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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. J05DFOHD. OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1934. PAGE FIVE Candidate for Governor of California Among Defend ants in Investment Suits - Papers Are Interested The political fortunes of Acting Governor Prank P. Merriam of Cali fornia, yesterday became involved with litigation against the Crescent City Investment company, wherein purchasers of lots in the city by the sea, see return of money they in vested, Merrtam, formerly a resident of Long Beach, Call!., was president of the investment concern during the period of most of the sales and Is named as a party defendant in the two suits filed for reco'ery of money. Developments in the case broke this week with demands from San Fran cisco and Sacramento papers for de tails of the litigation in which Gov ernor Merriam is named. The execut ive, as lieutenant-governor of Califor nia, assumed the governor's chair upon the death early this month of James Rolph, Jr., and is a candidate for the position in the August pri mary of California. Suits Now Pending The suit of Bert B. Lowry of this city, and six others for recovery of money la now pending. Ths amount involved Is $3,939.54. The suit was originally filed September 30, 1932, and has been pending since that time. The defendants named tn the suit are the Crescent- City Invest ment company, P. F. Merriam, C. B. Day, R. T. Hamilton, C. B. Fitzgerald, and C. J. Gmberman, officers and salesmen, and the American Surety company, the standard Accident In surance company, and the Aetna Casualty and Surety company. A demurer filed by the American Surety company to' the complaint, as serting that the 'suit was not filed within the required time and seeking to have all complalntants file sep arate suits, will' be argued "as soon as possible." Deputy District Attor ney George W. Neilson, representing Lowry, et al In a private capacity said today. Settlement of the demurer will place the case In position to be dock eted for trial, Neilson said. Want Money Back Lowry and wife seek to recover 91,014.10 for lot purchases. The other plaintiffs and amounts sought are: Harry Hamilton, $280; Oliver C. Pur keyplle, $280; Victoria Travener, $80, all of this city, and J. J. Villalr and wife of Klamath Falls, $1,686.06. Attorney Neilson said negotiations had been underway for settlement of the claims by the surety companies named as defendants. The claimants allege that they pur chased the lots from the Crescent City Investment company, on "misrepre sentations," and claims that a rail road would be built to Crescent City, that a resort hotel would be erected there, that industrial development would be launched, and that, a na tional advertising campaign would be started in newspapers and magazines. Reimbursement Offered Attorney Neilson also stated that real estate commissioners of both Oregon and California, had conferred on the lot sales and that Governor Merriam had offered to reimburse various purchasers, upon return of sale contracts, end affidavits of mis representation. Neilson said only a few settlements had been forthcom ing. Neilson estimates that close to 300 residents of southern Oregon and northern California counties had pur chased Crescent City Investment Co. lots during the spring and summer of 1929. Alvln Hughes, and 26 others, sued the Crescent City Investment com pany in 1931 for recovery of monoy and obtained a verdict and Judgment for approximately $8000, the amount sought. The trial started March 25. 1932 and lasted seven daya. The judg ment In this case, Neilson said, has been satisfied In full. L KEEP STRIPS OF TREES 100-Mile Wide 'Shelter Belt' From Canada to Texas Panhandle Would Stop Soil Blowing From Farms Under the sponsorship of the 8. E. R. A., the playground at the Howard school In the Berrydale district and the city playground at the Bear creek bridge have been put under the su pervision of Miss Olivia Todd, Ml3s Betty Benjamin and Miss Elizabeth GlUlngB. Supervision wT' be conducted dally except Sunday at the city playground between the hours of 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. and at the Howard school from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. The grounds will not be under supervision on the Fourth of July, it was announced to-1 day. - ! Plans are being made for swim ming programs and the baseball games to be sponsored by the Amer ican Legion. Donation of balls and bats will be appreciated, it is stated. The baseball tournament Is for chil dren 14 or 15 years of age, and all are asked to report if Interested. Plans are also underway for a ten nis tournament, a ping-pong tourna ment, and a horseshoe tournament for the older children. A sewing cluo for the smaller children is planned for every Friday, and a story hour will be conducted every day for those who care to listen. Volley ball will be played when weather permits. , WASHINGTON, June 20. (AP) President Roosevelt it considering a proposal to piant a "shelter belt" of trees 100 miles wide and stretching from Canada to the Texas panhandle. This gigantic program, which would require 10 to 12 years to complete,) would aim to minimize drought and , help prevent winds from stripping! farm lands of their choice soil. i The plan was announced today by the American Tree association. P. A. Sllcox, chief forester of the United States forest service, acknowledged It was under consideration. May Decide Soon The president may make his deci sion before he leaves Saturday for Hawaii. The plan is being studied by the budget bureau. Attorney Gen eral Cummings and other officials. The planting In the 100-mlle-wlde area would be In strips, running north and south. First there would be a strip of trees, perhaps seven and one-half rods across, then a strip of land which would remain devoted to Its present use, such as farming; then another strip of trees, and so on alternately. ' There would be 100 strips of trees, or one to a mile, and thus most of the 100-mtle-wlde area would remain unf ores ted. The shelter belt would stretch 1300 miles through North Da kota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma to the Texas border. Cost $75,000,000 The cost was estimated at $75,000, 000. At least part of this would come out of the drought funds to start the program this year by col lecting seed, establishing nurseries, and organizing the work. 'The magnitude of this 10-to-12-year program and its effect upon the dust storm area and the nation is greater than anyone can realize at this time,' said Charles La thro p Pack, president of the tree association. "The immediate result will be the employment of men living in the drought-stricken areas and the ex penditure of millions of dollars for leasing or buying farm and other lands for planting trees." He declared the United States for est service should have charge of the program. Details Announced Details of the plan as announced by the association Included. 1. Both sides of each strip would be fenced to prevent grazing. 2. The civilian conservation corps would cut fence posts. 3. Thousands of young farmers would be hired to plow the strips, erect fences, and plant trees, which would be cottonwood, green ash and other varieties adaptable to the soli and climate. 4. The area needed, which would be only small strips off each farm, would be purchased or leased. 5. Farming would continue in the area between strips. The association says scientific proof of the value of such bells has been found In records of experiments dating back from 1836 conducted by the Russian government. It was found that the tree plantings in creased rainfall, tempered heat and checked wind velocity. "Such a program will go far toward preventing wind erosion of the soil such as occurred during the recent drought and would add vastly to the fertility of the farm lands In the enormous section east of the Rocky mountains and to the Mississippi river," Pack said. Oregon Weather Fair tonight; slightly warmer in interior; Saturday fair; slightly warm er in east portion but cooler near coast; gentle variable winds offshore. All kinds of lega, olanks for sale for rent, no hunting, no trespassing and other cards for sale at Commercial Printing Dept. of Mall Tribune. WINDOW GLASS We sell window glass and will replace your broken windows reasonably. Trowbridge Cao met Works. Use Mall Tribune want ads. CRATER LAKE FISH CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK. (Spl) Crater Lake rainbow, steel head and sllverslde trout are all anx ious to be caught this summer and are hardly giving anglers sufficient time to rest between catches, offer ing one of the best fishing seasons In the piscatorial history of the park. Limit catches almost by the dozens have been reported so for this year. Fishing, as usual, is the best in the region near Wizard Island where water is more shallow and food for the trout is more abundant. How ever, good catches have been made In other sections of the lake, espec ially near Kerr Notch and the Phan tom Ship. Trolling continues to be the favorite method of angling, al though fly fishing is beginning to attract the interest of numerous anglers. R. W. Price, manager of the Crater Lake National Park company, an nounced this week, six new fishing boats are now available. The boats are of the latest construction and will substantially enlarge the fish ing fleet the company has been maintaining for the convenience of park visitors. The accommodations are available from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m., with rental rates held to a minimum. Fishing tackle may also be rented at the boat landing. Daily limits are five fish per per son. No fishing license la required. During the autumn oi each year, the lake is heavily stocked with flngerllng trout obtained through the cooperation of the Oregon state game commission and federal fish hatch eries. Over 200,000 were planted last year and It is probable a similar num ber will be planted this year. The trout, with food easy to find, are in prime condition and are rap Idly gaining the reputation of be ing the gamiest lake trout In the west, fighting and breaking water until they are actually landed in the boat. The largest trout on record, caught last season, weighed over 10 pounds, but this record is expected to be broken In view of the numerous big fish already caught this year. ASHLAND. June 29. (Spl) Hope that the Ashland postofflce, allocated but at present awaiting appropria tion of funds for construction, might the result of brewing for QUALITY not quantity. Try Blitz-Weinhard beer you'll like it! Draught or in bottles at the better places be Included in the next granting ot construction funds for federal build ings was expressed yesterday in telegram received at the Chamber ot Commerce from Congressman Charles H. Martin. Martin said that the Ashland pro Ject stood on a high priority basla and should be taken care of. BUY NOW KeUogg's Corn Flakes are al ways an outstanding buy in cereals. Many servings from a package costing only a few cents. Finestquality and flavor. Special values for a limited time. Buy now. 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Reg. $1.00 79C We planned this speolal selling of house dresses weeks ago , . when you see them you'll agree that every one was carefully selected . . there are stripes, plaids, checks and flowery prints in scores of clever stylos ready for your selection tomorrow. Every one fashioned of 80-square cloth snd attractively trimmed. They're well worth a dollar we're giving you the benefit of this fine purchase in offering these smart dresses at this special price of 79c. Be sure to take advantage of this dress sale tomorrow! Honey Maid bread stays fresh longer Try Our New Molasses-cocoanut Chew 10c doz. 117 SOUTH CENTRAL MEDFORD, OREGON TELEPHONE 286
