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MWFOTID MAIL TRTBTJXE. JfEDFORD. OREGON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 1934'. PAGE SEVEN 'Y0RKT01 IRKS LA FAYETTE'S VISIT Sleepy Little Virginia Village Attracting More Visitors Since Inclusion in Colo nial National Monument WASHINGTON. D. C (Spl.) With a gala two-day celebration Yorktowp recently marked the 100th anniver sary of the death of General Lafay ette, and the 1 10th anniversary of his last visit to the picturesque Vlr . glnla tobacco shipping port at the I mouth of the York river. "For many years a sleepy little community, Yorktown has attracted an Increasing number of vial tort since it was made a part of the Colo nial National Monument by congress In 1930," says a bulletin from the Washington, D. C, headquarters of the National Geographic Society. "The rest of the new government preserve Includes historic Williams burg and Jamestown. Williamsburg bad its .own celebration the day fol lowing that of Yorktown, when Wil liam and Mary college presented President Roosevelt with an honorary degree. "Although Yorktown was not a thriving community during Revolu tionary times. It was relatively much more Important and much less re moved from the dally life of the na tion than it has been at any times since. Most other American towns were small In those days, ports were few, and railroads or even good high ways unthought of. Turkey Growers We are in the market for Turkeys. Top market prices paid. Cash on delivery. Watch the Tribune for our big receiving date. Sell at home and get your cash Phone 409-R GEORGE HIGH Ashland Packing Co. STATE ELECTS MERRIAM GOVERNOR i Jll 11 11 " ' .v. ' v rv Acting Governor Frank F. Merrlam (right), republican guoerna torlal candidate, at his voting place la surrounded by election officials, his Long Beach neighbors for years. Merrlam waa elected governor of California after a hard fought campaign. (Associated Press Photo) Left Behind In March of Progress "As cities sprang up Inland, where only hamlets and patches of wilder ness existed before, and as railroads brought the Pacific and Atlantic closer together, Yorktown, without rail connections, became in effect more and more remote. Its charac ter as a quaint little 18th century village became more and more em phasized. "Yorktown today Is still a commu nity of less than 500 inhabitants, with a few fine old colonial homes. public buildings, and churches, and a number of less showy buildings.. I The nearest railroad lies nearly eight mues to tne soutn. improved nign ways, however, connect it with Rich mond and Newport News. Under con struction is a beautiful, landscaped parkway which will link It directly with Williamsburg and Jamestown. The concrete surface of this roadway will be chemically treated to rob It of Its ultra-modern appearance. "As a reminder of the early im portance of Yorktown, there still stands the first customs house In the United States, built In 1706. Cargoes for New York once cleared through it. The records in the clerk's office at the restored court house date back to the early 17th century. They have supplied invaluable data for the res toration work now In progress at both Yorktown and Williamsburg. In the town, too. Is a tall monument erected by congress in 1881. I'rged Gunner to Hit Ills Home! "Perhaps the most interesting of the churches to visitors Is Grace Episcopal, built In the 17th century, and damaged by fire in 1014. In the churchyard lies the grave of Thomas Nelson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and owner of the Yorktown house in which Lord Corn wallls made his headquarters. Nel son, in command of the American artillery during the attack on York town, Is said to have offered a prize to the first gunner to hit his home, declaring that the mansion meant nothing to him as long as it shel tered an enemy of his countryl "The Moore house, where arrange ments for Cornwall is' surrender were completed on October 18, 1781, stands a short distance outside of town. It has been restored by the removal of 18th century additions. Dedication of this historic homestead was one of the features of the recent celebra tion. Most of the reconstruction work in Yorktown today Is concen trated in the old Swan Tavern group of buildings. When completed, the tavern will be used as headquarters for the national park service In the area, and as a reception hall for visitors. ( ' "Near the village are the remains of many forts, redoubts and trenches whose capture by the Revolutionary soldiers and their French allies in 1781 marked the real birth of the United States. Many CCC tree troop ers' have cleared underbrush from this area and made it possible for visitors and historians to gain a clearer idea of the military maneuv ers of the battle, which was one of the most significant in the history of the world. Corn wall li Is Trapped I s "Yorktown Is on a narrow penin sula lying between the wide tide water mouths of the James and York rlversr Cornwall!, after scourging Virginia, burning homes, killing and driving off stock, and rapturing laiye numbers of slaves, retired down the peninsula to Yorktown. Lafayett, with a handful of American soldier., followed at a distance. "It waa when this situation was pointed out to Washlngon that he was persuaded to abandon his plan to attack New York and Instead to take his own force from West Point, and Rochambeau's division from Providence, Rhode Island, to stake all on a battle in the south. The ar rival of De Grass with a French fleet In the Chesapeake, blocking the entrance to that bay and preventing reinforcements reaching Corn wall is, made the defeat of the latter In evitable. "It is not strange that Corn wall Is considered Yorktown a good location for military headquarters in spite of the esse with which the peninsula might be blocked. It possesses a truly remarkable deep water harbor, and Cornwall is counted on the main tenance of communication by water with the heavy British forces in New York. "Yorktown's harbor was also put to good use during the world war. In the mouth of the York river op posite the famous village the greater part of the Aalantlc fleet at times rode at anchor. There, behind the defenses at the entrance to the Ches apeake, and further protected by nets and patrols across the mouth of the York, dread naughts and lesser vessels were safe from molestation by enemy submarines. Thousands of men were trained for duty at this anchorage while the whereabouts of the fleet was kept a profound secret. The Yorktown anchorage waa mentioned In official dispatches throughout the war as 'Base 2.' " LUTHERAN LADIES PLAN A turkey dtnner and bazaar were planned at an enjoyable and well at tended meeting of the Ladles' Aid so ciety In the church parlors of Zion Lutheran church, on Thursday after noon, Miss Amelia Hartman, hostess. The dinner and bazaar will be given on Armistice day, Monday, at noon. Mrs. Carl Fichtner is chairman of the dinner committee and Mrs. Martin Westvong Is chairman of the bazaar, where home made fancy ar ticles may be bought for Christmas presents, . The proof is in the wear. Buy your HOSE at Ethelwyn B Hoffmann's. LINEUP GIVEN BY E Monday, November 12th, will be observed by all patriotic and civic organisations as all Armistice Days In the past have been. All veterans are asked to participate in the ob servance of the day In commemora tion of the World War. Patriotic and civic organizations axe asked to take part In the parade, gathering at the city park at 10:30 a. m. The following places are deslcnated for the organizations to assemble and be ready to start the parade promptly at 11 a. m. All military, veteran and patriotic organizations and their auxiliaries form at the city park. Bands will form at the library. Religious and relief organi zations and schools on North Ivy street, near Main. Civic betterment organizations, such as Chamber ol Commerce, civic clubs, Greater Med ford club and Granges on North Oak dale, near Main. Fraternal and social organizations on South Oakdale in front of court house. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on library lawn. All entries not pro vided for above or In any case ot doubtful classification on Main street, west of Oakdale. Representatives of the American Legion will be on hand to guide and assist at the above mentioned places. " ! The parade will proceed east on Main street to Bnrtlett, thence north to Sixth street, thence west to Cen tral hence south to Muln street, thence west on Main street to city park. There will be no free feed at noon as In the past. At 2 p. m. Mcdford high school and Chemawa Indians will battle at Van Scoyoc field in one of the best football games 01 the season. At 6:30 v. m. all Legionnaires and auxlUary members and their guests will hold a banquet at the Hotel Holland and reservations should be made immediately by calling 444. A charge of 60 cents per plate will be made for this banquet. 1 The annual Armistice Day ball, under auspices of the American Le gion, will be held at the Oriental Oar dens, starting promptly at 9 p.m. Emerson Merrick, chairman of the dance committee has promised good time for everybody. This is recognized as the event of the year hi iUti circles snd every one Is invited to attend. Orange river, principal river in South Africa, Is more than 1.300 miles long. The esophagus, or gullet. Is shout nine inches long and extends from the pharynx to the stomach. Under a new system at Cincinnati, dog owners are allowed to get li censes for their pets by mall order. T. D. Pierce, pioneer resident of Duront. Okla., celebrated his 80Th birthday by attending his first mo tion picture show. Thanstos, the Greek god of death, was considered the twin brother of Sleep. An Intoxicating drink Is made in the South Seas from the root of the kava shrub. Avadhuta Is a member of the men dicant sect of the self -torturing Sal vltes in southern India. Avs, former capital of Burma which is now in ruins, stands 10 miles southwest of Mandalay. The okapl, a glraffe-llke animal, waa discovered In 1899 by H. II, Johnston in the Semllkt forest, Cen tral Africa. Bowles"' of Horace, Km., one 42 Inches Lewis killed 85 rattlesnakes, long, during the summer, Jesuit missionaries introduced the olive to Mexico and California In the 17th century. Virginia's suicide rate Is said to be increasing, with 224 during the first six months of 1934. ASMOLAC Jf) ASTHMA 11Vy SPASM TONIGHT For Paroxysma of Asthma No colt If ASM 01. AC fall, to rellee the awful, suffocating, wheeztnf, and choking sensntlons. Ennbleg you to hreothe freely and eaally and sleep snunrily at night, sold on money back guarantee. Price $1.20. WESTERN THRIFT STORK 133 East Sixth St. USEFUL CRACKER MAKES MEAL-PLANNING EASIER iwmuwnfmjiiim jninyiinmwinwimiBi(iK i - x 1 - . - i i 'V X ' 1 1 ' if rV '"N'll f - -ST ' ..7 V i XV J - fA. . J si They'll plan a pleasant meal for you! . . . Sunshine Krispy Crackers have a delightful way of making other foods taste better! loose-wilts tiscuir co III mm I Krisf r i Phone 643. We'll haul away your feuee. City Sanitary Service. 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