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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1928)
SATURDAY, APKIL 21, 1928 fcXCI.USIVK NEWS D1SPATCES PQLK - YAMHILL COUNTY NEWS a SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS TAdE THREE MAY DAY FETE AT DALLAS IS TAKING SHAPE Dallas, Apr., 21 Plans for the an nual May day fete of the Dallas schools are nearly completed, al though the exact date has not been announced as It will depend some what upon the co: ildcratlon of old "Jupe" and his watering pot, but, weather permitting, It will be held May 1, or as near that date as Is possible. Two hundred ten students of the Dallas grade and high schools will participate In the pageant which will be directed b. Miss Doro thy White, instructor In girls' physi cal training, asristed by other teachers. The May queen is being selected by ballot. As has been the custom, all the girls of ths graduating class were nominated and each given 100 complimentary ballots. Alt addl tl-wal ballots are purchased at one cent per ballot and are placed In the ballot boxes where they are counted every week and the one having the lowest number of ballots Is automatically declared out of the race. Original candidates were: Laura Boiieau, Ruth Butler, Mildred Clay ton, Sarah Ediger. Wlnnifrcd Elliott. Dixie Gaymon, Barbara Hall, Mvra Gibson, Mary Hinamon, Margaret ijeitcn, Nina Olmstead, Dorothy Paige, Lucille Reddckopp and Edith Kobinson. This list has been re duced to Lucille Rcddekopp with arc votes: Margaret Leitch, 474 Myra Gibson, 368 and Sarah Edlgcr. m votes. The next count of the ballots will be Thursday, April 19. when the one having the lowest, number will be dropped. The proceeds from the one cent per ballot will be used in defraying the cost of costumes and other ex penses In connection with the pageant. The contest will close April 30, at 7 o'clock when the com mittee In charge. Mayor Stafrln. Mrs. J. R. Craven, member of the school board, and S. E. Whltworth will announce the winning candidate. FORMER RAILROADER MAKES SHORT VISIT Independence, Apr. 21. A former Southern Pacific agent of this city was renewing friendships and old acquaintances, George A. Wilcox, now retired and living at Cornelius, Wash Wilcox was agent here for 13 years, living most of that time in what Is now the Vlolette home on 2nd and D streets. Prior to coming here Wilcox was agent at McMlnnville tor 20 years. He was the guest of O. W. Butler while here and expressed great pleasure at meeting old friends and commented upon the growth and activities oi tne city. NEW VOLUMES FOR LIBRARY Independence, Apr, .21 The lol lowing list of books was selected by the committee from the public li brary, the same having Just been received and added to the library shelves. The Cabin at the Tralla End, Sheba Hargreaves; Dawn, Irving Bacheller; Moby Dick, Herman Melville: Red Lilly and Chinese Jade, Louise Gordon Mlla; Cab bages and Kings, O'Henry; The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thorton Wilder; Water, Albert Payson Ter- hune; God and the Groceryman, Harold Bell Wiiqht; Bean Sabreur, P. C. Wren; Steel of the Royal Mounted, Jamas Oliver Curwood: The Mind of the Minx, Bertha Ruck; The Greene Murder Case, S. S. Van Dine; The Gentle Graf ter, O Henry; Ginger Ella, Ethel Hueston : Crimson Rases, Grace Livingston Hill; Political Papers and add esses. Vol. I, II and III. Woodrow Wilson; The New Moon, Cornelia Meigs; The Young Folks nooks of the Rea. T. C. Bridges; Doctor DollUle's Garden, Hugh Lofting; The Boy with the U. S. Foresters, Robert Wheeler; The Boys Life of Colonel Lawrence, Lowell Thomas; Story Manor, Ethel Cook Elliott; The Little Bear who Ran Away fro Bruin town, Frank Ver Beck; Nadita, Grace Moone: Civilizing Cricket, Forrestine C. Hooker. Mrs. Jessie Hewett is librarian. QUEEN THELMA WILLRULEMAY AT AMITY HIGH Amity, Apr. 21. The annual con test for May Queen for the May day exercise closed here this week, re sulted in Mlsa Thelma Vincent of the senior class being elected queen to preside over the May day activi ties which are to be held Friday. April 27 on the high school grounds. Miss Beatrice Hawley Is maid oi honor for Gueen Thelma. All the seventh and eighth grade students of the schools In thla high school district are Invited as special guests for that day and will be welcomed by a high school student here and shown a good time. A splendid pro gram is being prepared and a din ner will be served at noon to all the Invited guests and their escorts. A ball game will be one great at traction during the afternoon. A good time la anticipated and every one In the school district is Invited to come and enjoy the program. MRS. KELLY HOSTESS FOR BRIDGE PARTY Independence. Apr. 21 A lovely event of the week was the three table bridge luncheon for which Mrs. V. O. Kelly was hostess Fri day afternoon at her country home on the highway north of the city. The rooms were very attractive in pink sweet peas and ferns. Club members present Included Mrs. M. J. Butler, Mrs. G. a. Mat tlson, Mrs. K. L. Williams, Mrs. M. O. Williams, Mrs. T. D. Pomeroy, Mrs. R. E. Smith, Mrs. H. R. Stern er, Mrs. C. J. De Armond, Mrs. J. L. Clark, Mrs. Ed. Jensen, Mrs. R. M. Walker and the hostess, Mrs. Kelly. On account of illness In her home Mrs. C. W. Wiprud was absent and Mrs. Jensen substituted for her., The prize for high score was won by Mrs. R. . Smith. i Polk County Court Dallas, Apr. 21. The Jury, after a 12-hour debate, returned a verdict in favor of the defendant In the Terhune vs. Elliott suit for $10,000 damage for personal injury received in an automobile collision which oc curred last June between the auto mobile of Mr. Terhune and Senator Elliott on the West H'de highway near Monmouth. This case was tried In the January term of court, but the Jury failed to agree after being out 24 hours and the case was held for re-trial. DIVORCE IS SOUGHT A suit for divorce was filed by .illiam Schuett vs. Katherlne Schuett. The couple were married In Portland, May 3, 1925, and the plaintiff claims thai the defendant deserted him April 9, 1927, going to Detroit,- Michigan. MOVE TO DALLAS Hopmere, Apr. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tave have move to Dallas where they will "uak" ihetr home. TRYING TO COLLECT Suit for the collection of a prom issory note for $433 given Septem ber 15, 1925, has been filed by the Bank of Falls Clt against Shem Sedro and Ed".h E. Sedro. CLUB ENTERTAINED Woodburn, Apr. 21. Miss Myrtle Neldert entertained the "It" bridge club at her home on Second street Thursday evening. Two tables of bridge were played. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marshall Hicks. Those enjoying the evening were Miss Juanita Hicks, MLss Gertrude Shorey, Miss Rose Richards, Miss Corlnne Wurster, Miss Vivienne Nelson, Miss Lola Johnson, Miss Er ma Ginther and the hostess. Miss Myrtle Neldert. VANCOUVER CALLER Independence, April 21 Mrs. Carl Sandstrom of Vancouver, Wash., is the guest of her sister. Miss Florence E. Beardsley of Monmouth. Miss Beardsley was formerly a critic teacher in the training school and was here Thursday purchasing pic tures for her class In Monmouth. Independence, April 21 Mrs. Ben Johnson, who has been visiting rela tives and friends in Portland this week returned to her home Friday. She found her sister, who has been quite Ul for some time, much Im proved. INDEPENDENCE GRADE PUPILS PLAN OPERETTA Independence, Apr. 21 An op eretta "The Isle of Chance" Is be ing prepared by the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades of the training school, under the supervi sion of Mrs. Sylvia Osborn and will be given In the school auditorium Friday. April 27. Mrs. Osborn Is supervisor of the music department of the Oregon training school at Monmouth. The cast of characters is as fol lows: Principal characters, Oreed, King of the Isle of Chance, Clark DeForest; captain of the good ship. Ease, Ross Oberson. Subjects of King Oreed, First Polly, Emma Werline; Second Polly, Lure! Busby; Third Polly, Marjorle Plant; Fourth Polly, Llllle Burch. On-a-Grouch, a derelict on the Isle of Chance, Tom Pomeroy; Despair, his widow, Hugh Hanna. Survivors from the good ship Ease: Lord What's-the-use, Mer vln Kelley; Lady Frivolous, Thel ma Clarke; Simplita, Blanche Johnson; Who Cares, Omer Baker. Spirits of spring: Helen Newton, Carol Brlstlln. Margaret Schoeler, and Atha Fisher. Follies chorus: Mildred Matthl- son, Grace Mumford, Frances Gors- llne, lone Bridges, Viola Cuthbert, Sylvia Swearingen, Mildred Bass net, Vera Ramey, Hazel Rash, Elea nor Kurre, Ruth Stryker, and Myrtle Fox. Shadow chorus: Elizabeth Baker, Eleanor Hill, Alma Nashlund, Hul dah Kurre, Carmel Osmundscn, Maxlne Fester, Alta Chamberlin, Alga Syverson, Maurice Hunnlcott, Ruth Cuthbert, Leona Mllledge, Hope Hershberger, and Edna Brox- ling. Jolly tars: Paul Burch, Dick Slop- er, Clifford Ramey and Omer Bak er. Sailor chorus: Eugene MacCar thy, Hersel Pyree. Edward Coqui- lHte, Martin Praessler, Carl Mur phy, Donald Buchanan, rankle Ar rell, Maurice Newton, Howard Ross. Lawrence Leonard, Morrell Gors- llne, Dorman Newton, Sofus Syver son, Fred Taranoff, Jack Fluke, Donald' Chamberlin, Clyde Dickin son, Earl Hanna end Lester White. The proceeds from this cantatta. will be used for the purpose of buy ing more books and equipment for the training school library, MATTESONS HOSTS FOR DINNER PARTY Indopcndcuca, Apr.- St. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Mattison entertained with an attractive dinner party, Friday evening in their home on West Tenth street. Tne dining ta ble was centered with a lovely com bination of spring flowers. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Walk er, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Swope, Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Hubbard and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Mat tison. The evening was spent In playing "500". TUITION FUND GAINS AT NORM Monmouth, April 21 Over $8000 has been taken in for the spring term tuition. This amount is great er than that taken in during the winter term. Out of each $11 that the student pays, $6 goes Into the state treasury for tuition; $1 is used for health service and the remaining $4 used to promote the various stu dent activities. The way in which it Is divided Is: The Norm, 40 cents; Lamron 35 cents; athletics 90 cents; library 30 cents; motion pictures SO cents: ly- ceum 50 cents; social advantages 45 cents; miscellaneous student hotly fee, 30 cents; examination paper five cent and sinking fund 25 cents The sinking fund is at the disposal of the student council,' to be used to some advantage of the school. DR. OTIS D. BUTLER'S Asthma Remedy 11J For the relief of ASTHMA PEICE $1.50 PREPAID Write dlrct to BUTLER REMEDY CO. Independence, Ore DISTRICTS ARE NAMING PUPILS FOR BIG EVENT Dallas, Apr. 21 Reports on the contestants chosen to represent the various districts at the Polk county grade school declamatory contest to be held In tne auditorium of the Dallas high school, May 19, are be ginning to come In and Josiah Wills, county school superintendent, anticipates there will be at least 150 contestants in the four divisions. Pop Corn district has chosen Dorothy Southwick to represent them In the second division; Grand Ronde will nave five contestants: Tena Hammell, Pearl Harrington, Doril Wilson, Mary uoran ana Doyle Talbott Bethel held their try-out on Thursday evening and have selected Robert Wailing. Amy Robinson, Myrtle Stauffer and Amy Proug. GUESTS FROM BEND . Independence,- Apr.- 2t Mr. and Mrs. Guy McCoy of Bend were re cent house guests of Mr. and Mra, C. J. Moyer of North Independence, They are old time friends of tha Moyer family. in These int ricale, rmn pies devices require precise, exact skill, ihoro know- le,lpe the kind of ditto electric service we offer. We enn moke any type sivilch work perfectly. I IOONT L6T SUMtefl I I 1HEAT BOTHER YOU I , when wb move Yaw i , we TAKE CARS i I JOJADcTAILS. , TING MONDAY at SHIPLEY'S WE HAVE VERY FEW SALES BUT WHEN WE DO HAVE THEM THEY ARE INDEED REAL EVENTS. People have come to know that a Sale at Shipley's really means a substantial reduction in price on regular stock articles and we would not betray this Public Con fidance for the world. To "Thin out" our heavy stocks of summer undies including Crepe de Chines and rayons we have gone through them and marked them down to sell quickly. Buy as many garments as you wish, and when you see them you'll want to buy plenty. They will be ideal for graduating gifts, bride gifts, birthday gifts and for ones self. The first thing we find is a high stack of Crepe de Chine dainties beautifully trimmed with lace and ribbon and ribbon flowers. The material is of heavy weave and most desir able in every way. They are from our regular stock and comprise stepins with lact bot toms, skirt effect stepins, teddies and two piece dansets. Your choice at each $1.98 Next we come to a lot of Rayon slips, bloom ers and shorties with fitted band front and elastic back. These are quality rayon in the new pastel shades for summer. One can hardly afford to miss this group because about the only difference in buying these at this price and stealing sugar is that you'll be "within the law." Take as many as you like at, each 98c Then, not so many, but quite a few at that, silk combinations and Pongee and rayon pa jamas. Your choice of this lot. $2.48 Suits are good this summer and here Is a wonderful chance to obtain a very high class waist at the price of a most ordinary kind. We are going to offer, for as long as they last, Crepe de Chine suit waists with long sleeves in a variety of color and sizes. They are mostly all plain colors but a few novelty prints are to be found. The necks are cut both high and low so one should be able to find just about what one would desire. $4.95 And Oh, look at these rayon gowns in the beautiful soft shades. Some are perfectly plain and others are elaborate with lace yokes and shoulder straps. We can't imagine anyone wearing the ordinary nighty when these will be sold for $1.98 Crepe de Chine, heavy grade, gowns, step ins, dansets with kick skirts, teddies, sha dowprpof slips and rayon "Cats Pajamas." There are many articles In this lot that will surely make her eye twinkle with joy and contentment. Some odds and ends of "perfect" hose. The different lots are on sale because we do not have a run of sizes in all shades, or pos sibly there is just a few pairs of a kind left, but in every case they are perfect hose and should not be confused with "seconds" or "soiled." We are only sorry that we cannot quote comparative prices because they would surely cause some comment at this sale. Several boxes of Wayne knit, white only, pure silk, full fashioned, cotton top hose to clear away at per pair 35c, or 3 PAIR $1.00 Women's mercerized lisle hose, some with ribbed tops. A good assortment of colors and sizes. Pair 35c, or 3 pair $1.00 Women's full length woolen sport hose in plain and novelty weaves. Just at this op portune time, just before vacations start, if anything in the world should be acceptable It is this hose at 35c pair, or 3 for $1.00 Phoenix rayon and wool sport hose, ribbed. Also rayon and wool plaid sports in a great variety of color combinations. Your choice at per pair 79c Mercerized, silk and wool, hose : in black, white or tan, sizes 4Vi to G'i. Pair 15c, or 2 for 25c Mercerized, lisle and rayon half sox in the light summer shades with fancy tops. 15c pair, or 2 for 25c Three-quarter ribbed sport hose, mercerized and wool, sizes 6 to Uc. 15c pair, or 2 for 25c Three-quarter sport hose In silk, wool and mercerized. There are many colors, some with plain, others with fancy tops. The lot Includes golf hose "just like Dad's" and dainty silken hose for little sister, sizes 7'4 to 10. Pair 35c, or 3 for $1.00 Kiddies Wayne knit, full length, white or brown, mercerized hose In plain weave or ribbed. Sizes 5 to O'a, pair 15c, or 2 for 25c $2.98
