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r -The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, March 13, IMS PAGE THREE Id anna Post Auxiliary is Organized IDANNA, March 12 (Special) An auxiliary to post No. 141, the American Legion, Idanna, has been organized, and temporary officers elected. Meeting Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edi son Vickers, brought out many eligible members in the vicinity, and the potential membership in the unit at the present time was established at 60. Ten members signed the original charter appli cation, and will meet again March 19. Marie Ruggles, legionnaire of World warI, and a member of Yeoman F post No. 4, Seattle, was chairman of the meeting. Thelma Lady, was elected president of the unit. Other officers, are Mrs. Chester Cole, secretary; Mrs. Ed ward DeBolt, treasurer. Vickers and Chester Cole, adjutant of the Idanna-post, assisted the women and signed the request for char ter. Members who signed the char ter request, other than the tem porary officer, inclule Mrs. Hal lan Storey, Mrs. Mary Martin, Esther Fouts,- Mrs. Fred Storey, Mrsi Una Miller. Mrs. Edison Vickers and daughter Roselle; and Mrs'. P. D. Willis. ' The new unit members and eligiblrs in the vicinity of De troit. Idinna and Marion Forks, have been extencied invitations to attend the opening meeting of the post March 19. when the new members will be initiated by a team from Capital post No. 9, Sa lem, and the new officers in stalled. A dinner at the new Idanna cafe Will preceed the ceremonies, ,'v.hUh will be held at the Idanha Rod and Gun club hall at 8 p. m. Valley Obituaries William C. Boefleln ALBANY, March 12 (Special) William C. Hoeflein, 67, died at the family home Sunday, March 10, following several weeks ill ness. Funeral services will be held from the Fortmiller chapel "at 1 p. m. Wednesday, March 13, with the Rev. Oswald Schwalbe con ducting the services. Burial will be in a Bellfountain cemetery. Born in Eugene June 20, .1878, William Hoeflein spent his entire life in Oregon, living for many years in Yaquina and since 1923 in Albany. He was a retired rail road conductor, having served as such in the employ of the South ern Pacific for 36 and one half years. He was a member of the Elks lodge of Albany and also of the First Presbyterian church. Survivors are the widow, the former Elva Akin of Salem; a daughter, Mrs. John R. Ericksen of Longview, Wash., a brother, Charles Hoeflein of Wendling, and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Macy and Mrs. John Kelly both of Eugene, and Mrs1. W. A. Williams of Seattle. SUNDAY VISITORS UNION HILI Mm and Mrs. ; Floyd Crabtree of Salem were Sunday guests of Mrs. Jessie Car i ter. J James Franklin LInvllle ALBANY, Mpch 12 (Special) Funeral services for James Frank lin Linville, 77, who died in the Albany General hospital Satur day night, March 9, after a long illness were held Tuesday, March 12. Elder G. E. Patterson con ducted the services. Final rites will be held at Vale. Bora March 13, 1869, in Mays ville. Mo. He had lived in Mis souri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico and for the last 11 years in Albany, recently making his home on route 1. He had fol lowed farming as an occupation but had retired from active work because of failing health. He married Evelyn Lowry, who survives as do the following chil dren: Zachery of Sweet Home, D. R. of Mill City, Thomas of Vale, James F. of West Fall, T. A of Harper, Mrs. Louise Gilkey of Burbank, Calif., and G. A. Lin ville and tin. Gladys Bankhead of AlbanyJ also 36 grandchildren and lereat-grandchildren. Mrs. Martha Hortsch , WOODBURN, March" 12 (Spe cial) Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Hortsch, 82 will be held following 9:30 requiem mass at St. Luke's Catholic church Thurs day morning. Mrs. Hortsch died early Tuesday In a Salem hospital following a short illness.- Mrs. Hortsch is survived by 11 children, 54 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.' Her ; hus band died in 1938, two years after they observed their golden: wed ding anniversary. One daughter died in 1941. HM' Surviving children are Mrs. Joseph Faulhaber, Mt. Angel; Mary Davis, Silverton; Ben Hortsch, Stay ton; Al and Steve Hortsch, Portland; Leonard Hort sch, The (Dalles; Frank: Hortsch, Spring Hill, Minn.;: Joe: Hortsch, St. Cloud, Minn.; Ed f Hortsch, Bowlus, Minn.; Christine ; Deinal, Salem; Lorraine Kittes, Topeka, Kans. Mrs. Hortsch was born in Ger many Nov; 14, 1864, and came to the United States as a girl. Un ger's are in charge of j arrange ments and burial will be made in Mt. Angel cemetery. Aurora Aid Society Reelects AH Officers At Annual Meeting AURORA, March 12-(Special)- Mrs. Floyd Smith was hostess Fri day at her home to the members of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid.. This was the annual meeting and all officer were re-elected. They are president, Mrs. Floyd Smith; secretary, Mrs. E. Flem ing; treasurer, Mrs. W. C, Nagle; welfare Committee, Mrs.: N. E. Mannock and L. L. Gribble, The April meeting will be at the home of Mrs. P. O. Ottaway. A play will be given March 30. Alf O. Nelson i j Red Cross Head At Silverton ! SILVERTON, March 12-(Spe- cial)-Alf O. Nelson, chairman for the Silverton district American Red Cross drive, has announced his co-workers for this season. I. B. Alfred and Henry Pritzlaff are in ' charge of the commercial and industrial section; Mrs. W. A. Woodard and Mrs. Henry Pritz laff, the professional; A. B. An derson, high school; M. B. Ford, grade school.. i City j and area workers are Mrs. Tom Anderson, Mrs. R. B. Dun can, Mrs. Earl Adams, Mrs.tAlvin Legard, Mrs. Mark Hungate, Mrs. Carl Specht, Mrs. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Helmer Brokke, Mrs. How ard Long, Mrs. Ross Winslow, Mrs Harley DePeel, Mrs. Vera McCul lough, Mrs. R. E. Klcinsorge, Mrs. Gladwyn Hamre, Mrs. Mile To bias, Mrs. Carl Haberly, Mrs. T M. Lukens, Mrs. Ernest Starr, Mrs. Maud Price, Mrs. Robert Ad ams, Mrs. John Becker, Mrs. Pearl Porter Mrs. J. W. Jordan, Mrs Norman Eastman, Mrs. Vergil Scott, Mrs. S. W. Eamans, Mrs. Thomas Farmer, Mrs. Sig Mpe, Mrs. Charles Brady and Mrs. Chester Bergerson. Rural areas are Bethany, .Mrs Agnes Philips, Mrs. Henry John son and Mrs. Harold Satern; Ever green, Mrs. Lena VonFluc, Mrs. Casper: Oveross, Violet Stadcli; Brush Creek, Lillian Hari, Lucille Lund, Mrs. Alvin Krug, Mrs. D. F. Hillman; Mountain View, Mrs. Hillman Lovelin, Mrs. L. A. Hall Mrs. E. A. Beugli, Mrs. Luigi De- Santis Mrs. Eldcn Mulkey and Mrs. Michael Hannan; Evans Val ley, Mrs. Oscar Loe; Victor Point Mrs. W. F. Krenz; Valley View Mrs. Noah Hunt and Ruth Ras- mussen; Silver Cliff, Mrs. Floyd Fox. i . ' General contributions commit tec, Rev. M. J. K. Fuhr, Rev. S. L Almlie, Rev. Russel Myers, Rev O. Leonard Jones, Rev. B. A Franklin, Rev. L. W. Wright, Rev O. C. Olson, Rev. Omar Bailey Rev. William McGlasson, Rev John J. Walsh, Elder Edward Hy ett, Mabel Towe and Coolidge & McCh.ine bank. Covers ALL your service neoefs Your nearby Associated Station is far more than a "filling station." It's the place to go for every thing that will make driving your car safer, more dependable and more fun. Associated Car Ore is an all-inclusive service answer to today's motoring need. . TOP QUALITY JlUTO SUPPLIES Windshield wipers, spark plugs, fan belts, lights, cires, batteries, oil filters, polishes and cleansers, are but a few of the many exclusively top quality auto supplies your Friendly Associated Dealer has to offer. Think of him first for service, of course and also for auto supplies. Trll Ymt AifcUitJ Drain Ytm W'smt s Credit Cmrd Arthur Gcrecke Accidently Killed In Albany Crash ALBANY, March 2:-(Special )- Arthur Gerecke of route 1, Shedd, was killed instantly; a little after 7 p. m. Saturday, March 9, when a car driven by F. D. Baughman of route 1, .Albany,- struck him as he stood in front of his own car, about five miles east of Albany on the. Santiam highway. The Al bany ambulance was called and Gerecke was taken to the hospital but according to reports of of ficers was dead before placed in the ambulance. State officers and Deputy Coroner John Summers investigated the accident. According to the story told by Mrs. Gerecke who was with her husband, they 'had started to Leb anon and decided to return to Albany to get some groceries. Gerecke lamed his car and it developed car trouble. He pulled to the side of thftbighway, step ped out in froni ofihe parked car and intended to hale a passing motorist for assistance. Baughman stated that he was going toward Lebanon, saw the headlights of the car, but did not see the man standing in front of the car, and swerved to miss the car, and in doing so, hit Gerecke. Arthur Gerecke was born in Tillamook July 29, 1917, and had lived there and in California. He came to this community five years ago. He was a mechanic and nurs ery attendant. In 1939 he married Colleen Mickeyl who survives. He is also survived by his father, Fred Ger ecke of Nevada, a brother, Victor Gerecke who is an artist working under the name of Victor Becker for Vogue in New York; and two half brothers, Jack and Jimmie Gerecke of Oakland, Calif. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Fortmiller Funeral Home and await word from the dead man's father. Colorado Man Takes Church At Jefferson JEFFERSON, March 12-(Speci al )-W. R. Gourley of Colorado Springs is the new minister of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Gourley and their daughter, Bar bara, will move to the parsonage as it is vacated. The Rev. Gour ley was with the navy intelligence service during the war and will attend Willamette university. The Roy Wickersham family, now liv ing in the parsonage, are look ing for another place. This week clothing will be col lected for the United Churches Service for overseas relief and re construction. Clothing in good con dition may be left at the library. either Thursday or Saturday af ternoon. Mrs. W. R. Terhune is chairman of the drive. The World Day of Prayer pro gram presented at the Christian church Friday was attended by 40 women. Mrs. E. A. Fogg of Corvallis spoke on "Peace the world gives, and the peace Christ gives." A social hour was held later in the church parlors. Daffo dils and white tapers decorated the serving table. Mrs. Ernest Powell served the ices and Mrs Frank Chrisman poured. An of fering of $14.13 was received. Borrowed Bike Ride Proves Costly Affair SILVERTON, March 12-(Spe cial) -Enjoyment of a ride on a borrowed" motorcycle bike proved expensive ; to Lawrence Dixon, who was fined $50, costs and given a 30-day suspended Jail sentence in justice court. A minor, connected with the same offense was taken to Salem. The arrests were made by W. E. O'Brian, lo cal police, and the motorbike was the property of Cliff Seeley. Lahish Guests Entertained LABJSII CENTER, March 12 (Special) Lavina Dow of Port land, visited last week with Mrs Pete Ross and Mrs. Aria Pugh. : Guest Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Aker were Mr. and Mrs, Lyle Klampe and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bochm of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Aker spent Sunday at the home of the Ray Seeley's near Woodburn. The Noble Ragland's, Pete Russes and Aria Pughs were all guests ; Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson in Tigard. : Special Easter choir practice will be held Wednesday at 7 p. m. at the; schoolhouse. Mrs. Daught erly will open her home to the mid-week Bible study class Wed nesday at 8 p. m. Mrs. Nathan Kurth and Mrs. Willard Aker are preparing the Sunday school East er program. LOOK la (Qxeijwuid 0tfid PUBLIC RE BSS!!t-j SPOniLITY The people of Oregon expect the bat of Greyhound. This is as it should be. For when this com pany undertook, and performed, the job of building a modern, first-class local transpor tation system for the communities of Oregon, it also accepted, without reservation, the great responsibility that goes with provid ing a vital public service. On the strength of its outstanding leader ship and its established record of perform ance, people have a right to expect Grey hound to be the first in everything connected with bus transportation. Greyhound believes that it lias lived up to these expectations . . . that it has proved its deep sense of public responsibility. If this were not so, people would not now confidently expect sojnuch of this company. Greyhound can be relied upon to con tinue to justify your confidence. It is part of your community . . , and proud of it. f 01 TIE I S T II IU SEtVICE... CHIT M C I I t I t I I t PACIFIC GREYHOUND LINES Falls City Men Party Hosts For Rebekalis FALLS City. March 12-(Specl-al)-The Odd Fellows entertained the lady Rebe-kahs Friday night. After serving supper cards were played. Ed White, who has been ill at home, was taken to the Dallas hospital Saturday night. Iris Westbiook underwent an operation at the Dallas hospital Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Robin son are the parents of a son born at the Dallas hospital March 8. Mrs. Mayre Bones and son Jim mie of Taft are visiting Iheir aunt, Mildred Wray for a few days. Norman Davis was a Dallas vis itor Monday. Edna Freer has employment at the Dallas creamery Harold Cooper of the army is home from Texas with his family on a 30 day furlough. Mr. and Mrs. B. Freer wen in Dallass Motiday. Tracy Walling Guests Entertained Sunday LINCOLN, March 12-(Special) Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Walling had as their house guests over the weekend their son - in - law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith and Dick. jr.. of Portland Julie Smith, 5, who has been with her grandparents for a month, returned with her parents. Lippcrts Return From Pennsylvania Journey ORCHARD HEIGHTS, Mar. 12 (Special) Mr. and Mrs. BUI Lip pert and two children have moved to a house on the R. W. Clarke farm. They recently returned from a trip to Pennsylvania where they visited his relatives. Lippert was discharged a short time ago from the. marine corps after overseas duty. r.lAINLINERS to SEATTLE SA FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES For In for ma Hon or rotorvatlons cod UNITED g AIR LINES Solom Airport Telephone 3843 or your local travel agent j Union Hill Women Plan Pie Social UNION HILL, March 12-(Spe-cial)-A pie social and program will be given Saturday, March 16 at the Grange hall by the Union Hill Woman's club. The program will include slides of Canada, Lake Louise and Oregon scenery. Lee Brown of Stayton, accompan ied by Mrs. Harlan Moe of Sil verton will sing and J. F. Lau will play violin selections. Mrs. W. M. Tate, Mrs. H. J. Tate and Mrs. Jessie Carter arc in charge of arrangeme'nts. Valley Briefs Brooks The Garden club will meet Thursday, March 14 with Mrs. Harry Bosch 'for a 1 o'clock luncheon. Pratunt The Community club has been postponed until March 2tfth when a play "The Red Lamp" will be given by local talent. Orchard Heights The Pop corn Community club will meet Friday, March 15 when a basket social will be held after the pro gram. Four Corners Auburn Wom en club will meet Thursday at the W. B. Smith home on route 6 for a covered dish luncheon at noon. Mrs. E. E. Snook, Mrs. Har old Snook, Mrs. Roy Thayer, Mrs. Ben Hawkins will assist Mrs. Smith. Lap robes will be com pleted. " - Washing Machine Service Complete stock Maytag fac tory replacement parts now on hand. 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