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BEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORU, OREGON, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1934. PAGE THREE y 1000 ARRESTED (Continued from Page One) dred have been murdered and 1,000 arretted in another June 30. direct ed against the SS (storm troopers) and Hitler youth." The newspaper, edited by the anti nazt leader, Braun, quotes another publication. Weltzuhne. as saying 230 were stain and 3.000 to 4.000 ar rested in Berlin alone. The nazl paper Abenblatt printed an obviously official story from Ber .lln saying 300 were arrested for sex ual abnormality "in a new cleaning action." The paper charged the antl-nazt press with "abominable attempts to stir up uouble." (Reports from Berlin last night said a new hlood purge was consid ered likely with monarchists as Its particular prey. The reports said the arrest of a group of sexually abnor mal persons who were accused of plotting Hitler's overthrow was ap parently being seized upon as the ex cuse for the latest move... LANGE LEAVES FOR Society and Clubs Edited by Iwa Fewell Edwards Hugo Lange, of Armstrong Motors, Inc.. will leave tonight for Portland, where he will participate in a meet ing of Chrysler dealers from various points in the Northwest. The meet ing will be held at the Benson hotel, and the dealers will preview the smart new Chrysler Airflow, and the newcomer in the Chrysler family, the Airntream. Mr. Lnnge will return to Medford with one of these cars fol lowing the meeting, and ft carload shipment 1s expected Jr. Medford within the next few days. The Chrysler Airflow for 1935, will retain the main features of the 1034 Airflow, while the new Alrstream will offer Chrysler enthusiasts, a more conventionally styled line of cars at more reasonable prices. The Alrstream will be available In both six and eight cylinder models, according to Mr. Lange. This new line of Chryslers will embody mwt of the Important features proved out In the Airflow line with rldtng ease attained by moving seat and engine forward. BY PI New hoe-corn contract blanks have been received by County Agent Rob ert O. Fowler. They are simpler than the 1934 blanks, and contain but one Important change. Paymente will be. made by the hog control aaoclattou on a basis of ti5 per head on a 10 per cent reduction. Last year the payments were made on a basis of 5 per head on 75 per cent of the average production. Fowler expects to hold a series of hog-corn meetings shortly after the first of the year when the new con tract will be dtscufred and new contracts offered. Stock Adjustment Sale at Wurts To Feature Bargains A sweeping stock adjustment sale Is now In full swing at Wurts' Gift Shop, featuring drastic price reduc tions on everything in stock. Fine chlnaware. glassware, silverware, pot tery, pictures, art novelties, baby's accessories and leather goods are among the many Items offered dur ing this special event, according to Jack Wurts. This Medford firm Is taking this adjustment sale, with substantial price cuts, as a means of reducing an over-load stock. C. E. Cole and O. O. Unnabary. two well known promotion men. are In charge of the adjustment sale at Wurts" this week. Medford people will recall Mr. Llnnabary as the one who successfully conducted a sale for Russet store here a few years aeo. The adjustment sale at Wurts Gifts will continue for several days while the large stock Is being sub stantlally reduced. Carl Flchtnen Are Surprised by Guests Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fichtner and family were delightfully surprised last Sunday with the arrival of Mrs. Pichtner's mother, Mrs. E. E. Kings ley, and brother Walter, with his small daughter Ruth, a.11 of Wheat land. N. D. Also arriving were a sla ter, Mrs. H. W. Nelson, with Mr. Nel son, of Yakima, Wah., another sis ter, Mrs. L. Stowell of Ontario, Ore . and a brother. Staff Sergeant W. W. Klngsley and wife from March Field. Cat. The reunion on Christmas day was the first In 24 year on the west coast. Christmas dinner was attrac tively served with decors t ions of red and green, to 15 members of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Klngsley also visited here with A. S. BUton of the Cali fornia Oregon Power Co.. former edi tor and publisher of the Medford Sun, who was acquainted with them 50 years ago in Wheatland, where he published a newspaper 50 years ago. Mrs. Barl York of this city also visited with the Klngsleys. having formerly lived In the North Dakota city. George Kunzmans Have Christmas Guests Mr. and Mrs. George Kunzman have had as guests over Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Karl C. Young, daughter Barbara and son Robert, all of Los Gatos. Cal., and their daughter, Ml;s Madge Kunzman, who is attending San Jose Teachers college. Mr. and Mrs. Young and family arrived Sun day as did Miss Kunzman, and left for their home yesterday. It was the first Christmas the group had spent together for 17 years. Besides visit ing with Mrs. Kunzman, who Is her sister, Mrs. Young visited with her mother, Mrs. Cora Carder 6f B07 West Eighth street. This morning Mrs. Kunzman's brother, Dean S. Carder of San Fran cisco arrived by train to spend several days here wlh his mother and sister. He Is with the U. S. G. S. at San Francisco. - . Tea Dance Tomorrow For Members Town Club Members of the Town club are an lclpatlng tomorrow evening at the club ballroom, where they will gattuv with their invited guests for & Christ mas tea dance. Dlnty Moore a or chestra will furnish the music, with dancing from 5 to 8 o'clock. There will be a small charge per person for the dance. The committee In charge will be Mrs. Glenn Jackson, chairman of the dance committee: Mrs. Robert Hart, Mrs. Corbin Edgell, Mrs. C. Glen Smith. Mrs. Lois Day, Mrs. Robert Maents, and the Misses Betty Bard well, Mary Hayes, Gertrude Boyle. Barbara Hauk, Jeanne Quisenberry and Carol Dodge. Many to Attend All-College Dance The committee in charge of the All-College Night dance to be given tomorrow evening at Dreamland. sponsored by the Oregon State club, says that, from all Indications, the dance will be attended by almost all the students who are spending the Christmas holidays In Medford. Stu dents from any university or college. the normal school or high school may attend. Tickets may be obtained from the committee members and at Strang's drug store. Town Club to Have 1 New Year's Eve Dance Members of the Town club will hold a New Year's eve dance at the club on West Main street, for which plans are now being completed Dancing Is to start at 10:30 o'clock and favors will be given out to every one present. The committee in charge of the dance is Mrs. Lloyd Williamson, chairman; Mrs. T. Slater Johnson, Mrs. Shirley Tuttle, Mrs. David Rosenberg. Mrs. George Rob erts and Mrs. W. H, MulrhcPd. Baptist Intermediates To Have Covced Supper Members of he Baptist church In termediate department will have a covered dish supper at the church parlors at 8 o'clock Friday evening Members of classes taught by Mr. Bunch. Mrs. Remington and Mrs. Neff will be present. SEVEN SUSPECTS E Choir to Present Cantata Sunday Eve Sunday evening, December 30, at 8 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church, the chorus choir will give the Christmas cantata, "The Incarna tion," by Adam Gelbel. Eva Hazclrigg Marsh, at the console of the pipe organ, will play some In eating numbers and also accompany the singers. Those sustaining solos In the production are Catherine Wendt, Mauriue Duncan, Elsie Carl ton Strang, sopranos; Edna Elfert, Jean McAllister, contraltos; A. J. Mac Donough, tenor; Robert C. Wright and Dr. W. w. Howard, baritones. Elsie Carlton Strang la the director of the chorus. There Is no admission charge, but a silver offering will be taken to- buy music for the choir, and the public Is cordially Invited. Mrs. Kindred Elected" New President, D. L. V. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War held their regular meeting ! on December 14 when the following; officers were elected for the year 1035; President, Edna Kindred; senior vlce-j president, Gertrude Guyer; junior vice-president, Carrie Averill; chap lain, Mrs. Hubbard; patriotic Instruc tor, Dor etna Nellson. On December 21 the Daughters of Union Veterans met with Sister Mag gie Edwards and packed boxes of candy for the few remaining comrades for Christmas. The last meeting of this year will be held Friday. Decem ber at the armory, when a class of candidates is to be initiated. Gannaivavs Hosts At Christmas Dinner Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gannaway had as guests at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Render of Seattle, Paul Gannaway of Rowburg. Mr. and Mrs. Fred 'iij'lor of Ashland and Mr. and Mrs, H, H. Boyer of Medford. Mrs. Render, the former Thelma Gan naway, will visit her parents over the holidays. Job's Daughters Formal Is Tonight Job's Daughters are giving a for mal dance tonight at the Masonic hall which will be attended by mem bers of the Medford bethel and their Invited guests. Invitations may be secured from Miss Virginia English, chairman of the Invitation commit tee. 4 Pocahontas to Have Card Party Friday Eve Members of Pocahontas lodge are entertaining with a social card party for those In the lodge Friday evening at the Redman hall. Initiation of new members will also be held, and this meeting Is to be birthday and attendance night. Mrs. Van Scoyoc Entertains Group Mrs. C. C. Van Scoyoc entertained at a family circle dinner on Christ mas day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Russell of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Russell, Miss Sara Van Meter, Mr. Lester Van Scoyoc and lit tle Sally Russell. Artisans to Meet At Club Room Tonight s There win be a regular meeting of the Artisans this evening, December 37, at the club room of the city hall. All are requested to be present. The Junior Artisans will also meet at 6:30 for the purpose of electing offi cers and for a little Christmas sur prise. Girl Scouts To Have Party Girl Scouts of troops 5 and 7 will meet at the Scout headquarters Fri day afternon at 2 p. m., for a Christ mas party. All members of the troops are urged to be present. Misses Hess Back From Roseburg Misses Kathleen and Marlon Hess returned yesterday on the Oregonian from Roseburg. where they visited over Christmas. - Ethelwyn Hoffmann Has Corvaim Guest Miss Mildred Chamberlain of Cor vallls arrived yesterday morning on the Shasta to be guest here of Ethel wyn B. Hoffmann. Meteorological Report (Continued from page one.) King and Emma G. B vide 11, also against La Von L. Garman. Kenneth D. Garman. Carol L. White and Elsie , Langs let. I The district attorney's office said that several of the defendants would ! enter guilty pleas. One of the women prisoners Is the mother of a 16-months-old babe, and Its care and the care of the mother presents another relief problem for the county. I Three resorts In this city one in J the Kings Highway district, one In Second street near the Junior high school, and one on North Central avenue were closed as a result of the raids, and a quantity of moon shine whiskey and two slot machines seized. In one of the places the membership book was seized. The resorts are reported as doing a lucra tive business on week ends and holi days. The state police say the liquor com prised a low grade of moonshine and "bathtub gin" of low alcoholic content. It sold for $1 a pint and 25c a drink. Imported Canadian whiskey can be purchased at the state liquor store for 25 cents for two drinks, and Oregon state liquor com mission whiskey at 65 cents per pint. The patrons, say state police, were chiefly persons engaged In relief work, young people of both sexes, whose age was apt to be a matter of doubt, and persons unable to procure a state liquor store permit for various reas ons. The authorities state that the raids practically close tip questionable and Illegal resorts in this city. December 27, 1034. Forecasts. Medford and vicinity: Occasional rain tonight and Friday; continued cold. Oregon: Occasional rain west and light, local snows or rain east por tion tonight and Friday; continued cold. Loral Data. Temperature a year ago today; Highest, 38; lowest, 35. Total monthly precipitation, 2.04 Inches. Deficiency for the month .60 In. CODE PRICE FUG IS RULED ILLEGAL IN FEDERAL COURT (Continued from page one) Total precipitation since Septem ber 1. 1634. 8.27 inches. Excesi for the season 1.39 Inches. Relative humidity at 5 p.m. yes terday, 85 per cent; 6 a. m. today. 97 per cent. Tomorrow; Sunrise, 7:30 a.m. Sun set. 4:47 p.m. Observations Taken nt fi a. m., H0 Meridian Time. SH as s? ? I! Is el " v n i of the wage or hour provisions of the code. Maurice MlUlgan. United States die trlct attorney, filed a petition for the temporary injunction June 29. He asked that the company be re strained frcm selling at prk-rs below the code list and alleged that the concern. In Its Oklahoma City yard, sold six squares of red cedar shingles to M. A. Tucker of Moore, Okla., for $4.20 t. square whrn the code scale fixed '.he price at 94.45 a square. Dse Mall Tribune want ads. This is to announce that we will take orders for your Sterling Silver at the old low prices, tip to December 31st, inclusive. Sterling Silver is both distinc tive and economical. Add to the joy of living and the pride of possession by having Sterling for 1935. Buy now and Bave! Prices advance January 1st. Lawrence s Sperislizinr; in high Quality Silverware Adrienne's Store Wide Clearance i V: 2 y2 OFF ON WINTER COATS and SUITS OFF ON HATS Groups at 50c, $1, $1.05 Off on Evening Dresses Value to $30.00 priced from $7.95 to $15.00 20 Discount on all Lounging Robes and Pajamas 20 Discount on all Sweaters and Skirts ALL GLOVES at a 10 Discount Including Imported Kid and Novelty Knit (Moves ADRIENNE'S An unusual blight situation now exists In several different orchards of the county, and It Is tht desire of the county fruit Inspector and the county agent to call growers' attention to this condition to the end that tree losses may be reduced to fch mini mum, state County Agent L. P. Wilcox. Last fall many pear trees, especially such varieties as D'AnJou and Bart- lett, set a second crop of bloom: blight Infections occurred In many of these late blooms and have progressed downward with the sap movement to ward the root system. At this time many trees may be found where blight cankers have worked their way Into scaffold branches and tree trunks. Growers who have orchards In which late fall bloom occurred can well afford to Investigate and care for any blight infections If and when found. Boise 50 34 .12 Cloudy Boston 4B 10 .12 Clear Chicago 6 0 Clear i Denver 60 32 P. Cdy. Eureka 60 40 .84 Clear Helena 30 - -4 .18 Snow Lou Angeles 64 52 Cloudy MEDFORD 44 34 .21 Cloudy New York 50 18 .50 Clear Omaha 20 14 Clear Phoenix 72 42 P. Cdy. Portland 44 38 .06 Cloudy Reno t - 62 36 , Cloudy Roseburg 46 36 .22 P. Cdy. Salt Lake 62 48 Cloudy San Francisco .... 64 46 .62 Rain Seattle 42 34 Clear Spokane 40 22 Cloudy Walla Walla 48 34 T Clear J Washington, D.C. 54 20 .10 Clear ; Fl RECEIPT OF PEARS Acknowledgement of the receipt by the president of a Christmas box of pears, grown on the Bear Creek or chards, has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pellett of this city. They forwarded the pears to the White House, as a Christmas gift. A note, written on White House stationery, and signed by M. A. Le Hnnd, private secretary to the presi dent, was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Pellett. It reads: "My dear Mr. and Mrs. Pellett: "The box of pears which you were good enough to send the president has been received, and he asked me to assure you of his appreciation of your thought fulness-'. "M, A, LeHand, Private Secretary." circle of friends here, has returned to Medford to Join the staff of the Cinderalla shop as ready-to-wear buy er, according o H. W. Manerud, man ager. During Mrs. Marx's absence she has gained some very valuable experteno. as ready-to-wear buyer in Bedell's Oakland store, with White House In San Francisco and several other im portant ready-to-wear positions. Mr. Manerud says, "We feel fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. Marx. Her outstanding ability as a buyer of smart apparel will make our ready-to-wear department one of the finest." JUDGE SETS DATE FOR FEHL'S PLEA WATER TABLE RAISED BY HEAVY RAINFALL Rains of the past week have soak ed up the floor of the valley and raised the water table, according to Olen Arnsplger, general manager of the Medford and Talent irrigation district. The soil i now more moist than at any time It has been In tks last five years. Arnsplger also stated that the Irri gation storage reservoirs are beginning to flit with run-off water. Snow fall ing in the higher levels the pan week will provide more, wafr In the spring. WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. ( API NRA legnl authorities said today they "wouldn't be surprised" if they ap pealed the decision of Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis in Kansas City that price fixing, n provided by the re tall lumber code was unconstitu tional. Advised of the decision, the legal experts said they wouid lake no defi nite action until they had given the case further study. gedrgevTtocker TO LAST George W. Tucker, a resident of Medford for the past 22 years, passed away at a local hospital at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Tucker was born at Stanton, Mich.. April 27, 1860, and was aged 74. He spent his entire lifetime In the lumber manufacturing business until 16 years ago. when he retired. Ho served for some years in the Medford water department and bears a wido acquaintance throughout the county and elsewhere where he had gained many friends through his sterling chnracter and was held In high esteem. He leaves three sons. George H. Tucker and E. B. Nemo of Medford and Frank G. Tucker of Arlington, j Wash. Also three grand children, Maxlne and Victoria Tucker of Med- I ford nrt George W. cf Granite Falls, Mich. One brother and one sister also" survive. Rev. Hlbbard Tucker of Tampa. Fla., and Mrs. Lucena BNgle, Stanton. Mich. Funeral services will be held at the Conger chapel at 2:00 p.m. Fri day. Interment In Medford I. O. O. F. cemetery. Rev. W. R. Balrd will be the officiating clergyman. Judge Arlte G. Walker of McMinn ville this morning gave George h. Rhoten of Salem, attorney for E. H. Fehl, state prison inmate serving four years for ballot-theft, until Monday, January 7, to file an answer to the Interpleader, filed by Nieder meyer. Inc., In an action to adjust the claims against the Judgment for $5700 awarded Fehl. Demurrers filed by Fehl, through counsel, asking for delay on the grounds that Fehl expected to be granted a parole from the peniten tiary soon, were overruled by Judge Walker. Judge Walker announced that as soon as the case is at issue he will return here to hear the proceedings. Judge Walker is a brother of County Treasurer A. C. Walker, and was assigned to the case by the state supreme court. Among the claimants against the 5700 Judgment awarded Fehl are Jackson county for back taxes. Kelly and Kelly fcr attorney fees, and J. B. Thomas of Ashland and Ted Helm roth of Griffin creek for money loaned. Use Mall Tribune want ads Mrs, Hazel Marx Joins Staff Of Cinderella Shop Mra. Hazel Mnrx, who formerly lived In southern Oregon and hu a wide I.HWKHIIfJWI I, II "II . till GILMORE TAKES FIRST and SECOND IN SPEED CLASSIC 1st Kelly Petillo 2nd Wilbur Shaw Both Used Oilmore! Thil and hott of other m:ing recordi thii year prove the con tinent performance of Gilmore... prove it it the laitett gaioline in history. ..try it today! WILLIAM "BILL" CUMMINGS CINCHES NATIONAL TITLE The 1934 Indianapolii winner roared with Gilmore in thia race .. .picking up enough pointa to aure him the 1954 National AAA Champiomhip. Kelly Petillo $Mt IN NATIONAL AUTO RACE CHAMPIONSHIP l'Zotrl GILMORE GASOLINE PLUS TETRAETHYL AND GILMORE LUBRICANTS Talk about hot competition... this 200 mile Natipnal Championship Race sure had itl I knew it would take Controlled Power to win ...that's why I used that record breaking gas oline -Gilmore plus tetraethyl and Gilmore lubricants... to get the checkered flag first! PORTLAND DOCKMEN RETURN TO LABORS PORTLAND. Ore., Dec. 57. (API About 140 union longshoremen and checkers returned to work here todny after having been on atrlke atnee Sat urday becauae four non-union check era had been employed on a monthly payroll Dasla. The four no.-.-unlon men remained on their Joba and their status will be determined by negotiation. On lave L. S. Shipley, employe of the Medford nfflree. tt. a. forest serv ice, la on leave this week. TONIGHT at 6:30 THE NEW FORD V8 FOR 1935 will get a send-off from FRED WARING and His Pennsylvanians Listen to Poley McClintock describe Center-Poise I Hear the boys and girls on theflying trapezel ALL COLUMBIA STATIONS DOM'T m;sS IT! Buy the Gasoline Champions Use! GIILMEI MSB IMfJ PLUS TETRAETHYL AT INDCr-IJIDENI PIAIIJI Boyd's Market Plenty of Parking Space Free Delivery on Or cfers of $1 or over Open Sundays till 11 :30 A. M. 108 N. Ivy. Phone 1064-J Wishing You a Happy and Prosperous New Year Specials for Friday, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 28, 29, 31 SUGAR 43c Pure Cane, 8 lb. bag ... Shortening Fry's2 lb, cart 232 Crescent, 4 lb. cart ..... 50 COFFEE Hills Blue Can, 2 lbs. 49 Hills Red Can, lb 31 .4 . 2 pounds 600 VI. J. B., pound 313 3 pounds .. 88 Golden West, lb. ar....30 3 lb. jar 86 Oallo Rojo, fresh ground,, lb. bag 19 MILK, Tea Cup, tall, 3 cans 17; Case $2.71 BUTTER Brookfield Grade A. lb. 33C OLEOMARGARINE, Gem Nut, 2 lbs . 27tf BAKING SODA, Bicarb, 1 lb. pkg 5 SNOW FLAKE SODAS, fresh, 2 lb. box 29? PEAS, Ridge Farm brand, No. 2 size, 3 cans ; 250 CORN, Meco brand, No. 2 size, 3 cans 29c TOMATOES, Josephine No. Vt size, 3 cans 270 PORK & BEANS, Van Camp, 1 lb , 11 oz. tins, 3 cans 270 HOMINY, Van Camp, No. 2'i size, 3 cans 230 SPINACH, Dol Monte, No. V. size, can :...ll0 TOMATO SAUCE, S. & W., 8 oz. tins, 3 cans 130 CATSUP. Kern's Pure, 12 oz. bottle 100 RAISINS, Valley brand, 7 oz. packages .. 40 BAKING POWDER, Clabber Girl, 2 lb. cans 190 SYRUP, Log Cabin, 1 pint, 10 oz. tin 370 SALMON, Alaska Pink Palace, No. 1 tall tin 110 SALMON, Alaska Red Park, No. 1 tall tin .140 CORNED BEEF, Swift's Premium, No, 1 tin 140 SARDINES, large oval tin, FFO brand 80 BLUING, Wellman's, 8 oz. bottle . - 80 PUREX, 1 quart bottle 110 TOILET PAPER, Astoria 5 rolls 180 FIG BARS, fresh whole wheat, 2 lbs. .. SALAD OIL, Wellman's. 24 oz. bottle SOUPS, Campbell's, all kinds, 3 for .... DRIFTED SNOW FLOUR, 49 lb. bag . -...230 26c ..-250 $2.12 CEREALS POST TOASTIES, 8 oz. package 7 PANCAKE FLOUR, Sperry's, No. 10 bags 510 OATS, Sperry's Quick or Regular, No. 10 bags 110 SOAPS CRYSTAL WHITE, 1 0 bars 290 (1 23-oz. pkg. Peet'i Gran. Soap FREE1) RINSO, large packages 200 CLEAN QUICK SOAP CHIPS. 5 lb. pkgs 290 LUX TOILET SOAP, 3 bars 190
