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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1932. PAGE THREK WETS STRENGTHEN AS Anti - Prohibition Measures Carried in Eleven States 47 Senators Listed for Dry " Repeal or Resubmission Society and Clubs Edited by Eoa Nealon WASHINGTON, Nov. 9. (AP) Wet strength In the new congress appar ently was mounting today, aided by huge pluralities accorded the national Democratic ticket committed both to repeal of constitutional prohibi tion and modification of the Volstead act. Antl.nrnhfhltlnn meflMires were On the long end of referendum votes In 11 states. On the basis of pre-election classi fications by antl-prohlbltlon organi sations (the drys having made no parallel canvass), at least 47 senators of the 13rd congress will support either repeal or submission of the 18th amendment. New Wets Elected. To obtain this total, wet organlaa (tlons list 20 Democratic senators and one Republican, elected on returns coming !n today, as favoring repeal. One new senator In each party was recorded In favor of submission, while two Democrats support prohibition. These figures were added, to a wet group classification of hold-over sen ators, which counts 10 Democrats and four Republicans for repeal, and four Democrats and six Republicans for submission. The vlwes on 31 hold over and three new-elected senators were listed as "unknown." Two Thirds Needed. The wet organization, designation of house members-elect gave . 159 Democrats and 44 Republicans for repeal; il Democrats and 10 Republi cans for submission. 11 Democrats and 17 Republicans for prohibition and 41 Democrats "unknown." In both the senate and house a two-thirds majority Is required for action on constitutional amendments. Connecticut voted seven to one to petition congress to submit a repeal amendment to the states. By a two to one margin, Michigan voters fa vored eliminating a bone-dry clause from the state constitution and set ting up a liquor control commission. Overwhelmingly, Louisiana voted for submission of repeal of Its en forcement act and also to Bsk con gress to call a constitutional conven tion to propose repeal or revision of the 18th amendment. States Favor Repeal. New' Jersey ballots plied up a 10 to 1 lead for repeal of the state en forcement law. Wyoming voters ap parently were two to one-la favor of ,v. inth amendment. A ucauug measure for repealing the prohibition clause in Norm uanums w.... tlon was receiving a slight majority on early returns. Most Arizona voters seemed to want i f th nt.ate's nrohibltlon law, while majority voters were being counted for antl-proniDiwon ptuF" in California, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. COL STEVENSON IS One of the outstanding features of the big auction sale at Ashland next Monday will be the auctioneer ing of col. A. U Stevenson of Cor vallls. This will be his third ap pearance here for the Walter H. Jones Land Auction company, which will conduct this sale. Colonel Stev enson Is a practical farmer with wide experience In boWl farming and stock raising and Is an excellent Judge of values. The machinery for the Balfour Guthrie ranches is being assembled h the unner end of the barn known as the Gordon barn across the tracks on East Main street Just outside tne ...triir nt.v limits of Ashland. Mr. Jones states that, owing to the large number of Items to be soia, mo ssie will have to be called promptly at 10 o'clock. FORD'S HOME CITY DETROIT, NOV. 0. (AP) Return from Dearborn, home ot Henry Ford h vnno rtf ht mDloves. Rave Gov- ernor Rooaevelt a 7 to 6 lead over President Hoovar. Four or tne av preclncta gave Kooaeven wo uu Henry Ford in a radio address, urged the re-election of President Hoover and the Ford Motor company In a circular to employes advocated the president's re-election, although dis claiming any attempt to "control any man's vote." Johnsens and Mr. McMahon Issue Invitations. One of the largest and. most fes tive parties ot the season will be held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Johnsen, vest of the city. Invitations for the event have been Issued by the Johnsens and Harry McMahoru.joint host for the evening, to about 100 guests. Dancing, games, bridge and a mid night supper will be Included In the gala evening and a splendid program of music and features Is promised by the hosts. Legion Auxiliary Plans For Large Membership Enrollment of a large membership to carry -forward the civic, patriotic and welfare work of the American Legion Auxiliary In Medford during the coming year was the objective announced yesterday by the local unit. The concentrated membership will open November 11. All eligible women are Invited to become mem bers and take part In the activities outlined for 1933. Mrs. Belva Aiken has been appointed to direct the en rollment and will be assisted by a large committee. The activities of the American Legion Auxiliary are a continuance of the patriotic work carried out by women during the world war," Mrs. K. D. Ross, unit president, stated yesterday In announcing the opening of the drive, "There Is a special need for such work at this time when the country is facing problems simi lar to the war days," she added. The Auxiliary is open to the wives mothers, sisters and daughters of American Legion members and of men killed In the war or veterans who have died since the conflict. Mrs. Rogers Makes Visit to Local Lodge Olive Rebekah Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F., held a regular meeting Mon day evening which was very well at tended, lodge members being present to greet Mrs. Maud Rogers, president of the Rebekah assembly, who made her official visit. She was Introduced by a commlt teeof the F. L. club girls and pre sented with a gift from the girls and one from the lodge. Invitation to attend the district convention in Grants Pass, Thursday, November 10, was presented the Re- bekahs. The session will open at 10:30. The degree staff exemplified the Rebekah. degree in a pleasing man ner under the leadership of the staff captain, Carrie McDannel. Refresh ments were served at the close of the meeting. M Mrs. Pruett Hostess at Recent Luncheon Mrs. J. W. Pruett was hostess last Friday at her home on the Crater Lake highway at covered dish lunch eon and a social afternoon for number of friends. Games and mu sic followed luncheon. Guests present were i Mrs. - Joe Cook, Mrs. G, Ray, Mrs. E. W. Wake field, Mrs. C. Bashaw, Mrs. Margaret Gibbon, Mrs. Clara Porter, Mrs. C. L. Saylor, Mrs. Jess Jones, Mrs. Olive Hoffman, Mrs. W. C. Jones, Mrs. Ha zel McCulloch, Mrs. H. Wright, Mrs. May Turpln, Misses Ruth. Turpin and Ruth Leclerc, and Messrs. Arch and J. W. Pruett. Friends to Gather at Vilas Home on Holiday A number of their friends are plan ning to gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Vilas the evening of Armistice day for a community din ned and general social time. In the party will be Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Heath, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fluhrer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart, Miss Orble Nat- wick, and Messrs. Tom Swem 'and Harry McMahon. Olive Rebekahs Also Make Parade Plans Numerous groups of Medford are looking forward to the observance of Armistice day in Medford and mak ing extensive plans for participation in the various events. Members of Olive Rebekah lodge are requested to meet at th I. O. O. F. .hall Friday morning at 10 o'clock to march with members of the I. O. O. F. lodge in the parade. W. R. C. to Meet' For Parade Friday Members of the Relief Corps are requested to met at the city park Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock to march In the Armistice Day parade. Carnation Club To Meet Thursday. The Carnation club will meet to morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs, John Hubler, 859 East Ninth street. Bridge Club to Meet With Murray The Building Bridge club will meet tomorrow with Mrs. J. C. Murray and Mrs. C. C. Murray for the regular afternoon of cards. (Contributed) Jacksonville Grange will hold elec tion of officers Friday at 8 p. m. This is always one of the most Interesting meetings of the year as well as one of the moat Important. The progress of the Grange depends In a large measure upon Its officers and every member should consider It a per sonal duty to be present and help In this obligation. The main politi cal election being over this mild form of Grange election should be a pleas ure to every member. Mrs. Gregory Hostess to Golden Link Class CENTRAL POINT. Golden Link Bible class met Friday with Mrs. Let- tie Gregory with the class president, Mrs. Viola Lamp man. In charge of the devotional period. Mrs. Young conducted the entertainment of songs, readings and contests. Mrs. Kathryn Merrltt was contest winner. Refreshments were served by Mes- dames Colter, Tyrrell and Gregory. Those present were: Miss Mary Mee, Mrs. Ernest Scott, Mrs. Frank Cochran, Mrs. Al Hermanson, Mrs. Kathryn Merrltt, Mrs. Arden Tyrrell, Mrs. Bruce Powell, Mrs. Warren Pat terson, Mrs. Sarah Vlnoent, Mrs. Fred Wylle, Mrs. Victor Bursell, Mrs. Henry Conger, Mrs. Hartley, Mrs. J. E. Weaver, Miss Mary Waury, Mrs. DeHass, Mrs. Mary Coker, Mrs. Mattle Smith, Mrs. Let tie Gregory and Miss Helen Y6ung. Meeting December 9 will be the an nual "Find Your Pal" party at the home of Mrs. Hartley, and the pro gram, In oharge of Mrs. Tetehrow, will pertain to the Christmas sea son. Refreshment committee la Mes- damee Conger, Scott, Merrltt, Powell, Hermanson and Hartley. Mason -Cochran betrothal Told. TALENT To announce the engage ment of her niece. Miss Velma Mason of Talent to Floyd Cochran of Eu gene, Mrs. Clarence Homes gave a miscellaneous shower at her home 1149 Boulevard, Ashland, on Wednes day afternoon. Guests were Mesdames Katie Mason, Henry Mason, J. J. Tryon, John Robinson, Wm. Hart, Joe Spltzer, Earl Dunkin, Frank Dunkln, Howard Burnette, c. W. Long and Keith. The Misses Iris Long and Babe Burnette of Talent, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Virgil Hawley of Medford. Miss Mason was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Re freshments were served at the close of the afternoon. The wedding was to be an event of November 8 In Eugene, Ore,, where the young couple will make their future home. Roynl Neighbors to Be Dance Hosts Th Royal Neighbors lodge will entertain with a dancing party Thursday night at the Eagles' hall over the Medford National bank. All members are urged to attend and are asked to bring friends. Music tor dancing will be played by Bill Harrl- man's Night Owls. Masons to Attend Grants Pass Session Many members of the Royal Arch In this city will attend the dinner and special meeting scheduled for this evening In Grants Pass. Dinner will be served at 8:30 o'clock and will be followed by degree work, which will be put on by Crater Lake chapter of the Royal Arch. Lutheran Ladles To Plan for Holiday .. - The Lutheran Ladles Aid of the English Lutheran church will meet Thursday afternoon In the church parlors to make plans for the annual dinner and bazaar to be held Armis tice day. Mrs. G. P. Kabele will read the second chapter from "God and the Census." Mrs. Waterman Honors Mrs. Simmons Mrs. T. A. Waterman waa hostess Monday evening at a party for the pleasure of Mrs. E. W. Simmons, who plans to leave Medford in the very near future. Bridge was enjoyed and the hostess assisted by Mrs. Farrell In serving. Bridge Tea on Today's Calendar St. Mark's Guild hall will be the gathering place this afternoon of many local society folk with a yen for bridge. For the Guild Is entertaining with a bridge tea, which promises to be a very pleasant event. Mrs. Chas. Ellis is chairman of the affair. Mesdames Neff and Stevens Hostesses Mrs. Porter J. Neff and Mrs. James Stevens were hostesses last evening at the Neff home, Hlghcroft addi tion, to a number of friends, enter taining with an election party. Twenty guesta called during the eve- P.-T. A. Study Group To Meet Thursday The study group of the Parent Teacher unit will meet Thursday af ternoon at 2 o'clock at the county court house, and an Invitation la ex tended all Interested persons. Delphian Meet ' ' Thursday Morning The Delphian society will meet Thursday morning, November 10, for regular session at the city library. Mrs. Kelly Will Ro Hostess to P. E. O.'s Mrs. E. E. Kelly will entertain to morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at her home on Queen Anne, for mem bers of chapter AA, P. E. O. LYDIA A. STEEL CALLED TO REST AFTER SHORT ILL Lydla Agnes Steel, wife of William Gladstone Steel, and mother of Jean Steel, passed away at the family resi dence In Carglll Court, early Wed nesday morning, after an Illness cov ering the past two weeks. Heart ail ment brought about her death. Mrs. Steel was born at Menominee, Mich., February 23, 1864. She had been a resident of the state of Ore gon for 32 years, spending the past 10 years in Medford. Lydla Agnes Hatch was united In marrlsge to William Gladstone Steel, February 16, 1900 at Everett, Wash., one daughter being born to this union, Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Steel would have celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in February of next year, Mrs. Steel will be remembered by her many friends as a very kindly, and sympathetic woman, and a devout Christian. Many friends will mourn her passing. Mass will be offered at the Sacred Heart Catholic church Friday morn ing at 9:00 o'clock. Father Francis W. Black officiating. Interment will take place In the Siskiyou Memorial Park. Prayers will be held at the Perl Fu neral Home Thursday evening at 7 :30. Talent COMPARE Mix a thin paste of Schilling Mustard and water in a cup. Do the same with some other kind. Smell the aroma from both. Note the difference in strength. The reasons A mus tard seed contains two oils one a flavor oil the other flavorless. Most of the flavorless oil can be re moved, leaving the flavor oil concentrated in the mustard. Schilling does it. TALENT, Nov. 0. (Spl.) Kenneth Work of Orovllle, Wash., Is the gueat of relatives In Talent this week. Community club met In all day session, with a covered dish lunch eon at noon, Wednesday. Mrs. Mabel Mack, demonstrated home dyeing with a helpful lecture and practical work. Much good was obtained. Mr. and Mrs. Cad Ellis of Seattle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bond Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are former residents here and were greetod by many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hart have re turned to the valley after several months In Washington. Mr. Hart la employed, at Suncrest. Joe Turner, working In the pota toes near Merrill, had his foot crush ed In a convoy. He was taken to the hospital at Klamath Falls where two toes were amputated. His Talent friends will be glad to know he la resting easily. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berg of Derby. Ore., were guests ot Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lowe this week. Opal McLarnin, Miss Dorothy Baughman and Miss Floy Young were entertained at dinner Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Young's. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Crawford and sons Tom and Richard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Crawford Tues day. Ladles of the- Bible class of-the Methodist church surprised their leader, Mrs. L. S. Hackler on her birthday at Mrs. Sue Clayton's Thurs day. There were 22 guests present. Refreshments were served. Miss Wisely and Miss Young enter tained two tables of bridge Thursday evening honoring the birthday of Miss Helen Shipley. Ml&s Esther Spangenberg left by plane for Portland Thursday to drive her sister and child to Medford to make their home. Mrs. Dora Smith made a business trip to Klamath Falls Tuesday. Mrs. Harold Teal of Ashland sub stituted for Miss Esther Spangenberg Friday. Ep worth League of the Methodist church entertained with a Hallowe'en party at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Logan's Thursday. A delightful time was had and cake and elder was served, 65 guests. Mrs. Wesley Drl&coll of Butte Falls was the house guest of her mother, Mrs. Cora Denham several days this week. Ralph Connor, seilously Injured by a fall from a horse on the highway last week has fully recovered and is at school again. Sunday Mrs. Cora Denham enter tained at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ed wards and Shirley of ABhland and Mrs. Wesley Dr lac oil of Butte Falls. Mrs. Fred Rapp had as dinner guests Tuesday Mrs. L. I. Crawford of Tule Lake, Calif. Mrs. Ray Cole man of Jacksonville and Mrs. Ida French. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Estes drove to Glendale and were guests of Mrs. Estes' parents Sunday. Mrs. Lewis Thomason of Drew, Ore. la the guest of her slater, Mrs. Jim Gregg and Mr. Gregg. Mrs. Samuel We lb urn submitted to a major operation Thursday at the Ashland Community hospital. She Is reported as doing nicely. Mrs. E. M. Hill of Glendale was a week end guest of her son A. J. Sweeney and Mrs. Sweeney. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Boone enter tained at dinner honoring their daughter, Bonnie June who celebrat ed her sixth birthday Tuesday. Guests were the Misses Dorothy Baughman, Esther Spangenberg and Opal McLar nan. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dale and fam ily of Medford, Okla., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hamilton. Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Hamilton are sisters The Dales expect to locate In the valley. . Miss Lucille Holdrldge has been appointed librarian. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunkin were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spltzer, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Le Vander have purchased a ranch on Griffin creek and have moved to their new home. They will be greatly missed by their many friends here, where they have always been active in community work. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sweeney and son and Miss Emma Jean Crawford spent Sunday in Glendale. Mr. Corshell Is building a garage on the place he recently purchased from Ben Webster, Tolo ' l Alec snd Con Rombalskl who have been looking for a location In south ern Oregon left Sunday for their home In Portland, expecting to return after the election. Mr. and Mrs. John Bohnert of Cen tral Point and Wallace Ragsdale of Lake creek were guests at the Tracy and Inman homes Sunday. Mrs. Yaura Wilson and daughter Joyce were shopping in Medford Sat urday. Denver Davis who runs a shoe shop In Glendale spent the week end wtlh his family on their ranch here. Mrs. P. A. Tracy, historian lor the Central Point P. T. A., attended the regional conference of the Oregon Congress of Parents and Teachers at Ashland Nov. 4 and S. fBAKIIIG SV POWDER SAME PRICE (AS 42 YEARS AGO. ounces forKc I I 25 HuiL' Tested Double ActienJ Adrienne's 7th Anniversary Sale Buy Now and Save TOLO, Nov. 0. (Spl.) Next regular meeting of Tolo Community club will be with Mrs. Tracy. November 10. Visitors are cordially Invited. Wm. Pennlnger marketed his first lot of dressed turkeys at 23 cents per pound. Highwayman Gets $1,000, Portland PORTLAND. Ore., Nov. 9. (AP) Portland and state police today sought a highwayman who held up M. L. Jack, a service station employe, last night and robbed him of about elOOO as he entered Vie office with, receipts collected from branch sta tions. Carl Hamilton and Prank Leslie, other employes, entered dur ing the robbery but were forced la line by the gunman. SEASIDE Work progressing on Cannon Beach road. CHAPPED1 LIPS To quickly relieve chapping, roughness. cracking, apply soothing. cooling Mentholatum. Buy your new Frocks and Coats for Thanksgiving and Holiday Wear right now while our sale prices are so inviting 1 Smart Dresses Lovely evening dresses, and numbers for after noon or street wear. S0.95 Special Group A new shipment cf frocks In both silk and wool. Anniversary sale price MO .95 New Fall Frocks If jon need drew that', f the last word In style see $ 93 ttils group. Sale price 0 Fur-Trimmed Coats Values to $59.50, In cluding some Roth moors. 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