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MEDFORD MAIL" TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15,1931. PAGE THREE V 29 CONT WILL ENTER BIDS IT Twelve Medford Firms List ed As Aspirants For Various Parts In Con struction Of New Edifice. Twenty-nine contractors, repre senting all branches ot . construc tion, chiefly from this state, are listed as bidders for the construc tion of the new Jackson county court house, for which the county court will receive bids, up to ten o'clock on the morning of Mon day, November 8. All have filed qualification blanks as required by the Oregon law. The general contractors, register ed to date are: Slg Ash, Medford; James Qulnn, Medford; L, H, Hoff man, Portland; William and N. L. Qutgley, Portland; R. I. Stuart and Son, Medford; Sewell and Huls, Klamath Palls: Ross B. Hammond, Inc., Portland; Hargreavas and Llnd ley. Portland; Robertson, Hay. and Wallace. Portland; and E. P. Braus terhaus. Klamath Falls. Want Heat Contract The heating contractors listed are: J. L. Campbell, Medford; A. Schmldl, Medford: Waters company, Klamath Palls; J. W. Drain, Grants Pass; A. G. Rushlight, Portland, and 8. H. Hawk, Medford. Por plumbing: Fred Erlckson, Medford; Coffeen Bros., Medford: Waters .company, Klamath Falls; J. W. Drain, Grants Pass, and S. H. Hawk, Medford. For painting: Grlnstead and Runtz. Medford. and Oregon Paint company. Medford. The People's Electric company Is the only concern listed for electrical work and Prlddy, Carbls, for brick masonry. Por the Jail and Installation, the following concerns have registered: Polger, Alen Jail and Lock com pany, Los Angeles: Fries and Sona, Covington, Ky.: Southern Prison company, Kansas City, Mo., and Van Dorn Iron Works Company, Cleveland, O. : - Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon Plans to Entertain "Oregon" Group Here Progressing Mothers and fathers of students attending the University of Oregon, alumni of the school and many oth er members of local society Interest ed In the university are awaiting the arrival here next week of Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall, president of the uni versity, and .his party of Oregon Mothers and Dads and members of his staff. , A banquet had been planned In their honor for Tuesday evening at the Hotel Medford. It will be follow ed by several group meetings. In the party will be Dr. Hall, Mrs. P. W. Bond of Pendleton, president of the Oregon Mothers; Mrs. Walter M. Cook, Portland, honorary presi dent of the Mothers; Paul T. Shaw, Portland, former president of the Oregon Dads; Burt Brown Barker, vice-president of the university Mrs. Paul Ager, secretary to the president and executive secretary of the Moth ers club, and Alfred W. Powers, dean of the university extension school. A cordial Invitation Is extended all Interested persons to attend the ban quet, and mothers and fathess of "Oregon" students are especially urged to be present. Mrs. R. E, Carley Is president of "the local branch of Oregon Mothers. AU persons planning to attend are asked to call reservations to Mrs. E. E. Oore, phone 151, or Mrs. Allen Drury, 1448. Miss Koozer Will Attend Game, Visits Friends Miss Ruth Koozer, who Is spend ing her vacation In Portland, plans to spend several days this week on the Oregon State college campus as guest at the Alpha XI Delta sorority of which she Is a mem ber. She will return to Portland Saturday to attend the football game. , . THRILLS OF REAL FLIGHT, SAY FANS An aeroplane, designed for student training and manufactured by the Syerley Aircraft company ofBalem, Is on exhibition here today and at tracting much attention and creating as much fun, according to reports from the Earhart lot on South Cen tral, where It Is being demonstrated. The plane was brought here yester day by Geoige Miller, owner, and Har old Shangle, brother of J. Verne Shangle, local photographer. The con trols are complete Just as those on other planes and although It Is a stationary machine the sensation realized while It is In action Is "also quite the same." It Is electrically operated and com plies with specifications of the aero nautical department of the United States Department of Commerce. Al though designed for training pur poses It is proving equally popular as a medium of amusement. Many people were visiting the plane this morning and enjoying the thrills of flying "while still on earth." LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15. (AP) The marriage of Mary Astor, film actress, and Dr. Franklyn Thorpe, Hollywood physician, ' In Yuma, Ariz., June 29 became known today through a check of turns, records, although Miss Astor and fter husband have re peatedly denied they were wed. Miss Astor, widow of Kenneth Kawks, motion picture director, who was killed with nine others in a mid air crash between two movie planes, signed the marriage license with her true name, Lucille Langhanks. Funeral For Aged Masonic Leader ALBANY, Ore., Oct. 18. (API Funeral services were held here today for D. P. Mason, 85, oldest past grand officer of the Oregon Masonic lodge. He died at his home Tuesday night. He Is said to be the oldest druggist in the state. Mr. Mason was prominently Identified with Masonry In Oregon for more than 63 years. (furnished by the Jackson county Abstract Co- 121 B. sixth street) Marriage Licenses. Cliff I. Myers and Mlna Alberta Province. Oswald W. Newland and Edna Allen. Harry A. Rivera and Bonnie Ham. Carml K. Shaw and Rotha Knabe. Dennis R. Jordan and May Maxwell. Circuit Court. BUte vs. Ann White, L. O. White: arson. Daniel Payne assumes the business name of "Northwest Realty Com pany." H. H. McCrady, H Burgoyne file assumed buAlnens name certificate of "M&Crady'a Cite." Medford, Oregon. Building Bridge Club Is Meeting Today Mrs. Sid Brown Is hostess this afternoon to members of the Build ing Bridge club at her home on North Holly. Guild Party , Is Tomorrow The St. Mark's Guild will hold a card party tomorrow at 2 p. m. Pro gressive bridge and 500 will be in play. Delphlans Hear Review Of Interesting Book The Alpha Chapter of Delphlans met last Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. John Crews. A short business session preceded the program. Mrs. Louis Humphrys gave a most excellent review of Vlckl Baum's "Grand Hotel." Mrs. W. P. Campbell made an entertaining report on "The Mon key's Paw," by W. W. Jacobs. Several members of the chapter gave papers on "The Story of Jud ith." The next meeting will be held at the UTary, Thursday. October 22. Washington P. T. A. To Meet Friday Patrons and friends are Invited to attend a meeting of the Washington school unit of the Oregon congress of Parents and Teachers Friday after noon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. B. R. Finch, president, - will preside. Delegates will be named at t&e meeting to at tend the convention In Eugene, Oc tober 20 to 23. A fine program has been prepared under the leadership of Mrs. Oscar Hoover. Refreshments will be served. Judge Brand Honor Guest at Dinner Complimenting Judge James T. Brand of Marshfleld, who Is hold ing court In this city, Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. ' Kelly' entertained at dinner last evening at their home on Oregon Terrace. Covers were placed for Judge Brand, Mr. and Mrs. Porter J. Neff, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Daniels. Mtb. Paul Gretner and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly. M Mr. and Mrs. Mnddox . Guests of Newburys Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maddox of Klamath Falls, accompanied by Rus sell Davis of Belllngham, Wash., were guests last evening of Mr. and Mrs. Don Newbury. MrB. Maddox la Mr. Newbury's aunt, and her marriage to Mr. Maddox was a recent social event in Salem. It- Mrs. Owen Hostess At Luncheon Wednesday Mrs. James H. Owen entertained yesterday afternoon at her home on Siskiyou Heights for a small group of friends. Luncheon was followed by bridge with two tables In play. TO LOCAL UNI A ladles' auxiliary of the Medford Typographical union was organized at a meeting conducted last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray at 734 West Fourteenth street, with nearly all wives of union members In attendance. Mrs. Murray was named temporary chairman, and Introduced various proposed plans to be followed by the organization. The keynote around which the auxiliary Is to function Is to promote the use of the union label, and the purchasing of articles which bear that stamp. Talks arousing enthusiasm were given by Maynard Bush and W. E. Rowley, members of the Medford union. A committee, Including Mrs, Ken neth Murray, Mrs. Emmett G Mings and Mrs. James W. Grigs by, was named to complete organization. The group Is meeting today. The next meeting has been an nounced for Thursday evening, Octo- IS PLAN FOR PUPILS IN CITYS SCHOOLS The cough, cough, cough which has echoed through local school buildings for many winters, s going to be ab sent this ;ear, If the campaign to start In the very near future la a success. Many programs have been inaugurated to end "Old Man De pression," but It's "Old Man Cold" the health department of the schools Is after. Miss Ruth Swandon, public school nurse, will head the campaign and there are going to be prizes. The room in each elementary school which has the lowest percentage of colds will be given the equivalent of a fourth day holiday as reward for the honor.' A list of health hints for preven tion of colds has been prepared for distribution. The campaign will open with the beginning of the next six weeks term. ber 22, at the home of Mrs. A. P, Stennett, 325 South Riverside ave. LEGALIZED BEER WILL BE SOUGHT BY UNION LABOR Federation Reaffirms Stand In Convention Repeal Volstead Act Fails As Does Job Insurance. VANCOUVER, B. 0., Oct. 15. (AP) William Green today was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor by acclamation. He was un opposed and his nomination and elec tion was attended by wild outbursts of enthusiasm by delegates. Frank Duffy was unanimously elect, ed first vice-president. Martin P. Ryan was re-elected treas urer, and Prank Morrison, secretaiy. Seven vice - presidents were re elected. By a vote of about two to one, the delegates voted to hold next year's convention In Cincinnati. By flnrold Turnbtad. VANCOUVER, B. C, Oct. 15. (AP) The American Federation of Labor today reaffirmed Its stand for legal ization of 2.75 per cent beer In the coming session of congress. Two motlpns which attempted to obtain the federation's support for repeal of the Volstead act and the 18th amendment were defeated and the executive council's recommenda tion for beer was adopted without debate. Edward Flore, International presi dent of the Hotel Workers' and Bev erage Dispensers' Alliance, first moved to substitute for the executive coun cil's report resolutions advocating re peal of the 18th amendment. MM MM IM1IH 9vj rrv 10-15 So Big Chief Puff now has a tribe a tribe of warriors bold. One look at them would serve to make your very- blood turn cold. They peek from every tree and bush, their weapons held on high "In war the idea seems to be," says Puff, "to do or dlel" ARSONISTS FACE S TO STATE VANCOUVER, B. C. Oct. 15, (AP) Elbowed out of the spotlight yester day by a spirited fight over unem ployment insurance, the prohibition question Was brought to the platform again today by the resolutions com mittee for action by the American Federation of Labor. The convention amid scenes of disorder went on rec ord as opposed to the establishment of compulsory unemployment Insur L! Annual fall meeting of the Red men and Pocahontas association will be held this year In Medford on Sat urday evening and Sunday, Oct. 17th and 18th; - " . ' . J There will be five great chiefs trail ing from Portland and about twenty members from Klamath Falls. Large delegations are scheduled from Weed, Yreka and McCloud, Calif. The local council will exemplify the degree work for about 16 pale faces Saturday evening. There will be a meeting Sunday at 10:30 a. m. at the Redmen hall with a basket lunch at noon. A program has been planned for both meetings. This promises to be one of the largest meetings ever held by the I. O. R. M. In Medford. , Our prediction is that the depres sion will be over long before any two experts agree as to what caused it. Judge. GLEN AD A Over mile of gravel spread by Meyers Construction Co., on Coast highway south from city during recent week. Sentence will be passed tomor row morning by Circuit Judge J. T. Brand of Marshfleld, upon Mrs: Ann Wright, mother of two boys, her husband, L. B. Wright, and Ivan Robblns and wife, for their confessed setting fire to a dwelling for the purpose of defrauding an insurance ' company. The law pro vides a penalty from three to seven years In state prison. Each of the quartet made a complete signed confession, detail ing their role. The crime was com mitted September 14 last, four days after they had taken out an Insurance policy for $2000. The house was a small structure on the Sprlngbrook road In the Buckshot Hill area, owned by Samuel Mason, now a resident of California. The housj was first filled with goods and chattels, some purchased on the easy payment plan from local firms. The night befor the blaze, val uable goods and keepsakes were removed and cached. In the early morning, a kerosene soaked tar paulin, and kindling were spread throughout the house and set ablaze. Wright, and the two Robblna' ex press no emotion, at the fate In store for them, but Mrs. Wright at the thought of her two young sons, becomes hysterical. 4 L IN LOCAL SOCIETY The Interest being manifested In Civic Music Week Is very gratifying to those planning the campaign, and more and more do they feel assured of the success of the movement. The president of the Southern Oregon Civic Music association, Wil liam Isaacs, Is very happy over the enthusiasm of the large number of people who during the next week will lend their assistance in securing members In this association. It should be remembered that there will be no tickets sold to these con certs at any time and only those holding memberships In the associa tion will be able to attend the con certs given by some of the outstand ing artists In the music world. Mem berships can be secured next week only. After the week closes the ap plicant must . wait until the next year's campaign to Join. Everybody wishes to Join the association at the proper time so take stock of your household. Those wanting to enjoy these great concerts may sign up for membership either by applying per sonally at campaign headquarters, at the Chamber of Commerce, which will open Monday, October 19, or by phoning, asking for campaign assis tant to call at, their homes. Further information will be given during the coming week before the various men's civic clubs, women's organizations, school assemblies, so cial gatherings, offices and stores. The plan is slnple, business-like, fair and wholesome. 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