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About The Weston leader. (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1919)
II if 4 BREVITIES Wtoo Mf Ctt raratil' School ISMrU.ftTWfrnptrttiBftffrw Tlicrv is good jirospect that fanners' school will bo held in Mem orial Hail next February under u iticva cf the Extension Service of the Oregon Agricultural College. The Fronting of auch r. valuaulo source . ... . ........ ill .1 1 ul nmrucuon 10 mion i u-hmhi Miss Vida Suggs has accepted a stenographic position in lYndletoii. Mrs. Richard Morrison Is enjoy ins visit with relatives and friends at Walla Walla. Mrs. S. K. Powell was in 1'orvallis, liiiycly upon the growth of fann bu rcau membership here aiul on Wea tun mountain. Sim J. Cullcy is in receipt of a letter from Fret! Hen- . a. a a. . Dion, county jurvw, irom wmcn ino Montana, last week iilinj villi her fi,;, excerpts are taken: husband and children. - want to arrange with I'rofea- Tucadny, Pecentler 2:. the West- or Hyslop and his ussUtant, Mr. ton public school closes for a ten Carpenter, to conduct a grain pro days' holiday vacation. ducticn, handling and sradinir school The Bachelor Girls' club will be en- in this county some time in Febru Uruined at the home of Miss Gladys ary. This will be a two-day school Smith next Monday evening. 'd ill take up practically the same Mrs. Blanche Sue. Bcanur and ork ns will be piven U JJ the Georye Stages home the pas', week. Mavnarri Jones was seriously fcstld- "What would you think of the sue cess ef such a school if it were held in the Weston community hall some time in February? This year these ed on the arm yesterday through a fall tns,,, schools will be held under while carrying a teakettle lull or uoil injr hot water. Professor and Mrs. F. C. Fitipat rick and Miss Mabel Colvin motored to Walla Walla Saturday on a com bined business and pleasure trip. The Jack Chapin family have mov ed to town for the winter months in the auspices of the Farm Bureau, and the membership in any commun ity will be indicative of the interest in such a school. One day of this school or part of one day could be irivcn over to potato work in which the people on the mountain should be interested, rvofessor Hyslop is order that the daily trips to school secretary and inspector for the State n;ay be less arduous for the children. Board of Seed Foatto Certification. John Beamer and family bob-sled- I am extremely anxious to do what I ded to town last Friday evening in can to build up the Weston Mountain the coldest weather of the season to country as a seed potato section and attend the nieetinp at the BaptUt believe that Professor Hyslop would church. be of material help on this subject. Attending cinemas appears to be a "I upstthat you talk this mat- .,,:,., .:,, u.t.,n ter over with the other members of Tuesday and Saturday evenings sat isfactory crowds assemble to witness the silent drama. The late Mrs. Eleanor Cameron Payant left an estate amounting to $9l94.5", according to report filed by James Scrimsher, Barney Foster end H. A. Street, the appraisers. Owing to unfavorable weather conditions Miss Stasia Walsh did not meet her class in Home Hygiene last Thursday. The work will be earned on this week as usual. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cooder of Faulkton, South Dakota, were guests during the first of the week of the J. W. Porters. Mr. Gooder is an ex tensive farmer of South Dakota. The United Brethren church will hold its Christmas tree celebration the evening of December 24. A short program and tree will be the prin cipal features of the entertainment. The municipal power plant at Mil ton froze up this week, and among other industrial plr-nts of that city out of commission, is the Milton Eagle, which will appear on half shell form. Sim J. Culley is achieving renown as the most good-natured man in town. When annoyed with frozen water pipes, he thaws them out to the accompaniment of jazz music on the phonograph. Indicating the he Weston Farm Bureau committee ! and see what they think about . the advisability of holding such a con ference. If you can secure Si) or 40 Farm Bureau members in the vicin ity of Weston there is no doubt that we could swing this proposition without any expense, and the school alone will be worth more than the membership fee to the Farm Bu reau." Farmers Week at Oregon Agricul tural College begins December ?'J. Civic Club Market Bay at Athena (Athena Press.) The Civic club met Tuesday after noon in High school auditorium and reports from all committees appoint ed to solicit for the market day were made and most encouraging profie; was noted. No other business was transacted, but plans were discussed relative to tomorrow's srfle and with the moderation of the weather, a most successful market da Kull call was answered witn cut items and so much interest was de rived from the plan that it was de cided to continue this for the next meeting, which will be on the first Tuesday in January. Market day sales wiil begin prompt ly at 10 o'clock tomorrow forenoon in Watts & Rogers' fine new store :nu weuiiier, a inosi day is anticipated, ;tj wcred with cuitvnt IS? room, and will continue so long as presence of ex- there remains anything to sell. A treme cold weather, three brilliant goodly supply ef edibles and suitable sun-dogs appeared in the sky Friday articles have been donated by the noon. The unusual spectacle was good housewives of Athena and oth witnessed by many Weston citizens crs, so there will bo large vtriety U, with much interest. select from. With his feet enveloped in gunny Together with thi3 event the oper. sacks, Ernest Itoss walked in from ing of the Watts & Rogers store, one his reservation ranch Sunday to of the finest in the Inland Empire, spend the day with his family. Drifts will take place. With its modern along Wild Horse creek made the heating plant, splendid architectural trip a tiresome one. tppointnunto and the large stock of Thp Kunrlav rW,l of tnn M. F.. new goods on display, the firm is Church. South, will celebrate with a ready t0 devui" Christmas tree and appropriate ex ercises on Christmas Eve. Superin tendent Porter cordially invites tne public to attend and chare in the YuJetide observance. its share club's market facilities. to the Legion Post Announces Dance Advertising matter announcing a benefit tall to be given at the Athena opera house on Christmas eve, Dec ember 21, by Athena-Weston Fo;it, American Legion, is out. The proceeds derived from the boll will go into the treasury of the Post to be used for the expenditure of the organization, which is starting out with a membership that includes prac tically all servce men who went to war from Athena and Weston. Admission tickets at $1.23 each are being sold by Post members and The Misses Hazel Duncan and Dor othy Proebstel arrived Tuesday from Corvallis to spend the holidays with their respective parents. The young ladies are students at Oregon Agri cultural College and are anticipating a delightful time during the -three weeks' vacation. Cards have been received announc ing the marriage on Thanksgiving day of Miss Lora Caylord and Ben jamin J. Tucker at Wilhamston, tl.ey are meeting with the hearty sup- Michigan. Miss Gaylord will be re- port vj the public. 0ne of the krB. membered as the interesting niece of est crow(ls 0f the season is expected Mrs. F. D. Watts who visited in Wcs- in Athena on the evening of this bene- ton during the fall of 1018. flt jjaj Mrs. Joseph Wurzer, who is acf- Committees on invitation, music, tively feeding the birds during our decoration, etc., have made necessary inclement weather, was delighted e arrangements and assurance is given fuw mornings ago to discover a robin that a pleasant time will be enjoyed breakfasting with the snowbirds and by all who attend the dance, juncoes at their lunch counter. Mrs. J'ayant's jazz orchestra will furn- Wurzer, who is always optimistic, re- 'h music for the occasion, and the gards this as an omen of an early floor of the Opera house will be put spring. in the best of condition for dancing. Dwight Porter is visiting his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter, For the past three years the young For Christmas night entertain man has been stationed at Honolulu merit the Standard Theatre offers in the service of Uncle Sam. A twoi"Fire of faith' the big Salvation months' furlough enabled him to re-aArmy Super Special. Admission 2D turn to the United States. TheZand 50c war tax included snowy landscape of Eastern Oregonf presents a striking contrast to tbtj tropical conditions existing in tbtl Hawaiian Islands, but Mr. Porter i; exulting in the change. At tne Standard Theatre For Sale One Oregon Special combined harvester, 20-foot cut, in .food condition. E. L. Woods, Wes son, Oregon. Our big store glows with the Yuletide spirit and presents a scene of beauty and animation. We want YOU to come in and see it while the season of holiday shopping is at its height. Mean while note these few of our many Christmas offerings: GIFTS FOR WOMEN WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HAND KNIT SWEATERS In a variety of colors. Sweaters, slipons, sport coats in soft pure wool of the most approved styles so much in vogue. Children's knit suits in endless va riety; the pretty red suits called "Ted dy Hears;" the handsome khaki ser vice suits for little fellows all found in this assortment. LADIES' SILK HOSE This is the season of the year when silk hose or Christmas is much in de mand. We have anticipated your wants and are fortunate in having a goodly supply in colors and weights to suit your wishes. Priced from 69c to $3.00. TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN LADIES' PURSES, IOCKET BOOKS AND VELVET HAGS A Wautiful selection of many leath ers, colors and shajx'S delightful for gifts and very useful. The velvet bags are in many shades of rich velvet, with silver mountings. . . Priced 50c, $1.25, $2.00 and up to $8.50. LADIES' WAISTS FOR X-MAS What could be more practical than a dainty georgette waist for her X mas? We have the famous "Hall" waists, renowned for style, beauty and durability, priced from $U.60 to $10.60. CORSETS, CAMISOLES, URAS SIERES A dainty gift for the girls away at school. A variety of dainty shades in pink and blue and lavender. Bm wwm Am o TIES THAT PLEASE A most elaborate showing of ties, es pecially selected for Christmas, from 75c to $2.00. MEN'S SOX To our certain knowledge no man has too many sox, and they will be very acceptable for gifts this season as usual. Soft cashmere from 50c to $1.00. Serviceable lisle in all colors at 50c. Heavy round thread silk, the pair $1.00. SHIRTS FOR MEN AND HOYS The new French cuff in silk and madras for both bovs and men, $2.00 to $5.00. Warm woolens for the cold days, in all the staple colors, $3.50 to $0.00. Pleasing Gifts GLASSWARE SECTION Not one feature has been neglected to make this attractive in every detail. From the Orient as well as domestic factories are gathered beautiful hand decorated ware the ideal gift. Every housekeeper loves pretty dishes, and here you will find the out-of-the-rdir.-ary. Odd pieces, sug. and creamers, fruit bowls and sets, fern dishes, tea sets, lunch sets, cake sets, dinner sets, salad sets, cake plates and scores of ar ticlesa veritable fairyland of beauty conveniently displayed for your in spection. GLASS TUMBLERS Glass tumblers in clear glass of the famous Cut Star pattern; beautiful, sparkling glass, and only $1.00 tho set of six. for Everybody PURE LINEN DAMASK Warranted pure Irish linen, 72 in. wide, in very attractive patterns. The price is lower than wholesale today. Linen sets, table cloth and napkins to match, daintily hemstitched a gift that will gladden the hearts of both the giver and receiver. JEWELRY JEWELRY SILK UMBRELLAS Fine taffeta silk with ring, crook and cord handles, full size in handsome rich black, suitable for rain or shine. Price $4.50 to $6.50. Many for less in silk gloria. f GROCERY SECTION Your Christmas candies, 40c the pound. Mix candies,' 50c the pound. Popcorn (that will pop) 17.c the pound. Oranges, Uananas, Mince Meat (like mother makes.) Every effort to supply your table for your Christmas feast. TOYS ,FOR THE KIDDIES The gift with the jwrsonal touch of sentiment that makes the gift worth while. Rings, engraved belt buckles, cuff buttons, the new link cuff buttons combs, brooch pins, hat pins, lingerie sets, chains, La Valieres, gold pencils, etc. All standard wear of quality guaranteed not to tarnish. PYREX CASSEROLES Seven and eight-inch, extra heavy nickle plated, complete with genuine pyrex liners a practical gift and very useful. $3.50 to $5.50 each. BATH ROBES FOR COMFORT Bath robes complete with cords all readv to make up, and just the thing you nave been looking for. Many dainty patterns, all full size. Note the display in our store. $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00 each. SUIT CASES No doubt you have thought it was impossible to secure a good suit case. Fortunately we have them and of real leather made of the best materia', strong frames and handles; cases for real use. Priced from $10.00 to $27.50. Traveling bags from $9.00 to $16.50. F-1 ram WESTON MERCANTILE CO. 33