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5TEDFGHD 5ECTE OTTSSQy." FftTtCTY, XTTCTTST 7, 1931. KtGE ETC ITT . HOOVER SEEKING ZEKS SHARE OF FLOOD MILLIONS HELP FOR SURVEY li WASHINGTON, Aug. 7. (API- i . ' ' ' - . . President Hoover said today he was calling upon all available agencies to provide him with facia on unem ployment. The president aald "while Improve ment In the situation In many direc tions seems promising, the problem, whatever It may be, will be met." With t,'ie organized cooperation of local, state and federal authorities, and the numbers of relief and char itable organizations, he said, the problem "was successfully handled last winter." "We shall adapt organization methods in such manner as may be necessary for the coming winter," the president said The first of the facta to be deter mined Is the probable volume of the load of distress whlc'l will need to be provided for" BAD EYESWl TO HALT HAFEY Chick (Charles James) Hufey, stel lar performer In the Cardinal out Held, presents the anomaly of a heavy hitter with eye t trouble. LV" In 1927 and Yi. ... V-fl 193B. when he wan clouting tho horsehlde at a a cup, Harey J" II says he always " V saw two balls leave tho pitch er's hand. several opera tions and glosses have eliminated this handicap, but Hafcy Is tho only, regular In the majors wear' Ing spectacles. A native son of California, Clilcx started out as ' a pitcher. ' He re ported to the Cards' Florida training camp In 1023 for a tryout on the mound, -but when Branoh Rickey savr him swing In batting practico ne anuted the rook: to the outfield. biishIam scoh's gastoff title Aiwtalra fitii Hint Mr. Constance May Qavln and her husband, John, of Los Angeles In In Redwood City, Cal. courtroom where, she is fighting for two ninths of a fortune left by James L. Flood. 8hs claims she is a daugh ter of th pioneer Callfornlan. , T TENNIS TITLE CHICK HAFEY 1 LONDON (AP) Phil" Scdtt has resigned his heavyweight champion ship of Britain and th British box ing board has announced the title vacant. . The stewards have deolded that Charlie Smith be recognized as the leading contender and that Reggie Meen nhall meet Bobble Shields, Soottlsh heavyweight champion, and the winner of this matoh will meet the northern champion for the right to oppose Smith, - . MARATHON CHARIVARI ' ENDED WITH COFFEE ASHLAND, Wis., Aug, 7. (API Taking Battlement of coffee and sandwiches Instead of IIS for treats as originally dsmsnded, more than 800 persona last night abandoned the marathon charivari which con tinued 18 nights after the marriage of Arvo Jurano. STORY 1 (Continued From P One) . i lluslness Only It was agreed that the state con vention next year consist only of business sessions if the national meet comes to Portland. Dr. Paul I. Carter, manager of the veterans' bureau In Portland, report ed today that the bureau has com pleted Its busiest year. Rven after operating at full capacity the bureau has a non-emergpney waiting list of 170, Dr. Carter said. About 00 more bads will be available this full upon completion of a new building. A survey In Oregon showed that 9 per cent of th veterans taking loans In compensation used the money constructively, Carter said. The Legion today adopted resolu tions asking legislation for compul sory registration of aliens and for de portation of all aliens convicted of felony or other crime Involving moral turptll.ud. Item- aisled Comment head today Indicated the election of Alex Berry, oommsnder of the Portland post, a the new state commanderv Kleotlona of both th Legion and Auxiliary - will be held Saturday morning. The convention will offi cially end with a grand parade Satur day afternoon. The 0 et 8. fun organisation of th Legion, last night elected Karl 8. Dutro. Portiend, grand chef de gare. and Ed Bayltss, Sheridan, grand chef de train. An unexpected visit by Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley, i'onnalre. late yesterday, climaxed the day Through efforts of Senator Frederick Steiwer Secretary Hurley visited Cor vallla in his trl-motor army plane, having flown from Soksne and Port land. He will sail Saturday from Se attle on a mission to th Philippines. Portland I nit Wins The Rose city unit of the Legion auxiliary won all first places In the slat music contest. Second and third places for glee club went to New berg and McMlnn VIII. Beond end third In the quar tet went to McMinnvllle and Al bany, and for th trio, to McMInn till and Oresham. WEST SIDE TENNIS COURTS. FOREST HILLS. N. Y, Aug. 7. (AP) Helen Jacobs made It two straight for the United States over England today In the Wlghtman cup tennis series by scoring a surprise victory over Betty Nuthall, British ace, 8-0, 0-4. WEST SIDE TENNIS COURTS. FOREST HILLS, N. Y., Aug. 0 (AP) Helen Wills Moody gave the Ameri can women's tennis team a victo rious start today by decisively beat ing Phyllis Mudfurd. 0-1: 0-4, In the opening match of the Wlghtmnn cup series with the British forces, PORTLAND PRINCIPAL IN SUDDEN PASSING PORTLAND, Ore.,' Aug. 7 (AP) Ooorge E. Jamison, 70, principal of Shattuck school here for 14 years, died suddenly at his summer home at Soavlcw, Wash., yesterday. He had been a , member of the Portland school systom since 1880, and was prominently Identified with educa tion In Oregon. Dance Sat. night In the new open air pavilion' at Proupoct. Music by Straucr'a band. Wntoli for tho Methodist ladies' cooked focd sale Saturday at Pech's Meat Market. VANCOUVER, Wash. Aug. 8. (AP) Claude E. Mariner, 37, critically In jured Tuesday afternoon when he attempted to board a milk truck near Longvlew while the milk war was at Its height, had not regained consci ousness today although physicians said his condition appeared to be slightly Improved. He became un conscious on hour after he was struck on the head when he leaped to the running board of the milk truck. OF HELD. SUICIDE CAUSE WALLACE, Ido, Aug. 7. (API T. T. Pohlman, broker In Wallace for 10 years shot and killed himself to day, supposedly because of financial troubles, He leaves a widow and brothers In Spokane. Mrs. Pohlmsn said she suspected he was worried and returned after wiving some bills, to his offlco. She found he had placed the muzzle of n pistol in his mouth and blown his brains out. Ha died shortly afterward. Dance at Oold Hill every Sat. night. First 25 couples free. Dance till 2. Dnnco till 3 at Gold Hill Saturday night. Good music, good east. I 5 B ofT-""" V HIRT SALE v . T.wrr V. I 1A I -sral I i mmm $1 Seldom Such Values THINK of gotting a ger.uina PENFIELD POP LIN SHIRT for only $1,191 Seldom auch a val ue, but a fortunate purchase enables us to offer you ' this shirt at such a low price. The savings we've , made are passod along to you and its sure somo sav ing 1 The quality features found in these splendid , chiits aro carl-proof collars, guaranteed fast color, full-cut and perfect fitting, carefully tailored and : finished, center plait full length. Colors white, blue . and tan. All sues. EACH 6 Months ago these fine shirts sold for $1.50 MANN'S Of Goats and Dresses at Incom Low Prices . . . The Lowest in 20 orne Share -S The day of low prices is here. You ask us how long these prices for Mann quality can continue? We cp assure you frankly, we do not know. Wa know that actual plow prices are upon us, a 20-year "Low" that's making your dol lars larger. We know that we are selling more merchandise this season than last, that all of Medford and the surrounding territory is aware of what's hap pening at Mann's; We know only that now you'll find the things you want, piced irresistably 16w! For example read this advertisement. August Dress Sale Two-pi A sensational sal sports dresses In (tresses nave a 20.- Regular $1. room tor new fal Group No. one In this August dress clearance consists of 40 flinnrt silk dresses priced regular up to $7.ttft for enly $3.(m This Is less than hair price. Included are paste! frocks with chic contrasting Jackets In sizes 14 to 20, also prints and combinations In darker iliiades; sizes from 20 to 42. A dress for a I must every type may be found In this outstanding selection. Special Saturday $3- $00 ' Group No. 2 In the August dress sale Includes .70 beautiful summer silk f recks or printed shantung, printed crepe, plain crepe, and colorful chirron. Dresses for street, sports, and party wear In sizes ror miss or matron. The above frocks . are regular up tc $14.75 In value so you can see what a sen sational saving you make when you buy these dresses nt ' "4r.00 tomorrow. $000 And ror group No. 3 w offer you a marvelous selection of 30 good-looking sports frocks or fine quality shantung with contrasting Jackets and smart pastel crepes. Truly an as sortment or dresses worthy your consideration. In the above group are sizes 14 to 42, ample tor satisfactory selection. These frocks will sell Haturday at the low price of Sensational Sale of Coats Final August Clearance One size 14 Brown Mixed Coat, was $19.75, now One size 16 Gray. Mixed Travel coat, was $37.50, now One size 36 Black Cloth Squirrel Collar, was $24.75, One size 36 Black Cloth Squirrel Collar, was $45.00, One size 38 Navy Sport Coat, was $19.75, now One size 38 Gray Mix Travel Coat, was $29.50, now One size 42 Tan Mixture Coat, was $29.50, now One size 52 Black Cloth Mole Collar, was $39.50, now $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 If Your Size Is in This $7.95 Group You Are Assured the Greatest Coat .Value in History . . . Come! Knitted SUITS Redingotes Coats Tempting price has bren plnct-tl on these season able knitted , suits for Saturday, but remember only ID In this (roup su If you want one romc In early, 'fhey are are popu lar 3-plere style In tan, blue, green, orchid, yel low,' pearh and black und vs.ilte combinations, lfl to 4 In slse. Thcje smart mid-season coats which have been so popular In the Inrecr rashlon centers come In brown, navy blue, and black. They are hrnutirully tailored Inm heavy silks and are tinllned. The final clearance price Is only Two Prices on Silk Jackets The August clearance offers you these smart silk Jackets at two new low prices, lust 6 Icrt of each price In sizes up to 40. Colors are white, tan, orchid, navy and green. - ' v . m SEOONII H.OOIt $7.95 $3.95 $5.95 Kiddies Summer Dresses A mighty Intereatlng group of children's site t lo 0; print and voile dresses on sale Saturday for Sl.. These come In splendid colors and good-looking styles and are regu lar !.. .see them Saturday at .Mann's. $69 INFANTS SECTION ' MAIN FLOOR Women's Rayon Crepe Slips Many women and misses will take advan tage of this sale of rayon crepe slips at Ms no's Saturday. They come In good k-ngins, all shades and are exceptional In quality. In fact they are our regular il.n slips. Choice 98 MANN'S MAIN FLOOR C 'THE. STORE FOP EVE PV BODY" J PHONl-486-4 f I. The Towel Event Continuous with Increas ed p o p n la r 1 1 j as the week closes, ir you have not visited this unusual display of towels, do so at nncc. Many Interesting values are offered. Below are three 15c F.XCII 18x36-inch dauble-thread long-life Turkish Towels in five leading colors. . . . 22x42-inch fine quality double-thread Turkish Bath Towels in 5 colors. 22x44-inch, an extra large Bath Towel of exceptional quality and weight. All the new bathroom colors. Choice 3 for $1 25 c
