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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OEEGOX. THURSDAY. .TUXE 2. 1932. iAGE TEREK PLAY SCHEDULED T "R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robota, la the title of the three act melodrama being presented to morrow evening at the Ashland Nor mal school auditorium by members of Alpha Taurl, dramatic club of the school, under the direction of Pro fessor Angus Bowmer. Karel Capek's famous play. Is written on futuristic Ideas, fore casting life In 1980. when the ro bots become so numerous they threaten to extinguish humanity. Exceptional lighting effects and in teresting stage arrangements have been prepared for the production by Wm. Cottrell. A large number of Medford peo ple are expected to attend the pre sentation at 8:20 o'clock Friday evening, according to Robert Chrlst- ner, business manager, as several members of the cast are local young people who are students at the nor mal school. Wardrobes are In charge of Flor ence Bellinger, assisted by William Cottrell and the futuristic designs of the robots' uniforms will add much to the production. Through the courtesy of Adrienne'a store in Medford, William F. Isaac's Toggery, also of this city, and Who's Allen's In Ashland, appropriate wardrobe selections for the large cast have been made, a dress rehearsal at the school revealed last evening. Make-up committee for the even ing will be Elva Ferguson, Peggy Reter, Florence Hlcka and Robert Bee tel. The cast Includes: Harry Domin, Roy Schwartz; Sulla, Dorothy Trues dale; Martus. William Cottrell; Helena Glory, Jean Daugnerty: Dr. Gall, Howard Varney; Dr. Hallelmere, Ted LaValley; Mr. Fabry, Curtis Barnes: Consul Busman, Donald Darnellle; Mr. Alaqulst, Homer Culbertson; Primus, Raymond Newgart; Robotess Helena, Alice Sheet and Nana, Mar guerite Watson. Radius, Ross Brown, and first, second, third, fourth and fifth ro bots, respectively, Jack Napier, Rob ert Kelly, James Woody, Neville Blden and Lyle Kinney. Society and Clubs Presbyterian Bible Class Enjoys Festival. The Women's Bible class of the First Christian church met Tuesday afternoon In social session In the church parlors. The members of the Tuesday even lng Bible class, of which Mrs. Warner is also teacher, were guests, of the afternoon. Mrs. Mead, a member of the Tuesday evening class, thanked the ladles for the Invitation and told how much the Bible class had meant to them. Mrs. Delia Mann delighted all with a lovely solo. Mis. Oldenburg lead the devottonals, taking as her subject "Love." She read passages from different books of the New Testament. Mrs. C. O. Furry gave a paper on the present conditions of Mt. Slnal which was Instructive, as both classes are studying the Book of Exodus. The annual strawberry festival given by Mrs. Fields and her com mittee, consisting of Mrs. Dolpn Phlpps, Mrs. Charles Woods. Mrs W. O. Webster, Mra. Cleves, Mrs J. TJ. Menett, Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs Prescott, was enjoyed by the 60 women present. The birthday table and the church parlora were beauu tul with flowers. The next social session will not be held until Sep tember. The class will meet each Sunday morning at 9:45 In the church parlors. Visitors are always welcomed. IN BAT FESTIVAL (By the Associated Press) Several Coast league players .had bigger batting averages today as the result of yesterday's scoring spree, which extended to three of the four games played. Fifty-five runs were tallied during the , afternoon and venlng performances. San Francisco rah wild against Los Angeles, making 16 runs and 23 hits, while the Angels got only one run from three safeties. Ernie Su nk of the Seals, amacked six straight nits a double and five singles. Fay Thomas, pitching for Oakland, allowed Portland 11 hits, but be truck out 11 Beaver batters. The Oaks won, 13 to S. The third heavy hitting game was In San Francisco, where the Holly wood Stars pounded two Missions pitchers for 17 hits to win, 13 to 3. The league leaders had only a 8 to 2 lead most of the way, but In the eighth frame blasted Oeorge Caster out of the box In a five-run rally. The batting was more conservative In Sesttle. "where the Sacramento Senators again Just missed winning a, ball game. The Indians took the contest, 4 to 3. E FINISHING STAGE The new Jackson county court house Is now more than 80 per cent completed, according to Superinten dent Harry Turner. Superintendent Turner estimates that tho court house will not be occupied by the county offices, before October 1 next. Heavy construction work has been completed and the remaining tasks consist of labor that requires time such as painting and plastering, and Installation of plumbing and electri cal fixtures. Fourteen plasterers are now on the Job. The acoustical plaster la being applied In the courtroom. Work of placing the Indiana limestone on the exterior is about completed. The laying of the marble U now under way. Oradlng of the lawn has been tem porarily halted by the wet weather. NM llelEAVE Degree of Honor Lodge To Enjoy Cards Tonight. The Degree of Honor lodge will meet tonight for business session at 7:15, which will be followed by cards and dancing at 8:15. A large attendance Is anticipated as each lodge member la urged to act as a committee of one In Inviting a friend to enjoy the evening. Bridge. 500 and pinochle will be played. The card committee is composed of Mrs. Ida. M, Wilson and Mrs. Leona Grow. Refreshments will be served by the committee composed of Mrs. Grace Thompson, Mrs. A. V. Much more, Mrs. L. F. Marshon and Mtss A I lee n Guy. The regulsr meeting date of the lodge haa been changed for the fu ture to the first Thursday of the month Instead of the second Tues day. Jackson Puptls Give Jolly party Wednesday. Members of the 5A group of the Jackson school were hostesses Wed- nesday at a delightful school party, directed by their Instructor, Mrs. ,Grace Reld. Clever invitations, written in rhyme by the children. Invited the guests to the affair. The program, which was also prepared by the children. Included readings and vocal and In strumental musical numbers. Each child also Introduced his parents, present. At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served In the room attractively decorated in an abund ance of flowers, contributed by the children. Hendersons Hosts At Card Party. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Henderson of Eagle Point were hosts at a very en joyable c&rd party at their home i Saturday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs , William Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stoner. Mr. and Mrs. Qua Nichols of Eagle Point, also Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Ashpole, Mr. and Mra. Lawrence Luy and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brophy of Medford. Formal Tea Fetes Normal Staff, Afthlnnd. A beautiful event of the past week end was the formal tea given by Mrs. Stanley Roblnett at her attrac tive home in Ashland, complimenting Mrs. J A. Churchill, wife of Presi dent Churchill of the Southern Ore gon Normal school and members of the school ataff. Eighty guests called during the afternoon and were entertained with a musical program, featuring Mrs. Roberta Ward Bebb, well-known Medford soloist. Miss Hubbard and Guest Return North. Miss Aletha Hubbard, who spent the early part of the week tn thla city visiting relatives and friends, bringing with her a house guest from Washington, haa returned by motor to the northern state, where she has been engaged In school work for the past year. She will return to Medford soon to spend the summer season. 4 Milton Sanderson Honored at Party, Beagle Fifty-she friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanderson to surprise their oldest son, Milton. It was a farewell party, as well as a birthday party, as he left Thursday for Dlai.-iond lake. 1 where he Is employed for tne sum mer. The evening was spent in games and dancing. . flulli Luncheon Event for Frldnv. Following the regular cafeteria luncheon of St. Mark's Ouild to morrow afternoon, officers will be elected for the coming year. A good attendance is therefore urged. .Montgomery-Berg Wedding Here Sunday. The marriage of Paul W, Mont gomery of Los Angeles, Calif., and Lillian Berg of Klamath Falls, Ore., was solemnized on Sunday after noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson of thla city. Only a few Intimate friends were present. Rev. Orlen R. Kring of the Spiritual Science church performed the cere mony. Mra. Johnson served a de lightful wedding dinner to - the guests following the ceremony. Eagles and Auxiliary To Install Officers. Aerie No. 2093 of the Fraternal Order of Eagla and the women's auxiliary will meet in their respec tive halls Friday evening, June 8, at 8 o'clock. Members of each lodge are urged to attend the meetings, as officers will be Installed at that time. A dance la also planned for the evening. M Nolans Now at Home At Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Nolan, whose marriage was a recent event in Port land, are now at home to their friends in Enterprise, Ore., where Mr. Nolan Is in business. Mrs. Nolan, formerly Lucie Oatman, Is the dau ghter of Mrs. Nlda Oatman of this city. Garden Club Meets Tonight. Members of the Medford Garden club are reminded that tonight the June meeting of the organization will be conducted at 7 :30 o'clock at the Hotel Medford. Reports of the garden club flower show held at the senior high school last week will be given at the meeting. Porter Neffs and Guests Motor South, Mr. and Mrs. Porter J. Neff and house guests, Mr. and Mrs. Warnock of Minneapolis, left today by motor for a vacation in southern Cali fornia. A group of their friends called last evening for an informal social hour at their home, preceding their departure. Tomorrow Is Class Day at Valley School. Annual class day festivities will be enjoyed tomorrow at the Valley school, opening with a program at 11 o'clock, which will be followed by luncheon. Many Invitations have been Issued for the event and a large attendance Is anticipated. Torch Club Has Party. Members of the Torch Honor so- city enjoyed a dinner party last evening at the home of Miss Irene Stubblefleld. 25 South Orange street. Covers were placed for 20 members and their guests. Miss Eula Benson is advisor for the organization. Mrs. Bush Hostess At Bridge Yesterday. Mrs. Maynard Bush entertained yesterday afternoon with a bridge party honoring the Auxiliary to the Typographical Union. There were four tablea of bridge In play and prizes awarded Mrs. Al Hagen and Mrs. James W. Grlgsby. Mrs. VanHoevenberg Luncheon Hostess. Complimenting Mrs. Milton Feas- ley of Chicago, guest here for the nmmer season of the L. A. 8alades, Jr., Mrs. H. VanHoevenberg, Jr., entertained at luncheon today at her country home near Gold Hill. M Mrs. Aiming Hostess At Luncheon Today. Mrs. Laura Aiming entertained at luncheon today at her home, S17 East Jackson, for a group of rela- i tlves and friends. Mixed bouquets of garden flowers added beauty to , the occasion. i Parish Women to Entertain Friday. Mathers' club of Sacred Heart par ish hall will entertain Friday after noon with a card party at the parish hall, which all members and their frlenda ve expected to attend. Roosevelt Circle To Meet Friday. The Roosevelt Home and School circle will meet Friday afternoon, June 3, at 8 o'clock for a program, which will be presented by the C-A class. The program will be preceded by a candy sale at 3:30 o'clock. AMOY, China, June 3. (AP) The United States navy destroyer John D. Edwards left here today for Hong kong with the body of W. E. Lea thers of SHbury. Mo., navy fireman who was killed yesterday when an explosion destroyed the refrigerating plant on the navy gunboat, Tulsa. The destroyer also took 13 enlisted men who were Injured in the explo sion. r to Vlit Danshter In South. Mrs. Georw Davis left yesterday for Los Angplea. where she will be ; guest for 10 days of her daughter. Oregon Weather Ocr.nlinut ia;n tnntsht snrt Frldv Mlrat ten-.pfiitturn with moderate south to west wuicU olfiLo;, STOMACH TROUBLES Sour Stomach Cijtritj Hyperacidity L"cer Indition REMEDY Wallace's Tablets scientifically compounded tutiiral tn action give pemment relief poi tuely guaranteed Send fit free booklet. No oMiajiuon, ! tt. t , Drt. 4, &r4,'' ro. ti jew iMuih -IUm. Aii- My Personal Attention Is YOURS! DR. I. H. OOVE Let m demonstrate to you the Importance of proper dentures, and the ease with which they may be fitted to your mouth. Your best health is dependent upon proper care of your teeth. Don't neglect them I Dr.I.H. GOVE Guaranteed Dentistry at prices in line with pres ent timei. 235 East Main Street Upstair. Phone 872-J CONSULTATION FREE ASKED By MANY At the present time, according to Commissioner Victor Burs ell, there are more than 30 applications for road Improvement work on file with the oounty court. The roads range in length from a quarter of a mile to four miles and are In all parte of the county. Seme of the roads in Isolated sections need repairs so they will be passable the coming winter. Repairs on a number of roads on the floor of the valley are urged to facilitate the handling of fruit next fall. No road levy was included In the tax budget last fall, hence the county has no funds available at present for road work, however badly needed. Some road funds will be available when the county'a share of the motor license fee is appor tioned by the state authorities. In 90 days or more. Some road 'work Is underway now, with funds left over from special road levies. Work on the Butte Falls and Dead Indian market road, which in nor mal times provided summer employ ment for 350 to 300 local workers Is at a standstill. It Is expected that the state high way commission will take action within a month, that will result in some labor being provided for Jack son county workers. The only road work being con ducted by the county now Is in maintenance and whenever possible and practical, district labor Is being employed. Carvival Matman State police and the sheriff's office have received official notification from the New Jersey state police of a (35,000 reward for arrest of the kid napers and slayers of the Infant son of Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind bergh. The reward la offered by the state of New Jersey. Samples of the writing on the ran som note have been forwarded, with a request that It be compared with the writing of all prisoners received since March 1, on the theory that criminals fleeing from a major crime, often seek incarceration on a minor charge, as a means of "hiding mft." Real Estate or Insurance Leave it to Jones. Phone 796. professor Dick Kanthe, well known grappler, who will meet all comers at the Shrine carnival next week, featuring the Wortham shows. Kranthe has a wholn bag full of new wrestling tricks which he will dem onstrate to southern Oregon aspir ants for wrestling honor. Five hundred people and extensive equipment, brough to Medford tn 30 railway cars, comprise the Wortham shows, according to Tobe D. MacFar land, advance representative, who is in Medford this week. There will be 10 rides, 20 shows and five acres of tents at the P. and G. grounds near the Bear Creek bridge when the Shrine carnival opens next Monday. COUNTY PAYS GRQGERY BILL IN A bill for $48 55 for groceries used by searchers for the bodies of E. C. Brown and wife, who lost their lives in a Dead Indian bllezard last Janu ary, haa been filed with the county court by William Taylor, one of the leaders in the hunt. The bill will be approved and paid. The Brown's were found Saturday, May 31. The search lasted two months, being conducted whenever the weather permitted, OLD Til FORM 10 Guests From Klamath Continue to Hrach. land Mra. Stephen Nye Tuesday an4 left yesterday morning for Crescent Miss Madge Hampton and Miss C1,T oa vacation trip. Lillian Woodworth of Klamath Palls. Dry 81ahl ,1 00 per tier. You. haul were guests of Miss Harriet Baldwin 'em. Medford Fuel Co. (By the Associated Press) Rival American league manapers can sit back now and cease worrying about the Philadelphia Athletics. All spring Joe McCarthy, Walter Johnson, Bucky Harris and the oth ers have worn a troubled expression i every time the A.'s were mentioned. Even when Connie Muck's club looked Its worst, which was frequently, the bovs didn't like to discuss the sub ject. ; They greatly feared It waa all a mistake, that they would awaken some fine morning to find they had been dreaming. It waa tough on their j nervous systems. t Therefore, their probsble relief to day to learn that everything waa all right again, that the Elephants were coming right along. A perusal of the standing, In fact, revealed the Ele phants practically had arrived. By knocking off the leading Yankees twice yesterday, 8 to 7, In 16 Innings, and 7 to 8 In a regulation nlne-roundor, the Mackmen pushed Into the big middle of the flag tight and wrapped the first division up tlgheter than a new drum. Washington cased Into aecond place by virtue of a hard-won 2-to-l ver dict over Boston, while Detroit was being rained out at St. Louis. j The Chicago Cubs, facing a long ! road trip, saw their lead over the Idle Boston Braves reduced to two games In the National league when ' they were whltwashed by Dizzy ; Dean of the Cardinals, i to 0. I The Phillies rallied against Bill i Walker to acore three runs in the i eighth, beat the Giants. 4 to 3. and send John McOraw'a troupe tumb-1 ling Into last place. Other clubs had an off day. BY MEXICO LAW MEXICO CITY. June 3 (API Archbishop Paacual Dlax today said the Catholic church "unfortunately will have to tolerate" the new law restricting the number of priests In the state of Mexico "until better times for religion come In Mexico." He said he has protested to Gov ernor Fill her to domes against thla new violation of the rights of the Catholic faithful," and had tempo rarily ordered the priests to remain at their posts. 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