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ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1937
Volume 6
Number 54
DRUG CLERK’S ACCUSER RETURNS
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THUG VICTIM TO
APPEAR AGAINST
QUARTET TODAY
WILL TELL GRAND JURY!
Ashland Drops Armistice Grid Classic
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Dunn Rescues
COMES Officer
Piny (ilobe Trotters
MEDFORD
FROM BEHIND TO
CRUSH AHS 20 7
Monday morning to we the
world. They
took a smull
wagon ae means of tran»|M>r-
tation and u little cloth d >g
for protection but in the flur
ry of such complicated prep
aration* neglected to Inform
their parents, Mr. und Mrs. E.
E. Itowe, 324 Liberty street, of
their plan*.
Howe noticed that the boys
were missing about !t a. m.
and spent several hour* in
h
fruith-ss and frantic
la-fore notifying |a>liee at 1:37
p. til. He thought that the lada
might have had a nostalgic
urge to revisit their former
residence on Allison street.
Assistant < Kiel of Police Al.
t*. Dunn got on the job im
mediately and. after cruising
«several streets In the vicinity,
found the young traveler«» on
liargaduie street near 1.libia
park at 2:13 p. in. Outnuiu-
la-red two to one, Diinii nrver-
thelvss surrounded the expe
dition with little difficulty and
returned it at once, via police
car, to the base camp. It is
not known whether the gada-
I miu I s were met with a house
warming or a pantawarming. |
Ashland Grizzlies took all
that th«- Medford Black Tor
nado had to offer in the first half
the football game yesterday
convince American voters that he of
afternoon
in Medford and re
was both right and ¡«resident
mained um unperturbed as a car
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load of anvils in a whirly-gust
Mother Nature may have an while accumulating a 7-0 half
other sweet tooth filled if pro time lead but wilted rather com
posed experiments with raising pletely In the last semester, al
sugar beets in Klamath county are lowing Medford to put the game
on ice with 20 points gained on
successful.
three goal-line thrusts by speedy
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Bobby Ettinger. Jack lilli and
Hcience tells us that man's nose Root.
never wtops growing, which is en
Ashland took its first hot break
couraging to Editor Clark Wood early in the first quarter when
of the Weston I .cader, who some
day will have something to look Hill fumbled on the second play
after Caples had caught Fowler's
forward to.
short kickoff on the Medford 3H
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Jack Weaver started an afternoon
Although poets wax most ; elo- as a brilliant defensive star by
quenl atx»ut the bcuuties of aut- grubbing the errant pigskin for
umn, most any leaf raker couid
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an Ashland first down on the
gush plenty of jingles if you could Medford 40-yard line. Carter made
make profanity rhyme.
drat down on the M with three
1 powerful plunges through the
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line Two more plays net
The Duke of Windsor may con Medford
only two yards so StOVO FtNT-
tlnue his study tri working condi- I ted
tlons into America next ■¡•ring, ler tried u ¡«ass which fell incom
following Inquisitorial lours to plete. On fourth down the mas
other countries It couldn't be that sive Grizzly fullback again drew
the former king is looking for a back from his line and chucked a
beautiful ¡«ass for first down to
job’
Jim McNair on the Me<iford 13
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and then drove through by him- .
The fellow who si ways has his self in three plays to pay dirt His
hand out seldom gets much of a try for point also was good, mak
ing the score 7-0 in favor of the
foothold in life
locale.
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A bad lateral |num by Ettinger I
Clark Wood, in his inland em- cost Medford the bail early in the 1 LI B SMITH and J. S. Reed,
pire ignorance, accuses this writer second quarter but Fowler's sub
both of Medford, this week
of Imbibing Siskiyou dew, but at sequent forward pass intended for announced the opening of a Chry
least we don’t wear a tope hat (Settling was intercepted by the sler and Plymouth agency early 11 ISUNDERSTANDING date of the grand jury hearing caused
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absence Wednesday of E. D. Rice (above), Texan jewelry
like the Leader editor.
fleet Medford halfback. Three in next week in the Ashland hotel sulcsrnan and alleged slugging victim of three .Monmouth football
effectual Medford plays followed garage with display space in the players and liick Messenger, local druggist. Rice, chief prosecution
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A bashful public speaker is a and were smeared by the Ashland n»oni previously occupied by a witness, was located in Portland yesterday and expressed willing
fellow who doesn’t any more know defense led by Hcheideretter and jewelry stoic and which has been ness to return for today's grand jury session in Medford. He is
what to do with his hands than a Weaver so Medford punted, a remodeled for the new owners
pictured shortly after the robbery and («eating occurred early Sun
wobbly little kick by Bowman, and Both men have had a number of day, Oct. 31, near Ashland, and blood stains from his hurts are
pickpocket in a nudist colony.
Fowler and Warren advanced the years experience in new and used visible on his coat and shirt. (Photo by Frank Scott, engraving
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ball to the Medford 38-yard line car business.
courtesy The Oregonian.)
The new enterprise will feature
Then there's always the fat lady where they were stimulated by a
who says her fissi disagrees with I5-yard penally to a first down complete sales and service facili
on the Tiger 23. On fourth down ties and three new floor models
her because It all suets her.
Fowler lobbed a fine heave to will be on display as well as new
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Warren who finally was downed demonstrators for both the Chry
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Jackson county's on the Medford three-yard line but
and Plymouth lines.
prize republican judge, has gained two line plays and a pass failed sler
Besides the sales service, Smith
reknown because he can’t get his to click and a second pass into the and
Reed will operate the garage
mind out of its suer complex
end zone was no good and Medford service station handling Union oil
Earl H. Fehl. former Jackson
look over on their own 20.
products, will have storage space county judge and ex-inmate of the
Warren scooped up another and will be prepared to offer fac state penitentiary for ballot theft
Tiger fumble but the last first- tory specified mechanical service who was lodged in the county jail
The general public will be
half Grizzly scoring try came a to Chrysler built cars and other Saturday on insanity changes, will
cropper when Medford took the makes of automobiles A large get his hearing in circuit court granted an opportunity tonight to
bull on downs on their own 10 and stock of used cars also will be next week, probably Tuesday, it see scouting in action when Ash
Ettinger, on the first play, gan- handled by the agency. Further was announced yesterday. The land Boy Scouts of troops 12 and
dered 42 yards to the Ashland 48. announcement of the opening will hearing originally was slated for 13 compete in a series of repre
sentative tasks starting at 7:29
Eight o'clock Wednesday eve Bowman slid of tackle to the appear in The Miner next week.
county court but Judge Earl B. o'clock sharp in the junior high
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ning, Nov. 17, will mark the com Grizzly 32, Ettinger picked up 11
Day disqualified himself because school gym. No admission will be
pletion oi several weeks of stren more to the 21 but three plays PAYS FOR FAULTY DRIVING of personal interest in the case.
charged but spectators are urged
uous piactice and rehearsal for failed to gain and the gun ended
Wesley Durkee received a fine
Friday Fehl filed a damage suit
high school dramatic aspirants the half.
of $2 and costs in justice court asking $200,000 from Attorney to secure complimentary tickets
from members as points toward
when "Some Baby," Covington and
During the entire first half Ash Monday after he had run afoul of George Codding, County Clerk
Simonson opus, is presented in the land decisively outplayed Medford the basic driving rule and was George Carter and Assistant Dis the evening's grand total are given
to the troop securing the greatest
high school auditorium.
except for the late-moment Tiger apprehended Sunday by state trict Attorney George Neilson, number of visitors. Passes also
The annual play this year will march and Joe Jewel, Weaver, police.
setting forth in a detailed 17-page will be available at the door.
enjoy the distinction of being the Scheidereiter and Warren proved
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complaint charges that they had
Scout rallies of this nature are
first produced with new scenery the barriers to practically every • Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hoagland conspired to persecute and jail
and sets built by Jordan s Cabinet Medford onslaught with their left Sunday to winter in Long him in connection with the 1932 held annually and, besides provid
works Scenery replaced by the
Beach, Calif., with their children. 1 political scandal in this county. A ing splendid and at times rib
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tickling entertainment, offer a
new purchases had been in use for
previous suit against Gov. Charles keener insight to the serious ac
the last 20 years. The recent ac
H. Mai’tin, charging conspiracy to complishments of the organization.
quisition has been paid for in part
prevent the plaintiff from release
Among the various events will
by a fund left by the senior class
from the penitentiary with good be a flag (.¡splay, knot tying con
last year and the balance will be
time
deductions
and
asking
dam
tests, emergency and first-aid
By LARKY HUNTER
cleared from proceeds of Wednce-
ages of $454,000, was thrown out carries, song contest, undressing
day night's play
of circuit court in Multnomah contest, a gymnastic stunt called
Action of the play is centered
county.
"skin-the-snake,” yell contest and
around Professor Relyea and his
The fiery “judge” is lodged in contests to provide fire by the use
discovery of the "elixir of youth. »>
a juvenile ward of the jail, remote of flint-and-steel and friction.
Certain ensuing events lead the
from cells of other prisoners. His Time limit on the former is three
professor to believe that General
counsel is Porter J. Neff.
minutes and five minutes on the
Burbeck. a gentleman 05 years of
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latter, with specified tinder re
age. has taken a bottle of the
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH quired in each case.
' elixir" and returned to his In
The rally will be opened with
Congregational
fancy The discovery of a baby,
which belongs to General Bur-
Church school, 9:45 a. m., Mrs. presentation of colors and closed
beck's daughter-in-law, in his liv
Glen
Prescott, superintendent; with the salute, Scout oath and
ing room, serves to increase thia
Corinne Croft, pianist, and Helen taps.
belief. Romantic interest in the
Butterfield, song leader.
plot is furnished by Esther Wade
Morning Worship, 11 a. m., ser
and Warren Thompson as Sylvia
mon, "The Thing Most Necessary.”
Relyea and Phillip Stanton.
Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m.
Othei characterizations are Pro
Pilgrim Fellowship, 6:30 p. m.
fessor Relyea by Harold Baugih-
Tonight is the time when stud
Christian Life service, 7:30 p. m.
man; General Burbeck, Bob Bur-
Questions: Does God choose just ents oi Bellview school will fling
ilic;
Marcella Burbeck,
Faye
certain men to be His prophets? the doors open wide at 8 o’clock
Grubb: Mrs. WeHsmiller, Janet
Might any one become a prophet? so that the public may join them
Young: Mrs. Vivvert, Velma Stub
Can young people of today "take in enjoying the entertainment,
blefield: Sheriff, Merle Talent, and
it" in the sense that boys and prizes and good things to eat of
Deputy, Robert Dooms
fered by the annual benefit car
girls of 100 years "ago did ?
Members of the business and
nival. Proceeds go to the student
Do
you
think
the
Christian
technical staff include Robert
body fund.
church will survive?
I) tmis. Elaine Clements, Frank
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Principal Jack Balding has an
Martz, Warren Applewhite, Don
• Dr. and Mrs C. A. Haines and nounced many attractive features,
Caton, Margaret Mllhoan, Gene
Mrs. P. R. Hardy attended the one of which will be the award
vieve Delsman and Beryl Cunning
California-Washington
game in during the evening of a 12-pound
ham.
lucky door
Berkeley Saturday, returning home ham to holder of
Faculty directors are Ruth
ticket
Bunday eveaing
Woods and Marshak Woodoll
Fehl, Jailed For
‘Insanity,” Will Get
Hearing In Week
LY D. RICE, complaining witness
in the assault and robbery
case involving Richard Messenger.
Ashland drug clerk, and Eli
«Buck) Cagle. Marshall Hearn and
Stanley Borden, Monmouth foot
ball players, is scheduled to take
the stand today to explain his ver
sion of the episode of Sunday, Oct.
31, when the accused youths are
alleged to have "taken him for a
ride,'' robbed him and left him
bruised and beaten on the new
highway south of Ashland.
Wednesday it was reported that
authorities were unable to locate
Rice- who had failed to appear be
fore the grand jury that day- -but
later reports indicate that he was
located in Portland by use of state
police teletype facilities and ex-
pressed willingness to return to
Medford today and assist in the
prosecution of th»“ case. He ex-
plained that he was pursuing hia
business as a jewelry salesman in
the northern part of the state and
had misunderstood date of the
hearing, which he believed was
scheduled for next week.
Messenger and several witnesses
appeared before the grand jury
Wednesday but the Monmouth trio
waived the hearing and are ex
pected to enter pleas of guilty in
circuit court today.
Signed statements implicate the
four in the robbery but late ef
forts are being made to clear Mes
senger of blame although his car
admittedly was used in the hold
up and the money and other val
uables stolen were divided at his
home on C street.
SPOILS SIGN, PAYS FINE
A yen to disfigure state prop
erty cost Dow Pollock, 19-year-
old Texas hitch-hiker, $20 and
costs Monday in city court after
police had discovered him mark
ing highway signs within the city
limits. Although he was in funds.
Pollock was reluctant to pay but
a brief stay in jail convinced him
of the convenience of "coughing
up."
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SEEN ¡n a DAZE
By Our
KEYHOLE
REPORTER
ANNUAL PLAY IS
SET WEDNESDAY
WHO CARES?
Mr. Hoover likes Chicago,
Mr. Landon doesn’t much,
For republican conventions,
Tete-a-tetes, confabs, and such
“We’ll meet there just the same, though!”
The answer was emphatic
In spite of Landon’s speechse,
Premature and ungrammatic.
Though any silly ass must know
That every place is vain
For OOP’s to congregate
Except Vermont and Maine!
But democrats won’t worry
Where Hoover’s pals’ll meet,
Because they know the votes are safe-
It’s SO much fun to eat!
Bellview School Will
Stage Carnival Tonite
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PARKER HESS failmg to
crash secret football practice at
the high school on the strength
of his uniform.
HAROLD BOOTHBY keeping
score with a cigar box tabulator.
EDDIE MOORE demonstrat
ing the rear seat sleepability of
his new car.
LOGAN NINLNGER being
very coy and reticent.
CLIFF (SISSY) McLEAN
baffling the raindrops with a
lovely blue umbrella.
FOSTER THOMPSON howl
ing around a curve.
SPENCER RADCLIFFE div
ing into a pool and coming up
with |11.
BERT MILLER double-check
ing on JERRY i Quick-on-the-
Trigger) JEROME.
AUBREY
MILES,
MIKE
WOLCOTT and BEN BOWERS
wailing loud and long at the
outcome of the Medford-Ash
land game.
EDDED BERRIBED rubbig
her idda red doze.
HARRY HOXIE and TOOTS
MILHOAN going home in the
usual huff.
HERMAN MAYBERRY show
ing his kid, HOWARD, that
there's life in the old dog yet.
W. D. JACKSON scaring
PARKER (Officer) HESS about
two shades bluer than his uni
form.
DR. W. J. CRANDALL and
MARSHALL WOODELL join
ing ranks of long-faced unen-
joyers of the Medford game,
joyers of the football ca-lawic.
CHIEF OF lOLICE TALENT
taking a day off to go courting.
BOB FARLOW getting in the
office hair as the ringleader of
an anti-quiet drive.
HERB MOORE pondering the
internal cupidity of a water
pressure system.