VÔL. XXXIX
HOOD RIVER. OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 1928
X
CITY COUNCIL SHOWS 1,000 WILL
ALL RESPOND
AIRPORT INTEREST ■BfiOSUNDAY
- FOR BENEFIT
1928
The city council Monday night
authorized the street committee to se­
cure an option on an acreage of Para­
dise farm juat west of town which may
be developed later aa a municipal air­
Net Proceeds Preu Rialto Shows Next port. The action foUowed an appeal of
I Su I E mt WilIn*
the aviation committee of the chamber
Wednesday aad Thursday to
of commerce, headed by its ch a irm a n,
Ge to Family
E. O. Bianchar.
Since last summer a keen interest has
Never in the history of the Hood been displayed here in aviation. The
Every one is
.w dlacuMlng with
River Valley has response been so gen­ county has agreed to make available a keenest Interest t
coining annual win­
eral as that to the call sent forward plot of land at the west edge ef town. ter sports carnlv to be staged by the
last w4ek by the chamber of commerce The property covered by the option Guide Ski club a irgonne forest next
which the city will enter Into with Mx.
for a meeting to be held for discussing
and Mrs. Banks Mortimer adjoins the Bunday. At th Initial toarnaawat
proposed lienefit picture shows for Her­
held last year xuout SOO people at­
bert Parks. Mr. Parks, industrious and county acreage.
The members of the committee cited tended. From the interest now being
respected East Ride rancher, head of a
that several commercial aviation con­ manifested it is Indicated that mom
family of 12 children, on Monday of cerns are looking to Hood River for a than 1,000 will journey to the great
last week in a woodsaw accident suf­
landing field on a tourist air route en­ snow fields on the north side of Hood
fered the loss of his left arm and the
circling
Mount Hood. Unless the city next Sunday and watch the thrilling
terrible maiming of the right.
takes, action, it was declared, some ode sport, and a large percentage of those
No sooner had news of the accident
of the private concerns may tie up the going will participate.
spread than people were beard gener­ land, which provides the only feasible
While several of the numbers on the
ally to express the wish that they
program, which will be under the gen­
airport
near
the
city.
It
was
also
de
­
might aid. The offer of his theatre for
eral direction of A. L. Anderson, will be
two days was made by A. 8. Kolatad. clared that Hood River should have an for experts, the amateur will find
emergency
landing
field
for
planes
trav
­
Secretary and Mrs. Shoemaker of the
plenty of opportunities to display hfai
chamber of commerce communicated eling up and down the Columbia gorge, or her skill on skis. Special events will
a natural route for air travel through
with every church, civic, fraternal and
1« staged for l>oys and girls.
the Cascade range.
«
public body they could get in touch
Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Davis art co­
R. E. Scott, 0. M. Hurlburt, H. F.
with. As a result 33 organisations Morse and Kent Shoemaker addreased operating with the Guide Ski dub mem­
were represented at a mass meeting
the council on the importance of tbs bers and ate arranging to accoaunodato
called at the chamber of commerce
landing field. Mr. Morse stated that be a record crowd. The aid club folk and
quarters.
bad learned at a recent convention of the enthusiasts of all parts of the val­
County Judge J., H. Jeffrey waa tire manufacturers and dealers that ley are now praying that weather con­
elected general chairman of the meet­ representatives of the large concerns ditions may be at their beat next Sun­
ing, and a committee waa appointed to are planning on making their territory day. The club, between 12 and 1 o’clock
take charge of the finances, conduct by airplane.
Mr. Bianchar told Of will furnish free coffee to all who come
the ticket sale and check the proceeds. hearing plans recently outlined by an provided with cupe.
The entire net returns from the show, engineer of the Boeing Airplane On. of
These who attend this year’s winter
the films for which will be donated by .Seattle»- which has taken over tho Pa­ sports carnival will be able to drive
the Universal exchange, will be turned
cific Air Transport company’s business. direct to the sports field, which is on
over to the county court, which will He declared that they are far reaching. the Loop highway 23 miles from the
disburse it for the benefit of the Parks Mr. Shoemaker, who told the council city. Chains may be needed on the
family.
that he will be ready to bring Tex Ban­ final two miles of the trip.
‘Tickets for the benefit performances kin of Portland or any other man
The fell program for the day, with
were made available for sale at church vers«‘d in aviation here for a conference a list of
services throughout the valley Sunday with the council, stated that Hood Biv­ follows:
morning. They have been placed on er will be on an alternate route of air
sale at all local business houses, and planes traveling from North Pacific
the volume of purchase indicates that points to southern California. Otten
the proceeds of the benefit will prob­ the Willamette valley route la rendered
ably set a record here. The show, dangerous by fogs, be stated.
which will feature “The Shield of
The street committee of the cevncil
Honor”, a police picture, will be an ex­ will conduct a thorough investigation
cellent one. A good comedy and a and proceed with formalities of making
newa reel will be shown. The price of available the municipal airport, it the
the show was placed at 50 cents. Pur­ matter is found feasible, a necessity
chasers of tickets will exchange them and can be legally accomplished, it was
for theatre tickets, which will enable sign tiled at the Monday night mesifing.
the committee to keep a check on pro­
R. E. Scott presented to tho council
ceeds.
letters which he bad received from
Tu« of War (Hood River and
The K. P. band will participate gen­ Mrs. J. F. Batchelder and her eon,
“
erously in the benefit performance. The Charles, who declared their willingness
musicians will play a concert in front to provide for a deed to the state high
of the theatre each evening, and after way commission of a plot 100 feet
the show has started will play back­ square on the municipal park acreage
stage during the allowing of pictures.
west of town as soon aa fully informed
Geo. Smith, the city's sweet tenor of the details of the proposed deal.
singer, will appear at each evening’s The highway department proposes to
performance in songs.
erect a garage and machine shop on the
plot.
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The matter of insurance
Last Friday, Just before the mass 1 partment members wi
meeting in Itehalf of Mr. parks. Judge i the council DaAaito
Derby. local attorney for the State application of the ate
land hoard, received a telephone call act will be secured.
from G. G. .Brown, clerk of the land
C. B. Hatch petitioned for city grades
board, who 'authorised Judge Derby In order that be might improve his
to inform the Parks family that they property by constructing curbs around
might remove to an East Side place, his property in the Stranahan addition.
which had .recently beon taken ovar By-
Albert Krieg, who win begin Immedi­
the Istard on a mortgage. Mr. Parks ately an improvement at the Hotel
had been negotiating for the place.
Waukoma, asked a permit to utilise the
Mr. Brown, when he heard of the sides of Cascade avenue and Second
accident, told Judge Derby that the stn-et for storing material.
family, "if it was desired and they
Bert II«>ad presented the council with
needed the home, might move to the a bill for damages which resulted at
place and remain there a reasonable his State street home early in the year Class B jumping contest aad was given
when a trunk sewer Iwcaine clogged, a special popular award for displaying
time without thought of rental.
flooding his residence. The statement the greatest improvement in the past
waa referred to the Judiciary committee. year. All of the Hood River men were
Fire Marshal Morgan reported that enthusiastic over the meet which drew
the loss sustained at the Whitehead fire an attendance of about 8,000.
early in the year reached 3700. The
The Ski club asks .that every partict*
council considered the matter of a Cnt in races or other events register
proper ordinance which will enable the
mediately on reaching the courses.
A remodeling and alteration of the city to condemn old frame structures Each "Will receive a number.
A special surprise sward, furnished
E. A. Frans company’s furniture de- that have become a menace to adjoin­
ftartment is now under way which will ing property. Model ordinances will be by the Hood River Amusement Co.,
provide the mercantile establishment secured from other cities, and plans S 35 book of theatre tickets, will be
with the largest furniture display quar­ «all for early action here in the adop­ announced at the close of the carnival.
A special jumping contest baa been
ters tn this district. Frank Bpencer tion of a condemnation law.
set for .boys. To winners ths Book A
has a crew engaged in removing the
Art store will give a set of binders
stairway and partition which formerly
and the club a ski cap.
divided the big room. The stairway
It is especially urged that every one
will be removed to the rear of the store.
attending the carnival Sunday be
The mezzanine floor will be rearranged,
equipped with proper outing clothes.
and the interior of the store handsome­
ly tinted and decorated.
The marketing policy for the 1028
Big front window space will enable
the Frans company to make attractive strawberry season will be discussed at
displays of fnrniture. Crews will rush Library hall next Thursday eventag at
the Improvement, and the new quarters a meeting called by the Apple Growers
will- be ready for an opening display at Association. The cooperative baa ap­
an early date.
a pointed the following strawberry com­
mittee for the coming season: John
General Manager Victor O. Follenlus
Cooper, R. B. Cunliff, 0. E. Honnaell, anonneed Tuesday that the Apple
K. Oana, J. R. Vannier, Banka Morti­ Growers Association will make a cash
mer and Ralph Sherrleb. The commit­ distribution of 3100.000 on the 1927
tee la representative of the different apple and pear pools the latter part of
districts and interests of the valley. the month.
Its members will meet weekly during
The cooperative In December for­
“Cyclone Sally”, a comedy in three the strawberry harvest and will confer warded to members checks aggregating
acts, will be presented by the Junior with the sales committee of the associ­ 3220,000, and a January distribution
class of Hood River high school Feb­ ation at the close of the season when reached 3100,000.
ruary 17. The proceeds of this play various pools are settled.
General manager Follenlus baa an­
will be used for the annual prom given
in honor of the seniors. The cast has nounced that the Association has pro­
been working hard for the last few vided a service for selling of equipment
weeks and it is rumored that the play of growers who have a surplus or to
put those in need of graders and
will be well worth the price.
The cast is as follows: Jack Web­ washers in touch with owners.
ster. owner of the Webster estate, Ron­
Characterizing drum and bugle corps
ald Ingalls; Reggie Manners, a young
aa the very life of the American Legion,
Englishman. Carroll Day; Jim Jerkins,
delegates from posts at Dufur, Mosier,
who has courted for twenty years but
Antelope, The Dalles and Wasco, who
not yet discouraged. Edwin Goodrich;
met here with Hood River post, Ameri­
Willie Clump, Rue Bascom's beau and
can Legion, at a district convention
the world's eighth wonder, John Honn-
Monday night, emphatically recorded
With Contractor Albert Krieg in their sentiments as favoring continued
«•13 J Rally Graham. “Cyclona” Rally,
Genevieve Higman; Jenny Thatcher. charge of crews, work was begun on a maintenance, of ouch organizations.
40. and the object of Jim’s affections, remodeling of the lower floor of the Some of the delegations explained that
Editha Hartwig; Rnth Thatcher, a Wankoma hotel. The lobby, which was their posts had not developed drum and
peach Reggie would like to pluck. Mil­ improved last year, when an elevator bugle corps because of Interference
dred Trlplette; Vivian Vernon, village was installed, will remain intact Par­ with existing musical aggregations la
snob, Margaret Pineo; Effie Varden, a titions between the main dining room their cities.
of the hostelry and the Pheasant dining
cute little neighbor, Myrna Cobb.
"Jerry" Owen, editor of the Pacifie
The play takes place on Jack Web­ room will be removed. The quarters Legion, was present and urged enthusi­
now
occupied
by
Crites
A
Frey
and
ster’s estate in Cedar Point.
Jack
astic participation in the campaign for
Webster was a witness to a wrtli made J. P. Naumes of the Rnoboy Fruit Dis­ an increased Legion membership. Don
tributors,
will
be
thrown
into
the
main
by Rue Bascom’s father in which he
McLeod of the local poet, who Is presh
bequeathed his entire estate to Rue. dining room, and the offices will be re­ dent of the district organisation, pra-
moved
Jo
what
is
now
the
front
of
th«'
As Mr. Webster has lost most of his
sided.
own fortune he decides to come west Pheasant.
Following the business session tin
The
floor
of
the
Pheasant
and
office
and try to marry Rue Bascom for
Women’s Auxiliary of the local post
room
will
be
lowered
to
the
level
of
the
her money.
Reginald Manners is
served refreshmonts and a dance wan
a friend who corned with him. They main dining room and lobby. The work held.
arrive and the plot thickens. They are of making the alterations will require
Rev. Schuyler Pratt, state chaplain
successfully deceived by Rue’s step­ from four to six weeks. When the of the Legion, announced that a m oot
sister. Cyclone Rally, who takes the work Is completed Mr. and Mrs. Guy ing will be held with the Mosier post
part of Rue Bascom as beneflclnry un­ Painter will be able to care for gather­ Sunday, when Boy Scouts and Camp-
der the will of Mr. Bascom. Jack is ing« of as many as 250.
Fire «iris will participate. The meet­
completely deceived and he is certainly
ing will demonstrate Mint the legion
Card of Thanks
taunht a good leaaon.
his an inherent religions significance,
Does be marry Rue Bascom, the heir­
We wish to express our appreciation it was stated. A number of local le­
ess. and what happens to Cyclone for the kindness, sympathy and hslp, gionnaires will attend the seeslon.
Sally? Come and see for yourself.
at the time of the accident, and since,
to our husband and father not only of
St. Valentine’s modern masquerade our neighbors and friends but to those
hall at Rockford. Friday. February 10. in Hood River and tho valley.
Words cannot express our feeltega.
Three cash prises. Admission. 31.00.
Music by Night Hawks.
Mrs. Herbert Parks and Children.
VALLEY UNITES TO HELP PARKS
Dome and here them at the
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BANK
"With public sentiment nothing can fail, without
it nothing can succeed. Consequently, he who holds
public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts
statutes or pronounces decisions. He makes statutes
and decisions possible/’
Abraham Lincoln.
What’s in
that cedar closet?
It Is an Interesting fact that Abraham Lin­
coln, whom we have just quoted, was so com­
pletely a creator of public sentiment that today
there stands on the statute books of many of
the States of the Union a law creating Febru­
ary 12th, the birthday of Lincoln, a Legal
Holiday.
(February 11 th cornea on Sunday thia year and in
accordance with the Ore ¿on Law the Holiday will be
observed on the followinf Monday and thia Bank will,
therefore, not be open.}
MEYER
SMITH
City Tailors
• Phone 1014
You will not know what people are
Talking about if you miss the . . .
WK CALL AND DELIVER
Clothes do help you win—Dry clean them oftener!
WE WILL BE SHIPPING
JAinbore
FRANZ FURNITURE
QUARTERS IMPROVED
HOOD RIVER BASEBALL CLUB
BENEFIT DANCE
PYTHIAN HALL, FEBRUARY 13
APPLES AND PEARS
COOPERATIVE CALLS
STRAWBERRY MEET
Out of this and and other Distriots
all through the season.
ASSOCIATION WILL
CUT NG MELON
Everything Electrical
DOMESTIC AND EXPORT
SPRXVMATERIAL
DUCKWALL BROS
FRAÑZ BUILDING ,
Second Floor
Phone 3631
WOOD AND LUMBER
If you need either it will pay you to communicate
with me. I have purchased the plant of the Mt Hood
Milling Co. along with a large stock of lumber of all
classes. Also have a stock of used lumber which may
be just the thing you need in contemplated building.
Prices range from $11 to $23 per 1000 delivered.
Wood will run $12 for an approximate 2-cord load.
EDW. KRIEG
CONTRACTO» AND BUILDER.
Phones HM and 1453
TRUE-TO-NAME NURSERY
H. S. GALLIGAN, P roprietor
Phone,4796
All trees are French roots.
orchard supplies
FEED—ORAIN—SEEDS
DON’T BUY CHEAP FEEDS
INVESTIGATE
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Guaranteed True tQ Name.
IMPROVEMENTS AT
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KELLY BROS. CO., Inc.
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The Ski Tournament
Be one of the 1,000 who will grow enthusiastic there
on the north side of Mount Hood at the annual Winter
Carnival Sunday. You'll be happy, and next year you’ll
go again yourself and take everybody you can persuade to
go with you.
W® have every kind of material you may need for
that contemplated spring building — be it
a new home or a small house for
those spring chickens.
Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co
D. E. CLARK, M anager
CYCLONE SALLY IS
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
DRUM AND BUGLE
CORPS ENDORSED
Better Quality
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HOOD RIVER, OREGON
EVERYONE