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MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1932 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY SPEC1AL correspondents COIN IS URGED TO MAKE RACE; SERVING LINN Sclo Sclo and other Linn county friends of 8. H. Ooln, farmer a few miles west of this city, have expressed a desire to have him file his petition for candidacy for the state legislature. While no definite statement In Ooln'l behalf has been authorized, so far as has been made public here. It Is believed by those near him that he might be in a re ceptive mood in this matter it it Is the will of a sufficient number 01 electors that he make the race at the May primary election for one of the positions in the lower house of the state legislature. Goln was elected a member of the house at the election of 1823, along with A. K. McMahan. Albany attorney. 8. M. Garland. Lebanon lawyer, was elected to the senate at the same time. All are demo crats and were elected In a county normally considered strongly rcpub llcan. Ooin was born and reared In Linn county and still resides on the farm on which he was born, near Greens bridge, about five miles west of Scio. He is from pioneer stock and has spent his life as farmer in the immediate vicinity of Sclo. He is familiar with (Tie needs of the farmer, having mad? special study and observation In that field. His record as a mem ber of the house 10 years ago that of a conscientious, hard work er and a square shooter, and friends are united in the belief that he should consent again to serve his constituency at the ptesent time, they urge, when the sterling quali ties he embodies are so much need ed in public office. NEW AID OFFICERS WILL TAKE PLACES Wood burn The newly elected of fleers of the Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will be In stalled at the meeting to be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. M. Hicks, 416 Second street. Mrs. Hicks will be assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Elburn Sims and Mrs. Slyde Whitman, and by Mrs. Ella Cammack. Miss Lake Watson and Mrs. L. R. Tweedie are In charge of the program and Mrs. Rex Ben tic y will lead the de votions. As this la the last meeting of the fiscal year all members who have not paid their dues are re quested to do so at this time.. CATHOLIC SOCIETY SELECTS OFFICERS Stnyton At the regular meeting of St. Mary's court of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters In the Forester hall the following members were elected to hold office for a period of one year: Chief ranger, Ida Wourms; vice chief ranger, Mabel Odenthal; re cording secretary, Edna Fery; finan cial secretary, Thercfia Hendricks; treasurer, Genevieve Smith; trustees, Apolonia Brund, Thresa Ruef, Clara Dozler; conductors, Catherine Brand, Mory Brand; sentinels, Mildred Gasner, Adeline Thorn a. Installation of these officers will be held In April, the oaths to be given by the past chief mnger, Clara Spanlol. Mill City Residents Observe Birthdays Mill City A group of neighbors who meet retftilaiiy to play bridge, surprised one of their members Fri day when they met at the home of Mrs. A. R. Hoenlg, honoring Mrs. Richard Saucier on her birthday an niversary. Mrs. C. C. Cllne won first prize and Mrs. F. R. Olin consola tion. The ladles enjoying the after noon were Mrs, Saucier, Mm. Hoe nig. Mrs. A. A. Holt house. Mrs. F. R. Olin and Mrs. C. C. CI Inc. Mill City A 6:30 o'clock dinner was given Thursday evening, hon oring the birthday anniversary of Dern Olin, at the home of his par ents. Mr. and Mm. F. R. Otln. Those enjoying the dinner were Miss Mary Hill. Miss Mildred Pearson. Miss Mary Hnlthmne, Miss Floyd Wriht, MUM Mtlllrent Olin. Charles Kelly. Jack Olin, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Olin and the truest of honor, Dan Olin, Pastor Taken 111 SUverton Rev. W. O. Living- stane, pastor of the First Christum church of SUverton. mas unable to minister to his con grew t ton Sun day, on account of a severe cold. Hcv. Julius Herr who was a guest of his brother, Ous Herr In Silver ton, preached' both mornU.g and evrnlnz ns a substitute for Rev. Livingstone. Mrs. Livingstone has Just recovered from the flu. Cl.l B MKKT8 Tl KSOAY Amity The Civic Improvement club of Amity will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Morrison. TEACHKRS TO MEET Hayesville The Modern Teachers club will meet Tuesday evening at the schoolhouse. Besides the regular reports and study of geography, final plana for the entertainment of other teachers' clubs will be discuss ed and arranged. Tills large meeting will be held March 39 at the school. RELIEF fours CALLED Woodburn The monthly social meeting of ' the Woman's Relief Corps will be held Thursday, March 10 In an all day session at the Dome 01 Mrs. Nora uroyies on North Front street. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon. Monmouth Everett O. Martin of 8t. Marys, Idaho, has arrived for an Indefinite visit at the home of his brother, Kirk Martin, on South Monmouth street. Aurora Sidney Oraham has been appointed official registrar In Untoo precinct, Clackamas county. Night Of Frolic Promised Monday Dallas "All the fun of the fair" is promised to those who attend the big carnival which is being stag ed Monday night In the W, O. W. hall by the Neighbors of Woodcraft thimble club Mo. 293. The enter tainment committee, headed by Mrs. Lerlein Patterson, have drawn up a big free program as the initial step in the evening's fun. Following the program the side showe will be thrown open and the floor cleared for dancing. The refreshment com mittee with Lona Cochrane In charge will have an attractive booth where all kinds of refreshments can be obtained. CAMP COOKERY CLUB IS BUSY Silver ton The Evans Valley 4-H cmp cookery club of which Mrs. Ruby Down-Schantz is leader, met at the log cabin clubhouse on the Evans Valley schoolgrounds Satur day afternoon to complete a full and varied program. They planted six Douglas fir trees, furnished by Roy Funrue, club member, near the ca bin; finished tne cabin window, Francis Ness in charge of the work; Earl Johnson was in cnarge of the door which was also finished: Billv Ness furnished a cabin cupboard which was installed; finished filling the log chinks with dioss; formulat ed definite plans for the open meet- ing on March 19 when tneji will have their first practice of demon stration; developed achievement day plans; and accepted an invitation from the community club to meet with them March 11 in the regular session and at this time to have the ceremony of presenting the achieve ment pins for last year's accomplish ments, to report back to headquar ters by achievement day, April 16. The personnel of the club includes Francis Ness, president; Earl John son, vice president and yell leader; Doris Brenden, secretary; Raymond Funrue, press correspondent; and Billy Ness, Clayton Langsev, Virgil DePiero and Anna and Lawrence Brenden. MANY PEOPLE GUEST FOR CARD EVENING Independence A successful card party, sponsored by the officers and members of Adah chapter, O. E. 8., was given In the Masonic hall Friday evening, at which 100 people enter ed freely in to the social activity of the hour playing "500" and bridge. Many teachers and students from the Normal school were present as were a number of local teachers. Prlzos were won in bridge by A. H. Dixon, and Zelma Bush of Salem, j while Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Edwards carried oft the honors at "500". Minn Bush wan a house -guest of Mrs. Wayne Mack. Following the cord games refresh ments were served in the dining room. Mrs. Crosby Davis and Mrs, Stella Calhreath had charge of the kitchen and were assisted in the preparation by Mrs. Alma Wiprud, Mrs. Howard Morlan, Mrs. Lura Jones, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. A. H. Dixon and Mrs. Dodds. Health Clinic Held At Middle Grove Hazci Green A health clinic was held at the Middle Grove school re cently, and a group of Hazel Green students were among those In at tendance. Fifth graders who were examined were Bcrnlce Letirman, Florence Sagamoto, Harriett Duiini Ran and Clinton Wampler. First graders were Marian Wampler, Irene Wachen, Tom Yoshikai and Stanley Fukai. Pre-school children who were vaccinated and given toxin -antitoxin for diphtheria were Lois and Rosalie Wachen and Evelyn Montundon. Mrs. Louis Wampler, Mrs. Maurice Dunnlgan and Mrs. Agnes Wachen furnished cars for transportation. Loyal Guards-Are Guest for Social SUverton The Loyal Guards ot the First Methodist Episcopal church, bilverton, of which I. D. Alfred Is teacher, met Friday af ternoon for a business and social aifair at the Oak street home ol Mrs. Frank Moore with Mia. Moore and Mrs. J. H. Ivcrson as Joint hostesses. Mrs. Bert Day led the devotionals. Mrs. Ivcrson and Mrs William Graham poured. There were others present: Mrs. Ed Morris, Mrs. A. W. Simmons. Mrs. A. A. Orlndr, Mrs. Atta Lee. Mrs. Bert Day, Mrs. Lester Green. Mrs. A. Kennedy, Mrs. A. Btack erby, Mrs. C. Bradv. Mm. George Israrlann. Mrs. T. Winter. Mrs. Ag nes Nnotell. Mrs. Lltla Metrslf, Mrs P. W. Noit.iktr. Mrs. o. Bowman and Mrs. A. Chrlstensen. HII.VEKTON VISITORS Sliverton Driving from Eugene to spend Sunday as guests of rela tives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Knarhus and their son, tlu mund, a hi visited Mr. and Mrs. Amos Crehotise at their Sliverton home, and Thelmer Nelson, editor of the Springfield News, and his brother, Nocwald Nelson, merchan dise manager of the Mr.Morran and Washburn department store of Eugene, as guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs AH O. Nelson. TEACIIKB IS ItLTAINED Bethel The school board at re cent meeting re-engaged Mrs. Car melite Weddle to teach the achool next year. Mrs. Weddle has been. teachUif Bethel achool for lour years. STEVENS BADLY III BT North Howell Ted Stevens was more seriously Injured than was at first thought. After being taken I. Salem for X-ray pictures It was found his neck was very badly In jured and la now receiving special treatment by Dr. tchlerbaum of Mt Angel. Woodburn Mr, and Mrs. Norman I K. Rlcliards lelt Saturday morning in their ear for Ban Francisco lor a short plcatuie trip. They expect to be absent about 10 dujs. INDEPENDENCE SOUP KITCHEN CLOSES DOORS Independence The first of March marked the closing of the soup- kitchen in connection with the In dependence training school, for the year it having been In operation since the opening of school of the winter term. The girls who have assisted Mrs. Crosby Davis In the management of the kitchen were her guests Thurs day at a dinner In the culinary de partment of the training school. Miss Oma Bell Emmons, principal of the school, was a special guest. All expressed themselves as being very greatful to Mrs. Davis and to the Dairy Food company for the three gallons of lce-crcam donated for their dinner party. The soup-kitchen has been oper ating for a number of years In con nection with the school and has been a means of giving many a boy and girl nourishment at noon, which they otherwise would not have got ten. Hot soup and good rich whole milk was served to them for two cents a bowl. The ingredients for the soups were donated by patrons of the school who met there in the fall and can- ned several hundred quarts. RURAL TEACHERS' CONFERENCE PLAN Marlon The "Help One Anoth er" teachers' club mot at Looney Butte school Thursday nipht. A group discussion was held of the reeding circle book "Before the Covered Wagon," by Parrbh. Pol lowing this discussion the teachers erchantjed ideas concerning health work in the school. A plan was pi-canted by Mrs. Gulvin, the club president, by which the club would sponsor a rural teachers' conference at the Looney Butte school in April. To investi gate the testability of such a plan a committee consisting of Mr. Jen sen as chairman, Mrs. Kicper and Miss Hutton was appointed by the president. Guests of the club at this meet ing were Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Muorchcad of Jefferson. Club members present were Mrs. Ethel tinlvin of Looney Butte, Mrs. Esther Klep2r of Parrlsh Gap, Mrs. Doris Freeman of Talbot, Mrs. Oma Mackle of Sidney, Miss Rose Hut ton, Mi:a Orace Pehrsson and W. C. Jensen of Marlon. ROYAL ARCH MASON HOMECOMING HELD Woodburn The 13th annual homecoming of Woodburn chapter No. 29, Royal Arch Masons, was held at Masonic temple Saturday night and was attended by a large number of members and visitors. The official visit of Milton L, Mey ers, grand high priest, was a feat ure of the evening. Other distin guished guests, present who were given the courtesy of the chapter were Rex W. Davis of Salem, grand orator and past grand high priest F. W. Settiemier and Dr. Thomas Sims of Woodburn, both past grand nign priests. Ex-High Priest C Phillip Weeks of Multnomah chap ter no. l ol Salem, was also guest. Other visitors were present irom rortlana, Salem, Eugene and Mediord. The meeting began with a supper at 7 o'clock served by W. H, Buillie and Carl R. Peterson. North Howell Card Party Is Success North Howell The card party new at the grange hall Friday night was well attended. A num ber from SilverUin grange attended. Ten tables of "500" were In play, first prizes going to Maud Meyer of Sliverton and Zan Esson of North Howell, and consolation prizes to Sidney CuLiforth and Catherine Hump. At the "Pedro" tables, Ellis Stevens and Sherm Coomler won first prize and Frank Pickens and Henry Hagen consolation. Refresh ments were served by the commit tee. Vacancies Filled Mt. Angel Voting ol two new members was the principle business enscted at the meeting of the Mt. Angel fire department, Friday eve ning. Louis Schwab and William Prosser are the newly elected mem bers. They fill the varancles of Albert A. Ebner and C. J. IVrtiaar, who have moved from the city. Farm Place Sold Kuiswood John Cavltt of Port land has purchased tlie farm at Popcorn that was formerly owned by Dr. Starbucks lather, known as the Laycork place, where the C. H. Matthews family has been living for a number of years, and his sister and lamllv, the Harry McDowells, who formerly resided on the Orch ard Heights road, will move In and make their homes there. The Mat thews family, forced to vacate, have not yet determined upon their new abode. CU B HOI US PARTY Unlonvale Thlrty-Ilve young married people ot tlie Unlonvale and surrounding neighborhoods at tended a party Thursday evening at the Unlonvale lull under the au spices of the Arrawannah Needle club. Cards and games were played and refreshments served. HETIRNS TO rENnlfTON Bllrerton David Coughenower of Pendleton, who was spending a few weeks with his aunt, Mrs. Ed Lytle in Sliverton, was called home Fri day, to be with his mother. Mrs. Edgar Coughenower, who was re peated to be critically ill at Pen dleton. Sliverton Mrs. Ada Mathlas of Turner, a sister of Mrs. Alice Small of Rtlvrrton, la reported lo be crit ically Ul at her home. Mrs. Mat hlas la well knowu here. Labish Play Makes . Profitable Result Labish Center The community club play "Yimmle Yonson's Yob," was well attended Friday night and about 125 was realized from the el fort. The actors carried their roles well. Preceedlng the play, Dick Johnson and Kathryn Taylor, vocal duo from Oak Ridge, sang, accom panied by Mrs. C. A. Johnson and an accordion trio from Meridian, played between acts. SPAULDING HAS MORE SUPPORT Woodburn Charles K. Spauldlng was the speaker at the regular meeting of the Woodburn grange Saturday which was attended by a large number of members and vis itors. Spauldlng spoke on highway affairs and told of his experiences while on the commission. He also expressed himself in favor of cut ting auto license fees in half and said If this were done the money neceary to carry on the work could be made up in a large part by the number of old cars that would be licensed which were not used undc the . present high license fees. Following his talk Ideas were given and questions asked by mem bers and an interesting discussion took place. A resolution was adopt ed endorsing the action of Spauld ing in highway work and the Ideas he advanced. During the morning session rou tine business was transacted with Master C. J. Rice presiding and de grees were conferred upon O. L. Davis and Mrs. Louisa Davis. Din ner was served at noon. JEFFERSON SOCIETY AT WELLS RESIDENCE Jefferson Members of the mis sionary society of the Christian church met Friday afternoon at the country home of Mrs. Lee Wells on the Jefferson -Marion road, with Mrs. Hugh Bilveu as joint hostess. Mrs. W. H. Sherman had charge of the devotionals and the program for the afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Bailey, state president of the so ciety of Eugene was present and gave an interesting talk on mis sionary work. District secretary. Mrs. C. H. Horton and the young people's leader, Mrs. Jackson, both of Eugene, accompanied Mrs. Bailey and also gave talks. During the so cial hour following the meeting re freshmen t s were served by the host esses. A special feature was tlie large birthday cake In honor of the birthday anniversaries of. the host esses and Mrs. Charles Hart. Members present Included Mi s. : Ernest Powell. Mrs. V. H. Sherman, Mrs. Robert Terhune, Mrs. Charles Loveland, Mrs. c. Pratt, Mrs. Guy Auppsrle, Mrs. Charles Hart, and the hostesses, Mrs. Lee Wells and I Mrs. Hug If BUyeu. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Thomas Bailey, Mis, C. H. Horton atid Mrs. Jack son all of Eugene; Mrs. 3. A. Pease and Mrs. Harry Kessler. Mrs. Tuve Hostess To Club Members Hazel Green Mrs. Richard Tuve entertained complimenting mem bers of her sewing club, The Tuves have iecently -completed a remod eling and redecorating of their en tire home and the affair was also a house warning. At the tea hour the hostess was assisted in serving by her mother and sister. Mrs. Charles Hall and Mis. Henry Staf ford of Waconda. Members present included Mrs. Edward Dunnigan Sr., Mrs. Lou Falst, Mrs. Perle Woods, Mrs. Louis Wampler, Mrs. Maurice Dunnigan, Mrs. Fred Chapman. Mrs. Eliza beth Davis, Mrs. Homer Davis and daughter, -Doris Lou, Mrs. Doniinec La Rosa. A combined meeting will be held with the sunshine Sewing club at West Hazel Green March 9. At that time Mrs. Bliss Zlellnskt will entertain both the clubs. Mrs. Perle Woods will be hostess for the next regular meeting. Club Date Changed Kingwood -- The Laurel Social Hour club, which was to have met Tuesday, will be postponed until Thursday afternoon, March 10. and will be held at the home of Mia. James B. Smith on the upper Glenn Creek road. Mrs. Bert B. Flack will have charge of the program and en tertainment for tlie day. Chaplain To Talk Woodburn Rev. Larry Newgent, an ex-prlson chaplain and nation ally known revivalist, will speak at the Woodburn Foursquare gospel church at the corner of First and Montgomery streets Monday evnlng at 8 45 o'clock. Rev. Newgent has officiated at 45 executions during 15 years of prison work. He will speak on the subject of crime prevention. M'RAL C LI B MEETS Woodburn The Woodburn Rural club will meet at the horn of Mrs. H. B. Rogers Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock. Mrs. P. P. Brouhard will as sist Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. W. Carlton Smith of Salem will be the speaker NEW AGENT LOCATES Aurora L. C. Holt, the new Sou thern Pacific agent here, and his tamiiy, are occupying the John Oaylor house. Holt formerly was ag ent st Ounsmulr. Cal. 70 of all ACUTE INDIGESTION sH..i Night! fwhen draff stores are closed.) Why not be safe with IkU-anj on hand ...Now! BELL-ANSM rOR INDICtSTtON E5HC,S& ALL DAY AFFAIR HELD BY CHURCH FOR SILVERTON Sliverton The Immanuel Luther an congregation of which Rev. J. M. Jenson is pastor, sponsored an all-day patriotic ses&sion at the church Sunday with a sermon by Rev. Jenson at the morning service, a luncheon at noon and a less for mal program In the afternoon under the auspices of the Young People's society. The theme of the morning sermon was the life story of Washington, dealing with Washington as a man, his outstanding characteristics, and his life applied today in American life. Rev. Jenson emphasized six pivotal points of Washington as a moral and religious personality, ana these included: His personal faith in God. his faith In God as a na tural asset, his deep sease of Justice, his executive ability to carry on, his grasp of International relations, and his deep sense of humility. The text of application to the sermon theme was Proverbs 14: 34-35. Hostesses for the luncheon were Mrs. Ben Funrue, Mrs. H. B. Jer genson. Miss Selma Jorgenson and Mrs. Oscar Loe. The afternoon program began at 1 :30 o'clock. Ardis Aarhus was chair man of the entertainment commit tee. Rev. Jenson presided in the ab sence of the president. Thorkiid Thockildson who handed In his res ignation, and Eleanor Funrue acted as secretary. Rev. Jenson conducted the devo tionals, and group singing by the audience; Edna Overlund and Ardis Aarhus were heard in a piano duet, Stars and Stripes Forever: patriotic vocal trio by Hildur and Alice Thorkhildson and Alma Tostenson; vocal quartet. Edna Overlund, Ingi and Myrtle Thorkhildson and Louis Larson: a number of songs by the audience; talks on different phases of the life of Washington by Jonas By berg. Mrs. Jonas Byberg, Rev. Jenson and Elmer Ellingson. A short prayer service closed the program. The Young People's society of the Immanuel group are responsible for an all-day service each month. SHERIDAN'S OLDEST RESIDENT NOW 98 Sheridan Mrs. Elizabeth Cox. Sheridan's oldest resident . cele brated her 98th birthday Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emmeline McKInley, where she has been making her home for several years. She was born in Louisiana In 1834 and with her husband, Wil Ham Cox. crossed the plains In an ox cart, settling hi Washington near Seattle. On the trip they were. beset by Indians several times. They passed through an Indian massacre after they had established their home a ad with other settlers left that section and never returned, Mrs. Cox is still active, although her eyesight is failing. She regret ted that she was not able to get out doors on her birthday, but the wind was too cold and for the first time on her anniversary she was kept inside. Her memory is excell ent and she can still tell vividly the events of her trip across the plains and the details of the In dian massacre, although the events of hox childhood she forgets. Mrs. Cox has a son, William, liv ing In Virginia; a daughter, Mrs. I sa be lie Hank, living In Canonville. Ore.; a daughter in Phoenix, Ariz., and one In California besides Mrs. McKInley of Sheridan., She has 48 great grandchildren. Many friends called on'Mrs. Cox to which ner "many happy returns of the day. She cheerfully greeted each and was pleased when each guest was served a piece of the birthday cake by Mrs. McKInley. From her ragged constitution now her friends feel she will pass the 100 mark. Bensons Are Hosts For Naval Caller Sliverton Mr. and Mrs. George Benson of the SUverton Hills dis trict, entertained for their brother. O. Benson, who is home from the United States navy on furlough. with a number of relatives and old time friends at their hsme Sat urday nieht. There were present Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Will King. Mr. and Mrs. L. A Hadley. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Mur ray, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kuaul. Mr. and Mrs. M. Mires. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Sacher. Mr. and Mra Carl Specht, Mr. and Mra Willaid Benson and Mrs Louvina Benson. RECOVERING FROM BI'RNS Dayton Mrs. Claude Wo 1 lord alio was severely burned at her home near Sliverton six weeks -go when she upset a teakettle of boiling water on her lower limbs Is improving at tlie home ot her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Winger in the Pleasant dale neighborhood where she has been more than four weeks Monday m J A son who hated Mi father he ha nenr JCA known. A father who ff U loved the n he had never tees. mi&iam 0jujSm f aiaaiavr I Merchandise From v. Carbray Store Sold Independence Tin merchandise stock of the late George Carbray has been sold to O. E. Oaut of Bandon by Mrs. Carbray, administratrix of the estate. Tlie deal includes the en tire stock of goods and the fixtures of the store. Mrs. Carbray has not made any definite plans for the future. PLAY SLATED ON 2 NIGHTS Scott Mills The three act com edy, "Fingerprints," will be given here Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the I. O. O. F. hall by the Par ent Teachers association. The cast of characters include the following: Hosey Hawks, a "Fineerprint de tective, Raymond Kellis; Ned Thorndyke, part owner of "Thorn dvke Ranch." Delbert Edwards: Jimmy Lee, his partner, Raymond Geiger; Rorer Whitney, Jr., a rich city aleck. Chris Herigstad; Pamina Thorndyke. daughter of Ned. Lil lian Magee: Panlette Whitney, sis ter of Roger, Fern Geigecs Mrs. Roger Whitney. Sr.. mother of the younger Whitneys, Virginia Thomp son; Miss Amelia Thorndyke. Ned's sister, Nellie Amundson; Mignon Mocare, the French maid, Corinne Mobcrg; Porcclin Furdy, a colored cook. Zella Smith. The following evening, March 12, they will play it again at the Mac lea y grange hall ur.der the auspices of the Macleay grange. il FRONT IS EXTENDED Independence A gasoline war was waited hi this city on Friday when the Standard oil stations and the Union Oil company put gas down to 102 cents. Delivery trucks for these companies were kept busy night and day keeping the storage tanks filled up to meet the demands of the city trade and farmers who came in with truck loads of barrels of every de scription to be filled. Just how long this will continue was not known by the operators but the farmers were certainly making use of the time to get a good supply while it lasted. The Shell stations were meeting the competition as far as they were able to supply the demands of their dis tributors. It la thought this to be an echo of the war being waged in Portland and other cities. W.C.LU. EXPANSION TO BE DISCUSSED Hazel Gren A meeting of W. C. T. U. workers was held recently at the E. G. Hornschuch home in La bish Cnt?r. The mssting was In the form of an all day institute with a pot lurk lunch at noon. Mrs. Necla Buck, national organ izer and lecturer, was In charge of the meeting with Mrs. Helen Pres cott, county president, assisting. Mrs. William Shaefer of Brooks was present and plans were dis cussed for including Brooks In the organization. A future meeting will be held March 29 at the United Brethern church when permanent officers will be elected. Amity Study Club At Newman's Home Amity The Amity Study club was entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. W. Newman, three miles south of town. Mrs. George D. Thomas, vice prsident, presided. Tlie lesson for the af ternoon was given by Mrs. -Rosina Wallace on "George Washington, his early life ideals" and she read many anecdotes of his life as a soldier. She also exhibited paper script shin plasters' used during the Civil war in 25, 10. 5 and 3 cent denominations Issued on July 17, 1862 and March 3, 1803. also many interesting pictures of Mt. Vernon. Current event by the members con cluded the program. A social hour followed and refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. E. P. Mossman. Mrs. Rosina Wallace. Mm nMirm O Thrtmri Mn T W. Dickey. Mrs. A. W. Newby. Mrs' I J. M. umphlette and the hostess. nrXMC.ANS ARE ILL Hazel Green Will Dunnigan has been critically ill at the family home with tlie flu. com plica ted by infla- mation of both ears. Je has been ! unable to attend school tot two weeks. Orville Dunnigan has also ! been ill and absent from school, suf fering from the same trouble. Don ald Dunnigan, son of Ed Dunnigan Jr.. has returned to school following a lengthy absence caused by a se vere eae of flu nil k'A"iiiii OP Home at 7C T.lkina A home ovxi:n tiikatre Today & Tuesday CLARK GABLE Wallace Ford Skcfts Gallagher Als Laurel Hardy The greatest ( cwaedy team "HELPMATES" THREE GRANGES OFFER PROGRAM AT JEFFERSON Jefferson A large audience was present at the entertainment at Morning Star grange hall Saturday night when three granges sponsored the program. Tlie disposal of two quilt was also a feature of the eve ning. The first part of the program was presented by Morning Star grange under the direction of Mrs. John Covey. James Arnold gava two humorous readings, vocal duets by Eileen and Lavonne Fisher, accom panied by Mrs. Floyd Fisher at the piano. Patriotic reading by Johnny Grens. The Fairmount grange's portion of the program was announced by Mrs. Oliver Fritch of that grange. Popular songs were sung by Viola and Beulah Crocker, acompanled by Mrs. Esther Crocker at the piano, and Albert Beeson with the banjo. A number of amusing stunts were Included In the program. A play was presented by mem bers of the Richardson Gap grange, entitled "Everybody calls Me Jean", which brought the program to a close. Following the program the quilts were disposed of. H. W. SLratton of Albany received the first quilt. A Dutch auction was featured for the second quilt and Carl Cunningham and James Arn old were the uapable auctioneers. Wilma Kizer of Albany received the quilt and Walter Plagman of Kn3x Butte and E. E. Vcvc:- also of Knox Butte, received the aprons given as additional prizes. Booths containing fancy work and home made candy were well patronized throughout the evening. Ac tlie close of the evening the grab bag lunch in the basement proved very popular. DEPRESSION PARTY STAGED BY LODGE Independence The Past Noble Grands club sponsored a depression party at the home of Mrs. J. N. Jones Thursday evening. Mrs. Rob ert White, Mrs. Mella Girard and Mrs. Jones being hostesses. The spir it of depression was carried out In the costumes, reception of guests, decoration ot rooms and tables and the refreshments. There were 24 present, among them being Miss Emma Henkle, Mrs. Cora Hubbard, Mrs. Nellie Damon, Mrs. Stella Cal breath, Mrs. Bessie Craven, Mrs. Blanche Robbie, Mrs. Bessie Grover, Mrs. Kate Walker, Mrs. Maude Baun, Mrs. Marie Ruef, Mrs. Etta Walker, Mrs. Sarah Ir vine, Mrs. Margaret Ha una. Mrs, Hattle Kreamer, Mrs. Hattie Wright, Mrs. Clara Williams. Grade Pupils Are Young Debaters Marlon Tlie seventh grade class in American history of the Marion school held a debate Friday. The question was "Resolved, That Alex ander Hamilton did more for the welfare of his country than did Thomas Jefferson." The affimatlve side won the debate. The personnel of the affirmative team was Ethel Sherwood, Genevieve Larson and Frances Lafky. The negative team consisted of Milton Llbby, Will Winn and C5T11 spencer. The Judges were Mrs. Ethel Barber, Miss Hut ton and Miss Pehrsson. MILL CITY VISITORS Mill City Miss Eclesta Elliott of Astoria has been the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Sven Ellasscn, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ellassen motored to Salem Sunday to meet another sister. Mrs. William Reh- fuss and son Lvnald of El Segundo, Calif., who will visit at the Ellassen home for a week. HOWPLAYINO WARNER BROS. SALEM THEATRES Ql'ICK THINKING.... FAST TALKING.... HIGH PRESSIRE DYNAMO OF ACTION WILLIAM VIYN BRENT VALYN KNAPP Gf0RG $IDNy HIGH PRESSURE A brand new Powell Also "Saaway 8yiMBfcay A Btlnlalare sawsral remedy Hews gunle Parian Novel Party Given At Monmouth Church Monmouth A delightful and novel program was presented at the Bap tist church Friday evening m which the assemblage experienced all the thrills of Journey. A dinner was served on the diner In the dining room of the basement. Following thli. the company pur chased tickets to the auditorium where they were entertained by a group of the World Wide Guild girls as they told of the passing land scape and notable places as they viewed them from the windows of the moving train. HOWITZER MUSICAL NIGHT SET TUESDAY Woodburn Members of the local Howitzer company. O. N. G., and Lieutenant P. M. Blenkinsop. chap Li in of the 186th Infantry, will col laborate In a diversified musical program to be given In the Wood burn rmory Tuesday evening, com mencing at 8 o'clock. Prominent among the artists will be the ap pearance of the Portland Scottish kiltie band; Mary Frances Sal us. In humorous readings: Miss Dolly Thain. sword dancer; Jock Webster, well known Scotch comedian: Mrs. Clara Reiman, prominent dramatic soprano of .Portland; Paul Eugene Holm, baritone; Miss Kate Whallie, pianist. Tne entertainment will be open to the public and every one is Invited. No admission charge will be made. PYTHIAN SiSTERS LOOK TO FUTURE Hubbard At the Pythian SLiter meeting recently Mrs. Margaret McMannLs, presiding officer, ap pointed two committees to assist her for the balance of the temple year. The social Is composed of Mrs. Sadie Scholl. Mrs. Anna Scholl and Miss Verna Ott. Tlie visiting committee Is Miss Orva Barrett, Miss Lenore Scholl and Mrs. Kath ryn Will. A special committee to assist the KnlRhts of Pythias with the fourth of the second series of card parties was also appointed. This commit tee consists of Mrs. Edith Yoder and Mrs. Anna Stauffer of the tem ple. These parties are open to the public. Plans for attending a meeting In Portland and also for attending tlie district convention In Salem were discussed. After the meeting both officers and staff were given drill in their work. Luncheon Program Given by Society 8Uverton The Young People's society of the Trinity' Lutheran church sponsored a luncheon and afternoon program in the parlors of the churcn uunday, with Mrs. O. Slatum, Mrs. M. Sunde and Mrs. F. Larson as hostesses for the lun cheon hour, and Harry Larson, president of the group, chairman, and Margaret Sather, secretary. The program included band selections. Oscar Saturm, conductor; vocal duet, Merle Terry and Blanche Moser; piano solo, Pejgy Gopelrud; comet solo. Bob Nelson; patriotic talk on "Lincoln, the Man." John Gopelrud, and remarks by Rev. Carl Foss. pastor of the SUverton Trin ity Lutheran church. Pump Discussed Aurora Fifteen firemen attended the regular monthly meeting of the I f. n. W hall Th mil. tnnif for the evening was in regard to a pump for fire fighting purpose. Chief Miller appointed George As kin, assistant engineer. The fire men were presented with two boxes of cigars the donors being N. E. Manock and D. A. Yoder. After an eniovable evening. Unlit refresh ments were served. BUT FOR AN ACCIDENT OF BIRTH WE MIGHT HAVE BEEN ONE OF THEM! W3 I IIILA HYAMI A OlvalKlANOVA WAUAU WW HTHKIK LOVES.... I fi TUKIH HATES.. fel DRAMA THAT , VA WILL ASTOLND