La Grande Observer from La Grande, Oregon (2024)

a a a a a December 23, 1931 LA SOCIETYNEWS NEWS Editor Telephone Main 600 Until 9:80 a. m. Christmas Season Causes Halt In Social Activities With only one more shopping day until Christmas, trees to decorate and presents to wrap in brilliantly colored paper, social activittes in La Grande are at a standstill. Small parties have given way to Christmas programs which are being presented by the lodges, churches and other organizations in the city. Many small dinners are planned for Christmas day, and a number of visitors from out of the city will spend the day with friends and relatives.

Party Compliments Phyllis Chandler Miss Phyllis Chandler, of Portland, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. D. Towler, was complimented at a party at which Mrs. J.

E. Wright entertained last night at 8 o'clock at her home at the La Grande hotel. Bridge was played during the evening. Miss Lols Nelson received the prize for high seore, Mrs. Max Sarvis was awarded consolation and Miss Chandler received a gift, as guest of honor.

Refreshments were served by hostess, assisted by Mrs. Sarvis, at the close of the evening. N. B. B.

Club Meets With Mrs. Riley Christmas decorations formed an attractive setting for the meeting of the N. B. B. club at which Mrs.

H. W. Filley, afternoon entertained at at 2 her o'clock. home Twelve yeswere present, including one guest, Mrs. Claude Berry.

Prizes at bridge were received by Mrs. 'A. E. Hug, first, and Mrs. Bert Webb, second, after which refreshments were served by the hostess, carrying out a Christmas Jan.

7 is the date of the next meeting at which Mrs. Webb will entertain. Install Officers At Next Meeting Installation of officers will be the feature of the next meeting of the Women's Benefit association on Jan. 12, at 7:30 at the Odd Fellows hall, 0 according to plans made at a meeting last night. Officers were elected at a former meeting to replace Mrs.

Nellie Reynolds as president; Mrs. Pearl Enterline, vice president; Mrs. Hazel Jenkins, recorder; Mrs. Vera Murchison, collector; Mrs. Nellie Charlton, treasurer; Mildred Slusher, captain; Mrs.

Perry Caldwell, chaplain; Mrs. Allene McDonald, outer hostess; Mrs. Lily Niederer, inner hostess; Mrs. Floy Wetzel, sergeant; Mrs. Nora Mackey, past president; Miss Gladys Owen, Miss America; Miss Ruthie Niederer, Miss W.

B. Mrs. Ernestine Stitzinger, musician; Mrs. Eleanor Carr and Mrs. Lillian Ebert, standard bearers; Mrs.

Grace Grout, lady of ceremony. A Christmas party will be enjoyed next Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. R. E. McAnulty, with the Westway club entertaining.

Miss Dorothy Lee Reynolds and Miss Dorothy Campbell danced a Spanish tango, accompanied by Miss Eleanore Hicks, for the good of the order. Christmas Party For the Children The children of St. Peter's church school will be guests at a party which has been planned in their honor for tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 at the church. Mrs. G.

N. Tarkington will lead the devotions, using an appropriate topic, and Mrs. David Meldrum will present the program which includes a number of poems, which will be recited by David Douglas, Hart Rechlin, Clark Bray, Winton Puckett. Phyllis Lockwood, Nancy Rechlin and La Verta Puckett will give recitations, and Keith Lockwood and Mary San Cross will furnish readings. Mary Jane Heassler will sing Little Town of Bethlehem," and La Verta Puckett, Winton Puckett and Nancy Rechlin Will Sing "Oh, Christmas is Come." Each of the little guests will receive a gift from the Christmas tree.

SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday, Dec. 23 7:30 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Christmas tree, at the I. O. O. F.

hall. 8:00 Order of the Eastern Star, at the Masonic hall. Thursday, Dec. 24 3:00 Gatusl Camp Fire Christmas party, with Gloria Walker. Friday, Dec.

25 Christmas day. Saturday, Dec. 26 7:30 Christmas party, Order of Rainbow for girls, at the Masonic hall. Monday, Dec. 28 1:00 Monday Bridge club, with Mrs.

W. G. Sawyer. 2:00 Art Ramblers club, with Mrs. C.

T. Bidwell. 2:00 Bridge club, with Mrs. Henry Lavey. 3:45 Netappew Camp Fire, Christmas party, with Martha Jane Clark.

7:30 Daughters of Union Veterans, nt the Moose hall. 7:30 Royal Neighbors of America, at the Odd Fellows hall. Tuesday, Dec. 29 7:30 U-go 1-go club, with Mrs. R.

J. Kitchen. GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. Wool's The Word For Resort Wear; Ensembles Are Clearcut And Simple By Diana Merwin (Associated Press Fashion Editor) PARIS (AP) "Wool for morning, noon and night!" is the motto for southern resort costumes this winter. (The silken frocks and dressy coats once in vogue on the Riviera and Palm Beach are giving way to wool ensembles with lines as clear-cut as modern roadster.

Colors reflect the natural tints of the Azure Coast, with a pale sandbeige, sunlight-yellow, flame-orange and a deep sea-blue among the newc5t hues. Fur trims are smaller than Inst year. skirts' are a margin shorter and the general tone of the ensemble is one of chic simplicity. One of the smartest new wool ensembles is of soft sunlight-yellow wool, designed with a high V-necklino and 0 gently gored skirt. Its HARRY COTTER IS SENTENCED TO U.S.

PRISON NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (P) Harry C. Cotter, of Butte, who was convicted of using the mails to defraud in the sale of Cotter Butte mines stock, was sentenced to four years imprisonment in Atlanta penitentiary and fined $2,500 by Federal Judge Goddard Tuesday. Frank E. Mitterlechner, convicted with Cotter, was sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined $1,000.

The court Imposed fine of $5,100 upon Cotter-Butte Mines. Inc. friendly Christmas suggestion from Winton-Salom HALBERT PRINCE ALBER CUT PIPR AND TO PRINCE ALBERT ONEPOUND HUMIDOR TIN' PIPE ANO ONE POUND OF PRINCE ALBERT CRYSTAL GLASS HUMIDOR BOXES OF FIFTIES FOUR GREETINGS SEASON'S GREETING Smoke CARTON CONTAINING CARTON CONTAINING PACKAGES, OF 50 CAMELS PACKAGES OF 20 CAMELS EACH LEACH of twenty and in cartons contain- "Are you Listenin'?" IS NOT the cost of the gift, but the thought ten packages I' that lies behind the giving that warms the ing four boxes of fifty, each. R. J.

COAST-TO-COAST REYNOLDS TOBACCO RADIO COMPANY'S PROGRAMS cockles of the heart on Christmas morning. CAMEL QUARTER HOUR. Morton Downey, Tony For the man who smokes a pipe, we suggest Wons, and Camel Orchestra, direction Jacques Renard, every night except Sunday, Columbia Then, instead of some short-lived trinket, how either a pound tin or one of those crystal glass Broadcasting System PRINCE ALBERT QUARTER HOUR, Alice Joy, "Old much nicer to give something that will bring humidors of good old PRINCE ALBERT. Here Hunch," and Prince Albert Orchestra, direction Paul Van Loan, every night except Sunday, solace and delight for many days after the is a present that goes straight as a Christmas N. B.

C. Red Network until the New Year is carol man's P. the best loved See radio page of local newspaper for time Christmas tree is gone; to a heart; pipe on its way. tobacco in the world, all dressed for the occasion For the cigarette smoker, man or woman, of in bright Christmas costume. GIVE course give Camels.

A blend of choice Turkish What gift can you think of that will be more and mild, sun-ripened Domestic tobaccos, they welcome or give more genuine pleasure and AND are kept fresh and prime by the Camel Humidor Pack, with their natural moisture unimpaired satisfaction? PRINGE by parching or toasting. Don't you hope someone will think of such ALBERT Camels a friendly gift for you? In appropriate holiday wrapping, come both in attractive Christmas cartons containing We wish you Merry Christmas! Brooklyn, who pleaded guilty to four indictments growing out of violations of the federal immigration laws. Federal Judge John C. Knox sentenced him to three years in Atlanta penttentiary on each of two indictments, directing that the sentences run concurrently and then imposed five year sentences on each of the two remaining indictments, but said he would suspend sentence if Monteforte turned all paraphernalia in his possession over to the federal government for its use or destruction. R.

J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Winston Salem, N. C. R. J.

Reynolds Tobacco Company Page Three Winter Has Firm Grip On Europe; Wolves Prowling LONDON, Dec. 23 (P) Winter 1 is showing no signs of releasing Its grip on Europe and weather reports tell of more snow and frost. Heavy snowfalls and intense cold prevail throughout Southern Siberia and wolves prowl around the towns and villages in search of food, causing great alarm. Two soldiers were killed by wolves and a peasant was killed by a bear. A thick blanket of snow covers the uplands of Central and Southern Germany and it is unusually cold there.

Extraordinarily cold weather prevails in Southern France with, snow at higher altitudes. There is much snow in the Basque provinces in Spain, and Corsica, which rarely experiences severe cold, is having wintry weather. British weather is fluctuating between two extremes. Across the North sea the severest winter prevails, while 600 miles west of Ireland the weather is unusually warm. Government Gets Forged Documents NEW YORK, Dec.

23 (P)-The government today has in its possession of what was described as the largest collection of forged documents and counterfeit seals used in the smuggling of allens into this country that has ever been brought to light. The paraphernalia was the property of Antonio Rosario Monteforte, of wrap full length straightline cont with three-quarter sleeves cutfed in cream fox. Deep sea blue, reminiscent of sapphires, is used for a wool morning costume. This plain little frock is trimmed only with an insertion of white pique at the neckline and a braided belt of blue and white pique, while the three-quarter length coat is topped with a neat standing collar untrimmed with fur. Scarves are an outstanding part of the mode.

Pink-beige, blue-green and champagne, wool frocks are often accomponied by a triple silk scarf of three harmonious colors which is tossed around the wearer's neck, braided like an old-fashioned lassie's "pigtail' to the waist, and tucked into the belt. HOPE TO TURN CLOCK BACK 60 MILLION YEARS BOSTON, Dec. 23 (AP) Two scientists have sailed from Boston for South and Central America, where, according to one of them they hope to "turn the clock back sixty million years." The scientists were Ralph W. Chaney, chairman on the department of paleontology at the University of Callfornia and Gerling Dorf, professor of geology at the university. Both are interested in the history of life in past geological eras.

The expedition Is sponsored by the Carnegle institute at Washington and the University of California. Professor Chaney told how a comparison of ancient fossils dug up in California and Oregon with vegetation now existing in Central and South America revealed striking simflarities. The scientists said they planned to spend three months in their researches following out this line of A Merry Christmas! Van Petten Lumber Company Phone Main 732 "Good Service Quick" study, landing at Demerara, British Guiana, and flying thence to Guatamala City studies in Panama and Guatamala. Swedish Writer. Studied by Group The literary lesson on Swedish customs, legends and life was studied through the writings of Selma Lagerloff author, at a meeting Second Ward Relief society of the First Ward of the L.

D. S. church, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church. Selma Lagerloff is one of Sweden's leading writers and depicts in an unusual manner the life of her native country. Mrs.

Cleo Johnson led the discussion was assisted by Mrs. Mabel Cook and Mrs. Hattie Briggs. The social lesson will be enjoyed next Tuesday, the leader to be announced later. Literature Topic Of Relief Society Swedish literature also was the topic for an interesting discussion at a meeting the First Ward Relief society of the L.

D. S. church yesterday afternoon at the tabernacle. Mrs. Lester Bramwell conducted the lesson which was composed of discussions of the works of August Sternberg and Selma Lagerlof.

"The Eclipse," by Lagerlof, was presented by Mrs. Effie Blanchard; and Mrs. W. D. Hanks the story of "The Christmas Rose," after which they were discussed by the entire class.

Mrs. Royce Hostess To Altar Guild Mrs. Charles Royce entertained the Altar Guild of St. Peter's Episcopal church yesterday afternoon at her home. After a short business meeting the members filled the candy bags which will be distributed at the Sunday school Christmas party tomorrow.

Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon. They will meet again on Jan. 26, more definite plans to be made later. Joint Christmas Program Planned Mrs. R.

J. Kitchen, Mrs. George Richardson, Miss Lydia Hug and Mrs. Garnet Ruckman, members of the program committee, have arranged an excellent program for the joint Christmas program planned by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. It will be presented tomorrow evening at 8:15 at the Odd Fellows hall.

The program includes: Address of Yeske "Holy Night," a carol by a group of children "Babe in the Manger" Recitation Fern McCabe Vocal Louise Hug, Maxine Noah "Spelling Bee" By the schoolmaster and his class Christmas the children "Santa's Secret," by Etta Lou McCabe Piano duet, Verna andSegfred Borrine Recitation Louise Ebert "Star of the East," by Betty Chadwick "'Christmas Bells," recitation, Mary Gunn "Santa Claus is Coming," a song, May Beck Recitation Carlson Violin solo Turn Piano solo Turn Piano solo Freeman Violin solo Nielson "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem," children Recitation Yeske CATHERINE CREEK PERSONALS 0000000000000 By Clare M. Davis (Observer Correspondent) PONDOSA (Special) State Market Road Engineer Scott, Judge U. G. Couch, Commissioner Walter Stevens and Engineer S. B.

Morgan were here last week making plans for completing the road known as the Catherine Creek road from Medical Springs to Union. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Duncan Dec. 18 at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Baker. The name Geraldine Linnette was given to this young lady. L.

P. Kingsley, of La Grande, was 0 business visitor at Pondosa Donday. Miss Jacqueline O'Brien went to Hot Lake Monday evening to see her sister, Mrs. Warren Gilbert. Brian Mimnaugh is home from college for the Christmas holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davis and daughters, Dorothy and Virginia, spent the weekend in Portland shopping.

The planing mill shut down Tuesday for the Christmas holidays. The date set for re-opening is January 4. The Pondosa primary gave a dance at the school house Saturday evening, which is reported to have been the best dance of the season. 1'. H.

Collins went to Portland for a few days. George Girbing will leave for Goldendale, for Christmas. He plans to visit Glenwood, and Portland before returning. Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Boylen spent the weekend with friends in La Grande. The particular event for which they went was the annual D. D. D. club party.

The Jones boys, Eddie and Jack, will leave here Wednesday evening to spend Christmas with their mother in Portland. J. T. McDonald was to leave today to spend Christmas at home in Portland. David Lowery, from Craigmont, Idaho, will be a guest at Medical Springs over Christmas.

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Has the maximum of visibility, sunshine. and safety factors. Cross so BRIDGE ofthe GODS Cascade Locks, Ore..

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