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THE EUGENE REGISTER GUARD Page Two TAKES TOLL OF 47 Br the Associated Press Floods till imperilled parti of the East today u It counted at leaat 47 dead In the path of a runaway hurricane that raged up from the tropica and whistled away Into the St. Lawrence valley. A amashed dam and rising watera marooned 100 persons, mostly boya and girls, at Camp Acbvach, Godef- froy, N. I., calla for assistance aent rescue aouad from th Port Jervis fire deoartment to the acene, but the firemen found tie camp in no dancer. At dawn today the Port Jervis po. lice aaid that the watire of the Keveraink river, which aurronnded the camp, were receding. There waa now no danger, they aaid, that a aecond dam which had been re sorted menaced would aiv way. In Penneylevania, one of the laat states to feel the fury of the wind and rain, hundreda of famlliea fled their homea yesterday. Schoola and hospitals were thrown open to care for refugoea at York, Pa., estlmatea aaid 2,500 persona left their housca In and around Reading alone. Property dumage probably never will be kiiown accurately. Some pub lished estimates aaid 110,000.000. The Catakill mountain Tillage of Flelschmanns, N. Y., menaced for a time by a weakened dam, waa, be lieved saved as waters of Lake Switzerland receded alowly. A New York priest, the Rev. Jamee Healey, . drowned in trying to aave five ma rooned peraona at Mt. Tremper, N. Y. Communication and transportation linea still were cut 'In several sec tiona, making the task of checking the total casualties difficult. Virginia, which saw its famous resorts at Ocean View and Virginia Beach bat- tared to wreckage, counted 11 dead and several missing. . Property dam ago was set at three millions, at lust. FOREST FIRE STORY : commission, said be hesitated In urg ing start of 111 is work because there appeared no assurance toe atate could complete the project. K, II. Baldock highway engineer, estimutcd It would require $"50,000 to open up one unit of the job for use while It would take two million dollars to complete. The improvement would shorten the distance to California four and one- half milea and would reduce the grade a half per cent aa well aa eliminate hazardous curves. Lynch Is Won Over W. H. Lynch, chief of the bureau of public roads, finally assured the dele. gation he would recommend the 1227,000 previously allocated on this stretch, would be put up for early awarding. Trussing up the Winston bridge on the Pacific highway south of Rose. burg was urged by Ralph Staehli, of the allied truck ownera to permit semf'trailera to cross over the bridge which now has a load limit of 23,000 pounds. This work would cost about $5,000 it was estimated, to reinforce the span until the proposed new bridge could be constructed within the next year. The commission asked tbe truck owners to contribute toward thia work and will awnlt the decision before making a definite order. The new bids were all on roada In eaatern Oregon and along tbe Coaat No contracts on roads entering Lane county were let in addition to the summit section of the Willamette highway which waa awarded Thurs day to Fisher Bros., Oregon City, at $95,782, and, the Doyle Hlll-Nira-rod surfacing on the McKeniie, awarded to Bobler Bros., Portland, aat $43,045. Baseball Scores NATIONAL LEAGUE At Brooklyn, let game R. H. E. Cncinnnti S 7 1 Brooklyn 4 9 0 Lucaa and Lombard!; Beck and Lo pes, (CONTINUED FROM PAOE I) heart-breaking task of attempting to control the worst forest conflagra tion in.Oregon'e history. Extreme heat prevailed over the fir section today, blasting any hope the fir fighters bed had that they night be aided by the elements in their uneven battle. Forestry officials estimated the loss can thus far be computed In the millions of dollars. Palmer's death was the first, a). though hundreds of the men on the fir lines have suffered burns and minor Injuries. Palmer and his three companions were guarding fire trail. Palmer waa seated on the ground. With little warning huge tree swayed, toppled with terrific Telocity and crashed like thunder to the ground. Palmer could not move fast enough to escape. Hl standing companions barely did escape with their lives. . The tree completely covered the Illinois youth. Hours later other fire fighters re covered hie body which wis taken to Forest Grove. Fir Approaches, Tillamook The gale-like winds from tbe east today drove the menacing Wilson river fire three miles nearer Tilla mook,, on the coast. It was still advancing on the south aide of tbe river and was about 15 miles from TiDamook in th vicinity of Fall Creek. The gale was of such terrific force thst it tore fir needlea and maple leaves loose In the woods and ahow ered them, unburned, . hut mixed with ashes, over Tillamook atroots and homes, Tbe deposit of ashes this morning was so thick that foot prints were left on th sidewalks just as though the covering had been snow. Total darkness prevailed at Tilla mook at 6 a. m. aa tbe eaet wind blew the great pall of smoke over that region. Wind Shrieks la Timber Fire wardena aaid tha flames were progressing both as crown and ground fires, with the wind shriek Ing aa the tree topa exploded iu flame. , At Brooklyn, 2nd game R. H. E. Cincinnati. . 3 12 1 Brooklyn 4 2 4 Johnson and Manion, Lombardi; Carroll and Lopez. At New York, 1st game R.H. E. Pittsburgh. 5 T 1 New York '. 8 14 2 French, Swetonic and Grace; Fits slramons, Luque and Mancuso. At Philadelphia, 1st game R. H. E. Chicago. 7 13 1 Philadelphia 8 8 0 Malone, Hermann and Campbell; Rhem, Collins' and Davis. - Roosevelt Orders Strict Economies HYDE PARK, N. Y.,' Aug. 25. President Roosevelt today- or dered the budget for the next govern ment year to be held down to the economy limit fixed this year and suggeated to Lewis Douglas, director of the budget, that tbe estimates be' submitted In time for congressional committees to get a running start before the session opens In January. 4-HFi (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) SALEM AERIE GROWS SALEM, Ore, Aug. 25. (UJ9 Business firms and individual em ployers privileged to display tbe Blue r.agle Insignia number 672 within the Salem city limits, th local postoffice announced. demonstration agent of Josephine county, is judg of the home econom ics exhibits. McKinley Huntington has charge of making tbe turkey awurda. R. M. Knox, who la county agricultur al ageut in Curry county, is judging tbe livestock. Beo Keeney, Lane county assessor and poultry fancier, la in cbarge of the poultry and flower judging, while Elmo Chase, florist, la making the garden awards, w. V. 1 ul- ler has judged the forostry entries. Mrs. Doris Hathaway will judge the dresses entered in the style show Friday evening. , Motion -pictures of fair exhibits, demonstrations, and activities on the grounds are being- taken during tbe duya of the fair by Carl Baker, local pbotogropher. Forestry motion pic tures are also being shown by Mr. Fuller. Forestry swards made Friday morn ing Include: Forestry I: First, Alfred Taylor, Bethel; second, Evelyn Bjerke, Beth el; third, William Hucka, Winberry; fourth, Palmer Saunders,-Norkenzie; fifth, Clarence Rutherford, Norken- zie. Forestry II: First, Glenn Jennings, Dorena; aecond, Jobu Van Trunupil, Latham; third, Benny McCull, Lath am; fourth, John Greenwood, Mc- Glynn; fifth, Earl Cooper, Dorena. Forestry in: First, Wayne John son, Vaughn; Harry Mclall, Latham; third, Albert McCali, Latham; fourth, Homer Buker, Latham; fifth, Wayne' Walker, Latham. Judging in the Flower, Poultry, Ducks, Garden, Cookery 1, Camp Cookery and Cookery III classifica tions was held late Thursday after noon and evening and the following prizes were awarded: Flower: first, Helen Michael, Chase Gardens (in all classes); sec ond, Lois Eeeney, Dexter (Lot 1); third, Jeanne Holcomb, Trent (Lot 1.). Poultry Lot 2, Division 2 (Leghorns) First.' Lucy Edwards, McEenzie Bridge; second, Nathan Edwards, McKenzie Bridge; tbid, Eunice Ed wards, McKensle Bridge; fourth, Raymond Sims, Route 1, Eugene. Lot 8 (Black Mlnorcas) FirBt, Donald Michael, Route 2, Eugene. Lot 8 (Rocks) First, Helen Helen Michael, Route 2,' Eugene. Lot 4 (Black Mlnorcas) First Donald Michael, Route 2, Eugene; second, Norman Harms, Route 1, Eugene (White Mlnorcn), Lot 4 (Rocks) First, Helen Michael, Route 2, Eugene. Lot 4 (Rhode Island Reds) Firat, Fred Emerson. Route 1, Eugene. Lot 4 (White Wyandottea) Fourth, Walter Meek, Route 1, Eu gene, Ducks First, Raymond Laird, Route 1, Creawell. Garden: First, Phlllla Rankin, of Crow Stage, Eugene; second, Dick Hone, Junction City; third, George nertfc, Veneta; fourth, Jessie Grubb, Cottage Grove; fifth, Ernest Conley, Mohawk. Cookery I: First, Beth Good, of Route 1, Eugene; aecond, Louise Hsrklns, Cottage Grove; third,. Enid Good, Route 1, Eugene; fourth, Grace Barney, Winberry; fifth, Doris Sims, Route 1, Eugene. Camp Cookery: First, Myrna (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) legislative representation wero fa vorable for some state revenue mess urea to completes this project were it started by NHA funds. Leslie M. Rcott, chnirmsn of the DON'T USE A Dull Mower For 1.00 Wo coll for and deliver Sharpen, ell and adjust Just Phone 151 Hendershott's 770 Willamette CUT RATE DRUGS Friday . Saturday Monday You ars Biire of quality when you buy from Steven son's. Our four stores enable us to buy direct from the manufacturer, which means lower prices, fresh stocks and NO counterfeits, Stevenson's is a Eugene institution, staffed entirely with registered pharma cists for your protection. 50c Yeast Foam Tablets ',.... .29c Woodbury's Castile Soap, 2 for 2Sc 50c Iodent Tooth Paste JJc 50c Woodbury's Creams 29c 85c Kruschen Salts 59c 75c Squibbs Oil ... g9c 35c Squibbs Tooth Paste 29c 25c Colgate's Tooth Paste . . . . .j9c 25c Palm Olive Talcum 19c 35c Colgate's Shaving Cream. .. 19c 50c Lysol 39q 50c Burma Shave 39c 50c Hind's Honey & Almond Cr. 29c 75c Anascin 49c $1.00 Pacquin's tk Hand Cream 75o Vlnce 49c Laird, Creawell; aecond, Raymond Laird, Creawell; third, Vera Blood, Route 2, Eugene; fourth, Janet Chase, Route 2, Eugene; fifth, Jua nita Cbaae, Route 2, Eugene. Cookery III: First, Clara Lund, Route 1, Eugene: aecond, Ava San ders, Route 1, Creswell; third, Melba Andrews, Bethel; fourth, Myrna Laird, Creswell; fifth, Dorothea Wray, Route 1, Eugene. , LINDYS STAY OVER LERWICK, Shetland Islands, Aug. 25. UP) CoL Charles A. Lindbergh decided today to remain in the rihet- lands until tomorrow. With his wife, he arrived yesterday from the Faroe islands, completing another leg of their air-mapping flight across the North Atlnntic. HAIUDICAPPEO CHILD STORY ' (CONTINUED FROM PAOE I) . snd these should be put in a special claaa where with proper training the child would be completely restored to normalcy. . The examinations are made by tak ing the child's history, noting re flexes, and talks with the child and also tbe parents. Routine intelligence and mental testa are taken adapting them to the Individual. The hands, head, shape and site of the bones were examined In mental cases snd a superficial physical examination was also given with tbe teeth, eyes, ears coming in for attention. In nearly every case, tbe special ists gave definite hope of Improve ment if adequate training were pro vided . with competent teachers for guidance. For these cases which are cur able, tbe medical auxiliary is attempt ing to inaugurate a class for handi cap children tlia fall and plans sre being made to raise funds to enable the project to be worked out, Mrs. Carl II. Phetteplace ia chairman for the clinic, and assisted by Mrs. C. E. Hunt. Dr. Dixon, Dr. Martin and Dr. Balrd will speak at a nubile meet ing Friday evening at the chamber of commerce and will report on the flndiugs of the clinic and the educa tion of the-handicap child. 0 . STORY (CONTINUED FROM PAOI I) psraging sales presentation dissuade nurclatsa nf the firlppMaJ a:nl .. , substitute other merchandise on which a greater profit Is realised. No reference ninv ho m..4a l .j vertisments to competitors' prices, values, creoic terms, policies of eerv. ices, to Pwlshabl, ri s5.1 furniture, hards si . Tn queitlm i 1 "isndiss w uiT ". J o If UtiU 0 0 k a I ftl a M M jp. ssS paw i rimuuiv i rs i asrtf.i m. geaa a - vgaa rnnfMMC 7? SsSSF'h "al Spirits Since "20. ectloiu sad Sales Cans I SMStiil. ' SMC fssiaisalljJ Bike Tires SonstWWt &U9 J ply Rheor. side Mates with aa extra pry amder th tread. Cement type. dis. Flashlight CSeranee Sovvsst Woads 5 cell, 1200 ft $1.19 3 cell, 600 ft. 64o iMvutory . SWofW $1475 Poreeisss a ass ulnd cast.. . PWltsJ fssVsMstsaW paled. mtashen Sfadk Sea e War $26-20 d. ADtohsfS tl 0 sskWplataL sssBassaaasa Btt volv wt know Tough I Sturdy! SCREW DRIVER $1.29 Three way. Tempered tool steel ratchet screw driver, Hack Saw Frame, Nickel plated frame. With one blade .... 65c Ratchet Brace. 10-ln. sweep. For aquara shank; CO CC bits 9assDw Bench Vise. Stationary bsae. Opens to CC 7C i'VIn 9Dsl9 as asas. ft. sjMmmst'jtok - x I-1070 August Farnitnre Sale Valae 4 stninriE Price are going UP!$ Buy IS'ow., Save 20 88 feesmartt Get trij two-pUee living Room Suite now. ave tISl It's easily worth 20 more on today'i market. The two pieces are covered ,fai choice of tanpe, mat or green homespnn. With unosnally broad, j restful arms. And comfortable spring-fUled seats and backs. Retnetn ber! The price goes UP after the August Sale! Boy NOW! . Same style suite in Mohair. $48.88 4750 Suite Spthl for Avgu iaU, Look! A 4-piece Suite at a $1S saving! And what a value it ia. Rich walnut veneers in a satiny finish. With elaborate decora tiona of maple. And genuine plate glass mirrors. Save 115! Get it in the August Sale! Prices Are Going VP! Dinette Set August Safe rVct nor now! Aave over 15. M -pa saaarf Extension table has walnut 7 veneer top. Chairs have Q homeipanovercd seats. Hurry I Price goes np sitar rise SeJel ran Prices are going VP! 35 Chair Specially PricsrJ for August Sal $19-85, Ortoasoa tacfecfad Boy now! Sar ! Ettra large snd com- tonable. With springs m seat snd back. In areeri, nut. or taupe homespun Im. rriem BrMe brslMiM 041 Bay new. t. aVeaas plsteor'Spsa. has gold Isk hal pleatsd r stretched da sbadeerayea tioed. 198 Save K-t a rst.ri" E-dlT-Mf Aaalarn- Save Sf Price fT mg api Hard wood v wslnst vtaaaf sksped kam E 1057-1071 WILLAMETTE "vs VJauaa; ,,1 JU
