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TElf MEDFORD TRTBTTITE. MEDFORD, OREG05T, STTNDXY, MXY 3T, 193. DECORATION DAY IKrmual Exercises Honoring Soldier Dead Will Be Held In City Park Following March Memorial At Cemetery. Stores Closed Wednesday In keeping with long established custom, Medford business houses will be elosed all day Wednesday, May 30, In observance of Memo rial day. By W. H. Paine A street parade will be formed at Medford elty park at 9:80 a, m. and will move on Main street to Bear Creek bridge, where It will be halted and there will be: 1, Invocation. . 2. Strewing of flowers on the water In honor of the memory of com- rades who have given their lives for our country in Its service on the oceans, lakes and rivers. 8. Firing salute, t. Taps. The parade will then return via Main street to city park, where the following exercises will take place: X. Oall to order by Comrade Wil liam Colvlg, past commander. Depart ment of Oregon, Grand Army of the Republic. 2. Singing by children's chorus of Washington scnooi. 3. Invocation. 4. Beading of orders, Including General Logan's Memorial day gen eral order. A. Llnooln's Gettysburg Address, by Comrade William (.Mtlg. 6. Decoration of vacant ohalxi by representatives ql veteran and patri otic organizations In honor and In ' memory of comrades who. are In their final earthly rest. 7. Addresses by Rev. Jos, Knott and Attorney Don R. Newbury, both of Medford. 8. Music. 0. Benediction. If the weather is stormy the pro gram Intended for the park will be held In the Presbyterian ohurch. All fraternal, olvio and Improve ment societies and organisations of this community are cordially Invited and urged to take part in the street parade and they and the general pub' 11c are Invited and urged to attend the exercises to follow It. The Women's Relief Corps and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will serve a covered dish luncheon for the veterans of the -Civil War and for their own mem bers at Medford Presbyterian church at noon. The Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans will conolude a memorial ceremony at Medford I. O. O. F. cem tery at 2 p. m. Decoration day. All members of other veteran and pa triotic organizations and the public are Invited to be present and to wit ness this ceremony. Order of Decoration Day Parade To move from city park at 9:80 a. m. Marsha, Civil Waf Veteran Polk Hull. Elks' Band. . National Ousrd, Civil War Veterans and affiliated . Brganlntlons. Spanish War Veterans and Ladles. Gold Star Mothers. World War Veterans and affiliates. Daughters of the American Revo lution. Medford High School Band. Relief and clvte betterment organ izations. Fraternal and social organizations. , Miscellaneous entries and decorat M can. As usual, the graves of all known veterans of all wars In the cemeteries ef this vicinity are to be visited and appropriately decorated. It la a pleasure to be able 'to say that among our people It Is now a very generally observed custom to are for cemeteries, family plots and Individual graves at this season of the year. The sentiment Is a com mendable one which thus leads to giving this remembrance and atten tion to friends, relatives and loved ones who have preceded us to the Beyond, FOR HOUSING OF T MISS HOLLENBECK OF OF ART SCHOLARSHIP trmvERsmr of Oregon, so- OUNS (Special) Miss Louise Hol lenbeo.lt. teacher of art In the Med ford high school, has been awarded a summer scholarship In the Carnegie Art Center of the University of Ore gon. She Is one of twenty-five art teachers in the Paclflo northwest to reotlv this recognition and oppor tunity. For several years the Csrnegle cor poration has mad a grant of several thousand dollars to each of the two art centers In the United States en at Harvard university and one at the University of Oregon. At Bugene, courses are ottered In applied design, painting, composition, art teaching and art appreciation. The visiting professor is Dr. Eugen Ousts steln hof, director of ths National School ef Decorative Art In Vienna. All of the courses ol the art center are open to those enrolled In the uni versity summer session. Those receiv ing scholarships have their expenses paid. This is the first year scholar ship hvo been granted to public school art teachers, being previously restricted to art Instructor In col leges, normal school and unlveraltles. Ths advance guard of the thous ands of visitors expected In Med ford and Jacksonville for Oregon's Diamond Jubilee celebration next June 8 to 9 are beginning to arrive in Medford. A special committee Is completing preparations to provide for the housing of the expected throng. While hotels, rooming houses and auto camps will provide for the needs of many visitors, efforts have been underway for some time to con tact all resident having extra rooms which could be used for the benefit of persons unable to obtain accommo dations at hotels. Reports have been consistently received of the arrival and expected arrival of visitors from numerous distent point to partici pate in Oregon' birthday celebra tlon. While Jubilee week was primarily Inspired by the opportunity of state. hood anniversary observance and the payment of homage to the pioneers of long ago, the week will be with out dull momet-ta. Entertainment of all kinds will be provided. Thrills will be found In Oregon's Diamond Jubilee roundup, presented for four afternoons for cash prizes In bull dogging, steer roping, broncho rid ing, bareback brono riding and other contests. Four official Jubilee dance will be presented Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with other dancea scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. An Indian village, with real Indiana living as they did 100 years ago, will be featured, as well as one of the best carnivals In the west. An aviation show on Saturday, with scores of ships arriving from ths northwest and California, will be another noteworthy attraction, with special stunts presented throughout the day. There will be special attractions In Ashland on Education day, Tuesday, June 8, fol lowed by special attractions In the hlatorlo gold mining town of Jack sonville, Thursday. A pageant, "Oyer-Un-Oon," depicting Oregon history, will be presented Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday evenings, L An Important meeting of Medford Poat No. 18 of the American Legion Is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Armory. Final arrangements for the observance of Memorial day will he made and every Legionnaire Is urged to plan now to march In the parade to pay homage to his departed comrades. Plans for the Legion caravan to Klamath Fall Tuesday, will be dis cussed during the evening. This Im portant caravan to advertise the. Dia mond Jubilee in Klamath has been turned over to the local Legion poet and every effort will be made to as sure Its success. Present plans are for a big parade In Klamath Fall Tues day evening with the Medford Legion drum corps, a (team calliope, loud apeaker equipment and other novel features to publlcls the Jubilee. An invitation from orsnt pass post to participate In the big 4th of July celebration In the "Climate city" haa been received and will be dis cussed and acted upon tomorrow night. Several other matters of Importance are scheduled and Commander Over meyer urges every Legion member to be present, T All kinds of it , olsnks tor salt tor rent, no hunting no trespassing nd other card for salt at Commercial rrlatlc Oep pi stall Xribun, All local citizen are urged to par ticipate In the Legion caravan to ad vertise the Diamond Jubilee In Klam ath Falls Tuesday evening. A large number of cars are needed In order to make an Impressive showing In thi Klamath metropolis and all who plan to go should phone Horace Bromley, chairman of the caravan committee or Lee Oarlock at the A. A. A. office. Those wishing transportation ahould also report to either of the above Legionnaires. Present plans call for auembly at Jubilee headquarters at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday to secure placards and advertising material and the cara van will move promptly at 8 p. m. Plenty of music haa been secured for the parade In Klamath and Include the Legion drum corps, a steam cal liope and loud apeaktng equipment. It la also planned to take along the 110,000 Brahma bull from the Jubilee rodeo to put on an exhibition of hlgn Jumping for the Klamath citizens. PRIZElSHOR RABBIT DISPLAY Nearly 180 prizes and cash awards are oflered In Oregon's Diamond Jubilee rabbit ahow to be open throughout the length of the Jubilee celebration from June t to I, Entries ar wanted In the follow ing classifications: New Zealand White, New Zealand Reds, Ameri can Whites, Havana, Angora. Blue Bevern, Himalayan, Chinchillas, Sil ver Marten. New Zealand White Rex. Ermine Rex, Sliver Marten Rex, Cas tor Rex, and Chin Rex. Grand prizes will also be offered for ths best display of rabbit fur articles, best fur robe, best display of tanned rabbit fur, best mink hides, best blu fox bide and Fitch hide. All entries In the pioneer parade, one of the outstanding features of Oregon's Diamond Jubilee celebration, must be registered not later than Monday night, May 38, according to J. Verne Shangle, parade chairman. Anyone who plans to participate In the parade must be formally ent ered by Monday night In order that the parade may be chartered and the entries numbered for the pro grams. Entries may be made at the Jubilee headquarters or with Mrs. O. L. Hopkins, of ths parade com mittee, who can be reached at the Firestone Service Stores. A complete listing of the parade will appear In the Medford Mall Tri bune at a later date and all who plan to witness It are urged by the committee to procure a copy so that every detail of the mammoth spec tacle will be Interpreted for them. Although entries will be accepted later than Monday night, they can not be numbered and given favored positions. The parade Is rapidly rounding Into shape and promises to be one of the greatest shows of Its kind ever staged on the coast. Unlike many parades which are as sembled without "rhyme or reason," 'the Jubilee's pioneer parade will be a marvel of pageantry and will por tray Oregon history, beginning with Captain Cray's discovery of the Col umbia river, to the birth of the state In 1859. The Lewis and Clark expedition alone will utilize SO men In costumes, while the wagon train will number more than a dozen genuine "prairie schooners" and covered wagons.. The floats, depicting the highlights of Oregon history, are now being con structed and those who have seen them are enthusiastic over their faith ful portrayal of the colorful histori cal event. The parade will be staged Thurs day morning, June 7, LOIS PILL SUIT Petition for rehearing in the case of Lola Hill, plaintiff, and respond ents, va. Stella J. Merrick, doing bualneaa under the firm nacae and style of "Merrick's Motor Inn," de fendant and appellant,' was denied by the supreme court of the state of Oregon Tuesday, and the mandate of the supreme court was filed with the county clerk Friday, and the de fendant, Stella J. Merrick, Is now required to respond In damages to the plaintiff, Lois Hill, In the sum of 1,1 06 .00. The Injury occurred at the Nat- atorlum on the 25th day of June, 1031. Action was Instituted by the plaintiff on the 30th day of July, 1033, and a Jury brought In a ver dict for the plaintiff in the afore said amount on the 7th day of February, 1033. Thereafter the case was appealed to the supreme court. J. F. File gel, local attorney, ap peared for plaintiff, Lois Hill, In the supreme court, and Harley W. Allen of Portland appeared for the defend ant. SAN FRANCISCO. May 3fl. (API- Rainfall was general over all except the southern portion of California today, while snow was reported on the high mountain peaks. The downpour renched cloudburst proportions at Hetch Hetchy In Tuol umne county, which reported .73 of an Inch had fallen to 6 a. m., and at Sonora, where .88 of an Inch fell In minutes last night. NEW EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Clear Vu Style -j Special "Read With Pleasure ' Tru-Site Bifocals For near and far vision Now Only $10 UP Examination Free Dr. COPELAND Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted to Years In Tracllc Main and Riverside Opptwlte Hubbard Bros. ELDERLY LADY HIT I Mr. O. W. Leach, 98, of 137. South Ivy street, ws taken to the Sacred Heart hospital Saturday morning at o'clock Buffering cut and bruises, the result of being knocked down by the truck which Tim White of the Crystal Springs dairy wa driving. The accident occurred at Main and Orape streets. Hospital attendants said that Mrs. Leach's condition wa not serious and she returned to her home last even ing. Mrs. Mary S. Hay, 80, of Central Point, was also In the Sacred Heart hospital, having fractured her right hip In a fall when ahe slipped on the steps at her home Friday even ing. I BIRTHS Bora to Mr. and Mrs. Heston Orelve of Lskevlew, Ore., a seven-pound, five-ounce baby girl. ' Mr. snd Mrs. w. K. Meadows of Route 2, are the parent of a daugh ter, weighing 3 pound, born Satur day, May 39 at the Purucker Mater nity home, t 1 Plan Sale The past Noble Orands club will have a cooked food sale at the Reliable grocery store next Sstur day, June 3. . Notice We will not be responsible for debts contracted by Mrs. Oerald Ward of Eagle tolnt, formerly known as Miss Dorothy Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Wallace, Ashland, Oregon. SCOTTISH RITE Stated Chapter Meeting IKY 7:30 p. m., May 28. Joint Reunion Eugene and Med ford Bodies at Medford, May 30-31 and June 1st. L. B. WILLIAMS, Secty. IN APRIL SHOWS IL 6 AN FRANCISCO, May 26. (AP) Reports from 110 Oregon firms indi cate, the federal reserve bank here said today, "that Industrial employ ment and payrolls In that state In creased by about the customary amount during April." The bank survey revealed activity expanded less than the full seasonal amount In the Important lumber and wood products Industries, but "In creases In the number of employes and payrolls In the textiles and food products groups were larger than In most recent years." It was also found that average weekly earnings were somewhat larg er than In March. The bank's Index of employment Indicated Oregon. Industries showed 70 per cent of the 1928 monthly av erage at work, compared with 66 In March and CI In April last year. Fay. rolls were S3 per cent of the 1026 average, compared with 40 la March and 33 In April last year, E PAY CITY VISIT H. Q. Snodgraas, president, and W. Blackburn, vice president, of Mer cantile Acceptance Corporation of California, both of whom are officers of the Commercial Finance corpora tion, spent Friday in Medford going over the company affairs and dis cussing the automobile finance busi ness in this territory. Mr. Snodgraas commented on the general Improvement In business which was of considerable interest to the Commercial Finance corpora tion stockholders in thl territory. The volume of the Mercantile Ac ceptance Corporation of California, Including It subsidiary Commercial Finance corporation 1 now running at the rate of approximately eaoo, 000 a month or better than tlO.000, 000 a year a compared with a vol ume of approximately 4, 800,000 for the entire year of 1933. Mr. Snodgraas ssld there had been a noticeable Improvement In collec tions on automobile contracts snd a big decreaae In the number of re possessions and slow account. Commending on the Increase In car sales In California. Mr. Snod graas stated, "While It la true that new car registrations In California last year increased approximately 38 per cent, new car sales were still far below normal." Mr. Snodgraas be lieves that obsolesence and the age of many of the cars now In use Is creating an enormous demand for new cara which will be satisfied by pur chasers as soon as people are con vinced that condition will continue to Improve. The Commercial Finance corpora tion also reports a substsnttal In crease In business snd thl should be very gratifying to Its many stock-holders. Kiwanians To Hear Attorney, Hi Student Attorney O. H. Bengtson will be guest speaker tomorrow noon at the Klwanla club luncheon at the Hotel Medford, according to an announce ment by John C. Mann, program ohalrman. A high scnooi student will also deliver a patriotic address. Special guests at the meeting will be members of the O. A. R., Judge William Colvlg, J. O. Woods, Polk Hull, Frank Mengos and H. C. Apple gate. . PASTOR'S SON TO Martin O. Kabele, aon of the local pastor of Zion English Lutheran church, will conduct the entire serv ice In place of his father on ths Sunday of May 27tn. Martin Kabele ha Just completed a year of work at the Chicago Luth eran seminary, which la now situated In Maywood, 111. The Lutheran church requires at least three years of post graduate work In their seminaries, after the etudent has earned his de gree of A. B. This is the second time he haa occupied his father's pulpit, ir.l 1. 'V first time thl year. CHEVROLET OWNERS! Now is the time to overhaul your Car or Truck when you can buy Genuine Chevrolet Parts at Discounts Ranging Up to Seventy-Five Per Cent NONE LESS THAN FORTY PER OENT This applies to parts -remaining in our stock of which wa still have a larg assortment down to and including 1933. PIERCE-ALLEN MOTOR CO. DODGE and PLYMOUTH DEALERS. 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