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EXCLUSIVE NEWS DISPATCHES GREATER WILLAMETTE VALLEY NEWS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1937 ELECTRIC LINE EXTENSION HAS EARLY SUPPORT Lebanon Construction of 66.000 volt transmission line between Le banon and Albany Is the major part of a $100,000 program lauched by the Mountain States Power com pany for adequate service to its customers, according to an an nouncement by Dave Strltmater, manager of the Lebanon office. The program, undertaken, the manager said, in antocopatlon of continued growth of Industry and population In southeastern Linn county. Includes construction of a new sub-station in Lebanon. Erection of polea alongside the 14-mlle hghway was started several days ago. Completion of the pro ject Is indefinite due to Inability of eastern factories to fill orders for equipment. The factories are delayed by strikes and Inability to secure raw materials, Strltmater ex plained. The new line will make in all three wires nerving Lebanon, and through Lebanon's sub-station, all this vicinity. The other lines are each carrying 11.000 volts. One. following the highway, will be transferred to the new poles. The other line terminates at Tangent. Completion of the project will see a more staple voltage and Improved regulation, the manager aald. The utility recently concluded a 30.000 program of improvement, in cluding installation of a new regu lator and of a third wire to the fast growing city of Sweet Home. CARDS ARE PLAYED Lebanon Mrs. L. E. Oetgen and Mrs. L. P. Oronqulst were Joint host esses at the Oetgetl home when they entertained members of the Hi 'N Lo bridge club. Three tables of cards were in play. Prize score were received by Mrs. Virgil Horton and Miss Rita Fltzwater at the close of the evening. Mrs. Ted Lumb was Invited for the occasion. REPORTS TEATURE OF GRANGE SESSION Sidney Ankeny gran met Sat urday night. After report from standing committees, N. M. Edwin Swartz nave a general report of the state grange proceedings held at Tne Dalle recently, .followed by a short talk by J. O. Purr. Mrs. ran re ported on H.E.C. and lecture con ferences. After grange cloned a splendid pro. gram wax put on by Lecturer Rose Gtlmour. A group of young people who had attended the 4-H club ses sion held at Corvallis gave splendid reports about activities and classes held. Anita Ollmour was sent by the H.E.C. club of the grange, and reported time spent worthwhile. Hubbard Band Will Play at Molalla Hubbard Arrangements have been completed by Harvey Mosh berger, president of the Hubbard Community band and acting man ager for the band, to lead the pa rade at the annual Molalla Buckc roo July 3, 4 and 8. The band will give an afternoon and evening con cert In addition to the morning's parade event. This is the fifth time the Hubbard players have been in vited to take part in the festivities. About half of the players in the Hubbard band are residents of the rural districts near Molalla. Improvements Made For Gates School Oate Robert Wakefield, super intendent of the Gates schools, ac companied by his parents, who make their home with him, left last week for Seattle where Wakefield will enter the University of Washington for summer school work. The school buildings are being renovated with the floors being finished and vnrnished and the walls calsomined during the sum mer months with L. Henness, rare taker. In charge of the work. rKI.KRRATK BIRTHDAY Turner A. E. Robertson was honored with a birthday dinner Tuesday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Robertran of Salt Lake City. Oran Robertson and the hostess, Mrs. A. E. Roberl.son. HOME FOR Sl'MMKR TJnlon Hill Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Scott and sons, Guy and Keith, and Mrs. Julius Kirns motored to Un derwood. Wash., Thursday and re turned rrlday with Mrs. JesMe Pen dleton, who has been leaching at Underwood and will spend the vaca tion at the home of her slater. Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Pendleton will teach at Mill City next year. KI'F.NZIS TO MOVE Hasel Oreen Mr. and Mrs Theo dore Kuenil and children. Joyce and Jimmy, who have been resl dents of this community for the past two years have purchased the Melvln Oruenfelder place In Middle Grove. The Kuenzla plan to move to their property the last of the month. PASTOR AT CONFERENCE rails City The Rev. John Linn preached his last sermon at the M E. church Sunday before going to conference at Klamath Palis Mon day. Mrs. Belle Oottfrted Is dele gate to tne conference. Jefferson Mra. W. C. Loonev and daughter Mra. Jack Perklni of Sa Jem and Mrs. Ellen Hart, made recent trip to forest Grove to visit her son, Jesse, who recently re ceived injuries to hit knee whllt at work. 4 r" ' 1 '? 1 "' "' lw ' T 1 T ' "y T -r y Til' " ; t 't i . , ; ' ; , t r' f ft ' Y. "( jj-yCAi I fx TAX COMMITTEE GETS NAMES OF ALLEGED DODGERS The joint congressional committee in vestigating tax dodging was given the names of a group of alleged offenders by the treasury's chief In vestigator. Elmer L. Irey (left). He is shown with Rep. R. L. Doughton iD-NO (center), chairman of the committee, and Sen. Pat. Harrison (D-Mlss.) Associated Press Photo. LETTER CARRIERS GUEST, WOODBURN Woodburn The Woodburn branch of the auxiliary to the National As- soclated Letter Carriers entertained the Salem auxiliary and their hus bands with a "SOO" party at the I.O.O.F. hall Saturday evening. Prizes for high score at cards went to Mrs. Mary Robeson and Floyd Volkel; for low score to Mrs. Dayie Jory and Guy Boyce. Refreshments were served. Attending from Portland were Mr and Mrs. O. U Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robeson, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Tibbetts. From Salem were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Yung. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Boyce. Mr. and Mrs. Dayle Jory, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Volkel. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Butterfleld, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Shaner, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Walling, alt of Woodburn. Mrs. O. L. Parrott of Portland 1 state president of the organization and Mrs. A. Robeson, also of Port land. Is state organizer. Mrs. L. W. Walling Is president of the local group. Falls City Class Has June Session Falls City The Loyal Women's class of the Christian church held its June meeting at the church wi'-h Mrs. Alma Freer and Mrs. Lillian Ward as Joint hostesses. The devotional work was led by Mrs. Walter Peterson. The business session was led by Mrs. Cora McCoy, vice-president. Games were later played and re freshments were served to 31 by Mrs. Alma Freer. Mrs. Lillian Ward. Mrs. Sidney Gish, Mrs. Maggie Lof tus, Mrs. Hope Lettermen and Mrs Dickinson. Four Leaf Clover Club Entertained Turner Mrs. Francis Whitehead entertained the Four Leaf Clover club Wednesday afternoon. Dur ing the summer months the club will discontinue its practice of holding all-day meetings and hold after noon meetings, at which refresh ments will be served. The project now before the club Is that of com piling notebooks of household hints. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Dum beck. who is 111. Members attending were Mrs. Rosenau. Mrs. Clayson and friend. Mrs. Anderson and daughter, Mrs. Mnry Schifferer, Mrs. Fred Schif feier. Mrs. Anna Kunke and daugh ter, Mrs. Gertrude Hennlis and daughter. Miss Mary Grimes, Mrs. Anna Smith. Mrs. H. M. Hunsaker. Mrs. J. C. Morris. Mrs. Nellie Ham ilton. Mrs. fiam Draper and daugh ter, Mrs. Wm. Morris. Mrs. Lloyd Jarman. Mrs. Albert Hennies and daughter. Mrs. Jim Craig. Mrs. Nora Robertson. Mrs. Anna Whitehead and the hostess, Mrs. Francis White head. KX.M1M-:K IH K Tl'KSDAY Woodburn R. J. Dooley. examiner of operators and chauffeurs, will be in Woodburn Tuesday, June 22. ai the city hall from 10 a m. to & p.m. Those wishing permits or licenses to drive cars are a.--kcd to get in touch with Mr. Dooley at that time. iRA1)l ATi:S IN MI S1C Independence Franklin GiUispie, son of N. F. OillLspie of Centralis. Wash., was here this week renewing old acquaintances. He was a for mer residtnt of Independence and relates to his former friends here that he has Just graduated from the Pacific school of music at Stock ton. Calif, He is the house guest of his stMcr, Mrs. Alta Smith of Monmouth. A(-kka;e is sou Monmouth A. C. Stransbrough has purchased of E. N. Keeney one quarter acre of around on the south side of East Main Mreet on which he mill erect a moriirn dwelling in the near future. The deal was madr by Huber of ORourke V Huber. realtors. ' Silverton Miss Louise Specht and Miss Beatrice Leonard are ddegstr from the Silverton senior Girl Re serves to the northwest meeting at Seabeck. Wash. The young wpmin are leawng early today for the (en-day session. Fifth Annual Cousin Week Huge Success Silverton Sunday marked the close of the fifth annual "Cousin Week at the Hannah Olson home with the group making a weekend trip to the Estacada home of Miss Olson's sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Boy lan. from where their parents took the young sters to the different homes, with the exception of Miss Olivia Olson of Bend, who returned to Silverton with Miss Hannah Olson for an In dividual vLsit. Miss Hannah Olson was one in a family of 12 children of Michael and Olivia Antonia Olson and her In tention of originating cousin week was to keep the relatives in touch with one another. The cousins meet at the family home and assist with the work of checking and other du ties during the werk. A recrea tional program is planned Inform ally and a number of trips and picnics are included in the week"s pleasures. Frwiu this ymr Olivia tnd Paul ine Olson of North Brnd. riHUKhtfra or tti M A Olnons: Marvin. Maraarrt and Mary K1iabfth Olson of Euarn, children of Ine Otto Olsonn: Martlfr anrl Donrl Olson of Portland children of the R J OHon. W ona Doyle, dauBhter of Ida Ohon-Doyle and those too yourta to Join the croup an Nell Olson of Kin math Falta. ton of the R, O. Olsons, and Bnhby and Roberta Olson of Euaene. chlldrrn of the Otto OlKoni. The youngest rotisin la Bobby, of En Bene, two years old. and the nldtt la Olivia of North Brnd in years of at. Sidney Econ Club Meets in Albany Sidney The Home Economics club of Ankeny Grange met with Mrs. R. H. Fan at her home in Al bany for an all day visit. Mrs. Farr served dinner at noon to the fol lowing members: Mrs. F. B. Simp son, Mrs. Leila Cole, Mrs Oeorge Marlatt, Mrs. Eugene Finlay, Mrs Rex Hartley. Mrs. George Hender son. Mrs. Edna Reeves, Mrs. J. O. Farr. Mrs. Louise Johnston. Visi tors were Mrs. Martha Smith and Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Stark of Al bany. The afternoon was spent with a short business session and working on articles for the fair. The club will meet with Mrs. Jake Gilmour Julv 16. Rally Plans Made Lyons The advltory board of the Lyons Epworth league met at the home of the president. Miss Pauline Clipfell. Thursday ntght. Plans were made for the meetings during the next quarter. Plans were made to attend the Crusaders rally in Sa lem July 5. Mrs. Clipfell served refi-fFhmentA to the following: Pauline Clipfell, Lucille Lewis, Con stance Bodeker, Beula Lewis, Perry Clipfell and Rrx Julian. DR. Kl UN COMING Lebanon Dr. Clifford Kuhn. son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Kuhn. who has spent the past year taking course of specialized training at the Philadelphia Medical center, was ex pected to arrive here this week-end for a brief visit. Dr. Kuhn will soon assume his position at the Mult nomah county hospital as a rest den physician and surgeon. VISITOR IS FITTED Silverton Mrs, Ed Holdrn enter tained at an afternoon coflee party Friday in comlpiment to Mra. Iom Kirby of Worland. Wyo.. a house guest of the Galen McDivltis for several weeks. Guests were Mrs. G B Bentson. Mrs. E. Jay McCall, Mrs. Akin Lecard. Mrs. Galen Mc Dlvltt and Mrs. Rosa Winslow. MRS. MILLER HOME Monmouth Mrs. Cora E Miller has Just returned from a 3000-mile trip into California, visiting in San Francisco and vtrtnity. She was ac companied south by her daughter. Carol, and returning with her were Miss Ruth Isaacson of California and Miss Winnie Merntt of Jeffer son. In California Mrs. Miller visited her son, Llod. who is in the air ser vice and likes his work there. WHAT Allot T FISH? Silverton Roy Davenport and Charles Davis have returned from Diamond Lake, where they spent four days of their vacation on fishing trip. On commenting on the weather they stated that a heavy snow atorm was encountered Wednesday, with rain and wind at' intervals during the remainder of J their trip MINISTER AND WIFE ARE GIVEN FAREWELL Independence Members of the united choirs of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches met at the home of Mrs. E. M. Wunder for a farewell dinner honoring Rev. Ben W. Davis and wife, of the Metho dist church, who will leave soon. About 35 were present including i those members who took part in the Easter cantata. At first it was planned to have an outdoor picnic but due to the Inclemency of the weather it was decided to meet in door. Rev. Davis preached his farewell sermon Sunday at the Methodist church and a potluck dinner was given in the basement at noon. In the, evening he preached at the union services of both churches in the Methodist church. He will go to Klamath Falls to the annual conference Tuesday and at the close of the session will leave for California to visit f rends be fore going to Denver, Colo., to at tend school. PRISON SENTENCES HANDED TWO MEN Dallas In a brief session of cir cuit court Saturday morning Judge Arlie O. Walker sentenced Marc E. Jennings to four years in the state penitentiary and Melvln Case to three years in the same institution. The two men were members of a trio arrested last Monday in West Salem on a charge of "burning with intent to insure insurrer" the com plaint setting forth that they had wilfully set fire to a building for the purpose of collecting the in surance. The third member. Fa ye L. Case, had her sentence postpon ed until Tuesday morning when the court will again be In session. Loyal Guard Class Has Social Meeting1 Silterton Members of the Loyal Guards' Sunday school class of the Methodist church present at the home of Mrs. A. H. Smith Friday for the social meeting were Mrs. D. Les ter Fields, who led in devotionals. Mrs. J. H. Winter. Mrs. H. Watson, Mrs. Will Graham. Mrs. E. Miller. Mrs. Troy Dertckson. Mrs. Charles Davis. Mrs. L. Melby. Mrs. Frank Moore. Mrs. S. S. Ackley. Mrs. A. F. Blackerby, Mrs. Jack Tuggle, Mrs. G. Bowen, Mrs. F. J. Roubal, Mrs. B. J. Day, Mrs. . G. Morrison, Mrs. E. Kerns, who is president of the class, Mrs. Max Scriber and Warren Max, and Mrs. A. H. Smith, the hostess. CLl'B HILL HEW Silverton Members of the Triple Link club will be guests of Mrs. Carl Lortnzen and her daughter. Miss Ruth Lorenzen, on Wednes day afternoon. The members are asked to come prepared to sew on material for curtauis for the newly-decorated dining room of the hall. Laura Busch is president. BACK FROM MINNESOTA Silverton Mrs. Harry Riches and her small son. Raymond, returned during the week from a visit of six weeks at the home of Mrs. Riches mother, Mrs. J. L. Cuddy, and other relatives in Mankato, Minn. Ac companying them home was Jonel Hill, a nephew of Mrs. Riches, who will visit in California and Mexico following a brief stay in Silverton. CALL VPON ('LI BBERS Union Hill Miss Alice J a que t visited the 4-H aummer school last week. Miss J a q u e t was the leader of the 4-H work here the past club season and visited Barbara Ro.venbalm. Madelyn Collier and Mildred Carlson, who attended the summer session of 4-H club mem bers at Corvallis from Union Hill Accompanying Miss Jaquet were Mrs. Vera Scott, Mrs. Mfte McEl haney. Gladys Peterson. Walter McElhaney, Marvin Darby and Donald Jaquet LEGARD ON PROGRAM Silverton Denzel Lcgard will be program guest of the local Town send club Tuesday evening at the KP hall In a violin concert. His mother. Mrs. Akin Lecard, will as- .u, his accommnist. ffilverton Bradley McDonald of St. Helen is spending his summer vacation with hi grandparents. Mr. and Mra & ft. Ackley of Silverton. PYTHIAN LODGE PICNIC SLATED FOR JULY 25TH Silverton Memorial services were conducted at the Knights of Py thias hall by the Pythian Sisters in honor of Mrs. Adah Ekman and Mrs. Nettie Hardesty. past grand chief, who passed away during the year. The Knights were special guests at the formal ceremonials. In charge were Elsie Nelson, past chief; Emma Kaufman, most ex cellent chief; Goldie Down, excel lent senior; Henrietta Loe, excel lent Junior; Nada Grlnde, manager; Hildred Loe, mistress of records and seals; Leola Bentson, mistress of finance; Marian Anderson, pro tector; Chloe Stayner, guard. Helen M. Wrightman gave two pi ano numbers, and Mrs. F. J. Rou bal sang with Mrs. Wrightman at the piano. Members accepted the Invitation of the Salem temple to be piesent June 24. when they will present 25-year Jewels to several members. Plans for the annual picnic of the Pythian Sisters were complet ed for Sunday, July 25, at the Sil ver Falls park. Famlles of all Knights and Pythian Sisters are welcome to attend. A basket dinner will be served at noon with Home Temple No. 21 furnishing the cof fee. Essie Specht is chairman of the coffee committee. Leola Bentson with Elsie Nel son as alternate was appointed as grand representative to the grand temple in Portland which convenes in October. Nada Grinde will be in charge of a patriotic service at the July 1 meeting. Ella Knight. Elizabeth Cooley and Chloe Stayner were named as an auditing com mittee. No meetings will be held after July 1, through July and August arranged by special dispen sation. Mrs. L- C. Eastman. Mrs George Cusiter, Mrs. Albert Grinde. Mrs. Attle Lee and Mrs. Al Down were on the supper committee dur ing the social hour late In the even ing. MISSIONARY GROUP GOES TO HOPEWELL Middle Grove The Woman's Mis sionary society motored to Hopewell recently to hold the June meeting at the home of Mrs. Tillle Davis. The Da vises formerly were residents of this community for more than 35 years. The meeting was an alt day affair with a picnic lunch at noon. During the afternoon session the local group was augmented by i number of visitors from the Hope well missionary society. Mrs. Lydia Scharf had charge of the program Mrs. Lena Bartruff conducted the devotional services and Mrs. Law- mice Hammer presided over the prayer cycle for missionaries. The study hour was held by Mrs. Johnny Cage with the second chapter of the new study book. "Preface to Racial Understanding" forming the basis of the study. Delegates were elected to attend the annual conference which will be held at Jennings lodge near Port land in July. Gladys Cage will be the regular delegate and Vera Bassett the alternate. The secretary was Instructed to send greeting cards to members who are ill. Special visitors were Mrs. Ross Rogers, Miss Bertha Magness, Mrs. Ole Jacobsen. Mrs. Josa Loop and Mrs. N. O. Pearse of Hopewell. Mem bers present were Mrs. Fred Scharf. Mrs. Frank Scharf, Mrs. August Ot- Jen. Mrs. Mary Herndon. Mrs. Louis Wampler. Mrs. Johnny Cage, Mrs Lena Bartruff, Mrs. Lawrence Ham mer. Mrs. Will Scharf and Uit host ess, Mrs. Tillie Davit. Auto Abandoned Scio An old Chevrolet coupe was abandoned at the old Nemec place at the southwest outskirts of Scio Friday afternoon by two young men who were strangers here, according to report of the Trnkenbolz family occupant of the Nemec house. The men are reported to have "bum med" a small quantity of gas at the Zlclinski sawmill on Thomas creek, a few miles east of Scio, a short time before abandoning the car here. RETVRN FROM EAST West Salem Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hathaway and daughters. Delores Ann and Bonnie Belle, and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dickson, Shirley. Bon nie and Bobby, have all returned from their motor trips and visits to relatives in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. REACH EAST COAST Silverton Relatives have word from Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Campbell and Charles, Grace. Flora and Lois that they reached Nova Scotia June 2 and are enjoying their trip very much. They incidentally stated that fish bite well tn Nova Scotia, as Flora hooked IS trout before break fast as a fairly normal catch. The Campbells plan to be in Minneapo lis for the Luther League interna tional conference. tWIKT.'I Added - Oar Gang "Spooky-Hooky" Kw, and Mtiira1 ESI MATINEE t P. M. Grasshopper Threatening District of Harrisburg Hillsides Albany Linn county's first Krasshopper scourpre of magnitude was investigated this week-end by County Agent Floyd C. Mullen and B. G. Thompson, assistant entomologist at Oregon State college, who found an area of 1000 acres, encompassing seven farms, in the Dlamon hill district, east of Harrisburg. to be suffering extensive damage from huge swarms of the Insects. It's by far the worst infestation I have ever seen west of the Cascade mountains," Thompson said. The county agent described the hillsides over which the insects have passed as appearing to have been scorched by an August sun. Most of the country infested Is pas ture and range land. One 40-acre field on the E. F. Prince farm has been entirely stripped of wheat. According to Thompson weather conditions are in favor of the far mers, for when the present genera tion of adults is gone they will not leave successors, it was thought, as the cold weather prevents hatching of grasshopper eggs. Control was advised with poisoned bran. It was not feared the infestation would spread. MEMBERS OF MASONIC ORDER ENTERTAINED Independence A social evening was spent in cards and refresh ments at the Masonic hall here Friday night when the members of Independence Chapter, R A M., had as their guests about 30 members from Multnomah chapter, Salem, and about 16 from Aiatworth chap ter, Dallas. Five hundred, con tract and auction bridge were play ed and awards for high and low scores for men and women were made In each division. The committee on refreshments was headed by W. L. Smith. Short talks were made by several members from visiting chapters, special rec ognition being given to Companion Nelson Roney, the oldest Mason present, from Multnomah chapter. He was presented by E. O. Emmons from Salem. J. G. Mcintosh acted as toast master and distributed the prize awards. Harry Hagemeler and Homer Dodda had charge of tables. W. L. Smith. William Darling, D. W. Fowler. LeRoy Peyton. Z. C. Kim ball, W, A. Barnum, R. W. Baker. Carl H. Iverson did kitchen duty and served tables. This function will close the ac tivities of the chapter until Sep tember. Jurist of Astoria Will Occupy Bench Dallas Judge Howard K. Zim merman of Astoria will replace Judge Arlie G. Walker on the bench in circuit court at 9:30 o'clock Tues day morning, when he will hear the case of The Industrial Employes' union, local No. 40. district No. 2, against the Lumber and Sawmill Workers' union No. 2652, A F. of L. In a complaint filed in circuit court the plaintiffs sought a tem porary and preliminary Injunction against the defendants restraining them from picketing at the Foster Mills, Inc., near Willamina. The defendants promptly filed an affi davit of prejudice against Judge Walker and filed a motion asking the court to disqualify himself. Recital Presented At Lutheran Church Uverton A larg. crowd attend ed the recital of the piano pupils of Mra. Nettie Benson Howe Thursday night at the Trinity Lutheran so cial rooms. The pupils appeared at a splendid advantage In their num bers. Appearing on the program were Lois Frink. Lucile Tschanls, Phyllis Steffen. Olga Torvend, Darlene Dental. Irma Cowden. Marian Wampler, lrma Kuenzi. Rita Stef fen, Eunice Torvend. Elizabeth Tor vend and Lucille Hall. WITNESS BAPTISM Woodburn Mrs. Eugenia May Norwood of Portland Is spending the summer at the home of her sl3tr, Mrs. John H. Miller, south of Don ald. Mrs. Norwood spent the week end In Portland with her sons. Rod and Jim. and also attended the bap tism ot her granddaughter. Angla May Norwood, at the Catholic cath edral. Other guests at the Miller home over the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Norton and daugn. tcrs, Janice and Betty. CAMP DURING HARVEST Hazel Green Rev. Edgar Long and wife and family and Charlotte and Doris Massie of Portland are camping on the Willianvon place during the berry season. The group Is harvesting the berry crop be longing to Robert Massie and plant ed on Williamson's land. The Mas ales formerly resided here for many years, occupying the renters' house on the Williamson farm. Last Day Today! PLls "SPAIN IN REVOLT" Thrill Scenes from the Battle Ltnea Scourges Oregon Milk Prices Held High Figure SilveTton At least three Ncbras kans think $2ti.76 is an awful price to pay (or 52 quarts of Oregon milk when the widow woman from whom they purchased It only asked 8 cents per quart. TTiey furthermore were surprised when they pulled R fifty dollar bill In Justive court with which to pay their fine, and the chief of police took the money and brought back the change in small currency. Bob Stanley, aged 23, Harold Hen dricks, 25. and Klcth Stanley. 32. were of a group of 15 Nebraskans traveling in two cars through the country. They camped In their trailer house near the Scotts Mills home of Mrs. Nina Merriman for a few days and bought 52 quarts of milk. They started on their way Friday night without paying Mrs. Merriman for the milk. She in turn called the Silverton authorities and A. B. Elmo, constable, notified the stat police and with the aid of the Milwaukie constable effected the arrest of the men from the descrip tion of the cars given by Mrs. Mer rlam. They were apprehended near Oregon City and spent the night In jail there, and on Saturday were brought before Attorney Alf O. Nel son in Justice court. The men paid $26.76 which included the cost of the milk, $4.16. and the remainder in costs of the apprehension. All fines were suspended. SILVERTON GREETS TEACHERS IN FALL Silverton Misa Elizabeth Joy. all time teacher in the senior high home economic department, will have as her assistant this year. Miss Elizabeth McPherwn of the Oregon State college, elected- by the board of school directors for the coming term. Miss Mcpherson's w-ork will be part time in the home economic classes and she will also be ii charge of public speaking and de bate. She was a successful mem' ber of the Oregon State Woman's debate squad Jor four years. Also new to the Silverton work this year will be Miss Jean Par- men of the Oregon State college, who will succeed Miss Rosemary Larson, who resigned to go to Rose- burg for the ensuing year. Final Card Evening Scheduled Tuesday Mt. Angel Members of the St. Ann's Altar scoiety will sponsor the last card party of the season Tues. day evening in the auditorium of St. Mary s school. The card playing will start promptly at S o'clock with tables of both bridge and "500" In play The usual prizes will be given. Pol- lowing the card playing the com mittee will serve a lunch in the dining hall of the school. Members of the committee in charge of the affair are Mrs. Henry Saalfeld, chairman. Mrs. Kraemer, Mrs. C. Pauli, Mrs. Phil Piennett, Mrs. Fred Prosscr. Mrs. M. Roesch, Mrs. Rothenfluch. Mrs. Steve Seifer. Mrs. Jos Stadler and Mrs. Anton Plennart. LIBERTY TO VOTE Liberty The annual school meet ing of the Liberty school district No. 71. has been called for Monday night at 8 o'clock at the school aud itorium. A clerk and one director are to be elected and the budget voted upon. Serving on the budget committee this year wore John Dasch, Fred L. Scott and Mrs. Ma son Bishop. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED Silverton Miss Margie Inman spent the week In Portland as group of little girls Tuesday after noon honoring Charmaine Westen house on her ninth birthday. Guests bidden were Virginia McRae, Phyllis Warden, Betty Jean Bodeker, Yvonne Hlatt. Carol Marie and Shirley Johnston. Theresa and Lou ise Pletroke, Henrietta Lyons, Betty Klnzer. Hazel Neal and Charmaine Wstenhmise. Stsanw Stohy Of A Flying Doctor lost i The Alaskan wilderness IIS MOSIER CHOICE OF LEGION POST Independence The nominating committee of the Independence Post American Legion, No. 33, brought in the following list of officers for th ensuing year: Commander, Bert Mosier; first vice-commander; Dwaln Marshall; second vlce-com mander, Earl Axley; adjutant, Dale Miller; sergeant . at - arms. Otto Camden; chaplain, Ed A. Nlemeyer; finance officer, Olen C. Smith; ex ecutive board, K. L. Williams. Gus Plsher. Dr. C. E. Long. Orville Wella and Bert Mosier; service officer, El mer Bamhart. These will be eleo ted and installed this fall. After a regular meeting of the members of the American Legion Post No. 33. Independence, Thurs. day night in the city hall, they form ed a charivari party and went to the home of Art Black In North ' Independence where they serenaded him and his new bride, who had just arrived home from a short trip to Vancouver, Waih. Black, who Is In charge of the refrigeration unit of the Independ ence Creamery Products Co. plant in this city, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Black of Buena Vista and past commander of his post here, and is now commander of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars. That body gave a turkey dinner in his honor Saturday night at the club cafe. DICKENTON HEADS TOWNSEND GROUP Woodburn Kenith Dickenson wn elected president of the Woodburn Townsend club at the regular meci-i lng held Friday night, succeedilll(', Fred J. MiUer. who has held the ol fice of president since the organlza. tion of the club in October, 1934. The members of the advisory board, George Clark. H. Overton. A. D. Sprouse. Mrs. Kenith Dickenson and Mrs. Frank Galer. were all re-elected. A secretary and treasurer will be elected at the next meeting, whlcn will be held July 9. Mrs. J. C. Wage man is the present secretary and E. J. Allen Is treasurer. E. H. Wright, chairman of con gressional district No. 3 board, was the speaker of the evening and gave an interesting talk. Ice cream and cake was served after the meeting and a social hour enjoyed. Prill Gives Talk Over State Radio Scio Dr. A. C. Prill of Scio, pio neer physician and a naturalist o) note in the Pacific northwest broadcast over KOAC at Corvallis s few days ago on the subject. "Va cationing with Feathered Friends The lecture was given under direc tion of the University of Oregon and was a project of the WPA educa tional program under the assign ment, "New Trails to Old Ore gon." Dr. Prill has given many lec tures in this part of the Willam ette valley in recent years, illus trating his addresses both with lan tern slides and moving pictures of his own filming. AND HIT NO. I I CHARLES STARRETT 8 Turn.T'icforl RVioriff ,S Voter Q VWi Dln-Snnrfn' if 4 Tale of the Wild . . . Gun 1 Totin' west! ; a sywij & jsswwjrfr r !LHHI..'1.K I! t Today . 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