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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1932)
JIEDFORD MAIL TRIBUTE. MEDFOUD, PRECOX, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1932. PAGE FIVE PAINTED BLACK BY berg for 135,000 alleged damage. When the accident occurred Netlon iu riding in a truck with Henry Moettl. The truck waft struck by the VanUosvenberg car when It appar ently awerved Into the highway as VanHoevenberg was endeavoring to pass. The truck was overturned and Nealon pinned under the machine. SEEK REMOVAL PORTLAND. Dec. IIP) The conclusion that the Pacific Northwest Public Service company of Portland was "exploited and despoiled" through That he described as a series of fraudulent and unlawful transactions by lta Chicago parent and holding company system, was announced here last night by Charles M. . Thomas, state public utilities commissioner, following an investigation of the ease. Attorney-General I. H. VanWlnkle was given a copy of the findings "for such action as you may wish to take. Thomas said thousands of Oregon residents were deprived of their Ufs savings through "a piratical, ruthless campaign for the marketing of ques tionable securities, shot through with reprehensible practices, misrepresen tation and deceit." The Pacific Northwest Public Serv ice company some time ago was taken over by the Central Public Service corporation of Chicago and the Al bert E. Pierce Holding company sys tem. Commissioner Thomas declared thta the indebtedness of the Port land utility and Its subsidiaries was increased S28.00O.00o and their credit Impaired to benefit the parent com pany. He atld (10,000.000 In stock of the Chicago company was sold or exchanged for stock In the Oregon company and that the stock is "prac tically worthless." He denounced the transactions as "the inevitable working out of the holding company concept, uncontrolled by effective public relations." The Interlocutory order forbidding payment by the Paclflo Northwest company of $268,488 in service fees to the parent company was continued. came seriously 111 a few days ago and was last night taken to a north ern hospital. He was accompanied by Mrs. Enrlght. SALEM, Dec. 18. (AP) A prelim inary copy of an Inltlatlva petition was filed In' the state department here today seeking repeal of the ex isting laws prohibiting the manufac ture of sale of Intoxicating liquor within the state and making Impor tations illegal. Repeal of these laws would wipe out all prohibition ln forcement statutes in the state. The preliminary petition was filed by George Bylander of Portland. The completed petitions must contain the slgnaturea of 26,686 qualified voters. Bylander asks that the proposal be referred to the votera at the general election in 1934. PEDUM TRADE Herbert Meusel of the Rogue River Meat company announced today that an order had been received by the company for a shipment of 3000 tur keys to Petal uma, Calif. Birds were being bought up tody, Mr. Meusel said, and shipments will start Sunday. Concerning the turkey market, a bulletin Issued by the U. 8. depart ment of agriculture, the Federal State Market News Service, sttttea that in San Francisco there Is no activity. 'Movement Is very light, and trade appears reluctant to take hold, Prices on both hens and tome range from 14 to 16 cents. "A good many dealers," the Issue states, rather than buy outright will only receive on consignment, due to lack of clearly defined values. United States holdings are 11.925,000 agafnst 5,123,000 last year." Decision in the suit of Ivan Nealon tb. H- VanHoevenburg, tried In fed eral court at the October term here was announoed today by Federal Judge James Alger Fee In favor of the defendant. Announcement was received by Geo. M. Roberts, attorney for VanHoevenberg. Nealon, who sustained Injuries In an accident on the Monte Rlo-auer-nevllle highway near Guerneville, Cal.. July 24. 1931. sued VanHoeven- CHARLESTON. 8. C. (AP) The number "13" holds no fears for Julius Brittlehank, Charleston globe trotter. He hns returned to his home here after completing his thirteenth world tour and says It was the cheapest. quickest and most .comfortable Jour ney of them all. "This talk of depression Is greatly exaggerated." Brlttlebank declared. "I found people In better homes, riding In bettor automobiles on finer roads and wearing better clothes everywhere I went." Metz Takes Lead In Pasadena Open PASADENA, Cal.. Dec. 16. (AP) Dick Metz, 23-year-qJd professional of San Antonla, Texas, Jumped Into the lead In the first round of the $4,000 Pasadena open golf tourney today by clipping par by three strokes, finishing with 34-34 68. Uniform Sales Tax Advocated WHITE SALMON, Wash., Dec. 18. (AP) A uniform sales tax for Ore gon, Washington and Idaho as the best means of lifting the tax burden from real property, was advocated by delegates to the Mid-Columbia Cham ber of Commerce meeting here last night. Enrlght Taken To Portland Hospital T. J. Enrtght, local attorney, left by motor last evening for Portland, w,here he will undergo a medical ex amination. Attorney Enrlght, who has not been well for some time, be- PENDLETON ENJOYS LIGHT SNOW COVER PENDLETON, Dec. 16. (AP) The promised weather break arrived lut night with a light skiff of snow and a mtntmum temperature of 8 de grees above zero. Today was cloudy and more snow seemed In prospect. Ranchers would like more snow cov ering for their wheat, but are not yet sure whether fall seeding has been ruined by the extreme cold. CHICAGO. Dec. 16. ( AP) Joseph Rlnella, 30, pal of "Machine Oun Jack' McGurn, was killed by 20 ma chine gun bullets today In a road house he operated northwest of Chi cago. Police said they believed trouble over liquor or gambling concessions was responsible. ViCKS COUGH DROP ... All you' ve hoped for in a Cough Drop medicated with ingredients of vJne case where the food they need is the food they like M OST of us eat food because we , like it and if it is eood fot us that's fine. j This is particularly true of children. Here's a food that is full of nourishment and energy Amaizo Golden Syrup. It builds up vigor and resistance. Children are crazy about it on bread and it never distresses them. The first syrup to be accepted for infant feeding by the American Medical Association. What more can be said about its value as a food ? AMERICAN MAIZE- PRODUCTS CO. 100 East 42nd Street, New York City S r Trtt'l82'Psgi Cm B Hill 2I0wayi It imfrtri fttdu int tor 10 unit in lumpi. 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In green, red and yellow ' trim S1.00 fiEE TUB "AMOBIliE Christmas Isn't up-to-date un- 1m there s such a cur parked under the j A LITTLE RED tVAOOV Made of steel with green disc wheels and rubber trend tires. For actlva service S1.00 ' BIIINV VELOCIPEDES That will spin 'round the Tree 'mid shouts of delight. All have rubber tlrea. CO CQ ia-ln. front wheel.... QuMU MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. 117 So. Central Medford, Ore. Phone 286 "WARD'S .... The gift store for all the family." Gifts for Dac. BULL BE CARRIED AWAY And o will this 6-Plece Travel Kit. Ebony finish fittings. 89c REAL GIFT PACKAGE! Wil liams set shaving cream. After Shaving lotion, talcum, dental cream and soap for only 98c A Man's Gift of Outstanding Distinction and Luxury Director "De Luxe" SHIRTS 79c If he's fussy about shirts If ha demands the finest here are shirts that are the last word In elegance, luxury. Only th. finest pre-shrunlc broadcloth was employed In the making. Fashioned of super quality, finely tailored, pre-xtirmik and vat dyed. They're full length 83V4 Inches long, with pleated sleeves, and finished with ocean pearl buttons. Just received, a Xraag shipment of plain and fancy Dress Shirts. Our Best Quality Wardmont Broadcloth d 1 2Q Shirts. , Plain colors. Special price of P !) New Low Prices on TurtleNeck Sweaters Reduced from $1.69 to $1.19 This Chrlotmaa give him one of these warm, all wool alip overs. He'll wear It constantly for sport and outdoor.. ALL BATHROBES GREATLY REDUCED II I ill a Wi Hi fcl Get him a Flannel or Wool Bathrobe for cold wintry mornings! Old Price Sale Price $5.98 $3.79 $3.98 S2.98 $2.98 S2.49 B-r-r-ringI Darkest moment of a man's life when he has to get out of bed on a cold, early morning 1 Give him a warm cozy, smart striped robe. This one's all wool, belted and firmly tailored to perfection 1 Tan, blue, maroon. Small medium, large. Beautiful new flannel robes, Come to Ward's For His Christmas Neckwear Plain Colors! Stripes! Polka Dots! Neat Figures! Newest Colors! 49c 79c 98c The hand tailored four In hand ties In our Christmas assort ment are made of tine quality woven silk warp fabrics In the season's newest and smartest patterns. All the latest fall colors are represented: navy, royal, maroon, brown, green i nlso black. This Is the most stunning group of men's neck wear you'v. seen In a long time. Prices Cut Vs on Men' Fine Gift Mufflers Old Price $1.69 1.29 .89 ale Prlot - $1.19 - .89 - .69 ga many different patterns In this sals assortment of mufflers, It's th. simplest matter to choose one hcl certain to like. Pur. silk crepes, rayon Jaequard crepes, some plain, some wltti borders. Some fringed, some without fringe. Every kind of muffler, at these special Christmas prices. Montgomery Ward & Co. 117 bo. Central Phone 288 "WARD's ... the gift store for all the family." Medford, Oregon 327 So. Fir St. Phone 489 Local Representative
