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L I V I W tW B PA PER
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NO. 4
SCHOOL DISTRICT
FINANCES BETTER
Guard Inspection Two Famous Dolls
To Be Wednesday Come Next Week
Major A. M. Jon««, Vancouver World Friendahip Viaitora to Be
Barracks, To View Work of
Given Royal Reception Here
Local
Guardsman
Unit
Next Thuraday
Board Get* Satni-Annual Fi
nancial Statamant from Clark
Annual federal Inspection of com-
A royal reception Is being planned
at Meeting Tuesday! Indica-1 pa„y <•, lasnd Headquarters company for two Japunese dolls which are to
tions are That District Will I of the Oregon Natloaal Ouard will take pay an official visit to ftprlpngftelo
Hava No Outstanding Debts. P1* 1* ®‘ “•«
Bgglmann'a February 13. at the Mehodlst church
I confectionery on W ednesday night of according to Mrs. It
Hi hiMil district number IS which next weak at 9 00 o'clock It was an
consists of the three schools of this I nounced this morning by Lieutenant
■ Ity has expended a total of 914,073 64 I ('. A. Hearts, eommander of the local
during the period from July 1, 1930 I unit.
to IkM-amber 31. 1930 according to a
MaJor a m j (m>1 united States
semi annual «imperative
financial |(r,ny officer stationed at Vancouver
statement prepared for the school liarrS4,h, wU| h(, here „ ((,,. Inspect-
board by t'laylon F. Barber, district L , , (|ff(|,ur It I* expected that several
clerk and which was considered by I ((lhars fr(mi nearby units will be here
the board at their meeting held Tuee I (|) wa(t.(,
inspection which Is open
day night
«
I
u,,, general public.
Mr. Hwarta
The total sum bujgeted for the year I won|4j m,F to have a large representa-
was 944.940 00 This leave, an u"ex
Hprlngfleld people In attend
pended balance of 939.99« 4« of the anca ((j ,how th„ Interest which Is
budget total.
I (.lien In the organisation In this city
No warrant, are now outstanding |
dur.
which are drawing Interest and the
Ing the past Weeks In preparation for
district will probably have enough
the Inspection. Two more periods will
money on hand to meet all warrants
be devoted to the work tonight and
until the middle of March according
Monday night.
to hr W. H. Pollard, chairman of
The local guard organisation, which
the board The school board Is now
try.ng Io end the sch.ml year without '» * communication unit, consist, of
an, warrant, outstanding The r o t d » ’ • » " ’ « •'""•‘• d
®“d ‘wo of
paratlve statement reveal, that the fears. First Lieutenant
A. B warts.
outstandlgg warrant Indebtedness on and Second Lieutenant Walter Goss-
June 30, 1929 was 911.414 01 as com 1er.
HIGH SCHOOL PARKING
AREA GIVEN GRAVEL
FOLLOWING GRADING
Inter-City Game
Creating Interest
Several loads of coarse gravel and
som» fine surface rock has been
spread over the parking strip In front
of the high school during the past
ten days by the Hprlngfleld street
department The ground was graded
down to the level of the street three
Weeks ago when It was soft and wet
and the rock applied to provide a
clean place to walk when getting out
of automobiles.
W B. Buell, principal of the high
school, stated yesterday that the high
school desired to thank the city for
this Improvement as It Is a real aid
for the student as well as the appear
ance of the building which does not
become so badly tracked with dirt
and mud
Eugene High and Springfield
Basketball Teams to Clash
Delegation« from Eight Cities
in Eugene Friday Night
Attend Dinner and Program at
Will Eugene defeat the Springfield
Church Monday Night; Al
basketball team In their first clash ol
bany Brotherhood Provide«
the season Friday night and tie the
Musical Program.
local’s position In the race for the
P. Mortenson,
gone rut chairman of the reception
committee.
The two dolls were made by chil
dren In the mission schools In Japan
and sent to this country as a part
of the World Friendship movement.
The American children In week-day
lllble school classes made and dressed
many dolls some time ago and sent
them to Japan and the two coming
here have been given to the United GIRL SCOUT VALENTINE
States In return as a token of friend
PARTY, BENEFIT CARD
ship.
Both of the dolls are llfe-slxe, sit
In r<«ular chairs, ami are accompanied
on their visits by a large amount of
furniture and furnishings also sent
from Japan They are dressed In the
most expensive and elaborate cos-
turtles of the aristocratic Japanese
peeple.
GAME TO BE WEDNESDAY
championship of the southern half of
A complete surrender to Christ and
the sixth district, or will Hprlngfleld
the Christian principles of life by
continue to bold a clean 'games lost*
column? A victory for Hprlngfleld will everyone was the plea made at tha
Methodist church Monday night by
almost put the Eugene team out of
Or. Luther E. Lovejoy of Chicago,
the running and will place the -Uni
nationally known lecturet, writer, and
versity high team as the locals only
dangerous competitor. Both Eugene stewardship secretary of the Method
ist Episcopal church In addressing
and the University high teams have
the district gathering of Methodists
lost one game and are now tied for
second place. It is almost certain that at the local church. The meeUng
the University high men will defeat was the first of a series of similar
Cottage Grove this week-end retaining gatherings to be held in the various
districts of the state during the pres
their position In the win column
ent week, and one of a series of
The game Is to be played at the meetings being held In all parts of
Eugene high school and local offi the United States by the stewardship
cials are not saying anything either secretary who devotes most of his
way regarding the final outcome of llmfc
trayeHng ,n
lnureaUI of
the Friday game. They know that the I
hit church.
local team has been working at a fine
Eighty people were served dinner
stride and know also that Eugene
Fas
, t
, at the church earlier In the evening,
a strong team, but so far tt has not I
prepared £nd gerTed
l>een able to click, the players have the auspices of the church choir. More
l>een unable to find the basket.
. than 100 people were present to hear
The Eugene team
‘ | the address of Dr Lovejoy
complete shaking up following their
Delegations from Methodist churches
defeat at the hands of the University
at Albany, Eugene, Cottage Grove,
high team last Friday.
Junction City, Creswell, Oakridge and
The troop committee of the Olri
Scouts will sponsor a benefit card
party In connection with the Girl
Scout Valentine party to be given
Wednesday evening. February 11. at
7:30 at the Community hall. Mrs. E.
E May and Mrs. C. B. Wheaton are
A guard of honor always remains In charge of the card party, and Mrs.
over the dolls. They are never left O H. Jarrett and Mrs. Cal Barnes are
In charge of games and refreshments.
alone for even a short period.
A silver offering will be taken. The
The visit of the dolls to Hprlngfleld mother,
the Glr, 8couts and all
Is being sponsored by the religious | ,nUre, ted ,a(i,eg are tnT„ed to attend,
pared with 93.399 90 uutatandlng on
education committees of the three
An attractive program has been ar
LIONS CLUB FORFEITS
June 30. 1930.
churches of the city and by Miss ranged by Mrs. W. K Bamell which
Save On Interest
Goldie Smith, Instructor of the classes. Includes songs by the Scout's chorus,
BASEBALL GAME WITH
The budget allowed 9600 for Interest
ANDERSON MOTOR CO A program Is being planned to be a tap dance by Frances Jean Lloyd,
on these warrants and only 9104.69
participated In by the students of Miss a solo by Pearl Helterbrand, a banjo
of this had been expended at the und
The Anderson Motor company ath Smith's classes, and will be featured duet by Bessie Stewart and Barbara
of the year If the district can keep Intlc team turned out In full force by an address by Profesor Harold 8. Bamell, a recitation by Jol^tnna Put
the warrant Indebtedness t down
only
,
,,, .a t the high school gymnasium Monday Tuttle, of the department of Educa man. a quartet by Ruth Pollard. Flor
a sm all portion o f
^ _ nc*
| ..yenlng to meet the Lions club team tion at the unlverlty who will tell of
ence May, Margaret Jarrett, and Bar
havn to be spent, and will result In | which was challenged last week only the history and purpose of the dolls. bara Bamell. and numbers by the
a substantial saving tor the district.
to have the game forfeited for lack The dolls will be personally Introduced ukelele club.
Only two of the Item, on the budget
#
, he (
^ nm Aft#r by the mayor of Springfield according
have already been o verd raw n
The |
___ k_,__ _____
____ A t
this problem was disposed of those to Mrs Mortenson.
CITY NOT LIABLE FOR
miscellaneous Item, for both operation
g)de# an<| b(<an #
The dolls are to arrive In Eugene
ACCIDENTS RESULTING
and maintenance have been exceeded of real Indoor baseball which lasted some time prior to their visit here
FROM ROLLER SKATING
by 921 34. and 919 64 respec tively All | r several hours.
and will be under the care of Profes
of the other Items show favorable
Another meeting of the businessmen sor Tuttle while visiting In Eugene.
Roller skating on the streets is pro
balances remaining for the rest of the
will be held the high school Monday
hibited by ordinance tn this city and
school year.
evening again and an effort will be FOREIGN MISSION GROUP
the parents of the children using the
Instruction Large Item
Instruction”T t h r ’l ^ e s t "item of I made to orgalse saversl team..accord
streets
for skating will not be able
HAS MEETING ON TUESDAY
to gnake any legal claim against the
expenditure
Halarles. le,.books, II-
“> N“" * ‘ M“> who " > ^ '® « ‘he
The regular monthly meeting of the city If their children are Injured by
brar, and suppll.s have eaut 911.-
*“
»<""«»«•« '« »
960 33 of a total budgeted sum of | organised athletics.
Women's Foreign Missionary society motorists according to Lum Anderson,
of the Methodist church was held at police chief. The police department
934.360.00.
the home of Mrs. A. B. Van Valxah Is making an effort to keep children
¡ENTERTAIN
FRIENDS
WITH
Operation. Including Janitor salaries,
on Tuesday afternoon. This meeting on roller skates off of Main street,
CARD PARTY SATURDAY
supplies, fuel, water, light, and tele
was to have been held at the home both the sidewalks and pavement. No
phone, has coat the district 92.947 07
of
Mrs. William Maybe, but she has effort will be made to prevent roller
leaving a balance of 92.217 93 The I Mr and Mrs. Lee Putman enter
fuel for the balance of the year has talned a group of their friends with moved out of the city. The study kattng.on streets In other parts of
period was taken up with further dts the city, but those doing so are doing
lieen paid for and this Is one of the a card party at their home here Sat-
rusalnn of the- book. "Trailing the so at their own risk, says the police
largest Items In this group.
urday evening. Refreshments were
Conqulstiulores."
officer.
A total of 9971 31 has been spent for
»our Prise. for high
the various Item, of maintenance and I "< <>re-e were wop by Mrs Fred lx>t.k
there remain, a balance of 9429.79 V> nnd Mr"
' x,w
be expended. Several new desk, and "«*«“ «<• John l>u,n'«n and Mr" Naoml
equipment for two new classrooms I Putman.
furnished last fall have been paid for
Guests for the evening Included
from the fund.
Mr and Mrs. Graydon Lewis, Mr. and
Emergency Fund Intact
I Mrs. John Putman, Mr. and Mrs.
The 91.000 emergency fund estab- I Walter Iaixton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
llshed In the budget has not been I i,„uk, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ernest,
touched yet.
I and the host and hostess.
Receipts for the district during the
period amounted to 919.643 18 which Is I ALL TRUCKS MUST HAVE
less than for the same period of the
R E ^ R y |E W M |R R Q R S
I wo preceding year»» when they were ■
920.433 61 In 1929 and 923.109 .40.
.
lru,.gB operating on Lane county
A difference of more than 9 2 00 is> h|ghw#Jf, Md , u t e hlgh<Kys within
noted In the receipts from district I
mug, b > equlpped whh
taxes for the 1930 period h .n to ri
y|ew mtrror, from whl(.h „
the same period for 192». This loss Is
b|<> for , he drl¥er of
vehlc,e
largely gained however. In the In- 1
h(m
creased receipt, which are noted for I , ,
to Mlhn Thomp„on, county
the stale high school fund, state school traffic officer. This requirement Is
fund, and county fund.
effective Immediately and will result
Warrants paid In 1929 amounted to
In several arrests If operators do not
922.229.47 w i t h
Interest totaling
so equip their vehicles. The traffic
9399 31 a- compared * ' ‘1’ * » rranU I
motorl#t#
paid in 1930
’ 17'4W1’ S’
and has promised to cause their ar-
with Interest amounting to 9146.44. 1 rest If they do not comply with the
t
Mid-Year Honor Roll
Lists Show Increases
Second Grade
METHODIST LEADER
More Student« Have Names on
Scholarship — Bob Adams. Billie
Honor Rolls at End of First Haek, Dorothy Flanery, Ethel Ruth
Half of School Year than at Fulop, June Mulholland. Peggy WVlght.
Attendance — Bob Adams, Billie
Any Other Time In the Year;
Haek. Raymond Bainbridge, Bobby
Examinations Completed.
Defeat Cottage Grove
Wendllcg came here Monday night for
Cotage Grove lost to the Springfield I
. .. | the supper and meeting,
team In the first home game of the
Immediately following the dinner a
season at the high school gym on
forty-minute program of short talks
Friday evening. The final score was and music was given by a group ot
41 to 14. The Grove boys played a
ten visitors from Albany representing
hard game but could not get away
the Albany Men's Brotherhood. This
from the local five long enough to
consisted of three five-minute talks by
toss the ball Into the basket. The
Albany businessmen, a group of quar
second string was sent In by May at
tet numbers by the chamber of com
the start of the second half to give
merce male quartet of Albany, and
them experience and to save the
several other musical numbers.
regulars for the Eugene game.
Stewardship Is usually thought of
T h ejta rttn g lineup for J h e j a m e | M being used
refer to money -
• as: Emstlng. center; Mattison and
said the speaker.
Wright, forwards: Lynch and Tom-
During his talk he pointed out that
seth, guards. The reserve men were real stewardship in church work
Eldon Ellison, center; George Thatch means more than financial support,
er and Harold Steverson, forwards:
that it included every position In life,
and Lloyd Frese and Bruce Squires, including time, talent, and desires, as
guards
well as wealth.
It means a full ltfe-surrender, he
SUNDAY TRAFFIC HEAVY
said.
Dr. Lovejoy came here from Spo-
SAYS OFFICER; MANY
FOLK SPEND DAY H ,K ,N G |kane' W «“’“ ington where he had held
* a series of meetings. After spending
Sunday motor traffic over Main I a week l"
duri“« whlch time
street of Springfield was as heavy as he will visit Springfield. Marshflefd.
It ever is during the summer months Alba®y- Tillamook, and Salem, in com-
according to Lum Anderson. There P“®? with
M A Man:T- d,atr,cl
was one continual line of cars both superintendent of the church, he will
going and coming from the mountains | go to <"alifonlia-
all day long. Most of those return
ing In the afternoon brought back I CHURCH NIGHT MEETING
branches of pussy willows and other
OBSERVED HERE FRIDAY
more green shrubs. A large number I
of people took advantage of the beauti-
The regular monthly church gath-
ful day to go on hikes. The Obsidians ering of the Christian church was
went above Wendllng and climbed to held at the church Friday evening.
the top of Mount Nebo.
Howard it began with a potluck super and
Hughes and Bernald Holtan were was followed by a program. This con-
aniong the local people making this slated of music and Impersonations,
climb.
I and several talks. Russel Myers spoke
on “Optimism.” and Roland Moshler
GAS THIEVES LOSE CAN;
I talked on the Sunday school. William
McLean and Irene Brownfield had
OFFICER AWAITS RETURN charge of the program.
Bennett, Harrison Billings, Ralph Ger
The third six weeks period for the ber, George Horton. Isabel Meats,
Lum Anderson, city police officer I
Hprlngfleld public schools which ended John Meek, Agnes Moon, Ruth Phair.
of Springfield, has one perfectly good HALSEY PEOPLE START
Third Grads
last week also marked the end of the
USED FURNITURE STORE
Scholarship—Bertha Lawson, Mae gasoline can and several feet of hose, I
first half of the school year. Stu
dents In the 8-A grade at the Lincoln Etta Moon, Eugene Fulop, Dallas a complete gasoline syphoning outfit, I
at the city hall waiting for Its owner
A used furniture store was started
school have taken their state examin Knight, Chester Schlewe.
Attendance— Irene Gerber, Hazel to claim it. It Is not likely that this tn Bpringfleld this week by Mr. and
ation and those who passed in all
their subjects are now starting high Keyes, Mae Etta Moon, Marlon Phair. will be done, however, as Anderson Mrs. Ray Brown of Halsey In the
school work. The high school stu Arda Robertson, Emma Lou Stratton. came Into possession of the equipment I building formerly occupied by the
dents have completed thetr mid year Ethel Stafford. Eugene Fulop, Andrew after It had apparently been deserted Springfield bakery on Fifth street. Mr.
examinations, and the other grade Gott, Earl Harwood, Dalton Horton Igtst week the police officer was In-1 and Mrs. Brown state that they will
school students have taken their tests Dallas Knight, Delbert Koch, Bruce formed that an attempt was being handle used furniture at the present
made to syphon gas from a parked and will later add some new Items
which determined whether or not they Maxey. Chester Schlewe.
automobile and he went to investigate. I to their stock.
Fourth Grade
should remain in the same grade or
Scholarship— Peter Chnce, Roberta He found the equipment and waited
advance a half grade.
Cash Surplus Rsmslns
Putman, Billy Nesbitt. Frank Bennett at a distance for someone to return LEGION WILL SPONSOR
law.
Sickness,
which
had
such
a
disas-
The district had an actual cash
for the articles. He waited patiently
trous effect on the honor rolls for | M1,dred B,,11®K*
VALENTINE DANCE NEXT
balance of 92,231.47 oil hand Decem
¡EUGENE MAN ACQUIRES
until the car owner appeared and
a
...
(,<
havn
nl
Attendance—Frank
Bennett,
Mil
the second
period, seems to have al
ber 31, 1930 as compared with 9406.11
I h I «no,
Thn lists
ltsi« an
«11 <lred Billings,
Ella Brooks,
Peter drove off. then he took the equip-1 The American Legion will sponsor
now. The
" '
ROOF JEWELRY STORE most vanquished
on hand the same date tn 1929.
contain a larger number of names Chace, AHce Clark. Bet y <¡.nrrte Mxr ment to the city hall.
a large Valentine dance at the Thurs
Closing of the slide at the Brattala
now than for any other slx-weeks' «»ret Hornberger, Paul Holt. Harold
ton hall on Saturday, February 14,
school was ordered by the school [ The D. W. Roof Je«»>lry store in
EVANGELIST IS SPEAKER
according to J. M. Larson, manager
rrotter'
Qra(J#
hoard at the meeting Tuesday. Ths I the First National Bank building has period during the year.
slide has become rough and several I been sold to E. O. Prlvat. Mr. Prlvat
AT
LIONS
CLUB
LUNCHEON
°f the dances for the Legion.
Students at the Lincoln school have
8choIar8ht^ _ Henry Chace, Edgar
---------
A large crowd attended the serpen-
students have received minor Injuries comes to »prngfteld from Eugene made a good record In ‘he matter of TroU#r Tonlmy uchytll, Frances Cor
"Clvillxatlon and the Falling and tine dance at Thurston last Saturday
as a result of splinters.
where he has made his home and attendance during the half year
Falling of Nations" was the subject of night, but the strips of paper forming
Authority was given Four-H clubs where ho has been employed for the Thirty-one students of the school were nell, Wanetta Neet.
Attendance— Henry Chace, Floyd an address which John Knox, of Eu- the serpentine soon worked up Into
at the Lincoln school to make and past seven years. Future plans for neither tardy nor absent for the
Cornell, James Hebert, Hobart Horn gene, gave at the weekly luncheon large balls and the sweeping of this
Install new curtains In the assembly I Mr. Roof are uncertain. He stated
semester.
berger, Robert Keenan, Alvin McBee, meeting of the Lions club here Friday across the floor by the dancers feet
today
that
he
will
take
a
vacation
room.
The honor rolls follow:
Wesley Robertson, Edgar Trotter, noon. Committees for Ladles night to soon worked up all the dust on the
I W ore he makes any other move.
Maxine Smttson, Maxine Vallier, Ted be held February 20. made reports floor. There will be no more of these
B R A T T A IN SCHOOL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
dy Wright, Emil Uchytll, Tommy of their work.
First Grads
I dances, said Larson.
TO M EXTTW W X MONTHLY |
RSE
Scholarship— Peggy Anderson, How- Uchytll, Roy Peerson, Francis Cornell,
ard Carrels, Betty Jean Jacobsen, Al- Volesla Koch, Margie Mulligan, Wan-
BIBLE STUDY CLASS TO
I LOCAL SINGER TO HAVE
Ilegulnr meetings of the Springfield
berta Williams, Tommy Thomas, Betty e(ta Neet, Jane Phair, Wyetta Spriggs,
chamber of commerce will be held two
Mrs. J. W. Fltxgerald of Caldwell, Pat Aldrich, Beulah Martian, Loitnae Thelma Williams, Lula Johnson
HAVE PARTY TOMORROW
PART ON STAR PROGRAM
limes monthly, on the first and third Idaho, has been chosen new public
Rodenbough.
Sixth Grade
Tuesdays starting on Tuesday, Feb health nurse for I-one county succeed
Members of the Bible Study class I Mrs. W. K. Barnell, soprano, Mrs.
Attendance — Thorvald
Johansen,
Scholarship—Clara Brooks, Sadie
runry 17. It was decided at the meet Ing Miss June Gavin who resigned to Tammy Thomas, Floyd Steele, Fritts Gott, Roy Steele. Bernlece Mith. Ruth of the Christian church will be enter Louis Waldorf, violinist, and Mrs. L.
talned at a social gathering tomorrow Dow Moxley, pianist, will furnish the
Ing held here last Friday night.
Ko to Portland where she became
Smltson, Dele McBee, Boyd Fish, Keeler, Clifford Hornberger.
Two meetings a mouth Is expected president and secretary of the Oregon Howard Carrels, Betty Jean Jacobson, I Attendance — Clara Brooks, Dale evening at the home of Mrs. M. A. complete program for the monthly
to create greater Interest In the chant Slate Nurses association. Mrs. Fits-
Carson, Jean Daniels, Ethel Gott, Clif Pohl. Mrs. Thomas Patrick and Mrs. dinner of the Blue River chapter ot
her of commerce. Programs for each gerald has had previous health work Ida Johnson, Beulah Martin, Yvonne ford Hornberger, Marjorie Jolllff, Pohl will be Joint hostesses. Husbands the Eastern Star which Is to be held
meeting will be planned In advance experience In this state. She assumed Murphy, Ix»ls Phair, Genevieve Robert Johnny Miller, Bernlece Smith, Leroy and other family members have been | at the Masonic temple In Eugene
It Is announced by President W. K. her duties on Monday, having offices son, Pauline Slnnar, Claire Trotter,
Invited for the occasion.
this evening-
(Continued on rage •)
Helen Bonner.
' in the court house.
Darnell.