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! MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORU, OREGON. TnU"RDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1933. PAGE TITRKIS SALE CERTIFICATE DELIVERY ILLEGAL - IS CLAIM OF FEHL Charging that the certificate of Mle for the Pacific Herald building ' waa turned over to Ti Heimroth and j J. B. Thomas without authority, and that It does not designate any pur chaser. Earl H. Fehl, state prison in mate, serving four years for ballot theft conspiracy, filed an answer In circuit court, asking return of the certificate of sale and assessment of costs and disbursements to Heimroth and Thomas. The answer sets forth that the cer tiflcate of sale was left in escrow with the county treasurer, with the condition written on the envelope It be turned over only in the pres ence of Fehl and wife, and Heim roth and Thomas. It is a'.'.eged that the Fehls were not present when this occurred. Heimroth and Thomas loaned the Fehls approximately 15400, so Fehl could purchase the building at a sheriff's sale. In the joint suits, filed by Kelly and Kelly, for attorney's fees, T. J. Enrlght for legal services, and Jack son county for unpaid taxes and trial costs, the Fehls also file answers In which they "drew each and erery al legation In all matters and things." and seek costs and disbursements. The answers are part of the inter pleader suit of Ntedermeyer, Inc., for adjustment of claims, on a su preme court award to the . Fehls. Trial of the suit has been set for early In April. BELLEUVINGSTON 0FC.P.S Belle Livingston passed away at a local hospital Tuesday evening from a fractured femur and pneumonia. She was born at Havanna, Illinois, September 12, 1860 and had been a resident of Central Point. Oregon. for the past two years. 6 he leaves three children, Mrs. tfettle Lower, Jeiferson. Ore., Mrs. Dlca Kirk, Central Point, and Earl Livingston, Pomona, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the Perl funeral home. Friday morning at 10:30, with Rev. W. R. Baird of ficiating. BUTTE FALLS PIPING J Contract for the improvement of the Butte Falls water systems, under the PWA has been signed, according to Attorney Otto Frohmayer. Steel lpe. to replace the present wooden pipe, is now under construction and as soon as the first shipment la re delved, work will start. It will re quire 42 days, under the terms of the contract. The amount of the PWA loan Is $5000. HUGH W. MONTGOMERY PASSES, JACKSONVILLE Hugh W. Montgomery paased away at Jacksonville Sanitarium, early Wednesday morning, after a long Ill ness. Remains are at the Perl funeral name and will be transferred to Mil ler & Tracy, funeral directors at Portland, Oregon. FRANK ROBERTS DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Prank Roberts passed away at a local hospital. Wednesday evening, after a short Illness. Remains rest at Perl funeral home, and services will be held at the. graveside In the Med ford I. O. O. F. cemetery Friday at 1 p. m. Schilling tislrtr'fl haj more flam ) ha more mt io you use less of it about less lhn of other mustards. EH Make YOUR HOME MORE MODERN You will be surprised what a change can be affected in your home at a cost of only a few dollars a month. Phone 7 And let us estimate for you the cost per month of any needed improvements Timber Products Co. FH Ncrth Central Ave. Society and Clubs Academy Students To Give Play Tonlfht. "The Oirla of 1778,M a patriotic 1 entertainment in three acta, will be presented by the students of St. Mary's Academy this evening at 8:15, In the academy auditorium. In a colonial garden setting, a dis cussion 1a carried out throughout the three acta centering around cer tain documents of interest to both the English and early Americans. One of the moat interesting char acters Is Mtsa Oertrude Louie as little mischief-making darkle. "Trou bles." Other members of the cast are Mrs. Mayfields. an English lady, played by Virginia Oinet: Mrs. May fields' two daughters and a niece, played by Geraldlne Wilkinson. Verna Joffer and Jenes Jensen, respectively: Madelyn Schade. Betsy Ross: Grade Lou Ivanhoe, Grandmere Mayfields. and Mary Frances Luckeroth. an un suspecting French maid who foils the English Mayfields. Jenes Jensen and Jeanne Ran Court play dual roles of young ladles and masquerad ing English gentlemen. Interlude numbers will Include group of minuet dancers, a pre sentation by Miss Elaine Brophy. an accomplished harpist, and a panto mime song by little Mlas Phyllis Reye and Master Billy Brayton. Num bers will be presented by costumed members of the school rhythm band. -Colonial Party Will Include Musical Program. Mrs. R. C. Mulholland. who Is in charge of the program for the an nual Colonial party to be given by ladies of St. Mark's Guild at the parish hall tomorrow afternoon, an nounced today that a group of musi cal numbers will be presented. Miss Mary Kem. who ha the lead in the high school operetta "Chimea of Normandy." and has been promi nent In other high school musical productions, will sing several solos. She will be accompanied by , Miss Dorothy Burgess at the piano. Miss Alice Holmbech. accomplished pianist, will offer piano numbers, and Miss Dorothy Gore will give selections on the violin. George and Martha Washington will be imper sonated during the program in a minuet. The entertainment will be pre sented at 4 o'clock,- while tea l being served. Contract, pivot and progressive bridge will be in play at 1:45. and honors wilt be awarded the winners at the close of the after noon. Besides Mrs. Mulholland. the com mittee consists of Mrs. Hal Piatt, chairman. Mrs. John Baroeburg, who will have charge of refreshments. Mrs. John Peter. Mrs. Van Gilbert and Mrs. Clyde Eakin. all of whom will be In costume, befitting Wash ington's birthday. ' Farewell Pinner to Honor Captain and Mrs. R. H. Soule. Captain and Mrs. Robert H. Soule. who are leaving this week for San Francisco, will be honored Friday evening at an Informal farewell din ner and dance to be given at the Colonial club by officers and ladies of the district. Captain Soule, who has served at the Medford district CCC headquar ters for many months, has been or dered to duty at the Ninth Corps area headquarters In San Francisco. The transfer la in recognition of Captain Soule's outstanding work with the Civilian Conservation corps In this district, Major Clare H. Armstrong, district commander, and Mrs. Armstrong are in charge of arrangements for the party Friday evening. Captain and Mrs. Soule arrived Wednesday from San Francisco where they spent short leave, but are returning south Saturday. Little Ludella I.uper Celebrntes with fiuests Nine little girl friends were invited to the home of Ludella Luper. 125 North Holly street. Monday after noon to a gay party celebrating her tenth birthday anniversary. Mrs. D. R. Luper used the Valen tine motif In decorating and even the refreshments carried out the red and white color scheme. Games were enjoyed by the following members of the very young set: June Jarmln, Audrey Jarmln. Jean Eddy, Lorraine Adams. Betty Jean McKenzie, Mildred McKenzle. phoeble Swem. Lois Pien lng. Lorna Hamen and the guest of honor. Tallyman Lodge Will Have Banquet Talisman loose. Knights of rythl-J as. will give a banquet. Monday. Fel FeifJ Inrffr 2ft, at 7 p. m. at the lodge hall, Flft and Grape streets. AH members their ladles are Invited. This din is given in honor of the Pythian lodge of Grants Pass, who with their ladies, will be guests of the local order. A musical program will be given featuring some of the best local tal ent and cards and dancing will follow. Degree of Honor Will Meet Tonight Degree of Honor Protective associa tion will meet tonight at 0:30. at the Eagles' hall on West Main street, for pot luck dinner, which will be fol lowed by a program, and then a so cial evening and dancing. As Mrs. Minnie Card, state worker, will be the honor guest, those in charge urge all members to attend. Reservations may be secured by tele phoning Mrs. Bessie Hubler. 5S2-J. Juvenile members may make reser vations by calling Mrs. Ida M. Wil son, 1232-R. P.-T. A. Vnlt Will Observe Founders Pay Washington P.-T. A. unit will cele brate Founders' day Friday, with an appropriate program Including the Founders' candle-lighting ceremony and a children's pageant. A minuet, and special numbers by the Glee club will follow. After the program a silver tea will be served, with the offering to be used for the extension of congress work. The silver tea is held annual ly, on Washington's birthday. Royal Neighbors Wilt Meet Tonight Royal Neighbors will meet at 6:30 this evening at the K. P. hall, for covered dish supper. Neighbors and their families are Invited. Each member is asked to provide a salad or a vegetable dish and a des sert dish, and enough butter for the family, potatoes and meat have been provided for. Fifty Invited to CCC Pinner and Dance. Captain and Mrs. Glenn J. Key and Lieut, and Mrs. HJalmar T. Gentle will be host and hostesses Saturday evening at an informal din ner and dance at the Lithia Hotel in Ashland for officers of district CCC headquarters and their ladles. About fifty guests have been in vited for the affair. Talent P. T.A.to Present Program Friday Afternoon TALENT, Feb. 21. (SpU Talent P.-T. A. will celebrate Founder's Day Friday afternoon in the school audi torium. The program includes: Song, "America the Beautiful," by the audience. Short history of the National P. T. A. by . Mrs. Young. Short history of the local P.-T. A. by Mrs. Charles Holdrldgc. Musical numbers by Miss Mary Chambers. ' Patriotic play by the pupils of Mr. Mccracken's room. , Candle lighting ceremony by 10 members of the P.-T. A.. Mrs. Ash craft as president: Mrs. Holdridge aa first candle lighter; Mrs. Young as leader. For the candle lighters to the seven cardinal objective of edu cation are Mrs. Erb. Mrs. Borg. Mrs. Terrtil, Mlsa Wisely. Miss McLarnin, Mrs. Mathes and Mrs. McCollum. A cordial invitation to all past and oresent members to attend is extended. 4- BROOKINGS BANK PAYS CLAIMS 100 PER CENT SALEM, Feb 21. () Full 100 per cent payment of claima filed in liquidation of the Brookings State bank in Curry county waa concluded here today A. A. Schramm, superin tendent of state bonks, announced today. The bank was placed in the hands of the superintendent for liquidation in January. 1632. with total deposit liabilities of approximately $65,000. portlHeToss loist since 1319 PORTLAND, Feb, 21. Port land had Its lowest annual fire loss since 1919 when, last year, the per capita damage amounted to only $1.08. The fire department responded to 3.310 alarms but the total loss waa ony l63I 072 veIe (our a,.athf from fires and 18 persona were In jured. FJ.f.l .1 CTTjtT W-mTA -L Kill! ' A fl rilTl 0i Tat your lavoriu mixed drink, or far tkou who prefer good drink Wraigkf 2 DEATH OF LOVERS BELIEVED CAUSE (Continued from Page One) tears and hysterics, excited the In terest of attendants at the London hotel. (The dead In the crash of the Ace of Diamonds were Flight Lieutenant Henry Longfield Beatty. Flying Offi cer John A. C. Forbes, Lieutenant Willis, four other officers named Al len, Bailey, Rees and Wogan, Ser geant Wallace, and a civilian named Penn.) Went to Death Alone The girls. flew out to death alone for, aside from the airplane's pilot, there was no other person on the eight passenger ship. The Misses Du Bois had reserved and paid for every seat In the plane, apparently in order to be by themselves on the channel crossing. The plane s pilot, J. Klrton. did not notice his passengers' disappearance until an hour later when he was well out over the channel. Scotland Yard detectives were im mediately sent out from London on the case for two sealed letters were found on one of tha seats in the plane after the horrified Klrton took it back to Romford airport. Officials described the dual deaths as the strangest air tragedy In Europe since Captain Alfred Lowenstein, the famous Belgian financier, disappeared July 4. 1928. from a cabin plane over the English channel. I.eters to Parents The two letters were said to have been addressed to the girls' parents. Mr. and Mrs. Coert Du Bois. Their father Is united States consul gen eral at Naples. The bodies landed In a cabbage patch, close to the edge of town. The impact drove them a foot into the soft soil. The first police on the scene outlined the spot with rows of wooden pegs. The plane was operated by Hlllman Soloon Coaches and Airways, Ltd.. which runs passenger service from Romford to Paris. A Hlllman official said the doors of their cabin planes lock from the Inside. "A cabin door could easily be opened from the Inside," said the of ficial when he was questioned as to whether the pressure from the slip stream of the propeller would be suf fllcently strong to hold the door shut against the Btrength of two women. Both Girls Young Elizabeth was 23 years old; Jane waa 20. They had stayed for the last three or four days at a hotel In the west-side of London. One of the attendants there said: "For the last day or two they ap. peared to be very upset about some thing. They seemed rather hysterical and cried a lot. I have no idea as to what was the matter or what was the reason for their tears." During September, the two were said to have stayed at a private ad dress In the west-end. Police sealed the airplane's doors after they had examined the 40 pounds of baggage apparently left on the plane by the sisters. The airplane Is a biplane with two engines and with seats for eight pas sengers. Pilot Klrton said the slaters ap peared to be agitated when they reached the airport preparatory to boarding the plane. Consul Franklin C. Gowen, of the United States consulate In London, took charge of the case on behalf of the United States' officials. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Crawford of 334 Apple street are the parents of a baby boy weighing five pounds. 14 ounces, born last night at the Com munity hospital. SEATTLE PUCKSTERS TRIM CALGARY, 6-2 CALGARY. Alta.. Feb. 21. (AP) Boasting a 12-polnt lead, the Seattle Seahawks, winners last night over Calgary 6 to 2. in a northwestern hockey league game, today rested and awaited the outcome of the game to night between the second-place Van couver Lions and Portland Buckaroos at Portland. PPLE JACK kandi ALA f J - I ft 1 1 I sas eaj m a m m u m m ft aW M 1 ' - ' a-aa-aa i. GEES? (Uf Try this Brandy flavor's diatlnctly different! The elusive fragrance of Delicioui Apples! Rich, mellow, smooth, authoritative! No regrets! "Good Whiskey'i Real Rival!" Yet so reasonable in price. Noted Artist Joins U. Of 0. Staff i is - I Ayr David J. McCoth, for the past two yean an Instructor In litho graphy at the Chicago Art Institute, arrived on the University of Oregon campus at Eugene this week to take over his new duties at Instructor of painting and drawing In the Oregon art department. FREED 10 BE WITH ILL SON SALEM. Feb. 21. Upt Federal Jus tice waa tempered with mercy here yesterday when B. A. Waggoner of Salem was paroled from the final month of his three-moi.th sentence for illegal liquor sale. Tuesday night Waggoner's son was critically injured In an automobile accident at Salem. The physician at tending him suggested that a visit from his father might hasten recov ery. The U. S. marshal here awoke Waggoner at 1 a. m. and drove him to Salem, returning Just before dawn yesterday morning. Later In the day Federal Judge Fee paroled the man. TEN-DAY SENTENCE Jack Rennle, 40, claiming Klam ath Falls as his residence, waa sen tenced to serve ten days In the county Jail this morning, by Justice of the Peace W. R-. Coleman, for "unlawfully soliciting a ride on public highway." Rennle plead guilty The charge In every day language is known a "hitch-hiking." It Is the first time the state law against "hitch-hiking"' haa been invoked in this county. State police announced they will check on Rennle'a record. It any. The arresting officer charged Rennle tried to run away to avoid arrest.. Olen Arnsplger. general mannger or the Medford -Irrigation district, and the Talent Irrigation district, has re turned from a trip to California rel ative to the turning over of irriga tion bonds, under the R. F. C. loan. Most of the bondholders have turned in thelf bonds, and Armpigers trip waa for the purpose of securing a few outstanding. Amsplger state it will be but a few weeks before the final scattering details have been completed, prepara tory to disbursement of the loan money, now on deposit in Portland banks. OLD ZEPPELIN BOMB SHOWS WAR'S PERILS LONDON MP) Dredging opera tions In the Thames have revealed how close a Zeppelin world war raider came to hitting the houses of parliament one night. A huge aerial bomb, covered with rust, was recovered only a few yarda from Westminster bridge. scarcely a stone's throw from Eng' land's seat of government. SUITS Go Any Length to Please You We've Gone the Limit on Price to Suit You $4-95 to $24,5 HATS Go Any Style to Please You We've Gone the Limit on Price to Hat You $J00 an( Up The BAND BOX The Store That Saves You Money k BLAST HILLSIDE TO ALBANY. Ore.. Feb. 21. f;pi The entire side of a hill waa demolished by more than four tons of blasting powder near SodavlUe. Mountain Home district, yesterday as Linn county worked to establish a rock quarry. For two months tunnel work haa been carried on. One worker had been killed by a premature blast and another waa badly hurt, but yester day's blaat was without untoward In cident. It tore off between 15.000 and 20.000 yards of rock. The explosive had been placed In four pockets which had been hewn In the hillside. E PUZZLE FOR SCIENCE OTTAWA. Ont. (UP) One of the strangest and inexplicable stories in natural history the "suicide msrch' of the lemming. Arctic mouse waa told by Dr. R. M. Anderson, of the Victor Memorial Muaeum here. Every four years, Anderson vealed, millions of tiny white Arctic mice voluntarily march Into the sea and drown. They never migrate in land, always towards the sea. Sclen tlsts cannot explain why. The mice are so numerous that It sometimes takes a whole week tor one band to pnss a given point. Eskimos believe that the mice fall with the snow of Arctic blizzards. NAGGING THEIR WIVES WASHINGTON (UP) Husbands may be Just as Irritable as the wives they have bawled out for nag ging, says Cspt. Rhoda Mllltken of the Women'a Bureau, Metropolitan Police. . Capt. Mllllken ssld her office had studied the nagging question for two yesrs. Bhe said the investigation revealed that husbands nag aa much as wives. She believes bagging contributes toward sending children on the road to crime. She pointed out that con stant nsRglng sometimes forced chil dren to run awny from home. WESTERN IRRIGATION MEN MEET WITH MEAD WASHINGTON. Feb. 31. (AP) Representatives from H far western states met with Dr. Elwood Mead, reclamation rnmmlloner, today for a "general discussion of Irrigation problems." Following the conferenc. called by Representatives Lea (D.-Callf.), and Taylor (D.-Colo.). acting house ma jority leader, tho congressmen said they had no announcement to make. Use Mail Tnoune want aua IKE QUARRY SI. REVENGE GRIO DEFEAT By Avenging a defeat In football at the handa of the As.V.and Junior high school, the St. Mrv a high school of thia city hut night flowed their old rivals by the lop-sided score of 31-18 at basketball in the Ashland Junior high gym. Trailing 11-13 at the half, the Saint roared from be hind to score 20 points to the Ash land outfit's 5. In a thrilling rally. The comeback waa one of the most Impressive to be seen in southern Oregon basketball thla year, with the Gael attack invincible after the half time period had stared. Denman wa high point man for the Saints and the game, with 14. In the preliminary, the Ashland Junior high went to town at the ex pense of the Saints seconc squad, also by a lopsided score. 23-0. The lineup for the main event: St. Man-'a Ashland Jr. High Corliss (9) C Warren (10) Denman (14 F L. Sakraida (2) F P. Sakraida (0) a Corum G Lee (4 Porter Schelderatere Harris (2) Ashland, Gett lings Substitutions: and Shelling. WILLIE HOPPE AT Willie Hoppe, world's premier bill iard artist and hotder of the world's 1.1 balkllne and cushion carom bill iard titles, will appear in a free exhi bition at the Brown billiard rooms tonight at 8 o'clock for one hour of exhibition, after which he will devote another hour to free instruction. An Willie llnpL- enrller report In this paper stated that he would appear last night, but this was an error. There will be no admission charge, and no entry fee for the Instructions. Ladles are particularly Invited. BUI lard playing Is a pastime many years old and has been played by ladles aa well as gentlemen In private homes aud clubs In this country for over a hundred years. GOLF I Mrs. Dr. P. O. Bunch, with 18 points up. won first prise In the ladles' point-par golf tournament yesterday at -Rogue Valley course, with Mrs. George Codding and Mrs. Lyle Wilcox, both with IB points up. tied for second place, and Mrs. Lei and Clark, with 14. In third. Despite rain during the latter part of the afternoon, - more than 30 members participated, enjoying luncheon In the club house. Next Wednesday a mixed tourna ment will bo held, with two or three prizes awarded for the best drives, lowest scores and other phases of the game. The committee In charge, con sisting of Mrs. L. O. DeVaney, Mrs. R. P. Coleman and Mrs. Codding, expect an even larger turnout. 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