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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. PAGE TERS Monday, January 10, 1938 quilt to be given to a family whose furnishings were destroyed by fire. The Loyal Women of the Christian church met on Thursday with Mrs-Roy Prout. Eastern Star At Elgin Installs 1938 Officials Optical Company To Opert Branch Here This Week! Continued rrom Pag Om ably with similar branches throufh-out the United B. M.

Hayes, regional manager, with headquarters In Spokane, came here to supervise the Installation of the plant. Mr. Hanna also cornea from Spokane. Phone Main 800 Ladies Aid To Elect Officers Mrs. R.

E. McAnulty will entertain members of the Riverside Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. McAnulty will be Mrs. Claude Domerell and Mrs.

O. B. Maxam. Election of officers for the coming term will be included In the business meeting and all members of the Ladies Aid ore being urged to attend. N.

0. W. Will Meet Tuesday All members of the Neighbors of the Woodcraft ore being urged to attend the meeting to be held Tuesday. Jan. 11 at the of P.

hall at 7:30 o'clock. Important business win be transacted during the business session. Home-Rural Life Committee Holds Meet Saturday Approximately 35 members of the borne and rural life committee, held a meeting preliminary to the economic; conference at the city hall Saturday with Mia Lucy Case, extension specialist In foods and nutrition from Oregon Stat college, assisting. H. O.

Avery, county agent, said today that all communities In the county were well represented. The group Is the first of a number of committees to hold preliminary meetings. The conference Is scheduled to be held In the -spring. The land use committee under the direction ot E. H.

DeLong will meet nt the city hall Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock and the farm crops committee Is scheduled to hold a meeting at the city hall Friday at 9:30 o'clock. Ladies Guild At Cove Entertained At Thursday Meet COVE. Jan. 10 (Special) Mrs. J.

Mills was hostess to the ladles Qulld Thursday afternoon. At the business meeting the. women planned a shower for Mrs. Ogllvle and her son Ted, who recently lost their entire household goods In the tire Monday, or all their furniture only one or two pieces were saved. The Ladles Aid, and several other organizations are doing the same thing.

Mrs. Hefty presided at the devotions. Bridge was played at four tables with Miss Besse Kelley winning high score and Mrs. Rollins low. Quests were Mrs.

R. S. Comstock. Mrs. R.

J. Allen, Mrs. Edward Campbell, Mrs. J. R.

Conklln. Mrs. A. O. Conk-lln, Mrs.

R. 8. French, Mrs. Stuart French, Mrs. T.

O. Hefty. Mrs. J. Fletcher.

Mrs. Anna McInUre. Miss Besse Kelley. Mrs. Oscar Rollins, Mrs.

Tom Hill, Mrs. W. J. Hallmark, Mrs. Ben Robinson.

Miss Kelley and Mrs. Hallmark will be the next hostesses. The most recent newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brunson, were given a shower at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Allen Brunson Friday evening. One ot the entertainment features was a mock wedding with Lee Chllders as bride and Ralph Fuckett as bridegroom, and Rev. Herbert Tyler officiating clergyman. Olen Robinson served as the bride's father, and Mel-vln Marks the bride's mother, Ernest Betty Hhneraaker, Society Editor social Uemt must be In the Benefit Dance Is Planned Lowell Stoddard, social chairman for the Stake M-Men's committee.

announced today that the group has 'i. planned a benefit dance to be held Friday, Jan. 14 In the lower recreational hall of the I. gymnasium. committee Is working on decorations for the affair and proceeds will be used to further M-Men's activities in the intercounty organization of young people of the L.

D. S. church in Baker and Union counties. It is hoped, officers say, that the Jtecial committee with the athletic prnmtttee can make it possible for tfre championship basketball team of the Union Stake to meet Portland for the state title and also enter the church division tournament at Twin Vails. The latter game would lead them toward the church finals In tlihi activity.

W. E. A. Plans Are Completed Enterprise And La Grande Lions To Meet Jan. 18 No meeting or the Llona club will be held next Monday noon.

It was announced at today's luncheon at the Fireside, but Tuesday evening, Jan. 10. at 7 o'clock, tho La Grande Lions will enjoy a Joint meeting with. Enterprise Lions at the Fireside. D.

D. R. Rich, Union county public- health officer, and Roy Collins, U. fl. National banr of Portland, were Introduced as new members.

Miss Madeline Larson, of the O. N. faculty, spoke ou her experiences last summer In Norway and Sweden. Guests Included Dr. O.

A. Howard, B. O. N. president, and Jack Ward, of the Freos-Ward Chevrolet Co.

at Enterprise. ICC IS ACCUSED WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 QJ.B The interstate commerce commission to-dny was charged by Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, with "gambling on a stock market rise" to protect taxpayers' money loaned to railroads, He railed for a "halt" on "these raids on the treasury." ELG-IN, Jan.

10 (Special) Installation of officers for a new year Is always an event of Importance. Tlibs was especially true of that ceremony, for Blue Mountain chapter number 52. The evening opened with potluck supper at 6:30 for Eastern Star and Masonic members and their families. Nearly one hundred were present for tire enjoyable meal. Later the installation ceremonies were held with Past Worthy Grand Matron Carrie Jackson of Ester; chapter, of Baker, acting as installing officer.

The new officers are: Worthy matron. Perle Wagoner; worthy patron, William Miller; associate matron. Luu-rose Hlbbord; aeooclate patron. George Carnes; conductress, Doris Myers; associate conductress, Zellah Mason; secretary, Josephine Harris; treasurer. Florine Blackman; chaplain, Jessie Brown; organise, Zellah Reed; marshal, Blanche Bloomfleld; Adah, Ola Mae Wealty; Ruth, Alma Weis; Esther, Florence Law; Martha, Irene Conrad; Electa, Anna McKin-nis; warder, Lura Miller; sentinel.

Calvin Cantrell. A floral degree- was given as a welcome to Mrs. Jackson and a bouquet of flowera In the colors of the order, was presented to the Incoming worthy matron by her officers. Gifts were presented to Murelda St ring ham and C. R.

Wheeler an tne past cmei officers, by Helen Keefer. From Baker May belle Romig and Jessie Rogers attended, with Sister Romig acting as marshal. Tho Eastern Star Social club met at the halt on Friday afternoon. Officers were elected for 1D38. president.

Florine Blackman; vice president. Edith Kloottra; secretary, Dor-Is flyers; treasurer. Laurose Hlbbord. Plans were- made to raiuo money to apply on tho new heating system and to niaice necessary Improvements about tho building. The Methodist Ladies Aid held an all-day meeting on Thursday at the William Smith home.

They made a Observer office by 10 a. m. ing wilt begin at 7 o'clock tonight instead of 7:30 o'clock as previously announced. The business seas ion will be followed by initiation. Camp Fire Group Receives Charter Members of the Aowaklya Camp Fire group received their membership cards and charter at the meeting held Saturday afternoon.

Jean Bowser presided. It was decided that the group would choose art as its hobby. Games were played during the afternoon and the group adjourned to meet again at a later date. Mrs. Jasper, To Be Hostess Mrs.

E. D. Jasper will be hostess to members of the Alicel Ladles Aid at her home. 803 Fourth street, Thurs- day afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs, Hugh Hulse and Mrs. Ralph Bilker I as assistant hostesses.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Called I The American Legion auxiliary meeting to be held at the Sacajawea Inn Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock will be In charge of the legislative committee headed by Hazel Wagner. Assisting Mrs. Wagner In arranging the program are Helen Knight. Marjorie Howard, Pearl Holbrook, Gladys Hoober, Alma Hearing. Dr.

Margaret Ingle, Eleanor Jones, Mona Kennedy and Kate Lindsey. Following the business meeting the auxiliary will Join with the post In a Joint social hour. Social Club To Meet Tuesday Mrs. A. E.

Erickson will be hostess to members of the Pythian Sisters Social club at her home, 203 Cherry street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock according to an announcement made today. Women of Moose Plan Card Party It was announced today that the Women of the Moose are planning to hold a card party at the Berry W. Bailey home on Spruce street Tuesday, Jan, 18 at 8 o'clock. C0LE-WEIMER FREIGHT LINE Phone Main 875 1114 Jefferson IiiHiired Currier Operating Daily Service Between Portland La Grande Baker Prompt Courteous Service Home Owned Scout Heads Hold Annual Meet Here Continued from Page One Oscar Hoover, scout executive, was in La Grande today making final arrangements for the meeting. Several musical numbers also have been arranged for.

A round table discussion under the direction of Rev. Cecil O. Hannan was to be held at Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for scout masters, troop committeemen and other troop officers. The group was to discuss troop advancement and the use of the, patrol system in scouting. The council on leers nominating committee was to meet at the Sacajawea Inn at 3 o'clock with O.

I. Orennan, of Walla Walla, serving as chairman. i At 3:30 o'clock the silver beaver award nominating committee was to meet at the Sacajawea Inn to con-! sider nominations for the award. The! silver beaver award is given for distinguished service to boyhood. Prom the candidates submitted two awards will be made.

An executive board meeting of the officers was to be held at 4:30 o'clock under the direction of the president, Mr. Huntington, who has served in this capacity for the lnjt five year. Official business of the council was to be considered at the late afternoon gathering. A boy scout board of review meeting will follow the banquet at 8:16 ut the church according to Richard Houser, chairman of the board of review. ENDORSE MEYERS SEATTLE, Jan.

10 (U.R) The Building Service Employes' union, which claims to be the largest local on the Pacific coast, today said its 700C members had endorsed Lieut. Oov. Victor A. Meyers for mayor of Seattle. If Members of the committee working on plans for the Y.

W. E. A. meeting to be held Tuesday evening 8 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church completed preparations for the program Sunday afternoon. 1 he program centers around the theme 'The Lady of The Castle In lH! Cays cf Queen Elizabeth." A on the program will be selections from Shakespeare's giveii by a group of High jpchool students.

1 The entertainment has been clever-fly tied together, according to the chairmen, linking the past with modern times. itMiss Sayre To Guest Speaker Miss Geneva Sayre will be guest at the meeting of the Wo-mrn's Foreign Missionary society ol Mhi Lplscopal church at (the home of Mis. E. A. Sayre.

60' Ada ins avenue Wednesday afternoon iut 2 o'clock. Miss Sayre has chosen as her topic developments in China." The speaker is a missionary hom 'from China on a furlough and tht 'daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Sayre. I I Rainbow Girls Meet At 7 p.

m. I fiM According to n. announcement made today the Rainbow Oirls meet JANUARY 911 Apply For Weekly Pay At Jobless Office A total of. 911 claims were handled through the unemployment compensation committee office In the Foley building during the last- week. It 1b expected that no checks will bo received until sometime In February as applicants must be unemployed for a period of three weeks It was explained today, officials said.

Coeur d'Alene Man, 65, Accused COEUR d'ALENE. Idaho, Jan. 10 ttjR) County authorities had pre ferred churges today against Tom Halliday, about 5, for "enticing and Inducing a girl for Immoral pur poses." Tho charge Involved three girls, 15, IE, and 20 years of age of this city and one. 26, of Spokane. One-Hour Parking Is Workings Well BAKER, Jan.

lo (U.R) The first week of this city's hour parking ordinance in the business section hus as a whole had favorable reaction. Mayor J. C. Sturgill said today. In the seven-day period ended Saturday, more than 100 cars were tagged and 99 drivers paid fines of si lor over parking.

MT. ANGEL WINS MT. ANGEL, Jan. 10 (U.B Mount Angel college basketball team defeated tho Portland university Pilots hero yesterday 83-25 In the first of four games to be played be tween the two Catholic quintets. SALE A Blight pull on the back rail and the couch is transformed into a double ir twin beds.

UNDERTAKING Rnod grass ft Zimmcnuui ambulance Bstrlx Pbon. Mais Bus Service for Wallowa Enterprise Joseph Wallowa Lake La Grande 6:00 P. Ar. Enterprise 8:15 H. Ar.

Wallowa Lake 8:46 P. M. For La Grande and Way Point. Lv. Wallowa Lake 10:30 A.

M. Lv. Enterprise A. M. Ar.

La Grande 1 13:60 P. II. For Information Call -INLAND TRANSIT LINK, IMO. Main 49 La Grande. Oregon Copnfolu I9X.

Lmirr ft Mmi Touooo Co. Brunson best- man and George Oolay bridesmaid. Jas. Hoatson the flower girl. Van Robinson, the rejected sui tor: M.

Loree was usher and Helen Brunson played the wedding march. The bride wore white, carrying pink rosebuds, the bridesmaid wore coral silk with a picture hat. Flower girt wore white. Train bearers for the bride were Buddy Brunson. The bride received some very nice wedding gifts.

WHKN WINTER COMES OREAT FALLS Mont, Warm winds and sunshine have fooled dame nature here. Householders report the first 1938 robin and swelling buds on shade trees. But the northwest probably will have several mors blizzards this winter, Lawrence Tibbett Andre Kostelanbtz PaulWhiteman Deems Tavlor Paul Douglas I fMW I SOCIAL CALENDAR -r 3 Monday. Jan. 10 7:00 Rainbow Olrta at Masonic hall.

7:30 D. of U. V. Tuesday, 1 :00 Presbyterian Mission Study club with Mrs. Robert Enkin.

2:00 Pythian Sisters Social club with Mrs. A. E. Erickson. 2:00 K.

D. club with Mrs. Laura Winburn. 2:30 Afternoon Study group at Sacajawca Inn. 7:30 W.

B. A. 8:00 Y. W. E.

A. 8:00 U. S. W. V.

Installation. 8:00 Women of Moose card arty ot B. Bailey Home. Wednesday, Jan. 12 2:00 Eagles auxiliary Sewing club with Sarah Bailey.

7:30 Rebekahs. 8:00 O. E. S. 8:00 American Legion auxiliary at Sacajawea Inn.

Thursday, Jan. 13 2:00 Klversidn Ladles Aid with Mrs. R. A. McAnulty.

2:00 Alicel Ladles Aid with Mrs. E. L. Jasper. 803 Fourth street.

Saturday, Jan. IS 2:00 P. Morton Relief Corps, ILHaIHI Local Dealer VAN PETTEN LUMBER CO. Phone Main 732 $49.50 Value -Now- very cigarette W5 features something Chesterfield features the one thing that really counts pleasure. It all comes down to this: Chesterfields arc made of mild ripe tohaccos rolled in pure cigarette paper.

the best that money can buy. That's why Chesterfield's milder better taste will give you wore pleasure. H1VWT ot? WAT BIB Never before has the famous Pull-Easy been sold at this low price. It's fine studio couch that serves as a living piece by day, and at nijfht becomes a comfortable, full-sized bed or twin beds. Arm rests, inner-spring mattress, and pillow support, enhance its beauty and provide greater comfort.

Your choice of rust, green or brown with reverse of pillows in contrasting colors. TERMS WITHIN REASON Pillows don't sag way back against wall. Back rail support them In a position that grves new comfort..

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