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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1925)
WEDNESDAY, MAY Society and Oratorio Society to Be Formed Of special significance during Music week Is the announcement Bade last night by a group of prominent music patrons of the slty that Salem will have an ora torio society. Beginning' In Sep tember Dr. John R. Sites, who las been chosen director of the wciety, will commence recruiting jading voices of the city and the lurroundlng districts. Between three hundred and five hundred roices will be Included, according to present plans. The first public appearance of the oratorio society will be made during the Christmas season hen "The Messiah" will be giv in. "There is no reason why Sa lem people should not have the opportunity to hear the world's masterpieces," said Dr. Sites,- "and through the oratorio society we ill give them these." The move ment is being heartily supported both by musicians and music pa trons of the city. Coincident with the organisa tion of the oratorio society will be the reorganization of the Sa lem symphony orchestra also un der the dlroctlon of Dr. Sites, who with his experience both in this eountry and abroad iB ably fitted for the work of organizing and leading large musical groups. Dr. Sites' direction of the spring fes tival chorus several years ago Is well remembered here. m m The twenty seventh birthday of Commander J. J. Newmyer of Sedgwick post No. 10, G. A. R., was delightfully celebrated last Priday when fifty six of bis friends gathered at his country kjme near Chcmawa to spend a part of the day with him.- Iris, snowballs, lillies of the valley and other 6prlng flowers were lovely about the living rooms, A group of the Daughters of Veterans who assisted Mrs. New myer in serving a lunch included Mrs. Grace Green, Mrs. Mable Lockwood, Mrs. Myrtle Putnam, Mrs. Maplethorpe, Mrs. Alma McWhorter. Mrs. Fannie Gregory Mrs. Laura Arpke, Mrs. Peal Ralph, Mrs. P. O. Stearns and Urs. Jennie K. Miller. Veterans, their wives and wid ows of veterans of the Civil war In the group were Dr. Lane, Mr. and Mm. Lebold, Mr. Holt, P. M. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Brlggs. Earl Race. Tom Harris, Mrs. Huddel lon, Mr. and Mrs. Rollo, Mr. Shephard, Mr. Labare, Mrs. Moy r. Mrs. Adair, Mrs. Marie Thomp son, Mrs. Lockrldge. Mr. and Mrs. Hawiey and Mr. Stewart. mong the other guests were Mrs. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Corn forth. Mr. and Mrs. Remington, Mrs. Watson. F. G. Stearns, Mr. and Mrs. McAdams, Mrs. Gretch- 1. Mrs. Sandy. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Gilliam, Mr and Mrs Shanks. Mrs. Gile. Miss Glle, Dr. Philip Newmyer and Edgar New- nyer. "Migrant Labor" is the eub lect on which Miss Parker of New York, chairman of the Inter lenomtnatlonal federation of wo men for borne missions of North a.'nerica, will address the city fed iration of Interdenominational missionary societies in a meeting m tin vim Mffthfwilst church to morrow afternoon beginning at three o'clock. All Salem women connected with the work of mis sionary societies will be primari ly interested In hearing Mies Parker, a speaker of national re nown. The subject Is one of special hnnnrlnnrn lrwftllV for the berrV fields, the orchards, and the bop rards of the Willamette vaney at tract annually a large amount of migrant labor. The home boarfl r tha national federation directs many departments of communi ty service throughout the United States and each year much Is Anna fnr the hetterment of the harvesters. Miss Louise Shields it Portland, directed the migrant labor work throughout the state last year. Miss Parker will give a comprehensive description of tie entire field of work throughout the nation. Mrs, F. A. Elliott la president .h -ttw failaratinn f tnteril- omlnational missionary eocleties In charge of the meeting tomor row afternoon. Mrs. John L. Bra dy is vise president ana Mrs. John O. Humphreys, secretary treasurer. Miss Lavllla Perry was hostess em Monday evening to a meeting at the HI To He He club In her lome. Mies Perry is club presi dent. During the evening Ml Perry exhibited a number of her till lite pictures and her grav- res. Guest of the evening were Mrs. Cora Reed, Hiss Emma and Mies Hannah Chrlotensen, Miss Margaret Bolt, Mlas Rebecca Best Mlea Feree, Mr, and Mrs. A. L. Goseon and Mr. and Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Jessie M. Ellis left tolay for her borne In Portland after spending several weeks as the house guest ol Mr. and Mrs. Seorge H. Dunsford. Mrs. Eh Is and Mrs. Dunsford are second cousins. Milk Diet FmlnUnto, tnwmtuu, ThaAfd 'tn-jrishsas: Diaeetible Ho CooHnf. oT AtwM sssHhiss lliMlslii 6, 1923 Edited by Rosalia Faithful Bride AlthouEh her husband was ar rested on two charges of alleged larceny while on their honeymoon, and ber father Insisted she leave him, Mrs. Ramon Alvarez, daugh ter of a millionaire Cuban coffee and sugar merchant, chose to hire lawyers to obtain release of her spouse, held In New York tor extra dition to Florida. Mrs. Barton Entertains Writers Poetry and prose In a wide variety were included In the pro gram given by the members of the Salem writers league who were the guests of Mrs. F. S. Bar ton last night In her home at Capitol and D streets. Mrs. Blanche M. Jones was chairman of the evening. During the short business meeting Miss Grace Eliz abeth Smith was chosen as chair man for the coming year. Mrs. Gertrude Robleon Ross was chair man during the past year. Mrs. F. G. Franklin opened the program with a literary criticism of the poem,. "The Son? of Ro land. " This criticism was written by Mrs. Franklin as part of one of ber courses at the University of Chicago and appeared In one of the university bulletins. An in teresting feature of the evening aleo was Mrs. J. M. Clifford's read ing of a letter 'received recently from Anthony Euwer. It was both a business and personal letter and written partly directly to tbe Salem writers. Mrs. W. F. Fargo read "The Finishing Touch," an article writ ten recently for an American building magazine. It was .sup plemented with illustrations. Prof. Morton E. Peck read a long dramatic poem with a Biblical setting called "Saul of Endorf." A twist characteristic of all of his prose was 'In evidence In the story read by Charles J. Lisle. It was called "The Spelling League and was laid In a frontier school house. Mrs. F. S. Barton delight ed the group with one of her most recent poems, "Luna." Mrs. J. C. Nelson read a longer poem, called Easter Out of Doors." inspired by an early Easter morning walk through B -Jen's pasture. During the social hour Robert Paulus In terested the little group by show ing them the system of tbe new code recently worked out by hie firm In which messages sometimes containing as many as twelve words can be sent in one word. Mrs. Morton E. Peck and Miss Marie Roberts assisted Mrs. Bar ton during the refreshment bour. Guests of the evening were Prof, and Mrs. Morton E. Peck, Prof, and Mrs. F. G. Franklin. Mrs. Blanche M. Jones, Mrs. J. M. Clifford, Mrs. W. F. Fargo. Miss Marie Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lisle. Mrs. J. C. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paulus. The young people of the Pres byterian church are sponsoring a concert by the pupils of the blind school which will be given In tbe church tomorrow evening begin ning at 8:16. Tbe proceeds will go Into the new church fund. Note how dear the water is after J-ing Fon tana's Macaroni, Spaghetti, or Egg Noodles. That proves the absence of unpleasant scarchiaaa.lt k removed If the f aclutiVa. Foatanat jlllltlv g& , : pi psrk . M ffel MP room. V1 Y um Club News Keber. Fbons SI Chadwick Chapter Is Hostess Mrs. W. P. Babcock, matron of Chadwick chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, Ralph Thompson, patron and Miss Leila Johnson as sociate matron, were hosts at a forty two cover dinner at the Spa last night honoring the members of the 1921 matrons club of Port land and a number of dignitar ies of the order within the state who came to Salem to present the ritual work of the order as it was done fifty years ago. The guests were seated at three long tables ' 1th each of the hosts presiding at one. Among the spe cial guests were Mrs. Stella Kel logg Drake, past worthy matron of Oregon; Mrs. Mabel Settlemel- er of Woodburn, past worthy grand matron of Oregon; George H. Burnett of Salem, past worthy grand patron; Dr. Daniel A. Web ster of Portland, associate grand patron of Oregon; Miss Anna Tay lor, grand chaplain of Oregon; Mrs. Lincoln Smith, president of the 1924 matrons club of Port land. Thirty eight members of the 1924 matrons club made up the degree team. Following tbe dinner the en tire group went to the Masonic Temple where the Portland club presented the degree work exact ly as it was done fifty years ago. They wore the hoop skirts and the powdered hair and used the old ritual books and the old music. Several hundred Chadwick chapter members wore present for the degree work. v The F. H. Bentley home on Kingwood Heights was the 6Ccne of a pleasant gathering on Satur day afternoon when Mrs. Bentley entertained fourteen of tbe young er girls at a birthday party given for her daughter, Mies Bernar dlne Bentley on her fourteenth anniversary. Scotch broom, Cali fornia popples and yellow Iris were lovely In the living rqoms top- me occasion, uames and puz zles interested the group during the afternoon, During the refreshment bour Miss Dorothea Grostman cut the fbirthday cake, and Mrs. Bentley served. Miss Rita Bentley presid eu at tne punch bowl. In the group were Mies Bernar dino Bentley, the honor guest. and Miss Lois Smith, Miss Alberta Hobble, Miss Delia Weathers. Miss Ruth Englehorn. Miss Mary St. rierre, Mies Helen Moy.r Miss Charlotts Smith, Mies Doro thea Grostman, Miss Rita Bent ley. Misa Eva May Arnold, Miss Arvilla Roee Kubin and the host ess. Mrs. F. II. Bentley. Salem's support of music week is undlsputable after the show ing at the armory last night. More than two" thoueand people crowded Into the building 4o hear one of the most remarkable concerts ever given here. Eight leading musical groups appeared in a combined concert arranged by a group of members of the Sa lem branch of the state musical teachers' association. Program numbers were given by the Cherrlan band, the Salem boys' chorus, by choruses of the high school, by the two glee clubs of Willamette university, by the Salem Rotary quartet, by the MacDowell club chorus and by the Salem Apollo club. A ehort talk was made by May or Glesy In which he explained briefly the mission of music week and the work of the musicians largely responsible for the con cert Mrs. F. E. Shafer was hostess yesterday to a meeting of the Monday afternoon bridge club. Mrs. J. 0. Hosford and Mrs. C. D. Purvine were special guests. High bridge honors were won by Urs. Hosford. The living rooms of the Shaf er borne on State street were love ly with lavender sweet peas and snow balls In baskets and bowls. The tea table was attractive with a centerpiece of pansies and the pansy motif was carried out in all the appointments. Club members In tbe group were Mrs. H. 8. Polsal. Mrs. W. E. Wilson, Mrs. Anna Klein, Mrs. J. W. Lewis. Mrs. J. R. Pollock. Mrs. A. H. Moore and the hostees, Mrs. Sbafer. Mrs. Klein will entertain the club at the'r next meeting. Lift Off-No Pain! Doesn't hart ons bltl Drop ilttle Treason" on ao aching corn. Instantly that corn stops hurting, then shortly yoo lift It -Ight off ith ftngera. Your druggist sells tiny bot tle of "Freexon" for a few cents. vnfflcleat to remove every hard eora. soft corn, or eon between the toes, and the foot calluses, with out sbeaeas or irritation. Adv. col THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SAliEM, OREGON Actress Dying? Mrs. Winifred Westover Hart, film actress and estranged wife of William 8. Hart, movies "Two Gun Man," Is reported near death from a heart attack In her Los Angeles, Cat. home. One of the most delightful bridge luncheons of the month was an event of yesterday when Mrs. Frank Jaskoskl entertained the U. D. club members and a number of additional guests at one o'clock luncheon In her home on Chemeketa street follow ed by an afternoon of bridge. Lavender and pink sweet peas in attractive baskets centered the luncheon - table. The same color and floral plan was carried out In the living rooms. High bridge score of the afternoon was won by Mrs. Gue Schuneman. Mrs. Jaskoski's guests lncludei Mrs. M. J. Petzel, Mrs. E. H. Burrell, Mrs. Gus Schuneman Mrs. James Heenan, Mrs. Philip Jaskoskl and the following club members: Mrs. J. G. Nadon. Mrs. T. M. Barr, Mrs. C. D. Thomas. Miss Rosalia Bach. Mrs. John B. Nathman, Mrs. E. Eckerlln. Sr., Mrs. E. Eckerlln. Jr., Mrs. Henry Hintzcn, Mrs. C. J. Healy, Mrs. 9. Breitensteln and Mrs. Harry wele. e Honoring her house guest, Mrs. J. Vincent Mehcrin of San Fran cisco. Mrs. Lloyd Farmer enter tained at luncheon at the Colon ial Dame Tea ebojrpe today. The guests Included special friends of Mrs. Mcherin during her visit here five years ago. A color plan of yellow and blue was carried out in candles and favors on the luncheon table with covers laid for Mrs. Meherin. Mrs, T. A. Roberts, Mrs. Clifford Far mer, Mrs. Karl O. Becke, Mrs. E, V. McMechan, Mies Eunane Craig ALVITA BRINGS QUICK RELIEF FROM -1 KIDNEY TROUBLE 'Some time ago I cot a box of your Alvlta Tablets, and as I have been taking different kinds of medicine without doing me any good, for my stomach, also my bladder or prostate gland, it seems I never had much relief until J took the box of your Alvlta Tab lets, and I must say they are be- yon g my expectations. I surely have been benefited by taking them. "fS gned) FRANK FARQUHARSOX Alvita Tablets are scientifically prepared from the wonderful al falfa plant, which through Its lonff root absorbs the vital ele mentstime, Iron and phosphates necessary to health and vigor. Alvlta has proved especially bene, flclal in overcoming kidney, blad der and prostate trouble. No mat ter what you have tried, try this remedy of Nature now. A dol.ar buys a box at Perry's drug store, Atai! orders accepted. Anv, How to get rid of them, WHY ENVY a clear, lovabto complexion? Why wish and fcopeT It la within your reaeni There Is always one quick and aura way to make your complexion free from all eruptions, pimples, black heads, boils and that Impossible muddiness. That la by bnlldinr up your red-blood cells. 8,8 S. will do It for youl Hecaiiss b.b.m. aoes bnlld red-blocd-cells. It cleanses the system and makes thoso so- called akin disorders Impossible to exist. 8.8 S. contains only purs vegetable) medicinal Ingredients. It la also a remarkable builder of firm flesb, which Is also important to beauty. It will mi out your noi low checks. But the "ruby" of health la your cheeks and the sparkle In your eyes. Elnce 182 88 8. has been beautifying com ptexlons and giving women physl csl charm, this Is way H BB. is socepted the greatest of all blood cleanser and body builders. Beeia taklnc 8 8 8. today and aire yourself what yon bar been look lug tor, tor yean. ft. a. L to m't st all fe-4 raff steras la two sIim. The tf sur sue la atoco srissilnfc tJLA '&Uod Medicine 4 " and the hostess, Mrs. Farmer. airs. Meherin will spend sev eral weeks In Salem. A number of affairs are being planned for ber. , - . At the meeting of the parent teacher association which will be held In tbe Brush College school on Friday evening the program will De given by a group of the Chcmawa girls and boys. Sereral talks on Alaska will be given auit the boys and girls' Quartets will give several numbers. Piano and vocal duets will also be Included on the program. The ladles auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet in the armory tonight be ginning at eight o'clock. Barbara Frletchle tent No. 1. Daughters of Veterans, will oe represented ty the following del egates at the state convention which will be held in Oregon tllty next month: Mrs. Bertha Berg man, sirs Madeline Naeh. Mrs. Laura Arpke. Mrs. Louisa Keiaf, Mrs. Fannie Gregory, Mrs. Pearl Ralph, Mrs. Florence Shlpp and Mlfs Erma Swadell. Alternates chosen at the last meeting were Mrs. Mabel Neai ham, Mrs. Alma McWhorter. Urs. Gourlie of Silverton, Mrs. Neen dl of Woodburn, ' Mrs. Mary Brewer, Mrs. Mary Stearns, Mrs. .uynie t'utnam and. Mrs. Neva Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. William McCall entertained as their bouse guest on Saturday B. A. Kauffman who was a boyhood friend of Mr. Mc- Cal' In Pratt, South Dakota. Mr. Kauffman is visiting bis son In Silverton at the present. On .' day Miss Etta Crawford and Glenn Crawford of Dundee, visit ed wit . Mr. and Mrs. McCall. On Retain the Charm Of Girlhood A Clear Sweet Skin Cuticura Will Help You Cotlgora Soap Ermry Day MM amis Few things are easier to make than good mayonnaise. Wesson Oil and a fresh egg beaten together and seasoned to taste and you have a mayonnaise you'll be proud ofl Quickest results are obtained if the oil and egg are not too cold. The ordinary temperature of your kitchen is just right. Break an egg In a bowl Add about tablespoonful of Wesson Oil. Beat vigorously with an egg beater or a fork until the oil and egg are ibmngby mixtJ. How long will that take? Perhaps while you count fifty not as fast as you can count but is fast a you can beat Add another tablespoonful of oil and beat again fifonmly. Two tables poonfuls and beat again. Two or three more and beat again. Your mayonnaise will begin to thicken a little. Then add Wesson Oil four or five tablespoonfuls at . a time, beating well after each addition until your may Thursday of last week they enter tained Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams who motored down front Portland for the day. Mrs. Lester K earns of Portland, returned to ber borne today after spending several days with ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter . Uucbner. o o Tbe Willing Workers' class of the First Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the West Salem borne of Mrs. Earl Wood. 0-0 0 Society Is primarily Interested today In the tea at the Lacbmund home on Court street at which Mrs. Louis Lachmund honored Mrs. George E. Dorcas, who has come recently from Sacramento to make her home In Salem. Sev eral hundred of the most promi nent women of Salem called dur ing the afternoon. , Mrs. B A. Prultt Is entertain ing as her house guest for several dayi Mrs. V. S. Lay of Detroit. Michigan. Mrs. Lay is enroute to her home after spending the win ter In Los Angeles. ?3 it BLACK Did Not Belong to J Jesse James Quick Off fc3o &3 3 &9 Sallow complexions often the result of improper digestion THE WORLD'S GREATEST for nutritious healthful foods watch your complexion Improve ALES a TIMES THOSE OF ANT OTHER BRAND Mayonnaise onnaise is as thick and stiff as you want it, The more oil you beat into it tbe thicker your mayonnaise will be about two cupfuls is the usual amount. Never add more than a quarter cupful of oil at any one time. After your mayonnaise is made, add seasoning. Mix a half teaspoonful of salt, a teaspoonful each of sugar and mustard, a generous pinch each of paprika and red pepper add a tablespoonful of lemon juice or vinegar and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved then pour into the mayonnaise and beat well With Wesson Oil Mayonnaise as a base you can make many delicious fancy salad dressings in a very few minutes for instance THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING To a cupful of Wesson Oil mayonnaise you add a third of a cupful of Chili Sauce, a third of a cupful of whipped cream, two tablespoonfuls of chopped sour or sweet pickles or chow chow and one chopped pimento. Combine ingredients in order given. ."AUE FIVE fox this rich i TTiix- enriches every dish. - USE