weidman was reported ill this week at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.j; and Mrs. Will Grimes, in the Bilyeu Den com munity 10 miles east of Scio. Mike and Bud Bilyeu, brothers! and pioneers residing in the Bilyeu Den community, which was nam ed for their forefathers, were in Scio on business a few days ago. Mike, who had been ill 'for. some time, is improved, having" gained considerably in weight in recent months. . Thomas Wildey day, January 15, was observed by Scio Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with a din . ner and pinochle party at the I OOF hall Saturday; About 42 members and guests attended. Committee in charge was composed of Marie Patrny, Jessie Oglesbee and Eu nice Bartu Ed Holland, carrier on Scio rural route one, was ill this week but is on the job now. Scio members of the Order of Eastern Star have been invited to attend the district meeting of the order at Turner February 23. Ore gon grand chapter representatives are to be present, it is stated. Gervais Missionary Group Holds Session GERVAIS -r The Clara Jones Missionary society met at the Presbyterian church Wednesday. Mrs. Ralph Scott of Salem, secre . tary of the Willamette Presby ter ial, gave a devotional service ; and spoke on Spiritual Life. Mrs. James Aiken Smith reported on 1 the meeting of the state executive . committee meeting she attended in Portland this week. A nominat ing committee composed of Vera Harper, Margarite St. John and Bessie Moisan was named to sub , mit a list of officers for next year and present it in February. Many Marion. Forks Visitors Reported MARION FORKS Bob Han sen of Monitor is working with above Marion f. Healey and - Lawrence Jacobs . Forks..; Mr. and Mrs. on, Timothy, of Idanha spent . Wednesday at Marion Forks. . Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Smith of ; East Idanha left for' Nebraska on January 14 to visit his relatives. TO A MACHINIST m this Area Ever see a locomotive driving' rod or piston close up? Best steel there. is. Same goes for other railroad equipment. And the men who keep 'em going are machinists who know their work's vital in this man's war. Now Southern Pacific has some swell openings - for machinists at the S. P. shops. Top railroad Jobs and as interesting as any you can name. (Railroading' that way. It gets into your blood.) Pay is good. Fine med ical services. A real: pension plan. If you want not any job, but a good job with a .perman ent company, look into this. We think youH like working for S. P. Liberal age limits. Other good jobs open, too: Machinist's Helpers ' IXelpers In other crafts . : Boilermakers, Carpenters, . - Mechanics, r! Timbers, etc ' ' See or write . : Roundhouse Foremaji - Rear S. P. Passenger Station Salem, Oregon I Lost 100 Days l mi i lauum .Ti r mm V'l..JJ'-X ' - ' v t, . - "'N v . I - ' j: - a . , i 'f !VAj'.'i.n-. 9 v MaJ. Arthur i Post (above), now home on leave - at Milwaukee, Wis wandered iu enemy -held jungle 100 days after belnr shot down ever RabauL New Britain. He returned, bringing valuable intellegeuce data. Cited by Li. George C. Kenney, the flier will receive the DSC In Washington soon. (AP Wirephoto) Rickreall PM Assumes Post RICKREALL Mrs. William Palmer has taken over the duties as Rickreall's postmistress. Mrs. Palmer replaced Mrs. Emma Row ell who has served in the post office since the death of her hus band, William Rowell, a year ago. He had held the position for 30 years. ' Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Pence and Mrs. Arthur Has and infant son, Scott, were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gustaf son in Salem. Mrs. E. H. Ragsdale wr sn ored on her birthday with u in ner at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Lantz. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ragsdale and Devota, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Lantz and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Ragsdale. Mary Adams of Portland was a guest at the grange dinner Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Southwick visited Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wirfs Friday. They have been to Dallas to visit her grandfather, Mr. Tom Graves, who is ill in the Dallas hospital. Express Wrecked' LONDON, Jan. 20-OP)- The Vi chy radio said in a broadcast to night that saboteurs had wrecked the Pau - Toulouse express in southern France, killing 25 persons and injuring 150. C iraslic Bediicfiions For Quick Of All New Fall Slacks, Soil Paxils, ti Daincoals $25 Suits & Top- $1H.50 coats to go at. If $320 Suits & $QO0 Topcoats to fro at! aa $3730 Suits & $97-50 Topcoats to fro at LI $42.50 Suits & $nO50 . Topcoats to iro at Ou Alt sizes, all colors, single & double breasted; models. Twists, worsteds, serges,, tweeds, coverts, twills, gabardines St shark-, : skins. Regulars, stouts, shorts & longsJ Better get here soon, if you want to share In -these great savings Jon" these Finest Quality Clothes. . j J ; " ! t ' ' ' ' i - i !""' "1 t . - . r i r'J Sport Coats, Slacks. Suit Panta& Baincoats at amazing low 'groat monay saving7' pricatu ! - ! BETTER CLOTHES SELL f FOR : $5 TO $10 LESS ALL YEAR I ; - ROUND !AT. ! ; Open Saturday Night 'til 9 p'Clock Entrance Next Door to Qaello Cafe Uk for Joe's Neoa Slga Over Doorway ' 412 STATE CTHIZT Tha Comnlittees Are Named - ROBERTS i- The local grange met Saturday! night with t Louis Johnston, master, presiding. Two new members,j Mr, and Mrs. Her bert Miller, were given the third and fourth degree obligations, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gbrtmaker have been voted into ' the organization and will receive tie first and second degree obligations at f the i next regular imeetuig, February 19. "; Committees for the, year j were appointed as follows: Agriculture, Mrs. Harvey f SchuebeL! Elmer Minch, Herbert Miller; legislative, Leonard Zielkp, j Roy Rice, Win nie' Pettyjohn; finance,! Leonard Zielke, tee Eyferly, Steve Minard; welfare, Mrs. Roy Rice, Mrs. Clara Minard, George Higgins; publicity, Mrs. Rose Howland and Mrs. Roy Rice. : f i . The master installed the officers unable to attend the installation at Pomona Grange in December. Mrs. George; Higgins,; lecturer, presented a program of songs, reading! comic debate and open discussion on subsidies. I - The Home Economics chairman announced a benefit card party to be held at the grange hall Jan uary 29. This is open to the com munity and everyone is invited, 'f 1 Mrs. El Klein 4H Officer AUMSVILE I Students whose names are on 1 the honor roll in the high school are Blossom Bates, George Johnson, Dorene Swart out, Glenn Klein, Joe Lewis, John Harper,: Estella Willard, Ester Collins, Burel Bankstan, Richard ates, Gloria Perkins, Bonnie Klein. Lyle dilbert, j Frances ' Bartosz, Kenneth Harper, Mildred Chitter, Marjorie Slater. The county 4-H club leaders met iu Salem, recently when Mrs. E. Klein Was elected presi dent for the coming year. Miss Annie Collins was a blood donor to the Rtd Cross in Salem, Tuesday! f Mrs. Mary Smelser is in charge of securing blood donors for the Farmer? Union quota for this local. ,' I Families! Suffer From Influenza FOX 1 VALLEY Mrs. Iha Stockweh, Melvin Stockwell and little Buddy Stockwell, are all ill with flu. Buddy had pneumonia but; is reported as much improved. Mrs. Anna julian entertained the Women's Social Christian Ser vice club members at her home Tuesday BUFFALO, NY.-()- A man entered I a sports goods store through a skylight early today and accidentally set off an alarm but he was booked before po lice arrived. They found him un der a table, pinned securely by a large tray of assorted fishhooks. 7 5 i- Disposal I & Winter Stock ! $2730 Suits & Topcoats iq go at '19 J50 $35 Suits & Top- $9C-00 coats1 to g0 at fav $40 Suits & Top- $00-00 coats to gro at.... ; uU $45 Suits & Top-' $QC.00 coats to go at Ow OZZGCII STATESMAN. Sclera, Mrs, Julian Hostess For Lyons WSCS ' : LYONS r- The Women's So ciety of I Christian Service from the Lyons Methodist church met Tuesday . with Mrs. Albert Julian in Fox Valley. . . - Mrs. Hugh Gavette lead the de votions and plans were discussed for the work of the coming year. Plans were made for a pie so cial February 22. Mrs. Hugh Ga vette, vice president, will replace Mrs. Joel Weitman ; as. president. Mrs. Hal Howard was elected vice president; Mrs. Julian served re freshments to Rev. and Mrs. J, A. Roork. Mrs. George Hubbard, Mrs. George Huffman, Mrs. Hugh Ga vette, Mrsp. Paul Smith, Mrs. Daisy Johnston, Miss Fannie Wilson, Mrs. Paul Johnston, Mrs. Glen Julian, Mrs. -Catherine Julian, Mrs. Albert Ring and Mrs. Wal lace Pawer. i I . - , . i u You Can Always Count on Value! mm I ON THE ; ' 100 Wool HailseSs 72x84 large size. This is a luxury quality blanket in all wool you'll be proud of for years to come. 11A0 20 Wool BlEmheS Soft,' warm and long wearing! Solid shades, neatly bound! Grand quality J" 72x84. ZPiVV led IPillovJS Standard size filled with soft, downy hen feathers. Durable cotton striped ticking for years of long, 4 AO hard wear. JEL ivO - i l oh Villous In lovely pastel shades for striking home beauty some with! dark fringed borders others plain. fl Don't miss this iLsjO opportunity! . Large Pads A good, sturdy weight mat tress cover at an economy price. Quilted to cover i those "hard spots" in 4 (DSfV your mattress.' GmmZt& Twin Size . . . . . I 2.79 Quality Touel-Ends ,. .. . J ust; what you've been want ing for that "greasy" job off yours. Use it for many every day needs. :v rm Only... 2) fort4!2)(J Qnnliry Ssclis : Use these nice clean sacks for dish towels and save 1 CXL -' your good towels.. 2LXJ .:'v l Ileizsjiiae - '-'i:'" Oregon. Friday Horning. January Oliver: Phone Company Head RICKREALL Mrs. H. M.I Wait and Mrs. George Wait entertained the Ladies Aid club Wednesday at the George Wait home. Mem bers who attended were r Mrs. Mary Burch, Mrs. Arthur Beaver, Mrs. E.- S. Stensen, Mrs.; M. ' B. Findley, Mrs. Lee Miller, Mrs. Lil lie Larkin, Mrs. W. C. Kester, Mrs. M. Butler, Mrs. H. Mitchell, Mrs. George .Van San tea "and. a guest, Mrs. C. W. Wirfs. ; j S The Rickreall " Rural Telephone company elected A. Oliver, presi dent; Mrs. H. M. Wait, secretary- treasurer, and Mrs. Elliott, direct or, at the January 14 meeting. A box has; been pat In the barbeee here at Rickreall for the collection of dimes for the infantile paralysis f and. ; The Grand in - between style. Simply cut, classic lines in a dressy printed fab ric. Perfect as your first spring dress! L5 Booth for sale of War Bonds and Stamps for 4th War Loan Drive conducted daily in our store through the courtesy of the Am erican Legion Auxiliary. i Women s " : v Gad About Suits : Spirit Lifting Flattery For Many; Tomorrows! Gently molded dressmaker styles and trim man tailored types of long -wearing cavalry twill for lots of hard duty. Heady to take on change of accessoes at any time. . . 21. ICtt Folk eoaaty' eeaumraltles plaa aed to raloo enoagh f aads oa this dime-drive to boy aa iron : long. " The committee which sent out the Christmas seals report $116.95 collected. This is not the final total. " ' . , Mr. and Mrs. Louis Olson and children of Portland visited at the Harry Dempsey ' home Sunday, , Tompkins Is Speaker At Saturday Meeting 5 WEST SALEM A number of the West Salem grange are making plans to attend the all day Pomona grange : meeting " at .Monmouth January 22.. A special feature will be a talk by Morton Tompkins, state master and Mrs. Walter Pierce also will have a place on the program. The afternoon program . will be open to the public ft , K M L 16 50 for V wardrobe. Gervais Nursing Class -Organized GERVAIS-A Red Cross home nursing class was . organized last Wednesday night with 30 women enrolled. Mrs. Louise Arneson ; of Salem, director of nursing ser vice in Marion county, will be Instructor! Mrs; Carl Emmons of Salem conducted the enrollment of. meeting and - outlined the course. Roberts Community Maps Bond Campaign ; ROBERTS A bond sales or ganization meeting was held at the home of ; Mr."; and ; Mrsv Roy Rice, chairman of this district, Monday night. Mrs. Herbert Mil ler, Mrs. Rose Howland. Mrs. Lee Eyerly, Mrs Richard Chittenden, Mrs. Willard Jones and Mrs. Har ' is r J Designed With : SPRING 1 In Mind! Winter weary? YouH feel like spring, and what's more look like spring, in one of these pretty dresses! Glowing prints . . . shirred and draped to become your figure. If you're looking for a dress-up style, try one of these on! Tailored styles, too, .to .take you smartly through, an active spring and summer! .Also plain -pastels. - . .. - . Cavalry CASUAL , Both Smart and Thrifty! Leading style hits for spying. Handsome boy coat of' cavalry twill, figure-flattering and practical addition to your wardrobe. Womens Spring Millinery ; Fine selection of new ,- QQ spring hats designed I v70 your new classic . Rao- vey Schuehel are assisting in the sales drive. Instructions and pep talks were given by Frank Doer- fler and Lloyd warner. mm m&. m. WHY Is Pennes die first thought of careful shoppers, in wartime as In peace? J Because Penney's offers quality, satis-' faction and long wear at the lowest pos sible prices. That all adds np to value, and finding value getting your fall money's worth is more important thaa ever today! ra Coa Always Depead oa Peaaey - ' Pirn w Tuill GOATS 1650
