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EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS ire special correspondent SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1929 PAGE TWO CLARK FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FROM WOODBURN Woodburn Impressive funeral aenflces for Verle Ward Clark, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Clark of this city were held at the Presbyterian church at two o'clock Friday afternoon. The church was filled with friends and classmates of the deceased and many relatives. Mute tokens of sympathy In floral profusion were banked about the chancel, Including floral pieces from the freshman class of the high school of which he was a member, the eighth grade of the public school of which Mrs. Clark Is teacher, the teachers' association, the Presbyter ian church, Sunday school and Aid society. The sermon .was preached by the pastor. Rev. Henry O. Hanson and Mi&s Fern Wadsworth and Miss Ruth Holt sang. Mrs. Jack Hansen accompanied the singers and also played -the processional and reces sional. Pall bearers were Torlef and Ralph Nlson, Bingham Powel, .Ken neth Berkey, Charles Cammack and Erwin Faulkner, all class mates of the deceased. Interment was Jn Belle Passi cemetery. Verle Ward Clark was born on July 25, 1915 at Dunkirk, Montana and came to Woodburn with his parents about eight years ago. since which time he has made this city his horn. Here he has been growing up and attending the public schools. This fall he entered the freshman class of Woodburn high school. With all the members of his family he has attended the Presbyterian Sun day school and church and became a member of the church on Mary 29, 1925. He passed away on October 30 after an Illness of ten days. He Is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Clark, his brothers Lloyd and Clair, also by his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Clark of Woodburn and Mr. and Mrs. James Root of Dunkirk, Mon.; his aunt, Mrs. Eliza Christenson of Woodburn, and uncles William of Woodburn and Irving Clark of Clackamas and other relatives. Attending the funeral from out of town were the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Root, and Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Norman of Portland. MUM FANCIERS WILL SHOW CHOICE BLOOMS Albany A biff chrysanthemum show In which commercial growers! and private fanciers will merge thctr exhibits, will be sponsored by the Albany Garden club. The affair will be held In the near future. The garden club Is also sponsoring the planting of shrubs about four of Albany's centrally located churches, the Linn county courthouse, the public library grounds and the beaut if lcation of the entrance to the city adjacent to the Pacific highway, both north and south. RETIRED MINISTER CALLED IN IDAHO Silver ton The father of Ralph Cowden of Mill street, Rev. Oran vllle Cowden of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away some days ago. He was 92 years of age and had retired from the Presbyterian ministry because of his age. Ralph Cowden was at his father's bedside several days be fore he passed away. Rev. Cowden had made many visits to his son and his family and had many Sil vertbn friends. llEAKS FROM ABROAD Silverton J. Gehring of near Sll verton has received a postal card from his old home In Lousanne, Switzerland, which was esnt to him by Dr. A. J. McCannel of this city who with his brother from Canada is touring la Europe. He visited a brother and the grandmother of Gehring. Dr. McCannal took a post graduate course at Paris since he left Rilvprton. INSTITUTIONAL 'OkilHcss equipment and long bainingcouplcd with Sincerity in Scnicc eliminate unncccssaiij expense Vim tin Summon! Comal Stayton Druggist Blasts Show Case By Gun Discharge Stay ton While handling a loaded shotgun In his drug store, C. A. Beauchamp ac cidently pulled the trigger, discharging the contents of the &hotffan lengthwise through a glass display case. Little other damage was done. About two years ago Harry Jones duplicated the stunt In the same store. Damage From Fun Results Of Prankster Wocdburn The result of Hal lowe'en pranks In Woodburn was the breaking of expensive windows in the Guiss building occupied by J, P. Nathman, the Coe building and the Methodist Episcopal church. Fun, when carried to such an "extent ceases to be fun and there Is much indignation from people who are put to so much needless trouble and expense by thoughtless youngsters. Many in nocent pranks were also played, and- many homes visited by queer looking individuals- la costumes strange and weird who spoke no words and did no harm. The usual marking of windows was also en joyed and small children with Jack o'lanterns created much hilarity. Donald Little disturbance was caused here on Hallowe'en. School boys played a number of pranks, chiefly at the school house, where some of the playground apparatus was damaged. One accident occurred. Ming Kee, while running down the street, collided with a sign that had been carried from a business place and stood , on the sidewalk. A sharp iron made a painful injury to Kee's side and his shoulder was Injured as he fell. He was dazed for some time, and left as soon as able for his home on the Wilsonville ferry road. Turner Hallowe'en night in Turner was celebrated with the usual hilarity. From midnight on until 4 o'clock in the morning, pranks were in order and daylight found the town in quite an up heaval. A wagonload of baled hay was parked on the sidewalk in front of one of the business houses, old wrecked cars had been much in de mand, and were deposited around the main streets, with one upturned in Mill creek. Other minor pranks were participated in by the revelers. I The night before Hallowe'en some of the youths unable to wait until the big night, stole the wagon be longing to a Turner resident and left It standing in the high school shed In the opposite end of town. Stayton Noise all through the night Hallowe'en, was the order of things at Stayton. As usual much loose furniture was transported to different neighborhoods. Some people stayed up all night to guard their property. Jefferson Hallowe'en night pas sed rather quietly in this vicinity. Early in the evening the small boys and girls paraded the streets sport ing masks and carrying jack-o-lanterns and noise makers. Iater pranks were played, such as piling rubbish in the btreets, on porches, and placing signs on the roofs of store buildings. At 2:30 a. m. some mischlevious lad rang the lire bell but no excitement was occasioned. Gervais Hallowe'en hoodlums almost passed Gervais by as aside from marked windows, a few mis sing gates, not much real damage was done. Marshal Bow ley had the assistance of Mr. Armstrong on Hallowe'en night and kept mischief down to a minimum. Tube sales have been such this year that they are expected to total about one-third of the entire radio trrost sales. 1 M HAZEL GREEN'S SCHOOL CENSUS SHOW INCREASE Hazel Green The school census &s taken recently by the local school clerk and shows an Increase of 15 over last year's census, there being 67 boys and 55 girls making a total of 122 children between the ages of four and 20. There are 12 more boys than last year but only three more girls. Early last spring a reading test was given to all the third graders. throughout Marion county. Results announced a short time ago showed the highest grade to be 84 per cent. The average grade was only 43 per cent. Marvin Van Cleave of the Ha zel Green school received a grade of 77 per cent which was consid ered excellent when one realizes the highest was only 84 per cent. The pupils in the upper grades have organized a club to be known as the "Hazel Green Boys' and Girls' Society." The following offi cers were elected: president, Tat suro Vada; vice-president, Arthur Clemens; secretary -treasurer, vic tor Williamson; sergeant at arms, Clarence Zielinski and Leonard Falst. HOUSE IS DAMAGED BY WOMAN AUTOIST Hubbard Mrs. Clara Relchel of Woodburn had a minor accident Friday morning as slfe was driving Into Hubbard. In turning the corner at Garland's barbecue she lost con trol of the car and It ran Into the Hugh Wells residence, hitting with considerable force. The driver was not injured, nor was the car dam aged beyond repair but the side of the house received the brunt or the impact. Mrs. Relchel was on her way to Portland. HUBBARD PEOPLE AID IN DALLAS ACTIVITY Hubbard Dr. and Mrs. A. P. de Lesplnasse and daughter, Marie, ac companied by Dorothy SchoU as sisted the Dallas band at the first costume Hallowe'en parade and par ty given in Dallas Thursday eve ning. The latter three were guests of the band, the former Is director. The affair was sponsored and su pervised by the Carl B. Fenten post No. 20 under the command of J. B. Eakln. The response by the schools! was most encouraging, 292 children appearing in costumes. Prizes were given for the best attendance from one room, the best group costumes, the best boy costume and the best girl. All the children participating were given candy and other small gifts. In all 98 prizes of merit were distributed by the legion. j FORMER GOVERNOR OF DAKOTA TAKEN Silverton Mrs. William of this city has received a telegram telling of the death of her brother, Robert 3. Vessey, at Pasadena, Calif., who had died of heart trouble. Vessey was governor of South Dakota from 1909 to 1913. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. HIX0N HOME GAY Jefferson A Hallowe'en party given by Mrs. Roy Hlxson for her daughter. Lorraine, and five little friends was much enjoyed at the Hlxson home Wednesday evenng.l Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hlxson. assisted by Mrs. D. C. Buck ner. Those present were Kelthel Smith, Mervine Thurston, Sylvia Vasek. Jessie Hart, Jean McRee and Lorraine Hlxson. Fox Elsinore DIRECTION: FOX vs. 4 ' i , , .. l , t A. Hi " I tf ; V - VJS FRANK MRINO BROODER BUILDERS FORM CORPORATION Silverton The Robinson Electric Brooder corporation has been form ed here with Lou Robinson, inven tor, president: Errol Ross, vice-president, and H. W. Marshall, secretary. The Barr building on Jersey street will be used as a factory and will employ six men in manufacturing. Robinson has sold nearly 400 of his brooders to poultry men of the Pa flclc coast. Manufacturing will start in the near future. WACONOA CLUB WOMEN GATHER COLLINS HOME Waconda Mrs. A. L. Collins was hostess at her home near Wacon da, to members of the Waconda Community club and several addi tional guests at the regular meet ing of the club. Mrs. Collins attended the meet ing of the Marlon county federation of community clubs in Salem re cently and gave a report, Mrs. Wil liam McGilchrist, the treasurer, also gave a report, after the busi ness session the group was enter tained by a talk on Oregon history by R. J. Hendricks of Salem. Mrs. Hendricks also gave an interesting talk on federation club work. Mrs. Fern Runcorn and Mrs. Ray Barker assisted. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hendricks of Salem, Mrs. Branford J. J. Miller, Mrs. Vln yard, Mrs. 'George Brown, Mrs. Karl Brown, Mrs. Julian DeJardin and daughter, Maxine, Mrs. Els worth Hubbard, Mrs. J. C. Savage, Mrs. Henry .Stafford, Mrs. George Lemery, Mrs. Allyn Nusom and son, Donald; Mrs. Fern Runcorn, Mrs. Robert Cole, Mrs. Al Lamb, Mrs. Richard Patterson, Mrs. Aaron Nu som, Mrs. Francis Nusom and daughter, Rosemary, Mrs. Frank Felton and daughter, Vella; Mrs. Ed Scharf and daughter, Dorothy; Mrs. William McGilchrist and two small daughters, Mrs. Ray Barker and the hostess. Mrs, A. L. Collins. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Al Lamb in Mission Bottom on Wed nesday afternoon, November 13. GRAND ISLAND HAS BENEFITFOR SCHOOL Grand Island A full house at tended the pie social and Hallowe'en program given by the Mothers' cir cle and by the school at the school house Thursday evening. The program, decorations and cos tumes were all In keeping with Hal- j lowe'en traditions and those attend-1 ing report a very delightful evening.1 The proceeds amounting to J19.75 will be used to buy supplies for the school. SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS FROLIC AT CHURCH Amity The members of the Baptist Sunday school gave a Hallowe'en party in the base ment of. the church Wednes day evening. The rooms were decorated with autumn foliage, ears of yellow com, red berries and jack o' lanterns. All kinds of games suitable for the occasion were play ed and at a late hour refreshments were served to about 35 guests. Out of town guests were Rev. and Mrs. L. 8. Schumaker of McMlnnville. JAKE WERLE LEAVES Silverton Jake Werle, assistant salesmanager of the Silver Palls Timber company, left this week for his middle west home at Warsaw, Wis., where he expects to remain about a month. He Intends attend ing the big football game In Berke ley and will visit in cnicago ana several other cities. WEST COAST THEATRES , fe , ,""S 4 Kf 1 WITH 1 EM H. U W(M IS W j & Marco's j "DRAPES IDEA" & Co. JKROME MANN DOROTHY KK1.LT LODGE COSTUME PARTY SUCCESS FOR SILVERTON Silverton The dress up 'party given at the Pythian hall Thursday evening to members by the Pythian Sisters was one of the best things of its kind ever held here. There was a Scandinavian old ladies costume, tight waist, pop lin long skirt, ruffled bonnet and all worn by one of the Emtl Loe daughters which had belonged to her grandmother. This costume won first prize. Mrs. Bert Meyers was garbed in a gown with a much ruf fled shoulder cape belonging to Mrs. Ralph Coroden's mother. Mrs. Emil Loe wore some old-fashioned home spun clothes, the cloth of which was still beautiful, although many decades old. J. D. Drake wore a pair of home spun trousers, the cloth of which was woven by his grand mother when she was a young lady. Three men who made splendid and fascinating looking women were Neal Cooley. Eddie Kottek and Nevil Powell. After much delibera tion Powell was given first prize. Joe 6 Cay nor, large framed, tall and loose pointed, made an excel lent nigger and not only looked the part but acted it as well. There were many others who were well gotten up. The whole affair made an as sembly of excellent costumes. TAX COLLECTIONS SLOWFOR DALLAS Dallas After three slack days of tax paying this week, Thursday was the first rush day when $22,557.60 was collected by Sheriff T. B. Hook er and his deputies, while $52,743.08 was the amount deposited with Treasurer Hamilton for taxes, by tne snenif tTiaay morning. SCOTTS MILLS BOY SCOUTS HOLD PARTY Scotts Mills The Boy Scouts, un der supervision of their Scoutmas ter, Carl Millard, and Assistant, H. S. Dixon, spent Hallowe'en evening in the gymnasium, playing scout games until 9:30 o'clock. They were then Invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rich with Mrs. H. S. Dixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rich, as hostess. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing Hallowe'en games. Re freshments were served. Mrs. Albert Rich and Mrs. Carl Millard helped with the serving. Those present were Paul and Robert Shepherd, Jack Taylor, Carl Johnson, Averlel Fry. Homer Mil lard, Orvil Broslg, William Louder back, Charles Llttlepage, John Thomas, Wilson and James Myers. and Weston Scott, Floyd Shepherd and J. o. Dixon, committeemen, were also present. The Scouts are planning to move their headquarters to the gym. RELIEF CORPS PLANS PROGRAM AT HUBBARD Hubbard The Hubbard schools and the relief groups are planning to give a program Armistice day at the city hall. Principal J. R. Bid- good Is in charge of the arrange ments for the school and Mrs. Neva MrKenzle for the corps. CUBED Wll IIOU1 OPERATION OK LOSS Ot TIME DR. MARSHALL 329 Oregon Bid. today ivy.; SUNDAY MONDAY ti 'JOHN MACK BROWN is ST. LOUIS BEAUTIES HISTORICAL PLACE VISITED BY CLASS Silverton The 8-B civics and hietory classes of 24 students and the teacher. Miss Arnold, motored to Champoeg Friday afternoon to go through the museum and to see where the first provisional govern ment was started. They were taken in can by Mrs. William Hubbs, W. F. Tate, Mrs. George Lamb and Mrs. Lamb's daughter. Final Oat Feed Enjoyed By Nag Of Scio Section Scio Fred, one of the best known horses in the Scio country, has gone to the happy hunting grounds. His bones are being charred, the while Dr. Browne's foxes are feast ing on the flesh that was cleaved from the bones. Fred's age Is variously estimated from 25 to 35 years. He had per formed yeomen service under many different ownerships, always In the near vicinity of his birth and death. His last owner was J. B. Sanders, who used the faithful old forrcl horse about a year. Sam Gaines, who has lived In the vicinity of Scio for 75 years, had Fred during the animal's best days. Fred had been a spirited animal in his day. Even in his dotage he could hit a lively clip under certain conditions. Less than two weeks ago, according to Sanders, the horse took fright at something near San ders' place while attached to a spring wagon. Sanders was In the rig until he observed that the animal was headed ror the large tank near the house, with no prob ability o fmlssing it. Rather than remain for the violent Impact, San ders leaped from the rig and watched the crash that came a few seconds later. Regardless of the lively stunt he staged at the close of his eventful carrer. Old Fred won the ever lasting gratitude of many an own er and earned an .eternal home1 in horse heaven with oats every where and grass up to his eyes.. MACHINE OVERTURNS DRIVER IS PINNED Amity Mrs. Stella Ballou. who lives a mile south of Amity, had a narrow escape from serious injury Wednesday morning when enroute to her school near Willamina, her car struck some loose gravel near the A. O. Deaver place one mile west of Amity, and turned turtle. Mrs. Ballou was unable to get from under the oar until a passing mo torist came to her rescue. The car was badly damaged, two wheels torn off and other parts badly bent. Mrs. Ballou escaped with minor in juries. Oregon Pulp & Paper Co. Manufacturers of Bond, Ledger, Mani ford Parchment, Glassine, Greaseproof, Inner Wraps, Etc. Support Oregon Products Specify "Salem Made" Paper for Your Office Stationery Office 315 So. Commercial Si SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY jj LB LA fi.EC H I """"TERMS aWKlfEt AIX TALKING, TURNER WOMEN GIVE TEA FOR AID BENEFITS Turner One of the most delight ful allalrs of the autumn season was the Halloween silver tea of the Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid so ciety, given Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. I. H. Small. Hal lowe'en suggestions and novelties, combined with bowls of yellow, white and pink chrysanthemums were used for decorations. Nearly 30 guests were in attendance. An Impromptu program with In structions from witches and black cats was cleverly carried out. bong by all. devotionals by Mrs. Fred C. Gunning, vocal duet by Mrs. W. A. Martin, and Mrs. William S. Bur goyne, readings by Mrs. C. A. Bear, nlano solo, Mrs. George Naderman of Salem, and musical readings by Mrs. William S. Burgoyne. Re freshments In keeping with the Hallowe'en season were served at the tea hour by the Joint hostesses. Mrs. I. H. Small, Mrs. William S. Burgoyne, and Mrs. J. W. Ransom. Guests in the group present were Mrs. Earl Bear and daughter. Amy Eunice, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Leota Sloan, Mrs. Earl Pearcy of Salem, Mrs. Neal Edwards, Mrs. D. B. Parkes, Mrs. M. A. Hill, Mrs. Fred C. Gunning, Mrs. Ted Whitehead, Jr., and daughter, LaVerne, Mrs. L. Roberts and children, Alice, Bar bara and Dean, Mrs. C. A. Bear, Mrs. Duncan of Salem. Mrs. U. S. Talbot, Mrs. W. A. Martin, Mrs. George Naderman and children, Gerald and Cleonna of Salem, Mrs. L. J. Rowley, Mrs. Lawrence Ed wards and daughter, Ethel Geral dlne, and the hostesses Mrs. I. H. Small, Mrs. J. W. Ransom, Mrs. William S. Burgoyne and daughter, Ruth. CHILDREN GUEST AT HERRELL RESIDENCE Eola Complimenting their son. Junior, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Herrell entertained at a children's Hallowe' en party at their home here. The living rooms were decorated with autumn leaves and Hallowe'en col ors. Music and games were enjoyed by IS GASH We buy rugs, sacks, pa per, iron, brass, copper, hides, etc. Capital Junk Co. H. Stelnbock, Prop. Thone 398 By the Bridge Phone 848 and 849 Salem's Theater Beautiful iT OF TKE Red hot rhythmsl Scorching eonal Racirur romance! Synco pated steps I Sophie Tucker turns into day l "Honity Tont is a heaven of Jazzl WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 100 Talking Mystery Thriller! THE DRAKE CASE' -LAST TlMF.il TODAY FOX MOVIETONE - SINGING SPECIAL "WORDS AND MUSIC all present. Edsel Herrell won first prize In pinning the tall on the cat. Each child was presnted with an all-day sucker and at a given signal a race started which was won by Elotse Lachapelle. Refreshments were served to Cor anell, Mary Elotse and John Fergu son, Helen. Paul and William Cass, Imogene Tidd, Loralne Acuff, Elolse Lachapelle, Edsel, Norman and Da mon Herrell, John and Willow Gib son, and the honor guest. Junior Herrell. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tidd, Mr. and Mrs, Ray Magee, Miss Claudlne Hum phreys, Curtis Ferguson r.nd the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Herrell, open radio snor"-, Silverton Mr. and Mrs. T. ' S, Preston, who recently sold the Silverton electric shop to Berry and Talbot of Hood River, have opened a radio shop In the store space on South Water street, vacated by the Lovett barber shop. Hollywood THEATER Home of 2) Talkies SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY Continuous Performances Sunday 2 to 11 Daringl All-Talking! Dynamic! Vivid! Love and adventure amid the dangers of Gangdom! 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