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About Eugene register-guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1930-1983 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1939)
THE REGISTER-GUARD, EUGENE, OREGON v Iag Two. Glenwood Continues Try For Merger (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) will then go over the territory. Two other areas, south Willam ette and Chula Vista, are also in terested In being annexed, it was reported. Elections on these dis tricts could be held at the same time according to the city attorney, although separate ballots would be necessary. Davis Appointed The appointment of Burton Davis to the city fire department was approved. He will replace Eugene Clink. Purchase of a $325 jack hammer, to replace one which was worn out in the installation of traffic lights on Willamette street, was approv ed. Payment will be made from a $585.19 refund from the highway department lor city aid in tne irai fic light Installation. The re mainder of the payment will go to the general fund. Official closing hours for city offices on Saturday will be 12 o'clock, the council decided in an ordinance cutting an hour off city employes' work day. In the past, offices have been' open until 1 p. m. on Saturday. A beer license issued to L. H. Williams of the Lawrence street grocery was transferred to the new owner, T. L. Lawhorn. Cily Attorney Calkins was given instruction to notify the owner of the building in the rear of 951 Broadway avenue west to begin wrecking. The council condemned the building. Some Not Collected A total of $7,677.25 has been billed against water users for the sewage plant fees, it was reported to the council by the water board. Payments of $6,477.95 of these fees has been made. Method of collecting fee3 from water users who have declined to JULY PRICES NOW! CLEARANCE OF AITS Tweed . . . Casual . . . Dress Values to $22.75, Now Values io $25.00, Now ....... Values to $35.00, Now. MAJTC OTHER EXCITING VALUES COME IN AND SEE THEM I HADLEY'S McDonald Theatr Bldg. 10th & Willamette BREAD Is cast upon waters Feeding the fishes has become such a popular sport at the Pymatuning dam game refuge (above) at Linesvllle, Pa., that bread dealers pile up stale loaves and wait for customers. On good days as many as 5,000 loaves are sold from a single stand. Vigilant state police make sure that no one casts a book. Instead of bread, into the waters. pay was not decided. The city at torney pointed out that the sew age plant would benefit the entire community. Report on an inspection trip of three Washington sewage plants was made by A. A. Reid, chairman of the sewer committee. Mr. Reid said the committee profited by their trip in discovering mistakes that Seattle and Ellensburg . had made. Recreation Director Thomas W. Fisher was introduced to the coun cil by Mr. Reid, head of the play ground commission. Complaints on the condition of blackberry vines in vacant lots were referred to the street department. The city license on electrical dealers was discussed and criti cism of the $5 fee reported. The matter was referred to the judic iary committee. An amendment of the measure Is probable. Pontius-McDonald Case Now On Trial The case of Marvin H. Pontius, doing business as the Triangle Lake Garage, against Almon Mc Donald was on trial in circuit court Tuesday. The jury con sists of Grace H. Dillard, Esther M. Gerimonte, Pearle Schantol, Thomas J. Kirk, Aubrey B. Wol fard, Julia Carlson, Max Nielsen, Perry L, Barber, Mabel Tyson Bertha Jacobs, Fred W. Bloom- field and Otto Gilstrap DA. V. Convention Is In Second Day (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Los Angeles has recently opened an $11,000,000 union station. News! News! News! The Greatest. The Most Glorious. The Most Enchanting News! News that will aflecl the people for 100 miles aroundl News that will malt every man woman and child glad thai they live In this section ol Oreqonl One of the finest slocks of merchandise on the western coast to be sacrificed I Price slaughtered for cashl Wall lor this merchandising evenll It's going to be diilerenl! Prices are going to be sensational on high grade merchandise! Rush For Tomorrow's Paper For More Interesting Details! ha. analysis and then presented by it in fh pnnifrKC Thtt flmimn ctatA department of Disabled American veterans win tnus tane ineir leg islation directly to congress, with out putting it through the red tape of passage by the national D. A. V. convention, where it has oeen previously side-tracked. Highlight of the Tuesday morn ing session was the introduction of Loyd E. "Connie" Ireland. Washinffton statn mmmsnHpr T A. V., who brought greetings and an invitation to the Washington state convention on June 18-21 at Vancouver. He told of his state department activities, renortinff thn sstahlish. ment of a new chapter at Everett, Washington, with 21 I f nwrnhn. ships. Ireland advocated a budget system of financing state deoart- ment matters. Another outstanding speaker of the day was L. A. Williams, state commander of the Veterans nf Foreign Wars, who discussed the war veterans- place in post-war society toward maintaining peace. Past Department Commander Faust of the Spanish War Veterans expressed his opinion that a home for Oregon veterans shrould be es- laDiisnea in tne state. Chapter re ports were given by local com' manders, and Commander Paul Thoraison of Salem received a ci tation for the Salem chapter for outstanding gain in membership. Members of the D. A. V. auxil iary, under State Commander Mol lie Dover, reconvened Tii;Ha morning to hear Dr. Paul Carter, head of the Veterans' facilities at Portland, tell of the work done by me auxiliary units. outstanding guests who were presented during the session were Mrs. E. P. Dorris, Eugene, mother of the convention rhnirman rm Dorris, and Mrs. Viola Page and ivns. ieine Hart, Eugene, of the opanisn war Veterans' auxiliary presented Mrs. uover with basket of flowers. Huntley, Eugene unit commander wnn a corsage. Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds' of Bend gave the Bend unit report, and Mrs. Gladys Lawton of Grants Pass gave me reports on the American ization and registration COmmit- LeeS. Members of the Eugene auxil lary and their euestx tu. .re tained at tea on Mnnrliv fin... when Mrs. Ben Dorris, wife of the convention chairman, played host ess to the delegates. In the receiving lin ,i.';,v. ivt- , . o iiini una. Dorris were Mrs. M. B. Huntley ....u ,.113. ee moore ot Eugene Mrs. E. P. Dorris and Mrs. H. L Barrett Doured and Mrc it Brown, Mrs. Ed Boohnke, and Mrs! Kenneth Nielson assisted. Mrs. Mollie Dover, state' commander, received her friends and conven tion delegates at the tea. The veterans and the auxiliaries as well as Spanish War veterans and auxiliary, the American Le gion drum corps, were escorted down Willamette street Monday night in a parade by the Eugene Radiators. The Eugene Gleemen will sing for the delegates Tuesday night at 7:45, before the grand ball at the winter ' garden -dance hall. La dies of the Spanish American War auxiliary will entertain at a re ception at the Osburn hotel from 7 to 9 o'clock. Business of the convention will end on Wednesday with election of officers and final committee re ports, to be topped off with a ban quet on Wednesday night at 6:30 at the Moose hall. U-0 Student Union Building Waits Cash (CONTINUED FROM PAGE X) Queen's Clothes Get New York Criticism (CONTINUED FROM PAGE X) stimulus to trade and competition in any event, the latter becoming a trifle pointed on occasion. One shop featured dresses de signed by Norman Hartnell, "the queen's own dressmaker." An other, nearby, displayed gowns like the queen's "by our own de signer." A third offered "royalty red lipstick," while a fourth reach ed even higher lor its inspiration and displayed dresses of "angel white." Others presented "hose knitted In Canada in honor of the royal visit," jewels described as "sym bols of empire," a perfume called breath of English garden-in the heart of a rose," and "quality mer chandise from the empire of their Britannic majesties." Apparently irked by all this def erence to foreign royalty and for eign goods, one store displayed placards which read: "Know all men by these play clothes that the nation Washington fathered rejoices in unbeatable sportswear. ..." Airmail, Express Service Now Possible (CONTINUED FROM PAGE X) munications had . been received from Senator Charles L. McNary and Congressman James Mott, as suring their support in- the pro ject. An appeal to the people to stand in favor of the plan has been solicited, in order that the cities concerned may have the rapid, safe mail as well as passen ger transport. Following is the schedule: South bound: Leaves Portland 8 a. m.; leaves Salem 8:40 a. m.: Al bany 8:50 a. m.; Eugene, 9:15 a. m.; arrives in Marshneld 10 a. m. North bound: Leaves Marshfield 4 p. m.; arrives in Eugene 4:45 p m.; arrives in Albany 5:10 p. m.; arrives in Salem S:20 p. m.j ar rives in Portland, 6 p. m. Luminous beetles are carried by certain natives of South America when they journey, at night. TxIVERS, please copy the technlaui, of U unnnthnuM n.. TV, I. . 1" """man otter If dinner was taken at the national zoo in Wahin.il!erJlTll ' minimum of splashing. Washington, D, c. KoJ Bank Reserves Must Be Slashed, Banker Tells Gearhart Delegates GEARHART, June 13. W) Ac cumulated reserves in American banks must be reduced, Dr. H. H. Preston, dean of the University of Washington's school of business economics,- told the 34th annual Oregon Bankers' association con vention yesterday. The reserves, he said, amounted to 10 billion dollars, or iVi billions more than were required by the federal reserve act. The tremend ous amount, he said, was explain ed by the exodus of money from war-menaced Europe. He advocated increase of re serve requirements for banks. Klamath Falls Pool Halls, Beer Dens Open KLAMATH FALLS, June 13. OP) Klamath" Falls poolhalls and beer parlors reopened their doors this morning after a three-day shutdown designed as a "protest" against gambling charges made by Circuit Judge Edward B.,Ashurst and to ''prove their operations legitimate and of vital necessity" to the community. Good Quality PRHH Is An Investment in comfort security end protection Our PIONEER Roll Roofing and Shingles will be found In many types Wft hnva i weights In Smooth surface ana 90 lb. Mineral Surftee Diamond Point and Shlnjja in Black Red Green ni White Let Ui Submit Prices Quackenbush's 160 East Broadway building at Oregon State($33,000 of building fees and a $27,000 grant), and an additional $15,000 wing to the agricultural engineering build ing and a $225,000 addition to the state college library. Other business concerning the university included: The university was authorized to obtain a medical doctor for the physical education staff on a shar ing arrangement with the Eugene school board. Personnel adjustments Include: University of Oregon Appoint ment of Dr. Hugh B. Wood as pro fessor of education, succeeding Dr. Nelson Bossing; temporary ap pointment of James L. C. Ford as assistant professor of journalism; appointment of William C. Hall as assistant director of municipal re search, Portland office, succeed ing Russell Barthell, granted leave of absence; salary adjustments for Clifford Stalsberg and Mrs. Una Clark, business office, as a result of increased duties' following death of E. S. Tuttle, payroll clerk. Accidental Gun Shot Injures Man's Leg Claude Keene, accidentally shot in the left leg Sunday evening, was still confined to the Eugene hospital Tuesday. Police are not investigating the case since Mr. Keene claims that he shot him self by accident. The gun belonged to Jack Webb, Wendling. The two were in a room in the McKenzie hotel when the shooting occured. A Los Angeles television sta tion has been broadcasting pro grams for eight years. HOL land parade Jewish women march through Jerusalem pro. testing Great Britain's decision to establish an Independent, Arab dominated state of Palestine. In which Jews would be s minority people having one-third ot the population. 'HHMsjr I . j P it-vax n .... x ? A Thrilling Bargains FOR OUTDOOR LIVING For Vour Health's Sake Live Outdoors This Summer We can supply you with so beautiful pieces to make your pewo lawn a private outdoor Resort. Ibis lor you io enioy ev9nBJa, you and pay lust a smaU amoun wng- J enjoy Its use ... sea u.- gestions. FULL SIZE LAWN SWING -a beauty, in moisture Mpellin colorful coverings. Coil spring con struction, a $25.00 value. Now, DELUXE LAWN SWING with magazine Pets-?d)usUWe head rest for reading. Coll sprinl Construction FOLDING LAWN CHAIR . 1 1 adjustable reclining back complete w foot rest. Priced to make it easy for yo to buy several. A $2.75 value ; 6 PC. UMBRELLA SET 0Q The umbrella, the table and 4 fold- Jf ing chairs. 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