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THURSDAY, MAKCH 21, 1929 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES POLK - YAMHILL COUNTY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT PAGE THREE MUSICAL HOUR AT ZENA CLUB IS NOVEL ONE Zena The program of the Zena Community club was an unusual one at the last meeting, being made up of two groups of musical numbers, the first being offered by a number from the Knight Mem orial church of Salem, and the second by a quartette of male voices from Independence, members of this group offering bits of mus ical entertainment through the use of odd instruments and different ways of playing them. Rev. H. O. Stover, tenor, assist ed by Lawrence Deacon, baritone, and Miss Myra Gleason, sang. Don ald Allison was pianist. Lawrence Deacon then sang and Miss Gleu son followed with other numbers by the trio. Rev. Stover addressed the club then, taking as his subject, "Com munity Spirit." Ho gave mveral Interesting illustrations of ideas brought out in his talk, emphasiz ing the point that community spir it may exist in every community that it is not necessary for all per sons to believe alike and that dif ferences of opinion make for pro gress. Rev. E. O. Ranton of Indepen dence had charge of the second di vision of the program. Other members of this quartette or which he -was a member were Rev. Wil lard, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Ander son, all of Independence. Mrs. Anderson accompanied at the pi ano. Following this Rev. Ranton played on an instrument made oi a broom and cigar box. He also played on a harmonica placed In his mouth without the use of his hands in adjusting the position of it again during the playing of the piece. A bass solo by Anderson followed, and Rev. Ranton and Rev. Willard sang. This was one of the best numbers offered. Rev. Ranton then took his. violin and demonstrated his ability to play the violin in any pceltlcn holding it behind his back, on the shoulder, upside down and between the knees. As a finishing touch he offered Ralph Scott, president of the club the bow of his violin and in spite of Mr. Scott's pro tests that he could not play a vio lin, had him sawing across the strings making fine music at a great rate of speed, Ranton hold in? the violin. In charge of the program were W. W. Henry, w. B. Hunt, and w. N, Crawford. Those In charge of the lunch served in the basement following the program were Mrs. L. P. Matthews, Mrs. W. W. Mat thews, Mrs. W. W. Henry, and Mrs. Wayne D. Henry. Committees ap pointed for the next meeting con sist of, for entertainment, Ralph C. Shepard, J. S. Hiatt, and Byron Furvine, and for lunch, Mrs. u. H. Taylor, Mrs. Albert Den ham, and Mrs. Jesse worthlngton. The busi ness meeting preceding the pro gram was presided over by Ralph ficott, president, with Mrs. W. N. Crawford, secretary. In her place. A good crowd was present. tered in Los Angeles, returned to her Kingwbod Terrace home Mon day. Mrs. Coleman makes her home with her brother, T, H. Richards and newphew, Robert Williams. Mrs. M. P. Gerber who was very ill last week with tonsllltls, has suf ficiently recovered to resume her work in town this week. Mrs. William Hacker Is on the sick list this week. Robert Williams who has been gone to Longview for a number of weeks, also took a trip up into British Columbia, and returned home last week, having greatly en Joyed the entire trip. Lr. ana Mrs. u. A. Williams tl Rlvervlew and Cascade Drives mo tored to Silverton to see the Dr. McNlel family Sunday. Loren and Margaret Dixon were sick and out of school the first of the week. KTNQWOOD The E. W. Harlan place on the Glenn Creek road has been traded to a Stayton man for Utah property. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hlnkle and daughter, Elizabeth, of Oregon City, visited a couple of days at the R. H. Hinkle home this week. They were enroute to Monmouth to take Miss Elizabeth to and from the Nor mal, where she Is attending school, and give her a few days vacation, Mrs. R. Coleman who has win- GIRLS GLEE CLUB TO GIVE OPERETTA Dallas The girls' glee club of the high school will give "The Feast of the Red corn" at the high school auditorium Friday night. The operetta Is under the direc tion of Miss Agnes Lund as Is the intermission music. The part of the Indian queen will be portrayed by Barbara Elliott and Rachael Uglow will play the part of her mlschlevious sister. Evelyn Lln- dahl also has one of the lead parts and in all there are 30 girls. Another feature of the program Is 25 piece band which will play. The band Is composed entirely of young children and promises to be quite a treat. SIDNEY Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meier vis ited at the home of their daugh ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Pettyjohn, at Roberts Sunday. Bud Hampton, vrtio had his ton sils removed lost week, is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hampton, and is recovering nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnston of Dallas wero the guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, C, J. John ston Sunday. Mrs M. J. Davidson returned to her home recently from Salem where she has been visiting at the home of her daughter. Mrs, Roy Bates, for the past two weeks. Mrs. C. F. Meier, who has been ill with the flu for the past three weeks, had a set-back Monday and it was necessary to call a doctor from Albany Monday evening. NEW MANAGER IS INSTALLED AT MONMOUTH Monmouth The Sunbeam Circle of the Neighbors of Woodcraft held their meeting Tuesday evening in the Odd Fellows hall of Monmouth, with a very good attendance. Dur ing the order of business it was decided to Invite the Independence order to the next meeting, . which will be the third Tuesday in April. The committees named for the next meeting were: entertainment, Mrs. D. A. Hoag, chairman, Miss Bernlce Wlnegar, and Mrs. Helen Yeater, Refreshments, Mrs. o. D, White, Mrs. J. E. Winegor, and Mrs. E. M. Ebbert. Mrs. S. A. Howell was Installed as manager of the order at the meeting Tuesday evening, due to her absence at the time of the public installation when she was in New York. After the business meeting refreshments were served in the dining room, which was decorated with pussywillows and daffodills, carrying out the Idea of spring. Alter the dinner enter taining stunts were featured as the program for the evening. GIBSONS ARE HOSTS AT BUFFET DINNER Brush College. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Gibson entertained a number of guests in their home recently, serV' lng a 0:30 o ciock bullet supper at small tables, the St. Patrick motif being used as table decoration. Daf fodils and violets were used about the rooms. Three tables of bridge were In play during the evening. High score was won by Mrs. A. E. utley and Charles McCarter was low. Present were Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Crawford, Mr, and Mrs. Wayne D. Henry, Mr. and Mrs, w. Prank Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hen ry, Mr. ana Mrs. A. E. Utley, Mr, and Mrs. Charles McCarter, and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Gibson, and sons, Billie and Paul. John Lewis. Muriel, little seven year old daughter of the Bhepards has been at the Lewis home since early In February when she re turned from Hollywood, uaui., wun her mother. After a relapse of the Influenza which attacked her while in California, she suffered critically with her heart, and lor a ume was considered in very dangerous con dition, but her parents were very much encouraged about her health when they saw her Sunday. Morris Sheplrd. oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Shepard, is reported to be home on a months' furlough from Vancouver where he is stationed at the bar racks. . ' PIONEER E. C. Naftzger, of Vale, Ore., re cently sold the remainder of his beaver dam land In this vicinity to A. Starker, of Lablsh Center for $700 an acre. This strip of land Is a narrow branch that extends northeast from the Lablsh Lake near Pioneer. Mrs. Allle Kostenboarded returned home recently from a Salem hos pital with a new baby daughter. This Is the second child of the Kos tenboarder's; the eldest Is also a girl. Mrs. Harvey Aker returned last week from the Willamette sani tarium where she underwent a ma jor operation. Ralph Harper has had a line new concrete watering trough con structed in his barnyard. Aaron Lausche and son, Bryson, were the constructors. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Manning called Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harnett. The four young people spent the evening playing "500." IndependenceMrs. Arthur E. Horton is seriously ill at her home on South Fifth street. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. TAX NOTICES READY Dallas The tax notices have been completed in the sheriff's office and will be sent out In a few days. Three people have been steadily employed for more than a week making them out. OPERATION SCHEDULED Silverton Lloyd Kercher of Pine Hidge, who has been visiting his wife and two young sons here for a few days has returned to his work. Mrs. Kercher came here several weeks ago to help take care or ner husband's mother. Mrs. Joe Kercher who has been very 111 at ner home In the north side addl- tlon and who will undergo an op eration as soon as she Is strong enough. She has already had eight operations. SCOTTS HAVE CALLERS Zena. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Scott nod as their guests for the day, Mr, and Mrs, Louis Stone and son, Stephen, of Portland. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Scott are sisters. LITTLE GIRL BETTER Zena. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shep ard and daughters, Dorothy and Ruth, and son, Joe, drove to Port land Sunday to spend the day at the home of Mr. Shepard's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. LAUGHS GREET LODGE COMEDY AT MAJESTIC MODERN WOODMAN CAMP ORGANIZED Pedee The Modern Woodmen of America have organized a camp of 35 charter members here. The camp will be known as the River Hogs. District Deputy O. W. James of Portland was organizer and install ing officer. Officers for the camp were elected as follows: Council, Ira Ducltgen, past council O. L. Bayn; advteer, Jacob Plouo; escort, James Monaco: banker, Wm. Condron: clerk, Victor Oling; watchman. Willard Miller: sentry. Jim Dyer. The three trustees are Ira DeWitt, Victor Bevens and Ross Murphy. The lodge will meet regularly every first and third Tuesday of the month in the hall over the store. The boys are enthusiastic in their work and are nlannlng for many good times. They have organized a baseball team with Mr. Bayn as manager. ST. PAUL P. A. Barnard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Coleman and Catherine Van De Wiele made a business trip to Portland Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lenamon ana daughter, former residents of St. Paul, were visiting with their son Tuesday. . Haro d Davidson, who is attend ing school at the Oregon University Is home visiting with nis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson. COMING FROM SOUTH Independence Mrs. Maurice Beal of Nashville, Tenn., will leave for Oregon Anril 1. and will join her husband, Dr. Beal, here, wno Is convalescing from a serious Ill ness. FROM KLAMATH FALLS Silverton Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jones and young son, Dick, drove here the first of the week from Klamath Falls and visited her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smith Jones is head electrician for a large electrical firm at Klamath Falls. Dallas "Tlie Path Across the Hill'' was given by the Neighbors of Woodcraft at the Majestic theater Wednesday night. The play waa ft three act eomedy and brought many laughs from the house which was well filled. Zuzu, the cook, was played In a delightful manner by Amy McCann. Walter Bird played the part of Salamander Alexander John Henri Jones who was Zuzu's choice and co-starred with her in producing much mirth. Other players were Lerleln Pat terson as Ruth Conrad; Lctha Bev ens as Ruth's cousin, Flo Orey; Charlie Cochran as Walter Conrad, Ruth's brother: Friend Patterson as Samuel Crawford, Ruth's grand pa; Lona Bird as Lutie, a neighbor; ueorge Ramsey as Robert Post, a visitor and Fred Goffin as Dr. Jimmie Reed. The scene of all three acts was layed in the living room of the Con rad home in the east. The setting was that of a typical village and the characters portrayed the small town air to perfection. WEST SALEM Mrs. Fannie Schlefflln of Walla Walla was a guest of her long time friends, Mrs. Mary Billings and Miss Lottie McAdams from Tuesday morning until Wednesday. Mrs. Schlefflln has been the guest of her daughter and other relatives in Los Angeles for several months and stopped off here on her way home. sne wm also visit friends In Port land for a few days, before continu ing her homeward trip. Friends of Dr. Lillian Grandmason, Mrs. Schicf flin's daughter, who resides in Los Angeles, will be pleased to hear that she is convalescing from a re cent severe illness. Mrs. Ernest Petersen of Salem, was a Wednesday visitor in this city. She Is a former resident of West Salem. Mrs. J. M. Fisher, of Plaza street Is at the Salem General hospital, wnere sne was taken Monday for a minor operation. ATTEND LIONS' DINNER Independence Among those at tending the Lions' club dinner given in Monmouth honoring the ladies irom trus city were Miss Midge Hewett, Glenna Hiltebrand and WORKS AT BOATHOUSE Lincoln. C. S. Crangle Is busy this week working at the boathouse of J. M. (Captain) Spong of Salem, He Is doing carpenter work. SLEEP ALL NIGHT NOW Savs Pennsylvania Man. Not Bother ed bv madder Weakness at Nlilit A. O. Smith, 41 W. Broad St.. Beth lehem, Pa., Bays: "I now rise in the morning refreshed and feeling fine. W1U gladly tell my exeprlcnce by words or letter. Getting up nights ror madder renex is nature s warn Ina or dancer ahead. Lithlated Bu- chu cleanses the bladder as epsom salts do the bowels, driving out ab normal deposits, neutralizes exces sive acids, thereby relieving tne irri tation which causes getting up nlzhtA. The tablets cost 2 cents each at all drug stores. Keller Labora tory, Mechanlcsburg, O., or at Capital drug store. ndv. Marjorie Wunder who appeared In musical numbers on the program, also Dr. and Mrs. Geo. O. Knott, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Stelner, Mr. and Mrs. K. h Williams, Dr. and Mrs, O. O. McOonnell, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Skinner, Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Butler. MARCH BIRTHDAYS MOTIF FOR PARTY Independence Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Hedges, attended a birthday dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Green Hast ings, at their country home, at Riverside near Albany, Sunday. The dinner was given In honor of several of the guests whose birth days came In March. These were Mrs. P. L. Hedges, Mrs. Sam Hast ings, Mrs. Merle Warner, Mrs. Green Hastings, and Miss Margaret Canning. There were three generations represented at the dinner. Other guests present were P. L. Hedges. B. S. Hastings, H. G. Hastings, H. M, Mercer, C. C. Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Canning, Miss Elaine Warner. The dinner table was beautifully decorated with yellow daffodils, green tapers in green holders and shamrocks. Three large birthday cakes centered the table with candles. WALTER YOUNG LEAVING Independence Walter S. Youni. formerly a Jeweler In this city, has accepted a position in The Dalles, with W. F. Boettcher, a promin ent jeweler of that city. Mrs. Young will remain here with her son, Donald, who expects to fin ish high school in June. STUDENTS M COVETED PLACE ON HONOR ROLL Dallas The high school honor roll for the quarter has the names of sub-freshmen Beulah Dowling and Edward Janzen. Freshmen Dorothy Elliott, Otto Fischer, Irene Guy, Catherine Hawk ins, Lydia Mehl, Elvfn Quiring, Irene Soehren. Mary Starbuck and Helen Viers. Sophomorees Laura Doell, Betty Hawkins, Philip Hayter, Eugene Morrison and Ruth Fetre. Juniors Arthur Brown, Norman Classen, Barbara Elliott, Edna Jan zen, Margaret Ellen Kelly, David Peters, Loralne Roberts, Marjorie Voctori Prescribe SaiUal Mitly for Healthy Bladder and Kidneys Improper functioning of kidneys and bladder is a affect the entire tvstcra for fe,.,. years. At the first sign of weak kidneys or bladder, take Santa! Midy. It has been successfully used for nearly halt a century for rapid telief from the suffering caused by such weakness and quickly helps correct the condition. Westfall, Alice Wlens and Hazel Zyrcet. Seniors Wendell De Haven, Betty Harcombe, Betty Jelinek, Dorothy Minnich, John Schmidt and Cather ine Sibley. The requirements for honor roll are: Class standing of "Ex1 In at least two subjects and no stand frig below "Gd' with Ex in deportment and no case of either tardiness or unexcused absence. BETTER HEALTH LONGBKXira Her life clouded with rbmmatlc pains, lumbago and stiff, ftehlntf Joints, Mrs. J. E. Stevenson, Em poria, Kansas, finally rid herself of torment by taking Pole? Pllla dlura tie. "Nearly every day someone asks) me what I took that helped mm when I waa so badly crippled on. I tall them gladly of Foley's Plus tffarcUe, how they eased my pains sad lifted the clouds from my life." A vaUabl valuable medicine, constantly tn us over 35 years. Satisfaction guaranteed. Try them. For sals by Capital Drue Store. . adv. ononiTE Cleaning FLUID.O NON-BXPLOSIVf GOITRE A new treatment of goitre has been developed by the W.T3, Lab oratories, 1245 Sanborn Bldg., Bat tle Creek. Mich., which, many be lieve will prove to be the long sought specific for this unsightly and dangerous disease. Many of the largest and most hideous goitres be gin to recede almost in a day. Tney gradually get smaller, and in many cases are entirely gone In a few weeks. It Is equally efficient in cases of toxic and so-caiied inside goitre, The treatment Is "harmless and any one can use It with perfect safety at home. A 48-page Illustrated booklet on the Causes, Dangers and Non-Surgical Treatment of Goitre, Issued by the Laboratories, fully explains the new treatment and will be mailed to any interested sufferer. adv. Women's Sport Oxfords The Clever Sport Oxfords A clever heel . . A new style . . A clever toe Outstanding features that make these new arrivals stand out as leaders for sport wear These being shown with the New Spring Styles on display Buster Brown Shoe Store s Prices In Many Instances Below - Mill Costs MARVELOUS BARGAINS IN SILKS I The lowest prices we've ever offered ! Silks for Dresses, Lingerie, trimmings or making over frocks. But at less than wholesale prices. The first customers will get the cream, so make your plans to be here early Friday morning. On Sale Friday, Sat. and Monday, Mar. 22, 23 and 25 GROUP 1 Values to $1.19 GROUP 2 Values to $1.49 69c 98c Never before offered at such a low price I Flowered sport, satins In colors of chin chin, black, navy, tan, etc. Values unsurpassed) Crepe de chines, georgettes, change able taffatas. A variety of de sirable colors, : GROUP 3 Silk and Cotton Printed Crepes' A VERY SPECIAL OFFER Advanced patterns, fashionable colors, de lightful for new spring fQ dresses yard D3v GROUP 4 Silk Remnants Values to $1.25 69c yd. Vou will be amazed when you see the qualities offered at this price. Now is your oppor tunity for rare bargains In small pieces, GROUP 5 Silk Remnants Values to $1.69 98c yd. A large group of remnants of best grade silks. Vour choice of many fashionable colon at an unusual saving. Montgomery Ward & Co. Phone 1435 SALEM, OREGON 275 N. LIBERTY ST. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB Alumni in concert featuring MINA HAGER, Contralto Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Soloist Hollywood Bowl Artist OREGON THEATER MONDAY, MARCH 25, 8:15 Tickets on sale at The Spa, Bluebird, Wills' Music Store Lower Floor 75c Balcony 50c - DALLAS, ORE. BEE HIVE DEP'T STORE of Dallas, Ore. Suffers Great Loss in Big Fire $40,000 Worth of Finest Merchandise in the Land such as Kuppenheimer Suits Gordon Hats, Co-Operative and Arch Perserver Shoes, Munsing Wear, Arrow Shirts, Interwoven Hosiery, Silks, Yard Goods, Dresses, Blankets, Etc. ... BEING SLAUGHTERED IN ONE MIGHTY FIRE SALE See. Sale Starts Thursday at 9 A. M. 7nee JNcw Spring Arrival ot ituppcnncimer Vt l Af Suits. Values to $35, your choice V JL.1tP The Most for Spring and Summer, Kuppenheimer Suits. Values Out they go at.. Suits. Values to $45. 'CO1 QK tPdlWtf One lot of Children's Shoes Martha Washington and the One lot of Men's Oxford Vtlur fa Vim JO Selby Shoes Ladles' Arch and Shoes. Values (O QQ Values to IZ.95 0 J.JHJ - low " to W.50, going at SZ.VO f New Spring arrival In all the Bnndreds of Pairs of ladles Conpcratv(. aa other new Pastel Shades Gordon Fine Shoes. Values in maRes f oxfords IJQ Hats. Extra flJO QK to 8.M tolnj at DJ-- Valus to 10 at JD.lO upeclal di.U GET READY NOW TO COME! It's youf one grand opporlunlly to save on fine staple merchandise. Out It goes to jov BEE HIVE DEP'T STORE Sanford Mercantile Co. Wholesale Auctioneer in Charge DALLAS. ORE.