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2 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1933 RODENT POISON CAMPAIGN GETS CHANGE ACTION Kickrcali Draping the charter In memory of Mrs. Cordelia Harmon Hewitt, who died at her home In Greenwood February 1, formed an lmpressUvo part o fthe grange pro gram Friday night. Those participat ing In the ceremony were Miss Win. nefred, Elliott, Ceres; Mrs. E. A, Btenson, chaplain; O. W. Kellogg, A. B., ana Mrs. wess Elliott, h. A. s. A general discussion favoring the enforcement of rodent poisoning following an agricultural report by Olenn Hogg, who also announced a meeting, sponsored by his commit tee, at the hall here February 21, at o'clock. Prof. O. B. Hyslop, head of the farm crops department at o S. C, will speak on what to sow to replace winter killed crops. All those Interested are urged to attend this meeting. The agricultural trophy, a silver plaque awarded by the Dallas cham ber of commerce, won by Rickrea'i grango for outstanding work dor.t during 1932 was proudly exhibited by master Larkln and a rising vote of appreciation was given to the members of their splendid work. The grange endorsed the following bills and the secretary was Instruct ed to mail copies of the resolution! to the representatives In the legis lature: SB 85 Grange state-wide power bill. Farm mortagco moratorium, ham 'stringing recall and Initiative andt referendum. HB 9 Grange labor Income bit, HB 45-Increases In inheritances taxes. HB 4 Constitution conventions, county unit bill. HB 68 Telephone bill, repeal f gasoline refund far farm opera tions. HJR 3, by Scott SB 78 "Lame Duck" school direc tor bill. Stale bank bill. Auto license legislation. Talks were given by F. M. EcWl r and B. W. Hogg, member of uic legislative committee. The dlso'is- slon which followed centered around the county unit. The remainder of the evening was opent In singing booster songs and playing St. vulenune games. At u late hour lunch was served by Mrs. O. O. Lante, Mrs. Charles Larkln and Mrs. J. B. Blsray. Miss Green Honor Guest On Birthday Jefferson Miss Rose Green was surprised Saturday evening when a group of friends gathered at the homo of W. L. Jones to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Cards and dancing were held dur ing the evening and refreshments were served at a late hour. A birth day cake centered the table. The group presented Miss Green with a fire place set. Those present in addition to the honor guest, Miss Green, were Glenn Southwlck and William Daughtry of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Harold G, Mcrrltt and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Boycs of Albany, Miss Gertrude Tarr, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Young, Mr, and Mrs. D. O. Buchncr, Mr. and Mrs. James Blackwell and W. L, Jones. Walnut Hill Social Club Is Entertained Silverton Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Herigstad were hosts last week to the members of the Walnut Hill social club with an Informal musi cal program, reading selections and progressive "500 enjoyed until a lata hour when supper was served. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wellman, Violet Herigstad, Ernest Byberg, Chris Herigstad, Albert and Harlan Nerison, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Dunagan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scheidlcr, George Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Thomas, Mrs. Lloyd Heinz, Mr. and Mrs. Vlnnle Heinz, Vinneta Heinz, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Herigstad, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herigstad, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wlilt lock, Frances Wliltlork and Mr. and Mrs. John Whitloek. Scoring high were Mrs. Leo Wellman and Orval Thomas, with consolation going to Mrs. William Herigstad and Carl Herigstad. Wilsons Entertain Woodburn Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson and son Bill entertained at tt 6:30 dinner Friday evening at the Wilson home. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Settlemier, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Butteiflclii, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wil son, Misses Helen Allen, Margaret Hall, nnd Carrie Waterbury, Frank Butterlleld and BUI Wilson. Honor Roll Pupils Falls City Grade school pupils on the honor roll for the last six weeks lire Teddy Crawford, Melvin Fergu son, Donald Freer, Virginia Gra ham, Bernlce Inman, Wayne Swag ger, Stanley Rhodes, Robert Gard ner, Donald Rciber, Ray Gardner, Shirley Mack. Maxine Graham, Jean Silvers, Dean Barnhart, Mar cella Murphy, Edna Barnhart, Frank Jones, Marilyn Groncwatd. David Boozei, Robert Hylton, Donna Hen derson, Vera Pierce and Bobby Ho well. MRS. THOMASON III It T Turner Mrs. J. F. Thomason, elderly resident ol Turner, suffered a possible) fracture of the hip bone as a result of a fall down the stairs at her home hero Thursday. Dr. W. M. Thome was summoned to give her medical attention. It was hoped to be po&ililc to have her taken to Knleni for -S'-rny pictures of the fiRriurri on l'lMny. Silverton- k-h MM. Ed R. Atums had y'.' iru ln.ni the coops. tiv doten Rhotl.-. Isijuh! red hens FTmUj- night. Much vl;v .hievcry and destruct':n ol p.jpetiv 1; being looked Into by the niUKirnI'.'. The large glass globe at the r. " lofts ker station was kroken by vandals Thursday night Triple Link Club Party Is Popular Bllvcrton Between 1i and 100 guests attended the Valentine and "600" party sponsored by the Triple Link club, Thunday night at the I. O. O. F. hall, with Mrs. F. J. Roubal in general charge of the ar falr, assisted by the following com mitteemen: Mrs. Fayo Rcnwlck, Mrs. Clarence Reed, Mrs. E. E. Taylor and Mrs. Ruth Allen. High score for cards were made bv Mr. Case and Mrs. Smith, and low by Mrs. Ooetz and Mr. Lerfald. Miss Clar ene Reed won the llrst prize for making the best valentine. MOTOPASTOR HEADS LAYMEN Silverton Rev. H. Rouen of Mon Itor was elected president of tile wiuamctto Christian. Laymen's so ciety oi tne Lutneran churches dur. lng the three-day session that con. vencd last week at the Immanucl church here, of which Rev. J. M, Jcnson is pastor. Other officers chosen were M. O, Melland of Brush Prairie, Wash., secretary; K. O. Rue, treasurer. Se lected to serve on the executive board were N. Aase of Astoria and Rev, P. O. Grambo of Puget Island. Wash. The sessions were largely at tended by local residents and dele gates from Brush Prairie, Puget Isl and, Astoria, Portland and Monitor. Ohrsltlan fellowship as exempli fied In Phil. 1: 1-11, was the theme thought of the session. English was the language used in the evening services, witn tne Norwegian lan guage predominant at the dally ses sions. The women of the Immanuel church served lunch and dinner at the church during the three days. POLK COUNTY GIRLS ORGANIZE PROJECTS Dallas Qirls clubs organized dur. lng tho post week Include two handicraft units, one sewing and one cooking. The handicraft club at Oak Point is led by Rodney Hartmnn, Vlck Webb is president, and Roy Morlhlro is secretary. The club has twelvo members. At Pcrrydnlo the other handicraft organization la In charge of Ken neth Ramey, George Van Otten Is president; Morris Porter Is vice president, and Arnold Wildt is sec- j retary. Eight names are on the roll. Eola haa two clubs, one cooking : and the other sewing. Mrs. Edna Grant will lead the cooking group , with Enoch Herri 11 as president, John Gibson as vice-president and Ruth Sexton as secretary. Eight members belong to the club. The sewing unit, with five members has as leader Maxine Ferguson, as pres ident, Mildred Denham as vice president Lela Huddlcston, and Wil low Gibson as secretary. Suimyside Grade Pupils Kept Busy Sunnyslde The sixth, seventh and eighth grades visited the legisla ture Friday afternoon. Those mak ing tile trip were Dick Chandler, Maurice Johnson, Lavinia Brown, Ruth Barry, Ena Pearson, Ellen Whelan, Dan Haskinson, David Hos- klnson, Maurice Mills, Verne Larson, June Larson and Lewis Brown. Mrs. Rains and Mrs. D. S. Pearson ac companied them. They also went up into the dome of the building. The hot lunches art proving very successful. Two pupils each week, under the supervision of Mrs. Rains, prepare the dishes. The boys have proven very eftlcicnt in tne ititcnen. Mrs. Specht Falls Silverton Mrs. Sophie Specht, past 81 years of age, fell on the bathroom floor of the home of her daughter, Miss Rose Specht, on Flsk street, late Friday and frac tured her hip. Sho was taken for treatment In the Ekinan ambulance. She is now at the homo of her daughter. Her conditions Is consid ered critical on account of her ad vanced age. Cabin Under Way Mt. Angel George Fennlmorc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sain Fennlmorc, is constructing a log cabin at his sum mer resort on the Abiqua creek. The building, when completed, will be 22 by 28 feet, and will consist ol a story and a half. Downstairs will be a large lodge or lounging room, with fireplace and the olllce for the resort. Fennlmorc also conducts his riding academy at that palce. ZIIXINSKIS ENTERTAIN Hazel Green Mr. nnd Mrs. diar ies Ziclinskl, Jr., were hosts recent ly for an attractive dinner compli menting Mrs. Ziclinski's brother and wile, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Gernldine of Hlllsboro. Covers were placed for the honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Ger- aldlne, Mrs. Barbara Boetllgheimer and Miss llita Gchlen of Stayton, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schumacher of Mill City, Clement Zuber ond the hosts, Mr. nnd Mrs. Zielinskl nnd children, Arlecn, Mildred, Charlotte and Ernest. II AtlomcOwnedHifdtfe HOLLYWOOD V Homo of Ufto Talkie V. w Tnriiiv & TiiPRflnv " & to & With Richard ARLEN Zila Johnnn A First National Picture dlrrrtci by II ova Hawk ALBANY-FORUM GIVES PROGRAM . FRIDAY NIGHT Sunnyslde The Sunnyslde com munity club met at the schoolhouse Friday night. No business meeting was held, and the entire evening was given over to the program. An un'isually large crowd was present. The Albany chamber of commerce club gave the best program that has been given at S ainyslde since they were here last year. Selections by the chamber of com merce string orchestra were given by Glen Taylor, director and violin, Gardner Ewing, violinist, Ed Austin, viola, Frank Wood, string boss, and Mrs. Hazel Ewing, pianist. Selec tions by chamber of commerce lad les' quartet, Mrs. C. E. Williamson, Mrs. p. T. Polyart, Mrs. Stanley Peterson, Mrs. Ella Rhodes; har monica solos, Gardner Ewing; Swe dish duets, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson; select readings, Mrs. Walter Kropp; selections by chamber of commerce men's qartet, Glen Taylor, Art Bea. mis, Stanley Peterson and Phil Len man; vocal solos, Mrs. P. T. Ployart; violin solos, Glen Taylor; commun ity singing by Mrs. Wlllamson; talk by Z. E. Merrill, president of the Albany chamber of commerce; se lections by orchestra. One act play, "Who's a Coward?"; vocal solos, Mrs. C. E. Williamson select readings. Mis. A. D. Gildow; selections by tho Men's quartet; vocal solos, Linden Launder; selec tions by the ladles' quartet and dou ble quartet. Others present who donated trans portation and helped were Rice Asliten of the Albany Cottage Camp, Ed Fortmillcr, George Berry, Elva Brown, assistant secretary, Mrs, Brown and Margaret Williamson, Leonard Gllke, secretary of the chamber of commerce, announced tho numbers and took charge of the program. Mr. Hammer, local prune grower, who lived in Albany until two or thrco years ogo, introduced Gllke and gave a sho.t talk on Albany and Linn county. After the program refreshments were served by Miss Ruth Mossls and Miss Wilma John. Jefferson Woman Is Given Shower Jefferson A group of friends honored Mrs. Harvey Kcsslcr with shower Friday ottemoon at tne home of Mrs. Charles Loveland on Second street. The afternoon was spent inform ally. Two contests were held, with Mrs. W. W. Warner winning the penny contest and Mrs. Ernest Pow ell, first, and Mrs. Fred Barna, sec ond, in a RUcssiug contest. Reiresn- ments were served by Mrs. Charles Loveland. Mrs. A. W. Brown, Mrs. Robert Terhuno and Mrs. Hugh Bilvcu. Those present in addition to the honor guest, Mrs. Kesslor, were Mrs. Guy Aupperle, Mrs. Ernest Powell, Mrs. Fred Barna, Mrs. Rob ert Terhune, Mrs. W. W. Warner Mrs. C. Pratt. Mrs. A. W. Brown, Mrs. W. H. Sherman, Mrs. Hugh Bllycu and Mrs. Charles Loveland Mrs. Herndon Given Birthday Surprise Hazel Green Mrs. Mary Herndon was the guest of honor recently at an informol dinner on her 61st birthday anniversary with her daughters, Mrs. William Scharf and Mrs. Lyle Randall-ns hostesses. All the guests were friends of many years standing so the time was spent in recalling talcs of days past, cov ers were placed for Mrs. Herndon, Mrs. Katherine Scharf, Mrs. Thomas Walker, Mrs. August Otjen, Mrs. Mary Edwords, Mrs. Frank Knuths, Mrs. Carl Brandt, Mis. Harvey Wal ker, Mrs. Edward DuniRan, Sr., and the hostesses, Mrs. William Scharf and Mrs. Lial Randall. Bridge Club Meets Independence The "Neskika' bridge club wos entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Z, C. Kim ball. South Main street, Friday eve nlng, following a no-host dinner at the Baptist church. Five tables of bridge were In play, high score hon ors were awarded to Miss Montgom ery for the ladies and Ira D. Mix for the men. In the group were Mr. nnd Mrs. Z. C. Kimball, Mr. ond Mrs. A. E. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas, Mr. nnd Mrs. a. G. God- fcry. Dr. and Mis. George C. Knott, Miss Faith Kimball, Miss Omn Belle Emmons, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wal ker, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Mix. Welfley Acquitted Dallas John Welfley, Falls City, on trial on a charge of concealing stolen property, was acquitted Fri day Afternoon when n jury returned n verdict of not guilty. The trial lasted the better part of two days. Bruce Spauldlng was tho attorney for tlie defense. Silverton Mrs. Walter Davis was able to be at her place of business two days last week, having recov ered sufficiently from a major op eration which she underwent sev eral weeks ngo. t f nit' A Little Cue- ill M m SH Msr 01 ,n of the 0(! VffL-J; Morticians Gather And Select Ekman Silverton E. R. Ekman of Silver ton was made president of the new ly organized association of the funeral directors of the northwest counties of Oregon at a banquet and business sestton held at the Marlon hotel in Salem Friday night. Harry Keeney of Independence was chos en secretary-treasurer. Nineteen were present representing directors from Marlon, Polk, Yamhill and Tillamook counties. The next ses sion is scheduled for the second Fri day In March at Dallas. SCIO REBEKAHS WILL BE HOSTS Sclo Programs have been dis tributed for the Llnn-Bcnton I. O. O. F. convention, which is to be held in sclo Saturday afternoon and eve ning. Tho business session, restricted to members of the order, is to open at 2 o oiock by the Sclo lodge. The con ventlon officers will then take charge. M. D. Shanks of Lebonron is president; N. B. Moses of Sclo, vice-president, and J, M, Bennett, Lebanon, secretary. The evening session will take up at 7:45 o'clock and is open to the public. Dinner at 6 o'clock served by Sclo Rebekahs, will take place on the first floor of the lodge hall. May or W. A. Ewing will deliver an ad dress of welcome and M. D. Shanks will respond. An address by the grand master, R. H. Jonas, of prine ville, and a program will follow. Committees appointed by Mrs. Maud Montgomery, noble grand of the Sclo Rebekah lodge, to arrange for the dinner are as follows: Din ner, Mrs. Janle Ewing, Mrs. Dell Shelton, Mrs. Maud Roadarmel; cooking, Mrs. Nell Donahue, Mrs. Alta Phillips, Mrs. Eunice Bartu, Mrs. Leone Ray; tables, Mrs. Mae Lettenmaler, Mrs. Maud Montgom ery, Mrs. Jane Morrison; decorating, Mrs. Stella Flanagan, Mrs. Bcrtna Lytle, Mrs. Jennie Weddle. Valentine Party Staged By Class Falls City The Willing workers class of the Mehodlst Sunday school were entertained at the church so clal room with a Valentine party by their teacher, Mrs. N. C. Ferguson. Friday aftarnoon. The time was spent in playing games and making Valentines for tne primary ciass, after which refreshments were serv ed. Present were Bessie Ames, Hazel Ames, Maxine Grahma, Inez jjree den, Leta Brccden, Jean Silvers, Shirley Mack, Hilda Ross, Wesley Rhodes. Merril Collins, Jack Rhulan, Ray Gardner, Robert Gardner and Milton Ferguson. Past Matron Club Honors Mrs. Mason Jefferson Mrs. Charles McKec and Mrs. George C. Mason enter tained members of the Past Mat rons club at tne MCKee nomu Thursday afternoon. New officers were elected as follows: Mrs. George C. Mason, president: Mis. R. C. Thomas, vice president, and Mrs. George Morlatt, secretory-treasurer. Members present included Mrs. Georee Marlntt. Mrs. Earl Lynes, Mrs. Guy Roland, Mrs. W. H. Sher man, Mrs. Earl Phelps, Mrs. k. u. Thomas, Mrs. Evelyn Wall, Mrs. Guy Aupperle, Mrs. David H. Loon ey, Mrs. H. D. Mars, Mrs. Valene Shields of Salem and the hostesses, Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Mason. Club Entertained At Carrow's Home HayesvlUe Alma Carrow enter tained members of her 4-H Sewing club recently at the home of her parents. The girls arc now studying, along with their sewing projects, the color chart Idea, as compared with Individual complexions. At the next meeting, which will be at the home of Mrs. Marshall, the girls will ans wer roll call by naming a stitch used In sewing. Club members present were Morcelle Frcy, Jean Stettler, Vivian Williams, Carmsll Stupfel, Adclle Frey, Carl Stupfel, Miss Fitts, the advisor, and Alma Carrow. Miss Iris Mason was a guest for the af ternoon. Farm Home Burned Jefferson The farm home of William Wcderkehr near Talbot was completely destroyed by fire late Thursday ofternoon. The fire start ed in the attic, apparently caused by a defective flu. Part of the fur niture wos saved. The loss was par tially covered by Insurance. GARDEN CLUB MEETS Woodburn The regular meeting of the Garden club will be held Tuesdoy evening at the library and Valentine party will be tne lea- ture of tho entertainment. Each member is requested to bring a val entine. GRAND h ua m mt iir- nit ion m iw meartm .torn J TRAlVI frtatitn I NIXON JHjntC EHWil W3 Also Comedy Magic Crapet Fox Newt Bias 4-H CLUB GIRLS OFFER PROGRAM FOR AUXILIARY Woodburn Tho American Legion auxiliary was entertained Thursday evening by the girls' 4-H clubs of Washington junior high school at the school house under the super vision of Mrs. Myrtle Clark, prin cipal, ana leader of tne girls' cook lng club. Tho meeting was called to order by Mnrjorle Boyce, with roll call and minutes of the previous meet ing read by the secretaries. Betty Hicks led for tne club yell and Wll ma Fcnner led the singing. The club quartet, consisting of Mary- belle Adams, Mildred Howe, Muriel Beckman and Elizabeth Pollard, sang two numbers followed by chor us singing. The chorus Is composed of the first quartet and Sylvia Tehle, Morget Tangen and Irene Jones, Patching was demonstrated by Edna Mattison and Marget Tangen, darning by Mildred Howe and the correct way of sewing on buttons and mnklng buttonholes was demon strated by Marybelle Adams in the absence of Jean Beers. Refreshments prepared by the girls were served. The estimated cost of the food was given by the committees as a part of the 4-H club work. A trio, consisting of Marybelle Adams, Elizabeth Pollard and Muriel Beckman, sang two numbers at the close of the affair. AUXILIARY ASSEMBLY GNOSES MRS. DODGE Woodburn Mis. Vena Dodge was elected presvldent of the county as sembly of the American Legion aux iliary when the organization of the body was perfected at a meeting held In Stayton Friday evening. Other officers elected were Mrs. Joe Pound of Stayton, vice-presi dent; Mrs. Nota Henderson of Sa lem, secretary-treasurer and Miss Billy Johnson of Silverton, sergeant- nt-arins. Attending from Woodburn were Major and Mrs. Oliver S. Ol son, Dr. and Mis. Gerald B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Powell, Mr. and Mis. Clyde Whitman, Mrs. Adolph Glatt, Mrs. Vena Dodge, Mrs. Rae T. Gtbbon3, Dr. John W. Hanrahan, Rex Bentley and H. M. Austin. Librarian Reports On Year's Progress Jefferson According to a recent report of th elibrary board the Jef ferson library has 1238 books on its shelves. During 1932, 6264 books were loaned. On January 1, 19J2 1932 there were 1146 volumes; 52 new books were added during the year by purchase, and 80 donated. Tho state library has loaned 404 books to the local library in the past 12 months. Mrs. W. H. Sherman Is librarian. Tho library board Includes Mrs. J. G. Fontaine, Mrs. R. C. Thomas. Mrs. David H. Looney, Mrs. H. D. Mars and Mrs. W. H. Sherman. Silverton Church Has Special Event Silverton A special service was arranged for Sunday evening at the First Christian church, with Rev. W. O. Livingstone relating the story of the Book of Esther and members of the congregation acting the sub ject theme in pantomime. The stage setting and lighting was well and effectively carried out In Orien tal furnishings and varied coloring. Mrs. J. W. Jordan and Mrs. L. R. Neal were in charge of the dra matic arrangement. Lima Much Feted Silverton Dr. L. R. Lima, a Sil verton guest of relatives, from Mon tcvedco, Minn., is spending the week-end at the home of his broth er-in-law, John Wormdahl, on North Second street. Dr. Luna and his niece, Miss Margaret Wormdahl, were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lee, Saturday evening. On Friday night, the Wormdahls entertained in honor ol their guest on the occasion of Miss Wormdahl's birthday anniversary, with additional guests including Miss Cora Scverson and Miss Ruth Rue. TODAY AND iff- kf Pretiei Roared This Story. . , Finance Sought o Supprtn It ... Bui One Man Darx) Ttll It, I I and Almoil Lett Hli Lift In thi Telling I ANT TIME a m witn I ARMSTRONG CUMMIKW5 request ED. WYNN in PICTURE "FOLLOW THE LEADER" Fourteen Tables Played At Benefit Dallas Fourteen tables of bridge were in piay Thursday night at a card party sponsored by the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary In the Le gion rooms. High scoring honors were won by Mrs. W. L. Sochron and O. L. Crlder. The entertainment committee consisted of Mrs. Laird woods, Mrs. H. D. Peterson, Mrs. Carl Bales and Mrs. E. W. Cruson. Members of the refreshment com mittee were Mrs. George Cooper, Mrs. A. W. Palmer, Mrs. Walter Johnson, Mrs. C. T. Smith and Mrs. John Cerny. SENIOR CLASS COMEDY GIVEN Dallas The senior class gave its annual play Friday night In the school auditorium when "The Yel low Shadow" was presented before a fair crowd. The play, a three act mystery comedy of the present day, with its setting in the Puget River country, went over big. Tne players were Alice Hcreth as Nell Travis: Bill Cadle ns Gilbert Wright; Frances Fritz as Alice Per. kins; Luella Finn as Mildred Mar vin; Burnlce Staats as Hazel Wayne Karl Retzer as Jed Travis; Dean Cadle as Herbert Marvin, Verne Ar- still as Sheriff Macklin; Hazel Plummer as Jennie Steel; and Len- thal Bollman as Wong Song. The scene in act one was the liv ing room of Vlewcrest Lodge on Puget Sound. The secenes In acts two and three were the same as act one with a lapse of time between acts one and two of three minutes and between two and three of five minutes. The play was directed by Miss Hazel Henry, with Eugene Stoller as stage manager, Karl Retzer as busi ness manager and Bculah Dowlfng, Howard McFetridge, Genevieve Pat terson and Cecil Bookey In charge of the properties. Intermission numbers were fur nished by the high school orchestra and the girls' glee club. Orchestra And Band Heard In Concert Silverton Two of the most pop ular numbers bv way of entertain ment at the Marion county teach ers' institute Saturday were the mu sical concert by more man luu or chestra and band pupils of Hal Campbell, with Mr.Campoell direct ing in a 30 minute program in the early afternoon, and the appearance on the preliminary program in the forenoon of four boys of the Grassy Pond district in yodelfng numbers. The youngsters were Ernest Ogden, Harley Hammond, Kenneth Stenger and James Erwert. Large Polk Ranch Sold During Week Rlckreall One of the largest land deals in Polk county in recent months is the kurchase of a 250 ncre tract, a part of the Keyt dona tion land claim in the Ferrydale Met by Charles Ross of this place from Mrs. Lena Keyt Scrog gins. As there no buildings on the place the Ross family will probably re main on their farm here for the present. It is said Ross plans to run sheep on the land most of which is under cultivation. Miss Morris Hostess Falls City Miss Averill Morris en tertained a group of her friends at her home Friday night, the occasion being the anniversary of her birth day. The evening was spent in play ing games, after which refersh- ments were served to Louise Mur phy, Leta Baker, Edna Barnhart, Dorothy Ames, Ruth Freer, Leslie Hurson, Ellis Bowman, Johnie Hen. derson and Billie Ferguson. Holdens Are Hosts Silverton Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hol- den were dinner hosts at their home on North Water street Friday eve ning featuring the idea of North Dakota reminiscences. Present were Miss Rose Bentley, recently from Bentley, North Dakota, Mr. nnd Mrs. Alt O. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lentsch, William and Clara Lenbsch, Miss Lillian Bloch and Mr. and Mrs. Holden. TOMORROW INDEPENDENCE FIREMEN WILL STAGE DINNER Independence The Independence fire dapartment has set the date for its annual banquet for February 16 ana will be given in the Main Street Cafe, starting at 8 o'clock. The following officers have been elected for the year with their com mittees: George H. Wood, chief and president; Howard Marquis, secre tary and treasurer; Cy Graber, as sistant chief; Howard Marquis, cap tain; J. M. Graves, fire mashal; Li onel Berry, engineer; Hugh Yost, nozzleman; Everett Nelson, assis tant; R. M. Brown, hydrant man. Sick and Grievance committee, J. M. Graves, Cy Graber and Frank Zumalt; finance, George Wood, Ho ward Marquis; investigation, J. M. Graves, Cy Graber; refreshments, H. Graves. Special attention is being called by the fire marshal to chimney flues at this time of year. An inves tigation may be made ns a safe guard. The net of running a stove pipe through a celling or a partition is especially hazardous, and flue stops opposite a pipe leading into a chimney is especially dangerous in case of a flue burnout. Oitimes these stops blow out and cause dis astrous fires, caused by combustion of gases in the chimney chamber. Surprise Is Given At Scotts Mills Scotts Mills A surprise was given Miss Marie Plas recently at her home honoring her birthday anni versary. The evening was spent in playing "500". Blondina Wellman and Hugh Magee won first prize and Ambrose Gersch consolation. Pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Hlury Well- man, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Magee, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. John Plas, Mrs. Paul Splonskl, Mrs. E. Plas, Mrs. J. Schoenbachler, Miss Blondina Wellman, Miss Da phon Oswald, Miss Mary Sponskl, Miss Mary Engl, Miss Gosino Plas, Mrs. Jake' Biersark, Miss Theresa Bartnlk, Albert Hcttwer, Joe and John Splonski, Johnny Schmitz, Ambrose Gersch, Curt Wiedeman, Mynrod Groetzer, Vernon and Ge rard Plas and Herb Waibel. Halladay Selected Council President Monmouth At the recent meet ing of the council, S. C. Halladay was named as president of the council for the present term. The fire deparment commute was au thorized to inquire into the price of coats for the firemen with pow er to purchase, the deal to be a co operative effort between department and city. The matter of better drain age on parts of East Main street and the country to the south was dis cussed at some length with pros pects of-action at a future meet ing. Forum To Observe Its Ladies' Night Woodburn The Woodburn cham ber of commerce will observe ladies' night at the regular meeting to be held in St. Luke's hall Wednesday evening. A dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock by the members of the American Legion auxiliary. Sid George, national Legion committee man from Oregon, will be the speak er of the evening and there will also be a musical program. Card Play Tuesday Mt. Angel The St. Ann's society will hold a card social in the au ditorium of St. Mary's school Tues day evening. There will be prizes and luncheon to all present. The committee for that evening will in clude Mrs. Alois Keber, chairman, Mrs. Clara Hettwer, Mrs. Martin Kaiser, Mrs. Mary Hafncr, Mrs. Charles Hefner, Mrs. Rose Hettwer, Mrs. Joseph Komyate, Mrs. Cath erine Miller, Mrs. Mary Knorl and Mrs. Rose Hasslng. Aurora J. Nlcodcmus of Hlllsboro was a recent guest of his sister, Mrs. Edith Carpenter, Mrs. Carpenter accompanied her brother home where she will make an extended visit. TODAY AND TOMORROW (500 SKATS 25c) r JP (UKlItlf THAN -I SPENCER TRACT BETTK OAV18 SCREEN ACT DONALD NOVIS NEWS Girls Class Has Valentine Party Woodburn Mrs. Stanley Adams entertained her Sunday school class of 14 girls at her home on East Cleveland street Sunday after Sun day school with a Valentine's party, Mrs. Adams was assisted In serving a noon lunch by her daughter Mary belle. Games were enjoyed. Members present were Viola Mills, Lois Jean Lee, Florence McCullough, Phyllis Yoder, Marjorle Wright, Ellen and Fay Waldorf, Nora Broylcs, Patty Sims, June Joslyn, and Alice May Adams. CARD CLUB MEETS AT SLOPER'S HOME Independence Members of the Klll-Kare club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Sloper Friday evening, following a no-host dinner at the Baptist church, served by the Ladles' Aid. Five tables of "500" were hi play, Mrs. James S. Robbie and J. G. Mcintosh carrying off high score honors for the evening. It was announced that the members of the club would be guests of Mrs, O. D. Butler on their next meeting night and dinner will be served at the Baptist church. The guest group included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Sloper, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cockle, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer IS. Addison, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brant, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Swope, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Mattison, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Hedges, Mr. and Mrs. James S. Robbie, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mcintosh, Mrs. Stella Cal breath and Mrs. W. H. Walker, Measles At Keizer Kelzer Measles are still raging In this community with nearly 20 pu pils absent from school the past few days, most of them from the primary room. Wife Wins Fight With Kidney Acids Sleeps Fine, Feels 10 Years Younger l-ses (iuaninteed cystex Test Tnousanua oi women and men sufferers from poorly function ing Kidneys nnd Bind tier have discovered a Himple, easy way to bleep fine and feel years younger by com bating G e 1 1 1 n a Ud ?TV Nights. Backache, Lea tii&ghT;,,-; - A pains. Nervousness. Slifmess, Nennilgla, Burning, Smart- it'.S antl Acidity, due to poor Kidney i unci tuns, i- using a uociors pre scription called Cystex (Sisa-tex). Wurks fast, circulating thru system in 15 minutes, oflen giving amazing benefits In ill to 4U hours. Try It un der the falr-piav Giiarantea to fix you up to your tatlsfactlon or money back on return of empty package. Cyatcjc lr. only 75c at druWH adv. One Cent a Day Brings $100 a Month Over One-Half Million Dollars Al ready Paid In Cash Benefits One cent a day ($3.65 per year), invested in a National Protective Policy, will now buy more insur ance benefits than can be secured from any other Company for any amount up to $10 per year. This new policy, paying benefits up to $100 each month or $1,000 to $1,500 at death, is now being sold to all men, women and children, be tween the ages of 7 and 80 years, whether employed or not. The benefits for auto accidents of $100 a ir.onth (instead of the usual $50 a month) is said by many to be alone worth the entire cost of $3.65 per year. Yet this Is but one of the many features of this new and un usual policy. The Nntloiml Protective Is the lar gest and oldest company ol its kind in the world. It has paid over tilx luiiir dred tiiiiusind dollars ($(it)(,0(IO.(IO) in cash to thousands of policyholder! when cash wan most needed. 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