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PAOt EIGHT- MODE3TO NEWS-HEFIALD--NOV. 1927 Farmers' Interests I Fully Covered News From County and Valley Ol BY MERGED CITY Personal, Local Items of Stanislaus Ehaer B. Mase Chosen President at Organization Meeting 30 Men Join MERCED, NOT. possessed of a county chamber of commerce, Merced now has city board ot trade. This new organization, already composed of more than 3C business' men, held its first-public meeting last night.

The, officers are: Elmer B. Maze, president; Scott L. Imhoft, secretary, and J. H. Alcorn, Ralph Dnnesn; G.

C. Benjamin, W. 3. Found and M. B.

Cross, members of executive committee. One of the first steps taken by the board of trade was a resolution that donations be given to solicitors bearing cards of authorization from the secretary of the organization only with the exception of fund drives by churches, public schooin, fire departments and American Lesion posts In Merced county. Irwin Youth, Girl Held On Merced Theft Charge Camp Fire Girls Hold Ripon Party RIPON, NOT. TVendat group of tha Rlpon Campfire Girls gave a Hallcnre'en party at the Ripon Improvement clubhouse on Monday evening under the supervision, of Guardian Ella Kuesthartit and Assistant Guardian Meredith Alleman. Among those present were: Ella SlEdsen, Ercell Stuart, Gladys Jor- genaen, Phyllis Brown, Molly Brown, Grace Smethers, Gertrude Hallier, Charlotte.

Hallier, Margrethe AJbertson, Evelyn Kincaid, Dorothy Nelson, Beulah Martin, Josephine Witmer, Georgene Osborne, Mrs. Hans Madsen, Mrs, Arthur Stuart, Mrs. Jorgensen, Ella Kuesthar'dt and Meredith Allemj-n. Suit for $5,291 Is Filed at Merced MERCED, Nov. action for was filed in the superior court here to-day by Frank Colm against W.

E. Vineyard and Jules Alexander through Attorney Jerome D. Peters of Chico, the suni representing a deposit the plaintiff had made on a proposed purchase of land from the defendants. According to tho complaint, Colm could not raise the purchase and demanded his deposit back, which was refused. Sunday School Class Meets at Prescott PRESCOTT, Nov.

Young People's Sunday school class, of which Mrs. M. Sprowl is teacher, held a Hallowe'en party Monday evening in the Prescott Community hall. Miss Sadie Sprowl, Martin Veneman and James Johnson had charge of the games and stunts. Twenty-five were present to enjoy the fun and refreshments.

Family Reunion Is Held at Jennings JENNINGS. Nov. family reunion was held at the TV. J. Beaver home Sunday, when all their children except one were there.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beaver, Mr.

and Mrs. Barton Beaver and sons, Bartcn Jr. and Gordon; Mr. and Mrs. J.

Gard and sons, Billy and Jack, of Lake county; Merwyn Beaver of southern California; Russell, Rollo and Herbert Beaver of Modesto. Hallowe'en Party Given at Hughson HTJGHSON, Nov. Rufus Hisey gave a Hallowe'en party to a group of youngsters In honor of her two daughters, Dorothy and Claire, Saturday evening. ERCED, Nov. hitch-hiked it here from Minnesota last spring, Charlotte Nortlrup, 19, was lodged in the county jail here late yesterday by deputy sheriff Merle Morse on a charge of burglary along with Stanley 20, son of Abe Erickson, rancher of near Irwin.

Shells Taken TiiG two are charged with having entered Mcliaughlan's general store at Mlliken's bridge, 22 miles from here, last Saturday night and with stealing a quantity of shotgun shells, several cartons of cigarettes and some bread and butter. ON PRESS III Details' 'of State Convention Told Before Pupils of Newman School NEWMAN, Nov. 2. --Harleigh Montgomery, who, with Marjorle Fink and Doris Stephenson, attended the annual convention of the California Press Association held at Stanford university Friday and Saturday, save a report the meeting Monday. The three students were sent as delegates from Orestimba High.

Party Compliments Former Resident GUSTINE, Nov. William Manlove was hostess at a bridge prty at her home on Fourth avenue Saturday ateraoon, complimenting Mrs. Charles Allan Stagner of Tracy, a former well known resident of Gustine. Prizes for high scores were awarded to Mrs. A.

B. Joseph and Mrs. Max Hoffman, both of Newman. The guests were Mrs. Walter Wehner, Mrs, Harry Forrest, Mrs.

George Sibley, Mrs. Werner Bertleson, Mrs. Dalton Hales, Mrs. R. Perrler, Mrs: William De Martin, Mrs.

Fred E. Gheen and Mrs. Max Hoffman and Mrs. A. B.

Joseph of Newman. Family Dinner Held At West Side Home NEWMAN, Nov. and Mrs. H. C.

Lausen entertained at of their daughter, Miss Gladys Lausen and her Miss Bernice Johnson, both members of Franklin school facuity of Modesto. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gerow and sons of Modesto and several intimate friends of the family. Livingston W.C.T.U.

Will Hold Meeting LIVINGSTON, Nov. Livingston W. C. T. U.

will meet in the auditorium of the grammar school nest Thursday evening, No- vtmber 3rd. Mrs. E. G. Adams, who has just returned from the W.

C. T. U. convention at Santa Cruz, will give her report of the meeting. Ceres Man Involved In Minor Accident CERES, Nov.

and Mrs. Fred Norcross made a business trip to Oakland Monday, returning Tuesday. On their way they met with a minor accident. When Norcross turned ou the highway near Livarmore to avoid hitting a bos a machine behind him struck his car, completely turning It around. No ono was hurt.

Their arrest was brought about when Morse learned that youug Erickson had been duck hunting Sunday morning and that he was In the habit cf smoking that brand of cigarettes. Tha youth broke down when confronted by the officer and confessed to the crlmejam- ing the girl as accomplice. "Hoboed" Way The girl told between puffs at a cigarette, that she had "hoboed" her way from her home in Minnesota last spring and had been living with the Erlcksoa family since last June. She declared her parents knew of her whereabouts. Mrs.

W. T. a Worthy a Seport Made on Santa Cruz Meet Fig Growers Will Select New Leaders MERCED, Nov. direc- tors'of the new federation of Kadota fig growers In California will hold therr first meeting in the city hall here next Monday for the purpose of organizing and electing permanent officers, John N. Fiske, temporary secretary, a to-day.

Dwlght Ewlng, of Planada, Is temporary -chairman. 14th Anniversary of Wedding Observed JENNINGS, Nov. and Mrs. P. F.

Granger entertained with five tables of progressive 500 Monday evening at a Hallowe'en party in their home. Tha games were followed by a supper served by the hostess. The tables were decked in Hallowe'en The fourteenth wedding anniversary of the host and hostess 'as celebrated. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Brush and cMldren, and Mrs. Frank Bpll and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs.

F. C. Roberts and son, Richard, Mr. and Mrs. 0.

Jennings, Mr. and Mrs, David Ramont and son, David, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Olson and children, Mr. and and Mrs.

M. R. Marko. Mrs. Dora Howard and son, Frank, and Mr.

and Mrs. P. F. Granger and children. Club Meeting Held At Hnirtp Avoid Ugly Pimples A pimply face will embarrass you much longer if you get a package of Dr.

Edwards' Olive Tablets. Tfce skin shciild begin to clear after yen have taken the tablcls a few nights. Clee.nse the blood, bowels mid liver with Dr. Edwards' OHva Tablets, the successful substitute for calomel; there's no sickness or pain after taking them. Dr.

Edwards' Olive Tablets fio that calomtl does, and just as effectively, hut their action is ijentle stud safe instead of severe and Irritating. No one who takes Olive Tablets Is ever cursed with a "dark brown taste," a bad breath, a dull. Hst- iesp. "no good" feeling, constipation, torpid iiver, bad disposition or pins- ply face. Olive Tablets ore H.

purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; know them by their olive color. Dr. Edwards spent years patients afflicted liver howel complaints and Ol ye Tablets are the immensely Affective result. Take nightly for a. week.

See how much better you feel and look. lac. SOc, 6Dc. (adv.) Class Entertained By School Teacher JENNINGS. 'NOT.

Adeline Costa gave her pupils and their mothers a Hallowe'en party at the school Friday afternoon. Hallowe'en games were played Miss Costa served all with cookies and candy. Cattle Purchased by Stanislaus Rancher STANISLAUS, Xov. Elmore purchased thirteen Hoi- stein heifers last week as a foundation to the dairy herd which ho Intends building up. He will plane a large part of his ranch to alfalfa this winter.

Girl Breaks Arm Learning to Skate PATTERSON, Nov. Furtado, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R.

Furtado, on South Sixth street, fell Saturday afternoon trying to learn to skate and suffered a broken arm. A CHOP SUE? Chinese Dishes SHANGHAI TEA GARDEN 724 10th SI. A EMPIRE, Nov. W. I.

S. club held a meeting at the home of Mi', and Mrs. Goody. Those present were: Vlilla Pfarr, Dorris Bonhara. Vione Wilhite, Dorris Goody and Dorothy Goody.

A. Meeting at Shiloh Is Planned SHILOH, Nov. 2--A moving picture show' was presented at the schoolhouse by the A. The next meeting will be an executives' meeting, to bo held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Bucher.

Young People Hold Party at Hughson HDGHSON, Nov. "no- hostess" party was given by a group of young people lu the home of Kathleen Clark Monday evening. Dancing was enjoyed. Bridge Club Holds Meeting at Hughson HUGHSON, Nov. C.

C. Wood entertained the Wednesday Bridge ciub. Mrs. C. Kaats wa: elected a member.

Club Entertained By Hughson Woman HUGHSON, Nov. W. Norton entertained the Kensington ciub Monday afternoon. OAKDALE, fc'ov. W.

T. was elected worthy matron" ot the Oakdale Chapter, No. 226, Order Eastern Star, at.tha annual election held last night. Other cf- icers elected are: J. F.

Tulloch, worthy patron; Kitty Lou Willard, associate conductress; Lucy Stewart, conductress; Martha Rails, associate conductress; Laura Swat- zet, secretary; Keturah Wood, treasurer. Mrs. Kerr, who attended a meeting of the Grand Chapter -'at Santa Cruz, gave a very interest- ng report of the session and Mrs. Bertha K. Barrett of Harmony Chapter, Honolulu, spoke on the work qf her chapter being done on the Islands for crippled children.

She also said her home chapter sent greetings of Aloha and closed.her remarks with a short poem telling how much Aloha means to 'them. Aloha means farewell to thee, Aloha means goodbye, Aloha means till we meet again Beneath oar tropic sky. Aloha means you are welcome, Aloha means we're- true. But best of all Aloha means That we love -you. Church Young Folks Hold Empire Party EMPIRE, Nov.

2. The young people of the church of the Brethren held a Hallowe'en party at the Sunday school room Monday evening. Those present were Marcella Bowman, Hazel Barnhart, Mary Johnson, Delia Paulson. Grace Ebie, Pearl Eble, Fern Harms, Myraa Price, Bertha Wine, Sella Greenhill, Roy De Sellhorst, Gerald Garvey, Wayne Heiney, Earl Bashor, Maurice Heiney, Leroy Flora, Loyal Heiney, Raymond Flora, Alfred Frlch, Charlie Johnson, Lester Bowman, George By- lid, Robert Earl Royer, Charles Harms aad. Earl De Sellhorst.

Refreshments were served and games were enjoyed. Birthday Dinner Is Held at Gustine GUSTINE, Nov. and Mrs. William'De Martin were hosts at a dinner party at their home Sun- ilay afternoon in honor of the birthday of Dr. C.

A. Stagner oi' Tracy. Guests were Dr. and Mrs. Stagner of Tracy, Mr.

and Mrs. William Manlove, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gheen and Miss Rose Schlitz cf San Francisco. Eighth Grade Holds Party at Hughson HUGHSON, Nov.

eighth grade of the grammar school held its class party at the home of Bernice Games were enjoyed until a late hour and re freshments were' served. BUYS PROPERTY HUGHSON, Nov. Lud- wlg has purchased the Wright on Seventh street, and will take possession at once. BXBTES ALEXANDER--In Merced Merced County, October 21, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Harper Alexander, a daughter Mary Jean. MAMAS--In Merced Falls, Merced County, October 21, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Eomeo Macias, a daughter Carolina Amie. COAL PINE BLOX WEST SIDE FUEL CO.

Phono 337 DEATHS RAT--In Merced, Merced County. October SI, 1927, Francis Kenneth Hay, aged 19 years; sou of Mr. and Mra. Frank E. Ray of Le Grand.

Forty Jailed In Merced During Hectic Night TXflfERCED, Nov. 1V1 property owners stormed the offices of the sheriff and the chief of police bore yesterday demanding that action be taken to punish those-who destroyed property, rang church bells and made the night hideous on Hallowe'en. About forty children, ranging in age from 7 to 17, were taken to th county jail and incarcerated for about a half-hour on Hallowe'en night for their de- pradations. WOMAN'S CLUB HOLDS CERES Party for Children Will Be Held December 2 CERES, Nov. "Woman's club met in 'the Congregational Church Tuesday afternoon, with 50 women present.

Regular business was transacted with Mrs. J. Bradbury In the chair. It was decided to hold a party for children on December 2, at the parish house, each member is to bring a child over 5 years old and an inexpensive gift. Members of; the club were invited to attend the Modesto V7oman's club luncheon to be given at the Sylvan club house Monday, November-7.

Mrs. B. C. Barnes reported a movement by which children will be furnished a bowl soup at school. A card party will be given at Mrs.

Roscoe Service's Saturday afternoon to help raise necessary tunds. Tbe meeting was turned over to Mrs. John Merrill, state chairman of music, who spoke on the subject "Please She also sang three selections. Masquerade Party Is Held at Empire EMPIRE, Nov. "I "Will" class held a Hallowe'en masquerade party at the grammar school.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Crews, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shively, Mr.

and Mrs. Fihe, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fickle, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Showalter, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parish, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rariden, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Kanchett, Mr. and Mrs. John Crock- and Mrs. Jesse Rash, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Beelclev, Mrs. Ed Beck and Floyd Bashor. Games and a supper were enjoyed. Jennings Teacher Is Given Reception JENNINGS, NOT.

community gave the new teacher, Miss Adeline Costo a reception at the Jennings ball Saturday evening in the form of, a Hallowe'en party. About one hundred people present. Indoor games were played and refreshments served. John Mickelson, 77, Passes Away at Ranch Home After Short Illness PATTERSON, Nov. services halcl Monday morning for John Mickelson, 77, who died a i home on Del-Puerto avenue in the Patterson colony Saturday afternoon, after a.

short Illness. Mickelson. came to Oils country 70 years ago and had been a resident of the Patterson colony for the past 15 years. He is survived by his Thrilda B. Mickelson', and one daughter, Mrs.

Olo Torvend. Funeral services were held at the Norwegia 1 Lutheru church, with Rev. A. Towe in charge, assisted by Rev. George Shurson of Santa Rosa and Rev.

H. E. Nordqulst. Interment was made In tie Del Puerto cemetery, with Davis ana Evans in charge of arrangements. Two-Year-Old Daughter of Mrs.

Antone Avilla Passes Away at Oakland SALIDA, Nov. two-year- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Avilla, formerly of Salida, died at her parents' horns in Oakland. Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Avilla, parents of Mrs. Avilla and family and Mrs. King motored down tc Oakland Tuesday to attend the funeral. RITES FOR FORMR Mrs.

Irene Doughty Laid to Rest at Newman GUSTINE, Nov. 2--The funeral services for Mrs. Irene Doughty, 50, who died at her home in Oakland, where she has resided for the past fifteen years, were held at the Newman cemetery, Mrs. Doughty spent her girlhood in this vicinity and was a daughter of the lato Mrs. E.

F. Sturgeon. Sho was a first cousin of W. E. Bunker and Fred Bunker cf this place.

The Rev. Robert Strain of the Presbyterian church of Gnstine officiated. FROM MOUNTAINS HUGHSON, Nov. and Mesdames J. V.

Date, William Car- soa, F. D. Kesney, C. C. Wood, Earl Bruni, M.

Bassett and Walter Chase returned home Tuesday after having spent several days in the Chase summer home in the Santa Cruz mountains. To banish headaches and prevent return of such distress, removo the cause. IfyourboweUareclOffged, don't fiddle with headache powders, buttske a Stuart Laxative Calcium Wafer. Five-day test box. lOc; large sue, 60c.

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Lord November 1st I take offices with Doctor de Stone In Modesto Black Building GAS--20c Western Oil 15c Eastern Oil 25c Full Lino Tires and Tubes THURSTON SERVICE STATION 107 Grand. Waten'ord Road Gpp. Refrigerating Co. Open 5:30 A. M.

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(Nest to Bank of Italy) THE BEST IN SEEDS Oakdale Man Reports Good Walnut Yield NOT. 2--A second shipment of walnuts was made last week to' the Walnut Growers' association at Walnut Grove by G. J. Grundel and a third shipment will go out this week. This -wfll make a total ol five tons valued at more than $2,500 gathered from ten acres of young trees.

The largest yield was eight sacks from one tree. Grundel also has five acres just coming; Into bearing, making 15 acres, one of the largest walnut orchards In the Oakdale section. 802 Books and Magazines Circulated During October, Report Shows DELHI, Nov. to the monthly report of Mrs. Matt Williams, custodian of the local branch library, the circulation continues to grow with the advent of winter weather.

The circulation during the month of October amounted to 802 books and magazines, with 14 new borrowers added to the list. A consignment ot new books has just been put on the shelves. FARM CENTER PLANS COTFONWOQ0 MEETING Music to Be Furnished by Gustine Students GUSTINE, NOT. Cottonwood Farm Center will meet Thursday at the Cottonwood Social hall. An interesting program has been arranged, part of which is a talk by A.

M. Frost on "Electricity." Music will be provided by several members oE the Gustine High School orchestra. They will he: Miss Elizabeth Steele, Miss Geni- vsve Snyder, Miss Mary, Katherine Wehner, William Chappel, Melford Gainer and Arthur Watkins, instructor. Dinner Party Held rt viuuup HTJGHSON, and Mrs. N.

G. Clark gave a 7 o'clock dinner Saturday evening, after Which cards were enjoyed. The guests were Messrs and Mesdames I. A. Scranton, J.

P. Conler, H. P. THrey, Dr, and Mrs. H.

D. Skinner. Shiloh Girl Wins Club Essay Contest SHILOH, Nov. Inez Locarnini won first honors in tee essay contest sponsored by the 4H Sewing clubs. Her essay, which was on "Clothing," was printed in tbe Farm Bureau magazine.

43 Cars of Condensed Milk, 12 of Beans and 4 of Corn Are Shipped RIPOX, Nov. quantity ot protf'ice Fhtnped out of RJpon dropped during October, due partly to the car shortage and chiefly to the clean up on other crops during September. There were 213 cars of grapes for the month and 43 cars of condensed m'lfc with lighter shipments of 13 cars of beans and 4 cars of Egyptian corn. No lire- stock was sent out. There are about 80 cars of grapes yet to so provided tbe weather does not interfere.

About 200 tons of local fricght was handled during October which is considerable over the average monthly average about 75 tons. MODESTO CHORUS TO GIVE RIPON CONCERT Program to Be Given November 8 at High School H1PON, Nov. Hipoa Grammar School Teachers' club has made arrangements to have the Modesto Male Glee club, with a chorus of forty voices, give a program at the -High school auditorium on Tuesday eveing, November 8. The singers were to have been In Rlpon a week earlier, but' other plans had been made and the evening of the eighth was the only open date. Young Friends Are Guests of Ripon Boy HIPON, Nov.

Dickey was host to a number of his friends at a Hallowe'en party given at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Monday evening.

The party was to have been held in a corn patch, but, owing, to tha wet weather, the location was changed. Those present were: Charles Ray Capps, Glen Spuller, Miriam Spuller, Marilyn Smethers, Billy Anderson, Paul GotshUl. Connie Brown, Gary Brown, Arthur Stuart, Miriam Dickey and Hubert Dickey. nugnson Kesiaent Is Honored on Birthday HDGHSON, Nov. Ella Crow gave a dinner party Thursday evening in honor of the birthday of her father, A.

N. Crow. Those enjoying the occasion were his sister, Mrs. Badreau of, Los Gatos, Charley Crow and family of Hughson. William Crow and family of Oakdale and R.

B. Crow family. GUESTS AT I HUGHSON. Nov. 2--Mrs.

Harry Ivy and (laughter, Joanne, and Mrs. L. Farwell were dinner guests in the N. G. Clark home Sunday.

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