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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1934. PAGE TEN Japanese Cherry Tree Blooms SEATTLE. Wash. (UP) A Japan ese cherry tree in the yard of Dr. J. T. Thomas "Jumped the gun" on the spring season when It burst forth in full bloom. It usually blooms around April and May, according to Dr. Thomas. SALEM, Feb. 15. (AP) The state banking board today extended the time until March 16. during which the Bank of Bcaverton may operate on a restricted basis. The action was taken upon a request from a local committee of depositors. DEATH OF SHREVE costs in justice court yesterday, for Mfln Srnrritv failure to stop hi auto at a Main CHIiUi OCOTCiry based on tht probable 1934 output, trade leaders here believe. A shortage In California this year seems likely, It was pointed out, be cause of shortage of rainfall to date this season. - Indian Skeletons Found KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (UP Road workers excavating for a bridge approach near here uncovered twelve skeletons, apparently of Indians. They believed the spot to be site of a primitive Indian burying ground. j wu m icu m r failure to stop -r X'Ja'- street Intersection. Looms On Coast IN C-C the Big Pines Lumber Co., ws lined Carvel! Amell, a CCO worker of the a10 ftnd costJ for fallure to have PORTLAND, Feb. 16. (AP) The country faces a shortage of walnuts, Applegate district, waa fined $28 and ' Public Utility commission permit. Resolution, expressing the loss to the Chamber of Commeroe and the col rnn unity, as a whole, realized in the reoent and untimely death of Roy R. fihreve, waa passed yesterday by the board of directors of the Cham ber of Commerce. It reads: "Whereas, through the untimely death of Mr. R. R. Shreve this com mtinlty has lost a citizen and friend whose passing la greatly mourned, not only by his many friends, but by all who knew him, and 'Where as, through his demise the Chamber of Commerce lost a valu able and ardent supporter and one whoM place will be hard to fill, and "Whereas, his Innumerable kind acta will continue as permanent me morials in the hearts and minds of those who felt the touch of his kind ness, particularly the students of our schools, "Now, therefore, be It resolved by the Medford Chamber of Commerce that this organization express to the widow, Mrs. Sylvia Shreve, his daugh tors, Janloe, Mary Elizabeth and Vir ginia, our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement, and "Be It further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to the press Medford, to the widow of. the de ceased, and spreAd upon the records of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, "W. 8. BOLOER, President. "A. H. BANW1LL, Manager." The industry which Mr. Shreve ex hibited during his years in Medford, characterized him, even in childhood. He attended grammar school in To peka, Kansas, where he waa born, September 17, 1684, but at an early age left school and went to work as a messenger boy for the W. U. Tele graph company. During his service with the W. U. he was made messen ger to the state legislature during lt sessions in Topeka, and it was this early experience, no doubt, that developed in him a wonderful sense of humor which he carried through life. After leaving the W. U. service he served with the Rock Island railway and the Sent Fa railway In Topeka, resigning from the railways to engage In the mercantile field. In 1910 he was married to Edith Becker of Topeka, and shortly there after moved to Portland, securing employment with the Remington Typewriter company. Mrs. Shreve (nee Edith Becker) died In 1013. There waa one daughter, Virginia, who now resides in Topeka. In 1010 he married fiylvesture Beck man of Salem, Ore,, taking up resi dence in Portland. The family later moved to California, where Mr. Shreve was engaged in business until 1016 when they returned to Portland. At this time Mr. Shreve entered the service of the Royal Typewriter com pany. In 1033 the family moved to Med ford. where Mr. Shreve entered the service of the Miter Book store, where he was employed until 1937. Later In 1037 he entered Into partnership with Samuel Q. Colton and opened the present store known as the "Of fice Stationery and Supply Co." Mr. Shreve ta survived by Mrs. Shreve, three daughters, Janice, Mary Elisabeth and Virginia; a brother Paul and a sister, Mrs. A. B. Mollis, both of Topeka, and a brother, Leo C and a sister, Mrs. L. F. Bennett, both of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Shreve'e father waa Major Al bert Paul Shreve. who saw active serv ice in the Civil war. His mother, Annie Gray Shreve, waa of Canadian birth, coming to the Untted States with her parents among the early pioneers who settled in the Missouri valley near Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time of his death. Mr. Shreve possessed two things which he highly prized. One the signature of Abra ham Lincoln, commissioning his fath er, Major Albert Paul Shreve, as brevet colonel and paymaster In the quar termaster corps, and a "Royal 63 button. This Is one of seven but tons given in the entire United States by the Royal Typewriter company, for the fulfillment of a given quota In a given district. This button was received by Mr. Shreve leas than a month before his death. s u IGHT The tenth annual Scout Father and Son Banquet to be held In Medford will take place this evening at the Medford Junior high school at 0:30. Over 328 Scouts and fathers will par ticipate In the Interesting program arranged. The troops are again making ex hibits for the competitive table deco rations, Each year a large picture ot Oeorge Washington Is awarded the troop making the best display or Scouting on the troop table, The,e displays are expected o far exceed any of past years at this banquet. Capt. B. B. MrMahon will be the principal speaker. J. C. Mann la gen. ral chairman of the banquet, with Don R. Newbury act Ing aa toast master. Food for the troops will be pre pared and served by Scout mothers, with the exception of Troop No. lfl. The ladles of the Active club auitl lary are planning the food for this tb)e. ScouU and their dads are re minded to bring their own plates, knives, forks, spoons and cups. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Wlllmuhby r the parent of a ion, welgMnl T'4 pound,, born this morning at th, ruriiclter maternity horn,. TM value of foreign fx porta .hip pod from Charleaton. 6. 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