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Eight The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon Wednesday, December 21, T938 Pardon Probable For Tom Mooney New York. Dec. 31 (U.R Oover-r.or-Elpct Culbert Olson of Califor nia said Tuesday he would hold a hearing on a pardon for Tom Mooney some time during the first two weeks of January and that he would issue a pardon unless new evidence of guilt is presented. Olson dropped in to see Mayor P. R. LaOuardla while on his way home from Washington. He said h held the opinion that Mooney Is Innocent and that there is nothing to keep him from pardoning Moo ney as soon as the hearing is con' eluded. He will be ready, he said, to near anyone who claims to have evidence bearing on Mooney e guilt. mm (Continued tram Page 5 Gift were exchanged and at a late hour a delightful supper was served by the hostess. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Andresen, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Ro binson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Bak er, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Bressler, Mrs. Irene Birch, Burrell Birch, Du- ne Andresen and the hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas. Junior Club Assists Santa Silverton The Junior Woman's club met Monday night at the J. P. Ballantylne home In Cooltdge street when they wrapped scores ol toys, sacked candy and prepared other gifts for their 100 guests of Satur day afternoon when that number of underprivileged kiddies will have their Christmas gladdened through the efforts of these young women. The members exchanged Inexpen sive gift and served luncheon later In the evening and presented Mrs. Ballantyne, their sponsor, with a gift. Mrs. S. . Brune Hostess to Group Wood burn Mrs. s. E. Brune en tertained the Federated Women of the Methodist Episcopal church at her home in Grant street Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James Llvesay conducted the opening devotional service which was followed by the alnglng of Christmas carols. Mrs. Beatrice Blatchford, super intendent of the Methodist Episco pal Old People's Home at Salem, was the speaker of the afternoon and gave a history of the founding of the home and told of the way the work la carried on. Her talk: was extremely interesting. Mrs. E. A. Lytic was In charge of the program which was sponsored by the Home Missionary society. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Edith Haller and Mrs. J. Mel vin Ringo assisting the hostess. The next meeting will be held January 17 at the home of Mrs. J. Sidney Johnson, 503 Young street. The Foreign Missionary society will have charge of the program with the president, Mrs. E. N. Hall, as if1 l 1 r " ik THE PRESIDENT'S CHRISTMAS TREE will be this 20-foot balsam taken from the snow-covered woods 35 miles east of Albany, N. Y by conservation department employes. Hettinger will give a review of the study book. Silverton Bemle Oas entertained at a Wg dinner last night for a group of former school friends at the home of his parents, for Johnny Nicola who Is to be married Satur day of this week to Lavanda Bunke of the Molalla community. Places were made at the table for Johnny Nicola, Eddie Ooshle, How. ard Loe, Raymond Specht, Don Vin ton, John Bowman, Wallace Orren and Bemle Oas. Salem Woman Speaks to Auxiliary Silverton Gladys tutoduu 01 sa- lem was speaker at the meeting of the American Legion auxiliary Monday night at the armory club rooms with Marjorle Johnson, also of 8a lem, accompanying her to the local unit. The sewing club reported having finished the hospital project. The Fidac study hour under the direction of Mrs. Anna Brandt, Is studying Rumanian history and economic conditions. A period of the sewing club Is given over to this work. The high 'school students are asked to compete In an essay contest. The membership Is now 71, six over the quota. The Christmas party for the kid dles was given last night with a program and exchange of gifts. Mrs. Sam Lorenzen, president, named as her January entertain ment committee, Mrs. T. P. Helden strom, Mrs. Otto Aim and Mrs. C. J. Towe. John Beckwlth, department com mander, gave a talk at the Joint meeting of the post and unit, the Four Norsemen sang, Mrs. Floyd Ellefson gave a reading and the auxiliary trio appeared In several i selections directed by Fred Baker. I Falls City Out-of-town visitors1 over the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Strayer of Portland, Mrs. Dora Lacey of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. Emits Truck, all of Newberg. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vlck and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Britt and son of Dallas, Suver Mrs. C. D. Ritchey and Mrs. Edwin Larsen were hostesses to the Ivy club at the termer's home near Monmouth Wednesday at an all-day meeting. Luncheon was served at noon. Mrs. E. G. Harris presided at the business meeting in the afternoon, when officers were elected for the com ing year with Mrs. Lloyd Goodman, president; Mrs. Ed Larsen, vice president; Mrs. H. F. Couey, secretary-treasurer. Three new members were added to the club, Mrs. Gallatin, Mrs. Newton and Mrs. Bennett. Members present were Mrs. H. F. Couey, Mrs. Steve Benedict, Mrs. E. G. Harris, Mrs. Jay Thomas, Mrs. Gallatin, Mrs. Newton. Mrs. Henry Lamb, Mrs. Wesley Kester, Mrs. Maurice Dodson, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs, Becker. Mrs. Floyd Goodman, Mrs. Earl Con key, and the hostesses. Visitors were Mrs. M. I. Conger, Mrs. E. B. Gobat, Mrs. Ernest Reed and Mrs, Nellie McLeod. Mrs, Tracy Staats Friday Hostess Dallas Mrs. Tracy Staats was hostess at her home Friday when she entertained members of her bridge club with a 1 o'clock lunch eon after which three tables of contract were in play. At the con clusion Mrs. Emil Febvet held high score. Mrs. Blanche Eakln and Mrs. Ri ley Craven were guests of the club and members present were Mrs. J, F. Spoon it, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. Febvet, Mrs. E. J. Page, Mrs. C. E. Staats. Mrs. H. M. Webb, Mrs. Vern Smith, Mrs. W. O. Vassal, Mrs. C. B, Sunberg. Mrs. W. L. Soehern and the hostess. Silverton Evelyn Hall as presi dent of the Junior American Legion auxiliary reported ft perfect attend ance at Monday afternoon s meet ing. The girl members are to care for the program chairman. Miss Esther Wash., Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Graham, one needy family on Christmas day I j . jiM s f , f 7 . : U FOUR BELLS AND ALL'S NOT WELL ,m0, ,om, Chesapeake oyster fishermen. Stale conservation officials trying lo curb tllrsal drrdsing llrd up many boats at Annapolis, Md. Women's Missionary Society Has Meeting Falla City The Women's Mis slonary society of the Christian ehurch held the December meeting at the church Wednesday. The business was In charge of Mrs, Lucy Ooode. devotional work by Mrs. Fabugul and the program in charge of Mrs. Thelma Morgan. Refreshments were served to Jl by Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Dtckman, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Letterman and Miss Wllkerson. Birthday Celebrated Middle Drove Mr. and Mrs. The odore Kuenal entertained recently with a dinner and evening party honoring their eon Jlmmle on the occasion of his birthday anniver sary. Covers were placed for the honor guest, Jlmmle, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kuensl and daughter Emu of Central Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Dunnlgan, fir, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kuensl and son Clyde, Oene KuenrJ. Miss Beatrice Johnson and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Kuensl. and j i. . AUTO ISk L0AN5II GET XMAS CASH! At Christmas, of all times, you can't be "short" of cash. And needn't be. All you need do Is stop in and arrange a prompt, convenient Auto Loan, here Then drive off with all youi Christmas-money problems oft VOUr mind. Atm In mnA InmilM about our friendly Auto Loans. in furnishing toys and a well fill ed basket. Deliveries will be made Saturday afternoon. Jacqueline Lewis was named as music chairman. The Junior girls were guests of the Legion and auxiliary Tuesday night at the annual Christmas party. Valley View Club At Tom Home Suver The Valley View club met with Mrs. Dick Tom Thursday aft emoon. Gifts were taken to be sent the Children's Farm Home for Christmas presents and roll call was answered with a Christmas poem or article. At the close of the afternoon refreshments were served by the hostess.. Those present were Mrs. E. B. Gobat, Mrs. Earl Anderson, Mrs. E. E. DeArmond, Mrs. M. L Conger, Mrs. Ed Larsen, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. C. A. Voss, Mrs. Will Stockoff, Mrs. Steve Benedict and Mrs. T. P. Oglesbee. Miss Bonnie King was a guest. Lyons Miss Constance Bodeker, student of Oregon State College, ar rived In Lyons Thursday where she will spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bodeker. Miss Lucille Lewis of Oregon Nor mal school is spending her Christ mas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lewis. Mrs. Gladys Gavette and sons Thomas and Donald and Grandma Gavette of Monmouth arrived in Lyons Sat urday where they will remain with relatives until after the holidays. ... Woman's Club Is Entertained Aumsvllle Mrs. Lamb entertained the Woman's club Thursday after noon. Gifts were exchanged among the members. The guests were pre sented gifts by the hostess. Members present were Mrs. W. A. Forney, Mrs. Charles Martin, Mrs. T. Y. McClellan, Mrs. J. E. Tolle, Mrs. w. Howd, Mrs. Bland Speer, Mrs. Ransome, Mrs. W. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. T. P. Otto, Mrs. C. P. Hlnes. Mrs. A. B. Ham. Guests present were Mrs. H. W. Ashford. Mrs. Fred Pot ter, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Gor don. Mrs. Fred Potter and Mrs. John Smith will entertain the club in the latter's home December 29. ... Central Howell Miss Ruth De- Sart was hostess recently to mem bers of her Bible class. in attendance were Ruth and Mary Purvis. Violet and Oeraldlne Thornhlll, Floyd and Mary Amick, Ralph, Fred and Billy Rawlins. Carl uerry and Edgar Beebe, Harlan Purvis. Howard Thornhlll, Oscar Schackman, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Purvis, all of Salem; Miss Dorothy Bowen of Pratum, Miss DeSart and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde DeSart. Mr. and Mrs. Earl DeSart were recent Portland visitors. On Tues. day evening they were hosts at din ner for the following: Mr. and Mrs. Van Stollar of Latty, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. August Lankhus and son, Kenneth, of Payne, Ohio, and Carl Lankhus of Haveland. Ohio. Ad ditional guests Included Mr. and Mrs. A. R, Mathys. Mr. and Mrs. William Maurer, and Ernest Wern er. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bye celebrat ed an anniversary recently with an evening of "500" at their home. Playing were Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Will Agan, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Ottowav. Mr H. H. Benedict Made President Eugene, Ore., Dec. 21 (U.W H. H Benedict, assistant comptroller of the university of California, was named president of the Association of Business Officers of Colleges and Universities of the western states at the third annual session Tuesday. Benedict succeeds H. A. Bork, comptroller for the Oregon state system of higher education. Charles A. Robblns, bursar of the College of Puget Sound. Tacoma, was elected vice-president, and H. T. Craig, comptroller of Mills col. lege, was chosen secretary-treasurer. The executive committee will con sisted of the new officers, Bork, Harry T. Healey, comptroller of the University of Arizona, and Floyd L. Packer, assistant bursar of the Uni versity of Idaho. The next meeting will be held in September, 1939, at Mills Col lege, in California. and Mrs. Perl Bye, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Llechty, Muriel Liechty, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jans, Mr. and Mrs. Merl Bye, Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. McClung, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bye, Dick and Darlene, and the hosts, ... Couple to Hold "Open House" Soon Albany Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stell macher, who were married In Albany SO years ago December 24, and who live on Broadway street, will hold open house to friends all day Satur day, their wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Stellmacher have spent practically all of their 60 years of married life in Albany and vicinity. For 20 years they lived on a farm near Harrisbutg. They are the par ents of P. A. Stellmacher, chief of police of Albany. ... Teachers Meet At North Santiam North Santiam The B.C.B. club of Marlon county teachers held Its December meeting at North Santiam Wednesday evening. Twenty teachers enjoyed a plea sant evening in an attractively de corated schoolroom. Small gifts were exchanged. Hosts for the eve ning were Ellen V. Ford, Alma An derson and James Rybloom. The next meeting will be held at West Stayton January 11. St. Louis Mrs. Ben Hall and daughter Mary Jo were week-end guests of relatives In Portland. They attended the wedding of Mrs. Hall's niece. t ""' iaUteatsWW M NEED OF LEADERS among the democratic nations was emphasised by Helnrich Bruening (above), former Ger man chancellor, who spoke in Boston. He called the militarized education in Germany and Rus sia "a sign of weakness and lack of faith." 'Tn'''iTTniaianiitTn s Of r i i oears, noeoucK will remain OPEN 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Until Christmas Bring the Klririiea lo Visit Sanla In Toyland Every Day Polk County Seal Sale Response Good Dallas The Christmas seal sale in Polk county is meeting with an excellent response according to Mrs. William E. Knower, who Is county chairman of the sale. Reports from the Fern community are to the ef fect that the quota has been met 100 per cent and from Monmouth returns show that the figure set last year is likely to he r-- fore final returns are made. Sub. chairmen throughout the coum are in charge of the sale in their re spective communities. Mrs. Woodward On Security Board Washington, Dec. 21 UP) Presi dent Roosevelt announced Tuesday the appointment of Mrs. Ellen Woodward of Mississippi to the so cial security board. Mrs. Woodward, who is an assls tant administrator of WPA, will succeed Miss Mary Dewson on the social security board. The president said he believed Mrs. Woodward would serve for five years the balance of Miss Dewson's term. Asked why the lat ter had resigned, Mr. Roosevelt re marked she couldn't stand it and then added hurriedly amid laugh ter he meant she could not stand the pace. There was no question of disagreement involved, the president said. which makes such procedure manda tory on the part of the Judge should the defense request it. Crosby gave no reason for the re quest which court attaches said was the first time within their memory this provision of the law had been Invoked here. SHOP WITH EASE AT THIS XMAS STORE $1.50 Escape Narrow For Rodney Greig Oakland, Calif., Dec. 21 m Shouts of "get the rope" arose from an angry crowd here today as Rod ney Greig, 21, and his guard ran for safety after the youth was or dered held to answer to the superior court on a charge of murdering Leona Vlught, 21, beauty school in structor. Spectators were excluded from the courtroom during the hearing, af ter which Police Judge Chris B. Fox ordered Oreig held for stabbing Miss Vlught here December 7 after he went for a ride In the foothills with the comely girl. A steel grill held the surging crowd back while Bailiff Walter Spearing and Orclg ran down a corridor like football players and dodged Into an elevator while the crowd booed. An elderly woman col lapsed during the excitement. Judge Fox ordered the crowded court cleared at the request of Carlisle Crosby, defense attorney. who cited a criminal code section A Few Last Minute Offers Listed Below. Visit Our Store Now and Save Time. Just Received New Xmas Stock COLORFUL FRANCISCAN POTTERY A FAVORED SETTING FOR THE MODERN TABLE This Week We Are Featuring $2.05 Individual Budget Set It's a service for one person which includes 1 Bread and Butter Plate, 1 Dinner Plate, 1 Cup and Saucer and 1 Small Bowl 5 pieces In as many different colors as desired. Also, 16-Pc. Starter Set for $4.75 29-Pc. Set at only $9.95 Pottery Bowls and Plates at Last Minute Specials We have selected several appropriate large pieces of Franciscan Pottery and priced them special for our last minute Gift Buyers. 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