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The Sherman County Observer, Moro, Oregon, Friday, April 13, 1928 SHERMAN COUNTY »SERVER Schools Vote to Unite (.^TownTalk County School Note« By L. W. Rakes During the school term now in effect, pupils of all the schools in the Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulton were county have shown a great deal of Esterad at second claw matter at the post ©&<eat Moro, Oregon, July 25, 1891 interest in reading circle work and Our Sunday School has a welcome visiting in Moro last Saturday. study. Tartly because of the an for all ages. Come and study the The father of S. A. Hall is visiting nounced intention, made at the begin Bible with us. Money is a wonderful thing—if prop at the Hall farm home east of Moro. Moro, Oregon ning of the school year, that if pupils .. The . services of the church are at erly guided by means of a checking Meets the 1st and 3rd Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Peetz 'were reported upon five approved books account at the Bank of Moro. Every 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Thursday evenings of visiting in Moro last Sunday kfter- they would be given certificates that The evening service will be largely dollar you spend is accounted for by each month. Visiting noon from Goldendale. members cordially in would exempt them from taking ex under direction of the Junior Christ the checks you draw on this bank. vited to meet with us aminations at the close of the term ian ‘ ‘ Endeavor Society. Interesting There cannot be any mistake in pay- The Tuesday afternoon club of Jy order of W. M. provided other school work was kept features will be the presentation of ing bills. There cannot be a double Wasco are entertaining the Moro Robt. Urquhart, Secretary. K. collection for them.. Your check, paid Womens.Club of Moro this Friday up to a certain standard. At the some of the special objects of the BetMaha» Chapter No 78 O. E. S. present time, there has been 175 society. ' X g through the Bank of Moro acts as your afternoon at Wasco. Moro, Oregon certificates issued to Sherman county The Senior Endeavor will meet at legal receipt. Regular ' communica Karl Schade spent the last weekend students with Wasco school in the lead 6:45 p. m. in the Presbyterian church. tions each 2nd and 4th The Bank of Moro invites you to make visiting in Portland. During his ab with 60 certificates issued to pupils The Junior Society meets as usual Thursday evenings of this bank your business headquarters. sence Moro Pharmacy was in charge each month. of that school. at 6:30 p. m. of Miss Laura Urquhart. Alice Conlee Arthur Hicks, Minister. ' Much interest in the newly organ Worthy Matron ized plan of reading for the children A pair of eye glasses and case, left Nana Barzee, Secretary. some time ago in the Moro post in the school outgrew wh it was ex Moro Methodist Church Moro Lodge No. 113 L O. O. F office, is waiting an owner at the pected. It was promised by L. W. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Mrs. Mori. Oreg-Mt Sherman County Observer printing Rakes, county superintendent, last Meets every Monday R. A. Feenstra will preach at 11 a. m. fall that if a student made a report of office. evening in the I.O.O.F Evening service, with message by the each of five different books approved hall. Transient and L. J. Pape and family left this week visiting brothers are for his grade by the state department pastor, at 7 :80 p. m. for a short stay at Portland. They Midweek prayer service Wednesday cordially- invited to of education that the student would have finished their spring farm and meet with us. 7 :30 p. m. not only be exempt from examination Given High Place Geo. McDonald, N. G. plow work and will not return until You are most welcome to all these in his grade for reading, provided he A.M. Young, Secretary I near harvest time. carried on the regular lessons assigned services. George N. Belknap, graduate major R. A. Feenstra, pastor. Lupine Rebecca Lodge No. 116 The ladies of the Presbyterian by his teacher, but would receive in philosophy, who is to take his Moro, Oregon I Dorcas Society have brightened the 100% toward his eighth grade diplo M^ets 2d and 4th Tues master’s degree in June has just been Christian Science days of each month. appointed Sage Fellow in philosophy church dining room by putting up ma, if he is in that grade. Nearly Visiting members wel at Cornell University for next year. very neat window curtains and paint all the eighth grade students in the “ The House of Good Will ” Service Sunday morning at 11 come. - ing the concrete wal|s. at county have finished the course and o’clock and Wednesday evening The Sage Fellowships are very Essie McKean, N. G. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Barzee, accom have been issued certificates. Eighth 8 o’clock.. Sunday School at 10 Jessie Henrichs, Sec. much coveted appointments among philosophy graduate students all over panied by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sil graders are offered 100% on their o’clock each Sunday morning, pupils Chriz Schultz Poet No. 71 Owned by the City of Moro the United States. Mr. Belknap’s vers, motored to Goldendale on the final examinations in spelling if they up to the age of 20 years are received election is the more complimentary 8th to attend the annual Easter Sun earn a spelling certificate at the con into these classes. Operated for the Benefit of the Traveling Public Mee$s at I. O. O. F. hall since it is the almost invariable prac day exercises held by the Knights test in Moro Friday 13. A large The lesson-sermon topic for the H m on 2nd and 4th Wednes- and Sherman County Community group of boys and girls are listed to service next Sunday morning will be 10 day evenings of each tice to make such a valuable appoint Templars. come. ‘.‘Doctrine of Atonement”. ment only after one year of residence w month. Members of the Sherman County Out of the 175 reading circle cer Fred Pickett, Commander study at the university granting it, Fair board met at Moro last Saturday R. V. McEwan, Adjutant according to Dr. George Rebec, dean tificates issued to date Moro noses Under the Personal Management of to revise the premium book and to in with 26. Following are the names Easter At Local Churches of the graduate school. E. E. LARIMORE make up a racing program for the of those who have been issued cer- Mr. Belknap, who was a journalism annual fair to be held at Moro next Formerly of The Hotel Oregon, Portland tiftcates: At the Easter services in the Pres major during the first part of his September. Flora Williams Grace Cothran byterian church there was the usual university career, has won high dis Maxifte Hendrichs excellent attendance, the capacity of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Martin have Donald Burnett tinction in scholarship. He is a mem MORO, ORE. Alice Kessinger farm Iva Belshee moved from Portland to their the church being taxed at both the SPECIAL CHICKEN DINNER SUNDAYS 75c ber of Phi Beta Kappa, scholastic Dollie Belshee Doris Fortner Sunday School hour and 11 o’clock ‘I SELL EVERYTHING society, and Sigma Delta Chi, national for the summer. Mrs. Martin arriv Mildred Hansen ing the first of the week with two Janet Stephens service. journalism fraternity. Automobile« Mildred Adams motor car loads of weekend visitors Leora Peetz The Sunday School program was DINING ROOM OPEN USUAL MEAL HOURS Marjorie Kunsman Grace Philips and personal family belongings. Red dicut House« made up of hyms, recitations and Arnold Landry Ralph Henkle We can fit all kinds of people. Any anthems by all the classes of the Mr. and Mrs. A. Nish drove to Moro Real Ectate Philip Ruggles size or weight. Crippled of* def orm- Doris Amidon school, bringing into the service the last Sunday from The Dalles to attend Fire and Life Insurance Melvin Hansen ed feet Wemmark’s Shoe Store, The Charles Boardman youngest and the^oldest scholars. morning service at the Presbyterian Bosch Radio Harry Ragsdale Lorena Noonan Dalles. Baptisms and receptions of mem church. Previous to that they had Deko Light :: Frigidaire Evelyn Hastings bers and unusually good music by the Mildred Alley Mrs. George Hennagin entertained attended the annual Easter Day sun Volume Furnaces Fay Luttrel choir marked the church services both rmtmmtwnmr ntniHm ramninntttunitttW H l K il lU H U liLlw n i l l UUnH l UHU m at dinner last Sunday. Guests pre- rise service at Pulpit Rock in The Gale Amidon ' morning and evening. sent were Mrs. Clarence Anderion Dalles. The church was made beautiful The local fairs which begin at and son Hal of The Dalles, Mrs. J. C. Fire destroyed the farm home of Rufus Monday, April 16, are drawing for Easter Day by the potted lilies Hockman, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Belshe. W. A. Woods, near Dufur, last Satur interest. Prizes are to be given each provided by the ladies of the congre A revision of a former extension ------- day. When first discovered by a gation. bulletin, ‘‘Controlling Rouent and neighbor, who phoned the family, the school exhibiting. Other Small Animal Pests in Oregon,” root annual typing contest will be aoiaze. nguuupan me annum roof was entirely ablaze. A good part - The has just been printed and is ready for I of the furniture was saved, but nearly held in the Legion Hall at Moro April Easter Day was beautifully cele free distribution from the state col-1 all the buildings were burned. 20th, at 8:00 p. m. Some entertain- brated at the Methodist church'. A lege at Corvallis. The bulletin is by ment will be given while the papers special feature of the morning service Three horses are now in training at Ira N. Gabrielson, assistant biologist was the baptismal service for Jack, are being graded. of the federal bureau of biological the county fair grounds for harness Arthur and Shirla Lavonne Evans; DEALERS FEATURING THE survey. Squirrels, gophers, moles, racing this spring and next fall. Lady Robert Flatt, and Clifton Carol Lovelace, owned by-L. V. Moore, Hal Insurance Rates Lowered Noonan. mice, rats and porcupines are in EYE STRAIN Brown, owned by Wiley McDonald, In the evening a beautiful program cluded. Can only be corrected under the and Prince Zolock, owned by Roy was rendered by the different classes Oiling operations have been started Important downward deviations in use proper conditions and by the Belshee. All three are pacers. of the very best of equipment. by the state highway department on fire insurance rates for buildings of' the Sunday School. Recitations, The missionary society of the Moro other than dwellings, effective on or drills and songs by the little folks We have the Best Equipped Optical the rebuilt section of the Old Oregon office in Eastern Oregon. Trail highway between Seuferts and Presbyterian church was represented after April 26, are being announced were most winsome. The intermedi Complete Line of Farm Implements OPTICS EXCLUSIVELY the Deschutes river. Operations on at Pendleton last week at a district this week by insurance companies op ate and senior girls by pantomime, pageant and song very effectively meeting of the church societies by the two other oiling projects is also erating in Oregon. The reductions Newhouse Optical Co. under way. These include 17 miles Mrs. Arthur Hicks, Mrs. W. F. Jack- are being made by the board com told .the beautiful Easter Story of on the John Day highway between son, Mrs. R. W. Pinkerton, Mrs. L. V. panies to meet non-board mutual light and victory. Dr. Geo. F. Newhouse, Proprietor A very appreciative crowd nicely Olex and Condpn and 13 miles on the Moore, Mrs. Wm. Frail and Mrs.J. C. competition. 320 East Second Street Sherman highway from Grass Valley McKean. In such building classifications as filled the auditorium which was ap THE DALLES, OREGON through Kent. At the ‘Presbyterian church Sunday apartment houses, flats, hospitals and propriately lighted and decorated for the occasion. Whoopee let’s go to the Hard Time | evening the program conducted by the similar structures, deviations range The freewill offerings taken at Dance at Grass Valley Saturday, Junior Endeavor Society will have as from 10 to 30 cents per $100 in insur both morning and evening service ance. In mercantile buildings, reduc its chief feature 75 steropticon slides April 14th. It’s the opening Spring were dedicated to the general mission frolic. Slip on your overalls or ging of the missionary work of our church tions are noted from 5 to 30 cents per ary work of the church. ham gown, crank up lizzy and come in Africa, where 6,000 or more gather $100 and in the contenta of such In all we would say that the pro on down. Music by ‘‘Ben’s Gang”. in the Sabbath services of one church. buildings from 15 to 30 cents depend gram was the best ever. We guarantee your $1.00 worth of Come and hear what is being accom ing on the classification. In a number of classifications such fun or your money back, fair plished among the black people. as bakeries, laundries, machine shops enough eh. Big movie show before Dr. Clarke, of the Clarke Optical Carpenters are busy remodeling the and printing establishments where Co., 360A Alder St., Portland Ore., the dance at Cozy Theatre, ‘‘The old Citizens Bank quarters in the insurance heretofore has been written Eye Sight Specialists, will be in Moro, Irresistible Lover”. * Bank hotel building, which will be on an annual basis only, policies may The screen version of Victor Hugo’s occupied by the main office of the now be written for three years at all day and evening, Thursday, April famous story ‘‘Les Miserables” pre I Columbia Gorge Motor Stage depot. twice the annual premium, effecting a 19th, at the Hotel Moro. See him about your eyes. sented as Universal’s successor to Comfortable rest rooms will be in- reduction of 33 1-3 per cent. RUSHIM ? ‘‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame” I stalled and a smoking lobby provided., Companies stress the fact that there Federation wheat has not given as with an entire cast of foreign stars I President W. T. Crawford decided on have been no reductions in dwelling good results as Huston or Zimmerman YES SIR FOLKS,. and screened in France at locations this location last Sunday when he was hou^ rates and that the rates do not under western Oregon conuitions, BUSINESS WITH made world wide* familiar by the I in The Dalles. become effective until after April 26. but surpasses many other varieties in us is suRe C. V. Belknap, Proprietor story, will be shown at Grass Valley The Dorcas Society met in social No policies may be cancelled, to be eastern Oregon. Federation is partic RUSH IN' next Wednesday, April 18th, and at capacity at the Presbyterian church rewritten after that date, it was ularly poor in western Oregon when »UT- THE ONLY Wasco the following Friday and Sat- Wednesday afternoon, 45 being pres indicated. planted late, so farmers using this évolutions urday, April 20-21. variety make every possible effort to ent. The program consisted of songs, Moro, Oregon OUR CUSTOMERS seed as early as possible. a story of a farmer, and a story bjr of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clelland THINK OF ARE THE Made Good Investment Kalama, Wash., Mrs. M. Clelland of Mrs. Hicks of a missionary who work- Ladies and Children’s Hair Cutting TROUBLE-FREE of I ed among the people of the southern Portland, and Mrs. M. Gonzelez RÉVOLUTIONS OF and Shingle Bobbing ----READ THE Los' Angeles, arrived at the L. H. I states. Refreshments consisting of When Claude J. Thompson of Moro THEIR WHEELS Martin farm home last Saturday for I brick ice cream and wafers were serv bought a coming yearling filly this SHOO WITH — a weekend visit. They were accom-1 ed. Cotton favors of ducks, chickens spring he used good horse sense ac panied from Portland by Mrs. Martin, I and rabbits were given out as souve cording to 1928 statistics. A drop FOR SALE — Fine Jersey Cow; just who will remain hereYor the summer. I nirs.. I Mrs. W. F. Jackson, Mrs. L. V. of twenty per cent in horse popula- fresh; real gentle; $75. Phone tf-al3 Mrs. (i C. Clelland is a daughter of Moore and Mrs. C. V. Belknap were tion and an equine birthrate so lower- 23F12 Moro, Tom Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. Martin. C. C. Clelland the hostesses. ed that the present supply cahnot be HIGH GRADE PIANO left on our and Mrs. Gonzelez is son and daughter Replaced is the situation developed hands, will give big discount to sell at once. Call Laura Urquhart, phone ooooooooooocooooooooeooeooooooe of Mrs. M. Clelland. since 1919. Farmers are already feeling a Main 354, Moro. Organization of a baseball league shortage and demanding high-class BIG pay — STEADY WORK to be known as the ‘‘Brush” league young horses for work and breeding WILL BE your own boss with oppor was effected at a meeting of fans at tunity to build big business in purposes. The young mare was pur Maupin Sunday. Four teams repre- I household products that will pay you BY AUTO AND VISIT THE DALLES chased from T. M. Rolfe of Grass senting Grass Valley, Maupin, Tygh a handsome income for life. Ex Valley. The horse is a purebred and Valley and Dufur will be entered in I perience not necessary. We give you R ied N ewmexer Thwisfitez is registered with the Percheron credit and show you how. Must have the league and will play 12 games, I UNIVtaiM. suet» coûter. Society of America as Pocahontas car. FURST & THOMAS, Desk 11, three against each team. The season 426 Third St., Oakland, Calif. 196493. will close the Sunday preceding the In the concrete, fully equipped, roomy garage of NEVER TURKEY EGGS for sale. $3 for Fourth of July. The nines will be Walther-Williams Company. Competent workmen AGAIN! setting of ten. Mrs. Wm. McDonald composed of Wasco and Sherman 3ta6 always ready to help-you in any way they can Pioneers Meet May 3rd phone 29F4 Moro. We Carry A Complete county men, with no ‘‘imported” See Denny’s one little white He at least expense .to you. For any service render BEAUTIFUL PIANO near Moro, lead him into a screaming labyrinth Stock of Seiberling Tires twirlers or Receivers. of Complications in one of the must sell immediately. $10 per The old Wasco County Pioneer ed the charge will always be reasonable. j and Tubes Next Wednesday evening». April 18, most joyous comedies he ever Association will hold their seventh month. A rare bargain. Write Tail Auto Accessories made! man Piano Store, Salem, Oregon, for the Presbytery of Pendleton, includ reunion in the Civic Auditori particulars. __________ 8t-a6 Philco Radio and Starting ing the churches from Pendleton to Also Snookums Comedy annual um at The Dalles, Oregon, on Thurs FREE FILM developing. Highest Bend,' will meet in Moro church. Be Batteries day May 3rd, 1928. quality guaranteed. Ross Confec OREGON tween 30 and 40 visitoA will be pres THE DALLES 1 * and - 55c Zenith Radios Doors will open at 10 a. m. First tionery, Moro, Ore. 3m-m30 ent. On Wednesday evening the re order of the day will be registering tiring moderator will preach and his of pioneers, followed by a banquet at WE PAY parcel post one way on all SAT. noon. shoe repairing. Good quality work O FRI successor will be chosen. On Thurs Business session and program and leather. Joe Amore, The Dalles, day evening Rev. Arthur Hicks will will follow the banquet. The pioneers — be formerly installed pastor of the GRASS VALLEY SUN. will again assemble at 7:30 in the eve opposite the post office. The reader of advertisement» know» that he has the m<M CAN fit all kinds of people. Any church, Rev. Percy Arckle, Dr. ning and be entertained with a good WE MORO GARAGE Moro size or weight. Crippled or de reliable guide to markets that exists in the world today« Thompson of Portland, and Dr. Lewi$ MORO TUESDAY program. Closing at 9 p. m. with an formed feet. Wernmark’s Shoe M. R. SCHADEWITZ, Prop. of Bend having prominent parts in Store, The Dalles. old fashioned dance Phone 171 Moro, Ore. | the service. C. L. I reland -Editor and Publisher The three school districts, Rufus, Biggs and Brock, at, a special elec tion held at Rufus last Tuesday toted to consolidate the three into one school district, The vote was unani- mous. The assessed valuation of the con* solidated district is nearly $2,000,000. It is the announced plan that the en larged district will build a modern school building at Rufus and trans port the pupils by means of school motor busses. . Brock district has been transport ing the pupils of that district to Rufus for the past few years. The Brock school building was sold last year. The Biggs school building will either be sold or torn down and lumber used to build a teacherage at Rufus. The consolidation of the three district has been advocated by resi dents of the three school ’districts for several years, but this is the first time the question had come before the voters of the three districts. MAKES THE WORLD GO ’ROUND! Hotel Moro J. J. WILEY Ginn, Coleman & Co MORO, OREGON' International Harvester Co Plows Harrows Tractors Drills Harvesters Rotary Rod Weeders Cream Separators Moro Hotel Barber Shop hant BATHS SEIBERUNG ALL'TREADS -DENNY WHEN YOU TRAVEL STORE YOUR CAR WALTHER-WILLIAMS GARAGE
