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PAGE TWO MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1934. Medford Soft-Ball Teams Will Draw Schedule Thursday Evening' TO ENTER STATE TOURNEY IS PLAN A schedule for Medford "kittenball" will be drifted Thursday night when managers or representatives of all teams desiring to enter are asked to meet at the Office Stationery and Supply store on West Main street at seven o'clock for preliminary discus sion of this year's play. According to Sam Col ton of the "Office Boys," the sport has grown in popularity throughout the state to such an extent that a. state-wide championship tourney will be staged this year in Portland, probably about June IS. Teams which win the championship In the principal towns of Oregon will enter the tourney and this feature Is expected to prove an added Incentive for keen competition In the various cities where kittenball leagues are organized. There will probably be two Port land, teams In the state championship tourney, according to Colton, togeth er with the best teams from Medford, Oregon City, Salem. Corvallls, Eugene, Roseburg, Klamath Falls, and Mc- Mlnnvllle. Colton Is going to Portland next week on business and while In tJe metropolis will gain further Informa tion regarding the championship aeries. PORTLAND, Ore., March 97. (AP) A crowd which tired of booing and commenced to walk away precipitated a decision on a foul for Walter Achlu In his wrestling match with Bulldog Jackaon here last night. After dividing falls Jackson per sisted In low punches, biting and ohoklng until the crowd began to leave In disgust. Only then, did Cow boy Heine, fourth referee of the card, award the foul to Achlu. Referee Barry Elliott's collar bone was broken In a preliminary bout. Other results: Jack Curtis, 18B, Jackson, Miss., took two out of threo falla from cowboy Heinz, 100, Burns. Joe Kirk, leg, Boston, gained the odd tall from Sailor Trout, 103, San Pedro. Women Golfers : ' ' Skip Tournament Due to the unsettled ' weather con ditions, the women's weekly golf tour ney at the Rogue River Valley oourse will not be held tomorrow, announce ment made today states, The lunch eon at the club house will not be held this Wednesday,. Providing the weather conditions are favorable, the tourney will be held next Wednesday. Forest Creek FOREST CREEK, March 37, (Spl.) Saturday shoppers and business vis itors In. Medford Included: Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Davis, John, Susan and Mary Davlea, Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Da vies, Mr and Mrs. Oeorge Pearce and daughter Valerie, W, A. Meeds, Mr, and Mrs. Paul Pearce and sons, Mar tin and Oerald. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Davlea and small daughters, Louvelle and Patri ots, spont last week at Lake Creek as guests of Mrs. Davles' mother. Mr, and Mrs. Charloa Madsen and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Arpan attended church In Jacksonville Sunday, Avsdna Ayree, Valerie Pearct, Alice Madsen and Russell Ayres sttended the soph-Junior party at Jacksonville high school Friday. Mary Davles will teach the Forest Creek school again next year. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ayres were guests at banquet given In honor of y the championship Centrsl Point bas ketball team, of which their aon, Aa ron Jr., Is a member, In Central Point March 31. Haul and Susan Davles of Wlmer, Ivans Creek, apent tnt week end with their parents. Mr, and Mra. aJs. Davles. Alice Madsen was a week-end guest of Madeline Metrger In Jacksonville March 24 and 36. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Armprlest were Sunday guests at the James Davles home March 8. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Davles were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Charlea Mad sen Sunday evening, March 1. Ivan Davles underwent a minor operation In Medford March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Arpan are spend ing s few dayat with Mr, and Mrs, Chsrles Madsen, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davles hiked to Oregon Belle mine Sunday, Bunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Madsen, March 35. Included: Mr. and Mra. Oeo. Pesrce, Ed Severance of Jacksonville, Miss Phlppe, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Arpsn, Hsr ry Wulf, Mr. and Mrs. Ivsn Dsvles and children and Mr, and Mrs. John Black, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roberts and Mr, and Mrs. Rswtston of Medford were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ayres Sunday. Olrl Scouta met at the home of Mra. Jain Black Saturday afternoon. Planst were mads to entertain the little folks of the creek at an Easter party next Saturday. Pendleton Dampened. PENDLETON, March 27 (p Or, tenth of an Inch of rain tell here last night, but It waa far from tnoiigli to do much ood to crops, wettln only the top of the ,ill. A warm sun this morning rendered . the benefit almost negligible. i iUdi Pbojoa 10c reasleji gludloj Challenged! I L', 3 j " -til .i SWEDE ANDERSON, above, former Medford football alar, litis been chal lenged to a dally rive mile ''condition ing hike" by Lc Wolfe, Texns wrest ler. Anderson will meet Tommy Thompson of 8t. Louis In one-half or the double main event mnt card here Thursday night while Wolfe will grapple big Charlie Hansen In the other half of the program. Wolfo realize;, he will have Ills work cut out for him and Is preparing for the match with ns much zeal as a boxer uses In preparing lor n title bout. Anderson Is noted for his "Iron man" stunts and Is nothing loath to accom pany the Tcxnn on his rive mile Jaunt each morning rrom now on until Thursday. . E For the pnst several months con siderable thought has been given to the establishment of an army air unit In Medford, It was announced today by. Chamber of Commerce officials. The Chamber of Commerce believes that Oregon should have an air base and feels that Medford's stragetlc position entitles It to conslricraton. The matter has been sub mt ted to the congressional dclegntlon and It Is hoped that Medford's claim will be given consideration. The following telegram was received from Senator Stel wer - yestorday : "Your letter twenty-first behalf lo cation at Medford of army air unit received. I am actively co-operating In effort to secure more adequate Pactrio coast defenses and Although selection of sites for air bases will be determined by war and navy Popart men t, I am very glad to bring to at tention proper authorities availability of Medford and will urge full conside ration be given that location. 7 WEEKS TOT ENJOYS PLANE IE AT PORT Soven-weeks-old Jack Roger Stark, and hla mother, Mrs. Jock Stark, yes terday afternoon took their first air plane ride, being passengers of City Airport Superintendent Tommy Cub bertson, who wns flylnR a Falrchlld. According to Culbcrtson, little Jack enjoyed the flht very much. Tho baby's father, who Is employed at the airport here, said today that he ex pects his son to be able to make a parachute Jump at the age of 10 years. Admits Slaying Son Authorities said that Charles Backus of Rockford, III, broke down under long hours of police grilling and confessed h, (lew hi, 8-year-old ton and stuffed hi, body inrougn tne ic, into th. Rock rlvtr, (Assoclsted Pres, Photo) banksTakruptcy hearing march 30 PORTLAND, March 37. (JP) A special session of federal court, called ! for Medford. March SO, by Federal ' Judge Fee, will hear the bankruptcy ! casea of Llewellyn A. Banks and his wife. Edith R. Banks, snd the Bun- : crest Orchards, Banss Is serrlng a prison sentence j for the slaying of s constable at Med-' ford last vesr. I i. SENATORS' LINEUP KEPT INTACT FOR E BILOXI, Miss., March ST. (AP) The 1034 edition of the Washington Senatora will be a virtual reprint of the league pennant winning 1933 edition. Manager Joe Crontn feels that a team that can win the pennant and challenge for the world's champion' ship la capable of repeating and with a bit of luck can win the world'a baseball flag this year. This youth ful msnager and his ambitious team mates still feel the lash of detest In the world's series last year and are eager to get another chance at base ball's highest prize. Cronln and his Senators are about the hardest losing lot that ever bandied balls and bata and they still believe that hard luck and hard luck alone was responsible for their losing the world's title. One msjor Improvement Is seen In the work of young Cecil Trsvts, candi date for third base, which has been held by the brilliant Ossle Bluege. Travla has earned a ahare In the Job and If Bluege ahould slump he may take It over. In addition to being a fielder of first water, Travis la a natural hitter, never having batted under .340 In la brief baseball career. Then there Is a young catcher by the name of Elmer Klump, up from Chattanooga, who has the regulars bearing down hard to hold him off their Jobs. He will at least be used as utility and before the end of the season may be a first line catcher. For pitchers the Senators are amply supplied In the big four, Crowder, Whltehlll, Stewart and Weaver, with Jack Russell standing In sharp relief. Russell is regarded by his manager as the best relief pitcher Washington has seen since Flrpo Marberrr, who was one of the best baseball ever has seen. Behind the regulars Washing ton hss a hustling lot of candidates, out of whom good support can be obtained, . Antelope ANTELOPE, March 37 (Spl.) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hattlet called on Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Baize of Med ford March 33. Mr. and Mrs. BUI Blgham and daughters and Mr, and Mra. Cecil Culbertson and daughter visited in Sams Valley March 34. Mrs. Laura Fierce of Medford spent a, few days last week with her daugh ter, Mrs. Helen culbertson. S. W. Baize of Medford, father, of Mrs. B. K, Rlggs, returned March 30 from Salem, where he had gone for another examination. Antelope residents attending the program at the Reese Creek school house March la were: Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McDowell and children, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Esrl Yorton snd children, Boyden Charley, Harold Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Bill Blgham and daughters, and Mra. B. K. Rlggs and children. After the program re freshments were served. Ladles' Social club will meet at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Dutton April 18. farmers of the Antelope district sre all smiles st the good rats the I night or March 34. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allen have mov ed on Mrs. Louisa Qreb's ranch for the next year. Mrs. Orota snd son are moving on the Allen ranch. Mr. and Mrs. John Oreb spent the week end at Butts Falls. Mesdamea W. E. Davlea and O. E. Davles were in Medford shopping on March. 33. ' Barnle K. Rlggs will have charge of water In the Antelope district this spring and summer for the Eagle Point Irrigation district. . ' Ladles' Social club met at the home or Mrs. Helen Culbertson March 31. Present were: Mesdames Bill Walsh, Miss Kay. Rosa Baize, J. A. Houston, Ida Kent, Dottle Dutton, W. S. Davis, Julia Davles, Mlra Blg ham, Anna Owens. Laura Pierce or Medford, Sarah Riley, Ruby Rlggs, Slgna Day, Ins Stanley, Eva Arens, . Margaret Hattlet. Jesse Alien. Velma Wood, Nell Von der Hellen and Mrs. John Radcr of Englo Point. Men of Antelope Literary club have charge of the program for April 13. They announce that they are to hold a box social and the ladles are asked to bring their purses as the men are i to sell their boxes. The proceeds will go toward buying an oil stovo for j lltersry club. T.hey also snnounce ! that the chsrge will be within the reach of every laddy's pocketbood. Stated Communication of Reamea Chapter, O. E. S, Mk w,a"day eve.. March 28. 8 o'clock: also district meet' Ing. Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Monnle Hauser. will be oresent on official vtntt. Vlilttnf member I invited. HATTtB M, ALDEN, fieoy. Speclsi convocstlon or Cra ter Lske chapter No. S3, R A. M Tuesday. March 37th. at 7:30 p. m. Work In M. M decree. Visitors Invited. O. W. DE JARNETT, H. P GEO. ALDEN, Secy. Scatter Sunshine with EASTER CARDS And Novelties SWEM'S GIFT SHOP "On Msln Mreef THE HULA UNDER Fascinating Hawaiian rhythms are echoing on the Florida beaches this season. American girls are being taught the intricate technique of the tropical Island art by two Hawaiian princesses. The above Miami beauties, members ol one of the classes, seem to have learned their lessons well. (Associated Press Photo) CHORINES SIGN Now the chorines are undo.- the wings of the blue eagle. Above it part of the first New York group of chorus girls to sign contracts with an employer under an NRA code. Jimmy "Schnoczle" Durante, the :omedlan, was present for the ceremony. Sonya Walters (center) first to sign, affixes her signature on a contract held by Dorothy Bryant, executive director of Chorus Eauitv. (Associated Press Photo. U. S. Housing Chief Col. Horatio B. Hackett, Chicago architect, was named general man ager of the federal publlo work, emergency housing corporation. (Associated Press Photo) A large and appreciative audience ; last evening heard the Kerby CCC j Minstrels, nt the regular meeting of ' j r ) i. M ted Support Home Dairying! Enjoy The BEST On The Market ASK FOR 'ROGUE VALLEY' CHEESE Ktrrr time jn n.k fnr 'Rome Vftllev clirrc ou tire tiooMln? the dnlry IndiiMrv of this ttKinty . . , Rnuif Rher iirmliirfs ere urt( In the mnnufacture nf thly looi Home Cheese . , , And JuH one trial n 111 ntmtnre tou t Tint "Kohm Vi.tte 1 niTTi;H than nthrr luniKl . , . try (or nnrelf the rli'h tnte of tut nv.Hr fine cheese . . Your Rrorvr ha It! iailiiiiH iii .I, FLORIDA'S PALMS UNDER THE NRA tjr: local American Legion post. The show was presented under the direc tion of First Lieutenant Preston E. Rohrer, welfare officer at Camp Ker by, who also played the piano accom paniment. Besides members of the local post, the auxiliary and a. number of other visitors were present. ALBANY, N. Y., March 37. (AP) Manay Strewl, convicted of kidnaping John J. O'Connell, Jr., for 940,000 rnnsom last July, was given a manda tory sentence of 60 years In prison today, Arrangements were made to tnko him to Clinton prison at Dan nemora,1 immediately. For Garden Plowing Tel. 012-J. TOO LATE 70 CLASSIFY FOR SALE Window fosh snd frames. French aoors and frsmes: spouting, good bs new. Berrydale 2nd Hand Store. 1603 No. Riverside. FOR SALE -Alt household furniture and piano. 730 Welch St. iTO TRADE Barley, apples, hay or I walnuts ror lumber or sntngies. e, E. Fose, Talent. WANTED M'.ddle-sged lsdy to do housework. Phone 479-X. FURNISHED 2 and 3-room apts: garage. 604 W. 10th. FOR RENT 40 acres: 2-room houe, down wood: io month. Mrs. Chss. L. Wilson, ContrM Point. WANTED To rent pasture for a few heifers. Wendfa Dairy, Jacksonville. FOR SALE Used lumber, doors and windows: bath tub. tenk. lavatory. Phone 1073, or 515 E. Main. WIIX pAy CASH (or m,n, Mcon4. hln(l ,ulu. nM, sni ,n0M. WII1 h Wilson, No. Front St. Mm x F L! Executive Signs Bill Author izing Construction Up to Treaty Strength Actual Construction Must Wait WASHINGTON, March- J7. (API President Roosevelt today proposed further reductions in naval strength in the 1935 disarmament parley as he signed the bill authorizing construc tion of the American navy up to ex isting treaty strength. The measure was signed In the presence of naval and congressional leaders. Mr. Roosevelt penned a memoran dum explaining the bill waa simply an authorization and that actual construction of the ships must await future appropriations. "It has been and will be the policy of the administration," said Mr. Roosevelt In a memorandum "to favor continued limitation of naval arma ments. "It is my personal hope that the naval conference to be held In 1935 will extend all existing limitations and agree to further reductions." The construction measure contem plates expenditures estimated . at eSOO.000,000 to 750,0OO,0OO over a seven-year period for ships and sir planes. The bill would permit construction of 65 destroyers,. 32 submsrlnes, four cruisers and more than 1100 airplanes IN ROTARY SPEECH Hugh E. Rosson, graduate manager of the University of Oregon who has come to Medford to assist the Med ford chamber of commerce committee in perfecting plans for Oregon's Dia mond Jubilee here next June, ad dressed the members of the Medford Rotsry club at the Hotel Medford to day. In his interesting talk, Mr, Ros son stressed the Importance of mak ing the Jubilee of such a nature as to automatically reflect the spirit of the past that Inspired he pioneers of nearly a century ago to make the long trek across the plains and estab lish a permanent foundation for -the building of a great commonwealth. "There must be no cheap hullaba loo in Oregon's Diamond Jubilee" the spesker Insisted. "There should be full recognition of tho primary Influ ences In the establishment and growth or the state with a generous messure of warm southern Oregon hospitality snd' pleasant entertain ment for guests. The concerted, co operative effort In holding this Jubi lee will prove of Inestimable value to this community as well as the fu ture benefits of this excellent presen tation to visitors of Medford and he southern Oregon country." Mr. Robson further pointed out the widespread Interest In Oregon's Jubi lee throughout the state and empha sized the responsibility Medford has assumed in properly observing the significant event of the seventy-fifth birthday of this state. In outlining the committee's plans in observing Oregon's blrthdsy, Ros son mentioned city-wide church ser vices for Sunday preceding the Jubi lee In recognition of powerful religi ous Influences behind the establish- j ment and growth of the state. Devel- I opment In lndtistry. education, trana- j portation and agriculture will be given prominence In displays, page ants and addresses by prominent ! speakers. Pioneers and farmers will be given prominent places - In the scheme of the Jubilee while colorful ' balls will add to the I itertalnment j for visitors. The future or the state ! will be reflected In great aviation and ! Industrial exhibitions and fireworks LOS ANGELES ef ei C rooms JJs3 BATHS Grill Tavern Coffee Shop 2fv M0ST&7i .... Vfte'NSTJeremmodaJiont Tie TlNtSTJfedr IN fOvrMcaji CAUroiwtA INNOVATIONS SERVICE - COMFORT v HOTEL CLARK PCS WSKHWtJtir 4 jJ' displays with a Jolly mardl gras top ping off a busy week. E. O. "Jerry" Jerome, chairman of the general committee in chsrge of the Jubilee spok, briefly after Ros son'e address. A. H. Bsnwell, J. Verne Shangle and den Shlldera were also guest at today's Rotary meeting. In teh election of Rotsry officers next week, members of the club will choose a president from Oeorge Hen selman. Olen Smith, Dr. O. T. Sween ey and Walter Leverette. nominated at today's meeting. FILE CANDIDACIES SALEM, March 37. (AP)-Walter M. Pierce, Democrat of La Grande and Harry M. Kenln, Republican of Port land, filed with the secretary of state today for the nomination for repre sentative in congress from the second and third districts respectively. Pierce, Incumbent, seeks the re election on a platform containing the statement that he will "support Roosevelt's courageous struggle for security of homes, farms snd Jobs." Pierce was the first to file from the second district, although Jay Cpton of Bend late yesterday announced that he would be a candidate for the Republican nomination. CHICK STARTING MASH SPERRY QUALITY $2.40 . Sperry Olympic Starting Mash, per cwt,..' $2.40 Sperry Surelive Starting Mash, per cwt .....$2.45 Sperry Surelive, Pelleted, per cwt $2.50 Baby Chick Scatch, per cwt $1.95 We have Just received another large supply of chick drinking founts and feeders all at right prices. TURKEY FEEDS PELLETED and MASH We are now carrying a oomplete line of TURKEY STARTING FEEDS, pelleted as well as the turkey mash starter. Since SURETURK starting feed has made an outstanding record in the way of netting more profit to the turkey grower, it would be to your advantage to arrange with us for your feed requirements this season. We can finance you in case you should need help later, See us about our financing plan, F. E. SAMSON CO. Phone 833. Spring Bargains In LAWNM0WERS 14-in, 4-blade Viking roller bearing. 10-in. Q QP wheel, tool steel blades. Fully guaranteed. Only 90aw9 16-in. S blade Viking roller bear. 10-in. wheel, JQ Grass Catchers .95c 80 ft. 5-8 ALL RUBBER GARDEN HOSE. gQ Of 1 year guarantee pOswU SO ft. 3-4 ALL RUBBER GARDEN HOSE. fQ - Only PO. I U B0.ft. 6-8 WINOF00T GOODYEAR HOSE, CC 7fS Will stand 3 to 10 years service ?D j I O Silent Lawnmowers! Come in and see the new silent lawnmowers. Three sizes: 14-in., 16-in., 18-in. All these features : Quiet operation; "V" belt drive; Quality anti friction bearings; works well on un-even ground; for terrace mowing: bone; simple adjustment; easy running; long service. COULEE DAM SLIDE E GRAND COULEE. Wash., March 37. (P) A million yards of rock and dirt, loosened by excavation work, roared down the mountainside at the Grand Coulee dam site today, burying some equipment, but missing the 15 work men employed in a cut below. The 15 men, employes of the Good fellow Brothers of Wenatchee, sub contractors, were carried part wiy down the hillside on the crest of a section of the slide, but none was in jured. ) A steam-shovel was lifted 30 feet la the air. Girls Die Behind Barred Windows LODE, Poland, March 37. (API Two girl workers, trapped by Iron window bars, were listed as dead to-4. day In a fire which destroyed a tex tile factory. M. Lajbowlcz, brother-in-law of the factory owner. Jumped Into the fire In despair yesterday and perished. Fifteen workers, rescued after fire, men ripped bars off the windows, still were In a critical conditions in hospitals today. 229 N. Riverside a strong back rubber tires; tU2 f
