Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The news-review. (Roseburg, Or.) 1948-1994 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 17, 1949)
E)QHE) Entry blanks for the "Queen of America" contest have been received by KRNR, and will be mailed to as many club, society, school or church group, sorority and auxiliary groups as we can locate. If your organization by chance is left off our mailing list, don't hesitate to give us a buzz and receive your entry blank. Any woman 18 years of age or older, who lives in the continental United States, may be nominated. Entries will be Judged on the basis of human Interest, originality, sincerity and aptness of thought. The contest began November 7, 1949, and closes midnight, December 2, 1949. From all entries received as of midnight, Novem ber 19, 1949, 2,500 winners will be chosen, the best five from each of the areas of the 500 Mutual radio stations. From all entries received after midnight, November 19, and postmarked up to midnight, December 3, 3,500 more winners will be chosen. These 5,000 winners will all receive one step toward becoming "Queen From the 5,000 winners already chosen, 500, or the best one In the area of each Mutual station will receive addi tional prizes as listed and be honored by their local Mutual station as a local "Queen for a Day." More Important, they have gone one more step toward becoming "Queen of . America." Next, from the 500 local queens, the best five will be taken to Hollywood, will receive additional prizes as listed and will appear on the "Queen for a Day" radio program where the studio audience will choose one of them as "Queen of America." The "Queen of America" finally selected will receive in add! tion to prizes already won all other prizes listed as well as the honors mentioned. For details of this biggest contest in radio, listen to Jack Bailey on "Queen for a Day" each week-day on KRNR . . . 11:30 to 12 noon. why he a ' dial jockey? STAY TUNED TO KRNR-MBS FOR: Phone Furi Say you've never won o thing in your life? Here's your chance to break the jinx! 2-2:30 P. M. ; Mon. thru Fri. Tom Mix Three half-hours per week chuck-full of thrilling ad venture with the West's greatest hero! 5:30-6 P. M. Mon Wed., Frl. Lyn Murray Show An enchanting half-hour of music provided by Lyn Mur ray, the Orchestra, and Chorus. 7:30-8 Tonight " Hopalong Cassidy Join Hoppy and Packy in another of their weekly western dramas! 8-8:30 Tonight Fishing and Hunting Club of the Air Tips on the art of fishing and hunting from a panel of experts. 8:30-8:55 Tonight KRNR 1490 on your Dial KM Crtclnl Refund Network "Qn D Q prizes listed and have advanced of America." PFC Riley Participates In Pacific War Games CAMP PENDLETON, Ocean- side, Calif. Marine Pfc. Donald K Riley son of Mrs. Alice M. Riley, Roseburg, recently participated in the air-transported assault on San Nicolas island located about 30 miles off the southern California coast. Pfc Riley is a member of the mortar section, 1st battalion, 5th Marine regiment which was the assault unit taking the island. The airlift, is one in a series of training exercises contemplat ed for the west coast's prime military force in readiness. . . . the 1st Marine division. NEW DEMO CLUB PORTLAND (JP Lew Wal lace, former Democratic national committeeman, was elected presi dent of the Jackson club of Ore gon here. New vice presidents from the four congressional dis tricts are: Albert Kemmer, Beav erton; Eleanor Carrico, Burns; Ward Cook, Portland, and Lester Methes, Gold Hill. - WINDOWS DOORS FRAMES PAGE LUMBER & FUEL 164 E. 2nd Ave. S. Phone J42 FAMOUS QUEENS OF Wmi i'P-M 611 mm i h I l Cleopatra 1 GS B.C. This Queen bad the empire of tte Pharaoh! nj the treasures of the Nile lis?n to . :en for Service Pins Awarded To 4-H Leaders County Association Also Hears L. H. Allen Tell Of Value Of Activity Four-H leaden representing commumues mrougnout the county were on hand Wednesday night at the Umpqua hotel to see service pins awarded to those participating In 4-H activities over varying periods of time and to hear L. H. Allen, state 4-H club leader, Corvallis, tell what 4-H means to its members. H. E. Schmeer, Roseburg branch manager, U.S. National Bank, made the presentations on behalf of his firm, who are the sponsors of service pin awards. Schmeer said the pins are awarded "in recognition of time and effort devoted by the recip ients," in promoting 4-H club work. Those receiving pins included Mrs. Rose Peterson, 10-year pin; M. H. MeCord, Glide, five-year pin; and Ted Peterson, Tenmile; Miss Gladys Williams. Myrtle Creek; Miss Mabel Williams. Myrtle Creek; John Walln, Myr tle Creek; Mrs. Dale Busenbark, Melrose; Mrs. Herman Haugin, Riddle; Mrs. Earl Smith, Rid dle; Mrs. Walter Coats, Tenmile: Mrs. Claire Meredith, Looklns- glass; George Marsh, one-year pins. New officers of the Douglas County Leaders association were introduced by Immediate past president M. H. MeCord. Thev are Mrs. Margaret Kimme'l, Roseburg, president; John Wa lin, Myrtle Creek, vice-president and Mrs. Harry Winter, Green. secretary-treasurer. Value of 4-H Told State 4-H club leader Allen em phasized the importance of in teresting parents In 4-H activl ties. He said many parents do not understand what "4-H" is and what it offers their sons and daughters. Allen said one of the best ways to promote parental interest is to hold club meetings in the home, adding that many 4-H ac tivities require the cooperation of both parent and child." UlUD worK oilers boys and girls 'wandering aimlessly about" an opportunity to do something con structuve, Allen indicated. The 4-H organization has from 20-25 projects in operation now and is adding more, ne said. Among the activities to be included soon are safety and tractor maintenance. Business men "surprisingly ' are aware of 4-H club aims and give their support, Allen related. Illustrating, the state 4-H leader said 15 Oregon boys and girls, including a Douglas count v youth, will travel to the National 4-H congress, to be held in Chi cago, as a reward for outstand ing club work. Altogether, 15,000 youths from over the nation will attend. All are guests- of busi nessmen," Allen stated. "Four-H work develops lead ership and teamwork," Allen averred. "It can become a part of the life of every boy and girl." Allen was introduced by Frank von Borstel, Douglas county club agent, who was master of cere monies at the dinner. The World " Moves So Do Wt Packing Crating Storage See Us for Free Estimates Agent for Lyon Van Lines Phone 927 Evenings 320-J-3 Roseburg Transfer & Storage Marie Antoinette 1755-1795 This Queen bad her Louis XVI and her aztravagant tattca fired tha French Revolution Victoria . 1819-1901 This queen bad her Albert... tha treat BritUb Em pire reiftnlnft m nremc for 63 years A Day-Momfey thru Friday- MUTUAL BROADCAST! Nv SYSTIM -; a r rvT&P rvLa : V I .1 , . 0 p r'C - - j If l-' O KRNR I Mf . PJ' 1490 on Your Dial I ' pK--' Mutual Broadcasting System I I r? i ' 4 Vii A '""" BEMA1MNO HOURS TODA I, v i' i 14 si I I I . i 4:00 Fulton Lewia. Jr. MBS. 1 it-ilf' ttl If I 4:18 Hemingway. MBS. 3 iii V lY-i -:m I rl M 4:30 Sons of the Pioneers. 1 I H I if I 1 ,i 4:45 Music. I Hli I'H H fry I I :00 Straight Arrow. MBS. I Vt1? I ' 1 S :30 Captain Mtdnlght. MBS. 1 Jl il tli it 1 , I 6:00 Music at Six. 1 f f IF it I 6:15 Mutual Newircel. MBS. I "Vf h I Wlijtrk 6:30 Sports Page. v i 's ljr Jf 6:.T5 Musical Interlude. r Kyi I 8:40 Local New. Vv I j 1 : 6:45 Southland Singing. " 11 I;; 6:55 Bill Henry. MBS. 3 J 1 7:00 SporU Cait. t 7:15 Music you Remember. J If 7:30 Lynn Murray. a Vk M 8:00 Hopalong Cassidy. MBS. I B f 8:30 Flshtng c Hunting Club. MBS. ; f Mm 8:55 SporU Page. MBS. ,. . . I 9:00 News. MBS. 'sy.i.fcrl 4 v rfi t W 9:15 Dance Orch. - , mm ' -X; C.ft VI 9:30 Gentlemen of Note. y , t jms-- I V l rj! 9:45 Fulton Lewis, it MBS. I v ssn , I . - f J'S ffWii 10:OO Music You Want. . liJW. hmm! ..I , Bii mm nf Mi AA '-v M.y"t.r,v,-MDS- 10:45 Dance Orch. MBS. t ? " IVBSHI JSTWTZ?i0'W'!Tt: ll:00-McPherson in Person. f K &Si J trlG5b:-..i-i ll:30-Slgn Off. jr mi mmiMJ DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H LEADERS MEET Four-H leaders from over the county saw 12 of their number receive service pins in recognition of their efforts in 4-H club work. The presenta tions were made by H. E. Schmeer, manager of Roseburg branch, U. S. National bank. Top pictures show recipients of the pins. They include from left, Ted Peterson, Tenmile; Miss Gladys Will iams; Miss Mabel Williams, John Walin, all of Myrtle Creek; M.H. MeCord, Glide; Mrs. Dale Busenbark, Melrose; Mrs. Herman Haugin, Riddle, Mrs. Earl Smith, Riddle; Mrs. Walter Coats, Ten mile; Mrs. Claire Meredith, Lookingglass. Not present were George Marsh and Mrs. Rose Peterson, who also received pins. With the exception of MeCord, who received a five-year pin and Mrs. Peterson, who received a 10-year pin, all the above were awarded one year pins. In the middle picture, Schmeer hands MeCord his five-year pin. MeCord is immediate past presi dent of the Douglas county 4-H leaders' association, being replaced by Mrs. Margaret Kimmel, Roseburg. In the bottom picture, L. H. Allen, state 4-H club leader, Corvallis, speaks while Scmeer and Frank von Borstel, county 4-H agent, listen. (Staff pictures! Year-Long Exposition In Northwest Is Proposed SPOKANE (IB The possi bility of a year-long exposition in the northwest is being explored in the wake of the Pacific North west Trade association confer ence. The exposition was proposed in pamphlet form at the conference here. The backers foresee an exposi tion on the order of a world fair for northwestern cities, with eacn city erecting its own exhibit in its own community. Each of the northwestern cities would compete with others In providing the industrial displays. I evidences of civic progress and ; entertainment. I The pamphlet suggests that the j benefits of the widely scatterod I exposition would bring "an influx HISTORY Queen of America Jan. 6, 1950 Thia Queen will own n hing't ran torn" In prises and honors and she may be yo! KRNR 11:30 A. M. of tourists and their dollars." It would also furnish an incentive for public improvement projects. The year 1952 was advanced as a possible date. Social Security Payments Shown In Oregon Report Information furnished by the Eugene office of the Social Se curity administration shows that on June 30, 19-19, 32,515 persons in the state of Oregon were re ceiving insurance payments un der the old-age and survivors in surance program. In the total amount of Sfi62,184, 17.137 were retired workers receiving a total of $436,079. The remainder of the group receiving Insurance pay ments consisted of wives, wi dows, children, and dependent parents of deceased wage earn ers. In Douclas county, as of June -Rainbow Cafe- Hourt 7 A. M. to 12 P. M. Closed Mondays Shalimar Room- Hours 12 Noon to 2:30 A. N Closed Monday Have Sunday Dinner at the Shalimar and enjoy music that is played for your dining and dancing pleasure. NOVKMDER 6:00 Musical Clock. 6:30 Newi. 6:35 Farm Fare. 6:41 Rise & Shine. MBS. 7:00 Hemingway. MBS. 7:15 Music for Youg. 7:43 l ocal Newi. 7:50 Music. 8;i Favorite Hymm. 8:15 Music for Friday. 8:30 Bible Institute Hour. MBS. 9:00 Modern Home. 9:15 Book of Bargains. 0:30 Man About Town. 9:45 Gabriel Heattera Malbag.MB3. 10:00 News. MBS. 10:15 Gospel Singers. MBS. 10:30 Say it with Music. 10:45 Art Baker. 11:00 Ladies First. MBS. 11:30 Queen for a Day. MBS. 12:00 Music at Noon. 12:15 Sports Page of the Air. 12:25 Music at Noon. 12:40 Local News. 12:45 National News. 12z;55 Market Reports. 1:00 Man on the Street. 1:15 Harvey Harding Sings. MBS. 1:30 Linger A While. 2:00 Phone Fun. 2:30 It's Requested. 3:00 Hoedown. Party. MBS. 3:15 School Show. 3:30 Music. 3:45 Here"! to Veterans. 4:00 Fulton Lewis, Jr. MBS. 4:15 Hemingway. MBS. 4:30 Sons of the Pioneers. 4:45 News MUS. A 5:00 Tips & Tunes. 5:15 Music. 5:30 Tom Mix. MBS. 6:00 Magic Garden. 6:15 Mutual Newareel. MBS. 6:30 Sports Page. 6:35 Musical Interlude. 6:40 Local News. 6:45 Southland Singing. 8:55 Bill Henry MBS. 7:00 Dick Haymes. 7:15 Sammy Kaye, 7:30 Cisco Kid. MBS. 8:00 Straight Arrow. MBS, 8:30 Music. 8:45 Tex Bencke. 9:00 News. MBS. 9:15 Hi Neighbor. 9:30 Scandinavian Melody. 9:45 Fulton Lewis. Jr. MBS. 10:00 Kid Dry Jamboree. 10:301 Love A Mystery. MBS. 10:45 Dance Orch. MBS. 11:00 McPhemon in Person. 11:30 Sign Off. 30, 1949, 663 persons were re ceiving insurance payments total ing $11,812 each month. Of the total, 283 received retirement payments totaling $6,499. The others represented In the total consist of wives, widowns, chil dren, and dependent partents. The figures shown represent only payments made under the old-age and survlrors Insurance program, the part of the social Security program administered entirely by the federal govern ment on an insurance basis. They do not Include any payments made under the Social Security Act in cooperation with the states, such as the program of old-age Assistance, aid to -dependent children, and aid to needy blind. When the Supreme Court was moved from the Capitol In 1937 to its own building, each Justice had his individual chair moved with him. FIRE INSURANCE AT ROSEBURG REALTY and Insurance Co. Umpqua Hotel Lobby The Convenient Place to Buy Insurance -CHANGE OF HOURS Thurs., Nor. 17, 1949 Tha Newt-Review, Roseburg, Ore. S Maricopa Camp Fire Girls made plans for a slumber party to be held Dec. 2 when they held their last meeting. Roberta John wrote a radio program which was presented by three of the girls. The girls discussed having a group picture put on calendars for a group project. Members at tending were Sharon Flngerloj, Aletha Mead, Peggy Reid, Kay Emery, Barbara Gosso, Sus Wis sing, Mary Pundy. Dorothy Finn and the guardian, Betty Stidham. Happy Bluebirds' met with their leader, Mrs. Robert Miller and assistant leader, Bette Leach Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The busi ness meeting as followed by handcraft. The girls completed a page in their wish book and made paper turkeys. Twenty members were present. Lunch was enjoy ed before the girls left for school. Mrs. Ma.grett Dodge assisted the leaders. Iroquois Camp Fire Girls at Green are selling Christmas cards to earn money for their national dues. Thev are working on head bands and also held a candy sale during October. The guardians are Lucille Smith with Mrs. At 1111a McGehey as assist ant. All Camp Fire Girls in Douglas Dr. E. W. Carter Chiropodist Foot Specialist 129 N. Jackson Phona'1170 Over Rexall Drug Store DANCE at the new hall in . WINSTON on Grape Avenue SATURDAY, NOV. 12 9:00 P. M. Modern Music Gentlemen 75c Ladles 50o COMING SUNDAY IT'S VERY SURPRISING! f TYUONI 0!NI M j POWER TIERNEY I IinnuiD muin OARDINE WHEIAN AND a m efNiuif.fo wutr NOW SHOWING Humphrey BOGART ttarring in "CASABLANCA" AND i IT'S ANKLES AWAY? ,..rllk LOVE mn f am (Wttfo Mm mm rttsti -slsiss""' county are invited to a skating party to be held at the Rolletta Skating rink Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20 from 2 until 5 p.m. Each group will present a skit in keep ing with the birthday project for the year. The first pier at Atlantic City was opened in July, 1882, and destroyed by a storm In Septem ber that same year. Saturday and Sunday Only KIIIN WHO PIO0UCIKMS 2ND WESTERN I On th warpath I for action COMING SUNDAY (ONE OF THESE BEAUTIES J ' IS OUT TO GET LADD ,f Alan Donna LADD ' REED NOW SHOWING "IN THE GOOD OLD JuiililiL U SMI-STRING B1IIM M-G PrCrURF What ready happened to Billy tjM K? '. MrWtin RON OftUONO Taf m S tatnn MUHOfJ g Wtltit ADmigt M mum at uiitM anno PtoouimoNi mmm OfM idP" I H SMILEY BURNETTE N II a nn isnsasiiisll ml inn v. ' -, -nr. I I fg JUNE HAVOC