Modesto News-Herald from Modesto, California • Page 5

Monp.sro Modesto housewives are warned iu statement issued by C. E. Tucker, sealer ot weights and measures, to beware of a salesman of bam who is declared to "have been victimizing women here by jpJHng short wefffbt. Tucker's statement follows: To the My" attention has been called several times the last two days to tha fact that housewives have purchased hams from traveling venders which proved to be from 2 to 3 pounds short of the amount represented. I regret that this Information comes to this office at a time it appears these unscrupulous venders haye departed.

My experience with the retail merchants, whicb covers many years, has me that they 'are sincere'te tfcc'r approval of weight and measure inspection as. they fully that it ot-. fers that necessary protection to their, honest intention against the nefarious practice of dishonest competition. your concern and 'your watchfulness heed not imply suspicion, but it will give to this department information, "which W.Q are unable to' secure otherwise, 'and which in turn will protect those who are -permanently The Jiame furnished by one informant does not(appear on the city records as having a license for canvassing, nor. does tbe motor vehicle Sacramento, have any register taken in said Therefore, it bV comes very essential 'when transacting business with venders, who.

are not local residents, immediately to- notify this office upon the discovery of short and after they 'have departed. That is a duty you owe not only to yourselves, but to this office a consuming public. HOPE IN FUTURE VOICED BY KNOLES IN ADDRESS BEFORE PHI BETA KAPPA BANQUET i Dr. Tally C. Knowles, speaking at the Phit Beta Kappa se'squiteunial banquet, sounded a note of hope in the future and roused' faith in the Renaissance." iiist around the corner." around the corner." The toaslmasterl Your Personal Christmas Greeting Cards! Order Them Now.

J. F. Pobanz, ID introducing Dr. explained that he had sacrificed opportunity of attending the big game or his alma mater, U. C.

vs. Xotre Dame in or-, (u. of Boston). der to', meet with These members -with the husbands his'fellow member's and wives made company of thirty-three. member arousing most interest was George vj'es- ton, temporarily! residing? at Patter- Dr.

Knoles led up to bis vision of son, who graduated frOm Brown of P. B. K. desto, the Bvccics 6c EccE the future by Prank's recent boob; 0 the' great of this age, the third great period ot pessimism in history--the hiolsstcal, psychological, economic, administrative and moral fears. These fears, he said, grow out of conditions and a i evident-and easily worked up into tables statistics.

These, evidences Have induced'a flood of doom-literature, greater even than in the-period of the Hebrew prophets or. the great dramatic age of Greece. Man has explored the'vast spaces of the universe and is overwhelmed by a sense of humility, feeling himselt to be. infinitesimal in the. vast scale of creation, said Obsessed by things in greatest ol all materialistic ages we moderns dream.no such'dreams and see no, such visions as did the fifty youtlv ful founders of Pbi Beta Kappa in 1776.

Untroubled as they were the revelation, of the and the microscope, they had not lost the old essential dignity of mankind. But Dr. pointed out that in time there will return to us ibis faith in the possibilities ot man and man's growing out of our power to discover, control, and to subdue the world, human production, and scientific Humanity cau'again find a way. out, he said. Man, realizing his importance, will dream dreams of better human relations, in the family, in industry, and between foreign countries.

This hope for a newyrenaissance caoupt be proved By statistics'. It rests on However, Kuoles cites the inspiriting facts that in and other' European countries students are making heroic sacrifices for education; and that in than ever before are-turning to history and. to sei- trlewing Glenn University, Rhode Island. In setting forth "pre years M. 1 this ace the 11 Providence to-celebrat Stock of Cards Lee Brothers leading to better conditions.

Dr. is confident that just around i the corner there awaits mankind a hew" sclf-esnression 5 in. right eoxis- j.ness and a-'fiowering ol art and i culture. Those who were present the banquet together with the institution granting their keys were: Tuliy C. II.

G. BisseU G. F. 'Lawrence" (Stan- Cord), and Mrs. Miller all of Stockton; GHbsrt (California) of Ceres; C.

E. Fisher '(Grinnell'J. arid Miss "Igcrua H. -Kurd (California) "of Hughson: Mrs. D.

H. McCuliough (California) J. G. Derryliill; Jr. (U.

I a Mrs. A. G. Eddy Mis CLEAN Annan Fuel and Feed Co. OILS 14TH STREET NEAR PHONE .656 Lucetta p.

Kellenbarger (Grinnell), Miss Grace Knapp (Oregon), Mrs. G. C. Maze (California), Mrs. u.

F. McDowell (Stanford), Miss Lena Peron (California), Persinger (Cornell, Iowa), igan), Miss -Avis. Jane- Roberts (Stanford), Miss Alice'Maude-Ryder (Washington), L. B. Schlineheyde (California), C.

E. Woodwortb In two to re- te the lu A i CKieuiaie anniversary of his class. Mrs. Ray sang two suius ia tiie the evening. Miss Kellenbarger called upon to present-the-matter; of 'the seccjui- ceutenuJal endowment.

fund. The society is raising a million dollars (1) to erect a. memorial building at the College of and.Mary in fifty founders of "phi Beta 2 national headquarters for society: (3)'to encourage and develop true scholarship in tb high" schols, colleges and universities of our land by offering a grand prize of $10,000 every year for distinction. ID teaching nnd bV-grants, of $2,000 each to or individuals to further scholarship, teaching and consruct- ive experiment. The Stanislaus group- is sending in a.

contribution to this'sesduicentennial-fiind. Attorney Schlingheyda and Dr. Pobanz set forth for a permanent organization in Stanislaus county and such an organization- was formed 'with, Pobanz as president and Miss Kellenbarger as Stanislaus group will probably, meet a year with the Stockton, group, soon' to organize Lode district and. the Stockton group will "come once to -Modesto; 1 tables were most attractively decorated. Mrs.

Woodworth' being in general charge. RED CROSS DRIVE WILL PASS LAST YEAR'S MARK Ceres, Patterson Expected To Put Number Over 1445 With Ceres and Patterson yet to be heard from, the 392U Red Cross fund promises to pass the mark set in the drive last year, according to Mrs. C. 11. -GriswoltU chairman of the local chapter.

So far this Jo93 people have eouiribuicti. Last year, the number to contribute was 1445. Returns from Patterson and Ceres are expected to bring this year's total above that figure. Thirteen tri but ins members were obtained this your. Last year the number was five.

-Three sustaining members were signed this Vear In comparison to one last season. Those who were not at home when the Red Cross workers called should- mail. contributions to Mrs. C. H.

Gfiswold. Yosemite avenue. Jlrs. Griswold wishes to a a workers for their help. The number, of contributors from Modesto this 'year totaled S42.

Last TWO HURT WHEN THREE CARS FIGURE IN CRASH! Car Returning to Pavement Hits Auto of Moiiestans la a triple automobile accident on the hishv.ay lust night, ivo persons were slightly injured. Thry ere Mrs. Fraul; liver- Ill, 2110 street, and her 13-vcar- old sou. Their" injuries consist of cuts am! Iiruiscs. Anjui'uinj; lu i cpori ot itiu crush by Ai a machine driven Karl K.

Fogcl, San Francisco salesman, is responsible for ths accident, Fogel's car. traveling south, sides.wjyed a machine operated by K. Takahnshi uf Stockton, (ravelins norih. It then swerved Ixu-k on a highway," uollid- ing i the Kveriil sintomobile, which was also suing north. The Kvcrill car was driven by Henry Miller of Sierra drive.

Mr. and Mrs. Kverill ami their sen were passengers. The throe machines were it am aged. PERSONALS MILNES MR.

AND MRS. J. J. LOVE anil A FIXE lecture. Mil musical pro- Mr, a Mrs.

K. L. Scarsey attended jgram is being arranged (or (he meeting evening Jloclssto.kinanis till!) lor Uieir Ceres Ilcbekab lodge at Ccre.s. The'meeting this comius week and every degree ivui-k was conferred iiy is earnestly requested to Ceres Ucsrce stair on several candi-1 bl tas a Ladl es Kl! )e datcsjml a most enjoyalilf evening ronMally welcomed at tins meeting. it aa i 01 mce (i ng furnished by George Heather- ot Sherman.

Clay Co. MR. A MRS. CLAl I11CKS and Mrs. Hick's mother.

Mrs.j Wm. Kinenim, are spending a a days in San Francisco and THE A A i of orn- i the Modesto' Commander? I Knights Templar will be held in the Masonic Temple Monday evening at 7:30. AH members are requested year the was S27. Other SNAIX TO CRAWL HERE NEXT MONDAY EVENING The last'preliminary meeting, of those who in first or charter the Mystic Order of the serpent will'be held in Hotel Covell Monday evening. This is most important meeting as election of.tentative officers will be'tue order and' arrangements for, the receiving of 50 or more Snaii, who will come from Sap Franciscb and neit Saturday Ho put on 'a' crawl and i i i a me vile Americanos in virus.

This is ths fun order of the Red Men. towns contributed as follows in this year's campaign: Oakdale, 290; Riverbank, 70; Crows iog, 55; 67, and Hughsou, 75. MRS. SERPA DIES AT HOME NEAR ESCALON Was Visiting Daughter; Illness Lasts For Three Days Mary Auu Serpa of Rodeo, Contra Cpsla county, died Friday at-the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.

George, near Escalon. She went to visit her daughter ou November 25. She was ill three days. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. A.

Mattos living, near Escalon and by three brothers, Lciiia Rlpon; -M. Lema of Lathrop and J. Lema of Atwater. Funeral arrangements have not- been announced. ARMY MAN TO HOLD OT WEED KILLING TESTlr.Su».

JSS" KICIGIlDOltS of Woodcraft meet Monday Decembei at o'clock at Duma liall for tlie'io regular business meeting. Visiting neighbors most cordially welcomed THE MODESTO Pvramiil ot Sei- at all onr meetings. al a i to hM a cbr st mas tree again this WOMAN'S Relief Corn will a in thc pa Pre Tuesday at 2 p. in. at I.

0. 0. F. bei nlade an(1 hall -for regular business lice tfm a a thpv are FARMERS'UNION WILL HOLD CONVENTION HERE Old Masonic Hall To Be Scene of gathering Tuesday 'Members of the'Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union will hold their IStlf annual conventipu in the'old Masonic Hall in Modesto 'on Tuesday and Wednesday. progran.

of local and outside speakers has been arranged, in addition to the routine of electing officers of reports. s. u. Wallace, president of the Stanislaus County Farmers' Union, preside' at the convention. There i ot Stock- I ton.

was a visitor in the city Fri- TURLOCK, Dec. MR. A.NB MRS. JAMES CORLEY Captain F. M.

Xash of the chemical I of Oakland were Modesto visitors dul) for i i a i service of the United States this week with Mr. and Mrs. L. army, who liaft been experimenting I Merrill; Mrs. Corley's parent, anil i 1 in thc.

Idling of noxious weeds Mr. and Mrs. Coriey 1UK AND MRS- ALBLR1 use of gases around the Turlock i -district, will hold a smoke" screen I MR. A MttS." WALTliU tiemonstratiou Suuday morning at MILLER are leaving for Los A the high school giounds 10 i.geles ami San Diego when o'clock. The methods that are ac-1 will spend ths remainder of the tually used in warfare wil! he used winter, by Captain Nash in his demonstration.

Nash hits hecu in Turlock for several weeks nud has anuouncedt big intentions staying longer il" it is On his first arrival here Sewing Club talked to the chemistry classes of the high school and other 'students who were interested in gases. He told of experiments with gr.scs and the results, saying scientists were always experimenting and'discovering new uses for gases. He also told of tbe killing of Johnson grass around Turlock with chlorline. He is uow trying to find a way to kill all noxious weeds by the use of these JAPANESE DIES AT HOME NEAR TURLOCK TURLOCK, Uec. '4; (Special)--H.

Yoshiano, Japanese, age GS years, and a native of Japan, died Friday night at his borne on a Paloma ranch, 1 miles north- of Denair, where he had resided for the past eight years. He was one the directors" and' manager of the La Pslcins 5 Jap anese laud corporation'. He well known around Denair a With Mrs. Boen AND. MRS: CARL V.

HYATT! The. Itebekah Sewing club met motored up from Fresno to be present at the Healdsburg reunion at the honiG of Mr. and Mrs. George Bobst Thursday, evening. Friday at ine home of Mrs.

Robert Boen -on the Tuolumne boulevard. Fourteen were present at the lunch- con and kept busy during the afL- Hyati is the daughter ol' Dr. I. A. jo-noon with sewing and -social time.

Wheeler of Colfax. PAUL J. COOPER home from Sonora Friday evening and left for Visalia Saturday He is due to arrive home again i Jirs. J. J.

'Lowe "assisted Mrs. Boen with the G. H. Boose of 702 Fifteenth sireel. Woodcraft ircle T'lUrsrdav afternoon.

sireel. ent DEAN CHARLES S. MORU1S I Sewing Ci was a business visitor in Sacra- 1 Mrs, Truman was a. the mento during the week and while club. delicious refreshments there visited the Sacramento Ki-Urere served, as a finish to the en- ivanis club at their luncheon in joyalile.

Mrs. Boose is Hotel Sacramento. president the sewing M1LNES. Dec. Goorg? Kirras has been visiting in San Francisco.

Mrs, Mary Baker returned witU her lo the Kirros home to visit. The J. Miles family, living at the crossing of the Claribel ami tau'g- ivortii roads, are expeutiug movg soon to Sau Louis Obsipo where the two hoys are Already attending training school. ricki-ring vi visitor in Oakland during ihe first days of the week. -Mrs.

E. V. Lancfilm rctunie.1 from a visit to her parents -U Stockton. The Kmniett are remodeling and adding to their home on the Albers road. OSENTHAL SALES STORES SB3ECMLS PR'iCES FOR MONDAY Big Musical Show Coming on t)ec.

17 elude J. C. Garrison, senator-elect; Ralph H. Taylor Sacramento; R. V.

Garrod, state president of the Farmers' Union Leroy -Anderson, Sant aCruz; Leon former railroad commission member; R. L. -Adams, department of i agribultiire, and Vernon Manager Newcomb, of the Modesto sssemblyuian-elect. theater, announces that the National 1 Gant, a theaters 'syndicate has finally succeeded. in booking one of -the $st.

stage musical successes ever produced, "Blossom Time," whicb has created Vfiirore wberever presented. will be offered to Modes. to music lovers at the Mogestp thea- scenery, and effects -that have never surpassed. Near summit, of Mount Everest -climbers have been known A luncheon will be held Tuesday noon at the Hut Cafe. Routine business will be conducted nesday.

BOOK-END A I I BE NEXT Book-end will be conducted in five farm centers next by Margaret Todt, home demonstration agent. The materials necessary are two sheet metal ends and about one-fourth yard of covering. The meetings as announced are as follows: Monday, Paradise, Mrs. Tuesday, Valley Home, Wednesday, Empire, rv llullll Mrs. E.

A. Johnson: Thursday. Pres- lall from sunstroke, though the airlcott (to be arranged)- Friday Hugh- was below freezing. I son, Mrs. Conley.

several men of the vicinity. He leaves to mourn a wife. Mama Yoshiano, and f.bree daughters and two sons whose' names were not given, who reside in Turlock. There is also another daughter in Los Angeles. They will all be here 'for the funeral.

As yet tlie 'arrangements have not been made. The body is at the Geckier Funeral Home. BICYCLE STOLEN Theft of a bicycle from Roosevelt school Friday afternoon was reported to police by James Barnett, 21S Castle street' A CO. SUTS Suit to collect alleged due for merchandise was filed in su- peror court Saturday by the Simoo Newman company against Glaus Cbristenseu. MASQUERADE for ent.

a i orders promptly i i a 1.11)01 llnssi, r.m Main I'Mioiid "-11 CAMPBELL'S TOMATO SOUP On sale PECIAL N9 2 KOCKOS CRUSHED PINE-APPLE Flat cans, special I The Calif ornians THIRD ANNUAL. Winter Cruise Featuring Wonderful Sea Voyage mi in hniiMUiiimriiiMji bWitiwH utiw witMllw wtlt A Real Joy Trip AH Expenses, 31 Days Sailing S. Hongalla, January 1st-- Reluming Santa fe Rsllwsy PANAMA PACiFiC L8NE 460 Market Street, San Frandico or local ateumhipomilroidiieat- Birds--Pirds--Birds I Ji the joy. a pet brings into the home. have a.

new shipment of Harts Mountain German one of these lovely is a guaranteed singer. We have a com-r plcte assortment HENDRYX. CAGES for you choose from. LOOMIS SEED CO. 1008 Tenth Street Are You Signing Your Own DEATH WARRANT? That's juit what hundreds of men and women in Modesto and are doing.

Of course, not Intentionally, but neverthelesi, that's Just what they are doing--they do not take proper precautions. A good share of them do not try to atop sickness at nil--they think that their case Is hopeless--but it is not. Have a new lease on'life. No matter what your.age and what your ailment is, let the Lap Lap Herbs help you. Your friends and neighbors come to Lap Lap Chinese Herns because thousands relieved throughout the.country without the danger or arugs.

If you are suffering from any sickness, to our office, before it is too late! FREE CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE! LAP LAP CHINESE HERBS CO. Next Hughson Hotel -5th and Streets Daily 9 to 8 Modesto Sunday 10 to 4 THE PARAGON -( L. MARYMONT 932'Tenth C' omarlesl verii Winter Occa. MONDAY ONLY About 50 Dresses on Sale Regular Values to $20.00 Sold Only in Pairs FOR ONE DRESS THEN CHOOSE ANOTHER Two Dresses 5 for the Price'of One. TWO DRESSES $16 YOUR CHOICE Values Regular as high as $20.00 Crepes, Satins, Georgettes, Flannel, Poiret Twill, sizes 14 to 40 Positively Sold in 'Pain Only! Play This' Advance Radio Bridge HF, h.imt shown is the seventh of A scries of auction bridjc games to be broadcast over radio KPO Monday ni.zht at The players are.Milton C.

Work, Wilbur C. Whiichc.id, John II. Smith and Allen J. Fcrrcs--all internationally famous bridge experts. Bid and play it with your friends--then "listen in" to the play- by-play broadcasting.

Check up your play with the masters of.bridge. hvcry Tuesday Chronicle print the summary of the game, giving the reasons for each bid and play, and during the u'cck the advance hands are published. A subscription to The Chronicle for the duration of the Radio Auction Bridge series will prove a valuable instruction to all bridge players. Subscribe to The Chronicle for the Radio Bridge Scries San Francisco Chronicle: Gentlemen--Kindly deliver The San Francisco Ch and Sunday, until discontinued by I tf pay vou i-ed collector regular subscription pric. of $1.15 pi ITCEcntation or bill.

Toirn I J. LESHEE, 938 Eye Street. Phone 143 LOO CABIN SYKU? Maple flavor; medium size. ALBER'S FLAPJACK 20-oz. FEET'S WASHING POWDER Large package OCEAN PRIZE CRAB MEAT Flat can, on'sale FANCY A EASTE SUGAR CURED LOIN EAOES, on sale, a GOOD SIZE LOCAL PULLET EGGS On sale, a doz.

HIGH GRADE CHRIST. MAS MIXED CANDY 3-lb. holly boxes, a box REGULAR 5c CIGARS Staple brands; 25 in a box OUR ADVERTISER SMOKING TOBACCO Reg. lOc special LIBERTY BELL CHEWING TOBACCO Special Monday, 1015 TENTH ST..