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ROSEBURG NGWS-RCVIIIV, ROSEBURG, OREGON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1942. THREE 0)0. Society and Clubs By LOTUS KNIGHT PORTER j.1 POlLUliR MttTINU COheld BY p--T-A- YONCALLA, Feb. 24. The P. T. A. of the Scotts Valley school were hosts to a potluek dinner nncl social evening, at the school house, Fr'day evening, honoring the boys from Yoncalla and vicin Itywho will leave shortly to Join the U. S. army. Following a de licious chicken supper, a very in teresting program was given. The following is the-program: Group singing, "America." Lester Wells was master of ceremonies, who In turn introduced H. L. Goodman son, past commander of Kelley-Levins-Kruse American Legion post of Drain, who spoke on "What to expect when you get to camp." James Burnett, also of the Legion spoke on "How to keep track of service records." Rev. C. F. Trimble of the Church of Christ was guest speaker, who gave a very fine address on "My Country." Mrs. Lenora Houseley, president of the P.-T. A. presented each boy of the service present with a gift from the club. Those receiving the gift were John Jack son, Calvert Cox, Eddie Sehlln and James Cellars. GREENS STUDY CLUB HAS MEETING TUESDAY The Greens Study club met Tuesday at the Joseph Porter home for a delicious potluek luncheon. Lovely spring flowers decorated the dining table and rooms. In the afternoon sewing and visiting were enjoyed. Guessing games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. George Holm and Mrs. Helen Vansteen burg. Those enjoying the day with Mrs. Porter included Mrs. George Holjn, Mrs. Percy Myers, Mrs. plaude Parkhurst, Mrs. A. F. Lounsbury, Mrs. Walter Jones, Mrs. Agnes Telford, Mrs. George Piper, Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Mrs. Helen Vansteenburg, Mrs. Ivan Lander and Mrs. Norman Fisher. The next regular meeting will be March 3rd at a potluek lunch eon at the home of Mrs. A. F. Lounsbury. ; ; ; :'"!'. IN FORMAL PARTY HELD ON FRIDAY1 RIDDLE,' Feb., 24 Miss Bety Ball invited a few of her school friends in for an informal get to gether at her home Friday ev ening.' The group enjoyed music and parlor games and were serv ed ' dainty ' refreshments at the close of the evening. Miss Ball Was assisted in serving by her mother, Mrs. Elbert Ball. Pres ent were Mildred and George Hamlin, Lois Randall, Gwen How ard, Millie Fogus, Vivian Thomp son, Imogene Yokum, Edward Hart Jerry Sackett, Alvis Hcn- tlricks, Wally Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Frazee and the hostess, Betty Ball. DEPARTMENTS TO MEET WEDNESDAY A combined meeting of the Fine Arts and American Home depart ments of the Junior Woman's club will be held at eight o'clock Wed nesday evening at the home of Mrs. Waldo Campbell in West Moreland with Mrs. Campbell and her sister, Miss Beatrice Cooney, as joint hostess. This meeting was previously scheduled to be held at the Smith home on Cobb L'treet. I I MERRY-GO-ROUND CLUB ' f TO MEET WEDNESDAY $ O The Winston Merry-Go-Round . i club will meet at a one-thirty . S o'clock dessert-luncheon Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. Roy Ha- if vens at 649 South Stephens, street . with Mrs. Earl Agee as joint hos- . tess. Members are asked to bring 1 wool and cotton materials suit-. able for making into quilts for the Red Cross. JUNIOR-SENIOR P.-T. A. ANNOUNCES MEETING An Interesting meeting of the junior-senior high P.-T. A. has been planned for next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock to be held at the senior high school. Mrs. O. S. Chambers, president, will onaucc me Dusiness mppt no Ail Darents and frienHc nra o,-rU. 'ally Invited to attend. GLENGARY SEWING CLUB TO MEET WEDNESDAY The Glengary Sewing club will meet Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. O. Schaeffer. All members are cordially Invited to be pres ent. M. O. A. CLUB TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY The M. O. A. club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harlan Moore. All mem bers are most cordially invited to be present. FAREWELL PARTY IS .GIVEN CURTIS NICHOLS AZALEA. Feb. 24 The Y. G. A. honored Curtis Nichols, who left Friday to Join the army, with a farewell party held at the grange hall Wednesday evening. Those enjoying Ihe party were Curtis Nichols, Ilene Gilliam, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jantzer, Betty and Georgette McPherran, Barbara Young, Amery, Opal and Lorane Eastman, Gene Brady, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brady. The evening was spent in play ing games after which refresh ments were served. SUNSHINE CLUB HAS ENJOYABLE MEETING AZALEA, Feb. 24-Mrs. Inez Smith was hostess for the Sun shine club Thursday afternoon. The rooms were decorated with red, white, and blue in keeping with Washington's birthday. A miniture flower garden was plac ed in the center of the table. The regular business meeting was held. The president appoint ed Mrs. tlohn Jantzer chairman of the first aid emergency closet which will contain towels, sheets, blankets, etc., to be used in case of emergency in the vicinity. Several of the members have made and turned in their quilt blocks to Mrs. Halbert Booth who has volunteered to sew them to gether for the club quilt. Ail the usual tea hour dainty re. frcshmenls were served to Mrs. Walter Kemp, Mrs. Jake Fisher, Mrs. Henry Gaedccke, Mrs. Hal bert Booth, Mrs. Harry Cooke, Mrs. Esther Thorpe, Mrs. Lowell Curtis, Mrs. Ora Condray, Mrs. John Oldenburg, Mrs. Champ Johns, Mrs. Forrest Farnam, Mrs. John Jantzer, Mrs. Ben Jantzer, Mrs. William Sparks, Mrs. Ben Phelps, Mrs. Frances Sparks, Mrs. Herbert Salvage, Mrs. Frank Tripp, Mrs. Jim Pickett, Mrs. Les ter Harrison, Mrs. Larone Bu chanan, Mrs. Rollin Johns and the hostess, Mrs. Smith. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Phelps on March 5th. CHARTER MEMBERS HONORED AT MEETING RIDDLE, Feb. 24 Lizzie Crow and Sarah Ball, charter members of Relief Rebekah lodge were guests of honor at the monthly birthday party of the lodge Wed nesday evening. After the busi ness session the guests were in vited to the dining room where the committee, Maggie Logsdon, Mary Kummer and Wanita Wal lace had prepared a dainty birth day supper. The guests of honor were presented with ; defense stamps as gifts. Mrs. Cora Bey ers pf Tacpma was a guest. The beautiful birthday cake was pre pared by Mary Kummer, AZALEA GRANGE HAS REGULAR MEETING AZALEA, Feb. 24 The Azalea grange met in regular session, Monday night, with twenty five members in attendance. The business meeting was held. A vote was taken on the applica tion for membership of Mrs. Inez Smith. Valentine paper and pencil games were played after grange. Those in charge of the refresh ments for the evening were, Am ery and Opal Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tanner, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hill. Allies Near Zero-Hour In Fight to Save Burma (Continued from page 1) the town, causing a few casual ties. British Give Further Ground Other developments in the Pa cific war: Burma London military quar ters said the Japanese drive into Burma appeared nearing its maxi mum power and that the invaders were throwing fresh troops against British positions along the Sittang river, 20 miles from the Rangoon-Lasnio railway. Fighting stubbornly, British troops were forced to withdraw across the 30-milc area between the Bilin and Sittang rivers, but fresh Chinese reinforcements were reported streaming into Bur ma to stem the Japanese on slaught. Australia Royal Australian airmen attacked Japanese-occupied Rabaul, New Britain island, overcoming Japanese fighter planes to bomb airdromes and shipping in the harbor. CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 24 (AP) A medium force of Jap anese planes raided Port Moresby, principal coastal city In Papua, New Guinea, an air ministry com munique announced today. Some buildings were damaged but no vital points were hit, the com munique said. There was no estimate of casu alties. Philippines Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur reported a lull in ground fighting during the past 24 hours and said Japanese planes continu ed to drop incendiary bombs be hind American-Filipino lines. Jap Lies Fill Air - Japan Tokyo had nothing to say about the crushing defeat of a Japanese invasion armada off Bali, but asserted that Japanese units virtually annihilated an American and Dutch fleet of two cruisers and five destroyers. The SIDE GLANCES . TW1QkH INSt ivt Mgm:ltolNew8l "Have you a book nbout the one since I decided to give New Show Wednesday Olsen and Johnson let fly at each other with seltzer bottles in a scene from "Hellzapoppln," Broadway's laugh hit, starting' Wednes day at Hunt's Indian theatre. Calendar of Roseburg First Aid Classes in Civilian Defense MONDAY Medical Auxiliary. C. D. Standard (20-hour course). Place: Junior high school. Time: 7:30 p. m. (Also meets Thursday). Police Reserves (Class No. 2)., C. D. Standard (20-hour course). Place: Court house. Time: 7:30 p. m. Fire Reserves: C. D. (10-hour course). Place: City Hall. Time: 7 p. m. i TUESDAY Air Raid Warden (Class No. 1). C. D. (10-hour course). Place: Court house. Time 8:00 p. m. Medical Auxiliary. C. D. advanced class. Place: Junior high school. Time: 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Police Reserves (mounted). C. D. (10-hour course). Place: Court house. Time 8:00 p. m. thursdaV Motor Corps and Rescue Squad. C. D. Standard (20-hour course). Place: Douglas Funeral home. Time: 7:30 p. m. Medical Auxiliary. C. D. Standard (20-hour course). Place: Junior high school. Time: 7:30 p. m. Air Raid Warden (class No. 2). C. D. (10-hour course). Place: Court house. Time 8:00 p. m. FRIDAY Police Reserves. C. D. advanced class. Place: Court house. Time: 7:30 p. m. All air raid warden's gas defense school courthouse 8 p. m. Dutch yesterday declared that all of the Japanese fleet off Bali was sunk or heavily damaged except one ship which fled. In an English-language propa ganda broadcast, the Tokyo radio also asserted that Japanese planes had broken up an attempted at tack on Japanese-mandated is lands in the south seas last Friday, inflicting heavy damage on Unit ed States fleet units and forcing them to flee. "The United States must be dumbfounded by this defeat," the radio said. No such action has been men tioned elsewhere. Chungking Chinese Generalis simo Chiang Kai-Shek returned from his all-important visit to In dia, after a flying trip foreshad owing the establishment of regu lar air transport as a new and important addition to China's sup ply lines of war material. The need for such new routes has been emphasized by the clos ing of Rangoon as the "feeder" port for the Burma road. But the spokesman reiterated that China is self-sufficient in food, has enough clothing to get along, can manufacture her ov light arms, and has a quantity of heavy equipment waiting to be shipped to the front for use against the Japanese. ByGalbroith Spartans? I feel so much like, up sweets for the duration!" Public Spree Charge Hits Sutherlin Man Wayne Hall, 22, resident of Sutherlin, was charged here to day with being drunk in a public place. Sheriff Cliff Thornton re ported that Hall allegedly created a disturbance at Brand's road stand prior to his arrest. He was released on ball and was cited to appear in justice court here this afternoon. FINED ON MORALS COUNT j A fine of $100 was imposed in I circuit court here today upon Mary Reis, 19, a recent arrival here, who pleaded guilty to a morals charge. She was report ed to be arranging to pay the fine. ATTENTION MASONS Regular meeting of Laurel lodge, No. 13, will be held at the temple Wednesday eve- nlng, Feb. 25th. Try and at- tend. W. F. Harris, Sec'y. (Adv.) I attorn;., fl vv A r ill Spend Monday Here Mrs. Clyde Gazley and daughter, Blos som, of Myrtle Creek, spent Mon day in this city visiting friends and attending to business. Visits Parents Malcolm Mol lis, student at Oregon State col lege, spent the weekend at his home hero visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Mollis. Returns to Eugene Miss Bette Owen has returned to her studies at University of Oregon, follow ing the holiday weekend here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Owen. Will Conduct Service Rev. Pqrry Smith, rector of St. George's Episcopal church, will conduct the morning services at University of Oregon at Eugene tomorrow. Move to Winchester Street- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence K. Rand and children, Doris, and John, arc moving this week from 842 Hoov er street to Winchester street to make their home. Enlist In Navy The navy re cruiting office at Portland today reported the enlistment of Thom as W. Mann of Roseburg and Roger V. Herron of Yoncalla. W. S. of C. S. to Sew The Wo man's society of Christian Ser vice will hold an all-day sewing meeting beginning at 10 o'clock Thursday at the Methodist church parlors to sew for the Red Cross. Sunshine Club to Meet The Northside Sunshine club will meet Thursday afternoon at tho home of Mrs. E. E. Emmltt at 120 South Parrott street. Bingo will be in play during the social hour. Here Over Week-End Char lotte Dillard has returned to her studies at Oregon State college, following the holiday week-end here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dillard, on, South Jackson street, i , . . Admitted to Hospital Mrs. R. D. Williams, bookkeeper for Dr. E. B. Stewart and Dr. O. R. Hess, was admitted to Mercy hospital Monday, for medical attention. She has been suffering from a bad cold for the last several days. ! Leaves For Alaska Vellemonte Morris, who has been spending his vacation in Roseburg visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Morris, left today for Seattle to take an airplane for Alaska, where he is employed In govern ment construction work. Country Club Ladies to Meet The ladies of the Rosceburg Coun try club will meet Thursday at 9:30 a. m. at the clubhouse for contract bridge to be followed at 12:30 by a potluek luncheon. If the weather permits, golfing will be enjoyed in the afternoon. Returns Here Mrs. "Bud" Watson has returned to her home in this city, following a few days spent In Eugene visiting her sist er, Mrs. R. B. Houser, and then proceeding to Portland to join Mr. Watson for the week-end. Mr. Watson is in the U. S. navy. Back From Portland Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bartley and daughter, Joyce, and their two sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Houser and Mr. and Mrs. Knute Kershner, have returned to their homes In this city, following the .vt'ek-end visiting in Portland. Visit Here Attorney and Mrs. Edward C. Kelly, who recently moved from Portland to Medford, spent the week-end in Roseburg visiting the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly. They plan to return here Friday for a further visit. Visiting at Wainscott Home Mrs. Luella Allen, of Eugene, Is spending a few days in Roseburg as the guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Wainscott. She plans to visit a son In Myrtle Point before re turning to Eugene. Auxiliary to Meet The regu lar meeting of the auxiliary to the F. O. E. will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Eagles hall. The meeting will be preceded by the annual concert to be present ed by the Eagles Junior drum corps, under the direction of Bill Black, at 7:30 o'clock, followed by a vodvll and dance. Return to Astoria Morris (Mike) Houser has 'returned to his work In Astoria, following the week-end here vlsillng his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. IIou srr. His wife is spending a few weeks in eastern Oregon visiting her parents and their small son, Billy, Is In Portland visiting at the home of hit paternal uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell. Elks Plan Special Patriotic Duties Plans to reorganize patriotic activities of the Elks lodge on a national scale will be formed dur ing the "Win the War Week," March l(i to 21, as proclaimed by Judge John S. McClelland, At lanta, Ga., grand exalted ruler, according to Adrian Fisher, ex ailed ruler of Roseburg lodge. The week has been eseclally set aside, Mr. Fisher reports, to place the order In active cooperation in the country's war efforts and a full mobilization of present mem bers is urged, together with ef forts to greatly Increase the mem bership. It is anticipated, Mr. Fisher reports, that the largest class ever Inducted Into the order at one time will be initiated dur ing the .special week. Local plans for participation in the effort will be made at the annual past exalted rulers night celebration to be held February 26. At that time a special pro gram will be arranged and the lodge will outline activities for the "Win the War Week." Past exalted rulers expected to be in attendance at the February 2fi meeting are Guy Cordon, Paul Geddes, Edward Kohlhagen, Carl Wlmberly and H. C. Darby. Making of Radio Drama Will Be Demonstrated Persons interested in seeing how radio dramas are presented are Invited by the student body of Roseburg Junior High school to attend the program to be given at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the school auditorium. The pro gram will be .presented by the Glen Wells Players, under spon sorship of the National As semblies. The entertainment will include a typical radio presentation of a murder mystery, complete with all the sound effects of a regular radio program. The second part of the program is made up of a one-act comedy in the best tradi tion of theatrical profession. The entertainment will give spectat ors an opportunity to witness the technical details of the radio pro ductions with which they are fa miliar. The program will he open to the general public. A small ad mission fee will be charged.. C. E. McCarthy Slated For Oregon Senate Seat PORTLAND, Feb. 24. (AP) The appointment of Chester E. McCarthy, Portland republican, as state senator to succeed Harry M. Kenin, resigned, was predict ed today by Party leaders. Three county courts will meet Wednes day to fill this and one other va cancy. Multnomah and Clackamas courts will act on a successor to William Hedlund, state represen tative, who resigned to become a deputy U. S. attorney. Clucka mas and Columbia county courts will act on the Kenln vacancy. Townsenders Meet for Saturday Cancelled The regular meeting of Rose burg Townsund Club, No. 1, ori ginally scheduled for Saturday of this week has been cancelled, A. E. Rutter, president, reported to day, out of respect to Ben Mc Mullen, a member of the club, who died suddenly Sunday even ing while engaged in cruising timber. The next meeting of the club Mr. Rutter reports, will be held March 14 at 2 p.m. Funeral Services Held For Late Jas. W. Boodin Graveside services were held at 4 p. m. Monday at the county cemetery for James W. Boodin, who died Saturday at the county hospital. The services were con ducted by Mrs. E. E. Woodcock. The Roseburg Undertaking com pany was in charge of arrange ments. Episcopal Church Defers Morning Services There will be no morning ser vices at St. George's Episcopal church Wednesday morning, Rev Perry Smith, rector, announced today. The services originally schedule! for 7:45, and 11 a. m. have been cancelled. Services, however, will be held as usual at 7:30 p. m. Yeggs Crack Safes of Crook County Officials PRINVILLE, Feb. 24. (AP) Crook countv officials renorled ' yesterday safecrackers had ob-' lainea Between and 54UU childs mi nc t-XY Relieve misery direct VVXS -wlthout "'"7'r ' . m e RUB0N vaporus from offices of tho sheriff and county clerk sometime Sunday. State police said they believed professionals jimmied a basement door of the courthouse, broke Into Ihe offices and knocked knobs off the safes. Only cash was taken and all of the missing amount except ap proximately -25 came from the sheriff's sale. No checks or bonds were reported missing. Rationing Also Hits Obsolete-Sized Tires PORTLAND, Feb. 24. (AP) Obsolete-sized tires are now un der the same rationing restric tions as are standard tires, Carl B. Caldwell, stato rationing ad ministration secretary, said to day. ' Formerly they were obtainable without restriction If they were to replace worn tires. Excavations in recent years disclosed that populous cities flourished in India 5,000 years ago. MARKET REPORTS PRODUCE PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24 (AP) LIVE POULTRY Buying Prices, No. 1 grade leghorn broil ers under 14 lbs., l!)c; over 14 lbs., 18e; fryers, 24 to 4 lbs., 22c; roasters, over 4 lbs. 22c; colored hens 21c; leghorns, uncr 24 lbs., 17c; over 34 lbs.,' 19c; roosters, 8c lb. HOPS 1941 crop, 40c; 1942 contracts, 37c lb. POTATOES, old White locals, $2.50 per cental; Deschutes gems, $2.80 cental; Yakima No. 2 gems, $1.15-1.25 for 50-lb. bag; Klamath, $2.80-2.90 cental; Idaho gems, $2.70-3 cental. Other produce unchanged. ' LIVESTOCK PORTLAND, Ore.,. Feb. 23. (AP) (U. S. Dept. Agr.) CAT TLE: .Market uneven, cows and heifers strong to 25 higher, steers mostly steady to strong, some fed steers 25 higher, bulls and vealers steady; medium fed steers large ly 10.50-11.75; few loads good steers 12.0013.00, latter for sorted load 909 lbs.; common steers downward to 9.00; medium fed heifers 10.25-11.00; common dairy type heifers 7.50-8.75; canner and cutter cows 5.25-6.75; fat dairy type cows up to 7.50; medium jto good beef cows 8.25-9.50; medium to good bulls 8.50-10.25; good to choice vealers 13.50-15.00, com- STARTS WEDNESDAY I , iiGH SENSATION i Breodwoy'i craziest fun (e!t!val..bcemat the scmi'l wackiest ft r" wowl lufMt!val..bM!.t ? "-A . Ill hrfW 1 J.X.I VH ftort- UwuiIh ttu Wntl ENDS TODAY "One Foot In Heaven" Frtdc-rie March Martha Scott mon grades down to 3.50. HOGS: Market around 75 high er than Friday or 50 above week ago, top 13.50 new high since 1929; good to choice 170-215 lbs. 13.25-50, sorted carloads mostly 13.50;v230-270 lbs. 12.50-13.50; light lights 12.00-75; sows mostly 9.25 10.00, light weights up to 12.50, heavies 9.00 down; good to choice feeder pigs 12.00-75. SHEEP: Market about steady;, load good to choice weighty lambs 12.00; good to choice truck ins scarce; shorn lambs with No. 2 pelts 10.50-11.00, common grades down to 8.00; good to choice slaughter ewes salable 5.50 G.00 or above. WHEAT PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24. (AP) Open High Low Close May 1.044 1.0-14 1.044 1.044 Coming Wednesday Thursday SWINGING, SINGING, SCREEN .SENSATION!, MERLE 0BER0N mjh DOUGLAS ENDS TODAY ; "Angels With Broken Wings" . . . . with. , ...... ' BINNIE BARNES . , , . , ' GILBERT ROLAND -. . I7L 1 PLUS Jm. Wile geb hobbyZ5 CjJ Hubby gels hobbled! n Mi 1 Ft, K6r -j if - "COT"""