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2 Capital Journal, Salem, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1930 Oregon Payrolls Over $ Billion Payrolls of firms covered by the Oregon unemployment com pensation law will pass the bil lion-dollar mark this year for the first time, the unemployment commission said today. The commission made its pre diction after finding out that payrolls for the first six months this year were at an all-time re cord of $460,966,969, a 2.7 per cent increase over the similar period of last year. The record for a whole year was $973,102,458, set in 1948. But this year payrolls are run ning ahead of that year. Multnomah county's payroll of $210,278,551 in the first six months of 1950 was $1,600,000 less than in the similar period of last year. Lane county was second with $36,214,647, while Marion coun ty placed third with $20,013,898. Following are the payrolls by counties for the first six months of this year, compared with the similar period of last year: Linn $15,734,797, up 4.7; Mar ion $20,013,898, up 11.7. Polk $6,150,619, up 18.5; Yamhill $6, 321,336, down 3.1. Truman Writes Another Note Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) Word seeped out of the White House today that President Tru man's advisers have urged him to cool off a bit before he an swers his mail. Even if he does, it will be somewhat like locking the barn door after Dobbin has been lost, strayed or stolen. At least four of Mr. Truman's sizzling letters have popped into the headlines. And there s al ways the chance that someone will flip through his files and produce another one. The office of Rep. F. Edward Herbert, (D., La.), disclosed last night that he had received a bit ter note from Mr. Truman up braiding him for "low" campaign tactics in Louisiana. It said Hebert was "stunned" because it was In answer to his suggestion that Mr. Truman urge Americans to unite In prayer for God's help in the fight against communism. The Louisiana congressman had asked the president to set aside a Sunday prior to Christ mas on which all churches Catholic, Protestant and Jewish would seek the help of God in defeating "a Godless ide ology." The president sent Herbert a copy of his Thanksgiving proc lamation calling on all citizens to "offer thanks to God for his gracious guidance and help" and said that should take rare of It. His letter, dated Dec. 7, said: "I am extremely sorry that the sentiments expressed In your let ter were not thought of before Nov. 7, when the campaign in your stale, Utah, North Carolina, Illinois and Indiana was car ried on In a manner that was as low as I've ever seen and I've been in this game since 1906." Cracken, the former Clara A Robb, were married in 1910 in Omaha, Nebr. rne couple re sided in the Eugene area for about 20 years prior to moving to Salem. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in Eugene. Surviving besides his wife are a son, John R. McCracken of Salem; and three daughters, Mrs. Jack Morgenstern of Bandon, Mrs. Harry A. Krieger of Eu gene and Mrs. E. R. Monner of Salem. Announcement of funeral services will be made alter by Clough-Barrick company. Steelhammer Hits Neuberger State Represe n t a t i v e John Steelhammer rapped proposals for non-partisan election of le gislators Wednesday during a question-answer period follow ing a talk for members of the Salem Exchange club. Asked an opinion on the non partisan idea, Steelhammer im mediately tabbed it as the brain child of Senator Richard Neu berger, and said that "anything coming from Neuberger has two strikes against it already so far as I'm concerned." "I'm for the two party sys tem," Steelhammer continued, both for efficiency and econo my in the legislature." He went on to explain that a group of democrats during the last meeting of the legislature who heeded the siren call of Monroe Sweetland" held daily meetings in a "state official's of fice" for the announced purpose of improving operation of the legislature." "Instead' Steelhammer charg ed, "they attempted to toss in is sues to throw at the republicans in the 1950 campaign. "If Neuberger would only carry on his reasoning non-par tisan legislature) so far as con gress is concerned, it would be very interesting." During his regular speech time, Steelhammer said the 1951 legislature would be faced with a rough session because of the added financial obligations which must be met as a result of voter legislation dealing with the bonus, schools and other issues. He told Exchange club mem bers that he had called pre-lcgis- lative meetings in an effort to get the law-making machinery and committees in condition to begin functioning with the open ing of the 1951 meeting. Steelhammer said in the in terest ol speedier action, com mittces would probably have fewer members in the coming session. Zip and Zest At Elks Show Those who saw the Elks play, "Slice It Thin," at the Monday night opening proved to be good advertisers. . For at the Tuesday night performance the attend ance was bigger also more gen erous in its applause. When a show is billed for a number of consecutive nights the first night is usually the one people elect to stay away from, thinking maybe the actors and musicians will be more limbered up on the following nights. Sometimes that's true. Well, anyway, the Salem Civic Players, who are doing the show for the Elks, were in fine fettle Tuesday night, and the show went across with a zip and zest that promised even better for Wednesday and Thursday nights. If you are pondering the ques tion whether you are going to see the show there are two main questions to consider. One is, do you want to see a doggone good show? The other is, do you want to contribute to the Elks charity fund for the underprivileged children of Salem at Christmas time? 'Slice It Thin ' is a three-act comedy by Al Moritz and Ed Hcghinian, considered tops among the humorists of the the ater. Thip play is said to be one of their best. The show is being given in the auditorium at the Elks temple. Weddle Elected to Head Funeral Group Wendcl E. Weddle, operator of Weddle Funeral home at Stay ton, was elected president of the Central Willamette district of the Oregon Funeral Director's association Tuesday night. He succeeds Edward G. Ungcr of Mt. Angel. Other officers elected Tues day were Don E. Bnrrick, Salem, vice president; and Charles C Edwards, Salem, secretary. Following the meeting at the Onk Barbecue Pit, Mr. and Mis. Don Barrick were hosts to the group, showing sound movies of Dickens' Christmas Carol and The Telephone Hour. Frank E. McCracken, Poulfryman, Dies Frank E. McCracken, Salem resident for about 20 years and operator of a wholesale poul try and egg business here died Tuesday at a local hospital. McCracken, a late resident of 2580 North Front street, was born In Hamburg, Iowa, June 25, 1888. He came to Oregon shortly after he and Mrs. Mc- -ly V VLSI f UM 1 Q8 The Mayor Cuts a Ribbon When the new Farmers Insur ance Group office building was opened Tuesday at 1465 North Capitol the ribbon was cut by Mayor Robert L. Elfstrom, which was the signal for open house and the beginning of business in the new location. In the picture, from left, Mayor Elfstrom applying the scissors, Mrs. Elfstrom standing by, Mrs. William Osko with one of the many floral gifts, and Bill Osko, district manager. Claude Post Heads Salem Shrine Club Claude Post was elected presi dent of the Salem Shrine club at the annual meeting held in the Crystal Gardens Tuesday night. The new head of the club suc ceeded Elmer J. Church. John Rankin, chief rabban of Al Kadcr temple, was the prin cipal speaker at the meeting. A program of professional talent followed the talk. Other officers elected for the next year included: first vice president, Rollin Lewis; second vice president, Harris Lictz; sec retary, Ted Mcdford; treasurer, Jack Lockwood, and board of di rectors, George Alexander, Rob-: crt Stutzman, Al Loucks and Russcl Buller. I Funeral Services For Milo Barnett Graveside services will be held at t h e Murphy cemetery near Hazel Green Thursday mor ning at 10:30 o'clock for Milo W. Barnett, 90, who died Tues day at the home of his son, Wen dell Barnett of route 1, Brooks, where he had resided since 1941. Barnett. resident of Oregon since 1883, when he came here from the middle west, was a re tired farmer and a cook for many years in the old White House res taurant in Salem.- Born in Kansas, June 12, 1960, Barnett lived in Iowa and Kan sas prior to coming to Oregon. He was married in 1902 in Ore gon City to Anna Davis, who died in 1938. The couple re sided in Salem until 1907 when he began farming in various parts of Marion county. Survivors besides the son at Brooks include another son: Kenneth Barnett of Portland; a daughter, Thclma Barnett of Sa lem, and two grandchildren. Gales, Floods Hit On Yugoslavian Coast Belgrade, Dec. 13 (P) Drought-stricken Yugoslavia's Adriatic coast was hit today by strong winds and floods which caused heavy damage, the Bel grade press reported. Hardest hit city was Metkovic where the Ncretva river over flowed causing huge damage to buildings and streets. After a dry summer these rains in some places were the heaviest in 45 years. Annual Greens Show Success Attracting large crowds and causing much comment of praise is the annual greens show of the Salem Garden club. The show is set up at Izaak Walton League hall and is open to the public until 10 o'clock Wednesday night. No admission is charged but a silver offering is accepted. The show is especially inter esting because of its emphasis on natural greens, although many other features are used in sil ver, gold and other colors. All types of arrangements for the holidays are featured, as well as wreaths and other specialty arti cles. Mrs. Albert J. Walker and Mrs. Jack Henningsen are co chairmen for the show, Miss Edith Schryver the staging man ager. Mrs. Ben Maxwell is the club president. The event this year well estab- Ribbon Cutting Opens Offices Mayor Robert L. Elfstrom, with Mrs. Elfstrom standing by, cut the ribbon Tuesday after noon that officially opened the new offices of the Farmers In surance Group at 1465 North Capitol street, in the group's own new buildinng. Bill Osko, Salem district agent, conservatively estimates that 200 persons were shown through the new offices during the afternoon, but prqbably there were more. ' Light refreshments were served in the afternoon, and in the evening at Chuck's Steak House, dinner was served to em ployes and agents, including sev eral from Portland. Thirty-eight men and women attended the dinner. A small rotary-type snow plow has recently appeared for use with a garden tractor. Widow's Memos in Her Lost Billfold A widow, seeking irreplace able memos of her husband and a son in the service, appealed through the Salem police depart ment Wednesday for help in finding a lost billfold. Mrs. Edith Davenport of Logs den, wrote: "On November 8 I reported a green billfold lost the 7th of No vember. Now I appeal to you. I am a poor widow and do not get anything except what I work for and earn. "My billfold contained my driver's license, social security card, Coast Guard pass and pic tures of my dead husband and my boy who is in the service. "I do not care about the money that was in the billfold- if I could only appeal to the finder I to return the rest of my personal belongings and picture that can never be replaced. Will you put an ad in the paper to that effect as I have no money to spend for advertising and I do so want my things back. They can keep the money." lishes the plan for the Garden club to give the show annually. Richard Widmark Paul Douglas in "PANIC IN THE STREETS" And "UNDERTOW" STARTS TODAY OPEN 6:45 BURT DOROTHY LANCASTER McGUIRE EDMUND GWENN MILLARD MITCHELL Mister 2a m CO-FEATURE "JUNGLE STAMPEDE" Thrilling Photography Mat. Daily From 1 P.M. NOW! ROUGH! TOUGH RANGE FIGHTER! Itf&mSlmtflFf Wanda HENDRIX THRILL CO-HIT! DEPORTED OPEN 6:45 P.M. mMM CO-FEATURE! OUR FIGHTING FLEET! THE PLACE TO GO is Shattuc's Chateau TO OUR PATRONS: It has been a long time since vc have offered entertainment as warm and richly human, mill as stirringly performed as "THE GLASS MENAGERIE." 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