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Prisoners Glad to LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER -I Phone 600 McCourt Will Head Lumber Wage Board Today We Pay Tribute to Profitable Goose Hunting The Dalles Man Kills Bobcat; Pet Rabbit Only Flood Casualty News and Activities Engagements Weddings j-" Social Events BAKER Funeral services were held Wednesday for Edwin Paul Burllngame. who was killed in an auto accident near Huntington. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery. Friday, 4, 1946 Page Three Miss McGuire Weds Robert L.

Rains, Jr. Miss Evelyn McGuire, daughter i of Mr. and Mis. Hugh McGuire of I La Grande, became the bride of i Robert L. "Rains, of Redwich, at a oprcmony performed at Fir Street 'Methodist parsonage New Year's eve.

The bride chose a suit of gold colored wool with black accessories and wore a corsage of orchids. Miss June Carpenter was bridesmaid, and Hugh McGuire, brother of the bride, best man. The young cor; 1c will make their home in Kancas where the groom will'iattend school. ROSEBURG James W. Doyle and William Lassitor of Roseburg have leased ground and will start soon to install an asphalt plant which they will bring soon from Coos Bay.

They will supply asphalt for street, highway and miscellaneous purposes. This is the latest industry added to the Rose burg area. MILLERSBURG Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murdock and Mr.

and Mrs. Gerald Stbwe escaped from their flood bound homos Friday night and so did the family dog, which was trapped under the porch, when the family removed some of the floor boards. But the family rabbit was unable, to find a place high enough and drowned. MOVE REPAIR SHOP ED FORD, 4 (UP) Rogue River national forest service officials today announced the district central repair shop will be moved from Grants Pass to Medford. THE DALLES John Frantz, I local cement contractor, went on one of his most profitable goose hunting trips for a long time last week by bagging a 53 inch and 40 pound bobcat.

Frantz was hunting on the gravel bar below Celilo falls when he encountered the bobcat. The meeting was at such close range that Frantz was able to kill the cat with one blast from his shotgun. Frantz collected $1 bounty for killing the animal, and also was informed that the hide would bring from $10 to $12. SALEM State of Oregon, through the state budget division. Tuesday mado application to the surplus property administration for use of barracks and other buildings at the Salem airport now declared surplus.

The structure would bo used by the state hospital here while the institution's building program is in progress, the application says. ROSEBURG Despite shortages of material and labor, the year of 1945 was Roscburg's record year, with but one exception, in volume of building. Record maintained by Glenn Taylor, fire chief and building inspector, lists an even 140 permits with estimated value of improvements totalling $477,147. The 1945 record was surpassed only by the year 1925, when total building expenditures amounted to ASTORIA City officials predicted that with good luck they would be able to make emergency repairs to the main pipeline of the city water system which broke in two depriving the city of its water supply. The break resulted from a slide about three and one-half miles east of Reservoir No.

3 on a side hill area. The slide is about 70 feet wide and a maximum of 20 feet deep. Crews have been digging foundations for cribbing in the loose muck WESTON The Weston file department elected officers as follows: L. E. Snider president, succeeding Lee Craigon, A.

H. Jensen, chief, Kenneth Grover, assistant chief, succeeding' L. E. Snider; Rny Gordon, captain succeeding Albert O'Harra, and Earl Tucker, secretary-treasurer. There are 12 men on tho department.

The department meets twice monthly but because of the holidays the next meeting will be Jan. 14. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UP) John B. McCourt, Portland at torney and former vice-chairman of the 12th regional war labor board, nas been named chairman of the regional wage stabilization board and the west coast lumber commission, it was announced today.

Another Portland president, John D. Galey, former lumber commission chairman, was ap-; pointed vice-chairman of that group, the national wage stabilization board announcement said. An average sized submarine contains about three tons of tin. KIDNEYS MUST REMOVE EXCESS ACIDS Help 15 Milea of Kidney Tubas Flush Out Poisonous Wait If you hnvoan excess of adds In yourbtood your 16 miles of kliincy tubes may bo overworked. These tiny flltcin and tubes are work irtff day and ninht to help Nature rid your system of excess acids and poisonous waste.

When disorder of kidney function permit twlsonoua matter to remain in your blood, It maycausc nagging backache, rheumatic pains leg pains, Ions of pep and energy, setting up nights, swelling, pumnesn under tho eyes, headaches and dinineno. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning sometimes shows there Is wrong with your kidneys or bladder. Kidneys may peed help same an bowels, so ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretlo, used successfully by millions for over 40 years. Doan's give happy relief and will help tho 16 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous watts from your blood. Oct Doan's Pills.

R. E. Stanley Hunt, Pastor TRUTH IN LOVE" WEIGH 'Play Paratrooper' hollowing Beatings NUERNBERG. Jan. 4 (UP) A Mauthausen concentration camp guard told the war crimes tribunal today he saw eight prisoners hurl themselves over a 12S-foo! quarry cliff whilo SS men lashed them.

The SS guards called this "playing paratrooper," he said. The witness was Alois Hell-riegcl, a 36-year-old Austrian barber. He said he watched from a guard tower in 1941 while two SS men herded the prisoners toward the cliff. "They beat the prisoners, and I saw they intended to throw them over the cliff," he said. "Because of the beatings the prisoners threw ihemselvevs off the cliff in desperation." Health Club Film Will Be Shown at Schools in County Four-H Health club moving picture, "Hidden Hunger," will be shown the week of Jan.

7 to 11 to all Union county schools possible, Burns T. Bailey, assistant county agent and 4-H club leader announced today. The picture is intended primar ily for health club members, but will be of interest to all element- ary and high school students, and all are invited to attend. Tentative schedule for showing follows: Jan. 7 Central and junioi high, La Grande, 9:15 a.m.; Greenwood school, 11:15 a.

Rivoiin school, 1:15 p.m.; Willow school, 3 p.m. Jan. 8 Ackerman school, 9:15 a.m.; Hilgard school, 11:15 a.m. Perry school, 1:15 p.m.; Starkuy school, 3:15 p.m. Jan.

9 Island City school, 9:15 a.m.; Imbler school, 1 p.m.; Elgin school, 3 p.m. Jan. 10 Fruitdale school, 9:15 a.m.; Cove school, 11:15 a.m. Jan. Union elementary school, 9:15 a.m.; Tclocaset school.

11 a.m.; North Powder school, p.m.; Pondosa school, 3 p.m. Alicel and Ladd Canyon schools will visit other nearby schools to sec the picture. Angell Announces 1946 Candidacy PORTLAND, Jan. 4 (UP) Rep, Homer D. Angell, of Portland, today anounccd his candidacy reelection to congress before leaving by plane for Hawaii with a subcommittee of the territories 'Committee.

Angell represent the third district of Multnomah county and is dean of the Oregon delegation. KEEP TOP RATING NEW YORK, Jan. 4 (UP) Wyoming University's Cowboys retained their rating as one of the nation's top basketball teams today after their eighth straight victoiy, 57 to 42, over Long Island university at Madison Squat Garden. Clearance of Women's Coals, Suits and Dresses; children's coals, snow suits and raincoats. Big reductions! Shop now to take advantage of the Clearance' Savings.

SEE OUR 'z PRICE TABLE ITAOTnU'C KIDDY SHOP 1114 Adams Phone 202 Ntwsoroua EN WOMEN IN UNIFORM Pvt. Jerry. V. Cook. army air force, who has been at Keeslcr field, Mississippi, has reported at Amarillo, for av iation mechanics school.

He spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Cook, here and with other relatives and friends. Harry Dean Olsen.

torpedoman's vmatc 3c, of La Grande, has been released from the Bremerton personnel separation center after three years in the navy. Ho entered the service Sept. 27, 1942, at Seattle, and has received the Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon, the Philippine liberation ribbon, the good conduct medal, the World War II victory medal, and the American area campaign medal. T5 Wcrren G. Powers, La Grande, recently received his discharge from the Fort Lewis separation center after almost three years in the engineers, where he was a heavy truck driver.

He entered the service Feb. 16. 1943, at Spokane, and took part in the Normandy, northern France, Rhineland and central European campaigns. Ho wears the ribbons of the American the ater service medal, the good conduct medal, the World-War II victory rncdal, and the Europcan-Af-rican-middle eastern service medal. He served 20 months overseas.

TSgJ. Glenn O. Nice. La Grande, has been discharged from the army after almost four years service. He joined the army March 11, 1942, at Fort Douglas, and received his discharge Dec.

24, from the separation center at Fort Lewis. He served 22 months overseas, participating in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns, and has been awarded the American theater service medal, the World War II victory medal, the Asiatic-Pacific service medal, the Philippine, liberation medal with one bronze service star, ind the good conduct nicdal. Sgt. Thomas B. Gibson has- been released from the service after participating in the India-Burma, China, and central Burma campaigns.

He joined the army March 11, 1942, at Fort Douglasj and served 31 months overseas. He wears the good con duct medal, the Asiatic-Pacific service medal, and the distinguished unit badge. Cpl. Melvin K. Webb, La Grande, has been discharged from the army after three years in the quartermaster corps.

He participated in the Rhineland and central. European campaigns, and has been awarded the World War II victory medal', the EAM service medal, and the good conduct medal. He enlisted Nov. 20, 1042, at Portland, and served 31 months overseas. He was released from the army Dec.

23 at the Fort Lewis separation center. SSgt. William R. Gale has been released from the army after receiving the bronze star, good conduct medal, World War II victory medal, American service medal, and the Europcan-Af-rican-middlc eastern service medal. He served seven months overseas, taking part in the north Apennines and Po valley cam paigns, andrcceived his discharge Dec.

28 from Fort Logan, Colo. T4 Frank R. Hanson, North Powder, received his dis- Let Christ Be Your Pilot In 1946 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR WILL BE YOUR' OPPORTUNITY TO FORM OR CONFIRM A GOOD HABIT THAT OF REGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE. WITH ALL ITS FAILURES, THE CHURCH STANDS FOR THE BEST THINGS IN THE WORLD, THINGS WHICH MADE GOOD CITIZENS AND PARENTS IN THE PAST. SHREWD AND EXACT THINKERS KNOW THAT NO COMMUNITY BECOMES BETTER.

THAN THE SERVICE ITS CITIZENS RENDER THROUGH THE CHURCH. BE A CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE. Out; Cltiu'ch School Meets at 9:45 a.m. "A REAL subject at 11 a.m. Broadcast on KLBM "READY! SET GO!" a stirring message at 7:30 p.m.

Society Briefs Members of the Stitch and Chatter club of the American Legion auxiliary met yesterday in the Neighborhood club house and sewed on pajamas for needy children and on afchans'for the hos pitals. Mrs. W. E. Wilkins and Mrs.

George Tiss were hostesses for the meeting and served re freshments. Miss Revcrlv Decker has turned Salt Lake City to con tinue her niudics at McEwcn con ccrvatoiy of music, after a two vf ition hcr'o with her Ur. and Mrs. H. A Decker.

Ladies Society, of Firemen Public installation of officers for 1946 was conducted by the Ladies society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and En ginemen in the Neighborhood club last night. Mrs. Melvin Walter was ling officer, assisted by her daughter, Ina Mae 'Walter who acted as marshall. Mrs. Ernest Root outgoing president, was presented floweio and gifts during a drill enacted by the drill team.

Mrs. Marion Stoddard sang a tribute to Mrs. Root. The serving table was decorated with red and white carnations and lavender tapers, the lodge colors. Mrs.

John Larson and Mrs. Everett Skaggs During the brief business' meet ing which proceeded the installs tion Mrs. Root presided: It was announced that the brotherhood will giv-2 a party for the ladies society on Jan. 19 in the IOOF hall. The next regular meeting will include a potluck luncheon Jan.

18 in the Neighborhood club house. DAV Auxiliary to Be Formed Here Organization of an auxiliary to Blue Mountain chapter No. 21, Disabled American Veterans, is planned for the next meeting of the D. A. scheduled for Monday Members of the organization will meet at the hqjne of Willard Green, senior vice-commander.

A get-acquainted mooting and social hour will be held after the regular business session. members are requested 'to be present, as well as mothers, sisters, or any other eligibles. Those wishing transportation ore to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Sacajawea hotel, where transportation will be available. Hospital Notes Grande Rondo Hospital Admitted Mrs." August Erickson, medical, La Grande; Betty Jean Woodell, medical.

La Grande; Mrs. Frank Elmer, medical, Aliccl; Margaret' Hcndrick-son, surgery, La Grande. Dismissed Clifford Snell; La Grande; Cecil F. McCubbin, Enterprise; Mrs. John Crawford, La Grande.

St. Joseph's Hospital Admitted Hazel Shoemaker, Charles Logue, Mrs. John Archer and Fred Shaw, all medical patients from La Grande. Dismissed Fred Faerbcr, North Powder; Stephen York, Summerville; Winnie Whiteley, Elgin; Wilford McDaniel, Lewis Hayter and Mrs. William Daniels, air of La Grande.

According to a report of an eminent doctor of the University of Nebraska, babies prefer red and adults prefer blue. Rev. Mark Talney Addresses Society "Sharing and living" was the subject yesterday of Rev. Mark A. Talney's 'talk before members of the Women's Misionary society oi m-st Presbyterian church.

Members of the organization met at the. honic of Mrs. B. A. Van Wormer, with Mrs.

Glenn Thompson assistant hostess. A short business meeting was held preceding the Rev. Mr. Talney's talk. Refreshments were served, followed by a hour, i The organization's next meeting will be Feb.

7, at the home of the Misses Snook. Mrs. Cas-sius Humphrey assisting. In the Future FRIDAY 6:30 p.m.,'p.E.O. dinner at the home of Mrs.

Harley Richardson. Hostesses: Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. A. K.

Parker and Mrs. Ray Van Blokland. 7:30 p. No. 16, I.

O. O. F. hall 8 p. m.

Hope chapter No. 13, O. E. installation of officers, Masonic temple. SATURDAY 12:30 p.

American Associa-. lioni.of University Women have a luncheon meeting in the Stein Banquet room. Harold Hoyt will be guest speaker. 7:45 p. Inter-denomination youth rally at State theater.

Led by young persons. Brigadier Olive Childcrs will speak. SUNDAY p. nv. Westminister Fellowship, Presbyterian church.

MONDAY 12 in. Lions club, Stein club. 4 p. City council, Parent-Teacher association, Greenwood school. -i 7:30 p.

La Grande chapter, Order of DcMolay, Masonic temple. 7:30 p. Loyal Star lodge, Neighborhood club. 8 p. m.

YWEA will meet in the First Methodist church. TUESDAY 8 p.m. High school P. T. A.

will meet in home economics room. Rodney Berg, recently returned from the service, will be the speaker. THURSDAY 7:30 p. L. A.

to B. of R. T. business meeting and drill team FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sixth Spring "SPEAKING THE Donald Hav Hendricks. SM 2c, son of Mrs.

a I Wilcox, 308 Harrison street, who has recently been discharged from the navy and is expected to arrive here soon. He attended Riveria and I Grande high school and prior to entering the service was employed by the railroad. He was a signnlsman in the navy for more than two years and participated in the Luzon invasion. Hendricks is a member of the LDS church. charge Dec.

23 from the army separation center at Fort Lewis after three years in the field artillery. He entered the service Dec. 23, 1942, at Spokane, and took part in the northern Fi-minn. Arrlnnnne: Rhineland, and central European campaigns. Ho has been awarded the American theater service medal, the World War II victoiy medal, the EAM service medal, and the good conduct medal.

He served 16 months overseas. Pvt. William H. Connor. La Grande, received his discharge Dec.

21 from Madigan General hospital at Fort Lewis after serving in the engineers. He wears the ribbons of the European-African-middle eastern ribbon with one bronze service star, the good conduct medal, the American theater ribbon, and the World War II victory medal. He spent nine months overseas. Cpl. Jack K.

Furgason, La Grande, recently was released from service after almost three years in the air corps. He entered the army Feb. 24, 1943, at Spokane, and participated in the India-Burma campaign during his 27 months overseas. He wears the good conduct medal, the distinguished unit badge, the Asiatic-Pacific campaign medal, and the World War II victory medal. Clyde Clark Jones, carpenter's male 1c, of La Grande, lias been discharged from the navy with the Asiatic-Pacific area campaign medal, the World War II victory medal, and the good conduct medal.

He enlisted Aug. 19. 1942, at La Grande, and received his discharge Dec. 7 from the U. S.

navy base at Bremerton. Fly the New Taylorcraf at the La Grande Airport Eastern Oregon Airways Tkit virtUtHtrtmt ipnmtJ tillers' dried feeding value OLD JUDGE: all you need HARRY: Yes. distillers produced it for the year be in a position next year." OLD JUDGE: tell you grain HARRY: "Not THE IHC0ST- THE OLD JUDGE -W practice in I. O. O.

F. hall. W0M Conserves Clothing Our Quality Dry Cleaning is Good Economy Regulan'cleaning means long wear for your Nu-Way Cleaners 1708 Sixth St. Normal Grocery Under New Management! Now COLLEGE If you had to order your day's supply of electricity fresh every morning, you'd appreciate how little it really costs and how much it does for you. Actually, about two-thirds of all American families light their homes and run radios, cleaners, toasters, percolators, clocks and washers for a few cents a day.

That bargain didn't just happen. It's the direct result of your power company's constant effort to give you good service at low rates. GROCERY HARRY: don't know what they'll weigh up, Judge, but my cattle and poultry sure have been gettin' fatter since I started to use distillers' dried grains in their ration." OLD JUDGE: "You're about the tenth one who has told me that, Harry. How do you account for it?" HARRY: "The by-product recovered from grains used by distillers is very high in vitamin and protein content. It's the best feed supplement we can get to balance the rations we feed our dairy cows, livestock and poultry.

Mixed with original grain, these dis grains have a much greater than the original grain has." "Have any trouble getting at times, even though the pounds of endin' last June. 1 hoi they'll to produce a lot more "Then I guess nobody can is wasted in distilling." me, Judge I know." O. W. WATSON, Prop. A Complete Stock of Groceries, Meats 8 School Supplies Eastern Oregca Light Power Company Confitnxtnf AleoMie A'sf trie.

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