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About The Evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 13, 1940)
PAGE EIGHT THE NEWS AND THE HERALD," KLAMATH PALLS. OREGON January 18, 1940 1 Klamath Characters Discussed At Meet Personalities of Early Days Included in Interest-1 ing Talk By Mrs. Robert Odell at DAR Session Stories of the early Klamath country, colorful, and some times hair-raliing, were unfolded by Mrs. 'Robert Odell on Mon day evening at the talked about "Persons and Personalities of Klamath," at the regular meeting of Eulalona chapter, Daught. ers of the American Revolution, held at the home of Mrs. R. E. 1 yattenburg, organizing regent of the chapter. Mrs, uaeu 101a udoui vum- modore Noler, the mysterious man who lived In a mysterious house on the hills above Ship plngton, about twenty-five years ago. The Commodore ' played the violin, and young and old were welcome to come to hli place (or an Impromptu dance any time. Any man without a partner could dance with one of the female fig ures, carved out of wood, and mounted to rollers. Shelves filled with books which proved v to be only books carved from wood, and many other curious furnishings, served to add to the air of mystery and Illu sion which surrounded the man and bis dwelling. No- one knew where he came from or why. Methods used by the early would-be land barons down around tbe peninsula section of the lower Tule lake country to keep out any possible rivals for pasture lands, waa a atory . about which Mrs. Odell bad first-hand Information. On one occaalon a herd of wild and vicious bulls was turned loose on the prospective settler's acres, who promptly reported - . to tbe baron that he had better come and look after his herd aa they were dying rapidly. On Investigation the animals were found to be dying from the effects of a small piece of lead. According to report, the rem edy waa successful, and the new aettler waa allowed to car ry on his affaire without fur ther molestation. A snake story had to do with a stranger who came to Klamath Falls one warm spring day, walked Into "the brick tore" on Main street, then the community center, said some thing about the number of snakes everywhere. No one In the store bad ever aeen a enake. It seems. The stranger went out again to look around, ' came back talking about anakea again. Still no one . tn the store had ever seen a anake ' In Klamath Falls. In deepen- - tton the newcomer went out aide, pulled out a . revolver, fired away at each anake head coming up, or tall going down, -saying, "Mr. Snake, either you are In an awful tlx, or I am in one." ' ' ' p Another anake story belonga . to an early day school "marm." Little Susie waved her hand frantically toward the teacher, who finally said: "What do you want, Susie!" Susie said: "Teacher, therth a rattle athnake under your chair." W. R. Frain, now living on the Keno road, is authority for . tbe stories of highwaymen es capades on the old Topsy grade . according to Mrs. Odell. Mr. Frain waa reared on the pic turesque Frain ranch lying along the Klamath river at the foot of Topsy grade. On one -occaalon the stage waa held -up at the foot of the grade, the robber then rode to the top of the hill, compelling the '' driver to wait for tbe outgo- lng Klamath Falls-Ageri stage, and robbed that too. A' large rock at the foot of . the grade is still known as "Robbers' Roost," because the robbers -could successfully conceal them- . elves behind this rock while - , waiting for the approaching stage. One time the highwayman hid aome of his loot under a bridge on the Frain ranch. Wren Frain, an expert woods man, made a careful study of the boot tracks around the bridge. Years later a house In tbe vicinity was burning to the ground when Wren noticed a pair of boota under the floor of a porch. He examined them and said to the owner, "This is tbe pair of boota worn by the man who robbed the stage back in ." A hang-dog look waa the only response. Members and visitors were highly entertained by Mrs. (Well's interesting recital. Mrs. H. A. Nitschelm, chap ter regent, presided during the business meeting. Delegates to the a t a t a conference of Daughters to be held in Hood River in March were elected as follows: Mrs. Nitschelm. Mrs. Wattenburg, Mrs. Wilbur A. Jonea, Mrs. G. L. Black and Mrs. Charlea Joseph Martin. Alternates, Mrs. A. C. Listoe, Mrs. Robert Sloan, Mrs. E. H. Balslger, Mrs. S. R. Berry and Mra. Warren Hunt. Mrs. Nit schelm and Mrs. Listoe are delegates to the national con gress In Washington, D. O, to be held during the week of April the nineteenth. Mrs. B. C. Thomas, a member of the chapter, is now In Columbus, Ohio, and will be Invited to represent the chapter at the national meeting. Members present at tha Monday meeting were, Mrs. Nitschelm, Mrs. Listoe, Mrs. Wattenburg, Mrs. Balslger, Mra. Black, Mra. Rachel A. Good, Mrs. D. V. Kuykendall, Mrs. E. D. Lamb, Mrs. Thomaa Hampton, Mrs. Odell, Mrs. B. E. Hayden, Mrs. Mona Dixon, Mrs. H. E. Morris, Mrs. Harry Ackley, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Har ry Goeller, Mra. S. R. Berry, Mrs. Robert Sloan and Mra. Charles Joseph Martin. Mrs. Timmons was a guest Mrs. Listoe was co-hostesa. Mrs. Lula Hill and Miss Mary Hill assisted during the serv ing of refreshments. . . INDEPENDENT STUDY CLUB NAMES OFFICERS The Independent 8tudy club met Thursday afternoon, Jan uary the eleventh, at the home of Mra Bess Griggs at 2135 Darrow avenue. New officers elected for the ensuing year were: President, Mrs. Fannie Goddard; vice president, Mrs. Louise Borton; secretary, Mrs. Kathryn Billings; treasurer, Mrs. .Estella Smith; - flower chairman, Mrs. Bernice Han sen; refreshment chairman, Mrs. Alice Dahleim; publicity, Mrs. Lizzie Little. The group voted to honor members birthdays with gifts. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Nettle Good, 2020 Darrow avenue, on January the twenty-fifth. A potluck luncheon will be served at one o'clock. The Stlngerette Club to the Ladies Auxiliary to the Broth erhood of Railway Trainmen will meet in the social com munity hall Tuesday, January tbe sixteenth for a one o'clock pot luck luncheon. All membera are cordially Invited. yJe- - aJ V OFFICIALS OF KLAMATH MASONIC LODGE On Monday evening the office of worshipful master of Klamath Lodge, No. 77, AF end AM, was taken by Herschel E. Morris, (left). Retiring worshipful master is LeRoy Erdmann, who was presented with a past master's ring by the incoming master. The ceremony was observed before a great many lodge members in the Masonic temple. Konnell-F.IHs picture. ST. OLAFCHOIR SINGERS Nora Lunde, Borgny Roa and Velma Grose, mem bers of the St, Olaf choir, carefully studying an intricate phrase in part practice. The famous choir of sixty members will be heard in Klamath Falls at the Pelican theatre on Wednesday, January the .f ' ' ' thirty-first. St Olaf Choir To Sing Here Famous Singing Group Scheduled Here Jan uary 3 1 st Few musical organizations have enjoyed the unanimous ac claim of the critics as has the St. Olaf choir, scheduled to appear In concert here Wednes day, January the thirty-first at tbe Pelican theatre under tbe sponsorship of the Klamath Lutheran church. . ' This organization, composed of sixty carefully selected voices from the student body at St. Olaf college, Northfleld, Minne sota, has repeatedly toured the country from east to west, wln- . nlng the highest praise ..from the music critics of leading newspapers In Boston, 1 New Tork, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. " Its coming here is in response to urgent requests from many to whom Its fame has spread. The choir has been trained and Its concerts are conducted by Dr. F. Melius Christiansen, whose choral Ideals were ab sorbed in tbe classes directed by Cantor Go star Schreck at tbe University of Leipzig, who was for many years the leader of the celebrated Thomaa Church choir. Sixty men and women form the choir. The unanimity of critical opinion concerning their merit Is one of the most aston ishing things in America's musi cal life. Director Christiansen retains only such voices as are free from unsteadiness and dis position to breathiness, and the result Is perfection of balance, precision of attack and release, and flawless Intonation. It Is difficult to convey to those who have not heard this singing group the likeness and control of the body of tone, for the sixty voices are exactly like one voice multiplied by sixty. Writ ing In the Chicago Herald-Examiner, Mr. Herman Devrlea " said of tbe choir: "It la a group "of young peo ple, all of them letter-perfect, pitch-perfect, tone-perfect, text perfect in the most difficult classic choral music, singing absolutely from memory and without accompaniment, even without the opening assurance of diapason or tuning fork. Their director. Dr. Christiansen, gets effects unlike tbose pro duced by any other like or ganization heard in these parts. Their pianissimo is of wonder ful tenuity, finespun as silk, yet never lacking In musical quality. Their dynamics are their own and the ensemble ef fects are quite flawless. For the benefit of those among our readera who have never heard this choir, let me repeat that It la the greatest of Its kind in America, perhapa In the world. One has only to enumerate the qualities that make a perfect choral body and name them the St. Olaf choristers, with Dr. F. Melius Christiansen for their guiding spirit." Such praise has rarely been bestowed by a nationally-known critic on any organization or individual yet It la duplicated . In warmth by hla contempor aries in all cities. WEST KLAMATH The Tuesday Evening Bridge club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Thurman. Those playing were Mr. and Mrs. Nor- . man - Metzel, Mrs. Lee Holll- , day, Mra. Marian Holllday, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Thurman. High core was won by Mrs. Lee Holllday and low by Mrs. Thur man. y CALENDAR Monday, January 15 The executive council of the Business and Professional Wom en's club meets at the Peli can cafe for a no-hostess din ner, at 6:30 o'clock. Tuesday, January 16 Benefit performances of "In termezzo" for Finnish Relief fund at Pelican theatre. - One afternoon and two evening performances. Wednesday, January 17 Wednesday club of St. Paul's church to meet in parish house. Last social meeting before Lent. Hostesses, Mrs. Joseph Fales, : Mrs: D. J. Rees, Mrs. Ann Norland and Miss Hen rietta Elcern. ' ... Parents and Patrons club members of KUHS, meeting at- 8 o'oJoclt. Board meeting at 7:15 o'clock. Thursday, January 18 Group No. 4, St. Mary's Al tar society, "snowball" bridge party in Willard hotel at 8 o'clock. Bridge, pinochle and Chinese checkers. Regular meeting Prosperity Rebekah lodge at IOOF hall at I p. m. Friday, January 19 Mothers club of Sacred Heart academy to meet in school auditorium, 1 :30 o'clock. Saturday, January 20 Mid-winter dance, Winter Dancing club, Willard hotel. Monday, January 22 The regular meeting of the Business and Professional Wom en's club will be held at Ho tel Willard with dinner served at 6:30 o'clock. Elenora .Wea therford and the junior girls will be in charge of the pro gram. This will be a "fun" meeting, it is announced. League of Women Voters, 2 p. m., Library club rooms. Thursday, January 25 Sojourners to meet at Wil lard hotel. St. Paul's Guild in parish house. Potluck luncheon at I p. m. Kathryn Hornibrook will review "The Nazarene" by Shalon Asch. Reading of "Ramona" by Miss Naomi Van Cleave, First Presbyterian church, 8 o'clock. Public invited. Tickets may be purchased from chamber of commerce or. at door, Saturday, January 27 . President's Birthday ball, Klamath Falls armory, proceeds for infantile paralysis. v Doernbecher benefit bridge party given by Klamath Falls Woman's Library club. Gen eral chairman, Mrs.' 0. E. Van Vector. Monday, Janua.y 29 Reames women to sponsor Sam Gordon,, the Kibitzer. A combined meeting af the Minerva 1 and E 'ith Cunning Bool clubs will be held, with Chester Shuler the guest speak r. Mr, Shuler will review, . "City of Gold," by Francis Brett Young and will speak ' upon the -technique of reading and how Jo review a book. Tuesday, January 30 Reames women to sponsor Sam Gordon, the Kibitzer, Wednesday, January 31 The famous St. Olaf choir will sing in concert under the auspices of the Klamath Lu theran church. Reames women to sponsor Sam Gordon, the Kibitzer. Saturday, February 3 St. Valentine's dance given by Order of Amaranth in Ma sonic temple at 9:30 o'clock. Annual benefit party given by Lioness elf" Willard hotel. Monday, February 5 Oregon Mothers to meet et home of Mrs. A. M. Collier, Third and Pine streets, 1:45 o'clock dessert. Election of of ficers. Tuesday, February 6 Regular meeting of Friend ship Court, No. II, Order of Amaranth, in Masonic temple at 8 o'clock. I Wednesday, February 7 i Shrine club to meet for din ner et Willard hotel. Saturday, February 10 Benefit dance for the Fin nish Relief fund at Klamath Falls armory. Special features ' planned. ' f .' Monday, February 12 Second annual Lincoln's Birth day banquet to be sponsored by Klamath County Republi can club. Willard hotel at 6:30 o'clock. "Ramona" To Be Heard Music -Scheduled For Interesting Church Affair . Miss Margaret Horton, Miss Phyllis Collier and Miss Patty Fleet, all of Klamath Falls, and. Miss Barbara Bentley of Tule lake have been chosen to give the vocal numbers In connec tion with the reading of "Ra mona" to be given by Miss Na omi Van Cleave at the First Presbyterian church Thursday evening, January the twenty fifth, at eight o'clock. Stage setting! and musical background will carry out the Spanish and Indian theme of Helen Hunt Jackson's famous love story, "Ramona." . In tbe world's literature Ra mona and her proud husband Alessandro have 'taken their places among the Immortal lovers. From their meeting dur ing the sheep shearing at Cam ulos Rancho through their dis covery of love, their flight and miserable treatment by tbe Americanos, the tale moves with relentless certainty toward Alessandro's tragic end. This is the Ramona story, a story that will live forever In the hearta of those who know It. In charge of stage settings la Mr. Frank Fleet, wbo will be as sisted by Miss Pearl Jean Wil son and Mr. Horace Stiles. Mr. Jack Barbour la managing the lighting effects. Miss Marjorle Cheyhe, Misa Ruth Hendricks, Mr. Jtay Mlg llaccio, and Mr. Ross Ragland will usher at the recital. Mlsa Marjorle Kos and Mr. Frank Fleet will take tickets. Mrs. George Mclntyre will give the musical prelude and accompany the singers. Following are the four epi sodes In Miss Van Cleave s orig inal abridgment of the' novel; PART I Ramona and the Senora PART II Ramona and Alessandro PART III The Wanderers PART IV . Ramona and Felipe Dr. Adams Addresses ' Business Women Caroline Vaeretti Chairman of Interesting Pro gram in Willard' Hotel on Monday Evening Dr. F. Cecil Adams was the featured speaker at the regu lar meeting of tha Buiinon and Professional Women's club on Monday evening, January tha eighth, at Hotel Willard, discussing the topic of "Compulsory Health Insurance." Caroline Vaeretti was chairman of the program and entertainment, assisted by Lois Rumer, Alice Ruttencutler and Dorothy Bailey, who used the theme of the New Year in the decorative scheme, New Year kewpies in black hats smiled from the tablas and streamers in baby blue and pink ribbons added a gala touch to the scene, while paper fortunes amused the diners, During the dinner hour Mr. , Womlelt II. Hmlth, of Klmu- I f)LL! alh Union lilat Is school, enter--' Installed Officers Hold Heefc Herschel E. Morris Named Master of Klamath Lodge Newly elected officers of the Klamath lodge, number TT, of A. F. and A- M. were Installed at the last communication Mon day, January the eighth, by J. A. Murphy, past master. Officers for the ensuing year will be Herschel E. Morris, wor shipful m a a t a r ; Lawrence Phelps, senior warden; J. Fred , Flock, Junior warden; B. M. Bubb, treasurer; Arthur R. Dickson, secretary; William . Milne, senior deacon; George Ailler, Junior deacon; J. M. Pyles, Sr., chaplain; L. L. Erd mann, marshal; ' Wallace Mo Arthur, senior steward; R. E. Welghtman, Junior ataward; Ted T. Terrel, tyler, and Lynn Moore, organist A highlight of the program waa the presentation of life membership certificates to re tiring master L. L. Erdmann, Herschel E. Morris and Douglaa Howser by past master H. 8. Stone. Tbe newly Installed mas ter. Herschel Morris, presented a past master's ring to the re tiring master, L. L. Erdmann, aa a gift from the lodge In ap preciation of hla service to the order. THIMBLE CLUB MEETS TUESDAY AT ELY HOME The Thimble club of Neigh bors of Woodcraft mot Tues day afternoon, January the ninth, at the home of Mrs. El len Ely on Nevada street. Dessert . waa served by ' the hostess to twenty-two members. A short business meeting was held with election of officers with all re-elected as follows, president, Mrs. Stella Dry den; vice president, Mrs. Edith Rschle; secretary,' Mrs. Ellen Kir; treasurer, Mrs. Bertha Howltt; finance committee, Mra. Idoline Scbupp and Mrs. Nor McDanlels. The third' member of tbe finance committee will be elected next meeting. Following the meeting five tables of pinochle were at play. Prlsea were given to Mra. Fred Hahn, high; Mrs. Frank Sex ton, second high; Mrs. L. A. Eschle, low. Mrs. Dryden waa presented with a decorated cake 1 In honor of her birthday. Tha next meeting will be held Tuesday, January the third at the home of Mrs. Dryden, (10 North Eleventh street with Mrs. Henry Oloysteln assisting. MERRILL OFFICERS. TO BE INSTALLED MERRILL Newly elected officers of the Merrill Rebekah lodge who were not Installed early this month will be In stalled Monday night, January the fifteenth, It has been an nounced by Mrs. Hazel Lilly, noble grand. Officers yet to be Installed Include Mrs. Vivian Hasklns, vice grand; Mrs. Oer aldlne Cox, chaplain; Mrs. Win nie Offleld, recording secretary and Mrs. Hallla Dodenhotf, mu sician, . A white elephant offering7 will supply prises for beano and other gamea and cards will be In order. Mrs. Lilly, Mra. Mary Pope, Mrs. Hallle Dodenhotf and Miss Nevada Schooley, all with birth days In December, will enter tain for members whose birth days fall this month. Mrs. Templar Takes Over Duties As 1940 Matron Formal gowns In paalel shades added much to the en joyment of members when the 140 officers of Aloha chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, went through the rltuallatlo cere monies Tunsday evening, Janu ary the ninth, at the first regu lar meeting of the chaplor year, Mra. Dorothy Templar, worthy matron, and Mr. Lluyd Koblson, ' worthy patron. In spired the members with oon fldence In their ability to suc cessfully lead the chapter In lis undertakings during the euau Ing year. According to the report ut Mia. Ruby Keuyon, retiring ocrtitary, Aloha chapter now has 3U7 membera lu good stand ing. The worthy matron appointed atanulng comiuliteae lur the year as follows: Finance: Jessie Mills, Laura Wllllta, Clalrallce Epperson. Instructions: No. 1, Dr. Har old Brown, Christine Murdock, H. E. (lets. No. 1, Loyal U. Hopkins, Catherine Casper, Mae Balslger. Examination: No. 1, Earl Palmer, Dorothy Wortley, Le ola Hellbronner. No. I, ullver Hplker, Jennie Hum. Amelia Hanks. No. 1. J. 1. Beard, Ella McMillan, Edna Kent. Hellef: Nellie Wattenburg, Marguerite Ward, Velma Hobl aon. Publicity chairman: Irene Markhani, . Parliamentarian; May I'hln ney. House committee: Chairman, Will Wood, uoluen Brown, Kate Peyton. During the social hour re freshments were served by a committee composed of Mra. ' Mae Balslger, chairman, Mra. Lillian Arnold, Helen Ander son, Orva Beard, Laura Black, Margaret Blden, and visiting members, Mrs. Virginia Brown and Mrs. Lillian Human. WEED WOMEN ENJOY PARTIES DURING WEEK WEED The Young Ladles' Martha Circle met at the home of Mrs. Jean Fldler Monday evening for the regular month ly meeting. Mrs, Rosalie Lee led the devotional services. After a brief business meeting, a very Interesting social hour followed at which time the hostess served a salad course. Those present were: Mesdamea Jean Carabln, Jewel Ilbodes, Mildred Eddy, Nellie Ford, Ada Klce, Langlno Schweltser, Rosa lie Lee, Vesta Miller, Mable Weed, Betty Soott, and Misses Marietta Brown, Elinor Heber lle, Pauline Williams and the hostess, Jean Fldler. . WEED The home of Mrs. Lester Lea waa a beautiful set ting for a stiver tea when she entertained the members - of the Dorcas circle Wednesday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served to Mesdames Vln nle Hoy, Lollle Davis, Kay Bryant, Emolla Kegg, Jeno Sheppard, Jim Register, Mar lon Kerkea, Edna ; Mitchell, Alice Fadner, Gladys Jarvenln, Katharine Johnson, Jewel Rhodes, by the hostess, Mrs. Lea, CONTRACT CLUB ENTERTAINED AT HEWITT'S ' The Thursday Contract club met January the eleventh at the home of Mrs. Bertha How ltt on Manianlta atreet. Lunch eon was served by the hostess to Mrs. Idoline Schupp, Mrs, Stella Dryden, Mrs. Pearl York land, Mrs. Beulah Agne, Mrs. Eva Jones, Mrs. Myrtle Dun ham, and Mra. Clara McPher ran. High acore was given to Mrs. Schupp, second high lo Mrs. Yorkland, and the travel ing prize to Mra, Agne. The next meeting will be held -at the home of Mrs. Bohupp on Alameda atreet. lalned with solos, accompanied by Mrs. D. J. Zuuiwalt. I'rsslilnnt Berenice Griffin conducted the business mealing following the program. It was announced that Uabolle Rrls nr, a prominent nioiuher of the club and a past president, has recolvcd the honor of be ing elected vice president of the Oregon State Teachers' as sociation at tha meeting which she attended last week In Portland, making her presi dent next year. Mrs. Ilrlxner Is rural supervisor of county schools and very active la school affairs. Unusual Interest Is being evinced this year Jn the glse club, which la expected to be larger than ever and la under tha direction of Llllle Darby. They meet every Wednesday evening at the Hotel Willard banquet room at seven fllteen o'rlork. Any business woman of the elty who Is Interested In singing Is Invited lo contact them for membership. Mem- " hers of the e!ub may Join the glee club without further dues. They are again entering the all-state contest of singers who will compete at the state con vention this summer. Borne thirty clubs from varloua cltlea of the elate will enter the con test. The executive council of the RPW club will meet on Mon day evening, January the fif teenth, at the Pelican cafe for a no-hostess dinner, which will be served at stx-thlrty o'clock. All membera are urged to attend. A "fun meeting" has been announced for the next regu lar meeting of tbe club, held at Hotel Willard on Monday night January the twenty-second, fclenora Weatberford la la charge, assisted by her Junior girls and a Jolly time la prom ised. MOOSE AFFAIRS GIVEN DURING PAST WEEK The Women of the Moose sponsored a public card party Friday afternoon, January the twelfth. In KC hall with eight tables at play. High acore waa held by Mrs. Lowe, second high by Harriet McWetbey. Ouest prlte waa awarded to Laura Brumhle. Refreshments were served at the close of the play. The alumni committee of the Women of the Moose will hold a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, January the seven teenth, with potluck luncheon at the home of Fannla May -Thompson, 411 North Ninth 1 atreet. The Women of the Moose met In regular session Tuesday eve ning, January the ninth, In KC ball with Senior Regent Blanche Dixon presiding. The meeting waa called to order at eight o'clock, A letter waa read from Katharine Smith telling of a district meeting to be held In Klamath ' Falls on April the ninth. The publicity chairman made ber report for tbe month. The rltuallatlo committee held a regular mooting Mon day evening, January the eighth, at the home of Opal Blehn with twelve moinbora present, It was voted to start a series of card parties, tbe first to be given on Monday evening, January the twenty-ninth, at eight o'clock In KC hall, to which parts for a play which I the committee Is to present were glvon out. Refreshmenla were served at tha elosa of the meeting. . , Wlnema temple, Pythian Bisters, will meet In the KQ hall, Wednesday evening, uary the aeventeentb, o'clock. Dinner will be served at half past alx o'clock. Broth er Knlghta and wives are cor dially Invited. There will be installation of eMflcers at halt past eight o'clock. Visiting sisters are cordially Invited. inlng, Jan b, at eight "LET GEORGE DO IT" SWISS WATCH REPAIR SPECIALIST ' A COMPLETE LINE ; OF JEWELRY GEO. METZ 137 Main Watchmaker and Jeweler
