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Thursday, March 21, 1940 The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon Seven ' Inquest Not To Reconvene Aberdeen, Wash., March 31 () Coroner John W. Stevenson re fused Wednesday to reconvene an Inquest Into the slaying of Mrs. Dick Law, wife of a CIO union lead er, "until Investigation of the slay ing has been completed." "We are not taking orders from Law or his attorneys on how to con duct the Inquest or the slaying probe," he added. By telegram Tuesday night, Law's attorneys had requested Immediate resumption of the inquest to allow them to question ten men Law nam ed as "possible suspects" before the Inquest recessed more than a month ago. "I am Informed that while many witnesses have been interviewed, the Investigation Is not yet com f pleted," Stevenson said. "I intend to reconvene the Jury as soon as the evidence is In proper shape to pre sent it. and not before." Special Prosecutor Paul O. Man ley added that the ten men Law named already have been question ed "and there is no necessity for questioning them again at this time." Stevenson did not elaborate on when the evidence now being gath ered might be "in proper shape" to present to the Jury. mm (Continued from page 6 ner, and Mrs. Anna Lenners. They were accompanied at the piano by Miss Luclnda Holman. Young Lance White, of Harmony, drew the most i encores with his yodellng and range V songs. He was accompanied by his brother Vernon White, who played the piano and mouth harp at the same time. Other numbers on the program were: several accordion selections by Virgil Lawrence; vocal solo, by Mrs. Cecyl Lucht; vocal solos, by Vernor White. Refreshments follow ed. During the luncheon Mrs, Mag dalene Miller, auxiliary president, read an original poem tracing the last 21 years of the Legionnaire in general and of the six commanders of the Mt. Angel post m partic ular. All the commanders responded with a few words. Commanders of the local post since Its organization In 1934 In clude Fred Prosser, Fred Lucht, Merton White, Dr. J. E. Webb, Earl Bertchet, and Frank Walker. Previous to the festivities, sep arate business sessions were held by the post and unit. Both organi zations were advised of an Invita tion tendered by the Silverton Le- P glon and auxiliary to attend a Joint meeting of Silverton, Stayton, and Mt. Angel at Silverton on April 1. The state officers will be present. At the unit meeting It was an nounced that the Easter egg hunt for the children of the Legion will be held on the Fred Prosser lawn on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Tillle Walker stated that the auxiliary food sale would begin about 9:30 a. m., Saturday, March 23, at Oswald's store, and continue as long as there Is food to sell Hungarian pastries will be a special ty and there will also be all kinds of other cakes and pies. Plans for the auxiliary dance, scheduled for April 29, were also dis cussed. Liberty The Liberty Garden club met at the home of Mrs. R. 0. Jory at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday for dessert luncheon. Present were Mrs Sara Voight, Mrs. Anna Klanecky, Here is the Story of the "Great Adventure" that turned out to be the biggest mass butchery the world has ever known, 60,000,000 men at each others' throats, eager-eyed heroes blasted to threads, the State theater presents "The First World War" as seen by the horrified eyes of those who were there. "The rirst World War" plays today through Saturday. Companion hit Is "Naughty But Nice," starring Ann Sheridan, Dick Powell and Gale Page. w0m "lb 4Jt, Romance of Gold Errol Flynn In a scene from "Virginia City," which opens Friday at the Elslnore theater. In addition there will be "The Ghost Comes Home", with Frank Morgan. Mrs. Zola Berryhill, Miss May E. Cleveland, Mrs. Margaret Hiskey, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, Mrs. E. C. Free and the hosters, Mrs. Theola Jory. V Woodburn The firtt week in May, from the 5th to the 11th, has been designated as National Music Week. Mrs. Walter A. Denton of Salem, state chairman for Oregon, has ap pointed Mrs. J. Melvln Rlngo to act as chairman for Woodburn and vicinity. The committee to assist Mrs. Rlngo will be Mrs. R. R. Mit chell from the Woodburn Woman's club, Miss Vera Jean Huber from the Junior Woman's club and Mrs. Hal Chapman. Amity Mr. and Mrs. F. Ivan Brown of Salem were Sunday call ers at the home of his mother, Mrs. M. E. Brown, who accompanied them to McMinnvllle where they called on Mrs. Edith E. Jones, mother of Mrs. Ivan Brown. . . Miss Audrey Ebner Incentive for Party Mt. Angel Miss Audrey Ebner was the Inspiration for a surprise bri dal shower Sunday, given for her by relatives and friends, at the St. Mary's dining hall. Miss Ebner, daughter of Mrs. Rose Ebner, bride-elect of Raymond Fisher, Skagway, Alaska, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, Helder, Alaska, will leave Vancouver, B. C, on April 2, on the Princess Nora. The wedding ceremony will take place upon her arrival at Skag way. A social time at "500" and bridge was enjoyed, and high scores were won by Mrs. B. Stupfel, St. Paul, for "500," and Mrs. William Bean, Oregon City, for bridge. The guest prize was given to Mrs. Eleanor Rosera of Portland. Following cards, supper was served by the hostesses Including Mrs. Mau rice Ebner, Salem, Mrs. Ambrose Ebner, Mrs. Rose Ebner, Mrs. J. W, Ebner, Mrs. N. G. Mlckel, Mrs. Cle- tus Butsch, Mrs. Paul Schwab, Mrs. Leonard Fisher, Mrs. F. J. Schwab, Mrs. Charles Ullman, Mrs. Jo seph Wavra, Miss Claudia Hasing, r 1H Delightful ttite ft sensa tional price will sell you oo Cobbs Creek, tool Mild yet Satisfying rich, yet light bodied" worth trying today t 4). 1 18.200 bocttn told! 75 jfrain neutral tplritr 90 proof. Continental Di nil I inn Corp.. Phila,, Pa, Miss Louise Butsch, and Miss Del phlne Ebner. Salem Heights Spring vacation brings the young people, who are not too far away, home for a week with home folks. Billy Chapman Is home from U. of O. with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Forbls, and family. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Burger have their two daugh ters, Dorothy and Virginia, home from U. of O. during vacation. Ar thur Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, is also spending his vacation from U. of O. at home, Pratum Miss Eunice Laughlln ana Robert Fiedler, son of Mrs. John Olthoff, were married at the Hanna parsonage In Vancouver, Wn Friday evening, March 15. Rev. Earl Hanna read the cere mony. Miss Pearl Olson was brides maid and John Shafer best man. Others present were Mrs. John Olt hoff and Mrs. John Shafer. Mr. and Mrs. Fiedler are employed at the Deaconess hospital In Salem. ... Silverton Mrs. Marie Rlveness entertained at a charmingly planned dinner and social afternoon Sun day in compliment to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Corehouse on the occasion of their 46th wedding anniversary. Two guests were pres ent at both the wedding In Web ster county, Iowa, In the little country church, and the observance Sunday. These were cousins of the bride, Mrs. Alex Knuteon and Mrs. E. M. Rhyne who were bridesmaids. The late Rev. Ole Shelvln officiated at the original wedding. The guests Included Mr. and Mrs. Amos Corehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Al and Mrs. Albert Wik of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Kaarhus of Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Kaar hus of Longview, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rhyne and Carol, Mr, and Mrs. Alex Knutson and Mrs. Rlve ness and children. ... Silverton Interesting visitors at the Mill street home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holden are their niece and nephew, Miss Lois Richards and Bob fflA" ei (Si r mm- Rlcharda, from Valley City, N. D. The young people are taking eight days for the trip by train, (pending a few days In Silverton, and plan ning to be home for the opening of high echool following the Easter vacation. Mrs. Holden was hostess at a de lightfully planned noon luncheon Wednesday In honor of the visitors. Of Interest to . their Silverton friends Is that a sister of the Rlohards, Miss Cecilia Richards, Is spending this year In Eastman School of Music, Rochester, N. Y working for her master's degree In music in June. Miss Cecilia has a B.S. degree from Valley City Teachers' college and a B.A. degree majoring In English from Concordia, Moorehead, Minn., college. She has taught In the northwest, Park Supervisors Visit Silver Palls State Park Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Dugan of Gardner, Ore., were overnight guests of the Good- EASTER SPECIALS Canary Eggs ISclb. Two Pounds for 35c Jelly Eggs ISC lb. Two Pounds for 25c Marshmallow Eggs, 3 sizes 18c H. 2 lbs. for 35c Easter Box Candy Ass'tment 50c to J.50 Made Fresh This Year If It Comes from Schaefer's It Must Be Good SCIHIAEFEUrS DRUG STORE 1899 Prescriptions Accurately Filled 1940 Original Yellow Front Drug and Candy Store in Salem Sole Agents for Penslar Remedies in Marion County 135 N. Commercial St. Phone 5197 or 7023 Qt. -95 Pi. J00 -30 - v, New Vrints SPRING SONS IN NEW POSEY PRINTED RAYONS No, you're not dreaming! The price on these breeiy little rayom h really 3.6?. Think of HI Jaunty boleros . . . full redingote ensembles . . new novelty end floral prints on pestel, dark or high.shade grounds ... in lizet 12-20 end 38-52. Honey Lanes.. $1 SGH00LDAT CHARMERS Eye-openers at til Printed or plain poplins, percales or broadcloths in bright wash fast colors. Princess or pleated. T-l. wins Monday night. Dugan la care taker of the Jessie M. Honeyman state park and they were neigh bors of the Goodwins several years ago In eastern Oregon. They re turned home Tuesday. Lumber Mill Worker Receives Head Injury Unlonvale Clark Richard "Bud" Church, 22, of the Unlonvale dis trict who Is employed at the Jim Putman lumber mill, is In the Dr. C. A. Bump hospital In Newberg receiving treatments for serious head bruises and lacerated tongue received Monday forenoon when he fell while employed at his work. He was unconscious when found by fellow workers and was rushed to the hosDltal. He remembers noth ing of what might have caused the injuries. Independence Members of the Chamber of Commerce are Invlt- PROTECTIVE BLENDING .MILDNESS BLENDED WHISKEY Calvert "Special": 90 Proof 72'2 Grain Neutral Spirits. Copy right 1940, Calvert Distillers Corp., N. Y C. Spri l 7 (; ty . v ' 1 ed to attend a dancing party to be given at the Pedee community club Saturday evening, March 23, spon sored by the Jolly Neighbors club. This Is a benefit party. 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