SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
Thursday, August 5, 1943
GOVERNORS
WAVES Recruiting COAST
NAME AWS WEEK
In Medford Area
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
Published every Thursday at 167
East Main St., Ashland, Oregon
by Charles and Ruth Oiffen.
Hubscriplion rates: $2.00 per year
Entered as second-class matter la
the post office at Ashland, Oregon
February 15. 1935 under the act
of March 3 1879.
The Governors of Oregon, Wash
ington and California during the
pant week set aside the week of
New openings in the WAVES, August 1 to 7 in their three stales
women's service of the U. S as
Aircraft
Warning
Set vice
Navy, for women with experience, Week. The purpose of this week
training or aptitude in more than will be to recognize the efforts of
80 civilian occupations will be the members of the Ground Ob
i outlined in interviews with appli server Corps and the Aircraft
cants by Yeoman Dorothy Dun Warning Corps of the IV Fighter
can, from the Portland branch, Command. Following the meeting
Office of Naval Officer Procure at the Htate House in Salem, at
ment, WAVES Enlistment Head tended by Gov. Snell, William
quartets in Oregon, in a week's Fordyce, state liaison officer for Rosemary lane <x>-Htarring With
visit in the Medford area, from the the Aircraft Warning Service, Judy Canova and Joe E. Brown In
"THE CHATTERBOX“
August 9 to August 14, inclu and Jerrold Owen, head of the
FOR
sive, it was announced here to State Civilian Defense Office, the Showing at the IJthia Theatre
August 8, 9 and 10
day by KecruiUng Specialist Her- i Governor stated that he was is- j
beit W. Crain, in charge of the suing the
message designating |> ib LK' DISCUSSION OF
U. S. Navy Recruiting Substation Aircraft Warning Service Week. I RADAR CAUSING CONC ERN
in Medlord, which handles appli
In California, the State War
I The extent of curent public dis
cations m WAVES in this area.
Council met in Sacramento with
'io assist young women here in Gov. Earl Warren and heartily in cussion of radar is causing in
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muamg application for enlistment dorsed the proclamation by the creasing concern to the govern
ui UM WAVES/ Yeoman Duncan Governor of California. A similar ment.
The principle of radar is gen
wiu oe at tne U. S. Navy Ke- announcement was made by Gov.1
erally
understood here and abroad,
Ciuzung Substation in tne U. S. Danglie in Olympia.
and some limited disclosures have
4-uac value Muuduig in Medford
Many activities are being plan
been made officially. New meth
num a a. in. to h p. m. daily.
ned during the first week of Au-
sor toe »pecJi.I convenience of I gust to pay homage to the many ods of applying the principle are
AUTOMOBILE
FIRE
young women wno are working thousands of Pacific Coast men being developed, however, and
there
is
much
the
enemy
does
not
uiiough the day, Yeoman Duncan and women who have given much
•"Hiat you can depend on”
know.
Almost everyone likes a mystery tains of Industry, even the Pres will t»e avaiiame for interviews at of their time, so that the entire
The
fact
of
prior
publication
— aimoat everyone enjoya
the ident of the United States, all nignl. Apomtmcnts can be made Pacific Coast may carry on their
should not be used to cover add
thrilling excitement of tracking like their mysteries. Ln fact, mil j lot night uiscusHiuns by telephon i active part in the war effort with,
ed descr.ption, discussion and de
ing
or
calling
at
tne
<J.
S.
Navy
down n criminal with an ace de lions of Americans are teazling
i a minimum of inconvenience. Due I
duction or to support a theory
tective.
But some. are a little more mysteries today than ever itccruiung Substation in Medford. to the efforts of the members ofi
or draw a conclusion.
Any
young
woman
between
20
Why?
Mainly because
ashamed to admit reading mys before.
, the Ground Observer Corps and
HEALTH A ACCIDENT
Radar is a secret weapon with
them1 fast - paced, cany - reading and .Mi yeais of age, who is in the Aircraft Warning Corps, our
teries. Well you needn't be.
LIFE
in the meaning of the code. Edi
Maybe you didn't know that stories are both relaxing and re normal ncaith, has no depend citizens have been able to sleep
tors
an*d
broadcasters
are
espe
many college professors. bank freshing. It is for them and for ents tinder kb years, has had at without fear of sudden and unex-
least two years of high school I pec ted raids, and to carry on their cially requested to be alert to
presidents, great scientists, cap- you that we are publishing
ON THE PLAZA
and who is a U. B. citizen, is ’ daily activities, confident that every mention of radar and mili
eligible for enlistment in the they shall have sufficient warning tary electronic devices; to estab
WAVES if she has had experi in case of any Immediate attack. I lish beyond all question that there
DeRoy Wilcox of Grants Pass
is appropriate authority for every
ence in any one of HO different
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was
in Ashland over the week
statement made; and to submit I
end visiting parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Edited by Ellery Queen, famous Palmer and Ellery Queen are to civilian occupations, she has the
proper professional qualifications U. H. Navy because they release all material on the subject—other J. L. Wilcox.
detective of the radio, the movies, l>e found in it. But stories are
men grooved to desks and other1 than that released by appropriate
and best-seller books, it is devoted selected on their merits, not on tor enlistment.
See us now for Automobile
Joist
for active sea duty, for government authority—to the Of-
Physical requirements have been
exclusively to the best in detec authors' names. Tough and suave,
■ fice of Censorship for review in Liability Insurance.
which they are best qualified."
relaxed
recently.
Vision,
height,
tive crime short-story literature. casual and swift, comic and
Yeoman Duncan was secretary advance of publication or broad Mrs. M. T. Bums—on the Plaza.
And we mean literature. The fact tragic, they are mingled with re weight, teeth requirements have
to the general manager of Lap cast.
been
substantially
liberalized.
that a story owes its plot to crime freshing variety and stimulating-
So inclusive a request would not
One of our every two faml-
The success of the WAVES pro man Wolfe A Co. in Portland be
and detection need uot prevent Its change of puce. Rare gems, fit
be made if the highest considera-
hes have at least two work
fore
enlisting
in
the
WAVES.
gram
recently
caused
the
open
being well written. Sohrt detec for the most critical, delightful
ers. Figure it out yourself
Yeoman Duncan received her in | tions of national security were not
tive fiction that is well written to the most naive. You will find ing of many new billets in the
| directly involved.
how much beyond It per
doctrination
training at the
U.
8.
Navy's
famed
hospital
corps,
Is not too readily avalable. But the new magazine well printed —
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cent of your family income
WAVES yeomen's school at Okla
we are finding them in books, sharp and clear, kind to the eyes. the latest addition to the growing
you can put into War Bonds
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homa
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College
at
Still
list
of
Navy
activities
in
which
in magazines, in the files of You will find the size some as
. every payday.
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PRINTING.
water, Okla., from which she was
famous authors - and by arrange The Reader's Digest — convenient WAVES are finding an important
graduated as a petty officer,i
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ment with other publishers ax to hold, to handle, to slip into place. For women with experi
third class. She reported to the
ence
as
doctor
or
dental
assist
well as with autorx, we reprint your pocket. You will find the
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tude
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an
opportunity
for
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, enlistee to replace a U. S. Navy Duncan has established an out-
Features, Together with the Weekly Magazine Section, Make
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record in
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man for service at sea is the in- standing
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Price $12.00 Yearly, or $1.00 a Month.
I tensive indoctrination training at work.
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versity, New York City. She com can's visit will be from 8 a. in. to
Ellery Queen's Myatery Magazine of thrilling mysteries
for only
Obtainable
at:
pletes this training within a 5 p. m. daily at the U. S. Navy
we will aend you a copy of thin 10c, the coat of poStnge and
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month and Is then sent either to Recruiting Substation in the U. S.
anthology of the beat detective handling.
an advanced school at one of the Post Office Building in Medford,
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Fl'l in and mull the cou|x>n below with 10c today.
cialized instruction or to a U. S. able for women who are working
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naval station for active duty. She through the day hours.
receives her WAVES uniform at
the New York College, with the
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$200 allowance providing her with
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complete sets of uniforms. The
lowest monthly income of any
Here's my 10c for which please send me a copy of
WAVE is $132.50, including al
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine.
lowances. Many WAVES finish
their training as petty officers,
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lowances.
"The WAVES organization of
City & State
fers young women the greatest
opportunity for war service in the
history of our country,” said Spe
Paper wrappings substituted for
Continued aeronautical research cialist Crain. “In addition to han
lead foil on cigaretts, smoking and and constant checks tn battle areas dling an important and vital Job
chewing tobacco, have saved 40 have resulted in some 400 improve I for the war effort, they actually
million pounds of foil.
ments in Flying Fortresses.
multiply the effectiveness of the
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LUXURY DESCRIBES ARLINGTON FARMS-The $7,500,000 residence
halls project designed to become home for thousands of Government
girls newly-arrived in Washington, D. C., employ every modern dis
covery of construction, including weather-, fire- and wear-resistant
Cemesto wall units add safety and comfort to the luxurious surroundings
of these beautiful homes for feminine workers. Pictured above is the
architect’s sketch of a typical entrance portico, with Cemesto exterior
walls and wide windows for the reading rooms on each side.
BREADS
Capital Welcomes Newcomers
WASHINGTON, D. C. —The
pathetic little creature who would
wander from rooming place to
rooming place before finding a
suitable location in which to live
in Washington fast is being re
placed by a self-assured, confl-.
dent young woman who knows
that her living problems are be
ing solved by the Federal Govern
ment. Today, th a Public Build
ings Aclrr.ini t-aticn of the Fed
eral Works A. .cn.-y ii completing
a $7,500,0 .) b-
r ; project
cchcJul? ipt-n. I ■ > house be
tween six .
. : .J teven
thou.an.l r v <
nan war
workers who a or.v w 'I ba c'igible
for residence in thc_a i.evz-type
hostelrics.
To be eligible for rooms in such
attractive residence projects as
Arlington Farms, applicants must
be either newcomers to Washing
ton or must have come to Wash
ington after July, 1941. It is as
sumed, by Governmental author
ities, that those women workers
who have been in Washington be
fore July, 1941 already have found
suitable lodgings.
Monthly rentals for single
rooms are fixed at $24.50 and
-range from $16.50 to $24.50 per
person for double rooms. And you
get more than just sleeping ac
commodations in these Cemesto-
constructed buildings. Each ten
ant is entitled to the infirmary fa
cilities and health service provid
ed by the United States Public
Health Service in case of emer
gency and minor ailments. In ad
dition, there are gymnasiums,
dining rooms, tennis and other
play courts.
A standard single room is eight
by ten feet and is equipped with
closet, chest of drawers, make-up
cabinet, easy chair, ottoman,
lounge-bed, reading lamp, rug,
Venetian blinds, with light con
trols, decorative drapes, sliding
blackout panels.
The strong Cemesto-board con
struction permits of twenty-one
different combinations of color
schemes, adapted for restful
atmosphere and assurance of
comfort and ease.
Celotex’s Cemesto wall units
are being installed in the Dormi
tories in accordance with a sys
tem of construction of the John B.
Pierce Foundation of New York
City of which J. F. O’Brien is gen
eral manager and Robert L. Davi
son is director of housing research.