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2 Th News-Review, Roseburg, Changes In Rural School Budget Of Minor Character Seven local school districts sent representatives to Roseburg for the public hearing on the proposed Douglas County Rural School dis trict budget last night in the cir cuit court room. Only minor revisions In the over all budget were made, according to County Superintendent Kenneth Barnehurg. There were no major requests. Soma of the districts board members were present to ask questions concerning policies and other merely seeking informs tion. One district was granted ad ditional insurance money, another was allowed morn funds for fuel, and revisions were made for play ground equipment for another. A couple of the requests for addi tional money were denied, said Barneburg. An analysis of the budget, giv ing total figures, will be printed in the News-Review as soon as the revised figures have been com pleted. A vote upon the amount out side the six percent limitation must be held before May IS. The elec tion date will be set by the board at s meeting probably to be held this week. Board members from Gunter, Yoncalla Union high, Reedsport elementary. Myrtle Creek, Oak land, Sutherlin and Deer Creek were present. Drain and Elkton were also represented by mem bers who are on both the local boards and the rural school board. It's Spring Time far pelnt nd wallpaper. Large stock. Prices rte.hr. PAGE LUMBER & FUEL M4 I. 2nd Ave. S. Phraa242 FOR . . . SERVICE . . . EXPERIENCE... CO-OPERATION . . . Investigate the service offered by your "Home owned, Home-operated" bank. Money left on deposit with us remains In DOUGLAS COUN TY All facilities available for your individual needs. Douglas County State Bank Member, Federal Dt posit Insurance Corp. LOG TRUCK INSURANCE Wt Insure logging trucks and you have a wide choice of deductible and other forms of coverage. Trailer insurance if desired. Prompt adjustment. against toss or damag regular rates. EMlRY-FOLEY AGENCY J22 N. Jackson ut your hauling costs with a Studebaker truck Thrifty new power! Rugged new Spend less for gas I Spend lessforrepalral Save all the way every dayl Put the pulling power, the staying power, the earning power of a Stude baker truck to work on your hauling I 443 N. Jackson Ore. Tues., April 18, 1950 Speaker Dated Here On Hoover Comm. Report Roseburg residents will have an opportunity to hear a discussion on the Hoover Commission report Mon day when Irene Taylor, of Portland will discuss the report at the Episcopal parish hall at 8 p m. Her Roseburg appearance is bving sponsored by the Roseburg Busi ness and Professional Women's club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is open to the pub lic and the speaker comes highly recommended. She is chairman of the Hoover Report committee for the state federation of B. P. W. ('. Members of the Roseburg BPWC are asked to remain at the close of the discussion for election of of ficers and delegates to the state meeting to be held in Corvallis, May 19-20-21. There will be no social hour. Massed Bands To Offer Concert At Senior High Six bands, involving 241 students, will be featured in the spring eon cert of Roseburg school bands Thursday night at the senior high school auditorium. The concert, beginning at 8:15, Is under the direction E. G. Stiles and C. W. Moore. The bands to be presented are: senior high, junior band, junior high advanced band; intermediate band, beginner band and beginner- uitermediate band. There will be many other variations, solos, choral numbers, and majorettes. The program will be in four parts. Concert manager is Bill Van Horn, who is also assisting John Morgan "ith stage arrangements. Don Parr is ticket manager. Tickets will cost 80 cents for adults, SO cents for high school students. and 30 cents for grade school stu dents. Phone 809 -mm cS -'r I Studebaker trucks sell sensationally be cause they save sensationollyt Come in and get the proof of Stude baker economy straight from the rec ords of people In your line of buslnessl KEEL MOTOR CO. Junior High Art Class Sends New Views To Exhibit Last year the pupils of Miss Mar grrct Carr, art instructor in Rose burg junior high school, submitted 10 pictures in the International Art exhibit. These were sent to San Francisco to be screened together with other pictures submitted from the Pacific coast area, and most of them from this class went on to New York and a number were se lected there to be sent overseas, which is a signal honor. The class members were so hap py over results that Junior Red Cross has just forwarded 12 pic tures from the same grades to San Krancisco; and, judging by the quality of the work, the results should be just as favorable as a year agu. The following pupils submitted pictures and the title of each given to carry out characteristics of the locality from which they originated: Lorraine Kitchen, "Our boys like to play football", Letha Harbison, "In class we work hard most of the time", Joanne Richman, "After school we stop in at the soda fountain for Ice-cream"; Jim Hod son, "One of our best game birds is the China pheasant, which was brought here from Asia"; Roland Cheek, "We play football it is our favorite game": Alycene Gibson, ' Cur people like to fish ia the mountains and streams"; Pat Dick enson, "Our sunsets are beautiful"; Dan Arensneier, "In the river are funny little turtles"; Jeffie Schultze, "Some of our trains are speeding streamliners"; Lilda Hal derman, "Our Oregon coast has many fine beaches"; David Syl wester, "In our state are many little covered bridges," and Robert Jennie, "Our town nestles at the base of Mt. Nebo." Camas Valley Bv Mrs. James Combs Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest wheeler were Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper of Ohio. The Coopers have been tour ing the southern part of the United States from Florida along the Gulf of Mexico and up the west coast. They left Ohio on Dec. 2 with a trailer house. The night at Wheel ers was the first night spent in a house since they left Ohio. They expect to be home by the first of May. Cooper is a relative of Wheel er's cousin. There are numerous cases of whooping cough in the valley. Jamea Combs waa elected to the school board at a apecial meet ing held Saturday evening. Combs will serve for the unexpired term of Lee Banks. Banks' term would have been expired in June. Philip Johnson of the C. & D. Lumber company donated the use of his bulldozer and several men of the community worked Satur day in grading and leveling the ; ground for the grange hall. H. L. Smith, Ernest Booth and Lee Wil son are on the committee for choosing the plans and supervis ing the construction. Claude Trucman of Klamath Falls has been in the valley vis iting and . attending to business. Wednesday night is square dance night. Thursday night the repre sentatives of the different organi sations will attend the last meet ing at the Riverside Grange hall for the purpose of receiving in struction in civic leadership. Thursday evening will be devoted to square dancing. Friday night, the high school presents three one act plays. Meeting Tonight Arts and Crafts club members will hold a 8:30 o'clock dinner meeting tonight at Carl's Haven. A motion picture on "water color shading" will follow. FRED'S Diesel & Gas Tractor Service Combines & All Farm Equtpmtnt Rr. 2. ioi 161 T.Lphon. Gard.ri Vall.v Rd. 48J-R-1 construction! Studebaaer trucks come In full range of sites and whttlbaiei streamlined t-ton, 4-ton and 1-ton models also powerful 1 1 ton and 1-ton models in four whwlbases. Phone 129 Frtt Enterprise System Of U. S. Best In World (Continued on page Two) from I trip around the world which he made with IS other young men of business, expressed the hope that "the third World war the war of ideas" could be peace fully settled around a conference table. He said it is up to the young men of the world to work for this goal for war is economically un sound and nobody knows it better than the young men of today. Cooper stated that in all the countries of the world that he vis ited on his recent trip, America was the only nation in which i man could produce first genera tion wealth. Cooper explained that incentives for wealth made Ameri cans constantly look for new ideas and better product which haa giv en America the highest standard of living in the world. In closing his address, Cooper thanked the local Jaycee organisa tion for the aid they had given in the national drive for the adop tion of the Hoover report. Good Citisenship Major Aim Cooper was introduced to the Roseburg Jaycee audience by Bruce Kelly, Oregon Junior Cham ber of Commerce president. In Kelly's introductory address, he stated that good Jaycee organiza tions were based on three things: (1) capable leadership, (2) high sense of responsibility by each member and (3) good, construc tive activities. He stated that it was the purpose of the Jaycee or ganization to build good citizen ship by getting young men to do good deeds for their community. During the dinner, the cry "tim ber" filled the Hotel Umpqua civic room as a dozen Paul Bunyans rushed into the room and initiated Cooper into their organization. Cooper pledged to tell about Ore gon and the greatness of the Ump qua valley to all people he met in his travels throughout the nation Income Tax Continuance Urged By UO Economist I Continued from page One) other economist in declaring "all men are liars." "It has been written that King Solomon, in his laste, declared all men were liars," he said. "It has also been said that, by ex amining today's tax rolls. Solo man could make the same state ment with deliberation." Of the national tax picture. Dr. Gilbert, Indicated the problem of taxation is not new. He recalled a : fellow employee making the statement that the only way to meet his property taxes was to sell the property and "work out the rest." He said that was in 1904, when the total tax "take" was about six percent. That figure at present is now approximately 25 percent, he said. Budget Needs Listed How to trim down the national budget poses a real problem. Dr. Gilbert declared. Of the items listed on the budget, he termed needs": veterans aid, benefits and insurance; interest on loans which financed both wars; national de fense; and aid to Western Euro pean nations. A fifth item he re ferred to as expenditures which were formerly of a private na ture and which have now become public expenses. He said this class ification included such items as old age benefits and care of the aged. Other important budget Items in cluded social security, public works and sustaining farm prices all of which he said were "dan gerous for Congress to tamper with, especially during an election year." Accompanying ur. uiiDeri w Roseburg were Professor C. F. Ziebarth, who teaches transporta tion and production management at the university; Alfred Lomax, professor of foreign trade; Dr. Wesley Ballsine, professor of sta tistics and financial institutions and editor pf the Oregon Busi ness Review: and Duwaine Rich ins, a specialist in merchandising. In the absence of Pres. Harold Schmeer, the meeting was pre sided over by George -Luoma, chairman of the forum luncheon committee. Chinese Factions Still In Hainan Island Battle TAIPF.I, Formosa, April 18 (.m Chinese nationalists said today their planes killed more than 2. 000 Red invaders of Hainan island on invasion craft and beaches. Air headquarters said the toll was counted only until evening of yesterday's fighting. Nationalist defenders of the vital South China island, fighting back on the ground, sea and in the air. continued the battle today against more than 7.000 Red invaders who have established two beachheads. Doctors urge removing ruboer and galoshes indoors because lea ther soles on shoes cannot venti late feet properly if hampered by impermeable foot coverings. HEATING OILS Diesel and Stove Oil Quality Oils For Every Purpose PROMPT METERED DELIVERIES I. A. Pearson, Distributor General Petroleum Products fh.ns M1J Famed Infantry Chorus Sought By Concert Assn. Officers and workers of the Roseburg Community Concert as sociation last night approved a move to secure the famed De Paur's Infantry chorus as the fea ture attraction on the coming year's concert series. The announcement was made Monday night at the 8:30 banquet in the junior high school which officially opened the membership campaign. Mrs. Margaret Blackburn, the national association representative, announced the chorus is definitely secured and will appear in Rose burg sometime in December. All 35 members of the Negro chorus are college graduates and ex-GIs, reflected in the musical and mili tary precision with which they have been drilled by their leader, Leonard DePaur. As in previous years, four sep arate attractions will be included on the concert agenda. However, the remaining three are not known as this time. Gladys H. Strong, president of the Roseburg association, urged present members to mail in their applications as soon this week as possible. She said persons may also call at campaign headquarters at the chamber of commerce offices between 10 a.m. and S p.m. The membership drive ends Saturday at 2 p.m. She said the drive is being held in the soring rather than in the fall, as in former years, because of the availability of group attrac tions such as the DePaur chorus. In addition to Mrs. Blackburn, three apeakers also stressed the value of the concert series to the community. Other speakers were Miss Muriel Mitchell, George Erickson and Rev. E. Clark Robb A film of performing artists re corded by Columbia concluded the program. The banquet was prepared by the cafeteria cook of the junior high school under the supervision of Mrs. May Mathews, school lunch coordinator for Roseburg schools, and was aerved by volunteer stu dents. County Home Contracts Awarded For $187,693 (Contin'.et. on page Two) vide for a structure as fireproof as possible, since the overall bid was lower than expected. Four gravel contractors submit ted basic bids with alternates as follows: Mike Harris Construction Co., basic bid $144,999; alternate No. 1, deduct 11,500; alternate No. 2, deduct $11,518; alternate No. 3, deduct SI ,397. Todd Building Co., Roseburg, basic bid $153,747; alternate No. 1, S2.5O0; No. 2, $10,179: No. 1, $1,750. onaId M. Drake Co., Portland Basic bid $171,300; alternate No. 1, $4,107; No. 2, $13,000; No. 3, $1,400. Tom Lillebo, Reedsport Basic bid, $198,300; alternate No. 1, $1, 320; No. 2, $19,100 and No. 3, $1,610. Other plumbing and heating bids were submitted by Harris Plumb ing & Heating Co., Roseburg, $38, 320; R. E. Carson, Grants Pass, $44,370; Denn Garretson, Roseburg, $47,715; Terps Plumbing & Heat ing Co., $52,603. Other electrical bids included: Steeck Electric, Roseburg, $9,800; Ace Electric Co.. Portland. $10,436: Chance Electric Service, Grants f ass, $15,301. Russians Shot Down U. S. Plane, Note Asserts (Continued on page Two) the "slightest evidence of any con cern over tne late ot tne 10 miss ing Americans. By contrast, he praised the non- Communist Scandinavian countries for their active efforts in the rescue search. More sharply worded than the note itself, the statement also said Russia "ostentatiously" decorated the Soviet airmen "in a manner calculated to give the impression mat they are being rewarded for shooting down an American air plane." It declared the Soviet govern ment's attitude all through the in vestigation "shows clearly the in sincerity of its oft-proclaimed de sire for peaceful relations with the united states and the non-Soviet world in general." In their original irotest. the Rus sians described the plane as of the u-9 type, foreign Minister Vishm sky said it ignored orders over Soviet territory to land and fired on Soviet planes. He said a Russian plane returned the fire and the American plane disappeared toward tne sea. Airport Bond Proposal, Budget Elections Set (Continued from page One) proved. A resolution was passed setting May 15 as the date for hearing remonstrances if any to the petitions calling for the sewer work. - Revised plans, which were nec essary to conform to requirements of the state sanitary authority, call for realignment of two surveys, which have been taken care of, and provision for two additional pumps, making four in all, to as sist the sewage to flow to the dis posal plant. The two new pumps will cost $2,500 more each, so that the total engineer's estimates will be raised by that amount. The estimates place the revised cost at $167,418, if vitrified pipes are used, and $161,490, if concrete pipes are used. Because of requests that a long range planning committee be set up. Mayor Albert G. Flegel asked the city recorder to notify the Chamber of Commerce that he would be willing to appoint a com mittee to work with the chamber members in any manner they aaw fit, in order to study city planning needs. City Manager M. W. Slankard submitted a report, previously re quested by the city, stating that survey showed adequate parking space was available off Jackson and Cass streets for all night park ing. He recommended continued en forcement of the no parking re strictions on these two streets, be tween the hours of 1 and A a.m.. except for the north side of Cass street between Rose and Stephens. The report was adopted. Private Business Matters Waiver of business bond was granted for the establishment of a fountain and lynch counter by Dwight M. Pope at 230 No. Jack son. Roy Denny was granted per mission to raise baby chicks to fryer age in a brooder house at 835V! Winchester and his business bond was waived. The business bond requirement was waived also for C. F. McDonald for distribu tion of brushes. R. B. Harriman was denied t bond waiver for re tailing of eggs on South Stephens street, but he was granted permis sion to continue under the $100 license fee he has paid, with the provision that the fee be refunded, in case he decides to discontinue the business. Letter's were read announcing the purchase by Fred Seleschauko of the Roseburg Cafe at 143 Sheri dan street, and that Betty G. Smith and partners have purchased the Sanitary marke and intend to open a seafood market and delicatessen at this location. No bonds are re quired as these are merely changes in ownership. Initiation Postponed The initia tion planned for Thursday evening, April 20, by the Rebekah lodge of Sutherlin has been postponed until further notice due to a death in the family of one of the members. by the month for use in your own home. No extra charge for delivery or pick-up of machine per month. .ROT I' f IV Ifc. tIKQIK Mff. C. SINGER SEWING CENTER 204 N. Jackson Phone 723 DELIVERY AND SERVICE IN: Sutherlin Ookiend - Drain Yoncella Winston Mrrtlo Crook Convonville D.llord end Vicinity Junior Red Cross Consultant Holds Area Meet Here . Miss Edith Ackerman, consultant irom the Pacific area office of Junior Red Cross, San Francisco, met with representatives from the high school councils of Lane, Jose phine and Jackson counties at the Red Cross rooms at the armory April 13. Milss Alice Romberg, a junior from McKenzie bridge high school, represented Lane county and Jose phine and Jackson counties were represented by boys who are high school seniors. Many items of interest were dis cussed such as regional councils and conferences, membership train ing and public information. It is honed by the Junior Red Cross that a Douglas county high school coun cil will be county-wide by next year. Douglas county sent a girl and boy. Thelma Anderson, of Canyonviile, and James Loyd .of xoncaua, to the summer confer ence at Silver Lake Falls last year and w-'l again send two to the same place in August. They will be chosen from the sophomore, jun ior or senior classes and the Red Cross reports it is a wonderful op portunity for training as well as a fine vacation. Arms Aid System Director Resigns WASHINGTON, April 18 James Bruce, director of the billion dollar arms aid program, has sub mitted his resignation to President Truman. This became known today, along with hia reason: the businessman diplomat wants to return to private life. At the same time, the President is reported to want Bruce to take on the job of Ambassador to Brit ain when Lewis Douglas quits. Douglas has been American envoy to Britain for the past three years but has been in ill health recently If the 57-year-old Bruce is chosen as Douglas' successor there would be a pair of brothers representing the United States simultaneously at top diplomatic posts in Western Europe. David Bruce, James' n-winn rtii nMiiTirtliiyc:,Uli ni NEW EASY SPINDRIER WITH JUST turn the tp and push lever the wonderful new Easy Spiodrier does the rat. It spins off suds then powerhnses. Fresh rinse water surges up through hollow cone in spinning basket Bushes out all soap and scum! 'star thaw vari Two tubs work together! One washing one rinsing! Compare them all! and see why the new Easy Spindrier gives jroa more for your money! See it in action today at ROSEBURG ELECTRIC 131 N. Jackson St. THE O.P.S. prepaid medical and hospital protec tion plan you choose is backed by the Oregon State Medical Society. More than 1000 Oregon doctors offer prepaid protection on an individual, family or group basis. Use the coupon to learn more about these modest-cost plans for employed and self-employed residents of Oregon. Oregon Physicians' Service lf0N$0tD AND APPROVED IT OREGON The Weather Pair and warmer today and Wednesday. Highest temp, for April H Lowest temp, far any April 25 Highest temp, yesterday tl Lowest temp, last 14 hrs. 37 , Precipitation last 24 hrs. ..... Precipitation from Sept. 1 31.07 'Precipitation from April 1 .75 Deficit from April I - - .It brother, is American ambassador to France. Bruce has served as arms aid boss for the United States since last Sept. 15. Before that, he served for two years as American ambas sador to Buenos Aires and is given much credit by the State depart ment for bettering American rela tions with Argentina. WIMBERLY AFFIRMED SALEM, April 18 (JP State su preme court decisions today in cluded: Umpqua Forest Industries vs. Neenah-Oregon Land company and others, defendants, and Orval C. Schaefer, Erma L. Schaefer and Elisabeth Stafford, appellants. 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