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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1929)
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL', SALEM. OREGON SATURDAY, JULY 6. 1929 DESERT SONG ON SCREEN BILLED TO SHOW HERE DALLAS' FOURTH CELEBRATION IS VARIF1 AFFAIR PAGE SIXTEEN - "Miss Salem" And Other "Opportunity Girls" Appear Here Frank D. Bligh announces "The Desert Song," one of the most tune ful and popular musical plays ever shown on the stage, has been brought to the screen and produced on a scale that would be Impossible in any theater, Sigmund Romberg's sjore, with Its magnificent choruses and the lilt ing charm of its beautiful solo num bers, has been reproduced by Vita phone in all its original glory. The remarkable production qual ities Included In "The Desert Song" have been equalled by the unusual excellence of the all-star cast pre sented by Warner Brothrs. The sceneB throughout the picture are especially beautiful, ranging from an extensive French military post in Morocco to encampments of the Red Shadow and his band of native Riffs In rocky passes of the mountains, and far-flung vistas of the rolling sands of the great Afri can deserts, with the Riffs, singing as they go, riding their magnificent horses at breakneck speed into the setting sun. The all-star cast of "The Desert Song" Includes John Boles, Louise Fazenda, Carlotta King, Johnny Arthur, John Miljan and hundreds of other notable screen and stage tars. "The Desert Song'' will be the at traction at Bligh's Capitol theater on July 14 and wL run seven days. TALKIEBRINGS LAUGHS, THRILLS "Stark Mad," Warner Bros, latest all-talking picture, comes to Bligh's Capitol Sunday for a run of four days. The piece recounts the blood curdling, rib tickling adventures of a group of well-meaning people who Joined the search for a young hun ter lost In the Central American Jungles. Shivers come In the form of the largest gorilia in captivity, a tern porary madman, closing cavern doors and vanishing floors the laughs In the terrors of the timor ous Miss Fleming. Vitaphone offers all voices, all sounds, aud weird ac companiment. The cast includes H. B. Warner, Louise Fazenda, Jacque line Logan, Henry B. Walthall and many other notable stage and screen stars. As added attractions on the bill the Capitol will offer the latest Vi taphone vaudeville acts and the Fox Movietone news. THEFT CHARGE IS DROPPED BY HARLAN Dallas The five Salem youths who were arrested last Tuesday night on a cnarge of pilfering the home of Joe Harlan near Rick reall on the preceding Sunday were freed Wednesday night as the stolen goods was recovered and Mr. Harlan did not care to press the charge. After investiga tion by the authorities It was de termined that one was responsible or most of the trouble. The boys Were: Roy Fults, Ralph Etzel, Joe Dealer, Paul Jaenecke, and Wallace Bennett. AUTO DRIVERS MEET; CAR DAMAGE LIGHT Dal la? A collision occurred at Ihe Intersection In North Dallas of the Salt Creek road and the Salem highway, Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock, the only mishap at Dallas during the day. F. B. Rice, driving an Essex sedan, was hit by Bert Teates' Chevrolet touring when Rice drove In front of the touring oar coming down the highway. Rice had stopped according to the law, but drove onto the highway directly in front of the Teate car. No damage was done other than a scarred body and a broken spoke of a left rear wheel on the sedan. SERVICE Ml ASURID BY GOLD BUT BY THE GOLDEN KULt Made Clearofthe Golden Rule funeral director explains clearly' the high Ideals to which we aspire, we shall make the five paragraphs of that Creed the subject of future announce ments in this space. If our readers will follow these they will find a clear exposition of our eth ical standards. Clough-Huston Co. FUNERAL HOME Z05 SOUTH CHURCH ST. rbhn-nr.. lift I m f& fii m M Gfo 0L ft A f5ft I . . , - ' 1 V: - 'f 7Z TEACHER TO MAKE CRUISE ON 'QUEEN' Independence Miss Leila Howe, who Is a critic teacher In the Inde pendence training school, will be one or the students on me umveraii-y Oregon summer session cruise. The Admiral line steamship "Queen" will leave Seattle August S. Stu dents on the tour will enjoy a two weeks' trip to Alaska waters, study ing and Blunt-seeing at the same time. Previous to sailing lrom Se attle the students will register at the university campus at Eugene and upon their return will put in a Jlnal two weeks' study on the campus. Those on the steamship "Queen" for the trip will Include only stu dents, lacultv and crew. Faculty members from the university and other colleges are Included on the stall of Instructors. FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. GROOMS FRIDAY Independence The funeral of Mrs. Winnie Orace Grooms, wife of Henry Grooms, was held from the Methodist Episcopal church, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. G. Ranton, pastor of the church offi ciating. A quartet consisting of Mrs. E. G. Ranton, Mrs. George Graves, Arlie G. Anderson and L. H. Wil lard, sang three selections being familiar hymns of the deceased. There was a profusion of beauti ful flowers which banked the chan cel and covered the casket, mani festing the high esteem In which the deceased was held In the com munity. The Kerney funeral home had charge of the funeral, A. L. Keeney of Corvallis assisting. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. PICNICS CALL MANY FROM BRUSH CREEK Brush Creek A number of Brush Creek families spent the Fourth In picnicking in various places that offered swimming opportunities. Mr. and Mrs. John Moe and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Larson, Viola and Ruby Larson, Mr a, Marie Buness, ancf Vivian Buness spent the day at the Silvcrton city park. Mrs. O. Moon, Mrs. Gilbert Underdahl and children, Ludwig Meyer, and Irl Graco spent the Fourth on the Ab iqua. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Madsen, Colleen Madsen, Mrs. M. J. Mad sen, Lillie Mndsen, Althea Meyer and Henry Hjorth drove to Wood land park. POOlt ALIBI Mobile, Ala. (IP) The alibi of James C. Rahey and Mitt Hudson failed to work to Detective Lawr ence Arras. "Believe It or not, Sir, we are pushing this automobile to police headquarters," they said as Arras spied them pushing an au tomobile through the streets. The vehicle was reported stolen an hour previously from a local battery serv ice company. A charge of grand larceny will bp placed against them. MISS SALEM ON ELSINORE BILL FOR WEDNESDAY It won't be long now. The beautiful galaxy of Fanchon and Marco girls, who were chosen to represent their various cities, as the most talented and versatile girls will be seen on the Elslnore theater stage Wednesday, July 10. Fanchon and Marco, who are known far and wide for their excel lent stage presentations, by virtue of their many years of relationship with the huge Fox-West Coast The atres string, have termed this show as being one of their most elaborate yet sent on tour. It Is called 'the Opportunity Idea." In the "Opportunity Idea" will be seen Dorothy Beyerl, who was se lected from many local contestants to represent Salem, in a contest fos tered and promoted by the Capital Journal. Miss Salem, according to information by the theater from the Fanchon and Marco offices in Los Angelrs, promises to become very successful on the stage her work proving so popular with Marco Wolf, head of Fanchon and Marco, that he has offered her a new con tract for next season. The "Opportunity Idea" consists of 16 winners, among them being successlul contestants of the follow ing cities: Salem, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Vancouver, B. O., San Jose, Salt Lake City, Fres no, Hollywood, Seattle, BelUngham, Oakland, Long Beach, Pasadena and others. Miss Salem Is the wife of John Beyerl, who is a nephew of J. C. Beyerl, president of the Western Paper Converting Corporation of this city. Her liking for the stage, together with her natural ambition for this type of work, Is very evident in this "Idea," Inasmuch as she takes a very Important role. She sings a popular number called "Mean to Me," and does some very fine eccentric dancing, In the en semble work. Beautiful lighting effects, togeth er with elaborate stage settings will make this show one of the outstand ing of the present theatrical sea son. WILDES HAVE GIRL Mt. Angel Announcement have been received here of the birth of a daughter, Mary Louise, to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilde, at St. Vincent's hospital In Portland. The little girl Is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilde, who have the pool hall and confectionery here. VISITORS TAKE LEAVE Mt. Angel Mrs. Frank Lais and daughter returned to San Francisco after a two weeks' visit at the John Lais home. Mrs. Frances Roycroft returned to her home In Portland after spending several days at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Bron key. The home-town news while on your vacation. The Capital Journal sent for two weeks 25 cents. WILLIAMS SELF SERVICE Other Store.! Eocene, Ore. Bend, Ore. Corrallls, Ore. The Dallee, Ore. STORE no State SALEM, -l- A Correction Through an error in our advertisement In the Salem Shopping News of July 4th an item was listed aa Deauvillc Sandals at $3.98. THIS SHOULD READ Czecho Slovakia Sandals Servo Yourself and Save! Above Fanchon & Marco "Opportunity Girls," who ap pear at Elsinore theater next Wednesday in the Opportunity Idea. Below Dorothy Beyer, who appears as "Miss Salem," having won that title in the Capital Journal's "Opportunity" contest. NORTH COUNTY CHURCH EVENT TO BE SUNDAY Woodburn The North Marion county Sunday school convention, which Includes about 12 Sunday schools In the northern end of the county, will be held at the Church of God camp ground at Woodburn Sunday. A union Sunday school will be held at 10:15 o'clock and the morning preaching service at 11:1 - o'clock at which time there will be an address by Rev. Walter L. Van Nuys, D. D. who has Just returned lrom the Hoiy Land and left New York for Port land July 1. At 12:30 there will be a picnic dinner and the afternoon program will begin at 2 o'clock with devo tional and Sunday school exercises. At 2:45 Rev. W. T. Mllliken, D. D. of Portland will give an address. A hearty invitation Is extended to every one to be present for the en tire day. Rev. John T. Myers of Woodburn Is chairman. WEST SALEM WOMAN FILES FOR DIVORCE Dallas Lillian Rlessbeck of West Salem, filed divorce proceedings against John Rlessbeck by her at torney last Wednesday. The couple was married April ft, 1921 and there have been three children as issue of the marriage. They ar Everett Francis, John, Jr., and Virginia Florence Rlessbeck. The plaintiff Is suing on the grounds of cruel and Inhuman treat ment and for non support. . She asks for the care and custody of the children, support money for them and alimony. VISITS IN VICTORIA Independence Miss Mariorte Plant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Plant, daughter of Mr.and Mrs..Wal ter Plan.t of the Wlgrlch ranch ac companied by her aunt. Miss M. E. Plant, are making an extended visit in Victoria, B. C, where they are the guests of Major and Mrs. Lewis Rose. Controlled fcj A. M. William, A . he Dallee, Ore. EMtern Ore ffon'l odrt de partment store. Eet. in Street OREGON FIRE DESTROYS HOP HOUSES AT INDEPENDENCE Independence The hop houses of Dick Chittenden across the river from this city were destroyed by fire Friday forenoon and only by hard fighting, by the timely arrival of the Independence fire truck were the house and barn and other buildings saved. The bam caught fire several times but was put out. It Is supposed by those who ar rived on the scene first that the fire caught from sparks from a nearby fire that was used for heat ing hop spray materials. The men had only been away from the place a few minutes when flames were discovered and the alarm was sent to Independence for help. All the baskets and tools belong ing to V. M. De Coster's yard, stored In the building, were a total loss. No Insurance was carried on equipment which will amount to about $1500. The bulldlns were in sured. BUBAL CARRIER AWAY Amity J. W. Walling. R. P. D. carrier from Amity, Is in Ashland this week to be with his daughter, Mrs. Reta Cole, who has been ill in a hospital there for several months. Eugene Stunt Is on the mail route while during Mr. Wait ing's absence. Amity Mrs. Nellie Lamb of Ha vana, Cuba, Is spending a few weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Panek, east of Amity. Her brother, John, who Is a student at Gooding college, Idaho, Is also spending his vacation with home folks. on July 4th 153 years ago the chosen representatives of 13 colonies gathered around a table in Independence Hall in Philadelphia and signed the immortal document declaring that henceforth they would be free from the tyrannical dictatorship of England's king. ' It was one thing to declare independence; an other thing to have it. The real date of American independence dales from the surrender of Corn, jrallis. rsv.' ' - So it la with life. We declare that we are in dependent, but how many if us actually are? Declaroyour Independence! Fight your enemiea "61 wastefulness, extravagance and lavishness, and the da $f yow independence will begin from the flat tht you Tiave built up your financial re iervg, tj J point o projection from illness, loss 61 position and. other emergencies In life. United States HOLIDAY CALLS MANY FAMILIES FOR RE-UNIONS Mt. Angel A number of family groups held reunions at the river on the Fourth. Among those at Sell ers on the Ablqua river Included the groups of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ber ning. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bauman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zollner and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kaiser and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. George Dyer and family of Portland. In another group were Henry Butsch and family, Mrs. Lawrence Butsch and daughter of Oakland, Calif., Miss Barbara Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Ebner and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ebner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gooley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwab and family, Mr, anU Mrs. H. B. Craig and family. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Schwab, Miss Rose Hassing, Miss Angela Cottmlre, Miss .Florentine Mlckel, Cletus Butsch and Joseph L. Wachter. Others were Mrs. Christine Eb-erle-and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Hauth and family. Those, who went to Annens, on the Ablqua, Included Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ficker and fomily, Mrs. Ed Gooley, Mrs. Mike Shields and Ed ward Gooley of Harrington, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Schwab and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Schwab and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Scharbach, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prosser and family. A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ham mer. Those present Included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kloft of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. William Kloft and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hammer and family. PORTLAND COUPLE WED Albany Marriage licenses were issued by the county clerk Friday to Lester H. Foster, 42, Portland barber, and Melithia GIbbens. 42. Portland nurse. This was Foster's third marriage and Mrs. Glbben's second. They were married by Rev. D. H. 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Chevrolet's delivered prices Include only reasonable charfias for dellvarj and financing Douglas McKay Chevrolet Co. 430 N. Commercial St. Phone 1802 A SIX IN THE PRICE RANGE OF THE FOUR Dallas The 4th of July celebra (tlon held at Dallas drew large) crowd. The day's events began with a walking race tit 8:30 o'clock inl the morning, 25 miles for the men and 18 -r the women. Schrader of Salk Creek, brother of last year's) winner, came In 1st, A minutes oq about a mile ahead of the seoondj man, Slater. The two baseball games between) Newberg and Dallas were won byj Newberg 12 to 5 and 1 to L Walter Syron gave some exhibU tlon diving during the swimming meet. Lenthel Prllman, Lelan: Le- fors and Melba Robinson, all wonj prizes in this contest. The program at the park featured! a talk by P-ofessor Horner, from! Corvallis. The auxiliary post of the Salem Legion presented singing during the program by a quar tet. The Salem band played at difn ferent occasions during the day and the Dallas band gave a concert in, the evening. Dallas had one fire alarm during the 4th's celebration at 10:00 o'clock in the evening. It was started inl the grass near Soehren's warehouse and quickly extinguished before! any damage was done. DIES AT FUNEBAL I Fountain Coty, Term. (IP) WhHaj the casket of her daughter was be- ing carried out of the Austen home to the hearse, Mrs. Molly Austen fell dead. A double funeral was heldl the next day. Th Convert- ly)E I M LANDAU. i0 Sedan Delfwy 595 Th Light Dc-S A AA lit try ChMtU. 4UU ... Jmctorf MlciWtfem Too ChaMla With Cab '650 i