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Greater Oregon from Albany, Oregon • 8

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Greater Oregoni
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Albany, Oregon
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Pae Eight Greater Oregon, Albany, Oregon. Friday, April 5, 1940 i at 2 o'clock this afternoon from cardlnr. Magaalia Laundry. Phone 50. FLORENCE CONN, PIONEER, DIES the Fisher Funeral Home.

Charles Wilson was born a bit, perhaps, by his regard for the pretty granddaughter of one of Jesse James' bank robbery victims. The plot takes an unusual twist when Roy discovers that Funeral services were held May 20, 1873 in Boston, Mass. and came to Santa Cruz, Cal. wun nis parents when a year (Continued from page four) Thursday afternoon at the FortmJller Funeral Home for Mrs. Florence Jane Conn, 78, a pioneer resident of Albany for the James boys are not the old.

in 1908 he and Mrs. Wilson ones he Is after, at all. A Willamette University Choir to Be Heard at Methodist Church The Wlllamete university a capella choir from Salem will be heard at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7:30 announced Mrs. Henry Otto, general chairman of the Ladies' Aid society of the church, which Is sponsoring Us appearance here. This Is the annual spring tour of the choir and is the first 10 a.

in. Sunday school. Class- GETS COYOTE BOUNTY Earl Weger of Brownsville was paid $4 50 by County Clerk Russell this week for the bounty on a coyote skin. VISITS IN PORTLAND Miss Ada Pratt of Albany spent Wednesday In Portland transacting business and visiting with friends. FROM JEFFERSON Dr.

Van Winkle of Jefferson was a business visitor In Albany Wednesday. moved to Lane county where contingent of local crooks has es for all. they lived until coming to Al bany in 1926. been operating unchecked, and blaming iU outrages on the RIALTO TONIGHT' "Parole Fixer" with Anthony Quinn, ffm. Henry and Virginia Dale 2nd Feature Fred Scott In "Songs and Bullets" This ad and 25c admits two to this show.

Mr. ana mis. wuson were married in Santa Cruz in May James gang. 11 a. m.

Morning worsfclp. Sermon: "The Revival We Need." 7 p. m. Christian Endeavor, in their respective rooms. 1907.

Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Laura Goodman. She 60 years, who died at ner home at 623 East Fourth street, Tuesday. Mrs. Conn was born In Illinois on July 18, 1862.

She came to Oregon 65 years ago and five years later she moved to Albany where she lived ever since. ft On September 30, 1880, Mrs. Conn was united in marriage to Nelson D. Conn, who died on Albany Trackmen survives, as does a son, Ray Wilson of Albany, two brothers, 8 p. m.

Evening worship. Sermon theme: "Mercy in the day Oeorge Wilson of Monterey, of Judgment." Special music at both services. and Edward F. Wilson. Meet Sweef Home, Making blankets look new Is one of our specialities.

Colors brightened. No extra charge of Wlllett, and a sister. Mrs. Carrie Salvano, Santa Cruz. time the combined boys' and girls' voices are to be heard.

It Is also their first time to appear in Albany. The glee club will be composed of 50 voices under the direction of Melvlh H. Gelst. No admission Is to be charged, Mrs. Otto states, but a Lebanon Saturday 'to February 4, 1937.

To this union Cal. was born seven children, all of i Wilson had worked as a a timberman most of his life. He whom are living. The sons are i. Coach Tommy Swar.son's track boys will get their first real test of the season Saturday afternoon when they meet free-will offering will be taken.

The Woman's Home Mission COATS! I COATS! teams from Sweet Home' and Annette Social Club Holds Card Party (Continued from page five) A card party sponsored by Lebanon here on Central field was a member of the Baptist church. Teachers to Meet In Mill City Saturday Saturday will be Joint Marion and Linn counties teachers' Institute at Mill City with Superintendent Frank B. Bennett of Salem the principal "speaker ary society will meet on Wednesday, at the home Mrs. Gilber, 510 East Third street at beginning at 2 o'clock. H.

Clinton Conn of Albany. Cecil B. Conn of Portland and Hubert N. Conn of Bend. The daughters are Mrs.

Elsie Hol-llngsworth of Alameda, Mrs. Vesta C. Grant, Washington, D. Mrs. Verna L.

Shackelford, Grand Coulee, and Mrs. Orah E. Crutcher, Portland. Also surviving are three brothers, Emmert Combs, Kelso, Mr. R.

Combs, Rip- mere wiu oe 14 events on the Annette social club, order 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Elizabeth Bar the program which Includes of the Eastern Star was held in rett and Mrs. Ward Cyrus are eight races and six field events.

The running events will include the Masonic temple Monday evening with contract and auction bridge and pinochle diver of the day. the 100, 220 and 440-yard dashes, the 880, the mile and the the leaders. The Jane! Osgood Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Amos C. Wells, 514 Jefferson street Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

The Joint meeting will start at 9:30 and will end at noon on, Cal, and Fred Combs, Ash sions of the evening. Mrs. W. W. Stuart acted as general chairman for the evening.

land; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Mc 98 Superintendent Bennett will speak on "Educational Trends." 880-yard relay. The field events will be the broad Jump, the high Jump, the pole-vault, the shotput, the Javelin and the discus. 0.98 12.98 Mrs. Stowell Dawson won i The departments that will be represented will be primary, first prize in auction bridge and Mrs.

D. M. Shreve and D. M. intermediate, grade principals, upper grade and high school.

Shreve held high- scores in pinochle. Mrs. Tom Howard and Judge Lewelllng were high in contract bridge. The door Miss Thelma Clem will be assistant hostess. The Baptist Missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs.

P. L. Nash, 1105 Washington street, this afternoon. Curtains Beautifully Washed. Starched and Dried to Original size.

No hooks or pins. Edges straight. Ecrued if desired, no extra charge. Albany-Magnolia Laundry. Phone 50.

The program for the day will be given by the' Mill City schools, of which Walter C. Beck Is superintendent. It is announced that the cafes In Mill City will be prepared to CARD OF THANKS To the many friends who so kindly aided us during our recent bereavement occasioned by the passing on of our wife and moier, Mrs. Gladys E. Rowlee, and so greatly comforted us, not only with sympathy, but acts of kindness, we wish here to express our-most prize was won by Mr.

Miller. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening by Mrs. B. R. Wallace, chairman, Mrs.

B. R. Westbrook, Mrs. Minnie Woods and Mrs. M.

A. Klapotz Donald, Albee; and 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Conn had made a host of friends and had been very active in social and civic enterprises. She was a member of the Pfthlan Sisters, the War Mothers and of the Methodist qhurch.

Services were conducted by Dr. T. D. Yarnes and Dr. D.

H. Leech of Albany, with graveside services being held by the Pythian Sisters. A large floral offering was in charge of Mrs. Clara McCoy, Mrs. Carnegie, Mrs.

H. W. Coo-ley and Mrs. C. E.

Stone. Mrs. Hazel Ewlng sang. Pallbearers were C. E.

Williamson, J. Deo McClaln, G. T. Hockehsmlth. J.

A. Howard, R. W. Trlnp and J. serve meals at noon.

Roy Rogers In 'Jesse James Days' heart-felt gratitude. assistant hostesses. Mrs. Victor Olllver, Mrs. Gil-more Hector and Mrs.

W. H. Davis were on the table and decorating committee. Tweed and Dressy Material! -DRESSES- Special For '3' DAYS 3 A new and unusual type of Howard C. Rowlee Suzanne Rowlee Howard James Rowlee STAYTON VISITORS Mr.

and Mrs. Luke Dillart, John Benson and Mrs. C. Follis of Stayton were among out-of-town shoppers in Albany plot Is brought to the screen in Republic's 'Days of Jesse James' starring Roy Rogers, now showing at the Granada theatre. The scene Is laid in the mld- A.

Lawrenson. was 'Hewest at the time when the ceme- James Brothers were commit made in the Riverside tery. DANCE ting their depredations. Roy Roeers is imported by the Banker's association to track VH QN DIES TUESDAY Why Wrestle With Your Underwear? when you can buy B.VD shorts constructed with a patented seat that stretches i with you. Buttons are anchored with linen thread and they are tailored In the traditional B.V.D.

manner. Combed yarn Dullover shirts at the down the James boys. The railroads also Join in the man hunt, engaging a famous de- Charles T. Wilson, 67, who had been a resident of Albany tectlve. Captain Worthington.1 for 14 years and of Oregon for and offering $50,000.

SPORT AND AFTERNOON STYLES Specially priced Cottonwoods APRIL 6 AL BENNING'S Orchestra 32 years, died at his home at I Worthlngton's sole motive Is 1320 Terrace, Tuesday at 7:30 to collect the reward money, p. as the result of a heart while Roy, on the other hand, attack. Is fired by lofty Ideals of pa trl- Funeral services will be held otlsm and civic virtue colored same price SHORTS 50c ea. B.V.D. UNDERSHIRTS 50c ear FERGUSONS CLOTHES FOR MEN YOUNG MEN ThepriftYWaytoHave SID BURT, Vocalist And Master Ceremonies New Contest each Saturday night CASH PRIZES 11 II A rl lAI I Fun Crowds I 21 fT'T'ff Thf" f- Ladies 25c Men 40c Ends Saturday mmmmmmmmmmmmmmimimmmmmm ctiTi A GONE WIT1HI TUBE CT in the w.tet for direct Get Starts Sunday SPENCER TRACY IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET For a New Bathtub or BATHROOM EQUIPMENT HEDYLAMARR j.

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