Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, December 21, 1927, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1927 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES POLK COUNTY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS PAGE THREE BIRTHDAY DINNER FERGUSON'S HOME Eola, Dec. 21 Complimenting their son Curtis on the anniversary of hi birth, Mr. and Mrs. B. I F' fuaon entertained with a birthday party. The rooms were decorted with Christmas colors and a minia ture Christmas tree centered the dining table. After an hour spent Jn vocal and Instrumental music, six tables of "500" were played. The following guests were pres ent: Mr. and Mrs. Enick Herrell and son Junior, and Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Blankenship of Salem; Dav id Bowman and daughter LaVeme of Ballston; and the Misses Vivian Carr, Marie Stcnstrom, Margaret Hogg, Ethel De Lapp, Sammy De Lapp, Maxtne Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ferguson and daughters, Cor onell and Mary Eloise, and the Messers Wayne Harding. Edward patton, Hiram Perry, Ronald Hogg, Glenn Hogg. Edward Antrican, E. M. Mitty, Ralph Ferguson, the hon or guest. Cutis Ferguson and the hosts. Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Ferguson. High honors were won by Sammy DeLanp and L. A. Ferguson, and consolation prize was won by Mrs. L. A. Ferguson and Albert Blank cuship. ELEVENlllSWIN POINTS IN CONTEST Tails City. Dec. 21 Eleven girls tnade 10 noints toward the state point system by doing 10 of a given 13 self-testing exercises at pnyslcal education class Wednesday and Frt-dnv. Those who earned these points were Natalia Munvan, Mariorie Clark. Edith Relber. Velma and Beth Critchlow, Bernlre Dunn, Neva Page. Helen Dowlas. Juanita and Roberta Hawk, and Elsie Jones. Due to an error in last week's notes Fern Allen's name was omitted from the list of students exempt in one subject and Vera Wheelers name was listed by mistake. WEST SALEM The Woodman of the World will Itive an entertainment In the Com' munity hall of the church Wednes day evening. A part of the pro gram will be slight of hand per formance. There will be no admis sion charge. Miss Mabel Thcmas who Is a stu dent at Monmouth Normal came home Ftidny to remain with her Barents, Mr. arid Mrs. Arthur Thomas over the Christmas vaca tlon. Miss Claudine Gcrth and Miss Betty Bedford accompanied Mrs. McCall to Corvallis recently and assisted her In broadcasting Grange program. Miss Gcrth played a violin solo with Miss Bedford at the Dlano. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Yantlss have gone by auto to Medford to spend the Christmas holidays with their children at their homes there. The many friend: of John Gos acr will be pleased to learn that he was able to be brought home irom the hospital Monday. He Is recov ering nicely from a recent operation. Raymond Carl of Corvallis gave a short talk at the Ford Memorial church Sunday evening. He was representing the "Wesley Founda tion", an organlzaticn for young people. The S. L. Burks have been Im proving their residence by finishing the Inside of the upstairs part of the house. Mrs. M. A. White and daughter Mrs. John Thomas and Mrs. Mary Billings were guests at a dinner party in Eola given by Mrs. Ghlrke at her home honoring her aunt, Mrs. Driver, who has been visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. C. Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wcizel were dinner guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Hclnzelman In Turner. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Burleigh were the gusets of the J. M. Ham bys for dinner. CLASS XMAS GIFTS Falls City, Dec. 21 The cookery class has been making Christmas gifts for the last two weevs. The girls have tledvrd handkerchiefs, made lamp shades, coated candles and candle holders. STOLEN DALLAS CAR FOUND, McMINNVILLE Dallas, Dec. 21 The Willys Knight sedan stolen from the Shreeve Garage on Saturday night was picked up In Mcl.Iinnvllle Tues day by Sheriff Manning of Yam hill county. Sheriff Manning tel ephoned Sheriff Hooker that the car was found standing on the street, apparently uninjured. Craven, the owner of the car went to Me Mlnnvllle Tuesday afternoon to claim It. WELL IS COVERED; HORSE IN TUMBLE Falls City, Dec. 21 One of Ira Mehrlings horses fell In an old well, while he was plowing a field for John Caldwell recently. The well had been filled within eight feet of the top and was covered over with boards and sod, and no one knew It was there. By shoveling In dirt the horse was finally released none the worse for such an accident.. Only the day be fore Mehrling had been using I tractor and had turned around with in a foot from this well. HOB ARNOLD ILL King's Valley, Dec. 21 Bob Ar nold has been quite ill with a severe cold on his lungs. It Is feared It might develop Into pneumonia as he has had several previous attacks of this disease. Grand Island, Dec. 21 The pro frram to be given under auspices of the school and the Grand Island Improvement rlub will be given Fri day evenin?. December 23. A cordial Invitation is extended to the public. MRS. PIERSON HOME Monmouth. Dec. 21 Mrs. Pierson. formerly of Carltcn, la now making her home In Monmouth, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Johnson. CHAPPING SORES 0n trestmeaf lootbea the Irrits. Ho tnd Marti ibe bealiat; If job asi Resinol EPWORTH LEAGUERS HAVE CHURCH PARTY West Salem, Dec. 20 The Junior Eporthw league of the Ford Meth odist Memorial church held their annual supper in the Sunday school room from 4 until 6 o'clock with their leader, Mrs. Burleigh in charge. There were 4G children present. Games were played with Janet Se bern r.nd Vera iitgwart helping and directing. Mesdamea Bannister, La Due, Brown, Hamby, and Adams as sisted Mrs. Burleish in serving the supper. FARM HOME AIDED BY EVER READY CLUB King's Valley. Dec. 21 A box full of underwear, shirts, trousers, coats bath towels, dish towels, holders. stockings, etc., was the result of the days work of the Ever Ready social club, to be sent to the Children's Farm Home. The club met with Mrs. Skelton holding an all day meeting. A boun teous lunch was served at noon, each woman contributing. Plans were made for later In the year to take one meeting day for the club mem bers to go by autos to visit the farm home. NEARLY 200 FARMS ARE NOW REGISTERED Dallas, Dec. 21 An application has been made by John P. Neufeldt who resides on R. D. No. 1. to have his farm registered under the name "Prune Knoll", When granted this will be the 199th farm In Polk county to receive a registered title or farm name. TITLE SUIT FILED Dallas, Dec. 21 A suit to clear title has been filed In the circuit court by Louis Lochmund vs Hen ry H. Burbank and unknown heirs; Minerva Burbank; Charles D. Bur- bank; Mary Burbank. Aron Bur bank and unknown heirs and 100 other defendants. The original title to the property Involved as a patent granted by the United States on February 20, I860 to Thomas Bur bank and Elizabeth Burbank, con sisting of 640 acres In Sections 8, 9, 10 and 15 In T. 21 S. R. 4 W. HOME IS DESTROYED Falls City, Dec. 21 The temporary home of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hammel at the Hammel construction camp near Blodgett was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Hammel will be In Falls City for the Christmas holl days. HOPEWELL SCHOOL PROGRAM FRIDAY Hopewell, Dec. 21 Friday eve ning at 7:30 o'clock, the combined Christmas program of the Hone- well - Wheatland - Falrvlcw public schools and the United Brethren Sunday school will be given at the United Brethren church. There will be a Christmas tree, and a "treat" for all the children. The auditorium Is being tastefully dec orated by a committee composed of Dorothy McKinley, Virgil Bronson, Mrs. Alice Bosshardt, and Angus Mclntyre. Among the many who will contribute to the occasion In song, dialogue, recitation, etc.. are: Dorothy McKinley, Velma Fell, Vernon Stephens, Alice Janzen, Le- land Bosshardt, Theodore DeWett, Blanche DeWett, members of the Trl-Community orchestra and sev eral others. There wll be a xylo phone solo by McMInnville talent. All are cautioned to come early and escape the crowded scats and aisles of last Christinas. MRS. MAYS CALLED WHILE IN PORTLAND Amity. Dec. 2t Mrs. William Mays died in Portland at the home of her daughter, Friday, at the age of 61 yeais, eight months and four days. Her home was east of Amity near Hopewell. She Is survived by her husband and two daughters. Funeral services were conducted at the Amity Christian church by her pastor. Rev. Rlckerson, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Interment was in the Amity cemetery. FALLS CITY DEBATE TOPIC IS SELECTED Falls City, Dec. 21 "Resolved. that Oregon should adopt an Inte grated system of executive and ad ministrative reorganization along the lines of plans recently adopted In a number of other American states," is the question which will be debated by the debate squad this year. Helen Douglas, Jane Hammel, Lucile Miles. Edith Relber, Velma and Beth Critchlow, Loring Hatch, and Jack Grant arc on the squad. Mrs. Hatch Is coaching. Debates will take place some time next semester. FIFTEEN MINUTES FOR CITY BUSINESS Dallas, Dec. 21 The Dallas city council held a record meeting on Monday night. Council formally opened, bills were read and ordered paid and the meeting formally closed all within a period of fif teen minutes. COLLECTION SOUGHT Dallas, Dec. 21 A suit has been filed In the circuit court by L. H. Tread vs Walter F. Scott. Sadie Fream Scott and the Peerless Pac ific company for the collection of a promisory note of $2236.61 given by the defendant March 21, 192S. CAMPBELLS COMING Monmouth, Dec. 21 Miss Cassie Stump Is expecting her nephew. David Campbell and his family over the holidays. Mr. Campbell Is a well known Portland musician. Other guests at Miss Stump's home Christ mas day will be Mr. and Mrs. John Stump. Miss Agnes Campbell and Mr. Jack Stump. DANCING PROPOSED Dallas, Dec. 21 Fred M. John son has made appllcatloin to the county clerk for a license to oper ate a dance hall at Pedee. DUE FOR HOLIDAYS Monmouth, Dec. 21 Among the many people expected in Monmouth over the holidays are Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Fresh, who will visit with Mrs. Fresh's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mulkey. Another guest at the Mulkey's will be their grand-daughter, little Miss Shirley Mulkey. HEADACHE RELIEVED ...QUICKLY Carter's Little liver Pills twrtit VtttUbic Uutivt wow rhe bow? li fre from Bain and unnleitini mfttr ffcta. Trier retiv the vttrra of cantripa lion ro'Nini which ninT timet hum dull dH chini head. Rmmhff ihy re a dec tor'i prescription and can b given with abo lute confidence rocverr member of the family. All Dnwrim 2e and 79c Red Parkaiea. CARTER'S KXPILI5 Let Us Show You. You are not feeling well. You are not really sick I but there is something wrong, bee your Lniro practor. Let him find out the CAUSE of that something with the aid 'of the Neurocalometer and adjust it with his bare hands alone. You will then gradually begin to feci fine again. Chiro- I practic is indeed a God j send to those wno do not j feel well. Remember the ! Neurocalometer locates j nerve pressure. Chiro- i practic Adjustments re move nerve pressure. Dr. O.L.Scott 256 N. High St I'honc 87 SPECIAL! Women's Felt Slippers 98c 1L vA X Mil i Er'oi JSt GASOLINE THEFTS BEING SUPPLANTED Hopewell, Dee. 21 Oasollne pil fering having quieted down, It is evident that the miscreants are confining their shady talent to an nexing unattended milk and cream cans, with Inside contents. Neal Versteeg lost a large can ot cream from his milk wagon, one evening tills week, and Is the latest loser. MYRTLE CIRCLE IS HOST FOR LODGEMEN Amity. Dec. 21 Myrtle Circle. Neighbors of Woodcraft lodge of this city entertained the circles of Portland, Salem, Dallas and Mc MInnville at the Oddfellows hall. The East Side circle of Portland put on the work. Their drill team. which had won such distinction at the opening of the Woodcraft home at Riverside. California, was pres ent and put on a special drill which they had given there. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Massey and E. Cochran were Initiated Into the mysteries of Woodcraft at this time. Addresses were made by differ ent members of the visiting lodges. A midnight supper followed the program. The tables were decorat ed In keeping with the holiday sea son with holly, red candles and evergreens. SALE IS SUCCESS Amity, Dec. 21 The bazaar and food sale given by the ladies of the Baptist church here from December 15 to 19, was well patronized and nearly all the fancy work sold read ily. The Bume of more than $130.00 was made by tills sale. BUTLER FAMILY TO HOLD BIG REUNION Monmouth, Dec. 21 The Butlers will hold their 47th Christmas tree and family reunion on Christmas eve. It will be given as In previous years In the beautiful family home stead which Is now the home of Prof. J. B. V. Butler. Although two members of the Im mediate family have passed away since the reunion last year, the re maining ones will carry on the festivities as they would have wished it If they had remained. The de parted ones were Orvillc Butler and Levllle Butler Boothby. The invitations have been sent out and severel "new" husbands and wives are expected to be introduced nt the function. As in previous years Santa Claiu has been Invited and there will be a big tree for the children and "eats" for everyone. TREAT AND PROGRAM EOLA SCHOOL FRIDAY Eola, Dec. 21 The Eola school will close Friday evening, December 23 with the Christmas tree and a program consisting of the three act play, "Scrooges' Christmas," Inter spersed with music and readings. The Eola Community club will furnish the treat. UPENUM0NIA IS FATAL FOR PEDEE RESIDENT Dallas, Dec. 21 Will Brush, a well known farmer living In the Pedee ountry, died Tuesday from pneumonia at the farm home. Mr. Bush was 53 years ot age and was born In Oregon. Funeral arrange ments have not yet been made, KINGS VALLEY FOLK SUSTAIN INJURIES King's Valley, Dee. 21 Pete Rit ner Is wearing a broken nose and a big Rash across his forehead as the result of a broken cable while work in? in a logging camp near Toledo. Mr. and Mrs Ritner and family ex pect to visit home folks here during the holidays. Miss Orlena Ray of AirMe had the misfortune to cut the index finger of her left hand quite badly when splitting kindling, the axe striking a small knot and bouncing over and slicing the flesh from the bone from the Joint to the knuckle. DINNER PARTIES OFFERED STUDENTS Monmouth, Dec. 21 Many of the house owners gave dinner parties for the normal students living at their houses before the students left for their vacations on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith served dinner Thursday for their house girls and each girl was asked to In vite a guest for the evening, when games and cards were enjoyed. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Demtng, Wedn?sday evening the girls enjoyed a real Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Layton Smith had a delicious luncheon ready as n sur prise for the uoy students who live at their house, on Friday. We Cater To MEN Who Buy For Women SHIPLEY'S Kidney and Bladder Pale Promptly fcuedby SANTAL MIDY Ml! tC C Ihf Cjoln look 'Of titt W4 .'UiA. Always on 1... Daniel J. Fr,' CANDY Beautifully Packed and Truly Fresh The Spa ONE NIGHT ONLY TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27 DRECT rPOi L ONDON r he mmm qferb MAIL ORDERS NOW I'ltll KS $1.10, $1.65, $2.20 and $2.75, Including Box Office Seat Sale December 17th Tremendous Reductions Still Prevail!! Every Day New Sensational Offers In Things You Need There never was an event of so far-reacbing importance as our campaign for increased business. We offer you gift and holiday merchandise, apparel dry goods, silks, blankets, hosiery, under wear, etc., at the most astonishing reductions. Windows and departments provide inspiration for those in search of useful Christmas gifts, and all at greatly reduced prices. This volume campaign is unusual, at this time fo the year. Come early tomorrow and save on everything you need. Gift Requirements Bought Here Bring Saving Satisfaction Gift Suggestions WOMEN'S PURSES A large variety of distinctive and fashionable styles, new underarm and pouch bags including patents, antelope, etc. d0 Af to (? All reduced.... t1 V p 1 0 -Main Floor SILK NIGHTGOWNS Two groups, crepe de chine with beautiful lace trims, values QQ QfT antl AM O "t to $5.95 5J0 Ir4tIJ Main Floor Lingerie for Gifts SILK TEDDIES Beautiful styles In crepe dc chine with lace trimmings. In all colors. (tQ Q!" Values to $7.50 iDO.JJ Main Floor Hosiery for Gifts Arrowhead Silk Hose Regular standard $1.00 quality, scmi-fashlon-ed. In all fashionable f7Q I OK, Main Floor shades. Special SERVICE SILK HOSE Humming Bird, full fashioned silk hose. square heel, In all the season's fljl QQ X. 'JJ Main Floor best shades KAYSER SILK HOSE hades Medium service weight, full fashioned, slip per heel, all fashionable Ql fTQ , KU J-JS Main Floor KAYSER SILK HOSE Service weight, slipper heel, a very Q-l Q" beautiful gift in all gocd shade.Dl0J Main Floor Gift Handkerchiefs In all sport colors with embroidered corners and sheer white fabrics, splen did variety selection 6FOR25c Main Floor MADERIA LINEN The Ideal Xmas Gift Genuine Madciia Linen at Volume Reduction Prices 0 24c 95c DOILIES Regular 39c DOILIES Regular $1.45 .... TABLE COVERS (Ji 4 r Regular $5.95 dVl.U TABLE COVERS Tr Pf Regular $7.00 jCO.OU 49c 89c 6-INCII DOIL1E Regular 09c 8-INCH DOIL1E Rei;ular 98c scarf iox3 tn nr Regular $10.95 DO.vM 8-INCH DOILIES KQp Regular 85c OiC Kafoury Merchandise Certificates When in doubt what to give, or to save time and trouble, there is always one gift that is sure to please, a Kafoury Merchandise Certificate. You can buy them for any amount you like. Mama Doll Sale Continued Amazing Reductions on Our Entire Stocks Hundreds of beautiful Dolls in a big sale Saturday. Here is a great opportunity to save on standard quality. Hand somely dressed Mama Dolls. Other Exceptional Values $1.50 dressed dolls, un breakable, 13 i"-fl1 flf ches high, now j)JLUU $2.50 mama dolls, nicely dressed. A big fli Q special I).LJt $2.75 sleeping baby dolls with little QQ blanket tDl.JO $3.50 mama dolls, wonder ful appearance, Q dressed ift.4:t $1.00 mama dolls, large size and so (PO QO beautiful tDi.aO $5.00 mama dulls, n mar velous gift for QQ QQ n girl tPO.JO GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS HOIKS' HANDKERCHIEFS A beautiful assortment of white and colored handkerchiefs, also embroidered In contrast- in. lng colors. Reg. 25c each AUC MEN'S IIANnKLHCIllKIH Pure white, all linen handker chiefs. A practical Q for Q t Main Floar gift Shop Early on Thursday Gift Suggestions KID GLOVES All sizes and colors desired. A very appro priate gift. Specially priced $3.50 and $3.95 Main Floor FABRIC GLOVES A good assortment of fabrlo gloves In taupe, silver tan and natural. Regular $1.48 A FAIK Main Floor 79c KNIT SILK SET Spanish cream silk knit set, bed spread, bol ster, bureau scarf. A CI Q Q' hancVnne gift. Reg. $29.75 Set Dll.JO SILK PAJAMAS 5.!)ri quality, heavy crepe dc chine (j M AP? with lace trim, all colors SpeclaltDJ Main Floor Gift Blankets $9.!M OREGON VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS Beautiful plain colors and plaid patems that make satisfactory P? Off jlfts fjUtVO $13.50 OREGON VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS A prsient any woman will appreciate. Both plain and colors and plaid effects (JQ f? In the lot J.JO $I 50 OREGON VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS Beaullful. rleh colorhwi in fljl O ?fT quality blankets, specially priced DlulJJ JM00 OREGON VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS Our finest blankcU In rich patterns and col ors. Handsome (CI A QK D ltOU Down Stairs lifts Women's Silk Hose Service and chiffon welcht, In the sea ton's fashionable llcht shades, refula 11.00 quality. 8pecUil 69c Down Stain 4GG STATE STREET SALEM