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2 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1933 TWO SILVERTON CHURCHES OFFER MAS PROGRAM Sllverton Two of Sllverton's church groups have announced spe cial. Christmas programs for the week. The committee from the Sun iday school of the Christian church, Including Mrs. J. w. Jordan and Mrs. Frank MUllken as Joint chair men,' assisted by other committee members, will give a playlet and musical program Friday evening at R:30 oclock In the main auditorium of the church. The members of the Congregational church ate sponsor ing a pageant, directed by Mrs. Ralph Knight, wife of the local pas tor of the church. At the Christian church Mrs. Frank Rahn and Mrs. Dan Gciser are In charge of the distribution of candy. Linn Neal, Mrs. Carl Specht and the rnembers of the high school Sunday bchool class of which Mrs. Jordan is teacher, will be In charge of the .tree and decorations. Program numbers will include a song, "O, Little Town, of Bethle hem." by the primary Sunday school pupils of which Mrs. Clara Earle Is supervisor; a group of Christmas carols by the intermediate pupils with Mrs. W. O. Livingstone direct ing; readings by Donna June Fish and Dolores Herr; and the playlet, '"These Are My Friends," with Rev. W. O. Livingstone and Mrs. F. W. Mllltkcn will take the parts of Henry Arnold and his niece, Nancy, who go to the homes In three episodes of the play. At the first home Mrs. Mary Kleeman Is Mrs. Rogers, Bernlce Gay as Polly and Beverly Conrad as Betty Rogers; in the second home of the next episode Oscar Specht Is Tom, Lyle Specht Is Henry, Marvin Senior is Dick and Loren Mllliken is Johnny, with Gus Herr, the rent collector; Mrs. J. W. Jordan and L. R. Sawyer are Mr. and Mrs. Free man in the third home that the spirit of Christmas spirit saves from despair. Santa Claus and pleasures Jor the kiddies will be the main fea ture. "The Starflower," is the name of the pageant directed by Mrs. Knight at the Congregational church Sat urday evening. The young people of the group are sponsoring the enter tainment. Parts are taken by Willis Lamm as Marcus and inn-keeper; his daughter, Rosda, Faith Fletcher; Mary, Anna Meyer; shepherds, Wayne Lewis and Frank Robinson; angel, Sara Lee Morrison; prophet, wearey ijewis; taxpayers, Irene Flet cher and Elbrs Lindsay. Many mus ical numbers are included In the pa geant. Miss Lovell Gatchett will pre- biug at uie piano during tne play, SEWING CLUB GUEST AT FAIST RESIDENCE Hazel Green The Nemo Senlnn club held its bi-monthly meeting x uesauy at tne 1,011 false nome with Mrs. Maurice Dunigan and Mrs Falst as hostesses. As this was the annual Christmas party gifts were Drougnt and placed under the Christmas tree. Mrs. Louis Wnmn- ler was appointed as chairman to present tne box of gifts to Rev. John Wortman of the local church to be disposed of where needed. The next meeting will be an all- day session with a pot-luck lunch at noon at the homo of Mrs. Wamp ler January 3, with Mrs. Edward uunigan, sr., as assistant hostess. At this time sewing for a needy lamuy win De tne work to be ac compllshcd. At the tea hour the hostesses served refreshments to Mrs. Edward uunigan, Sr., Mrs. Edward Duni gan, Jr., Mrs. Albert Haselzachor. Mrs. Fcrle Woods, Mrs. Richard Tuve, Mrs. Adolnh Klttelson. Mrs. Ben Clemens, Miss Ellen Clemens, mrs. upai Kasmussen, Marilyn Ras mussen, Junior Haselbacher and Mrs. Louis Wampler. KIMBALL IS CHOSEN PRIEST FOR LODGE Independence The following of ficers were elected in the Indepen dence chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Tuesday evening at their regular convocation: Z. C. Kimball, editor of the Inde pendence Enterprise, was elected as th excellent high priest for the new year and with other officers elective and appointive was installed on the flame evening, p. w. Jones, selected as king; Homer O. Dodds s scribe; Dr. H. Charles Dunsniore, treasurer; Harvey Dickinson, secretary; Forest E. Chambes as captain of the host; Dr. M. J. Butler, royal arch captain; O. O. Walker, master of tho third veil; K. L. Williams, master of the second veil; and G, G. Mattison, master of the first veil ; J. O. Mcin tosh, sentinel; Dr. H. C. Dunsniore ns princliml sojourner and chaplain. A petition for the degrees was read and the candidate elected. Dr. Dunsmoro, J. O. Mcintosh and M. J. Butler assisted In Installing the offi cers. Mcintosh was the retiring E, H. P. and in a few remarks at the close thanked Ills officers and mem bers for their cooperation. ' Class Holds Party Monomouth The Golden Rule Bible class of the Christian church held its annual Christmas party in conjunction with the regular monthly meeting. The session open ed with a 7 o'clock pot luck dinner for members and Invited guests. A short program, In charge of Mrs R. B. Swensen, was presented fol lowed by a social time. The silver offering and gifts will be sent to the old folks' home at Eugene. Masses Scheduled Sllverton Christmas day services at St. Paul's Cathollo church of which Father John Dunn, Is pastor will include High Mass with Christ mas music at 8 o'clock Christmas morning; Low Mass at 9 o'clock, and High Mass at 10:30, followed by benediction. There Will be no evening services. Bridge Club Meets At Scholl's Home Hubbard Mrs. Anns Schoil was hostess to the bridge club with her daughters. Lenore and Elvira, as sisting her. Early spring flowers combined with late fall ones were used as a setting for the tables. High scores were made by Mrs. Hugn wens and Mrs. orue uoje. Other guests in play were Mrs. W. F. Brown, Mrs. George Grimms, Mrs. Lester Will, Mrs. Julius Stauf fer, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Mrs. L. A. Braden, Mrs. O. H. Cleaver, Mrs. Elmer Stauffer. Mrs. Neva McKen zie and Miss Sarah Noftzger. CHUWWOlN Woodburn The Christmas meet ing of tho Federated Women of the Methodist Episcopal church was held at the home of Miss Carrie Waterbury on Corby street Tuesday afternoon. Hostesses assisting Miss Waterbury were Mrs, W. J. Wilson, Mrs. D. H. Hawley, and Mrs. Fred Hall. A worship program, arranged by Mrs. p. M. Hammond was given with responsive readings led by Mrs. B. O. Brown, the reading of the Christmas story by Mrs. Ham mond, interspersed by Christmas carols sung by Miss Pauline Llvesay. As a prelude to the service Miss Joyce Woodftn gave a piano ar rangement and Mrs. Howard Mill er sang a solo, Mrs. Paul Pemberton presided at tne brief business meeting and reports were given of the series of teas by the "disappearing hostess es," which showed the Idea to be very successful. The program clos ed with group singing of Christmas carols. Refreshments in keeping with the season were served by the hostess and her assistants with Mrs. F. W. Settlemier and Mrs. D. H. Hawley presiding at the daintily appointed tea tame wnich was decorated with Christmas holly and red candles. The Christmas atmosphere was in evidence throughout the afternoon. About 40 members and guests were present. The next social meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George O. Beechler on East Lincoln street. INDEPENDENT GAS DEALERS GATHER Sclo O. F. Bryan was elected as Sclo's member of the board of di rectors of the Linn county unit of the independent gas and oil dealers of Oregon, at a meeting in Lebanon a few days ago. Other members of the board ore C. F. Necly of Leban on and Ceell Grume of Albay. Frank Gansle of Halsey Is presi dent and C. W. Linsey of Tangent secretary-treasurer. The announced chief object of the association is to reduce the retail price of gasoline and oil to the consumer and to maintain a reasonable price after reductions are secured. The next meeting of the Linn unit is to be held in Albany January 11, and all interested persons are invit ed to attend. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR RICKEY FRIDAY Rickey Santa Claus, popcorn balls, nuts, oranges, candy, a real com munity Christmas tree, a Christmas program and exchange of presents, among both old and young promise to make the old-time Christmas en tertainment to be sponsored by the Rickey community club at the school house Friday night an outstanding event of the holiday season for all who attend and it Is expected that the crowd will be large as the public is invited. The general committee In charge of arranging the tree, preparing the candy bags for the children and ar ranging for the exchange of pres ents is composed of Mrs, W. R. Humphreys, Mrs. Ivan Brown, Mrs. W. D. Horner, Mrs. H. B. Martin and Carroll Courtnlcr. Any person, child or grown-up who wishes to receive a present is to bring a present, not to exceed five cents in cost. When their present lor exenange Is placed on the tree their name will bo listed. When San ta arrives to distribute the presents ne win read tne names of those to rcceivo presents from that list. A Christmas program is being ar ranged by a committee composed of Mrs. P. B. Beck, Mrs. F, Beard, Mrs. Leo Kenney, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Splldo. ' The large tree which was donated by Irwin Caplinger will bo trimmed with strings of popcorn, cranberries and rosebuds. Workers Assigned Hubbard A second group of men received their civil works assign ment cards and went to work Tues day morning on the road to Don ald. The first assignment of men was to tho school rebuilding pro ject begun several wocks ago. Eleven men are employed in the C. W. progoct at the school. In addition there are fifteen men, taxpayers working on tho new gymnasium which was begun three weeks ago. Ladies Aid Meets Stayton The Ladles' Aid of the Methodist church gave their annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the basement of tho church. Their husbands were the invited guests, there being about 30 present. The vnlng was spent in playing games and an exchange of Christmas pres ents, followed by lunch. CHARLIE CD AN Medicine Company HEALTH HERBS 5 Cer kidney, bladder stomach, catarrh, eon- B. Kong, tlpation. glands. Consuttstloll Fn very ailment disorder 123 N Commercial at. Over Salem Hardware Store uam l B t Sunday S. STAYTON WAITS FRIDAY NIGHT; NUMBERS READY 8tayton The Christmas program for the Methodist church will be held Friday evening. The public is cordially invited. In general the en tertainment will be furnished by the members of the Sunday school and the Epworth League with others as sisting. The first part of the eve ning will be given over to members from the Sunday school under the leadership of Mrs. Cole who has faithfully trained die children. The Epworth League young people coach ed Dy tneir guardian, Felix Wright, will present a colorful Christmas pa geant in Jive episodes or tableaux, depicting the old but ever new Yule tide story, A young people's quartet will furnish a musical background and various other musical numbers will be heard throughout the pa geant. Some little attention has been giv en to costuming and lighting effects and it is hoped by the leaguers that a real Christmas message may be imparted. Those taking part in the tableaux are: Mrs. loDie. reader and assistant coach; Thelma Wright, Helen Hughs. Tanceiia carter, Hortense Stayton, Jjois Gates, Max Stayton, Darrel Wright, Frank Toble, Bobble Inglls. Jay Taylor, Alvin Schmitt, Treston Gates and Don Alexander. Special music; and carol songs used during the tableaux will be fur nished by a mixed quartet composed of Clarice and Naomi Toble and Karl and Wallace Wright. Accompanist lor ine evening win be Marie Har old. The Christmas committee com posed of Mesdames Rowe Harold and Cole have ably assisted in cos tuming, decorating and planned en tertainment for the cast following the program. HOLLY IS SENT AS XMAS GIFTS Dallas Polk county grown hollv will brighten many a Christmas package this year. Judging from shipping permits that have been re quested more holly is being sent out than for some years past. There are three large nlantings of holly in Polk county and In addi tion hundreds of one or two tree plantings in private yards. Many of these have been inspected for a per mit and with the exception of three small plantings all of the trees grow ing in Polk county that were inspect ed were passed. J. B. Stump of Monmouth has the largest planting which is about 16 oj 17 acres in extent and has several thousand trees In it. Most of these are not yet in bearing. Another large planting is that of S. A. Bean in the Eola Hills above West Salem. There are several hundred trees in this planting. The oldest large planting Is possibly that on the Nes inlth place Just east of Rlckreall that is now operated by R. D. Pence. There are approximately 140 trees in this planting. "Last year Just before Christmas holly along with everything else was severely frozen so that it was not nice to ship. This year holly Is in an unusually fine condition," stated J. R. Beck, who has been doing the inspection and Issuing of tags for shipment, TEACHERS ARRANGE CHRISTMAS AFFAIR Sllverton The annual Christmas party given by the special commit tee of the Sllverton Teachers' asso ciation Tuesday evening In the mu sic room of the Eugene Field build ing, was a delightful holiday affair. In charge were Miss Mildred Mc Dermott. Miss Evelyn Umphlette, Miss Lucille Henkle and Mrs. Har old Davis. The decorations were charming with various colored lights among evergreens and holly, and a tiny tree was the center of gifts for each one present. The gifts were donated for the city relief work at the close of the evening's entertainment Program numbers Included piano solos by Harold Holland, vocal se lections by Oscar and Raymond Spech tand Harold Houck with Marvin Jensen accompanying at tho piano, and Santa Claus in per son dispensing the cheer of the holiday season. Pop-corn balls were served as light refreshments, SHAW STUDENT IIOME Shaw George Towle, who is a student in the engineering depart ment at Oregon State college, is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Towle, for two works' hnlldny vnrntlon. H A HoroOvnl Theater OLLYWOol Today, Friday & Saturday Matinee Each Day 2 P.M. LAUGH-TIME is here again! THRILL-TIME is here again! . ttausv DRESSLER UVaMacA BEERY. Special Matinee 15C Price Nile Prices Adults th Children 10c i n.i i TV I -r 1 - i a . m Supper Club Pays Honors To Members Aurora The Supper club honor. ed Mrs. E. Q. Robinson with a birthday party at the home of her mother, Mrs. Francis Green. The guest of honor received a number of remembrances from her friends. A small gift was taken by each memrer and these were distributed, and each guest received a memento. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Stephens of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. E. . Bradtl, Mr. and Mrs, U. Eiler, Mrs. J. W. Sadler, Mrs. Walter Fry, Edwin Green and Mrs, Francis Green. Bridge was the diversion of the evening and a lunch was served. CLUBS, SCHOOLS WILL CELEBRATE YULETIDE EVENT Hazel Green The school will pre sent a Christmas program under the direction of their teacher, Mrs, Laura Miles and Miss Helen Ralph Friday nlgnt. The primary pupils will give a 3-act playlet entitled "Christmas In Many Lands," with parts taken by Billy Woelke, Kenneth Parks, Rod ney Miles, Raymond Duda, Mar- Jorie Yorem, Donald Zlellnski. Del mar Cobaw, Irene Wacken, Joe Ya- da and Marion Wampler. The upper grades will present a play, "The Christinas Voice," with the following cast: Bernlce Lehr man, Beatrice Johnson, Alice Mon tandon, Harriett Dunigan, Gene Ru therford, Marion VanCleave, Alex ander Sharp, Caroline Casper. The program announcer will be Quentln Zlellnski. Miss Helen Ralph will give a vo cal solo and instrumental music will be furnished by Salem musicians. This program will be the regular community club meeting and Mrs. Kooerc Massie, president, will con, duct a short business session pre ceding the program. Oervals Gervals will again have a community Christmas tree. The auditorium will be decorated and a large tree placed on the stage where all schols in the union hlah school districts will give an entertainment after which Santa will arrive and pass out treats to all of grammar scnooi age. 'mis program will be at tne auditorium Friday night. BroadacreS An excellent nrnerram has bean nrenarel anrf will ha nya- sented by the school pupils Friday evening ac tne schooinouse. Jefferson Pupils of the Millers- burg school under the direction of their teacher, Bertha Mlllhollen will present a Christmas program at the scnooinouse Thursday evening. Falls City The community Chris tmas tree and program will be held in Victory hall Thursday night. The grade school Is furnishing most of tne program and as Christmas is a time of giving, everyone is being asked to bring donations of food stuffs for grade school hot lunches. GIFTS EXCHANGED BY WILLAMINA AID Wlllamina The Ladies' Aid held its regular meeting in the Method ist church. The meeting was called to order by the president and was opened by a prayer and Bible read ing by Mrs. Farnham. After the us ual business session the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Styles who Is chairman of the entertainment com mittee who had prepared the fol lowing program: Singing of hymns by audience: solo by Mrs. Ohealle, reading by Mrs. Styles; tableau, "The Christ Child"; "Silent Night," by a quartet; solo by Maxlne Valllere; song, quartet; se lection, "Is There a Santa Claus," Mrs. Belle Shetterly; reading, Mrs. Webb. Each woman brought and received a small useful gift, after which the group was treated to home-made candy. Stayton Mr. and Mrs. George Cole have returned from Brooks af ter spending several days, due to the death of Mrs. Cole's grandmother. Starts Today For 3 If 8 the most refreshing picture made in months! KEN rTmWJARD) 'JTj&S SEE1 "" The Wild Horse" Stam. ALSO veit Fighting Wild , . . Horses and Thousands Andy Clyde of Outdoor Thrills! Comedy Riot Cartoon Novelty Reel HHiMiiHaiiiHaHHHi Wild Life Reel ASSEMBLY HOUR XMAS PROGRAM IS MUSIC ONE SUvlerton The assembly Christ mas program of the Junior high school department of the local schools of which F. J. Roubal is principal, was held in the Eugene Field auditorium Tuesday after noon. Tne entertainment was ar ranged by the student councU of the pupils themselves, with 'Miss Elaine Clower as emergency ad visor. The Sllverton school orchestra appeared creditably in the opening nuumbers of the program with the following personnel: Orchestra members: Director, Calvin Story. 1st Violins Rowena Leslie, Rus- sel Quinn, Ruth Wlnchell, Don Reed, Frank Vaugen, Parsy Rose. 2nd Violins Hazel McKenzle, Ruth Funrue, Hazel Talbot, Mary Ann vnitiock. Lois Coomler. Horns Harold Haaland. trumpet: Harold Moffet, trumpet; , Lyle specnt, baritone; Wilfred Wells, bass, . Clarinets Jimmy Busch, Gale uuinn. Piano Lovell Gatchet, Kathryn Tomison. Saxophone Donald Anderson. Mrs. Irene Frank was the guest soloist playing a group of violin solos with piano accomDanlment. A playlet of the scene of King Artnurs time formed tne back ground of the program selections with May Leslie the announcer. The stage settings and the gym decorations were In Keeping with me season. Appearing in the playlet as sing er and tap dancer as a specialty presentation was Buddy Sewell, Others taking character, parts were Wilma Van Cleave, Eva Sawyer, Marie Hall, Beryl Fletcher, Alma Tostenson, Elda Lehman, Alice Thorklldson, Louise Holm, Opal Bolme, Wlllma Mills, Laura Shields, Lois sGay, Buddy Sewell, and the parts of the Three Wise Men taken by Thomas Hall, Wallace Wicker- sham and Russel Quum. Each homo room uf the Junior nign wiu nave its own room party or program during the last period Friday previous to the ten day hol iday vacation. WHEAT AND PORKER CONTRACTS READY Dallas The county agent's office has received word from Washington, D. c, to the effect that the Polk county wheat contracts had been re ceived and the county records ap proved. 'The only thing now that will pre vent us receiving the checks very soon will be errors in individual con tracts," stated Beck. It is understood that checks will bo sent out imme diately for all those contracts which are found exact and complete. The first circular on the corn-hog reduction campaign of the federal government was mailed to a group of about a hundred Polk county hog and corn growers Monday by the county agent's office. There are many more hog producers In the county than were reached by this list. According to County Agent Beck, he has a large supply of these circulars and will be glad to mail them to any farmer who is inter ested In this corn-hog program. - A special mailing list of hog pro ducers is being compiled for the forthcoming campaign. W. J. Stock holm of Monmouth and Waldo Finn of McCoy, both of whom handle a large number of hogs for different growers, are assisting Beck In com piling this list. Night Class Rests Sllverton The adult night school being conducted at St. Paul's Cath olic parish with Father John Dunn in charge, will be suspended from Thursday night of this geek until Tuesday, January , for a holiday vacation. The classes are being well attended and much interest la shown in the various classes. Shaw George Peters, who was in the U. 8. Marines and stationed at San Diego, is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Peter for a visit. Big Days-First Run! The Famous Song Hit Now on the Screen! IT'S FAST, THRILLING AND FULL OF ACTION TRAWBERRY Frank Tobie Given Party On Birthday Stayton Mrs. H. K. Toble enter tained with a birthday party Tues day evening from 4 to I o'clock in honor of her son Frank's thirteenth birthday. A very enjoyable evening was spent with games and a very delicious lunch was served. The invited guests- were Perry Shelton, 'Eveline Keyes, Gertrude Murphy, Joe Neimeyer, Josie Thorpe, June Maisel, Violet Davenport. Bob by Inglls, Alvin Schmitt, Leon Jor dan, Lenore Lewis, Gordon Ken- drlcks, Madlin Adams, Ann Foster, isari Humphrey, Emma Jane Pen dleton, Edna Jean Robinson. Wal lace Wright, Clarice Tobie and, the nouorea guest, frank Tome. . Riverview The Farmers" union held its regular meeting Saturday night.- The business meeting: onen- ed by singing two songs. Rev. Vest led in prayer. All officers were present except Mrs. Anna Holt, chaplain. Seven new members took their obligations through S. B. Holt, secretary. A collecton was taken up to help pay for the Christmas treats. The social com mittee announced that it had made about $24 clear at their pie social. J. Sanders of North Dakota spoke concerning the marketing and buy ing prices of commodities in Oregon and in North Dakota and was en couraging the farmers here to Bring their fruits and nuts to his state by truck and sell out to farm ers there, to avoid the seven middle men between here and that state. He also was encouraging the mem bers to organize a "holiday associ ation" here. Richardson of Day ton also gave a short talk. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Renipel of Dallas were visitors present from Polk county local, Following the business meeting a program was presented by the William Gilkey, Ralph McDonald, and Paul Bartnik families consisting of the following numbers: Piano solo by Dortha McDonald; recita tion Dy Ai-iene McDonald; orches tra musio by Leonard Bartnik, Glenn Arnold, Lowell Movers, and Emmett Maine; short play, "Trav eling pnotograpner"; reading by Mrs. L. p. Bartnik; song by Nina Maria and Dortha McDonald; read ing by Harold Bartnik; violin solo by Madeline McDonald; recitation by June McDonald; piano solo by Dortha McDonald: tabaleau, Jesus in the Cradle. Following the pro gram Santa arrived and a Christ mas gift exchange was enjoyed by many present. Treats of oranges and candy were given to all present. The Fred Mumper, Frank and Joe frokoy and Muriel Gilkey famil ies will give the next program at the meeting January 6. DRAINAGE ENGINEER IS ADDED TO STAFF Sclo H. c. Neuffer. superinten dent of the Indian Irrigation service at Fruitland, New Mexico, announc es that F. W. Slattery of Sclo, an expert drainage engineer, has been added to the staff and will have charge of the project in the north west part of the state. Slattery, who had resided on the former Elchinger place a few miles east of here has been doing engin eering work in connection with the triple-C camps in California for sev eral months. Previously he had charge of the drainage plans of the Imperial irrigation district in Cali fornia and construction work on W. R. Hearts' San Simon ranch. He al so was assistant engineer of drain age for the federal reclamation ser vice and has worked with Neuffer on several projects, including that at mytne, uaui. Mr, Slattery Is expected here Sat urday and will start Sunday for the new home with Mrs. Slattery and their two sons, driving by way of Sacramento and southeast across the mountains, Mr. and Mrs. Scoval, who purch ased the Elchinger farm some time ago, will remain here. Mrs. Scoval is the mother of Mr. Slattery, The New Mexico work will employ Slattery lor about three years. The "Sponcor Gair Trevor RaMiMonlan Headlines torn from today's newspapers and brought living to the screen . . . Drama expos ing the innermost secrets of a nation-wide abduc tion ring. . Continuous Show Daily JOINT CEREMONY GERVAIS LODGES ATTRACTS MANY Geervals The Gervais chapter O. E. S. were guests of the Masonic body at a Joint installation Mon day evening in their hall. Miss Amy Harding acted as In stalling officer for the chapter. Dot Aspinwall was marshal and those installed wore Worthy Matron T,u cille Booster, Worthy Patron How ard Booster, Associate Matron Min nie AUsup, Associate Patron C. M. Van Zyuen, Conductress Ida Mina- ker, Associated Conductress Lillian Harrison. Secretary Pearl Stevens, Treasurer Mary Saywer, Chaplain Clara Jones, Organist Viola Hen nliur. Warden Cora Van Zyuen, Sentinel J. P. Esplnwall, Marshall Claire Ellsworth. Selected star points were Carol Mlnaker, Adah, Vcrna Kcppinger Ruth, Lucille Aspinwall Esther, Mary Asbaugh Martha, Dot Aspin wall Electa. The Masons next installed when J. P. Aspinwall was the Installing officer, John Harper the acting marshall and those seated were A. B. Menaker, Worshipful Master, Ralph Girod, Senior Warden, Blaine Brown, Junior Warden, Jarvis Cuts forth, treasurer, Richard Harrison, secretary. C. M. Can Zyuen, senior deacon, Geo. Harrison, Junior dea con, B. J. J. Miller, chaplain, John Harper, marshal, Harold Tumble son, senior Stewart, Howard Boos er, junior Stewart, Chester Keene, Tyler. Harold Tumbleson presented the retiring Worshipful Master, Chester Keene, with a P. M. Jewel. The following program was given: solo by Mr. Asbaugh, solo by Mrs. A. B. Adklnson, quartette by Ralph Harper, Ida Minakcr, Mr. and Mrs. Asbaugh, Miss Catlin accompanist. A humorous mock wedding was enacted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Booster as bride and groom, Mr. Rlgele the minister. More than 150 attended the banquet which was served in the lower floor of the building. HANK OFFERING Woodburn The annual thank offering meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary society was held at the church Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. E. Caswell of Corvallis, Pres byterial president, as guest speaker. Mrs. Caswell spoke on the financial and spiritual side of missionary work both home and foreign, and also told of the loss by death of 13 work ers in the foreign field. Mrs. H. F. Butterfield presided and conducted opening devotions. Prayer was of fered by Mrs. Jane Mack. Miss Esther Hettinger gave a very instructive talk on habits of speech and methods of their improvement. Christmas solos were sung by Mrs. Howard Miller and Miss Vera Culp. There was a large attendance of members and many visitors were present from tho Gervais society. Christmas decorations were used throughout the room and on the serving table where refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. E. J. Allen, Mrs. "Bert Byers and Mrs. Burton W. Dunn. Pythian Sisters Elect at Aurora Aurora Pythian Sisters have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: P. C. Eleanor Reed; M.E.C., Amy Snyder; E.S., Emma Snyder; E.J., Amy Hurst; M,, Em ma Smith; M.R. 4e C, Mathilda Webert; M. of p., charlotte Taylor; P., Anna Wurster: O.. Elizabeth Fry; staff captain, Lillian Schnei der; musician, Ethel Mannock. The lodge meets the second and fourth Wednesday in the month. MOISONS GO SOUTH Gervais Mr. and Mrs. o. J. Mot son left for Patton, Calif., Tuesday where they will remain for the holidays the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Moison and their son Ben. Mrs. Joe Schleble accompan ied them as far as San Francisco where she will visit her parents for the holidays. Tracy; Tp.m. to 11 pTm. j Monmouth Sunbeam Circle Has Party Monmouth Christmas festivities occupied by Sunbeam Circle, Neighbors of Woodcraft, Tuesday evening at the regular session and including a program. Contributions to the program were: Trumpet solo, by George Murdock; skit, Kenneth Mulkey, Carl Bond, and Harold Hamar; Christmas reading, Mrs. Guy Dem ing; song, "Holy Night," by Mrs. O, W. Priroe and Mrs. O. O. Yeater ac companied by Mrs. W. L. Mason at the piano; reading by Phyllsta Ha mar. The evening entertainment ended with the group singing a, Christmas song and the distribu tion of a Christmas treat. The next meeting January J will be installation of officers. Wlllamina The Civic club met at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. K. E. Shetterly and was opened by sing ing "America tho Beautiful." When roll was called each member ans wered with a Christmas quotation. Christmas Scripture was read by Mrs. Terry. Mrs. Lucy Huddleston road selected Chrsitmas carols and their history, singing some of them, and being joined by the group in singing others. The club is nighly honored by having an author, Mrs, Helen Wil cox, as a member, and was favored by reading one of her Christmas stories. Mrs. Hutchlns was then called up on and with the aid of a group of women presented a short play which had been prepared and direc ted by her. The play was entitled. Spirit of Christmas." The following: took part: Mildred Webb, Belle Shetterly, Doris Shetterly, Vivian Terry, Helen Wilcox, Lee Mitchell, Gladys and Lucy Huddleston. At the close of the play everyone present drew a name and received a gift. This is the last open meeting of the Civic club, and each one present was given opportunity to sign the roll and become a member. At the next meeting a charter will be pre pared and signed, and the club will proceed to carry on with plans as laid out when they first organized EIGHT CARD TABLE EVENING ENJOYED Hazel Green Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Dunigan Sr., entertained re cently complimenting members of their card club. Eight tables of cards were In play during the evening with high scoro prizes awarded to Mrs. Lou Falst and Jack Fassett. Conso lation prizes went to Mrs. Frank Way and Eugene Cyrus. Refresh ments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Maurice Dunigan, Mrs, Lou Falst and Mrs, Edward Dunigan, Jr. The guest list Included Mr. and Mrs. Zeno Welles, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Edwards, Mr.-and Mrs. Royd Hawley. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glaze. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Falst, Mr, and Mrs. Louis Wampler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Way, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maguren, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunigan Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Will Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Burris Christofferson, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dunigan, Virginia Chapman, Helen Way, Margaret Harriett, Lucille Dunigan, Ida Son ne, Marian Wampler, Donald Welles, wiuard Qlaze. Jack Fassett. Bobby Way, Clinton Wampler, Donald Du nigan and Eugene Cyrus. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Way will entertain the club December 30. Last Times Today fyep with .D D DICE Worn on win I WARDING ROBERT YOUNG jL nils asther Tomorrow & Sat. Loek Oat Meo , , , The Gold Diggers are at it Againl "HAVANA WIDOWS" Joan Blondell Glenda Farrell Pay Klbbee Frank McHnib JP- VMM
