Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, June 21, 1927, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TWO EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHER WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS JY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1927 GEER FAMILY REUNION HELD LAST SUNDAY Woodburn, Or., June 21. The an nual reunion ot the deer-dan was held at the Tualatin grange hall on the Ernest Kruse larm near WU' Bonvllle, Sunday. About one hundred descendants of thla pioneer family ' were present to enjoy the program, picnic dinner and business session. The program opened witn Amer ica," followed by a piano solo by Homer Kruse. A monologue was given by Frank Bowers and follow ing this an Interesting communica tion from Pearl Geer of New Jersey was read by Mrs. O. O. Geer of Woodburn. Historical bits from this communication which were of spe cial interest was the statement that during the Revolutionary war George Washington crossed the Geer farm with his army enroute to the battle of Monmouth, and on the anniversary of that date In 1927 Charles Lindbergh flew over the same farm with an escort of 20 pianos on his way to Washington, jj. u. mis larm is sun ownea uy the Qcers. George H. Himcs, secretary of the Oregon Pioneer association, gave talk and Byron Geer told of the grandfather. Joseph Geer, wnn whom he lived as a boy. A vocal solo was given by Miss Ruth Qeer, n! reading bv Myrtle Call, a piano solo by Geneva Wright, a reading by Anna Kruse and a piano solo bv Alura Hlnman. unanes -iwj also gave a short talk and the pro gram closed with the singing of 'Auld .Lang Byno" by the entire company with Mrs. C. O. Geer at the rjlano. Special efforts are being made to bring the family tree up to date and blanks for this purpose are to be sent out to each member of the rlan and when filled out will be re turned to the secretary in order that the record may bo complete. Officers elected were Mrs. T. T. fleer, honorary president; A. a. npm. Mccleav. nrcsldent: Mrs. P. W. Settlemler, Woodburn, vice- president; Mrs. O. O. Geer, Wood hum, secretary-treasurer and his- trton. The next meeting will be held nt the A. A. Geer farm in the Waldo Hills on the first Sunday after the 18th of June, 1028. Attending from Woodburn were Mr and Mrs. P. W. Settlemler, who were accompanied by Mrs. l. i- Geer of Salem, Mr. nnrl Harry Grubb r." tU.ugiiicV,' Gladys, Mr. .. uTC. Geer and daughter, it.ttll. MOTILE CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS Aumsvllle, Or., Juno 21. The last meeting of the community club was held for the purposo of electing of ficers for the following year. A chicken dinner was served by a corn committee of ladies composed of Mrs. B. P. Wallace, Mrs. M. McCul lough, Mrs. Von Behrcn, Mrs. Ida Walt and Mrs. Robnson. Professor Bergman of Salem gave n vory interesting talk taking as his subject, "Ability, Stability and Adaptibillty." A musical program was also enjoyed. The following officers were elected:- President, E. T. Plercei vice-, president, M. McCullougli; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Ida Stewart; directors, Theo Hlghberger and E. A. Bradley. The next meeting will be held In October. ACREAGE IS SOLD ; TO NEBRASKA MAN Sllverton, Or., June 21. Mr. and Mrs.N. O. Thomas sold their 16 ncre tract of farm land on the Sil-vcrton-Mt. Angel road to Mr. and Mrs. N. Sather, lato of Nebraska, the last of the week. This land, which Is so for barren of any build ings, will bo improved by a now house, barn and tho place will be set out In berries and fruit trees. iYAMHILL RESORT IS FINE FOR OUTINGS Sllverton, Or., Juno 21. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Preston find Mr. and Mrs. George Dcdrich motored to Government Locks, Sunday, and wore met there by Mr. and Mrs. Otis Skinner and Mr. Spooner of Cali fornia and Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Skinner of Dundee, Or. The day was spent picnicking at this beautiful pluce which is situated about eight miles from Dundee. Mrs. Preston stated that this Is ono of the most beautiful camping resorts she ever saw. It is situated on the Yamhill river, there are large and scattered shade trees and the grass is kept as well as an individual lawn. The Prestons who go to the different plmic places on Sundays state it Is well worth anyone's several hours to take a drive to the government locks. ROAD WORKER HURT BY TURNER SCRAPE Turn. June 21. Nate Morris was seriously Injured Tuesday morning while working on the road. He reached for the scraper handles when the ecrawr caught on a rock throwing the handles up, trlklng Morris on the head and cutting a deeD trash. He was rushed to Salem physician and four stitches taken in uie eyeuo STAYTON CLUB STARTS DRIVE FOR NEW HOME Stayton, June 21. The Women's Community club of Stayton started Its drive for a building fund Mon day. - . . Each business house In Stayton will be asked to contribute to this guild, also out of town people who are engaged In farming. This building will be of great ben efit to alt concerned, and each and every person approached should be willing to contribute, stayton nas long been In need of Just this kind of building. It will be a meeting place for all public gatherings and more it wiu serve as a rest room for out of town folk who otherwise walk the streets with aching, tired feet, while husband attends to the business interests. SACRED PAGEANT IS GIYEN FOR TURNER Turner, June 21. The Methodist Episcopal church of Turner held a very impressive Children s Day pro- cram Sunday evening. A verv In teresting program was presented by the young folks. A pageant, entitled "Moses In the Buurusnes," was given dv tne in termediate grades. Emma Denyer gave a sacred reading "Is it Noth ing to You;' little 4-year-old Ken neth Barber sand "Jesus Loves Me, This I Knowr' .Several other readings and songs were Included In the program with a hymn by the choir. Preparations are being made for several other sacred pageants this summer. HUBBARD STUDENTS RECEIVE DIPLOMAS Hubbard, Or., June 21. At the graduation exercises of the Marlon county eight grade students Hubbard vas represented by twelve girls and nine boys, the second largest class of all the districts in the county. The following received their degrees Wilma Dick, Em Uie Koutney, Ruth Ingals, Irene Scholl, Amy Hersh berger, Mary ' Koutney, Marie de Lesptnnsse, Gcrda Limbo, Avis West, HUda Adorn, Margaret Britton, Frances Lcffler, Lee Olmart, Max well Smolnl.sky, Marvin Hopkins, Al fred Paulsen, Rome Bldgood, Willis Duncan, Donald Norton, Joe Weaver and Oliiford Wolfer. Mary Fulker- son, county superintendent, compli mented the class on the size as well as appearance. The following from Hubbard at tend: Instructor W. E. Dillon, Prin cipal Bidgood and family, Mr. Paul sen and family, Mr. and Mrs, Smol- nisky and Miss Verna, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. R. West, Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. George Leffler and Henry, Mrs, J. Hcrshberger and daughter, Miss Mabel. Mesdames de Lesplnasse. Britton, Dick, Ames and the Misses Elvira Scholl and Vivian West. FATHER'S DAY HELD SILVERTON, SUM DAY Sllverton, Or., June 21. Father's day, was duly celebrated by the several Bible classes of the Christian church Sunday. There were ap propriate and interesting adresses by J. J. Johnson, Ed Geer and Rev. Bennett relative of child and father to school children and temperance. Every father present was presented with a red rose. A special feature of this program was an original poem composed and read by Mrs, M. M. Preston of the Sllverton Elec tric Shop. WOLFER IS ACTIVE Hubbard, Or., June 31. George W. Wolfer at 86 enjoys Portland as much as he did when it was first planned as an advertising propa ganda of the west some 18 or 19 years ago. Last week he went down alone and took in all that was worth seeing during his four days stay there. On Sunday morning Mr. Wolfer left for Salem to attend the G. A. R. encampment. Mr. Wolfer, an old time resident of Oregon, having como hero with an ox team in 1805, Is an ardent booster for the entire Willamette valley and knows tho history of the growth of this part of Oregon, having helped to make this history what it is today. Children CrjH MOTHER:- Fletcher'! Castoria is especially pre pared to relieve Infants in arms and Children all ages of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhea; allaying Feverislincss arising therefrom, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food ; giving natural sleep. fTo avoid imitations, always look or the signature of Absolutely Harmless -No Opiates, Physician, everywhere recommend it NORMALREGENTS PLACE TEACHERS THROUGH VALLEY Monmouth, June 21 Personnel or tno summer sessions at the Mon mouth and Ashland normal schools as recommended by President Land' era was accepted by the board of regenu, . J. T. Longfellow, La Grande school superintendend, will direct the eastern branch, assisted by County Superintendent E. A. Bayre. The teachers will be Olila Cooley, Mattle L. Carr, Lester Ward, Anne Hallyburton, Sadie Lambert, Grace rrou, uertruae Lyon, Evelyn MorU more, Mr. Nushbaum. Mrs. Douu. las, Dorothy Benny, L. McCullough ana a. M. every. The training schools at Mon mouth, Independence, Corvauls. Sa lem and Valsetz will be under the general supervision of Mr. Gentle. The Corvallls Washington school will be used with B. A. Johnston as principal. Claire Grout, Ida Mae Smith, Grace McKenzle and Pearl Ellis will teach. Miss Margaret Cosper will direct in tne Park and Grant schools of Salem. Critics will be Mrs. Duncan. Bess Skog, Kathcrlne Slmms, Grace Bridges, Resells Richardson, Susie Bonner, Julia Spooner, Florence Beardsley, Naomi Hagensen and uadie Hcnmitc. Tne Monmouth training center under Alice Mcln. tosh as principal will be handled by Maoei jsarnetc, uatnerrno uentie, Elizabeth Perry. Independence critics will be Elsie Bolt, Leile Howe, Henrietta Wolfer and Mrs. Gentle. Valsetz critic will be Pearl Brown, Louise Kreuaer ana Margaret Mur. phy. E.'LVERTON CCH00L ELECTION IS QUIET Bllvertcn, June 31 At the city school election Monday irom a to 7 in the afternoon but 25 votes were cast. Sixteen at the city hall pre-i fWnct and 9 at the high school.. These were for the re-election of Carl Loe and Ed Oeer. They had no opposition, the reason for the lew votes. LITTLE GIRL HOST BIRTHDAY PARTY Spring Valley, June 21. A jolly birthday party made pleasant the day for little Miss Marjorie Mat thews last week. She was 6 years old. Little friends who enjoyed playing games with her were: Lois and Wilma Crawford, Barbara Scott, Dorothy Wilson, Gladys Crawford and little David Gibson. Marjorio received many nice gifts. other guests who enjoyed an aft ernoon of may jong included Mrs. Worth Henry, Mrs. Mary B. Craw- iora, Mrs. wayne Henry, Mrs. Lois Crawford and Mrs. Ralph Scott, all of Zena; Mrs. Lee Gibson of Brush College: Mrs. Walter Brog and daughter Dolores, and Mrs. Brog's sister, Dorothy Hirkwood, all of Hopewell; Mrs. W. D. Matthews and Mrs. Flo Purvine of Salem, and Mra. Henry Jennings, Mrs. Sey mour Wilson and daughter, Lor een and Mrs. Grace Crawford. Pink and white roses made the rooms sweetly fragrant and gay with dainty color. Refreshments were served by Dorothy Kirkwood and Lorcen Walling. -The little tots were catea at a table centered with roses. Tho feature of the birthday lunch was a cake festive with light ed pink tapers. TWINS SURPRISED AT DE JARDIN HOME Qcrvals, Or., June 21. Julian De Jardin and Mrs. Julia Brassell, twin brothor and sister, were pleas antly surprised at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julian De Jardin in Hop mere, Sunday evening, when mem bers or tnelr family arrived to help them celebrate their birthday. xne evening was spent playing cards and at a late hour Mrs. Julian De Jardin served dainty refresh ments, the Cherry City Baking com pany of Salem being donors of a beautiful birthday cake. Those pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Reuben De Jardin of Scotts Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanderbeck and family of Woodburn. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bras- sell of West Woodburn, Mr. and Mrs. Anton De Jardin, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kepplngcr and Mr. and Mrs. Brazil De Jardin of Gervals and Mr. and Mrs. Julian De Jardin. GIVEN OPERATION -Sllverton. Or.. June 21. Helen Saalfeld of Mt. Angel was operated upon a few days ago for appendi citis at the Sllverton hospital, nichard Syring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Syring, was operated UDon Saturday for appendicitis at the hospital. VISIT IN GEKVAIS Gervals, Or., June 21. Mr. and Mrs .Otto Schwab went to Portland, Sunday, to bring home their daugh ters, Monica and Eloise, who have been spending a week in Portland with relatives, Doris Kllnker return ed homo with them to spend a week. INDEPENDENCE SUMMER WORK IS UNDER WAY Independence, Or., June 21. The summer session of the Independence training school opened Monday morning. The first morning was given to the enrollment of pupils who will continue throughout the session, taking some special work for the six weeks. Some seventy-five pupils signed up Monday morning Including a num ber of beginners who plan to start to school in the fall. The critle teachers who will super vise the work for the summer school are Mrs. Elsie Craib Bolt, first and second grades; Mrs. Gentle, third and fourth grades; Miss Henrietta Wolfer, fifth and sixth grades, and Miss Lelia Howe, seventh and eighth grades. School will be held from 8 until 11:30 every morning. Many pupils who are back in one or more studies take advantage of this opportunity to brush up in their work, while oth er pupils who are up to standard in all ol their studies go ana mate a half a grade. INCREASED SCHOOL TAX IS NECESSARY Dallas, Or., June 21. The annual school election held Monday In Dal las school district No. 2 was a very quiet one, there being only two can didates for directors and two to be elected. Mrs. Emma E. Craven was re-elected and W. L. Soehren was elected to fill the vacancy which occurred through tho expiration of the term of H. S. Butts. The number of children in district No. 2 having Increased so rapidly It was found necessary to vote on the question of increasing the 6 per cent per annum, this carried by a large majority, making it possible to levy a tax which will give the necessary $23,564.77 increase for maintenance. OLD DEED RETURNED FOR SEVERAL CHANGES Dallas, Or., June 21. An old deed which had been recorded in 1872 was returned to the county clerk on Monday for recording to correct an error In location which had been made in the original recording and which had not been noticed until this time although the property, which Is 160 acres of land located in the northern part of the county, had been transferred several times. CUTSFORTH HOSTS Gervals, Or., June 21. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cutsforth were hosts to dinner party Sunday, entertain ing Mr. and Mi's. Zeno Schwab and family of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. El ton Ray and children of Salem and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harper and family. Its bite 1 .wttC ,etu Danger ia not only through tratumia- ofdiseaseserm but also by infec tion caused ( by tcratching tho itch ing spot. Fly-To kills mosquitoea. Will not etain. Ecmry hottU taarmntJ. m ti tt tHmrtfcr fnwrtf die tKtft mat dtfrbfett at MiUen IntniuM oj fn&uotal Rei'ch by &i JUjmk PclloWrtp L KILL I niie.Monwl iMoSQUIIOfj Old Folks Say Doctor Caldwell was Right The basis of treating sickness has not changed since Dr. Caldwell left Medical College in 1875, nor since he placed on the market the laxative prescription he hnd used In his prac tlcc. known to druggists and the publlo since 1892, as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Then, the treatment of constipa tion, biliousness, headaches, mental depression. Indigestion, sour stom ach and other indispositions 'hat result from constipation was entire ly by means of simple vegetable' lax atives, herbs and roots. These arc still the basis of Dr. Caldwell's Syr up Pepsin, which Is a combination of senna and other mild laxative herbs, with pepsin. The simpler the remedy for con stipation, the safer for the child and for you, and the better for the encrai health of all. And as you can get results In a mild and safe wny by using Dr. Caldwell's 8vrtip Pepsin, why take changes with strong drugs? A bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will last a family several months, and all can use It It is good for the baby because pleasant to the taste, gentle In action, and fra efrom narcotic). In the proper dose, given In the directions. It Is equally effective at all ages. Elderly people will find it especially IdeaL All drug stores have the generous bottles. We would be glad to have you prove at our expense how much Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can mean to you an dyours. Just writ "Syrup Pepsin," Monticello, Illinois, and we will send vou prepaid a FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE. Adv. DALLAS STARTS DRIVE TO AID ITS HOSPITAL Dallas, June 21 The program of the forum luncheon of the Dallas chamber of commerce Monday was devoted to the Dallas hospital and its needs. Dr. V. 0. Staats, chair man briefly stated the history of me nospitai, teuing now It had been organized some 14 years ago. and fi nanced through the sale of stock to local citizens, and that equlping It naa necessitated tne board of di rectors going on a note for 15000. and how one half of this amount has been paid In addition to Interest on the loan, taxes and street Improve ments, and maintenance. Oscar Hay ter, a member of the board asked tne citizens to lend their support to the Institution to the extent of re tiring the balance of $2500, leaving the hospital association free to make some needed improvements and re placements. Dr. Bollman and Con rad Stafrin, both members of the board of directors supported the plea of Dr. Staats and Mr. Hayter. Dr. Staats outlined a plan where by each citizen would be given an opportunity to subscribe a given quota, and with the . assltance of commltees from the Dallas Woman's club, calls would be made at every home, permitting the housewife to subscribe her quota. A most Inter esting letter had been received from Mrs. Rattle W. Rhodes of Seattle, pledging $500 toward the fund, and when called upon for an expression every member present pledged to meet his quota when called on by the committee next Thursday, which will be "Hospital day' "In Dallas. Mrs. Rhodes as Hattle Williams, sister of Walter, and Ralph E. spent her girlhood In Dallas and her loyaltV and love toward hpr nlri friends and home Is deeply appreciated. SUMMER CONCERTS ARE DRAWING CROWD Hubbard, Or., June 21. The sec ond of the summer band concerts given by a band formed by members picked from the two Hubbard bands, was even p. greater success than the first one, automobiles with list eners filling the streets. These concerts are being sponsored by the Hubbard commercial club un der the direct management of Presi dent uieaver and has proven to be a splendid asset tj Hubbard. They will continue during the summer as long as the weather permits. Dr. de Lesplnasse has several novelty programs in view for concerts to be given later and the enthusiasm of the community Is hearty. Mity-three players were seated at this concert and they appeared to advantage, wearing complete white outfits, men as well as women and girls. MULKEY IS ELECTED BY DALLAS COUNCIL Dallas, Or., June 31, The Dallas city council at Its regular meeting Monday evening, elected "Dub" Mulkey, a former Dallas boy who has been In tne service of the high way traffio department for some time, to fill the vacancy on the Dallas police force occurring through the resignation of Chief Chase. Mr. Mulkey has moved his family from Monmouth to Dallas and has taken over his new duties. GOES TO LA GBANDE Falls City, June 21. Calvin P. Horn has been spending the last few days visiting with his parent, Dr. and Mrs. O. P. Horn, before go ing to La Grande, where he takes up his new position as advertising man ager of the Evening Observer. En route to La Grande Mr. Horn will attend the Pacific Coast Advertising Club's convention. MIti ONE NIGHT JUNE 22 CHARLES FROHMAN ptesenU OTIG r ifeHIS GREATEST SUCCESS MRCJTM IFAMIIY' Prices . (Plus Tax) 75c to $2.50 Seat Sale Now ELSINORE Ea Buzz scores hit in scarf dance XTOSQUITOES prize wreck LVl ers of sleep! Kill them at once, with Flit. Flit spray dears the house in a few minutes of disease-bearing flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, roaches, ants and fleas. It searches out the cracks where insects hide and breed, destroying their eggs. Flit kills moths and their larvae which eat holes. It will save your clothing, furs and rugs. Clean and easy to use. Will not stain. Hit is the result of exhaustive laboratory research. It has re placed old ineffective methods. Fatal to insects but harmless to mankind. Recommended by Health Officials. Buy Flit and Flit sprayer today. For sale everywhere. DESTROYS Flics Mosquitoes Moths Ants Bed Bags Roaches "Tit ytlloie can with Ibt Uach band' Were you to chat with RosaRaisa and talk about her wonderful voice, she'd say to you: "My husband, Qiacomo Rimini, prefers Luckies because they keep his throat ever clear and free from irritation. He in sisied that I try them and I found all' he said was true. Now we both smoke Lucky Strikes. Not only because they are kind to our throats, but because of their rare flavor." Rosa Tt&um, the famous soprano of tho Chicago Civic Opera Association You, too, will find that Lucky Strikes are mild and mellow the finest cigarettes you ever smoked, made of the finest Turkish and do mestic tobaccos, properly aged and blended with great skill, and there is an extra process "It's toasted" no harshness, not a bit of bite. "It's toasted Your Throat Protection ft When In New Yei you ore cordially Invflaf fc how Luclr Strikes art made at our oniWI, comer Broadunj and 45th Stmt.