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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1929)
eXCLl'SIVE NEWS DISPATCHES WILLAMETTE VAL LEY NEWS BY SPECIAL COKKESl'ONDKNT 'THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1929 pac;ktwo WOODBURN HAS PLANS FOR BIG MUSIC COMEDY Woodbum An Interesting meet ing of the Wood burn Woman's dub ai held Is the library club roonu Wednesday afternoon. The busi ness session under the direction of Mrs. C. C. Geer, was devoted to discussing plans for The Madcap Princess," a musical comedy, vhich Till be given as a club benefit on December '17, directed by Stephen Stevens of the McKenny Production 'Emporium of New York. There will be about 73 people in the cast, In cluding 12 principals and several choruses. Mrs. Geer appointed the follow ing committees: Tickets, Mrs. Ar ista Nendel, Mrs. Charles Moore of 'Gervais. Mrs. W. D. Simmons, Mrs. V. D. Bain. Mrs. A. H. Dean. Mrs. Henry Hall: publicity. Mrs. Roe T. Gibbons, Mrs. C. A. Parr. Mrs. Eu Itene Courtney, Mrs. A. 8. Nelson, Mrs. Ivan C. Beers. (. Following the business session Mrs. Ivan C. Beers gave a report of the organization of the District Federation at Salem recently. Mrs. Use T. Gibbons, chairman of the kindergarten department, then took charge of the program. A number 4- Christmas carols were given by a trio of tilth school girls, MKses Edith and Grace Schrock and Miss Opal Dickey. They were accom panied by Miss Elizabeth Miller. A feature of the program which was especially pleasing, was the drill in costume given by ten first and second grade pupils of Mrs. Nellie Muir and Miss Agnes New man of the east side school. The girls were dressed in quaint colon lal costumes and the boys in digni fied dress suits. Those taking part In the drill were Cortnne OilL Hel en Hutchinson, Inez Hermanson, Hazel Haugen, Dorothy McBrlde, Tommy Gibbons. Buddy Stone, Ray Dickinson. Glenn Hermanson and Billy Nelson. Miss Nona Otjen gave a Christ mas reading and Mrs. Nellie Mulr gave a very instructive talk in which she explained kindergarten work in detail, the proceedings necessary for Its establishment and the import ance of a good founcfatton in the early life of children. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. E. N. Hall. Mrs. H. Overton, Mrs. S. W. Maupln and Mrs. C. C. Oeer, who substituted for Mrs. C. F. Whit man. There were a number of guests present. GATES REAL ESTATE NOW SHOWING LIFE I ! '--...; t Gates Real estate in and near tfcales has moved a little recently. Mrs. Flook who owned a small (place west of Gates recently sold io a Mr. Sharpies at Mill City. This place can be irrigated and will make excellent garden land. Mrs. Flook Is past 80 years of age and will pur , chase herself a small home in Mill City and be near relatives. Her daughter, Mrs. Lou Braden, has been with her the past two years. E. V. Collins has purchased the property serosa the railroad from the Horner store, from Mrs. Cor nelia Davis of Turner. This proper ty- formerly belonged to TUman Rflns but was purchased from him about two years ago. Adam Shep herd and family have been living fui the house for some years, and will continue there until spring. DENTAL CLINIC HELD HubbardJAt the dental examlna. lion held In the grades at the Hub. bard school, 122 children were ex- amlned with many of these In need of dental attention. Dr. F.MI1 Brunk o fthe Marlon county health unit, was examiner and ho was assisted by Miss Marie de Lespinasse, Jun ior, and Miss Dorothy SchoU, sopho more. VOLUNTEERS CALLED Turner Saturday volunteer work men will be at work on the high school Rymna.slum where they will heseal the interior and make repair! to the east wall. At the school bud $et meeting held recently, funds yien set aside lor the purcnaae or lumber to b tuwt for this purrxv. This Coupon and 5c Admit ornv child Voder 12 GRAND THEATER SATURDAY GRAND' Theatre TONIGHT FRIDAY TUB Frazier Players IN i'it r.vr vniT" ALL LAUGHS ALL FUN Also "The Jazz Age" WIT II DOUG FAIRBANKS, Jr. flENRV WALTHALL MABt'FXINB DAY COMEDY NEWS 15c 33c EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF UNITED CHURCHES- fTTTTI ;- ' . til rT? T-7 l : XT f . . , I :: VP 1 If I "iS . J The executive committee of the oeneral council of the united Congregational and Christian Churches, whose union was completed at the meeting of the general council in New York City. Left to right: the Rev. Charles E. Burton, D.D, of New York City, the Rev. Warren H. Oenison, D.D., of Dayton, Ohio, the Rev. Frank Knight &jndrv D.D., of Rockport, Mate., and the Rev. Frank O. Coffin. O.O, of Columbus, Ohio. The Rev. Clarence H. Wilson, D.O. (Inset), of Yonken, N. Y was elected chairman of the committee. NEW OFFICERS 'FOR FAIRFIELD GRANGE CHOSEN Gertrals Fairfield district are taking a step forward and have re organized a grange lodxe. Last Wednesday at a large meeting held in Fairfield a new Aiaff of officers were elected and the offer of an acre oi ground by T- A. Ditmar was accepted and plans of erecting a building1 iiamed lately are taking shape. Ditmar also donated irce gravel for the building of a base ment with the use of water and lights from hU Lome plant. The officers elected, who will be installed the beginning of the new year, are A. L. Collins, reelected master; D. B. Durrette. overseer; Mrs. J. Runcorn, lecturer; Frank Cannard. secretary; Rase Cannard. treasurer; Kenneth Moore, stew ard; Freeman Marthaler, assistant steward; Ruth Palmer, assistant lady steward; George Fetzel, gate keeper: Mrs. A. L. Collins, chaplain; Mrs. Claries Moore. Ceres; Mrs. Florence Durette, Flora; Mrs. R. Durrette, Pomona. - On Tuesday evening December. 3 tmrFaTrtteld grange held a meet ing in the Masonic hall at Gervais with more than 100 grange mem bers present. The Initiatory work was exemplified with the- Monitor grange putting on the work and two candidates were initiated. A luncl: was served In the banquet hall at the close of the ceremonies. DONALD STAR WILL NAME NEW OFFICERS Donald The annual election of officers for the next year will take place at the regular meeting of Venus chapter. No. 129. O, E. 8., next Friday evening. Refreshments will be served by a committee from the social club with Mrs. G. F. Clark, or Fargo, acting as chairman. Mrs. J. H. Miller will be hostess to the past matron's club at her home on December 12. CIRCLE TO MEET Orand Island The Mothers Cir cle Is sponsoring the first of three meetings in a aeries by Lucy A. Case extcntion specialist in nutrition ed ucation, at the Morton Tompkins home, Friday afternoon. WHUW run miM iu,.iuu'.rrrrr:rjrn'TB'' ' 1 Ak. u riM.nr fmreA ftorirty In It. Nwrl " fttarrh I mill WSMF V J.fflWiawmwxjj Ah. All Talklnj loinrdj P I ANOllVl R,Vo"?i'l II TONE I MII-MTR I 0 ALL I l KINO l ttlS I TJlu'lSSSriuJ rfc 1 wmuwn'ivoi I Trio Will Face Juvenile Court For Vandalism Albany Three young Albany boys. Raymond Torgeson. John Ross and Roy McMahan, will appear before Judge B. M. Payne of the Juvenile court Saturday morning to answer to the charges made by J. E. Lil lard, city police officer, of dam aging power boats, owned by Al bany business men. . The boats were tied to a small wharf on the Willamette river here. The boys are alleged to have strip ped the craft of their accessories, thrown rocks on them and filling the gas tanks with sand and water. Damages to the extent of $100 was done. They are also charged with turning on the ignitions of parked cars to run the batteries down, it was learned. Young McMahan Is under parole of the juvenile court at present. STAYTON STAR HAS ANNUAL ELECTIONS Stay tot) Tuesday night was des ignated as family night at the Eastern 'Star' lodge about 30 mem bers were present and a supper was served. Election of officers was held with Mrs. Rose Beedle named worthy ; matron; T. L. Sanders, worthy pat-, ron; Mrs. John Winters, associate matron; S. L. Brown, asoaciate pat ron; Mrs. Roy King, conductress; Mrs. A. Hurt, associate conductress; Mrs. Emma Sloper, secretary, and Mrs, Julia English, treasurer. STARS WILL ELECT Scio Scio members of the Jeffer son chapter of the Eastern Star are planning to attendn the meeting and annual election of officers Tues day evejiing. December 10. Mrs. Nina Myers of Scio la associate conduc tress of the Jefferson chapter, and several Scio members hold appoin tive offices in the official roster. PRIEST REPORTED ILL Sllverton Father J. Scherbrlng was called to the St. Vincent's hos pital Tuesday morning to see his friend, Father Cleary of Roseburg, who had been brought to the hos pital Mondav. TODAY FRIDAY SATIRDAY a Vi. ' All Tnlklni Moilf- II Attocfatrd Pre Phot SOPHOMORES DEFEAT DALLAS FROSH SPEAKERS Dallas The high school class de bate Wednesday between the fresh men and sophomores ended unani mously In favor of the sophomores, phlding the negative of the ques tion: "Resolved. That Oregon should adopt a compulsory automobile li ability Insurance law." The freshmen, affirmative, team was: Paulino Hughes, first speaker; Eugene Stoilet and Robert Allgood; sophomore, negative, team was: Dorothy Elliott, first speaker; Otto Fisher, who gave the rebuttal; and Rachael Uglow Seniors and sophs, each victors from juniors and freshman, will de bate December 18 to determine the high school class championship. The Independence Girls' league sent four members to give a dem onstration in the high school audi torium Wednesday, depicting the carnival attractions to be held In their gymnasium Friday evening. DECORATED HALL IS. PLANNED AT GERVAIS Cervals The Hcrmosa club met with Mrs. C. W. Cutsforth on Mon day afternoon with full member ship present. The chairman appointed commit tees to decorate the hall for the community Christmas tree and also complete the plans for the musical program. The hostess served re freshments at the close of the meeting. Members present were Mrs. A. De Jardln, Mrs. Perry Seeley, Mrs. Frank Cannard. Mrs. J. V. Kep pinger, Mrs. S. D. Manning. Mrs. S. H. Browrt, Mrs. Robert Harper. Mrs. G. J. Molsan, Mrs. M. D. Hen nlng, Mrs. Sumner Stevens, Mrs. Q. T. Wadsworth and the hostess. EXPECT MRS. CRESSY Sllverton Mrs. Normjm Cmssy, of Seattle. Is expected here Sunday to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Adams until after the holi days. Cressy will be here for the holidays. r FOX ELSINORE Continuous 2 ONE DAY MORE 5 a9 C T Jf0Mfl His First Talking Comedy tfli. 11 .-.a fXr) COMING 1 Sjfof MONDAY j! k HONORED DEAD K OF COFFERED BIG MEMORIAL ml Anapl Imoressive memorial urviri were held bv the Knights of Cotumou Tuesday evening In the school auaiionum, nonormg their deceased member. Richard Walh, who died In Ketchikan, Alaska. May 16. ! Other deceased members previ ously honored Included Charles Herman, William A. Niblr, Ernest Schnider, Rev. Joseph Unger, Paul Kronbcrg. John Bartnick, Joseph F Eberie Fred P. Schwab. Leo Het- Itwer, F. X. Beck, and Jordan Sau- vain. Rev. Fr. Berchtold, O. S. B., de livered the Eulogy. Rev. Fr. Am brose, O. S. B.. was chaplain. The officers in charge included L. J. Thomas, grand knight. L. Rothen fluch. Otto Oswald, John Schmitz. and Stanley Duda. ANNUAL PARTY FOR LODGE IS SISTERS PLAN Silvertoti Election of officers was held at the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters Tuesday eve ning with the following result: Most excellent chief. Mrs. Ruth Cooley; 'excellent senior, Mrs. Ida Kottek; excellent junior, Mrs. Ruth Kottelc; manager, Mrs. Wanda An derson; mistress of records and cor respondence, LaVonne Bowen; mis tress of finance, Mrs. Neva Grinde; protector, Mrs. W. P. Hicks: guard, not filled; past chief. Mrs. Ella Kni;ht; trustee, Mrs. Lillian Heald. Committees were appointed for the annual Christmas tree which the lodge gives every year for the children of the order. ELECTION IS HELD BY HUBBARD LODGE Hubbard Mrs. Wthna Leffier was elected most excellent chief for the ensuing year In the Pythian Sisters temple Tuesday evening. Other officers elected were MLis Orva Barrett as senior: Mrs. Kath erine Will, Junior; Mrs. Sadie SchoU, m istress of finance ; Miss Melva Whitney, protector; Mrs. Susie Moore, guard; Miss Anita Bevens, sitting past chief; Mrs. Cobie de Lespinasse. captain of the staff and also press correspondent; Mrs. Edith Painter, pianist. These officers will be Inducted Into office after January 1 by Mrs. Meta Friend, newly elected install ing officer. BECKMANS ARE HOST Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Beckman entertained with a dinner and bridge Tuesday evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs, W. 8. McMannls, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cleaver. Dr. and Mrs. P. O. Riley. Doctors Prescribe j Sanial IVIidy for Healthy Bladder and Kidneys fZtm Improper functioning of kidneys and bladder if affect the entire intern foe .aua years, Ac the first sign of weak kidneys or bladder, take Santa! Midv. It has been tucccasrully used for nearly halt a century for rapid relief from the suffering caused by such weakness and quickly llps correct the condition. to 11 daily ty a SAT. SUN. Silent f NIGHT AIL TALKING with FANCHOX & MARCO'S "FAR EAST IDEA." TIMBER CRUISE WILL DETERMINE LOGGING Stay ton Mayor George Keech left Tuesday to cruise the timber ol Thurston Thomas over on Thom as creek in Linn county. He mas accompanied by Mnton leoman, who will aiist hun. Thomas will dgn a sale con tr. act as soon as Keech make his report to lumber men who will cut and market it as ftet as weather will permit. GRANGES JOIN FOR CEREMONY MONMOUTH HALL Dallas The Joint Installation of the Pomona and subordinate gran ges of Polk county will take place at Monmouth on Saturday. G. A. Palmiter. state master, will be the installing officer; Mrs, Jen nie Lettifcen. of BueU grange, will be the marshall, and Mrs. Justin Rowland, or Oak Grove grange, a pianUt. A. R, Ewing, of Brush College cran?e. will be the presid ing officer of the day, and, Mrs. Addie Calbreath, long time chap lain of Monmouth grange, wilj serve as chaplain. State Master Palmiter mill give a review of the actions of the re cent National grange in the morn ing and there will be special music and a reading at 2 o'clock. For several years it has been the custom when Pomona officers aij 10 oe Lnsranea to invue tne suo ordinate granges of the county to join with the Pomcna, making It the big grange meeting of the year. The installation ceremonies will be o'clock and the public is cordially invited to be present. WOMEN TAKE CHARGE OF SEAL CAMPAIGN Albany Members of the Albany Business and Professional Women's club will have charge of the sell ing of Christmas seals here this year, it has been announced with Kate Stewart heading the various committees. One of the methods to be used this year will be the let ter method, with letters being mail ed out to Albany citizens with stamps to be sold. This system has proved satisfactory in past years. POWER IS EXTENDED North Howell Work Is being rushed on an extension of the pow er line. The poles are already de livered and some homes have been wired. It is hoped the line will be extended to Mt. Angel in the near future. The whole town is turning to micro-synchronous Victor-Radio! Nothing like it! A child can tune it. Wonder ful micro-balanced circuit. Interchangeable units. Radically new dynamic speaker. 'Absolute volume control. Never has radio offered so much and the price is within the reach of all! Also the miraculous new all Victor-Radio-Electrola. Most compact, loveliest cabinets ever built. Comfort courtesy convenience. Terms to suit.' 'Xhc wLoIe toivii is turnin? totor Radio BUY IT NOW Geo. C. Will Music House 432 State St "Salem's NORTH HOWELL GRANGERS ARE GIVING DEGREE North Howell Because the de?rw team of the North Howell uraixe la o meet with the Union Hill graune Thursday evening, the H. E. club of the North Howell grange his postponed club day until Thursday December 12. Serv'.r.. on the lunch committee for the next grange meeting will be Lulu Welsner. Lola Esson and Nellie Stevens. The H. E. club committee will serve at the next meeting of the grange, when social night will be observed. December 27. Several members of the North Howell grange attended Fairfield grange which met in the Masonic hall a: Gerrais. The degree work was in clnrge of the Monitor grange. t STAG PARTY STAGED BY MILL GiTY MEN Mill City The firemen or Mill City enjoyed a stag party Tuesday evening it h about 75 men present. They had Miss Meldan Raines en tertain them with three solos and a tap dance. Walter Lacy did sleight Vnrhand: Norman Tufford sang a ;o. and did the cake walk; Stony Wells and George Barritt did some entertaining. After a big feed and story telling the men adjourned until next Tues day, December 10, when th?y will meet at the b!g fight. MRS. SCHWAB KETl'RNS Mt. Angel Mrs. Fred J. Schwab has returned from an extended vis it In Oakland. Calif., where she was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Teckla Van Hatten. She also vis ited with relatives and friends in Oakland and San Francisco. Relief From Curse Of Constipation A Battle Creek physician &as 'Constipation is re&ponHbie tot more misery than tny other cause but immediate niiel has been tound A tablet calleO KexaH Odei lies attracts watei trom the svstem into the lazy, dry evacuating bow el called the colon The water loos ens the dry tood waste and causes a gentle thorough movement with out forming a habit ox ever Incrcas ing the dot Stop Buttering rrom canst i pat ton Chew a Rexall Oderlie at night Next day bright. Get 24 tor 25c to dav at the nearest Rexall Drug Rt,ir ferrv' dr'ie tnre adv Rsvokiticidzes Radio Reception f a. f 7 fc. I ra 2 P 4 T C W 6 r Leading Music Store for 48 Exploding Tank Frightens Men Turner Garage Turner A deafenlnr re port, a few broken window lifbtav and tools scattered from their accustomed places was the total of the damage done when a gas tank accl dently eiplodrd at the Bone Brother garage. Vernon Itirhter had brought in a gas tauk to be soldered and Vetr Bone was work ins; en It when the blow torch was u nl n ten t ional I y brought to rfoe to the hole in the tank if nitlng the fum es causing the explosion. Both men were h landing near by but neither were hurt, although astounded at the explosion. A fragment ef the tank whined past Bones' bead, remo.Tiig his hat on its way. The report was heard by several residents of Turner, who until they Irarned what happened thought it was a dynamite blast. The tank was completely demolished. WELBORN FUNERAL AT TURNER FRIDAY Toledo Marjory Welborn died at her home here Wednesday. She is survived by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Welborn. one sister, Cle one, and a brother, Gale, of this city. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hunsaker of Tur ner. Funeral services will be held from the Christian church at Tur ner Friday afternoon at 2-30 oVlork. Kollywccd Theatre Last Times Today Manhattan Stock Players "THE COHENS AND CASEYS" A Three Act Piny and Our lU'guliir Picture Program Lady of. the Pavements" Starring William Itoyd and and Lupe Velei , Aho 2 ir-rls Talking Comedy and Pat ho News Children 15 t Adults 35c Coming Friday find Kutunlaj WILLIAM BOYD in THK I'LVIXU FOOL" Ouhtanfng Victor Features i JHiper-Rntomat o Nation e- lector fullviioo. Improved Victor circuit . Puih-nult amplification. Tiro Dew IlCA power Kethotroai 245. 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