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Monday, November 21, 1938 Two Exclusive News Dlspatchei By Special Correspondents Mill Site Development Program Before Electorate Greater Willamette Valley News Lebanon Faces Two Measures Tuesday Ballot Lebanon This city will vote In a special election tomorrow on the proposal for municipally owned and developed mill sites within or with out the city limits. The polls will be opened from S to S o'clock. Voting places are: Lebanon precinct, Klrkpa trick Mo tor company show rooms; North Le banon precinct, high school gym nasium, and , South Lebanon pre cinct, the city hall The South Le banon precinct vote la generally In the Odd Fellows hall, but was changed to save as much cost as possible. A vote I asked on two measures, the one to authorize the city coun cil to appropriate op to (17,000 of surplus city funds for purchase and development of Industrial sites, and the second to amend the charter making such procedure possible. The two measures have been sup sorted by many groups and Indi viduals. They have the hearty en dorsement of the Lions and Com mercial dubs, the United Workers league and other organisations. Pew objections have been stressed, and rt Is Indicated the plan will carry. Pamphlets explaining the two proposals have been mailed to all Lebanon voters, and other pamph lets printed at the order of the Com mercial club and explaining the measures even more fully are avail able at Lebanon business houses. Jefferson Extends Power Franchise Jefferson At a recent meeting of the city council ft bill for an ordi nance granting ft 12-year franchise to the Mountain State Power com pany was taken np for the third reading by sections. On the final passing those voting "yes" were Cobb, Reeves, Kester and Thurs ton; absent, Hinz. An ordinance passing the bud get as published was read and on motion passed. Several bills were read, audited and ordered paid. The certificate of election for November 1938, was read and placed on file. In the absence of the mayor, Edna B. Allen. J. Q. Fontaine was chosen acting mayor for the meeting. Foreign Missionary Society Makes Plans Jefferson The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Metho dist church held Its regular meet ing at the home of Mrs Birl Lynns with Mrs. Charles McKee assisting hostess. During the brief business meeting In charge of the president, Mrs. J. O. Fontaine, plans were made for the Christmas meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Fontaine. The devotional were led by Mrs. Karl Lynes and Miss Joan Huntley was program leader, assisted by Miss Addle Llbby. The members took part in a general discussion of the lesson topic. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Members present were Mrs. J. Q. Fontaine, Miss Marjorle Fontaine. Miss Joan Huntley. Mrs. Oeorge C. Mason. Miss Addle Llbby. Mrs. Blanche Llbby, Mrs. Orace Thurs ton, Mrs. R. C. Thomas, Mrs. Elmer Redmond and son. Jerry, Mrs. Bal timore and the hostesses, Mrs. Earl Lynes and Mrs. Charles McKee. Holiday Preparations Begun Early This Year SUverton The annual Christmas program sponsored by the IEU members for needy families of the town Is being planned to Include more guests than formerly. Baskets and treats for hundreds of children are being arranged. A special IEU meeting for mem bers will be called as soon as their new contract concerning the year's operations has been received from M. C. Woodard. District Governor Of Rotary Speaker SUverton Marshall E. Comett of Klamath Falls, Rotary district gov ernor, was the speaker at today noon's luncheon. The officer and committee chairman made their reports with a large group attend ing Reports were made of the Inter club meeting held as a social affair Thursday evening. The local Roi tary club entertained the SUverton Lions and Active clubs on this oc casion with James Palmer of the Portland Y M C A. the speaker. Mrs. Jones Honored SUverton Members of Die Loyal Berean Sunday school clsas of the Christian church were hostesses at a pound party as a surprise affair complimenting Mrs. Mary Jones on the occasion of her moving Into her new home on South Third street over the weekend. The affair was this afternoon. Orange Kpomnni Cards Buttevllle Buttevllle grange. No 1. will sponsor a "SO0 card partv at the grange hall Tuesday evening This will be the second In the series of card parties sponsored by the range. ,,., .,,,,. j. .,.,,,,., i, I'-v .9 ' tffc 7 I - - v: J rrainiiii IN MUDDY WATERS cruiser Augusta of the Asiatic Money Determines Length of Project Independence A problem In mathematics was submit ted to the principal of the high school by Oa.il Alexander, a farmer living south of In dependence, as follows: "If It takes two bosses and four men one-half a day to put up two PWA signs, how long will It take to build the school house? The secretary of the Cham ber of Commerce, who by the way was at one time a school teacher, comes to the assist ance of his fellow colleague, and offers the following so lution: Being of Scotch ex traction, the secretary la def initely sure that they will be through as soon as the money runs out Every Polk Grange Sends Representative Rlckrealt Approximately 75 grangers, representing every grange In Polk county, gathered at the court house In Portland Friday noon where dinner was served by the Portland Women's Relief corps. Polk county's guests of honor were Ralph W. Moore, master of the Texas State grange, and Mrs. Moore. Glenn Adams, Pomona master, was toaMm aster. J. Ralph Beck, former Polk county agent, gave the address of welcome. Ore gon-made gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Moore, both of whom gave talks. Those present from Rickreall grange were Mr. and Mrs. J. H- Har- land, Mr. and Mrs. Wess Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Lents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Pence, Mrs. Thomas Burch. Mrs. Llllle Lark in. Mrs. E. A. Stenson, Mrs. A. G- Adams, Mrs. Harold Coign n and J. R. Beck, all of whom were Initiated Into the Na tional grange degree Friday. Garden Club Meets At Kimball Residence Independence Mr. Z. O. Kimball was hostess to the Garden club at her home on South Main street. About SO members were present and Mr. Lit wilier of Salem, regional di rector of WPA adult education in Marlon and Polk counties, was the speaker. He spoke on the re-arrang- tng of home gardens. Mrs. W. F. Campbell, vice-president, conducted the business meet ing in the absence of Mrs. W. A. Bnrnum. Those assisting Mrs. Kim ball were Mrs. Asa B. Robinson and Miss Bdlth Norton. They served refreshments at the clone of the program. Presents War Movies A nmsvi 1 1 e Rich ard Adlard of Sa lem will present pictures of the bombing of Csnton, China, at the Farmers union meeting which will be held at the school gymnasium Tuesday. He will also give a lec ture. The pictures are bring spon sored by the local organization and will be presented free of charge Latar a free lunch will be served Fred Garbe Is local president and Mm. George Re bo Is secretary. Church Women Gather Falls city The Women's Mis sionary snrletv of th rrhrlsrltn church held the November meeting at the church with the business In chars of Mrs. Lucy Ooode De- vononels were led by Mrs. Thelma Morgan. A program was given by Mrs Maude Besrri'ii st-mm DrrAh- menu were served by Mrs. Fsbrlqiies group. i --i4ssv; '.rtw,s.M1 VI i off Shanghai appears (he IT. 8. fleet, on band for war emergency. Edna Reeves Heads Home Econ Group Sidney The H.E.C. club of An- keny grange held a short meeting Saturday night. The following offi cers were elected: Chairman. Edna R.eeves; vice- chairman, Ethel Bllnston: secretary and treasurer, Mary Farr. It was decided to give the annual Christ man party and dinner the evening of December 17. At this time all "Pollyannas" are to be present and gifts will be exchanged. The January meeting will be an nounced later. The refreshment committee for December are Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. D. E- Bllnston. Mrs. George Mar latt, Mrs. Edna Reeves. Farmer Union Hears Committee Reports Talbot- The 8idney-Talbot Farm ers union held Its regular meeting Friday night in the Talbot school house. George Potts, president, pre siding at the meeting. Reports were given by various standing committees. The refresh ment committee named for the next meeting Is composed of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Jorgenson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jorgenson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orlbbennou, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hartley and Mr. and Mrs. Richard King. . The next meeting of the local has been postponed until December 0. A program Is being planned with Mrs. E. B. HennlnKsen, chairman. Election of officers will also be held. During the social hour refresh ments were served. Oak Grove Grangers Forum Dinner Hosts Independence Tne members of the Independence chamber of com merce will be dinner rucaIs of the Oak Grove grange Tuesday evening snd will furnUh part of the Dro it ram of entertainment for the evening. The meeting will be held In the arnwie hall and dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock. Members will take their wives. Robert Crsben Is arranging the program, nd the meeting will take the place of the regular bi-monthly meeting of the chamber. W. F. Kar- bell, vice-president of the chamber, will be In charge of the group In the absence of the president. O. H. Fvjwler, who will not be present. Srayron Red Cross Drive Progresses Slayton The annual roll call of the American Red Cross Is well underway, with Mrs. Kathrrn Wed dl as general chairman. Mrs, Wed dle has working with her Mrs. 8ue Tuel, Mrs, Oladvs Keyws. Mrs. Fran ces Betaer, Mrs. Irene Oettman, Mrs. Rose Bll and Mrs. Margaret AndorMjn. The drive will continue on through to Thanksgiving. For the first time Howell district Is conducting tts own campaign, un der the leadership of Miss Agnes Klrsch. Others years Stayton cov ered tills section. Victims Improving SUverton silverton friends are Interested to hear of the o ndltlon of Dr. William MacNelll's mother and sister. Mrs. John MscNelll and Miss Kathryn MarNelll. badly In jured srveral months ago In an au tomobllo crash near Silverton, who are now being eared for at their Albany home. Though both show slight Improvement I her are still confined to their beds Mrs. Marlon Olrard. a daughter of Mrs, Mae- Nelll. Is caring for them. Rodent Control Project Gets WPA Approval Albany Subject to certain re strictions the 13,000-acre WPA ro dent control project which had been petitioned by residents of the san tlam valley above and for some distance below Lebanon has been approved by the WPA at Wash ington, D. C according to word re celved this weekend by H. F. Mer rill, district resident WPA engineer for Linn county, from Ivan Oakea, deputy WPA administrator at Port land. The restrictions are. according to the letter received by Mr. Merrill, that "no federal fluids will be ex pended for any unit of work under this project until property permis sion and easements have been ob tained covering that part of the property, not owned by the spon sor, necessary for completion of a useful unit of work, and now fed eral funds will be used to obtain such permission and easements. The project was first petitioned on August 6. It provides for the ex termination of gophers and other rodents within the area defined In the petition, encompassing most of the land contiguous to the Santiam river above Jefferson and below Waterloo, owned by approximately 150 farmers, of whom 140 petitioned formation of the district. According to terms of the dlS' tiict's organisation the county will advance $380 to constitute contri bution for purchase of poisons and other materials, while the WPA will furnish labor valued at an esti mated $8,520. Silverton Call Capital Journal Main I , Silverton Mrs, Bertha Krause, sister of Mrs. A. L. DuVal. who Is In Silverton for the winter from her home In Montana. Is reported recovering nicely from a tonsllectomy to which she submitted at the lo cal hospital the first of the week. Mrs. Darrell Olbson (Oenee E1 lensberg) Is said to be showing some Improvement from a siege of ty phoid fever. Charles Hartman continues very ill at the family home In South Water street Marshall Lee Lake Is sufficiently recovered from a major operation at Doembecher hospital In Portland to be taken to the Camas home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Powell, and will be brought to Silverton Sunday by the Pow ells. Mrs. Frances Paige, focal music teacher, has taken up her residence at the Guy DeLay home In South Water street. Eugene Manning Host Upon 78th Birthday Oervals Mr, and Mrs. Eugene Manning were aurprsled when their children and grandchildren arrived In a group to help Manning cele brate his 78th birthday. A com plete turkey dinner was brought by the guests and at noon a family dinner Was served. Mrs. Horace Morrison of Eugene baked the birthday cake and which centered the table. Those honoring Mr. and Mrs. Manning were Mr. and Mrs. George Ramp, Hattte and Everett, ot Brooks. Mr. snd Mrs. Perl Wood. Emoglne, Lucille, Josephine and Ronald of Central Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stafford of Waconda. Mr. snd Mrs. Donald Cauthorn and Maxine Hatchen of McMtnnvUle. Mr. and Mrs. Horaca Morrison of Eugene. Miss Florence Cauthorn of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Mann ing. Mary Jane and Ellis of Oer vals. Salem Heights Men Improve Properties Sslem Heights R. R. Ritchie has been making extensive improvements on his tract of land. A large model bam has been completed, the place fenced with chicken and barbbed wire, a fine road to the main road has been built. A house will be the next venture. The Ritchles live In Salem at present. Ben Green and his nephew. C. J. Crandall, are completing a three room house on his place. Crandall has pens ready and will get a ship ment of mink next Monday, costing around toft each. Chapters Will Unite Independence The members of Adah chapter. OXA- will have as their guests Tuesday evening mem bers of Naomi chapter of Dallas. It will be twin-officers night and the degrees of the order will be exemplified on two candidates. Re freshments will be served at the close with Mrs. Clarence Harwood as chairman of the committee. Offer Thanks Service Woodburn Thanksgiving services will be held Wednesday evening at 7:90 oVlock In the Methodist Epis copal church, under the auspices of the Ministerial association. Rev. Marvin Knlgge. pastor of the Free Methodist church will be the main speaker. The affair Is a commun ity service and all denominations are Invited. Fall Blooms Win Acclaim at Staytpn Display- Splendid 'Mum' Show Arranged By Garden C lib Btayton Mrs. H. E. McWaln of the Little Garden club of Salem Heights spoke on "Varieties of Chrysanthemums" to a large group at the Chrysanthemum show spon sored by the Garden club In the Women's club house. Mrs. H. E. McWain and Mrs. E. M. Hoffnell of Salem and Mrs. V. A. Ooode of Btayton were Judges. The following awards were made: Grwn houw specimen: Brrt ipeeimrnr Mrrt. Mr. J. K. White tind. Turnrr. Or ; second. Mr. 8" Vn Cleave; third. Mrs. Sue Via Clesw. Beit bmiquet first and second, Mrs. J. E. Whitehead. Ctirysantrtf mums disbud, large: Bnt sped men First, Freda Srhlndltjr; necond. Mrs. Sue Van Cleave i third. Mrs. Sue Van Cksve. Best collection First, Mrs. B. O Down ing; second Freda Hchkndler; third, Mrs. Sue Van Cleare. Best bouquet First. Freda Schlndler: second. Mrs. Sua Van Cleave. Lara variety, not disbudded: Best apectmrn First. Mrs. Hue Van Cleave; second, Mrs. Maud Be such amp; third. Mrs. Marts rnt War. Best bououet First. Mrs. W. A Inclls; second. Mrs. Sue Van Cleave; third. Mrs. Maris ret Ware. Best collection First, Mra. Sua Van Cleave; slnele, best sperlnien, first Mrs. W. A. Inslis: second. Mrs. Earl Miller; third. Mrs. Sua Van Cleave. Best bnuqust Second. Mrs. W. H. Loose; third. Mra Oract Martini. Best collection First, Mrs. Margaret Ware. Anemone, best specimen First. Mra. Sua Van Cleave; seconds Freda Schlndler. B'St bouquet First, Freda Schlndler; second, Mrs. W. A. In ills; third. Mra. Sue Van Cleave. Best collection First, Mrs. Sua Van Cleave. Pompom, best single specimen First, Mrs W. R. Loose; second. Mrs. Luther Stout; third. Mrs Sua Van Cleave. Best bouquet First. Mra. Charle Ber- ger; second. Mrs. Sua Van Cleave: third. Mrs. Earl Miller. Button, best specimen First, Mrs. Sue Van Cleave; second, Mrs. W. A. Inills; third. Mrs. Luther Stout. Bouquet First, Mrs. Charles Berger: second. Mrs. Sue Van Cleave; third, Mra. Paul Klrsrh. Best collection First, Mrs. Sua Van Cleave; second. Mrs. W. A. Inglis. Mixed bouquet First. Mrs. Farl Miller; second. Mrs. Msude Beauchamp; third. Mrs. Char Us Berger. Japanese, specimen First, Mrs. W. A. Inglis; second. Mrs. Sue Van Cleave; third. Mrs. Luther Stout. Best bouquet First, Mrs. W A. In gt1; second, Mra, Sue Van Cleava. Best col section First, Mra. Sua Van Ciesre. Thanksgiving tabla arrangement First. Mrs Ann DeJardia; second. Mrs, Earl Miller: . Linn Achievement Day Proves Success Albany With a registration of more than 600 and with mors clubs represented than ever before, the fourth annual Unn county 4-H club achievement day was launched Sat urday and was continued through. out the day. concluding with a 3- hour program at the armory. The boys and girl from all sec tions of the county gathered here Saturday morning to register and then they filled the Granada thea ter where they witnessed a motion picture. Lunch wss served at the Albany armory. O. E. Mlkesell, county club lead' er. pronounced the event a banner one, from the standpoint of enthu- thlasm and accomplishment, dis tinguishing this year as probably the most successful 4-H club year In the history of that work In Linn county. Powells Entertain Relatives at Dinner SUverton Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Powell of Camas, Wash., Mrs. Pow ell's sister, Miss Lulubet Duntvan. of Tacoma, Wash., were Sunday dinner guest of Powell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Powell. Accompanymg them to Silver- ton was Marshall Lee Lake, who was able to be released from Doem becher hospital In Portland where he had submitted to a major oper ation three weeks ago. He will be at the SUverton home of his grand parents, the F. M. Powells, for a month. Miss Dunlvsn, a trained nurse. In Federal employ, will be transferred to Rapid City. N. Dak., this week. She drove to Mehama Sunday after noon for a brief visit with her sis- tar and brother-in-law, Mr. snd Mrs. Erctl Wilson. Churches Banding For Night Service . Silverton The Missionary Chris. tlan Alliance, the Methodist and the Christian churches will unite In worship service Wednesday evening at the Methodist church with Rev. Frank W. Zook of the Christian church, the speaker at a Thanks, airing service. Special music will be given by the Methodist and Al llsnre mngreffatlnns. Todny - Tue. Wed. f l1 Sr!ectd Short Subject f- m i .- : tt ' PEACE ON EARTH the northerly earth that represents Norwsr and Sweden was symbol tied at Fredrlksten in Norway, when Crown Prince Olaf of Norway (left) and Crown Frtnee Gus taf Adolf of Sweden attended the unveiling of a Norwegian mono Stent to the Swedish king, Charles XH The monument is Intended to demonstrate the two nations mutual will to keep the peace. Harvest Home Festival Homecoming Feature Silverton The annual homecoming of members of the First Christian church was arranged Sunday as a harvest home festival all day affair with the members remaining for a community dinner following the forenoon service and an after. noon program of music. During the Sunday school hour at which F. M. Powell presided, thirty members of the primary depart ment directed by Mrs. Ira Loren and Mrs. Harold Roop, sang: Ber nice Oay, Annabelle Jensen and Meva Donnell gave a vocal num- Woodburn Students Presenting Comedy Woodburn "The Saturday Eve ning Ghost," a comedy in three acta, will be presented by the -stu dent body of Woodburn hleh school in the school auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8 o'clock:. An entirely new stage setting has been made for the play which take place In an English castle. Miss Irene Oreenbaum is directing the performance and the cast in cludes lone Anderson, Virginia Otis; Merlin Sprouse, Sir Simon Lord Centerville; Kenneth Arney. Archibald Archibald; Opal Eppera, Pet: Howard Brown, Sonny Boy; Walter Crosby, Mr. Otis; Ada May Stretch, Mrs. Otis; Louise Lutz, Mra. Umeny. Members of the production staff are Harlan Nelson, stage manager; Freda Hansen and Clair Hill, as sistant stage managers; Alan Moen, publicity manager; Robert Crosby, electrician; Eula Matthews and Marjorle Moore, wardrobe mis tresses. College Debate Team Guest at Carruthers Bethel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Car ruthers entertained at dinner Thurs day lor the debating team from Se attle PaclXic college. The guests were Stanley H. Allen, leader, and a for mer neighbor of the hosts in Al berta, Canada, Oilbert C. Flte, Henry Bateman, C. Oliver Causey, Joseph A Broderlck and Douglas McPherson. The team was on a practice debat ing tour of Oregon universities. On regular debating tour last year, as far as southern California, the Se attle Pacific team, under the leader ship of Allen, took defeat only from Stanford university's team. Royal Neighbors' State Deputy Visits Brooks Regular meetlnsr of La blsh camp. Royal Neighbors ' of America, was held Tuesday after noon. State Deputy Mrs. Lenora Broili was a special visitor. Re freshments were served to Mrs. Le nora Broili, Mrs. Myrtle Beckner, Mrs. Pearl Harris, Mrs. Verda Beckner, Mrs. Iva Meddis, Mrs. Lorrene Harris. Mrs. Frances Hahn, Mrs. Windecker. Mrs. Stella Cald well, Mrs. Georgia Mat the. Mrs. Margaret Mears. Mrs. Margaret Campbell. Mrs. Katie Sturgis. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Campbell. December 6, and will be election of officers. Lodge Plans Seiwlon Buttevllle St. Alexle Rebekah lodge. No. 23. of Buttevllle, will be in sewlon Wfrtne5driy evening. 1 1 fA CffiLlTrf : i sra i 'i XtX d nuWMTI mun mum mihi t i! tun mn wm AH. Newt, ! antral and "March of Time" PI ifcSI I ber, and Mrs. Minnie Preston's Jun ior Girls appeared In a choral group. Rev. Frank W. Zook chose as his morning sermon subject: "The Im peratlve and Supreme Task of the Church ' text from Isaiah 6:8-9. The Choral choir of 18 voices gave "Sing to the Lord of Harvest" as a spe cial number. Mrs. Sam Donnell, president of the choir, was in charge of the mu sic of the afternoon which included an opening song by the group; i duet by Bonnie and Ethele Don neli with Rita Rahn at the piano; vocal solo by W. H. Sawyer, Miss Rahn accompanying; a mixed quar tet, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Geiser, Mrs. Lydia Dawes and James Smith, with Mrs. W. Bailey at the piano; the choir singing with Mrs. Bailey ac companying and a closing song by the audience. James Bonner, president of the church board, announced the num hers which also included a talk by Lynn Neal on church fellowship using as his theme "The Breaking of Bread and Religious Banquets as a Means of Social Intercourse"; Mrs. Sam Donnell made a talk as a Thanksgiving tribute to Rev. Zook and his work among his congrega tion. Ira Loren gave the benedic tion. Missionary Group Hears of Convention Jefferson The Missionary aocl ety of the Evangelical church met at the Karl Klhs home. Mrs. A. P. Lsyton presided at the meeting and Mrs. J. T. Jones led the devotions. Reports of the convention at Cor- vnllts were given by the delegates. Edith Wilson gave a reading and Mrs. A. Wilson read a poem. Rev. A. P. Lay ton reviewed the first chapter of the new study book, "Moving Millions." It was decided to hold the annual thank offering program at the December meeting of the society at the home of Mrs. Prank Rehfeld. At the tea hour refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Karl Klhs. Present were Mrs. Frank Rehfeld. Mrs. William Wolfe. Mrs. A. Wil son, Miss Edith WUson, Mrs. WU liam Lake and daughter Dorothy. Mrs. J. T. Jones, Mrs. Nettle Reeves, Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Layton and the hostess, Mrs. Klhs. Oak Point School Society Entertains Oak Point The Oak Point school society met at the achoolhouse with a no-host dinner served at 7 p.m. Mrs. Ellis Lauderback presided. The society voted to sponsor a benefit card party November 30. the pro ceeds to be used In improving the school. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wunder, rural mail carrier, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith, postmaster of Independence, were special guests, and were speak ers on the program on the subject, "How the Patrons on the Rural Routes Could Help Them Give Bet ter Rural Service." Other numbers were readings by Sherman Foster and Mrs Kd Harmbrgpr. TYWWt lORETTH POWER YOUNG ANNABELLA ft riM or runnel Mr, New! loth Big y Aurora Clubs Receive Books Aurora Mr. Anderson, local lead er o( the seventh and eighth grades 4-H health club, has received record books for members. A name for the club has not been selected. Mary ,Lou DuBette was elected president ot the second year cooking club, Ruth Bland, vice-president, and Wilms Marsh, secretary. Mrs. Nels Anderson will be the leader Members Include Florence, Wilmal and Maxine Marsh. Phyllis Daniel- son, Mary Lou DuRetle. Ruth Bland, Anna Mae Colbert and Jeanne Cole. Evelyn Oliver and Byrdie PhUllps of the sixth grade gave two Inter esting reports on France and Its possessions In Africa during the past week. In social studies the eighth grad ers who made reports on machinery are Eugene Swan, gas engines; Low ell Sayre. electric motors; Helen Eh len, trams; BUly Nag, automobiles; Florence Marsh, airplanes; Richard Bland, threshing machines; Mar jorle Walters, buses; Jerry Vedder. steamboats; Walter Koenlg. tract ors; Lucille Grimm, sewing ma chines; Leland Stoner, fire engines; Leone Kelly, washing machines; PhyUis Daniekon, ocean steamers; Anna Mae Colbert, lamps; Mary Lou DuRette. plows. The boys In the upper grades are practicing basketbaU. All of the students have been en joying the radio programs over KOIN from 11:30 to 12 noon. The fifth graders are studjlng about saving and banking accounts in their arithmetic. Sidney Moffltt. from Swift Cur rent. Saskatchewan, Canada, has entered the 6th grade and his sister, MUdred, Is enroUed In the third. Henry Hoffman has returned to school and has fully recovered from a recent operation. Independence Social Group Opens Season Independence The members of the Kill Kare club held the first meeting of the season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Mcintosh on Monmouth street. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Matttson and Mrs. Walter Plant Dinner was served the group at the Monmouth hotel at 7 o'clock after which bridge was played at the Mcintosh home. Mrs. Walter Plant, a special guest of the evening, substituting for MrffT O. D. Butler, won high award, for the women, and Grover Matttson was high for the men. A short business meeting was held at the close and new officers elec ted for the coming year. Mrs. Mc intosh, the retiring president, call ed the meeting to order and the following officers were elected: Mrs. Harrison Brant, president; Mrs. James S. Robbie, vice-president, and Mrs. C. O. Sloper, secretary, and C. O. Sloper, treasurer. The treasurer's report showed the club in good fi nancial standing. A committee on resolutions was appointed consist ing of Mrs. C. O. Sloper, Mrs. Caro line Smith and J. G. Mcintosh. Mrs. Brant was announced as next hostess for the club. There are 20 members in the club. Open House Observed With School Exhibit Middle Grove Open house was observed by the local school recent ly and a fair sized group attended the prosrram and school work ex hibit. Silas Gatser, superintendent of the Salem schools, gave a short address on "Schools Then and Now." The upper grades gave a comedy skit on fire prevention and a group of vocal numbers was sung by pupils of the advanced grades. The newly organized rhythm band composed of scholars In the primary room were heard In several selec tions. Patsy Keppinger gave a reading. Miss Elverta Mlnton Is principal of the school and Miss LaVsun Gardner Is primary In structor. Return Home Delayed; Automobile Missing Silverton Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bai ley planned to return to their farm home In Clackamas county Sunday afternoon following a weekend visit at the home of Bailey's parents, the William Baileys of Silverton. Their plans were suddenly changed when they went to get their cor that was parked near the Bailey home and found that It had been utolen. ii i i Today and Tuesday s roiMTioitti ana it -mum utar 1 1 rUpIi e owman J WZ SNN MIILIR Jk w 1 "a, alms kruoir I rut aUIUOVLI t Plus 2nd Hit J. t Pj" liok Tracy Serial
