The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 18, 1931, Page 7

. supervit 62,200 ATTRACTED 10 AUDITORIUM AND MEMORIAL BUILDING John W. Reel Estimates At- tendance at Programs in Last Three Months Attendance at various programs in the World War Memorial building and city auditorium during Septem- ber, October and November totaled 62,250, it was estimated by John W. Reel, director of recreational activity, in a quarterly report to the city com- mission Friday. Reel estimated attendance at va- rious functions in the memorial build- ing at 38,950 and at the city auditor- ium at 23,300, Attendance by months at the me- morial building was listed as follows: September—6,850; October — 15,600; and November—16,500. Parts of the memorial building used for different gatherings include the main hall, dining room, kitchen, aux- iliary room, community room, gym- nasium, and permanent offices of various organizations. Several Large Affairs Functions which drew the largest, crowds to the building during the quarter included the North Dakota Federation of Labor convention and dance, U. S. Army Band concert, Elks: boxing programs, American Legion’ carnival, North Dakota State Corn Show, North Dakota teachers’ con- Novag and dance, and Firemen’s Among programs at the auditorium were the appearance of Ethel Barry- more in a play, the Allied Campaign- ers’ three-day speaking program, American Legion carnival, pictures shown in connection with the North Dakota State Corn Show, state teach- ers’ convention, Armistice Day pro- gram, Community Players play, and Elks boxing program. In the rest of his report, Reel de- scribed various projects under /his direction, including gymnasium classes, basketball, skating activities, Community Players, and miscellane- ous activities. 110 in Gym Classes More than 50 men and about 60 women are enrolled in the gymnasium classes.. Men's classes are held at 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 7 p. m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Women’s classes are scheduled for 3:30 p. m., 5:80 p. m., and 7:30 p. m. each Thursday. Women’s classes are ised by Miss Mildred Fried, piysee! education ‘ismarck high school. Fourteen basketball teams are en- gaged in pret basketball games and formal commercial league play will begin soon. Six skating rinks have been established in various parts of the city for public use. More than 100 persons are engaged in the dramatic activities of the Community Players, which already has presented three one-act plays and plans a pageant, for the evening of ay. instructor of Christmas - Reel also, is organizing a physical education program for elementary schools. The recreational director pointed out in his report that his time for five nights each week is required for —— | . Supreme Court ! at | Decisions — 0 Charles Kettleson, plaintiff and ie spondent, vs. Almont W. Collette, de- fendant and appellant. from decision of Judge W. J. Knee- shaw in Walsh county district court. REVERSED AND NEW TRIAL OR. DERED. 5 A deed is written contract subject to parol evidence rule. Rule exclud- ing parol evidence to explain, modify, or contradict a written contract ap- plies only to parties thereto and their privies, and where controversy arises between party to such contract and one who is neither party to it nor privy to one who is, neither the party nor stranger to contract is bound by rule. Thomas A. Colter, plaintiff and re- spondent, vs. John C. Lowe, defend- ant and appéllant. Appealed from decision of Ward county district court. REVERSED AND REMANDED. A party cannot be compelled to go to trial before referee unless eight days’ notice has been given. Max Motley, plaintiff and respond- ent, vs. Standard Oil company and George Potter, defendants and ap- pellants. Appealed from decision of Judge C. W. Buttz in Bottineau county district court. AFFIRMED. In an action to peeved hatte ie personal injuries sustained in: colli- sion between automobile and truck, it is held: that questions of negli- gence were for jury; that there was substantial evidence. tending to es- tablish that defendant Potter, at time of collision, was employe of defend- ‘ant Standard Oil company and en- gaged in Giachateing cuties which he had been emplo; perform. It is held ruling complained of did not op- erate to prejudice any substantial tights of defendants or prevent either from having fair trial. E. C. Ruble, plaintiff and appel- lant, vs. O. M. Nyseth, defendant; H. A. Knudson, garnishee, and Wil- lie Olson, intervenor and respondent. Appealed from decision of Judge R. G. McFarland in Burleigh county dis- trict court. AFFIRMED. It is held mortgage claimed by in- tervenor is valid; that funds in hands of garnishee are proceeds of sale of mortgaged property; that under facts intervenor has lien thereon, and this lien is superior to Men of garnish- ment obtained by plaintiff. As plain- tiff in garnishment action cannot re- cover against garnishee unless de- fendant could recover against him in action in his own name and defend- ant herein is precluded from assert- ing any claim to property as against intervenor. Sowings of Winter Wheat “Are Lowered Washington, Dec. 18.—(AP)—Fall sowings of winter wheat this year were reported Friday by the depart- ment of agriculture to have been 38,682,000 acres, compared with 43,149,000 acres sown a year ago. Rye sowings total 3,712,000 acres, compared with 3,993,000 acres a year ago. * The condition of winter wheat Dec. 1 was 79.4 per cent of normal, compared with 86.3 per cent a year agq, and the condition of rye was 81.0 per cent, compared with 82.6 per cent a year ago. . The abandonment of winter wheat in 1931 was 5.0 per cent of the acreage sown, in 1930 it was 9.4 per the various projects under his direc-'cent and the 1920-29 10-year aver- tion. TITTLE —ACKING CO.inc 400 MAIN U.S. Inspected Meats age was 12.2 per cent. 5 PHONE 332 Quality in Every Ounce CREAMERY BUTTER HAMBUR' KETTLE BEEF ROAST MEATY VEAL STEW SHOULDER VEAL ROAST 1114c Lb. LEAN PORK CHOPS 14c Lb. Fresh Churned, (limit with meats), Fresh Ground, SHLDR. Z PORK ROAST Fresh Veal Hearts CENTER CUT ' BEEF jROAST . “12Y%c Lb. Cc cur BISMARCK TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1931 > WW AT THE CAPITOL “Lasca of the Rio Grande,” now playing at the Capitol theatre, is being called “one of the most heau- tiful pictures of the season” in addi- tion to being one of the most active talkiés seen here in months, It moves. And when it is still it is beautiful to look at. e Under the direction of Edward Laemmle, “Lasea” players in color- ful Mexican costumes and Western frontier outfits were Lig J lait against backgrounds of Spanish haciendas with graceful arches and exquisite Jandscaning, in valleys rich in foliage and on the tops of high mountain ridges overlooking the painted deserts. A Bay fiesta, which is interrupted by the eager conflict between two jealous men, has as its background @ pict::csque Spanish home and in each sequence Director Laemmle has framed his fast action in beautiful and distinctive settings. Leo Carrillo appears as Santa Cruz, a border bandit and bold ro- mancer, in “Lasca of the Rio Grande,” John Mack Brown is fea- tured as a Texas ranger and Dorothy Burgess plays the title role to the hilt, Slim Summerville and Frank Campeau, as two uncouth prospec- tors, provide the humorous side of| the swift moving story. PARAMOUNT THEATRE Whether you're a football fan or not, you'll find Paramount's timely football drama, “Touchdown!” one of the season's most exciting entertain- ments, .An inside story of intercol- legiate football as it is played today, “Touchdown!” not only shows the glories of modern football but also dares to point out some of its little known evils. Its interesting story builds effectively to a climax that will give you one of the biggest surprises | of your life. | The cast featured in “Touchdown!” | includes Richard Arlen, Peggy Shan-| non, Jack Oakie, Regis Toomey, | Charles Starrett, George Barbier and | J. Farrell MacDonald. | “Touchdown!” starts at the Para- mount Theatre today. —_— | Power Firm to Spend | $5,650,242 Next Year Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 18.—(AP) —The Northern States Power com- pany plans to spend $5,650,242 for improvements and new construction in four states next year, officers an- nounced Friday. North Dakota, South Dakota, Min- nesota and Wisconsin are included +} | Milwaukee Has No *| Heroic High School Financial Problem | > in unemployment relief, and at the end of the year will have about $4,000,000 in the bank., Cash’ can be applied to costs of municipal services next year, Meanwhile, citizens were 80 anxious to keep the municipal coffers. full about $1,000,000 in taxes was paid in advance in De- cember. a A report by City Comptroller Louis M. Koteckt recently re- vealed the flourishing condition of the treasury, Kotecki assigns four reasons for the city’s happy financial condi- iton. He lists as: (1) a@ sane, industrious citizenry,» profitably employed in diversified industries, accustomed to and demanding good government; (2) a budget system adhered to down to the last nickel; (3) a “taxation read- Justment plan” by which all de- partments of government are be- ing placed on a cash basis, and (4) the debt amortization fund, growing year by year, which at some time not far distant will wipe out every cent of city in- debtedness. in the budget, which is preliminary. Company officials declined to give cost estimates for work on divisions other than the local one but made public a list of the major improve- ments. They include: Fargo division: Water softening system for power plant; new boiler for gas plant; motor buses to re- place streetcars; general improve- ments and extensions. Grand Forks division: Additional 5,000 kilowatts capacity in steam plant; improvements to gas plant; Uyeda improvements and exten- sions. Minot division: New deep well. Miller Installed as Knight Templar Head L. V. Miller was installed as com- mander of Tancred Commandery No. 1, Knights Templars, at ceremonies alt at the Masonic temple Thursday night. Other officers installed were: W. E. Parsons, generalissimo; G. L. Spear, captain general Spencer Boise, senior warden; and A. J. Arnot, junior warden. Al Cash & Carry Hamburger, Fresh, Ib, oie LO Pot Roast, Kettle cuts .....6006 9c Bologna, Fancy fresh PORK SAUSAGE, eT es ee Liver Sausage, 1 24 c per Ib. . SIRLOIN STEAK Romes, Pippens, Spitzenberg .... APPLES Drawn and head- less, per Ib. 124c Meat Dept. Only Very Fancy, CREAMERY BUTTER Meat Dept. Only—Cash and Carry DELICIOUS APPLES PHONE 1060 Extra Fancy, Specially Selected, Grain and Milk Fed cerseE TURKEYS vvcxs ‘EXTRA FANCY HENS and SPRING CHICKENS Nothing Finer—Regardless of Price Grain Fed Meats Our Entire Herd of Beef Cattle Is Now on Full Grain Feed. Cash & Carry Pot Roast, Center lean Pork Roast—74¢—Pork Liver 12c | Syn” ........... 14 Per Ib. .....124¢ Cash and Carry SPARERIBS, Per Lb. ............14¢ Chops... L5c 10 20c Head Cheese, .21c,27c Speciah ie, 2OC Medium Size, per box tenes +» $1.29, $1.59, Turnips, Carrots, Bagas Fema FROZEN OCEAN PIKE Scaled and trim- med, per Ib. PRESENT PERSHING MEDAL Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 18—(AP)— The Lincoln Kiwanis club presented its 1981 distinguished service medal to General John J.. Pershing at a luncheon here Friday. E. B. Perry, president of the club, said Pershing was selected in appreciation of his unselfish public service. Sisters Are Buried Milaca, Minn., Dec. 18.—()—Class- mates who came to know them through their scholastic excellence in high school turned out in a body Fri- day at funeral services for Alice and Myrtle Halberg, sisters, who died in a fire Wednesday. Annie Lamprecht, 19, high school La wie tried to rescue ip from eir burning room, was improving in. a Princeton hospital. RECLUSE FOUND DEAD Vining, Minn., Dec. 18.—(?)—Con, tad Skaftnes, 64, a recluse, was found dead in his lake shore cabin at Vining Thursday. Authorities declared he died of natural causes. Contract Bridge: The most fas- cinating game of all. Instruc- tion and coaching. Games ar- ranged. Reasonable rates. For appointment, phone 193. Ruth Nupen, Bismarck, N. D. Rent the Spare Room Thru The Tribune Want Ads | Rent the Spare Room Thru The Tribune Want Ads Se LEATHER Just received a fresh ship- ment of HARNESS, STRAP, WHIDE LACE, L ality leathers at GREAT- LY REDUCED PRICES. Order your supply now. From “Northern” Hide & Fur Co. Box 265. Bismarck, N. D. Fruit Cakes for Christmas And many other goodies that you'll want, including Homemade Mincemeat Pies, Cookies, Pies, Rolls, and Bread in whole wheat raisin, graham and white, Try our 25-cent Dinners and 35-cent Suppers. HOME BAKE SHOP 212 Sixth Street Bismarck, N. Dak. Bismarck Food Market Phone 1080 R. T. BAKKEN, Prop. 408 Broadway FREE DELIVERY SERVICE CAND LETTUCE i" SWEET POTATOES APPLE CIDE EGGS Make your Christmas tree selection from our stock. Our trees are the finest we have had in years, 10 Ib. cloth bag Chocolate Drops, 2 Ibs. Jerseys, 4 Ibs. Quart size Strictly Fresh, per doz. .... Storage, per dozen Quality At Less Quality At Less HEMPEL'S 107 Fifth Street Opposite Patterson Hotel SATURDAY SPECIALS Headquarters for Xmas Candies and Nuts See Us for Quality and Prices, Phone 1612 ORANGES, Sweet Juicy, medium large navels, 2 dozen ........... BRS GAS NAAR 140 ee Apples, Romes, very nice, . $1.29 ur Grapefruit, size seedless, 4 for Cranberries, fancy, 2 Ibs, Lemons, Sunkist, per dozen .... Celery, large Carrots, green top, Fancy Double Roasted Peanuts 10 Ibs. 81c 3 Ibs. 25c “None Better” Marshmallows, bulk, DADDMB. os ccsossesees Milk, tall can, 3 cans Macaroni, Minnesota, POF PKS. .....ccsccrerere Pancake Flour, Pills- bury, 4 lb. bag .. is Tomatoes, hand. ed, med. tin, 3 for Fig Bars, Brown Sugar, BUDS, cc ccseseseeeevee Sugar, granulated, 10 Ib, beg Grape Juice, Welch’ 4 oz. bottle, 2 for Tomato Soup, per can Apricots, 2 Ibs. . Sardines, 1-4 oil, MINCEMEAT, None better, per Ib. . . .14c BONELESS ROLLED ROAST, per Ib. .22c SPARERIBS, Fresh Meaty, per Ib. . .1242c Whole or | 6c 12 to 14 Ib. average Half, per Ib. ... Select Your Xmas Bird Now? ? ? Freshest Fruits and Vegetables Visit Paul Brown Head Lettuce, extra fancy, 2 for Oranges, nai Celery, Lares medium juicy, 2 dozen .., Grapefruit, per dozen .... Grapefruit, Texas seed- 48 less, extra large, 6 for .. Cc Apples, Rome Beauties, highly per box $1.39 Cranberries, Carrots, f 3 pounds for ........... Potatoes, field run, per bushel | 1 Phone Grape Jam, FIG BARS Libby’s Pineapple PRINCESS PATT COFFEE {pees JOLLY TIME POPCORN Cp ee 25 | nibben canes TINY SALAD BEANS 5, DRY ONIONS, 10 Ibs. for ......... COFFEE DEMONSTRATION Chocolate Jello Free Chase & Sanborn 3.2. “etter. Jello free, at . Peanut Butter, Ib, jar . 2 Ib. jar wale | Very Fancy, special, 2 Ibs. Sliced or Grated, small, 2 for 2 cams for ' CHRISTMAS TREES Holly Wreaths 25c 9 “utine Gussner’s Package Candy Phone 1060 1060 Extra Fancy, No. 1 storage, doz. .. .25¢ Oatmeal, 8. O., 5 lb. bag Soda Crackers, Honey, sweet clover, 5 Ib. pail, each O'Henry Bar, 3 5¢ bars Candy, good mixed, per pound Chocolate C1 Candy, Sage 25c ‘ Oranges California Navels, small sweet, 3 dozen WALNUTS, California No. 1, 1931 crop, soft shell, extra large, Ib. 25c; baby, Ib. 17c¢ ae? Empress Coffee RT aes... $1.95 10) 438 Xmas package nner 5st (A Practical Gift for Every Family) It’s No Secret © Folks Everywhere Agree =~ Has That More Satisfying Blend.... When you buy Princess Patt, you get Full Value, Full Flavor, Fresh beset and Vacuum Packed ‘offee. FOR SALE BY YOUR GROCER AT LOWEIT PRICES PHONE 34 For Strictly Fresh Eggs PHONE 34 SWEET PICKLES, POWDERED FIG BARS, MDP Qe [MEE ..19¢ | Psa .19¢ 13% oz, jar 3 Ibs, for 2 Ibs, for Fancy Spring Chickens, Fancy Dairy Butter POST TOASTIES or KELLOGG'S RASPBERRY or PEAS. Carden Run. | STRAWBERRY J ‘| PRESERVES, Min- ¢ |? tor... 29e] mm 27 39¢ Homemade Bread, Doughnuts, Buns and Pies GOLD DUST POW- 2 io tins .23c PORK & BEANS, Campbell's - 23 c 3 cans for Economy Grocery Phone 34 Cowan Bldg. 411 Broadway APPLE BUTTER, Minneopa, 36 oz. glass 23c PURE GRAPE JAM, Minneopa, 2 1 c 16 oz. glass PEANUT BUTTER, Minneopa, 29c 32 oz. glass ‘TOMATO SOUP, Campbell's, 3 for Marcovitz Grocery 905 Front Avenue — Phone 957 - We Please Where Others Promise COOKIES, Fresh, FIG BAR $925 BAKING CHOCOLAT PRESERVE Minneopa, Minneopa brand, raspberry or strawberry, 2 Ib. jar 32c 1 b Zhe QUALITY COFFEE XMAS TREES, The Finest in Years Complete Line of Candies, Nuts, Cookies, Cakes, Figs and Dates PEANUT BUTTER i..........29¢ JAM, GRAPE jn..............21¢ APPLE BUTTER, 32 Oz. Jar. .. 23¢ APPLES Free Complimentary Show Tickets to Capitol Theatre with each dollar’s worth of purchases. 32 oz. Just received a new lot. Specially priced for Saturday.