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MEDFORD MAIL TRTBUXE MEDFORH. OREGON. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 4. 1934. PAGE TTIREE 'J House Brain Trust Probe To Round Out Season WASHINGTON. (AP) Congress will be rounding out an urnusua ally fertile Inquiry season when Che house probes Dr. William A. Wirt's charges that some of the president's "brain trusters" are aiming at dic tatorship and communism. Bankers and brokers were first on the grid In congressional investiga tions of recent monVis; then came o:ean mall contractors, airmail oper ators, army suppliers, aviation manufacturers, Those congressmen who are not quite friendly . to the professional counsellors would like to make the house committee's Investigation of the Indiana educator's statement a serloua man hunt through the ranks of the "brain trust." That loosely -applied term origi nated when Mr, Roosevelt, aa gov ernor of New York, was advised by several professors. Scores of admin istration advisers .have been lumped at one time or another under the heading. I'obtilble Dl verb ion Some members of congress appar ently regard the coming investigation as offering diversion after several month of testimony laden with long strings of dollar marks, ciphers and digits. "Trusts' have figured in more than one congressional Inquiry, but a "brain trust," never. t So far the Investigators have ac complished results along several lines. The senate banking committee started early last year, and up to a few weeks ago It .had amassed a rec ord of 5,000,000 words and had paint ed a detailed picture of frenzied fin ance in the 1020 and '30s. , Investigators discovered J. P. Mor gan paid no income tax in a couple of depression years and they reveal ed how the Van Swerlngens built a railroad empire from a "shoestring1! of $1,000,000. VYIgglii's Wages They brought to the stand Albert H. Wlggln, lormer chairman of the board of the Chase National bank, and learned about the $250,000 an nual salary he received In retire ment. They listened to comments of Edsel Ford and others on the Detroit bank failures. A congressional dragneet brought Information that 20 large corpora tions had poured 920,000,000,000 into the stock market as brokers' loans In 1929. Spurred by such findings, congress passed the securities act of 1933, de spite complaints of financiers framed more drastic .banking laws, shaped legislation to plug Income tax loop holes and prepared a more rigid law for regulation of the stock market. With his trunk ful of evidence and hla slasning questions,- Ferdinand Pecora stood out prominently as the committee's counsel. Missing Records The senate Investigation of ocean and air mall droned along in rela tive obscurity until the committee headed by Senator - Hugo . Black learned that certain airmail records In the office of former Postmaster General Walter Brown had been de stroyed Just before the Roosevelt ad ministration moved In. Brown, prominent Republican, ap peared before the committee. Post master General. James. A. Farley, chairman of the Democratic national committee, also took the stand and denied that he had called Chairman Black "a publicity hound," as Brown had claimed. Army Gets the Mail After -several dramatic develop ments, President Roosevelt abruptly annualled airmail contracts and or dred the army to carry the mall. After 19 days In which 10 army mail fliers lost their lives, the airmail was curtailed. Famous aviation figures testified in the airmail inquiry: Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clarence Chamberlln, Brigadier Gen eral William Mitchell and others. New airmail legislation was proposed. The ocean mall Investigation drew less attention, although testimony indicated misuse of the' indirect ship ping subsidies provided by mall con tracts. Outright subsidy may result from Vie findings. Amazed by allegations of huge profits made by builders of navy planes, a house naval affairs sub committee started Quiz Hour Congress cnlls tin famous talent In Its "probe Ken son": J. P. Morgan's a trifle warm In the senate banking committee room. , . . Edsel Ford nims remarks nt .Senator Couzens of Michi gan In the Detroit banking Inquiry. . . . "I'll swenr," snys former Post master General Drown to scnnle air mail Investigators. . . . Assistant Sec retary Woorirlng or the war depart ment tells a house committee about profits In planes. ... Dr. Willlnm A. Wirt .started an Investigation move when lie foresaw a "revolution," the date of which he Is checking on investigation,! calendar. but returned a report finding "prof Its reasonable." .Still Others Proposed A similar Inquiry Into army avia tion was made by another house com mittee. It discovered that, although a law of '1906 prescribed competitive bidding, most contracts actually were negotiated through loopholes in the law. Harry Woodrlng, assistant sec tary of war, figured In that Inquiry. The committee will review evi- AIl kinds of igal blanks for sale, for rent, no hunting no trespassing and other cards for sale at Commercial Printing Dept of Mall Tribune. Society and Clubs Edited by Eoa Nealon Hamilton Gordon L. Schermerhorn, former sherif!, under a three-year state prison sentence for vote-stealing con spiracy, has been granted an exten sion of time until April 20 in which to file ,his brief In the appeal to the state supreme court. Tomorrow, April 5. was originally named as the time limit. Schermerhorn has been the benefl slary of half a dozen extensions of time granted by the court, principally because of delay in preparation of the transcript of the evidence. He was sentenced August 8 last, and has been at liberty since on $7500 bonds. Arguments on legal points involved In the appeal of L. A. Banks, local agitator, from his conviction and sentence to life Imprisonment for sec ond degree murder, will be held be fore the state supreme court at Sa lem tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. The argument Is allotted 30 minutes of time. The state will be repre sented by the attorney general's of fice and District Attorney George A. Codding. The defense will be repre sented by Attorney Frank J. Loner gan of Portland, a Republican candi date for governor, and Charles E. Hardy of Eugene. The arguments will concern the le gal points raised by the defense in contest of court rulings in the ad mission of evidence, and his instruc tions to the Jury. One of the points concerns the denial of the court to admit certain expert testimony bear ing upon the mentality of Banks, who plead "transitory mania." Midget Photos 3 for 10c. Peasley Studio Opp. Holly Theatre. O. T. Whitman, long-time resident of this city, who lies in Sacred Heart hospital with his spine broken in two places, will recoved from the severe Injury but will He In a plaster cast for many weeks. According to Dr. L. D. Inskeep, no paralysis of the lower limbs resulted, as first feared. Whitman was working on the new Applefate bridge w.hen the accident occurred ten days ago. While a gir der was being hoisted, Whitman's foot became entangled In a rope and he was lifted Into the air. He fell about 30 feet, striking the base of his spine on a rock In the river bed. Whitman can now move al 1 his limbs freely, but will have to re main In a cast for three months, ac cording to Dr. Inskeep, while the spi nal hurts are healing. Whitman, well known In this city, where he has lived practically all his life, has a wife and two daughters. He Is an expert fruit packer and or chard worker and has been identi fied with that industry for years. Free Methodist Meetings Aimed Interest Young Of Interest to the young people will be the coming of Rev. Rozella Doug las of Salem, Oregon, to hold a series of meetings at the Free Methodist church. The first meeting will be held Wednesday evening, April 4, at 7:30 p. m.. and each evening of the week over Sunday. Saturday at 10 a. m. and 2:00 p. m. there will be a Sunday school con vention at which time problems and helps In Sunday school work will be discussed. Some of the subjects discussed will be: "Child and Youth Evangelism." "Making the Most of Young Life." "Following the Gleam," and other important subjects. Young people are being urged to hear these messages. The Rev. nml Mrs. Dart lam Honored nt Reception. An abundance of fragrant lilacs In baskets and window boxes, Persian rugs on the floors, and 6ther home furnishings, transported to St. Mark's Guild hall for the occasion, created a neautiiui seiwng mat nin reception, honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Ernest S. Bnrtlam. Guests called from 8 to 10 o'clock to greet the new rector and his wife. Among them were Father H. H. Mitchell and daughter of Grants Pass. On the receiving committee were Mrs. Charles Strang, Mr. t and Mrs. J. C. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilson Walt. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Frame. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stennett and Mrs. Lydla Andrews. Mrs. J. C. Mann and Mrs. Andrews presided at the beautifully appointed tea table. The program for the evening in cluded two solos by Mrs. Elsie Carle ton Strang, a group of songs by the hoys' trio, directed by Mb Harriet Baldwin, and a recitation by Miss Suzette Stennett. Mrs. Harry Hinman was chairman of the decorations committee, which created the lovely setting for the re ception, and Mrs. C. C. Murray was chairman of the refreshments com mittee, which decorated the attractive table. Mrs. MrCloln Hostess At Birthday Party. Mrs. Georgo McClain of Phoenix entertained last week at a birthday party, honoring her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Watkins. Dinner was served at 5:30 o'clock with covers arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Watkins. Mrs. Mollle Wltcher,' Miss Anita McAdams, Miss Lula Roberts of Phoenix. Evalyn Gene Watkins. Dr. Frank Roberts of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Clain and Mr. and Mrs. George McClain. Many lovely birthday gifts were received by the honor guest. Garden Club Meets Thursday Evening The Medford Garden club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomor row evening at 7:30 in the court house auditorium. Mrs. Leland Ment zer will review the book, "Do It With a Garden." The rock garden, pool and rose garden at the Scout headquarters are nearly completed, Mrs. Goff an nounces that a few more rock plants are needed and should be planted at once. Shrubs are also needed for the background. David Wllroxes to Teturn To Medford Soon Members of the young married set are welcoming the news this week that Mr. and Mrs. David Wilcox are I returning irum rurunua iu iuhmj r.neir nome nere, Mr. wucox naving been transferred to Medford by the Standard Oil company. During the short time they pre viously resided In Medford, the Wil coxes made many friends and were participants in much entertaining in the younger set. Mr. Wilcox Is a nephew of Mrs. C. S. Butterfield. Last of Scries Parties This Week. Ladles' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will condtict the last of the series of card parties Thurs day afternoon In the armory at 2:00 o'clock. Bridge and five hundred will be in play. Royalty Circle To Meet Thursday The Loyalty circle of the First M. E. churc hwlll meet tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Sam Batemarv 715 West Jac'.uon street. Bridge Party Knjo.ieri At I). K. Wood Home Mrs. D. R. Wood and daughter, Helen, were hostesses last night to the latter'a bridge club, at their home on North Orange. There were three tables of contract in play during the evening and refreshments were served following games. Present were: Misses Helen Noyea. Bernice Gill, Joyce Gage, Elizabeth Watson, Thelma Moore and Marjorle Llndley and Mrs. D. D. Huntress. Mrs. Weldon McBee. Mrs. Grace Voss, Mrs. Rena Collie, Mrs. Or villa Shores and the hostesses. legion Auxiliary To Sew Thursday A special meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary has been called tor tomorrow evening at the club rooms In the Medford National Bank build ing, the time to be devoted to sew ing. Members are asked to come to the rooms at 7:30 end a large at tendance is urged as there are a num ber of things to be completed to morrow. Invitations Out for Catholic Ball Tuesday. The Invitations are In the mall to day, Inviting dance lovers of the val ley to the annual spring party of the Associated Catholic societies, to be held Tuesday evening, April 10. at the Knights of Pythias hall, Fifth and Grape streets. Music for dancing will be played by Al Stewart's orchestra from 9 until 12 o'clock. Pan-Hellenic Luncheon To Be Held Saturday Members of the Pan-Hellenic are In vited to luncheon at the Colonal club Saturday at 1 o'clock, the regu lar meeting of the organization to be followed by an afternoon at contract bridge. Hostesses for the occasion will be Mrs. O. B. Morrow and Mrs. Henry Prlngle. Mrs. Illttson. Hostess To Nurses Thursday Members of district No. 4. Oregon State Graduate Nurses asoclatlon, will meet with Mrs. W. E. Hlttson at her home, 1326 Reddy avenue, Thursday evening, April 5, t 7:30 o'clock. A good program has been arranged for the evening. Guild Luncheon Announced for Friday The St. Mark's Guild of the Epis copal church will entertain with a oafeterla luncheon Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Parish hall. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Hal Piatt and Mrs. J. A. McDougatl. Badminton Tournament For Tonight Postponed The supper and badminton tour nament, anticipated by a number of society folk for this evening, has been postponed, It was announced this morning. W. R. C. Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon A meeting of the Women's Relief corps has been called for tomorrow afternoon at the Armory clubrooms. Members are asked to meet there at 2o'clock. Mrs. Fletcher and Daughter, Visitors Mrs. John A. Fletcher and small daughter, Rean Adel, arrived here yesterday by plane from Oakland toi be guests of Mrs. Fletcher's mother.l Mrs. A. L. Armstrong. Lieut. and Mrs. Fletcher are moving to the coast to make their home, he having been: transferred to Oakland after a Ion; period in New York. Loral Women GurMs At Grants Pass Party, Several women from Medf'.rd were among guests this afternoon at the luncheon and card party, sponsored by the Episcopal Guild In that city. Motoring there for the event were Mrs. Hal Piatt, Mrs. G. R. Satchwell. Mrs. M. M. Herman and Mrs. A. F. Stennett. Mrs. (iates Entertains Contract Club Thursday. Mrs. W. A. Gates will be hostess tomorrow afternoon at her home to members of the Thursday Contract club at 1 o'clock dessert. There will , be two tables of cards in play during I the afternoon. Mrs. lluber leaves For Visit In South Mrs. George C. Huber of East Main street, left Tuesday evening for Los Angeles to visit her son, George. Jr and daughter, Mrs. Meredith Watts, of Palo Verde. Cal. Mrs. Huber Intends to spend three weeks In southern California. Oregon Weather. Fair tonight and Thursday but overcast with fogs on the coast: local light frosts east portion tonight: moderate northwest wind offshore. Ordinary tea is just another hot beverage. Fine tea is more than that. It's a ceremony. So make it with care. Select it with care. Banish care in a fragrant cup of full-flavored Schilling Tea, Pilottown at the mouth of the Mlsslss'ppi river, home of the pilots who steer ocean-going vessels up stream to New Orleans, Is built on high piles because of Vio tides. SStiUHnfif II III 'TTBTirwr riT 'iTTiinfffnwMiwirw i a i " i't.ti e$, i noticed stao SMOKING CAMELS. YOU'U J? PREFER THEM FOR fJr J FLAVOR -AND THEY . t ' f DON'T JANGLE Q M YOUR NERVES. V. "jK BHfcliBMaMaVlaWaVMai GLENN YVONNE Cosmetic Special. Powder, lipstick, rouge. $3 value for 98c. Woods Drug Co., Main and Central. dence submitted to a District of Col- ; umbia grand Jury which returned no ! indictments after investigating sto- j rles of attempted Influence in the : awarding of army contracts for motor I trucks and other equipment. j ' OR. SWETNETTO Dr. C. T. Sweeney of this city, a member of the American Committee for the Control of Cancer, will ad dress the medical society of Kit math and Lake counties this evening at Klamath Falls on the subject, "Can- ' cer of the Large Intestines and Its ' Surgical Treatment." Mrs. Sweeney, j president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Oregon State Medical associa tion, will be guest of the Klamath Lake County Auxiliary at the same time. , On Thursday evening. Dr. Sweeney will address the Central Willamette Medical society on the same topic at Eugene, and on Friday evening will address the Benton County Medical sssocation at Corvallls. Mrs. Swee ney will accompany Dr. Sweeney and be the ttuest of the Women's auxil iary of both cities. WINDOW OLASS We sell window glass and will replace your broken windows reasonably Trowbridge Cso tnet Works GLENN YVONNE Cosmetic Specl! Powder, llpsti.-k. roue. 13 value for pS, - ... In1 c 3 aliotfet Pnoiu 10c Peasley fiiudio. 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