THE SPRINGFIELD NEWS
rilIRTIICTIl Y KA It
nPItlNOKIELD. I^ANB CtJUNTY, O ltBOON.TIIL'RanAY, MAItCH 9, 1933
No. 9
H. S. BASEBALL
LIONS SEI DATE
FOB MOIO EVENTs'
School Without Equipment
Stolen Last Spring; Fin
ances Also Unavailable
History of Flags Told by Dr.
Richmond; Two Members
Appear in Duet Number
Plan
p" " '
Attorney-General
BIBICAL TUOTOS
C IT T O O S T O B
E?
All Members Asked to Wear
Something Green for This Eugene and Roseburg Teams)
Event; Practice Tuesday
Fall in Dual Matches With
Springfield Students
Iracal Rebekah membera are to
Evangelistic Services at Local
I Christian Church Entering
Third and Final Week
Membera of the Hprlngfleld l.lona I ob"er’ «
Patrick'» day at their
Springfield high school debaters I
club heard an Intereating lecture I
mi‘**lng to be held next Mon
CONVERSION IS THEME
¡quickly but methodically went
at
their
meeting
Friday
noon
by
Iday
*’
•
“»»«
following
their
regular
Eugene. Lowell, Pleasant Hill.
Dr J. K. Hlclimond. Kugene, on I *"UX” aeaalon It j u x derided Ihl I about tbelr work during the past j
Oakridge, All Expected to
"Is the Devil a Resident of
the origin and hlatory of tha flag« |
Ka,b member la asked to I week and after three meets emerg-
Organize Teams
°r
aom<
tiring
grio-n
for
tbe'evenV
I
*
*
d
<ha'nplo,‘"
"r
'»’
«’'let.
Ill
Springfield?" to Be Sunday
of Alaaku, Denmark, the Union of
Mra. Nellie Jordan. Mr« Marb.rle rP,,u,red onl)' two ">««««. however, i
Evening Sermon Subject
Houth
Africa,
and
the
newest
flag
Hpilngfleld liLxli school will have
| to claim the district title.
In
the
4orld,
that
of
Mancbuko
I
Moshler,
and
Mra.
Nellie
Pyne
are
» baseball team till» yaar. but to
Bringing to a close the second
Representativa L. W Douglas of
Dr, Richmond had miniature I members of the entertainment com-
Laat Thursday afternoon the I
Just what extent the school will be Arlsoaa la tha new dirertor of the
week
of the evangelistic campaign
flag;
of
each
of
the
countries
w
lth
|rn',,B*
_
I
Springfield
team
went
to
Kugene
I
Homer 8. Cumming« of Connectl
able to participate III Interschool Budget in the Moiweeelt admlnistra
him which he exhibited He haa J Tbe social Io have been held thia 110 meet the Eugene high debater» | cut, former chairman of the Demo- l»elng conducted at the Christian
competition la allll u matter of if dia
ill« **“"
-men! of hie appoint
meat waa reralvrd with favor la
been making a »tudy of the hlatory I
waa cancelled to allow m orel01“* although each achool wa»| cratlc National Committee, who church , Rev. Veltla Pruitt Is now
cuaalon among high achool tar
iculty Washington
of all the flags o f the world l a | ,ll,!‘’ for Practice for the Progrea- ¡«warded a decision, by Victor P. I has ben sworn la at Attorney preparing for the third and final
membera a ml atmlenta.
connection with the meuiberahtp I *'**•’ 22 drill team which haw ac-1 Morris, Judge, he pronounced the ¡General of the United States. He week of the campaign which
There aeema to be only one «•>. '
Icepted an Invitation to confer the (Springfield team the beat and en-1 replaced Senator Thomas J. Walsh closes March 17.
In Rotary International.
to the baaeball altuatlon
and
¡
Reb»'kah degree at Waltervllle I titled to meet the winners of the|°* Montana, who died after Presl-
Service« tonight and Friday will
»noch Stuart, Jews harp,
aprlng and that dates back to
Douglas county debate which waa | dent Roosevelt had announced him carry on the general theme of Con
Clayton
Barber,
mouth
organ,
pro-1*°°n-
night late laat aprlng when a i
'J
vlded a musical number for the I A rehearsal ot all parties partlcl- held Friday.
the choice for the place. Mr. version which has been followed
aon or peraona. atlll unkno
during the entire week.
program.
¡paling
In
tb
program
which
the
f
forced entrance Into the high
The dual debate aystem I. being
I-adlea Night will be held on I
° r ““d Rebekah lodges of
Sunday morning regular services
'slated
for
the
post
of
Governor-
t»
school gyninaalum and atole moat
used this year because of the few
«7-
will be conducted at the church
"Thursday night, March 23, It was Springfield will present at Lorane
I General of the Philippine
of the haaehall e»|Ulpmnnl Including
schools
which
have
teams.
In
this
decided at the meeting. Thia will I «»night, was held at the hall on
aud special music will be provided
a large number of bulla, bata. and In ft
manner both the affirmative and
i Sought for Per lake the place of the regular semi | Tu‘* day »»"»Ing.
by the choir and others.
th« catcher« mil.
negative teams of the schools meet
man
•? 3ord of Christ- monthly meeting scheduled for Fr' |
The Sunday evening service will
Morn than asfflclenl material for
at the same time and argue both
day. March 17.
ian L urch Congregation
bring a sermon by Rev. Pruitt on
a team la available but wo need
sides of the subject assigned them,
the subject. "Is the Devil a Resi
<«iulpm«ut to play the game aaya
which this years la: Resolved
An effort to gather together the
dent
of Springfield.” Thia will
Marlon Hull, athletic director. It
That at least one-half of all state
start at 7:30. Laurence Snnkler,
will require about »36 to acquire many hits of hlatory of the Christ
and local revenues should come
music leader for the evangelistic
the minimum amount of equipment Ian church dating hack to the lime
from sources other than tangible
campaign, will have special mnsic
neceaaary for the »eaeon and thia prior to the burning of the old
property.” Last year when most,
»uni la not available from any of church about 10 years ago and coin-
of the schools of the district had Executive Committee Con for this service both vocal numbers
Legislators to Report Work
piling this Information In pamphlet
the achool funda.
debate teams exchange debates sidering Proposals; Final by himself and by the choir.
Accomplished; Meeting Is were held with one team debating
Opening his series of sermons
Hprlngflelil alwaya baa had a form for permanent record was
Decision is Withheld
on conversion this week, Rev.
Called for Eugene
•trong haaehall team and baa launched Sunday by members of
the negative of the question at
Resident of Springfield for 30
ahown conaiderable Interest In the Ihe Christian Endeavor.
home while the affirmative team
Final decision as to whether or Pruitt spoke to a capacity house on
Year* Passes at Home of
Flr»t action on the attempt was
Monthly meeting of the Lane traveled to the visitors school.
high achool game« It waa only a
not wrestling and boxing matches "The Inspiration of the Bible.”
County Chamber of Commerce will
Introducing hla remarks he de
Daughter at Leaburg
few year« buck that Hprlngfleld taken Sunday morning when the
will
be sponsored in Springfield
by
convene at the Lee Duke cafe In
Ro8eburK won the Douglas coun-
.
clared the Bible to be the book for
won the county cbamplonahlp and Executive Council met at Ihe
Mrs. Rosa Boaserman. resident Eugene Friday evening at 6 30 It R t,tle by defeat,n* » H « « Creek 'be American L*««»» P°8t number all people, the rich and the poor,
trophy, and ba« been a atrong con church for breakfast and beard the
' is being awaited eagerly not the educated and the uneducated,
of
Springfield for Ihe past 30 years
suggestion
outlined
The
Idea
was
announced thia week by E G Friday and lost the district title 1 only
tender In later yeara
by people In this city, but by
Harlan,
secretary
to
Springfield
Tuesday
when
the
died
Hundny
at
the
home
of
her
also presented to (he membership
Team a S tartin g W o rk
followers
ot the sports events in the sinner and the saint.
The entire l-ane county delega- ,W" 8cho° l8 met al ,,le UtUverelty.
He then outlined some reasons
Kugene high achool la already of the Christian Endeavor at the daughter, Mrs Viola Crow, at Ix-a
the surrounding country and in
The next ’ ,eP *° the Inter-district
why he believed the Bible to be
making preparation« for their base Sunday evening meeting Much of burg She was 72 years old and had I Hon In the state legislature. Sena-
Eugene.
been III for a short while.
J tor H. C. Wheeler, and represenU-1 d’,boteo to determine the state
the Inspired Word of God Five
ball season. University high liaa In the Information will he gathered In
Members of the executive com reasons were stressed In interpert-
Horn
In
Missouri
on
November
I tlves. Karl Hill, chamber president.! < ban,Plonshlp. Principal Buell has
Interview«
with
older
members
of
dicated that they will drop base-
10. ix«o. Rosa Thurman, came to K- A. MeCornack. and Shy Hunt wri“ en to p M
of Port m iltt
of. the k>cal [x* ion Post ing his belief.
ball competition becauae of the ex the chnrch.
l.ane county when a child. She was Ington. will attend and will report laDd- wb° *" managing the state | ^lr8t ,’et'a'ne Interested in the idea
Is Historical
penae Involved Irawell and Pleas
I’la ns for parttclpallon In the
to sponsor
wrestling matches
Hla first reason for having impli
ant Hill are both expected Io come county C. E. convention to be held married to R. C. Bosserman at Ion the work accomplished by the blXh ocbool debates for further In- about a week ago when they were
Irvlng In 187R and
has lived In I lawmakers
formation relative to the next op-
cit faith in the Bible la: Because
out with powerful teama. ulao Oak al Watlervllle on March 25 were
approached on the subject
Mprlngfleld
for
Ihe
past
30
years
f>r.
Joel
C.
Booth,
senator
Jointly
P°°ent
for his school.
of Its history. Two thousand manu
ridge where Gilbert Hprugue ha» also discussed at the breakfast.
until a few months ago when she ¡from Linn and Lane counties will | A practice debate with Albany
Since that time they have held scripts of the New Testament were
Just coached a girl» baakethall
Attending ibis breakfast were made her home at Leaburg
also be present, according to Mr. was held Friday. This had
several meetings, listening to pro- discovered in ancient libraries of
I miiii Into the county «oral finals, la Wm
Cox. president;
Barbaru
Survivors Include three sons. Harlan.
bearing on the standing of either P08**0 and counterproposals with Europe. Asia and Africa, and the
planning to enter the competition. Adams, vice president; Altle Man
Edward F Bailey, former sena team and was not Judged publicly out committing themselves either Books of the Bible have withstood
Although die official baaketball ning. social promoter; t'ldlne Oar Leater Bosserman, Kugene; Fred
George Marx and Virginia Chris for °r °*ain8t Tbey are making a the blows of critics and keen In
aeaaon will not cloae until the tin. advisor; Mary Hadley, chair Bosserman. Springfield; W, K. tor from I^ne county, will preside
tie are members of the negative 7ery car®ful study of all phases of tellects. silver tongues, and lots of
«late tournament at Huleni darting man of the prayer meeting; Roland Bosserman, Coquille; five daugh at the meeting.
team. Ruth Sutton and Frances the broR°8ed venture and will not money, he said.
March 16. la over, there remain« Moshler and Clark Faye. Mrs Elva ters. Mrs. latVIne Sapplngfield.
The Bible solves the greatest
Stiles are members of the affirms - take any action until they have ex
little here or In other achiral« of Adams prepared the meal and the Prosser W ashington; Mrs. Carrie I EASTERN STAR PLANS
tire team. They are being directed | haU8te? thelr 8°urcea of Investlga mysteries of human life was given
the county to Indicate thia fact. Misses Kdna and Ethyl Severson Mulch, Portland. Mrs. Viola Crow,
FOR DISTRICT MEET
Leaburg; Mrs. Iris McBee. Spring
as the second reason. Only the
Only Kugene high, which defeated and Evelyn Harris served.
by Mias Berniae Coooly. instructor tion, they state.
field;
and
Mrs.
Vera
Kennan,
of
81 Mary's twice, and which team
Participation of Cascade chapter. of public speaking at the high I One thing which the Legion Bible is able to answer th eques
Harold Dunn appeared before the Springfield.
* group wishes to have clearly under tions: Who am I? Where am I?
will represent Iran» and Dougin» evening <’. K. aeaalon to discuss
O E. 8. in the district meeting to 8cbo°*-
She also leaves 13 grandchildren
counties In the tournament
stood is that under no circutnstan Where Did I come from? and where
be held In Eugene March 17. was
plans which are being completed
ahowlng any latercst In the final for the entertainment of the state and six great-grandchildren.
ces will any funds be solicited am I going?
discussed here Tuesday evening at NEEDLECRAFT CLUB
Funeral services were held Tues
The scientific valnes of the Bible
reaulla at Halem.
locally,
other than the purchase of
convention In Kugene.
the semi-monthly meeting of the
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from
TAKES NEW MEMBERS tickets, should they undertake to was given as the third reason by
chapter.
The
Worthy
Matron
for
Ihe Poole-Gray Bartholomew chapel
back the venture. All financial out the evangelistic speaker who ae-
MISSION SERVICE IS
, „ rvB urw
I. O. O. F. AND REBEKAH
Three
new , members of the
In Springfield Rev Veltle Pruitt, Oregon will pay her official visit
lays will have to be made by the clared that "While the Bible is not
to
the
chapters
In
this
district
at
Needlecraft
club
were initiated at promoters and they alone will have primarily a scientific book, yet It
IMPRESSIVE AFFAIR
PROGRAM AT LORANE pastor of the Springfield Christian that time. A covered dish dinner
an evening meeting held last Thurs to carry this burden.
church, of which she was a mem
makes no scientific errors.”
will precede Ihe evening meeting day evening at the home of Mrs.
The candle light service of music
Eight nr nine automobile« filled ber. officiated, and Interment wns
Scientific Facte Cited
to
be
attended
by
all
Star
groups
and tableau «irannored at the Meth with passengers will leave Spring mad»» In Laurel Grove cemetery.
Gertrude Wilson
on Emerald
Taking
the first book of the
In thia vicinity Including the two Heights. The new members are COMMANDERS WINNERS
odl l church Sunday evening as the field tonight and go to Lorane
Bible which deals with Creation,
at
Kugene.
and
those
at
Spring-
annual thank offering gathering of where the local lodge members will
Mrs. H. O. Fandrem. Mrs. Flossie
field. Creswell. Junction City, and Culbertson, and Mrs. H. H. Scbaf- IN LEGION MEMBERSHIPS the speaker pointed out the scien
Ihe combined Foreign mid Home put on a program for I heir hosts, CIVIC CLUB EXTENDS
tific truths contained therein as
INVITATION TO MEET Cottage Grove. Three members of fen berg.
missionary societies of the church Ihe trarnne I. O. O. F lodge and
The Commanders team of the follows: "In the beginning” time;
Cascade
chapter.
Mrs.
L.
K.
Page.
was well enacted and drew much friends.
Mrs. Walter Qossler, Mrs. Clay American Legion under the leader
Mrs. A. J. Cowart will be hostess Mrs. Edward Prlvat, and Mrs. Dora ton Barber, and Mrs. Laurence ship of H. O. Dibblee won the God created Ihe Heaven,” space;
praise from spectators
Included In the program to be
And the earth,” matter; "And the
Candles furnished Ihe only lllu presented there will be three skits, at her home Tuesday. March 14, Neet were named on the kitchen, Moffitt were members of the en membership contest conducted by Spirit of God. force; Moved Upon
mlnatlnn for some of the tableaux old time music, and stringed In for the monthly meeting of the dining room and decoration com tertainment committee. Mrs. P. J. the Springfield post with 6 new the Waters,” motion. Here we
Springfield Civic club. Members of mittees to serve with representa Bartholomew. Mrs. R. L. Drury, members it was announced at the
which were prepared and directed struments.
have five primary factors he said
the club extend an Invitation to tives from the other chapters.
by Mrs Jane Keteln. Mra W K
and Mrs. W. N. Long had charge of meeting held at Walterville last which science can neither create
All those planning to make the
Burnell, Mrs. Buford Itoaeh. Fred trip are urged to be at the Odd the wives of Springfield business
‘ the refreshments.
Thursday. The Adjutants team led nor destroy
Buell and others were soloists dur Fellows hall here ready to leave men Io meet with them at that KENSINGTON PLANS
The next meeting will be held by P. J. Bartholomew reported 6
The Bible is the foundation of
time.
Ing the program,
POTLUCK LUNCHEON March 16. at Ihe home of Mrs. Cul new members. They will have to the beet literature in the world
nt 7 o'clock.
A considerable offering was re
bertson.
provide a feed for the other team was the fourth reason. Shake
En tertain s Needle Club
Members of the Kensington club
celved for the mission work of the
in the near future.
speare, Vltor Hugo, Wordsworth.
FRED BUELL HOST
Mrs. James Laxton was hostess will hold a potluck luncheon meet
church body.
Breaks Collarborn
Wrestling matches for Spring- Tennyson. Browning. Thackery,
at
her
home
Wednesday
at
2
o'clock
AT TUESDAY DINNER
ing at the home of their president.
Donald Caudell, son of Mr. and field were talked and power to In
to members of the Royal Neighbors Miss Edna Swarts. Friday at one Mrs. E. G. Caudell. received a vestigate and act on the problem Dickins. Ruskin, and Longfellow
DEPUTY ASSESSOR HERE
all have based their best work»
Nine young men. eight of them of America needle club for their J o'clock. A aortal afternoon will broken collarbone Wednesday when
was ve-ted with the executive com upon the Bible.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON students at the Unlveralty of Ore r» gular meeting.
'follow the meal.
he fell downstairs at his home.
mittee.
In conclusion the speaker cited
gon were guests of Fred Buell,
11. P. Mnrkusen, deputy assessor, at a dinner given at the home ot
what the Bible would do for
was In Springfield Tuesday aa hla parents. Mr. and Mra. W E
Springfield, namely drive out all
forms of sin, some of which he
«su ing personal property for the Buell, Tuesday evening. Those at
listed as follows:
1933 (ax roll. Another deputy ns tending were Ray Pulllan. Wallace
aeaaor will assess the real prop McRae, Erne I Calos, Jack Dan
Drive out boose, but save the
erly. he announced.
bootlegger. Drive out gambling
ner. Norman Roth. Ivan Gunther.
but redeem the gambler. Drive
A total of 19 deputy asaesaors Rimer Brown, Ted Ross, anil M
began work In all pnrta of latne C. Kirkland.
out stealing and cheating but save
counuty Mnrch 1.
the participants. Drive out dancing
and other sinful frivolity, but save
DRILL PRACTICE. SOCIAL
the doers. Drive out unbelief and
THEFTS REPORTED BY
TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY
redeem the infidel. Drive out divi
SPRINGFIELD FOLK
sion and strife and unify the peo
Monthly business meeting and
ple of God.
The C. K. Mills residence on drill for members of Progressive
Tonight special music will be
Springfield Heights was entered
22, drill team of Juanita Rebeknh
provided by Wlnfrld Balfour and
sometime Friday evening and lodge will be held at the 1. O. (). F.
Merton Ferebee in duets.
some clothing, trinkets, and a re
hall Friday evening. A social hour
Friday night the Murphy-Moshter
volver were taken while the place
will follow the bualtveaa period.
quart?t will sing and the speaker
wns left unguarded. Indications Mrs. L. E. Slone, Mrs. Stella Eaton
will talk on "Why Did Jesus Have
point to thi> work of aomeone faml and Mrs. Zolla Cantrell aro mem
to Die.”
liar with the home as the revolver
rtttto
m
H.
r
oodin
CordM Hull
TAomn» / , VtUaA
ber« of the entertainment commlt-
Georgi H. Dern
C la u d « A . S w a n o o n
Is said to have been hidden In the
Saeratagy • /
Secretary of State
Secretary o f F o r
a f Naey
HAPPY HOUR CLUB HAS
closet and was found and removed
STUDENTS TO IMPROVE
without any gpneral ransacking.
HUNGARIAN THEME
BOYS HERE WISH TO PLAY
NOEAVOB SEEKS
■ '« « HisTonr
MBS. BOSSERMAN
DIES ON SUNDAY
\Lane Chamber
Meeting Friday
LEGION STUDIES
WRESTLING OTOE
President Roosevelt’s Cabinet of Federal Department Head
CAFETERIA AT SCHOOL
YOUNGER MISSION GROUP Students at Springfield high j
POSTPONES MEETING school will use funds they hnvi-'
Meeting of tho Young Iradles’
Chrlallnn Missionary society sche-
dulnd for Monday of this week has
been postponed. The members of
Ihe society are planning a play to
b t presented for the Christian En
deavor Ihe latter part of March.
MISSIONARY CROUP
MEETS ON WEDNESDAY
Regular meeting of th - combined
Homo and Foreign Mission socie
ties of tho Methodist church whs
held In the church basement Wed
nesday afternoon. A potluck din
ner nt 1 o'clock preceded the meet
ing.
accumulated from profits on the
lunches served at noon by the Do '
mestlc science department to re i
pair and re-knlsomlne the rooms1
was decided this week following
conference with Ihe district school
board.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
PLANS PARTY FRIDAY
Members of Mr». A. It. Van Val
xah'a Sunday school class of the
Methodist church will hold a party
H « i r y A. ITaUaea
B«roM lehM
Jamat A. Parlay
Dtmlal C. Hopar
M b s Frame«« F e r M iu
nt her home Friday evening It wa
7 m i sea j a f A gH eulatra
S M ra tia r o f lu ia ria e
Pnemaaeter Aeagraf
âaerstary a f Gaatatarae
SaereMrr o f
announced this week. Young pen |
The
above
Is
a
picture
of
ihe
new
cabinet
appointed
by
President
Roosevelt,
with
the
exoeption
of
Thomas
J.
Walsh, who died after
pie of college age and above con-1
stltuto the membership of this I being selected by the new president for attorney general. He was replaced by Homer 8. Cummings, who's picture Is shown at the top
*
class.
I of this page.
Customs and articles imported
' from Hungary were In prominence
here Monday afternoon when Mr».
; Julius Fulop entertained at her
home for members of the Happy
Hour club. Members of the club
1 honored Mrs. Jane Ketels with a
; farewell at the gathering.
Music during the afternoon con
siste d of piaro solos ty Mrs. Mliton
V. Walker, Mrs. Dear. C. Polndex-
I ter. and Anna Devries.
PLAYS XYLOPHONE
SOLOS IN CHURCH
Miss Barbara Barnell played a
I group of xylophone solos at the
Methodist church In Eugene Wed
nesday evening. Miss Ruth Morri-
i son, high school music teacher, ac
companied her.