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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929 THE CAPITAL JOURNAL. SALEM, OREGON PAGE THREE ORGANIZE GUNIG TO REMEDY ILLS - OF BUSINESS Washington UP) A permanent national business clinic to diagnose and correct the Ills of American trade when symptoms ot depression become a parent Is to be establish ed within the next few days as the lirst direct result of President Hoov., er'a widely attended general ousi- nesa conference. It is to take the for of a com mittee composed of prominent busi ness executives whose duty it will be to maintain a close and contln-' ' uing watch over the trends of busi ness In all its phases, quickly rec ognize signs of retardment In any particular branch, giving warning and recommend remedies. The names of more than sixty business and Industrial leaders se lected at the business conference to confer with Julius Bames, chair man of the board of directors of the United States chamber of commerce, -on the selection of the permanent committee were named Friday. The men were selected from the many who attended Thursday's meeting and heard President Hoov er single out the "good old word work," as the key to business pro gress. COUNTY ONLY TAXES UNIT TOM LEVIES Continued from page 1) Call For Broken And Discarded Toys Off; Fire Boys Swamped Hundreds of toys, all of them in excellent condition and redecorated so that they, can scarcely be told from new, are being held for distribution by the Elks to little boys and girls of the city, wno otherwise migm' find only an empty space in their this year hacked and sawed away at the budget unUl It got the levy to where it didn't Infringe on the per cent at all but went around $1,300 less than last year's budget. The county funds which are bandied now have reached a point where a 9 per cent addition runs them up very rapidly over a term f five or ten years and if a con stant 6 per cent were allowed to Tjlle ud it wouldn't take a very huge slab out of a century to run the taxes up almost on a par with the assessed valuation. One familiar with proceedings back through the la years that the per cent amendment has been in operation, knows that the county court could have taken the entire 6 per cent every year if it met all the demands Imposed on It and then not have had enough. It could have gone far beyond the 6 per cent this year If It had knuckled under to every request made. As a result, as Indicated by statements of members of the court. It has met all of these demands on the basis that such necessary, funds would be allowed as to keep the levy down to a point where the ex tra 6 per cent was not infringed on. . The 6 per cent amendment went into effect in November 1916, and was aDOlied on the budget In 1817. The 1917 levy was $492,153.08 for the general, school and road funds, the three funds to which the 6 per cent amendment Is applicable. If the 6 per cent had been Bllowed to go on' from there every year the gradation upward by years would have been as follows, according to figures compiled by County Clerk Boyer: 1918, $E21,6K!.Z6; lsis, wi. 983.18; 1920, $586,616.16; 1921, $621, 331.88: 1922, $658,611.44; 1923, $698, 128.40; 1924, $740,016.08; 1925, $784,- 417.04; 1920, $831,482.06; 1927, $881, 370.98; 1328, $634,253.18: 1929, $990, 308.36: 1930, $1,049,762.84. That brings the situation to the comin year. But with the mil lion mark reached and past, If tald a member of the court In com ter that point to take all the 6 per cent allowed them, the amounts would rise so rapidly as to rush the county Into bankruptcy in a hand- Jul of years, state those who have examined the figures. For Instance by 1938 the amount to be paid out of the general, road and school funds would total $i,- 678.400.82 headed like a comet for the $2,000,000 mark and would slip by that rapidly in a few years and from then on run up pell mell to a confiscation of the. property of the county. "We have found by experience, wants the money. But. regardless Christmas stocking, at the East Sa lem fire station, members of which volunteered to repair all toys given as admission fees at a special mati nee sponsored by the Capital Jour nal and Capitol theater about six weeks ago. Since the matinee many addition al toys have been brought to the firemen and there was received this week several boxes filled with an as sorted collection that will demand much attenUon between now and the time the toys are ready for dis tribution through the Elks lodge. So much material is on hand and so badly in need of extensive re pairs and painting are many of the toys that unless the contributions are In good condition and can be repaired with little difficulty and time, the firemen request that fur ther donations be withheld. The prize of the collection is a large hobby horse, described as an "almost complete wreck" upon his arrival. '"The framework holding the horse, which rocks back, and forth n everything, was rebuilt entirely as was one side of the animal and a missing hoof replaced with a bit of handcarvlng. The trimmings on the harness were gone and the seat had disappeared but now, thanks to many weary hours, the horse Is as good as ever with a full-flowing tail, which was absent when he reached the station. Toys on shelves; toys in boxes; toys stacked in the corner and toys in boxes threaten the curious who climb the ladder leading to the at tic workroom at - the station. Toys of utility; toys for boys and toys for girls; toys to play with and toys to admire; books and games; dolls, oh, yes, lots of dolls and doll buggies; skooters and tricycles; toys that would look well in any store and representing a retail price of thou sands of dollars are ready and will be turned over to Santa Claus to give to Salem boys and girls Christ mas. Not only have the firemen been busy with the rejuvenation of the pride oi last year and of Interven ing birthdays, but their wives have also been generous with their time and services. There are nearly 50 dolls reconstructed from sadly mu tilated treasures that were left at the station. A head from one; a leg from another with a third contrib uting a body and a fourth an arm. under mysterious operations, these have been Joined to provide one complete dolly. Clothing is being made for all the dolls by the wives of the firemen and there have been several cash contributions for the purchase of materials needed to clothe the dolls and provide holiday attire. MONITOR SEATS GRANGE LEADERS Monitor O. P. Larson, worthy master of Woodburn grange. No. 79 and Installing officers installed the officers of Monitor grange No. 716 Thursday ngiht at the L O. O. P. hall. Officers installed were: Worthy master, O. C. Pomeroy; overseer, J. L. Llenhart: lecturer, Elsie van Cleave; secretary, Carrie E. Tyler; chaplain, Effle Sweaney; treasurer, Josephine Ballweber; steward, C. E. Tyler assistant steward, Albert Pe derson; gate keeper, B. P. Ballweber; Seres, Minnie Anundson; Pomona, Mary Thyker; Flora, Margaret Boyle; L. A. Steward, Mamie Turner. During recess. Judge L. H. Mc- Mahan of Salem gave an address on grange matters. Following the Installation, a banquet was served to about 100 grangers. QUILTING OCCUPIES CLUB AT WHEATLAND Wheatland The Wheatland club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roy Davidson. There were 13 members present. Mrs. Davidson entertained with refresh ments. The topic of the day was work on the new flower uilt, which the members, each of whom Is making a block. FORT RENAMED IN HONOR OF WARREN Washington WV-Upon the sug gestlon of President Hoover, acting Secretary of War Hurley has direct, ed that the name of Fort D. A. Rus sell at Cheyenne, Wyo., be changed to Fort Frances E. Warren, in hon or of the late Senator Warren of Wyoming. Hurley also directed that the name Fort D. A. Russell be given to Camp Maria at Marta, Texas. General Russell whose service was mentioned by the president served in various campaigns against the Indians in Oregon, California and Washington until 1861 when he was ordered to the defense of Washing ton, D. C. He took part In various campaigns of the civil war and was mortally wounded at Winchester, December 19, 1864, and was ore vetted a major general on the field of battle. Camp Marfa, with Its renaming as Fort D. A. Russell, now will be come a permanent army post, COUSINS ARE VISITING Independence Mrs. J. C. Cole man, of Yakima valley, Is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. c. Wil liams of C street. Mrs. Coleman and Williams are cousins and this is their first meeting In several years. Mrs. Coleman was formerly Miss Lavelle Kays, and a resident of this city. TO COORDINATE STATE, FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION Washington (AV-SecreUry La- mont has created a special division in the department of commerce to coordinate the federal construction work with tl.e activities to be un dertaken by the states. President Hoover said some time ago that this would be done as the federal government's share In main taining stabilized business conditions. Simultaneously It was made known at the White House that tl.e conference of business men held at the chamber of commerce of the United States Thursday was for a single purpose, that of organizing all branches of Industry In effective units to carry on the program lor business stability outlined recently by the president. EPW0RTH LEAGUERS WORKING ON COMEDY West Salem "The Path Across the Hill." a comedy-drama In three acts, will be presented by a cast from the Epworth league ot the Ford Methodist church Friday eve ning In the community hall. The play gives promise of being one ot the best productions which has been given here for sometime. Mrs. A. C, Hemilngsen is the director. FUTURISTIC DRESS -ORDERED FOR PARTY Brooks Miss Gladys Otto and Miss Inez Allison were Joint hos tesses at a Sunday school class hard times costume party at the home of the former, this weeek. Games were enjoyed until a late hour when refreshments were served by the hostess to the follow ing guests: Miss Bessie Aspinwall. Miss Inez Allison, Miss Beulah Otto, Miss Gladys Otto, Miss Em m aline Sears, Mrs. Charles Allison, Mrs. A. H. Sears, Richard Hess, Goldy Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Otto, and Duane Sears. The next class party will be held at the home of Miss Bessie Aspin wall, and all arc to wear prospec tive costumes of 1950. STURGIS IS INJURED Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sturgis have received word from Corvallls that their son, WUlard Sturgis, received a very painful In jury-while laying water pipes; his hand was caught In such a manner tearing the flesh so badly that It was necessary to take thirty stitches. COMMENDS WORK OF STATE CHAMBER I know what the state chamber of commerce is accomplishing for my community and other commun ities of the county and I think ex penditures made along that line handled the way the state chamber is handling them is one of the best things we do," said George W. Hubos of Silverton, In Salem this week as member of the county budget committee. I have kept rather close tab on the results we have had over around Silverton and also heard what has been done around Salem and other sections and this movement on the part of the state chamber Is bring ing a lot of good people Into Ore gon. Not only people with money but experienced farmers who are equipped to g oonto a farm and make a success of it. In my opin ion the county Is making a mighty big profit out of the small amount of money invested." BOOSTER CLUB FINISHES PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS Independence Mrs. P. W. Berry was hostess to the members of the Booster club at her residence on West Monmouth avenue on Wed nesday evening. A short business meeting was pre. sided over by Mrs. Barn hart and arrangements fpr the Christmas party to be held at the residence of Mrs. McConnell, were completed. A social evening followed with games and music. A two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. T. R. Heffley, Mrs. Elmer Bamhart, Mrs. O. O. McConnell, Mrs. Charles Ir vine. Mrs. Ed Kelly, Mrs. C. Nash luns Mrs. P. O. Hewett. Mrs. Char les Smiley, Mrs. E. G. Ranton, Mrs. Mae Hanna, Mrs. L. I. Hershber ger, and Mrs. Berry. PRINCE MAKES PEACE WITH FORWARD BOY London W The Prince of Wales nnd made peace and the boy who GIRLS ENJOY SWIM IN SALEM' TANK Silverton Several car loads of the local Girls Reserve troop mot ored to Salem Wednesday evening to a swimming party at the V. M. C. A. After the swim all sojourned to the Y. W. C. A. where lunch was served, after which all attended "Bulldog Drummond" at the Cap itol theater. As chaperones for them were Mrs. Alvln Henjum, Mrs. Lee Alfred, J. J. Oeder and Henry Hagan. menting on the situation, "that It would be easy to be driven up to the use of the whole 6 per cent every year. Not to do so brings down on our head every year a storm ot pro test fronr-thls or that activity which wants the money. But "regardless of this or that criticism we are go ing to stick by what is right rn the premises. The figures show plain ly that to gobble up the 6 per cent every year would mean but one thing. By the time men who are now middleaged turned old, the county would be well on the way to financial disaster. Prom now on it would be compound interest at 6 per cent starting at over a million dollars and it doesn't take long tor that to reach a sum which would wreck us." T OPENING Know Its Top' and Body Shop will open Monday at 272 N. High, op posite city hall. Yon will be as sured of first class work, Mr, knowlrs having been for the past six years foreman of the top, body and fender department of Woods Auto Service. Centrally located for your convenience estimates gladly furnished. Knowles Top & Body Shop 2.2 N. 1 1 lull. Opposite City Hall. Mutual Savings & Loan Association A Salem Institution Organized in 1910 Place Your Savings with Us Let us finance your home on weekly or monthly payments 142 SOUTH LIBERTY STREET T T WILL COST your es- tate no more for our serv ices as Executor of your will than for the service of an individual of less experience and financial responsibilty. We can do the work better and more economically. Ladd & Bush Trust Company NOW OPEN Nights! Open 7 cum. until midnight COMPLETE Ford Service DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY Repairing Lijcht Adjustments Lubricating Washing Gasoline Lubricating Oils Battery Service VALLEY Motor Co. Salea-Ford-Service Center and Liberty St. PHONE 1995 r ggy forGIFTS ATLAS BOOK STORE 163 STATE STREET PHONE 340 Give Something FOR THE CAR this Christmas He will appreciate a act of tire chains. "We have em" all sizes and prices. A HADES HEATER for the car will be ap preciated by all members of the family. Only $27.50 to $37.50 . Abo a complete stock of hot air heaters from $4.50 to $8.50 pBli 1 1 I 111 III I i Bl'RGESS BATTERIES give 30 to 60 :'o more sei-vlce. Prices only 2 50 to $4.75. W. E. Burns Dan Burns NOT BROTHERS THE SAME MAN Ferry at High Snletn, Ore. AUTOMOTIVE HEADQUARTERS FOR XMA3 tBT-JLJZJ002 a & - c -Special- Here Is m tmr that should wit the fellow that likes the best. A classy Sterlinr-Knlcht coupe. A high-priced car that looks the part, cne of the classiest coupes In town. Runs perfect, first class tires, good spare, upholstry In fin condi tion. This car was cwned bjr a man that can afford the best, takes excellent care of hts ears and will personally recommend this beautiful coupe. This is the only used car we have, and we are coins to make a special price mt $410 to move It 9153 trade or cash, and S25.M a month. Packard Service & Sales. Inc. 513 South Commercial Phone iit was suspended from Leyton bill. school by the head master for hav ing asked his highness his auto graph will go back to school. The nrinae wrote a letter to Law rence cull, the Schoolboy's father, which GUI said contained some good advice upon which he acted. um said tl.e letter was marked private and he therefore declined to allow Its publication. "Now, what did the prince say?" was being asked widely In England Friday.- CAMP ENTERTAINED Pedee Lucky Camp, Royal Neighbors of America and the Mod ern Woodmen met this week with the women leaving early to prepare a supper in the Woodman hall. The evening was spent-with "500.'' LINDY AND BRIDE LEASE APARTMENT New York iPh-The Lindberghs at last are to have a home. CoL and Mrs. Charles A. lind bergh have leased an apartment sa East 51th street, In the exclusive) and Ugh priced Sutton Place diet-net, owners of the building an nounced. It is a five room suite, In a studio apartment building just completed. 8haw The Portland Efectrla Power company has completed in stalling the electric line In this section. YO U You havearighllo ex pect Hiebcst inScnie and Equipment and wt1 ateinaposilionloofb lliesew'itWaddilioiuI iinneccssarii expense 0 !EXGS5 POWER, and SPEED The new 1930 Hupmobile Six....?l060 The new 1930 Hupmobile Eight. ,I595 'V C : TUB 1530 HUPMOBIl.fi FIGHT S.OOOR SEDAN . . . SIS9S Pick yoor road. Pick your bill. Pick your own going . roaCh or imoofh . . .-and put lb. throltl. clear down against the floor board . . That's the only way to explore the reserves of power and speed that are built into tbcie ipecracular new Hupmobilcs. . 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