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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGOX. TUESDAY. APRIL 17. 1034. PAOE TTTRKE3 BUMP ON ANKLE TALENTGOBBLER Disinterment of Remains 1 Found Hanging From Tree Near Klamath Junction Clears 3-Week Mystery ASHLAND, April 17. (Spl.) DlBln terment of the body ot the man who was discovered hanging from a tree near the Klamath Junction Saturday morning, revealed Monday that the body was that ol Len Stephens, the Talent shoemaker who disappeared about three weeks ago trom Talent. Because of advanced decomposition, burial was made late Saturday after noon after taking ' a photograph of the body, making a record of various articles which would havs aided In Identifying the body and viewing of the body by the coroner's' Jury. However, yesterday morning, L. B. Stephens of Central Point, a brother of the missing Talent shoemaker, ap peared. In Ashland and protested against the burial so soon after dis covery, and demanded that the re mains be disinterred so that he and other relatives could view the body for Identification. This was done and Identification was positive. Clothing Identified. The clothing & brown cap, blue coat, grey trousers, black shoes, woolen shirt and other articles was Identi fied as that of the missing shoe makerbut the ir-aln point of Identi fication was a large bump on the dead man's ankle, which was caused, ac cording to his brother, by a bullet wound many years ago which shat tered the ankle, causing the perma nent bump to form. A coroner's inquest was held in the city hall Monday afternoon, with Coroner Perl presiding, to officially establish the Identity of the body of that of Lennls Stephens. Lester Stephens, a brother, George and Frank Kerby, who had known him for 40 years, A. E. Hall, a brother-in-law. Everett Beeson and Earl Ed- mundson testified at the Inquest that the man was Lennls Stephens. Sold Suicide Hope. P. R. Hardy, local hardware dealer, testified he had sold the rope to a man a month ago. but did not re member the description of the buyer nf the roDe. Relatives of the deceased Stephens testified that he had been In poor health, but that they had nao no bub gestlon from him that he was con ..Horino suicide. Mrs. Isaac Stephens, hi. mnthnr. . 1 that she had given him 17 a few days before his disappearance, but did not know what amount of money he had. Lennls Stephens was 64 years ana 10 months old. He was born la Rose burg and moved to Talent two years ago from Medford. He la survived oy his mother, Mrs. Isaac Stephens of Talent, three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Wil son, and Mrs. Emily Hall of Medford and Mrs. Delia Gordon of San Fran cisco, and one brother. Lester Ste phens of Central Point. This forms one of the most unusual cases In the history of Ashland. The body was found hanging from a tree near the Klamath Junction Saturday by H. R. Farmer, of the Bellvlew district, and Ashland and state police officials were summoned to the scene. The body was brought to Ashland by Deputy Coroner Wm. Dodge. Identification Difficult. An effort was made to Identify the body, but because of advanced de composition this appeared Impossible. However. It was decided by the state police and Coroner Perl and Deputy Coroner Dodge that the body should be burled, even though It might have to be later disinterred for Identifica tion. This was done in Mt. View cemetery late Saturday afternoon. However, every precaution was taken by the officials. A photograph was made by State Policeman Folsom. which could not be developed until late today. However, a description of the clothing was made and a coroner's Jury, composed of Harry Moore. Harry Ingllng. Cash Walkter. A. H. Pracht, Gordon McCracken, Er nest Purvis. 'as well as other citizens viewed the body before burial was made. It was thought possible that the body might be that of the missing Talent shoemaker, although some evidence disputed that Identification. GIANT DOLLY VARDEN TAKEN IN DESCHUTES HOOD RIVER, Ore., April 17 fAP) A Dolly Varden trout weighing 11 pounds, 3 ounces, was being displayed .here today by Dr. L. L. Murphy, a dentist, who made the catch yester day at South Junction on the Des chutes river. It was one of the larg est trout ever taken from the noted central Oregon stream. 1 ADRIENNES. newly appointed rep resentative for Coward Foundation Oarments and Miss Simplicity. B: fitted by an expert coraetler. East Side Beauty Shoppe 610 East Main ' . tVe .perl.illre In Permanent Wbt Ing and oil Vtaie. . . . V'Pnj ttumlnnl Mipplle. EUGENE SHELT0N FREDERIC Epirnl nwi Croqnirjnoh Mr. and Mt. I red Vtcodfnnl. Prop, Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon Hamilton Ersklne Pupils Please With Sunday Recital. Pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Noel L. Ersklne played for a large and ap preciative audience last Sunday after. noon at the First Christian cnurcn. A novel feature of the program was the ukelele band which played a group ot old-time favorites, the uke- lelea carrying the air, accompanied by guitars. The band Is composed of the following members: Lucille Balrd. Reed Cox. Margaret Ash. Bryce Kindred, Dean Higlnbotham, Weston Worden, James Worden, Mark Jarmin, Doris Legree, Betty Borland, Clarence Reed. Lillian Newton, Bobble Hun- bard, Arthur Carpenter, Glenna Mae Cuslck, Maude Stevens, Evelyn Har- wood, Helen Klndell. Olive Ersklne. Jeanne Ersklne. Kathleen Edwards. Burdette Dodge, Bob Mace, Ethel Blgler and James Doe.' . Two selections were play4 by the class in Hawaiian guitar, the mem bera of which Include! Burton Bur cess. Mr. T. Anseth. Ralph Howard. Carson Thatcher, Edith Yaple. lsabelle Crouch, Dorothy Jenkins. Geraldlne Burton and Spencer Wellls. A group consisting of old-time sonirs and Hawaiian numbers was played by the Ersklne Hawaiian guitar orchestra. Members or mis eiiwiiiuic are: Mrs. Elsie Alexander, Evelyn Alexander, Eva Walden, Loleta Jones. Verna and Vernon La Pree, Esther Wilson. Harold IClngsley. Lawrence Wagner. Nola Harwood and Corrlne Harwood. The piano played an Important role in the program, enjoyable numbers being given by: Franklin Fitzpat rick, Dorothy Wilder. Evelyn Edwards, Kathryn and Josephine Mead, Corrlne Harwood, Jeanne Ersklne, George Ter rlll, David Hicks, Joyce Sims and Maude Stevens. As a finale to the program Miss Margaret Chllders gave a splendid and Impressive interpretation of the first movement of Beethoven's Sonata Paihetlque. Mrs. Crump Honors Mrs. Wulf On Birthday. FOREST CREEK. April 17. (Spl.) Mrs. Jack Crump was hostess to the women's group at a charming covered dish luncheon April 12. Honor guest for the afternoon was Mr-. Elizabeth Wulf, who was 78 years old that day. She received many lovely and useful gifts. The birthday cake was served at the close of the afternoon. Two of Mrs. Wulf's daughters, Mrs. Louis Iverson. Mrs. Retha Dollarhlde. Ash land, two granddaughters, Mrs. Lee Hedgepeth. Medford, Mrs. Cannon and small son. Wallace, great-grandson of Ashlsnd were present In honor of the day. Others were Mrs. Georgs Pearce, Dorothy Penrce, Mrs. Paul Pearce. Mrs. Harry Ayres. Mrs. John Black. Mrs. James Davies. Mrs. Ivan Davles, Mrs. Arthur Davies. Mrs. Charlie Madsen, Mrs. Orval Dewey. Mrs. Dewey. Sr., and the hostess, Mrs. Jack Crump. . . . ' Bridge Tea at St. Mary's Tomorrow Interests Many. A large crowd Is expected to gather at St. Mary's Academy tomorrow for the benefit bridge tea announced as the annual Eprlng event at the school for all persons, who enjoy an after noon at cards. Playing will begin at 2 o'clock, and the large committee, arranging , the event, was busy today completing the plana. On the committee are Mesdames James C. Hayes, Larry acnaoe. v. m. Brewer, Annie Kellehor, Naumes, John Wilkinson, Looselcy, Gerdes. J. R. O'Connor, Brayton and Dcvaney. Miss Reynold Feted At Birthday Party. Mrs. William Wallace rnlcrtalned last evening at her home In Ashland with a eurprlse birthday party, honor. lng Miss Dorothy Reynolds of Med ford. Guests from this city ana in land attended the pleasant affair. There were five tables of bridge In play during the evening and the honor giest was . the recipient of a handkerchief shower. Chrysanthemum Circle Meets Tomorrow Nlpht. Chrysanthemum Circle No. 84 met last night to discuss means of getting new members. Also to prepare receive the grand guardian's album. Circle will meet tomorrow night in regular session. All members are re quested to be present. Women of Rotary To Meet Wednesday. Women of Rotary will meet tomor row at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. Orln Schenek. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. C. D. Bean and Mrs. Joseph Marshall. Jr. Dessert bridge will be enjoyed. If So, See Us! You can get any amount op to 1300 here get it the same day you apply. Small weekly or monthly payments, ar ranged to suit your conven ience. Interest on unpaid bal ances only. A sttua-litvtund. ttmtf regulated service. Warrants Cahrn. Oregon & Washington .Mortgage Co. (3 S. (rntral '. K. Thoma, lfr. I.keme No. S.1.17 up u mo 9C 15 n . c I 2a, 11 aF HaM O. S. c. Club Has Party At Sanders Home 1 The home of' Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Sanders was . attractive with spring blossoms last evening for the meet ing of the Oregon State College club held there. Bridge was enjoyed, with Mr, and Mrs. Carol Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Russell and Miss Maurlno Carroll forming the committee for the evening. Plans for offering a scholarship to a high school girl and boy were dis cussed by the club and more def inite arragements will be considered at a later meeting. The May meeting of the club will be In the form of a general get-together for covered dish dinner anil the officers are already anticipating a large attendance for the special ocaslon. The party last evening constituted the last regular meeting of the year. Mrs. Craln, Hostess at Parly Honoring Husband ' Mrs. Herbert Craln entertained last Saturday at her home on Mistletoe. honoring her husband on the anni versary of his birthday. Games and 'court whist" were enjoyed by a large group of friends. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Degerness. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Olson of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. A. Meyers of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leevers of Ashland, Mr and Mrs. Doyl Burrls, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moad, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Juniper, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rob erts. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gllstrap. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Boomer, the honor guest and the hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Craln. Mr.O Malmgren Honored At Dinner In Ashland Mrs. T. J. Malmgren and Mrs. John Bonar of Phoenix were the compli mented guests at an attractive mid afternoon dinner, given by Miss Gert'.e Haan, 463 Palm avenue, the occasion being the observance of the birthdays of the two honorees. Those enjoying with the hostess, Miss Haan. the pleasant occasion and the drive down the valley were Mrs. T. J. Malmgren, Mrs. Jonn Bonar, Phoenix: Mrs. A. G. Adams, Medford, and Mrs. Grace Andrews. Ashland Tidings. Mrs. Pankey Hostess To Past Matrons Tomorrow. Members of the Past Matrons club of Nevlta chapter are Invited to meet tomorrow afternoon at the home ot Mrs. H. T. Fankey at Central Point. A very pleasant afternoon Is antici pated. Daniels Return From Trip to California i fr' '.O.niir. l weeks in California. While away they vis- it m veertles. Lo. Aneelen. Santa Barbara and Martinez. Wednesday Study Club To Meet Tomorrow Mrs. John Crews, Mrs. M. L. Alford and Mrs. B. G. Harding will present the program tomorrow at the regular meeting of the Wednesday Study club. to be held in the city hall club rooms. Mesdames Eakln and Palm Leave for Const Trip. Mrs. Clyde Eakln and Mrs. C. W. Palm left yesterday for Bandon. where they plan to spend several days at Mrs. Palm's beach cottage. AMD THEY USep TO CMl THIS SAME MI0IAS WHIfF " TOO LAZY TO TURN OVBtK IN m" ; . that all your prowess is due to Post's 40 Bran Flakes! But seriously, we should like to say this much to tvtryone I : i If you're feeling not quite up to scratch, and sort of "slow oa the up-grade," it may be that you hare a sluggish intes tine . , . due to lack of bulk lo the diet. So why doo't you eat Post's 40 Brao Flakes every morn iiig? It contains bran to supply that bulk you need, to help Daughters. Veterans Entertain Mrs, Andrews The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War met In regular session last Friday, the meeting preeeeded by a covered dish luncheon In the Lin coln school dining room, honoring Mrs. Ethel Andrews, department presi dent, and her sister, Mrs. Chrlstofter son from Julia Dent tent. Covers were placed for 30 guests and 10 guests of honor. Flags and red. white and blue flowers decor ated the tables. Mesdames Rogers. Scheffel and Wilson acting as the decorations committee. Edna Kindred, president, preside:! at the meeting, which followed. Afte, the department president was wel comed. Mrs. Poffenbarger of Saloms Meyers tent No. 33, department of Indiana at Wabash, was Introduced by transfer. Mrs. Ethel Andrews was the recipi ent of a beautiful plate, presented by the tent. On March 11. It was reported. 13 members ot the Etta B. Hubbs tent. No. 11. motored to Grants Pass to meet the sistsrs ot that tent. Mrs. Hutchison Feted At Birthday Tarty Mrs. Josephine Hutchison was hon ored Sunday evening at dinner at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Roy McLean, on the 75th anlversary of her birthday, Mrs. McLeBn and a number of her neighbors and friends entertaining. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock at a table beautifully decorated In spring flowers. Following dinner, there was four tables of cards In play. Tho honor gxiest was the recipient of a number of gifts. Mrs. Klum Arrives from. Islands for Visit in Valley Mrs. Otto Klum arrived In Ashland Saturday morning from Honolulu, to visit her mother, Mrs. u. a. Appe late, and sister. Miss Gladys Apple gate. Her husband, "Proc" Klum. will arrive In Ashland around June 1. to visit friends and enjoy fishing in southern Oregon. Ashland Tidings. The Klums have many friends In Medford, who will welcome their visit In the valley. Lutheran Ladies F.ntertnlued Thursday On Thursday Mrs. .Jno. Hueners en tertained the St. Peter's Lutheran Aid ladles at her country home near Jacksonville. Guests of the afternoon were Miss Evans of Medford and Mrs. Hultse ot Jacksonville. The next meet ing will be held on Thursday. May 10, with Mrs. E. R. Pcch as hostess. Pythian Ciuh Meets At Cook Home Tonight. Mrs. J. Harvey Cook will be hostess this evening at her home. 410 South Oakdale, to members of the Pythian club. A camping out party will be In order and all members are asked to come In cost'ime. Circle Committee To Meet Tonight The executive committee of the Circle society of t.he First Christian urch will meet tonight at the home , of E. G. Gregory on Jackson AUTOIST KILLED WHEN WHEEL COMES LOOSE THE DALLES. Ore., April 17. (A, K. Tokaroskl, ef Bend, Ore., died in a hospital here Sunday from Injuries received Saturday night when a wheel came off a car he was driving near Criterion, Ore. The car overturned and Tokaroskl received a fractured skull. Dance at Rcgu Elk Saturday night, April 28. keep food wastes moving along the intestinal tract . . i and to promote regular elimi nation. It also contains other parts of wheat, to supply that appetizing flavor. Just try it! We know you'll enjoy it . . . and you may feel a whole lot better. You can buy it at all grocers . . . and it costs so little! Post's 40 Brao Flakes With Other Parts Of Wheat is a product of General Foods. o. r.cip., m TOLD AT MEETING Price trends are going up. Indicat ing a definite Increase In wages In the east, which will undoubtedly be reflected In this section before fall, Is the new brought back to Medford by w. S. Bolger, manager of the J. Penney company store, who spent last week attending the convention of J. C. Penney company, representa tives of the northwest, held In Port land. A number of eastern executives were present, and the meeting was the most optimistic In many years, Mr. Bolger stated. Fall merchandise was shown and prices listed were defi nitely and decidedly higher, "People will either have to pay more for blankets next fall, or shiver." Mr. Bolger summarized the situation. The Increase in business listed for the 48 states of the union by the J. C. Penney company, he de scribed as one which would have been abnormal In any other times. Prices for next fall, he said, appear equally so to the westerner at present, but Indicate an Increase In work and wages In the east, which will un doubtedly be reflected In the west later. The month of March, last, Mr. Bolger stated, was the "biggest one in the history of the company." The Increase of business was experienced In the 1480 stores, located In the 46 states of the nation. The element of doubt surrounding the 30-hour week, he stated, Is causing considerable concern, and all representatives are anxiously awaiting a definite solution of the working week problem. The greatest cotton and the greatest white summer In history were also forecast yesterday by Mr. Bolger, who stated that prices on cotton, as well as wool, are also showing upward trends. People are also showing a definite Inclination to buy better merchandise. Quality merchandise Is moving again wlt promising rapidity, which all goes to show, the local mer chant declared. that people prefer to buy the better product, and will do so as long as they can obtain the money. f 7 Plans for tht city providing work-1 men's compensation Insurance to em ployees under the 8. E. R. A. here will be considered at tonight's meet ing of the city council, it was an nounced yesterday. ' Applications for a number of projects to be completed under the new relief program have been forwarded by the city to the state administrator. It was under stood yesterday that no action would be taken regarding them until the city has taken a stand regarding compensation Insurance. The projects forwarded to Portland for approval of the state administra tor Include completion of the widen ing and straightening of East Main IJa J? LIVE BEEF ON 1 There would be 1210 pounds of steer beef on tho table If "Bobby," nine year old lonohorn, failed to make the lump he la shown attempt lng In this picture. The steer Is being trained as a feature In the annual Elks rodeo at Burbank, Cal. (Associated Press Photo) Heads Nazi Probe Rep. John W. McCormack ol Massachusetts la chairman of the houia committee to Investigate nazl propaganda, (Associated Presi Photo! street, completion of Roxy Ann park project, tho Bear Creek channel and embankment work, and the Improve ment or Medford airport. .. . , 4- .. Oregon Went her Pair tonight and Wednesday; light local frosts Wednesday morning In east portions; 'moderate northerly wind offA'iore. ...... ...aa H ft I A a Is A lit P fr W ... J'..i 4 "MY W FK MARKS H t K NUKlit AVt U-lasrS' '4. 1 Rollator Refrigeration Saves More What husband isn't pleased when wise economies are practiced in the kitchen? Rollator Refrigeration enables you to save in food purchases and at the same time, enjoy better food. You always know that the food will "keep" in a Norge, so you can buy in quantities at times when the price is most favorable. iuc exclusive Rollator cooling mechanism, with but three moving parts, is distinctive in design and principle, yet it is the most logical and practical appli cation of power to refriger ation. This is evidenced by exhaustive tests and by long life, economical perform ance in thousands of homes the country over. Its extra power means extra economy. Let a Norge dealer show you any one of the leading E. J. FELDMAN 24 North Bartlctt St., Medford NORGE ROLLATOR REFRIGERATION. ELECTRIC. WASHERS, BROIIATOR STOVES. AEROLATOR AIR CONDITIONERS TABLE MAYBE E FERA RELIEF WORK ASHLAND. Ore.. April 17. SpU Ash lad will participate In the Federal Emergency Relief projects, according to decision announced Monday after a meeting at the city hall between Ashland officials and county relief organization leaders. Because of the requirement that PEKA work had to limited to cities of 8,000 or more population, It had been feared that this city would be deprived of this much-needed relief, but a decision to make this requirement more elastic permitted the Inclusion of Ashland in tho FERA are in Jackson county A. S. V. Carpenter, chairman of the Jackson county FERA committee, and Mr. Wall, head of the replacement bureau, met with the city council and the city planning commission this morning at the city hall, explaining the operation of the FERA in Ash land, and tho procedure in employing laborers. Though Ashland will not hnve its own FERA administration, nnri u-nric will bo directed from Med ford. Ashland la to .have an inter-1 viewer. A. J. McCallen will be employed as the interviewer, and will be re sponsible for checking all applicants for work in Ashland under FERA The lntervlewa will include checkins on those who are regularly employed In seasonal occupations, which would eliminate workers from the FEKA I projects. models. Trim, classic cabinet beauty encloses an interior of surprising capacity. You'll like the many convenient features that are standard in leading models. For an introduction to genuine household conven iences and a new way to economize, see the Norge before you buy any refriger ator. Norge Corporation; Division of Borg-Warner Corporation, Detroit, Tr Michigan. IS JUBILEE BOOSTER ON STATIOf Mrs. Beth Chase of Prospect, tm visiting in San Francisco this week, and is obtaining considerable public ity for the Diamond Jubiloe, accord ing to word received this morning by E. C. (Jerry) Jerome, general chair man. Being a former radio entertainer. Mrs. Chase is in a position to con tact the brondcasting stations, and during the week Medford and the Jubilee will benefit as a result of her past experience. Mrs. Chase broadacat from KFBK. Sacramento, on Friday and on Satur day she waa on the air with Ted Lewla at San Francisco. She made another appearnce Sun day and Monday called on Governor James Roiph, Jr., at his Santa Clara ranch. Last night she appeared on the news report at 6 p. m. and at 9 o'clock on the Follies program. During .her week's visit she will ap pear over KPO, KFRC, KROW, and KTBA. She will be on both the Na tional and Columbia hookups also. Be correctly corseted in an Artist Model by Ethelwyn B Hoffmann. Handiest thing in the house You will want to look nice for the Diamond Jubilee . Get a New PERMANENT WAVE NOW at the Cinderella Beauty Shop Phone l.V!(l E. 8th St. than it Costs! THE ROLLATOR bos only three moving parts simple, pou erful, mlmost ever' lasting. Only Sorfte bat tbi Rollator. NORGE i j 1 J'