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Eight $20 Won't Buy Ice Cream, Tot Throws It Away New Britain, Conn.. July 31 (U.m A 4-year-old boy strolled Into Ja cob Roth'i itore yesterday, flapped s $20 bill on the counter and ald, "Ice cream." Roth, a trifle startled, pointed to the bill and asked: Where did you get this, sonny?' The boy Ignored the question and repeated: "Ice cream." The conversation waa getting no where and Roth tried a new tack: "You'd better take It home and give it to your mother." The boy looked at Roth and walk ed Indignantly out of the store, muttering darkly about the (allure of his piece of "green paper" to produce Ice cream. Roth saw the boy crumple the bill, fling It Into the gutter, stamp on It a couple of times and kick It In the direction of a storm sewer. The storekeeper rescued the currency. The boy, a picture of frustration and anger, sulked off up the street. Today, Roth turned the bill over to the police. Flier Gets Chance to Try Landing Field Portland, July 21 m James Clark, 46, chief pilot for the Com mercial Aircraft company, eyed a certain field for six months and thought what a swell spot It would be for an emergency landing. But he didn't expect to use It. His motor stalled at 3000 feet and he alighted In the field Wednesday night. The undamaged ship was pushed to a highway where the flier took off. I Held In Shooting June Stager. 23-year-old orchestra singer, is shown as she waa held by Los Angeles police and booked on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder, while her husband, William, 33, lay nejr death In a hospital. She claimed the shooting waa accidental while her husband, police said, told them: "She shot me on purpose." Associated Press Photo. i rt 0 ur&wlj Her Life's Just A Dream Considered doomed by doctors nearly a year ago, encephalitis victim Mary Ellen Reardon, 4-year-old Chi cago "sleeping beauty," slumbers on In her dream world while her parents continue to hope that some day her occasionally open eyes will gleam with recognition. Associated Press Photo. Church Young Folk Will Have Carnival Plans have been completed and last minute construction work la be. lng done by the young people of the First Presbyterian church for the carnival to be held In the social hall this Friday evening at 7:30 o' clock. The proceeds are to be used for the Silver Creek conference fund. PhU Barrett will be the barker for the evening, with Jay Johnson act ing as clown. Jeannette Hulst, Mar garet Ogden, Helen and Hulda Beckley, Jane Patton, Marion Phelps and Lucille Reed will have charge of booths, Dick Barton will operate the crazy house, and Wally Gil christ will dodge tennis balls. All those participating In the carnival will wear costumes suitable for the booths they represent. Tom Pickett Is In charge of arrangements for the evening, with Bob Dallas and Maur- rlce Fltzslmons assisting. Health Authorities Of 11 States Meet Oakland, Calif., July 21 MV-More than 1.000 representatives of health agencies In the 11 western states, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada, will convene here Sunday at the opening of the annual meeting of the west ern branch of the American Public Health association. The meeting will continue through July 28. Dr. Frederick D. Strieker, Oregon state commissioner of health, and president-elect of the association, will take office July 26, succeeding Dr. Ouy 8. Mtllberry of the Univer sity of California college of den tistry. Mrs. Miller Honored Sllverton As a surprise birthday affair a group arranged an even ing of Chinese checkers and a no- host supper for Mrs. Al Miller at the C. 8. Bristol home in West Main street. Present were C. 8. Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beugli and Violet, Mr. and Mrs. Verlln White and Billy. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lawret and Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller and Victor. Back From Lakeview Mt. Angel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Amen and daughter Roklnett and Mrs. Rose Appleby are home again following a several days' visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Appleby (nee Dolores Aman) at Lakeview. Enroute home they stop ped at Crater lake. Peak May be Named To Honor Jack London Grants Pass, July M 11- The days which Jack London spent at historic Wolf Creek tavern, ' old stage coach inn, will be permanent ly commemorated In the name of a 3.000 foot peak if a recommendation of the Oregon geographic board is followed by the United States de partment of Interior. Lewis A. McArthur, secretary of the Oregon board, sent a copy here of the recommendation, made at the request of Helen Paul of Wolf Creek, Pacific highway community where London wrote much .of his novel, "Valley of the Moon." The peak is a mile and a half southwest of Wolf Creek. Anthony Lakes Project in Doubt Baker, Ore., July 31 (U.B Status of the Anthony Lakes lodge pro ject was in doubt today, following the return from Portland of Blaine Hallock, president of the Lakes Playground association. Hallock said the new federal law governing WPA expenditures probably would necessitate a revision of plans, and might lead to abandonment of the project. Endeavorers Invited Zena Miss Arden Shepard was hostess to the Spring Valley Chris tian Endeavor group. Orvetta Coo per was the amusement committee and arranged the evening's enter tainment of Indoor games and eon tests. Present were Orvetta and Violet Cooper, Dorothy Wilson, Verle, Ida and Perle McKlnney. Na omi Merrick. Robert Youngun, Ken neth Edwards and Chester Merrick. Special guesta were Errol Harris and Ralph Russel of Dallas. Spam Planning Trip Mill City Word recently received by neighbors of Miss Phyllis 8 parr and her mother, Mrs. H. C. 8 parr, states that at the close of the cur rent session of summer school at the University of Oregon, the Sparrs will leave Eugene for Ashland where they plan to visit friends for i week. Following the stop in Ash' land, Mrs. Sparr and her daughter will travel on to the home of her sister In San Mateo, Calif. While there, the visitors will spend some time seeing the Golden Oate Inter national exhibition in Ban Fran cisco, PATRONIZE Capital Journal ADVERTISERS FOR GUARANTEED VALUES The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon Song Writer Talks About Old Favorites Portland, July 21 UP) Egbert Van Alstyne of Chicago, half of the Van Alstyne-WUUama song team they were turning out aellers when Tan guay was terrific in "I Don't Care" and 16 years before Jolson discov ered "Mammy" aald here last night a couple of spindly crabapple trees Inspired that "corny old per ennial," the "Shade of the Old Apple Tree." Van Alstyne and Harry Williams have written plenty of hits since the summer of 1903 when they wed ded nostalgia to a heavy downbeat and got "The Old Apple Tree," but "If I write a million songs I will al ways be known for that one," Van Alstyne said. He admitted it was n't a bad one to be remembered for. "We were mldwesterners trying to make our fortunes in New York and not progressing much. One day we strolled through Central park and there were the crabapple trees. Our homesickness was fierce. We talked about the trees and our boyhoods and then we went into our song and two days later there waa the "Old Apple Tree'," the noted mem ber of tin pan alley recalled. The song is still selling but Is not the .team's best seller. "Memories" rang' up a cool 3,000,000 sales and Is atlll doing business. They wrote the first of the western songs, in cluding "Cheyenne" and "Navajo," which still sell. "I have over 500 published songs, having been writing them since 1900 and more than 30,000,000 copies have been sold," the composer, now en route to Hollywood, said. Hurst Changes His Plea to Guilty . Grants Pass, Ore., July 21 Wr Louis Jackson Hurst, It, pleaded guilty Thursday, when the grand Jury was scheduled to begin consid ering his case, to a charge of as sault with Intent to kill. He was accused of wounding Har old Drake, 19, May 8. In a state ment to District Attorney Orval J. Millard he said he fired because he thought Drake, a stranger, laughed at him. Later in the same evening he staged two hold-ups in Jackson county. Courting' Brings Charges James J. Kehoe, 24, accused of the abduction of his ex-wife from the side of her present husband and holding her 34 hours, Is shown (center) in Northampton, Mass., as state police booked him on charges of kidnaping, unlawful pos session of a dangerous weapon, armed robbery and larceny. His former wife, now Mrs. Bernlce Beckwith, was unhurt. Asso ciated Press Photo. Brady Sees Better Labor Conditions Portland. July 21 P Phil Brady, president of the Oregon joint coun cil of drivers, AFL, declared last night "despite" Oregon's union con trol law the "end of legal persecu tion of labor is at hand." Speaking at the Reed college in stitute of northwest affairs, he said the AFL "abhors compulsion and violence." Al Hartung, president of the Co lumbia river dlstrl.t council, CIO, claimed labor organization had done much to stabilize the northwest's lumber Industry. Paul H. Landls. Washington State college professor of sociology, and George B. Herrlngton, regional la bor relations advisor, agreed the sit uation of the farm laborer was be coming more acute. "The farmers used to climb the ladder by moving from good to bet' ter farms," Landls said. "They are still moving . . . they are now going down and down." Herrlngton said there were 2 persons for each agricultural job in California and in Oregon crops for' merry harvested In six or seven weeks are being reaped in two and three. Athletics Active At Camp for Boys By Jimmy Cole Silver Creek Recreational Area. July 31-Softball players at Salem "Y" camp are getting plenty of practice with two leagues running, and side games going on most of the time. Last night, the Hillside team shut out the Trickle Falls squad lt-0. Aa a result the latter team will be organized Into the B league, ao the competition will be more even The House mountain hikers came back to camp with no casualties and In the best of spirits. Leaders Bill Shlnn and Frank Page broke their own records, leaving at 10 am and completing the 24-mile round trip by 2:30 pjn. of the aame day. Shlnn and Page claim to have made the 12-mile down-hill run back to camp In one hour and 20 minutes, with Leader Jack Nelson and Bill Eagan pulling In 10 minutes later Leaden John Laughlln and Rex Wirt took a more leisurely pace and brought up the rear. Sharkey Xrbuckle. and his horse men, have been having a very swell time exploring all the trails In camp. At night the horses are ridden back to the barn at a fast pace by the leaders. Leader Dayton Robertson had his first riding experience last night. Aa Dayton waa about to mount the animal, a bit of dust caused him to snort, momentarily alarming the tenderfooot, who thought he was being growled at. The horses are really rentle, and we are all enjoying the off-time rides. Mrs. Constance Still Heads Naval Club Portland. Ore., July 21 (U.B A Seattle woman, Mrs. Maude Con stance, today retained her position as national commander of the Navy Mothers' Clubs of America follow ing the annual election and installa tion here last night. Friday, July 21, 1939 Normal School Group Going on Long Tour Monmouth, Ore, July 21 IU.ro A group of 33 Oregon College of Edu cation students, teachers and dl nvtm win leave Saturday on a 1.000 mile study tour of Oregon, Cali fornia and Nevada. The jaunt win be under the direction of Dr. Nor man carla. and will take 24 days. Six hours college credit will be given students making tne trip. Sewing Clue Invited Dallas Mrs. Otto Adolf was at home to members of her sewing club Wednesday afternoon. Taking part were Mrs. Paul Bollman, Mrs. William Young, Mrs. Wayne Hawke, Mrs. Dan Quick, Mrs. Art Wood and Mrs. Adolf. Mrs. John Schata, mother of Mrs. Adolf, waa a guest. Making Vacation Jaunt Sclo Evelyn Hall Is visiting friends In Medford and will ex tend the itinerary with them to Crater lake, Oregon caves, the Gold en Gate exposition at San Francis co and other points of interest. One Baauiru Hand 6 PWNT) 25 one developed, printed from vonr film. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Prompt ser vice. 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Blacks, Japonicas, Patents and Blues go at 3.77 WHITE SHOES We only have a few pair of these White dress shoes. Come In and Get Them for $ 3.77 m-:rztMat.jjs.!'it.m,nim; PRINT DRESSES We have one group of prints and solid colors, dresses valued to $22.50. Come and get them while they last. Some of the better laces $6,77 mmwssmnmm All Selected Hits from Our July Clearance Hand Blocked Linens There is nothing finer. You must see them early. $ 4.77 Sport Jackets This is an exceptionalbuy. Values to $10.95 4.77 Two Groum of Wash Dresses $ 3.77 and 4.77 COATS JuBt a few left. These are the finest coats New York has to offer. m $1 6 .95 Hosiery, 3 pair..$2.G0 Slightly Irregular Blouses Sharply Reduced Lovely Lingerie Slips $1.69. 2 for $J Gowns... $1.9S,3for$S.SQ Summer Costume Jewelry $1 Arehart & Aldrich CORSETIERES Brassieres 69C Girdles 95c Custom-Made $10.9$ mmmmmmmmtMtmmmtmmtmummsKnmmamm 3 laS.
