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Mis-UroltlJ MALL iiiUSUJitv MkiU'WUM, iriUKoiJAi, APKiL 12, 1934. PAOE THItK'HJ APPEAL IN HANDS OF DIST. ATTORNEY Th defendant' brief In the appeal of Ted Haines, now serving three years in state prison for conviction of a statutory charge Involving a 16-year-old girl, has been received by the district attorney's office. Holnea, a resident of the Red Top district and a married man with a family, was tried last October and since that time has been In the penitentiary. The brief sets forth alleged errors of law, and raises a number of techni cal 'legal points. The hilef alleges that Haines was not given diffident time for trial, appearing In court on short notice. Prejudicial btatements by the district attorney are alleged, and admission of prejudicial evidence Is also charged. The brief also seta forth that a number of residents of the Red Top district, .'ollowing the filing of the charge, waited upon one of Haines' bondsmen and p.irsuaded him to withdraw. The Red Top district was wiought up over the affair, the brief recites. It was prepared by Attorney Rawles Moore. Next Friday, April 20. is the final date now scheduled for the filing of the appellant's brief in the appeal of Gordon L. Schermerhorn, former sher iff, under a three-year sentence for .conviction of ballot theft. Schermer horn was sentenced last August, and since has been at liberty on S7500 bonds. A decision in the appeal to the su preme court of L. A. Banks, former local agitator, serving life for second degree murder. Is forecast within the next six weeks. Hie high court has announced It desires to render de cisions In a number of cases pending before May 21, when the annual eastern Oregon term Is opened. All the transcript and briefs are now before the supreme court. Arguments on the legal phases of the case were submitted last Thursday. Banks has - been an Inmate of the penitentiary since last August. THE GRANGE .Jacksonville Orange A. E. Brockway, master of Jackson ville Grange, urges a large attendance at Orange Friday evening In order that plans may be made cncernlng the Orange's part In the coming Dia mond Jubilee celebration. There will also be election of state Grange of ficers. Readings by Mrs. Nellie Niedermeyer and piano boIos by Joyce Anne Sims will be featured on the program. Rehearsals are now being held In preparation for the concert to be given May 2 by the . Jacksonville Orange chorus, under the direction of Mrs. A. J. MacDonough. . Entertains Club Mrs. w. W. Hart ley was hostess at her Jacksonville home yesterday to members of the Home Economics club of the Jacic aonvllle Grange. Plans for hanging the curtains at the Orange halt In preparation for the concert to be given there soon were made. Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon Hamilton Local Folk Motor to Mantrlth Itoi Hal The musical lecture given at the Southern Oregon Normal school Tues day by John Clare Monteith. was at tended by a number of Medford music lovers, who reported a very pleasant evening. The singer formed an Inter esting foundation for his songs by telling stories of the very early set tlers of the northwest. He also ap peared In Indian costume to better illustrate the numbers, typical of the first Americans. Anions those attending from here were: W. P. Isaacs. Mrs. C. I. Drum mond, Mrs. Roy Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Bebb. Miss Imogen Wallace, Mrs. Rawles Moore, Mrs. Effle Her bert Yeoman, Mrs. H. O. Puruclee-. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mann, Mrs. Porter J. Neff, Mrs. James Stevens. Miss Har riet Baldwin. Mrs. Stephen Nye. Mrs. Minnie Guy. Mrs. W. H. Gardner and Miss Kathernie Stewart. Guild Parly l.arj;e Affair of Wednesday. There were 22 tables of cards In play yesterday at the dessert bridge party, given by 8t. Mark's Guild at the Guild hall, which was beautifully decorated In baskets and window boxes, filled with flowers. The deco rations were arranged by Miss Jane Snedlcor, chairman of the committee. Prizes at cards were awarded Mrs. J. C. Murray In contract, Mrs. St. Clair in pivot auction, and Mrs. W. F. Payne In progressive auction. The committee responsible for the successful affair was composed of Mrs. Hal Piatt, chairman, Mesdames Relmer, Wilson, Taylor an-5 Canfield. Ersklne Pupils In Recital on Sunday Pupils from the Ersklne Music stu dio will be heard In recital at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Christian church on South Oakdale avenue. Piano selections will range from children's pieces to the advanced classics, and in addition to piano numbers, selections will be played by several string ensembles, consisting entirely of fretted instruments. An Invitation la extended all per sons who feel that they would enjoy the program. St, Mark's Benefit Party to Be Wednesday The annual benefit party, given each sDrirm by the women of Sacred ' Heart church for the St. Mary's acad emy, will be held next Wednesday afternoon. April IB. in the form of a tea. It was announced today. Contract and auction bridge will be played, also five hundred, in order that all who enjoy cards will have an opportunity to play their favorite games. Guests are asked to arrlv? at 2 j o'clock. Inn lor Midi P.-T. A. To Meet Tomorrow. Junior high Parent-Teacher asso ciation will meet Friday at the school for an interesting program to be pre sented by the teachers,' who will be hostesses Tor the afternoon. Mrs. Ada Jolley, state president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, will be the speaker. Election of officers will also be held. County l-T. A. Council Klects Officers. Officers of the county council of Parent-Teacher associations were elected for the new year yesterday at the all-day meeting, held at Eagle Point. They are Mrs. W. H. Young of Eagle Point, president: Mrs. E. A. Tracy of Central Point, vice-president; Mrs. F. V. Barrett of Engle Point, secretary: Mrs. Larkln Grubb of Ashland, treasurer. The members of the Eagle Point unit were hostesses at a lovely lunch eon, served at noon to 60 guests, and the main address of the day was given by Mrs. William Kletzer, state president, who was honor guest. The next meeting of the council will be held In Ashland nexh October. 4 Mrs. Kletzer Feted At Banquet Here. Mrs. William Kletzer. state presi dent of the Pa rent -Teacher associa tion, who attended the old day meet ing of the county organization yester day at Eagle Point, was honored here last night at a banquet at the Colo nial club. Covers were placed for 20 at the table, beautifully decorated in blossoms, from the gardens of the members. Mrs. Kletzer gave a short address on sc.ool affairs, which was much enjoyed. She Is leaving today for Grant Pass, where she will spend considerable time meeting with Jose phine county P.-T. A. units. Department President To Be Honored Here The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil war will meet Friday ever. ing at the Armory for regular ses sion, which will be preceded by a covered dish supper in the Lincoln school lunch room at 6:30 o'clock, honoring the department president, who is this week visiting the southern Oregon tents. All Daughters of Veterans are ask ed to get in touch with Mrs. Oliver Rogers by telephoning 1138-J. Davlssons Visit Here En Route to Southern Points Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Davlsson of Portland stopped in Medford la night for a short visit with friends, while en route to southern California and Mexico for a month's vacation.) Mrs. Davlsson Is remembered by many friends here as the former Frances Bourhlll. Both are former students of the University of Oregon, and stop pde In Eugenr for a visit with friends before continuing to Medford last night. Seamnn-Joynt ' i Wedding Announced I Announcements of the marriage at ! Utica, New York, April 2, of Mary ; Irene Joynt and Lloyd E. Seaman , have been received in this city. The , groom Is a brother of Roy Seaman I of Genesee street and formerly Jived ; in Medford and at Rogue River. After a short honeymoon spent In Wash ington, D. C, they will return to Utlca to make their home, where Mr. Seaman Is engaged In business. Pocahontas Lodge Plans Sot-la 1 Mr lit . The Pocahontas lodge will hold regular social night in the form of a j dancing party at the Redmen hall'on I Friday, April 13th. Music will be furnished by Dickey's orchestra and the committee In charge will be. Nellie Purdin. Esther Pooma and Jack Dooms. Redmen, Pocahontas and their invited friends are cordially welcome. Catholic Spring Dunce Siii'Ce.sful Affair One of the most successful parties of the after-Easter social season was that of tne Associated Catholic soci eties, sponsored at the Knights of Pythias hall Tuesday evening. Dancing was enjoyed by a large crowd from 9 until 12 o'clock, with music by Al Stewart's orchestra. (ilrl Stouts of Troop 4 Plan Cuticly Sale Through the courtesy of the Peer less market fie Girl Scouts of Toop 4 have announced that they will hold a candy sale Saturday morning 1 at that location on North Bartlett. : The sale will begin at 10 o'clock! Staurday morning. 4 - Women's follppe Club Will Meet There will bo a meeting of the Women's College club Saturday at the home of Mrs. W. F. Campbell, 804 East Main street, and a very Inter esting program has been announced for the occasion. . By IS LATEST IN SOUTHERN OREGON WILL HOLD CONCLAVE Annual convention of the Christian churches In southern Oregon will he. held tomorrow at the Medford Chris tian church, corner Ninth and South Oakdale streets, according to an nouncement today. The convention will open at ten a. m., and continue through the day, with conferences, and closing with an evangelistic mes sage at eight o'clock. C. S. Swan of Portland, state secre tary of missions will be In charge of the gathering, to be attended by church members In the southern Oregon district, which extends from Grants Pass to Klamath Falls. Churches at Rogue River. Ashland and Klamath Falls and Grants Pass are expected to be represented, as well as Phoenix and Central Point. A cafeteria luncheon will be served at noon, and at 6:30 In the evening a banquet will be given. A Bible school workers conference Is sched uled for 2:35 o'clock, and the Wom en's missionary session at 3:30. The young people will be in charge of the banquet program, and the evangelis tic address will be given by James Morgan of Ashland. BIRTHS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Force of Eagle Point, 'a son weighing eight pounds, at the Purucker Maternity home, this morning. The Owen-Oregon Lumber company plant in this city will open "before the end of the month," It was re ported today. It was originally plan ned to start about April 15, but de lay In logging operations caused a postponement. Tree-falling and bucking of logs Is now under way in the Butte Falls district. Before the mill can start the togs must be hauled to, and loaded on, the Medford Logging rail road and transported to the mill pond. The mill pond must be reasonably full before starting operations. Repairs to the equipment and ma-, chlnery of the sawmill huve been completed. Other preparations for opening are progressing. The plant will operate under the hours and conditions of the NRA lumber code. Employment will be furnished for approximately 300 men and thejerlod of operation depends upon trade and market conditions. All the employees have been listed. With one or two exceptions all are residents of this county, and all are old employees of the company. Applications for Jobs have been filed from as far east as New Jersey, and points up and down the coast. Manager James H. Owen has adhered to the policy of provid ing work for local residents and old employees. There are now no vacan cies on the employment list of the mill. A large portion of the workers own homes, and have established resi dence here. Asks For Divorce WILL BE HELD FRIDAY Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith first wife of the late Smith Rey nolds, filed suit for divorce In Hoi Springs. Ark., against Frank B. Smith, r. Dispatches from Con cord. N. C, said Smith had served notice on her father, Joseph F. Can non, he would sue him for $250,000, charging alienation of affections. (Associated Press Photo) Hugh E. Rosson. graduate manager of the University of Oregon and assis tant manager of Oregon's Diamond Jubilee celebration to be held here in June, arrived this morning from Eugene for a short conference with E. C. Jerome, manager, and other of ficials. He stated that his time here would be short due to the turmoil on the university campus, concerning mem berships In the A. S. U. O. E orders than upon any previous date. Seventy cases of new liquor were re ceived yesterday and approximately 40 are expected tomorrow. nil ""lei iiriinHuillg U1C lUDUOrQ sentence of Henrietta B. Martin for another six months, with the pro viso that It can be revoked in the discretion of the court, was signed yesterday by Circuit Judge H. D. Norton and filed with the county clerk. Mrs. Martin, president of the so called "Oood Government Congress," lately engaged In an effort to revive the organization and one the main satellites In the turmoil activities of L. A. Banks and E. H. Fell, now serving state prison sentences for murder and ballot stealing, was con victed by a circuit court Jury of "rlotoxis and disorderly conduct," Oc tober 9 and sentenced October 11 last. The charge grew out of the attempt ed buggy-whipping of Leonard Hall, editor of the Jacksonville Miner, on February 17, 1933. Bonds of Mrs. Martin In the sum of $500, with Ariel Burton Pomeroy and Clara Ripley Smith as sureties, are ordered continued. The order of the court reads: "The court being fully advised, it Is hereby ordered that the sentence of the defendant, Henrietta B. Mar tin, be suspended for another six months from the date hereof, re serving, however, the right to recall the foregoing order at any time when In the opinion of the court sentence should be imposed and thereupon to Impose such sentence as the court may deem advisable.1 miserable Spring Colds HEAD THEM OFF . . . with (his amazing aid in prevent, ing colds ,., CLEARS "STUFFY" HEADS GET UP NIGHTS? THIS B5e TBST FREE IF IT FAILS Use this bladder laxative. Drive out the impurities and excess acids which cause the irritation that wakes you up. Oet a regular 25 cent box of BUKBTd. made from buchu leaves. Juniper oil, etc. After four days' test, If not satisfied, go back and get your 25c. They work on the bladder sim ilar to castor oil on the bowels. Blad der Irregularity is nature's danger sig nal and may warn you of trouble. You are bound to feel better after this cleansing and you get your regu lar sleep. BUKETS are guaranteed by Jarmln Drug Store and Heath's Drug Store. Business Grows rut I fYf i Business continues to Increase at the state liquor store In Medford. It was announced today. Indicating that the legalized drink la steadily sup planting moonshine in southern Ore gon. Last Saturday the store had 60 more There is a premium on cold We Buy Old Gold Do not tell your old gold to strangers. We hold a 0. S. Gov't llcemp In hnv. Cffi f JEWELERS MEDFORD. ORB Warren Akers, a resident of Med ford for the last 10 years, passed away at Salem Monday at the age of 24. He was born at Wallowa, Ore., ' June 13, 1000. Besides his parents. ,he leaves one brother, Earl Akers, all of Medford. ' I The body will arrive In Medford ( this evening and services will be con- j ducted by Rev. W. R. Balrd at the Conger chapel at 3 p. m. Friday with 1 interment In the Medford I. O. O. F. cemetery. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rob ertson of Prospect, a son- weighing 914 pounds, at the Purucker Matern ity home, this morning. Mrs. Pellett Shops Here Mrs. Grace Pellett of the Phoenix district was shopping at Medford stores this morning. Alaine's New Oil Permanent Look lovely even In hot weather. Every .'. wave guarantee. Extra finger wave Included. $3.75 I n Barher 8 hop across from 1 at National Bank. ' Phone tMft FU JWW ' tick Wim&iAJOA Luckies are olwcys in GVW ''tWl throat. For every Luc V W' choicest of ripe, me r Wl lv f P. j1 J5 ROUNDand FIRM and LLY PACKED ies ore all-ways kind to your throat oil-ways kind to your ky is made of the How Turkish and do mestic tobaccos and only the clean center leaves they taste better.Then, "It's toosted" for throat protection. And every Lucky is made so round, so firm, so fully packed no loose ends. That's why Luckies "keep in condition" do not have that objectionable tendency to dry out, an important point to every smoker. Luckies are always in oil-ways kind to your throat. "It's toasted" f Luckies are all-ways kind to your throat NOT lh lop leive. Iho'" x" drrihprdlkrr art Aon A I Only the Center Leaves these are the Mildest Leaves They taste better CcprrUbt 1934, Tb latttcis Tcbaeco Ccapu?, NOT the bottom leaves thj 'r tnftrhr in quality wont and iondy 108 NORTH IVY Every Day Is Bargain Day at Boyd's Specials for Fri., Sat. and Mon., April 13, 14 and 16 SUGAR Pure Dane, g lb. Bags 42c FLOUR Klamath Talis. 49 lb. Bags....$1.49 , . ','Makes Good Bread" Fisher's 'Blend. 49 lb. Bags $1.89 "For Every Purpose" POTATOES COFFEE Maxwell House, 1 lb. Cans 28d Hill Red Can, 1 lb. Cans 32 Hill Bed Can, 2 lb. 0ans... 61 Dried Fruits Raisins, Seedless. 4 lb. Bags Prunes, Fancy Locals. 4 lb. Bags Klamaths. No. 2 50 lb. Bags ., MILK Libby's, Tall Cans '4 for ' Case $2.85 45c 25c Pork and Beans 25c Swift's, 1 lb. Tins 4 Cans FISH Salmon. Alaska Red, Tall Cans.. ..14 Crab Meat, 6 oz. Tins 23 Shrimp, 5 oz. Tins 12 BROOMS 4-sew House Brooms. Each 33c CORN Iowa Sweet, No. 2 Tins...... 3 for 29tf Golden Sweet, No. 2 Tins....2 for 23d FRUITS Pineapple, Whole Slices. No. Vi Tins. . Each Pears, Extra Standards, No. 24 Tins, 2 for Peaches, Extra Standards. No. 2yi Tines. 2 for WHEATIES Lifetime chromium plated Bon Bon Dish FREE with 2 packages. Two Packages 17c 29c 29c 24c Plenty of Parking Space-Free 25c 18c Citrus Fruits Lemons, Fancy, dozen 23 Oranges, Fanoy, large, dozen ..25 Grapefruit, Fancy, Large, dozen 43 SOUPS Campbell. All Kinds, 3 for.. . 25 Heinz, all kinds, 1 lb. Tins, 2 for 29d SOAPS Sunbrite Cleanser, 3 for 13 Bob White Laundry Soap, 10 bars 19 White King Granulated, lge. pkg. 2S Tomato Juice Fancy, No, 1 Tall CanB. 3 for PEAS Nature's Gift Brand. No. 2 Tins. 3 for Del Monte Early Garden. No. 2 Tins. 2 for 20c 27c 29c BUTTER Brookfield. Made of Rogue OOf River Valley Cream. Lb fcfcW CEREALS Kellogg 's Whole Wheat Flakos 4Q. 2 for I 31 Sperry Wheat Flakes. JCa 10 lb. Bags fWl Morning Mush a Medford 07f Product. 2 for C II Oleomargarine Fresh and Sweet. 4 Ca 2 lbs. - I win Delivery on Orders of $1 or Over MEAT SPECIALS SPECIAL SaSay Fancy Leg of Lamb lb. 20c Swift's "Silver Leaf" Brand Pure Lard 3 lb Carton 32c BEEF STEAK, Round or Sirloin, Pound 15c Prime Beef Roast, Lb. 8c; Rib Boiling Beef, Lb. 6c Country Style Sausage 2 Pounds 25c Fancy Colored HENS RABBITS Swift's Premium HAM IVY STREET MEAT MARKET FREE DELIVERY AT 8102-4