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2 The Newi-Review, Roieburg, Ore. Frl., July 15, 1949 Thos. L. Wharton Funeral Will Be Held Saturday Thomas L. Wharton, a resident ol Roseburg for 62 years, died at Mercy Hospital Thursday morninc. July 14. following short illness. His death was at trlhuted to a coronary occlusion, Mr. Wharton was born June 27, 1871, at Cahcrviveen, County Kerry. Ireland, and was chrls- tened in the Episcopal Church. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth Nelll Wharton. When he was a little over a year old, the family came to America, arriving September 27th, 1872, and lived at Worcester, Mass., where several brothers and sis ters were born. In June, 1887, they came west to Oregon and settled in Roseburg, purchasing the family place in West Rose burg, which Thomas enlarged as he grew older. He was connected with the Churchill Hardware Company for 50 years and was president of the company when it was sold in 1943 to become the Umpqua Valley Hardware Company. He was a member for many years of the Roseburg Orchestra con ducted by the late F. H. Apple- noil. is wile, tvelyn 'momas wnarton, passed away in Decern ber, .1933. Since retirement from bus! ness, Mr. Wharton has occupied himself wtih fruit raising and gardening and other hobbies, and will long be remembered for his generosity and kindness, both wnue in Dusiness ana since re tirement. He is survived by four brothers ana tnree sisters, Josopn Whar ton of Grants Pass, and Charles, Jack, George, Bess and Jane Wharton and Mrs. G. V. Wfmber ly of Roseburg. Funeral services will be from the Chanel of the Roses on Sat urday morning, July 16, at 10 ociock, witn interment in the Masonic Cemetery. Rev. Arthur a. iyson wiu ouiciate. Damage Suit Hits Unions In Honolulu Ship Strike (Continued From Page One) five companies dominant in the economic life of the islands at least until the beginning of the war with Japan. Some sources deny their control exists to such an extent today and in fact, they say, never extended to the ex tent credited to them before the war.) WHO SAID YOU ARE DEAF? Ilf) UT Ml MOVI YOU CAN HIAR1 Thouaanda tn imaitd at tha pnwf and clarity of lha nnw BalLona, Coma in today and Htw Tiny tW M0H0-HC M0N0-HC NoCoal orOIll- HEARING AID Haarlra Book. FREE BELTONE CLINIC AT Umpqua Hotel Friday, July 15 Mr. Mitchell Is a member of the J. N. Taft & Associates of Port land, who have been serving the hard of hearing since 1934. Fresh Batteries for All Aids Greatest Watch Improvement Guarantees Perfect Accuracy! with the exclusive new SHE ITllKRCaiTI -waarltln ihowar, iwlmnllnfl. Ita 17 Jtwal movement ntvar pati wat. ' ACURATORipg SHOCK-RESISTANT DUST-PROOF'SUATTERrROOr CRYSTAL Also Other Wrist Watches By tc Longines Wittnauea it Hamilton -fc Omega Waltham It Pays to Buy From Ashcraft Jewelers Where Your Dollar Has Cents Jake Bird Goes To His . Death On Gallows (Continued From Page One) ness. Before the minister had finished reading the trap was sprung. Fourteen minutes later, Dr. Elmer Hill, prison physician, pro nounced the burly slayer dead. Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court for the third time rejected Bird's appeal for a review of his case.- The State Board of Prison Terms and Pa roles ended the Negro's last hope when it vetoed any further clem ency recommendations to Gov. Arthur B. Langlle. Eleven Murders Solved Shortly after his conviction, Bird startled law enforcement officials by confessing to a part in 44 Killings, subsequent in vestigation of leads which he furnished solved at least 11 mur ders In Iowa, Colorado, Utah, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska and Washington. In addition to his amazing crime career. Bird won wide at tention with his "hex." Six per sons on whom he pronounced the whammy later died. His craftiness ana legal Know- how enabled him to carry his case through virtually countless courts and postpone nis execu tion for a year and a half. Bird was born "somewhere out in Louisiana where they ain't no post office" on Dec. 14, 1901. tie Degan nis vioicni travels when he was about 19. During his last days, Bird spent much of his time writing his "memoirs, which were turn ed over to his attorney for re lease after the execution. Warden Tom Smith said that since no one had put In a claim lor the body. Bird probably would be Dunea in tne prison ceme tcry. Steel's 'Big Three' Accepts Truman Plan (Continued From Page One) a strike," Fairless declared. But, he said: "We do not wish, if it can pos sibly be avoided, to have our pro duction of steel stopped, and our employes deprived of the oppor tunity to work for the next 60 days under the terms of our present labor contracts, with at tendant hardship to the com munities in which they reside." Mr. Truman's plan calls for a three-man panel to study and recommend a solution to the wage-pension dispute of 1,000,000 CIO steelworkors and the entire steel .Industry. The White House said today that President Truman will ap point a steel fact-finding board "within a day or so." Union locals had their strike orders from CIO President Phil ip Murray. One major instruc tion was that no Communists were to be allowed to capitalize on the strike. Murray is fight ing "Reds" in his own steel workers union and In the CIO. Danaher May Succeed Scott In G. O. P. Post WASHINGTON, July 15. UP) Friends of both Senator Taft (R.-Ohlo) and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York were report ed leaning today toward former Senator John Danaher of Con necticut as a successor to GOP National Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. Danaher's name was tossed into the pot as Scott finally conceded publicly that he will quit his post If a man can be found "who can bring the desired harmony and coheslveness to the party organization." afaaaaaJaW""' " WWwWWWWMWBi f laa.ri4.TU No othrr watch has tliia amating, nf w CROTON ACURATOR that t.ilora time, keeping to your individual weiring habita. About 85 of all new wrial watrhre male one ot more Iripa to be regulated. Tliii CROTON with the foolproof ACURATOR never leave your wrial! Juat wear it. Aa it gets acquainted with you and jour movement, arr'nsf it yexirarf to perfect accuracy, The ACURATOR ii miUioV the watch. in aim ii i a , ; S f r: MISS LESLIE CLERIN of Port land will be the Water Safety Instructor at Camp Tyee. Miss Clerin, who It attending Lewis and Clark College, has been a water safety instructor for three years and has taught swimming at Jantzen Beach, Lewis and Clark College and other places. Czechs Prepare To Grab Catholic Church Control (Continued From Page One) such as incitement to insurrec tion and "espionage for unfriend ly foreign powers." Would the communists dare now to arrest the nation's pri mate when Slovak Catholics have demonstrated they will rise with primitive weapons in de fense of village priests? Catholic and diplomatic quar ters appeared convinced that the government would not deviate from its aim of crushing and shackling the church. The ques tion was, when and by what measures it would now proceed. Situation In Brief Informed diplomatic sources took this view of the situation: 1 The government by sheer power won the first round of the state-church fight by isolating Be ran and his bishops, placing them in semi-captivity and cutting them off from the faithful. 2 The government is pushing its separatist organizations, such as a Communist-sponsored Cath olic Action movement. But the general view is that these are not doing as well as expected. d There seems now to be a period of "marking time" in which the communists are pro ducing daily a series of charges in their press against the bish ops. 4 This period of trying to build up a case was prompted bv strong resistance encountered especially in volatile and strong ly-Catholic blovakia against re pression of the church. Under Lock and Key So far as is known. Beran has not emerged from his palace since Sunday, June 19, when Communist hecklers shouted him down in St. Vitus Cathedral. While he remains in the pal ace, Beran is isolated except for a few callers. One visitor re cently disclosed that when he called on the archbishop he was admitted by a secret police plain clothesman who "unlocked the door to let me In and locked It again on the archbishop lust like a jnil cell." Meanwhile, the archbishop's consistory (administrative office) is staffed by personnel of the Communist ministry of education which now sends out orders to priests with the church seal. Holy See Is Attacked The Czech Communist press charged today that Vatican ex communications of Communists and their supporter were part of a political "hate campaign against the people's democra cies." The party organ, Rude Pravo, went on to accuse the Holy See of espionage, pro-Nazism and at temps to stir revolt against the Czech Communist government. The newspaper also for the first time admitted that the Com munists had seized the consis tories (administrative offices) of the nation's Homan Catholic church and now are Issuing their own orders to priests from these offices. Usual Services Dated At Adventist Church Arrangements have been made to hold services at the local Seventh Day Adventist Church on Saturdays, July IB and 23, report ed Elder Qulnlus Dickcrson. II had been previously announced that there would be no services those two days, as many of the members will be at the summer camp. ATTEND CONFERENCE County School Superintendent Kenneth Barneburg attended an educators' conference in Eugene at the University of - Oregon Wednesday, and on Frldav Matt Campbell, Rural School District supervisor, attended the session. I Li . , Housing Bill Has Okay Of Truman WASHINGTON, July 15-OP) presiaeni Truman signea tne long-range housing bill today and said it must be put into operation quickly. Passage of the legislation a week ago gave Mr. Truman his first major victory in the present congressional sessions. The most controversial provi sion of the bill authorizes con struction of 810,000 public hous ing units during the next six years. It also provides for slum clear ance and aids to farm housing. Housing Administrator Ray mond M. Foley has promised a "rapid start" of the public hous ing features. He said he hopes to get 50,000 puoilcly-ownea dwelling units under way within the first vear. The "entirely new program" of slum clearance will take more time, he said, because it requires extensive local planning, organi zation and possibly local or state legislation. However, he said 25 states now have laws authorizing participa tion in federally-supported slum clearance projects. Also, a num ber of cities are far enough along to be able to enter slum clearance agreements within the next 12 months, so the "actual slum clearance can get under way thereafter." Secret Meeting Held On Atomic Bombs (Continued From Page One) be carried out. Present law forbids disclosure of atomic in formation to other countries. Both the areas of speculation and the mystery were enhanc ed by an accumulating number of facts, none of which supplied any definitive answers. Among them: 1. That the conference itself was never announced officially, but onlv acknowledged by Mr. Truman at his press conference after the news already had seep out. 2. That the conference was held in the evening at Blair House. Instead of during the day at the White House. 3. That the White House im posed a "no pictures" ban and the White House Dress office de clared no statement was to be forthcoming. 4. That the usual jovial Vice President Barkley was grim faced, and Senator Tydings was cryptic to an unusual extent. 5. That, as it was disclosed eventually, there was a "Gentle men's agreement' 'that' no one but the President would say any thing. Spray Advised To Combat Raids Of Grasshoppers Grasshoppers 'art' reported at tacking gardens and ornamental shrubs in several communities of the county. While no extensive damage to gardens and farm crops is expected, according to J. Roland Parker, county extension agent, control is possible by spraying or dusting with chlor dane and toxaphene or through the use of poison bait. Government and state agencies have used both chlordane and toxaphene to control serious out breaks of grasshoppers the past two years. The chemicals may be used in sprays, dusts and bait. Areas surrounding gardens and home plantings should be treated rather than using the chemicals In the garden or yard. The grass hoppers passing through treated areas will be destroyed. Care should be used in handling both chemicals in sprays or dusts and should not be placed on garden crops. Local feed and seed dealers have both chemicals on hand in small quantities and can secure large quantities on short notice from manufacturers and distrib utors In Portland. Directions for use printed on the containers should be followed closely, states Mr. Parker, as manufacturers prepare the chemicals in differ ent concentrations. Users should also wash hands and other por tions of the body that may come In contact with the chemicals in spraying or dusting operations. Second Activity Day Set For Girl Scouts Girl Scouts and all other girls interested in phases of scouting will attend the second activity day Saturday from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Umpqua Park, Mrs. Lloyd Nel son, secretary of the Girl Scouts Leaders Association, announced today. Singing, folk dancing, construc tion of a nature notebook and handicraft instruction will be In cluded in the day's program. Adult leaders will be in charge of the program. LET'S PLAN YOURS! You can have that cabinet fitted kitchen you've en vied in home planning books right in your present home! We'll help you plan and in stall it complete to the last detail. Quickly. Inexpensive ly! Inquire, We can install water proof, heatproof, plastic tops on kitchen cabinets. Driver Training At Roseburg School Slated A series of adult driver train ing schools will be held in several localities throughout Oregon in cluding Roseburg this summer, Secretary of State Newbry has announced. The schools, to consist of short courses in safe driving funda mental! for adults, will be conducted by the state depart ment's traffic safety division in cooperation with local Junior Chambers of Commerce. Course direction will be under Paul G. Warren, state supervisor of driver education and training. Persons interested in enrolling in the driving courses are asked to contact the local Junior Cham ber of Commerce or Doug Tudor, Jaycee chairman. The dates for the classes in Roseburg will be announced later. 6,000 Cases Of Beer Take Tumble In Warehouse ' The Consolidated Freightways Spruce street warehouse smelled like a brewery as workmen strug gled to re-pile 6,000 cases of beer which fell through the floor of a second-story storage . room Monday. Manager .Ralph D. Johnson said today apparently a floor beam had given away, sending the beer cases crashing through the floor. The exact cause can not be determined until workmen re-pile all, the cases. Johnson said that damage ap peared to be very slight, with an estimate of ten percent placed on the cases examined at this time. Several cases of coffee stored in a room immediately adjoining the wrecked area suffered only slight damage. The manager said all the stored merchandise was covered by in surance. F. C. Mulkey Funeral Postponed To July 18 Funeral services for Frank C. Mulkey, 73, resident of Myrtle Creek who died July 13, have been postponed from Saturday until July 18, at which time they will be held in the Christian church at Myrtle Creek at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lawrence Baird of ficiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Myrtle Creek. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Long & Urr Mortuary. THREE FORFEIT BAIL Judge Ira B. Riddle reported the disposition of the following cases in Municipal Court today. Robert Ellis Brown, 40, Beaver ton, and John Kenneth Arm strong, 23, Roseburg, both charged with being drunk on a public street, forefited 9 bail apiece upon failure to appear. George Gorden Scouten, 22, Hillsboro, was charged with dis orderly conduct and forfeited $10 bail by failure to appear. j, - OFFICIAL LOCK-OUT' The Port of Umpqua commis sion held its July 11 hearing on the proposed budget on the city's sidewalk July 11. One of the commission mem bers failed to shew up with the keys. , A, BRAND NEW 8 03 mm They're the smartest cars you've ever seen! It's the smartest buy you can make. New Crosley gives you new, sleek lines, oction proportions, a triumph of Amrican design. New Crosley Deluxe Sedan has a speed line styling, sweep fenders, your choice of fabric upholstery. New Cros ley Station Wagon has new longer body lines . . . seats 4 or 2 and Vi ton load. All steel ... no increase in price. And Crosley leads again in the high compression field with engine compression ratio 7.8 to 1 for even more power, even better hill climbing and greater economy up to 50 miles per gallon of regular gasoline. We Invite You to Come In Saturday And See the All-New Crosley Cars S ondS MOTORS 7V;t' Charles W. Harris Of Garden Valley Passes Away Charles William Harris, 70, well-known Roseburg resident, died at his home on the Garden Valley Road Thursday following a prolonged Ulness, He was born near Rising City, Nebr., June 1, 1879, and was mar ried to Otie Clara Hovis at Cyl inder, Iowa, June 6, 1900. He came to Oregon in 1927, residing at McMlnnville for five years be fore coming to Roseburg in 1932. Mr. Harris was active in church work and taught a Sunday school class until his health failed. He was a member of the First Bap tist Church and a member of tne Gideon Organization. Members of the family report that in one of his last requests, Mr. Harris urged that in place of gifts of flowers, friends make equivalent donations to the First Baptist Church building fund. He was one of the fund sponsors and most earnest workers. He Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Otie Clara Harris, Roseburg. a son, Charles Cecil Harris, Rose burg, and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah I. Peterson, Spokane. Wash. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Lottie Minnick, Beatrice, Neb.; two grandsons,, four granddaugh ters and one great grandson. Funeral services are In charge of the Long & Orr Mortuary and will be held in the First Maptist Church Monday, July 18, at 10:30 a. m. with Rev. H. P. Sconce of ficiating. Concluding services and vault Interment will follow in the Masonic Cemetery. $20 Million Missing In Battle Over Will LOS ANGELES, July 15. () A small matter of $20,000,000 is all that seems to be missing in the battle over the will of late British theater magnate Charles F. Bernhard. His estranged widow, Jane Anne Lidell Bernhard, 21, told the court yesterday that she has been able to find only $1,100 in cash and a $1,000 automobile since Barnhard died here last June 10. "We have been informed Barn hard sold his theater interests in England for $20,000,000," said her attorney, Gerald .Lipsky. Attorney for the estate, Louis M. Brown, said that so far no other assets have been discov ered. Portland Merchants Open Fight On New Tax -PORTLAND, July 15. UP) Merchants began a fight today against the city's new taxes, but Portland's largest department store said it would not take part. Aaron M. trank, president of Meier and Frank Co., said he be lieved the city, needed the addi- Bos well Mineral Baths Chiropractic Physiotherapy Clinic Lady Attendants 1 Mile S. of Drain, Oregon and S motors 707 S. Stephens St. HUNDREDS OF IMPROVEMENTS (L FINE tCUL 0 ,t t -"ml Farmers Union Backs Brannan's Program WASHINGTON, July 15.-t.) The National Farmers Union threw its support behind the ad ministration's farm bill today. James G. Patton, president, told a Senate Agriculture Subcommit tee the legislation proposea oy Secretary of Agriculture Bran- nan would have two major sta bilizing effects: 1. It would put a floor under agricultural income at somewhere between $26 and $27 billions a year. 2. By assuring reasonable prices to American consumers there would be less pressure toward strikes and industrial conflict, particularly In times of inflation, thus affording a stabilizing eco nomic influence. The NFU is the only national farm organization supporting the Brannan proposal to allow perish able crops to drop to market level and to pay farmers the difference between the average market price and a parity income figure. tional income. He said the firm would not join the Portland Re tail Trade Bureau's suit against the new taxes. The Bureau's officials express ed surprise at Frank's stand, but said they would go ahead, any way. . The new taxes will be on gross sales. There also are new license fees for professional men. REFRESHMENT! jSHOP EARLY FOR M fvouR supplTof OLYMPIA BEER. 0UMPIA BREWING CO., 01mpla, Wash,, U.S.. ROAD OILING Done. Quickly, Efficiently and ', Economically Settle Your Dust Problems for the Year DENN-GERRETSEN CO. 402 W. Oak AUTO AGENCY! V The Weather U. 8. Weather Bureau Office, Roseburg, Oregon" Partly cloudy to fair today be coming cloudy tonight. Partly cloudy Saturday, oontlnued warm. 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