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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1932)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 193 THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON 1' LOCALS I The following cates have been set Tor trial In department No. 1 of dr cult court tor the January term: January 3, Randall vs. Southern Pacific company; 4th, Weathers vs. Kitcnen; otn, Krrisnan vs. Mc Dougal; 6th, Brenstetter vs. Cof. fenberry; Oth, Berbrlch vs. Burns; 10th, Carson vs. Llvesley; 11th, Monner vs. Starker; 13th, Ball vs. Associated Oil; loth, Bronkey vs Free diamond rlnir with every our. chase ot $23.75 or over at Pomeroy Keene s. Authority has been granted Isaac W. MUIcr and Rollln K. Page, ex ecutors of tlie estate of Fred J. Mil. ler, to re-invest funds of the estate. Halt crlce on men's leather bill folds, "shafer's Leather Goods store. 30T Order has been granted in pro bate In connection with the estate of Tosten T. Sorteberg allowing pay ment in full of a bequest of $500 to an Old Peoples Home in Norway, and payment of $500 in partial set tlement of a bequest to the town of Aals Sogn in Norway the money to go to a i una ror tne aid ot needy old people in tnat town. Blanket specials. We have them, lust the thing for Christmas pres. ents. Light colors, plain or plaids, singles $2.25, double plaids, all snades $3.50; one lot four pastel shades, a $0 blanket for $3.95. Thos. Kay woolen Mill Co. 304 An answer has been filed in the ease of Mclvln Johnson against An ton Freskens In which the defend ants in contesting a case to specif ically perform a real estate con tract, allege that payments on prin cipal were deferred with consent of the plaintiff. The defendants also allege that the property has a rent al value based on a rental of J20 a month, ask that the price ot the property be fixed on a basis of rent al value, say they have made pay ments aggregating $1467.67 and on tnat basis ask Judgment for $506.07. Contract price for the property was Special holiday dance Friday. Ha rel Green. Woodry's band. 25c, 306 The case of Dairy Co-operative association against Paul Bieck has been dismissed in circuit court. Free diamond ring with every pur chase of $23.75 or over at Pomeroy Keenes. 306' Judgment lias been entered In circuit court for $6680.42 in the case of Columbia Mines Develop ment company against Amalgamat ed Mining corporation. Half price on purses. Real leather at Sharer's, 170 S. Com'l. 307 Confirmation of sale has been en tered In circuit court in the case of Union Central Life Insurance company against Arthur G. Tatman. Free: Auto robe vsle $2.50, with each $11.50 and $15.50 topcoat or overcoat purchased from our store. A wonderful Xmas present free. Tnos. Kay woolen Mill Co. 304 The case of P. H. D'Arcy against Isaac Kay has been dismissed under an order in circuit court. Select your Xmas cards at the Klaslc Kodak shop, Capitol Theater bids. Open evenings 'til Xmas, 305 An amended complaint has been filed in circuit court in the case of H. L. Baker against Larmcr Trans fer & Storage company. Baker is seeking damage for personal prop erty left In the Larmer storage warehouse which was destroyed by lire in 1830. Old time dance, Crystal Gardens every Wed., Sat. Special Xmas dance Sat. Comet 307' Teachers examinations started In the circuit court room today under direction of County Superintendent Fulkerson. The examinations con tinue through Friday, life examina tions to be taken at the same time as the others. This cuts one day off the time of taking examinations as It has been customary in the past to hold life examinations on the Saturday of the week during which such examinations were held. Special sale on men's and young men's suits, 125 to choose from. Why pay double these prices: $11.75 and $14.75; extra pants $3.75. Thos. Kay Woolen Mill Co. 304 Mrs. E. O. Gritton, who under went a major operation at the Sa lem General hospital a week ago, is making a satisfactory recovery and is now receiving visitors. One dollar off on any pair shoes In our window. Shafer's. 307 The Woman's Benefit association will meet at the Woman's club building Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to bring a gift for the Christmas tree. A gift In a Pomeroy & Keene box is the recipient's guarantee of qual ity. 306 Marriage licenses have been Issu ed to the following: Harold L. Pitt man, 23, logger, 202 Alder St., Sll verton, and Eva M. Barkhurst, 24, route 1, Silverton; Raymond Albert Hoffman, legal, bank clerk, 1335 N. 19th street, and Louise Caroline Al len, legal, clerk, 1605 Mission street, both Salem; John Enrljht, 45, labor er, and Viola Campbell, 43, house keeper, both Gcrvais. --. . Eleanor Moore will be featured as soloist on Miller's Christmas carol program Thursday 12:30 p.m. 304 Due to the unusually large reg istration, the course in gold pan ning which is being held under the sponsorship of the vocational edu cation department of Salem high in cooperation with the state voca tional board, win be divided into two classes. Sixty-five men ap- plied tor Instruction Tuesday at- ternoon during the organization meting with T. T. Mackenzie, head of the department. Members of the first class held the opening session or instruction Wednesday. They will hold similar meetings Thurs day and Friday. The second group will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Tuursaay oi next week. The min ing course will not be charged against the Salem district board, the entire expense being borne by tho stats and federal vocational departments. Bridge Iambs $1.95. Eoff Electric, 347 Court St. 306 Order of Amaranth, Hana Rosa court, will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Masonic temple for Initiation and election of offic ers. Hand made linens at reduced prices. Senator Glftery, 224 N. High. 304 Ladd Bush Trust company has filed petition in probatee as guar dian of Anna Qucnt, Insane, asking authority to pay $20 a month from her estate for her care at the state hospital. Christmas shoppers' Smart new turtle-neck sweaters $2.50. A. A. Clothing Co. Inc. 335 State. 304 Ladd Ss Bush Trust company has filed objections to the final account of Joseph Bartnik as administrator of the estate of Christian Engl. The objector charges that the account is incorrect in that there is no state ment of receipts and disbursements, no mention of the costs of admin istration, and other errors. Xmas tree light sets complete with 8 globes, guaranteed and approved lor only 28o at the Metropolitan store. 306 Order of partial distribution has been granted to Myrta Hayes, exec utrix of the estate of William H. GetchelL Lucille Cummings soloist on Mill er's program of Christmas carols to morrow at 8:45. 304 With the grand Jury met again today no report was expected until next week. Cut-rate prices on poinsettas. pot ted plans and Xmas wreaths at the Metropolitan store. 306 A delegation from Roberts ap peared before the county court to day in regard to Information as to Holding a meeting to vote on a pa trolman for the district and it was decided to hold a regular meeting. R. J. Bettencourt is present patrol man. New Rayon Pajamas with coats, special $1.69; also new rayon paja mas, extra size $1.95. Howard Corset Shop. 304 The estate of Charles H. Helt zel, minor, son of the late James G. Heltzel, Salem attorney, was admitted to probate today with Clara A. Heltzel his mother named as guardian. His estate is estimated at $25,000, with $15,000 in real pro perty and $10,000 in personal pro perty. On the basis of the esti mated value of this estate the to tal estate of the father would be eslmated at $150,000, as he was also survived by his widow and three other children. The father lost his life at sea several months ago. Auction tomorrow. 1:30 p.m. at Woodry's Auction Market. Christ mas Special. 304 Nearly an additional inch of rain fall during the 24-hour period end ing Wednesday morning has brought the Willamette river up to 8.6 feet as compared with a minus measure ment Saturday morning and the one foot level Sunday. The rise Is more than two feet during the past day. Rainfall Tuesday was .97 inches, with that which started Saturday bringing the total precipitation up to 3.66 inches. General Motors Radio, 10 tube super. New $149.50. Special $79.75. Eoff Electric, 347 Court. 306 Stockholders of the International Airbrake Control company, of whom there are 200 In Salem, are expected to meet at the city hall at 8 o - clock Wednesday evening. The call comes from the committee composed of Dr. L. E. Barrick, H. T. Love. Dr. John Lynch, O. F. Johnson and K. G. Thompson. The equipment is manufactured by the Gerlinger plant at Dallas and will soon be given a test by the Interstate com merce commission. Chinese herbs for influenza. Charlie Chan Med. Co., 122 N. Commercial. ' 304 The American Legion Auxiliary national championship trio of Sa lem win sing ror the Lions club Thursday noon. Members of the trio are Mrs. Walter Zosel, Mrs. Dennis Bowe and Mrs. Mildred Wy att, with Miss Ruth Bedford ac companist. Three needy families with a total ot 18 persons, will be provided with a Christmas day dinner by the club. Best haircuts, adults 20c, children 15c. 303 S. Winter. 304 Calls for relief among ex-service men are demanding considerable time of Allan Carson, commander, and William Bliven, adjutant of Capital Post No. 9, American Legion. They can only refer the callers to M. Clifford Moynlhan, service offi cer, located in the Oregon building. All persons seeking relief are re quested to get in touch with the service officer direct. Xmas tree light sets complete with 8 globes, guaranteed and approved for only 29c at the Metropolitan store. 306 Motor vehicle accidents reported overnight were: C. Heyes, Reedsport, and J. B. Rogers, 2130 North Fifth, at Commercial and Kearney. Max J. Pemberton, 970 Saginaw, and C. M. Inman, on Church. Edgar Man- nis, 275 South 19th, and Roy Wil liams, Shaw, at High and Marlon Marcellno Ducusln, Brooks, and WU Ham E. Turner, Seattle, at Capitol and Cottage. P. M. Byrd, state hospital, and Jack Bush, 350 Mill, at Chemeketa and Cottage. Fred Thompson, 1575 South Commercial, and Max Koltraer, 1903 Cottage, at court ana Liberty. B. Ammann, 1570 North Commercial, and E. J. Wll.'ard, at Fourth and Market. Special dance In the Moon tonlte. Woodry band. 25c. 304' Final decree has been granted to W. L. Jones, administrator of the estate of Marie L. Jones. Sterling silver dlnnerware, service for four $34.05, the former price of platerware. Pomeroy tc Keene. Yes, and a diamond ring free. 306 . Default judgment has been filed in circuit court in the case of Peter Kufner against Oscar Hams. The case is dismissed as to Edgar Hams, another defendant. Shirt sale, regular $2.50 shirts, Xmas boxes, now $1.35. G. W. John son Co. 304 Annual account of Norma N. Ter williger as guardian of Anna M. Kruger, incompetent, has been filed with the county clerk and approved by the veterans bureau. Many people are taking advantage or "The Giftry" room at Pomeroy & Keene's. 306 A new system of keeping tab on the announcements made to various classes of Salem high school and upon the students who are assigned to appear before students In con nection with the announcements has been worked out by the prin cipal's office force. Through the cooperation of the machine shops a board containing 12 hooks upon which to hang as many metal discs or badges numbered from 1 to 12 has been placed on the wall in the office. When students apply mt the office for permission to make announcements, they are giv en a blank form on which they list the badge number assigned, the name of the students and a brief outline of the mattef to be announced and the rooms In which the announcements are made. The announcer is given a badge to wear while the information blank Is placed on the proper hook. It is left there until the badge Is re turned. Do your Christmas shopping at Woodry's Auction tomorrow 1:30 pjn. 304' Rachel M. Knighten has tiled petition in probate to set aside an order naming C. L. Marsters as ad mlnlstrator of the estate of Ethel W. Sutton. The petitioner ttates that he deceased Is survived by no nncai aescenaants, tnat she mother of the deceased and is years of age and does not care to serve herself, she wishes Minnie M. Clark, sister of the deceased, named. Insurance on monthly payments. tiomer a. smitn. Phone 9181. 304' Claire Miller of Dallas, -who will oe nead deputy In the county clerk' offlo at Dallas, spent the day in the county clerk's office here today going over tfie records and manner of handling the work to Bather In. formation to assist him in his new auues in Polk county. See the new G. E. Washer, regular $109, now $59.50. Eoff Electric, 347 uourt. 306' The Free Methodist church Sun day school Is giving a Christmas program on Thursday evening at r.M o'clock. Mrs. Elizabeth. Bar- nett Is chairman and is being as sisted m tne arrangements bv Mrs. Esther Barham and Miss Maxine Ross. An offering will be taken for the benefit of the needy and those attending are reouested to bring donations of food and cloth- mg ror the less unfortunate. Cut-rate prices on poinsettas. Dot. ted plans and Xmas wreaths at the Metropolitan Store. 306' The final meeting of represents tlves of the Church Basketball league before play actually starts will be held at 7:30 o'clock Thurs day night at the V. M. C. A. At that time eligibility lists will be gone over while the schedule of games will be worked out. The first league games will be played rriaay nignt. Dance tonite at Mellow Moon. 304 Don't miss it. In connection with the case of Central Products company against i"iscner Flouring Mills company, John Wesley and Dr. E. H. Hobson have filed counter-affidavits to the affidavit of W. C. Winslow who had asked that a sale of attached prop erty be set aside. Wesley and Hob son contest the setting aside of the sale. Wesley says he was willing to purchase the property in question at one time at private sale for $300 but denies he ever unconditionally agreed with Winslow to pay that amount. He says his doctor advised him he might have to undergo an operation and he did not bid for the property at public sale where it was sold to Hobson for $75. He states the property was depreciat ing, that it was being damaged by weevil and carried away by rats. that It did not exceed the value of $200 at the time It was sold, and It was necessary to re-sell it at whole, sale rates with considerable cost at tendant on such sale. The influenza epidemic which struck Salem during the recent cold snap continues to play havoc with school attendance, a check of the Junior and senior highs revealed to day. While the number of students missing slacked off to a slight de gree, there was an Increase in the number of Instructors who were forced to be absent from their class es. There were 214 students absent from Salem high today, an Increase of 13 over Tuesday. Parrish and Leslie showed decreases with 110 and 84 being reported respectively. The number of teachers absent today to talled 22 an Increase of five over Tuesday. Superintendent Hug states that he Is having no difficulty In finding substitute teachers, since more than 90 asked to be placed on the extra list at the beginning of the school year. GREETINGS SENT PUERTO RICO BY ROOSEVEL Albany, If. Y, Dee. 31 ) Presl- dent-Elect Roosevelt today called for "a vigorous, constructive pro gram" ror tne weuare and rehabu lation of the Island of Puerto Rico, In a message from the New York governor's office directed to the Puerto Rico Christmas food ship, Coaymo, which sailed from a New York pier. "I am famalliar with Puerto Rico' nrany problems," Governor Roose velt said, "and am confident that any philanthropic Investment made In Puerto Rico will bring good and lasting returns. "Tills Christmas ship for Puerto Rico will not carry tovs or names or Christmas trees. Its cargo con sists of food for the desperately needy children or our own American island. Still non-committal on the sub Ject of President Hoover's proposal that he Join In the creation of an agency for dealing with world ec. onomlc, war debt and disarmament problems, the president-elect is go ing aneaa witn his own affairs, with tne prospect of a yachting vaca tion within a few weeks in warm southern waters. Meanwhile, in the absence of any declaration from him as to his re action to the Hoover proposals, Mr. Koosoveic s inenas here shared the belief of others at Washington that he had already responded privately to the Hoover suggestion. These friends previously said It was then belief that Mr. Hoover's Idea of a commission to treat with the three world questions was not in line with Mr. Roosevelts views. The presl. dent-elect, they explained, has In- dlcated his belief that whereas debts, disarmament and economics might have an ultimate interrela tionship, they should be approached aa individual problems. HOOVER TO SAIL ON SATURDAY Washington. Dec. 21 m Prepara tions went forward today at the wiute tiouse ror President Hoover to set sail from Savannah. Georgia, Eext Saturday, Christmas Eve, on a holiday cruise off the Georgia and norma coasts. Despite the approach of his sched uled departure from the capital, however, set for next Frldav nirtit. the president made clear to his aides he might yet cancel the trip should developments on Capitol hill or In nis war dents plans require. As plans now stand, the chief executive and Mrs. Hoover and a party of guests will board the gov ernment Inspection boats "Sequoia" and "Kilkenny" at Savannah about noon Saturday. For the next week or ten davs. the president plans to drift alone. stopping where the fish are biting best or inspecting inland waterways. wnice House automobiles will be dispatched to Florida so that the presidential party may take land trips at Inviting points. Under present arangements, the Hoovers, would not return to the capital until around January 3 or 4. 17 JAPANESE DIE IN BATTLE TODAY Mukden. Manchuria. Dec. 31 tm Seventeen Japanese are dead, two are missing and four lie seriously wounaea uraay alter a Battle with Chinese forces 30 miles east of TashlhkJao 100 miles southwest of here. A Japanese platoon of 40 soldiers was surrounded two days by greatly superior umnese guerilla forces un- tu tne survivors cut their way to sareiy, Japanese military reports saia. The conflict occurred In the course of wide, sweeping operations by the Japanese army in a triangle bounded by the Mukden-Dalren and Mukden-Antung railways to the sea. A list of the manufacturing plants and state institutions which will be visited by boys under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. durinir Christmas vacation has been compiled. Groups oi ooys regardless of their affiliation with the "Y" will be taken under proper leadership to the various in stitutions. The first trln will be made at 9 a. m. Tuesday when the operations of the Valley Packing company win be witnessed. The pa per mill will be visited Wednesday at S a. m. while the plant of the Western Paper converting company will be toured at 10:30 a. m. Present pians can lor a visit of the penlten tiary at 9 a. m. Thursday. Not more than 100 boys will be taken Into tho prison at one time. If more than that numocr snows uo thev w 11 be di vided into two groups, one visiting ure penitentiary and tne other the Kay Woolen mill. Fridav will be devoted to the state house and su preme court building. A daughter wetehimr 7H um ueen Dorn to Mr. and Mrs. N. Hastings, 1765 South Canitoi st me youngster, wno nas been named Sylvia Gay was born at the Salem general hospital Tuesday morning. She Is the Hastings' first born. Through the efforts of noh Hut. chins, members of the Rotary club contributed approximately $50 at the weekly luncheon Wednesday noon. The money will be used by the club for charitable purposes. A mixed quartet sang Christmas carols and songs. It was arranged by Wil liam McGilchrist, Sr. The members of the Zonta club will meet at the Marlon hotel Thursday noon for luncheon and a Christmas program with Miss Alcne Phillips in charge of the arrange ments. Mrs. Ruth Miles of Salem, who has been wintering in Medford with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Miles, is seriously ill there, according to word received by friends. Quarterly Dividend Declared by Talbot Portland, Deo. 21 tfp Guy W. Talbot, president of the Northwest ern Electrio company, announced Tuesday a quarterly dividend of cents a share on first preferred stock will be paid January 8 to shareholders of record December 17. This Is one-half the rate regularly paid by the comnany. With this dividend first preferred stock hold- era wiu nave received dividends for 1932 amounting to $6.13 a share in stead ot the usual $7. MEIER DENIES PARDON GIFTS Oregon's eovernor. .Tiilin Meier will not issue Christmas presents to penitentiary inmates In the form of pardon. The governor "May reiterated tne statement he made a year ago that no additional clemency because of Christmas would be considered. The governor further stated he was giving consideration to pardon recommendations now before him in tne usual form and that he would not alter his procedure be cause of the holiday season. Last year me 'executive did not an nounce any additional pardons at uurisunag time. OFFICIALS WORK SLOT MACHINES Portland. Ore.. Dec 21 (PI Does a slot machine work for the play er or the "house?" Lotus L. Lang ley, district attorney; Martin T. Pratt, sheriff, and L. V. Jenklnes. chief ot police, decided to find out. They took turns putting 800 nickels through the Intricate In. terlor ot a machine. The chief nulled first. He nut in 40 nickels and got back 12. The dis trict attorney played 11 times ond there was no return. For $2 in nickela Sheriff Pratt received 70 cents. Chief Jenkins decided to give it. anotner wniri and with a ron of 40 nickels he was rewarded with a return of $1.85 and a slug that no one knew was in the machine. Finally, when the bookkeeping had been completed, it was dis covered that after disposing of $40 in nickels, the players received $24.65. The exhibition was for the bene fit of a grand Jury that Is In quiring into the manner of enforc ing the law against slot machines, lotteries and other forms ot gamb ling. RELIEF TO VETS TERMED DOLES Washington, Dec. 21 m Wheth er disability allowances to veter ans whose troubles did not origin ate In service constitute a dole to day precipitated a dispute before the Joint congressional veterans committee between William M. Bul litt and Senator Robinson, repub lican, Indiana. Bullitt, appearing tor the National Economy league, which is urging reduction of about $450,000,000 in veterans expenditures, described such payment as "a pure dole given to a man not because he was dis abled but because he was once in the service." Robinson leaned across the com mittee table and almost shouted at Bullitt: "These allowances are not based on charity. I think that is a per fectly outrageous statement You did not have any such idea in 1917, am you7" Bullitt had told the committee tne fundamental principle of the economy league is that no navment should be made to veterans merely Because tney were ever In the ser vice." Among items which he said the league felt might be eliminated was disability allowance payment for non-service connected trouble, which he said would Ion off $104,000,000 of the annual veteran relief bill. Tnese allowances, however, you explain them, are nothing but a aoie, ne said. 3 YEAR CONTRACT FOR COACH PHELAN Seattle, Dec. 21 (Pi Earl Camn- bell, graduate manager of the Uni versity of Washington, announced today a new three year football coaching contract for Jimmy Pliclan has been approved by the board of control and would be offered to the Washington mentor before he leaves for the east this afternoon. "Every effort will bo made to get pncian to sign the contract before he departs," said Campbell. ASK MORATORIUM ON RECLAMATION Washington, Dec. 21 (IP) Ren. Smith, Repn., Idaho, today asked congress to declare a moratorium on government irrigation project con struction charges for the next two years. Smith said that "the low price be ing received for their products by the farmers on Irrigation projects makes It absolutely impossible lor them to meet construction charges in addition to charges for operation and maintenance." NAVY CLOTHING TO BE SOLD FOR NEEDY Washington. Dec. 21 (IP) Tlie flenato today authorized Secretary of Navy Adams to sell "at nominal prices' to states, cities and chari table organizations all non-rcgu-Intlon and excess navy clothing for distribution to the needy. Hie action was taken under a resolution sponsored by Senator Shortricige, republican, California. HI JOHNSON TO SEEK TO PUNISH FRENCH DEFAULT Washington, Dec. 21 (IB Sena tor Johnson, Repn., Calif:, moved to day to penalize defaulting France and other nations which have fail ed to pay their obligations to this country. Johnson said he would try to force to the senate floor a bill pend ing in committee which would, bar from the American market bonds or other obligations of a foreign gov ernment which had defaulted on ob ligations to the government or the investors of the United States. The bill Is one of three introduced almost a year ago by Johnson after bis spectacular investigation of for eign bond flotations In the United States. Defaults on South Ameri can securities prompted Johnson to sponsor the senate inquiry. Famous Wall street Investment bankers including represcntltlves ot J. P. Morgan and Co., and Kumn, Loeb and Co., testified to details of profit and methods of alstributlon, previously unknown to the American public. Johnson's bill would nrevent a de- muiting government or tne political sub-oivlsions from offering securi ties in this country. Tlie prohibi tion would be enforced by a maxi mum $10,000 fine fox a five-year prison sentence upon any person of fering the foreign paper for tale. l am going to seek action on these bills before this congress ad journs," Johnson said torhur. shall urge the sub-committee to meet and report them to the Ju diciary committee defaults at the earliest moment and I hope to get action oeiore adjournment." Chairman Norris of the judiciary committee said he would assist Johnson In getting the bills report ed to the senate, remarking "I'm for mem. Senator Austin, Rvpn.. Vt.. Is chairman of the sub-committee which has had charge ot the bills since last February without making a report. The legislation Is not aimed spe cifically at France since it would ap ply to all defaulting nations. POSTMASTER SANTA GLAUS Washington, Dec. 21 W) So mucn is in tne name or Santa Claus that the President, himself, now has to appoint postmasters for the little Indiana town that bears the title. The Influx of mall into the post office there from persons seeking the postmark for Christmas cards. inters ano packages; caused the of. iice to be raised to third class rat mg. Postmasters for third class offices have been named by the President instead ot the postmaster general. Mr. Hoover today reappointed James r. Martin as Santa Claus post master. Santa Claus. Ind.. Dec. ai iipi .cappuintment By president Hoover today of James F. Martin as post master In this noted village means a continuance of service began 30 years ago. Martin has been postmaster for nearly 15 years. Prior to that he was assistant postmaster. His work Is light eleven months of the year, but thousands of letters and gifts are mailed to him prior to Christmas for rcmaillng so they will bear the Santa Claus stamp. The post-office Is conducts in Martin's general store. DECREASE SHOWN IN EMPLOYMENT Washington. Dec. 21 IW Tnilne- trlal employment in general de creased 1 percent in the month end ed November 15, and payrolls de creased 3.1 percent, the labor de partment reported today. Employment in manufacturing In dustries decreased .8 percent and payrolls dropped 3.3 percent In the same period, the report said. Employment increased however. in 43 of 89 manufacturing groups reporting. The agricultural imple ment division showed a 10.7 percent gam. The metalliferous mining and bi tuminous mining grouns were the only major industrial divisions to report increases. Both reported ap proximately 4 percent gains In em ployment. BAKERY WAGON LOOTED BY HUNGRY Toledo, Ohio, Deo. 21 (LP) A band of approximately 60 men and wom en today stormed a Wonder bakery company truck, and carried away 250 loaves ot bread. The driver, Lawrence St. John, was making a delivery to a grocery store when the mob surrounded his truck. He stood helplessly as doors of the truck were opened and the bread scooped out. We re going to meet you every morning," one of the mob shouted. Armed deputy Rherlffs were or dered to accompany the driver on his later trips. Lewis E. Neet Public Accountant Specialising in Sy.stcmntizini? Accounting, General Bookkeeping, Auditing & Income Tax Work PIIONR 5ft M FOR APPOINTMENT 2M Muonie Temple linUdlllf Generous Retailer Cancels All Debts Halifax, N. 8., Dec. 91 (IB John Dregatls, who operates tlie largest retail grocery store In the mining town of Glace- Bay, has mode hie customers nappy by announcing he had wiped all their debts, amounting to $8108 oft Ills books. The majority of accounts were owed bv ueonle who have been hard hit by the de pression. LADY FURNESS SEEKS WVORfif London, Dec. 21 UP) Lady Fur ness, an American beauty who mar. ried Into tlie English peerage, tiled suit for divorce today against the snipmuiding magnate. The Associated Press was inform ed the grounds tor the suit will be misconduct. The suit is expected to oe quiet, with no more publicity tnon necessary. Lady Furness, formerly Mrs. Thel. ma Morgan Converse, la a twin sis ter of Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt of New York, and a sister ot Mrs. Ben jamin Thaw Jr., of Pittsburgh. ' Since her marriage in 1826 Lady Furness has been prominent in Eng lish social circles and seen frequent ly in the company of the Prince ot Wales at charity balls and at other events which he attended. She Is a daughter of Harry Hays Morgan, former American consul general at Buenos Aires. GERMAN DEBT REVISION ASKED Berlin. Dec. 21 IP Alfred Hug- enberg, chief ot the nationalist party, today launched a sensational drive for revision ot Germany's pri vate debt abroad. Addressing an American newspa per correspondents' luncheon, Dr. Hugenberg advocated a reduction of Interest rates on short-terin indebt edness from their present five per cent average to one and one-half per cent Such a revision would mean an estimated loss to United States cred itors of at least $20,000,000 a year. Dr. Hugenberg declined to say whether he would seek to have such drastic treatment applied to Ger many's long-term Indebtedness, but at least left the inference that debts also might be affected. He declared he would vastly Pre fer to see this debt reduction ac complished by mutual agreement. but that he could conceive of a sit uation in which Germany would be forced to act unilaterally. Hugenberg advocated negotiations along these lines at the expiration of the present agreement In Febru ary, when the fate ot approximately 8,000,000,000 marks (nearly $1,500, 000,000) comes up for decision. uermany i consuming her capi tal" Hugenberg said, "and she is continually growing poorer. Her creditors must choose between get ting their capital back and receiv ing interest payment from us. We want to repay the capital, but to this end the Interest rate on short term , , . . , debts must be kept at one and one- v 1 vcuv. with FLU in the air... don't take chances with COLDS!.... WITH flu in the community, everyone is warned Against the danger of colds just now. Colds pull down body resistance, and often pave the way for an attack of flu and its serious complications. In the present emergency the wise course to follow is that outlined In Vicks Plan for better Control of Colds. To prevent Many Colds: At that first feeling of stuffiness or nasal irritation, sniffle or sneeze Nature's usual warn ing that a cold is coming on use Vicki Nose & Throat Drops, the new aid in preventing colds. Vicks Drops aid Nature in throwing off the infection that threatens. They prevent develop ment of many colds. To End n Cold Sooner: If a cold has developed, or strikes without warning, vigorous measures are necessary. At bedtime, apply Vicks VapoRub. Its direct, double action continuing through the night brings quicker re lief. During the day, use the convenient Vicks Nose Drops every few hours as needed. They add to comfort help shorten the cold. Follow Vicks Colds -Control Plan (Full details in each LET'S TKAUE Your Smooth Tires In for New Dependable Non-Skid SEIBERLiNG'S Carl Hultei&berg THE TIRE MAN High and Center Streets UNEMPLOYED TO ORGANIZE FRIDAY NIGHT Organization of unemployed workers and farmers will be per fected at the Union hall, 455 Court street, Friday evening at 8 o'clock, when Fred Walker,, of Portland, will speak on "The State Fight Against Hunger." The organization. Is preliminary to the proposed "hungor march" upon Salem which. Is scheduled for January 8. Head quarters of the state hunger marclt committee are 24514 Alder street, Portland, with Louis Olson chair, man. All delegations coming to Salem, are being requested to display ban uani and posters and should be in, a massed group, according to Instruc tions being sent out. Groups such, as unemployed organizations, un employed citizens' leagues, civlo emergency federation, unemployed council, committees ot action, bread lines, flop houses, state relief crews and all unemployed organi zations are urged to elect dele gates with other groups such as- the American Federation of Labor unions, workers fraternna! and benefit organizations, grange. Far mer Union, United- Farmers" lea gue and farm committee taking part. The mobilization will take nlaca in Portland for a mass demonstra tion January 5 at 2 o'clock, com ing on foot, trucks- or automobiles, Delegations are asked to bring suf ficient food to carry them from points or origin to Salem- and re turn and' to provide themselves with blankets. A state hunger committee of 15 with an executive committee of seven was established at the state conference early m the month. Slogans and demands of the hunger marchers are "We Demand Immediate Cash Relief: "No forc ed collections of rents or debts"; "All war funds to the unemployed"; "No- evictions, no shutting-off ot water, light and gas": "Unemploy ed workers to handle relief distri bution"; "No discrimination against single workers"; "moratoriums on foreclosures, taxes and rente"; "Make the rich pay the taxes": "We demand unemployment insur ance" and "repeal the criminal syndicalism law." TRIO HELD FOR AUTO THEFT AT MEDFORD Medford, Ore., Dec. 21 WV-Otto Rutzer, 23, Central Point; Arthur Rod, 23, St Paul, Minn., and Gladys Gwlr, 16, Jacksonville, are held In the county Jail by state police. charged with a series of auto thefts In tills city the past two weeks. The trio was arrested early this morning, after a wild auto chase over narrow, country roads. Rutzer, driver of an auto stolen (rom the streets of this city last evening. Is alleged to have attempted to force the pursuing police off a steep embankment to elude capture. The ctata nnllna tlritii (.,.. lf.u the trial halted In a barnyard, I d. ...... v, ' mwn, MIC BwUV UVflVC SMJT, W VU parole for a burglary committed In this eitv. three venrs nan Virks Package)
