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— . ■ m ■ - — -— - CLACKAMAS COUNTY NEWS i,r r ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS had never been tested came into oc- tion at last. The much-vaunted de- May, 1940 was an important ronta tenses of Belgium and Holland crum in the history o f tile modern world. pled like so much paper before th Early 'hat r.-oiuh the Goimun blitz greatest war machine the world hod krieg was turned loo-e in lull force had known. The war was on in ear on the Low Countries. .\n army and nest and Hitler» Thíra Iteich was nie fo-er. which had been the princi away to a commanding lead. May 16, 1940 was a tremenduous pal topic o f conversation in Euro- , u . i .uaiil. les tor years but which ly important day in the history of this country. President Roosevelt in speaking to the Congress called for an arms production program which would make American defenses in vulnerable and our security absolute. He then asked that slightly more than $1,000,000,000 be appropriated as a starter. So, the rearmament drive is a lit tie more than one year old. It iwas a drive which began in an atmosphere of intense enthusiasm, tremendous confidence.. It was a drive which shortly after bogged down to the 4 N o . 1 _ Junior point where many almost succombcd ' ti for table use only. to hopeless despair. It was a drive which when picked as industry man No. 3 Junior - y aged to gear itself to war production with motor drive and with after decades o f peace. What are its out stand. fruits today? — o—— SE P ARATORS < N o s . 3-4 Junior with motor drive and low stand. N o. 5 Junior with high stand for hand operation. D* Laval Quality and Per formance in Lower Priced M achines fo r S m a lle r Butterfat Producers De Laval Junior Series Separa tors are quality, De Laval made, low priced machines for the small herd owner. Regardless of size and price, they provide the quality and performance for which all De Laval Separators have long been famous. De Laval Junior Separators are made in five sizes. All models except the No. 1 Junior can be provided with electric motor drives and fur nished with or without high or low stands. Arrange with us for a free trial without obligation. HESSEL Implement Co. Gresham, Oregon AUTHORIZED LOCAL DE LAVAL DEALER And we have every thing needed for BERRY G R O W E R S and BERRY p i c k e r s Carriers, Straw W ood Stoves Berry Tents Are your baby chicks growing as fast as they should? Don’t take chpnces with them. Feed our de veloping and growing mash foy strong healthy chicks. Headqurrters for Weevil Bait and fertilizer for every puipose Osbi«rn Bros. Tel. Gresham 5168 Rt. 9, Box 369, Portland Cor. Birdsdale and Baseline of labor for striking in the face o f r national emergency. There is criti •¡-r.i of the public at large for no realizing how deadly serious our po sition is in n world laigely dominat ed by the Axis and producing for the Axis. Almost all who have been watching the course o f the defense drive seem convinced that there must be severe shake-ups, and that this country must swiftly turn its ambit ious plans it lo the actual machines of warfare if it is to be secure. In the light o f history there is no excuse tor failure. And Hitler has shown us what happens to nations which do too little and do it too late. France has succonibed almost 100 percent to Axis demands. That came as a shock but not as a surprise, to London and Washington. The demo cracies did everything possible to stiffen the back o f the Vichy govern, ment but is wasn’t enough. Hitler has his hands around France’s neck ind the squeeze is on. War between British and French troops and fighting ships may now be expected France is giving German Judged by World Wor No. 1 stand troops aid ant» supplies in Africa. ards we are doing well. We have England can't stand for that. spent or committed ourselves to spend $50,000,000,000, our entire ARM Y EQ UIPM ENT ROLLS expense in the previous war was $22,- OFF FORD A SSE M BLY LINE 000,000,000. We are producing l'ar more planes, tanle, and field pieces, than we produced then. Our training Already seen in the Pacific north program for men has gone ahead west army posts are the tough little murh faster. But, and this is im command reconna«ssance trucks the portant indeed the world has ear most spectacular o f the varied mo ned that World War II is a very d if torized equipment now rolling o ff ferent matter than World War 1. Hit. the production assembly lines o f the ler has changed the rulles and the Ford Motor company’s Rouge plant. standards. This revolutionary type o f military Judged by what experts think, we vehicle expected to play a major role should be doing we are moving far in the national defense picture and too sLow(y, too inefflcintly, too army drivers are rapidly familiariz wastefully. Prime need is for air ing themselves with the performance craft, which is given priority by gov of the “ blitz buggies.” ernment over all other arms. Yet the The U. S. army has placed an ini fact is that every official estimate tial $1,387,500 order with Ford for of what we would produce has had 1,500 o f the Iwgiiiy maneuverable to be revised and revised downward. and verstatile reconnaissance truck» Only recently was it recognized that Powered by a 45-h.p. four cylinder ' we had not p-anned for nearly en engine adapted from the Ford trac ough big bombers, and an attempt is tor the lightweight vehicles travel being made now to remedy that lack. extremely rough or soft ground with At the same time it is also true that ease. Smooth terrain mieans a speed plane production has been doubled o f nearly a nn«e a minute. They are since November. small enough to be readily concealed We are woefully short on ordnance in the field. and it is taking much time to effect Among the pygmy truck's (Out progress, The army has been criti standing features are its four wheel cized in this respect for lacking punch drive and its transmissions, regular for being bound with red tape, etc. and auxiliary, which give it six speeds In reply the army answers that dur iorward and two in reverse. In tests ing the 20’s and 30’s it was given an the truck attained a speed o f nearly average o f only $12,000,000 a year 60 miles per hour and climbed grades to spend for ordnance. Whaitever at steep as 68 percent fully loaded the cause, wherever the fault may rnd better than 80 percent with the lie, we won’t have enough guns and 1 river only. ammunition to really equip our fast- In ordinary reconnaissance the expending army for at least a year small trucks crew is three men, how .ml perhaps longer. ever in an emergency the vehicle In personnel the army’s record could accomodate five or more men looks good. There were 27 complete in addition to the driver. A pintle divisions in May 1941, there were hook has been built into the rear of five in May, 1940. Some progress -he truck to make it useful also for has been made toward developing towing anti-tank guns and other light mechanized and armored divisions, .■rtillery pieces. none o f which existed a year ago, The pygmy truck is only 80 inches But again equipment shortages are from hub to hub, only 38 inches high making) it necessary to revise the pre at the cowl and weighs only 2100 vious estimates downward. pounds. Special equipment includes The navy is probably in bettei blackout lamps,, headlights that cai shape than ever before in its history. be swung to throw light on the en One reason is that it was given much gine should it be necessary to make money during peacetime when the field repairs at night and a brush army was given barely enough fo guard across the front o f the radia subsistance. But it will be 1945 or tor. 1946 before we have a powerful two- ocean fleet with men and officers All alien gun licenses issued prior trained to handle it. No one has yet been able to find a way to materially to December 31, 1940 must be renew shorten the time it takes to build a ed according to an announcement made by Frank B. Wire, state game fighting cra ft Summing up we are going ahead, supervisor. but we are not going ahead as fast, Heretofer this type o f license was as the experts thing is both necessary considered to have no expiration date and possible. There is criticism of but under a ruling o f the attorney the President for being indecisive ■general the alien gun licenses come and for refusing to fire incompetent under the general law requiring re assistants. There is criticism o f in newal of all licenses at the end of dustry for not adapting itself read- each calendar year. illy to a wair basis. There is criticism The alien gun license fee is $23 and is in addition to the regular hunt ing or trapping license. Notice ot Annuel School Meeting The M otor Clinic IS N O W OPEN FOR BUSINESS On Powell Blvd.i at Stockton’* Corner G R E SH A M , OREGON Drive in today for a Full Electrical Check-up Very Latest in Testing Equipment Ask Regarding Check-up Service A check-up of your car here now may prevent ser ious trouble later. Andy Swanson, Prop. Formerly at Orient Garage Notice Ls hereby given to the legal voters of School District No. U6 ot Clackamas County, State o f Oregon, that the ANNUAL SCHOOL MEET ING of said district will be held at Estacada, Oregon; to begin at the hour o f 2:00 to 7:00 o’clock P. M., on the Fourth Monday o f June, be ing the 23rd day o f June, A.D. 1941. This meeting is called for the pur pose of electing One Director, for a Five year term and to vote to in* crease the Tax Levy over amount limited by Sec. 11, Article XI, State Constitution, and the transaction of business usual at such meeting. In districts o f the second and third classes the ballots shall not be count ed until one hour after the time set for the meeting to begin. Until the count begins, any legal voters o f the district shall be entitled to vote uporl any business before the meeting. Dated this 14th day o f May, 1941. LLOYD H. EWALT, Chairman, Board o f Directors. Attest: F. W. Bates, District Clerk. First pub.. May 23, 1941. Last pub., June 20, 1941. FRID AY, M AY 80. 19*1 , It o n W o o d W a n ted Un on High School District No. 6 sis for bids on 120 cords o f ol giowl ,ord wcod; delivery to ’ made to ihe High School on o* fore August 15th, 1941; * should ' in the hands of t' on or before 8:00 P. M 1941, ana me b o ' ’ right to reject a" LLOYT Chi Attest: F. Di First p Last pi NOT In the Ci Oregoj Probat In the m. R. Kin Notice dersigned istratiix i Kimmel, u Couit of Clackamas All persons estate are the same t cada, Oreg my attorney 4, Andresen gon, with von within six m hereof. Dated and 1 1941. Date o f last 1941. DORA KII trb: o f the Kimmel, dec> Address,, Est John W. Loder, . Room 4, Andresen Oregon City, Orego Attorney for Adminit N o. 6379 NOTICE OF FIN A L ACCO U N T In the Circuit Court of the State ol Oregon for the County o f Clacka mas, Probate Department. In the Matter o f the Estate of Pete) William Ledine, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the un. dersigned as Administrator o f the Es tate of Peter WiLiam Ledine, de ceased, has filed his Final Accoun1 in the Circuit Court o f the State of Oregon for Clackamas County, ani that Monday, the 26th day of May 1941, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock ir the forenoon of said day and the •ourt room of said court has beer appointed by said court as the timi and place for the hearing of objec tions thereto and the settlement thereof. Dated and first published April 25, 1941. Date o f last publication May 23 1941. STANLEY T. LEDINE, Administrator' Cooper & McAllister, Attorneys. Greeham, Oregon. SEALED BIDS FOR WOOD W AN TED OF ICE CREAM IS THE STORY OF R t'rR IL . IN WHICH THE U.S. LEADS THE WORLD— MORE T.. 79% OF OUR FAMILIES EQUIPPED. OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATORS ALONE , ONE HERE FOR EVERW 7 P E R S O N S . IN CENTRAL EUROPE ITiS ABOUT ONE P E R THOUSAND. T h e u s . has t h e o n l y s y s t e m o f r e f r ig e r a t e d RAILROAD CARS, TRUCKS, AND COMMERCIAL VENDING UNITS. FAS T - G ROWING, TOO, IS THE NUMBER OF REFRIGERATING LOCKERS,“FOOD BANKS" FOR FARMERS’ OWN VEGETABLES AND MEATS. Sealed bids will be received by the Special Values for M ay at M l i S f l . l i l C S B A TH R O O M SCALE Nationally known Borg make. Weighs up to 250 pounds. Hand some and accurate. $3.59 WHITE VEGETABLE BOWL GENUINE SIM ONIZ A none-better polish and clean* er. Preserve the paint on your cal' now. Choice o f cleaner or polish. 25c Largo 9-inch gleaming white porcelain bowls. Buy now at these savings. A BIG M OP V A L U E A big saving here. Good family size. Fits any spring clip mop. Soft white yam. J5 c LGE. DINNER PLATES Stock up now at these low pri ces. You save on all other whit*| ware items as well. 15c HANDY HOT PLATE Handy and economical to oper ate, just the stove for quick sum mer lunches. Finish is white bak ed enamel with chorme top. Long lasting, quick heating nichrome el- ements. 44c DUCO CLEANER 2-U N IT H O T PLATE A three purpose item. Removes old wax, cleans and polishes. What a bargain at this price. Only $2.69 Cooks a family meal without fuss or excessive kitchen heat. Grills operate either together o| independently Top, bright chrome plate, elements are long wearing type. 47c REAR VISION MIRROR For safety’s sake. Hiere’s none better at thrs price. Get yours to day. Only FREE Measuring Cup To all who come in and inspect the new Cory Coffee Maker. Nu metal in your coffee, gives a finer tasting beverage. Complete with two heat electric stove and glas rod filter. .i $5.95 $1.09 SAFETY REFLECTORS Colors amber and red. Serve? as an auxiliary tail light With 4-inch lens. Only 59c 98c HANDY GLASS SHELF PIE OR CAKE SAVER $1.18 Holds a hig cake and pie too. Ideal for parties, picnics, shower gifts, etc. 69c EXHAUST EXTENSION Should be in every bathroom 5x12 inch heavy glass shelf with ground edges. Nickel plated brack- ets and are very rigid. Enjoy this convenience now at small cost. Chrome plated Jeweled. Direct exhaust downward away from body o f the car. Special. 39c A* W . Metzger & 4 o. Powe’! Boulevard Gresham, Oregon