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Saturday, May 21, 193& Two Exclusive News Dispatches By Special Correspondents Greater Willamette Valley News Santiam Post Legion Chooses Arthur Wilson Lebanon Memben of Santiam poet, American Legion, unanimous ly elected Arthur Wilson command er and approved without a dissent ing vote all other officers as re commended by the nominating committee In a meeting In the Le ion hall this week. The other officers, who with the commander will be Installed In the September meeting, are Oeorge Harden, first vice-commander; O. M. Stevenson, second vice-commander; Herb Ramsey, third vice commander; Hap Southard, adjut ant; Ray Downing, finance officer; Dave Strltmater, historian; Henry Bohlken, sergeant-at-arms; Dr. Ro land B. Miller, chaplain, and Ralph Hargett, Elmer Whetstone and Vir gil Reeves, trustees. Ramsey la the retiring command er. Many of those chosen were re-elected. The group decided again to spon sor dances during the Strawberry festival. They will be held each evening, June I and , in the Le gion hall. The meeting followed a no-host dinner honoring mothers of past and auxiliary members. Fifteen mothers attended and heard an ap propriate address by F. Claude Ste phens, pastor of the Church of Christ. The high school boys' and girls' quartet sang. Election Proves Ught Lebanon Election board of Leb anon's three precincts reported polling comparatively light to a late hour In the afternoon yester day. The vote was expected to be materially heavier in late afternoon and evening, however. Underwood Injured Lebanon Bill Underwood, 34, a Bclo resident, suffered a fractured Jaw and severe cut and bruises on his face and head Thursday when a limb struck him from a logging caterpillar which he was driving near Lacomn. He was treated by Dr. N. E. Irvine and placed In the Lebanon hospital. Clubs Select Honor Members Dallas Many organizations In Polk county have, or will soon, be msklng plan and selections of the 4-H club members for the awarding of 4-H club scholarships to the 1938 summer school. This year's summer school will begin June and close on June IT. Each year practically all of the Oranges In the county together with number of other organisations provide scholarships to the most worthy members In clubs that these respective organisations have spon sored. Already W. C. Leth. Polk County Agent, and Joslah Will. County scnool superintendent, have re ceived a number of checks from various organizations paying the scholarships for individuals 'they have selected. Leth urges all organisations who have planned to provide scholar ships and who have not notified htm of it as yet to do so at once so that reservations can be made through the state 4-H club office. The num ber attending the 4-H club summer school I getting so large that It Is necessary to know some time In ad vance of summer school how many are attending from each county so that proper arrangement can be made. Dallas Lions Club Presents Program Dallas A near capacity crowd greeted the presentation Thursday night at the Majestic of the ami teur program sponsored by the Dallas Lions club. Approximately 30 numbers were given in the adult and Juvenile divisions. Jack Eakln acted as master of ceremonies. First prize In the adult class went to the Plectrum Guitar club of Sa lem. with second prize going to Phyllis Dickey. Dallas, toe Up; third. Lloyd Domaschofsky. Dallas, tap, and fourth to Mrs. Vaughn's school of dancing, Sheridan. Don na Colllnsworth. Dallas, won first In the Juvenile division for her song number, with Delores Enck taking second with a song and tap number. Third went to Nadlne Garrett and Juanlta Ooodge, 8alem. tiny ac cordion players, and fourth to VI vlan Richardson, Dsllas, tor a toe dance number. Proceeds from show will be used by the club lor the purchase or glasses for children who need them In the county. Pool Meeting Called Woodbum A mass meeting is to be held at the city hall Monday eve nine to consider ways and means of bull a swimming tank In Wood burn. Everyone interested in the welfare of the city and Its young people are requested to be present The meeting will be held In the Le gion room at I o'clock. Death Takes Lone Member of Class Sllverton No graduating exercises for the Brush Creek school eighth grade will be held this year. Virginia Myr tle Srhorn. 1 J. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Schorn, was the only member of her class. She died at the local hospi tal during the week. ( ' ' ! . x -ls-rr ,1 Li A NIW HlCh for trans-continental plane travel may fol low arhedoled testa for above "strslollner." designed to hop from coast te coast In I hours, flying about 10 miles sip. Sealed cabins would guard against "anoxemia" of upper air. Program Given At Millersburg Millersburg Mrs. Neva Ayers has been re-elected to teach the Mil lersburg school for the ensuing school year. The following pro gram was presented at the clos lng of school Friday, Address of welcome by Ralph Oberhaltzer; song by the school; recitation by Maxlne Munsey; play, "Playing Visit," by Bonnie Arnold, Dorteta Fisher and Nlla Bea Jelll son; readings by Melvln Oooch, Shirley Nofzlger and Janice Fisher; piano solo by Alvln Kreger; a hu morous play, "Bertie's Bear," by Loran Kreger, Wllford Oooch, El len Bhults, Clifford Hawkins, La Vem Hampton and Oene Brown; readings by Virginia Reciter and Le- Roy Hawkins: vocal duet by Inez Mudgett and Alvln Kreger; readings by Leonard Blodgett and Marvin Lee; a play, "Marie Misses Mar riage," by Faith Ellen Pugh, Al vln Kreger, Inez Mudgett and Leo nard Blodgett; song by LeRoy Haw kins; readings by Ollbert Hawkins; class will by Ellen Shultz; class prophecy by Inez Mudgett; songs by the school; reading by Raymond Recker; presentation of diploma by J. W. Pugh, chairman of the board. Honoring the confirmation of Al vln Kreger Into the Lutheran church In Albany, a family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kreger. Guest were Mr. and Mrs. Oordon Brown of Cu es dl a: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kre ger and daughter, Norene, of Cor vallls; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kre ger and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mehl and two son of Dallas, and Char les Kreger of Gresham. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dinger were Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Spahn, Ardla Hamlsch, Adolph Drager, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Drsger and son, Billy, ajl of Port land. Extension Granted For Ferry Service Independence The Polk county court has arranged for an exten sion of the ferry service at this point, Saturday nights until midnight, throughout the rest of the season until hop picking, at which time the service will Include every night In the week during the rush sea son. This was brought about through the efforts of the local chamber of commerce through It committee, which presented a well circulated petition on both Marlon and Polk county sides of the river. This has been a long-needed service both by resident on the Marlon county side of the river and business and professional men of this city. During the winter month the service will return to the shorter hour schedule, which will make up for the hours of service given by the operators during the rush months In harvest. Half of the cost of the ferry service Is borne by each county. Regular Card Party Series is Resumed Mt. Angel Members of the St. Ann's Altar society will sponsor another of their regular card parties in the auditorium of St. Mary's school Tuesday night. Bridge and "500" will be play ed with prizes being offered for the high score of each set of five ta bles. There will also be an attrac tive door prize. The card playing will be followed by a lunch which will be served In the dining hall of the school. The committee In charge of the affair Include Mrs. John Dtrhl, Mrs. John Ebner. Mrs. A. A. Eb ner. Mrs. Rose Ebner. Mrs. C. J. Ebner, Mrs. Eva Erwert, Mrs. John Erwert, Mrs. Joseph Erwert. Mrs. Prank Each, Mrs. Frank Pessler. Mrs. Hubert Esser and Mrs. An ton Engelhardt. Bill Hearth Fallen! , Sllverton Bill Scarth. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jsmr Scarth of West Main street, submitted to an emer gency major appendectomy Friday forenoon at the Sllverton hospital. His condition was reported as nor mal later In the dsy. Church Meeting Called Falls City The Holiness meeting of Polk county will be held at the Methodist church. May 34. for an all day meeting. A no host dinner will be served. Clu Plays Cards Lyons The Lyons Townsend club held a benefit card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller Tuesday night. High (core were held by Mr. Orvtll Downing and Albert Ring, low by Mr. Albert Ring and Ella Cornforth. and tra veling prise by Mrs. Orvlll Downing. Woodburn Call Capital Journal Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hovenden, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller and Mr. and Mrs. George Miller attended the funeral of Arthur Kroesky in Port' land Wednesday. Kroesky was a brother of Mrs. Hovenden and was one of four who lost their lives In an automobile accident on the Wapa nltia highway Sunday . Lieut, and Mrs. W. A. Hammond of San Diego, Calif., left Wednes day for their home after spending two week with Mr. Hammond's parents, Mr, and Mrs. F. X. Eck hout. While here they were exten sively entertained. An examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Woodburn Tuesday, May 24, at the city hall from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. to exam ine anyone who wishes a permit or license to drive. Mrs. Anna Kauffman has re turned for a visit of two and one half months with her daughter, Mrs. V. J. Hobson, in Palo Alto, Calif. She also visited a week with an other daughter, Mr. Roy Abraham, at Toledo. Mrs. Dell Ouiss of Portland, sis ter of F. W. Settlemler, is a guest at the Settlemler home. Upper Class Prom Event at Silverton Sllverton The decorative scheme, "Road to Romance" of the Junior- senior prom last night at the Eu gene Field auditorium was one of the loveliest ever attempted In lo cal affairs. The false celling simu lated the greenery and blooms of wisteria and the orchestra stage In the center of the room was banked with French broom. Panels in pale and deep shadow of lavender and purple depicted the romantic story of a man and a maid In1 moonlight, home and garden scenes amid green trellises. Teacher advisors were Isobel Trm- cey and Doris Wlese. Jim Demos of the Junior class planned and su pervised the decorations with the assistance of students from the ad vanced art classes. Officers of the class who were general hosts are Eugene Torfterson. Howard Bee. Everett Dlckman, Frances Sparks. Bern Ice Gay and Annabelle Jen- son. Parents of the Junior group chap eroned the dunce. Woodburn Election Brings Good Vote Woodbum Out of a registration of 1044 In both Woodbum precincts there were &1A votes cast, a little less than 60 percent. Of these, 320 were republican and 181 democratic. How ever, If the names of person who have died or moved away were re moved from the poll books the per centage would be much greater. Serving on the election board were: West side, first board, Mabel Settlemler and Lena Nehl, Judges, Edith McCord, Srlina Becker and Mabel Nendel, clerks; second board, Gertrude Beach and Glenn Ooulet, Judges, Alice Beck. Virginia Austin and Mabel Wright, clerks. East side, first board. J. J. Hall and O. H. Boje. Judges. Gladys Lacey, Laura Llvesay and Ina Mills, clerks; second board, S. W. Maupln and Oeorge Landon, Judges. Joyce Woodfln. Leona Miller and Wllla Vorels, clerk. If 1 ' ' "' ' ' !"' wmm,mmnj i ni.ii ., ,, i.qi, i ..m.,,. .fkt -s-D IC HIDE WENT IEF0RE THE FAIL of Jan Haughlew f PselL Pa., when Penal. Ive-year- jussjaf 11 her daw s4 lee really 4a a kera show ea Jeaepk Eyaa aata. Personalities in Paragraph Intimate- Items About Valley Residents and Their Friends Related with Brevity Amity Attending the Rebekah lodge state assembly at Pendleton were Mrs, A. W. Newby, Mis Laura Bec ker, Mis Lillian Schaeffer, Ernest Olbb and Robert Rosen balm. Mrs. T. W. Dickey has returned from a two week visit at her girl hood home in Culdeaac. Idaho, with her mother, Mrs. Elisabeth Tiffany. Fairfield Fairfield grange entertained Mon itor grange in a visitation session. Monitor officers conducting the work and presenting the program. County Deputy Jones and Mrs. Jones were present. Mrs. Bert Hall and Mrs. Mike Mahony had charge of re freshment. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. DuRette and (laughter, Martha Merts, were guest at the home of Mr. and Mr. Wil liam Little of West Linn, Saturday. They also called on Mrs. Ralph Du Rette at the Oregon City hospital Mrs. Du Rette ha been 111' for sev eral week. A benefit dance will be given at the Fairfield grange hall Friday eve. ntng, May 97. Paul Winslow and his orchestra will play during the eve. nlng. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Mahony. Mrs. Edna 8hort and Freman Menthaler Grange Takes Candidate Cash Keiter A capacity crowd attend ed the program and social sponsor ed by the Chemawa grange at the M.W.A. hall Tuesday evening. The evening had been designated by the grange as community night and candidate night. To Charles Wea thers, lecturer, goes the credit for arranging the program at this busy season of the year. The candidates were Introduced by the lecturer and permitted to speak, on condition that they paid five cent for the first minute and double amount for each additional one. Several gladly paid a dollar thereby enriching the grange ex chequer. The program which was announ ced by Charles Weathers, consist ed of a talk by R, E. Rider, assist ant county agent, on pest con trol; vocal numbers by Barker Corn forth; piano solo. C. o. Law rence; vocal solo, by Miss Doris Clinton, accompanied by her sis ter; stringed Instrument numbers by the Purvis family; saxophone so lo, J. Steelhammer, and a group of humorous reading in costume by Barker Cornforth. Those taking part on the program are members of the Missouri club. A quilt mads by the Home Econ omic club was awarded to Hurley Llbby, who presented It to the grange, to be re-sold and the pro ceeds applied on the building fund. After the program refreshments were served under the direction of Mrs. F. E. Wolf. Ranch Woman Hurt By Gun Discharge Independence Mrs. Herschel Dunn, who ha been employed at the Wlgrich ranch, received a very aerlou wound in her left arm when a rifle which ah waa carrying ac cidentally discharged, the bullet go ing through the arm, grazing the bone and making an ugly flesh wound. She was near her brother, who was fishing at McMlnnvill at the time, and her husband waa work ing In a nearby woods. She attempt ed to shoot at a tin can on a atump. and carrying the gun by the inus sle. she tripped over a stick and discharged the rifle. She was rush ed to McMlnnvllle, where she re ceived first aid treatment and was later taken to the Wlgrich ranch south of Independence, where she is receiving medical attention. Automobiles Collide Keller A head-on collision in volving two Chevrolet sedans occur red on Tuesday afternoon In front of the English store and service sta tion. Fortunately no one was seri ously Injured but both cars were dsmaged. W. M. Buchanan of Hop- mere was the driver of the south bound car and with him were his wife and another passenger. A. Mad sen of Salem was the driver of the car traveling north. attended the funeral Sunday at 611 vert on for Mr. Anna Skalfe, cousin of Mrs. J. Menthaler. Mrs. M. W. Mahony spent the week-end In Salem as guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zerzan and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. Nixon and Harold of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Har rison and Mr. and Mrs. WUllam AU sup were Sunday callers at the Dlt- mara home. Lyons The Lyons school closed Friday. A picnic was held at the school- house for parent and pupils Thurs day. Following the dinner ioe cream was served by the teachers. The Lyon community club la dies served the dinner for the elec tion board at the hall Friday. Near' ly $6 were cleared for the dub. Mrs. Bertha Wood worth of Sa lem 1 spending the week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Weitman and family. She will spend next week with her sister, Mrs. G. F. Johnston, before returning to her home. Jefferson Mrs. C. D. Armstrong of Living ston, Mont., arrived Monday tor a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mr. L. H. Knight. Mr. Knight ha been seriously 111 but Is slowly Improving. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ooin of the Oreen's bridge district were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Jones and family of Redmond and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Ooin of Macleay. Mrs. Ooln ac companist! her son, Gilbert Jones, and family, to Portland, where they visited with relatives. Betty and Ruth Terhune spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Haight In the Knox Butte district. Sunday the group en- Joyed a picnic at Cascadla. Milton Mason of Seward, Alaska, left Wednesday evening after a short visit with his mother, Mrs. George C. Mason. Mrs. Walter Watkln entertained the Social Hour club at her home in the Oreena bridge district. The time was spent quilting for the hostess. At the close of the after noon refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her daugh ter, Mrs. Raymond Arnold. Mrs. H. B. Thurston and Mia Helen Klh were guests. Eighteen members were present. Past Matrons' Club Honors Mrs. Lytle Woodburn Mrs, Edna Lytle was elected president tot the Past M trans' club of Evergreen chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at the annual election of officers held Thursday evening. Mrs. Jessie Sims was re-elected a vice-president and Mrs. Beulah Lessard was nam ed secretary-treasurer. A no-host dinner was served at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Mabel Settle mler and Mrs, Florence Butterfleld In charge of arrangement. Cover were placed for Mrs. Edna Lytle, Mrs. Carolyn Evenden, Mrs. Lillian Bltney, Mrs. E. Aline Beer. Mrs. Carrie Young. Mrs. Beulah Lessard, Mr. Mabel Settlemler. Mrs. Flor ence Butterfleld, Mrs. Martha Rett. lng, Mrs. Edith McCord. Mrs. El fa Flkan. Mrs. Gertrude Beach, Mr. Eleanor Vtcker and Mrs. Minnie Richards. Mrs. Dell Ouiss of Port land and Mrs. Mabel Grass were additional guests. This I the last meeting of the club until fall. Friday Busy Day For Woodburn High Woodbum Friday was a very busy day at Woodbum high school. The annual eighth grade day waa held In the morning with 93 eighth grad era from surrounding districts a guests of the high school. They were entertained at a special assembly and visited the different classrooms dur ing the morning. Seventy-five of the pupils announced their Intention of attending Woodbum high next year. The others were undecided. Districts represented were Whis key HU1, Elliott Prairie. Mont Crts- to. Monitor, McKee, Orassy Fond, Union, Hall, West Woodbum. Broad acres, Donald, Buttevllle, Belle Pass! White, Oak Lawn, Johnston, Aurora, Arbor Grove. Marquam, Voder, 8t. Benedict's and Woodbum. The pu pils remained to witness the May day fete and ball game In the after noon. r wiiii I ii iii r in i ii i n HAWAII HONEYMOONERS. Warren Pershing son ef Gen. John J. Pershing, and bride, the former Muriel Bache Richards, soaked up sun on beach at Honolulu while en way IS) Orient. Mrs. Ferehing Is granddaughter ef Financier Jules Bache. Silverton Call Capital Journal Main 3 Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Herr and their ton, Douglas, left Monday for their former home In Wishet, N. D.. following a four months' stay in Silverton where Herr waa in busi ness with hi brother, Ou Herr, a barber. On the two week' auto trip home they will visit with an aunt, Mrs. Mary Franx, In Walla Walla, and In Filder, Ida., with the family of a brother of Herr, Rev. and Mrs. Julius Herr and Shirley and Richard, all well known here. Bard Skulason of Portland was the featured speaker at the Eugene Field auditorium last night on the aubject of "The Republican Party and the Townsend Plan. Six eighth grade graduate receiv ed diploma for having completed the course at Mt. View school in the Silverton Hills section. M. E. Welch, principal of the Evergreen school, resigned last week to accept another position and was succeeded by A. Nelson who will finish the school year. Members of the eighth grade gra duating class of Evan Valley were Ruby LeRud, Lela Todd, Floyd Lang- Arnold Heiigstad and Nellan Dodson. Plsnning an old-fashioned party at the Edwin Overlund home for Wednesdsy, May 39. from the Im- manuel guild are Mrs. Ed Over lund, Mrs. Anton Dahl, Mrs. Harold ISatera, Mrs. Relder Poverud, Mrs. Luther Hatteberg, Mrs. Stanley 8wanson and Mrs. Elser Aarhua. Mrs. Alvln Hemmingsen, past N. a.. Is a delegate to the state con vention of Rebekahs at Pendleton during trie week. Mrs. J. L. Skipper opened her home to members of the Loyal Wo men's class of the Christlsn church Bible school Wednesday afternoon with more than 30 present, of whom Mrs. Maude Morris 1 president. Nell Sater. baseball player with the Sliver Falls club, who was In jured In Sunday'a game with Hills Creek, was able to be at the airport Thursday for the program of air mall week. Mrs. George Cusiter. who has pent several month In Edmonton. Alberta. Canada, as guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Case (Ruth Oregg) and their small daughter. Patricia Ann, has returned to her home In wekh street A letter received Thursday from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Ekmsn (Mo na Pitney) written from Chicago, stated that they were having a grand trip, would leave Lima, Ohio. Tuesday noon on their return trip by way of Minneapolis. Butte and Spokane. Members of the local community plan a meeting at the Smyrna ceme tery Saturday forenoon when they will clean the grounds and the graves. Mr. and Mrs. Friend Hart are in Pendleton this week attending the state conference of Odd Fellow and Rebekahs. Rev. A. Bogstad. Rev. P.O. Bruland and Ossi Johnson have been In Sil verton this week in the Interest of the Centennial Appeal of the Luth eran church. Poult House Burns K elser Fire of unknown origin destroyed a new chicken house on the F. A. Rodger place Monday night. 8eventy hens, one hundred and forty chicks, a new brooder and several sack of feed and potatoes, also burned. The loss was partially covered by Insurance. The Rodger family recently moved to this dis trict from West Salem. Poppies Are Sold Monmouth Poppies made by the Portland disabled veterans were sold In Monmouth Friday, the annual Poppy day. The sale wa sponsor ed by the local auxiliary and the Junior auxiliary girls and Son of the Legion made the sale. A tale of more than 10 popples was re warded with a prise. Proceed of the ssle goes to the disabled vet eran and child welfare work In the state and community. First Sweet Peas Used on Tables Sllverton Mm. Maude Mor ris claims honor over A. J. Titus In having the first sweet pea grown out-of-doors with bouquet for her table on Sunday. May 15. Mrs Alice It running a close third with her sweetpea In full bud but not what could be counted a In bloom In the friendly marathon. yrvfg Beatrice Benge Will Rule Fete Dallas The Dallas high school students voting by roll rooms Wednesday elected Mis Beatrice Benge. senior girl, to reign as queen over the pageant which will be giv en by the school on Friday, June 3. Mis Mildred Voth and Miss Beverly Branch were chosen as princesses. They are also seniors. The winner carried all but one school roll room. The day before the vote was taken a manager spoke on behalf of each candidate and the candidates were also called upon. Miss Benge It the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Benge and will be the fourth In the family to grad uate from Dsllas high school. Bea trice is taking a general high school course. She ha been a member of the student body all four years. member of the Oirl' league, and had two yean' training In the glee club. She wat a faithful attendant of all athletic games played by the local high school team. Sfayfon Will Give Diplomas Stayton The pupils of the St, Mary school are conducting their annual commencement exercises Thursday night at S o'clock in the school auditorium. The main ad dress and presentation of diplo mas will be made by Rev. Oeorge Snlderhom. Eight students, who have com pleted their course of studies, will receive diploma Thursday. They Include Bemlce Etsel, Mary Lamm, George Pietrok, Raymond Mlnten, Cletus Stubenrauch, Dorlthy Fehlen, Lela Mae Bell, and Mary Nelke. For the first time in the history of the North Santiam school, a son Is graduating In the footstep of his father. Robert Scofleld received his diploma last Tuesday In the same school from which his father, W. H. Scofleld, was graduated 26 years ago. The North 8antlam graduating class this year wa the largest In the his tory of the school. The Stayton grade school class, to graduate next Wednesday, Includes the following students: Delbert Butts. Iris Carter, Dena Champ. Lela Fair, Justina Hamby, WUllam Hamby, Olenn Ha worth. Ronald Holford, Jim Matteson, C. W. Mc- Call, Ervln Mega Charles Mielke, Lela Sandner, Clea Schaefer. Alice Stevens, and Evelyn Thompson. Jefferson Church Night is Observed Jefferson The regular church meeting of the Christian church was held Wednesday evening, with a good attendance. An Interesting program In charge of Mrs. Irvtn Wright w present ed. As a special feature a play. "Mothers of the Faith," a Bible play, based on the mothers of the Bible, wa given by the following girls: JuaniUt Holt and Baby Wright, Betty Weldman, Pauline Thomas, Beverly Wells, Rose and Ruth Breunlnger, Le Ann Height, Donna June Powell and Betty Ter hune. Mrs. Gilbert Looney gave several vocal number! during the play. Mickey Thurston gave a guitar number and piano selections were given by Lol Smith and Ruth Ter hune. Readings were given by Mr. Irvln Wright. Following th program game were enjoyed and refreshments served. Grangers Will Worship Rlckreall Sunday, May at. Is grange day at the local churches. Grangers will attend service at the close of which all will repalr to the grange nan for a covered- dish dinner. Everyone I welcome to attend both morning services and dinner. Talk About Siberia Sllverton The speaker of the Sll verton Rotary club Monday noon at the banquet rooms of th Toney East Shop will be Tom Spark from Portland, who will talk on Siberia. Sllverton Hills A visitor well known among th old timer of th Silverton sections Is Mr. Jen nie Porter Welel of San Fran cisco, who Is a house guest of her cousins, the Lewi Hall. Jennie Porter wa bom oa the R DuVal farm m tn hill, a daughter of Oliver and Bis Porter, pioneer of i3 to Marion county. She I a double cousin of Joha H. Porter of Woodburn May Fete Attracts Large Crowd Woodbum One of the largest crowds ever assembled at Woodbum high school witnessed th annual May day fete which wa held on the athletic field Friday afternoon, directed by Mis Muriel White. A perfect day, beautiful costumes, graceful dance and well trained performer combined to make the affair one of the most colorful and enjoyable events of the year. The throne of Queen Lillian I wa ar ranged opposite the grandstand, with a canopy of pink and white streamers and floral background making a beautiful setting for the queen and her court. Queen Lil lian (Lillian Rogen) was very beau tiful in her robe of white taffeta with a lace veil and her attendants, made a striking picture in gowns of blue taffeta, shading from very pale blue to a deep blue and con trasting with the peach colored dresses of the little flower girls. Ollbert Ramage, student body president, gave a short address of welcome and placed the crown upon the head of the queen. Immediately after the crowning ceremony the musical drama "Hank set and Oretel," was presented and included dance by maids and men upon the village green, dance of the flower, the dew fairy and the fair lea, the bad witch, the candysticks, gingerbreads and bunnies, and the winding of the May pole with th dancers In colonial costume. The program closed with an in tricate march in which all the per. formers participated, with music by the high school band. Assisting Miss White, director, war r-jirl Klstner. manager: War ren Sybrandt, and Melvln Sprouse,' assistants; Merlin Sprouse, art di rector, assistants, Virginia Miner, Jeanne Lee, Georgians Smith, Elsie Yoder; Harlan Nelson, court man ager, assistant, Catherine Frons dahl, Margaret Murray, Eula Mat thews, Nelda TrulUnger; Marjorle Moore, property chairman; Alan Moen, music chairman; Mary Jack son, programs; Marjorle Wright. Nells Eatherton. Rose Field, ward robe; Dorothy Darling, advertising. Faculty asslstanta and advisors, Mrs. R. L. Ouiss. costuming; Char les Carlson, properties; Kenneth Asbury, band, and J. S. Johnson. Following the May day festivities Woodbum defeated Bllverton 1 to 2 In the last WVI ball game at Le gion park which made it a perfect day for Woodbum. A dance In honor of Queen Lillian and her court wa given In the gymnasium in the evening. Bakery Employe To Hear of Fate ,i Dallas, Ore. Francis C. (Red) Benson, former employe of the Dal las bakery, waived grand Jury In dictment Thursday and entered a plea of guilty before Judge Arlie O. Walker on a charge of embezzle ment. An information wa filed In the case by Bruce Spaulding, district, attorney. Oscar Hayter, at torney for Benson, presented a plea for a parole. Tony Kracher. bakery proprietor, and Deputy sheriff Wil liams, were called upon for testi mony. Benson wa arrested on a charge of operating a private route with products which he wa taking from the bakery over a period of months. Judge Walker postponed passing sentence pending a further check up on Benson. Three decrees were granted In uncontested divorce proceedings. Hazel Stone was awarded a de cree from Marion Stone and the restoration of her maiden name of Haael Anderson. Helen Broadley wa granted a divorce from Ches ter Broadley and restoration of her name as Helen Robinson. LaVem Parker wa granted a divorce from Harold Parker and custody of two minor children. Teachers at Turner Are Given Banquet Turner Member of the school board and teaching staff of the Tur ner school system were honored" Tuesday evening with a banquet giv en by the heme economics class of the high school which is under the Instruction of Mis Roenicke. Toast were given by Prof. Louis Uhrhunmer and Mrs. Carl WU llam. Those attending were Mr. and Mr. Louis Uhrhunmer, Mr. and Mr. Donald Rlchea, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Whitehead. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bear. Mr. and Mr. Carl WU llam, Mr. and Mr. Oeorge Sund lle, Mrs. Lucille Hughes. Mrs. Edna B. Allen and Mia Gertrude Roe nicke. Army Filer Gaest Sllverton Th Jk Werles hsva their house guests for a few days, Lt. Samuel Redetvke and J. B. Brleaford of the O. S. army flying corps. Th visitor tended on the SUverton field during the airmail festivities from Dayton, Ohio, en route to Los Angeles. Werl and Lt Redetvke were boyhood friend In Wausau. Wis. DANCE KENTI HALL Every Sat. Nite t Mile North Independence ADMISSION 25C AL. BANING and Rb a Pe. Orchestra Silver-ton, '
