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4 (Sec 2) Statesman. Salem, Or., Thurso April 29, 1954 Valley, News Statesman News Service 11,003 Voters On Polk County List lUttimta Newt Service DALLAS Registration of Folk County voters for the May 21 primary rose to a total of 11.003" with the closing of registration. These figures were tabulated in the office of County Clerk E. B. Hamilton. The total represents a gain of 283 voter over the roll for the previous election. Republicans showed the largest total registration and the lar- - - Legion Unit rktYlltlof" AC 1 1 UllllllalCO New Officers Statesman Niwi Iffvite sn VKRTrtM First reoort of Delbert Reeves Unit, Legion Aux- iliarv nominatine committee for new officers listed Mrs. Bruce Billings for president. Two other readings of the report will be made at regular unit sessions with nominations from the floor also permissible. ; Other nominations given by the j committee at the Monday night j meeting were first vice president, j Mrs. Ernest R. Mman; second vice president. Miss Margie Moseng: secretary. Mrs. J H. McCullough: treasurer, Mrs C. E Higginbotham; chaplain. Mrs. James Libner: historian. Mr. Gladwyn Hamre; sergeant-at-trmi, Mrs. Victor Howard: ex ecutive board members, Mrs. Olaf Anderson, Miss Ruth Loren sen and Mrs. Lewis Hall. Serving on the nominating com mittee are Mrs. Ralph Francis, Mrs. E. A. Kern, and Mrs. John Demas. Cm lest Wiaer Sally Mollett, first prize winner in the patriotic essay contest was introduced by Mrs. Larry Car penter, contest chairman, as was Patsy Rodgers, second prize win ner. Each girl was presented with a cash gift. Honorable men tion awarda went to Wayne Fet ter and Jim Heater. Thirty-four young folk competed, with Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Hoblitt as judge. Mrs. E. L. Starr, poppy poster chairman, displayed posters in cluding those receiving awards. First place winners were for Class 1 'grades 4. S, and 6). Sandra Mauer, Victor Point School: claaa J. (junior high achool), Janice Schulke, Victor Point; class J high achool), Joan Meland, Silverton. Poster judges were Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Scarth ns4 Carl I Arfamc Mrs. L. P. Oehler presided tjC,,llc Ilrilrl the meeting where reports were j OCOlIl IliilU. made including membership now at 121. Sewing hours were given as 78 by the chairman, Mrs. Vic tor Howard, who also announced the May all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Magda Frank. New members initiated during the evening were Mrs. Flwin Hood. Mrs. Charles Woodruff, Mrs. Frank Giroux. Mrs. Jack Tuggle and Mrs. Harvey Minx. Clarence Sundet to Head Labish Club Statesman Nfwi Service LABISH CENTER Clarence Sundet was elected president of the Community Club at a recent meeting. Roy Pearsall is the new vice president and Mrs. Leslie Klampe the secretary-treasurer. Odin Hollin and Gerald Ben nett were elected sergeants at arms, and on the executive com mittee are Roy Tyler and Harry Lovre. Mothers of first graders were appointed on the refresh ment committee for graduation exercises. Church Occupies New Quarters PEDEE The Pedee Community Church has moved into its new building. This is the first unit of the church and is 30 by 50 feet. The Sunday School department will be started soon. The attendance for Sunday school has been in the seventies. Construction was started three months ago and with offerings and donated labor the building is clear of debt. The Rev. John Law ler. formerly of Independence, is the pastor. Valley Births Statesman Newt Service DALLAS To Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson. Valsetz, a on. April 21 at Dallas Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Robin son. Valsetz. a son. April 23 at Dallas Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McBeth. Dallas, a daughter, April 24 at Bartell Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Foster. Springfield, a daughter, April 25. at Bartell Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Lyle A. Gil more. Dallas Route 2, a son, April 25. 'at Dallas Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin D. Tilg ner. Eugene, a daughter, April 25, at Dallas Hospital. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Davis, Valsetz. a daughter April 16, at Dallas HospitaL gPSt 111 l'1 vuuhij yk- 0t pain cincts, Republicans account for 6,490 voters, a gam of ISO, wniie 4,514 democrats are registered, an increase of 133. Registration m uanas live pre- cincts remained almost stationary with 889 democrat! and 1,401 re publicans registered. West Sa lem's four precincts showed a gain of 49 democrats and 77 re publicans with a total registration of 722 democrats and 1,321 repub licans. Monmouth's four precincts showed an increase of 30 republi runs and 23 democrats for a total tally of 634 republicans and 419 democrats. The four precincts in Independence gained five repub licans and three democrats for a total registration of 594 republi cans and 429 democrats. Union High Voting Date Draws Near Statesman Nfwi Servire SILVERTON The approach ing Silverton Union High School election, set for May 3, holds top conversational spotlight in Silver ton this week. Silverton district voters will vote only on the board of direct ors for the Union High School dis trict far which there are nine can didates with only five to be elect ed. The outside districts will vote on two ballots, one on the question oi forming a Union High School district, a question favored at Silverton in an earlier election, and on the board of directors. No one district can have more than one member on the board. The five men receiving the largest number of votes will constitute the new board. Candidates are Felix Wright and Harlan Moe. Silverton; Robert Humphreys. Victor Point. Fred Schwab, Mt. Angel. John Plas. Crooked Finger; Harvey Kaser, Evergreen; Albert Overlund. Be thany: John Siema. Central How ell and Leslie Brown, Butte Creek. Roberts Cub Award Night IliUimin Nwi Service ROBERTS Twenty-four Cub Scouts and their parents were present at the pack meeting on Mondav evening in the Grange Hall. The Flag Ceremony was con ducted by the newly formed Den from Halls Ferry. Rrchard Sneed presented achievement awards to the fol lowing boys: Bernard Papenfus, three silver arrows; Billy Mc Cluskv. wolf badge: Gary Rienche. bear badge and three arrows. Mark Olson of Roberts, and Pat and Mike Woodward of Halls Ferrv received bobcat pins. Jed der Lee Gwinn, also eligible for a bobcat pin, was not present. Graduating to therank of Webe los were Richard Mullican, James Sneed, Joe Curtiss, who was not present, James Martsfield. Ber nard Papenfus and Keith Austin. A. D. Graham, assistant cub master and James Danieli, as sistant scoutmaster. received their certificates. Christian Guild Elects Officers Siatman w Servtee CLEAR LAKE The main busi ness of the Christian Service Guild's recent meeting at the home of Mrs Delbert Bair was election of officers. Mrs. Howard Schlag was chosen president; Mrs. Claude Burford. secretary; and Miss Earline Gallihugh, vice pres ident. In the hold-over position as treasurer is Miss Lois Sorensen, who was elected for a three-year term. Mrs. Lter Rose presented the evening's lesson. This week the group is working at painting the Sunday School room of the church, which is their project for the year. I'M' 1 (x tVi fkt sktrffst ?! U tit GASf THE FRIENDLY BUS LINE 520 N. High St Phone 3-3S15 Honor Students at Amity High School ' - f ( '4 '"3hBr AMITY Honor students in the 1954 graduating class at Amity Union High School are pictured above. Left to right: Richard Goffena, third-ranking student; Jackie Haberly, valedictorian; and Roberta Paul, aalntatorlan. Goffena will introduce Harry Dillon, president of Linfield College, when the lat ter deliver! the commencement addreai on Monday. May 24. Valley News Briefs Bethel Marion County Farm ers Union convention will be held at t p.m. Saturday at Bethel School on EasJ State Street Road. Bethel and Central Howell are host locals. Mrs. Ralph Wilson is chairman. Political candidates may speak briefly if desired and ballot measures will be discussed. I nionvale The Unionvale Home Extension Unit will meet Friday at the Hopewell Evangel ical United Brethren Church for a joint meeting on "India". Each unit will meet separately in the morning with election of officers on the agenda A no-host luncheon is planned at noon. Lyons The annual mother and daughter banquet sponsored by the women's society of the Methodist Church will be held Thursday night, May 6, at Mari Linn School. Mrs. Samuel Roberts is food chairman. Pringle Achievement night for 4-H clubs will bt held at Pringle School starting at 7:30 Thursday night. There will be ex hibits and demonstrations of work done during the year by the four clwbs in the community. A brief program is also planned and a lunch will be served following the program. Stay ton Next meeting of the Stayton Community Womens Club will be held at 10:30 a.m. nex Wednesday at the City Park if weather is favorable, otherwise at the clubhouse. The extension les son will be "Outdoor Meals ". Pro ject leaders Mrs. Charles Fery and Mrs. Luther Guest will demon strate outdoor cookery and will serve an outdoor meal to the group. Interested women are wel come to attend. . Mt. Angel Legion Auxiliary Plans Mothers' Program Statesman Nfwi Srrvirt MT. ANGEL President Dor othy Bisenius reported at the Le gion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday night that Mrs. Harold Bourbon nais. Junior Auxiliary chairman, has made arrangements to have the Juniors provide the entertain ment for the Mother's Day pro gram slated for May 11. Several folk dances by the little people will be among the num bers offered. All Legion and Aux iliary mothers and especially Gold Star Mothers will be honored. " Another feature will be the pres entation of cash awards to the winners in the high school essay contest. Mrs. Cletus Busch an nounced that the prizes were won by Rita Hauth. Mt. Angel first; Zita Steinkamp. Woodburn, sec ond; and Carol Brandt, Silverton, third, all students of Mt. Angel Academ . Mrs. Ira Herriford, Mrs. Ed Hoffer and Mrs. Ernest Crowder volunteered to serve on the lunch committee that night. A report on the Easter Saturday bake sale showed a net profit of $43. Morse to Talk At Hermiston HERMISTON Armed Forces Day will be observed May 14, a day before the national obser vance, at the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. Sen. Wayne Morse will be the main speaker. Maj. Gen. Thomas Rilea, Oregon's adjutant general, will represent Gov. Paul Patterson. REV. JOHN LOGAN The Public Is Invited IQ - - - V ' . ? c. ' 1 v j' " ''; V- 'A Pringle Pre-school children, with their mothers, will visit Pringle School Friday, starting at 11:15 a.m. The school census lists 38 prospective first graders in the district. If that number should in crease by a few more at the time school opens, and additional teach er may be needed. Orchard Heights The last square dance of the season will be held Saturday night at Pop corn Schoolhouse. Lyons Jerry Gustafson ap peared before a Boy Scout board in Salem last week to qualify for his Eagle Scout badge. Hayesville Jack V'prsteeg. son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Versteeg. 2790 Ward Dr., took his physical for the Air Force at Portland April 19 and was flown to Lack land Air Base. San Antonio, Texas. His parents have received word from him that he austained a frac tured jaw in an accident on the base. The injury required 10 stitches. He will be hospitalized for a month. Oakdale A reunion of three World War I buddies took place Snndav when B. R.-Cook from Colorado Springs, Colo, and H. K Evans. Portland met at the L. M. f Dennis home Sunday. Their wives also joined in the reunion. Hubbard Campaign speeches will be made at North Marion Hieh School Thursday afternoon at 3:15. Campaigning for student bodv offices and yell leaders be fnr thi annual election of next voar's officers, will take place, The North Marion band and chor us will participate in the district music contest at Eugene aaiuraay, nd leniora are acheduled for a trip to Salem on Monday. Bobby, Next Time You'd Better Crv Statesman News 8rvtr HAZEL GREEN Second grad ers are getting credit this week for courage while facing the polio vaccine, but five-year-old Bobby McClaughry should rate some mention for bravery, too. Bobby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McClaughry. 4910 Labish Garden Rd., fell while playing at the home of a cousin Monday and struck his head on a brick. His mother and aunt saw him fall but since he didn't cry they dWn't think he was hurt. His small cousin, however, got a Band-aid and put it on the wound. When it came time to go home, it was discovered that the band age was hardly adequate, so he was rushed to a doctor. An hour-and-a-half and 13 stitches later, Bobbv still wasn't complaining. NEWCOMERS WELCOMED . CLEAR LAKE Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Savage were surprised with a housewarming Sunday afternoon bv members of Keizer Grange, of which Savage is master. The Savages recently purchased their home from Mrs. Clara Johnson and moved here from Salem. About 30 attended and presented the couple with a gift of shrub bery for their home. FRENCH VIET NAM PACT . PARIS W) The declaration of accord between France and Viet Nam on the independence to be granted that Indochina state will be signed Wednesday, it was an nounced Tuesday night. London Evangelist Guest Speaker At Local Church Th First Church of th Nazaron Canter at Thirteenth Is Host To Rev. John Logan f London, England, Who is speaking nightly (except Saturday) at 7:30 April 2S-May 9 William F. Clay, Minister w v Michigan City Directory Haunted Bv Famous Names MONROE. Mich. OH Monroe s city directory is haunted by the names of a Nazi dictator and an English royal family supposedly residing at 224 Adams St. The directory lists Adolph 1. Schickelgruber, a painter, and George H. Windsor, a laborer, as residents of the address. But they aren't. The lone resident at 224, Adams is H. Selwyn Percy and he says his ghostly "boarders" don't both er him. Percy said he had no idea how the names got in the directory and the firm that published the direc tory said its records gave no ex planation. The mosquito that bites always is a female. FREE PARKING cSfaa2 ITS MAMg MjSs WHETHER YOU PREFER A PORTABll OR CABINET KSS STYLE SEWING MACHINE YOU'LL BE HAPPIER WITH A aPl . A rk I " 1 U"f . 1(0)95 I t 1 ''I T . N---fj There's a - -.. ;- .-v Visas' I -J""' -- 2 Mill City Stores Have New Owners SUteanuui New Service - MILL CITY Harold Kliewer. butcher who has operated a meat shop in the back of Toman's Hill top Store for some time, has bought out the grocery part of the large, comparatively new store from Albert Toman Jr., and will operate it himself, hiring a meat-cutter to take care of that end of the work. Albert Toman Sr., owner of the building, will continue to operate the hardware side of the business, also the shoe department. The younger Toman has not an nounced what he intends to do. Another recent business trans action here was the sale of Don Smith's service station to Louis R. Kelle, Gates, who plans to take over active operation on May 1. The Don Smiths plan to return to their ranch near Sisters, as soon as the school term is over. Sea Scouts Acquire Boat Stateimin Newt Serrice MILL CITY Mill City Sea Scouts., recently instituted as Ship 49 under the direction of Daron Dierks. have been given a "ship" of their own by Portland Steamship Co. Cecil Lake hauled it here on his large truck. The boat, of steel construction, 24 feet long, 8 feet wide, and weighing 4200 pounds, is so consbpucted that it will not capsize. Now located in the park near the scout cabin, it will be scraped and painted preparatory to its launching at Detroit Lake. The boat came equipped with six oars, a mast, and sail. Use as Storage Chest Use as TV Stool Use as Extra Chair Use as Foot Stool .ir:: :rnsso3 iff ' i . -L 1 1 ak an SflRS 550 North Capitol Trains -V y : ;l J ' ' i i ft, MILL CITY Naval Aviation Cadet Wiley E. Mulse, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Jenkins of Mill City, recently completed hi! fint olo helicopter flight during train ing at Ellytoa Field, Pensacola. Fla. Staff Complete at Mari-Linn School SUtetmaa Newt Service LYONS Mrs. Alice Huber, clerk of Mari-Linn School, reports that all teachers have signed their contracts. The staff includes Principal James Wright, who will replace Or an Morgan, Katie Sel lings, first grade: Norma Miller, second; Elva Kuiken. third: Martha Poole. fourth; Rean Fletcher, fifth; Ivan Smith, sixth; Hazel Wirth. seventh; Ralph Hurst, eighth: Duane Burgess, music, replacing Vivian Boyce; and Van Prichard, custodian. 20 Year guarantee UL Listed New-Not Rebuilt Kenmore During "Sears 14.95 Storage Hassock with the Purchase of Any Kenmore Sewing Machine Liberal Rent a Trade-in Kenmore Allowance For a$ utile a$ FREE HOME ' TRIAL PH. 3-9 191 " Per Vesk Store Hours: May Program At Mill Gty Due Friday Statesman News Service MILL CITY Three of the pri mary rooms at Mill City Grade School will present a May Day program in the elementary gym Friday at 7:30 p.m. Numbers will be: May Pole Dance; "Pop. Goes the Weasel" dance; a Polka dance; and a clown act. Rooms taking part in the pro gram are Mrs. Sletto's first grade. Mrs. Baldwin's first grade, and Miss Prichard'i second grade Several numbers will be sung by the entire group. Lcrene Podrabsky of the second grade was elected May Queen by the children. She will have two princesses from the other rooms as her attendants. Bradley An drews will act as announcer. Dir ecting the music for the program will be Miss Alice Smith, who will furnish the piano accompaniment. Mt. Angel Legion To Support Moser For Commander Statesman Newt Serrtea MT. ANGEL The Legion Post Tuesday night voted to donate $10 to the Louise Hauth Emergency Fund, established last week for the benefit of Mt. Angel's child victim of cancer. State convention dates were an nounced for July 21-24 and the post vofed to support Carl Moser, formerly of the Silverton post, as department commander. Commander Gene Hoffer and Comrades Herriford and Mel Rig don gave a demonstration of the correct procedure in folding the flag. 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