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MEDFORD MATT. TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1932. PAGE THREE SEEKS 10 STRIKE PARTS OF REPLY A motion to strike from the reply of Nledermeyer, Inc., In their suit against Earl Fehl and the Pacific Record-Herald (or collection of a promissory note and chattel mort gage for 96446, a goodly number of paragraphs and portions of para graphs, was filed In the circuit court late yesterday, Fehl alleges that portions of the reply to his answer and counter claim for $22,000 for services rendered are "Irrelevant, redundant, sham, and frivolous." Fehl claimed 910,000 for promotional efforts, approximately 97100 as bis commission for the construction of the 971,000 Holly the atre, and 95000 as his share of the lot value upon which the structure stands. The reply set forth that Fehl laid no claims for services In the shape of fees or commissions, that "en hancement of Sixth street values would be reward"; that ,he was em ployed as a general foreman, and paid therefor, at a substantial rate and L. Nledermeyer furnished the fin ances, and attended to most of the business In connection with the con struction. The motion to strike further con tends that the action should be held to an "accounting basis." Attorneys Kelly & Kelly, T. J. En right and H. K. Hanna appear for the defense, and Attorney George M. Roberts and William McAllister for plaintiffs. 5000 SENT HOME IN BATHING SUITS BY FiREAT CONEY (Oontlnueo tsum rage one) Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon lost their clothes and personal pos sessions as the fire destroyed bath houses. Two hundred persons were injured seriously. enough to need first aid at tention. Only two, however, were re ported seriously hurt. Both were firemen. Every piece of fire apparatus In Brooklyn was called out. Darkness was falling before the fire was under control. It was still smouldering to day. It was the biggest fire Coney Island ever had; and It was & great free show for the 150,000 men, women and children who watched it. MATHS TO LIVE IN SACRAMENTO. CAL, C.B. McMath, who has been with the Simons and French company here for over three years, has been promoted to the company's office at Sacramento. Mrs. McMath and dau ghter, Flora, and son, Barton, will Join Mr. McMath In the southern city about August 1. The McMaths will be greatly missed here In business, church and social circles, In which they have played a prominent part. Mr. McMath was an active member of the Kl wanls club. S STORE STAFF IN APPLEGATE PICNIC A Jolly picnic on the Applegate river was enjoyed by members of Mann's department store staff Tues day evening, when the regular store meeting for July was supplanted by a party Picnic supper was served and swim ming In the Cantrell swimming pool and games completed the evening's entertainment. The staff members were accompanied by families and friends. The committee responsible for the successful event was composed of Harry Hlnm&n, Mrs. Charles Campbell and Miss Eula Jacobs. Mrs. Humphreys Is Hostess at Bridge Mrs. Goodwin Humphreys was re cently hostess to a group of Legion Auxiliary members, who met at her home to hear the annual reports of committees. The early part of the evening was devoted to the reports, the ncompleted with bridge. There were four tables in play and high scores held by Mrs. Oeorge Hensel man and Mrs. Tim Dally. Those present were: Mrs. John Fluhrer, Mrs. Carold Parker, Mrs. Walter Olmscheld, Mrs. Norma Mar tin. Mrs. Warren Butler. Mrs. W. W. Cleaves, Mrs. Tim Dally, Mrs. George Henselman, Mrs. F.G. Bunch. Mrs. Wm. Holloway. Miss Margaret Kerr, Mrs. Belva Aiken, Mrs. Roland Smith. Mrs. Roland Hubbard, Mrs. Ray Wright and Mrs. Humphrey, the hostess. -Miss Wilson Honored At Shower Wednesday Miss E. Helen Wilson, whose wed ding to Kenneth Chlldreth will be an event of Saturday evening, was honor guest at a miscellaneous show er last evening at tthe H. A. Warren residence, 830 Haven street. Games were enjored, after which Miss Wilson , was presented msny lovely gifts. Those present were Misses Wilson, Margaret Osenbrugge, Mary Snider, Virginia Gregory, Marjorle Gregory, Vera Chlldreth, Bertha Stlnson, Es ther Hubler, Neva Chlldreth, Leneve Stmklns, Jean Woodford, Irva Fewell, Geraldlne Latham, Genevlev eBrown, and Mesdames- Cora A. Wilson and C. M. Chlldreth. Miss Flynn Feted at Plcnto Party Today Miss Patricia Flynn, who Is a guest here from Belllngham, Wash., with her sister Betty, at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Ernest L. Scott, Is cele brating her twelfth birthday today. In honor of the occasion, Mrs. Scott entertained this afternoon with a pic nic and swimming party on the Ap plegate. Individual basket lunches were prepared for the party and 13 guests invited. Mrs. Gilbert Expected Here From South Friday Mrs. Clyde Gilbert Is expected to arrive here Friday from Mt. Lassen national park, where Mr. Gilbert is ranger-naturalist, to spend a week or so as guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Janes of Capitol Hill. Mrs. Gilbert Is remembered as Betty Janes. Her wedding to Mr. Gilbert was an event of the spring season. Crelllns Guests of Bennetts Here Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Crellln of Pasa dena, Cal.( and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crellln of Los Angeles were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Alexander G. Ben nett at the Methodist parsonage Tuesday evening. The visitors have been touring Yellowstone park and attending the national convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Catholic Ladles " Entertain Tomorrow The Catholic ladles are entertain ing at cards Friday afternoon at the parish hall and all local folk who enjoy an afternoon at the card table are Invited to attend. The church ladiea are taking advantage of the splash of cool weather for one more summer bridge party. Playing will begin at 2 o'clock. Miss Anne Kelle hor will be hostess for the afternoon. Scotts Entertain Guests from Coast Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Scott were Mrs. Scott's brother, O, E. Frankze, Mrs. Frankze and then daughter Natalie, from Newport. The Frankzes stop ped here en route to the McKenzle river country on a motor , trip, ac companied by Mrs. James Cox and Miss Beryl Cox of Portland. Spending Week at Rocky point Cabin Mrs. John Perl, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Six, and son, Jack of Los Angeles. Is spending this week at the Perl cabin at Rocky Point. Entertains at Crater Lake Mrs. Charles fflmson entertained yesterday at her home at Crater Lake for a group of her friends. Bridge was enjoyed during the afternoon. Long Mountain LONG MOUNTAIN, July 14. (Spl.) Mr. and Mn. A. H. as of 401 dls- trlct, Mr. and Mr. Will Anderson of Traverse Ity, Mich., and Mr,. Oeorge StoweU motored to rater lake July 0. They were also guasta of the StoweU home Sunday. Oeorge Olvana was hurt by a oow while milking, July 8. Mr. Ethel Coy and family of Eagle Point spent the afternoon with Mra. W. B. Holman and family, July 10. D. E. Phlpps ipent the afternoon with Mr. and Mra. Oeo. StoweU, July 10. Evelyn StoweU, whs recently un derwent a aerloua operation, la rap Idly ImproTlng. and all hope ah will eoon be home. Mr. and Mra. I. R. Kline and nephew, Olenn Lannlng, apent the evening with Mr. and Mra. W. R. Bolman and family, July 13. Price of Sugar Advanced 15 Cts. PORTLAND, July 14. m An ad vance of lo per hundred pounda la announced In the price of all grade of refined augar at Portland, errec ttve Friday morning. A almtlar ad vance la ahown throughout the United States. Phone Ma. We - haul away youi refuse. City Sanitary Servloa. Two loads JJ-la. (.-tea aiaha, 14 SO, Harrta Janes Haa Birthday Party Harris Janea, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Janea, celebrated his eighth birthday yesterday afternoon with a Jolly party at the home of hla par enta on Capitol Hill. Quests for the occasion were J.mmy Elliott, Robert Dray. Jack Oray, Richard Smith, Richard Miles and Dick McElbose. Dinner Party at Hubbard Home Enjoyed by 14 The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Hubbard was the scene last evening of a no hostess dinner party, follow ed by bridge. Covers were arranged for 14 at dinner and high scores at bridge were held by Mrs. F. O. Bunch and Mra. Harry Hlnman. Slngletona Visit Med ford Friends Mr. and Mrs. Phil Singleton of Roeeburg stopped in Medford thla week for a visit with Dr. and Mra. P. a. Bunch, while en route to Klam ath Palls, They will be guests here again for a ahort while on their re turn north. Oaron-Conlclln Wedding Solemnized Monday ' At a quiet wedding at the Meth odist paraonage Monday evening, LU lle M. Daron of Phoenix became the bride of Charles W. Conklln of this city, Rev Alexander O. Bennett of tbe Methodist Episcopal church read ing the service. Underwriters Have Session at Jackson Membera of the Rogue Valley Life Underwriters' association met yes terday at the Jackson hotel for the regular monthly meeting In charge of the president, C. N. Culy of this city. About 14 underwriters of Med ford and Ashland were In attendance. A clearing at greatly reduced prices of aprlng and aummer women's wearing apparel. ETHELWYN B. HOFFMANN'S Sixth and Holly. ' Contract to aupply fuel for the coming year to the senior hlg,h and Washington school bultdlnga haa been awarded to the Owen-Oregon Lumber company by the Medford board of education, It was announced today. The contract provmea ror 300 units of fir hog fuel at (3.40 a unit, and 200 units of pine at (3 a unit, to be delivered to the bins at the two schools. Explaining the school board's pref erence for hog fuel as a meana of heating the buildings, Supt. E. H. Hedrlck thla morning reviewed the experiences of the past year, which showed that the school board heated the buildings with hog fuel for one third the cost of oil required in the heating of corresponding space. The two new buildings were last year equipped for burning of hog fuel, or sawdust, and the board made lta Initial attempt to aubstltute hog fuel for oil. The program proved even more satisfactory than antici pated, Superintendent Hedrlck atated today. Costa checked at the close of the heating season In May showed that the cost of heavy oil at the Junior high school, with a radiation of 8400 feet, was 91547.45. Cost of heating the high school, with a 30,000 foot radiation, with hog fuel was S1228.38. At tha Washington achool, with a radiation of 6000 feet, the coat was (392.75. The total for the two build ings, with 26,000 feet space, amount ed to (1,621.13, while the Junior high school, with less than one-third the load, cost the district (1547.45. In the early fall aorne trouble waa encountered at the high school due to the mechanical arrangement of the grates. Thla was soon Ironed out, however, and aatlsfactory heating of the building accomplished. Through keeping close check on the parallel casea throughout . the year. Superintendent Hedrlck aald the EYES RIGHT! FROCKS with everything NOW! NOW NOW NEW prints! diagonal stripes! polka dots! ' exquisite pastels! darker tones, too! AND everything else to make Ihrse the smartest styles for sport for dress for street in many a moon! SIZES for MISSES uid WOMfiNI fff HERE! your favorites for NOW and LATF.B' J.C. PENNEY board members -eallzed that they could heat a building with hog fuel at one-third the coat Involved In heating with the heavy oil, used at the Junior .high school, which Is not equipped for burning the wood product. I The Rogue River Canning company will complete this week lta annual pack of cherries and beets, which has been under way lor the past two weeks. The cherry pack will be con signed to Chicago, for distribution throughout the middle west. The plant packed Blng cherries for the fi st time thla year. This week will also see the end of the cherry har vest for this section. The cannery will start canning beans In 10 days or two weeks, and by mid-August will start the packing of pears and tomatoes. SPLIT IS (Continued frutn Page One.) Zorn said John Ramage ana other merger leaders are also dissatisfied with the alleged Interference of Cyril Brownoll with their plans, "We hired only Slocum," Zorn said, "and Brownell came into the picture with out our consent." The head of the group sponsor ing the bill said the campaign on oehalf of the bill has, thus far, been financed by "prominent Portland residents, who desire the merger as a step toward economy, but are not yet ready to have their namea made public." He Intimated that the names of the persons would be re vealed within a few days. iflv 1 r . t n WHAT A U5VEIV WASH.... HOW DO YOU DO IT7 I USE MY REGULAR SOAP AND WASHING METHOD, AND ADD TWO TABLESPOONS OR SO OF LUX-IT MAKES THE SUDS SO MUCH RICHER mi ' i 'ii v OTEi Use only Lux no if n fr ther soap for silks. M'l u si A ool ens, rayons. Delicate Mflf ij .w ( . abrlcs should never be fc tf Sfl rt wool fabrics exposed to harsh alkali or cake soap rubbing. ADRIENNE'S Great July Clearance Sale Distinctive and Individual in style and quality are these Dress Specials. All grouped to make selection easy. Dresses Dresses Dresses Dresses $5.95 $7.95 $10.95 All Better or or or 2 for 2 for 2 for Dresses $6.00 $12.95 $15.00 Reduced Lingerie Hand embroidered, pongee pa jamas and gowns. . Special $1.95 Corselettes and Olrdles. Valuta to 1899. July sale $1.95 Hats Balance of summer straw $1.00 Wash Frocks Ideal for fruit packera. July aal., all alzea, 13 to 44. $1.39 GLOVES The season's smartest gloves of capeskln and mesh. For golf, driving and semllreM wear. Blue, eggshell and tan. VERY SPECIAL $1.95 Balanc of Silk and Wool Hr.ATr.m tl. GLOVES, white, washable, domain and pigskin. Special rt n.V, BAH. whIU KaUiar-atppcr, closing VI. Assortment of DKCKLVEf and BRtrri rn see each. i . Y i ,;5& , f i ' - i 1 tiiiiiiMi i mimi urn urn i ii mi. niiiiM in 7 4 ? 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