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T THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 1949 THE BEND BULLETIN. BEND. OREGON PAGE FIVE Local News BEND FORECAST ' Bend and vicinity Cloudy var table to partly cloudy today and tonight; partly cloudy Friday; nign toaay oa; tow rrmay morn lug 37; high Friday 64. i TEMPERATURE ' " Maximum yesterday, 55 degrees. Minimum last night, 42 degrees. The Eastern Star juvenile. grange will meet at 2 p.m. Satur day at tne Kicnarason school. Mrs. Carson Call, leader, reported that degree pictures are now available lor memDers. Hudson Kennedy, of 39 McKav. is a patient at Lumberman's Hospital, tie was admitted yester day. - Harvey Holderman, of Route 3, underwent surgery' yesterday at Lumberman's hospital. He was - admitted .Tuesday. Casper werner, of Route 1, was admiued yesterday to Lumber man's hospital. Women of the Moose will have .their annual "birthday party, : celebrating the sixth anniversary of the founding of the local chap ter, Sunday at Moose hall; Initia tion will be held at 1:30 p.m., with a banquet and program to fol low. - Pvt Gene Watson, son of Mrs. Edwin Watson of the Carroll Acres community, is home on a luriougn trom Fort Richardson, Alaska, where he is stationed with an army unit. Gene will return to Alaska in about a month. He ar rived this morning. Members of the Royal Neigh- Dors ioage wno plan to attend the convention May 11 in Marcola are being asked to notify Mrs. Roy Youngberg, oracle, or Mrs. Mar tinus Anderson, receiver, as soon as possible. iuc. anu Mrs. William Dahl berg, of route 1, Bend, are par ents of a boy born this morning at St. Charles hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and has been named Phillip Allen. Don Denning, Jack Anderson and Cecil Henry, all of Bend, at tended a . meeting of Richfield distributors last night in Klam ath Falls. The advisory board of First Baptist church will meet Friday at 7:30 p. m. at the church. All. members were urged to attend. Gordon Wilson, former Bend resident and now in Portland, was a visitor here last night. He returned to Portland this morn- Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova, Gru en and Croton watches. N1EBER GALL, JEWELER. Next to Cap itol Theater. "We Repair With Care." Est. 1926. Adv. TO SHOW COLORED FILM A colored film of the Boy Scout world Jamboree near Paris in August, 1947, will be shown in the Allen school auditorium here Friday at 7:30 p.m. under auspices of local scout workers. There will be no admission charge and adults as well as scouts are being invited to at tend. Showing of the film will take about 30 minutes. Three Bend scouts, William Niskanen, Henry Herbring and Jack Symons attended the world jamboree, B erma tere s your new Thrill in - n t 1 ae ; & V oniGimis I BERMA MANSOME 3ACQUARDS of washable fine cotton yarn knitted into sparkling patterns with colors taken from the new season breaking (forth in all Its excitement. You'll enjoy wearing these gracious jacquardsfor their appeal is, as always, to You I CTOVER-LfflLANC inc. fl MAN'S STORE" 1 1 Dorman Prospect For Budget Post Salem, April 21 (IB Gov. Doua las McKay indicated today that he would name a budget director mis ween to succeed George K. Aiken. - ' Aiken, budget director . under tour governors, died Monday. Fu neral services were held Wednes day, with Gov. McKay and other high state officials and leading citizens paying-final tribute. Most prominently mentioned by capltol observers in connection with the budget director post is Harry Dorman of Portland, who was in charge of McKay's state neaaquarters in last year s pri mary and general election cam paigns. Verne Young, chief deputy, is in cnarge pi tne state budget di vision pending appointment oi Aiken's successor. Pelton Dam , (Continued from Page 1) power shortage which might arise prior to completion and -installation of a major por tion of the units In McNary , dam" - the Central Oregon counties shall be subject to proportionate curtailment. Filing Made In 1941 The filing of the PUD on the Deschutes river rights now as signed to the Northwest company was made on August 16, 1941. The Northwest company filed on downstream rights on January 20, 1949. However, It would have been impossible for the Northwest company to erect a dam at the lower site . because the water would have backed upstream, flooding the PUD site. No con struction had been started by the PUD at its upstream site, but an engineering study had been made. a nearing on tne Nortnwest s application to construct a power plant at the Pelton site will be held before the uregon hydroelec tric commission on April 25. A federal hearing, on a date not yet fixed, will follow. Northwest officials have an nounced that construction of the Pelton dam will be started just as soon as permission is received to proceed with work. ' GIVEN LIFE TERM Solonika, Greece, April 21 IP Gregory Staktopoulos, former ureek newspaper man, was sen tenced to life imprisonment to day for participation in the mur der of George Polk, Columbia Broadcasting system correspon dent, last May. A 10-man jury found Stakto poulos guilty of complicity in the murder of Polk, whose truss ed and bullet-pierced body was found in Salonika bay. He tiad set out to interview Gen. Mar- kos Vafiades, then leader of the Greek guerillas. btaktopoulos mother, Anna, 68, was acquitted of complicity in the slaying. A Danish preparation called Anablise seems to produce a sen sitivity to alcohol and is being lesieu as a cure ior enronic alco holics. - . Scout Leaders Meet Tonight " Scout units of the Fremont district soon will be visited by members of the district commis sioners' staff for the purpose of making the .semi-annual unit in spections, Leo Herbring, district today. - .- ' ' Plans for the Inspections were made at a meeting of the com missioners held Wednesday eve ning at the residence of Kenneth Pearson, field scout executive. Details of the inspection plan will be presented to members of the district at a three-county scout leaders' meeting which will be held tonight in the John Tuck school in rtedmond. , - Tonight's scouters' roundtable program was the main subject of the recent commissioner staff meeting, according to Dr. John Dorsch, Fremont district chair man. The program for tonight's session will include some new scout games by George Fulton, neighborhood scout commission er; opening and closing cere monies for troop meetings, by Commissioner Bill Bevans; a pre sentation of the Inspection plan, bv H. C. Hulett, commissioner from Prineville; a talk on May program aids by Don sningler. commissioner from Bend, and a showing of the film on the 1947 world scout jamboree in France. For cub scout leaders, ugn Hartman of Redmond is Plan ning a program of Cub Scout ceremonies, including actual dem onstrations of some important In duction ceremonies. The district committee meet ing will be devoted to plans for the coming scout circus to be held May 14 at the fair grounds in Redmond, W. M. Romine, ac tivities chairman from Prineville, is in charge of the circus. ' Attending the commissioner staff meeting were: Leo Her bring, Dr. John Dorsch, Bill Bevans, George Fulton, Don Shingler, Jim Bockius, and Ken neth Pearson, all of Bend; and H. C. Hulett, commissioner from Prineville. , Trailway Bus Extension Sought The Union Pacific Railway com pany was criticized last week by the Idaho Falls chamber of com merce ' for . "seeking to' hold up hearings for extended bus service In and out of east Idaho and Ida ho Falls," it was reported here to day by William A. Niskanen, secretary-treasurer of the 'Pacific l railways bus lines. Application of Pacific Trail- ways has been filed with the in terstate commerce commission for extension of its service from Burley to Idaho Falls, which would provide an additional through connection to Portland. Two other bus services also have filed applications for extension of service. Hearings' on the applications were set for early April but all nave been indeiinitely postponed by the interstate commerce com mission at the request of the Union Pacific Railway company, it was reported. Cy Davis, secretary-manager of the Idaho Falls chamber, said that "after due consideration the board of directors unanimously agreed that it would be incompatible with the principles of develop ment, expansion, and free enter prise to condone any action which would limit the amount of trans portation service into east Idaho and Idaho Falls." Insects and weather are two im portant factors affecting cotton production. This Week! STUDEBAKER SPECIALIZES IN TRUCKS & PICK-UPS FELIX MOTOR SALES BEND, OREGON "Shake em down . . . Tear 'em up... Pull 'em apart!" It was under stern orders like these that Studebakcr's new 1949 trucks proved their merit at the company's (amed Proving Ground. We are very fortunate in receiving a carload of Trucks and Pickups in all sizes. We cordially invite you, the public, to inspect the new 1949 Truck and Pickup and receive an appraisal on your old truck or pickup. Felix Motor Sales Support Pledged For Recreation Full support of Bend's project, ed recreation program was pledg ed by Jaycee leaders last night ...I.an 1ft ntfinAt'a unrl lltWtnrR Of the junior chamber met in Don Shingler s store ior a ooara con ference. Bend's recreation possi bilities were discussed, and the Jaycees expressed a desire to give their support in furthering the program. The Jaycees will work through Dave Howard, Bend director of recreation. Several Bend Jaycees, it was announced, will attend the state IimlnK ohomrtPi nf ffimiTlPrOfi convention In Baker May 6, 7 ana a. RepXoffeyDies In Plane Crash Albuquerque, N. M., April 21 IP) Rep. Robert L. Coffey Jr., D., Pa., who rose from the job of coal miner to become a war hero and a congressman, was killed last night when his jet fighter plane crashed during a takeoff. Coffey, a dashing, 30-year-old colonel in the air lorce reserve, was killed Instantly when his speedy "Shooting Star" crasneo at Kirtland air force base here. Public information officers said the plane rose from the field, climbed about 25 feet and nosed suddenly Into the ground at ter rific speed. Officers said the crash appar ently was caused by a power fail ure, and began an immediate in vestigation. Coffey, who flew 97 combat missions and won numerous dec orations during world war II, was making a cross-country proficien cy flignt to keep up his air force reserve status. He took off from Andrews field at Washington, D. C, at 9 a.m., EST, yesterday. After refueling at Detroit he was cleared for River side, Cal but landed here to re fuel again. - His body was taken to a mortu ary and next of kin was notified. Coffey, a resident of Johns town, Pa., is survived by his wife, Ilene, and their two children, Rob ert Lews, III, four' years old, and Eileen Maria, one-and-a-hall. Coffey had been one of the war's outstanding heroes, and was elected to his first term in congress last November. Before turning to politics Cof fey was an air force officer by profession, but before that, he was a coal miner. A member of the United Mine Workers, he had worked at almost every job in the pits, from coal loader to engineer. (Continued from Page 1) nation by Paul Boyd, Union Oil company district manager, that his company s distributors get half their regular commission, even though delivery to con signees is made directly. Retailers gain an increase of one cent a gal lon in revenue, enabling them to hire more men and provide bet ter service, Boyd added. "Will consumers benefit?" Com missioner Baer asked. Boyd replied in the negative, but Morgan previously had said that the Shell company as yet had not arrived at an answer on this score. Commissioner Albin Nelson had asked if it were possible that Bend would get cheaper gasoline, under the new arrangement. "Yes, that is quite possible," Morgan had answered. Both Morgan and Boyd asked the commission to consult the state fire marshal, fire chiefs and other authorities before making a decision, and offered to bring in Opera Singer Found Murdered Atlanta, April 21 (IB John Garris, promising ' young singer of the Metropolitan opera, was found slain in a downtown At lanta alley today. A single steei-jacketed .38 cali ber pistol dug cut short the singing career of (he handsome 3ti-year-old German who fled to the United States in the early days of the war. On Monday night Garris sang the role of a dasmng' young Ven etian nobleman In the opera Othello belore a packed house in an Atlanta theater. It was the tirst stop on the Met's spring tour. , Police were mystified as to a motive for the'maying. Robbery apparently was not in volved since several bills . were found in Garris' wallet Detective J. L. Pack said po lice are investigating a theory that Garris was shot to death elsewhere and tnen dragged into the alley, 'the body was on its back wnn legs crossed. Police said mere were bruises on one knee. They theorized these cou;d have been caused by someone pulling the body over a rough surface. Or, they said, the bruises could have been caused by Garris trying to crawl after he was shot. Officials of the Metropolitan, en route by special train from Atlanta to Memphis for a. per formance tonight, were stunned by the tragedy. The boay oi Garris was found at 7:45 a.m. in an industrial un loading alley about four blocks from the center of the city. As soon as police identified the murdered man as the opera singer, Memphis authorities were contacted and, asked to quaran tine the entire Metropolitan com pany, about 350 persons, when they arrive in the Tennessee city. EXECUTION FRIDAY rartnn Pltu Npv. Anrll 21' (IP) Final preparations were complet ed touay ior tne execution ui dawn tomorrow of 19-year-old Da vid Blackwell for the slaying of two Keno policemen. experts from their own companies to confirm that retail deliveries from the large, new-type tank trucks afford no additional haz ard. Benefit to Bend Goal Mayor Sexton closed the discus sion when he said: "My position is that whichever method benefits Bend most, is the one I favor." The commission did not indicate .1. i: i ,.u I wnen me uisuubsiuu wuuiu uc iv sumed. i A proposal to install parking meters on Greenwood' street, bet tween Harrlman and Division, was relected by the commission, after a delegation appeared to protest the plan. A petition was presented, signed by the majority of property owners in the affected area, opposing the meters. A telegram was read irom tne National Safety Council, stating that Bend had been awarded an other certificate for going through 1948 without a traffic fa tality. A letter trom tne veterans coun cil said that a tentative proposal for a combined veterans memorial i and city building would be satis-i factory, if details can be arrang ed. Bauer, Davis & Hoffman, Sa lem, were awarded the annual audit of city books, at a cost not to exceed $000., Other Business Other business: A resolution was approved, giving the city manager authority to declare an emergency, and limit the use of city water in the event a serious shortage develops here. Amendment of the dance hall ordinance, giving the chief of po lice control rather than the fire chief, as at present. ' Approval oi transler oi ?l,bS4 from the sewer survey fund to cash on hand, as suggested by the budget committee. Approval of contract for rest looms at ball park, at cost of S? 850, as previously budgeted. Present last night were Mayor T. D. Sexton; Commissioners Ralph A. Bailey, Wilfred Ford ham, W. B. Anderson, Albln Nel son, Bert White and William Baer. CHEF'S INN CAFE Under New Management (South Highway) Will Start Car-hop Service Friday Night, April 22 S p. m. Experienced Car-Hop filrls We are here to scre the I'lihlln Tlinnti Vu 'till Again VIC FLINT I m l GO ON. BUGS. VOU HEARD RUMORS 1 V GUYS GET ' .. EASY. 8065. I f V W ABOUT ME AN'JIGfiER WHEN JAKE- HURI REPEATlN' I '' IT'S ME... SERVANT STAFF HAlFWAV TO fV AT THE FARM I I TC DOLL GOT BUMPED OFF. WHAT A .RUMORS. KEEP L-C V POSSUM.- IT ,ME FARM, IIKE YOU TOlO BY NOW S I TFTVSir WERE - TAIKIM'-- .UiaaH nvTLl U ME. FOG. BUT THEY THUMBED l s S . AND FliNT ll .(TV THEY? IT THEV WERE JU5T flrr,v V'.y't 1 Z S TV-A "IDE. lJWill WEiL Train Hits Gas Truck; None Hurt Portland, April 21 (tPt The Great ' Northern's inbound Em pire Builder collided with an oil truck and trailer near Wlllbridge today spewing high octane gaso line over a wide area At the ac cident scene. , ' Truck- driver Casper Martin Wolf escaped injury, but the trailer tank tipped over on its side against the train creating what police called a "hazardous situation." . Fire department trucks were called out to wash down the es caping gas. Wolf said he had started to cross the railroad tracks when they were clear, but had to halt before entering a nearby high way. He was unable to edge out Into the morning traffic when he heard the warning signal, and the trailer was still on the tracks when the . train's engine bore down on it SPEAKERS TO ORGANIZE Steps- will be taken to organ ize a Toastmistress club In Bend, at a preliminary meeting Friday at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Craig Coyner, 57 Pinecrest. Mrs. Myra Wirenius, of Albany, a di rector of the international or ganization, will be present to as sist. The membersiiip of each club is limited to 30, and those who are interested were urged to notify Mrs. Coyner if they plan to attend. ,,, - . ; Care, skill and integrity are watchwords in our Prescription Laboratory and in every department of our store. We select merchandise with the same insistence upon qual ity as we do ior prescrip tion ingredients. This pro fessional care assures you of the right mixture of .quality and economy in the health and beauty aids , you buy for daily use in your home. That is why you save safely when you buy your favorite brands at our low as possible prices. 7 "IDEAL" HAIR TONIC hi intr ppiinuicrirrat i-r vvnu irmjoHomi S0 VAIUI 1 32 Flexible Fincen for Dally Scale Stim ( ma nssn.m ulation. Promotes Hair Health, beauty. ', SNAG-CHEK 1.25 (Slocking Protection DIAL SOAP ........ 25c Deodorant Bath Soap DOLCIN TABLETS... 2.00 PLEDGED TO SERVE Ct. X iwa't I PORTLAND MARKET , Portland, April 21 tin Portland butter' and egg prices were un changed today. ' Butter - Prices to retailers: Grade AA prints 67c; AA cartons 68c; A prints 67c; A cartons 68c; B prints 65c. Eggs Prices to retailers: Grade A A large 52-53cdoz.; certi fied A large 52c; A large 50-52c; AA medium 50-51c; certified A medium 50c; A medium 48-50c; ARE YOU THIS MAN? An unusual opportunity Is offered to an outstanding younger man between 80-88 who Is seeking: . A lifetime professional sales career In the Bend area; - . I ' .' ' Immediate and liberal, salary with unlimited earn-, big possibilities within three years; An association with one of the largest financial organizations in the country with an already estab-; Ilshed clientele In the area; ,-' Definite opportunities for rapid promotion to man-, j . " agement responsibilities as. soon as warranted. . Man selected must be ambitious, salcsmbided, and of high native. Intelligence. Selection will be competitive and, based on aptitude tests and personal Interviews. Applicants are requested to write a short resume giving age, residence, mari tal status, education, war record, and business experience to date. . . . v Box No. 61, The Bend Bulletin " 'VV4 '"jj?? BR0M0 - y jFjJ i BROMO RQc r ii ii u 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 hi in iiiiiliwlBiSiill "j Ipana ........ 47c Polident ..... 29c Klufch .. . 25c Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic Brushes.. 2 for 39c Saraka ....... 98c Serufan 1.09 Sal Hepatica .. 31c Ex-Lax ... 23c Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets.. 59c Feen-A-Minr .. 43c Carter's Pills.. 29c Doan's Pills ... 59c Bayer Aspirin.. 59c Anacin Tablets. 98c Murine ....... 54c Of all the marly services that the modern pharmacy renders to Mh community by far the most Im portant is Its prescription serv ice, I or It is In this rapacity that wo take our stand beside your doctor pledged to serve yon . . . to provide you with the high cal ibre of professional service tliut is essential to your health. The observance of National i'harmury Week serves to emphasize this fuct. By Michael I GOT STUCK cartons 2c additional. PLAN BANQUET MEETINO The Central Oregon chamber of commerce will hold a banquet meeting at .7:30 p. m. Tuesday in Madras at the Shangri-La cafe, it was announced today. Directors of the Central Ore gon chamber held their .meeting In Redmond last night. ' -. ! . . Bulletin Classifieds Bring Results Sqjjibb Milk Of Magnesia .37 12 OZ. ANTACID MILD LAXATIVE WOMtN CHOOSE KOTEX BOX oM2' KOTEX SANITARY mm O'Malley and Ralph Lane WITH THE POND i, THEN THEY'RE ' V 'sojj II I FOR V YOUR HAIR WILDROOT VJ CREAM-OIL. 7 OUT OF 100 no 00 .31 RFIT Narrow- t it l"1 Ad)utablJP J ' v SI Phone 561 4 I ft 1026 Bond Street
