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Saletf, Oregon, Monday, March' 11', 1957 THE CAPITATJ JOURNAE Local Paragraphs Bridge Winners-Curt Ruecker, Carl Ruder, Myrtle Watson and Mrs. A. L. Mueller were high point winners in Uie senior division at the Knights of Columbus bridge club last week. Credit Program-"Charge It," a motion picture in color, will be shown during the weekly luncheon program of the Salem Rotary club at the Marion hotel Wednesday noon. Loring Grier, a member of the club and president of a local credit service, will be in charge of the program. Purse Theft Reported Some one stole her purse from her ap artment Friday evening, it was reported to city police Saturday by Videll Harchenko, 816 Mill St. She later found the purse in a clump of vines near her home but about $12 was missing from it, she said. Meeting Schedule B u s iness meetings of the Salem Barracks 113 of Veterans of World War I will be held the second Wednes day of each month and social meetings on the fourth Wednes day, the group has announced. Patrol Speaker Experiences on the U. S. Border Patrol of some years ago will be related by Leigh ton Burse, Salem, at the East Sa lem Lions club meeting Tuesday noon at the Chalet restaurant. Sweet Theft Candy and mon ey of an unknown amount were taken from vending machines at the Westwood Products plant, 560 South 21st St., it was report ed by city police Saturdayi Me thod of entry for the Friday night thefts was unknown, they said. Skater Hurt Gordon V. McAl lister, 14, Winston, suffered a broken right wrist in a fall while skating at a Salem rink Saturday night, Willamette ambulance service attendants reported. The youth was taken to Salem Gener al hospital for treatment. Home from Hospital Lee U. Eyerly, Rt. 3, who underwent sur gery in Portland recently, has re turned home, where he is expect ed to be confined for two or three weeks, It was reported Sunday, Fire Call An overheated clothes dryer brought a call for firemen to the Waldron P. Hillpot Jr. home, 210 West Hoyt St., Sunday noon. Damage was limited to the dryer, firemen said. Machine Jimmied Someone used a pry in an attempt to open a soft drink muchine at the Union service station, 1091 Edgcwater St., sometime Friday night, it was reported to city police Saturday. Chimney Fire City firemen were called to the Adeline Hanson residence, 365 Hood St., about 8:45 a.m. Sunday to check a chimney blaze. There was no damage, they said, Vandals Play A car drove onto his lawn Friday night, causing con siderable damage, it was reported to city police Saturday by A. G. Shelton, 1295 North 24th St. On Portland Panel Assistant State Forester Lynn F. Crone- miller will be member of a panel that will discuss proposed legisla tion on watershed control at the meeting of the Portland chapter of the Society of American For esters Monday night in Portland. Fryir Today in Saiem Salem Science Finalist Awaits Results 01$ 0 o SUr V WASHINGTON, D.C. Marjorle Slmlla, Salem's contribution to the 16th annual national science talent search contest, was patiently waiting the results of competi tion with 38 other high school seniors when this picture was taken here Saturday night. Her display Includes samples and test re sults on detergents. The winners of $11,. 000 In scholarships will be announced to night at 8 p.m., EST. SEVERAL FACTORS BLAMED County Welfare Funds Just About Gone for Fiscal Year Tlubcaps Stolen The theft of hubcaps from their cars were re ported to city police Sunday by Albert J. Bochsler, 635 Bluer Ave. whose car was parked in the 3200 block of Portland road, and Reu ben Nash, Ncskowin, whose car was parked at the Elks club. Also losing hubcaps from two cars was the Loder Brothers used car lot, police said. Thefts there occurred Friday night. Painful Experiment City first aidmen were called to the rescue of four-year-old Mary Ann Brand ner, 2150 Hazel Ave., Sunday when she got a small rock stuck in her nose while playing. A borrowed bobby pin effected the removal of the stone, aidmen said. Building Permits Edward Fisch er, to build a 10-unit apartment house at 2029 McCoy, $35,000. El don McDcrmott, to alter a one story dwelling at 2420 Helm, $3000. Robert Wills, to build a one-story dwelling at 741 Engel, $12,500. Light Broken A youth broke out a light at the Capitol theater Sunday night by shooting at it with what appeared to be a water pistol, theater personnel reported to city police. The glass showered on sev eral children but none were hurt, they said. The youth ran after the incident. Timeless The theft of a wall clock from Frederickson hall, 215 South Winter St., was reported to city police Saturday by Douglas Vealer, owner of the building. The clock was apparently taken Fri day night, he said. Legislators (Complete report page 2) Rep. Meek declared there was nothing personal in his connection with the resolution but said, "If we are going to protect ourselves, we better clean this up now." Republican Rep. George Lay man, a member of the committee, said that executive clemency goes back to English low and the exer cise of that power does not con stitute action by a super court nor is a governor accountable to any court or other agencies. Layman questioned the witnesses as to how this power could be curtailed without repudiating the ancient law that has been followed throuch centuries. News of Record CIRCUIT COURT j Salrm Federal Savings and Lean Awn. vs. Karl T. and Pauline F. Murphy, and Fred C. Shafcr: Order of default entered against defendant Shaler. Harold Waller Polerler vs. War den Clarence T. Gladden! Defend ant's demurrer to plaintiff's rep lication on grounds of insufficient facts. Dismissal of proceedings asked. John L. Towlc vs. Bernard A. Shanks: Amended complaint in which plaintiff seeks $12,500 gen eral damages as the result of traffic accident. PRORATE COURT Alvaro S. Hussey estate: Order authorizing executor to enter into lease of certain real property with Carl Booth. Decree changing the name of Mary Nancy Malapart Buzbea to Mercy Mary Nancy Malapart Buzbee. The best seats In the house will be given away for the Tues day night concert of the Port land Symphony orchestra at Willamette's Fine Arts audito rium because nobody wants them. Sounds contradictory? It's simple. Balcony seats are the choice seats for, the concert as they give the fullest range of sound from the orchestra. But the front row, which normally would be the best of all, is disliked because the rail ing cuts off the view of the stage. So, decides the Salem Symphony society, which sponsors the con cert, why not give the unwanted front row seats to someone who would really appreciate them namely, students from the Oregon School for the Blind. Some 30 to 40 students from the school will be guests of the society at the Tuesday perform ance. And not only will it be a treat for them, it will be an ed ucational experience. Those se lected to attend will be students with a definite interest in study ing music as a vocation, says Mrs. Sig Unander, secretary of the Salem Symphony society. Considerable difference between the coming Tuesday night concert and the one held last Friday night at South Salem high school. The Fats Domino group gave out with solid two hours of rock n roll beat. The stage show failed lo draw more than a third of what was ex pected perhaps typical of the draw of entertainment otienngs in Salem. With the huge staff of 100 persons to pay, promotion ex penses, living expenses (they stayed overnight at the Senator), travel expenses (chartered air liners', etc., it was estimated they lost about $2,000. One thing that must be said for the entertainers. Despite the small crowd and financial loss, they didn't let up a whit In their efforts to put on a good show and Hint held true for both per formances. Crowd seemed to appreciate the show. It was warm with ap plause after a slow start but gen erally short with the screams and yells despite the fact that it was about 80 per cent teenagers. One young gal at back of auditorium, however, drew more attention from crowd around her at times than the musicians as she ec statically screamed her approv al of a new selection or entertainer. Rhythm was good and even school SiiDonntendent Carl Aschenbren ner and Athletic Director Harold Hank were seen keeping time to the music with tapping feet. One vounc rock V roll fan com mcnted later that she appreciated the show twice as much after be ing at the Fats Domino dance in Fresno last fall where one of the well-publicized riots occurred. She saw the thing start when four young men who had obviously been drinking got into an argu ment among themselves and fist began swinging. In By FRED ZIMMERMAN , Capital Journal Writer For a variety of reasons, none of which apparently could have been foreseen or avoided, the Marion County Welfare commis sion finds itself in imminent dan ger of having to uncork a bottle of red ink. In spite of a rather gloomy out look, there is little possibility that there will be any sharp curtailment general assistance. The com mission has been able to shift funds from a few departments where the demand has not been so great to the one where the load has been heavy.- Then, too, the federal government added a few thousand dollars to the program last November. So far the commission has not been forced to call on the emer gency board for assistance. This might have been the case had it not been for the relative respon sibility portion of the over-all program. In the case of the division of general assistance, the budget item of $128,000 set apart last July 1, to carry through the fiscal year, ending June 30, has been exceeded by more than $44,000. Migrants Bring Problems In discussing the situation Ken neth Peterson, administrator, said financial problems have been brought about by economic con ditions, changes in unemployment compensation laws and an appar ent immigration of families who have reached the state with virtu ally no visible means of support. While not fully obligated to care for the migrants, they arc given assistance as far as finances will permit. "Many people have reached the valley totally unprepared to look after themselves," said the admin istrator, Housing, food and ulili ties have constituted a decided drain upon the county. Another factor in the situation is the one involving the upgrading of the standard of living. The State Welfare commission, taking note of the increased cost of living, has fixed certain minimums for the various services involved and the counties arc compelled to live up to them. Involves Public Welfare These increases involve hospital ization, drugs, care in nursing homes and many other essentials of public welfare. The cost of maintaining a welfare program has been gradually ad vancing during the past three years, statistics at the Marion county department show. In Jan uary, 1956, there were 370 cases where general assistance was giv en. For the same month this year, the total had grown to 471. The Resigns Mid-Valley Births 4 - Plumbers Set To Meet Here With Mediator A federal mediator will meet with union and management representatives here this evening in an attempt to end a iu-ciay loDor stoppage involving Willamette val ley plumbers. In Portland, agreement between the plumbers and contractors was reached a week ago. Conducting tonights session, which is to be held in the Marion county courthouse, will be Clyde Deal, Portland federal mediator. Spokesmen for the parties involved in the dispute will be Vern Collins, president of the Willamctto Valley Plumbing and Heating association and D. W. Burroughs, business agent of Local 347, Plumbers and Steamfitters. The work stoppage has been termed a "lockout" by the union and a "strike." by management. The plumbers have been off work since March 1, The union is reported to be seek ing a 35 cent an hour pay in crease and fringe benefits. More than 100 are involved in the dis pute. Salem Post Office Announces Receipt Gain for Last 30 Days G00CH LEADS UNITED STATES Charles Barclay, adminis trative assistant to City Man ager Kent Mathcwson, has resigned his post effective March 30. Crash Fatal (Continued from Page 11 SALEM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TAYLOR To Mr. and Mrs. John H. Taylor, 1090 Orchard Heights Rd., a daughter, March 9. ROUSE To Mr. and Mrs. Duanc W. Rouse. 1435 S. 13th St., a daugh ter. March 9. CONRAD To Mr. and Mrs. John F. Conrad, Idanha, a daugh ter. March 9. BURTON To Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Burton, 416 Illilier Ave., a son, March 9. minutes, the whole joint was at it. Twas a real mess as police came lo break up the riot and ambulances carted off the wounded, she said. She prefers the more sedate type of per fop.nonre seen In Salem. SAI.EM GENERAL HOSPITAL WINN-To Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Winn, Salem Rt. 1, Box 668, a daughter, March 9. CHOWDER To Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Crowdcr. 4343 River- a matter of j crest Dr., a son. March 9. jurcd in the 6:25 p.m. crash, of ficers said. The woman was rushed to the hospital by Willamette am bulance service, where extensive surgery failed to save her life. The body was taken to Virgil T. ; Golden funeral home where funcr-1 al services will be announced later. Survivors listed by the funeral home include daughters Miss Bar- i bara Haakenson and Miss Jay-: cenc McDonald, both of Salem; I son, Dennis Rock, Salem; father, J Joe Irish, Salem; sisters, Miss Josephine Williamson of Salem, j Mrs. Ethel Parrish of Winlock, i Wash., and Mrs. Alice Shepherd of Coquille, and brothers. James Irish of Newport, Carl Irish of ' Gladstone and Sgt. Maurice Irish of Ft. Ord., Calif. (Sec picture on Page 6, Sec. 21. money expended lor tne two months jumped from $18,500 to $26,000. There were 393 general assist ance cases in February, 1956, en tailing expenditures of $19,300. For the same month this year, the figures were 571 cases and $26,000. Administrator Peterson believes the demands of people, seeking general assistance, will cause ex penditures of at least $35,000 in March. However, be explains. return of good weather, which would result in a demand for work ers in agriculture and in the lum ber industry, could change the pic ture materially. Medical Costa Jump Medical costs have advanced materially in all divisions of the welfare program, said the admin istrator. Nevertheless, He credits the medical profession with mak ing every reasonable effort to keep their fees at a minimum. "One can not expect a doctor to trim his fees to any great extent when pa tients monopolize their lime to an excessive extent during office hours," remarked Peterson. The administrator would not like to see a repeal of the state's rel ative responsibility act. He point ed out that during the year his of fice has received some $25,000 from this source. Peterson said that the recent salary increases, although modest, had helped materially in keeping a competent office force. By way of indicating that capable person nel was needed, he said that as many as 90 persons had visited headquarters in a single day, seek ing some type of assistance. The federal, slate and county governments cooperate in financ ing the relief program. The per centages vary with the various di visions. As a rule, federal parti cipation is 50 per cent, with the balance being shared by Ihc state and the county on a basis of 70 and 30 per cent, respectively. The Salem post office continues to show a gain in receipts, reports Postmaster Albert C. uragg. For the 30-day period ending March 9, receipts were $92,872 as compared with $78,910 for a simi lar period In 1956. This represents a gain of about 17.69 per cent. The increase during the first two periods of 1957 as against a year ago was $19,678 or 12.3 per cent. t -t While the legislature, now in ses sion, has contributed to the in crease, the postmaster believes a general upward trend in popula tion is tho real reason. HARVARD NAMES COACH CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (fl Har vard University dipped into the small college ranks Monday to name John Yovicsin of Gettysburg as its 22nd head football coach. ChurchStudy Group Billed First in a series of five study groups on the theme, "The Lift of Jesus," will be held at 7:38 Tuesday at the Morningside Com munity Methodist church. Other discussions will be held March 21 and 28 and April 4 and 11. , Confirmation classes for teen agers will start Saturday and win be held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. until April 13. EARL A. GOOCH We wish to congratulate Mr. Earl A. Gooch of Salem, Oregon, for being our Leading Producer in the United -States for the month of February. 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