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2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1936 EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES GREATER WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY EClAl- CORRESPONDENTS FARMERS WILL 6ET PAYMENTS ON REDUCTION Albany Farmers of Linn county Mil ivoelve a total of $19,728 In wheat and corn-hog production pay- went within the next few days, it was announced by Floyd Mullen, Bounty agent, yesterday. The agent Inada the announcement following receipt by the county agent of 367 ora-hog contract approval sheet3 puthorlzlng payments totaling $7, 174.33 and 348 wheat contract ap proval sheets authorizing payments totaling 112,353.78. These will be final payments on 33fi oontracts, Mullen said. Persons untitled to payments may call at the county agent's office here for their checks any time after May 20, the agent announced.. MATTHEWS INVITBD Albany Dr. James T. Matthews, WrHamette university, Salem, has been selected to present the com knenwment address at the Albanv riieh school exercises, June 3, it wns announced Tuesday, by Rex Put-; mam, superintendent of schools. Saccalaureate will be held May 31,1 with It. A. Buchanan, instructor of history at the school, delivering ths vermon. The first commencement vtmt will be the senior play, "Growing Pains," under the direc tion of Mrs, Charles Child May 14 IR. BAXTER SPEAKER Albany Dr. Bruce R. Baxter, president of Willamette university speaks before the Albany college atu4ent body Wednesday during chapel at 9:45 o'clock. In the Wil liam Henry Gray hall, it was an nounced. Dr. Baxter will be Intro duced by Dr. Thomas W. Bibb, president of the local college. DIVORCE FILED Albany Renah Walkinshaw has lied suit In circuit court seeking a divorce from Ralph Walkinshaw.! They were married June 10, 1928, at Bit Bene, The plaintiff alleges cruelty as the ground for her action. Albany A marriage license has been Issued to Helen Roner, 23, Scic, and Edward Stepanek, 33, Albany. 26 INITIATES ARE WELCOMED Mt. Angel The members of the foung Ladies Sodalltj entertained the 26 new members at an initiation and social Monday evening In St. Mary's school with the members of the Young Men's Sodality as special guests. The program Included an ama teur hour with Marcel Van Driesche acting as Major Bowes, Numbers Included a recitation by Sophie WelcHnger, trombone solo by Mary- ann Bochsler, recitation by Eldred Zollner, vocal solo by Florence Smith, tap dance by Maxine Bern Jng, Mleen Dardls, Louise Oswald and Louise Stecklein, a piano solo by Fairfax Marx and several imita tion by Arlene May. Immediately after the program kinch was served in Uie dining room with Rev. Father James, O&B., as tostmaster. Those who gave talks Included Miss Grace Smith, past prefect; Ted Marx, secretary of the Young Men's Sodality; Miss Ursula Xeber, prefect of the Young Ladles SodAlity; Walter Smith and Miss Anne Dlerlckx. After lunch danc ing was enjoyed during the remain der of the evening with the music being furnished by Ed Lais and his orchestra. ' BROOKS HAS TRIBUTE DISTRICT MOTHERS Brooks The following Mother's day program was given In the Methodist church Sunday night: Bongs by the audience; responsive reading; prayer by Miss Meyers; pi ano solo, Miss Marie Bosch; girls' chorus, "My Mother's Bible," Ada Huttie, Minnie Cut-singer, Martha Hut to, Krcta Fae Ashbaugh, Marie Bosch, Dorothy M. McKnlght, Lou ise Pemborton, Daisy Potts and Max ine McKnlght. Recitation. Jack Bosch; song, H. H. Bosch and Rev. O. A. Pickering, with the Epworth League boys Join ing in the chorus; "Tribute to Mothers," Kreta Fay Ashbaugh; duet, Dorothy McKnlght and Max ine McKnlght; rending, Louise Pembcrton; song by Louise Pember ton, Ada Hutto, Dorothy McKnlght and Martha Hutto; Mrs. La wren ro gave an Interesting talk on "Mothers." Solo, Mrs. Earl Streetcr; rending by Miss Marie Bosch: song by audi ence: talk on "Peace" by Lawrence Burdette; song by audience. Church Has Suoper Independence The members and ronstltucnts of the Methodist church are Invited to intend a pot luck supper at the Methodist church Wednesday night, it Is to be a birthday party for al members and friends who wish to attend. The admission Is one cent for each year ol their age. New Homes Rising Silvcrton Two new homes in Sll-I Tcrlon that arc being constructed j by Hugh Range, contractor, and Lee Inmnn. plumber, are the F. J. Rou- bal home In North Church street, ; and the house being built at the j site of the former Free Lutheran j church by the congregation of the Calvary Lutheran church. TOWNSENDITE8 CALLED Aumsvlllc The lownscnd club! will meet Thursday evening. Rev. 1 James McAuley of Mill City will i peak and a delegate and alternate 1 will be elected to atUnd the state convention In 8alem May 30, Mill City Lumber Mill Opens Monday Mill City The new lumber mill of the Mill City Manufacturing company is nearlng completion. At present logs are beng hauled by train from their new camp to the mill which is located at the old Hammond pond. It is planned that the mill be completed by Friday and the management expects to begin actual operations by Monday, May 18. AUtOWERS HANDEO FINES Wood burn After pleading not guilty to the charge of reckless driv ing Roscoe V. Colby appeared for trial in Judge Overton's court Tues day morning and was convicted. He was fined $25 and $3.10 costs, with the fine suspended on condition that he pay the costs. The complaint was filed by J. H. Ballah of MolalJa. Bill Krulper, arrested for fishing with hook and line in Horeshoe lake without a fishing license, entered a plea of guilty and was fined $25 plus costs of $2.50. For driving his truck at a speed of 45 miles per hour Lee Tall man paid a fine of $5 and costs. Raymond Lloyd Pound, arrested for the same offense, also paid a $5 fine and costs. Samuel M. Spriggs arrested for driving his car with four person's in the driver's seat, paid a $5 fine and costs. Lester Wallace Owens and Francis Fremont Hupn also appear ed, charged with same offense, and paid the same amount. BAPTIST CHURCH PASTORS MEET Albany Ministers, delegates and laymen of the Baptist chute hes of Oregon from all parts of the state with a number of prominent speak ers from the mid-west and eastern states arrived in Albany Tuesday to attend the annual convention of the Baptist churches of Oregon. Offi cers of the organization predicted that this session would be one of the most important and best at tended conventions In the history of the Oregon Baptist churches. In conjunction with the conven tion will be the convention of the women's organizations of the church, which also convened Tues day. Dr. H. J. Maulbetsch, president or the association, presided over the opening sessions Tuesday and Tues day night Dr. M. D. Eubanks of Kansas City, Mo., gave the address of the evening. Subjects of special interest to the churches of the state will be dis cussed Wednesday by prominent ministers and others at the morn ing session, IMMUNIZATION WORK BENEFITS MONMOUTH Monmouth Preparations were made and carried out the early part of this week for giving the vac cination for small pox and immuni zation for diphtheria to all the school children of Monmouth who desired the vaccine. Monday the pupils of the training school were given attention and Tuesday a clin ic In connection with the vaccinat ing was held for the children of pre -school age. A large number of small children, accompanied by their mothers, were given consid eration In the clinic Conducting the clinic were Dr. B. F. Butler, Dr. 0. A. Fratzke, Dr. F. R. Bowersox, Miss Margaret Olllls, county pub lic health nurse, and the normal school nurse. The latest forms of toxoid treat ment for the virus diseases were used, both of which have been found most satisfactory in previous work In the county. Patients and teachers co-operated splendidly in the work. Baccalaureate Will Be Offered in Gym Hubbard According to Superin tendent J. Van Ness Johnson the baccalaureate services will be held nt the gymnasium this year in stead of at the Community church as more Renting space Is needed than the church offers. The serv ices will be held May 24. Com mencement exercises have been set nt the same place for Mny 26 at 8 8 o'clock. CIlll.DKKN GIVE PROGRAM Orchard Heights The last com munlty club meeting of the year will be held at the Popcorn school May 14. At this time officers will be elected. The program will be given under the super vision of Mrs. Ethel Vogt. All children of the school will participate, III AHonvOvMdTtotir f HOLLYWOOD HELD OVER LAST TIMES TONITE SPECIAL TONIGHT FAMILY NIGHT Mom, Pop and (he YAii Unmarried Kids.... JVV IUOINI O'NIIll't WILDERNESS! (- ol T input I on ) BEERY I. BARRYMORE A I In MacMahwi Mickey Roomy I AddedKl Musical d Revue Cartoon I and Am EASTERN STARS ELEVEN POINTS MARILYN GUEST Mill City Marilyn Chapter No. 145, Order of the Eastern Star, held Its last regular meeting preceding a three month's rece at the I. O. O. F. hall, at which time the mem bers were hosts to representatives of eleven different chapters. A floral degree honoring all guests present, especially visiting matrons and patrons, was exempli fied by the officers of Marilyn chapter, Mrs. Vivian Albert, wor thy matron of the local chapter, presented each of her officers with a corsage In appreciation of their cooperation with her in the East ern Star work. Mrs. Robert Schroe der, the conductress, men presented Mrs. Albert with a corsage and a gift In honor of her birthday anni versary. A committee was appointed by the worthy matron to set the date and make all arrangements for the an nual Eastern Star picnic to be held in June. Those appointed on the committee included Mrs. Robert Schroeder, chairman, Mrs, A. D. Scott, Gwyn Gates, and S, Jepsen. It was announced tht the first fall meeting in Septembei should be preceded by a pot-luck dinner. Following the meeting refresh ments were served. Those compos ing the refreshment committee In cluded Mrs. T. W. Allen, chairman, Mrs. J. C. Klmmel, Mrs. Verne Clark, Mrs. H. M. Aspinwall, and Mrs. A. D. Scott. Mrs. S. Jepsen officiated as chairman of the dec oration committee. Quests present from the various chapters included Mr and Mrs. C, L. Sprungman, Bess She Hon, Sarah Weddle, Thelma Surry, Edna Sloper, Bertha Frcy, P. A. Waddell, and W. L. Frey, all of Stay ton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. A. M, Jones; Bessie Calvin, Vivian Calvin Ensley, and Charles Calvin, all of Turner; Mr. and Mrs. Milo Bartu, Mary E. Mason, and Lorra Ch Loon ey, of Jefferson, Edith M. Ford, Ronald L. Gibson, Mis. Lloyd Gib son, and Mrs. Dora Warner, all of Lebanon; Phyllis Thurston of Yam hill, Bca Johnson of Brownsville, Mildred George of Cloverdale, and Velma V. Keeler and T, B. Keeler, who represented the chapter of Coffeyvllle, Kansas, SPRING DINNER PLANS START AT SILVERTON Silverton Mrs. Charles Songwr has been named as chairman of the annual spring dinner at St. Paul's Catholic parish to be an all-day event Sunday, June 7. Extensive preparations are under way for out door sports including numerous con tests for children and young people and a ball gnme on the school grounds. A booth will be given over to the sale of aprons. Mrs. Joe Kastigar will entertain the women of the Altar society who are sponsoring the dinner Wednes day. June 3, at her home when aprons will be made for the sale. At this meeting a shower for the kitci en and dining room cupboards ol the parish hall will also be held, BIRTHDAY BRINGS FRIENDS TO MEALS' Lyons Mrs. Laura Neal was hon ored on her birthday anniversary Monday afternoon when a group of friends gathered to help her cele brate the occasion. Cards were played at four tables. Mrs. Mable Downing won the high prize and Agnes Zallnska, low. Present were Mrs. Neal, guest of honor, Mrs. Maud Wise, Mrs. Elsie Vaughn, Mrs. El ma Smith, Mrs. Mabel Downing, Miss Agnes Zalln ska, Mrs. Mabel Bass, Mrs. Agnes Brotherton. Mrs. Lcra Brown, Mrs. Ethel Huffman, Mrs. Lois Corns forth. Mrs. Garnet Bassett, Mrs. Elizabeth Wcstcnhouse, Mrs. Alice Hubcr, Mrs. Carrie Naue, Mrs. Leota Warden, Mi's. Rosa Berry, Miss Mil dred Berry and Mrs. Gertrude Cal don. Refreshments were served. GUESTS IN BROOKS Brooks Harold Hcnnlnger of Woodland, Wash., and Miss Jose phine Tallcrlka of Mtlwaukie, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richards and children, Marlon and Donald of Yoder, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Day. She cam bud DiMMcTSk jOtl taf thMilwto0kEpJ wSOTHEMI PM f BRUCJ CABOT .f&J Vk mvmoncMl V Sp" I J i kiith.- V-T f'? L ' THREE SILLY BILLIES j Bert Wheeler, Dorothy Lee, and Robert Wool&ey as the nut tiest trio In "The Silly Billies," which comes to the Capitol on a dual program starting Thursday, The second feature Is Buck Jones In "For the Service." PLAYLET GIVEN FOR SERVICES Monmouth Mother's day was fit tingly observed by the Monmouth churches Sunday. At the Evangeli cal church, the oldest mother, Mrs. Hattie Good, the youngest mother, Mrs. Eleanor Corns toe Crowley, and the mother representing the largest family, Mrs. W. A. Buss, were re membered with bouquets. Musical selections commemorating the day were given by Mr, and Mrs. A. N. Poole. 1 At the Christian church Rev. W. A. El kins' topic for the morning sermon was in keeping with the sig nificance of the day and in the evening he discussed the mothers of the Bible. Precenlng his dis course a Mother's day playlet with 10 characters was presented. Har riet Chambers and Margaret Gentle appsared in a violin duet for the morning worship. The Baptist church observed the day with special music rendered by the choir; Rev. C. P. Stanard gave the morning address and a baptis mal service followed. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Day presided at the eve ning service. A special musical pro gram including duets, quartets and musical readings with harp accom paniment was given. ' CASEYS, SODALITY OFFERING PROGRAM Mt. Angel The annua program In honor of the mothers will be sponsored by the Knights of Colum bus and the Young Men's Sodal ity Wednesday evening in the school auditorium. The program will include speeches by Judge Oavanaugh of Portland, and Rev. Father Jwues, O.S.B.,; vocal solos by Miss Pauline Saalfeld and Miss Clara Kobe." selections by the Mt. Angel Men's Chorus under the direction of Dr. A. F. E. Schier baum; and some violin solos by Miss Evelyn Bremmer. Honors will be presented to the oldest and youngest mothers present. Al Saal feld, prefect of the Young Men's Sodality, will act as chairman. The entertainment is free of charge and open U the public. Mrs. Miller Given Bouquet at Church Dallas Mrs. W. W. Miller was the recipient of a bouquet at the special Mother's day service held at the Methodist church Sunday. Mrs. Miller, the mother o! w. p. (Billy) Miller, was not only the oldest mother present for the occasion but she also was the one with the great est number of direct descendants present, seventeen in number. A bouquet was also presented for this distinction. Doris and Margaret Riggs, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil RiRgs made the presentations. TWO MAJOR LAST TIMES TODAY Two Hits 1 GATES OFFERED MUSIC PROGRAM Gates The program given at the high school auditorium Saturday night in observance of Music week with Mrs. Albert Millsap In charge was well attended. The program included group sing ing led by Henry Edlund with Mrs. Russell Lake at the piano; a group of songs by Gwen Johnson Schiers; Bobby Kellc in a mandolin solo; Pat sy Wilson, musical reading, Mrs. Al bert Millsap at the piano; songs by the high school girls' chorus accom panied by Virginia Davis; piano solo, Marie Cline; song by boys' chorus with Phyllis Scott accompanying; vocal solo, Wilbur Melnert; piano solo, Virginia Davis; vocal solo, Coi ns Heath; chorus by CCC boys ac companied by Ruby Winters; vocal solo Gwyn Scott accompanied by his sister, Phyllis Scott, piano duet, Virginia Davis and Phyllis Scott. JOLLY TIMES QUILT CLUB ENTERTAINED West Salem The Jolly Time Quilting- club was entertained at tnt Phil Hathaway home Tuesday tor an all day's quilting for the hostess. Special features of the day were a birthday cake and handkerchief shower honoring Mrs. Rilla Coates. Luncheon was enjoyed together at the noon hour. Mrs. Homer Harrison invited the group to her home for an all-day social affair in a couple ot wecKo. Those present were Mrs. Homer Harrison, Mrs. Emmett A. Dickson Mrs. W. D. Phillips, Mrs. Martha Rlerson, Mrs. Elmer Rlerson, Mrs. E. S. Coates, Mrs. Rex Swigart, Mrs. W. F. Sexton, Mrs. Robert Ketter man, Mrs. George Lathrop. Mrs. Phil Hathaway and Mrs. Charles N. Hathaway who was a guest of the club for the day. IRIS GARDENS OPEN FOR FLOWER LOVERS Silverton Rholin Cooley of the Cooley Gardens is announcing that the iris Is at Its height ot beauty in bloom during the present week. Al though Saturday ana Sunday will be special visiting day, guests are welcome at any time. To gain the best effect in coloring and shading as well as comfort for the visitor, Cooley sUKgests that the gardens be visited either In the forenoon or after four o'clock in the afternoon as the llglit of the early afternoon dulls the flowers. The Cooley gardens are the larg est commercial gardens In the world and shipment of bulbs are made to every portion of the globe. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEATURES Jean Farker tn "FARMER IN THE DEM." GREAT GOD GOLD tavage ik blattffd kls mmy TB - trhHMR wtttl V 0 open O'fM BENTON PUPILS' EXAMINATION IS SET NEXT WEEK Corvallls Pre-school children who plan to begin their education next fall will be given an examination next week at the various school buildings. . The spring examination is carried out by the teachers and Miss Alyce Bloom, county health nurse. Letters to parents have been mailed out by H. W. Adams, superintendent. 1NGALLS HEARS KNOX Corvallls C. E. Installs went to Portland Monday to attend a pri vate luncheon given foi Frank Knox, candidate for the republican nomi nation for the presidency, and was drafted Into the position of official welcome speaker for Oregon repub licans at the banquet in the evening. He also had breakfast with Mr. Knox Tuesday morning, driving to Corvallls from Portland In the af ternoon. MRS. KERR ETURNS Corvallis Mrs. W. J. Kerr of Port land came to Corvahis Tuesday to visit friends and to attend the pro gram Tuesday night at the Masonic temple planned to observe the 50th anniversary of St. Mary's chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Kerr is a past worthy matron of the Corvallis chapter as well as past worthy grand matron of Oregon. C. E. WORKER VISITS Corvai its Laura E. Aspinwell, na tional director of student Christian Endeavor work, will meet with Cor vallis Endeavor workers Wednesday evening at' the First Christian church. Miss Aspinwell Is on a tour of the college towns of the west and will stop In Corvallis over Wednes day and Thursday. LEGION WOMEN TO VOTE SOON Stayton Mrs. Sim Etzel was hostess to members of the auxil iary of American Legion Post No. 58. Mrs. Ralph Curtis read a paper relating to "Mother's Day." Plans were perfected for the poppy sale which will be held May 21 too 23, Nominations of officers resulted in the following nominees: President, Mrs. Harry Humphrey; first vice president, Mrs. Oscar Hagen; secretary-treasurer, Mrs Fred Albus; sergeant at arms, Mrs. Geo, Dun can; historian, Mrs. Earl Allen; ex ecutive committee, Mrs. Percy Hiatt, Mrs. Sim Etzel, Mrs. O. D. Knight, and Mrs. Joseph Pieser. Election of officers will be held at the June meeting with Mrs. Hairy Humphrey as hostess. Mi-s. V. R. Tuel, a past president of the unit, initiated three new candidates Into the auxiliary, Mrs. Gabe De Jardin, Mrs. O. Hagen and Mrs. Joseph Pieser. Refreshments were served by fche hostess at the close of the meeting. CLUBlriifraED IN DEVER DISTRICT Dcver Mrs. Roy Armstrong en tertained the Conner Thimble club at her home in this district. A brief business meeting was held. Mrs. Oee was admitted as a new member. The rest of the afternoon was spent socially with needle work. Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon by the host ess, assisted by Mrs, N. L. Orate. Present were Irene Frietag, Mrs. Fred Hart, Mrs. Gee, Mrs. N. L. Orate, Mattie Groshong, Lylith Por ter, Alma Hoefer, Helen YagelskI, Gary Frietag, Donald and Darrell Porter, Dean Armstrong and the hostess, Mrs. Roy. Armstrong. Last Day Today! 2 Features!! .10 1 tUK DAK'S Ice Cream Social Calls Young Folk Zena Mr. and Mrs I. R. Utter- back of Lincoln opened their home to the Spring Valley Christian En deavor group for an Ice cream so cial. Present were Dorotha. Belknap. Carol Chris tensen, Ruth Shepard, Loren Swenweld, Barbara McLough lin, Ida McKinney, Pftir McKlnney, Verl McKinney, Elaire Worthing ton, Andrew Dercher, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Utterback. June Worthing -ton, Doris Windson, Robert Young en, Jessie Worthing ten, Julian St ration, Retta Ebert. Gladys Craw ford, Elaine Sohn, Ila Stratton, Ver non Merrick, Hazel Utterback, Mar lln Hadley, Eldon Olsen. Loyal Whit ney, Maxine Olsen, Ruth Whitney, Paul worthlngton. SERVICE GALLS. LEGION POSTS Albany Now that payment of adjusted service certificates is about , to be accomplished, the American Legion should dedicate it self to a program of unselfish serv ice to the nation, George Kochn, Portland, department commander of the American Legion of Oregon told an audience at the Veterans' Memorial hall Monday. Commander Koehn said that the Legion today stands as an insurance police of which the American peo ple are the beneficiaries, In that It constitutes a bulwark of protection against destruction of the American government and deprivation of those typically American liberties that were won at such great cost. Koehn denied emphatically that the American Legion has in mind the plea for any more concessions to able bodied World war veterans. The only pension program In which the Legion will be interested hence forth, he declared, will be contin ued care of widows and orphans of war veterans, and the only grants to be asked hereafter for the men will be in behalf of disabled veterans. - The American Legion is now en gaged in fostering a program of na tional defense, strict neutrality, Americanization and child welfare, Commander Koehn said. GIRLS' LEAGUE HAS TEA FOR MOTHERS Woodburn The annual "Mother's tea" was given by the Girls' league of the Woodburn high school Tues day afternoon on the school lawn. An arrangement of lattice work anil spring flowers made an effective setting for the attractive tea table. Mrs. Carl Huber and Miss Esther Hettinger presided at the urns. Mrs. Kate W. -Jameson, dean oi women at Oregon State college, was the guest speaker of the afternoon, and gave a -very interesting talk to the girls. The program Included a vocal solo by Barbara Jensen, ac companied by Vera Jean Hubcr, a tap dance by Vivian Cowan, accom panied by Barbara Jensen, and numbers by the girls' quartet, Edm Shrock, Mildred Howe, Helen Hicks and Hilda Trul linger. Miss Cecilia Whitney,' the newly elected presi dent of the league, was general chairman of the affair. VASTI HEROIC! INSPIRING! For it's the story of a great man .,. . a great love . . . and a great discovery that changed the destinies of na tions and the lives of millions ! l' Ht built n empire out of jUV.,, , T emptiness. ..only toMPjaBn have it crumble... I jwj T" 1 "'n'Edwflrd iKPj AE1WD.I!DJ with rllVlJ LEE TRACY BINNIE BARNES PLUS DONALD NOVIS In "STAR REPORTER" STAR CHAPTER HONORS MATRON AT W000BURN Woodburn Mrs. Mabel Settle mier, past worthy grand matron of the Grand chapter of Oregon, Or der of the Eastern Star, was the honored guest of Evergreen chapter at the regular meeting held Mon day night at the Masonic temple. Members of Orchid chapter of Mo lalla and Ramona chapter of Sil verton were invited guests. Mrs. Settlemier was introduced and escorted to the east where she was given the grand honors, and was later given a beautiful florjl degree by the officers. The event was arranged in honor of her birth day anniversary. Other guests who were given the courtesy of the chap- , ter were Mrs. Mercy Sylvester of Silverton, Grand Electa; Mrs. Inn Harold, worthy matron of Ramona chapter of Silverton; W. P. Scarth worthy patron of Ramona chapter and Mrs. Minnie Shaver, worthv matron of Orchid chapter of Mo lalla. Talks were given by the gucst-i. After the meeting Burton W.- Dunn and J. Melvin Ringo took charge and an hour was spent n amusing contests with W. D. Sim mons, Hiram Overton, C. R. Peter son and A. H. Relling as captains of the four groups of contestants. A pot-luck lunch was served with Mrs. Carolyn Evenden, Mrs. Irene Lee and Mrs. Edith Dunn in chargo of arrangements. At the next meeting the past pa trons of the chapter will be hon ored with a degree entitled "For gotten Men,' which will be put on by the past matrons. Refreshments will be served by W. D. Slmmoas, Donald L. Norton, J. Melvin RiiuJo and A. H. Relling. GERVAIS HEARS FINE PROGRAM Gervals Each year a larger at tendance greets the annual program in observance of Music week. This year Mrs. J. -W. Hooa was in charge of arrangements and splendid pro gram was given, mostly by local tal ent. The following program was giv en in Its entirety at the school au- " America," by assembly; "Mother," girls' chorus; two songs, boys' chor us from Sacred Heart school; selec tion by grade school rhythm band under Mrs. Carold Foster; solo, Ellz- abeth Stubblcfleld; duet, Arthur and Doyle Stubblefield; piano solo, Beu lar Bamcr; piano solo. Margaret Hood; vocal solo, Joan Dui'ette; vo cal duet, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Streetcr; reading, Margaret Montague and Mrs. Jess Adams; quartet, Ashbaugh family; piano solo, Winifred Brlxey; ' vocal solo, Mrs. W. L. Regele; chor- -us singings by Presbyterian choir. The program closed hy the assembly singing "The Star Spangled Ban ner." ,j CIVIC CLUB ELECTS Monmouth The May meeting of the Civic club will be held in the city hall on Thursday, May 14. The election of officers will be held and . Miss Agnes Campbell will talk on Japanese gardens. STARTS TODAY Mm
