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!PXnT! ETflTTT MEDFORD M53L TRIBUTE, MEDFORD, : OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1932. COPCO FRANCHISE SAFEGUARD ADDED AT 2ND READING Amendments by City Coun cil Provide for Contract Termination Upon Repur chase of Plant by City Amended to provide for termina tion of franchise and rate contract upon repurchase by the city of the power distribution system, ordinances granting a franchise to the California Oregon Power company and provid ing rate contract were passed by th city council at the first and sec ond readings last night. Both ordi nances received the unanimous vote of the council men and will be pre sented for third and lent readings at the next regular meeting one week from next Tuesday. The amendments were added to the ordinances since the last meet ing to clarify all elements and pre vent any complications whh might arise should the city at any time ae clde to distribute power. While it was understood that franchise and contract would expire upon repur chase of the system by the city, ex pirations were not demanded in the ordinances, A small group of interested citizens attended last night's meeting and no debate was carried on from the floor. Tort Pay for Watchman Raymond Reler, president of the Rogue River Traffic- association, ap peared before the council for the second time, concerning a request for & night watchman to patrol the fruit packing row during the sum mer season. The committee's report, with a recommendation, was made by P. M. Kershaw. The council then voted to authorize an allowance of $50 a month during June, July and until the middle of August to fi nance maintenance of a watchman In this section, declaring that an emergency exists in that region, where the conflagration of last April destroyed four plants. A watchman Is already on duty at half pay, Mr. Reter Informed the council, stressing the need for police assistance until the time when night forces will be employed In the packing houses. Several -small matters regarding the Installation and removal of lights were, considered by he city dads, who voted to install a street light at East Main and Portland avenue and to discontinue the strin ger lights, upon recommendation of the building and light committee, between Twelfth and Earhart streets. Petition for a light between Tripp and Cottage streets on East Ninth was referred to the committee. ROTARY TO PLACE SCENIC PANELS ON EAGLE POINT GRANGE INVITES ELIGIBLE!! 10 - By MRS. OMRTRUDB HAAK Eagle Point Orange announces that the social meeting scheduled for Sat urday night, June 11, la not a public- meeting, but is a meeting spon sored by the master and the member ship committee, to which many mem bers of the community eligible to membership In the Orange are be ing Invited In wlh the hope of In spiring them with a desire to become members. A splendid program of entertain ment has been prepared and speak ers will toll of the purposes, alms and accomplishments of the Orange. It is particularly hoped that all receiving an invitation will attend and get acquainted with the many Grangers and the organization. The Home Economics club had ft very Interesting time at Its last meet ing. A committee was appointed to see about having a cupboard built for the kitchen. Many general plans for actlcltles that usually fall to this club were discussed and plana made for work. POLICE TAKE IN 3 LIQUOR William Cllorgt, O. Sctanlanca and Amerigo BetotonI, all of San Fran elsco, are held In county Jail hers and will ba charged with transporta tion of liquor and possession of toad ad firearm with liquor. 4 They were atopped on the highway Tuesday aftrnoon hy state police. In their Ford coupe they had two and a half gallona of wine and three guna: Sclalanca a double-barrel ahotgun, unloaded: Otorgl, a German lueger. loaded, and Besotonl, a 82 Colta re volver, loaded. There were nine bul let In one and aeren In tha other. The men claimed they were employee of the Market atreet railway on a vacation. Benson Pupils In Craterian Ballet Pupils of tha Era Benson dancing achool will appear at the Fox Crate nun theatre Wednesday and T.hure any at 9 p. m. In a ballet entitled "The Ballet of the Stare." Following thlj will be a aoft ahoe number and a ahort, anappy routine by two clever little student of tha Tot free dancing school. Danccra taking part are: Jewel Dieter, Clyde Flchtner. Barbara Franklin, Oretchen McAllister, ratu Mattlson, nuth Slorah, Shirley En dera, Phyllis Smith, Joan Mole, Nola Harwood, Corlnna Harwood. Betty Fowler. Harry Fredrick Oeraldlne Clemena. All hair cuts Udc; shaving lc, Oraud Hotel (fbop. A report on the Rotary Soenlo ad vertising project made at yesterday's Rotary meeting by Tarney Steward, chairman of the committee In charge of this advertising project for Med ford and southern Oregon. Mr. Stew ard advised that part of the scenic panels were already completed and ready for lnstallt-tlon along the Pa cific highway. President Shockley called for volunteers to assist In se curing aultable locations for the at tractive markera and over a dozen Rotartana promised their services. Leland Knox, certified publlo ac countant waa the speaker at yeater day'a meeting and gave a compre hensive talk upon taxes, stressing the Income tax. He reviewed the history of taxes since their Inoeptlon In the days of Egypt and told of varloua types of taxes levied In foreign coun tries as well as In America. The first federal Inoome tax was Instituted In America In 188fl following the Civil war according to the speaker who traced the development of the in come tax down to date. The present tax burden can be relieved only by the American people taking an active Interest In political affairs and elim inating taxes Instead of voting addi tlonal burdens advised the speaker In concluding his tails. President Shockley announced 'a special program for next Tuesday with Dr. John Mes of the University of Oregon as principal speaker, All Rotatians are urged to be present and to bring their ladles. H. O. Cox of El Dorado, Kansas and O. P. MoWhorter of McMlnvllle, Ore. were visiting Rotarlans at the meet ing and Jaa. Lively of San Jose was a guest. Society and Clubs T?J:t.J t.. E1-... nr.-' At the Carnival By the Stroller "Alnt dat Sumpln". said a colored gentleman as ho stepped down from the ladder after a breezy loop the loop ride In the aeroplane, an aero plane device one can operate himself like a large plane. This device a car nival attache opined is more of a free act than a money making ride. Freaks, freaks, freaks, a oow with six legs, a hors with eight feet, sheep with two heads, five legs, two sets of horns, part goat, part sheep, a mule with a camel's hump on his back, a steer with two tails, a regis tered Hereford bull, extra leg growing out his shoulder, a cow with no hair, freak chickens, pigs, ducks, geese and the only midget cattle family in the world, father, mother and calf all standing less than three feet In height. "Ladee's and Gentlemen, a solid car load of 'em, no two alike,' drawled the spieler In front of the big freak animal show. Unusual lata like John Hix and Robert Ripley .an find plenty material here. There's Micky, now Mamma, cbhle, lookle quick, such was the topic of conversation in the Micky Mouse cir cus where live mice trained to per form. Bring out kiddie. Laughter and creams. "Tickets please." Hill ah Temple pa trol members were at the doors of all attractions acting as ticket collectors They receive a liberal percentage of all amusements and are Interested in looking after their end of the bargain. Laff Zepplln, the craay fun house, is properly named from the side putting antics performed by those coming out of th giant balloon shaped device. Those who don't want to have their hair atalnd on end better use plenty oil to paste it down should you ven ture into the Bllodrome where dare devil motor maniacs perform on a straight board wall while riding a mu a minute on motorcycles and racing cars, Pro feasor Dick Kan the, the flying Dutchman at the Athletic Show last night had the crowd roaring when lie 'bellowed out ft challenge to mee4 all comers and throw any man in fifteen minutes or forfeit a nice sum of money. "And this. Ladles and Gentlemen, represent the Allies, and this sec tion, the Oentral Powers," thus start ed the lecture of J. M. Miller In the Mechanical Battlefield, considered ont of the greatest pieces of mechsnlsm ever constructed for portable pur poses. Thousands of miniature sol dlers, motor trucks, field pieces, cav alry, barbed -wire entanglements, bombing planes, tanks, observation balloons, numerous other essentials needed to carry on modern warfare :a portrayed In this attraction which bears the endorsement of many veter an organ I Eat Ions. The merry go round, time honored and called by , carnival men the "awing," was crowded 'early and late. Conspicuous was a ranch hand with cow boy hat who probably rode a ranch horse herding cattle all day seeking recreation on a wooden horse. Mora shows, more rides than any two carnivals combined, read the ad vertisements In the paper and on the billboards, the veracity of this needs no questioning for with a 'ticket to everything one can not sea all the attractions In one night, so numerous are the tents and devices. Hamburgers, hamburgers, picket In the middle, onion on top, makes your llpi go floplty flop," yelled the stand vendors to the home-bent crowds as they extolled their wares all the while busy as cranberry merchants hand ing out eats and drinks Whotta night, whotta time, whotta carnival. PlercCe Hothouse Toms too s can now be had at out grocer. Re member they are vine ripened. Good grades ot lumber at cull prices. Medford Lumber Co. Picture frames made to order. The Feaslta, ppp, Modi. Kitec, garden Club Members Enjoy Another Tour Members of the Med ford Garden dub, still thrilled with memories of their recent tour of the H. D. Mc Caakey gardens on the Old Stage road, were taken on another lovely expedition this morning, through the gardens of the Misses Carlton. A steady stream of visitors progress ed through the garden paths from 10 to 13 o'clock, examining blooms, bresthlng their fragrance, and asking a long list of questions relative to the names and needs of the rosea. The Carlton and MoCaskey gard ens are among the most beautiful in the state and the Medford Oarden club members are particularly for tunate each summer In visiting the two when the roses are at the height of their blooming season. Each year finds a larger number of persons In the valley Interested 'In flower culture and eager to learn more of the story of how to make things grow. This year, when financial unrest has brought dissatisfaction with many hobbles, the flowers have been the winners. Flocks of people have turn ed to their gardens for real pleasure and with the encouragement of an abundance of rain, have found it there. Past Noble Grands To Meet Thursday The Past Noble Grands club will meet for annual session Thursday, June 0, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rogers on Crater Lake avenue. Ch cken dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock with the members entertain ing husbands and friends. A business meeting and social hour will follow dinner. The committee for the occasion Is competed of Mrs. George Prescott, Mrs. B. H. Bryant and Mrs. Oliver Rogers. Guests are asked to bring their own table service. Mrs. Man t Hostess To Phoenix Unit Phoenix The Health Unit met at the home of Mrs. O. C. Maust on Tuesday afternoon of this week, with an attendance of 18 members. Plana were discussed for the relief work work for this winter. The next meet ng of the unit will be held at the home of Mrs. John Oammlll and will be an all-day meeting, the first Tues day in July. M Delphian To Close Season Tomorrow The last meeting of the season will be held by members of the Delphian society tomorrow morning at 0:30 o'clock. The home of Mrs. E. A. Moore will be the scene of the gathering and a program of unusual merit Is announced for the morning. A large attendance is anticipated. Graduate Nurses Anticipate Lawn Party Local members of the Graduate Nurses association of District 4 are anticipating the lawn party to be giv en tomorrow evening by Mrs. James Llum at her home in Grants Pass. Guests are asked to arrive at 6 o'clock. Coon ran s Return From Trip North Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Cochran have returned to this city from a visit in Spokane, Wash., where they were guests of their son, P. L. Cochran and family. While in the north they also vacationed at Lake Christina, B. C, and Spirit Lake, Idaho. Guests Fram Kansas Entertained Here Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Cox and daugh ter, Ruth, and Mrs. Walter M. Cox of El Dorado, Kansas, are interesting guests in Medford this week, having stopped here en route to Seattle, where they will attend the conven tion of Rotary International. Mrs. J. w. Wakefield was hostess yesterday afternoon at luncheon for their pleasure. Covers were placed for Mrs. Alice Cox of this city, who will accompany the Kansas party north, Mrs. H. C. Cox and daughter Ruth, Mrs. Walter M. Cox, Mrs. Lester Cox, Mrs. Cora Bashaw, Mrs. Hester Whit man, Mrs. E. W. Wakefield and Mrs. J. W. Wakefield. Rlchardsons Entertain At Sams Valley Home Sams Valley Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Richardson entertained a few friends Sunday evening at a muslcale and dancing. Twenty guests enjoyed the affair. Following music and dancing, refreshments wee served by Mrs. Richardson, who was assisted by Mrs. Ralph GoodelL Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin and daughter, Roberta, Mr. and Mrs. Percell and four children, Bernlce Pauline, Harold and Btb ble; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goodell and son, Melvin, Mr. snd Mrs. Albert Hall and children, Albert, Jr., Carolyn, June, Montle and Jean. W. C. T. U. Meets' With Mrs. God love Tomorrow Regular meeting of thu Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o' clock at the home of Mrs. S. C. God love, 348 North Bartlett street. The devotional service will be conducted by Mrs. Belle Llttrell and Mrs. Ben- schoter will talk on her reoent vi3it to Minnesota. Refreshments will be served at the close of the program and all mem bers and friends of the Temperance union are Invited to the meeting. Mrs. Taylor, Hostess To Missionary Group ' The Missionary society of the South Methodist Episcopal church held the social meeting for May at the home of Mrs. Robert Taylor on South Lau rel street. There was a good attend ance, many taking part in the prog ram on prohibition prepared by Mrs. Rice. At the close of the program re-, freshments were served. Mrs. Gore's Tea and Muslcale Is Thursday Those who enjoy an afternoon of music, heard over a cup of tea, will gather at the home of Mrs. E. E. Gore tomorrow afternoon between the hours of 2:30 and 5. She has invited members of her piano classes, their mothers and Interested friends to call for Just such an afternoon. A pro gram will be presented? at 3 o'clock. Building Bridge"" Club Meets Thursday Miss Anna Keliehor will be hostess tomorrow afternoon to members M the Bu'Idlng Bridge club at her home, 1010 South OaJEdale. Rlddells Enter NeV Country Home Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Rlddell are now at home to their friends In their at tractive new residence on the Old Stage road. Miss Butler Expected Home from Washington Miss Arliene Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler is expected to arrive hers the last of the week from Long view, Wash., where she U supervisor of physical education in the city schools. She will spend the summer vacation with her parents ana friends here. Miss Gore, Bride-Elect Honored at Dinner, Party Complimenting Miss Ltberta Oore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J, G. Oore of Eugene, whose wedding to Ray Lenox, son of Mrs. Emma Lenox of this city, will be solemnized in Eu gene two weeks from today, a num ber of her friends entertaianed at dinner at -he Hotel Medford last eve ning. The table for the occasion was dec orated in a profusion of columbines, meadowrue and other summer flow ers. Covers were placed for the honor guest, Miss Oore, Misses Katherlne Stewart, Eleanor Ames, Vada Brewer, Esteila Dorgan, Dorothy Rogers, and Frances Weisner and Mrs. Helen Mlnkler, Mrs. Kate Young and Mrs. W. E. Lantis. Following dinner the party progress ed to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lan tis, where bridge was enjoyed and Miss Oore presented with ft lovely gift m silver. Miss Gore will leave Medford some time next week for Eugene. Several events are being planned to precede her departure. WiMER GRANGE PARTY AWAITS ELECTRICITY The nartV scheduled fcv EntarnrlM Grange to be conducted at Wimer Saturday evening has been postpon ed, it was announced yesterday, as the electricity has not been connect ed at the hall. The regular meeting of the Grange will be held. Orange officers announced. Find Body Wedged , Upright In Stream BEND, Ore., June 8. (AP) The body of Joe Kusky, Bend man who has been missing since May IS, was found upright, lodged between two boulders, in the Deschutes river three miles south of here last n'ght. His automobile was on the west side of the river, half a mile above the place where the body was found. Sues For Damages On Tumble In Bank PORTLAND, Ore., June 8. (AP) Lulu B. Dillinger of Portland wants $104,265.06 damages for injuries she allegedly received last December when she fell on the marble floor of the American National bank build ing here. She filed suit for that amount In circuit court here Tues day. ' GASOLINE EXPLOSION FATAL FOR MECHANIC VANCOUVER, Wash., June 8. (AP) D. R. Altlmus, 38, died here today from burns received Monday night when a pan of gasoline was ignited by a blow torch. He and another man were working under a truck. A spark from the torch fell in the pan of gaso line and explosion occurred. Resort To Open LA GRANDE, Ore., June 8. (AP) The Wallowa Lake resort, four miles from Joseph, Ore., will formally open its 1933 season Saturday. Usually the resort Is opened about the last of May but the late spring prevented an earlier opening this year. NEW TAX LEVIES N EFFECT SOON HIT MANY ITEMS WASHINGTON, June 8. (AP) Pertinent facts about the new tax lawt Income tax rates, restoring the high 1031 levies, go Into effect on Incomes for the 1933 calendar year with first payments due next March 15. Excise taxes on articles Including electric power, cosmetics, automo biles and candy are effective on June 31. Here are some of the rates: Auto mobile, three per cent; candy, two; electrical energy, three per cent on sales for domestic and commercial purposes; gasoline, one cent a gal' Ion; checks, two cents each. First class postage increased to three cents, effective within 80 days. Tariff levies are imposed on oil, coal, lumber and copper. The method of collecting the new duties will be announced soon by the Internal revenue bureau. LIFER'S HEROISM WINS LIBERATION SALEM, June 8. (AP) Credited with saving the life of . Warden James Lewis last April when a crazed prisoner ran amuck ' with a knife, Leroy Hanson, life-termer at the Oregon state penitentiary, was re warded yesterday with a commuta tion of sentence. Governor Julius L. Meter reduced his sentence to 10 years, and counting good be havior the prisoner will be discharged July 19 of this year. Hanson overpowered David van Houten, who attacked the warden and a guard in the prison yards. During the affray Lewis received several gashes in his back and the guard likewise was wounded, but the cuts were not serious. EX-POSTMISTRESS GRANTED PAROLE PORTLAND, Ore., June 8. (AP) Mrs. Katherlne Blanchard, formerly postmistress at Bar View, Ore., was sentenced to one year in a county Jail yesterday for alleged embezzle ment of (320 In postoffice funds. 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