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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1936)
EXCUrfilVE NEWS DISPATCHES GREATER WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1936 JUICE BOILER PRESSURE LID CAUSES BLAST Albany Mrs. Bruce Hunter. 1437 East First street, suffered severe burns upon her face and minor burns on her body when a pressure cooker lid was blown off. causing boiling hot grape juice and steam to be sprayed upon Mrs. Hunter and all over the walls of the kitchen. After Investigation it was found that the escane valve had become clogged and had failed to permit the pressure to wane sntflciently when Mrs. Hunter attempted to re lease the clamps. It was at first thought that one of Mrs. Hunter's eyes had been per manently Injured, but yesterday it was believed her sight would not be Impaired. TWO MEN JAILED Albany Bread and water was the fare reserved for Howard and Rob ert Torrence. each of whom pleader! guilty in city court Monday to a crr'e of being drunk in a public place, but each of whom was con victed by Municipal Judf?e Van Ta-s-sel Neither was able to pay his fine ol 110. so both will reduce for five days. According to Chief Chandler. Howard Torrence has approximate ly 30 convictions on petty charges against his record of the last three years, and Robert has been convict-; ed no less than six times In the same period. It is in the hope of Inducing the pair to keep out of trouhie that the chief has imposed the frugal fare. DIVORCES ARE SOUGHT Albany Two divorce complaints were filed in circuit court Tuesday, one by R. O. Steams, who charges 8 Rachel Steams with cruelty, and one by Myrtle L. Knleht. who makes similar charges against Herbert F. Knight, and who aks for the cus tody of their six minor children. TheSteamses were married July 14. 1925. The Knights were married at Net Perce. Idaho. Aumst 28. 1618. according to the complaint. COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE HONORS Middle Grove Norman Fletcher, who Is a Junior at Oregon State col lege and who spent the summer in this community, has been selected as one of the students who will make the trip to the National Dairy show In Dallas, Texas. This Is the first time since 1030 that an Oregon team has attended the national .show, which la being held this year In connection with the Teaxs Cen tennial exposition. i Teams fdom about 30 of the leading grant colleges of the coun try are expected to be present to compete for the many trophies and prizes being offered. The last time Oregon State was represented the team won third place. The expense money for the trip was earned by thesale of Ice cream bars at college events by the dairy students. Other members of the team making the trip are George Gentemann, Independence and Hersel Peyree. Dr. I R. Jonet, pro fessor of animal husbandry, is the coach. Apples Are Seized At California Line Kcizer Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Kll burn of Douglas, Alaska, were re cent visitors at the H. W. Irvine home. They were returning from an automobile trip which took them over the greater part of the United States. While in Massachu setts K 11 burn picked some apples from the trees In the old family orchard of his boyhood days, ex pecting to take them to Ala-ska with him. But the apples were confis cated as he entered the state of California. He was denied pmnU sion to send them home by express. Mr. Kllburn Is a former mayor of Douglas and has been secretary of the chamber of commerce there for several years. ENTERTAIN WITH DINNER Turner Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker were hast Sunday for a fam ily dinner, with covers placed for Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Dusky and C. Fan la of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Da vies, Melvin and Shirley Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bukrr TODAY . Tlil'KSDAY . Kit 1 1) AY' - TWO BIG FEATURES - SENSATIONAL 1 M AOAZINE mflonifiKiiT BRUTE 500 Good 25 Si'Rta i.iiii:htv" STORY tAiillJlJIii l WITH Tllg 'fll'If J jfuTn I ACADEMY I'VI'JIMlu'1! award t r'iiXr wNs:t! ; n LltrrmtTt'M Lessons In : F-j fe 0$. :L k 1 ", DALLAS DIVISIONS OCCUPYJALL SOON DallasAt a regular meeting of the city council Monday night Rus sell Berg, who recently purchased the Stockwell confectionery, made appli cation for a beer license, which was approved. The street committee re ported that stop signs were now be ing placed on all streets entering upon Main from Academy to Ash. This is In line with an ordinance re cently enacted declaring Main street a through street from the north line of Academy to the south line of Ash. The balance of the business trans acted was routine and the council adjourned to meet again on October 23 at 7:30 o'clock when bids will be opened and considered in connection with a refunding Issue of water works bonds. All departments in the new city hall are expected to be located In their new quarters within the next few days. Mayor Finseth presided over the meeting. TEMPERANCE DRAMA SEEN AT WOODBURN Wood burn The Methodist Epis copal church was filled to capacity and many were forced to stand Monday evening when the drama, "Prisoner at the Bar," was present ed, sponsored by the Wood burn churches. Hayward H. Johnson, newly elect ed state superintendent of the Antl- Llquor League of Oregon, took the part of Ralph Jones, on trial for the murder of his wife. Local people In the cast Included Burton W. Dunn. Judge; Rev. Ralph O. Kleen, prose cuting attorney; Rev. C. W. Hatch, defense attorney; Norma Stone, prisoner's little daughter; Rev. George Ed wants sheriff; Rev. George R. Cromley. fingerprint ex pert; Charles Howe, court clerk, Mrs. C W. Hatch, star witness; J. H. Livesay. court bailiff; Jury, S. W. Mtiupln, George A. Land on, B. F Shrock. Ray Trulllngcr, C. H. Gut ney. O. H. Tnngen, Wallace Wil liams. Elmer Mnttson, Howard Mill er, S. A. Hocfer. Fred Anderson Rev. D. J. Oillanders. SHERIDAN WINS Sheridan Sheridan high football team won Its second game of the season in its contest with Dayton Union high school on Friday after noon on the Dayton field, final score being 16 to 8. Cecil Hare and WUlard Denton were responsible for the touchdowns. The remaining scoring, two conversions and a safetv. were the work of Philip Brown and Wallace Kaufman. .The next game will be with Carlton on the local field on Friday. Sheri dan has won both her season's sumos thus far. Mnlince 2:15 ICvciiing 6:t.i SEE THIS FOR LAUGHS THRILLS St PUN! ! rju. niuni ROBERT YOUNG .FLORENCE RICE no Hint HAH MtVMM WMna nucfl Addrd Mualral Comedy "Rl'Sll HOI It RHAPSODY" With JEAN RARCiENT Vv Love From "Ladies In Love" s-'sss 7JT, "III mii3"1- ' J Lessons In love from "Ladles In Love," brilliant new Twentieth Century-Fox triumph. Top row, Don Ameche and Janet Gay nor, Loretta Young and Tyrone Power, Jr. Low er row, Paul Lucas and Constance Bennett, and fascinating Sitnone Simon and Lukas. The picture opens a week's engagement at the Grand theatre today. MILL CITY MASONS ENTERTAIN CHAPTER Mill City Members of the Ma sonic lodge entertained Marilyn chapter of the Eastern Star and their friends at a pot-luck dinner at the Oddfellows' hall, Monday evening. D. B. Hill was chairman of the committee on arrangements. Following the dinner, which was served at two large tables, several tables of curds were in play dur ing the remainder of the evening. Members and guests attending the affair included Miss Pauline Mor ris, Mks Gwendolyn Martin, Miss Virginia Thompson, Everett Dough erty, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kelly. Ar thur R. Hocnig, Mrs. Vivian Albert. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Chbanut and Mrs. R. C. Haseman of Idin ha, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. AspinwaU. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson. Miss Marie HUdeman, Miss Genella Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Smith, Mbs Louise Grafe, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott of Gates, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Poller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly and Lei a Mel, Bob Hill. Ralph Allen. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Allen and D. B. HiU. High School Paper Appears This Week Dallas The high school "Peri scope" made Its reappearance this week alter the summer vacation. In cluded in Its columns are "personals," "society notes," "thrills and heart throbs," sports, highlights In the worlds news and the editor's re marks. Jeanne Hart man, prominent In debate circles, edits the paper, with Margaret Riggs as her assistant editor. Margaret Lindahl as mana ger, and Joan Stinnette as assistant manager. KKIKR 4 LI B MEETS Kcizer There will be a special nieetuig of the Kelzcr Sewing club at the home of Mrs. Lester Pear muie. Thursday. The women are requested to be there as early as possible. A club luncheon will be served at noon. HI NTING -WIDOWS" MEKT Scotts Mills Mrs. Henry Wellnian entertained Mrs. Forrest Sail vain. Mrs. Eugene Hoffcr and Mrs. Fred Schwab of Ml. Ansel. Cards were played. The four husbands left recently on a hunting trip. Tlil'KSDAY . KKIDAY AND SATl'KDAY TWO SMASH FEATURES And 2nd . Ave. Hit YIDA lll Rsrs SENSATIONAL NOVKI. MARION NIXON LL( AND R BIO STARS in I, AST "l" UW IN TIMES her BANDS- TODAY with Margaret Und - ai IMtHTWlilHlilinilf Ill CLEAR LAKE CHURCH PLANS HOMECOMING Clear Lake Rev. Bennett, the new pastor at the Clear Lake church an nounces there will be a big "Home Coming" program at the church No vember 15 at 9:45 o'clock. All the neighbors and their friends are In vited to attend. A big fellowship dinner will be held at the noon hour. Rev. Campbell and family ol the First church in Salem will furnish a program of song in the afternoon. Rev. Bennett holds services at the church every Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock with Sunday school, fol lowing. Last Sunday 52 were present at the services. The young people will hold a Hal lowe'en party In the church dining room Friday night at which time plans will be made to start Christian Endeavor work in this church. SCHARBAGH HEADS POETRY SOCIETY Mt. Angel The Mt. Angel unit of the Catholic Poetry Society of'Amer. lea held its first meeting at Mt. An gel normal and college. Alexander Scharbach. head of the English department of Mt. Angel college, was unanimously elected president, while Miss Marie Austin Major assumed the office of secre tary. The office of chaplain to the society will again be filled by Rev Vincent Koppert, O.S.B., rector of Mt. Angel college. Plans to continue the study of Catholic contemporary writers and to encourage individual creative work among the members were discussed October Birthday Party is Offered Lyons The October birthday party was held at the hall Monday afternoon honoring all the members having birthdays m October. High score prize was won by Mrs. Bea trice Hiatt and low by Ethel Huff man. Present were Mosdames Inez Ring. Ruth Trask. Rw-a Berry, Ma ble Downing, Barbara Schlndler. Alta Bodeker. Garnett Bassett, Lois Corns lorth. Ethel Huffman. Mar-1 garet Fitzgerald, Grace Brown. Eva Bre&sler, Etta Swan, Jessie Darnell, j Lillian Miller, Carrie Naue, Joseph ine Miller. Bertha Allen, Maud Wise, ! Elsie Vaughn, Euialia Lyons. Fran ces Krau.se, Beatrice Hiatt, Alice ! Hubcr and Mable Bass. j PENSION CIX'B CHANGED Aumsville The regular Townscnd club meet ing will not be held Thurs- . day evening so the members may eo to flalem to hear Willis Mahonev. Mways 20 500 Seals TANGO - 4 t i it f "SKY HOI MV with ICddtf Nujfllt An4 JITNEY DINNER PLANS STARTED BY STAYTON PTA Stayton Tom Palmer, president of the Parent-Teacher association, ap pointed committees at the meeting Monday night for a Jitney dinner to be given November 16 for the benefit of the association. The din ner will be followed by a business meeting. Mrs. W. D. Roberts will head the general committee, assisted by Mrs. Frank St up k a and Mrs. Floyd Fair. Mrs. W. H. Lyman, Mrs. Ward In glis, Mrs. H. A. Beauchamp, L. A. Wright, A. C. Van Nuys and Mrs. Howard George will be in charge in the dining room. Those who will serve are Mrs. Fred Bcrger, Mrs. Charles Schmitt, Miss Phyllis Thurs ton, Mrs. Walter Frey. Mrs. Frank Schinkle. Miss McMahon and Mrs. Charles Bur master. Mrs. LeRoy Mar Ing, Mrs. W. H. Carter, Mrs. George Maisel, Mrs. William Thorpe, Fred Berger, Everett Gettman, Mrs. Harry Howe, Mrs. Freele and Bob Woods compose the clean-up committee. Mrs. Howard George, Mrs. A. C. Van Nuys, Mrs. Claude Lewis, Mrs. Ben Schaefer, Mrs. Giles Brown and Mrs. Grant Murphy will do the so liciting. Waitresses will be Mrs. Geo rge Duncan, Mrs. Ross Hughes, Mrs. Marion Hunt, Mrs- Elmer Boyer, Mrs. J. L. Jordan and Miss Sylvia Stupka. Eighty paid memberships were re ported by the captains of the two teams, Mrs. J. L. Jordan and Frank Stupka, with Mrs. Jordan's team ahead by one point. The finance committee presented a tentative budget which was approved. At the close of the business session, Felix Wright, chairman of the en tertainment committee, presented a short program which included a group of male voices from the high school accompanied by Miss Stewart, and an old-fashioned spejling bee. SHERIDAN CHANGES PERSONNEL OF PTA Sheridan The opening meeting of the Parent-Teachers organiza tion for the season was held with small interested group being pres ent, when called by the president, Mrs. John Guthbrod, in the high school assembly hall. The president called for an ex pression of respect for the late George Kreutzer, treasurer of the organization for a number of years Leland Sackett will take the place of Mr. Kreutzer as treasurer. Mrs. Sackett resigned as secretary and Miss Alta Wiedemeyer took her . place until another was appointed. The president named Don J. Campbell as chairman of the pro gram committee for the year and Mrs. Krcutter chairman of the re freshment committee. Mrs. William S. Burgoyne sang for the group, and Mr. Campbell discussed the pro po."d n!w tax law. The teachers will be given a re-; ception by the Civic club October; 28 in the city hall. I Movfos Presented At Student Benefit Corvnllts Moving pictures of this ! year's football games between O S. C. and Southern California and the University of Oreaon and the Tto- jans were shown Tuesday night as part of the program give in the nlnh school auditorium, funds from which will be used to help defray hospital expeaes of Leland Roth. student who was injured while olaying frotball for the local school. Colleste students in small groups at tended the entertainment program and dance piven as a benefit oi the high school student. Arthur Bcr mnn nrted as master of ceremonies. I fa d SSH Starting R.JjJJ,Jffi3 TODAY! Come Along, Folks! Let's Take In -a Really Good Show Tonight! It's Swell! is.-. i r rr t mm Tabernacle Service Attracting Crowds Silverton Large crowds are in attendance at the Christian and Mlssonary Alliance tabernacle where Rev. U. E. Harding is con ducting a Christian crusade His sermon subject for Wednesday night Is "Revolution or Revival," In explanation of which Rev. Harding stated, "With world conditions as they are, and the affairs of the United Slates as they are. there Is one of three things bound to hap pen. There will be a revolution or a revival in the United States, or the Lord will come.' Rev. Harding is conducting the crusade under undenominational principles with a special welcome extended to all congregations of town to attend. TEACHERS GET FINE WELCOME Dallai Teachers In the city school! were guests of honor Monday night at a reception given by the members of the Presbyterian cnurcn with Mrs. Roy Donahue as general chairman of the affair. S. E. Whlt worth, on behalf of the church, gave the address of welcome which was re sponded to by Mrs. Myrtle Smith. A program arranged by Mrs. R Ft. Van Orsdel was printed, including numbers by a trio from the Melsln ger studio of music, a reading by Mrs. Walter L. Walte, a violin solo by Mrs. C. J. Layton, vocal solos by Mrs. Bruce Spauldlng and a skit by a group of high school girls entitled "Belle's Bill." Appearing in the skit were Jeanne Hartman, Betty Smith, Retta Mae Kersey, Leanna Scverson, Mary Ellen Dal ton and Margaret Riggs. Greeting the teachers were Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Mulr, Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hayter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. R. R, Van Orsdel, Mrs. J, O. Van Orsdel, Mrs. Conrad Stafrln. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Whitworth and Mr. and Mrs. George Kurre. Mrs. Ora Cosper and Mrs. Stafrln presided at the urns during the so cial hour while assisting about the rooms were Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Maurice Dalton, Mrs. George Cooper, Mrs. Raleigh Mlddleton, Mrs. Ed Himes, Mrs. John Cerny, Mrs. Al bert Burelback and Mrs. W. L. Pem berton. EVERGREEN CHAPTER HONORS MRS. VICKERS Woodburn The past matrons of Evergreen chapter. Order of the EasKm Star, opened their fall sea son with a surprise house warming in honor of Mrs Eleanor Vlckers at her new home on Montgomery street Tuesday evening. A business meeting was held with Elfa Lytle presiding and roll call was answered with Mother Gocsc rhymes. Plana were made to hold a Halloween pie sale October 31 for the benefit of the stove fund for the Masonic temple. A feature of the evening was a towel shower for Mrs. Vlckers. A social hour followed and refresh ments were served. Past matrons present were Elfa Lytle. Gertrude Beach. E. Aline Beers. Lillian Bit ney. Florence Butterfleld. Carrie Young. Ada Settlemier. Mabel Pet tlemler. JesMe Sims. Delia Over ton. Martha Rolling. Gladys Adams. Carolyn Evenden. Edith McCord. Minnie Richards. Myrtle Olll Maude Mochel and Eleanor Vlckers. Turner Following a two weeks' visit at Condon with her daughter. Mrs. Cressle Horner, Mrs. G. W. HunsRkrr has returned to her home. Another Rig Hit In Our Monster Parade of Fall Special? M,, rltfflft' ADDED FUN! Bert Lahr Comedy Cartoon and News Reel! STAYTON CLUB WOMEN SELECT NEW OFFICERS Stayton Officers of the newly organized Young Women's club were nominated when a representa tive group of Stayton women at tended the opening meeting at the Women's Community club house Mrs. Wendell Weddle, president of the disbanded Young Women's club, presided. Reports were received iirm vari ous committees and Mrs. Eugene Spaniol presented a tentative con stitution which was accepted by the group. Mrs. Weddle, in outlining the possibilities of the new club which will work with the Women's Com munity club to some extent, gave a brief history of the Women's club and read an historical poem com posed by the late Mrs. George Kor inek. The group will meet the third Thursday of every month in the clubhouse with a program of soc.'al and service Interests beliij planned. Nominations made foi president were: Mrs. Harvey Walker. Mrs. Deryl Shelton and Mrs. Louis pool er, vice president, Gweneth Mielke, Mrs. Elmer Boyer and Mrs. A. M Dozler: secretary - treasurer. Mrs. Kenton Thompson. Mrs. Hal Cuf fel and Mrs. Ernest Miller Those who attended the meeting were: Mrs. Louis Pooler. Mrs. Mar tin Gehlen, Mrs. Ed Klecker. Mrs. Elmer Boyer. Mrs. Lee Ki.l!an. Mrs. Roy Phillppi, Mrs. Harvey Walker, Mrs. Deryl Shelton, Mrs. Ernest Dozler. Mrs. Eleanor Stewart. Mrs. Wendell Weddle, Mrs. Louis Dawes, Mrs. Kentln Thompson. Airs. Eu gene Spaniol, Mrs. Lyle shelton. Mrs. Fred Davie, Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs. Ernest Miller, Mrs. Hal Cuffel, Mrs. Felbt Wright. Mrs. Don Goode. Mrs. Gweneth Mielke. Mrs. Earl Yoeman, Mrs. Leonard Thoma, Mrs. Mark Landon. Mrs. V. H. Tuel, Mrs. Luke Hurd. Mrs. Miles Austin. Mrs. Ellen Penchy and Mrs. Henry Ces cher. FALL SEASON OPENED BY COMMUNITY GLUB Clear Lake The Clear Lake Com munity club held its first meeting of the season with a large crowd. Fred Hammack Is president, with Dorthy Carpenter acting secretary. Mrs. Roy Smith, treasurer, reported $40.83 in the treasury. Talks were given by c. K. Spaul dlng of Salem and by Herman Lafky on "Rural Power." It was voted that the club should conduct programs as to the order of a standard Commun ity club and to purchase curtains for the stage and to have them for the next meeting to be held In two weeks. The following committee was ap pointed to purchase curtains: Luther Chapln, Srn Dorothy Carpenter and Winnie Smith. The next meeting will be held October 29 with Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Kennon on the program committee. They will pre sent a school program, and refresh ments will be served. Those on the refreshment committee are Mrs. Garner, Mrs. L. Mason, and Mrs. B. Beler. Winter Card Play Planned, Stayton Stayton Mrs. Barbara Boedig- helmer held the high score and Mrs. Frank Ltndermnn low, Monday eve ning when the Altar society of the 4 THIS IITUI GIRL WAS LONESOME AND JUST WANTED LOVE' I I TU LITTLE GIRL WANTED I fl I . HUSBANLVURS, JEWELS I I AND A STORy HOUSE! I I ft, LITTLE GIRL WANTED I SIMONE SIMON A HAT SHOP OF HER I . , ..-.. I OWN AND NOT MENI at, . j J ITHIS LITTLE GIRL I 4 WANTED TO DO THE gg RROPOSINfil Catholic church met In the base ment at the school. Six tables of cards were in play. Plans were discussed for a series of "500" parties to be given within the next month. Prizes will be awarded for high score at each party with a grand prize of a pieced quilt to be given at the close of the series to the holder of the aggregate high score. SEWAGE PLANT IS SUGGESTED Silverton Dr. P. A. Loar was the speaker at the regular meeting of the American Legion Delbert Reeves' post No. 7 at the armory. He presented plans for the proposed play ground and athletic field that , Is being sponsored by the 4-L local and other oreanlzations of town. and talked of the need of a sewage . disposal plant. Members of the Boy Scouts com mittee announced a Hallowe'en car nival and dance at the armory Sat urday night. October 31. with Walt er Morgan, scout master, general chairman. A. J. Titus was made chairman of a committee to organize a drill team for installation ceremonies. Armistice day plans are progres sing satisfactorily with the selec tion of the speaker for the day to be announced later. George Manolls. chairman of the Sons of Lesion committee, named as his assistants. Frank Powell, Ernest Starr. Roy Davenport, Walt er Morgan and C. J. Towe. to com plete the plans for a drum and bu gle corps among the boys. Manolls program book Is up for competitive bids with the printers. This is the scheme to raise money to purchase Instruments and pay instructors for the corns OLIYWOOU Tclav and Thursday Family Nights Mom, Pop and rnmarried Kids OUC TWO BIG FEATURES THREE MURDERS . . . not a clue . . . not a weapon! And Second Feature MOKE FUN . . . MORE THRILLS Than any film in months! RAYMOND WALBURN STUART ERWIN ANN CORING LOUIS HAYWARD PRETTY LITTLE P LIONEL ATWILL Is IRENE HERVEY i MAIDS WHO LIVED B7 I H t IK Wllb! Hollywood'$ first motion picture with 4 leading womenl JANET G AY NOR CONSTANCE B E N NE T T LORETTA y O U N G IN LV UUIN AfVl t V.M t PAUL LUKAS Alan MOWBRAY Tyrone POWER, Jr. VIRGINIA FIELD IS f
