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2 The Newt-Review, Roieburg. Mrs. A. C Thompson Succumbs In Hospital Mr. Albert C. (Theresa Marie) Thomuson. 74. of 206 Newton Creek Road, died at a local hospital Sun- j day morning following a proiongca illness. She was born at Grand Junction, Iowa, on June 10, 1880, and was married there on Feb. 1, 1906, to Clyde M. Cochran, who preceded her in death a number of years ago. She came to Oregon In 1934, making her home at O'Brien, Ore., until May 1, 1943, when she was married there to Albert C. Thomp son and has made her home here since that time. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the First Christian Church of Hoseburg and Roseburg Chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, Al bert C. Thompson, Roseburg; two sons, Robert E. Cochran, Wash ington, 111., and Howard M. Coch ran, San Francisco. Calif.; two half-brothers, Irwin Pepper, Nam pa, Idaho, Edward Popner, Full erton, Neb., a niece Mrs. Leo Hahn, Boise, Idaho, and two grand children. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Long & Orr Mortuary Tuesday, March 1, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Newell Morgan of the First Christian Church offici ating. Ritualistic services will be conducted under auspices of the Roseburg Chapter, Order of East ern Star. Following services here her bodv will be taken to Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene for cremation rites. Competence Of Teacher Legislature's Problem (Continued from Page One) ic recession it might leave school districts in an impossible finan cial situation. Also it seemed to many that the school districts which individually have to meet their varying problems, should have the right to set their own wage scales, and imposition of a high minimum might cause a re vision of the entire salary sys tem to keep the teachers drawing more pay in correct proportion to the beginner. Second: Many students of eco nomics feel that the law of supply and demand should be allowed to govern such salaries and there is certainly a heavy demand for ad equate teachers In Oregon. It is estimated that 1200 new teachers will bo needed every year for sev eral years, and not ilia', many are in preparation. Fr. Hand For Boards i; - ! minimum stated that any mini mum should be considerei just that, and not a "desirable" wage. In other words, it should -itill leave the school boards ample opportu nity to scale their salaries to suit Weir districts. To those who are disappointed that the original high minimum bill was not passed, it may be Illuminating to point out that (ho minlmums advocated in tha: bill would have been the hghe.it of any now existing in the United States; after all we are a rawer conservative state on most mat ters. Perhaps along with Jecent re muneration we need a propaganda program to sell our bright young people on the inspiration of teach ing as a career. Af.er all if the youth of the nation is our greatest resource, then training and shap ing youth is our most vital chal lenge Perhaps good public opin ion and respect for the teaching profession may help a little to compensate for the obvious fact that teachers don't get rich at the expense of the taxpayer. Skin Donations Offered To Save Burned Child OKLAHOMA CITY OR A 6-year-old boy named Lucky has offers from more than 60 persons to donate skin for a plastic surgery operation to help save his life. Lucky DcGeare, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe DcGeare, is suffering from third-degree burns over 65 per cent of his body and has no skin covering over half his bodv surface. He was burned Jan. 27 when he backed into a heater and his bathrobe and pajamas burst Into flames. APPLIANCE REPAIRS IN YOUR HOME WE REPAIR ELECTRIC RANGES AUTOMATIC WASHERS CLOTHES DRYERS DISHWASHERS WATER HEATERS ASK OUR SERVICE MEN FOR LAMPS AND FUSES. THEY ARE STOCKED IN SERVICE TRUCKS. Phone 3-5521 For Service 136 N. Jackson St. Dial 35521 Ore. Mon., Fob. 28, 1955 Funeral Set For Glendale Crash Victims Joint funeral services for three Glendale youths killed Saturday will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Glendale High School gymnasi um. The Rev. Wayne Wattman of the Glendale Presbyterian Church will officiate. William Leroy Burke and Cecil Harold Dowdy were killed in a traffic collission on Highway UK, and Robert Lee Harris died a few hours later in a Canyonville hos pital. The Burke boy was born at Mon mouth, 111.) July 18, 1938, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burke. He moved to Glendale with his par ents in 1944. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Glendale. Survivors include his parents, five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Gussic Rogers, Wilma Jean Burke, Delbert Glen . Burke and Walter Eugene Burke, all of Glendale, and Mrs. Betty Blevins of Yrcka, Calif.; Da tern a 1 grandfather. Mount Burke of Yreka; maternal grandfather, Richard Steele of Monmouth, 111., and several aunts and uncles. The Dowdy boy was born at Checotah, Okla.. Jan. 16, 1939. the son of Mr. and r-'rs. W. S. Dowdy. He moved to Glendale with his parents 6V4 years ato. Survivors Include the parents, four brothers, Ronnie and Jerry, at home, Sgt. Jack Dowdy of T.awton, OJtla., and Jay Dowdy of Klamath, Calif., and the maternul grandoarents. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sharp of Bcggi, Okla. The Harris boy was born at Drain on Aoril 5. 1139, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris. He moved to Glsndale with his par ents while sti'l a hiby. He was a member o' the Glads'" 1 1 h school track team, played the gui tar and was Interested in hunt In' and fishing. Surv'vors inc'ude his parents seven brothers. Edwird J.. Ernest H. and Virgil T.. all of Glendale Ocofe W. nf Mer"n, John A. o! Roseburg. Harry N. of Itii An i's and Andrew F. of Klamath Falls; naterna! wandmMher, Mrs Rosa Lee Harris of Drain, and se'ra' omits and uncles. Concluding services and Inter ment for the three victims w"l be nt the Masonl Cemetery, Glen dale. Can Mortuary. Mvrtle Creole, is in charge of arrange ments. County Humane Society Has Dogs Needing Homes The Douglas County Humane Society is in possession of several dogs which need homes, according to Mrs. Zana Brodahl, president. Mrs. Brodahl states that dogs ranging from puppies to full grown animals are being cared for at the Clarence Pace home, 2'4 miles east of town, on the North Ump qua Highway. All animals are placed wllh new owners, free of charge, Mrs, Brodahl said, but contributions to the Humane So ciety will aid In the care of and feeding of dogs bt Pace. She urg ed owners of lost pets to check with the Society to determine whether their pet has been found. After five days, pets may be plac ed In a new home. Information regarding animals available for adontion or lest or straved animals may be had by calling OR 3-5930. ACCUSED NOT SISTERS The two girls. 17 and IS, ac cused of perjury In the trial of William David Roach, aren't sis ters, relatives report. The 17-year-old Friday was remanded to juv enile court by Circuit Judge Carl K. wimncrly, while tne 15-year-oid had been nlaced In custody of that court earlier. GIVEN COMEDY ROLE Pat Johnson, daughter of W. T. Johnson of Roseburg. has been se lected to play the part of Lelitia in ihe 18th century comedy, i no Contrast," the next production of the University Theater at Uie Uni versity of Oregon. ' The French population is in creasing at the rate of about 300,- 000 a year. . TV , - - I WW A HEAD ON collision between two cars Sunday night sent the driver of this vehicle to Community Hospital. Mrs. Cecil (Ramona) Schulze, Roseburg, was reported in fair con dition there Monday. State police said her ca r was struck by one driven by Gregory Even Moore, Coquille. (James Burns photo) 1 Brain-Washed Americans Laud Communism Life (Continued from Page One) he continued. "We might make speeches." Mrs. Rickett asserted that China had to keep a large army "be cause of the 7th Fleet and For mosa." "If China had no army at all, China would immediately be at tacked by the United States," said Bersohn, and the woman added: "We mean by the United States government, not by the United Slates people. The people are peace-loving." "I am guilty of crimes against the Chinese people I deserved ev ery punishment they gave me," Bersohn said. Mrs. Rickett echoed him: "We were treated wonderfully. The Chinese people love peace. I was also once a reactionary ar.d can now see how wrong 1 was. I deserved cvervthing I received." U. S. Defers Comment In Washington, U. S. officials de clined to comment on the pair's statements until they received i full report from consular officials at Hon? Kone. Unoff'c'allv, S'.a'e Department sources talked of ' a nretty thorough job of brainwash In"." Th's explanation also was voiced hv Mrs. Rickett's father Harold W. Aus'lp. of Vor-'-er". VN.Y. Bcr sohn's father, A. P. Bershohn, a New York attornev, said his son "undoubtedly had to confess to a lo nf thinffs In order to eet out " "Until he gets home, he prob ably is goin to sav what he was told to say," Bersohn added. H'band's Crime "Bigger" Eleven diys's"o. they said, Ber sohn and Mrs. Rickett were called hefo'e a Communist, court a n d tried on esninnage chare". After After both confessed and nlcad-d guilty, the" wo- ntpncp ti 3Mt vjrs and ordered expelled linco both had been under detention that lon. The woman said her husband "has probablv pot finished his sen tence because his crime was ni? er ti"n mine." She said sho h.id hel""d her Misband "In eso'onae "'ork. in military, cultural and no- !!l"it esDlo"!"." and that both had been a!d h" the U. S. consu late in Pcining for their work as spies. Brsohn claimed he had del'v ered epionae reports to the U.S C"ntrnl Intel""ence A'encv and Iso had rnw'el ot other "intel I'tfence work" for the Americans. Band Uniforms' Fund Aided By Benefit Affair Central Douglas residents by the hundreds attended the rummage sale and benefit fair Saturday in Roseburg by the District Band Boosters. Final figures toted up Monday showed a profit of $325 earmark ed to go towards the nurchase of uniforms, capes and felt emblems for bind students. General chair man for the event was Mrs. Sam ue'son, Roseburg. The sale was held in the Elks ballroom. Snccial entertainment was provided by band students. This week the Band Boosters were busy preoaring for coming events planned to helo the district's nro "ram: a record sale and the Ra fael Mendez roncert. Th Band Roosters will meet Tu"lay at 8 D.m. in the Bnnd Rt'lld'HC next to RTebiir"! '-Hh School. Parents and friends are in vited to come, Mrs. Samuelsen said. ' ! FLUE FIRE REPORTED A flue fire at the home of Miss Margaret Page, 304 E. Commer cial St., Saturday afternoon caus ed $5 damage to the wall around the flue, according to Roseburg firemen. Paper around the flue ig nited, firemen said. WALLPAPER Largest selection in the State of Oregon WALLPAPER IN STOCK 50c per S. R. DRAPERIES FULLER PAINTS CONTRACT PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES On ony decorating probltm, consult CUV t?0 3-6096f"itet 51 J So. Stephens St. Vv V, S3 rr- A. 5w i?t S. America-U.S. Ties Rest On Faith, Ike Says NEW ORLEANS I President Eisenhower told the opening ses sion of the Inter-American Invest ment Conference Monday that faith between the United States and Latin America is the essential ingredient for good relations in tl'e Western hemisphere. The President expressed the view in a filmed talk over a tele vision circuit from Washington. "Your conference is th kind of concrete "let's-see-what-we-can-do together demonstration that con make a valuable contribution to our hemispheric concept of 'the go"d partner.'" Eisenhower said. Eisenhower said he did not mean the U. S. governor should refuse to particioate in inter-American economic develooments. "Quite the contrary," the Prcs 'lent declared. "There are and will be many opportunities for both di rect end indeed government par ticipation. . .' Hospital News Mercy Hospital Admitted Surgery: Larry Vandenburg, Sutherlin; Ethel Michaud, Rose burg; Mrs. Charlie Walker, Win ston. Medical: Mrs. Keneth Gilkeson, Edwin Myers, Jean Soucy, Mrs. Bvron Harmon, Mrs. Ralph Rud zik, Roseburg; Kelsey Smith. Francis Kelly, Glide; Mrs. Robert Stewart, Sutherlin; Mrs. Oliver Fosback, Dillard. Discharged Susan Barnett, Idleyld Park: Elmer Cawthron, Mrs. Norman iw, Mrs. Lester Frost, Mrs. Don .m zhr and babv. Teres aid Zehr and baby, Teresa Ann; James Keith, David Fowler. Ted Williams, Charles Walley, Mrs. "red Wener, Roseburg; Mrs. John, Thrush, Camas Valley: Roger Clark, Rogue River: Robert O'.e son. Glide: Mrs. John Cormier and bnby, Teresa Lyn; Mrs. Rich ard AMcn and baHv, Craig Harold. Sutherl'n; Mrs. Rav Annctt and "h, Joseph Ra". Cottage Grove. School Bus, House Burn: Driver, Teacher Injured BLY, Ore. l.fi Fire destroyed a house, the Bly High School bus, and burned the bus driver and a school teacher here Sunday night. The Bly Fire Department saved the adjacent high school from the flames, but school was cancelled Monday. Bernard Smirch, coach and school teacher at the high school, was the most seriously burned. He suffered burns on the neck and chest in escaping from the house wherehe and George Smith, the bus driver and school janitor, lived. The house was on school prop erty. Fire started, apparently in the kitchen, from undetermined origin. The house and the garage where the school bus was parked were burned to the ground. Illy is SO miles cast of Klamath Falls. Many farmers use infra red lamps to provide warmth for their sows and pigs at farrowing time. The answers to everyday insurance problems Sy Williom S. Reinhart QUESTION: I'm a young mother and my husband earns just a small salary which I stretch as far as possible. Now he thinks we should buy this Comprehensive Personal Liability insurance but what with payments on our home, installments ond other expenses I just con't see it, Would vou give us your honest opinion? ANSWER: Here is the best ans wer for you. In case vou were sued how would you defend the suit? If someone got a judge ment against you how would vou pay tor your home or hand le your other expenses? The in surance vou mention is very low in cost and the protection it gives will justify any extra budgeting you hove to do. A If you'll address vour own In surance questions to this office, we II try to give vou the correct answers and there will be no herje or obligation of ony kind. REINHART INSURANCE AGENCY 124 W. Cost Diol OR 3-658 7 1 . SPV: rS 1 F-.ti. iiwwaf Auto Crashes Send 6 Parsons To Hospitals (Continued from Page O e) traveling east at the time when he apparently went to sleep. They said he was operating in the left lane when he hit the Thrush car. He was not injured. Hospital attendants said Thrush was x-rayed and released. His wife, Viola Elizabeth, 36, was kept in the hospital overnight lor ob servation. Three of the four Thrush children riding in the car were un injured. Police said 5-month-old Laura suffered from shock. Both cars were demolished, police said, Drunk Driving Charged .i icseburg, Bolice charged Vi ola Lucille Martin, 39, Rt. 4 Box' IB .5, with driving while under the influence of liquor Sunday at 12:45 a.m. flvcer a collision on South Main Street near Rice. Street. John Blessing, 337 E. Second Ave. N., called, police after the accident in which Mrs. Martin drove her car into the rear of the Blessing vehicle. Damage to the firs totaled $250, police estimated. Mrs. Martins husband, Thcron Henry Martin, 49, was charged with being drunk on a' public street. A city police officers car, that of Sam Gosso. took $900 damage Saturday at $0 p.m. when a sailor apparently fell asleep at the wheel of another car and swerved across Stephens Street to hit the Gosso car, parked near Floed Street. The sailor, Ralph Elsworth El- wood, 21, was arrested by city police and charged with operating in the wrong lane of traffice. Of ficers said he was a hitchhiker who had been given a lift by John Gllck. Gaston, and was driving the Click car. Gossos automobile was shoved backward into a park ed car belonging to Edwin James Barnes, 1642 Walnut St. Property damage in the collision amounted to $1,175, otticers estimated. City police investigated another three-car collision at Cass Street noar Pine at noon Saturday. Don aid William Bodcen, 3022 Hughes St., was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and for having no Oregon operators license on his person. Police said Bodeen pulled from the curb and into the side of a car driven by Margaret Vincent Pickett, 50, Salem. The Bodcen car bounced back to strike a parked pickup belonging to the Youngs Bay Lumber Co. Damage to the three vehicles was about $345, po lice said. IN OUR REPAIR DEPARTMENT Wa Are Especially Equipped To Replace Worn Shanks Re-engrave Emblemt Re-mount Diamond!' Replace Worn or Lost Emblemi We take pride In repairing and finishing your jewelry to look like new. IT'S SAFER to wear your diamonds in new setting! 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Hart is on leave from the Air Force base at Sacramento, Calif. Miss Lena Taylor of Bend, aunt of Mrs. Agee and her brother, left Wed nesday following a visit at the Agee home. Mrs. John Eldred and daughter of Long Beach, Calif., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Eldred s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Renhard. Another . daughter, Miss Sandra Renhard, of Portland, spent the weekend at home. Leave For Montana Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Bordeaux left Monday for Hamilton, Mont., upon receiving word of the death of Mrs. M. A. White, mother of Mrs. Bordeaux. Mrs. White was a frequent visitor at the Riddle home of her daughter and family. Guests of Miss Lillian Logsdon over the weekend were her sister, Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Vancouv er, Wash., and nephew, James Johnson, recently discharged from the army, following a two-year tour of duty in Germany. Mrs. E. E. Hart returned Satur Roseburg Girls Receive Highest FHA Awards I Two Roseburg girls have receiv- I ed the highest state award for achievement in the Future Home-1 i makers of America organization. ! Carol Bjerke and Karen Amund-: son were announced over the week-' I end as winners of homemaxer de grees. They were among 22 girls who were winners of the awards. The announcement was made at the state meeting of the FHA in Corvallis. The three-day 10th annual meet ing ended Saturday. SANITONE Dry Cleaning Makes Clothes Look Like New-Last Longer, Too! Jfk Better SANITONE Service l IWmfmK GetsOutthe"Deep-Down" ' M Dirt That Wears Out l .' P W clo,hins Fibersi ff I) e'i ' X'vkl fvv ference our Sanitone Dry Cleaning ? ?1 I - ' ) U J I fi makes! Like new feel and finish re- h MV'r (f W I v ' stored, spots out, no tell-tale clean- J . fgJ' fyLTtf1 in8odorandabetterpr that lasts l i K'-Q rM'M tR.' ,sts No wnl women 'all J Yy'ltP" jf overtownareswitchingtoourmira- V fjySP de service! 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Many second and third class districts have three members. RALLY CANCELED The Nu Delta Youth Rally, or iginally scheduled for tonight at the Roseburg High School audito rium, has been canceled, due to the illness ol tne Kev. Leo m. Thornton, who was slated as the ; principal speaker. Chuck Crose, I Di-ozram chairman, stated that an other rally will be dated later, but no schedule has been set up at this time. WANTED - WANTED Exceptional Earnings Possible You can have an exceptional Incoma, on a full or parr tima bails, Ol tho oxeluliva distributor in thil orea for our completely now line of product!. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ai we will train you. Thii bujinesi can be handled from your home and our field re presentative will estoblish your accounts for theie FAST MOVING REPEAT itemi. There is a $600 cash investment required which is secured by merchandise and refund ogreement. 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