MEDFORD 5I5IL' TRIBtTSE, MEDFORD, OREGON'. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1933.
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SALES TAX SAVES
SEA OF RED
Burden of School Costs Re
moved by State From
Shoulders Properly Owner
Returns Are Surprising
SACRAMENTO, Cal., Nor. 17.
(UP) California'! retail aalea tax, In
operation since Auguet 1, la generally
regarded by atate offlclala aa the one
major means of balancing the atate
budget and pulling the treaaury out of
1 the "red."
When the atate legislature held Its
mldaummer session, the blennlum
budget was described aa falling be
tween aiA.000.000 and tl30.000.000
ahort of what was required to operate
all atate departments from then until
July 1, 1935.
The largest Item of expense result
ed from the state assuming the cut
of the public schools. It waa esti
mated this alone would coat the atate
$70,000,000 In two yeara.
rtnlo I nfriftl M.t hn
The salea tax, made possible by the
RUey-stewart tax pian, approvea b
m nu.l al.tl.n .Tun 37. WfUl looked
upon as the only logical method o!
balancing' the Duagei. jne iuiey
Stewart plan removed the school bur.
...m imm t.iA .vwnmnn nronertv own
er. ruled that oounty governmental
expenses could not increase more than
j per cent over me preceaing jsar,
4 -...a tMm htm frtr HIlIaM tB3C.
Income tax, or other revenue-producing
measure necessary to take
care of school and other coals.
The legislature fought vigorously
. . - fav a,..f fWM, faction SfA-
vocatlng a 8 per cent tax and another
a. 3 per cent tax plus an Income tax
A compromise of a 1-3 per cent wis
reached, and uov. james woipu .
toed an Income tax bill.
Returns flurorlse.
. e . mm tux. it was felt, would
have taken care of the deficit. A a 'A
per cent tax, however, was not ex-
mrTA ttlfljl 180.000.000
in the blennlum still 40,000,000 to
50:non,000 ahort of the budget. The
legislature adjourned wimou.
- mothnrf fit ralaiWti the W
malnder. It killed a bill setting up
a schedule or taxes on uquiw.
On the basla of returns for the first
short quarter August and September
It became apparent the salea tax
might return 100,000,000 Instead of
a, rutn aaa Mnr t.hnn B8.000.000 was
collected the first two months. A
more comprenensive picture wa -
peeted to oe avuu. .
when second quarter return are In.
V nrntv. In Favor.
There waa wldespeard feeling
tho firt. tron months
againob wie v"v
or so, but reports from throughout
the state Indicate una ieenng u "j
Ing .largely because common property
ownera, relieved of the eohool bur
den1, are finding their property taxea
i.-.ki iniur. than thev were in
the past, in addition, publicity given
tbe tax ana ine ucuti -.-
be derived, coupled with frank stories
, oonditlon of the atate
OUUVO. ..
treasury and pointing out the dire
necessity or me M -
nnuihu bankruptcy, have
lUlCOMMl'Ug , - "
bad their share In quieting agitation
almost everywhere excepting "
California.
Finance, leaders believe taxea on
liquor, tobacco producta, cosmetics,
.iii.i inntrumentj and other "lux
uries," and an Increase from S to
$6 In the automobile registration fee
may be Imposed, and that those rev-
with the, salea tax.
would balance the budget handily.
There la some agitauon ior
tlon of foodstuffs from the sales tax.
but no action in mat respec. u,
pected before next aummer.
Maw ExemDt Food.
iirnn ti exDerta believe a modi
fied form of salea tax, possibly a per
cent, with rood exempt,
a permanent revenue producer In
California. They point to a general
.i.. to timriencv sweeping over the
nation, and Insist It Is logical because
nni method of taxation
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which forces everybody to ahare in
the expense or state b-c. .
ntnt .vntem will continue
until July 1, 193S, unless recalled by
jiupihar vote, ana may we ""u "
there Is need.
v mrhliffhta nf the sales tax:
Rate a '4 per cent (Includes prac
tically all aales).
Estimated revenue per blennlum
when bill was drawn S80.000.O0O.
Amount returned first two months
48.000.000 plus.
Present estimated total return In
blennlum aioo.000 ,000.
Total amount needed to balance
t-..n-. tiKAAAnnn 'estimated).
It lowered common property taxea
when atate assumed expenses of pub
lic school system (70.000.000 per bl
i ennlum).
7 It waa extremely unpopular during
first few months, but feeling against
It seems to be dying.
Experts predict a form of the aales
tax will become permanent as a rev
enue producer In California.
Society and Clubs
Edited by Eoa Nealon Hamilton
COLONIAL CLUB,
SOCIAL CENTER.
Elk' Dane Will B
Thanksgiving Eve
A change In th data of the Elks'
annual Thanksgiving dance waa an
nounced today, following last nights
meeting. The holiday party will be
held on Thanksgiving eve. November
30, instead of Thanksgiving night, as
previously planned.
The chance in date has been xnaas
because of the annual firemen's ball
to be held Thanksgiving In thta city.
Elaborate plane are being made for
the Elks' dance, to which lodge mem
bers and their friends are Invited.
Next Thursday, November 33. win
be past ei sited rulers' night at the
Elks' temple, ana pi&ns are oving
made for large attendance as the
annual Thanksgiving party will be
held on the same night, with tra
ditional stunts, preceding the holiday.
The evening will be open wun "ire
feed and beer" at 6:30 o'clock.
Lewis Ulrlch will preside at the
lodge session and Initiation will be
held. The district deputy grand ex
alted ruler for Oregon south, O. L.
McDonald, will be present from
Salem.
Oregon State College
Club Meets Monday
The Oreeon State College club will
meet next Monday evening at the
court house auditorium at 8 o'clock.
It was announced yesterday, ana
plans are being made by the com
mittee for the evening to entertain
large attendance. On the com
mittee are: Dr. and Mrs. L. U San
ders, Miss Lora Mitchell,- Mrs. L. Moo
and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Fowler.
An Invitation Is extended all Ore
gon State alumni and former stu
dents.
Mrs. Bonner Honored
At Lovely Shower
A lovely event of the week waa the
shower given yesterday afternoon
complimenting Mrs. Curtis Bonney. a
recent bride. Mrs. van ounerr,
mother of Mr. Bonney, waa hostess for
the affair and was assisted in enter
taining by Mrs. Vernon Turpln.
Twenty guest called during tne
afternoon and many gifts were re
ceived by the honor guest.
Rooms were decorated in bronze
chrysanthemums for the occasion.
Ashland Post Invites
Medfordltes To Dance
The Med ford post of the Legion
and the Auxiliary have been Invit
ed to a program and dance to be
given by the Ashland post saturaay,
November 18, at the Bellevlew Grange
hall, two miles south of Ashland.
The program will begin at 8:30 o'clock
and all members of the local post
and auxiliary, are urged to attend If
possible.
Grants Pass Invites
Legion to Dinner
An invitation from the Grants Pass
post of the Legion and units to a
covered dish dinner has been received
by the Medford post and Auxiliary,
The dinner Is to be held Monday
evening. November 20 at 6:30 in the
erenlng. at Evergreen hall. A social
time will bo enjoyed afterward. For
further Information call Mrs. Cole
Holmes, 1194-Y.
Mrs. O'Connor Hostess
To Bridge Club
Members of the Building Bridge
club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon
yesterday at the home of Mrs. O'Con
nor on Park avenue. There were four
tables of cards In play and presiding
at the tea table were Mrs. Barnum
and Mrs. Rose Schleffelln. Mrs,
O'Connor waa assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Percy.
Bunches Return From
Week End In Portland
Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Buncft are
among the local people who spent
the past week end In Portland, at
tending the Oregon-Oregon- State
game and social events accompany
ing It. Mrs. Bunch stopped In Sa
lem on return south to be guest for
a ahort while of Mrs. Phil Singleton.
Crater Lake Guild
Meets, Wilson Home
Mm. B. O. Wilson will be hostess
at her home, 63 West Fourth street,
to members of Crater Lake guild of
the Presbyterian church Monday
evening at 8 o'clock.
Miss Gertrude Wattling and Mrs.
H, M. Welshaar will assist the host
Luy Students Dance
In Ashland Sunday
Students of Miss Ruth Marie Luy
will entertain Sunday evening at 0
o'clock between shows at the Vlnlng
theater In Aw land, it was announc
ed yesterday. The dancers will fea
ture '"The Bowery," the title of the
show playing at the theater.
Those to participate in the num
bers are Nona Heyland, Dotty Terrett,
Dorothy Jenkins, Jane Mcpherson,
Isabell Crouch, Mary Jean Cuslck.
Prank le Rlnabarger, Jane Antle, Jean
Smith and Otta Jean Prultt.
Mtsa Luy conducts classes in Ash
land each Wednesday,
Mrs. Murdork Invites
Friends to Bridge
Mrs. A. Murdock entertained today
at 1 o'clock luncheon and bridge, in
viting in a few of her friends for the
afternoon.
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Rev. Harry Black, "Newsboy Evan
gelist," author and prophetical lec
turer from Los Angeles, arrived in
Medford last night to begin a 10 days'
series of sermon lectures at the Free
Methodist church, 10th and Ivy, of
which the Rev. E. N. Long la pastor.
Rev. Black gave his opening ad
dress last night and a fine audience
representing various churches of the
city was present to hear him.
"The Second Coming of Christ Is
Rev. Black's topic tonight.
Saturday night he will speak on
"Signs of the Near End of the Age,"
and "Why Toung People Go Wrong
Who Is to Blame?" Sunday he will
speak three times. The subjects) fol
low: -
At 11 a. m., "The Mighty Baptism
of the Holy Ohoet and Fire." ,
At 3:30 p. m., "Who Is the Anti-
Christ of Rev. 13 What About Mus
solini, Stalin and Hitler?" This will
be a union mass meeting for all
churches.
At 7:30 p. m. Sunday he will speak
on "The Coming Great Tribulation
Is it Due Soon?" Other subjects
for next week will be announced later.
Evangelist Black Illustrates hie dis
courses by means of large 10-foot
Bible charts, hand painted. He is
also conducting a large young peo
ple's chorus.
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PENDLETON, Ore., Nov. 17. (AP)
Elmore Uke. 6, son of Eng Uke,
well known Chinese nure, was fa
tally Injured yesterday when he was
struck by a switch engine as he ran
across the tracks.
Among the relics exhibited at the
semi-centennial celebration in Rub
ton, La., recently was a pair of dog
wood plow hames carved by hand In
1845.
The opening of the "Colonial Club"
at the corner of West Main and Holly
streets, long anticipated In many cir
cles, was announced today by Q. S.
Ferguson for Saturday, November 18.
The building, well known as the Vaw-
ter property, was recently vacated Dy
the University club and has been
completely redecorated, inside ana
out, for the occupancy of the new
social club, memberships in which
have been available for the past seve
ral weeks.
The building has also been refur
nished upstairs and down and today
offers an Inviting Interior to per
sons wishing to dine, dance, lounge
or enjoy a game of bridge. The re
ception room has been arranged as
a dance hall, adjoining the lounging
room, furnished In deep upholaterea
davenports and chairs, especially de
signed for comfort.
The hallway, now attractively fur
nished, adjoins space reserved for an
orchestra, and the furniture can
easily be removed to accommodate
larger dancing parties. The main
dining room Is also on the first floor
and also has a cheery fireplace.
The culinary department, headed
by Mrs. Alma Lee, who recently ar
rived in the city from the Fur, Fish
and Game farm, is spacious but not
too large for the success of home
cooking, which the club expects to
constitute Its greatest appeal to mem
bers. Mrs. Lee's mother will Join her
In conducting this department In the
near future.
Private dining rooms are also fur
nished upstairs to increase the fa
duties of the club, that several
groups may arrange for special din
nera at the same time.
The club will be open to members
only and memberships may be ob
tained from Mr. Ferguson and Wm. L.
Vawter.
To contradict an opinion prevalent
about the city, Mr. Ferguson an
nounced today that the club will be
a strictly social organization for men
and women and will not be operated
as a roadhouse or "speakeasy." Liquors
will not be sold there, with the ex
ception, of course, of legalized beer.
Mr, Ferguson is well known here
through his affiliation for several
years with the Fur, Fish and Game
Farm, beyond Prospect.
Intended Plot Victim
s ' f v :
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Officers at Winston-Salem, N. C,
said John Lanier, Jobless textile
worker, confessed an extortion plot
proposing the kidnaping of Mra. R.
J. Reynolds (above), society leader
and wife of the tobacco heir. (As
aociated Press Photo)
L1BBEY LEAVING
F(
featuring a clearance of women's
ready-to-wear and hats. The sale
started this morning and especially
good values will be offered Saturday.
Coats, dresses, hats and shoes have
been substantially reduced for this
event carrying out Mr. and Mrs. V. J.
Carpenter's policy Indicated by their
slogan, "The store that saves you
money."
D. S. Llbbe, park naturalist and
assistant superintendent of Crater
Lake national park will leave Satur
day for Washington, D. C, where he
will report for duty In the park ser
vice for the winter months. It was
announced today.
Mr. Llbbey's work In the capital
will be with the emergency conserva
tion and ciyll works administration,
as concerns the national parks and
monuments, he stated.
Mrs. Llbbey and their son, Don Lin
den Llbbey will accompany htm to
the eastern city. Mrs. Belderllnder..
Mrs. Llbbey's mother who makes hor
home with them, will go to Columbia.
Mo., to reside with her son. Captain
William A. Beiderllnden during the
winter. Captain Beiderllnden is with
the University of Missouri and coach
of the university polo team.
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SALEM, Nov. 17. (AP) Abolish
ment of all tax on dlslllate to aid
farmers will be proposed at the spe
cial legislative session, a farm group
announced here yesterday. Another
proposal would eliminate all gasoline
tax refunds.
EASTON, Pa., Nov. 17. f AP)
General Harry C. Trexler, chairman
of the board of the Portland Cement
company and a widely known banker
of Allen town. Pa., died In a hospital
here today of Injuries received in an
automobile accident. He was 79.
A meeting of the entertainment
committee for Christmas opening was
held at the chamber of commerce last
night with Jack Wurts as chairman.
A number of entertaining features to
be presented on the street';, vere an
nounced, and arrangements :e now
underway to procure them.
There will be no candy and horns
given away this year, as the commit
tee considers such extravagance out
of keeping with the times.
Band Box Opens
Clearance Sale
Right at the peak of the fall and
winter season, The Band Box and
Shoe Box, at 323 East Sixth street. Is
RIFLE AND SHOTGUN
TIME
YOU
PROUD
PROVIDERS
Who Like to Eat
THANKSGIVIN'
BIRDS
with the smell of powder on
your hands will like this!
Y SHOOT
JACKSONVILLE
Is the Place and
SUNDAY 10 A.M.
And On Is The Time Meet At
V. J. BEACH RANCH Town on Stage Road
J'Ville 0. of 0. is Running; the Show
Two Industry Deaths
SALEM, Nov. 17. (AP) Lloyd Bar
ger of San Diego, Cal., a pitman, and
E. A. Burnett of Seaside, a rigger,
were killed in Oregon Industrial ac
cidents the past week, the industrial
accident commission announced. Re
ports of 421 other accidents were
filed.
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Oregon Weather
Generally fair tonight and Staur
day, but valley fogs west portion;
little change in temperature; gentle
changeable winds offshore.
Artisans Sponsor
Social Evening
The Pythian hall was the scene of
a Jolly party last evening, when the
Artisans entertained. A program of
music, singing and tap-dancing was
followed by games, dancing and refreshments.
Saturday Special
An Old Favorite
BECK'S ORIGINAL
Don't confute these with imitations. No one
has been able to make them as good as Beck's.
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c doz.
At Your Favorite Food Store 01
BECK'S BAKERY
J
Call 6 For
FUEL OIL
Any Kind nj Amount
tulrk, Dpcndablt flerrlca
VALLEY FUEL CO.
We enn Bare Too Mon,j on
MULTNOMAH BATTERIES
and
MEDFORD MADE BATTERIES
Complete Electrical Serrlco
Rebuilding, Repalrtnf Startert
and Generator, Llchtlni and
Ignition Work.
21 lloam Rewinding Serrlc
SEVERIN
Battery Service
Alexander Grocery, Inc.
Phone 143
FREE DELIVERY
E. F. ALEXANDER, Gen. Mgr.
Specials for Saturday
2 Large Pkg. Quick Quaker Oats .
6 Small Pkg. Quick Quaker Oats ,
Pt. Olass Jar Sweet Pickles
Bulk Sour Pickles, pint
Tomato Soup, 6 cans
...27c
...29c
...15c
-...Bo
29c
Dash Washing Powder, Rubber apron free 29c
Monarch Cocoa, lb. can 35c 35c bath towel .
free, 70o value, both i..35o
Candy Special, Bristol Diced Mints, reg. 35o.
Special Sat. only, 2 glass Jars 35c
Budweiser Beer, case 2 doz. bottles,
$1.99
BATTLE CREEK HEALTH FOODS
RICHLIEU CANNED 000DS
We're Ready
for your Saturday shopping trip
with a store full of
Seasonable
ITEMS
New tigs, new dates, new ratlins
Fruit salads, vegetable salads
Pure maple syrup and old fash
ioned Btirk wheat flour, citrus,
orange and lemon peels. Candled
pineapple In colors, preserrei) gin
ger, chrystilllzed finger, date nut
bread, jama, jellies and marma
lades Corn meal from the south
and all kinds of fancy cheese . ,
ETcrythlnf yon want for the fsll
and holiday tahle et uniform!
low prices.
"PAY LESS DRESS BETTER" ... Ask For S. & H. Green Saving Stamps
i1
DEPT. STORE
Offers An Exceptionally Smart Showing of
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Lovely Fall
COATS
You'll agree that they are the season's best
values at these special Saturday prices The
very latest sleeve and shoulder effects luxuri
ous trimmings of the most wanted furs and ma
terials that will give long and satisfactory
service. y
$17.75
and $24.50
A Special Lot of
Wool Crepe and Wool Knit
DRESSES
yon will ba amazed at the imartnena the real ralue
of theae clever dresaea lor fall and winter wear Ml"
neneit nhouldera the newent trlmi and complete aliea
from 14 to 44 . . . See this tpeclal lot early for complete
selection.
PRICED
AS LOW AS
$5.95
MAIN 5j
FLOOR jSjL.
Cotton Crepes
Dotted and novelty pattern. In
30-lnrh novelty crepe. Thl, ma
terial la excellent for Mouaea
and children', drew.
49c yard
Wool Crepe Bags
Here I inmethlns new, aure to
appeal to the hlih achool and
college mlM. Wool crepe baas
In novelty ahapea with browns
and black predominating.
. $1.95
Children's '
Pajamas
Children's bolhrlgran pajamas
In hoth one- and two-piece
style. A real main floor value
at this prlre.
$1.39
WOOL
BLANKETS
The well known "Kay" blanket! man
ufactured In Salem of pure virgin
wool Both two-tone effecta and Hud
son Day itrlpes are offered In theso
really fine blankets.
$9.95
"PORTLAND"
BLANKETS
Portland Woolen Mills blanketa In
smart two-tone colors. 78 x 84 and ft
real main floor special at this price.
$7.95
Van Raalte
PANTIES
YonH Ilka these clever little tight,
fitting Wynsom-Wyn panties which
re especially featured tomorrow on
our main floor at
65c
Wooly-Wyn panties, SO percent wool
snug fitting and warm, Main rioor
special
$1.00
BARGAIN BASEMENT
A new shipment of
Women's Sport
Oxfords
has Just arrived hoth black and
brown shades and heavy, composi
tion solea an excellent sport ot
ford at this low, basement price.
$1.79
Women's Shoes
A fine .election of ,hoe for women
at prices that have made the M. M.
Bargain Basement the greatest shoe
center In southern Oregon.
$1.98, $2.98
Men's Work Shirts
Full rut work shirts In husky Cham
bray. A long wearer and a real value
at
79c
Blankets
II II single plaid blankets nhlrh
regularly sell for 73c KXTIM BI'K
CIAI. for Saturday only
59c
Outing Flannel
Sfljnrh fancy strlpM outing flan
nel, upeclnlly priced for Saturdny In
our banpmrnt ftt - ,
13c yard
2 yard! for 2Bo
Flannel Gowns
Women's gowns ftuhlonM of striped
A monk en f, full rnt end a real flnr
galn Bament value at
$1.19
Children's Pajamas
Pajamas for little girls from to 14
years of age, fashioned of Ammkrag
In both printed patterns and plain
with fancy trimming.
79c
Main Floor
ROBES
Unbelievably beautiful Japan
ese silk robes with striking
Oriental designs.
S1.95
S6.95
Flannel robe. In stripes and
plain effects ... A fine selec
tion at these real bargain prices
$4.95
to S9.45
SKIRTS
Ton will need an extra shirt for
onr fall sweater ensemble
and we have a fine selection In
all shades Tweed skirts are
aim Inrlndrd In thti lot at
$2.45
to $3.95
Closing Out
OUR
Fall Hats
39c
To $1.08
ADEL-LEE
HAT SHOP
in M. M. Store
lS2t No. Rlnrilde. Phone 190