JIEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, DEEMBF.Tt 15, 193,1.
PAOE FTVE
STATE SALES TAX
Om of the best meeting ever heM
by the Jackson County School Mas
ters' club was held In the Senior high
school In Ashland last Might. Mein
speaker of the evening was Professor
I. E. Vining, who talked to the club
on the subject of adjustments. Mr.
Vlning handled hie timely subject in
a masterly way which showed consid
erable original research and thought.
Mr. Vinlng's talk was followed by
consideration of the recent sales tax
passed by the state legislature for the
relief of schools. The club was hon
ored In having with them Represen
tative A. E. Brockway, who made clear
Just why the committee on taxation
found It necessary to recommend a
sales tax. It was interesting to note
in following Mr. Brock way's talk how
the committee worked thoroughly
over every other plan suggested, call'
Ing to Its assistance for definite sta
tistical Information the state tax
commission, and found that none of
the plans submitted would raise any
where near the required revenue nee
easary to save the schools, and most
of them either robbed other funds or
were filled with extremely dangerous
consequences to the beet Interests of
the state of Oregon at a whole.
It was brought out that this state
now has one of the highest income
tax rates in the United States. An
other interesting condition brought
out by Mr. Brockway in his remarks
was that no one, not even those avow
edly favorable to a, sales tax, had
boped that such a tax could be put
over, and there was no organized sates
tax lobby on hand. In fact, a known
sales tax advocate during most of the
session was shunned. It was only at
the close of the session when every
other method seemed futile that the
sales tax was proposed. Still another
Interesting highlight of the session
was the consistent unalterable opposi
tion of the Grange lobby to practical
ly every method of raising revenue
except the Income and Inheritance
tax.
After Mr. Brockway explained thor
oughly why a sales tax was passed.
the tax Itself was taken up in Its
important details by Supt. E. H. Hed
rick, who made It clear that the tax
Is a tax on tangible property sold at
retail and public utility service, that
every dollar except the cost of col
lecting the tax goes to the public
schools, that the bill Is so word-d
that the proper and equitable distri
bution of the tax to the schools U
assured, and that every dollar of the
tax acts as a direct otset to the coun
ty and district school tax on prop
erty. The whole bill expires on July
1, 1936. 30 that the people of Oregon
are safeguarded in case the sales tax
proves to be a tax they do not want.
To continue it beyond July 1, 1936.
will require its re-enactment by the
legislature.
Interesting discussions and ques
tions followed the talks of "the last
two speakers, with the result that
the Jackson County School Masters'
club went on record as unanimously
favoring the sales tax and pledged
their undivided support to that t.
In the event that the threatened ref
erendum is invoked.
Delightful music was furnished by
Mr. Huber on the violin and Miss
Claycomb at the piano.
A delightful dinner was served the
club at 6:30. About 60 members were
in attendance. The sentiment was
freely expressed that this was one of
the most beneficial and instructive
meetings ever held by the club.
ON POOLE'S CASE
A decision will be rendered Monday
morning by Circuit Judge H. D. Nor
ton in the case of Wllllnm Chester
Poole, 19, Butte Palls youth, and CCC
worker, who admitted a aeries of
housebreakings, auto thefts and petty
thieving, extending over the past year.
The father told the court his son
had purchased a second-hand car, and
"I think keeping the thing going Is
responsible for most of the trouble."
The father said he thought the "boy
should be sent to some plnce for a
year or so, where he can straighten
up." The father said he never sus
pected the thefts, a his son was ideal
at home.
Captain McAllister, commanding of-
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Joseph Kralt's stomach was removed In a Chicago hospital, but
that doesn't stop him from eating six meals a day! He has to eat In
mall quantities, however, with his small intestine handling the work
of digestion. (Associated Press Photo)
CASE ARE FILED
Briefs In the motion for a new tr'al
for Ted Haines, serving three years
in state prison for conviction of a
statutory offense, Involving a H- year-
old girl, have been filed with Circuit
Judge R. D. Norton, and awaits his
decision. All the principals resided
in the Bed Topp district, where the
case attracted considerable Interest.
Haines 1 the father of four children.
The chief contentions of the de
fense are that the foreman of the
grand jury did not sign the indict
ment, and that state had no right to
ask the defendant relative to a trip
to Butte Palls with the girl, accom
panied by others.
The state holds that it had a right
to query Haines relative to his asso
ciation with the girt, and that a su
preme court decision holds that sig
nature of the grand Jury foreman is
technical.
Cantata Sunday
Christian Church
"The Christ Child" Is the title of
a cantata to be given Sunday even
ing at 7:30 o'clock at the First
Christian church, under the direc
tion of Effie Herbert Yeoman.
John R. Knight will play a violin
solo, and other soloists taking part
will be Miss Eleanor Curry, Mtaa
Genevieve Brown, Victor Tengwald,
L. O. Oentner, M. E. Olson and Mrs.
Yeoman.
A nationally distributed program,
under ausplcea of the United States
naval reserve, will be broadcast over
NBC tomorrow evening at A :3d (P.
S. T ), featuring the U. 8. navy band
In several stirring march numbers,
talks by Rear Admiral W. D. Leahy,
U. S. N., and other high naval offi
cers. The Chicago Naval Reserve
Olee club will alng some old-time
uavy chanties.
The broadcast Is to acquaint the
people with the naval reserve, what
it is, what it needs, and how it
functions. The program will be
available through KPO, San Fran
cisco; KDYL. Sant Lake City, and
KOA, Denver.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT
A campaign to encourage outdoor
11 6'i ting of trees and shrubbery has
been Inaugurated by the Chamber of
Commerce under direction of Dr. R,
E. Lee, chairman of the clvlo affairs
committee, It was announced today.
During past years outdoor lighting
at Christmas time has been very
commendable and It Is hoped that
sufficient persons will enter the
contest this year to make the cam
paign comparable with past efforts.
First and second prices will be of
fered for the best decorated trees
and a similar number for the beat
lighted residences.
Dr. Lee states that the winners
will not necessarily be selected as
those having large trees but those
with small trees will be given an
equal chance. The number of lights
does not count particularly but the
best arranged lighting system and
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. (AP) De
partment of agriculture officials said
today Information gained at a hear-;
ing on a compensatory tax on wool j
was being studied but no action hns '
been taken and none is contemplated I
in the immediate future. I
AUTO GLASS
Fender, Body A Radiator Repair
General Sheet Metal
Mght Structural Iron
BRILL METAL WORKS
109 E. 8th St. Phone 418
the symmetrical lines of the trees Garden club, has promised to co
will be deciding factors. operate in making te campaign a
Announcement of the prizes to be . succss
offered and the time of the Judging Dance at Lake CreekGrange hall,
will be made later. Saturday night. Puttr Falls Orches
Mrs, W. T. Miles, president of the tra playing.
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Special Christmas OSfer
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
Lowest Possible Prices
DENTAL WORK AT
PORTLAND PRICES
DOUBLE SUCTION PLATES
THAT FIT
Satisfaction on All Work
Dr. Thompson
"Best for Less"
opp. 1st National Bank 1
1?3 East Main
Phone 70
g Be Sure To Ask for S. & H. Green Saving Stamps We Give Them!
fleer of the CCC camp where Poole
was stationed, said he "was an aver
age youngster." .The captain thought
he needed "discipline."
Poole, after entering a plea of
guilty, importuned the court for "an
other chance, and I sure will go
straight." He asked to be paroled
to his father.
The court took the case under ad
visement until Monday morning.
Farmers o f McDowell county,
North Carolina, has formed a co
eperatlve association to grow rasp
berries on a, big scale.
The Old Favorites
Cream Puffs and Custard
Puffs
We will have several varieties in several sizes
. on sale Saturday at prices that will astonish you.
Genuine Whipped Cream, Pineapple Cream and
Custard Puffs.
v Large Size
6 for 22c
Small Size
37c dozen
Also note that we have all the old German
Christmas goodies which we have on sale every
holiday season.
Pfefferneuse, Springer lee,
Ginger Men, etc.
And don't forget there is no Fruit Cake that
compares with Fluhrer's-all types and sizes,
priced from 25c to 49c per pound.
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PEOPLE'S MEAT MARKET
105 West Mam
G. W. Nichols, Prop.
Tel 1058
STEAKS
Loin, round or rib.
Lb. 12V2C
BEEF POT ROAST
Lb. 8c
BOILING MEAT
Lb. 6c
We will have a fine supply
of local Turkeys for Christ
mas. Remember we sell nothing
but Rogue. River Valley
Meats.
VEAL ROAST
Lb. 8c
HAMS-Mild Cure
Lb. 17c
SHOKED PICNICS
Lb. lie
Fresh Hamburg
3 lb.
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BASEMENT
SPECIALS
Children's Robes
Here's Just the gift for Christmas
Children's rebes In clever pat
terns, special
Women's Silk Hose
Women's silk hosiery at real bar
gain prices some are full-fnsh-loned.
Special, 59c to .
The M. M. Dept. Store
OFFERS A FINE SELECTION OF
Children's Hose
Children's lisle hosiery at base
ment bargain prices. Z for 35c
Pair
18c
Men's Shirts
A special lot of broadcloth shlrtt
In both plain and fl cured patterns.
Special basement values at ..-.
98c
Boys' Caps
Born' wool caps In the very latest
pattern!. Basement special tomor-
50
Knitted Coats
Men's zipper and button knitted
' coats In brown heather, and blue,
also plain brown and black.
$J49
House Slippers
Women'a felt, soft sole house slip
pers with pom poms In rose, tur
quoise copen blue, brown and
gray . ... -
49c
Boys' Cords
Light and dark colon In boya
rordi. ?1.9 Tallies. Sizes 6 to 12
years
$J 59
Girls' Dresses
Both bolero and Jumper styles In
knitted dresnes for little (Iris
belted and trimmed
Boys' Wool Sweaters
All rrool sventers In nlzen to Si's.
Plain colors. Values to $1.20. pe
clal at .-
Boys' Overalls
Here's a sensible Christmas It I ft
Overalls, all sizes to 16 jears.
Basement special
69c
Men's Slippers
Men's Comfy slippers of leatherette
In brown and black, wool lined
69c
Pajamas - Nighties
Men's and women' flannelette pa
Jamas and nlcht shirts. A real pe
rls! at this prite
$1 19
Boudoir Dolls
Here's t flft thst will dellrht the
receiver. Pretty budolr dolls, spe
cial for -
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Boys' Play Suits
Rtfiped denim play suits for nova
from 3 to 8 years of age. Basement
special
89
Women's Sweaters
Here's the solution of the gift
problem brushed wool sweaters In
a splendid selection of colors
both turtle and zipper necks. Ex
ceptional values at
$3 95 and $4
Children's Dresses
Clever little cotton dresses for chil
dren In prints Special main floor
values at these prices.
$ J00 $J49 $ J95
Children's Robes
Every little child will appreciate
a snug robe for C'hrUtttuu. Beacon
robes $1.05. Flannel robes $3.00.
Little Japanese robes (1.00.
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COATS
What finer, or mora useful Rift, could you give your wife or
daughter than m coat and we have an exceptionally fine ar
ray of them upto-the-mlnute In fabric, fur trimming and
linings Hit real money-saving prices Here are the reductions
early In the season so that "she" may enjoy her coat through
out the cold, wet winter time.
A Special
Lot
Coats
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VELVET JACKETS
Clever little velvet Jackets for formal or
semi-formal occasions luxuriously lined
with silk and specially priced for the
Christmas season at
1075&$1275 1
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TABLE
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HAND
BAGS
Main Floor
Tomorrow we are featuring a specli
table of hags. Regular values to
Special tomorrow
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SLIPPERS
BOUSE SLIPPERS
dnede comfy slippers with silk pom poms In red
or tan. special on our main floor
93c
VELVET SLIPPERS
Smart ftir-trlmmed velvet clippers specially fea
tured for Christ mill on Our main floor
$1.95
SHEEP LINED SLIPPERS
If you want to give a gift pliif real comfort for a
long time to come, chooxo a pnlr of these ilieep
llned slippers. jj
W00LY WYNS
Snug fitting Woo ly-Wyns created by Van
Ronlte 20 wool, Saturday special, panties
and vets
98c
WYNS0ME-WYNS
Another Van Ranlte creation sure to de
light the women who wants amnrtnetis and
comfort. Pant lei only
59c
CHILDREN'S PAJAMAS
Roth one- and two-piece bfilhrlggan pajamas
In rlever color combinations, 91, so values,
special
$1.19
PHOENIX
HOSIERY
tovely chiffon hosiery In attractive
gift boxen what finer, or more utteful
gift could you give "her"?
3 Pairs $1.00 Hose
$2.85
3 Pairs $1.25 Hose
$3.50
n ' -Ail Attractive m
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BASEMENT SHOE SPECIALS
MEN'S SHOES, priced as low as $1.98
WOMEN'S SHOES, priced as low as $1.98
BOY'S SHOES, priced as low as
$1.59
CHILDREN'S SHOES, priced as low as $1.49
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