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PAGE TWO AfEDFOTCD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1934. Society and Clubs Edited by Iroa Fewell Reception Given Here far Mr. Launer Mrs. Everett Fiber entertained on Friday evening. t her home, 907 West Eleventh street, Inviting titty friends to a reception for her brother, mn ltn B. Launer, dean of the school of miiilr at the Christian college In Columbia. Mo. Included among tho preser.t at the reception were Mr. Launer'a mother, Mre. Alice Launer of Albany. and till slater, Mra. Barkley Newman of Salem. Oueata called between 7:30 and 10:30 o'clock, during which time Mr. Launer entertained at the piano. In cluded among hla aelectlona were "Irian Tunea from County Kerry" by Percy Grainger, Liszt's tranacrlptlon of Verdl'a "Rleoletto," and "Feu Plata by laadore Phllllpe. Other num ber were from the worka of Chopin, Schubert. Schumann, Baob and Beethoven. . Mr. Launer haaatudled with Graing er In Chicago and alao apent three year studying with Phllllpe In Parla. He baa been doing eome concert work, in St. Louie and alao playa at tlmea with the Minneapolis symphony. Mr. Launer vlalted the Baldwin ahop here and atated that he conald ered the atudtoa equal to thoae of a metropolitan city. He played aeveral aelectlona at the ahop tor a group ot frlende who gathered there. Having arrived here on Tuesday. Mr. Launer lett Saturday for Albany. Mist Nellie Melsnn Wed In Grants ptm Of Interest to their friends In Med ford is the announcement of the wed ding in Grants Pass Saturday morn ing of Miss Nelllo Mae Nellson. rixiohter of .Robert Nellson. Sr., of Frultdale, and Lieutenant Andrew J Hemstreet. Th ceremony was performed at the Catholic church with Father Henrv Breunasel conducting the aer vice. The bride was attended by ir niter. Mrs. Sherman S. Smith and Captain Chaunoey Lee Pleroe of MMlford was best man. The couple will make their home at Oold Beach, where Lieutenant Hemstreet Is stationed with the Pis tol River Civilian Conservation corpa camp. Mrs. Hemstreet was graduated from the Oranta Pass high school, and Lloutensnt Hemstreet. son of Mrs. A J. Hemstreet of Omaha, Neb., la a graduate of the Crelghton Military college In Nebraska. .Mill Harriet Sparrow Hnitees at Luncheon, llrldge. Mist Nancy Bukeley of Honolulu, . T. H., house guest of Miss Harriet Sparrow at Klrkland farm, was honor guest today at luncheon and bridge at Miss Sparrow's home. Invited to the affslr were Mies Peggy Hamlll of New York, Miss Ttoxane Ruhl. Mrs. Charles Voorhles, Mlsa Betty Bardwell, Miss Mary Par aona of Seattle. Mrs. Katherlne Hef fernan. Mrs. W. H. Mulrheed. Mrs. W. W. Aldrlch. Miss Mary Schott of l os Angeles. Mrs. Robert Msentr., Miss Frances Sparrow and the honor gueat. Pleasurltes to Visit Howard school Service Members of the Pleasurltes will not conduct a regular meeting at the Olrla' Community club thla evening, but Instead will attend the young people's service at the Howard school. The gathering at the school is to be In charge of Rev. Earl mills of Bishop, Cat. All members are re quested to attend, and those without transportation are asked to meet at the club rooms at 7:13 o'clock. Many to Attend llanquet This Evening. A large number of Medford and valley people are expected to attend the banquet at seven o'clock thla evening at the Hotel Medford, In honor of General and Mrs. Charles H. Martin of Portlnnd. General Martin, Democratic candl dste for governor, will give a non partisan address, and all persons In terested are invited to attend, re gardless of party affiliations. llndlrjB Entertain At Dinner, Theater Party Dr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Findley were host and hostess last evening at a dinner party after which they at tended the theater, seeing the movie, 'The Thin Man." Members or the party were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Wll llam McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perl and Dr. and Mra. Findley. Mnety Attend bnlder's Plrnlc Ninety persons enjoyed the snttual picnic ot Sntder's Dslry & Produce Co., held last evening at 8hsdy Cove en Rogue river. A card of boxing was higly enjoyed by the picnickers, and swimming and dancing were others diversions of the evening. Re freshments were served In the form of a bountiful Dutch lunch. l adles' Auxiliary VIII Meet Tomorrow The Ladles' Auxiliary of the First Itsptlst church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home er Mrs. J. E. Judy. 410 South New town street, for a business meeting and missionary program. Mrs. Patterson Ouctt t'f Mrs. Leonard Carenter. Mrs. Stewart Patterson of New York v. ho hss been the house guest of Mrs. C. N. Blsck since her arrival In the tiilley is now the gueat of Mrs. Leon, I d Carpenter. rithlnn f lull Meeting At Mrs. Ilrimmth'a The Pythian c!.o will meet with irs. Mabel lifr:!i at tot West Msln street i ucft'.ay evening from 7 SO to II n'ri.Kk. All members are urged to attend. Mtend Week Fnq At I irli li I shin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert spent the week end at the Lewis Ulrlch ! summer rebin, "Waters Edge,' H.igua river. Miss tlaminelt Heiurns rroni iMl In Portland Miss Blllle lUnimett teturnrd morning from Portland, where :, been visiting fur the pest eexs with Mlsa alaryune New. Loyalty Club Ilus Dinner Party The Loyalty club of the Eagles' lodge had a covered dish dinner Wed nesday evening at the Seven Oaka dance pavilion off the Jacksonville highway. After the dinner a dance waa given and tho club membera enjoyed pleasant meeting. The next meeting of the club is to be announced later. Teachers' Chorus ' ' To Have Rehearsal. A rehearsal of the Jackson County Teachers' chorus will be held Friday, August 17 at 10 a. m., in the court house auditorium, it waa announced today. Miss Harriet Baldwin, director, has sent new music, which will be dis tributed at thla meeting. Plana will also be made for the county instl tuts in October. BETTERFiNANGE IN CHIEF CITIES CHICAGO. Aug. 18. The aun la breaking through the financial clouds of the nation's cities. Budgets are being balanced: tax col. lectlona are Increasing: back salaries are being paid; some salary cuts have been restored; municipal bonds are being Issued at lower interest rates, some selling at premiums. In general, a brighter outlook in municipal flnancea Is evident in re ports from many cities of the country. Chicago, because of Its Improved fi nancial condition, is paying the back salaries of its school teachera. Philadelphia Is in "better Condi tlon than at any time since the de pression started." City Controller 8. Davis Wilson reports. He predicted there would be no deficit .thla year against deficits the lsst two years. New York City's credit has Im proved bo much the city was able to sell 93.000.000 in 60-day revenue bonds at an all-time record low rote of In terest of three-fourths of one per cent. New York's long term bonds are at par again for the first time since 1031. Boaton'a interest on temporary bor rowings Is the lowest In 23 years. Delinquent taxes Jumped from (300. 000 In 1931, to 811.344.O00 last year. Detroit's operating deficit In July a LA-1" . -.O' isM k cLfl.v1' yffim&iif EX-PRESIDENT ENJOYS BIRTHDAY Tn "7"" 4 'w $ t.JH'iiH i : f - AJim- ? -4 Herbert Hoover tt shown reading congratulatory notes at his home on the Stanford, Cal university campus on his sixtieth birthday. The former President declared "I have never felt better In my life." One of his oets Is shown with him. (Associated Press Photo was $8,700,000 against $11,300,000 In July of last year and the city hopea to reduce It another $4,000,000 by the end of the fiscal year. San Francisco's controller report the city Is in the best financial con dition In ten years. Louisville says Its tax collections are better and that It ho more cash on hand than three years ago. Cincinnati has restored pay cuts. Milwaukee has a cash bal ance of $3,840,000 compared with $1,320,000 last year. FALL COLLAPSES NIAGARA PALLS, N. T Aug. 13. (AP) With a tremendous roar, a great slice of the horseshoe falls col- lapsed Into the Nlngara Gorge at 8:20 KDT) today. The collapse. vfk V.? w&&mk Li which threw a huge column of water Into the air, was witnessed by a number of Niagara state reservation patrolmen and workmen. The piece of the Up of the fails which collapsed left a large gougo in the contour of the crest. The piece broke off between the middle of the falls and the Canadian mainland shore. The collapse wss the second large one to have occurred at Niagara In recent years. On January 17. 1031 a piece ISO feet deep and 300 feet wide fell from the face of the Ameri can Falls, bringing down an estimated 80,000 tons of rock. Exchange Regulation starts. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (AP) The securities and exchange commission today laid down the first of its rules and regulations under the new stock market act. They constituted largely a request for information as a basis for future control of stock trading. I C E Rose tor Elbertaa. Use Mall Tribune want ads. ii WATCH r Wll! Portland Stock PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 13. (AP) CATTLE 3100, calve 300 over Sun day. Slow, 35c lower. Bteera, good, common and medium, 92.66-0.25; heifer, good common and medium. $2.50-3.50; cowa, good common and medium, 2.35-3.75; low cutter and cutter 1.50-2; bulls, good and choice, $3.76-3.25; cutter, common and me dium, $3.50-3.25; vealera, good and choice, $6.00-$fl.00; cull, common and medium, $2.50-8.50; calvea, good and choice, $4 00-6:00; common and me dium, $2.00-4 50. HOGS 2200; steady to 16c higher. Light weight, good and choice, $5.50 8:00; medium weight, good and choice 5.25-6.00; heavy weight, good and choice, $4.75-6.65; packing sows, me dium and good, $3.25-4.10; feeder and Blocker pigs, good and choice, $4.25 4.75. SHEEP: 3600; steady to weak. Lambs good and choice, $6.00-6.50: common and medium, $3.75-5.00; yearling wethers, $3.25-4.76; ewes, good and choice, $1.75-3.26; cull, common and medium, $1.00-2.00. Portland Produce PORTLAND, Aug. 13 (;p) Sugar Berry or fruit, 10s, 15.43; bales, tt.it: beet, US 35. DOMESTIC FLOUR Selling price, mill delivery, S to 36-bbl. lots: Family patnt, 08s, $7.35-eB.25; bakers' hard wheat, t3.85-f8.10; blended flour S8.70-S7.50; baiters' bluestem, S8.85 S6.93. PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 13 BUTTER Print, A grade, 27V',c; parchment wrapped cartons, 28 y3c: quantity purchases lb. leas; B grade parchment wrapped, 27c; do cartons, 28c lb. butterfat Portland delivery: A grade delivered at least twice week ly. 2d-27c lb.; country routes, 23-25C lb.: B grade or delivery fewer than twice weekly, Portland, 25-26c; coun try routes, 20-2U lb.; C grade at market. EGGS Sale to retailers: Private firms, specials, 25c doe.: extras, 24c dor.; extra fresh extras, brown, 23c; standard. 22c: fresh mediums, 22c doz.; medium firsts, 20c doz; checks, 17-18c; bakers. 15-18c doz. Buying price of wholesalers: Fresh specials. 23c doz.; extra. 21c doz.; extra me diums, 19o doz.; medium firsts. 15c doz.; ' pullet, 13 doz.; undergrade. 13c dozen. CHEESE 92 score. Oregon triplets. 11 'jC; loaf, 12c. Brokers will pay ,c below quotations. MILK Contract price 4 per cent. Portland delivery, 1.95 cwt.; B grade cream. 37Jic lb. COUNTRY MEATS Selling price to retailers: Country killed hogs, best butchers, under 150 lbs. 10-llc per lb.: vealers, 00 to 130 lbs., 0'4-lOc; light and thin, 5-7c; heavy calves, 160 lbs. up, 5-6 'ie; 130-160 lbs., 7-8"?c: year ling lambs, 8-10c; spring lambs, 11 12c; ewea, 4-6c; medium cows, 5 5'jc; heifers, 6-6'ic lb.; cutter cows, 5-5'ic; canners, 3-4c up; bulls, 5c pound. Portland Wheat PORTLAND, Aug. 13. (AP) Grain: Wheat: Open High Low Close May .93 .03 .93 .93 Sept. .86 14 .87 .86'i .87 Dec. .88i 39i 85, 9i Cash: Big Bend blues tern, 92; dark hard winter, 12 per cent, 97; do 11 per cent, 92; soft white, western white, northern spring and western red, 87; hard winter, 89. Oats: No. 3 white, $31. Corn: No. 2 E yellow, $25.25. Mlllrun, standard, $20. Today's car receipts: Wheat, 135; flour, 18; oats, 12. Chicago Wheat CHICAGO, Aug. 14. (AP) Wheat No. 1 red, ai.03'4; No. 1 hard, 11.09; No. 1 mixed, 91.08; corn. No. 2 mixed, 76c; No. 1 yellow. 76'4c: No. 3 white. T77!4e: oats, No. 1 white, old, 63' 543$: sBmpIe grade. 44lc; no rye; barley, 63ca;1.05; tlmothv seed, 15.5o CUT OIL-DRAG NEW A widely known motor oil drags down power ecjuivaJcnt to 720 pounds extra dead weight. RELEASE NEW POWER SOLD WHERE a 16 cwt.; clover seed. $11.503 165 cwt. t mA i.a. .tfl m- inn larrt. S7.50: bellies, $11.15. blher vjrw voHTC Aug. 13. ( API Bar silver unchanged at 49. San FramKco Hut (erf at SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 13. (AP) First grade butterfat 28, f.o.b. San Francisco. Wall St. Report NEW YORK. Aug. 13. (AP) A mid-day buying flurry carried many leading stocks up 1 to more than 3 points In today's market and, al though trading slackened during the afternoon, most of the advance was retained. The closing tone was firm. The transfers approximated 850,000 shares. Flnanctal marketa brightened gen erally. Good buying appeared In U. S. government bonds after Saturday's break. The dollar strengthened In foreign exchange dealings, and Sat urday's decline in grslns and cot tons waB checked. Today's closing prices for 33 se lected stocks follow: Al. Chem. 44 Dye 127 Am. Can ST j Am. & Fgn. Power - 6!4 CYCQL New Cycol forms no sludge, cuts oil-drag, releases new power. No bard carbon either. New SOLVENT REFINED IESS OIL DRAG JMORE 'SPD YOU SEE THIS 113 13-., 48t 13 28i, 40., 38 82, 19 3 OOi; 29 4 30, 27 8's 43 "4 231, 134 57 1TJ 191, 3S, 441, e 42 16s, 84 1. I Bendlx Aviation Beth. Steel (California Packing Caterpillar Tractor Chrysler i Coml. Solv. Curtlss Wright Du Pont Gen. Foods Gen. Motors Int. Harvest. . I. T. i! T. Johns Man. -. . Mont. Ward North Amer Penney (J. C.) .. Phillips Pet Radio Sou. Pac. . Std. Brands Std. Oil Cal Std. Oil N. J. Trans. Amer. Union Carb. United Aircraft . U. S. Steel Fisher Keslgns. PORTLAND, Aug. 13. (AP) Ben 8. Fisher, formerly of Marshtleld, as sistant general counsel for the federal communications commission a 1 n c 1830. will resign effective September 1 to enter private practice in Wash ington, D. C. The announcement waa made by his office, here. Solvent-refining leaves Cycol pure, lively and tough. Cars go raster with the same power; CYCOL BANNER A. T. & T. . Anaconda I Atcl). T. tt 15