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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUXE, MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1933. HOST THIS WEEK TO STATE GROUP Horticultural Society Starts Wednesday At Elks Tem ole Fruit Topics Of Interest On Program. Medford grown snd th. Fruit Growers league are to be btxtt Dt- oember 13 end 11 to the Oregon State Horticulture! society. The lest Mediord meeting was held In 1939 ant! was one of the best ever heM rue to the large and enthusiastic at tendance of local growers and the hearty welcome which they gave to the members or the state society. The session held this year promisee to be even more Important and bet ter entertainment than the one four years ago because the spirit or nope' fulness Is reflected In ttie program which the very capable committee has outlined. There will be two days of the convention, which will cover both the Important speeches as out lined In the program and the busi ness session, at which officers will be elected and other necessary busi ness transacted. Tfre reception committee, of which Prof. F. O. Relmer is chairman, Is composed of George Dean and Lyle WUoox of Mcdford and O. T. Mo- Wborter of Oorvallls; and the enter tainment committee, of which Ray mond Reter Is chairman, have ar ranged for a social session on the evening of Wednesday, the 13Wi, at which many surprises are promisoa, The principal publicity which the committee has given out so rar is that the fruit growers are to be guests of the Medford Chamber of Commerce and there will be plenty of excellent beer, sandwiches of all kinds, hot dogs and other embellish ments, e. The session will start promptly at 9:30 Wednesday morning at the Elks temple. Due to the courtesy of the local B. P. O. I., this excellent audi torium hss been loaned for these meetings, which ojf course Insures everyone having a good time and be ing comfortable. It Is hoped by the 48th annual msetlng of the Oregon State Horticultural society that local growers will avail themselves of the opportunity to hear the very best men in the northwest on subjects which are of Immediate and practical value to them. The committee asks that those who are planning to accept the Invitation of the entertainment committee on the evening of the 13th hand their names to any member of the com mittee by noon of that date. The publicity director wishes to add that this entertainment will be free. The program follows: ELKS TEMPI.B Wedneaday, December IS Forenoon 9 ;80 President's Address. . W. Carlton, Central Plont. 100 "T,he Dollar, the Pound Ster ling, and the rut Grower" Wm. A. Schoenfeld, Dean and Director of Agrloulture, Ore gon State College, Oorvallls. 10:30 "Soil Moisture Control by Ir rigation" Arch Work, U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Engi neering, Medford. H;00 "Some Responses of Anjou Pear Trees to Irrigation" W. W. Aldrlch, V. 6. Bureau of Plant Industry, Medford. 11:80 "Humus Losses In Cultivated Seeds" R. S. Stephenson. Bolls Department, Oregon Ex periment Station, Afternoon 1:18 "Irrigation District ReflnancUig lng and Government Aid" W. W. McLaughlin, Chief, Division of Irrigation, U. S. Bureau ol v Agricultural Engineering, Berk- aley, Cal. 1 ;sfl "Food Value and Vitamins In ePsrs" Dr. W, W. Manvillc, Oregon Medical School, Port land. jl:l8 "What Water Shipment ol Pears Means to the Industry" Glenn B. Marsh, Hood River Apple Growers' Assn. S;S "Atensa Bhlpment" Robert K. Morris, Pinnacle Packing Cor poration, Mediord. 3:10 "Outlook for Canned Pears" J, w. Mayo, General Manager, North Faclflo Canners and Packers. 8:48 'Lit Us Leaf Chlorlsls and Dry Rot of Pears" F. O. Relmer, Bupt. Southern Oregon Experi ment station. Talent, 4:18 Recess until Supper, The afternoon session will continue until about 6 o'clock, at which time th fruit growers are Invited to re main for a "buffet supper" ss guests of the Mediord Chamber of com merce, 4:00 "Buffet Supper.'' Medford Chamber of Com merce. Thursday, December 14 Forenoon 10.00 'Oregon-Washington Pear Bu reau" D. R. Rosenberg, Pres ident, Oregon - Washington Pear Bureau. 10:80 "Production Credit" . L. Potter, Division of Agrlcultu ral Economics, O. 8. A. O. 11:00 "The Northwest Fruit Indus tries. Inc." Paul Scherer. General Manager, S. O. 8. 11:80 W. H. Horsley, Seo. N. F. I. AAMrrnoon 1:00 "Codling Moth Spray Develop ments" X. J. Newcomer, Sen ior Entomologist, U. 8. D. A., Yakima, Wash, 1:30 "Insect Control In tfee Rogue Rcgue River Valley" L. o. Oentner, Entomologist, South ern Oregon Experiment Station. 3:00 "Spray Residue Removal from Apples and Pears" R. H. Rob , lnson, Chemist, Oregon Experi ment Station. 8:40 Annual Business Meeting. Election of Offloera. VETS POST PLANS At a meeting of the Crater Lake Post 1833, Vstersns of Foreign Wire, held Monday evening, December eth, plans were msde for the second an nual "Kiddles Community Christmas Tree, to be held at the Armory, Thursday evening, December 3 let, to which all children ten years and under, and who reside In Jackson county, are cordially Invited. A telegram has been received from Santa Claus Informing the V. F. W. that owing to the depression and a short crop of moss at the North Pole for his reindeer, It will, be lm posslbls for him to visit every child. so he has asked the Veterans of For eign Wsrs to help him out by pro viding a tree and Inviting the chil dren to It. t Plans for the program are being msds and will be announced later. OUT TO BE The two "hold-tip men" which State Polios officer Louis Johnson rsced up the Oreensprlngs mountain arter Friday night were not so dan gerous as they hsd been reported, he ssld yesterday when at headquarters here, and related making a hurried trip up the mountain after the "two fellows who had handkerchiefs tied over their faces." A truck driver, bringing a load of potatoes to Ashland from Klamath Falls, reported to police officers there thst he hsd seen two men traveling on the hlghwsy, with handkerchiefs as masks. Officer Johnson then traveled up the Oreensprlngs road about f.ve miles, and found two boys, aged 14 and 18, who ran eagerly out to the police car, when It stopped. According to the officer, the two boys, who reside at a service station up the mountain, had been to Ash land to see the robot on display, ana having missed the bus home, were walking. They hsd tied the handkerchiefs over their faces to protect them from the wind, the boys ssld. They had hoped the ear hsd stopped to give them a lift home. Eagles Eat Turkey Friday night, official closing night of the membership drive of the Eagles lodg. here, was marked by a turkey dinner, given, by the' losing team, to which .few members con fessed belonging. Dinner was served to 380 people at the drive finale. The member ship fee will remain the same until next Friday night, It was announced. DEMOCRATIC HATS RADIO RBPAraiNO. If you are hav ing trouble, ph. 8, Don's Radio Ssr. POSTOFFICE JOBS Three poitofflcM of Jackson county Medford, Central Point and Gold Hill will be subject to new appoint ments within the next months, as the commissions of the present post' masters expire. All are Democratic plums to be distributed by the "pow ers that be" to the faithful. Unofficial Information received yes terday by local Democrats, Indicate that the new appointee will take the oath of office shortly after the first of the year. The commission of William J. Warner, Incumbent, ex pires December 18. Last summer War ner completed SO years of service In the postal department, and comes under civil service seniority, and pen slon rules. Attorney Frank DeSouza, chairman of the county central committee, Lewis tJlrlch, pioneer Democrat, and J. Prank Wortman of Phoenix, bank er-farmer, a patron of the local post- office, and 81d I. Brown, lumber man of this city, are mentioned among prominent prospects for the Medford post. All have espoused the cause of Democracy over the years, in the many defeats and few victo ries. Wortman Is a Democrat of the Bryan .school, the others aspirants of Jthe current school. in Ashland, the leading aspirants for the postmastershlp are William orenbremmer, active American Le gion worker, William Bement, chair man of the Ashland city Democratic committee, and J. H. Fuller, Ashland resident and civic worker of lone standing. There is some controversy as to when the commission of Fred Wagner, Incumbent, expires. Thomas Pankey of Centra Point, is a candidate for the post mastership held throughout the Republican years by Guy Tex. Pankey has been school director, last" spring was candidate for county commissioner and this summer has been connected with the federal land board. Gold Hill presents two asplrnnte for the coming postal- vacancy Justice of the Peace H. D. (Johnny) Heed and W. P. Chlsholm, Jr. Mrs. Nellie Reed now holds the post. Oregon Democratic chieftains have weighed each candidate, from all an gles, including the stalwartness of his Democracy, and Congressmen Pierce and Martin and the state chair man are expected to' present their choices when Postmsster General Far ley returns from Europe and congress assembles. i Monday, Dec. 11 X will deliver grade I A milk for 8c per at. cash and 7o at the Jackson Street store. Call same for delivery, phone 1038. Why buy Grade B. Crystal Springs Dairy. ! Election of officers, Warren Lodge No. 10, Jacksonville, Wed., Dec. 14. MICE PEARS TO FEDERAL CHIEFS Rogue River valley Cornice pears, among the world's finest fruits, will be going out to various points this week through the Chamber of Com merce to acquaint more people with their taste and to express Medford's appreciation of the various federal projects brought here this year. Among the recipients will be MaJ or General Malln Cr tig, commander of the ninth corps area of the United States army, headquart ers, San Francisco; Major Clare H. Armstrong, now In Letterman's hos pital In the bay district; Robert Fechner, national director of the CCC, Washington, D. 0., and Arno B. Cammerer, new director of nat ional parks, Washington, D. O. Dir ector Cammerer visited In Medford during the summer before assuming his office snd was then promised a sample of Medford pears. FOR NEEDY FOLKS Suggesting Inauguration of a plan whereby clothing discarded by the Civilian Conservation corps could be diverted Into relief channels, the Chamber of Commerce yesterday ad dressed a communication to Robert Fechner, national director of the CCC. Under the present ruling the army destroys all clothing and supplies unfit for army use. The Medford Chamber of Commerce suggests that much of the clothing could still be used to advantage by many needy people here If cleaned and mended. and asks that the camps be author ised to turn It over to the Chamber of Commerce, which will give the supplies to the Welfare Exchange for distribution. , Reading Matter Solicited Another call has been Issued by the Chamber of Commerce for maga zines, books, decks of cards, and games, for distribution to the boys In various CCC camps throughout this district. The previous appeal, made some time ago, by the local civic organs Izatlon, met with a hearty response, and It Is hoped that Medford citi zens will again respond so that the articles may be distributed before Christmas. Those wishing to donate are asked to leave their gifts at the Chamber of Commerce during the present week, or ring 03 and an automobile will pick them up. 4 ' Heating costs can be reduced. For complete heating service call Art SchmidU. 4181062. TO SELL DODGE Appointment of the Pierce-Allen Motor Company' as Dodge and Ply mouth dealers in Medford was an nounced here today by W. W. Allen, president of the motor car merchan dising organization. The Pierce-Allen Motor Company, new Dodge Brothers and Plymouth dealers here, was established in 1925 under the management of W. W. Al len, present owner. The firm ww then known as the Plerce-Harrlson Motor Company, retaining that name until 1927 when Mr. pierce acquired the Interests of Newton Harrison. Upon the death of Mr. Pierce In 1928, Mr. Allen became owner of the firm of which he Is president and general manager. Mrs. Allen Is vice-president while Dee Scheffel Is secretary -treas urer ajid in chares of the accounting department. Completely equipped service and parts departments are maintained by Pierce-Allen Motor Company and Mr. Beechel, Dodge and, Plymouth service expert, has been added to the present staff. The parts and service depart ments are managed by B. F. Cham berlain and, according to Mr. Allen, the auto parts stock. Include a con siderable quantity of Chevrolet equip ment. The used car lot, located at the cor ner of Eighth and Bartlett streets snd operated by - Plerce-Allen Motor Company, la under the management of L. C. Taylor. According to conser vative estimates, mope than 1800 used cars have been sold In this lot since Its establishment. W. W. Allen, heart of Plerce-All-n Motor Company, Is well known In southern Orgon, having Identified for several years with civic and fraternal activities here. Mr. AUen has also served as a member of the Medio, d city council. In commenting upon his company's acquisition of the Dodge Brothers Plymouth franchise, Mr. Allen said: "We are more than pleased to bo able to announce our new connec tion.' Today the public throughout the nation regarda the- Dodge and Ply mouth as two of the outstanding au tomotive creations snd sales records prove this contention. For Instance, during this week of December, a total of 3675 cars and trucks was delivered nationally by members of the dealer organization of which I am now a member. Of this number 1090 were n -l ftft For Electric Wiring ball UU or Repairing No Job Too Large or Too Small MEDFORD ELECTRIC B. M. Bush, Owner Basement, Medford Bldg. Christmas Caida, Time is getting abort to get Christ-! dim and New Year greeting caris. Order now. See the choice Mnei to select from at Mall Tribune Job Ue paxtment. prlos rtaaontblo. Pierce-Allen Motor Co., Inc. DODGE and PLYMOUTH MEDFORD T I T IS with much pleasure that this announce. JL ment is made to present and future owners of DODGE and PLYMOUTH Motor Cars and DODGE Trucks and Commercial Cars of the new Sales and ' Service representation in Medford and vicinity . . . Pierce-Allen Motor Company has satisfactorily served the motoring public for the past eight years and will continue to render the same, efficient ser vice to all old and new customers as in the past. W. W. ALLEN, President and Manager. Pierce-Allen Motor Co., Inc. 112 South Riverside. 9 Phone 150 Dodge passenger cars, 1357 ply mouths and 920 trucks. It Is also interesting to note that this year's deliveries to date have reached the amazing total of 178,040 care and trucks, an Increase of 371 per cent over the same period in 1933. Louis B. Miller, well known auto mobile endurance driver who estab lished a record of 0,287 miles covered between New York and San Francisco and return in 133 hours and 9 min utes In 1831, was in Medford Satur day completing negotiations with Mr. Allen for the Dodge -Plymouth fran chise here. Mr. Miller is factory rep resentative with headquarters in Ban Francisco. ' Warrant Call School Diet. No. S3 warrants num bered 107 to 131 lno. are called for payment. Interest to cease. Decern oer II, 1933. Warrants payable at First National Bank, Medford, Oregon. -MRS. BESSIE POOL. Clerk, School Dlst. No. 53. SCOTTISH RITE MHKY uoa meeting t ;ou P. M DM. 11th. . L. E. WILLIAMS, Secty. , ,, F Plans are rapidly developing for the annual Christmas tree party at the Medford Elks club on Thursday eve ning, according to Ernest L. Scott, who yesterdsy conferred with a num ber of the committee chairmen for the event. i P. o. Blgham. chairman of the re freshment committee Is preparing big -"feed" to go with the supply of beer, which will be free to all Elks and their guests. Each year ths Christmas tree party Is held, the proceeds being used for charity in Jackson county. Last year over 450 baskets of food and supplies were distributed . to needy, families, and this year clothing turned over to the club will also be distributed. The purchasing committee stated Saturday that plenty of merchandise Is being secured for the event. Notice. Ladles, get the new contract bridge score csrds, with Instructions printed thereon, 10c for 28, at Commercial Printing Dept. Mall Tribune, 38 North Qrape. FITS -ATTACKS CURBED There Is new hope for victims of epilepsy, Judging from the many who have tried Lepso, a home treatment. One user after another now write that Lepso has relieved them of attacks. Its fame has spread for 35 years as one user has told another. If you suffer, send name, age and address to R. 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